Best Johnny Button Podcasts (2025)

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How Neglect, Deceit, And A Failed Safety Net Ended Kinsleigh Weltys Life Part 2 1:01:09

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A five-year-old’s world narrowed to a locked closet, bread for dinner, and hours facing a corner while adults traded excuses. We unpack the forensic interviews that finally put words to what was happening inside the home, then follow a trail of witness statements from family, coworkers, and school staff that reveal how the truth leaked out—tied to …

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How Neglect, Deceit, And A Failed Safety Net Ended Kinsleigh Weltys Life 54:23

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A five-year-old weighed twenty-one pounds, her hair crawling with lice, her world reduced to a closet blocked by a dresser. We trace how a child’s life narrowed to that small space—and how the adults around her layered lies, delay, and denial over obvious danger. We walk you through the full timeline: the delayed 911 call, the shifting claims about…

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Gas Station Weed, Four Phones, Zero Alibis Jacob Wessel Part 3 1:04:42

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A trusted mentor. Four phones. Hundreds of messages. We trace how a robotics “helper” turned access into leverage and mentorship into control, grooming a 17-year-old through flattery, secrecy, and fear. The story unfolds in stages: off-campus meetups, gas station weed, a house visit that became a crime scene, and a flight to a rural hideout where d…

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From Protective Order To Revenge Porn: The Patrick Rubeck Case Cocaine, Cameras, And a BMW X5 49:24

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A simple traffic stop cracked open a far more unsettling story. We start with a warrant, a BMW X5, and a baggie that tested positive for cocaine—but the real revelations unfold through a chain of search warrants, IP logs, Amazon receipts, and devices pulled from a condo that point to harassment, nonconsensual recording, and calculated online impers…

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Unraveling The Death Of Trooper Johnny Edrington 55:07

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Blue lights cut through the dark on KY-80, a state trooper lies 18 feet from his cruiser, and the questions haven’t stopped for 35 years. We revisit the life and final shift of Kentucky State Trooper Johnny Edrington, retracing the timeline from Post 11 to a fateful U-turn after a speeding pickup and the moments that vanished in between. With eyewi…

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Predator Teacher: The Ongoing Brittany Fortinberry Scandal Part 6 31:58

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The predatory saga of former teacher Brittany Fortenberry takes another disturbing turn as we examine shocking new allegations from a third victim. What began as innocent visits to a friend's "aunt's" house quickly spiraled into a calculated pattern of exploitation that parents never suspected. Through exclusive analysis of the latest probable caus…

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Betrayal by Text: The Cyber Munchausen Case 47:00

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The digital shadows we cast can sometimes conceal our darkest impulses - but what happens when the monster behind the screen is the very person sworn to protect you? In the tiny Michigan town of Bill City (population 312), 13-year-old Lauren received her first anonymous text message during a Halloween party. "Owen is breaking up with you," it claim…

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Deaf to Her Cries: The Tragic Case of Zara Arnold 1:33:59

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What happens when every system meant to protect a child fails at once? Five-year-old Zara Arnold's story answers this question in the most devastating way possible. Zachary Arnold's violent history was no secret. With multiple arrests for violating protective orders, stalking charges, and even a rape accusation, he was a walking red flag. Yet someh…

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Predator in the Classroom: Jacob Wessel Charged Again Part 2 42:37

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A disturbing pattern of institutional failure at Mooresville Christian Academy has finally come to light with the arrest of Jacob Wessel, a former robotics teacher now facing multiple charges involving minors. For years, school administrators ignored glaring red flags while Wessel allegedly groomed and victimized students right under their noses. T…

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Burner Phones and $1,000 Offers: A Pedophile's Failed Disguise Chris Cooley Part 2 1:14:15

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What drives someone to risk everything for the darkest of compulsions? In this gripping episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Christopher Cooley, a Mooresville man who couldn't stop his predatory behavior even while out on bond for child exploitation charges. The digital breadcrumbs tell a chilling story. Despite pretrial release restriction…

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Attics, Barns, and Bad Decisions: The Ryan E. Davis Saga with the 15 YR. Old RUNAWAY 1:13:29

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What drives a person down a path of escalating criminal behavior despite multiple chances at redemption? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the troubling case of Ryan Davis, Indiana DOC inmate #263161, whose criminal journey spans decades and reveals critical failures in our justice system. From a Christmas Day arrest for syringes to hi…

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Crystal Rogers Vanished and the Deadly Secrets of Bardstown 30:09

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Nestled among Kentucky's rolling hills and bourbon distilleries, Bardstown's charm earned it the title "America's Most Beautiful Small Town" in 2012. Yet behind this picturesque facade lurks a darker reality—five unsolved murders that have traumatized the community and left families searching for answers for over a decade. At the heart of this myst…

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Trigger Warning: Dad Mode Activated, Aaron Spencer's Story 45:56

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A father's worst nightmare unfolded in the dead of night when Aaron Spencer discovered his 14-year-old daughter missing from her bed. What followed was a desperate search that would end in bloodshed and raise profound questions about justice, protection, and the failures of our legal system. At the center of this Arkansas tragedy stands Michael Fos…

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Framed or Guilty? Morgan Stapp's Shocking Child Trafficking Case 43:21

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The true crime landscape is forever changed when you hear the story of Morgan D. Stapp, a mother of seven whose life spiraled into a nightmare of unimaginable accusations. What began as a shocking headline—a 32-year-old woman allegedly attempting to sell her infant daughter for sexual acts via Snapchat—quickly evolves into a complex digital mystery…

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Seven Years of Rage: What Happens When a Predator Is Released 24:57

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Some crimes shake us to our core, forcing us to confront uncomfortable questions about justice, revenge, and where to draw the line. The case of Allen Cogswell and Nicholas Stanley embodies this moral quandary in its rawest form. When authorities discovered explicit images of underage girls on Allen Cogswell's phone in January 2018, they uncovered …

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The Boat Trip That Sank a Career: Jayson Tatlock PCA Part 2 1:07:20

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Trust shattered in an instant. The Jayson Tatlock case reveals the devastating consequences when school authority figures cross unthinkable boundaries with students under their care. This episode unpacks the troubling relationship between Jayson Tatlock, a 45-year-old school resource officer with extensive law enforcement experience, and a 17-year-…

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Fishing for Trouble: How a Badge Became a License to Groom the Jayson Tatlock Probable Cause Affidavit Part 1 1:03:09

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A chilling investigation unfolds as we dissect the case of Jayson Tatlock, a former school resource officer who betrayed his position of trust in the most devastating way. What started as seemingly innocent interactions with a 17-year-old student spiraled into a calculated pattern of grooming that culminated in sexual assault during a private fishi…

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John Daughtery Charged with Murder &Track Coach Harrison Goss Charged With Child Seduction 47:31

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Two predators, two victims, and a system that failed them both. In the quiet city of Anderson, Indiana, Leslie Houston's life ended violently at the hands of her husband of seven years, John Daughtry. What began as a medical emergency call quickly revealed a horrifying pattern of abuse that had been occurring for years. Leslie's body told a story h…

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Karen Read NOT GUILTY, NOT GUILTY, NOT GUILTY 52:51

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Visit Rosie's Posy for all your farmstead, sourdough and flower needs at 6082 E. Hadley Rd. , Moorseville, Indiana. Scented Jewels We’ve got the coolest wax melts ever. Dive into a world of many aromas at shopscentedjewels.com Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…

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From Public Hero to Child Exploiter: Firefighter Ryan Laymon's Secret Double Life PCA 1 34:49

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The digital shadows that conceal online predators are being illuminated by sophisticated detective work, as demonstrated in the shocking case of Ryan Wade Layman - a recently retired Martinsville firefighter facing multiple felony charges for child exploitation and possession of child pornography. Detective Jonathan Moscato's investigation through …

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Shadows of Recantation: The John Payton Case Reopened PCA #1 55:21

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The haunting question "What would happen if I said I lied?" sits at the heart of this gripping exploration into a long-buried child sexual abuse case that's finally seeing the light of day. Ten years after a teenage victim recanted her allegations against her stepfather, she's back—armed with recordings, screenshots, and the unshakable determinatio…

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The Mother Who Shot Back: Bruce Pierce's Reign of Terror as a Child Predator 46:53

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A mother's worst nightmare unfolds in real-time at an Indianapolis hotel when she returns to Room 111 to find convicted child molester Bruce Pierce attacking her 12-year-old daughter. In that split-second of horror, she makes a decision that will forever alter multiple lives—she draws her gun and fires. The bullet-riddled walls of Room 111 tell onl…

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Death at Planet Fitness: Heather Bradford Charged in Boyfriends Overdose! On Fentanyl 1:01:30

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When a gym-goer noticed a foul odor coming from a locked tanning room at Planet Fitness, no one expected to discover 39-year-old Derek Sink, who had been dead for three days. Despite wearing an ankle monitor that repeatedly pinged his location and multiple visits from his monitoring officer, Sink's body remained undiscovered in plain sight. The inv…

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Solving Tony Bledsoe's 30 Year Cold Case: Probable Cause of Thomas Anderson Jr. 51:37

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A dismembered body dumped in rural Indiana. A classic Oldsmobile Cutlass that vanished without a trace. A stolen car stereo that sparked a deadly grudge. After more than 30 years of silence, the brutal 1992 murder of Tony Bledsoe is finally coming to light, revealing the dark secrets buried in a small Indiana town. When human remains - lacking a he…

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The Valentine's Day Massacre: Indiana's Forgotten Tragedy Trailer 5:51

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Murder came quietly to rural Indiana on a cold February night in 1977. While the rest of the country was preparing for Valentine's Day celebrations, a family in Park County faced unimaginable horror when armed intruders entered their double-wide mobile home and changed their lives forever. The case known locally as the "Valentine's Day Massacre" be…

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The Depths of Depravity: Brittany Fortinberry Episode 5 PCA #3 30:05

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The fifth installment of our Fortinberry case coverage delivers the most disturbing revelations yet. What started as inappropriate conduct with high school students has escalated into a nightmare involving allegations of child molestation, incest, and sexual gratification with her biological son. Detective Patrick Williams received a devastating re…

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Between Text Messages and Adderall: Anatomy of a Predator Jacob Wessel Probable Cause Affidavit 40:37

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A shocking case unfolds as we meticulously examine the probable cause affidavit filed against Jacob Wessel, a former robotics teacher at Mooresville Christian Academy in Indiana. The document reveals disturbing allegations of grooming behavior directed at a 13-year-old student, including inappropriate text messages stating he was "in love" with her…

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Deadly Wrong Way: The Judy Kirby Tragedy 46:43

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A white Pontiac Firebird speeds northbound in the southbound lanes of State Road 67 at nearly 100 mph, T-tops removed, blonde hair blowing in the wind. Inside, four children clutch whatever they can as witnesses report them screaming. The driver, 32-year-old Judy Kirby, appears eerily calm, "stoic" and "on a mission" according to those who swerved …

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The Gucci Goddess: Inside the $109 Million Military Fraud 30:13

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Ready for your jaw to hit the floor? We're diving deep into the mind-boggling case of Janet Mello—aka "The Gucci Goddess"—who pulled off one of the largest frauds in U.S. Army history while working as a modest civilian financial manager. Picture this: a government employee making $130,000 annually somehow manages to divert $109 million meant for mi…

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Tiny Hands, Massive Cover-Up: Gabriel Garner & Main Street University 4KIDZ 46:19

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Four words will haunt the parents of Brownsburg, Indiana for years to come: "We handled it ourselves." Those words, spoken by daycare administrators who chose their reputation over children's safety, allowed Gabriel Garner to continue working with kids despite multiple red flags and disturbing allegations. The horror began unfolding when a concerne…

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Plea Deals & Broken Systems: How Roan Waters Walked Free to Kill Oaklee Snow 1:07:55

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Oaklee Snow's tragic death in 2023 could have been prevented if the justice system hadn't failed her through a lenient plea deal given to her killer years earlier. We investigate how Rowan Waters went from facing decades in prison to walking free in just four years, only to allegedly murder little Oakley by February 2023. • Roan Waters' 2017 arrest…

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Uncovering Predators: Nathan Bailey Probable Cause Affidavit 31:15

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The dark underbelly of small-town America surfaces in this gripping episode as we examine the disturbing case of Nathan Bailey, a 59-year-old Martinsville man now facing one count of child exploitation and 33 charges of possession of child pornography. When vigilante groups "Bikers Against Predators" and "Predator Poachers" discovered connections b…

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Sylvia's Last Summer: A Neighborhood's Darkest Secret 47:44

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The horrific torture and murder of Sylvia Likens stands as one of America's most disturbing cases of child abuse—a stark reminder of what happens when an entire community turns a blind eye to suffering. Summer 1965 in Indianapolis was a time of Beatles records and drive-in movies, but behind the doors of a rundown house on East New York Street, 16-…

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Candles and Chaos: A Tragic Fire Reveals Neglect 47:19

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A seemingly ordinary day in an apartment shared by Catherine Schwartz, Tyler Mertlow, and their three children ended in unspeakable tragedy when a fire claimed the life of their three-month-old son. The devastating case unravels like a noir mystery, revealing layers of neglect, substance abuse, and domestic turmoil that created perfect conditions f…

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Roadside Terror: How Stephen Judy Became Indiana's Most Infamous Killer 43:12

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Visit Rosie's Posy for all your farmstead, sourdough and flower needs at 6082 E. Hadley Rd. , Moorseville, Indiana. Support the show Disclaimer: All defendants are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY in a court of law. All facts are alleged until a conviction!By Chop & Julie

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Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: How a Child Predator DUSTIN LEI BROWN Kept Getting Second Chances 35:18

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Visit Rosie's Posy for all your farmstead, sourdough and flower needs at 6082 E. Hadley Rd. , Moorseville, Indiana. Support the show Disclaimer: All defendants are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY in a court of law. All facts are alleged until a conviction!By Chop & Julie

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Blood in Moscow: The Idaho Four Murders 36:29

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Four young lives cut short in the dead of night. A masked intruder stalking through a college house while survivors froze in fear. A criminology PhD student who may have been studying his own crime. The November 2022 murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle rocked the small town of Moscow, Idaho and captivated the…

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When Your Security Man Is Watching You: The Adam Anderson Case 31:53

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Trust shattered in an instant. A disturbing case unfolds in Martinsville, Indiana, where Adam Anderson, owner of Anderson Video Security and Alarm LLC, stands accused of serious crimes hiding behind his professional facade. What began with a cybertip about child pornography images uploaded from his IP address quickly evolved into something even mor…

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Brittany Fortinberry Probable Cause Affidavit #3 55:43

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Visit Rosie's Posy for all your farmstead, sourdough and flower needs at 6082 E. Hadley Rd. , Moorseville, Indiana. Scented Jewels We’ve got the coolest wax melts ever. Dive into a world of many aromas at shopscentedjewels.com Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…

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Brittany Fortinberry Probable Cause Affidavit Part 4 43:09

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Visit Rosie's Posy for all your farmstead, sourdough and flower needs at 6082 E. Hadley Rd. , Moorseville, Indiana. Scented Jewels We’ve got the coolest wax melts ever. Dive into a world of many aromas at shopscentedjewels.com Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…

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The Digital Trail: Inside a Child Exploitation Investigation of Chris Cooley 45:13

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A digital predator hiding in plain sight exposes the crucial role social media platforms play in catching those who exploit children online. The hosts delve into the troubling case of Christopher Cooley, a seemingly ordinary young man from Mooresville, Indiana, whose secret life was uncovered when both Kik Messenger and Snapchat independently flagg…

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Love Gone Wrong: Unraveling a Tragic Valentine's Night 27:40

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Discover the harrowing story of Deborah Meyer and the tragic events that unfolded on Valentine’s Day, leading to a deeply unsettling confrontation with her husband, Taylor. What was intended as a reconciliation dinner between a couple facing the precipice of divorce spiraled into a nightmare of violence and betrayal. As their marriage unraveled ami…

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Brittany Fortinberry: Probable Cause Affidavit #2 36:46

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The unsettling allegations against Brittany Fortenberry challenge our perception of trust and safety within our communities. As we unravel the complexities surrounding her case, we invite you to listen to the grim testimonies and troubling details that have emerged. Brittany faces serious charges of sexual misconduct with minors, dissemination of h…

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Brittany Fortinberry: Probable Cause Affidavit Part 1 51:17

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Visit Rosie's Posy for all your farmstead, sourdough and flower needs at 6082 E. Hadley Rd. , Moorseville, Indiana. Scented Jewels We’ve got the coolest wax melts ever. Dive into a world of many aromas at shopscentedjewels.com Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…

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The Hancock County Quartet: Part 3 Erik Reed- A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing 42:34

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Prepare to confront the stark realities of online child exploitation and the relentless quest for justice. Join us as we uncover the shocking investigation led by Detective Jill Jenkins from the Greenfield Police Department. With insights into the deceptive double life of Eric Scott Reed, this episode highlights how appearances can be profoundly mi…

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Unmasking the Obsession: The Prevented Tragedy of Trinity Shockley 54:24

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What drives an individual to plan a devastating act of violence? On this episode of the 69 South Podcast, we confront the haunting case of Trinity Shockley, an 18-year-old transgender male whose dark obsession with notorious school shooters nearly led to a catastrophic event at Mooresville High School. We unpack the chilling sequence of events that…

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The Hancock County Quartet: Stephanie Reeves and Anthony Strahl PCA Part 2 54:52

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What if the darkest corners of society were hiding right in your backyard? This episode of Podcast 69 South takes a chilling look at the Hancock County Quartet case, unveiling the appalling reality of child exploitation and pornography through the Stephanie Reeves probable cause affidavit. We unpack the intricate charges against Eric Reed, Stephani…

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A Twisted Web: Unmasking Exploitation and Crime Probable Cause Affidavit for April Brown and Stephanie Reeves Part 1 57:30

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What drives people to the darkest corners of human behavior? Unravel the chilling case from Hancock County, Indiana, as we uncover the shocking story of April Brown, Stephanie Reeves, Eric Reid, and Anthony Straw. From a cyber tip-off on child pornography to unimaginable acts of bestiality, this episode pulls back the curtain on a disturbing web of…

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Unveiling Doubt: The Quest for Justice in Haley Cheney’s Case 41:06

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What if the truth behind a seemingly open-and-shut case was far more sinister than anyone dared to believe? We invite you to unravel the perplexing mystery surrounding Haley Cheney, a promising 23-year-old mother and dedicated nurse's aide whose life was tragically cut short. Her death, quickly labeled a suicide, leaves behind a trail of unsettling…

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Brian and Sonja Stafford Probable Cause Affidavit: Justice for the forgotten Children Part 4 1:09:14

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What if the family dynamics you thought you knew were far from reality? This episode of the 69 South Podcast peels back the layers of the Stafford family saga, where allegations against Sonia and Brian Stafford take center stage. With their children defending them and Brian's brother Brad painting a darker picture, we explore contrasting perspectiv…