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Casefile Archives 3 Tina Herrmann, Kody Maynard & Stephanie Sprang

*** Content Warning: sexual assault, child sexual assault, arson, animal cruelty ***

When 32-year-old Tina Herrmann didn’t show up for work on Wednesday, November 10 2010, her manager immediately alerted the authorities. Soon they found that not only had Tina vanished, but so had her two children – 13-year-old Sarah Maynard and 11-year-old Kody Maynard – and her best friend, 41-year-old Stephanie Sprang.

To make matters worse, there were bloodstains discovered throughout Tina’s home. Soon, clues would lead detectives to a disconcerting scene – a rundown house filled from top to bottom with leaves…

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Research & writing – Erin Munro

Narration – Anonymous Host

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Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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Casefile Archives is a series of special bonus releases revisiting the earliest years of the show. The re-run episodes have been completely edited, polished, re-recorded and freshly produced from start to finish to match our current production standards. They are not complete rewrites – our goal wasn’t to alter the cases or reshape the writing, but to preserve the original storytelling while giving the production the refinement it didn’t have when we started the show back in 2016.

Where appropriate, updates have been added, but the core structure and storytelling remain faithful to the originals. Because of this, these re-releases may sound a little different to our recent episodes, but they allow us to bring some of the earliest episodes up to the technical quality listeners expect today.

The Girl in the Leaves – Robert Scott

Signs of a Psychopath – Season 9, Episode 4 ‘It’s called closure’

Explore With Us – The horror inside the Hollowed Tree

Saved from the Leaf Killer – Unseen

Interrogation Row – A&E

What was in the home (and mind) of Matthew Hoffman? – The Columbus Dispatch

Slain woman’s manager: I knew something was wrong – The San Diego Union-Tribune

How investigators discovered three murder victims inside a tree – A&E

Man kept teen captive on bed of leaves, dismembered 3 others and hid them in a hollow tree – Oxygen

Matthew Hoffman, Ohio killer who hid bodies in tree, pleads guilty – CBS News

Missing Ohio girl Sarah Maynard found, but three other people feared dead, says sheriff – CBS News

Coroner: 2 Ohio women, boy stabbed and dismembered – Toledo Blade

Father, stepmother charged with assaulting Knox County kidnap victim – The Columbus Dispatch

Survivor of Knox County tragedy determined to be happy – The Columbus Dispatch

Knox County kidnapping victim won’t testify in abuse case against dad – The Columbus Dispatch

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Casefile Archives 2 The Somerton Man

In December 1948, the body of an unidentified male was found on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia. It initially appeared the man had simply passed away in his sleep but as police looked into his death, they discovered a series of bizarre and unexplainable clues that presented more questions than answers.  

The Somerton Man, also known as the case of the Taman Shud, became one of Adelaide’s longest-running and most enduring mysteries. Was the Somerton Man an international spy? If so, what was he doing in the sleepy town of Adelaide? And what significance did the ancient Persian text hold that was found hidden in his pockets?

Casefile Presents

Research & writing – Anonymous Host

Narration – Anonymous Host

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

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Casefile Archives is a series of special bonus releases revisiting the earliest years of the show. The re-run episodes have been completely edited, polished, re-recorded and freshly produced from start to finish to match our current production standards. They are not complete rewrites – our goal wasn’t to alter the cases or reshape the writing, but to preserve the original storytelling while giving the production the refinement it didn’t have when we started the show back in 2016.

Where appropriate, updates have been added, but the core structure and storytelling remain faithful to the originals. Because of this, these re-releases may sound a little different to our recent episodes, but they allow us to bring some of the earliest episodes up to the technical quality listeners expect today.

The Unknown Man – book by Gerry Feltus

Tamam Shud: The Somerton Man Mystery – by Kerry Greenwood

Image of the code found in the Somerton Man’s pocket – by Australian police, via Wikimedia Commons

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Casefile Archives 1 The Wanda Beach Murders

*** Content Warning: child victims, child sexual assault ***

On January 11 1965, 15-year-old Christine Sharrock and Marianne Schmidt spent the day at Wanda Beach in Cronulla with Marianne’s four younger siblings. After lunch, the two teenagers told the children they were going to fetch their bags from the southern end of the beach, but never returned. 

The following day, the brutally murdered bodies of Christine and Marianna were found hidden in the sand dunes near the Wanda Surf Club. It was one of the most horrific crimes Australia had ever seen, but despite an exhaustive investigation, police were unable to identify the killer. Decades on, the mystery remains.

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Research & writing – Anonymous Host

Narration – Anonymous Host

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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Casefile Archives is a series of special bonus releases revisiting the earliest years of the show. The re-run episodes have been completely edited, polished, re-recorded and freshly produced from start to finish to match our current production standards. They are not complete rewrites – our goal wasn’t to alter the cases or reshape the writing, but to preserve the original storytelling while giving the production the refinement it didn’t have when we started the show back in 2016.

Where appropriate, updates have been added, but the core structure and storytelling remain faithful to the originals. Because of this, these re-releases may sound a little different to our recent episodes, but they allow us to bring some of the earliest episodes up to the technical quality listeners expect today.

The Wanda Beach Murders – Alan Whiticker

Newspaper archives available at newspapers.com

TV segment by Crime Investigation Australia

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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re sharing another one of those shows — Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid.

On 11 July 1990, 23-year-old Sarah MacDiarmid went missing from the Kananook railway station. Blood found beside her car suggested a violent attack — but Sarah was gone, and her body has never been found.

Across nine episodes, the series follows Sarah’s last known movements, investigates the witness accounts and leads, revisits the searches, and examines the possible connection to serial killer Paul Denyer.

Decades on, Sarah’s family still believe someone knows the truth — and hopes this series will reach the person holding that missing piece.

We’re releasing the first episode here on the Casefile feed. You can find the full nine-part series by looking up Searching for Sarah MacDiarmid, wherever you get your podcasts.

I hope you enjoy the series.

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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re sharing another one of those shows — The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron.

Back in 2018, we covered this case as Case 80: Beth Barnard. But this ten-part series goes far deeper. It’s a long-form investigation, written and hosted by Vikki Petraitis — who co-authored The Phillip Island Murder, the book that first brought this story to public attention.

The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron revisits the events of that night in 1986, when 23-year-old Beth Barnard was found brutally murdered, and 35-year-old Vivienne Cameron—who was the prime suspect in Beth's murder—disappeared without a trace.

Across ten episodes, Vikki examines the women at the centre of the case, the evidence, the forensics, the witness accounts, and the many conflicting stories that have shaped public opinion for nearly forty years. It’s a complex, haunting mystery that continues to raise more questions than it answers. 

We’re releasing the first episode here on the Casefile feed. You can find the full ten-part series by searching for The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron, wherever you get your podcasts.

I hope you enjoy the series.

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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. 

These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of.

Today, we’re sharing another one of those shows, The Detective’s Dilemma, which is narrated by me.

The Detective’s Dilemma was originally released as a Spotify exclusive, meaning you could only listen to it on that platform. But now, for the first time, the entire series is available everywhere, for free, wherever you get your podcasts.

When 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan went missing, Detective Steve Fulcher arrested a suspect who offered to lead him to her body. When the suspect then asked, “Do you want another one?”, it set in motion one of the most significant and controversial investigations in recent UK history.

The Detective’s Dilemma explores the complex questions it raised about the justice system, police procedure, and the cost of doing what you believe is right. It’s a story that leaves you asking: what would you have done in the same situation?

We’re releasing the first episode here on the Casefile feed. You can find the full series by searching for The Detective’s Dilemma, wherever you get your podcasts.

I hope you enjoy the series.

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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re sharing another one of those shows - Matty.

Matty was originally released in 2022 as a Spotify exclusive, meaning you could only listen to it on that specific platform. But now, for the first time, the entire Matty series is available everywhere, wherever you get your podcasts.

Matty was the second podcast series we made in collaboration with Loren O’Keeffe from The Missed Foundation. Matty tells the story of Matthew Leveson, a 20-year-old who went missing in Sydney in 2007. His disappearance led to a decade-long fight by his parents, Mark and Faye Leveson, to bring their son home.

The Levesons search uncovered many twists, countless hurdles, and years of stonewalling, along with moments of both good and bad investigative work. It’s a story filled with heartbreak, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of the truth.

It’s a Casefile Presents production—created by the same team behind Casefile, with the same high standards you expect from us. I hope you enjoy the series.

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When 18-year-old Tyler Clementi began his freshman year at Rutgers University in 2010, he was eager to embrace his newfound independence. Before the semester began, Tyler applied for campus housing and was randomly assigned a roommate – another 18-year-old freshman named Dharun Ravi.

But within weeks of moving in, their lives would become the focus of news headlines, sparking a national conversation about cyberbullying, LGBTQ+ rights and the devastating consequences of digital humiliation.

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Research & writing – Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Production & music – Mike Migas

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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Case 336 Tyler Clementi

When 18-year-old Tyler Clementi began his freshman year at Rutgers University in 2010, he was eager to embrace his newfound independence. Before the semester began, Tyler applied for campus housing and was randomly assigned a roommate – another 18-year-old freshman named Dharun Ravi.

But within weeks of moving in, their lives would become the focus of news headlines, sparking a national conversation about cyberbullying, LGBTQ+ rights and the devastating consequences of digital humiliation.

Casefile Presents

Research & writing – Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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The story of a suicide – The New Yorker

A secret moment shown to the world, a lonely leap from a bridge – The Chronicle of Higher Education

Bergen youth orchestra to honour former member Tyler Clementi – NJ.com

Musical suite in honor of Tyler Clementi to be performed in Ridgewood – Northjersey.com

Remembering Tyler Clementi – CBS News

Rutgers student remembered as shy, gifted violinist – NPR

Tyler Clementi: empty seat at suicide student’s orchestra debut – The Telegraph

Tyler’s story – Rutgers

Rutgers student saw Twitter posts by roommate about spying – The New York Times

Rutgers student Tyler Clementi’s final days  before suicide emerge in online posts – NJ.com

Rutgers student reportedly left suicide note – CBS News

Tyler Clementi left Facebook status ‘Jumping off G.W Bridge sorry’ after Rutgers dorm sex hidden video – NJ.com

Tyler Clementi’s family says Rutgers freshman committed suicide after video of sexual encounter – NJ.com

Rutgers’ Ravi: ‘I wasn’t the one who caused him to jump’ – ABC News

Michael Zhuang – My friend, the worst person in the world – The Daily Pennsylvanian

Rutgers trial: Tyler’s Clementi’s date grows tense on stand – ABC News

Rutgers trial witness admits he lied – ABC News

Rutgers students investigated after death of classmate break their silence – ABC News

Rutgers trial: cop describes search for Tyler Clementi – ABC News

Rutgers spycam trial: high school friend testifies Dharun Ravi said Tyler Clementi was ‘a nice guy’ – CBS

In Rutgers case, testimony about text message exchange – The New York Times

Veiled witness in Rutgers case tells of noticing webcam – The New York Times

Tyler and his brother – The New Yorker

Dharun Ravi apologizes for ‘childish choices’ plans to head to jail – CNN

Exclusive interview with Dharun Ravi: ‘I’m very sorry about Tyler’ – NJ.com

Statement from Tyler Clementi’s brother – Orinam.net

3 years later and 5 questions with the Clementi Family – Tyler Clementi Foundation

10 years after son’s suicide, Tyler Clementi’s mom says no LGBTQ person should feel ‘unworthy’ – Tyler Clementi Foundation

Rutgers honors Tyler Clementi 10 years later – Rutgers

Jane Clementi: empathy key in suicide-awareness – Gonzaga University

Tyler Clementi’s suicide: bloggers on cyber-bullying and lessons learned in the Rutgers webcam case – NJ.com

10 years after Tyler Clementi’s death, his mom continues to combat bullying – Today

Tyler Clementi’s parents leave their church over homosexuality views – Sojo

Family walks the bridge from which Tyler Clementi leaped to his death – CNN

Jane Clementi: empathy key in suicide-awareness – The Gonzaga Bulletin

State of New Jersey v. Dharun Ravi

NJ v. Ravi (2012) – Court TV

The Tyler Clementi Foundation

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*** Content warnings: Child sexual abuse, grooming, domestic violence ***

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 19 1985, police were summoned to a shocking scene at an ordinary suburban home in Garden Grove, California. 23-year-old wife and mother Linda Brown had been shot twice and killed. The culprit was her 14-year-old stepdaughter, Cinnamon Brown, who was found barely conscious and clutching a suicide note in a dog kennel in the backyard. Cinnamon openly admitted to shooting Linda, and the case appeared to be open-and-shut… But nothing was quite as it seemed in this picture-perfect family.

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Research & writing – Erin Munro, Eileen Ormsby and Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Production & music – Mike Migas

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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Case 335 Linda Brown

*** Content warnings: Child sexual abuse, grooming, domestic violence ***

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 19 1985, police were summoned to a shocking scene at an ordinary suburban home in Garden Grove, California. 23-year-old wife and mother Linda Brown had been shot twice and killed.

The culprit was her 14-year-old stepdaughter, Cinnamon Brown, who was found barely conscious and clutching a suicide note in a dog kennel in the backyard. Cinnamon openly admitted to shooting Linda, and the case appeared to be open-and-shut… But nothing was quite as it seemed in this picture-perfect family.

Casefile Presents

Research & writing – Erin Munro, Eileen Ormsby and Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

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A Killing in the Family: A true story of love, lies and murder – Stephen Singular and Tim and Danielle Hill

If You Really Loved Me – Ann Rule

Cinnamon Brown’s interview with Oprah Winfrey

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*** Content warnings: Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, self-harm ***

When renowned teacher Malka Leifer joined the staff at Adass Israel School in the Melbourne suburb of Elsternwick, she was welcomed by the entire community. For the girls who attended the ultra-Orthodox Jewish school, Mrs Leifer’s warm, outgoing and friendly personality made her a breath of fresh air. But all was not as it seemed. It would take three former students – sisters Nicole Meyer, Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper – to finally reveal the truth...

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Research & writing – Erin Munro

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Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

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Case 334 Nicole Meyer, Dassi Erlich & Elly Sapper

*** Content warnings: Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, self-harm ***

When renowned teacher Malka Leifer joined the staff at Adass Israel School in the Melbourne suburb of Elsternwick, she was welcomed by the entire community. For the girls who attended the ultra-Orthodox Jewish school, Mrs Leifer’s warm, outgoing and friendly personality made her a breath of fresh air.

But all was not as it seemed. It would take three former students – sisters Nicole Meyer, Dassi Erlich and Elly Sapper – to finally reveal the truth.

Casefile Presents

Research & writing – Erin Munro

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

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Erlich v Leifer & Anor

How do Jewish community leadership bodies respond to manifestations of institutional child sexual abuse? A case study of Malka Leifer – Philip Mendes and Marcia Pinskier

Australian Story: The Justice Principle (part 2)

Australian Story: The Justice Principle (part 3)

Alleged abuse victims angry after photos surface of wanted former principal ‘living free’ in Israel – ABC News

Three sisters among dozens sexually abused by Orthodox headmistress: Cops – Daily Beast

Israel justice system let down abuse victims, it’s time to do the right thing – The Jerusalem Post

‘There’s a hole in the system. Israel became a haven for suspected Jewish sex offenders’ – Haaretz

The fight to bring a paedophile principal to justice – Marie Claire

Social worker: Victim account of alleged Malka Leifer abuse left ‘imprint’ on memory – The Australian

Woman ‘distraught’ disclosing alleged Leifer abuse – St George & Sutherland Shire Leader

How Malka Leifer has evaded justice for over a decade – The Jerusalem Post

The videos that show alleged Melbourne child sex abuser living ‘normal, healthy’ life in Israel – The Guardian

Malka Leifer: former headmistress guilty of Australia child sex abuse – BBC

Two charges against Leifer dropped – The Australian Jewish News

Victim of former principal Malka Leifer reveals she lost baby during sexual abuse trial – ABC News

Defence, prosecution argue over sentencing – The Australian Jewish News

Malka Leifer feigned mental illness to avoid justice for Adass Israel abuse, court told – news.com.au

People who allegedly helped Malka Leifer flee to Israel will not be charged: police – The Age

How three sisters overcame threats and silence to get justice against Malka Leifer – The Age

Dassi’s journey: from Adass abuse survivor to campaigner for justice – The Age

At sentencing hearing, sisters say Malka Leifer’s sex abuse scarred them ‘forever’ – The Times of Israel

A haven for paedophiles: The ultra-Orthodox settlement where Malka Leifer hides – Sydney Morning Herald

Former ultra-Orthodox school principal Malka Leifer found guilty of rape – The Age

Police reopen probe into school board that allegedly helped Malka Leifer flee to Israel – The Age

‘Echoes of trauma’ as Malka Leifer sisters detail impact statements in court – The Australian

Cover up of sex abuse by girls’ school principal dishonours Adass – The Australian

Malka Leifer’s secret 1.20am flight from justice – The Australian

Malka Leifer ‘stole my body’ – The Australian Jewish News

Convicted sex offender and former Melbourne headmistress accused of sexual assault in prison – Gold Coast Bulletin

Malka Leifer’s victims express ‘shock’ at prison relationship with Samantha Azzopardi – news.com.au

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On the evening of Sunday, August 22 1982, a Cessna C150 disappeared during a flight to Vancouver, Canada. On board were 19-year-old pilot Jerry Ambrozuk and his 18-year-old passenger, Dianne Babcock. As fears of a crash prompted an urgent search, a close friend of the couple received a mysterious phone call…

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Research & writing – Milly Raso

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Case 333 Dianne Babcock

On the evening of Sunday, August 22 1982, a Cessna C150 disappeared during a flight to Vancouver, Canada. On board were 19-year-old pilot Jerry Ambrozuk and his 18-year-old passenger, Dianne Babcock. As fears of a crash prompted an urgent search, a close friend of the couple received a mysterious phone call…

Casefile Presents

Research & writing – Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

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A Tear In My Life: The Brutal Truth – Jarek Ambrozuk

Search co-ordinated here – The Abbotsford News, Aug 25 1982

Air hunt fails – The Province, Aug 30 1982

18 aircraft hunt plane – The Vancouver Sun, Aug 30 1982

Search continues for missing plane – The Daily Inter Lake, Mon Sept 13 1982

Today may be final day of Bitterroot search – The Daily Inter Lake, Sept 14 1982

Bitterroot tragedy: A romantic story that ended wrong – The Daily Inter Lake, Sept 17 1982

Body found in plane sunk in lake – The Province, Sept 17 1982

Plane’s wreckage yields clues – Great Falls Tribune, Sept 19 1982

Pilot urged to return – The Sault Star Sept 20 1982

Hunt for pilot – The Province, Sept 23 1982

Still no trace of young pilot – The Vancouver Sun, Oct 14 1982

Vanishing act foiled by errant seatbelt – The Province, July 31 1983

Only the missing pilot knows reason for fatal flight – The Province, July 31 1983

Flyer still sought in girl’s death – The Vancouver Sun, March 17 1984

Montana police continue hunt for missing pilot – The Vancouver Sun, Aug 23 1986

At the Bottom of the Lake – Dateline

Jerry Ambrozuk’s website

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In November 1999, Bruce Miller, a scrapyard owner in Michigan, was found murdered in what looked like a robbery gone wrong. After three months with no solid leads, investigators feared the case would go cold. But hundreds of miles away in Missouri, the suicide of former detective Jerry Cassaday led to the discovery of a mysterious briefcase – one that held a shocking secret.

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Case 332 Bruce Miller

In November 1999, Bruce Miller, a scrapyard owner in Michigan, was found murdered in what looked like a robbery gone wrong. After three months with no solid leads, investigators feared the case would go cold.

But hundreds of miles away in Missouri, the suicide of former detective Jerry Cassaday led to the discovery of a mysterious briefcase – one that held a shocking secret.

Casefile Presents

Research & writing – Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro – www.dl-sounds.com

Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas 

Audio editing – Anthony Telfer

Logo and website design – Paulina Szymanska

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Fatal Error – Mark Morris & Paul Janczewski

Woman seduces ex-cop through AOL chat rooms and cons him into murdering her husband – Oxygen

Convicted killer Sharee Miller admits to planning husband’s murder with an online lover – ABC News

Woman in infamous internet love triangle slaying admits guilt 17 years later – MLive

Appeals judge grants Sharee Miller release motion – ABC12

Sharee Miller back in Genesee County Jail – ABC12

Sharee Miller recharged in high-profile murder case – ABC12

Instant message murder – NBC News

MI v. Miller (2000) – Court TV

Sharee Miller: Motion to Set Bail

Web of Seduction – Forensic Files

Sharee Miller’s confession letter to Judge Judith Fullerton

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In 2010, a user known as Girl Meat Hunter joined The Fetish Network, a website where people with extreme sexual fetishes could connect and interact. On their profile, Girl Meat Hunter described their interests as the “easy A.B.C” – Abduction, Bondage, and Cannibalism.

What was only meant to be an online safe space for creative roleplay soon took a dark turn, as Girl Meat Hunter’s deadly desires began to blur the line between fantasy and reality.

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Narration – Anonymous Host

Research & writing – Milly Raso

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Case 331 Girl Meat Hunter

In 2010, a user known as Girl Meat Hunter joined The Fetish Network, a website where people with extreme sexual fetishes could connect and interact. On their profile, Girl Meat Hunter described their interests as the “easy A.B.C” – Abduction, Bondage, and Cannibalism.

What was only meant to be an online safe space for creative roleplay soon took a dark turn, as Girl Meat Hunter’s deadly desires began to blur the line between fantasy and reality.

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Raw Deal: The Untold Story of NYPD’s “Cannibal Cop” – Gil Valle & Brian Whitney

‘Cannibal Cop’s’ wife takes the stand as horrific details of former NYPD officer’s twisted bondage fetish emerge in first day of trial – Daily News

‘My husband wanted to kill me’ – IOL

‘Cannibal Cop’ discussed how to murder then roast wife with online chat group – Independent 

Graphic e-mails read at New York cannibalism plot trial – CNN

Cannibal Cop testimony reveals downward spiral – Courthouse News Service

Alleged targets testify at NYC cannibal-plot trial – ABC7

Two British men arrested in New York ‘cannibal cop’ case – NBC News

US mechanic jailed for role in ‘cannibal cop’ plot – 9News

Former NYPD officer dubbed ‘Cannibal Cop’ sentenced to time served – ABC7

‘Cannibal Cop’ stays out of jail as court finds fantasising about eating people is “not a crime” – The Journal

‘Cannibal Cop’ conviction overturned – Time

‘Cannibal Cop’ Gilberto Valle says he wants a new life – Oxygen

A dangerous mind – New York Magazine

United States v. Valle

Memorandum Opinion & Order

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop – HBO

Criminal complaint against Gilberto Valle

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*** Content warnings: Animal cruelty ***

After respected dermatologist Dr David Birkett was found bludgeoned to death in his Middlesbrough home, police struggled to uncover a motive or identify a suspect for what appeared to be a targeted attack.

As the months passed by with no arrests, it began to look like the assailant had succeeded in his plan to pull off the perfect murder. But then the cracks began to show. 

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Case 330 David Birkett

*** Content warnings: Animal cruelty ***

After respected dermatologist Dr David Birkett was found bludgeoned to death in his Middlesbrough home, police struggled to uncover a motive or identify a suspect for what appeared to be a targeted attack.

As the months passed by with no arrests, it began to look like the assailant had succeeded in his plan to pull off the perfect murder. But then the cracks began to show. 

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Approved Judgement of Reginald Zenshen

Middlesbrough doctor’s murderer must stay in jail – Teesside Live

Laura Birkett:’Is my father’s life worth nothing?‘ – The Telegraph 

Murderer’s ‘whole life’ sentence overturned – The Northern Echo

‘If he ever gets out, I am sure he will kill again’ – The Northern Echo

Evil killer who bludgeoned doctor to death will NOT be moved to open prison as Government rejects transfer – Teesside Live

Crimewatch Redux: The Murder of Doctor Birkett

Murdertown: Middlesbrough (S2 E3)

Doctor clubbed to death – The Northern Echo (Feb 6 1990)

City doctors’ murder grief – Evening Chronicle (Feb 5 1990)

Murder squad detectives question fans at match – The Journal (Feb 7 1990) 

Plastic bag clue found in search for a killer – The Northern Echo (Feb 8 1990) 

New lead in doctor murder hunt – The Northern Echo (Feb 9 1990) 

Theft theory in doctors murder – The Journal (Feb 10 1990) 

Wanted: man who killed for cash – The Northern Echo (Feb 10 1990) 

Police describe two in doctor murder hunt – Darlington and Stockton Times (Feb 10 1990) 

Hunt plea to church – The Northern Echo (Feb 13 1990)

Did doctor’s killer make 999 call? – The Northern Echo (Feb 15 1990) 

Killer is being shielded, says police – Darlington and Stockton Times (Feb 17 1990) 

Murder police seek motorist – The Journal (Feb 17 1990) 

‘Don’t hide my fathers murderer’ – The Northern Echo (Feb 22 1990) 

Cranks hit search for killer – The Northern Echo (March 1 1990) 

Murder witness saw man make mystery call – The Journal (March 8 1990)

Victim’s last tribute – The Northern Echo (March 10 1990)

Doctors funeral as murder hunt goes on – Darlington and Stockton Times (March 10 1990) 

Card clue may trap doctors murdered – The Journal (March 15 1990) 

Positive response in murder hunt – The Journal (March 24 1990) 

CID chief appeals for more support – The Northern Eco (April 4 1990) 

Hunt by post for clues to killing – The Journal (April 18 1990) 

Letter clue to death of Cleveland doctor – Darlington and Stockton Times (May 12 1990)

Skull mystery in murder hunt – The Northern Echo (May 16 1990)

Police in hunt for skull – Darlington and Stockton Times (May 19 1990)

Murder charge man attacks prison officer – Darlington and Stockton Times (July 14 1990) 

Police chief headed hit list – The Journal (July 26 1991)

‘He needs to be helped’ – The Journal (July 26 1991)

Tracked down by painstaking detective work – The Journal (July 26 1991)

Strategy worked out for ‘perfect killing’ – The Journal (July 26 1991)

Evil killer with a top police hit list – The Northern Echo (July 26 1991)

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*** Content warnings: Domestic violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, animal cruelty***

In mid-1989, in the small New South Wales Town of Taree, local residents and law enforcement alike began investigating a woman named Roseanne Catt.

There were allegations that Roseanne was a violent and cruel woman, intent on killing her husband: it was reported that she had thrown a rock at his head, stabbed him with a knife, poisoned his drinks, and solicited hitmen. But this investigation was just the beginning of a case that would grow even stranger the more it unravelled…

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Case 329 Roseanne Beckett

*** Content warnings: Domestic violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, animal cruelty ***

In mid-1989, in the small New South Wales Town of Taree, local residents and law enforcement alike began investigating a woman named Roseanne Catt.

There were allegations that Roseanne was a violent and cruel woman, intent on killing her husband: it was reported that she had thrown a rock at his head, stabbed him with a knife, poisoned his drinks, and solicited hitmen. But this investigation was just the beginning of a case that would grow even stranger the more it unravelled…

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Wife bashed me, poisoned me, and wanted me shot, says Mr Catt – Sydney Morning Herald

Wife used drugs on husband, court told – Sydney Morning Herald

Wife wanted her husband killed, jury told – Sydney Morning Herald

Man heard plot to kill him, jury told – Sydney Morning Herald

Wife ‘boasted’ of connections – Sydney Morning Herald

Catt denies stabbing himself at picnic – Sydney Morning Herald

Jury hears of threat to new husband – Sydney Morning Herald

Wife hit Barry Catt with rock, court told – Sydney Morning Herald

Offer to pay for killing: witness – Sydney Morning Herald

Accused showed interest in poison – Sydney Morning Herald

Police ‘fishing’ at Catt home, says QC – Sydney Morning Herald

Girl tells of dad’s porno film party – Sydney Morning Herald

Girl tells of father’s death threats – Sydney Morning Herald

Campaign of violence: Roseanne Catt guilty – Sydney Morning Herald

Lithium cocktail bitter, court told – Sydney Morning Herald

Roseanne Catt compared to saint – Sydney Morning Herald

Catt: 10 years’ jail, but kids still back her – Sydney Morning Herald

‘Manipulator’ loses appeal against jail – Sydney Morning Herald

That’s life, says Roseanne Catt after 10 years’ jail – Sydney Morning Herald

Under a cloud – Sydney Morning Herald

I only heard Roseanne Beckett cry twice. The second time was the day she won justice – New Matilda

Victim of a ‘terrible conspiracy’ – New Matilda

Roseanne Beckett and the long walk to justice – New Matilda

A significant challenge – Law Society Journal

Roseanne Beckett wins $4m in damages for 10 years of wrongful imprisonment – The Guardian

Roseanne Beckett: Woman who wrongfully served 10 years in jail awarded $4m in malicious prosecution case – ABC News

Roseanne Beckett: A miscarriage of justice – Wendy Bacon

The Justice4Roseanne Homepage – Networked Knowledge

R v Catt [2005]

Beckett v State of New South Wales [2015]

4 Corners: ‘Burned’ – ABC [transcript]

Roseanne spent 10 years behind bars for a crime she did not commit – 7 News Spotlight

Ten Years – Roseanne Catt

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*** Content warnings: Sexual assault ***

23-year-old Welsh backpacker Kirsty Jones had her whole life ahead of her when she set out for a two-year trip across Asia, Australia and South America. Tragically, that trip was cut short just two months in when Kirsty was found strangled to death in her room at The Aree Guesthouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Thai police anticipated a quick arrest, but what followed was a media circus and bungled investigation that left the Jones family and young travellers everywhere desperate for answers.

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Case 328 Kirsty Jones

*** Content warnings: Sexual assault ***

23-year-old Welsh backpacker Kirsty Jones had her whole life ahead of her when she set out for a two-year trip across Asia, Australia and South America. Tragically, that trip was cut short just two months in when Kirsty was found strangled to death in her room at The Aree Guesthouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Thai police anticipated a quick arrest, but what followed was a media circus and bungled investigation that left the Jones family and young travellers everywhere desperate for answers.

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Briton denies Thailand killing – The Guardian 

Hostel owner protests innocence – BBC News

Backpacker murder: Accused asks for police protection – Independent 

Backpacker’s ‘protection’ after Thai murder – BBC News

Thai police hunt Scot over Kirsty sex killing – The Sunday Mirror 

Who killed Kirsty Jones? – The Guardian

Hotel owner charged with murder of backpacker – The Guardian

Farewell to Kirsty – The Guardian

Thais ‘bungled murder hunt’ – The Independent 

Our child followed her dream Parents of murdered backpacker praise her spirit of adventure – The Herald 

Tragic death should not deter Thai tourists – The Guardian 

An investigation muddied by intrigue – Western Mail 

Kirsty’s body `not found for 15 hours‘ – The Birmingham Post 

DNA ‘planted’ at Thai murder scene – BBC News

Sarong clue to Kirsty’s killer – The Guardian

Thai backpacker’s parents’ plea – BBC News

Heartache just as raw three years after Kirsty’s murder – Western Mail 

Thai police asked to probe Kirsty Jones murder claim – BBC News

Revealed: Blunders that betrayed Kirsty; Devastating details of backpacker murder uncovered – Wales on Sunday

Who is hiding the identity of Kirsty Jones’ killer? – Andrew Drummond

Mother of murdered backpacker Kirsty Jones vows never to give up hunt for killer – Wales Online

Remembering Kirsty Jones – a personal story by Pim Kemasingki – Chiang Mai CityLife

Mum of murdered backpacker Kirsty Jones accuses Foreign Office of putting diplomacy ahead of her quest for answers – Wales Online

Kirsty Jones’s Murderer Still Free 13 Years On – Chiang Mai CityLife

Fears Kirsty Jones murder case could be closed – Brecon Randor Express

The race against time to find justice for family of murdered 23-year-old Kirsty Jones – ITV

Time has run out to catch Kirsty Jones’s murderer – Chiang Mai CityLife 

Kirsty Jones: Thailand backpacker murder case closed after 20 years – BBC News

Investigation closed on twentieth anniversary of Kirsty Jones’ death – ITV

Kirsty’s death ‘shouldn’t stop young people’s dreams of seeing the world’ – Wales Online

Murder covered up by Thai Tourist Police – YouTube

Kirsty Jones – Hansard UK Parliament debate

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*** Content warnings: Gun violence ***

Early on the morning of Sunday, May 10 2009, corporate attorney Rodrigo Rosenberg Marzano left home to take a bike ride around his neighbourhood in Guatemala City. Within minutes, he’d been shot dead.

Rodrigo’s friends and family were left reeling by the violent murder, but their shock would only increase when a video emerged one day later of Rodrigo predicting his own murder… and naming the killer…

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Case 327 Rodrigo Rosenberg Marzano

*** Content warnings: Gun violence ***

Early on the morning of Sunday, May 10 2009, corporate attorney Rodrigo Rosenberg Marzano left home to take a bike ride around his neighbourhood in Guatemala City. Within minutes, he’d been shot dead.

Rodrigo’s friends and family were left reeling by the violent murder, but their shock would only increase when a video emerged one day later of Rodrigo predicting his own murder… and naming the killer…

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A murder foretold – The New Yorker

After a murder foretold – The New Yorker

Guatemala: Slain lawyer left tape blaming president – The New York Times

Guatemalan leaders under pall in lawyer’s killing – The New York Times

Guatemala rejects allegations of role in lawyer’s death – CNN

The truth about Guatemala’s YouTube murder – The Guardian

Lawyer: ‘If you see this video, I will have been murdered by president of Guatemala’ – The Independent

Murder accusations against the Guatemalan president: the truth comes out – Americas Quarterly

Slain lawyer’s claims creates stir in Guatemala – NPR

The Guatemalan who ordered his own murder – Time

Guatemala dismisses murder link – BBC

Lawyer in YouTube murder plot video hired his own assassins: UN – The Guardian

Guatemala: Investigation reveals Rosenberg masterminded his own murder – Global Voices

Fugitive brothers surrender in Guatemalan lawyer’s slaying – CNN

Insight Crime – Guatemala & CIACS

CICIG.org

Unfinished Business: Guatemala’s International Commission against Impunity (CICIG)

The Rosenberg Case

Rodrigo Rosenberg Marzano’s testimony – Part 1 & Part 2

I Will Be Murdered

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*** Content warnings: Child victim ***

When doting mother Leanna Harris arrived to pick up her 22-month-old son Cooper Harris from daycare in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 18 2014, she was shocked to find that Cooper wasn’t there. She soon discovered that her husband, Ross Harris, had made a fatal mistake, leaving Cooper to die in the backseat of his hot car after forgetting to drop him off on his way to work.

As details about Cooper’s death emerged, many questions arose. Was this another innocent family who had fallen victim to the phenomenon known as Forgotten Baby Syndrome, or was something more sinister at play?

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Case 326 Cooper Harris

*** Content warnings: Child victim ***

When doting mother Leanna Harris arrived to pick up her 22-month-old son Cooper Harris from daycare in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 18 2014, she was shocked to find that Cooper wasn’t there. She soon discovered that her husband, Ross Harris, had made a fatal mistake, leaving Cooper to die in the backseat of his hot car after forgetting to drop him off on his way to work.

As details about Cooper’s death emerged, many questions arose. Was this another innocent family who had fallen victim to the phenomenon known as Forgotten Baby Syndrome, or was something more sinister at play?

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Harris V State (Supreme Court Appeal) 

Hot Car Death – ABC 20/20 

Justin Ross Harris police interrogation

Georgia toddler death: Who is Justin Ross Harris? – CNN

A timeline of the Justin Ross Harris case – The Atlanta Journal Constitution 

Mom of toddler who died in car ‘absolutely not’ angry with husband – CNN

Toddler’s dad researched hot-car deaths of children online, officer said in warrant – CNN

The hot-car death of 22-month-old Cooper Harris was heartbreakingly familiar – CNN

5 questions about mother in toddler’s hot-car death – CNN

Dad Charged With Son’s Hot Car Death Told Family How to Collect Life Insurance, Authorities Say – ABC News

The media trial of Leanna Harris, charged with nothing in hot-car death of her son – The Washington Post

Ross Harris: guilty of much, but of murder? – The Sydney Morning Herald

Examining a father’s role in a toddler’s death – The New York Times

Mother of Toddler Killed in Hot Car Researched Child Deaths, Warrant Says – ABC News

Did police exaggerate account of child’s death in hot car? – Boston.co

Cop says Harris acted unusually when detained after Cooper’s death – The Atlanta Journal Constitution 

Hot-Car Death Witnesses Say Dad Was ‘Acting’ – Courthouse News

Justin Ross Harris Watched Hot Car Video Days Before His Son’s Hot Car Death: Prosecutors – People 

Day by day: Key moments from the Justin Ross Harris trial – CNN

Ex-Wife Defends Convicted Murderer Justin Ross Harris in Their Toddler’s Hot Car Death – People

Lawyer argues Justin Ross Harris wrongly convicted in hot-car case – The Atlanta Journal Constitution 

Justin Ross Harris, whose murder conviction in his son’s hot-car death was overturned, will not be retried – CNN

Anyone Could Forget a Kid in a Hot Car, Research Shows – Consumer Reports

‘Fatal Distraction’: Ross Harris documentary claims untold story about convicted father – 11Alive 

Fatal Distraction: Forgetting a Child in the Backseat of a Car Is a Horrifying Mistake. Is It a Crime? – Washington Post

Hot-Car Deaths and Forgotten-Baby Syndrome: A Case Against Prosecution by Erika Breitfeld – California Law Review 

Criminal Victim Impact Statement by Leanna Harris

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23-year-old Jeff Gilham showed up on his neighbours’ doorstep in the early morning hours of August 28 1993, with a shocking claim. His older brother Christopher Gilham had just killed their parents, Stephen and Helen, and set their bodies on fire. In return, Jeff had stabbed Christopher to death. 

The tragic news left residents of the Sydney suburb of Woronora in disbelief as they struggled to comprehend how this could happen to such a normal, happy family. But as the years went by, it emerged that all was not as it seemed. 

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Case 325 The Gilham Family

23-year-old Jeff Gilham showed up on his neighbours’ doorstep in the early morning hours of August 28 1993, with a shocking claim. His older brother Christopher Gilham had just killed their parents, Stephen and Helen, and set their bodies on fire. In return, Jeff had stabbed Christopher to death. 

The tragic news left residents of the Sydney suburb of Woronora in disbelief as they struggled to comprehend how this could happen to such a normal, happy family. But as the years went by, it emerged that all was not as it seemed. 

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Gilham v R [2012] – Appeal 

R v Jeffrey Gilham [2009] – Sentencing remarks

Death in the Family – 60 Minutes

Bad Blood (Part One) – Australian Story 

Bad Blood (Part Two) – Australian Story

In cold blood – The Sydney Morning Herald 

Family murders: Son’s defence ‘defies logic‘ – ABC News

Uncle describes Jeffrey Gilham as a ‘typical psychopath’ – 2GB Radio 

One angry man wants answers – Sydney Morning Herald 

Pathologist admits fault in murder case – Sydney Morning Herald 

Evidence in murder trial proved wrong – Sydney Morning Herald 

Gilham’s champagne moment: free to celebrate after murder conviction quashed – Sydney Morning Herald 

New details emerge about man acquitted of family’s murder – News.com.au 

Gilham murder mystery may be nearing end – Sydney Morning Herald 

Uncle of cleared killer Jeffrey Gilham has fatal heart attack – The Australian

Convinced his nephew got away with three murders, Tony Gilham died of a broken heart – The Daily Telegraph

Gilham speaks publicly after prison release – ABC News

Jeff Needs Justice

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*** Content warnings: Terrorism, gun violence ***

In late 2015, a young pizza delivery man named Khalil Abu Rayyan from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, met and fell in love with a woman he met online. Jannah Bride had approached Khalil via the social media platform Twitter, and the two soon became close.

Over the course of several months, Khalil would start admitting disturbing things to Jannah – fantasies he had about harming others. But nothing in the relationship was as it seemed…

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Case 324 Khalil Rayyan

*** Content warnings: Terrorism, gun violence ***

In late 2015, a young pizza delivery man named Khalil Abu Rayyan from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, met and fell in love with a woman he met online. Jannah Bride had approached Khalil via the social media platform Twitter, and the two soon became close.

Over the course of several months, Khalil would start admitting disturbing things to Jannah – fantasies he had about harming others. But nothing in the relationship was as it seemed…

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FBI: Dearborn Heights man talked about killing church members and cop in name of ISIS – Deadline Detroit

Attorney: FBI agents posed as Muslim women to entrap man – Detroit Free Press

Detroit-area man ‘humiliated’ by Islamic State threats – The Philadelphia Tribune

FBI honeyspot ensnares Michigan man – The Intercept

Listen to an FBI “honeypot” on the job – The Intercept

‘My generation has been destroyed’ – Inside the mental health crisis facing Michigan’s Muslim youth – Rolling Stone

How a suicidal pizza man found himself ensnared in an FBI terror sting – CNN

How do you deradicalise returning Isis fighters? – The Guardian

How I was de-radicalised – BBC

Use of informants in Muslim communities raises civil rights concerns – Detroit Free Press

Remorseful son, or future ISIS follower? – Detroit Free Press

Man accused of supporting ISIS sentenced to 5 years – The Times Herald

Terrorist fantasizer pleads guilty to gun crimes – The Kalamazoo Gazette

Dearborn Heights man accused of planning attack says Satan talks to him – The Saginaw News

Dad seeks freedom for suspect tied to ISIS – Detroit Free Press

FBI: Metro man plotted ISIS attacks on church – The Times Herald

Why the FBI catfished me – The Gravel Institute

I was catfished by the FBI – Locked In with Ian Bick

Criminal complaint – United States of America v. Khalil Abu Rayyan

Motion for Discovery – United States of America v. Khalil Abu Rayyan

Counter Extremism Project – Khalil Abu-Rayyan

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*** Content warnings: Sexual assault, child abuse, child sexual abuse ***

On Thursday, October 10 2013, passersby noticed a distraught-looking teenage girl, crying and shivering outside of Dublin’s General Post Office building. When police officers approached the girl, she either couldn’t, or wouldn’t, talk. The mystery teenager – soon dubbed the GPO girl – was taken into care, and experts suspected that she was a victim of sex trafficking.

When attempts to identify the GPO girl failed, Irish investigators went public with the case, not realising they were just dealing with just the tip of the iceberg in a crime spree that spanned continents.

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Case 323 The GPO Girl

*** Content warnings: Sexual assault, child abuse, child sexual abuse ***

On Thursday, October 10 2013, passersby noticed a distraught-looking teenage girl, crying and shivering outside of Dublin’s General Post Office building. When police officers approached the girl, she either couldn’t, or wouldn’t, talk. The mystery teenager – soon dubbed the GPO girl – was taken into care, and experts suspected that she was a victim of sex trafficking.

When attempts to identify the GPO girl failed, Irish investigators went public with the case, not realising they were just dealing with just the tip of the iceberg in a crime spree that spanned continents.

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Research & writing – Erin Munro

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

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Scoring – Mike Migas 

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Con Girl

Finding Samantha – RTÉ

Ireland mystery woman identified as Australian Samantha Azzopardi, 25 – The Sydney Morning Herald

How stories deceive – The New Yorker

Samantha Azzopardi, woman found in Dublin, returns to Australia – The Guardian

How global fraudster Samantha Azzopardi duped Melbourne families – The Age

Mystery Australian woman flying home after leaving Irish hospital – The Sydney Morning Herald

Samantha Azzopardi posed as teenager, enrolled in Sydney school – The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney conwoman Samantha Azzopardi jailed after claiming to be sex-trafficking victim – The Sydney Morning Herald

Is Samantha Azzopardi a criminal or a victim? – Women’s Weekly

‘My family tried to adopt my best friend after her parents died in a murder-suicide – but she was hiding a secret identity’ – Metro

Serial fraudster Samantha Azzopardi charged with child theft – The Age

Perth Wildcats player may be latest victim of Australian conwoman posing as au pair – The Age

Fake nanny Samantha Azzopardi pleads guilty to child-stealing offences – The Age

Australian con artist Samantha Azzopardi to be deported from Canada – The Sydney Morning Herald

Sex victim con artist deported after police spend $150,000 investigating false claims – Calgary Herald

Young con artist left a global trail of deceit, including sex abuse victim ‘Aurora’ in Calgary – Calgary Herald

A global conwoman’s wild lies and the victims she’s left behind – The Age

Australian woman charged with mischief in false sex exploitation case – CTV News

Fake schoolgirl Samantha Azzopardi jailed for two years for child stealing – news.com.au

The unbelievable story behind Samantha Azzopardi – the con artist found wandering in the GPO – Evoke

Disturbed ‘au pair’ who created false identities given two years’ jail in Victoria – The Guardian

Australian con artist Samantha Azzopardi’s lies revealed – news.com.au

Serial con artist Samantha Azzopardi told psychiatrist she has no memory of faking being a sex assault victim – The Australian

Serial conwoman drops appeal after judges warns of ‘more severe sentence’ – 9news.com.au

Samantha Azzopardi has more than 75 aliases. She will never stop conning people – Mamamia

Principal predator Malka Leifer and ‘schoolgirl’ conwoman Samantha Azzopardi shared ‘kiss’ behind bars – news.com.au

Malka Leifer’s victims express ‘shock’ at prison relationship with Samantha Azzopardi – news.com.au

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[Part 2 of 2]

*** Content Warning: child victims, child sexual assault, child abuse***

As the search into the disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell reaches its third fruitless year, the investigation takes turn after turn until a coronial inquest is eventually called. The inquest aims to figure out what happened to William once and for all, but will it succeed or raise more questions than it answers?

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Case 322 William Tyrrell

*** Content Warning: child victims, child sexual assault, child abuse ***

[Part 2 of 2]

As the search into the disappearance of three-year-old William Tyrrell reaches its third fruitless year, the investigation takes turn after turn until a coronial inquest is eventually called. The inquest aims to figure out what happened to William once and for all, but will it succeed or raise more questions than it answers?

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Research & writing – Elsha McGill

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

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Searching for Spiderman: The Disappearance of Three Year Old William Tyrrell – Ally Chumley

Missing William Tyrrell – Caroline Overington

I Catch Killers: The Life and Many Deaths of a Homicide Detective – Gary Jubelin

William Tyrrell Investigation: Largest Manhunt in Australian History – 60 Minutes

Person of interest – Four Corners 

My William – Sunday Night

Raw Footage: Search for missing 3yo William Tyrrell

Bill Spedding Video Statement – YouTube

First public alibi from person of interest in William Tyrrell case – A Current Affair

Police release audio of William Tyrrell’s mum’s 000 call – Kidspot

The Untold Story: William Tyrell’s mother breaks her silence – 7 News Spotlight

Secretive interview with William Tyrrell’s foster mum played in court – 9 News

Little boy lost – What went wrong with the investigation into William Tyrrell’s disappearance – 7 News Spotlight

William Tyrrell: Timeline of boy’s disappearance in September 2014 – ABC News

Child Missing at Kendall – Port Macquarie News 

William Tyrrell search steps up as police pursue links to suspected paedophile ring – News.com.au

Spiderman toy found in search for William Tyrrell – Now to Love

Gary Jubelin reveals area where William Tyrrell went missing attracted sex offenders ‘like mosquitoes’ – News.com.au 

Thousands Walk for William events around Australia on first anniversary of boy’s disappearance – ABC News

Spedding makes bail bid on sex charges – SBS News

William Tyrrell case: Network of senior groups linked to disappearance of toddler – The Daily Telegraph 

William Tyrrell Shock Twist – Woman’s Day

Police question best friend of William Tyrrell’s grandmother – 9News

William Tyrrell case handed over to coroner for inquest on fourth anniversary of disappearance – ABC News

William Tyrrell inquest: Scream heard after boy vanished – The Australian 

Gary Jubelin loses appeal over conviction – 9News

William Tyrrell inquest finishes 18 months of evidence with emotional gift from foster family – ABC News

Tyrrell memories possibly false: expert – Port News

‘Life will never be the same’: Families give statements at William Tyrrell inquest – Sydney Morning Herald

William Tyrrell’s foster mother tells inquest about high-pitched scream after disappearance – ABC News

Former lead detective reveals police bugged car of William Tyrrell’s foster-parents – ABC News

Gary Jubelin fined $10,000 for illegal recordings in William Tyrrell case – ABC News

William Tyrrell’s foster parents say reports of new lead is ‘fake news’ – 9 News

Police close in on new person of interest in William Tyrrell disappearance as fresh searches continue – ABC News

William Tyrrell inquest: police suspect foster mother buried toddler after accidental death – The Guardian

Inside renewed search for William Tyrrell that, so far, has only uncovered more questions – ABC News

Inside the new police theory about William Tyrrell – News.com.au

Alarming results as cops’ William Tyrrell theory tested – News.com.au 

New details revealed about assault allegations against William Tyrrell’s foster parents after suppression lifted – 9 News

Tyrrell foster mother loses last-ditch bid to have charges thrown out as court told of ‘putrid’ barb at child – The Australian

Bombshell William Tyrrell foster parents tapes aired in court – The Australian

William Tyrrell had a ‘black eye’ and looked ‘skinny’ before his disappearance, mum claimed – News.com.au

Former foster parents of William Tyrrell handed good behaviour bonds and convictions over intimidation of a different child – ABC News

William Tyrrell’s foster father not guilty of lying to Crime Commission – The Age

William Tyrrell’s foster mother demands to see all evidence against her after police recommend charges – ABC News

William Tyrrell’s foster father has big legal win – News.com.au 

NSW Police have suspected William Tyrrell’s foster mother for almost three years. There may be little evidence as to why – ABC News

Bombshell as William Tyrrell inquest is suddenly SHUT DOWN before its final hearing – Daily Mail 

Shock twist in William Tyrrell inquest as final hearing dates vacated – News.com.au

Former William Tyrrell suspect Bill Spedding to be paid $1.8m in damages after NSW loses appeal – The Guardian

Where’s William – official site

Witness: William Tyrrell – Episode 3: The Foster Parents

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[Part 1 of 2]

*** Content Warning: child victims, child sexual assault ***

It was a peaceful morning on Friday, September 12 2014, as three-year-old William Tyrrell played happily in the backyard of his grandmother’s home in the small New South Wales town of Kendall. One minute, William roared like a tiger, posing for a photo in his favourite Spider-Man costume. Moments later, he vanished, sparking one of the largest missing person searches in Australian history.

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Case 322 William Tyrrell

*** Content Warning: child victims, child sexual assault ***

[Part 1 of 2]

It was a peaceful morning on Friday, September 12 2014, as three-year-old William Tyrrell played happily in the backyard of his grandmother’s home in the small New South Wales town of Kendall. One minute, William roared like a tiger, posing for a photo in his favourite Spider-Man costume. Moments later, he vanished, sparking one of the largest missing person searches in Australian history.

Casefile Presents

Research & writing – Elsha McGill

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

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Audio production – Mike Migas 

Scoring – Mike Migas

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Searching for Spiderman: The Disappearance of Three Year Old William Tyrrell – Ally Chumley

Missing William Tyrrell – Caroline Overington

I Catch Killers: The Life and Many Deaths of a Homicide Detective – Gary Jubelin

William Tyrrell Investigation: Largest Manhunt in Australian History – 60 Minutes

Person of interest – Four Corners 

My William – Sunday Night

Raw Footage: Search for missing 3yo William Tyrrell

Bill Spedding Video Statement – YouTube

First public alibi from person of interest in William Tyrrell case – A Current Affair

Police release audio of William Tyrrell’s mum’s 000 call – Kidspot

William Tyrrell: Timeline of boy’s disappearance in September 2014 – ABC News

Child Missing at Kendall – Port Macquarie News 

William Tyrrell search steps up as police pursue links to suspected paedophile ring – News.com.au

Spiderman toy found in search for William Tyrrell – Now to Love

Gary Jubelin reveals area where William Tyrrell went missing attracted sex offenders ‘like mosquitoes’ – News.com.au 

Thousands Walk for William events around Australia on first anniversary of boy’s disappearance – ABC News

Spedding makes bail bid on sex charges – SBS News

William Tyrrell case: Network of senior groups linked to disappearance of toddler – The Daily Telegraph 

William Tyrrell Shock Twist – Woman’s Day

Police question best friend of William Tyrrell’s grandmother – 9News

William Tyrrell case handed over to coroner for inquest on fourth anniversary of disappearance – ABC News

William Tyrrell inquest: Scream heard after boy vanished – The Australian 

Gary Jubelin loses appeal over conviction – 9News

William Tyrrell inquest finishes 18 months of evidence with emotional gift from foster family – ABC News

Tyrrell memories possibly false: expert – Port News

‘Life will never be the same’: Families give statements at William Tyrrell inquest – Sydney Morning Herald

William Tyrrell’s foster mother tells inquest about high-pitched scream after disappearance – ABC News

Former lead detective reveals police bugged car of William Tyrrell’s foster-parents – ABC News

Where’s William – official site

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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of.

Today, we’re showcasing Troubled Waters – a powerful, deeply moving series that brings Louisa Ioannidis’s life and the unanswered questions surrounding her death into full focus. From an international kidnapping, a daring escape and a family’s desperate bid to stay together, it all unravels into a downward spiral exacerbated by a toxic relationship, all the while revealing flaws in a family violence support system that desperately needs fixing.

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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of.

Today, we’re showcasing The Frankston Murders. When Vikki Petraitis and I found out that Paul Denyer, the man convicted of the Frankston serial murders, had applied for parole, we strongly felt that the Frankston case deserved a more in-depth series, something that went beyond the headlines to explore the full impact of Denyer’s crimes. The series details the lead-up to the crimes as well as the aftermath, the families, the survivors and the many women who were targeted in the lead-up to the murders, but whose stories hadn’t yet been told. The series went to number one and has been downloaded more than three million times to date.

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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of.

Today, we’re showcasing The Bakersfield Three. The Bakersfield Three is our most successful limited-run series to date. The series reached number one on the overall podcast charts in the U.S.—a first for any Casefile Presents show. If you’d like to hear the rest of The Bakersfield Three, just search for it wherever you get your podcasts. It’s a Casefile Presents production—created by the same team behind Casefile, with the same high standards you expect from us.

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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of.

First up is Missing Niamh—a story that’s very close to me personally. I spent years researching the case and working directly with Niamh’s family to shape the series, which I also narrated. If you’d like to hear the rest of Missing Niamh, just search for it wherever you get your podcasts. It’s a Casefile Presents production—created by the same team behind Casefile, with the same high standards you expect from us.

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When 46-year-old Vincent Viafore disappeared while kayaking on the Hudson River with his fiancée, 35-year-old Angelika Graswald, it was initially believed to be a tragic accident. However, Angelika’s story and behaviour soon raised troubling questions about what really happened.

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Case 321 Vincent Viafore

When 46-year-old Vincent Viafore disappeared while kayaking on the Hudson River with his fiancée, 35-year-old Angelika Graswald, it was initially believed to be a tragic accident. However, Angelika’s story and behaviour soon raised troubling questions about what really happened.

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Research & writing – Milly Raso

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

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Scoring – Mike Migas 

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Slippery when wet – Elle

The controversial story of the kayak killer – Medium

‘I think he drowned’: dramatic 911 call reveals new details in New York kayak murder case – ABC News

Crews searching for missing kayaker in Hudson River – CBS News

Woman charged over kayak death of fiance allegedly told police ‘I wanted him gone’ – Yahoo News

Woman charged with murdering fiance who disappeared when kayak capsized on Hudson River – NBC New York

A kayak trip on the Hudson, ending in death and an arrest – The New York Times

Police: Graswald confessed, then asked about Miranda rights – Poughkeepsie Journal

Police: Graswald missed interviews, confessed to tampering – Poughkeepsie Journal

Couple’s kayak trip on Hudson included mistakes, experts say – The New York Times

New twist in Hudson River kayak murder case – CBS News

Kayaker confessed to murder during private walk with investigator she said was ‘cute’, state police trooper testifies – People

Fiancee denies murdering missing kayaker on Hudson River: “He was the love of my life” – NBC

Body recovered in Hudson is identified as missing kayaker – The New York Times

Autopsy cites ‘intentionally removed’ plug in ruling kayaker’s death a homicide – The New York Times

Missing kayaker Vince Viarfore’s autopsy says homicide – Newsweek

Report: Fiancee of missing kayaker wrote in diary she wanted him dead – CBS News

That was no kayak accident, say police. It was murder – The Washington Post

Relative: ‘Relief’ after kayaker’s body believed found – Westchester News

Murder charge for woman who said fiance’s kayak capsized in Hudson River – The New York Times

Body of missing kayaker believed found in Hudson River – Newsweek

Body identified as missing kayaker Viafore – Poughkeepsie Journal

Viafore’s family mourns as Graswald sentenced in his death – Poughkeepsie Journal

Viafore’s sister: my brother did not deserve to have his life end this way – Poughkeepsie Journal

Woman who pleaded guilty in fiance’s kayak death sentenced to up to 4 years – Eyewitness News

Woman who pleaded guilty in fiance’s kayak death: ‘I have to let it go’ – ABC News

Woman accused of life insurance plot in fiance’s Hudson River kayaking death pleads guilty – ABC News

Angelika Graswald’s mental state questioned in Vincent Viafore murder case – Poughkeepsie Journal

Graswald, kayak-drowning victim’s family settle lawsuits – Record Online

Vincent Viafore’s family recalls his life, death and Angelika Graswald murder case – Poughkeepsie Journal

Annie Lennox’s daughter ‘a wreck’ after boyfriend Ian Jones died trying to save her in kayaking accident, his mom tells PEOPLE – People

Mystery on the Hudson – 20/20

Crime Watch Daily

Kayak murder case: 911 call excerpts

Obituary for Vincent Viafore

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In late September 2019, a woman reported that she had discovered evidence of a brutal crime. A discarded memory card she’d found on a street in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska had video and image files depicting the torture and murder of an Alaska Native woman. The investigation that followed revealed the stories of three women – Kathleen Henry, Veronica Abouchuk and Cassandra Boskofsky – who had all fallen victim to a serial killer…

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Case 320 Veronica Abouchuk & Kathleen Henry

In late September 2019, a woman reported that she had discovered evidence of a brutal crime. A discarded memory card she’d found on a street in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska, had video and image files depicting the torture and murder of an Alaska Native woman. The investigation that followed revealed the stories of three women – Kathleen Henry, Veronica Abouchuk and Cassandra Boskofsky – who had all fallen victim to a serial killer…

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Research & writing – Erin Munro

Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

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Scoring – Mike Migas 

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Human remains found on Seward Highway near Beluga Point – Alaska’s News Source

After Brian Smith’s Anchorage murder conviction, MMIP advocates hope for change – KTOO

Wife of man accused of recording killing of Alaskan woman on memory card is shocked by the charges against him – Oxygen

SA man accused of brutal murder in Alaska said black people are more likely to be criminals – News24

‘I have something to show you’: Smith texted Anchorage man in hours after hotel room killing, met him at Hillside park – Anchorage Daily News

There is more to the story behind an SD card containing videos of a murder – Alaska News Source

‘We looked for her’: Daughter of homicide victim testifies in Smith trial – Anchorage Daily News

Durban love link to Alaska killing suspect – IOL

A woman stole a memory card from a truck. The footage is now key to an Alaska murder trial – Associated Press

Two sisters, two murders – but only one arrest – Alaska’s News Source

Questions over how police obtained key piece of evidence in Brian Smith murder trial – Alaska News Source

Anchorage murder trial opens with differing accounts of video that allegedly captured a killing – Alaska Public Media

Videos and photos show brutal attack of woman in Anchorage hotel room by man charged in her death, charges say – Anchorage Daily News

A woman stole a memory card from a man’s truck. It unearthed possible evidence of a brutal murder – People

Alaska ‘Memory Card’ murderer ‘didn’t seem weird’, say Brian Smith’s unsuspecting colleagues – People

Alaska serial killer secretly records murders: ‘In my movies, everyone dies’ – People

Jury watches video of killer singing AC/DC while killing woman – Court TV

Jury shown pictures of small skeleton, curled in the fetal position in the Brian Smith murder trial – Alaska’s News Source

Man gets 226 years in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women. He filmed the torture of one – AP News

Kathleen Henry: A tribute to the murdered Alaska woman – Heavy

Alaska Memory Card Murders: AK v Brian Smith – Court TV

Live coverage of the Brian Smith murder trial – Alaska’s News Source

Did you sleep with the women you killed? Jury hears text messages and jail conversations in Brian Smith trial – Alaska’s New Source

Alaska Memory Card Murders: AK v Brian Steven Smith – Court TV

High profile Alaska murder trial fans past MMIP trauma – Native America Calling

Killer filmed himself torturing two Alaska Native women: ‘In my movies, everyone dies’ – Independent

Unfinished business in the Brian Smith murder case: Protestors demand answers about Ian Calhoun – KNBA

Alaska Native woman believed slain by serial killer Brian Smith declared homicide victim – Alaska Public Media

In Anchorage protest, woman’s family says she is convicted killer Brian Smith’s third victim – Alaska Public Media

The SD Card Killer: Alaska v Brian Smith

Alaska serial killers, sex workers and justice – Amber Batts

Alaska serial killer Brian Smith reported a year before arrest – Amber Batts

Alaska MMIP – Antonia Commack’s TikTok

State of Alaska vs Brian Steven Smith

Homicide; Milepost 108 Seward Highway – Anchorage Police

Press release from Community United for Safety and Protection

FBI releases violence against American Indian or Alaska Native females, 2021-2023 special report – FBI

Arrest Ian Calhoun Now

Data for Indigenous Justice

Alicia Youngblood obituary

Five years forgotten in a phone – Amber Batts’ blog

Anchorage police ignored warnings, let Brian Steven Smith keep killing – Amber Batts’ blog

The Harm Done – Amber Batts’ blog

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*** Content warnings: child abuse, sexual assault, child victims, stalking ***

In Paterson, New Jersey, during the early 1980s, Marie Moore was seen as the neighbourhood’s ‘cool mum’. The 35-year-old allowed her 12-year-old daughter Tammy to have friends over as often as she liked, and would even take the pre-teen and her friends out on fun excursions. But the tide turned one day when Marie made a shocking revelation, and suddenly the home that had been a safe haven for local kids became a house of horrors…

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Case 319 Theresa Feury

*** Content warnings: child abuse, sexual assault, child victims, stalking ***

In Paterson, New Jersey during the early 1980s, Marie Moore was seen as the neighbourhood’s ‘cool mum’. The 35-year-old allowed her 12-year-old daughter Tammy to have friends over as often as she liked, and would even take the pre-teen and her friends out on fun excursions. But the tide turned one day when Marie made a shocking revelation, and suddenly the home that had been a safe haven for local kids became a house of horrors…

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Creative direction – Milly Raso

Narration – Anonymous Host

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State v. Moore (1988)

Detailed narrative summaries for death eligible cases

Evil Lives Here: Trapped in a house of torture

Witnesses tell of Moore’s alter ego change – The Herald-News

Accused killer of teen claims she was insane – The Star-Ledger

Woman is ruled fit to stand trial in Paterson teen’s torture-slaying – The Star-Ledger

Murder case to proceed – The Star-Ledger

Girl’s killer may face death in N.J. – The News

Judge rules pre-trial statements by Moore are evidence – The News

Youth to testify against woman in death of goddaughter – Asbury Park Press

Boy says he beat other youths under Moore’s orders – The Herald-News

Lawyer blames N.J., police in girl’s death – The Record

Moore faints in cell; hospital visits delay trial session – The Herald-News

Prosecutor says ‘Billy’ created in Moore’s mind – The Herald-News

Accusations of Moore described – The Herald-News

Teen abused months before death – The Star-Ledger

Teenager details torture of Feury’s last days, death – The Herald-News

Couple says Moore offered money for ex-lover’s death – The Herald-News

Attorneys give final statements in murder trial – The Record

Moore is convicted – The Record

Paterson mom condemned in torture slaying – The Star-Ledger

Childhood of convicted killer recalled – The News

While we dallied, a child died – The Sunday Record

Torturer spared death term – Courier-Post

High court reverses death penalty verdict – Asbury Park Press

Supreme Court spares life of the only woman on death row – The Press

Paterson teen’s grisly torture death etched in time – The Herald-News

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On September 15 2003, Singaporean student Ram Tiwary awoke in his Sydney apartment to find his two flatmates, Tony Tan Poh Chuan and Tay Chow Lyang, had been brutally murdered. A suspicious car seen in the area leads police on a hunt for the killers, until another suspect emerges closer to home.

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