Casefile: True Crime Podcast

Published 2019-02-09

Case 106: Peter Nielsen (Part 2/2)

69 min

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[Part 2 of 2]

After 46-year-old Vitaly Kaloyev loses his entire family in the Überlingen mid-air collision, he becomes consumed by grief. Unable to move on, he pours his energy into finding the air traffic controller he believes is responsible for the death of his wife and children. As Kaloyev discovers whether revenge really is the best medicine, the question emerges – is he a hero or a villain?

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Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
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After 46-year-old Vitaly Kaloyev loses his entire family in the Überlingen mid-air collision, he becomes consumed by grief. Unable to move on, he pours his energy into finding the air traffic controller he believes is responsible for the death of his wife and children. As Kaloyev discovers whether revenge really is the best medicine, the question emerges – is he a hero or a villain?

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Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
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Published 2019-02-02

Case 106: Peter Nielsen (Part 1/2)

62 min

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[Part 1 of 2]

As midnight approached on July 1 2002, the German village of Owingen was disturbed by a deep rumbling from above. Residents assumed an unforecast storm was brewing, but seconds later a thunderous explosion roared as a large ball of fire illuminated the night sky.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
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As midnight approached on July 1 2002, the German village of Owingen was disturbed by a deep rumbling from above. Residents assumed an unforecast storm was brewing, but seconds later a thunderous explosion roared as a large ball of fire illuminated the night sky.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
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Published 2019-01-26

Case 105: Louise Bell

68 min

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During recess and lunchtime at Hackham West Primary School in 1982, teachers patrolled the schoolyard to oversee the young children as they ran around and played together between lessons. Yet, there was often one student separated from the others, preferring to stick by her teachers’ sides rather than go off and play with her peers – 10-year-old Louise Bell...

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill

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During recess and lunchtime at Hackham West Primary School in 1982, teachers patrolled the schoolyard to oversee the young children as they ran around and played together between lessons. Yet, there was often one student separated from the others, preferring to stick by her teachers’ sides rather than go off and play with her peers – 10-year-old Louise Bell...

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill

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Published 2018-12-22

Case 104: Mark & John

58 min

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In the early 2000s, the internet became increasingly affordable and readily available, which led to online chat rooms soaring in popularity. Logging into the local Manchester Teens chat room became a regular occurrence for 16-year-old Stockport student, “Mark”, who longed to find a girlfriend online.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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In the early 2000s, the internet became increasingly affordable and readily available, which led to online chat rooms soaring in popularity. Logging into the local Manchester Teens chat room became a regular occurrence for 16-year-old Stockport student, “Mark”, who longed to find a girlfriend online.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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Published 2018-12-15

Case 103: The Gonzales Family

89 min

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On 10 July 2001, New South Wales police received a frantic phone call from 21-year-old Sef Gonzales. He’d just returned home to discover that his mother Loiva, father Teddy, and younger sister Clodine had been the victims of a brutal murder.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Gemma Harris

Additional writing and editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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On 10 July 2001, New South Wales police received a frantic phone call from 21-year-old Sef Gonzales. He’d just returned home to discover that his mother Loiva, father Teddy, and younger sister Clodine had been the victims of a brutal murder.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Gemma Harris

Additional writing and editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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Published 2018-12-01

Case 102: Britt Lapthorne

110 min

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21-year-old Britt Lapthone developed a passion for travel at a young age, so it came as no surprise to her friends and family when she announced her plans to backpack solo through Europe. In mid-2008, Britt took off in search of adventure, lapping up many unforgettable experiences before eventually arriving in the Croatian town of Dubrovnik.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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21-year-old Britt Lapthone developed a passion for travel at a young age, so it came as no surprise to her friends and family when she announced her plans to backpack solo through Europe. In mid-2008, Britt took off in search of adventure, lapping up many unforgettable experiences before eventually arriving in the Croatian town of Dubrovnik.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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Published 2018-11-24

Case 101: Sian Kingi

86 min

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12-year-old Sunshine Coast schoolgirl Sian Kingi was looking forward to her friend’s upcoming birthday party. She joined her mother at the shops in Noosa Heads to buy fabric for a new outfit and then rode her usual bike route home.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin’

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12-year-old Sunshine Coast schoolgirl Sian Kingi was looking forward to her friend’s upcoming birthday party. She joined her mother at the shops in Noosa Heads to buy fabric for a new outfit and then rode her usual bike route home.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin’

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Published 2018-11-17

Case 100: The Beaumont Children

111 min

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On January 26 1966, siblings Jane, Arna and Grant Beaumont joined the hundreds of Adelaide residents who flocked to Glenelg beach to find respite from the scorching summer heat. It was a trip they’d made on their own many times before, and as usual, their mother Nancy sent them off with just enough money to buy bus fare and lunch from the bakery.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill
Additional editing by Milly Raso
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On January 26 1966, siblings Jane, Arna and Grant Beaumont joined the hundreds of Adelaide residents who flocked to Glenelg beach to find respite from the scorching summer heat. It was a trip they’d made on their own many times before, and as usual, their mother Nancy sent them off with just enough money to buy bus fare and lunch from the bakery.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill
Additional editing by Milly Raso
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Published 2018-11-10

Case 99: Becky Watts

101 min

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When Bristol teenager Becky Watts failed to show up for a planned lunch date with her boyfriend and then stopped responding to text messages from her friends, they immediately suspected that something was wrong. Although it wasn’t like Becky to be out of contact for so long, there was nothing to indicate she had run away from home or met with foul play.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher
Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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When Bristol teenager Becky Watts failed to show up for a planned lunch date with her boyfriend and then stopped responding to text messages from her friends, they immediately suspected that something was wrong. Although it wasn’t like Becky to be out of contact for so long, there was nothing to indicate she had run away from home or met with foul play.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher
Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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Published 2018-10-27

Case 98: The Pillow Pyro

93 min

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On the night of October 10 1984, a fire broke out at Ole’s Home Centre in South Pasadena that claimed the lives of four victims – Ada Deal, Matthew Troidl, Carolyn Kraus and Jimmy Cetina. Glendale arson investigator John Orr suspected the blaze had been deliberately lit, but his theory was dismissed and the fire was ruled a tragic accident.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill
Additional editing by Milly Raso
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On the night of October 10 1984, a fire broke out at Ole’s Home Centre in South Pasadena that claimed the lives of four victims – Ada Deal, Matthew Troidl, Carolyn Kraus and Jimmy Cetina. Glendale arson investigator John Orr suspected the blaze had been deliberately lit, but his theory was dismissed and the fire was ruled a tragic accident.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill
Additional editing by Milly Raso
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Published 2018-10-20

Case 97: Rebecca Schaeffer

78 min

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When aspiring actress Rebecca Schaffer secured the second lead in a new Hollywood sitcom, My Sister Sam, it felt like all her dreams were finally coming true. As she was thrust into stardom, she learned the truth the hard way – that fame comes with a dark side.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby

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When aspiring actress Rebecca Schaffer secured the second lead in a new Hollywood sitcom, My Sister Sam, it felt like all her dreams were finally coming true. As she was thrust into stardom, she learned the truth the hard way – that fame comes with a dark side.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby

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Published 2018-10-05

Case 96: The Toy Box (Part 3/3)

68 min

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[Part 3 of 3]

While viewing a video of one of David Parker Ray’s assaults, investigators successfully identify yet another victim. The cases go to trial, but will it be the outcome his survivors and the public are hoping for?

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Items and Artifacts in David Parker Ray Case

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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[Part 3 of 3]

While viewing a video of one of David Parker Ray’s assaults, investigators successfully identify yet another victim. The cases go to trial, but will it be the outcome his survivors and the public are hoping for?

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Items and Artifacts in David Parker Ray Case

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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Published 2018-09-29

Case 96: The Toy Box (Part 2/3)

72 min

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As the investigation into David Parker Ray’s alleged crimes continued, an officer recalled a past encounter with a hitchhiker that he believed could be connected. When the woman finally comes forward to report her story, the true extent of Parker Ray’s crimes becomes clear. What’s more, it becomes apparent that he didn’t act alone.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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As the investigation into David Parker Ray’s alleged crimes continued, an officer recalled a past encounter with a hitchhiker that he believed could be connected. When the woman finally comes forward to report her story, the true extent of Parker Ray’s crimes becomes clear. What’s more, it becomes apparent that he didn’t act alone.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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Published 2018-09-22

Case 96: The Toy Box (Part 1/3)

65 min

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On March 22 1999, Sierra County police were dispatched to conduct a welfare check at a property in Hot Springs Landing, a small suburban community in the New Mexico town of Elephant Butte. Along the way, they ran into a visibly shaken witness who reported seeing a naked woman covered in blood running down the road with a chain clearly visible around her neck.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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On March 22 1999, Sierra County police were dispatched to conduct a welfare check at a property in Hot Springs Landing, a small suburban community in the New Mexico town of Elephant Butte. Along the way, they ran into a visibly shaken witness who reported seeing a naked woman covered in blood running down the road with a chain clearly visible around her neck.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill

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Published 2018-09-08

Case 95: The Vampire of Krakow

70 min

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In 1964, an unknown offender took to the streets of Krakow to stab elderly women in what appeared to be a string of senseless, unprovoked attacks. The victims had no connection to one another, nor were they robbed or sexually assaulted, leaving police with no obvious motive to go by.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched by Paulina Szymanska and Mike Migas
Episode written by Elsha McGill
Additional writing by Milly Raso

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In 1964, an unknown offender took to the streets of Krakow to stab elderly women in what appeared to be a string of senseless, unprovoked attacks. The victims had no connection to one another, nor were they robbed or sexually assaulted, leaving police with no obvious motive to go by.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched by Paulina Szymanska and Mike Migas
Episode written by Elsha McGill
Additional writing by Milly Raso

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Published 2018-09-01

Case 94: Millie & Trevor Horn, Janice Saunders

71 min

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On the morning of March 3 1993, Vivian Rice pulled up outside the Silver Spring home of her sister, Millie Horn, and immediately noticed that something was wrong. The garage door was wide open and Millie’s minivan was nowhere to be seen. After cautiously entering the house, Vivian discovered the slain bodies of Millie, her eight-year-old quadriplegic son Trevor, and Trevor’s nurse Janice Saunders.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby

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On the morning of March 3 1993, Vivian Rice pulled up outside the Silver Spring home of her sister, Millie Horn, and immediately noticed that something was wrong. The garage door was wide open and Millie’s minivan was nowhere to be seen. After cautiously entering the house, Vivian discovered the slain bodies of Millie, her eight-year-old quadriplegic son Trevor, and Trevor’s nurse Janice Saunders.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby

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Published 2018-08-25

Case 93: Susan Snow & Bruce Nickell

93 min

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When 40-year-old bank manager Susan Snow collapsed in her shower after complaining of a headache, the cause of her sudden death wasn’t clear. In a bid for answers, an autopsy was conducted, during which the medical examiner notices a distinct smell that immediately alerts her to the possibility that Susan was poisoned.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Milly Raso

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When 40-year-old bank manager Susan Snow collapsed in her shower after complaining of a headache, the cause of her sudden death wasn’t clear. In a bid for answers, an autopsy was conducted, during which the medical examiner notices a distinct smell that immediately alerts her to the possibility that Susan was poisoned.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Milly Raso

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Published 2018-08-11

Case 92: Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs

59 min

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Throughout June and July of 2007, residents of the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk were gripped by fear after a spate of murders occurred seemingly at random. Victims were brutally beaten using hammers and steel pipes, while some were tortured, with children, the elderly and homeless most vulnerable to the attacks.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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Throughout June and July of 2007, residents of the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk were gripped by fear after a spate of murders occurred seemingly at random. Victims were brutally beaten using hammers and steel pipes, while some were tortured, with children, the elderly and homeless most vulnerable to the attacks.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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Published 2018-08-04

Case 91: Carly Ryan

63 min

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In 2006, Myspace was the biggest social media platform in the world, surpassing Google as the most visited website. Like many teenagers, 14-year-old Carly Ryan turned to the internet to interact with friends and meet new people. It wasn’t long before she struck up a friendship with 18-year-old Brandon Kane, who went by the username ‘KuruptKoala.’

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We would like to add a special thanks credit for Karina Natt and The Carly Ryan Foundation for the help in the creation of this episode.

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill

Additional writing by Milly Raso
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In 2006, Myspace was the biggest social media platform in the world, surpassing Google as the most visited website. Like many teenagers, 14-year-old Carly Ryan turned to the internet to interact with friends and meet new people. It wasn’t long before she struck up a friendship with 18-year-old Brandon Kane, who went by the username ‘KuruptKoala.’

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We would like to add a special thanks credit for Karina Natt and The Carly Ryan Foundation for the help in the creation of this episode.

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill

Additional writing by Milly Raso
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Published 2018-07-28

Case 90: Hoddle Street

66 min

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19-year-old Julian Knight was obsessed with war and combat from a young age. He enrolled in the Royal Military Academy of Duntroon with dreams of one day defending his country, but there was one problem – he didn’t like authority.

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Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill

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19-year-old Julian Knight was obsessed with war and combat from a young age. He enrolled in the Royal Military Academy of Duntroon with dreams of one day defending his country, but there was one problem – he didn’t like authority.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill

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Published 2018-07-14

Case 89: Ella Tundra

57 min

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In September 2012, former Countdown champion Richard Britton walked into a pub and was served by a 21-year-old bartender, whom he nicknamed “Ella Tundra”. From that moment on, Britton developed a fixation with Ella that filled the typically outgoing and confident young woman with paranoia and anxiety.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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In September 2012, former Countdown champion Richard Britton walked into a pub and was served by a 21-year-old bartender, whom he nicknamed “Ella Tundra”. From that moment on, Britton developed a fixation with Ella that filled the typically outgoing and confident young woman with paranoia and anxiety.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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Published 2018-07-07

Case 88: Stephen Hilder

59 min

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Most people who try skydiving do it just once – it’s something to tick off the bucket list. But for a small minority, skydiving becomes an obsession, a way of life. While accidents are expected, skydiving deaths are uncommon. On the rare occasion that a jumper loses their life, a universal toast is given: “Blue skies, black death.”

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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Most people who try skydiving do it just once – it’s something to tick off the bucket list. But for a small minority, skydiving becomes an obsession, a way of life. While accidents are expected, skydiving deaths are uncommon. On the rare occasion that a jumper loses their life, a universal toast is given: “Blue skies, black death.”

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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Published 2018-06-16

Case 87: Elaine O’Hara

59 min

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When Irish childcare worker Elaine O’Hara went missing in 2012, her family and friends feared she may have taken her own life. Although she’d recently spoken about an abusive affair she was having with a married man, Elaine struggled with mental illness and was prone to telling tales. Her stories were therefore written off as fictional.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched by Bonnie Lavelle Robinson
Episode written by Milly Raso
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When Irish childcare worker Elaine O’Hara went missing in 2012, her family and friends feared she may have taken her own life. Although she’d recently spoken about an abusive affair she was having with a married man, Elaine struggled with mental illness and was prone to telling tales. Her stories were therefore written off as fictional.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Episode researched by Bonnie Lavelle Robinson
Episode written by Milly Raso
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Published 2018-06-09

Case 86: Amy Allwine

77 min

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When FBI agents received word that online hackers had cracked their way into the dark web and uncovered an Albanian murder-for-hire organisation known as the Besa Mafia, they never expected their investigations would lead them to the quiet suburbs of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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When FBI agents received word that online hackers had cracked their way into the dark web and uncovered an Albanian murder-for-hire organisation known as the Besa Mafia, they never expected their investigations would lead them to the quiet suburbs of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’

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Published 2018-06-02

Case 85: Tom Brown

51 min

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When 18-year-old Canadian High School student Tom Brown failed to return home by his midnight curfew on Thanksgiving of 2016, his mother Penny immediately knew something was wrong. It wasn’t like Tom to stay out late or not respond to text messages.

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Episode researched and narrated by the Anonymous Host

Writing by Milly Raso
Additional edits by Tayla Vos

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When 18-year-old Canadian High School student Tom Brown failed to return home by his midnight curfew on Thanksgiving of 2016, his mother Penny immediately knew something was wrong. It wasn’t like Tom to stay out late or not respond to text messages.

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Episode researched and narrated by the Anonymous Host

Writing by Milly Raso
Additional edits by Tayla Vos

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Published 2018-05-19

Case 84: Lesley Molseed (Part 2/2)

59 min

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[Part 2 of 2]

With Stefan Kiszko behind bars for the murder of Lesley Molseed, West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester police were commended for their exceptional work in bringing the child killer to justice. The people of Rochdale once again felt safe knowing that the monster had been locked away… or so it seemed.

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Episode researched and written by Milly Raso

Additional edits by Tayla Vos

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With Stefan Kiszko behind bars for the murder of Lesley Molseed, West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester police were commended for their exceptional work in bringing the child killer to justice. The people of Rochdale once again felt safe knowing that the monster had been locked away… or so it seemed.

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Episode researched and written by Milly Raso

Additional edits by Tayla Vos

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Published 2018-05-12

Case 84: Lesley Molseed (Part 1/2)

75 min

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[Part 1 of 2]

On October 5 1975, April Molseed sent her 11-year-old daughter Lesley Molseed to the nearby corner store in Rochdale to buy a loaf of bread. Hours later, she still hadn’t returned. Fears quickly escalated when it was discovered that Lesley never made it to the shop at all.

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Episode researched and written by Milly Raso

Additional edits by Tayla Vos

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On October 5 1975, April Molseed sent her 11-year-old daughter Lesley Molseed to the nearby corner store in Rochdale to buy a loaf of bread. Hours later, she still hadn’t returned. Fears quickly escalated when it was discovered that Lesley never made it to the shop at all.

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Episode researched and written by Milly Raso

Additional edits by Tayla Vos

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Published 2018-05-05

Case 83: Chantelle & Leela McDougall, Tony Popic

62 min

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In 2007, 28-year-old Chantelle McDougall told her family she was moving to Brazil for spiritual purposes, along with her daughter Leela, partner Simon Kadwell, and friend Tony Popic. The group packed up their farmhouse in the small Western Australian town of Nannup and vanished, but there was no evidence to confirm they ever left the country.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

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In 2007, 28-year-old Chantelle McDougall told her family she was moving to Brazil for spiritual purposes, along with her daughter Leela, partner Simon Kadwell, and friend Tony Popic. The group packed up their farmhouse in the small Western Australian town of Nannup and vanished, but there was no evidence to confirm they ever left the country.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

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Published 2018-04-26

Case 53: EAR-ONS/Golden State Killer | Update

35 min

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This is an important update on the EAR-ONS/Golden State Killer case in Case 53 (25.04.18).

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This is an important update on the EAR-ONS/Golden State Killer case in Case 53 (25.04.18).

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Published 2018-04-24

Case 03: Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman | Update

8 min

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This is an update on the Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman case in Case 03 (23.04.18).

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This is an update on the Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman case in Case 03 (23.04.18).

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Published 2018-04-21

Case 82: Maria Korp

96 min

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50-year-old Maria Korp was a devoted mother of two, so when she went missing from her Mickleham home in Melbourne’s north in February of 2005, it was clear that she hadn’t left on her own accord.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Researched and written by Milly Raso

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50-year-old Maria Korp was a devoted mother of two, so when she went missing from her Mickleham home in Melbourne’s north in February of 2005, it was clear that she hadn’t left on her own accord.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host

Researched and written by Milly Raso

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Published 2018-04-14

Case 81: Brian Wells

95 min

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Around midday on August 28 2003, 46-year-old delivery driver Brian Wells clocked in for his usual lunchtime shift at Mama Mia’s Pizzeria in Erie, Pennsylvania. At 1:30 PM, he was called to deliver two pizzas at an address at the end of a dirt road on Peach Street.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Gemma Harris

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Around midday on August 28 2003, 46-year-old delivery driver Brian Wells clocked in for his usual lunchtime shift at Mama Mia’s Pizzeria in Erie, Pennsylvania. At 1:30 PM, he was called to deliver two pizzas at an address at the end of a dirt road on Peach Street.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Gemma Harris

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Published 2018-04-07

Case 80: Beth Barnard

3 min

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The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron delves deep into the murder of Beth Barnard and the disappearance of Vivienne Cameron, as previously covered on episode 80 of Casefile.
Join us and true crime author Vikki Petraitis as we take you back to Phillip Island to understand - what really happened that night.....and where is Vivienne?

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The Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron delves deep into the murder of Beth Barnard and the disappearance of Vivienne Cameron, as previously covered on episode 80 of Casefile.
Join us and true crime author Vikki Petraitis as we take you back to Phillip Island to understand - what really happened that night.....and where is Vivienne?

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Published 2018-03-24

Case 79: Rayna Rison

62 min

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16-year-old Rayna Rison was a devoted animal lover who dreamed of one day becoming a veterinarian. On March 26 1993, she arranged to meet her ex-boyfriend Matt Elser at the animal hospital where she worked part-time in the small Northern Indiana city of LaPorte. But when Matt arrived to pick Rayna up, the lights were off in the building and she was nowhere to be seen.

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The Rayna Rison Memorial Scholarship

c/o Director of Music

602 F Street

La Porte, IN 46350

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland

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16-year-old Rayna Rison was a devoted animal lover who dreamed of one day becoming a veterinarian. On March 26 1993, she arranged to meet her ex-boyfriend Matt Elser at the animal hospital where she worked part-time in the small Northern Indiana city of LaPorte. But when Matt arrived to pick Rayna up, the lights were off in the building and she was nowhere to be seen.

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The Rayna Rison Memorial Scholarship

c/o Director of Music

602 F Street

La Porte, IN 46350

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland

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Published 2018-03-17

Case 78: The Janabi Family

103 min

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During the Iraq War, four members of the Janabi Family were found brutally massacred in their farmhouse in the rural village of Yusufiyah. 14-year-old Abeer Qassim Hamza al-Janabi had been violently raped and the family’s home had been set on fire.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Milly Raso

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During the Iraq War, four members of the Janabi Family were found brutally massacred in their farmhouse in the rural village of Yusufiyah. 14-year-old Abeer Qassim Hamza al-Janabi had been violently raped and the family’s home had been set on fire.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Milly Raso

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Published 2018-03-10

Case 77: Mia Zapata

58 min

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The evening of July 6, 1993, was a typical one for Mia Zapata. The 27-year-old was a staple of Seattle’s music scene, having fronted punk rock band The Gits since the group’s inception in Ohio in 1986. She spent the night at a live music venue, The Comet Tavern, before visiting a friend at their apartment.

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Opening poem titled; ‘Slaughter of Bruce’, written by Mia Zapata.

Closing song titled; “Bob - Cousin O” performed by The Gits, written by Mia K Zapata, Matthew F Dresdner, Andrew L Kessler and John Stephen Moriarty © Fishheadhotdogburrito Music, licensed courtesy of Rogue Octopus.

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland

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The evening of July 6, 1993, was a typical one for Mia Zapata. The 27-year-old was a staple of Seattle’s music scene, having fronted punk rock band The Gits since the group’s inception in Ohio in 1986. She spent the night at a live music venue, The Comet Tavern, before visiting a friend at their apartment.

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Opening poem titled; ‘Slaughter of Bruce’, written by Mia Zapata.

Closing song titled; “Bob - Cousin O” performed by The Gits, written by Mia K Zapata, Matthew F Dresdner, Andrew L Kessler and John Stephen Moriarty © Fishheadhotdogburrito Music, licensed courtesy of Rogue Octopus.

Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland

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Published 2018-02-24

Case 76: Silk Road (Part 3/3)

62 min

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[Part 3 of 3]

The investigation into The Silk Road and Ross Ulbricht heats to boiling point as Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI hone in on their suspect. Will Ulbricht’s attempts to create a new identity pay off and will his emergency plans succeed?

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

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The investigation into The Silk Road and Ross Ulbricht heats to boiling point as Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI hone in on their suspect. Will Ulbricht’s attempts to create a new identity pay off and will his emergency plans succeed?

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

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Published 2018-02-17

Case 76: Silk Road (Part 2/3)

76 min

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[Part 2 of 3]

As The Silk Road continued to expand, problems started piling up for Ross Ulbricht, AKA The Dread Pirate Roberts. With business booming and concerns that law enforcement were lurking on the site, Ulbricht created an emergency ‘To Do List’ in case he ever came under real danger of getting caught. It read: ‘Encrypt and backup important files on laptop to memory stick; destroy laptop’s hard drive and hide/dispose; destroy phone and hide/dispose; find place to live on Craigslist for cash and create new identity.’

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

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As The Silk Road continued to expand, problems started piling up for Ross Ulbricht, AKA The Dread Pirate Roberts. With business booming and concerns that law enforcement were lurking on the site, Ulbricht created an emergency ‘To Do List’ in case he ever came under real danger of getting caught. It read: ‘Encrypt and backup important files on laptop to memory stick; destroy laptop’s hard drive and hide/dispose; destroy phone and hide/dispose; find place to live on Craigslist for cash and create new identity.’

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

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Published 2018-02-10

Case 76: Silk Road (Part 1/3)

80 min

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[Part 1 of 3]

Pennsylvania State University student Ross Ulbricht had been fascinated with mathematics and science from a young age. During his college years, he developed a new fascination with libertarianism, a political philosophy that values individual freedom above all else. For Ross, this became more of an interest – it became a way of life.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

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Pennsylvania State University student Ross Ulbricht had been fascinated with mathematics and science from a young age. During his college years, he developed a new fascination with libertarianism, a political philosophy that values individual freedom above all else. For Ross, this became more of an interest – it became a way of life.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher

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Published 2018-01-27

Case 75: Graeme Thorne

61 min

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On June 1 1960, Sydney resident Bazil Thorne received a phone call informing that he’d just won one hundred thousand pounds in a Sydney Opera House Lottery. Bazil couldn’t believe his ears – he’d never won anything of significance before.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland
Additional research by Bonnie Lavelle Robinson
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On June 1 1960, Sydney resident Bazil Thorne received a phone call informing that he’d just won one hundred thousand pounds in a Sydney Opera House Lottery. Bazil couldn’t believe his ears – he’d never won anything of significance before.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland
Additional research by Bonnie Lavelle Robinson
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Published 2018-01-20

Case 74: Eric Coy

58 min

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On the morning of January 24 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy hopped on his bike to make the one-mile journey to his cousin Eddrick’s house in the Northern Californian town of Martinez. The two boys were best friends and it was a trip Eric had made countless times before. Eager to get there as quick as he could, Eric took a shortcut.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland
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OFFICIAL SKETCHES

Suspect's Sketches

PHONE NUMBERS

Martinez PD

(+1) 925-372-3440

Anonymous tip line:

(925) 372-3457

Contra Costa County Sherrif’s Dept.

(+1) 925-335-1500

FBI tip line (from USA)

1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324)

or online www.tips.fbi.gov

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On the morning of January 24 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy hopped on his bike to make the one-mile journey to his cousin Eddrick’s house in the Northern Californian town of Martinez. The two boys were best friends and it was a trip Eric had made countless times before. Eager to get there as quick as he could, Eric took a shortcut.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland
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OFFICIAL SKETCHES

Suspect's Sketches

PHONE NUMBERS

Martinez PD

(+1) 925-372-3440

Anonymous tip line:

(925) 372-3457

Contra Costa County Sherrif’s Dept.

(+1) 925-335-1500

FBI tip line (from USA)

1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324)

or online www.tips.fbi.gov

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Published 2018-01-17

Case 73: The Lady in the Barrel

42 min

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On September 15 1878, three teenage boys were tending to cattle in the woods near Silver Lake in Staten Island when they discovered a wooden barrel sticking out of the mud. Excited about the potential treasure that lay within, they frantically dug at the barrel with sticks.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland

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On September 15 1878, three teenage boys were tending to cattle in the woods near Silver Lake in Staten Island when they discovered a wooden barrel sticking out of the mud. Excited about the potential treasure that lay within, they frantically dug at the barrel with sticks.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland

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Published 2018-01-13

Case 72: Wilhelmina Kruger & Anna Dowlingkoa

57 min

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For several weeks, 56-year-old Wilhelmina Kruger was unable to shake the feeling she was being watched. Her anxiety became so strong that on the night of January 29 1966, she had her partner drive her to her shift at the Piccadilly Centre in Wollongong, where she worked as a cleaner. It turned out Wilhelmina’s suspicions were right. The following morning, her mutilated body was found at the bottom of the basement stairs in what was considered one of the most brutal attacks in New South Wales history.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly Raso

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For several weeks, 56-year-old Wilhelmina Kruger was unable to shake the feeling she was being watched. Her anxiety became so strong that on the night of January 29 1966, she had her partner drive her to her shift at the Piccadilly Centre in Wollongong, where she worked as a cleaner. It turned out Wilhelmina’s suspicions were right. The following morning, her mutilated body was found at the bottom of the basement stairs in what was considered one of the most brutal attacks in New South Wales history.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly Raso

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Published 2017-12-16

Case 71: Elodie Morel

54 min

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On May 2 2005, an officer at the Aigues-Mortes police station in Southern France received a phone call from a panicked man who warned, “A guy who just left my place is about to kidnap a girl. He’s armed, and I think he’s about to do something horrific.” The caller directed police to a nearby cafe and told them to be on the lookout for a man accompanied by an attractive young woman.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly Raso

Special thanks to Nicolas Deliez for his assistance

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On May 2 2005, an officer at the Aigues-Mortes police station in Southern France received a phone call from a panicked man who warned, “A guy who just left my place is about to kidnap a girl. He’s armed, and I think he’s about to do something horrific.” The caller directed police to a nearby cafe and told them to be on the lookout for a man accompanied by an attractive young woman.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly Raso

Special thanks to Nicolas Deliez for his assistance

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Published 2017-12-09

Case 70: The Kimberley Killer

53 min

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In June 1987, the bodies of Phillip Walkemeyer, Julie Warren and Terry Bolt were found shot dead at a campsite at the Pentecost River Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley Region. Their burnt-out vehicle was found nearby. Similarities were drawn to the double homicide of father and son, Marcus and Lance Bullen, that occurred days earlier at a remote river hundreds of kilometres away in the Northern Territory.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Gemma Harris

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In June 1987, the bodies of Phillip Walkemeyer, Julie Warren and Terry Bolt were found shot dead at a campsite at the Pentecost River Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley Region. Their burnt-out vehicle was found nearby. Similarities were drawn to the double homicide of father and son, Marcus and Lance Bullen, that occurred days earlier at a remote river hundreds of kilometres away in the Northern Territory.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Gemma Harris

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Published 2017-12-02

Case 69: Gary Patterson

57 min

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On the morning of May 3 1997, 33-year-old Gary Patterson woke up early at his home in Waco, Texas. Gary was excited, as he was flying out to El Paso to complete the final stage in a series of job interviews. He had an appointment with the company’s CEO and by the end of the day, he hoped to be the new head of a large housing development project.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched and written by Anna Priestland

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On the morning of May 3 1997, 33-year-old Gary Patterson woke up early at his home in Waco, Texas. Gary was excited, as he was flying out to El Paso to complete the final stage in a series of job interviews. He had an appointment with the company’s CEO and by the end of the day, he hoped to be the new head of a large housing development project.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
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Published 2017-11-25

Case 68: Escape from Alcatraz

62 min

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Following the failed 1946 escape turned violent siege, safety measures at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary were made even more stringent and inmates were kept under harsher controls. In the decade following the Battle of Alcatraz, no further escapes were attempted.

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Researched and written by Milly Raso

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Following the failed 1946 escape turned violent siege, safety measures at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary were made even more stringent and inmates were kept under harsher controls. In the decade following the Battle of Alcatraz, no further escapes were attempted.

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Researched and written by Milly Raso

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Published 2017-11-18

Case 67: The Battle of Alcatraz

65 min

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In the 1940s, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in the San Francisco Bay was a state-of-the-art facility. Deemed to be completely escape-proof, convicts from all over the United States who were regarded as dangerous and incapable of rehabilitation were often transferred to the gloomy island prison.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly Raso

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In the 1940s, Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in the San Francisco Bay was a state-of-the-art facility. Deemed to be completely escape-proof, convicts from all over the United States who were regarded as dangerous and incapable of rehabilitation were often transferred to the gloomy island prison.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly Raso

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Published 2017-11-11

Case 66: The Black Widow

63 min

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North Carolina residents James Napoleon Taylor and Raymond Reid died 13 years apart from seemingly natural causes, and doctors felt there was nothing suspicious about their deaths.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna Priestland

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North Carolina residents James Napoleon Taylor and Raymond Reid died 13 years apart from seemingly natural causes, and doctors felt there was nothing suspicious about their deaths.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna Priestland

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Published 2017-11-04

Case 65: Allison Baden-Clay

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When Brisbane based real estate agent Gerard Baden-Clay woke up at 6 AM on the morning of April 20 2012, there was no sign of his wife, Allison. This wasn’t completely out of the ordinary, as Allison sometimes went for early morning walks around their Brisbane neighbourhood. She was always home in time to get the couple’s three daughters ready for school, but when 7:15 rolled around, there was still no sign of her.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna Priestland

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When Brisbane based real estate agent Gerard Baden-Clay woke up at 6 AM on the morning of April 20 2012, there was no sign of his wife, Allison. This wasn’t completely out of the ordinary, as Allison sometimes went for early morning walks around their Brisbane neighbourhood. She was always home in time to get the couple’s three daughters ready for school, but when 7:15 rolled around, there was still no sign of her.

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna Priestland

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