Dying to be Found

You've heard that D2BF is a family thing. So let's introduce you to Corey, Deb's son who gives a man's perspective on some of our true crime episodes. Today, Deb tells Corey the story of D.B. Cooper. On November 24, 1971, a man walked up to the ticket counter for Northwest Orient Airlines out of Portland, OR, identified himself as Dan Cooper, and paid cash for a 1-way ticket to Seattle, WA. While...

On November 1, 2007, Meredith Kercher found herself home alone. Her roommates had gone off with friends or family for the night and her downstairs neighbours were taking a long weekend away. On this night, someone entered Meredith's flat in Perugia, Italy, and committed heinous acts which ultimately ended Meredith's life. One of Meredith's roommates, Amanda Knox, who was studying abroad found hers...

It's our season finale, ya'll! This week we bring you the story of Jaycee Lee Dugard, an 11-year-old girl who was abducted on June 10, 1991 as she walked to her bus stop. Jaycee was held captive over the next 18 years by registered sex offender, Phillip Garrido, plus his wife, Nancy. Jaycee was well-hidden in a primitive area deep inside the backyard and it was not until August 25, 2009 when two k...

Chandra Ann Levy had a lot going for her. She was in her last semester of classes at the University of Southern California (USC) and just completed her internship with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons. Chandra was tying up loose ends in Washington, DC when on May 1, 2001, she simply disappeared. As she prepared to leave DC and head back to California, Chandra closed her gym membership, called he...

During the evening hours of May 13, 2008, Brandon Swanson met up with friends to celebrate the completion of his first year of college. In the early morning hours of May 14th, Brandon made his way home but drove into a ditch on the way there. He acted quickly by calling his parents to come rescue him, but it was not as easy as that. Brandon seemed confused about his whereabouts as his parents drov...

On April 29, 1989, Bob Pelley, his wife, and two step-daughters were discovered murdered in their home after Bob failed to show up for work as a pastor. Two of Bob's biological children and one step daughter were at other functions away from home that night. Police took particular interest in the oldest Pelley child, Jeff (17), who attended his high school prom the night his family was murdered, t...

Carl "Coral" Eugene Watts was a typical kid until the time he contracted meningitis and polio as a child. Or so they say. Early on in life, at the ripe age of 12, Carl began fantasizing about torturing and killing young girls and women. By the age of 15, Carl turned this fantasy into a reality and attacked his first victim. Throughout his 20's the attacks continued, and Carl estimated that he kill...

On October 8, 2009, Bobby, Sherilyn, and Madyson Jamison set out to scout a 40-acre tract of land for sale near Red Oak in the San Bois Mountains of Oklahoma. The Jamisons were last seen just before they told family they planned to move out to rural Oklahoma for this change of scenery. The Jamisons remained missing until one day in November, 2013, hunters came across their bodies in a wooded area...

Meet Christopher Knight. An average citizen with above average intelligence, who simply feels the need to be by himself. At the age of 20, Christopher walked away from civilization to take on the wilderness and fend for himself. He never harmed anyone, nor even thought about it. He just felt the need to disconnect himself from society for 27 years. This is the story of the North Pond Hermit, who w...

On March 17, 1999, Chan Man-lok, Leung Shing-cho, and Loong Way-lun kidnapped 23-year old Fan Man-yee under the premise that she owed them thousands of dollars. Over the next month, the trio tortured Man-yee and left her to die alone. But they didn't stop there. After Man-yee passed away, they dismembered her and placed her head in a life-sized Hello Kitty mermaid doll. It wasn't until Ah Fong, a...

On September 6, 2015 Henry McCabe went out clubbing in Mounds View, MN with his buddies while his wife, Kareen, was away. In the early morning hours the next day, Henry left a 2-minute unintelligible voicemail for Kareen that was cause for alarm. On November 2, 2015, a kayaker discovered McCabe floating face down in Rush Lake, just north of his home. To this day, this case remains a mystery. Liste...

On April 28, 1992, Chris McCandless (aka Alex Supertramp) set out for a venture of a lifetime. Chris recently graduated from university with a double major, and decided to take some time to travel and explore the great outdoors, which ultimately led him to Alaska, USA. Chris happened upon bus #142, an old abandoned transit line, that suited his needs for a few months in the Denali National Park. H...

This episode was released one week before Joseph Augustus Zarelli (1953-1957) was identified on 12/08/22 as "The boy in the Box." Thank you, Philadelphia, for never giving up on this precious child. In February 1957, a young boy was discovered inside an abandoned box in the woods near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many clues were left behind, including a blue corduroy hat, a handkerchief, and inform...

We've all heard it. Maybe even seen it. That all-call system used to alert us of a missing or abducted child? That high-pitched sound your cell phone makes to tell you another child has gone missing, or the Interstate signs that plaster an out-of-state license plate of a getaway car? Those are known in over 33 countries for an AMBER Alert or America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response. As of M...

In 1956, a military conflict occurred between Hungary and the Soviet Union, forcing many people to flee for safety. Among the refugees was a man named Andras Pandy, who made his way to Belgium. Once he settled, Andras married and started a family while running a church and an orphanage. He eventually divorced, remarried, and went on to raise his daughter, Agnes, along with his stepchildren. When A...

In 1973, Joyce McKinney seemed to have everything going for her. She won the Miss World Pageant while representing Wyoming and earned her Master's degree in Theatre at Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she met the love of her life, Kirk Anderson. It's too bad, though, that Kirk did not feel the same way about her. After the couple broke up, Kirk went on about his life with th...

Imagine taking off with your closest friends to go camping and hiking for the night in the crisp, clean air of the Helseci region in Finland. It's a perfect setting to sit around the campfire to eat, drink, and tell stories. That's exactly what Seppo Antero Boiseman, Anja Tuulikki Makki, Nils Gufstaffson, and Irmeli Bjorklund set out to do on June 4, 1960. Only 3 out of 4 of these hikers came home...

Step into the intriguing world of Amelia Dyer, a woman who dedicated her life to caring for others. Born and raised as a compassionate caregiver to her ailing mother, older husband, and foster children, Amelia's story takes a shocking turn that forever altered the perception of today's adoption system. Discover the gripping tale of Amelia's transformation from a trusted community member to a Victo...

On June 27, 2000, shortly before 10 am, the local park became the setting for a tragic event that unfolded during what should have been an ordinary day for 16-year-old Molly Bish. As she arrived for her eighth day as a lifeguard, little did anyone know that this would mark the beginning of a horrifying ordeal. Within hours, Molly's mother received a distressing phone call from the local police. St...

On June 1, 1987, an intriguing incident took place involving Theresa Bier, a 16-year-old girl, and Russell "Skip" Welsh, a 47-year-old man. This incident continues to captivate audiences today. Welsh and Bier embarked on a hiking adventure in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains near Shuteye Peak. Their objective? To explore the possibility of tracing the footsteps of the elusive Bigfoot. Howev...

On October 9, 1995, a seemingly ordinary Amtrak journey began from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, with 248 passengers and 20 crew members on board. Before they could reach their destination, chaos struck. Someone had maliciously tampered with the railway track and communication system, causing the Sunset Limited to derail just after midnight. In the aftermath of this catastrophe, one...

Growing up in poverty, Juana overcame the challenges of having an abusive mother who tragically forced her into the sex trade for only three beers. Despite these circumstances, Juana's strength propelled her forward as she navigated into adulthood. As Juana matured, she developed a deep resentment towards her mother and projected her anger onto older women who reminded her of the pain she had alre...

Do you have a favorite band? Perhaps Elvis, The Beatles, The Bee Gees, Guns N' Roses, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, or Kings of Leon? Everyone has a band that resonates with them. In the same way, Barbara & Patricia Grimes, two teenagers from the 1950s, had their own favorite band. However, after enjoying a movie featuring the iconic Elvis Presley, they didn't make it home in time. Join us, Deb &...

Step into the chilling world of the 1940s, where a seemingly ordinary young man named John George Haigh transformed into a cunning criminal mastermind. This gripping tale will captivate listeners as we delve into Haigh's sinister plan to not only beat the system but to also amass a fortune through deceit and murder. Unveiled within the depths of Haigh's mind lies a shocking inspiration—a well-know...

Step into the chilling story that shook the nation in 1982 - the Tylenol Murders. This gripping tale of mystery and quick action will have listeners on the edge of their seats. Join Deb & Beth as they delve into the events that unfolded, shedding light on the actions of a few brave firefighters and detectives who prevented an even greater tragedy. Discover how this infamous case changed the wa...