Among the Dirt and Trees

When the Girls Scouts were first formed, their goal was to educate and inspire girls in America. Through camps and exciting outings, they help young girls to learn how to be their best selves—but in 1977, disaster struck. Three little girls were dragged from their tent and murdered while attending one of these camps. A search for the killers would leave police chasing down criminals in the area, b...

When the Duperrault family heads out on a yacht with an experienced captain and his wife, they are ready to see the world. When the ship sinks, only the captain, Julian Harvey, manages to survive. A few days later, eleven-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault is fished out of the sea. She’s alive, and she has a chilling story about what really happened aboard the Bluebelle. Links Tere Jo’s Dinghy: https://...

Suzanne Eaton was an award-winning scientist who disappeared from a scientific conference in Greece while she was out for a run. After a year, her body was discovered in a World War II bunker, sparking an investigation into her abduction and murder. *** To honor her legacy, memorial funds have been created to support up-and-coming scientists. Donation Link: https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/...

When a couple in their late twenties trades backpacking for a road trip across Australia to see more, they are surprised when they are flagged down by a local who informs them they have car trouble. The man offers to help, but instead, he kills Peter and plans to abduct Joanne. Joanne’s fight for survival begins immediately and stretches on for five full hours as she hides in the Australian wilder...

In part four of a four-part series, we discuss one of the Babes in the Wood murders, aptly named after a story written in 1595.   Gary Hanlon and Susan Blatchford went out to play for an hour before dinner, but when the two friends didn’t return, their parents began to worry.   After weeks spent missing, they are finally found.   Police believed that the children died from the cold, but their fami...

In part three of a four-part series, we discuss one of the Babes in the Wood murders, aptly named after a story written in 1595.   Two friends head out to play at the park and never make it home. A helpful neighbor finds them and checks them for signs of life, but they have already passed away.   Is their neighbor really a good guy, or is he a murderer hiding in plain sight?   Find out about one f...

In part two of a four-part series, we discuss one of the Babes in the Wood murders, aptly named after a story written in 1595. The bodies of two children are found in Stanley Park by a gardener. Police quickly get to work trying to identify the kids, but can’t seem to determine when they died—or what gender they are. There is no end to this case, but there sure are a lot of theories. Find out abou...

In part one of a four-part series, we discuss one of the Babes in the Wood murders, aptly named after a story written in 1595.   Three little girls are found suffocated in the woods. Two dead adults 100 miles away are the only ones who know what happened to them, but their family and friends sure love to speculate.   Did Elmo Noakes really run away with his eighteen-year-old niece with plans of di...

In the 80s and 90s, the Satanic Panic tore through America. People were seeing the devil everywhere, but one kid thought he saw Lucifer more clearly than the rest. In this episode, we explore the brutal killing of Gary Lauwers at the hands of Ricky Kasso, a boy who was commonly known as The Acid King. Drugs and the devil make for a deadly combination. Rolling Stones Interview: https://www.rollings...

Erin Gilbert went out for a date to a local fair with a new guy that she just met. Within two hours, she was ready to go home, but she never made it there. Her date’s story doesn’t quite add up—and now he’s gone too. What happened? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Two honeymooners set out on a cruise to see the world. What starts out as a fun celebration ends with a fight, four strange men, and a murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marjorie West was a four-year-old girl who disappeared from a Mother’s Day picnic while she was out picking flowers for her mom. Nearly 83 years later, her family still believes that she is alive—and they might not be wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

When two little boys disappear while fishing in different areas on the same day, the town has questions. Unfortunately, the answers don’t seem to add up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Milly Dowler wasn’t the only victim of Levi Bellfield. In fact, police believe that there are more victims than we will likely ever know. In this episode, we will explore more of his crimes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

When thirteen-year-old Milly Dowler disappeared on her way home from a local cafe, the neighborhood went on full alert. Despite this, her killer would abduct and kill several other girls before he was found. Learn how the streets have been made safer thanks to her family after this awful crime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Melanie Melanson was fourteen when she went to a party with her friends. After a night of fun, she was never seen again. Is she really missing or was the truth covered up by someone with true crime experience? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

The Bermuda Triangle has been an area of focus in missing persons cases for ages—or has it? Is this part of the ocean a true crime hotspot or just a place with seriously dangerous weather? Join me for the stories of people who have gone missing in this unholy place. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See P...

In 1998, a sixteen-year-old boy in the suburbs did the unthinkable: he killed his mom. Then, he roped in his friends to cover up the crime—but is there more to the story? Venture into a bit of local true crime with me in this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Theodosia Burr Alston was the beloved daughter of Vice President Aaron Burr, but her life wasn’t all that perfect. Learn about how Theodosia tragically vanished after the credits rolled on Hamilton’s tale in this episode full of speculation and rumor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy a...

A man in his sixties killed several hikers and backpackers before he was finally caught. Learn about how this killer used his knowledge of nature to commit some truly disturbing crimes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

A brief update on the show and how a blizzard is impacting production for this week’s episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judy Smith left to go sightseeing in Philadelphia and disappeared without a trace. Police suspect she might have been living a secret life somewhere new. Everything was going fine until she got murdered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Most of us wouldn’t want someone poking around in our browser history, but when police think you’re a killer, you may not have a choice. Learn about the modern definition of premeditation and how a search history uncovered an unspeakable act of domestic violence. Important Note If you or someone that you love has been a victim of domestic violence, please consider seeking help through the links be...

Genealogy tests are all the rage, but some of them come with unexpected results. Learn how one of these tests helped police find a killer decades after his crime. To enter the Surviving Nature Giveaway and win a chance at our amazing prizes, follow this link: https://talko.fm/enter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

The Butler’s were living their dream of traveling the United States and exploring the world on their own terms. When they stopped by a scenic beach location for a couple of weeks, they expected good times and a bit of fun. Instead, they ran into another couple that wanted them dead. This is the ongoing story of James and Michelle Butler and the horrible crimes committed against them. Contest Detai...