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In 2004, Bob Dow and Bobbi Jo Smith were living together in a party house in Mineral Wells, Texas. The nature of their relationship is as disputed as what happened on May 5th, 2004 when Bobbi Jo and her girlfriend Jennifer Jones went on the run. Sixteen years later, we have to ask, is the wrong person in prison. Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Just a quick update episode. Link to GFM https://www.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Barry and Honey Sherman had it all--wealth, respect, successful children, and loving friends. When they were found dead in their home in December 2017, the search for who hated them began and, three years later, it continues. Podcast recommendation: Excuse Me, That's Illegal Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking (host of Rusty Hinges) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

A couple was watching for deer on a rural road in Tennessee when they saw the unimaginable, the lifeless body of 23-year-old Brooke Gregg Morris. As the police backtrack her movements on the day of her death, they slowly built a circumstantial case pointing at one person. But would it be enough for a conviction? Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

On one day in April 2015, t he police responded to calls to a hotel room in Gallup, New Mexico three times. On the last call, Dione Begay Thomas was transported to the hospital in critical condition. There were a small number of people known to be in that motel room yet, five years later, no arrests have been made.  DV helplines by phone: US 1−800−799−7233 UK 0808 2000 247 Australia 1 800 737 732...

The community of Overland Park, Kansas came together in the spring of 1980 to look for 13-year-old Christen Hobson. His father and stepmother were beside themselves with worry after the boy apparently ran off. But when the truth came out over the next few months, the community was stunned.  Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking of Rusty Hinges Podcast sources on the website at basementf...

Disclaimer: This episode deals with the details of multiple sexual assaults. Listener discretion is advised. Within 48 hours of 18 year old Retha Stratton’s brutal murder, her killer was caught. The case against him seemed airtight and her family knew justice would be served. But they could have foreseen that Texas law meant they would be spending two decades in and out of court. Music by Scott Bu...

After CCTV footage of Lars Mittank hit the internet, he was dubbed the Most Famous Missing Person on YouTube. But the international publicity hasn’t answered the question his friends and family have been asking: where is he? Tips can be sent directly to the family at https://www.facebook.com/findetlarsmittank Podcast recommendation: Riddle Me That Music by Scott Buckley Cover Art by Lars Hacking s...

In 2003, an entire family living in a resort town in France disappeared. Rumors persisted that they left on their own when the father’s shady business practices caught up to him. Though initially swayed by these rumors, the police gathered evidence that showed a darker scenario unfolded in the mountain chalet. Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Over the next few months, we will be profiling Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women cases from the same state. First up is Colorado, where we cover 3 unsolved cases. Agnes “Jerri” Foland tips: Crime Stoppers 719 634-STOP Angelica Sandoval tips: Alamosa Police Department 719-580-0057 Sioux Feather Nightwalker tips: Aurora Police department 303-739-6050 **all ad money for this episode is being dona...

In 1976, Tommy Zeigler was sent to Florida’s death row for a quadruple murder. For the last 44 years, he has fought to prove his innocence, creating one of the longest appellate records ever. After asking for DNA testing since the early 1990s, is it still possible the truth is in the blood evidence? For more information on newly uncovered innocence: tommyzeiglerisinnocent.com Music by Scott Buckle...

 In December 1985, 28-year-old Debbie Wolfe didn’t show up to work one morning. Less than a week later, her body was found very close to her home. This is a case that challenges people's memories, motives, and puts a family at odds with the police department trusted to investigate. Music by Scott Buckley Cover art by Lars Hacking Sources at basementfortproductions.com Learn more about your ad choi...

In January 1997, Sara Davey’s parents dropped her off with a friend in Broome, Western Australia. She went out to the bar where she was seen leaving with a man named Richard Dorrough. When her family didn’t hear from her again, they called the police. Richard was dropped as a suspect when there were a few credible sightings of Sara after this night. But after a series of events no one could have p...

 In February 1999, Paul Skiba and his employee Lorenzo Chivers headed back home after working two moving jobs. With them xwas Paul’s 9-year-old daughter Sarah, who was spending the weekend with Paul. When they never made it back, an arrest warrant was issued for Paul for kidnapping his daughter. But the family uncovered evidence that proved things were not what they seemed. Music by Scott Buckley...

It was the 5th Monday of the month, which is a week I usually take off. Except when I don't. I decided to cover a really interesting case that's shorter than usual so I guess I took a half-week off. In 1981, a 35 year old man was arrested for killing Anna Bachmeier, a bubbly 7 year old who went missing on the way to a friend’s house. Though he confessed, he went to trial and what happened at his t...

When Girly Chew fell in love with a wealthy doctor in the early 1990s, her future seemed brighter than ever. But after years of lies, greed, and violence, Girly left her husband. Then, one night, she disappeared and the story that would come out--one of reptilian overlords--would be more sensational than anyone could imagine.  Also, check out the podcast One Strange Thing on your favorite podcast...

In 2014, a 22-year-old woman was taken into custody for unpaid fines in Western Australia. Less than 48 hours later, she was dead. It took 6 years and a lot of work on the part of her family to even make a dent in the policies that led to her death. But will these changes be enough? Read more on the societal issues surrounding Ms. Dhu’s death https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320438109_Just...

In February 2020, the Kansas City metro area was surprised when a missing persons report went out for Angela Green. The date she was last seen was June 2019. We all wondered how she was missing for so long with no one filing a report. A couple weeks ago, I talked to her daughter Ellie and found out why.  Prairie Village Police 913-642-6868  Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477 Music by Scot...

This episode is a case about a missing child and there is brief discussion of physical and sexual abuse in the episode. Listener discretion is advised.  Corrine Leanne Erstad was just 5 years old when she walked out her front door and disappeared in a matter of minutes. Though a suspect was identified early on and a sensational trial followed, Corrine has remained missing for the last 28 years.  M...

When Jessica Callis and Alan Bates married in their senior year of high school, they seemed too young and not quite ready for marriage. And they weren’t. After four years and two kids, Alan left and then began a long custody battle that would end in tragedy.  Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

**Sorry for the inconsistent audio. I am not sure what went wrong but there are some odd echo-y/tinny parts. I will double check everything before I record again.** The Cuevas-Vera family went through an unimaginable tragedy with an unbelievable resolution. Music by Scott Buckley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

In 1984, 12-year-old Sharon Baldeagle disappeared. Unlike most long term missing children’s cases, we know who kidnapped her. But when the man gave a convoluted story about what exactly happened, he opened up a search area from Texas to Wyoming and everywhere in between.  If you have any information, please call the Fall River County Sheriff's Office 605-745-4444 or the National Center for Missing...

This is part 2 of a 2 part series. If you haven't listened to the first episode, this one won't make any sense! Robert Durst became one of the most recognizable names in the true crime community when the docu series The Jinx was released in 2015. The day before the final episode was released, Durst was arrested for murder. But this was far from the only crime he has been named a suspect in. Music...

This is part one of a two part series. Robert Durst became one of the most recognizable names in the true crime community when the docu-series The Jinx was released in 2015. The day before the final episode was released, Durst was arrested for murder. But this was far from the only crime he has been named a suspect in. Podcast Recommendation: Military Murder Research: Haley and Jess Music: Scott B...

This episode does discuss suicide. If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. In 2018, 21-year-old Brandon Caserta took his own life and how he did it was a message to the Navy. Following his death, Brandon’s parents have made it their mission to stop hazing, bullying, and abuse in...