Heroes & Zeros- A True Crime Podcast

In this episode, we learn how Sandra Cheskey survives the nightmare she and her friends were thrown into in 1973 at Gitchie Manitou State Park. Sheriff Craig Vinson turned out to be her biggest ally, just when she needed him most.

Annie covers this hero's account of her horrific story....It was a Saturday night, on Nov. 17, 1973, when 5 teens from Sioux Falls SD decided to go to Gitchie Manitou State Park that was just over the South Dakota border, in the most northwestern corner of Iowa. Their plan was to hang with friends, sing under the stars and sit around a campfire. But only 1 would make it out alive. She would be kno...

Gail covers this episode which is every parent's worst nightmare...17 year old Brittanee Drexel leaves New York for spring break to sunny Myrtle Beach in  2009, only to never be seen again. 

Well, the title says it all! In this episode, Annie tells her family's story of how they were haunted by good and evil spirits when the family moved into small town Winterset Iowa. Sources: Annie's brain! lol! 

Annie  covers this episode that is top on the list of Iowa's most famous cases! (And we had never heard of it!) You can purchase author Scott Cawelti's fascinating book covering this story from Amazon... Amazon.com: Brother's Blood: A Heartland Cain and Abel eBook: Cawelti, Scott: Kindle Store https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/halloween-night-cain-and-abel-murder-of-m...

Annie covers a CURRENT serial killer in our nation, AND a REAL-LIFE superhero operating in Little Rock Arkansas! Really. NK!!!! https://www.fox16.com/crime/who-are-the-victims-in-the-string-of-stabbings-at-the-center-little-rock-police-investigation/ https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2021/05/07/local-superhero-shadowvision-vows-to-take-down-the-little-rock-slasher

In this terrifying episode, Gail covers the 2018 case of Jayme Closs, the little 13 year old girl who shocked America when she escapes her murderous captor! Sources: CNN by Steve Almasy, , Jason Hanna and Deanna Hackney CNN's Nicole Chavez, Sheena Jones, Faith Karimi, Dakin Andone and Melanie Whitley Daily Mail By Jessa Schroeder for Dailymail.com and Sara Malm for MAILONLINE and Lauren Fruen Asso...

Hello Listeners! In this case, Annie covers the gruesome true story of the original "leather-face", the killer and body snatcher from Wisconsin, Ed Gein. Resources: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ed-gein https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/ed-gein

In this episode, Annie & Gail have their 2nd interview with Paranormal Endeavors' case manager, Sadona Mondabough.  Sadona will take you through the process of uncovering the mystery at "Jen's" house and give insight into the Ouija Board, portals, our intuition, gut instinct and more! Paranormal Endeavors (20) Paranormal Endeavors https://youtu.be/TtUk6Eet8Eg

In this episode, Annie covers the most notorious and gruesome serial rapist & killer, Robert Ben Rhoades. And guess what?!? He's from IOWA!!  Whaat? Yep. Rhoades was a truck driver who is suspected of raping and murdering over 50 women between 1975 and 1990. He had rigged a mobile torture chamber in the back of his semi and cruised the highways looking for victims. Yikes!

Gail covers the missing Montezuma Iowa boy, 11 year old Xavior Harrelson, who went missing May 27! The search continues... From the Des Moines Register: Xavior Harrelson's smiling face is everywhere, his dimples shining. Flyers, buttons, billboards and shirts with the 11-year-old's face and description have made their way to states across the country and all over social media. Orange ribbons...

43 year old Alison Mackenzie was vacationing in Belize in 2020 when she just vanishes while on an overnight catamaran tour with 12 other vacationers. 

In this episode, Annie covers another local, Norman Baker, an Iowa native, who leaves his mark on Muscatine Iowa, Eureka Springs Arkansas and countless victims!  The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs is considered the most haunted hotel in America~ want to book a room? You can.  Listen on and see if you dare. https://www.americasmosthauntedhotel.com https://crescent-hotel.com/blog/norman-...

Hello listeners! You don't want to go on vacation until you hear this! Gail gives us some great tips on how to be safe while traveling, and how NOT TO GET MURDERED!  XOXO

As the summer season approaches, so does vacation planning! In this episode Gail has you covered to help keep you safe!

Annie covers this haunting case that is near and dear to the state of Iowa's hearts. Grinnell college student Tammy Jo Zywicki went missing in 1992. The case is still active along with a $50K reward! Let's all try to get the Zywicki family JUSTICE!

In this mini episode Gail updates us on the crazy and horrific case that she covered in Episode 10-The Canadian Fire Murders!  On Feb. 17 at 5:30 a.m., emergency crews were called to a home on Hidden Lake Trail for reports of a fire in a home. The fire claimed the lives of Andrew and Krystyna Rerak. An arrest has been made!

This is Part 3 of The Cult of Marcus Wesson! Annie covers this unbelievable story- Marcus Delon Wesson is an American criminal convicted of nine counts of first-degree murder and 14 sex crimes, including the rape and molestation of his underage daughters. His victims were his own children, fathered by incestuous relationships with his daughters and nieces, as well as the children by his wife. He h...

The horrific saga continues of Marcus Wesson, a self proclaimed prophet and cult leader of his own family. He had multiple wives, some of which were his own daughters and nieces. He had children with his children. Join us for a walk down this twisted path! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Deadly-Devotion/Alysia-Sofios/9781476786940 https://truecrimeseven.com/marcus-wesson-the-horrific-true-s...

Annie covers this unbelievable story- Marcus Delon Wesson is an American criminal convicted of nine counts of first-degree murder and 14 sex crimes, including the rape and molestation of his underage daughters. His victims were his own children, fathered by incestuous relationships with his daughters and nieces, as well as the children by his wife. He has been described as the worst mass murderer...

 In 2016 Michigan native Alexandra Fairfield survives a horrific kidnapping while vacationing in Bangkok Thailand. This is her story. https://www.fox17online.com/2016/12/07/family-woman-who-escaped-abduction-in-thailand-is-back-in-the-u-s/ https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/did-american-tourist-alex-fairfield-get-abducted-bangkok/ https://www.fox17online.com/2016/12/05/family-west-michigan-woma...

Halton Regional Police say a house fire in Georgetown, Ontario that left 2 people dead is now being deemed suspicious! Sources: Facebook Page, Explore with us Toronto.com Toronto CTV news webslueths.coCBC.cam TorontoSun.com Globalnew.ca

2 beautiful sisters from Minnesota were found motionless in bed in a villa they were sharing at the Maia Luxury Resort and Spa, on the western side of the Seychelles main island, Mahe, in Africa.

In 1990, 24 year old Bridget Kelly was abducted, robbed, raped and shot multiple times in the back and left for dead. But her will to survive was stronger than her attacker. Her voice was to reach millions through her father's newspaper work and would change the stigma of rape for victims forever! Show Note Links: https://www.google.com/amp/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/Primetime/story%3fid=132391&page...

Ad FREE BONUS EPISODE!   Enjoy listening to this interview with Paranormal Endeavors Case Manager Sadona Mondaboug!! Yes, Iowa has it's own Ghost Buster team! She will give us a behind the scenes look into what creepy cool paranormal activities her and her team investigate! Cheers! Annie, Gail & Coco http://paranormalendeavors.com/ If you want to contact the team at Paranormal Endeavors,...