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On Friday October 13th, 2023, after 8.5 long years, arrests have finally been made in the horrific murder of Eric Cates and his loyal and faithful dog Gypsy.  2 people have been charged with murder.  The Aniah's Law bond hearing revealed many new details about what happened to Eric & Gypsy and who was involved. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://f...

In 2021, an inmate signed a confession and said he'd lead investigators to Jessica Hamby's remains.  As Jessica's dad, Keith, said, while what has happened since is shocking, it's not surprising. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...

Red herrings often take investigations off track and we believe that Jessica's case has some significant ones that have impacted progress in the investigation over the last 5 years. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secretstruecrimepodcast Jer...

Anthony "Tony" Mitchell's tragic death occurred just two weeks after he was incarcerated at the Walker County Alabama Sheriff's Office Jail. Despite his ongoing struggle with addiction, Tony's downward spiral was reportedly exacerbated by the recent passing of his father. By the time a concerned family member called 911 seeking medical help for Tony, he had lost a staggeri...

Jeremy’s death and Jessica’s disappearance weren’t the only mysterious events that occurred in the Marion, Winston, Franklin County area, among victims that knew each other, socialized with the same circles of people, and had addiction and other issues in common.  In this episode, we review 8 other cases and examine any connections or links to Jeremy or Jessica. Support the show Patreon: https://p...

The numerous people rumored to have involvement in Jessica's disappearance seem to have been treated as separate theories and some have been mostly ignored.  As we discuss some other names that have long been rumored to have played a part in Jessica's disappearance, you'll find that the connections between all these different people are strong. Support the show Patreon: https://patr...

We are digging deeper into the connections between the large number of people whose names often surface in Jessica’s case.  Some of these people lived in Hamilton, some lived in the Haleyville/Winston County area and some lived in Franklin County in Russellville and Phil Campbell.  Generally speaking, these theories seem to have been viewed as separate theories and not as potentially connected but...

It's been almost 5 years ago to the day that Jessica Hamby got kicked out of her house and she spent her last holiday season without her family.  In this episode you'll learn new information and hear more about the turmoil in her life in the weeks leading up to her disappearance.   Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Inst...

A friend of Jessica's mom and cousin took the search for Jessica into his own hands and his communications regarding what he knew are quite revealing on many levels including about the ransom demands that were sent to Lynn.  As these communications show, things aren't always what they seem. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretsc...

Jessica's mom received a ransom demand shortly after Jessica was reported missing.  You'll hear the beginning of this story as a prelude of what's to come in the next episode which you won't want to miss and also the 2nd and final part of the Q&A. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.in...

We answer YOUR questions plus we had a surprise caller to the Q&A line.  Through your questions, we discuss some of the finer points in depth and reveal some new details. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secretstruecrimepodcast Jeremy Abbott P...

There's been much contention about Eric Edward's Chevrolet Tahoe and if he was driving it during the hours prior to Jessica Hamby's disappearance.  The vehicle was allegedly stolen about a month after Jessica was last seen.  We also expose some other members of the Edwards & Cochran family's inconsistent and misleading statements. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.c...

There's some startling connections between the group of people Jessica was with in Hamilton and the group rumored to be involved in Jeremy Abbott's murder that may indicate that Jessica’s destination and the group of people she was with that night was anything but random. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: htt...

In the weeks leading up to Jessica's disappearance, friends have described Jessica as scared.  A woman named Mary spent a lot of time with Jessica in the week prior to Jessica entering Journey detox.  You'll hear a lot from Mary and she will tell us why Jessica wrote that she told her her who killed Jeremy Abbott.  There have been many rumors and accusations swirling around Mary and Mary...

Kim's brother, Cary, told her what he claimed his son Jesse Abbott said happened to Jeremy.  Kim will also reveal what Cary told her about Jessica Hamby's disappearance.  While Kim initially believed Cary was trying to help her, time and new information have led her have a lot of suspicions.   Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secre...

Jessica Hamby's friend, Jeremy Abbott, had been missing for over a month when she told them where to find his body.  Despite that and numerous other red flags and suspicious circumstances, Jeremy's death was quickly ruled a suicide. Hear Jeremy's mom relate the conflicting information she received from every direction, and the shocking revelation that her own family could be involve...

Jessica Hamby knew something about the death of her friend, Jeremy Abbott.  From the time Jeremy disappeared, everything changed in Jessica's life.  Jessica's mom & dad divulge what Jessica told them about the disappearance and death of Jeremy.  Jeremy's mom reveals all the strange occurrences surrounding his disappearance.  Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretsc...

The geofencing done at Gilbert's camper revealed a device that traveled to the area from Mississippi and it made a very interesting stop along the way.  At first glance, the presence of this person at that location might've been easily explained but closer scrutiny of the timing, the route and the detour made along the way leave many questions and some very strange coincidences, at best....

The group of people with Jessica Hamby in the hours before her disappearance have always maintained that Jessica left walking from the Edwards' home while everyone else was asleep.  While people do lie, evidence doesn't.  In this episode, the lies are exposed and you'll learn about Jessica's movements right up until she vanished.   Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/...

Jessica Hamby was last reported to be seen on the morning of January 3, 2018.  In the hours before her disappearance, Jessica spent much of her time messaging friends and acquaintances on Facebook.  In this episode, we'll begin to discuss the content of these messages.  You'll also hear what one of the last people to see Jessica told Private Investigator Michael Fleming about that night....

On the night of January 2, 2018, Jessica Leeann Hamby and another woman checked out of a detox facility in the rural Alabama town of Haleyville.  She caught a ride to another town to stay with a childhood friend.  Over the next 9 hours, Jessica spent much of her time sending texts and messages to friends and acquaintances via Facebook Messenger in search of a ride.  Her ride never came and all the...

June 7, 2021 update on the case.  Law enforcement has named a person of interest. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secretstruecrimepodcast Jeremy Abbott Petition https://chng.it/4NpDWLPpyv

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Charity Tessener was another one of the 3 persons of interest that the Walker County Sheriff's Office was looking for shortly after Hayden disappeared.  In this episode, she shares what details she knows about that night and why the sheriff's office wanted to speak with her. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram:...

Hayden was planning for his friend, Tommy, to pick him up the night he disappeared.  Tommy tells us about that night and another person surprised us with some new information. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@secretstruecrimepodcast Jeremy Abbott...