In late 1993, two child abductions rocked St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding suburbs. *Content warning: Child abduction, sexual assault of children, murder of children*St. Louis Post Dispatch coverage of the cases found on Newspapers.com State vs. Brooks Death Sentence Given Rapist Who Killed GirlArtist sketches portrait of what Angie Housman would look like today for her fatherAngie Housman's death: How Earl Cox found his victim and how she spent her final daysMajor Case Squad Report - Angie HousmanAfter nearly 27 years, family of Angie Housman witnesses her killer admit guiltMan serving life for Angie Housman murder admits to molesting another girlSupport the show

It's our first ever listener stories episode, and our Spooky Humans did NOT disappoint! Join us as we read your stories about the times you pooped (and peed!) your pants as grown ups! Support the show

It's time to talk theories! Let us know on our socials what you think: What happened to Rey Rivera?Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018.The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey RiveraAutopsy Report - The Prosecutors PodcastPolice Report - The Prosecutors PodcastStansberry Fact Sheet - The Prosecutors PodcastThe Note'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix: Can You Crack the Code of Rey Rivera's Final Note?'Unsolved Mysteries': Show Boss Reveals Rey Rivera's Wife's Note TheoriesRey Rivera: An Unsolved MysteryCops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul playRey Rivera had token from wife in his pocket when he died, says Unsolved Mysteries boss - no one knows whySupport the show

We're diving into the world of conspiracy theory today as we talk about the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. Rey was a happily married newlywed with is whole life ahead of him when he went missing in May 2006. When he was found a week later, the mystery of what happened left Rey's family and friends with more questions than answers. Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018.The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey RiveraAutopsy Report - The Prosecutors PodcastPolice Report - The Prosecutors PodcastStansberry Fact Sheet - The Prosecutors PodcastThe Note'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix: Can You Crack the Code of Rey Rivera's Final Note?'Unsolved Mysteries': Show Boss Reveals Rey Rivera's Wife's Note TheoriesRey Rivera: An Unsolved MysteryCops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul playRey Rivera had token from wife in his pocket when he died, says Unsolved Mysteries boss - no one knows whySupport the show

In one of the worst single incidents of racial violence in American history, the people of the Greenwood District were viciously attacked by an angry white mob. There are still unidentified victims, so we're here to talk about it and tell you how you can help give them their names back.*Content warning: Racism, hate crimes, murder*Area MapBook recommendations by Black authorsWays to have your DNA comparedTulsa 1921: An American Tragedy. Executive Produced by Alvin Patrick, Hosted by Gayle King. CBS News, 2021. Paramount+.Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. Directed by Stanley Nelson and Marco Williams. Blackfin, Firelight Films, Hiptruth Productions, 2021. Hulu.Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 1Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 2Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 3The Tulsa Race Massacre Commission ReportMinstrel Show InformationJim Crow Laws (History)The Origins of Jim CrowSegregation HistoryHow the Tulsa Race Massacre was Covered UpTulsa Race Massacre: This is what happened in Tulsa in 1921B.C. Franklin7 sets of remains exhumed , 59 graves found after latest search for remains of the Tulsa Race Massacre victimsDistrust could delay identifying remains from Tulsa mass graveMore DNA sought from remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victimsAttorneys file lawsuit seeking redress for Tulsa MassacreJudge: Tulsa Race Massacre victims' descendants can't sueOklahoma's high court will consider a reparations case from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivorsHughes Van Ellis , one of the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 102Support the show

We're taking it back to the 1970's today to talk about the case of Francine Hughes. Francine's story is one of brutal and dehumanizing domestic violence that led to a shocking murder and rocked the town of Dansville, Michigan. *Content Warning: Detailed descriptions of domestic abuse, brief discussion of rape, murder*Domestic Violence HelpNCADV Statistics on Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence in the 1970'sA violent death, a haunted life"The Burning Bed": A turning point in fight against domestic violence40 years after burning bed, domestic violence issue still smoldersRing of FireArea family's 1977 tragedy changed laws on domestic violenceThe mother of a man killed in an incident...Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, Domestic Violence Victim Who Took Action, DiesFrancine Hughes Wilson, who inspired 'The Burning Bed,' Dies at 69Lansing State Journal Coverage of the trial on newspapers.comSupport the show

On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again. *Content Warning: Brief discussion of rape and murder*Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles“The Springfield Three.” Disappeared, Produced by Elizabeth Fischer, et al., season 3, episode 10, Peacock Productions, 2011. Max.Man charged after allegedly trying to take teen from Smyrna nail shopStreeter Family BlogPodcast uncovers new perspectives about Springfield's three missing women, 30 years laterIt's Been 31 Years Since the 'Springfield 3' Went Missing - Here's Everything to Know About the CaseState v. Garrison The Disturbing Story of Larry Hall, the Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 WomenLarry DeWayne HallJudge denies Gerald Carnahan's motion to vacate conviction in Jackie Johns murderStory about Winoka Lodge witness (in comments)Support the show

On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again. *Content Warning: Brief discussion of domestic violence and stalking*Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles“The Springfield Three.” Disappeared, Produced by Elizabeth Fischer, et al., season 3, episode 10, Peacock Productions, 2011. Max.Man charged after allegedly trying to take teen from Smyrna nail shopStreeter Family BlogPodcast uncovers new perspectives about Springfield's three missing women, 30 years laterIt's Been 31 Years Since the 'Springfield 3' Went Missing - Here's Everything to Know About the CaseState v. Garrison The Disturbing Story of Larry Hall, the Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 WomenLarry DeWayne HallJudge denies Gerald Carnahan's motion to vacate conviction in Jackie Johns murderStory about Winoka Lodge witness (in comments)Support the show

In 2009, 14-year-old Amber DuBois disappeared without a trace. A year later, with police still trying to find answers, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing. Listen as we discuss the rest of the story and how the families turned tragedy into action.*Content Warning: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of a minor, Murder*Rother, Caitlin. Lost Girls, e-book ed., Pinnacle, 2012. Kindle.Chelsea's Light: A Brother's Journey10 years after Amber Dubois was murdered, her parents are finding peaceTaken: The Amber Dubois StoryAmber's Stepfather Explains His RageCreation of a monster: John GardnerA chilling early view of an accused killerWhy Gardner Eluded SuspicionSan Diego murder suspect had supporters in 2000 molestation case, but psychiatrist urged "maximum sentence"Lake Hodges Attack Victim SpeaksA robbery that was really an attempted rapeJohn Albert Gardner InterviewAmber Dubois' Mom Confronts Daugher's Killer In JailCandice Moncayo Impact StatementJohn Gardner Response to Candice Moncayo ImpactWIth its Mission Complete, Chelsea's Light Foundation Announces ClosureRemembering Amber Dubois and Chelsea King a Decade LaterSupport the show

In 2009, 14-year-old Amber DuBois disappeared without a trace. A year later, with police still trying to find answers, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing. Listen as we discuss their cases and the monster that took them.*Content Warning: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of a minor, Murder*Rother, Caitlin. Lost Girls, e-book ed., Pinnacle, 2012. Kindle.Chelsea's Light: A Brother's Journey10 years after Amber Dubois was murdered, her parents are finding peaceTaken: The Amber Dubois StoryAmber's Stepfather Explains His RageCreation of a monster: John GardnerA chilling early view of an accused killerWhy Gardner Eluded SuspicionSan Diego murder suspect had supporters in 2000 molestation case, but psychiatrist urged "maximum sentence"Lake Hodges Attack Victim SpeaksA robbery that was really an attempted rapeJohn Albert Gardner InterviewAmber Dubois' Mom Confronts Daugher's Killer In JailCandice Moncayo Impact StatementJohn Gardner Response to Candice Moncayo ImpactWIth its Mission Complete, Chelsea's Light Foundation Announces ClosureRemembering Amber Dubois and Chelsea King a Decade LaterSupport the show

Beth, Holly, and James  discuss a few cases where true crime or citizen detectives helped solve the case. Cases discussed: Hae Min Lee, Helene Pruzynski, an unknown case detailed on a listener episode of My Favorite Murder, Donald Boardman, Marlyse Honeychurch, Marie Elizabeth Vaughn, & Sarah McWaters. "1985 cold case murder mystery solved by unlikely pair: Tennessee mom and Georgia police civilian employee""A Young Woman's Brutal 1985 Murder Baffled Police: How A 'New Tool' Helped Crack The Case""True Crime Podcast Leads To Arrest in 40-Year-Old Cold Case""Inside The Horrifying Mystery of The Bear Brook Murders - And The Evidence That Points to The 'Chameleon Killer'"My Favorite Murder Podcast - Episode 58: Some Quiet Sunday, Minisode 52, and Episode 367: High-Fives With Both HandsSupport the show

After a TikTok positively recognizing us and some other podcasts went viral, we decided to join the discussion happening in that good, old comment section. Sound guy extraordinaire James joins us to discuss ethics in true crime content creation.Support the show

In December 1998, Rita Politte was brutally murdered in her Hopewell, Missouri home. The investigation quickly zeroed in on the least likely suspect, her 14-year-old son Michael Politte, who is still fighting for justice for his mother today.Contact the St. Francois County Prosecutor GoFundMe to help MichaelTranscript of the 48 Hours episodeUnlocking the Truth (Ryan Ferguson, Eva Nagao)How did a teen sleepover turn into a murder investigation?'We can go back and correct something': Prosecutor admits physical evidence wrong in Politte convictionMissouri Supreme Court hears AG's opposition to prosecutor's jurisdiction in innocence claimUpdate on Michael Politte caseMidwest Innocence ProjectMacArthur Justice CenterAffidavit of Tammy NashSupport the show

We're taking a walk on the spooky side with one of Ed and Lorraine Warren's cases: The haunting of the Beckford family! Join us as we discuss what happened in the Beckford house and when we would have gotten the fuck out. (Hint: Immediately)Brittle, Gerald. The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren. Graymalkin Media, 1980, 2002.Support the show

In 1990, Gary Muehlberg, aka the Package Killer, took the lives of at least 4 women, with a 5th still unidentified today. He left his victims in easy to find areas but still eluded justice for over 30 years. Join us as we discuss how this monster was finally caught by badass Detective Sergeant Jodi Weber.Support the show

In December 2015, Katelin Akens vanished without a trace. Today, there are still more questions than answers, and we've all been left to wonder what happened to Katelin?“Flight Risk.” Disappeared, Written by Claire Callahan, season 8, episode 7, Peacock Productions, 2017. Max.Puzzling Text Messages: What Happened to Katelin Akens?Confession or cry for help? Missing teen's texts conflict with locationsTeen's luggage found ditched after she vanished on way to airportMystery Surrounds One Young Woman's Death and Another's Disappearance in Virginia CountyMissing in Virginia: The Case of Katelin AkensAn encrypted cell phone may hold clues to teen's disappearanceA billboard gives one mother hope at convincing stepdad to help find missing daughterFBI Richmond Joins Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office in Search for Missing WomanThe AWARE Foundation of VirginiaSupport the show

Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard were well-loved and respected in their Springfield, Missouri community. Everyone knew the story of Gypsy's many illnesses, and many hearts were warmed by their loving mother - daughter relationship. Then, in June 2015, a frightening message was left on their shared Facebook page that led to the discovery of a horrific murder and blew open a world of secrets and lies.*Content Warning: Discussions of abuse*Mommy Dead and Dearest. Directed by Erin Lee Carr. HBO Documentary Films, 2017. HBO Max.Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter To Be Sick, Gypsy Wanted Her Mom MurderedFrom Wheelchairs To Teeth Removal, A List Of All Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Unnecessary Medical ProceduresDee Dee Blanchard Interview With Gypsy In New HomeThe Shocking Truth About Gypsy Rose Blanchard And Nick Godejohn's Twisted And Fatal Love StoryThe Real Story Of Nick Godejohn's Arrest For Masturbating In McDonald's Is Really, Uh, SomethingPornography At McDonald's Leads To Customer Complaints, Police SayGypsy Rose Blanchard And Questions We Need AnsweredMunchhausen syndrome & Munchhausen syndrome by proxyWisconsin man says he feels ex-girlfriend used him to kill his motherABC 20/20 Gypsy's Truth & LiesGypsy Rose Blanchard & Nick Godejohn's Text Messages Exposed Their Plot To Kill Her MotherCouples' Twisted Sexts Revealed In Mommy Dead And Dearest Murder TrialNick Godejohn's 6 Most Chilling Statements About Dee Dee Blanchard's Murder: "I Would've Done It Again"In 'extraordinary' case, Gypsy Blanchard gets 10 years for murdering motherThe True Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Grandma, Emma Pitre, Explains a Lot About Dee DeeGypsy Rose Blanchard, Abuse Victim Convicted in Mother's Murder, to be Released from Prison EarlySupport the show

Hello, spooky humans! Here it is! Your very first bonus episode available only to our amazing Patrons! Beth & Holly continue our LGBTQ+ centric episodes with the cases of Amanda Milan and Daniel Zamudio.*Content warning: Misgendering, transphobic language, extreme violence, death*Watershed of mourning at the border of genderThe crying gameTransgriot BlogBronx man guilty in slaying of transsexualChileans express outrage after gay man brutally beatenChilean gay man dies after brutal attackDaniel Zamudio: The homophobic murder that changed ChileChilean men carved swastikas into body of gay man they killed“Attack on gay man denounced in Chile.” The Record [Hackensack, New Jersey], 7 Mar. 2012, p. A7. Newspapers.com.Quilodran, Federico. “Gay man’s death sparks debate.” The Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2012, p. A8. Newspapers.com.“Chile’s president signs hate-crime law after gay man brutally murdered.” The Gazette [Montreal, Quebec, Canada], 13 Jul. 2012, p. 15. Newspapers.com.Support the show

He was quite possibly the best actor to play Superman to date, and his untimely death sent shock waves through the hearts of his young fans. Join us as we discuss the mysterious death of George Reeves.*Content Warning: Suicide*National Institute of Mental Health Hotline: Call or Text 988Henderson, Jan. Speeding Bullet: The Life and Bizarre Death of George Reeves. Michael Bifulco, 1999.Voices from Krypton Podcast Interview with Jim BeaverThe June 1954 Memphis Tennessee Appearance5 Celebrity Fixes... Eddie MannixBoxing Forum Thread on Archie Moore v. SupermanLenore Lemmon Interview Transcript from Jim NoltUnsolved Mysteries Episode Transcript (Season 8, Ep 5)https://www.facebook.com/3actors1destiny/1st Wedding ArticleHighest grossing movies adjusted for inflationGeorge Reeves confusingly had 3 birthdays...George Reeves: the last photosAir Force: Together We ServedSupport the show

What would you do if Santa entered your home with weapons and attacked your family? Join us (with special guest Katie!) as we talk about the horrific attack on the Ortega family on Christmas Eve 2008. *Content Warning: Gun violence, murder*Leticia's Hope Website“A Christmas Massacre.” Homicide for the Holidays, Directed by Andrea De Brito, season 1, episode 3, Emerge Pictures and Jarrett Creative Group, 2016. Peacock.Bloomekatz, Ari B. and Becerra, Hector. “Bidding Farewell to a Family.” Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2009, p. B6. Newspapers.com.Find A Grave for Cheri Ortega with article from San Gabriel Valley TribuneSecond car rented by Pardo foundSanta suit killer armed with flamethrower massacred wife and family on Christmas EveThe disturbing case of 'Santa Claus' killer who massacred 9 people at Christmas Eve party before burning down homeMore grim details of Christmas Eve shooting rampage in Covina emergeSupport the show