In 1966, 3 year old David Dixon went missing from the Sylmar neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA. The entire community searched for him for several days but found no clues or witnesses. After the search died down this case would end when the young toddler was found in a unsuspected place. If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Website: californiatruecrime.com CaliTrueCrime Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/california-true-crime?re...
Mar 06, 2023•38 min
In 1892 an woman going by the name Lottie Bernard checked in to the Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, CA. Within a few days she would be deceased and everything she told the hotel, including her identity, would be thrown into question. Who is the woman who checked in and why did she die? These questions would eventually be answered...or would they? And is it possible there's a ghostly connection? Plus history of the illustrious Hotel del Coronado, If you would like to support us we have a Patreon ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In this episode are stories and vignettes from podcasts on the Darkcast Network all about the nice side of the holiday season. Expect stories from history, myths and traditions from around the world. Including a 10 minute story on the history of the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, CA by California True Crime. Happy Holidays!
Dec 20, 2022•53 min
Part One of a special Holiday Episode with fun vignettes from all of the Darkcast Network Podcasts! In this episode hear holiday stories, including true crime, myths and cryptids from the naughty side of the holiday. Happy Holidays!
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 27 min
In Part 2 we discuss the investigation into the Stockton serial killer, a community meeting in October and information about the arrest of Wesley Brownley, the man investigators alleged committed the crimes.
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In part one of our two part series on the Stockon Serial Murders we discuss the leadup to the announcement by Stockton PD of a possible serial killer in October 2022, the victims and the beginning of the investigation into the alleged perpetrator.
Nov 28, 2022•53 min
In this special episode put out by the Darkcast Network, California True Crime, along with our good friends share a series of spooky, paranormal, cryptid and true crime stories to celebrate Halloween! Be sure to catch our story about our favorite spooky cryptid the Fresno Nightcrawler, better known by us, as the Fresno Pants. And listen to other stories from some great podcasts. Happy Halloween!
Oct 31, 2022•2 hr 29 min
November, 1958, a pregnant nurse Olga Duncan goes missing from her apartment in Santa Barbara California, the story that follows is one that author Deborah Holt Larkin explores in her book A Lovely Girl. We talk to Deborah about her new book, the connections that she has to this case as her father, a newspaper reporter covers this case from Olga's disappearance to the arrest of her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Duncan, who will become the last woman put to death in California. On this episode of Cali...
Oct 06, 2022•58 min
We share information about the clemency process in California including pardons, commutations and reprieves; as well as details about several cases where clemency was granted.
Sep 12, 2022•59 min
Imagine getting a call at work that your child has not arrived home from practice. That no one has any idea where they are or who they are with. This is the nightmare that the Misheloff family has dealt with for the last 33 years, when their 13 year old daughter disappeared on the way to skating practice and was never heard from again. On this episode of California True Crime we discuss the Kidnapping of Ilene Beth Misheloff and how a family and community have worked to keep her memory alive.
Aug 01, 2022•55 min
This episode we are taking a break from our regular cases to talk about the documentary on the streaming channel HULU called Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story. It’s 3 episodes about the kidnapping and return of Steven Stayner, the crimes of Cary Stayner and the experiences of their family. Hear our thoughts on these episodes and more on this episode of California True Crime. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/ If you would like to support us we have a Patreon...
Jun 20, 2022•45 min
Idema Cerney was found murdered in the Mojave Desert in 1932. After identifying her using Bertillion measurements it would be a short time before investigators honed in on a suspect, her husband, Gus Cerney, a gin runner during prohibition. To bring justice in this case they tracked Cerney across the United States in a manhunt that finally ended in Chicago, Illinois.
Jun 01, 2022•57 min
In Atascadero, near the closing of the 70s, two women were raped and murdered and the cases went unsolved for 40 years. Join us as we talk about these crimes and others while we discuss the life of Arthur Rudy Martinez in this episode of California True Crime
May 16, 2022•47 min
In January of 1982, in the small town of Seaside CA, 5 year old Anne Sang Thi Pham was on her way to school, only a few blocks away from her home near the Fort Ord Army Base. She would not be seen alive again. Her body would be found two days later tossed on the side of the road. The hunt for her killer would go cold for the next 40 years with currently no end in sight. Join us on California True Crime as we cover The Murder of Anne-Sang Thi Pham, The Seaside Angel.
Apr 26, 2022•51 min
On March 15th, 2022, Justin Peoples, father of two and Navy veteran, was shot and stabbed to death at a gas station in Tracy California. On this episode we discuss the life of Justin Peoples, the arrest of three suspects his murder, and some of the reported evidence that led to them being charged with a hate crime enhancement. Join us as the preliminary trial of the suspects begins in San Joaquin County in the Murder of Justin Peoples.
Apr 04, 2022•28 min
Brett Thomas and Mark Titch went on a crime spree in Orange County, CA in 1977 that ended with several violent home invasions, the murders of Laura Stoughton, Ephraim Christian, Aubrey Duncan, Denise Duncan; and the attempted murder of Nadine Duncan. In this episode we cover the crimes they committed throughout the area and the investigation that led to their capture.
Mar 21, 2022•49 min
In December of 1976, Janet Stallcup disappeared in Garden Grove, CA. After an extensive search she was found murdered in her car just 2 miles from her home. The search for her murderer lasts over 40 years and includes possible connections with other murders in the area. In 2021, this crime was finally solved by genetic genealogy. In this episode, we discuss the crime from the moment she went missing to the day investigators finally had the answer to this mystery.
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr
On Nov 3rd, 1981, Marcy Conrad, a 14-year-old 9th Grader at Russell Junior High School in Milpitas Ca, decided to ditch her afternoon classes and go hang out with her friend, Anthony Jacques Broussard, a 16-year-old who went to Milpitas High School. From this decision, Marcy will lose her life and not be found for 2 more days. This story, because of what happened in between Marcy’s Death and until she is found, became a national discussion that inspired a Hollywood movie and took extreme paths w...
Feb 07, 2022•58 min
A very special end of the year episode of California True Crime. We have some updates on cases we covered this season, some information about upcoming episodes, and we have a very special update that sees the California True Crime team on a trip to LA. Jessica and Sean test themselves at some Made in California Trivia.
Jan 24, 2022•39 min
There are just some stories of California history that are special because they could only happen here. The Hollywood Christmas Parade is one such event. With the magic of a traditional Christmas event, complete with lights and snow, that you can find around the United States combined with the magnificence of movie special effects, stars and budgets, you have something truly unique. In this episode we cover the history of the parade that was the precursor to similar events around the country: Th...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min
After three years of hearings and arguments, testimony and challenges, the trial of Arturo Juarez Suarez, who stand accused of the murder of The Martinez Family and the rape and assault of Yolanda Martinez is ready to begin. Once again Yolanda will face the man who raped her, murdered her family, and buried her children alive, seeking Justice for the lives Suarez stole. On this episode of California True Crime Arturo Juarez Suarez and the Martinez family Murders. If you would like to support us ...
Dec 06, 2021•38 min
Following the brutal slaying of the Martinez Family at the Parnell Cattle and Horse ranch by their relative Arturo Juarez Suarez, Yolanda Martinez, the only survivor will have a winding road to cross to see justice done and the killer of her family brought to justice. We will discuss the issues of immigration, translators in a court, and a 31 year old treaty that the US signed in this episode of California True Crime: Arturo Juarez Suarez and the Martinez Family Murders Pt. 3. If you would like ...
Nov 29, 2021•58 min
In the afternoon heat of July 12th, 1998 on the Parnell Ranch Juan Martinez, his brother Jose, and Jose’s two children Jack, 5, and Aerel 3 were killed and buried in a shallow grave in a berry bramble not to far from where Jose’s wife and the children’s mother was being beaten and raped by Arturo Juarez Suarez. The days immediately following the attack would have Law Enforcements searching to bring Suarez to justice. On this episode of California True Crime Arturo Juarez Suarez and the Martines ...
Nov 22, 2021•42 min
On a warm afternoon in 1998, the Martinez family arrived at the Parnell ranch, outside of Auburn California, to help out a relative and spend an afternoon relaxing and enjoying each other's company. Their pleasant Sunday would end with the brutal slaying of most of the family including two small children, as well as the rape and beating of their mother. We will look at the terrible events of July 12th, 1998 and the monster that destroyed the family that had once called him friend and Uncle and s...
Nov 15, 2021•43 min
In 1925 the carcass of an unknown beast washed ashore during a cold night in Santa Cruz, CA. The creature’s giant head, long neck and strange look was unlike any known animal. This creature, who would come to be known as Moore’s Beach Monster, and despite it’s actual identity, become another story in a piece of folklore that can be found around the world: that of a great water monster inhabiting our oceans, seas and lakes. In this Halloween episode of California True Crime we share the history o...
Oct 29, 2021•49 min
In 1981, Sonia Herok Stone was found murdered in her home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. The investigation led to the arrest of Michael Glazebrook and to a mistrial. In August of 2021, investigators have used DNA to make another arrest in this terrible crime.
Oct 18, 2021•36 min
In a community in sunny California, with retirees who are ready to relax in their golden years, are hit with a dark cloud that covered them in 1994. In only a short time, an area in Riverside County was ravaged by a woman who took lives with what seems to be no care at all. In this episode of California True Crime, we talk about Dana Sue Gray. If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Website: californiatruecrime.com CaliTrueCrime Stor...
Sep 27, 2021•55 min
In our last episode in this series on the Hughson Bank Robbery and the murder of Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens we talk about the trial of Leonard Ellsworth Miller who is recovering in hospital following one of the largest manhunts in Stanislaus County history. Issue of Miller’s sanity trail as well as the state seeking the death penalty will be discussed, as well as the aftermath that this this crime had on the Hughson community. If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We share the details in the manhunt for Ross Neal Porter and Leonard Ellsworth Miller. The two robbed a bank in Hughson, CA and murdered Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens. The manhunt will take 12 hours, 15+ members of law enforcement and two shootouts. If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Website: californiatruecrime.com CaliTrueCrime Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/california-true-crime?ref_id=24335 Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Aug 30, 2021•49 min
In January of 1970, Ross Neal Porter and Leonard Ellsworth Miller robbed a bank in Hughson, CA and in a shootout outside they murdered Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens. This act led to one of the largest manhunts in California history. In this episode we discuss the two bank robbers including their history and past crimes. If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Website: californiatruecrime.com CaliTrueCrime Store: https://www.teepublic.com...
Aug 23, 2021•47 min
