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Killer Destinations

Kathy & Cathyredcircle.com

Just like you, we’re obsessed with true crime. We’re also lifelong friends. And it’s this combination that drives our podcast. We tell true crime stories from their unexpected beginnings to their devastating ends, and dive deep into all the details you want to know about. We do intersperse the occasional humor and banter, and our listeners tell us it makes them feel like they’re hanging out with their friends. But, we never forget that we’re talking about real people and real families. Listen to a new episode every Tuesday!

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116. TURNING GRIEF INTO ACTION: Johnia Berry - Knoxville, TN 2004

In December 2004, Johnia Berry was ready to start her life after college. She was applying to graduate school and was four months away from her dream wedding to her dream guy. And then her life was brutally taken. There were very few clues and even fewer suspects. How would detectives solve her murder? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 21, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 116

115. A SON'S QUEST FOR JUSTICE: Susie Mowbray - Brownsville, TX 1987

In an upscale suburb of Brownsville, TX an urgent call came into 911. Prominent businessman Bill Mowbray was dead, and the coroner didn't know if it was by his own hand or if someone else was involved. Bill's wife Susie said it was the former, but law enforcement didn't agree. She was arrested and went to trial. Bit was justice served or did they get it wrong? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 14, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 115

114. CHASING AN ELUSIVE KILLER: Linda Slaten - Lakeland, FL 1981

In 1981, Linda Slaten was found by her sister lying on the bed. She’d been dead for several hours. The window in Linda's bedroom was wide open and the screen was on the grass outside. Despite an extensive investigation, the case went cold. With renewed attention to the case decades later, it was finally solved. And the perpetrator's name had been in their case files the entire time. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Nov 07, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 114

113. NOTHING TO LAUGH AT: Elmer McCurdy - Long Beach, CA 1976

We couldn't let a Halloween episode - especially one that has 13 in the number! - go past without telling a creepy story. This one takes us to Long Beach in 1976 - but the tale starts well before then, at a time when the public's fascination with all things macabre reached a fever pitch. You'll never go to a funhouse again without wondering just who's in there with you... Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 31, 202340 minSeason 3Ep. 113

112. MISSING MOM ACCIDENTALLY FOUND: Suzanne Morphew - Salida, CO 2020

In May 2020, the headlines around the nation were about missing wife and mom Suzanne Morphew. She'd gone for a bike ride on Mother's Day and never returned. Her husband, Barry, was the primary suspect and at one point was arrested before the District Attorney asked to have the case dismissed. But breaking news in September revealed that Suzanne's remains had been found! Is Barry still a suspect? Or will new clues lead police in a different direction? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Oct 24, 202347 minSeason 3Ep. 112

111. THE YOSEMITE MURDERS: Carole & Juli Sund and Silvina Pelosso - El Portal, CA 1999

In 1999, Carole Sund took her daughter Juli (15) and close family friend Silvina Pelosso (16), who was visiting from Argentina, on a trip to Yosemite National Park. When the trio disappeared, it set off a huge search and initially it was feared their car slid off the road. The cold snowy weather meant fewer tourists, but it also meant increased danger. Not from the hibernating animals… it was a much more dangerous predator. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Ou...

Oct 17, 202347 minSeason 3Ep. 111

110. DYING TO FIT IN: Mary Yoder - Utica, NY 2015

In 2015, Mary Yoder and her husband, Bill, owned a successful chiropractic business and were looking forward to a dream vacation in Europe. Mary, who exercised every day and was always the picture of health, suddenly passed away with no explanation. An anonymous letter to the Sheriff's Office and Medical Examiner provided the answer as to how Mary passed away... but the person the letter named as being responsible wasn’t someone detectives had even considered. Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Oct 10, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 110

109. WHY, GARY? WHY?: Jody Plauche - Baton Rouge, LA 1984

We're back in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to bring you the story of Jody Plauche. In 1984, he (and his family) were groomed by someone they trusted. After he was taken, the authorities worked with the family to quickly find him. But no one imagined that the ending would be broadcast on live TV. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 03, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 109

108. FINGERPRINTS DON'T LIE: Rosemarie Essa - Cleveland, OH 2005

In 2005, Rosemarie Essa was found unresponsive in her car after a minor accident. Everyone was stunned when she didn't make it, and all of her toxicological screens came back negative. Until a friend of hers talked to detectives and shared a conversation she had with Rosemarie minutes before the accident. And that conversation gave investigators the break they needed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 26, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 108

107. THE TRUTH UNCOVERED: Steve Titus - Seattle, WA 1980

In 1980, a young woman was the victim of a horrible crime but fortunately was able to get away and get help. Authorities immediately found the perpetrator and a trial ensued. But in an unexpected twist, a reporter did a deep dive into the case and uncovered information that revealed the real truth. And what happened at the end shocked everyone. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 19, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 107

BONUS: DANELO CAVALCANTE CAPTURED: Chester Co., PA - 2023

After 14 days on the run, escaped prisoner Danelo Cavalcante was captured! In this bonus episode we talk about how the manhunt ended, the large contingent of law enforcement searching for him, and why he was able to stay hidden for so long. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 14, 202324 min

106. DYLAN'S LEGACY: Dylan Rounds - Lucin, UT 2022

This is the case of missing 19-year-old Dylan Rounds, who disappeared in late May 2022 from his farm in Lucin, Utah. Dylan's mom said he always wanted to be a farmer and he was living out that dream. Although someone has been arrested in connection with his death, his body has never been found. Go to the family's Facebook page for more information about Dylan, their search and #dylanslegacy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 12, 202344 minSeason 3Ep. 106

105. THE MENENDEZ BROTHERS: Beverly Hills, CA 1989

We kick off Season 3 in Beverly Hills, CA. A city of luxury and glamour, residents are used to the city turning up in the headlines. But no one expected to wake up on the morning of August 21, 1989, to news about Jose and Kitty Menendez losing their lives in what was widely assumed to be a mob hit. Two trials were held that ultimately resulted in convictions. But more than 30 years later new information has come to light, leading to the question... was justice served? Advertising Inquiries: http...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 105

104. WHEN A TRUE CRIME NOVEL WRITES ITSELF: Maria Marshall - Toms River, NJ 1984

In 1984, Robert and Maria Marshall were living the American dream with their three sons in Toms River, New Jersey. But no one ever knows what goes on behind closed doors. And in this case, a gamble on a better life took a tragic turn. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 29, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 104

103. FRIENDS TIL THE END: Teresa Sievers - Bonita Springs, FL 2015

We all need friends... that community we've built to help us through hard times and celebrate with during the good times. Join us in Bonita Springs, FL to learn about the community Mark and Teresa Sievers built for themselves and how some of their friends responded when called upon for help. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 22, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 103

102. A VISION FROM THE GRAVE: Angela Samota - Dallas, TX 2014

In 1984, Angela Samota was a junior at Southern Methodist University with a bright future ahead of her. She was double majoring in electrical engineering and computer science, was active in her sorority and was well-liked by everyone she met. Until one night when she tried to help someone in need. It would take an old college friend to provide the pathway needed to finally find justice for Angela. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

Aug 15, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 102

101. WHEN VOWS TURN DEADLY: Chris Regan - Iron River, MI 2014

In 2014, Chris Regan was looking forward to new beginnings. Although he enjoyed living in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, he’d just gotten a new job in North Carolina that would allow him to live closer to one of his sons. He was reported missing just two weeks before his big move. But eventually his case went cold. Then in 2016, the unexpected d3ath of a former Michigan resident who’d just moved to Indiana brought Chris’s case back to the attention of the authorities. With some dogged determination...

Aug 08, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 101

100. TO CATCH A SERIAL KILLER: Hannah Graham & Morgan Harrington - Charlottesville, VA 2014

In 2014, University of Virginia student Hannah Graham disappeared after a night out with friends. Her family and the university community held out hope she'd be found safe, but sadly her remains were discovered five weeks later. Surveillance cameras provided authorities with not only a suspect, but with a clue to solving a similar disappearance that happened in the same area five years prior. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 01, 202343 minSeason 2Ep. 100

99. THE LUCIE BLACKMAN CASE: Tokyo, Japan 2000

In 2000, Briton Lucie Blackman went to Tokyo, Japan with her best friend. They planned to get jobs as nightclub hostesses for a few months, make enough money to pay off some debts, and have some savings left when they returned home. But they were unaware of what was lurking in the shadows. Lucie's disappearance set off a frantic search by her family and friends, and the evil they uncovered rocked an entire nation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

Jul 25, 202352 minSeason 2Ep. 99

98. JUSTICE THROUGH DNA: Karen Munroe - Orlando, FL 1987

Have you ever wondered about the groundbreaking cases that have fundamentally changed our justice system? One central element that is now commonplace is the use of DNA evidence. The first U.S. court to use DNA took place in 1987 in Orlando, FL. This is the story of the scientific and legal pioneers who came together to help victims of a horrible crime find justice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 18, 202333 minSeason 2Ep. 98

BONUS: GILGO BEACH MURDERS: Rex Heuermann - Long Island, NY 2023

In 2010, human remains were found on Gilgo Beach, located on the south shore of Long Island, New York. In total, 10 sets of remains would eventually be uncovered. Police were unable to find the perpetrator or perpetrators and the cases went cold. In 2022, a multi-agency task force was created specifically to investigate the cases using updated technology - and the primary suspect in ALL of the cases was arrested in July 2023. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-...

Jul 18, 202323 min

97. BETRAYED BY A KISS: James & Virginia Campbell - Houston, TX 1982

In 1982, prominent attorney James Campbell and his wife, Virginia, were killed while asleep in their beds. Their two grandsons were sleeping at the foot of the bed but were thankfully unhurt. After the case was declared cold, three of James and Virginia's daughters hired a private investigator. Although some of the PI's tactics were a bit unorthodox, in the end the family was able to hear not one, but two cell doors clang shut. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Jul 11, 202342 minSeason 2Ep. 97

96. THE UNFINISHED RUN: Mollie Tibbetts - Brooklyn, IA 2018

On July 18, 2018, Mollie Tibbetts was spending the summer before returning to college working at a local day care. She had been on the track team in high school, and still kept up with her daily runs. But on this day, she never returned. Even with local, state and federal law enforcement searching alongside many volunteers, they didn’t find her. It would take tracking down the perpetrator to finally bring her family, friends and the entire community a sense of justice. Advertising Inquiries: htt...

Jul 04, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 96

95. A BRIDGE TOO FAR: Martin Anderson & Sandra Bird - Emporia, KS 1983

Emporia is a beautiful city in eastern Kansas. But in 1983, some of the community's secrets became very public when a twisted tale of lust and betrayal made its way to the headlines. It was so scandalous that it became a CBS movie of the week just a few years later. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 27, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 95

94. THE ABDUCTION & MURDER OF POLLY KLAAS: Petaluma, CA 1993

In October 1993, 12-year-old Polly Klaas was having a sleepover at her house with two of her friends. They were trying on possible Halloween costumes, never knowing the danger that was lurking just outside her bedroom door. When Polly was abducted, the search for her soon became the largest manhunt in US history. The tragic outcome of the search was the catalyst for California’s Three-Strikes law. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

Jun 20, 202342 minSeason 2Ep. 94

93. FAIRYTALES DON'T ALWAYS COME TRUE: Molly Watson - Monroe Co., MO 2018

In 2018, Molly Watson was days away from her dream wedding. Everything was taken care of – she had the venue, two dresses (!) and had just picked up her wedding license. Then late one night, someone came across Molly’s car on a back road. She was lying on the ground in front of it, and she was no longer living. Who was responsible for ruining Molly’s hopes and dreams? And what would lead investigators to the perpetrator? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ...

Jun 13, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 93

92. THE MISS SAVANNAH MURDER: Nikki Redmond - Savannah, GA 2003

In 2003, Nikki Redmond graduated from the prestigious Spelman College in just three years, assumed the Miss Savannah title after being a runner up in the pageant after the original winner was crowned Miss Georgia and became engaged to her long-time boyfriend. No one could have predicted how horrifically her year would end after the sudden death of her fiancé. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 06, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 92

91. THE LITTLEST WITNESS: Bonnie Haim - Jacksonville, FL 1993

In 1993, 23-year-old Bonnie Haim was married and the mother of a 3-year-old son when late one night she vanished. It would be 21 years before her family knew the heartbreaking truth of what really happened and where Bonnie had been for all those years. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 30, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 91

90. HIDING BEHIND A VEIL OF ARROGANCE: Sam Herr & Julie Kibuishi - Costa Mesa, CA 2010

In 2010, detectives found a young woman deceased in a friend's apartment - and the friend was nowhere to be found. Costa Mesa PD detectives immediately started looking for clues and talking to friends of the missing man. And it was one of these friends who unwittingly led investigators to the person responsible. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 23, 202346 minSeason 2Ep. 90

BONUS: KOURI RICHINS CHARGED WITH MURDER: Eric Richins - Kamas, UT - 2023

It's a story ripped from the headlines - Utah mom Kouri Richins, who wrote a book on grief after her three sons struggled with their dad's death, was arrested and charged with her husband's murder. Police were unsure what caused the healthy 39-year-old Eric RIchins to die suddenly, but the toxicology report had all the answers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

May 20, 202321 min
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