January 26 in Australia marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships in Port Jackson, New South Wales, and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Sydney Cove by Governor Arthur Philip. It is Australia day, a public holiday that is celebrated by many. It is also the day that the three Beaumont children disappeared without a trace in 1966. Sources for this episode: https://www.historicmysteries.com/beaumont-children/ https://www.newidea.com.au/beaumont-childre...
Jul 29, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 26
What started out as a tragic loss of a family member would eventually turn sinister when a beloved wife disappears from outside her hotel. More questions than answers begin to pose and her husband, kids, and loved ones are all wondering where is Noela Rukundo. When the answers eventually come through, they are not at all what you would expect. Sources for this episode: @sloowmoee on Tik Tok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdV2eY8X/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/02/05/wife-crashe...
Jul 22, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week we are talking about a case that is so utterly frustrating I almost couldn’t cover it. What might have seemed like a tragic house fire actually may have been a masterful kidnapping, and to this day, no one truly knows the right answer. I’m talking about the disappearance of the Sodder children. Sources for this episode: Buzzfeed Unsolved https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance https:...
Jul 15, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week’s episode is going to leave you frustrated, curious, and put you on a long list of people who are speculating how a family could just disappear. But, not without a trace. Some evidence is there to put the pieces together, but the puzzle is still not complete. Every detail about this case proves to be crucial, for investigators to try and figure out what happened to the Jamison family. Sources for this episode: BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime Season 3 Episode 8 True Crime Daily https://ww...
Jul 08, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 22
When a retired school teacher manages to vanish, but still sends letters and pays bills, authorities don’t immediately take action. However, when the letters are examined and the footage at the post office is examined, this may be more alarming than it seemed on it’s face. Hands down, this case and everything that goes along with it, makes for one of the most bizarre missing persons cases in U.S. history. Sources for this episode: https://www.forensicmyles.com/blogs/forensic-myles/the-murder-of-...
Jul 01, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Derek and Eileen Severs were described as pillars of their community. They were wealthy, in their 60s, and enjoying the life they built for themselves. Now retired, they could have never guessed that one of their biggest worries would soon put an end to that happiness. Sources for this episode: https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/the-son-from-hell/ Forensic Files Season 2 “The Dirty Deed” https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/severs-roger.htm https://aboutforensics.co.uk/roger-severs/...
Jun 24, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ray Krone was a name known throughout Arizona better as the snaggletooth killer. His conviction and death sentence was a result of a strange bite mark. A forensic expert told the jury it was with 100% certainty that it was Krone who bit the victim. Why would Ray Krone be put away for the layout of his teeth? What other evidence pointed to Ray being the killer? How did experts determine it was Ray's teeth? Listen to this week's episode for all the answers! Sources for this episode: Forensic Files...
Jun 17, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In honor of Pride Month, we thought it would be special to cover the case of Matthew Sheppard. His death was a tragedy, but it made way for some very important change regarding the rights of LGBTQ+ people in our justice system. If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, we see you and are so glad that you exist. This episode is dedicated to you and all of the wonderful allies continuing to make our world a better and more accepting place. **PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TRIGGERS IN REGARDS TO ...
Jun 10, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Last week we began telling the story of the infamous Tylenol Murders. Chicago was hit with a mysterious series of killings, and doctors along with law enforcement were all completely scrambling for answers to questions that the entire country was starting to ask. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, go ahead and do that now. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders https://beyondthedash.com/blog/remembering/remembering-the-victims-chicago-tylenol-murders/7360...
Jun 03, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The Chicago Metropolitan area was shaken up in the fall of 1982. In just a few short days, seven people died of cyanide poisoning after taking what they believed to be regular-old Tylenol. Panic struck the entire state of Illinois, and changed the way we get over the counter drugs forever. Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders https://beyondthedash.com/blog/remembering/remembering-the-victims-chicago-tylenol-murders/7360 https://www.chicagomag.com/Chicag...
May 27, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What started as a regular closing shift in a Lululemon store, would soon turn into one of Bethesda, Maryland’s most horrific crimes. With the small wealthy town shaken, and the public wondering who among them would commit such a gruesome act, investigators would need to hustle if they wanted to catch their killers. Sources for this episode: Oxygen: Snapped Season 9, Episode 19 (Brittany Norwood) https://murderpedia.org/female.N/n/norwood-brittany.htm https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/md...
May 20, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
It’s Massachusetts' oldest Jane Doe, she was found lying on the beach in 1974. Years later facial recognition still hasn’t quite pinpointed who she is, however, Massachusetts and people from all across America have come forward with some interesting theories. She would officially be known as The Lady of The Dunes. Sources for this episode: https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20190414/new-look-at-old-lady-of-dunes-mystery https://www.capecod.com/lifestyle/a-shocking-crime-on-cape-cod-is-this-the-la...
May 13, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Back when gas was 31 cents per gallon, and Casey Anthony wasn’t a household name, America knew a different name, “Alice Crimmins”. Dubbed the Casey Anthony of her time, Alice Crimmins was a mother in the 1960s who didn’t necessarily fit society’s standards. When her two kids turn up dead, and she is police’s main suspect, her trial seems to focus a lot less on the murder of her children and a lot more on who she was in her free time. Sources for this episode: https://www.investigationdiscovery.c...
May 06, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Mark Winger would send a frantic 911 call to rush police over to the scene of him defending his wife from an unwanted intruder. What would seem like a revenge plot against Donnah Winger would thicken into something no one would have suspected. Sources for this episode: https://casetext.com/case/people-v-winger-5/?PHONE_NUMBER_GROUP=C https://heavy.com/news/mark-winger-today/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/families-torn-killer-dad-reflect-years-believed-hero/story?id=77097895 https://forensicfilesnow....
Apr 29, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
You voted on our instagram for which case you wanted to hear next and of course: we delivered. This case consists of inspiration from an old movie, a 13 year old waiting on the phone for the other line to be free, and it all comes down to being cracked open by testimony about an air conditioner. We are talking about the murder of Ellen Sherman. Sources for this episode: https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1996-01-12-9601120342-story.html https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xp...
Apr 22, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Last week you heard us dive into the beginning of the story surrounding Cassie Jo Stoddart’s death. If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, then go check it out! This week we will explore the days leading up to her murder. Sources for this episode: https://www.ranker.com/list/cassie-jo-stoddart-facts/jacob-shelton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Cassie_Jo_Stoddart https://cases.justia.com/idaho/supreme-court-criminal/34667.pdf?ts=1396120321 https://www.ksl.com/article/554128/pocatel...
Apr 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Cassie Jo Stoddart was a 16 year old girl from a small town called Pocatello, Idaho. She had big dreams of becoming a lawyer and “putting the bad guys away”. One regular night she decided to help out her aunt and uncle by dog sitting for their family, and she would meet an unexpected and gruesome fate. Sources for this episode: https://www.ranker.com/list/cassie-jo-stoddart-facts/jacob-shelton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Cassie_Jo_Stoddart https://cases.justia.com/idaho/supreme-court...
Apr 08, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Denita Monique Smith was a 25 year old with a passion for photography and big plans. She excelled in school, was loved by all her friends, and was planning a beautiful wedding. This all comes to an end one day when she is killed execution style in her own apartment complex. What would seem like a random attack would turn out to be a very calculated result of a toxic love affair. Sources for this episode: https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/07/denita-monique-smith-murder-death/#:~:text=On%20Date...
Apr 01, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week we are bringing you a story unlike any other that we have done yet. It’s a Hollywood story baby! Natalie Wood was a famous Hollywood star. She was known for her major roles and was nominated for 3 Oscars before she turned 25, but she was also known for her phobia of water. Which makes her disappearance all the more bizarre. This case features notable names like Christopher Walken and Robert Wagner. Sources for this episode: https://www.thecut.com/article/natalie-wood-death-what-really-...
Mar 25, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Michelle Von Emster was a 25 year old girl and the world was her oyster. She beat cancer and lived a free-spirited and fun life. Her life would sadly be cut short in April 1994, and the big question that is left is honestly ridiculous on its face. Was Michelle Von Emster murdered, or was this merely a gruesome shark attack? Sources for this episode: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/apr/09/cover-naked-and-alone-ocean-night/?page=1& https://icestationpoetry.medium.com/deeper-than-the-o...
Mar 18, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This week we are bringing you a short episode! This case centers around two girls from a small wealthy town in California. On the outside, it seems like they both live pretty similar lives, they go to the same school, are part of the same club, and know the same people. But the differences between the two would not only set them apart, but would also become deadly. Resources for this episode: https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm https://people.com/archive/in-a-deadly-explosio...
Mar 11, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Arne Cheyenne Johnson is the focus of the next Conjuring movie. He was allegedly possessed by demons that drove him to commit murder, and he would go down as the first attempt to ever claim demonic possession as a defense in a United States courtroom. Sources for this episode: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1981/09/13/by-demons-possessed/3479fa6b-eee3-4233-a2fc-b9defa403504/ https://apnews.com/article/c758c33ba4756f757e1dfec4f0abd39e http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/10/18/the-de...
Mar 04, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Helle Crafts was a an incredibly well-rounded woman. She knew an impressive amount of languages, raised three kids, and pursued her dream career as a flight attendant. Unfortunately this would all come to an end when Helle disappears and becomes the first victim in a CT murder case to be tried without a body. This episode's sources: http://www.panam-world.org/helle-lorck-nielson/ https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zl...
Feb 25, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Lisa Au just got her drivers license and finished up getting her license in beauty. Lisa went out one night against her mothers wishes, like most teenagers have done at one point or another. She would never return home, leaving only her car on the side of the road as evidence. What do you think really happened to Lisa Au? Resources for this episode: Hawaii News Now: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/04/17/years-ago-her-murder-gripped-oahu-start-investigation-went-astray-2/ Khon: https://www.kho...
Feb 18, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Happy Valentines Day! In honor of the holiday we wanted to bring to you a special bonus episode. After multiple incidents and murders, Rodney Alcala evaded capture time and time again, and assumed a different alias across the country. He was even able to land himself on a prime time TV show called The Dating Game while being on the FBI’s most wanted. Our sources for this episode: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serial-killer-rodney-alcala-the-killing-game/ https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/alcala-ro...
Feb 13, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Merrian Carver was a beautiful 40 year old red-haired poet and investment banker who needed a break. She booked a seven day cruise from Seattle, Washington to Alaska. Not long after embarking on the trip, she would vanish never to be seen again. What do you think happened to Merrian Carver? Sources for this episode: https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-cruise-ships/#:~:text=Under%20an%20obscure%2C%2099%2Dyear,drive%20a%20cruise%20ship%20through . https://charleyproject.org/case/merrian-lynn-car...
Feb 11, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Randall Woodfield had it all: a family, an education, and talent. He even was drafted for the Green Bay Packers. It all takes a turn and Randall Woodfield would go down in history as one of the most prolific serial killers of all time. DISCLAIMER: This episode contains mention of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised! Source materials for this episode: The I-5 Killer by Ann Rule: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/325324/the-i-5-killer-by-ann-rule/ http://lifesabloodymess.blogspo...
Feb 04, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We are so excited to announce our new podcast: The Chalkline. Join the hosts Helen Allen and Sherry Ferreira every Thursday as they discuss all types of true crime cases. Enjoy!
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