Best Rachel Stauffer Podcasts (2025)

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Christian Olsen | 163 1:02:24

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14-year-old Christian Olsen didn't have the best relationship with his parents but luckily his girlfriend, Melissa Sifuentez, family opened their door to him whenever he needed it. In 2007, their small town of Bryan, TX is rocked when a 68-year-old woman is BRUTALLY murdered and what unravels is truly shocking. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our…

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Tracey Harris | 162 1:03:38

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In 1990, 22-year-old Tracey Harris was dropped off at home after work & was never seen alive again. Her ex-husband, Carl Harris, reported her missing and one week later, she was found in the Choctawhatchee River in Ozark, Alabama. The suspect was very obvious until someone came forward with a secret they'd been keeping for 30 years. At the end, you…

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Anita Knutson | 161 1:31:12

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In June 2007, 18-year-old college freshman Anita Knutson was found brutally murdered in her off-campus apartment. Despite cops having the victims body, the murder weapon and endless suspects, the case went cold for 15 years as this crazed killer walked among them. Today we unravel Anita's final days, the strange behavior of those around her, and th…

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Anne Sluti | 160 1:14:31

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In April 2001, police knocked on Don & Elaine Sluti's door to tell them they were called to the mall regarding a kidnapping and the purse left behind belonged to their 17-year-old daughter Anne Sluti. Anne was an honor student and track star who spent the next 6 days fighting for her life against her abductor, Tony Zappa. Produced by Jacob Hollabau…

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore 14:05

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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by …

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Roy Dean Ratliff | 159 1:03:26

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August 1, 2002, 17-year-old Jacque Marris was parked at a well-known spot in Quartz Hill, CA overlooking Palmdale. She was with her friend, Frank, and just after midnight a man approached them with a gun. He tied Frank's hands to the steering wheel and his head to the headrest. He was about to tie Jacque up but in a last minute decision he decided …

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Clarence Elkins | 158 1:20:36

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In 1998, a woman was cooking breakfast when there was a knock on her door. She opened it and found 6-year-old Brooke Sutton covered in blood begging for help. Brooke was staying with her grandmother, Judy Johnson, next door and a man came in and attacked them, killing 58-year-old Judy. Brooke could identify the attacker, but it would take years and…

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Mary Stauffer | 157 1:53:51

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Mary Stauffer was married to Pastor Irv Stauffer in Roseville, MN. In March of 1980, Irv announced to the congregation that they would be moving to the Philippines on a 4-year mission assignment. What he didn't know was that Mary's "boyfriend" was in the crowd listening...and he wasn't ready to let her go. *Warning: you may cry (because we sure as …

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Gerard Schaefer | 156 1:25:45

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In 1972, Nancy Trotter & Sue Wells were vacationing in Stuart, Florida when they met Gerard Shaefer, who offered to give them a ride to the beach. The plan for a quick drop off turned dark and this would be the beginning of a double life unveiled. Eventually, the double murder of Susan Place & Georgia Jessup would bring justice against this monster…

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Greg Parsons | 155 1:22:47

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January 1st,1991, someone came into Catherine Carroll's house and attacked her while she was asleep. She ran into the bathroom as an attempt to lock herself in but was overpowered by a monster wielding a large serrated knife. Cops thought the perpetrator was obvious but that was far from true, and it took nearly 12 years to figure it out. Told By: …

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Elisabeth Fritzl | 154 1:39:38

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In 2008, 72-year-old Josef Fritzl opened his front door to find a young woman unconscious in desperate need of medical attention. With her was a note from Josef's daughter, Elisabeth Fritzl, who had been missing for 24 years. This discovery and what comes after would reveal the darkest crime I've ever heard. I warn this at the beginning: if any typ…

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Jessica Sayers | 153 1:15:30

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In 2009, Jessica Sayers and her bestfriend, Alice, spent a lot of their high school years having slumber parties and perusing facebook for cute boys to date. It was your typical teenage behavior and before long they met two guys who would eventually become their boyfriends. They didn't realize it at the time but these boys change their lives foreve…

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Sunny Han | 152 1:18:21

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In 1996, 22-year-old Helen Kim was at her Irvine, CA apartment when there was a knock on the door. It was two young men selling magazines. She told them she wasn't interested and started to close the door but they barged in and attacked her. Little did they know, one of her roommates, Sunny Han was in the bathroom and heard the commotion. When they…

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Caleb "Kai" McGillvary | 151 1:44:44

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Most of us remember Kai The Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker from a viral video in 2013, but his launch into stardom is such a small piece of his story. This week we take a deep dive into his background and a trial that completely changed my opinion on what really happened with Joe Galfy Told by: Rebecca Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for…

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John Homan | 150 1:15:33

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I'll be honest, this is probably my favorite case to date. It is BATSH*T. In 1980, John Homan met Robbi Hannon at a bar in Florida. The two eventually got married but after she tragically died, John's life would change forever. Her twin, Teri Martin, comes into the picture and eventually we're introduced to Audrey Marie Hilley, her husband Frank, a…

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Terry Caffey | 149 1:00:38

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16-year-old Erin Caffey started dating her first "real" boyfriend, Charlie Wilkinson, in October 2007. Her parents, Terry and Penny, didn't get a good first impression of Charlie but accepted the relationship because of how much Erin liked him. However all of that changed when they saw some douchebag things Charlie posted on facebook about their da…

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Casey White | 148 1:06:32

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April 29, 2022 was a very busy day for Alabama's Lauderdale County Jail. They were understaffed and inmates had to be transferred to and from the courthouse for most of the day. One of those inmates was Casey White. He was serving time for murder and had a psychological evaluation that morning...when he was gone longer than expected, the sheriff ca…

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Austin Lee Edwards | 147 1:01:17

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In 2022, Mark and Sharie Winek lived in a cul-de-sac in Riverside, CA with their daughter, Brooke, and her 2 daughters. The day after Thanksgiving a detective knocked on the door because of an incident involving one of their granddaughters, and what unfolded from there shocked the entire country. Told by: Rebecca Join our Patreon for bonus episodes…

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Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth | 146 1:13:32

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In 2012, Jenelle Potter started getting harassed online. When she found out her bullies were her former acquaintances, the feud would go on for almost another year... until Billy Payne & Billie Jean Hayworth were found murdered in their home. This one is twisted...Just wait until the CIA gets involved! Told by: Rachel Join our Patreon for bonus epi…

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Diane Zamora and David Graham | 145 1:19:24

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Diane Zamora and David Graham were driven high school sweethearts who were laser focused on their future. By their senior year they were engaged to be married and all their hard work paid off when they got into their dream schools. According to classmates & teachers they were brilliant students, respectful and determined. Some may even say they lit…

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Ken Rex McElroy | 144 1:08:11

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Ken Rex McElroy was a big, violent, intimidating piece of shit. He spent his entire life terrorizing the small town of Skidmore, Missouri, yet despite his despicable crimes, he never served a day in jail. Everyone in town knew not to mess with him...until 1981 when they were OVER it. Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for me…

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Taylor Parker | 143 1:27:06

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Wade Griffin and Taylor Parker lived on a hog farm in rural TX. In 2020, they fell on hard times and were looking to sell some of their livestock when they came across a man online who was in the market for hogs. Scott Robinson lived in Wynnewood, OK which is over 3 hours away and with Taylor being over 9 months pregnant, she opted out of traveling…

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Kalinka Bamberski | 142 1:05:37

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In 2009, police in Mulhouse, France got an anonymous call to go to a street across from the customs office in town. When they got there, they found a 74 year old man bound, gagged, beaten up & tied to a fence. He was alive, but in bad shape. This is the story of Kalinka Bamberski, Andre Bamberski and a 27 year mission to get justice. Join our Patre…

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Matthew Heikkila | 141 58:31

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Marta Morales became smitten with her coworker, Matthew Heikkila, and the feeling was mutual. They dated for a few months before he surprised her on her 20th birthday with a trip to Manhattan for a date night at the iconic Windows of the World restaurant. The night was far from over though because there was one more surprise in store... Join our Pa…

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Brenda Heist | 140 48:51

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In February 2002, siblings Morgan & Lee Heist came home from school to an empty house. They assumed their mom, 42 year old Brenda Heist, was at the grocery store, but when hours passed with no sign of her, they called their dad to come home from work. This would be the start of a missing persons case that lasted over a decade with an ending nobody …

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Mary Day | 139 1:20:19

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Mary Day mysteriously disappeared in 1981 after a fight with her parents. She was known to run away but as the years went by her sister was convinced something more sinister happened. In the early 90s she filed a missing persons report but it didn't go anywhere for nearly a decade. Finally in 2003, a jaw dropping discovery was made that turned this…

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Dorothy Donovan | 138 34:33

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In 1991, Charles Holden walked into his childhood home to find his mom, Dorothy, had been brutally murdered. When cops start asking him some hard questions, he tells them an insane story...unbelievable, really. The case goes cold for 13 years and when it's finally resolved, everyone is shocked. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonu…

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Paul Lambert | 137 1:14:08

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Imagine learning that you were being followed all day and all night. Imagine every time you went to sleep, there was someone in your backyard watching you. Imagine decompressing after a long day of work and realizing there is someone in your closet. This is the creepy ass story of Paul Lambert & Angela Jay. Livi is offering our listeners a discount…

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Clayton Daniels | 136 43:35

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In 2004, Molly Daniels got the terrible news that at just 21 years old, she was now a widow with two young kids. Her husband, Clayton Daniels, had been killed in a terrible car accident. As investigators look into the cause of the crash, something ain't right. They have a murder on their hands and as they go to arrest the obvious suspects, they rea…

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Peter & Joan Porco | 135 1:20:06

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In November 2004, Peter Porco started his day just like any other: he got dressed for work, made breakfast, unloaded the dishwasher and went outside to get the morning newspaper. However when he walked back in, he immediately dropped to the floor and died. Hours later, a colleague comes by to check on him and discovers a horrific crime scene. This …

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James Duncan | 134 46:21

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In 1983, police in Layland, WV got a call from a woman named Cleo Duncan who was concerned that her husband, James Duncan, never came home after a night out at the bar. Police don't think much of it until they find James' body in the most gruesome condition. What unfolds makes this possibly the most batshit murder and cover up of all time. Produced…

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Teri Jendusa Nicolai | 133 46:29

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On January 31, 2004 two girls, Amanda and Holly, were with their dad, David Larsen, waiting for their mom to come get them. When she never showed up, David drives them around in his pickup truck...and they no idea their mom was actually tied up in the bed of it. This is the incredible case of Teri-Jendusa Nicolai Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join o…

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Nancy Pfister | 132 51:08

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Nancy Pfister was from a prominent family in Aspen, Colorado and hung out with celebrities like Hunter Thompson, Goldie Hawn and Jack Nicholson. Everyone in Aspen knew Nancy, which made her murder in 2014 all the more shocking. Police had a lot of possible suspects but when the most unexpected one confesses, everyone is...confused. Produced by Jaco…

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The Coleman Family Murders | 131 1:02:56

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"If I can't get to Joyce, then I will get to somebody close to her; and if I can't get to Chris, then I will kill his wife and kids. I know Joyce's schedule, so I know Chris's schedule. If Joyce doesn't quit preaching the bullsh*t, then they will die....I know where he lives and I know when they're alone." Joyce Meyer Ministries was being stalked b…

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Eduardo & Jayne Valseca | 130 1:12:25

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Eduardo & Jayne Valseca met in the early 90s and had a whirlwind romance. They got married, had 3 kids, and lived on a 1000-acre ranch in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. One morning in 2007, they dropped off the kids at school and an absolute nightmare ensued. The nightmare didn't end for 7.5 months and just when it can't get worse...it does. Produc…

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Margie Danielsen | 129 50:59

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Sean Lanier was a chef living in Salt Lake City when he met 37-year-old Margie Danielsen. Both being single parents, they hit it off immediately. After a year of dating Sean proposed and the future looked bright for the couple. However, shortly after their wedding Margie starts acting "off". It's as if she's hiding something and Sean becomes incred…

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Alison Botha | 128 46:40

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This is one of our most requested cases. We've been nervous to do it because it's really brutal, but it's a shocking story that deserves to be told. In 1994, 27-year-old Alison Botha was returning home when a man wielding a knife kidnapped her. She didn't know at the time, but the man was Frans Du Toit and he was going to pick up his satanic counte…

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Bill Stout | 127 1:01:57

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Anne and Bill Stout had gone through a lot with losing their oldest son in 2000, but they got through it and focused on raising their other two boys in the small town of Darby, MT. Just when things seemed to get back to normal, a high school girlfriend comes back into Bill's life. Little did they know this woman, who lived 1600 miles away, would tu…

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The Hollywood Ripper | 126 51:14

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Between 2001 - 2008, a series of murders & attacks on young women horrified Los Angeles, California. The crimes were meticulously planned but ultimately he messes with the wrong girl and after a huge struggle, leaves DNA behind. That DNA links him to a 1993 cold case that should've landed him in jail before he could kill again. When he finally goes…

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Adam Lane | 125 51:34

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In 2007, Darlene Ewalt was on the phone with her friend, Chet, planning their upcoming vacation in the Caribbean. After 4 hours on the phone, Chet heard Darlene suddenly say in a trembling voice "oh my God" then it went silent. He screamed her name several times but all he could hear was the sound of leaves crunching as if someone was walking away.…

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Halloween: Your Scary Stories | 124 53:39

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Happy Halloween! For this episode, we're bringing back scary ass listener stories and y'all really brought it. We have 5 stories that include: waking up to a stranger sitting on your bed, spending time with a future murderer, a paranormal conversation, and more. Thank you to everyone who submitted stories & please keep them coming for future episod…

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Jennifer Still | 123 48:43

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Jennifer Still grew up in the tight-knit community of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. She struggled to fit in as a teenager but after high school she found her way, and life was filled with promise for the 20-year-old aspiring poet. However, this was all ripped away from her in the Summer of 1999 when her boyfriend, Kevin, came home from work and found h…

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Chelsea Bruck | 122 55:16

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On October 25, 2014, Chelsea Bruck went to a Halloween party and was never seen again. Over a year and half later, justice was finally served. This one is a real who done it. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choice…

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Creepy Halloween Stories | 121 46:44

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In continuation of the Halloween theme, we are telling you 4 scary encounters that happened on this creepy holiday. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Throwback to Episode 29: The Napa Murders 52:32

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Thanks to Hurricane Helene and the havoc wreaked on our wonderful communities, we're posting a throwback episode this week and re-airing episode 29. This horrific crime took place on Halloween night. Lauren Meanza, Adriane Inogna and Leslie Mazarra were young, single and living their best life in Napa Valley, CA. Similar to the horrific Idaho murde…

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The Harrison Family | 119 56:13

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Over the course of a few years, Bill, Bridget and Caleb Harrison faced tragedy after tragedy. At first it seems like the family of 3 was cursed, but when tragedy struck in August 2013, it was clear that their misfortune was very much deliberate. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and f…

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Missoula Mauler | 118 49:40

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In the 70s & 80s Missoula, MT experienced several gruesome murders in which the killer would break into homes and attack women-- killing anyone who got in their way. Police had no leads and their only eye witness they had was a 4-year-old. For over a decade this monster left everyone in town baffled...until he's caught in an INCREDIBLE way Produced…

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Brenda Sue Schaefer | 117 40:19

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Stick with us until the end with this one because karma is a glass coffee table. This week we're telling you about Mel Ignatow and the horrific murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer. Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, check out our website for merch, and follow us on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Learn more about your ad choice…

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Amber Smith | 116 46:28

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20-year-old Amber Smith woke up in the middle of the night in a park in Fort Collins, CO. She was bound, her mouth was covered and there was a man on top of her. This gruesome scene made police more determined than ever to solve her case. It took 4 long years but they finally found out who attacked Amber and it is SHOCKING. The only question is: st…

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Corey Wieneke | 115 45:08

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In 1992, Jody Hotz came home from work to find her 22-year-old fiance, Corey Wieneke, had been brutally murdered. When police look into his personal life and the day leading up to his murder, they learn that there are a few people who may have motive, but the case goes cold. Finally, 25 years later, a chance encounter leads a witness to tell a biza…