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True Crime Conversations explores the world’s most notorious crimes by speaking to the people who know the most about them. Follow us on TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]
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When two friends go missing back-to-back, and in between their disappearances, a third friend is murdered, their mothers begin their own investigation. As the connections between the three cases are explored, the mothers navigate devastating twists and turns, including one revelation that shakes the community to its core. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Crime Interrupted explores some of the biggest and most challenging cases handled by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Australia’s national policing agency. Presented by Casefile, the series covers cases including human trafficking, counter-terrorism operations, international kidnappings, drug crime, cybercrime and more. You will hear from the AFP officers who investigated these crimes, as well as members from domestic and international partners. These are the real stories of the AFP. Eve ...
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When 18-year-old Niamh Maye went missing in 2002, her family did everything they could to help the police find her. But, like so many missing persons cases, there comes a time when the leads dry up and there’s nowhere left to look. Researching what was to be a single episode, the Casefile host found so many intriguing elements, he took four years to make this incredible series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're two Mums living in Edinburgh who are obsessed with true crime and mysterious happenings, so obsessed we decided to start a podcast! Each month we take turns to tell stories from our homelands - Effie Scottish born and bred where haggis is NOT actually an animal and Marti from the land down under where no prawns have ever been thrown on a barbie, it needs to be said! So, if you want polished, professional true crime then this is not for you, maybe try Casefile. But if you love true crim ...
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True crime authors and podcasters, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb, join up to create The Unthinkable, a podcast exploring stories of people who have experienced unthinkable events but who have come out the other side, stronger and wiser. They share their stories and their wisdom in double episodes that give each guest the time and space to explore what they experienced and what they learnt from it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s Missing is a brand new podcast that explores the wide-reaching, devastating impacts that occur when someone disappears without a trace. Hosted by Loren O’Keeffe, the founder and CEO of The Missed Foundation (formerly known as MPAN - Missing Persons Advocacy Network), the series features interviews with family members and loved ones of missing Australians, going beyond the headlines to provide a deep, unflinching insight into their searches and struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Maya Angelou once said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."Silent Waves tells one true story led by 25-year-old Raquel O'Brien, as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret.To do so, she has raw, honest and open conversations with her family about the cataclysmic circumstances of their story for the first time... and all on tape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unfiltered invites guests from all walks of life to share real stories about justice and transformation. Join host Raquel O'Brien for a series of raw and honest conversations from a range of perspectives in an invitation for you to make up your own mind. No topic is off-limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Troubled Waters is a 10-part ground-breaking podcast exploring the untold story of Louisa Ioannidis' tragic and mysterious death in 2011. Louisa Ioannidis was only 24. Beautiful, courageous, and vulnerable, yet her untimely death barely received a two-line report in a small local newspaper. Her body was discovered by passers-by in a local creek, clad in a pink dressing gown. Despite being a strong swimmer, police quickly determined there were no suspicious circumstances. Yet no one has been ...
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In June 1993, Elizabeth Stevens, 18, was murdered on her way home from the bus stop. Her death began a seven-week reign of terror for the people of Frankston. A serial killer was on the loose. No one was safe, not young mother, Debbie Fream, 22, taken on a trip to the shops, nor Natalie Russell, 17, murdered on her way home from school. The serial killer, Paul Denyer was captured and sentenced to life in prison. On appeal, he was granted a 30-year minimum sentence. Fast forward 30 years and ...
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True crime, unsolved murder mysteries, and paranormal stories of the rich and famous. Take a wild supernatural ride as we investigate the mysterious deaths and take a mystical look at those who died under infamous circumstances. Hosted by Jacy Nova and Thom Dre.
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🚨 The True Crime Pod - Daily True Crime Coverage Welcome to The True Crime Pod, your daily source for thoughtful, respectful, and in-depth coverage of true crime cases. Each episode, oru host delivers a carefully researched and sensitively presented story, focusing on the facts while never losing sight of the human impact behind each case. What sets us apart: • Daily episodes covering the most recent true crime developments • Professional, fact-based reporting without sensationalism • Respec ...
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In The Shadows delves into a riveting unsolved mystery from 1991. When the body of a young woman is discovered by two terrified boys in the desert near Bakersfield, California, authorities quickly target her popular star-athlete boyfriend. The case - one of the most controversial in Kern County’s history - quickly drew national media attention, and the ensuing trials divided the community and sparked a heated debate. Despite that, the perpetrator of this horrific crime remained unpunished. 3 ...
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Step inside the shadowy world of the 90s music industry with Casefile Presents.We go behind the velvet ropes to explore the dark side of the Hollywood club scene and the nightlife king and queen pins who ruled it. In this world, secrets trade hands like currency; among the most compelling is who murdered Brett Cantor.The tragic death of Brett Cantor sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry. At just 25, Cantor had built an impressive career as an A&R executive at Chrysalis Music ...
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On November 18 1978 Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple died in Jonestown in what is considered to be the largest mass suicide in modern history. Locked deep within an FBI vault, the tapes chronicling the history of Peoples Temple were finally made public after 20 years. From Jim Jones shady beginnings as a faith healer to that final tragic night that his loyal followers drank the Koolaide. Join us as we piece together the history of Peoples Temple and try to understand what led to their demise.
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Join Sonya Paz and Marek Kasprzyk, your hosts of a new podcast: "Investigated". They will delve into some of the most interesting true crime cases starting off with the investigation and case of the notorious James Arthur Pearson, a man who killed his family... told by the friend of these victims, Sonya Paz. Sonya is an accomplished artist turned investigating researcher whose childhood friend was murdered, who has spent years investigating to bring closure to these victims. Marek is a licen ...
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The Firelad casefile podcast is aims to remember firefighters who gave their life in service. We would like to prevent any further tragedies happening. Each episode will describe the events that led to their deaths and remind us of the learning points and why procedures were introduced as a result and why we are taught what we are. It proven that knowing the story behind why we use advise certain techniques in training helps you remember them during the job by helping your understanding of t ...
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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re showcasing Troubled Waters – a powerful, deeply moving series that brings Louisa Ioannidis’s life and the una…
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Australia's Black Widow: The Story Of Dulcie Markham
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39:07Dulcie Markham has been called Australia’s most beautiful bad woman. Underworld figures describe her as "Black Widow," like the spider known for sometimes killing its mate. A key figure in the underworld gangs of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, Dulcie used her Hollywood good looks, rosy pink lips and whip-smart mind to manipulate the most evil of m…
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"The Moment I Realised The Man I Loved Was A Serial Romance Scammer"
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50:05When Heather let “Jace” into her Toronto condo to fix a kitchen cabinet, she had no idea she was opening the door to one of Canada’s most prolific romance scammers. Charming, confident, and seemingly genuine, Jason Porter, using yet another alias, had already conned dozens of women across the country. But this time, he picked the wrong target. In t…
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Kidnapped, Abused & Held In A Pig Shed: The Shocking Case of Davine Arckens
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55:49When 24-year-old Belgian backpacker Davine Arckens reached out to a man on Gumtree about working on his farm, she was excited. The 88 days of labour would mean she could stay in Australia on a tourist visa for an extra year. She couldn’t wait to spend more time in a country she thought was safe and full of nice people. When Davine met the man, it d…
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At just 20 years old, Sef Gonzales murdered his entire family, his father Teodoro, mother Mary Loiva, and 18-year-old sister Clodine, in their Sydney home in 2001. Struggling with an identity crisis, failing his medical exams, and facing rejection from his parents, who planned to disown him and cut off his inheritance, Sef devised a chilling plan. …
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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re showcasing The Frankston Murders. When Vikki Petraitis and I found out that Paul Denyer, the man convicted of…
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The Former Miss Australia Who Was Convicted Of Drug Dealing
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58:57Felicia Djamirze has lived many lives—counsellor, women’s justice advocate, three-time Miss Australia titleholder, and convicted drug dealer. Raised in a tough Sydney neighbourhood where crime and addiction were part of daily life, Felicia grew up believing survival was the best she could hope for. When her looks opened doors, she stepped through, …
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When a second-hand excavator was en route to Australia from South Africa, the Australian Border Force flagged it for a closer look. ACT policing suspected an importation of cocaine, but no one could believe just how much. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re showcasing The Bakersfield Three. The Bakersfield Three is our most successful limited-run series to date. Th…
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Karen Read Found Not Guilty In Viral Murder Trial
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49:30Ever since the mysterious death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe on a snowy night in 2022, the town where he died has been deeply divided. Was he killed in a house full of law enforcement and the crime covered up, or did his girlfriend, Karen Read, strike him with her car and leave him to die? The high-profile case gripped true crime fans worl…
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The Unusual Experiences of Sir Robert Victor Goddard
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55:31This month, Effie tells the story of British Military Hero Sir Robert Victor Goddard and the unusual events that plagued his very dramatic life. Sources for this episode are: the book Flight Towards Reality by Sir Robert Goddard. We also talk time slips, Daniel Radcliffe's time travelling, the unbelievable responsibility of teenage boys in wartime,…
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Lauren Had No Idea She Married a Monster—Until She Learned the Truth
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52:07In 2015, Lauren Trevan’s husband was interviewed by police about messages he had sent to a teenage girl. He claimed they were harmless. They weren’t. As the investigation unfolded, Lauren learned the full extent of his actions — and how much had been hidden. At the same time, she was navigating a controlling and emotionally abusive relationship her…
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With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. First up is Missing Niamh—a story that’s very close to me personally. I spent years researching the case and working direc…
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We Finally Know The Motive Behind Australia’s Deadliest Mass Shooting
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25:04Nearly 30 years have passed since the Port Arthur massacre — one of the darkest and most devastating events in Australia's history. On April 28, 1996, a lone gunman, Martin Bryant, carried out the country’s deadliest mass shooting, killing 35 people and injuring 23 others in and around the historic Port Arthur site in Tasmania. For decades, the que…
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The AFP and ATO uncover Australia’s largest tax fraud case, involving $300m. The two perpetrators were trusted businessmen and before the law caught up with them, they spent tens of millions on luxury cars, boats, and mansions. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Woman Who Tricked 50 Doulas Into Believing She Was Pregnant
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56:49Kaitlyn Braun spun an elaborate web of lies, convincing over 50 doulas she was pregnant after a traumatic assault. Her deception confused and shattered trust in the doula community, leaving many unsure if they could continue their work. Journalist Sarah Treleaven spent over eighteen months investigating Kaitlyn’s unusual story and the motives behin…
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A secondary school student spoke to the AFP about her concern she was about to be forced into a marriage. The marriage eventually went ahead, and she was murdered six weeks later. Her mother was charged with coercing her into a forced marriage. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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How A Broken Law Sent Kathleen Folbigg To Prison
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1:03:25After 20 years in prison, Kathleen Folbig, once labelled Australia’s worst female serial killer, was released in just 56 minutes. New genetic evidence cleared her of killing her four children, flipping one of the country’s most infamous cases on its head. Kathleen’s story is one of loss and a justice system that got it badly wrong. But her fight is…
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When millions of offensive emails flooded the inboxes of ordinary Australians in the lead-up to the 2020 elections, the AFP began a cat-and-mouse chase, pitting the offender against the best of the best at AFP Cybercrime. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The Unthinkable is taking a break, but Vikki and Emily will be back with some more episodes soon. We want to thank you for the support you've shown by listening and contacting us about the incredible guests and their experiences that they have generously shared for The Unthinkable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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When 46-year-old Vincent Viafore disappeared while kayaking on the Hudson River with his fiancée, 35-year-old Angelika Graswald, it was initially believed to be a tragic accident. However, Angelika’s story and behaviour soon raised troubling questions about what really happened. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Milly Raso Creativ…
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Hundreds Were Forced To Witness The Death Of Agnes Magnúsdóttir
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50:25She was young, poor, and alone in a harsh, unforgiving Icelandic landscape — and then she was sentenced to die. In 1830, Agnes Magnúsdóttir became the last person executed in Iceland, beheaded by axe for the murder of a powerful man. Nearly 200 years later, her story still lingers. Was she a cold-blooded killer, or a woman trapped by circumstance? …
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When the AFP learnt that two men were planning a terror attack on the streets of Sydney, they began a race against time to locate the two young suspects and stop them. It became urgent when they learn the men had purchased hunting knives. https://www.afp.gov.au/crimeinterrupted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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This month Marti is covering a request from our good friend Wayne over at Eerie Edinburgh whose advert you will have heard at the top of the episode. It's a slightly different one for Marti, its a very vintage story based in 1826, in Campbelltown, a small city located on the outskirts of Sydney where a young man sees a ghost, but the ghost isn't ju…
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Case 320: Veronica Abouchuk & Kathleen Henry
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1:18:35In late September 2019, a woman reported that she had discovered evidence of a brutal crime. A discarded memory card she’d found on a street in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska had video and image files depicting the torture and murder of an Alaska Native woman. The investigation that followed revealed the stories of three women – Kathleen Henry, Veronic…
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William Tyrrell: Is This The Breakthrough We've Been Waiting For?
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1:02:56He was three years old, dressed in a Spider-Man suit, playing in his foster grandmother’s yard — and then he was gone. Nearly a decade later, the disappearance of William Tyrrell remains one of Australia’s most haunting mysteries. For years, this case has been clouded in secrecy. With a high number of registered sex offenders living in the area whe…
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A crucial player in James’ case speaks out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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*** Content warnings: child abuse, sexual assault, child victims, stalking *** In Paterson, New Jersey, during the early 1980s, Marie Moore was seen as the neighbourhood’s ‘cool mum’. The 35-year-old allowed her 12-year-old daughter Tammy to have friends over as often as she liked, and would even take the pre-teen and her friends out on fun excursi…
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Kat Torres: The Influencer Convicted Of Human Trafficking
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39:55Kat Torres had it all—famous friends, a jet-setting modelling career and a social media feed that painted the picture of a woman who had truly made it. But behind the flawless photos and inspirational captions lurked a far darker reality. Torres wasn’t just living the influencer dream; she was building something far more dangerous. What began as a …
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Case 318: Tay Chow Lyang & Tony Tan Poh Chuan
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1:28:33On September 15 2003, Singaporean student Ram Tiwary awoke in his Sydney apartment to find his two flatmates, Tony Tan Poh Chuan and Tay Chow Lyang, had been brutally murdered. A suspicious car seen in the area leads police on a hunt for the killers, until another suspect emerges closer to home. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – E…
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Tortured & Brainwashed: How Ben Shenton Survived Australia’s Most Disturbing Cult
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52:57At just 18 months old, Ben Shenton was handed over to a woman who claimed she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. That woman was Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the leader of a secretive doomsday cult called The Family. For 14 years, Ben lived cut off from the outside world—beaten, starved, drugged, and taught to stay “unseen, unheard, unknown.” The cult t…
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My Child Was Killed by a Child: Bek Porter (Part 2)
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35:04‘Act proven but not criminally responsible’ was the verdict against the perpetrator. So what does that mean for families? Bek was horrified to learn that after just three years, the girl who ended her daughter’s life would be getting day release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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When 71-year-old Thomas Perez Senior failed to return home after a short walk to his mailbox in Fontana, California, his son Tom wasn’t overly concerned. He suspected his father had just gone to visit friends or family and would return home of his own accord. But when police arrived at the Perez home to complete a missing person’s report, they came…
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🚨 The Toolbox Terror: 48 Hours of Horror in Washington County
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3:36What drives a man with 33 prior felonies to unleash unimaginable horror on an innocent Sunday afternoon? When David Earl Gipson showed up for what seemed like a friendly visit, no one could have predicted the terrifying chain of events about to unfold. Follow the chilling story of how an ordinary toolbox became an improvised prison, and a desperate…
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"I Had to Kill Him": The Woman Who Survived Dirty John
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52:00"Dirty John" Meehan, a serial con artist and violent criminal, was Terra Newell's stepfather. He had married her mother and spent years manipulating and abusing her until she finally left him. Enraged by her departure, he sought revenge. One day, after finishing her shift at work, Terra was walking to her car when John suddenly grabbed her from beh…
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🚨 Six Weeks of Silence: The Devastating Truth Behind Baby Paxton's Last Breath
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3:50What drives a teenage father to commit the unthinkable against his own six-week-old son? In a budget motel in Gladstone, Oregon, a young family's struggle for a better life takes a devastating turn when baby Paxton arrives at the hospital with fatal injuries. As investigators piece together the events of one horrific April day, they uncover disturb…
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🚨 Barricaded: The 18-Year-Old Bride's Nightmare
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3:39What dark secrets lay behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary Colorado home? When an 18-year-old woman is found injured outside her residence, investigators uncover a disturbing pattern of domestic violence involving her 36-year-old husband. As law enforcement faces a tense standoff with a man who has a history of resisting police, the shocking ag…
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🚨 Traffic Stop Terror: The RV Ambush That Shattered a Community
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3:16What turns a routine traffic stop into a community's darkest hour? When two Georgia deputies approached an RV on Interstate 20, they had no idea they were walking into a deadly trap. Follow the harrowing chain of events as James Blake Montgomery transforms from a familiar face into an armed fugitive, leaving one deputy dead and another fighting for…
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The Life & Almost Death of Maggie Dickson
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1:00:38In this month's episode, Effie takes us through the extraordinary life and almost death of Maggie Dickson born in 1702, a fishhawker living in Musselburgh, abandoned by her husband Maggie had a difficult life, but that's nothing compared to her ( almost death.) Sources for this episode are: Edinburgh Reporter Beheaded podcast The Hanging of Maggie …
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🚨 Seven Days Missing: The Vanishing of Michelle Moden and Her Blue Truck
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3:23When Michelle Moden drove away from her El Cajon home in her blue Chevrolet Silverado, no one knew it would be the last time they'd see her. Left behind were her cell phone and critical medication she needs to survive. For seven desperate days, her family and law enforcement have searched for answers in this perplexing disappearance. Did she leave …
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My Child Was Killed by a Child: Bek Porter (Part 1)
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50:13Bek Porter’s 10-year-old daughter was killed by a 14-year-old girl. In the grief of the immediate aftermath, Bek didn’t realise that the loss of her daughter was only the first step in a journey so fraught with pain, it would change everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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