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In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part 7 of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me By Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince By Elizabeth Kendall

The Seattle Times – “A former detective recalls manhunt” By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004

Unspeakable Acts Edited by Sarah Weinman – “The End of Evil” by Sarah Marshall; originally publish by The Believer, 2.2018

Wikipedia - Ted Bundy

WEAR News ABC 3 – “Bundy's Last Stop: Recounting a serial killer's arrest 40 years later” By Allie Norton, February 13, 2018

Wikipedia – Edward Cowart

Women’s Health – “Who Is Ted Bundy’s Daughter, Rose, And Where Is She Now?” By Jessica Migala and Lindsay Geller, Updated March 20, 2023

“A Transcript of Ted Bundy's Final Interview” By Tiffany Princep

The True Crime Database – #0872 Sue Curtis (9.26.24) and #0881 Rita Jolly (10.17.24) By Nucleus

Wikipedia - Santa Rosa hitchhiker murders

KHQ-TV – “Justice for Joyce: 47 years later, family of murdered WSU student hopes for answers” No byline, May 24, 2018

Wikipedia – Murder of Rita Curran

Find a Grave Memorial – Heidi Birgit Person

Websleuths – Heidi Peterson, Seattle 2.21.74

The True Crime Database – #0347 Lynette Culver – The Ted Bundy Victim 

Another Bundy Blog – Sandra Jean ‘Sandy’ Weaver by Another Bundy Blog, March 19, 2023

KIRO 7 News – “For first time, woman tells story of surviving Ted Bundy in 1972” January 1, 2009

Vanity Fair – “Is This Why Ted Bundy Became a Murderer?” By Julie Miller, November 20, 2020

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In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part 7 of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me By Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince By Elizabeth Kendall

The Seattle Times – “A former detective recalls manhunt” By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004

Unspeakable Acts Edited by Sarah Weinman – “The End of Evil” by Sarah Marshall; originally publish by The Believer, 2.2018

Wikipedia - Ted Bundy

WEAR News ABC 3 – “Bundy's Last Stop: Recounting a serial killer's arrest 40 years later” By Allie Norton, February 13, 2018

Wikipedia – Edward Cowart

Women’s Health – “Who Is Ted Bundy’s Daughter, Rose, And Where Is She Now?” By Jessica Migala and Lindsay Geller, Updated March 20, 2023

“A Transcript of Ted Bundy's Final Interview” By Tiffany Princep

The True Crime Database – #0872 Sue Curtis (9.26.24) and #0881 Rita Jolly (10.17.24) By Nucleus

Wikipedia - Santa Rosa hitchhiker murders

KHQ-TV – “Justice for Joyce: 47 years later, family of murdered WSU student hopes for answers” No byline, May 24, 2018

Wikipedia – Murder of Rita Curran

Find a Grave Memorial – Heidi Birgit Person

Websleuths – Heidi Peterson, Seattle 2.21.74

The True Crime Database – #0347 Lynette Culver – The Ted Bundy Victim 

Another Bundy Blog – Sandra Jean ‘Sandy’ Weaver by Another Bundy Blog, March 19, 2023

KIRO 7 News – “For first time, woman tells story of surviving Ted Bundy in 1972” January 1, 2009

Vanity Fair – “Is This Why Ted Bundy Became a Murderer?” By Julie Miller, November 20, 2020

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-17138988 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 3924 true crime, society, ted bundy, seattle, salt lake city, aspen, colorado crimes, 1974, 1975, elizabeth kendall, Margaret Bowman, Lisa Levy, Karen Chandler, Kathy Kleiner, Cheryl Thomas, Kimberly Leach, death row, execution, florida, tallahassee 56 full true 55. Ted Bundy: Part Six 55. Ted Bundy: Part Six Send us Fan Mail

In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part six of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me By Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince By Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Wikipedia – Murder of Georgann Hawkins

Georgann Hawkins (1955-1975) – Find a Grave Memorial

Distractify - “In Addition to Taking Lives, Serial Killer Ted Bundy Surprisingly Also Saved Many” By Pippa Rage, Updated October 2, 2020

The Idaho Statesman – “Serial killer Ted Bundy said girl in Boise was a victim. Officials want to identify her” By Nicole Blanchard, November 1, 2024

This Interests Me – “Nancy Wilcox – Ted Bundy’s 10th victim.” Taken from a post in Serial Killers on January 3, 2022

The Seattle Times – “A former detective recalls manhunt” By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004

Melanie Suzanne ‘Suzi’ Cooley – Find a Grave Memorial

Susan Curtis – The Charley Project

Unspeakable Acts Edited by Sarah Weinman – “The End of Evil” by Sarah Marshall; originally publish by The Believer, February 2018

YouTube – Ted Bundy Utah kidnapping trial (Liz and Carol DaRonch interview)

Killer in the Archives blog – Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part I, 1976

Wikipedia - Ted Bundy

WEAR News ABC 3 – “Bundy's Last Stop: Recounting a serial killer's arrest 40 years later” By Allie Norton, February 13, 2018

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part six of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me By Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince By Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Wikipedia – Murder of Georgann Hawkins

Georgann Hawkins (1955-1975) – Find a Grave Memorial

Distractify - “In Addition to Taking Lives, Serial Killer Ted Bundy Surprisingly Also Saved Many” By Pippa Rage, Updated October 2, 2020

The Idaho Statesman – “Serial killer Ted Bundy said girl in Boise was a victim. Officials want to identify her” By Nicole Blanchard, November 1, 2024

This Interests Me – “Nancy Wilcox – Ted Bundy’s 10th victim.” Taken from a post in Serial Killers on January 3, 2022

The Seattle Times – “A former detective recalls manhunt” By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004

Melanie Suzanne ‘Suzi’ Cooley – Find a Grave Memorial

Susan Curtis – The Charley Project

Unspeakable Acts Edited by Sarah Weinman – “The End of Evil” by Sarah Marshall; originally publish by The Believer, February 2018

YouTube – Ted Bundy Utah kidnapping trial (Liz and Carol DaRonch interview)

Killer in the Archives blog – Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part I, 1976

Wikipedia - Ted Bundy

WEAR News ABC 3 – “Bundy's Last Stop: Recounting a serial killer's arrest 40 years later” By Allie Norton, February 13, 2018

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-17033621 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0700 2825 true crime, society, ted bundy, seattle, salt lake city, aspen, colorado crimes, 1974, 1975, elizabeth kendall, Margaret Bowman, Lisa Levy, Karen Chandler, Kathy Kleiner, Cheryl Thomas, Kimberly Leach 55 full true 54. Ted Bundy: Part Five 54. Ted Bundy: Part Five Send us Fan Mail

In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part five of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Wikipedia – Murder of Georgann Hawkins

Georgann Hawkins (1955-1975) – Find a Grave Memorial

Distractify - “In Addition to Taking Lives, Serial Killer Ted Bundy Surprisingly Also Saved Many” By Pippa Rage, Updated October 2, 2020

The Idaho Statesman – “Serial killer Ted Bundy said girl in Boise was a victim. Officials want to identify her” By Nicole Blanchard, November 1, 2024

This Interests Me – “Nancy Wilcox – Ted Bundy’s 10th victim.” Taken from a post in Serial Killers on January 3, 2022

The Seattle Times – “A former detective recalls manhunt” By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004

Melanie Suzanne ‘Suzi’ Cooley – Find a Grave Memorial

Susan Curtis – The Charley Project

Unspeakable Acts Edited by Sarah Weinman – “The End of Evil” by Sarah Marshall; originally publish by The Believer, February 2018

YouTube – Ted Bundy Utah kidnapping trial (Liz and Carol DaRonch interview)

Killer in the Archives blog – Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part I, 1976

Wikipedia - Ted Bundy

WEAR News ABC 3 – “Bundy's Last Stop: Recounting a serial killer's arrest 40 years later” By Allie Norton, February 13, 2018

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part five of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Wikipedia – Murder of Georgann Hawkins

Georgann Hawkins (1955-1975) – Find a Grave Memorial

Distractify - “In Addition to Taking Lives, Serial Killer Ted Bundy Surprisingly Also Saved Many” By Pippa Rage, Updated October 2, 2020

The Idaho Statesman – “Serial killer Ted Bundy said girl in Boise was a victim. Officials want to identify her” By Nicole Blanchard, November 1, 2024

This Interests Me – “Nancy Wilcox – Ted Bundy’s 10th victim.” Taken from a post in Serial Killers on January 3, 2022

The Seattle Times – “A former detective recalls manhunt” By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004

Melanie Suzanne ‘Suzi’ Cooley – Find a Grave Memorial

Susan Curtis – The Charley Project

Unspeakable Acts Edited by Sarah Weinman – “The End of Evil” by Sarah Marshall; originally publish by The Believer, February 2018

YouTube – Ted Bundy Utah kidnapping trial (Liz and Carol DaRonch interview)

Killer in the Archives blog – Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part I, 1976

Wikipedia - Ted Bundy

WEAR News ABC 3 – “Bundy's Last Stop: Recounting a serial killer's arrest 40 years later” By Allie Norton, February 13, 2018

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-17033595 Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700 2928 true crime, society, ted bundy, seattle, salt lake city, aspen, colorado crimes, 1974, 1975, elizabeth kendall, Caryn Campbell, Julie Cunningham, Denise Oliverson, Melanie Cooley, Sue Curtis, Shelly Robertson, Nancy Baird, Carol DaRonch 54 full true 53. Ted Bundy: Part Four 53. Ted Bundy: Part Four Send us Fan Mail

In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part four of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me By Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince By Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Wikipedia – Murder of Georgann Hawkins

Georgann Hawkins (1955-1975) – Find a Grave Memorial

Distractify - “In Addition to Taking Lives, Serial Killer Ted Bundy Surprisingly Also Saved Many” By Pippa Rage, Updated October 2, 2020

The Idaho Statesman – “Serial killer Ted Bundy said girl in Boise was a victim. Officials want to identify her” By Nicole Blanchard, November 1, 2024

This Interests Me – “Nancy Wilcox – Ted Bundy’s 10th victim.” Taken from a post in Serial Killers on January 3, 2022

The Seattle Times – “A former detective recalls manhunt” By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004

Melanie Suzanne ‘Suzi’ Cooley – Find a Grave Memorial

Susan Curtis – The Charley Project

YouTube – Ted Bundy Utah kidnapping trial (Liz and Carol DaRonch interview)

Killer in the Archives blog – Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part I, 1976

Wikipedia - Ted Bundy

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part four of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me By Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince By Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Wikipedia – Murder of Georgann Hawkins

Georgann Hawkins (1955-1975) – Find a Grave Memorial

Distractify - “In Addition to Taking Lives, Serial Killer Ted Bundy Surprisingly Also Saved Many” By Pippa Rage, Updated October 2, 2020

The Idaho Statesman – “Serial killer Ted Bundy said girl in Boise was a victim. Officials want to identify her” By Nicole Blanchard, November 1, 2024

This Interests Me – “Nancy Wilcox – Ted Bundy’s 10th victim.” Taken from a post in Serial Killers on January 3, 2022

The Seattle Times – “A former detective recalls manhunt” By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004

Melanie Suzanne ‘Suzi’ Cooley – Find a Grave Memorial

Susan Curtis – The Charley Project

YouTube – Ted Bundy Utah kidnapping trial (Liz and Carol DaRonch interview)

Killer in the Archives blog – Trial Transcript: Carol DaRonch, Part I, 1976

Wikipedia - Ted Bundy

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

Instagram: @nwonpod

Email us at nwonpod@gmail.com

Visit our website: nwonpod.com

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-17033560 Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0700 2525 true crime, society, ted bundy, seattle, salt lake city, 1974, 1975, elizabeth kendall, Nancy Wilcox, Melissa Smith, Laura Aime, Carol DaRonch, Debi Kent 53 full true 52. Ted Bundy: Part Three 52. Ted Bundy: Part Three Send us Fan Mail

In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part three of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

The Idaho Statesman – “Serial killer Ted Bundy said girl in Boise was a victim. Officials want to identify her” By Nicole Blanchard, November 1, 2024

The Seattle Times - A former detective recalls manhunt By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004 Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part three of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

The Idaho Statesman – “Serial killer Ted Bundy said girl in Boise was a victim. Officials want to identify her” By Nicole Blanchard, November 1, 2024

The Seattle Times - A former detective recalls manhunt By Ted Montgomery, September 6, 2004 Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16920366 Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 3151 Elizabeth Kendall, Karen Sparks, Lynda Ann Healy, Donna Manson, Susan Rancourt, Roberta Kathy Parks, Brenda Ball, Georgann Hawkins, janice ott, denise naslund, idaho jane doe, Ted Bundy, Seattle 1974, seattle, pacific northwest true crime, serial killer, 52 full true 51. Ted Bundy: Part Two 51. Ted Bundy: Part Two Send us Fan Mail

In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part two of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Wikipedia – Murder of Georgann Hawkins

Georgann Hawkins (1955-1975) – Find a Grave Memorial

Distractify - “In Addition to Taking Lives, Serial Killer Ted Bundy Surprisingly Also Saved Many” by Pippa Rage, Updated October 2, 2020

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part two of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Wikipedia – Murder of Georgann Hawkins

Georgann Hawkins (1955-1975) – Find a Grave Memorial

Distractify - “In Addition to Taking Lives, Serial Killer Ted Bundy Surprisingly Also Saved Many” by Pippa Rage, Updated October 2, 2020

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

Instagram: @nwonpod

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16880595 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 2639 Elizabeth Kendall, Karen Sparks, Lynda Ann Healy, Donna Manson, Susan Rancourt, Roberta Kathy Parks, Brenda Ball, Georgann Hawkins,Ted Bundy, Seattle 1974, seattle, pacific northwest true crime, serial killer, murders in washington state 51 full true 50. Ted Bundy: Part One 50. Ted Bundy: Part One Send us Fan Mail

In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part one of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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In January 1974, Ted Bundy unleashed a reign of terror that would last for over four years as he roamed at least seven states, leaving atrocious carnage and ineffable anguish in his wake. Part one of a multi-part story.

Sources

The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule

The Phantom Prince by Elizabeth Kendall

Lynda Ann Healy (1952-1974) – Find a Grave Memorial

Mamamia – “The little-known story of serial killer Ted Bundy's first girlfriend, [intentionally omitted].” By Jessica Kingston, February 23, 2019

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

Instagram: @nwonpod

Email us at nwonpod@gmail.com

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16872853 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0700 2505 Elizabeth Kendall, Karen Sparks, Lynda Ann Healy, Ted Bundy, Seattle 1974, seattle, pacific northwest true crime, serial killer, murders in washington state 50 full true 49. Truth Will Out 49. Truth Will Out Send us Fan Mail

A young girl dies in Montana in 1996. The sheriff’s department writes her death off as an accident though it was clearly a homicide. Can a new sheriff and his team find the killer or is it too late?

Sources

48 Hours – “It’s About Danni”

The Cinemaholic – “Paul Hutchinson: What Happened to the Suspected Killer?” by Naman Shrestha, February 8, 2025

Find a Grave – Danielle Adeline “Danni” Houchins

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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A young girl dies in Montana in 1996. The sheriff’s department writes her death off as an accident though it was clearly a homicide. Can a new sheriff and his team find the killer or is it too late?

Sources

48 Hours – “It’s About Danni”

The Cinemaholic – “Paul Hutchinson: What Happened to the Suspected Killer?” by Naman Shrestha, February 8, 2025

Find a Grave – Danielle Adeline “Danni” Houchins

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16715385 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700 2442 Danni Houchins, Stephanie Mollet, Bozeman, Montana, 1996, Paul Hutchinson, cold case, murder, rape 49 full true 48. Cruel Deceit (Southeast Edition™) 48. Cruel Deceit (Southeast Edition™) Send us Fan Mail

A young woman goes missing after reconnecting with an old flame. Is there enough evidence to prove who disappeared her?

Sources

Wikipedia – Disappearance of Heather Elvis

Dateline NBC “Return to the Landing”

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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A young woman goes missing after reconnecting with an old flame. Is there enough evidence to prove who disappeared her?

Sources

Wikipedia – Disappearance of Heather Elvis

Dateline NBC “Return to the Landing”

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16674569 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0800 3336 heather elvis, myrtle beach, sidney moorer, tammy moorer, nancy livesay, 2013, abduction, infidelity, peachtree landing 48 full true 47. Not Today, Motherf**ker 47. Not Today, Motherf**ker Send us Fan Mail

A woman encounters a stranger intent on doing her in. By the time police arrive on the scene, she no longer needs their help.

Sources

True Crime Magazine – “Meet the Nurse Who Strangled Her Hitman” [no byline or date]

All That’s Interesting – “A Hitman Tried To Kill Susan Kuhnhausen – So She Killed Him Instead” By Kara Goldfarb, Published March 30, 2018, Updated February 23, 2022

Willamette Week – “A Hit Man Came to Kill Susan Kuhnhausen. She Survived. He Didn't.” By Beth Slovic, August 16, 2016

The Oregonian – “Woman who strangles attacker wins $1 million from estranged husband” By Kathleen Glanville, Published: Mar. 06, 2008

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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A woman encounters a stranger intent on doing her in. By the time police arrive on the scene, she no longer needs their help.

Sources

True Crime Magazine – “Meet the Nurse Who Strangled Her Hitman” [no byline or date]

All That’s Interesting – “A Hitman Tried To Kill Susan Kuhnhausen – So She Killed Him Instead” By Kara Goldfarb, Published March 30, 2018, Updated February 23, 2022

Willamette Week – “A Hit Man Came to Kill Susan Kuhnhausen. She Survived. He Didn't.” By Beth Slovic, August 16, 2016

The Oregonian – “Woman who strangles attacker wins $1 million from estranged husband” By Kathleen Glanville, Published: Mar. 06, 2008

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16558611 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0800 2246 susan kuhnhausen, susan walters, portland oregon, 2006, michael kuhnhausen, coos bay, lincoln city, murder for hire, hitman, edward haffey, self defense, castle doctrine 47 full true 46. The Bushy-Haired Stranger 46. The Bushy-Haired Stranger Send us Fan Mail

A woman arrives at an Oregon hospital with her three children. Two of them are grievously and injured and one is dead. The mother claims that a man attacked them but soon after, her story unravels.
Sources
Wikipedia – Diane Downs
Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule
KEZI Eyewitness News 1984 Special with Anne Jaeger – “Diane Downs' most disturbing interview”
ABC News “In 1983, Diane Downs said a stranger shot her 3 kids, but police decided she was lying” by Sean Dooley, March 19, 2019
The Trouble with Justice - “The Diane Downs Case was No Small Sacrifice” by TheTroubleWit

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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A woman arrives at an Oregon hospital with her three children. Two of them are grievously and injured and one is dead. The mother claims that a man attacked them but soon after, her story unravels.
Sources
Wikipedia – Diane Downs
Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule
KEZI Eyewitness News 1984 Special with Anne Jaeger – “Diane Downs' most disturbing interview”
ABC News “In 1983, Diane Downs said a stranger shot her 3 kids, but police decided she was lying” by Sean Dooley, March 19, 2019
The Trouble with Justice - “The Diane Downs Case was No Small Sacrifice” by TheTroubleWit

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16519642 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0800 3617 diane downs, springfield oregon, ann rule, christie, cheryl, danny, post office, farrah fawcett, small sacrifices, mental illness, obsession, narcissism, personality disorders, histrionic, antisocial, infanticide 46 full true 45. Cabin #28 45. Cabin #28 Send us Fan Mail

In 1981, heinous murders and an abduction rocked a small community in Northern California. The case went unsolved for decades before investigators took a fresh look only to find that the answers to solving the crimes had been there all along.

Sources
Keddie28.com
Wikipedia – Keddie murders
People Magazine Investigates S1 E5 “Cabin 28: Horror in the Woods”
People – “Inside the Keddie Cabin Murders: Daughter Remembers Finding Mom and Brother Dead at Age 14” by Jeff Truesdell, November 21, 2016
Plumas News – “Keddie Murders Revisited” Parts 1 – 3 by Victoria Metcalf, April – May 2018
kolotv.com – “The Keddie Murders: A cold case suddenly getting warm” by Ed Pearce, April 11, 2016
The Lineup – “The Unsolved Keddie Murders of California” by Orrin Grey, January 31, 2019
The Sacramento Bee – “New evidence revives Plumas County quadruple murder case” by Jane Braxton Little, May 9, 2016
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In 1981, heinous murders and an abduction rocked a small community in Northern California. The case went unsolved for decades before investigators took a fresh look only to find that the answers to solving the crimes had been there all along.

Sources
Keddie28.com
Wikipedia – Keddie murders
People Magazine Investigates S1 E5 “Cabin 28: Horror in the Woods”
People – “Inside the Keddie Cabin Murders: Daughter Remembers Finding Mom and Brother Dead at Age 14” by Jeff Truesdell, November 21, 2016
Plumas News – “Keddie Murders Revisited” Parts 1 – 3 by Victoria Metcalf, April – May 2018
kolotv.com – “The Keddie Murders: A cold case suddenly getting warm” by Ed Pearce, April 11, 2016
The Lineup – “The Unsolved Keddie Murders of California” by Orrin Grey, January 31, 2019
The Sacramento Bee – “New evidence revives Plumas County quadruple murder case” by Jane Braxton Little, May 9, 2016
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16478616 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0800 4931 keddie cabin murders, plumas county sheriff's office, quincy, 1981, sue sharp, johnny sharp, dana wingate, tina sharp, murder, abduction, cabin 28, bo boubede, marty smartt, mike gamberg, greg hagwood, doug thomas, california doj, 45 full true 44. Cold Ground 44. Cold Ground Send us Fan Mail

A man stalks girls and women throughout Anchorage and Seward with impunity for over a decade. Why does it take authorities so long to close in on him?
Sources
Wikipedia – Robert Hansen
Wikipedia – “The Most Dangerous Game”
The FBI Files “Hunter’s Game”
Heavy
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) – nativehope.org
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A man stalks girls and women throughout Anchorage and Seward with impunity for over a decade. Why does it take authorities so long to close in on him?
Sources
Wikipedia – Robert Hansen
Wikipedia – “The Most Dangerous Game”
The FBI Files “Hunter’s Game”
Heavy
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) – nativehope.org
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16392233 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0800 4422 true crime, society, anchorage, seward, alaska, the butcher baker, robert hansen, Celia Van Zanten, Megan Emerick, Mary Thill, Joanna Messina, Roxane Easland, Eklutna Annie, Lisa Futrell, Malai Larsen, Andrea Altiery, Sue Luna, Tamera "Tami" Pederson, She 44 full true 43. The Martin Family + Twelve Crimes of Christmas 43. The Martin Family + Twelve Crimes of Christmas Send us Fan Mail

A family heads out from their home in Portland, Oregon to gather Christmas greenery in December 1958. They never make it back. Plus, a medley of Christmas crimes spanning almost a century to temper your holiday spirit.
“Lully, Lulla, Lullay” Arranged by Philip Stopford, Caroline Halls, and Owen Ree
Wikipedia - Martin family disappearance
All That’s Interesting – “In 1958, The Martin Family Suddenly Vanished — And Oregon Police Still Don’t Know What Happened To Them” By Genevieve Carlton | Edited By Maggie Donahue
Investigation Discovery – “11 Chilling Christmas Murders You Probably Haven't Heard About” by Beth Braden
Wikipedia - Murder of the Lawson family
Wikipedia - Sodder children disappearance
Atlas Obscura – “Los Feliz Murder Mansion”
Wikipedia – Ronald Gene Simmons
Wikipedia - Murder of Tammy Homolka
Wikipedia - Killing of JonBenét Ramsey
Wikipedia - Covina massacre
Oxygen True Crime – “Husband Who Propped Up Murdered Wife's Body While Kids Unwrapped Christmas Gifts Is Sentenced” By Gina Tron, June 7, 2021
CBS News – “Texas gunman Aziz Yazdanpanah was angry with wife's success, friends say” By Crimesider Staff, December 30, 2011
ABC News – “Estranged Husband Dressed As Santa Blamed For Christmas Day Massacre” By ABC News, December 27, 2011
Vice – “The Secret Relationship That Ended in a Christmas Murder”
BBC News – “Sameena Imam murder: Brothers found guilty” no byline, October 20, 2015
Wikipedia – Coventry Carol
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A family heads out from their home in Portland, Oregon to gather Christmas greenery in December 1958. They never make it back. Plus, a medley of Christmas crimes spanning almost a century to temper your holiday spirit.
“Lully, Lulla, Lullay” Arranged by Philip Stopford, Caroline Halls, and Owen Ree
Wikipedia - Martin family disappearance
All That’s Interesting – “In 1958, The Martin Family Suddenly Vanished — And Oregon Police Still Don’t Know What Happened To Them” By Genevieve Carlton | Edited By Maggie Donahue
Investigation Discovery – “11 Chilling Christmas Murders You Probably Haven't Heard About” by Beth Braden
Wikipedia - Murder of the Lawson family
Wikipedia - Sodder children disappearance
Atlas Obscura – “Los Feliz Murder Mansion”
Wikipedia – Ronald Gene Simmons
Wikipedia - Murder of Tammy Homolka
Wikipedia - Killing of JonBenét Ramsey
Wikipedia - Covina massacre
Oxygen True Crime – “Husband Who Propped Up Murdered Wife's Body While Kids Unwrapped Christmas Gifts Is Sentenced” By Gina Tron, June 7, 2021
CBS News – “Texas gunman Aziz Yazdanpanah was angry with wife's success, friends say” By Crimesider Staff, December 30, 2011
ABC News – “Estranged Husband Dressed As Santa Blamed For Christmas Day Massacre” By ABC News, December 27, 2011
Vice – “The Secret Relationship That Ended in a Christmas Murder”
BBC News – “Sameena Imam murder: Brothers found guilty” no byline, October 20, 2015
Wikipedia – Coventry Carol
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16304970 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0800 4939 true crime, society, missing martin family, portland, 1958, 12 crimes of christmas, holiday crimes, holiday true crime, jonbenet ramsey, los feliz murder mansion, ronald gene simmons, goldmark family, santa murders, covina massacre, lawson family, sodder 43 full true 42. Lost in the Winter Wild 42. Lost in the Winter Wild Send us Fan Mail

A family with two young children loses their way in the mountains on a holiday road trip and there's nowhere to turn for help.
Sources
Wikipedia – James Kim
The News Review – “Ten years ago, Kim family endured wilderness tragedy” by Jeff Duewel, December 10, 2016
SFGate – “Stranded Father’s Heroic Last Hours / He crawled, climbed through 5-mile canyon seeking help for family” by Peter Fimrite, December 7, 2006
ABC News 20/20“Exclusive: Kati Kim on Her Family's Harrowing Ordeal” – no byline, February 10, 2011
Wrong Turn: The Kim Family Tragedy (Ft. Worlds End) – Disasterthon True Horror on YouTube
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A family with two young children loses their way in the mountains on a holiday road trip and there's nowhere to turn for help.
Sources
Wikipedia – James Kim
The News Review – “Ten years ago, Kim family endured wilderness tragedy” by Jeff Duewel, December 10, 2016
SFGate – “Stranded Father’s Heroic Last Hours / He crawled, climbed through 5-mile canyon seeking help for family” by Peter Fimrite, December 7, 2006
ABC News 20/20“Exclusive: Kati Kim on Her Family's Harrowing Ordeal” – no byline, February 10, 2011
Wrong Turn: The Kim Family Tragedy (Ft. Worlds End) – Disasterthon True Horror on YouTube
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16239193 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0800 2593 seattle, portland, gold beach, Thanksgiving 2006, kim family, james kim, kati kim, penelope kim, sabine kim, lost in the wilderness, pacific northwest survival stories 42 full true 41. Moscow Massacre Part 2 41. Moscow Massacre Part 2 Send us Fan Mail

Four college students are inexplicably murdered in their off-campus home in 2022, devastating their families and the community. The world speculates about what happened while law enforcement runs down leads. Can a killer outwit investigators? Or has "the perfect murder" become impossible in the digital age?Sources
When the Night Comes Falling by Howard Blum
The Idaho Massacre podcast
Wikipedia – 2022 University of Idaho killings
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Four college students are inexplicably murdered in their off-campus home in 2022, devastating their families and the community. The world speculates about what happened while law enforcement runs down leads. Can a killer outwit investigators? Or has "the perfect murder" become impossible in the digital age?Sources
When the Night Comes Falling by Howard Blum
The Idaho Massacre podcast
Wikipedia – 2022 University of Idaho killings
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16104259 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800 4278 true crime, society, idaho, washington, lewiston, pullman, moscow, murder 41 full true 40. Moscow Massacre Part 1 40. Moscow Massacre Part 1 Send us Fan Mail

Four college students are inexplicably murdered in their off-campus home in 2022, devastating their families and community. The world speculates about what happened while law enforcement runs down leads. Can a killer outwit investigators? Or has "the perfect murder" become impossible in the digital age?
Sources
When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders by Howard Blum
The Idaho Massacre podcast
Wikipedia – 2022 University of Idaho killings
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Four college students are inexplicably murdered in their off-campus home in 2022, devastating their families and community. The world speculates about what happened while law enforcement runs down leads. Can a killer outwit investigators? Or has "the perfect murder" become impossible in the digital age?
Sources
When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders by Howard Blum
The Idaho Massacre podcast
Wikipedia – 2022 University of Idaho killings
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-16089091 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800 3312 moscow murders, university of idaho, ethan chapin, kaylee goncalves, xana kernodle, madison mogen, moscow idaho, bryan kohberger, albrightsville, fbi, james fry 40 full true 39. Red Riding Hood & the Wolf 39. Red Riding Hood & the Wolf Send us Fan Mail

A young woman is found dead in her apartment days after a Halloween party at her housing complex. Sometimes having too many suspects is just as bad as having none.

Sources
Danelle Hallan on YouTube – “Woman attacked after Halloween Party, doused in bleach | Arrest, dismissal. now STILL unsolved?!”
The Seattle Times – “After nearly 11 years and two trials, killing of Redmond woman who had been ‘living her dream’ remains unsolved” No byline, June 14, 2019
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A young woman is found dead in her apartment days after a Halloween party at her housing complex. Sometimes having too many suspects is just as bad as having none.

Sources
Danelle Hallan on YouTube – “Woman attacked after Halloween Party, doused in bleach | Arrest, dismissal. now STILL unsolved?!”
The Seattle Times – “After nearly 11 years and two trials, killing of Redmond woman who had been ‘living her dream’ remains unsolved” No byline, June 14, 2019
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]]> Buzzsprout-16006721 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3663 arpana jinaga, cameron johnson, emanuel fair, redmond washington, halloween murder 2008, tech, pacific northwest crime, microsoft 39 full true 38. Mountain Devils 38. Mountain Devils Send us Fan Mail

When five men go prospecting in the mountains of southwestern Washington State, they meet with the inexplicable.

Sources
Myths and Mysteries of Washington by LE Bragg

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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When five men go prospecting in the mountains of southwestern Washington State, they meet with the inexplicable.

Sources
Myths and Mysteries of Washington by LE Bragg

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15928084 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2511 sasquatch, bigfoot, selahtik, mt st helens, 1922, 1924, 1980, indigenous lore, spooky, unexplainable northwest 38 full true 37. September Slaughter 37. September Slaughter Send us Fan Mail

When a girl agrees to housesit for relatives, she doesn’t realize she'll be targeted for her isolation and vulnerability.

Sources

Wikipedia – Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Dateline episode The Secret in Black Rock Canyon

Internet Archive – Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik: The Complete Tape [2006]

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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When a girl agrees to housesit for relatives, she doesn’t realize she'll be targeted for her isolation and vulnerability.

Sources

Wikipedia – Murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart

Dateline episode The Secret in Black Rock Canyon

Internet Archive – Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik: The Complete Tape [2006]

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15824637 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2959 cassie jo stoddart, pocatello, idaho, scream killers, scream murders, 2006, high school 37 full true 36. What Sandy Said 36. What Sandy Said Send us Fan Mail

When a pastor's wife dies in a house fire in western Washington State, it looks like a tragic accident. But when rumors of infidelity surface, a self-proclaimed prophet blows the whistle.
“Mortal Sin” by NBC News Dateline podcast
Cinemaholic – “Nick Hacheney: Dawn Hacheney’s Husband is Still Behind Bars” by Viswa Vanapalli, updated December 6, 2023
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When a pastor's wife dies in a house fire in western Washington State, it looks like a tragic accident. But when rumors of infidelity surface, a self-proclaimed prophet blows the whistle.
“Mortal Sin” by NBC News Dateline podcast
Cinemaholic – “Nick Hacheney: Dawn Hacheney’s Husband is Still Behind Bars” by Viswa Vanapalli, updated December 6, 2023
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15765815 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3679 dawn hacheney, nick hacheney, annette anderson, craig anderson, sandy glass, bremerton, church sex scandals, 1997, 2001, house fire, pacific northwest crime, murder 36 full true 35. Unknown Event 35. Unknown Event Send us Fan Mail

A woman files countless reports against a stalker for over six years. Then she goes missing. Is it all in her head? Or is she telling the truth?

Sources

All That’s Interesting – “The Chilling Case Of Cindy James, The Nurse Found Dead After Six Years Of Disturbing Harassment” by Marco Margaritoff, May 17, 2022

Wikipedia – Death of Cindy James

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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A woman files countless reports against a stalker for over six years. Then she goes missing. Is it all in her head? Or is she telling the truth?

Sources

All That’s Interesting – “The Chilling Case Of Cindy James, The Nurse Found Dead After Six Years Of Disturbing Harassment” by Marco Margaritoff, May 17, 2022

Wikipedia – Death of Cindy James

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15685382 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3547 true crime, pnw true crime, cindy james, cindy hack, cindy makepeace, stalking, vancouver bc crimes, roy makepeace, 1982, 1989 35 full true 34. The Missing 34. The Missing Send us Fan Mail

A woman working in a remote area outside Spokane, Washington disappears in 1987. There’s no trace of her. And she’s not the only one.

Sources

Wikipedia – Disappearance of Julie Weflen

Kiss Me, Kill Me and Other True Cases – Ann Rule’s Crime Files: Vol. 9 by Ann Rule

Trace Evidence podcast episode 126 “The Disappearance of Julie Weflen,” August 2020

Unsolved Mysteries Wiki – Deborah Swanson

Reddit – r/UnresolvedMysteries – unsolved243

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A woman working in a remote area outside Spokane, Washington disappears in 1987. There’s no trace of her. And she’s not the only one.

Sources

Wikipedia – Disappearance of Julie Weflen

Kiss Me, Kill Me and Other True Cases – Ann Rule’s Crime Files: Vol. 9 by Ann Rule

Trace Evidence podcast episode 126 “The Disappearance of Julie Weflen,” August 2020

Unsolved Mysteries Wiki – Deborah Swanson

Reddit – r/UnresolvedMysteries – unsolved243

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15601575 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2753 julie weflen, deborah swanson, debbie swanson, sally stone, spokane, coeur d'alene, abductions, 1987, 1986, bonneville power administration, washington state 34 full true 33. Serial Depravity 33. Serial Depravity Send us Fan Mail

33 Serial Depravity

Two undergraduate students disappear from Bellingham, Washington in early 1979. It doesn’t take long for detectives to find out who’s responsible and to link him to a series of unsolved murders in another state.

Sources
Wikipedia – Hillside Strangler
Wikipedia – Kenneth Bianchi
History Link - “After he murders two Bellingham women, police arrest serial killer Kenneth A. Bianchi January 12, 1979” Essay #8613 by Daryl McLary, published July 26, 2008
Frontline – “The Mind of a Murderer” Pt. 1
All That’s Interesting - “The Disturbing Story of Angelo Buono, the ‘Hillside Strangler’ Who Tormented 1970s Los Angeles” by Matt Crabtree, October 7, 2023
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33 Serial Depravity

Two undergraduate students disappear from Bellingham, Washington in early 1979. It doesn’t take long for detectives to find out who’s responsible and to link him to a series of unsolved murders in another state.

Sources
Wikipedia – Hillside Strangler
Wikipedia – Kenneth Bianchi
History Link - “After he murders two Bellingham women, police arrest serial killer Kenneth A. Bianchi January 12, 1979” Essay #8613 by Daryl McLary, published July 26, 2008
Frontline – “The Mind of a Murderer” Pt. 1
All That’s Interesting - “The Disturbing Story of Angelo Buono, the ‘Hillside Strangler’ Who Tormented 1970s Los Angeles” by Matt Crabtree, October 7, 2023
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15525873 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0700 4093 ken bianchi, kenneth bianchi, angelo buono, hillside strangler, hillside stranglers, los angeles 1977, los angeles 1978, bellingham, yolanda washington, judith miller, lissa kastin, catharine lorre baker, dolly cepeda, dolores cepeda, sonja johnson, krist 33 full true 32. Murder on the Lake 32. Murder on the Lake Send us Fan Mail

Two men find the body of a woman floating in a mountain lake. Who is she? How did she get there? And how are her remains so perfectly preserved?

Sources

Myths and Mysteries of Washington by LE Bragg

Wikipedia – Lake Crescent

HistoryLink.org #8599

Find a Grave – Hallie Brooks Latham Illingworth

Find a Grave – Montgomery J. “Monty” Illingworth

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Two men find the body of a woman floating in a mountain lake. Who is she? How did she get there? And how are her remains so perfectly preserved?

Sources

Myths and Mysteries of Washington by LE Bragg

Wikipedia – Lake Crescent

HistoryLink.org #8599

Find a Grave – Hallie Brooks Latham Illingworth

Find a Grave – Montgomery J. “Monty” Illingworth

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15441470 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2373 hallie illingworth, lake crescent, saponification, murder, 1940, olympic national park, port angeles, port townsend/* 32 full true 31. House on Fire 31. House on Fire Send us Fan Mail

A woman from a troubled background stops at nothing in her quest for financial security, using lies, manipulation, fraud, and even murder to get what she wants no matter who ends up as collateral damage.

Sources
True Crime Brewery podcast “Burning Down the House”
Wikipedia - Robin Lee Row
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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A woman from a troubled background stops at nothing in her quest for financial security, using lies, manipulation, fraud, and even murder to get what she wants no matter who ends up as collateral damage.

Sources
True Crime Brewery podcast “Burning Down the House”
Wikipedia - Robin Lee Row
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15374903 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3959 robin lee row, infanticide, pyromania, insurance fraud, kristina, keith, joshua, tabitha, randy row, boise, nashua, somersville, pine creek, murder, sociopathy, 1992 31 full true 30. Gone Too Soon 30. Gone Too Soon Send us Fan Mail


The shocking murder of a beloved singer in Seattle in 1993 puts the city on edge. With few clues and too many suspects, will justice prevail?

Sources
Wikipedia – Mia Zapata
Wikipedia – The Gits
Wikipedia – Home Alive
Casefile podcast – Case 77: Mia Zapata
Rolling Stone - “Mia Zapata: Punk Musician Murdered in 1993, Changing Seattle Grunge Scene” by David Chiu
Wikipedia – Stefanie Sargent

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The shocking murder of a beloved singer in Seattle in 1993 puts the city on edge. With few clues and too many suspects, will justice prevail?

Sources
Wikipedia – Mia Zapata
Wikipedia – The Gits
Wikipedia – Home Alive
Casefile podcast – Case 77: Mia Zapata
Rolling Stone - “Mia Zapata: Punk Musician Murdered in 1993, Changing Seattle Grunge Scene” by David Chiu
Wikipedia – Stefanie Sargent

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15303380 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3190 mia zapata, the gits, seattle 1993, grunge, antioch, murder, capitol hill, jesus mezquia, valerie agnew, 7 year bitch, 27 club 30 full true 29. Worst Nightmare 29. Worst Nightmare Send us Fan Mail

A depraved predator given every chance to turn his life around decides instead to give himself over to the darkness within. He stops at nothing to exert control and targets the most vulnerable among us – children.
Sources
People article, “She Survived a Monster” by Elaine Aradillas, June 6, 2022
Serial Killers podcast, “Jazzi Jet” Joseph Edward Duncan Pts. 1 & 2, March 14, 2022 and March 17, 2022
Wikipedia - Joseph Edward Duncan
The Seattle Times – “Short Lives of Slain Girls Recalled with Tears, Hugs” by Putsata Reang, February 23, 1998
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A depraved predator given every chance to turn his life around decides instead to give himself over to the darkness within. He stops at nothing to exert control and targets the most vulnerable among us – children.
Sources
People article, “She Survived a Monster” by Elaine Aradillas, June 6, 2022
Serial Killers podcast, “Jazzi Jet” Joseph Edward Duncan Pts. 1 & 2, March 14, 2022 and March 17, 2022
Wikipedia - Joseph Edward Duncan
The Seattle Times – “Short Lives of Slain Girls Recalled with Tears, Hugs” by Putsata Reang, February 23, 1998
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15226147 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3782 seattle crime, joseph edward duncan, 2005, wolf lodge, groene family, sammiejo white, carmen cubias, anthony martinez, beaumont 29 full true 28. Nowhere to Run 28. Nowhere to Run Send us Fan Mail

When a group of young people get together to have a good time, a lonely interloper comes onto the scene, leading to tragic consequences.

Sources

Seattle Met – “The 10 Crimes That Shook Seattle” by Bess Lovejoy, October 1, 2014

Wikipedia – Capitol Hill massacre

Murderpedia – Kyle Aaron Huff

Wikipedia – The Capitol Hill Arts Center

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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When a group of young people get together to have a good time, a lonely interloper comes onto the scene, leading to tragic consequences.

Sources

Seattle Met – “The 10 Crimes That Shook Seattle” by Bess Lovejoy, October 1, 2014

Wikipedia – Capitol Hill massacre

Murderpedia – Kyle Aaron Huff

Wikipedia – The Capitol Hill Arts Center

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music

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]]> Buzzsprout-15146649 Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2341 seattle, kyle aaron huff, kyle huff, rave scene, murder, mass shooting, spree killing, 2006, massacre 28 full true 27. The Babysitter 27. The Babysitter Send us Fan Mail

A girl agrees to babysit for a family new to town.  When a man picks her up, she rides off with him and disappears.

Sources:
Crime Beat podcast – “The Back-up Babysitter” Pts. 1 & 2
Ucfiles.com
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A girl agrees to babysit for a family new to town.  When a man picks her up, she rides off with him and disappears.

Sources:
Crime Beat podcast – “The Back-up Babysitter” Pts. 1 & 2
Ucfiles.com
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-15054329 Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3241 kelly cook, standard alberta canada, 1981, disappearance, chain lakes reservoir, crime beat podcast, babysitting, abduction, murder, homicide, stranger danger 27 full true 26. She Never Got Home 26. She Never Got Home Send us Fan Mail

A girl walks away from her friend’s house in anger. Several witnesses see her throughout town before she vanishes. Did a stranger take her or did someone close to her do the unimaginable?

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources

ABC News 20/20 “Last Seen Walking” 

Leah Nicole Freeman - Find a Grave 

Wikipedia - MacGuffin

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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A girl walks away from her friend’s house in anger. Several witnesses see her throughout town before she vanishes. Did a stranger take her or did someone close to her do the unimaginable?

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources

ABC News 20/20 “Last Seen Walking” 

Leah Nicole Freeman - Find a Grave 

Wikipedia - MacGuffin

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14980902 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3294 leah freeman, nick mcguffin, coquille, oregon, disappearance, wrongful convictions, janis puracal, oregon innocence project, dna 26 full true 25. Fatal Obsession Pt. 2 25. Fatal Obsession Pt. 2 Send us Fan Mail

A man with a troubled childhood and a disturbing adolescent record of deviant behavior escalates to an unimaginable degree, leaving four women dead and questions that can never be answered.

Sources
Wikipedia - Jerry Brudos
Jerry Brudos And the Grisly Murders of 'The Shoe Fetish Slayer' (allthatsinteresting.com)
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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A man with a troubled childhood and a disturbing adolescent record of deviant behavior escalates to an unimaginable degree, leaving four women dead and questions that can never be answered.

Sources
Wikipedia - Jerry Brudos
Jerry Brudos And the Grisly Murders of 'The Shoe Fetish Slayer' (allthatsinteresting.com)
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14895176 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2570 jerry brudos, shoe fetish slayer, lust killer, linda slawson, jan whitney, karen sprinker, linda salee, portland, corvallis, salem 25 full true 24. Fatal Obsession Pt. 1 24. Fatal Obsession Pt. 1 Send us Fan Mail

A man with a troubled childhood and a disturbing adolescent record of deviant behavior escalates to an unimaginable degree, leaving four women dead and questions that can never be answered.

Sources
Wikipedia - Jerry Brudos
Jerry Brudos and the Grisly Murders of 'The Shoe Fetish Slayer' (allthatsinteresting.com)
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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A man with a troubled childhood and a disturbing adolescent record of deviant behavior escalates to an unimaginable degree, leaving four women dead and questions that can never be answered.

Sources
Wikipedia - Jerry Brudos
Jerry Brudos and the Grisly Murders of 'The Shoe Fetish Slayer' (allthatsinteresting.com)
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14895102 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 2728 jerry brudos, shoe fetish slayer, lust killer, linda slawson, jan whitney, karen sprinker, linda salee, portland, corvallis, salem 24 full true 23. A Wilderness of Anguish 23. A Wilderness of Anguish Send us Fan Mail

Women have disappeared from the backroads of the western United States for decades. Today, we visit two of these cases. One eventually gets solved. The other has grown as cold as a Wyoming winter.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources

Wikipedia – Lil’ Miss Murder

“The True Story Behind the Lil’ Miss Murder” by Rachel Souerbry for Ranker

Wikpedia – Disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel

“Long Gone Girl” by Jon Billman for Runner’s World, August 18, 2016

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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Women have disappeared from the backroads of the western United States for decades. Today, we visit two of these cases. One eventually gets solved. The other has grown as cold as a Wyoming winter.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources

Wikipedia – Lil’ Miss Murder

“The True Story Behind the Lil’ Miss Murder” by Rachel Souerbry for Ranker

Wikpedia – Disappearance of Amy Wroe Bechtel

“Long Gone Girl” by Jon Billman for Runner’s World, August 18, 2016

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14809139 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 4206 lil miss murder, lisa kimmell, amy bechtel, lander, douglas, wyoming, dubois, disapperances, great basin murders, geraldo rivera, sheriff dave king 23 full true 22. Don't Tread on Me 22. Don't Tread on Me Send us Fan Mail

After a man fails to appear in court on a weapons charge, the US government takes matters into their own hands. The escalation leaves three people dead and raises fundamental questions about the meaning of protection, freedom, and individualism.

Sources

Ruby Ridge – Wikipedia

Randy Weaver – Wikipedia

“Ruby Ridge Federal Siege” on Forgotten History by Colin Heaton

“In the Crosshairs: 30 Years Since the Siege at Ruby Ridge” by Tom Layton for Decision Magazine

Zionist Occupation Government conspiracy theory - Wikipedia

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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After a man fails to appear in court on a weapons charge, the US government takes matters into their own hands. The escalation leaves three people dead and raises fundamental questions about the meaning of protection, freedom, and individualism.

Sources

Ruby Ridge – Wikipedia

Randy Weaver – Wikipedia

“Ruby Ridge Federal Siege” on Forgotten History by Colin Heaton

“In the Crosshairs: 30 Years Since the Siege at Ruby Ridge” by Tom Layton for Decision Magazine

Zionist Occupation Government conspiracy theory - Wikipedia

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14712433 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0700 3336 ruby ridge, vicki weaver, samuel weaver, randy weaver, every knee shall bow, idaho, fbi, us marshals, separatists, atf, stockpiling weapons, waco, standoff, siege 22 full true 21. Bloodlines 21. Bloodlines Send us Fan Mail

When a young girl goes missing in an Oregon town in 2002, the community and police have no clue how deep the depravity runs, and that the perpetrator walks among them.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources

Wikipedia – Ward Weaver III

Wikipedia – Oregon City, Oregon

All That’s Interesting – “The Disturbing Story Of Ward Weaver III, The Oregon Dad Who Brutally Murdered His Daughter’s Preteen Friends” By Neil Patmore | Edited By Erik Hawkins

November 8, 2022

KATU News – “Two Missing Girls”

A.M. Northwest from KATU News interview with Janine O’Neill

KATU interview with Janine O’Neill

Close to Home: Sexual Abusers and Serial Killers, Memoir and Murder by Janine O’Neill

The New York Times – “Girl's Remains Are Identified, 2nd Set Is Found” by The Associated Press, August 26, 2002

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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When a young girl goes missing in an Oregon town in 2002, the community and police have no clue how deep the depravity runs, and that the perpetrator walks among them.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources

Wikipedia – Ward Weaver III

Wikipedia – Oregon City, Oregon

All That’s Interesting – “The Disturbing Story Of Ward Weaver III, The Oregon Dad Who Brutally Murdered His Daughter’s Preteen Friends” By Neil Patmore | Edited By Erik Hawkins

November 8, 2022

KATU News – “Two Missing Girls”

A.M. Northwest from KATU News interview with Janine O’Neill

KATU interview with Janine O’Neill

Close to Home: Sexual Abusers and Serial Killers, Memoir and Murder by Janine O’Neill

The New York Times – “Girl's Remains Are Identified, 2nd Set Is Found” by The Associated Press, August 26, 2002

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14614565 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0800 3399 Ashley Pond, Miranda, Gaddis, Oregon City, 2002, Ward Weaver III, kidnapping, murder, FBI, buried in the backyard 21 full true 20. Desolation 20. Desolation Send us Fan Mail

A young woman seeking adventure and self-discovery heads to the remote northern wilderness of Washington State. Did she disappear of her own volition, or did someone take her?
Sources
Leah Roberts – Wikipedia
“The Unsolved 2000 Disappearance of Leah Roberts Explained” by Becky Stephenson for Grunge – October 2, 2022
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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A young woman seeking adventure and self-discovery heads to the remote northern wilderness of Washington State. Did she disappear of her own volition, or did someone take her?
Sources
Leah Roberts – Wikipedia
“The Unsolved 2000 Disappearance of Leah Roberts Explained” by Becky Stephenson for Grunge – October 2, 2022
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14521809 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800 1933 leah roberts, desolation peak, jack kerouac, north carolina, missing person, missing people, 2000, bellingham, american beauty, jeep cherokee, 20 full true 19. The Perfect Mask Pt. 2 19. The Perfect Mask Pt. 2 Send us Fan Mail

From 1996 to 1998, the city of Spokane, Washington was under siege as people discovered the remains of women's bodies in vacant lots and rural roads on the outskirts of town.
As police followed leads, the body count climbed. And when they finally discovered the source of destruction, they learned that his crimes had spanned decades.
Resources
Washington Recovery Help Line: 866-789-1511 for support with mental health, substance use disorder, and problem gambling
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Office of Family and Adult Homelessness
Washington Trafficking Help
Sources
Robert Lee Yates -  Wikipedia
“Yates whet his taste for murder with pair of college students” by Mike Carter for The Seattle Times, October 18, 2000
“Robert Lee Yates is the Most Deranged Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard of” by Laura Allan for Ranker, June 14, 2019
“Where Is Robert Lee Yates’ Wife Now?” by Noor Malhotra for Ranker, August 29, 2020
Tru TV documentary
“The Truth About the Spokane Killer’s Childhood” by Jennifer Deutshman for Grunge, June 29, 2021
Donna Perry – Wikipedia
“Yates link is studied in Alabama, N.Y. killings” by Dave Birkland and Christine Clarridge for The Seattle Times, April 22, 2000
“Texas-based lab helps solve 26-year-old Kitsap County cold case” by Gerald Tracy for KOMO News, March 9, 2022
“Who Were Robert Lee Yates’ Victims?” by Noor Malhotra for The Cinemaholic, August 29, 2020
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From 1996 to 1998, the city of Spokane, Washington was under siege as people discovered the remains of women's bodies in vacant lots and rural roads on the outskirts of town.
As police followed leads, the body count climbed. And when they finally discovered the source of destruction, they learned that his crimes had spanned decades.
Resources
Washington Recovery Help Line: 866-789-1511 for support with mental health, substance use disorder, and problem gambling
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Office of Family and Adult Homelessness
Washington Trafficking Help
Sources
Robert Lee Yates -  Wikipedia
“Yates whet his taste for murder with pair of college students” by Mike Carter for The Seattle Times, October 18, 2000
“Robert Lee Yates is the Most Deranged Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard of” by Laura Allan for Ranker, June 14, 2019
“Where Is Robert Lee Yates’ Wife Now?” by Noor Malhotra for Ranker, August 29, 2020
Tru TV documentary
“The Truth About the Spokane Killer’s Childhood” by Jennifer Deutshman for Grunge, June 29, 2021
Donna Perry – Wikipedia
“Yates link is studied in Alabama, N.Y. killings” by Dave Birkland and Christine Clarridge for The Seattle Times, April 22, 2000
“Texas-based lab helps solve 26-year-old Kitsap County cold case” by Gerald Tracy for KOMO News, March 9, 2022
“Who Were Robert Lee Yates’ Victims?” by Noor Malhotra for The Cinemaholic, August 29, 2020
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14447918 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800 2308 robert lee yates jr., susan savage, patrick oliver, stacy elizabeth hawn, walla walla, spokane, 1975, 1988, 1996, 1997, 1998, death penalty, murderer, pacific northwest 19 full true 18. The Perfect Mask Pt. 1 18. The Perfect Mask Pt. 1 Send us Fan Mail

From 1996 to 1998, the city of Spokane, Washington was under siege as people discovered the remains of women's bodies in vacant lots and rural roads on the outskirts of town.
As police followed leads, the body count climbed. And when they finally discovered the source of destruction, they learned that his crimes had spanned decades.
Resources
Washington Recovery Help Line: 866-789-1511 for support with mental health, substance use disorder, and problem gambling
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Office of Family and Adult Homelessness
Washington Trafficking Help
Sources
Robert Lee Yates - Wikipedia
“Yates whet his taste for murder with pair of college students” by Mike Carter for The Seattle Times, October 18, 2000
“Robert Lee Yates is the Most Deranged Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard of” by Laura Allan for Ranker, June 14, 2019
“Where Is Robert Lee Yates’ Wife Now?” by Noor Malhotra for Ranker, August 29, 2020
Tru TV documentary
“The Truth About the Spokane Killer’s Childhood” by Jennifer Deutshman for Grunge, June 29, 2021
Donna Perry – Wikipedia
“Yates link is studied in Alabama, N.Y. killings” by Dave Birkland and Christine Clarridge for The Seattle Times, April 22, 2000
“Texas-based lab helps solve 26-year-old Kitsap County cold case” by Gerald Tracy for KOMO News, March 9, 2022
“Who Were Robert Lee Yates’ Victims?” by Noor Malhotra for The Cinemaholic, August 29, 2020
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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From 1996 to 1998, the city of Spokane, Washington was under siege as people discovered the remains of women's bodies in vacant lots and rural roads on the outskirts of town.
As police followed leads, the body count climbed. And when they finally discovered the source of destruction, they learned that his crimes had spanned decades.
Resources
Washington Recovery Help Line: 866-789-1511 for support with mental health, substance use disorder, and problem gambling
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Office of Family and Adult Homelessness
Washington Trafficking Help
Sources
Robert Lee Yates - Wikipedia
“Yates whet his taste for murder with pair of college students” by Mike Carter for The Seattle Times, October 18, 2000
“Robert Lee Yates is the Most Deranged Serial Killer You’ve Never Heard of” by Laura Allan for Ranker, June 14, 2019
“Where Is Robert Lee Yates’ Wife Now?” by Noor Malhotra for Ranker, August 29, 2020
Tru TV documentary
“The Truth About the Spokane Killer’s Childhood” by Jennifer Deutshman for Grunge, June 29, 2021
Donna Perry – Wikipedia
“Yates link is studied in Alabama, N.Y. killings” by Dave Birkland and Christine Clarridge for The Seattle Times, April 22, 2000
“Texas-based lab helps solve 26-year-old Kitsap County cold case” by Gerald Tracy for KOMO News, March 9, 2022
“Who Were Robert Lee Yates’ Victims?” by Noor Malhotra for The Cinemaholic, August 29, 2020
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14447606 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0800 2941 robert lee yates jr., susan savage, patrick oliver, stacy elizabeth hawn, walla walla, spokane, 1975, 1988, 1996, 1997, 1998, death penalty, murderer, pacific northwest 18 full true 17. Truth or Consequences 17. Truth or Consequences Send us Fan Mail

An unknown assailant brutally kills a young woman in Idaho. Local police have promising forensic evidence. The only problem? It doesn’t match the man who confesses to being involved in the crime.

Sources

Dateline NBC  “The Confession”

Wikipedia – Murder of Angie Dodge

Find a Grave – Angie Raye Dodge

Chris Tapp’s obituary

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An unknown assailant brutally kills a young woman in Idaho. Local police have promising forensic evidence. The only problem? It doesn’t match the man who confesses to being involved in the crime.

Sources

Dateline NBC  “The Confession”

Wikipedia – Murder of Angie Dodge

Find a Grave – Angie Raye Dodge

Chris Tapp’s obituary

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14356150 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800 2489 angie dodge, carol dodge, chris tapp, idaho falls, rape, murder, pacific northwest crime, brian dripps, false confessions, greg hampikian, idaho innocence project 17 full true 16. A Stone Unturned 16. A Stone Unturned Send us Fan Mail

A man finds a young woman’s body floating in an urban and heavily populated lake on a summer afternoon. What investigators find while working the case will perplex them and keep her family looking for answers for years to come.

Sources
Seattle Police Department’s homicide unit tip line: 206-233-5000
Email reporters with information on Autumn Stone: greenlaketips@seattletimes.com
Green Lake, Seattle Wikipedia
Green Lake activities
Weatherspark.com
The Seattle Times – “Undetermined: A suspicious death at Green Lake, an investigation’s limits” by Daniel Gilbert and Asia Fields, videos by Lauren Frohne, published November 22, 2020
Missing White Woman Syndrome, Wikipedia
JSTOR: Missing Black Undergraduate Women and the Politics of Disposability: A Critical Race Feminist Perspective by Lori D. Patton and LaWanda W. Ward
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A man finds a young woman’s body floating in an urban and heavily populated lake on a summer afternoon. What investigators find while working the case will perplex them and keep her family looking for answers for years to come.

Sources
Seattle Police Department’s homicide unit tip line: 206-233-5000
Email reporters with information on Autumn Stone: greenlaketips@seattletimes.com
Green Lake, Seattle Wikipedia
Green Lake activities
Weatherspark.com
The Seattle Times – “Undetermined: A suspicious death at Green Lake, an investigation’s limits” by Daniel Gilbert and Asia Fields, videos by Lauren Frohne, published November 22, 2020
Missing White Woman Syndrome, Wikipedia
JSTOR: Missing Black Undergraduate Women and the Politics of Disposability: A Critical Race Feminist Perspective by Lori D. Patton and LaWanda W. Ward
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14267770 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0800 3096 autumn stone, true crime, pacific northwest, seattle, green lake, homicide, suicide, mysterious deaths, brent campbell, the seattle times, Daniel Gilbert, Asia Fields 16 full true 15. Deadly Christmas 15. Deadly Christmas Send us Fan Mail

A family gathers to celebrate on Christmas Eve, unaware that someone has diabolical plans that will shatter generations and a small community in Washington State.

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Sources
Wikipedia Carnation, Washington
Crime Watch Daily video
Wikipedia 2007 Carnation Murders
KIRO7 News article “911 Caller: Makes me wonder if her daughter did it” January 27, 2016
Law & Crime Network Trial Day 2 Part 2
Law & Crime Network Joseph McEnroe Penalty Phase Day 5 Part 1
Seattle Times article “Court papers tell of victims’ terrifying last moments by Natalie Singer December 29, 2007
Crime A to Z video
Murderpedia article
SK Pop video
SK Pop article
Fox 13 article
Youtube video by That Chapter
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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A family gathers to celebrate on Christmas Eve, unaware that someone has diabolical plans that will shatter generations and a small community in Washington State.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources
Wikipedia Carnation, Washington
Crime Watch Daily video
Wikipedia 2007 Carnation Murders
KIRO7 News article “911 Caller: Makes me wonder if her daughter did it” January 27, 2016
Law & Crime Network Trial Day 2 Part 2
Law & Crime Network Joseph McEnroe Penalty Phase Day 5 Part 1
Seattle Times article “Court papers tell of victims’ terrifying last moments by Natalie Singer December 29, 2007
Crime A to Z video
Murderpedia article
SK Pop video
SK Pop article
Fox 13 article
Youtube video by That Chapter
Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14108226 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800 3562 society, culture, murder, true crime, family annihilator, family annihilation, gun violence, wayne and judy anderson, olivia aderson, nathan anderson, erica anderson, scott anderson, michele anderson, joseph mcenroe, carnation, washington 15 full true 14. Kidnapped 14. Kidnapped Send us Fan Mail

A nine-year-old boy gets abducted for ransom, putting his family, local authorities, and even the FBI on high alert. Can they keep up with the wild goose chase and find the kidnappers in time to bring the child home before it’s too late?

Sources

Crimes and Capers of the Northwest by Heather Vale Goss

HistoryLink.org Essay 7711 By Daryl C. McClary

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum article 

Wikipedia the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping

Wikipedia the Lindbergh kidnapping

Wikipedia the Weyerhaeuser Company

Wikipedia S.H. Kress & Co.

Ann Weyerhaeuser Pascoe obituary

Green Citizen list of ethical companies

“Early logging photos show the taming — and tarnishing — of Washington state’s old-growth forests” by Rian Dundon on Medium

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A nine-year-old boy gets abducted for ransom, putting his family, local authorities, and even the FBI on high alert. Can they keep up with the wild goose chase and find the kidnappers in time to bring the child home before it’s too late?

Sources

Crimes and Capers of the Northwest by Heather Vale Goss

HistoryLink.org Essay 7711 By Daryl C. McClary

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum article 

Wikipedia the George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping

Wikipedia the Lindbergh kidnapping

Wikipedia the Weyerhaeuser Company

Wikipedia S.H. Kress & Co.

Ann Weyerhaeuser Pascoe obituary

Green Citizen list of ethical companies

“Early logging photos show the taming — and tarnishing — of Washington state’s old-growth forests” by Rian Dundon on Medium

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-14038681 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0800 2995 george weyerhaeuser, weyerhaeuser kidnapping, tacoma, 1935, washington state, utah, kidnapping, ransom, seattle, fbi, william dainard, margaret thulin, harmon metz waley, 14 full true 13. The Promising Young Woman 13. The Promising Young Woman Send us Fan Mail

An ambitious college freshman visiting family for Thanksgiving in 1989 goes for a run and doesn’t come home. Despite decades of investigative work and potential leads, the case seems impossible to solve until two moms at a water park strike up a conversation.

Sources

Chillingcrimes.com

48 Hours – “Mandy Stavik: The Case No One Could Forget”

Insider article

Find a Grave – Mandy Stavik

Find a Grave – Brent Stavik

Acme, Washington Wikipedia

CODIS Wikipedia

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An ambitious college freshman visiting family for Thanksgiving in 1989 goes for a run and doesn’t come home. Despite decades of investigative work and potential leads, the case seems impossible to solve until two moms at a water park strike up a conversation.

Sources

Chillingcrimes.com

48 Hours – “Mandy Stavik: The Case No One Could Forget”

Insider article

Find a Grave – Mandy Stavik

Find a Grave – Brent Stavik

Acme, Washington Wikipedia

CODIS Wikipedia

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13966154 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800 2553 mandy stavik, acme wa, tim bass, water park, murder, rape, head trauma, drowning, nooksack river, dna, codis, cold cases 13 full true 12. Road Trip to Hell 12. Road Trip to Hell Send us Fan Mail

A man from a respectable family with every opportunity to succeed can’t quiet the demons that compel him to destroy. Early warning signs aren’t enough to prevent the reign of terror he unleashes when he goes berserk up and down the I-5 corridor.  

Sources:

Wikipedia

Sports Illustrated article by L. Jon Wertheim

“Serial Killer Sunday: When True Crime Meets the Gridiron” by Julie Miller from October 23, 2022

The I-5 Killer by Ann Rule

Murderpedia

“Popular” by Nada Surf

Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard and James Marshall

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A man from a respectable family with every opportunity to succeed can’t quiet the demons that compel him to destroy. Early warning signs aren’t enough to prevent the reign of terror he unleashes when he goes berserk up and down the I-5 corridor.  

Sources:

Wikipedia

Sports Illustrated article by L. Jon Wertheim

“Serial Killer Sunday: When True Crime Meets the Gridiron” by Julie Miller from October 23, 2022

The I-5 Killer by Ann Rule

Murderpedia

“Popular” by Nada Surf

Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard and James Marshall

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13913562 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800 2581 nfl 1974, portland, oregon, washington, eugene, shari lynn hull, beth wilmot, cherie lynn ayers, darcey fix, douglas altig, vancouver, donna eckard, janell jarvis, julie reitz, murder, i-5 killer, randy woodfield 12 full true 11. Halloween Horror 11. Halloween Horror Send us Fan Mail

Three young women spend a peaceful Halloween evening giving out candy to trick-or-treaters at their home in a small town. Within hours of turning off the lights and going to bed, two of them will be dead.

Sources:

Lori Johnston on Medium

ABC News article

CBS News article “Nightmare in Napa”

National Crime Scene Cleanup

Find a Grave – Adriane Insogna

WIS10 article

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Three young women spend a peaceful Halloween evening giving out candy to trick-or-treaters at their home in a small town. Within hours of turning off the lights and going to bed, two of them will be dead.

Sources:

Lori Johnston on Medium

ABC News article

CBS News article “Nightmare in Napa”

National Crime Scene Cleanup

Find a Grave – Adriane Insogna

WIS10 article

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13876576 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700 2240 napa, napa halloween murders, halloween, 2004, adriane insogna, leslie mazzara, lily prudhomme, eric copple, murder, stabbing, dna, true crime 11 full true 10. Rampant Evil 10. Rampant Evil Send us Fan Mail

One man terrorizes women across the US with impunity for over two decades. Why can't law enforcement and mental health professionals coordinate to end his spree? By the time people raise the alarm, four women are dead and scores of others must live with the trauma he inflicted.

Sources

Muderpedia

You Belong to Me and Other True Cases – Ann Rule’s Crime Files: Vol. 2

This Interests Me – Brenda Ball

“Escaped Michigan Patient Said to Admit Killing Four” [no byline] The New York Times May 25, 1975

Reddit thread

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One man terrorizes women across the US with impunity for over two decades. Why can't law enforcement and mental health professionals coordinate to end his spree? By the time people raise the alarm, four women are dead and scores of others must live with the trauma he inflicted.

Sources

Muderpedia

You Belong to Me and Other True Cases – Ann Rule’s Crime Files: Vol. 2

This Interests Me – Brenda Ball

“Escaped Michigan Patient Said to Admit Killing Four” [no byline] The New York Times May 25, 1975

Reddit thread

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13790643 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:00:00 -0700 3089 society, culture, murder, vonnie stuth, gary addison taylor, gary taylor, washington, burien, ypsilanti, michigan, royal oak, texas, houston, rape, susan jackson, lee fletcher, deborah henneman 10 full true 9. Secrets of Snake River 9. Secrets of Snake River Send us Fan Mail

Between 1979 and 1982, five people went missing near the Washington-Idaho border. Were these vanishings connected by a lone serial killer or did multiple perpetrators ravage these small towns?

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Sources

Wikipedia - Lewis-Clark Valley Murders

People Magazine article “Killer in the Valley” by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall & Christine Pelisek

Wikipedia – Ottis Toole

Confluence trailer – 2011 documentary

Cold Valley from Investigation Discovery

Tapatalk.com discussion on Lance

Altered Dimensions article: “Lewis-Clark Valley Serial Killer – 35 years later, frustrated police believe they know who killer is but lack evidence to make arrest” by Dimensions

Grunge article “The Unsolved Lewis Clark Valley Murders” by Brian Myers

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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Between 1979 and 1982, five people went missing near the Washington-Idaho border. Were these vanishings connected by a lone serial killer or did multiple perpetrators ravage these small towns?

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources

Wikipedia - Lewis-Clark Valley Murders

People Magazine article “Killer in the Valley” by Sandra Sobieraj Westfall & Christine Pelisek

Wikipedia – Ottis Toole

Confluence trailer – 2011 documentary

Cold Valley from Investigation Discovery

Tapatalk.com discussion on Lance

Altered Dimensions article: “Lewis-Clark Valley Serial Killer – 35 years later, frustrated police believe they know who killer is but lack evidence to make arrest” by Dimensions

Grunge article “The Unsolved Lewis Clark Valley Murders” by Brian Myers

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13710616 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0700 2143 true crime, society, idaho, washington, lewiston, steve pearsall, chrissy white, kristin david, kristina miller, brandy nelson, clarkston, asotin, pullman, moscow, murder, snake river 9 full true 8. How Many Monsters 8. How Many Monsters Send us Fan Mail

In 1986, in separate incidents within a few miles of each other and over four months apart, 12-year-old Michella Welch and 13-year-old Jennifer Bastian disappear in broad daylight. Are these cases connected? 

Sources:

Find a Grave – Michella Welch 

Dateline podcast “Evil was Watching” May 2022

Point Defiance Park - Wikipedia

Find a Grave – Jenny Bastian

Lindsey Wade – writer (detective)

Joseph DeAngelo on Wikipedia

King5 News article about Jennifer & Michella’s Law

KOMO News article “'I'm so sorry,' Gary Hartman apologizes after conviction in 1986 death of Michella Welch” by Keith Eldridge and Danny Stritch March 22, 2022

Law & Crime

The Cinemaholic

Theresa Bastian – writer (Jenny’s sister) 

Lindsey Wade’s book In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares by Lindsey Wade

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music  and “Caves of Dawn” by Guilherme Bernardes William

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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In 1986, in separate incidents within a few miles of each other and over four months apart, 12-year-old Michella Welch and 13-year-old Jennifer Bastian disappear in broad daylight. Are these cases connected? 

Sources:

Find a Grave – Michella Welch 

Dateline podcast “Evil was Watching” May 2022

Point Defiance Park - Wikipedia

Find a Grave – Jenny Bastian

Lindsey Wade – writer (detective)

Joseph DeAngelo on Wikipedia

King5 News article about Jennifer & Michella’s Law

KOMO News article “'I'm so sorry,' Gary Hartman apologizes after conviction in 1986 death of Michella Welch” by Keith Eldridge and Danny Stritch March 22, 2022

Law & Crime

The Cinemaholic

Theresa Bastian – writer (Jenny’s sister) 

Lindsey Wade’s book In My DNA: My Career Investigating Your Worst Nightmares by Lindsey Wade

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music  and “Caves of Dawn” by Guilherme Bernardes William

Music: “Flowing Rivers” by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13631754 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0700 1970 true crime, pacific northwest, michella welch, jennifer bastian, tacoma, point defiance, murder, 1986 homicides, 1986 8 full true 7. When Love is a Crime 7. When Love is a Crime Send us Fan Mail

When Vili Fualaau and Mary Kay Letourneau start an illicit relationship, he’s 12 years old and she’s 34. Jon and Meghan discuss this sensational story, exploring its dark elements and the troubling implications of child exploitation and misunderstood love.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources:

Crimes and Capers of the Northwest by Heather Vale Goss

Wikipedia

Vili Fualaau on Dr. Oz

Distractify article “Mary Kay Letourneau's ‘First Family’ Has Been Laying Low Since Her 1997 Scandal”

by Anna Quintana

Nicki Swift article “The Untold Truth of Mary Kay Letourneau”

Biography.com timeline

Loitering: New & Collected Essays by Charles D’Ambrosio - “Casting Stones”

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music

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When Vili Fualaau and Mary Kay Letourneau start an illicit relationship, he’s 12 years old and she’s 34. Jon and Meghan discuss this sensational story, exploring its dark elements and the troubling implications of child exploitation and misunderstood love.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources:

Crimes and Capers of the Northwest by Heather Vale Goss

Wikipedia

Vili Fualaau on Dr. Oz

Distractify article “Mary Kay Letourneau's ‘First Family’ Has Been Laying Low Since Her 1997 Scandal”

by Anna Quintana

Nicki Swift article “The Untold Truth of Mary Kay Letourneau”

Biography.com timeline

Loitering: New & Collected Essays by Charles D’Ambrosio - “Casting Stones”

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music

Email us at nwonpod@gmail.com

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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13484577 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2940 true crime, vili fualaau, mary kay letourneau, child predation, child exploitation, sexual abuse, media sensations, washington state, criminal justice 7 full true 6. Missing without a Trace 6. Missing without a Trace Send us Fan Mail

When an 18-year-old disappears during summer 1979, her family, friends, and law enforcement do everything they can to locate her. Join Jon and Meghan as they puzzle over what could have happened that night over 40 years ago.

Sources:

You Belong to Me and Other True Cases, Ann Rule’s Crime Files Vol. 2

Reddit post by u/hypercorrections

Ellensburg Daily Record from September 15, 1981

Peter Hurkos, Dutch psychic

Photo of the bulge

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music
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When an 18-year-old disappears during summer 1979, her family, friends, and law enforcement do everything they can to locate her. Join Jon and Meghan as they puzzle over what could have happened that night over 40 years ago.

Sources:

You Belong to Me and Other True Cases, Ann Rule’s Crime Files Vol. 2

Reddit post by u/hypercorrections

Ellensburg Daily Record from September 15, 1981

Peter Hurkos, Dutch psychic

Photo of the bulge

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13283421 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2528 stacy sparks, pacific northwest true crime, seattle, 1-90 bridge, disappearances, missing persons, 1979 1 6 full true 5. Madrona Massacre 5. Madrona Massacre Send us Fan Mail

On Christmas Eve 1985, a family expecting dinner guests finds a stranger at their front door. Come along as Jon and Meghan discuss cultural warfare, the damage that rumors cause, mental illness, and chaotic violence that ends in senseless tragedy.

Faces of the Enemy by Sam Keen

You Belong to Me and Other True Crime Cases Ann Rule’s Crime Files Vol. 2 (“Black Christmas”)

“A Rumor in Madrona,” by James Ross Gardner for Seattle Met magazine

Wikipedia

Stalking Seattle: The Goldmark Murders

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On Christmas Eve 1985, a family expecting dinner guests finds a stranger at their front door. Come along as Jon and Meghan discuss cultural warfare, the damage that rumors cause, mental illness, and chaotic violence that ends in senseless tragedy.

Faces of the Enemy by Sam Keen

You Belong to Me and Other True Crime Cases Ann Rule’s Crime Files Vol. 2 (“Black Christmas”)

“A Rumor in Madrona,” by James Ross Gardner for Seattle Met magazine

Wikipedia

Stalking Seattle: The Goldmark Murders

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13283390 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0700 3156 true crime, madrona, seattle, goldmark family, communism, cold war, david lewis rice, pacific northwest crime, pacific northwest true crime, mental illness, war 1 5 full true 4. Wyoming Nightmare 4. Wyoming Nightmare Send us Fan Mail

Two sisters accept a ride home on an early fall night in 1973. Then the unimaginable happens. Join Jon and Meghan as they dive into the lasting reverberations of a heinous crime.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources:

Mamamia article by Keryn Donnelly

Find a Grave.com

A Crime’s Lasting Wounds - The Washington Post August 13, 1992

New York Daily News article by Mara Bovsun

Rapid City Journal article by Megan Cassidy from September 28, 2013

LA Times article by Julia Prodis from August 23, 1992

Kennedy’s appeal to State of Wyoming

Habeas corpus Wikipedia

The Darkest Night  by Ron Franscell 

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Two sisters accept a ride home on an early fall night in 1973. Then the unimaginable happens. Join Jon and Meghan as they dive into the lasting reverberations of a heinous crime.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources:

Mamamia article by Keryn Donnelly

Find a Grave.com

A Crime’s Lasting Wounds - The Washington Post August 13, 1992

New York Daily News article by Mara Bovsun

Rapid City Journal article by Megan Cassidy from September 28, 2013

LA Times article by Julia Prodis from August 23, 1992

Kennedy’s appeal to State of Wyoming

Habeas corpus Wikipedia

The Darkest Night  by Ron Franscell 

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music
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]]> Jon & Meghan Buzzsprout-13281499 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0700 2049 true crime, wyoming, amy burridge, becky thomson, casper, pacific northwest crimes, pacific northwest true crime, bridges 1 4 full true 3. Cline Falls Attack 3. Cline Falls Attack Send us Fan Mail

Two young women set out for a cross-country adventure only to encounter unimaginable trauma. Hike into the scrub brush with Jon and Meghan while we unpack a story fraught with tension and marvel at one woman's quest for answers.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Strange Piece of Paradise by Terri Jentz

Cline Falls Axe Attack Wikipedia

The 2011 PBS documentary “Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate,” created by Helen Whitney with an episode featuring Terri Jentz

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music

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Two young women set out for a cross-country adventure only to encounter unimaginable trauma. Hike into the scrub brush with Jon and Meghan while we unpack a story fraught with tension and marvel at one woman's quest for answers.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Strange Piece of Paradise by Terri Jentz

Cline Falls Axe Attack Wikipedia

The 2011 PBS documentary “Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time to Hate,” created by Helen Whitney with an episode featuring Terri Jentz

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music

Email us at nwonpod@gmail.com

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]]> Meghan & Jon Buzzsprout-13205620 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:00:00 -0700 3029 true crime, pacific northwest, oregon, cline falls, terry jentz, strange piece of paradise, axe attack, survival stories 1 3 full true 2. Warped Vengeance 2. Warped Vengeance Send us Fan Mail

A 1974 assault foreshadows even greater tragedies to come for two families in western Washington. Come along as Jon and Meghan discuss jurisdictional tomfoolery and how it never ends well.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources:

Charles Rodman Campbell - Wikipedia

Charles Rodman Campbell | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Charles Campbell | True Crime Library

The Murders of Renae and Shannah Wicklund and Barbara Hendrickson | by Lori Johnston | on Medium – Lori also has a blog called Criminal Misconduct and covers a ton of cases

Charles Campbell, death row's poster child, feared and loathed (kitsapsun.com)

Campbell Hanged -- Death Comes Quickly After Dozen Years Of Struggle | The Seattle Times

May 27, 1994, Jack Broom, Helen E. Jung, Peter Lewis, Daryl Strickland, Diedtra Henderson Seattle Times Staff

Hilda Edna Wegenke Heasley Clemens Ahlers (1916-2005) - Find A Grave Memorial

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A 1974 assault foreshadows even greater tragedies to come for two families in western Washington. Come along as Jon and Meghan discuss jurisdictional tomfoolery and how it never ends well.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources:

Charles Rodman Campbell - Wikipedia

Charles Rodman Campbell | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Charles Campbell | True Crime Library

The Murders of Renae and Shannah Wicklund and Barbara Hendrickson | by Lori Johnston | on Medium – Lori also has a blog called Criminal Misconduct and covers a ton of cases

Charles Campbell, death row's poster child, feared and loathed (kitsapsun.com)

Campbell Hanged -- Death Comes Quickly After Dozen Years Of Struggle | The Seattle Times

May 27, 1994, Jack Broom, Helen E. Jung, Peter Lewis, Daryl Strickland, Diedtra Henderson Seattle Times Staff

Hilda Edna Wegenke Heasley Clemens Ahlers (1916-2005) - Find A Grave Memorial

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music
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]]> Meghan Buzzsprout-13205575 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0700 2181 true crime, pacific northwest, washington, clearwater, renae wicklund, shannah wicklund, barbara hendrickson, murder, rape, sexual assault, charles rodman campbell 1 2 full true 1. The Cowden Family 1. The Cowden Family Send us Fan Mail

In 1974, a family goes camping in the remote Oregon wilderness and disappears. Join Jon & Meghan as we explore the possibilities of what happened to the Cowdens and how we adjudicate predators.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources:

But I Trusted You and Other True Cases – Ann Rule’s Crime Files Vol. 14

Cowden family murders - Wikipedia

Dwain Little | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

True Crime in the Outdoors — StrangeOutdoors.com

Orla Fay Fipps (1948-1964) - Find A Grave Memorial

The Cowden Family Murders: An Entire Family Vanishes While Camping Before They Are Found Murdered Seven Months later : UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com)

Jefferson Public Radio

The Cowden family murders. – Unsolved crimes (wordpress.com)

The Bend Bulletin from September 3, 1990, by the AP (no byline)

Deleted user on Reddit

Eugene Register-Guard February 11, 1966

Eugene Register-Guard November 2, 1980

MacDonald triad - Wikipedia

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music

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In 1974, a family goes camping in the remote Oregon wilderness and disappears. Join Jon & Meghan as we explore the possibilities of what happened to the Cowdens and how we adjudicate predators.

Book your stay at Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho here.

Sources:

But I Trusted You and Other True Cases – Ann Rule’s Crime Files Vol. 14

Cowden family murders - Wikipedia

Dwain Little | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

True Crime in the Outdoors — StrangeOutdoors.com

Orla Fay Fipps (1948-1964) - Find A Grave Memorial

The Cowden Family Murders: An Entire Family Vanishes While Camping Before They Are Found Murdered Seven Months later : UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com)

Jefferson Public Radio

The Cowden family murders. – Unsolved crimes (wordpress.com)

The Bend Bulletin from September 3, 1990, by the AP (no byline)

Deleted user on Reddit

Eugene Register-Guard February 11, 1966

Eugene Register-Guard November 2, 1980

MacDonald triad - Wikipedia

Music: "Flowing Rivers" by Immersive Music

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]]> Meghan & Jon Buzzsprout-13205295 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0700 2539 true crime, pacific northwest, family disappearances, cowden family, carberry creek, copper oregon, siskiyou mountains, unsolved murder 1 1 full true 0. Northwest of Normal Trailer 0. Northwest of Normal Trailer Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to Northwest of Normal, a true crime podcast featuring stories from the Pacific Northwest. I’m Meghan and I tell my husband Jon harrowing stories from our neck of the woods. We focus on victims and their families and dive into the deeper elements of these stories, exploring wider cultural implications of law, punishment, psychology, and the human condition. Join us every other Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Welcome to Northwest of Normal, a true crime podcast featuring stories from the Pacific Northwest. I’m Meghan and I tell my husband Jon harrowing stories from our neck of the woods. We focus on victims and their families and dive into the deeper elements of these stories, exploring wider cultural implications of law, punishment, psychology, and the human condition. Join us every other Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts.

Northwest of Normal | podcast@nwonpod

]]> Meghan Buzzsprout-13205237 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0700 30 true crime, pacific northwest, washington, oregon, idaho, montana, wyoming, disappearances, northwest of normal, murder trailer false