The Book of the Dead
A weekly true crime podcast, hosted by Courtney Liso, where every chapter we turn the page to dive into a crime and victim's story that we refuse to let be forgotten. From unsolved crimes, missing persons cases, and interviews with experts in the field, every chapter aims to give a voice back to those who had it taken from them.
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Chapter 114: The Devil in the Details-The Unsolved Death of Jeannette…
On August 7, 1972, 16-year-old Jeannette DePalma left her home in Springfield, New Jersey, to go to work, but she never made it back home. Six weeks later, Jeannette's body was found atop Devil's Teeth, a cliff in Houdaille Q...
Chapter 94: Failed by the System: The Death of Crystal McCrory Jones
On February 9th, 2023, Crystal Jones was found dead in her home from a gunshot wound to the head. Despite a minimal investigation, authorities ruled her death a suicide—leaving her family devastated and searching for answers. Her sister, Jana, refused...
Chapter 52: Missing & Murdered-Amber Tuccaro
Amber Tucarro, at 20 years old, was a single, aboriginal, mother from Alberta, Canada. After meeting a new friend they decide to take a mini vacation to Edmonton with Amber's 14 month old son. They spend the day shopping and ...
Chapter 56: The Undetermined Death of Kayla Seago
Today on The Book of the Dead, we worked closely with Lexi, the sister of Kayla, in order to bring you this case. Through our investigation, we hope to bring closure to her loved ones and shed light on this tragic event. Kayl...
Levi's Eyes-An Interview with Aphrodite Jones
" LEVI’S EYES delves into the unspeakable murders of Christina and Levi Karlsen, a s told by the killer himself ... It’s a must-read for true crime addicts who dare to go deep into a killer’s mind. In it, r eaders will learn ...
Chapter 58: A Search For Answers-The Death of Alex Vandalsen
Join us as we delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the untimely demise of Alex Vandalsen, a young trans man whose death has raised numerous eyebrows. In this episode, in collaboration with Jennifer Vandalsen, A...
Chapter 99: A Missing Woman, Two Murders, and a Confession Ignored-Wh…
In 2016, 21-year-old Keeshae Jacobs disappeared after telling her mom she would return the next day. Nearly a decade later, she’s still missing—but someone has admitted to knowing what happened. In this episode, I expose the disturbing connections...
Chapter 119: Behind The Mask-The Murder of Moustapha Akkad & The Birt…
When it comes to John Carpenter's iconic franchise, Halloween, most people may be familiar, in the abstract, with the name Moustapha Akkad as his name is the first to appear in the opening credits for every movie. What fans o...
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Chapter 129: Small Town Silence-The Murder of Corinne Perry
Chapter 128: A Stranger Came Home-The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay
Chapter 127: Gone in the Dark-The Disappearance of Tera Lynn Smith
Chapter 126: The Final Call-The Murder of Robbie Doerr
Chapter 125: Killed in Plain Sight-The Murder of Joyce Paneck-Saglimbene
Chapter 124: Missing in Midland-The Vanishing of Caitlin Denison
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The Unsolved Murder of Corinne Perry: Creston, Iowa’s Forgotten Cold …
The Unsolved Murder of Corinne Perry: Creston, Iowa’s Forgotten Cold Case In April 1983, 17-year-old Corinne Perry disappeared from the small town of Creston, Iowa. What began as a missing teenager investigation would later become one of Iowa…
The Lingering Mystery: What Truly Happened to Nicholas Barclay?
Welcome back to the blog, where we delve deeper into the chilling cases we explore on the podcast. In my latest episode, Chapter 128: A Stranger Came Home - The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay, I revisited one of the most perplexing and heartbreak…
A Disturbing Parallel: Tera Smith and the Sherri Papini Case
In my latest episode, Chapter 127: Gone in the Dark - The Disappearance of Tera Lynn Smith, I explored a case that has lingered in the shadows for far too long. Today, I'm going to expand on that narrative, examining a disturbing parallel that has e…
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