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A weekly true crime podcast, hosted by a mother and daughter, striving to be the voices of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

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May 1, 2024

Chapter 76: A Murder in Memphis-The Murder of Lorenzen Wright

Lorenzen Wright had it all. He had a beautiful family, a successful NBA career and family and freinds that adored him. When money troubles and allegations of infidelity and abuse start to circulate, Lorenzen's marriage crumb…
April 17, 2024

Novela Chapter 5: A Creeptastic Time with Creepy Confidential

On today's chapter of The Book of the Dead, Courtney hung out with Noelle, host of Creepy Confidential to talk all things creepy. From True Crime, Ghost Stories, Cryptids, and even Aliens, nothing was off limits. Join us for…
April 3, 2024

Chapter 75: A Mother's Fight for Answers-The Murder of Deverrie Schiller

Today, in collaboration with Debi Fones, we bring you the story of her daughter, Deverrie Schiller. Deverrie was murdered in June of 2016, and, since then, Debi has been fighting for answers as to what happened. With a lack …
March 20, 2024

Chapter 74: Because They Were Home-The Murders of Half and Susanne Zantop

Half and Susanne Zantop were beloved professors at Dartmouth College. Kind, intelligent, and known for their open-door policy at their home, they welcomed anyone in and gave them a space to celebrate, learn, and feel safe an…
March 6, 2024

Chapter 73: The Lonely Hearts Killers

Raymond Fernandez was a charming man who, after a tragic accident, used that charm to seduce women in an effort to steal their money. Martha Beck was a desperately lonely woman with two children whose sole goal in life was t…
Feb. 21, 2024

Chapter 72: A Killer in Fort Worth-The Murder of Sandra Bush

On January 2, 1984, the body of 21-year-old Sandra Bush was found in a field on Decatur Road in Fort Worth Texas after she had been missing for almost 2 full months. 40 years later her case is stone cold and justice has neve…

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13 Years Gone-The Disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr.

The Mother: Jennifer Rodriguez did not have the best life growing up in New York. Her mother had a history of substance abuse and her father passed away when Jennifer was only 8 years old. The trauma of losing her father at such a young age manifes…

An Officer's Secret-The Disappearance of Rachel Good

20-year-old Rachel Good disappeared from Elkton, Virginia on October 18, 2003. We covered her case in the hopes that someone out there would hear it who knows something and will come forward with information.  Who is Rachel Good? Rachel Good …

A Call To Action in the Death of Alex VanDalsen

Recap: In Chapter 58: A Search For Answers-The Death of Alex Vandalsen, we covered the suspicious circumstances surrounding Alex's death. Alex was a 21-year-old Trans man who, on February 3rd, 2022, walked out the door of his home at 11:45 pm. It w…