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The Book of the Dead
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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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 DePalma w/ Brian Santana
Sept. 2, 2025

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...

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Chapter 94: Failed by the System: The Death of Crystal McCrory Jones
Feb. 26, 2025

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...

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Chapter 52: Missing & Murdered-Amber Tuccaro
Aug. 27, 2023

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 ...

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Chapter 56: The Undetermined Death of Kayla Seago
Sept. 24, 2023

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...

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Levi's Eyes-An Interview with Aphrodite Jones
Oct. 2, 2023

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 ...

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Chapter 58: A Search For Answers-The Death of Alex Vandalsen
Oct. 8, 2023

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...

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Chapter 99: A Missing Woman, Two Murders, and a Confession Ignored-What happened to Keeshae Jacobs?
April 8, 2025

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...

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Chapter 119: Behind The Mask-The Murder of Moustapha Akkad & The Birth of Halloween w/ Brian Santana
Oct. 28, 2025

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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The Yuba County Five w/ The Family Plot Podcast
Feb. 24, 2026

The Yuba County Five w/ The Family Plot Podcast

In February 1978, five young men vanished after attending a basketball game in Yuba County, California. Their car was later found abandoned deep in the snowy wilderness of Plumas National Forest far from their route and with ...
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Chapter 132: Buried Beneath The Water: The Death of Olivia Lone Bear
Feb. 17, 2026

Chapter 132: Buried Beneath The Water: The Death of Olivia Lone Bear

In 2017, Olivia Lone Bear disappeared from the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. Months later, her truck was discovered submerged in a reservoir, but the answers never surfaced. As the investigation stalled, the stor...
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Chapter 131: In the Shadow of the Sun-The Disappearance of Myron Traylor
Feb. 10, 2026

Chapter 131: In the Shadow of the Sun-The Disappearance of Myron Traylor

On a blisteringly hot day in Phoenix, Arizona, 13-year-old Myron Traylor set out with his mother to do laundry. He stopped for a drink as his mother continued on, promising to catch up with her, but he never did. What would f...
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Chapter 130: A Failure of Justice-The Murder of D’Lisa Kelley
Feb. 3, 2026

Chapter 130: A Failure of Justice-The Murder of D’Lisa Kelley

The 2014 unsolved murder of D’Lisa Kelley has raised serious questions about investigative decisions and accountability. In this episode, I explore the timeline of her case and the concerns surrounding the law enforcement res...
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Chapter 129: Small Town Silence-The Murder of Corinne Perry
Jan. 27, 2026

Chapter 129: Small Town Silence-The Murder of Corinne Perry

When 17-year-old Corinne Perry disappeared from Creston, Iowa, she seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving behind only an abandoned car and carefully folded clothes. The mystery of what happened in the hours before her death ...
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Chapter 128: A Stranger Came Home-The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay
Jan. 20, 2026

Chapter 128: A Stranger Came Home-The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay

In 1994, 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay vanished from San Antonio, Texas, never to be seen again. Three years later, a young man claiming to be Nicholas resurfaced in Spain, but something wasn’t right. His accent was wrong. His...
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Missing Persons Episodes

  • Chapter 131: In the Shadow of the Sun-The Disappearance of Myron Traylor
  • Chapter 128: A Stranger Came Home-The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay
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Unsolved Cases Episodes

  • Chapter 132: Buried Beneath The Water: The Death of Olivia Lone Bear
  • Chapter 130: A Failure of Justice-The Murder of D’Lisa Kelley
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Solved Cases Episodes

  • Chapter 126: The Final Call-The Murder of Robbie Doerr
  • Chapter 123: Missing from MacKay Court-The Murder of Brianna Denison
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Unidentified Persons Episodes

  • Chapter 17: The Murders of the Kern and Ventura County Jane Does

International Cases Episodes

  • Chapter 122: A South African Champion Silenced-The Murder of Leighandre 'Baby Lee' Jegels
  • Chapter 121: Vienna's Ice Cream Shop Murders-The Case of Estibaliz Carranza
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Interviews Episodes

  • Chapter 117: Convergence-The Murders of Gio Messina & Delphine Moore w/ Gregg Owen and Jonathan Dixon
  • Chapter 112: In Cold Blood-The Death of Dr. Eric Garcia w/ Chris Connelly
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In Collaboration With Victim’s Families Episodes

  • Chapter 94: Failed by the System: The Death of Crystal McCrory Jones
  • Rowena Irani-An Update
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Recent Blog Posts

Unraveling the D'Lisa Kelley Case: A Timeline of Tragedy and Questionable Investigation
Feb. 10, 2026

Unraveling the D'Lisa Kelley Case: A Timeline of Tragedy and Question…

Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper into the stories that haunt us. In the latest episode, I explored the heartbreaking and infuriating case of D'Lisa Kelley, a young mother whose life was tragically cut short in 2014. This post will expa…

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The Unsolved Murder of Corinne Perry: Creston, Iowa’s Forgotten Cold Case
Jan. 28, 2026

The Unsolved Murder of Corinne Perry: Creston, Iowa’s Forgotten Cold …

The Unsolved Murder of Corinne Perry: Creston, Iowa’s Forgotten Cold CaseIn 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…

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The Lingering Mystery: What Truly Happened to Nicholas Barclay?
Jan. 21, 2026

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…

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"I can not get enough of these two. I love the way they bounce off each other and they both bring their own flare to the show. Courtney has a way of keeping her listeners on the edge of their seats. L…"

true crime-junkie | Sept. 29, 2022

amazing show <3

"I personally have never been the biggest fan of true crime but this podcast really got me into it!! I find these stories to be so fascinating and Im so glad that they are being heard by so many ❤️ I …"

valdaboss16 | Aug. 9, 2023

10/10 recommend

"I really enjoy this podcast I love the mother and daughter duo it’s one you don’t find often in podcasts. I think Courtney does a great job researching the cases and presenting them. I also think she…"

kiwi0699 | Aug. 10, 2023

Awesome show!

"This is a well-researched and interesting show by a really cool mother/daughter duo! Love the show, love the attention to detail, love presentation."

Autumn Grube | Aug. 12, 2023

If I could give 20 stars I would

"These are the most wholesome ladies this side of podcasting!!! So down to earth and sweet but also they know their stuff and the level of detailed info the bring to the table. I’m blown away!!!Ever…"

Mjdalzjshaaaa | Aug. 23, 2023

Such a cool dynamic on a TC show

"I listen to SO many TC shows, and honestly the dynamic between Courtney and Lisa is refreshing. Courtney talks about the victims in such a respectful way and talks about the suspect without making th…"

Ginichols | Sept. 4, 2023

Amazing Advocates

"Amazing advocates! Their research is spot on. Voices are so soothing as they cover disturbing content. Respectful but informative. They cover these cases in a unique & educational way."

Maggiewichita | Sept. 15, 2023

Great podcast

"I am a fan of this podcast and had the fortune opportunity to be a guest on the program. As a police detective, I feel confident in saying that the host and I few very strongly as advocates for victi…"

Thomas Williams | Sept. 27, 2023

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"Such a great podcast! Especially the coverage on Alex VanDalsen. That case definitely needs way more attention. 💜🐝💜🐝💜🐝"

team CourtNate and Anna Banana | Oct. 15, 2023

Go to podcast for all the unknown true crime

"This podcast not only focuses on the true crime that not many may of heard but the victims to these terrible things. Very knowledgeable on the case that she is talking about. Very open minded on the …"

MisterJ15 | Oct. 16, 2023
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