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May 13, 2024

Rowena Irani-An Update

In today's special mini-episode, we revisit the Rowena Irani case and add context provided by her close friend Misba. Thank you to Misba for providing clarity to Rowena's case as well as sharing more information about her and allowing us …

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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 crumbles, and he and his …

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March 20, 2024

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

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 and heard. When they …

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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 …

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Dec. 31, 2023

Chapter 69: Move On, It's Over-The Murder of Rowena Irani

22-year-old Rowena Irani had her whole life ahead of her. She was working towards a degree in psychology and spent her time working with children who had been abused and neglected, showing them that they were worthy of respect and …

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Dec. 17, 2023

Chapter 68: Murder in Amish Country-The Murder of Barbara Weaver

Eli Weaver was an Amish man who could have had it all. He had a kind, loving wife named Barbara, and 5 beautiful children. However, Eli wasn't satisfied with the life he had. Over his 10 years of marriage, he …

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Nov. 26, 2023

Chapter 65: Desperation Lead to Death-The Murder of Kenneth Nix

When Kenneth Nix met Judith Bailey after.4 failed marriages, he thought he finally had found the one. For 30 years, things were, seemingly great, until 2011 when they decided to file for divorce, and 5 years later, Judith would show …

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Oct. 22, 2023

Chapter 60: Betrayed by His Best Friend-The Murder of Nathan Deslippe

Last week we spoke to Ashley Michelle and heard her incredible story of survival. The day she almost lost her life, though, was the same day someone else lost there's. Join us as we dive into the heartbreaking case that …

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Sept. 10, 2023

Chapter 54: A Devil In Disguise-Lucy Letby Pt. 2

We've come to the end of the Lucy Letby Story. Her reign of terror is almost over and, in this final part, we'll go over her final victims, the doctors doing their best to get her out of the neonatal …

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Sept. 3, 2023

Chapter 53: The UK's Most Prolific Child Killer-Lucy Letby Pt. 1

It's been a long time coming, but we are finally bringing you the story of Lucy Letby. Lucy Letby, a woman, by all accounts, that was meek and a little nerdy, working as a neonatal intensive care nurse. A job …

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Aug. 13, 2023

Chapter 51: Murder He Wrote-The Murder of Dariusz Janiszewski

For our one year anniversary, we're taking you to Poland to tell you about the murder of Dariusz Janiszewski whose body was found floating in the Ober River in December of 2000. His case would be shelved after six months …

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Aug. 6, 2023

Chapter 50: The Girl Who Saved Herself-Jeannette Tamayo

On the 50th episode of The Book of the Dead, we bring you the amazing survival story of 9 year old Jeannette Tamayo. When 9 year old Jeannette is abducted on June 6th, 2003, police rally to find her. Armed …

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July 9, 2023

Chapter 46: The Murder of Susan Jeanette Atkins feat. A Special Guest

Susan Jeanette Atkins was brutally murdered in 1987 and everyone swore they knew who did it. There was one man that had to be guilty as sin, and all the residents of Stephenville, Texas knew they were guilty, police were …

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June 18, 2023

Chapter 43: The Murder of Angel Ormston

in the summer of 1992, 17 year old Angel Ormston had a really great life; a loving family, great friends, a decent job, and a secret. Actually, Angel had two secrets. See, 17 year old girls fall in love hard …

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June 11, 2023

Chapter 42: Russia's Academy Maniacs Part: 2

In part 2 of The Academy Maniac's Artyom and Nikita are still the scum if the earth. We'll tell you about the final 5 victims, the terrible things these two have said on social media and how someone with in …

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