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

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Chapter 73: The Lonely Hearts Killers
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 to find a man to love her....

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Chapter 72: A Killer in Fort Worth-The Murder of Sandra Bush
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 never been served, but entwined...

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Chapter 71: Counter Terrorism and The Billionaire Boys Club w/ Gary Edgington
Jan. 14, 2024

Chapter 71: Counter Terrorism and The Billionaire Boys Club w/ Gary E…

In today's chapter, I sat down with former counter-terrorism task force commander and author of Outside the Wire, Gary Edgington. Gary is a former counter-terrorism task force commander with over thirty years in law enforcement. From 1999 to 2008 he...

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Chapter 70: A Fight for Justice-The Murder of Kaylene Oehling w/ Beyond the Rainbow
Jan. 10, 2024

Chapter 70: A Fight for Justice-The Murder of Kaylene Oehling w/ Beyo…

In this chapter of the Book of the Dead, we partnered with CJ from Beyond the Rainbow-True Crimes of The LGBT to bring you the story of the Unsolved Murder of Kaylene Oehling on the anniversary of her disappearance. Kaylene Oehling was a 19-year-old...

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

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Novela Chapter 4: Murder and Mimosas-Murder for Christmas
Dec. 25, 2023

Novela Chapter 4: Murder and Mimosas-Murder for Christmas

The Goldmark family prepared for a Christmas dinner with friends, but when the doorbell rang it was not Christmas joy at the door. Instead the guest was something much more sinister with plans that would be deadly for the family of four....

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Novela Chapter 3: Weird True Crime Dumb Criminals Bad Santas
Dec. 24, 2023

Novela Chapter 3: Weird True Crime Dumb Criminals Bad Santas

To celebrate Christmas, we present to you a Double Feature of true crime Christmas tales brought to you by some friends at Darkcast Network. Today, Weird True Crime brings us some very bad Santas!It’s everyone’s favorite dopamine hit - dumb...

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Chapter 68: Murder in Amish Country-The Murder of Barbara Weaver
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 would leave his family more than once to...

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Chapter 67: Bulldoze Your Fear; Overcoming Trauma W/ Susan Snow
Dec. 10, 2023

Chapter 67: Bulldoze Your Fear; Overcoming Trauma W/ Susan Snow

Last week we spoke with Glynn Martin who told us about the murder of LAPD Detective Thomas Williams. Today, Courtney sat down with Det. Williams's daughter, Susan Snow, and spoke about what happened to her father that Halloween day in 1985 and how...

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Chapter 66: The Risks of Wearing the Badge w/ Glynn Martin
Dec. 3, 2023

Chapter 66: The Risks of Wearing the Badge w/ Glynn Martin

In today's chapter, Courtney sat down with Glynn Martin, retired detective and Executive Director of the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting fallen LAPD Officers' families. During the discussion, Glynn...

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Chapter 65: Desperation Lead to Death-The Murder of Kenneth Nix
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 her true colors...

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Chapter 64: Murdered for Who She Loved-The Murder of Jaswinder Sidhu
Nov. 19, 2023

Chapter 64: Murdered for Who She Loved-The Murder of Jaswinder Sidhu

Everyone knows the story of Romeo and Juliet-star-crossed lovers from warring families who died for their love. This may not be that exact story, but it plays out in a very similar wayJaswinder Sidhu grew up in a very wealthy, strict, traditional...

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Chapter 63: A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing-Dr. Michael Swango w/ Bruce Sackman
Nov. 12, 2023

Chapter 63: A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing-Dr. Michael Swango w/ Bruce Sa…

Lucy Letby, The Lainz Angels of Death, Kristen Gilbert, and Michael Swango. All of these people have two things in common. They are all former. medical professionals and they are all killers. In today's chapter, Courtney had the honor of sitting...

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Chapter 62: 13 Years Gone-The Disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr.
Nov. 5, 2023

Chapter 62: 13 Years Gone-The Disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr.

On today's chapter, we delve into the perplexing case of Patrick Alford Jr., a young boy whose disappearance has left investigators and his loved ones searching for answers. Patrick Alford Jr., a bright and energetic seven-year-old, went missing...

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Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-Halloween Traditions and Origins
Oct. 31, 2023

Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-Halloween Traditions and…

Welcome, Ghouls and Goblins, to Darkcast Network's Halloween Week-Wicked Intentions. In every episode you'll find tales of haunted places, creepy cryptids, the lore of witches and monsters, and true crime stories too scary to believe. Join us this...

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Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-Monster Mash
Oct. 30, 2023

Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-Monster Mash

Welcome, Ghouls and Goblins, to Darkcast Network's Halloween Week-Wicked Intentions. In every episode you'll find tales of haunted places, creepy cryptids, the lore of witches and monsters, and true crime stories too scary to believe. Join us this...

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Chapter 61: An Officer's Secret-The Disappearance of Rachel Good
Oct. 29, 2023

Chapter 61: An Officer's Secret-The Disappearance of Rachel Good

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Rachel Good, which occurred exactly 20 years ago.Through meticulous research we aim to shed light on the perplexing circumstances surrounding Rachel Good's disappearance. Join us as we...

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Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-Witch's Cauldron
Oct. 29, 2023

Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-Witch's Cauldron

Welcome, Ghouls and Goblins, to Darkcast Network's Halloween Week-Wicked Intentions. In every episode you'll find tales of haunted places, creepy cryptids, the lore of witches and monsters, and true crime stories too scary to believe. Join us this...

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Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-Halloween True Crime Stories
Oct. 28, 2023

Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-Halloween True Crime Sto…

Welcome, Ghouls and Goblins, to Darkcast Network's Halloween Week-Wicked Intentions. In every episode you'll find tales of haunted places, creepy cryptids, the lore of witches and monsters, and true crime stories too scary to...

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Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-A Haunting We Will Go
Oct. 27, 2023

Darkcast Network Presents: Wicked Intentions-A Haunting We Will Go

Welcome, Ghouls and Goblins, to Darkcast Network's Halloween Week-Wicked Intentions. In every episode you'll find tales of haunted places, creepy cryptids, the lore of witches and monsters, and true crime stories too scary to...

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

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A Call To Action-A Round Table Discussion In the Death of Alex VanDalsen
Oct. 19, 2023

A Call To Action-A Round Table Discussion In the Death of Alex VanDal…

We are angry. We demand justice. Say his name - ALEX VANDALSEN. Alex VanDalsen, a transgendered man, was murdered, but his case was conveniently labeled a suicide. His mother, Jennifer VanDalsen, has spent nearly three years ...

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Chapter 59: A Survivor Shares Her Story w/ Ashley Michelle
Oct. 15, 2023

Chapter 59: A Survivor Shares Her Story w/ Ashley Michelle

On August 28, 2016 Ashley Michelle received a phone call from William Joles at 5am asking her to come over to the apartment he shared with his best friend Nathan Deslippe. Ashley agreed and headed over. Once arriving her worl...

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