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25 year old Stephanie Parze had a wonderful life & a wonderful family, but that all would be taken away when she met John Ozbilgen. Due to his violent temper she would break up with John-weeks later, Stephanie goes missing. Helpful links/numbers: Sex abuse hotline:1-800-656-4673 DV hotline : 1-800-799-7233 www.snpfoundation.org NJ DV Hotline: 1-800-572(7233) https://nj.gov/njsp/division/operations/domestic-violence-info.shtml For a full list of sources please email us at bookofthedeadpod@gm...

On January 23, 1999 while at Tacoma, Washington's New Frontier Bowling alley, 2 year old Teekah Lewis disappears without a trace while playing in the arcade. what would follow would be a 22 year long investigation with her family desperately hoping for answers. If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers for a $1,000 cash reward. Use the P3 Tips App on your phone or call the hot line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 2486DFWA - Teekah Latres Lewis. (n.d.). https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2486dfwa.ht...

in 1999 the Potter family dealt with the unthinkable when they lost their youngest daughter, Tabitha, when she was murdered by a local house painter. They, also, never got justice for her murder. 22 years later, the unthinkable happens again. Arnold, S. H. (2022, December 12). Man Found in a Freezer Leads to a Double Tragedy for a Family. NewsBreak Original. https://original.newsbreak.com/@sam-h-arnold-1600000/2855321090474-man-found-in-a-freezer-leads-to-a-double-tragedy-for-a-family C.C.T. (...

On June 23, 2021, 24 year old Daniel Robinson headed to a job site in Buckeye, AZ, where he was a hydrogeologist at 7am. At 9am, he he got in his 2017 Jeep Renegade and drove off into the desert. A month later, his car was found a few miles from where he was last seen, crashed in a ravine,but Daniel was nowhere to be found. this is his story. Anyone with information about Daniel's disappearance cn contact Arizona crime stoppers at 602-262-6151 or Buckeye Police Department at (623) 349-6400. Help...

On this weeks chapter, we discuss how Stacey Castor may just be the worst mother on the face of the planet, how laws regarding forged wills are asinine, and another potential victim of antifreeze poisoning. It seems as if no one was truly safe from a woman obsessed with money. ABC News. (n.d.). Hear Stacey Castor’s frantic 911 call to police about daughter who overdosed [Video]. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/hear-stacey-castors-frantic-911-call-police-daughter-60891950 Ashely Wal...

Stacey Castor: Daughter, mother, wife, widow, wife.....widow? Stacey had a good life married to her husband, Michael Wallace. until Michael died at 38 of a heart attack due to his bad heart and substance abuse issues, according to Stacey. She finds love, again, in David Castor, 5 years after burying Michael, tragedy strikes again in the form of David committing suicide and poor Stacey is left alone again. it was truly a horrible, tragic situation, but there's one person that isn't buying it. One...

After over 2 decades and 2 different detectives going over Sherri's murder, answers are finally found when a new detective takes on the case. After a new investigation spanning months and the involvement of internal affairs police finally close in on Sherri's killer. In this chapter, you can hear parts of the interview that solidified police's suspicions that the murderer was one of their own. Associated Press. (2013, February 25). Parents of Sherri Rasmussen can’t sue LAPD over her murder in V...

In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen was newly married and had the career of her dreams. she was beautiful and intelligent and had a wonderful life ahead of her with her husband, John Ruetten. On February 24th, 1986 tragedy would strike when John came home from work to find their condo ransacked, and sherri murdered. what would follow would be a decades long investigation before the murderer would be found right under the LAPD's nose. Associated Press. (2013, February 25). Parents of Sherri Rasmussen can’...

Reuploaded without the metronome sound :,) 32 year old Dorothy Scott was a loving, single, single mother who loved nothing more that spending time with her 4 year old son when she wasn't at work. she was known for living a very safe, quiet life, but when she starts getting disturbing phone calls from a man she doesn't know Dorothy starts looking into ways to protect herself. On May 28th, 1980 Dorothy Disappears after going to retrieve her car to pick up her coworkers. for four long years with no...

Lynnette Quast and Thomas Crafts were high school sweethearts when they got married at 21 in august of 1985. For a few years, everything is great and they're building a good life together. After Lynnette gets pregnant with their first child, though, their relationship starts to deteriorate and would come to a head 8 years later in July of 1999 If you or anyone you know is in a domestic Violence situation, know that their are resources out there to help. The National Domestic Violence Hotline h...

In 2005, Geetha Angara was a 43 year old chemist working for the Passaic Valley Water Commission in Totowa, New Jersey. On February 8th, she went down to the facility's underground water tanks in order to do some routine recalibration. 24 hours later, her body was found floating in the second tank with no clear answer as to how she got in there. was this a case of murder by a disgruntled employee angry at Geetha's recent promotion? Or was this a terrible accident? If you have any information on...

Colleen Ritser was a 24 year old Algebra Teacher in Danvers Massachusetts, known for her passion for teaching, her big heart, and her warm smile. Philip Chism was a 14 year old freshman, new to Danvers from Tennessee with a promising High School soccer career. On October 22, 2013, both Philip and Colleen go missing and what follows would be one of the most harrowing murder investigations we have ever seen. For more information on the Colleen Ritzer Memorial Fund please visit: https://www.collee...

In July of 1980, the bodies of two unidentified women were found. One in an Almond Orchard in Kern County and one 4 days later, 180 miles away in Ventura County, California. No one knew who they were or who killed them. Over 30 years later, they would be connected by one individual who was already serving life for prior crimes. This is their story. Anyone with information about the Ventura County Jane doe, or who attended the Visalia College of the Sequoias in July of 1980 and may have known he...

This Chapter comes with a very big trigger warning. if anyone planning on listening to this chapter is sensitive to or triggered by discussion of SA or graphic details, please skip past this chapter. we don't want anyone to be triggered by our content. In November of 1989 Junko Furuta is on her way home from work when she is knocked off her bicycle by a teenage boy. another boy from her school offers to walk her home, but she never makes it. what would follow would go on to be described as "The ...

In march 2015,Elizabeth Salgado came to America from Mexico in order to learn English and be among fellow Mormons in Provo, Utah.She was described as being a shy, spiritual woman, who was excited for new opportunities.After just 18 days of being in Utah, Elizabeth finished her Language classesand headed back to her apartment, just 18 blocks away.She would never make it there.it has been 7 years & with no leads and very little evidence, the Salgado family has no answers as to what happened to Eli...

Happy Halloween guys!! In Part 2 of The Vampire Cult Murders we fall down the rabbit hole into the Wendorf Murders, discussing how they were murdered, and the events leading up to, and following them. Rod Ferrell is just as sick and twisted as he was when we discussed him yesterday, and we have some questions about Heather Wendorf, too. We go over the Vampire Cult's road trip to Louisiana and the trial, as well as Rod's appeal in 2021. Remember everyone, if you plan on drinking someone's blood,...

On November 25th, 1996, Jennifer Wendorf came home from an evening with her boyfriend to find her parents, Richard and Ruth Wendorf, brutally murdered in the family home. to add to this horrific sight, her younger sister, Heather Wendorf, was no where to be found. when police start their investigation, they learn that heather had claimed to be running away to New Orleans with a Vampire Coven Led by her former classmate, Rodrick Ferrell. In Part 1, we discuss the initial investigation, and do a d...

In the late 1940's, the S.S. Ourang Medan sent out an S.O.S. to near by ships asking for urgent help and that everyone was dead. when help arrived, the whole crew was dead, including the ship's dog, and every single one of them were unwounded, their faces frozen in horror. before anyone could even attempt to figure out what happened, a fire broke out and an explosion erupted, taking the ship and it's crew to the bottom of the ocean. the legend of the S.S. Ourang medan has been around for decades...

Ronald Clark O'Bryan never really took his children, Elizabeth and Timothy, Trick r' Treating. On October 31st 1976, he decided this was the year he was going to take them. This should be a fun night for a father and his children, But when 8 year old Timothy suddenly dies after eating a piece of candy, Investigators find out a lot of Ronald's secrets, and none of them are good. Courtney gets real angry in this one-listen and find out why. Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Ronald Clark O’Bryan | Murderpedia...

On May 20, 1947, Christina and Jack Kettlewell were spending their honeymoon in a cottage in a remote area of Severn Falls in Canada.....along with Jack's roommate, Ronald Barrie. When the cottage suddenly catches fire, and Jack is dragged out by Ronald, Christina is nowhere to be found. that is until much later in the day when her body is found 150 ft away, in 9 inches of water. Was this a case of insurance fraud, a woman with attachment and mental issues, or a couple getting rid of a third whe...

On September 22nd 2006, Cassie Jo Stoddart, a beautiful, kind, and intelligent 16 year old girl was house sitting for her Aunt and uncle. She hung out with her boyfriend, Matt Beckham, and 2 school friends, Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper, for a while before she was left alone in the house for the evening. two days later, when her aunt, uncle, and cousin returned home, they found Cassie's body on their living room floor. For those unfamiliar with this case, it's going to be one hell of a ride. B...

On June 23rd 1965 police were called to do a welfare check on 81 year old Fred Rogers and his 72 year old wife, Edwina Rogers. Police were unprepared for the horrific scene that would await them concealed within the Rogers' Icebox. Was this a potential case of undiagnosed PTSD? Or was this a hit performed to conceal the details of an assaniation? Join us to see what answers we could find in today's chapter and hear some insight into the intricacies of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from our spec...

On June 10th 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay went to the park near his home in San Antonio, Texas. When it was time for him to come home he called for a ride but was told to walk home. Nicholas never came home from the park. 3 years later a boy is found in Linares, Spain who is believed to be Nicholas, but not all is as it seems. If you or anyone you know has any information about the disappearance of Nicholas Barclay, please call the San Antonio Police Department at: 210-207-7484 Or you can...

In 2009, 20 year old Richard Sam McCroskey was going to a horror core music festival with two girls he met on myspace, 18 year old Melanie Wells and 16 year kid Emma Neiderbrock whom sam saw as his long distance girlfriend. when Emma and Richard met, however, Emma wasn't interested in him because sam wasn't who she imagined he'd be. after the festival, 4 people were murdered, and if it weren't for Kathleen Wells demanding to know where her daughter was, the killer may have never been caught and ...