83: Stolen Dreams: Debbie Flores Narvaez
Send us a text Debbie Flores Narvaez was brilliant, determined, and on the verge of a dream come true — her debut in one of Las Vegas's most coveted burlesque shows, Fantasy at the Luxor. But the night before she was set to take the stage, Debbie vanished without a trace. As the days pass, a tangled web of toxic relationships, jealous exes, and disturbing secrets emerges. Investigators dig in...
23m Jun 17, 2025
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82: She Deserved Her Fairy-Tale Ending: Simonette Mapes
Send us a text Simeonette Mapes-Crupi was a beloved high school history teacher in Brooklyn, known for her compassion, generosity, and fierce dedication to her students. Nicknamed “Mommy Mapes,” she went above and beyond to support the teens she taught, often dipping into her own pocket to cover their graduation costs or prom dresses. She lived a life grounded in kindness, faith, and hope — on...
26m Jun 10, 2025
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Send us a text *This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future ...
29m Jun 03, 2025
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81: Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic Story of TJ Mitchell and Ronald Taylor, Jr.
Send us a textIn a small Connecticut town where football is everything, 18-year-old TJ Mitchell was a hero — a star athlete with a bright future. But when his best friend, 27-year-old Ronald Taylor, was found stabbed 19 times outside TJ’s home, a dark and complicated story began to unfold. As police peeled back layers of friendship, secrets, and emotional manipulation, what emerged was a case t...
20m Jun 03, 2025
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80: The Ring Finger: The Cold Case of Terri Brooks
Send us a text In the early hours of February 4, 1984, 25-year-old Terri Brooks, a night manager at a Roy Rogers restaurant in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, was found brutally murdered at her workplace. The crime scene suggested a robbery gone wrong, with signs of forced entry and a safe tampered with. However, the true motive remained elusive, and the case went cold for over a decade. Terri ...
23m May 27, 2025
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79: The Dinner Party: Joe Cinque's Final Night
Send us a textIn October 1997, a chilling crime unfolded in Canberra, Australia. Anu Singh, a law student at the Australian National University, drugged her boyfriend Joe Cinque's coffee with Rohypnol at a dinner party. Over the next 36 hours, she injected him with heroin multiple times. Despite his deteriorating condition, she delayed seeking help, and when paramedics arrived, it was too late....
25m May 20, 2025
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78: Room 223: What Happened To Rachel Siani?
Send us a text In 2000, 21-year-old college student and exotic dancer Rachel Siani was found dead beneath a highway bridge in New Jersey. Initially suspected to be a suicide, the investigation soon revealed foul play. Surveillance footage and forensic evidence linked her death to John “Jack” Denofa, a married man who had become obsessed with her. The Rachel Siani case underscores the importanc...
22m May 13, 2025
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77: Someone Is Lying: The Murder of Corey Samuels
Send us a text In a quiet coal mining town of 3,000, surrounded by peaceful, wooded landscapes, a horrifying discovery breaks the stillness. A hiker, out foraging for mushrooms, wanders off the path and spots something chilling—a boot with a bone sticking out. The mystery traces back to January 21st, 2014, when three young friends ventured into the woods for a traditional “bush party” during ...
21m May 06, 2025
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76: Jacksonville Beach Nightmare
Send us a text In November 1998, 25-year-old Corey Parker was living her dream in Jacksonville Beach, Florida — taking college classes, working as a waitress, and embracing her independence. But just days after a night out with friends, Corey was found brutally murdered in her apartment — stabbed dozens of times, her killer leaving behind a blood-soaked crime scene and no immediate suspects. ...
26m Apr 29, 2025
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75: Tragedy On Set: The Exorcist
Send us a textIn our "Tragedy On Set" series episode 75 we explore the terrifying stories that unfolded behind the scenes of The Exorcist—fires that destroyed sets, actors injured during filming, and the shocking true crime connection that would later cast a long shadow over the production. Was it all just a string of dark coincidences? Or was something far more sinister at play?Sources: Cursed...
19m Apr 22, 2025
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74: A PTA Mom's Guide To Chaos
Send us a text We dive into the twisted world of Jill and Kent Easter, a seemingly perfect couple with a dark secret. Jill, a highly educated lawyer and romance novelist, has a reputation for being a driven, perfectionist mother and wife. But beneath the polished exterior, she's a woman willing to go to any lengths to get what she wants. Kent, a successful lawyer and partner at a prestigious l...
28m Apr 15, 2025
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73: Queen Bee or Killer Bee: The Murder of Cheyenne Clough
Send us a text Buffalo, Minnesota was a small town where everyone knew everyone’s name, and that familiarity brought with it the kind of judgmental culture that could crush anyone who didn’t fit the mold. At the top of the social pyramid sat the Preppies—the popular girls who ruled the school with their designer clothes, flawless skin, and new cars that appeared the day they turned sixteen. Th...
23m Apr 08, 2025
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72: Lost At Sea: The Joe Cool Murders
Send us a text The disappearance of the Joe Cool  fishing boat in 2007, along with its six passengers and crew, has remained a haunting case in maritime history. On September 22, 2007, the 47-foot sportfish vessel, owned by Jeff Brannum and operated by his nephew Jake Brannum, embarked on a chartered trip from Miami Beach Marina to Bimini. The boat, designed for high-end fishing trips, was not...
18m Apr 01, 2025
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71: Relationship Status Single: The Murder of Hayley Jones
Send us a text In the heart of the Welsh Valleys, New Tredegar it was 2009, and Hayley had four children, a home she barely managed to keep afloat, and a husband whose face had become a stranger to her. Life in New Tredegar was hard, but it had always been hard. Hayley was 16 when she first felt the heavy weight of motherhood. And by 20, she was already mother to four children, one after the o...
22m Mar 25, 2025
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70: Friend Requests: The Murder of Nona Belomesoff
Send us a text Nona Belomesoff was an 18-year-old full of dreams. She had just graduated high school, and while most of her friends were planning vacations or enjoying summer break, Nona was preparing for her future—specifically, a career in wildlife rescue. Her passion for animals, especially horses, was something that defined her. So, when an opportunity presented itself, she jumped at the c...
22m Mar 18, 2025
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69: The Last Song: The Disappearance of Justine Vanderschoot
Send us a text On September 2, 2003, 17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot disappeared without a trace. Her mother, Lynette, discovered the front door slightly open and Justine’s silver Chevy truck missing, though her purse, dog, and other belongings were still at home. Initially assuming Justine had gone to her boyfriend Danny Bezemer’s house, the family quickly grew concerned when they couldn’t f...
33m Mar 11, 2025
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68: The Invisible Destroyer: The Story of Micah Rine Pate
Send us a text Micah Rine Pate, a nurse living in Bartlett, Memphis, went missing on the evening of April 30, 2009, after going out for a run. Her husband, Thomas Pate, called her parents late that night, asking if they knew where she was. He claimed Micah had gone for a run and never returned, despite the heavy rain and darkness. Her dog was also left behind, which seemed unusual. Her parents...
31m Mar 04, 2025
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67: Dating App Deception: The Murder of Chris Vo, A Glitter Queen
Send us a text Chris Dong Vo, a 57-year-old hairdresser in Cleveland, Ohio, was tragically murdered on December 25, 2021. Vo, a Vietnamese refugee who had been a hairdresser for over 25 years, was known for his talent. He was lovingly referred to by friends as a glitter queen.  On December 26, a client arriving for an appointment noticed blood seeping from under Vo's garage door and called 91...
26m Feb 25, 2025
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66: Crossing Paths With Evil: PART TWO, The Tragic Story of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Peña
Send us a text PART TWO  In 1993, Jennifer Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16), were rushing home trying to meet curfew. What should have been an ordinary evening for the teens quickly took a devastating turn when they encountered a group of drunk teenage boys who called themselves the “Black and White” gang.  The story of Jennifer and Elizabeth became a symbol of the need for greater awaren...
52m Feb 18, 2025
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65: Crossing Paths With Evil: PART ONE, The Tragic Story of Jennifer Ertman & Elizabeth Peña
Send us a text In 1993, Jennifer Ertman (14) and Elizabeth Pena (16), were rushing home trying to meet curfew. What should have been an ordinary evening for the teens quickly took a devastating turn when they encountered a group of drunk teenage boys who called themselves the “Black and White” gang.  The story of Jennifer and Elizabeth became a symbol of the need for greater awareness and act...
1hr 1m Feb 11, 2025
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64: A Teenage Love Triangle: The Murder of Krista Pike
Send us a text In this chilling episode, we unravel the tragic story of a teenage love triangle that spiraled out of control, leading to the shocking murder of Krista Pike. At the heart of this case are three high school students: Brittany Navarra, Thomas Hollier, and Krista Pike. What seemed like a typical teenage love story turned deadly when jealousy, manipulation, and obsession took over. ...
29m Feb 04, 2025
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63: India Chipchase: A Life Stolen
Send us a textIndia Chipchase and her friends went out together in Northampton Town Centre, during the course of the evening India and her friends became separated resulting in India being left alone and vulnerable outside of a venue in town.In the early hours of Saturday, January 30th, 2016, 20-year-old India Chipchase went missing. By the next afternoon, her family knew something was terribly...
30m Jan 28, 2025
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62: The Disappearance of April Gregory
Send us a textApril Gregory’s disappearance became one of the most haunting stories to unfold in Syracuse, New York, during the spring of 1996. On a cool night in May, April Gregory, a promising young woman from a close-knit family, vanished without a trace. She was last seen by her brother around 11 P.M. when he dropped her off at her dormitory at Syracuse University. She had just finished unp...
18m Jan 21, 2025
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61: The Day The Music Died: Justice For Carol Ryan
Send us a text The case of Carol Ryan, an unsolved murder in Upstate New York, remains a chilling and perplexing mystery. In 1996, Carol Ryan, a 42-year-old woman from Eastwood, New York, was discovered unconscious after suffering severe injuries from a firework explosion. Authorities believe she may have been intentionally targeted, as the device used was a commercial-grade firework, which su...
26m Jan 14, 2025
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60: The Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 3: The Cheerleaders
Send us a textIn this gripping Part 3 episode, we dive into the chilling 1996 murder of 2 beloved high school cheerleaders from Dryden, New York. Sarah Hajney and Jennifer Bolduc. The tragic loss of 2 young lives that would forever alter this town that is referred to by many as The Village of the Damned. Even in such a close-knit community, you never quite know who is living next door.Sources:T...
26m Jan 07, 2025
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59: The Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 2: Aliza May Bush/Scott Hume/Stephen Starr
Send us a textIn this chilling PART 2 episode, we dive deep into the mysterious town of Dryden, NY. The town, known for its eerie atmosphere and unexplained events, becomes the center of attention again when two-year-old Aliza May Bush vanishes without a trace one fateful evening. Despite an exhaustive search, the child’s disappearance reveals a web of lies.But the story doesn't end there. The ...
25m Dec 31, 2024
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Resi Recommendation: A Holiday Treat Featuring Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes: The Murder of Shelby Tracy Tom
Send us a textHappy Holidays Residue listeners! As a special holiday treat, I would like to introduce you to my lovely podcasting friends, Mandy & Avery. I totally dig their podcast, Thick Thighs & Creepy Vibes. I know you will love them, too!  Give these two bad ass ladies a listen and a follow! Stay Paranoid, Chrissy xoxo "In this gripping episode, we delve into the gruesome homicide of Shelb...
43m Dec 26, 2024
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58: The Dark Days of Dryden, NY Part 1: The Harris Family Murders
Send us a text In this chilling Part 1 episode, we dive into the tragic and haunting case of the Harris family whose lives were brutally cut short on December 22nd, 1989. The small, tight-knit community of Dryden, NY was shaken to its core when the bodies of 39-year-old Warren Harris, his wife 41-year-old Dodie, daughter 15-year-old Shelby, and son 11-year-old Marc were found in their home jus...
21m Dec 24, 2024
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57: A Christmas Slaying: The Murders of Bob and Idella Young
Send us a text It was Christmas night 2003 in the town of Nampa, Idaho. 83 year-old Bob Young and his 73 year-old wife, Idella Young, were set to enjoy a nice quiet Christmas dinner alone in their home. After hearing a knock on their front door, the elderly couple would allow a monster into their home that holiday night. A case that investigators would stop at nothing to solve. Years go by wit...
30m Dec 17, 2024
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56: Murder Ballads: Songs Inspired by True Crime Cases
Send us a textThis week on Residue we explore the eerie world of songs that were inspired by true crime cases. This episode features songs by Sarah McLachlan, Nirvana, Sherman Kelly, and Boomtown Rats. You might be surprised by the real story behind the songs you’ve been humming all these years. SOURCES:https://americansongwriter.com/the-unhealthy-fan-obsessions-that-inspired-sarah-mclachlans-p...
26m Dec 10, 2024
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55: Bottom of the Barrel: Reyna Marroquin
Send us a textIn 1999, a Jericho, NY homeowner finds a 55-gallon barrel in the crawlspace of his home. The barrel contained the remains of a pregnant woman in her late 20’s. The woman’s purse was at the bottom of the barrel, and inside was a little phone book that would contain all of the answers to this nightmare. Detectives will follow a string of clues that would lead them to a small retirem...
32m Dec 03, 2024
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54: The Thanksgiving Day Murder of Anne Harper
Send us a text In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving 1995, a 911 call was placed in Fairfax County, Virginia. Michael Lee had just returned home from a night out to find his neighbor, Elizabeth Harper, running towards him in his yard. Her house was on fire, and she just jumped from a second story window to escape the flames. Her elderly mother and 2 children, Anne (20) and Matt (18), coul...
25m Nov 26, 2024
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53: Stalked By Evil: The Murder of Shannon Sanderson
Send us a text One fateful night at a casino led to a search for answers for 25-year-old Shannon Sanderson's family. On the night of April 18th, 1996, Shannon Sanderson dropped her 3 children off at her ex-in-law's house. She was on her way to the Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. Her husband, Robert Sanderson, decided to stay home at the last minute. Shannon was alone at the...
29m Nov 19, 2024
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52: Sara Anne Wood
Send us a text In the summer of 1993, an Upstate NY community was horrified when 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood went missing. Sara's abduction inspired the community, the public, and law enforcement to raise awareness about child safety and missing children. Five months would pass before police would receive a game changing lead. Another 12-year-old girl escaped an attempted abduction in Pittsfiel...
31m Nov 12, 2024
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51: Lost At Sea: Amy Lynn Bradley
Send us a text Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared on March 24, 1998, during a Caribbean cruise with her family. She was 23 years old at the time. Amy’s family immediately reported her missing to the onboard crew, but the Bradley’s would soon find themselves launching their own 24/7 non-stop investigation. For the next 26 years the family would go through fake tips and shady private investigators. ...
33m Nov 05, 2024
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HALLOWEEN BONUS EPI: The Ghosts of Sylvan Beach
Send us a textDon't be scared when you encounter the ghosts of Abby, Scottie, and Jack at Sylvan Beach Amusement Park in Oneida County, NY. A NYS favorite, this haunted amusement park has an old-fashioned charm with it's retro games, rides, and restaurants. Enjoy this shorter bonus RESI episode. Happy Halloween! #stayparanoid SOURCES: https://cnycentral.com/news/local/ghost-hunters-find-evidenc...
10m Oct 31, 2024
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50: At The Witches' Castle: The Horrific Murder of Shanda Sharer
Send us a text Shanda Sharer was a 12-year-old girl who was murdered on January 11, 1992, in Madison County, Indiana. The case drew widespread attention due to its brutality and the young age of the perpetrators. Melinda Loveless, 16, and her friends, Laurie Tackett, 17, Toni Lawrence, 15, and Hope Rippey, 15, drove Shanda to a remote area, where she was subjected to physical and sexual abuse...
1hr Oct 29, 2024
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49: Murder on Halloween: Tiffany James
Send us a text A terrified woman called 911 on October 31st, 2015 after witnessing a shocking scene outside of her apartment. She had just started to wind down for the evening. Enjoying a scary movie on Halloween night when her front door flew open. As she cautiously tried to close her door, she was horrified to see a man dressed as Jason from Friday the 13th standing over a woman on the groun...
29m Oct 22, 2024
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48: A Life Stolen In The Night: Johnia Berry
Send us a text In the early morning hours of December 6, 2004, college student Jason Aymami ran into a convenience store covered in blood. He told the clerk to call 911 because his roommate, Johnia Berry, needed help. They had both been stabbed in their apartment. 21-year-old Johnia Berry was found at the bottom of the stairs in her apartment building. She fought hard, but did not survive. Was...
26m Oct 15, 2024
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47: The Abduction of Jeralee Underwood
Send us a text In the summer of 1993, 11-year-old Jeralee Underwood was abducted in broad daylight by an unknown assailant. Her abduction was one of the most horrific crimes ever committed in east Idaho. A week after Jeralee vanished, investigators announced they had a break in the case. A monster had been hiding in plain sight in this small, tight-knit community. Faith and community would pul...
23m Oct 08, 2024
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46: A Ninja, A Machete, and A Love Triangle
Send us a text When Frank Sharpski is viciously attacked by a machete wielding ninja on his way to work, detectives uncover secrets involving of a lurid love affair. A horrifying story that proves you can’t always trust your neighbors. Or your wife of 16 years. Sources: Snapped: She Made Me Do It, season 1, epi 3 Mary Sharpski  https://patch.com/california/fountainvalley/alleged-victim-daug...
34m Oct 01, 2024
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45: I Buried My Daughter Twice: Justice For Kristy Harris
Send us a text Patty Brannum was working her day shift at Walmart when police showed up to tell her that her 19 year-old daughter was found dead in the backyard of her future mother-in-law’s home. Kristy Harris was a newly engaged young mother. How did Kristy end up in the backyard bruised and clutching a bottle of liquor? The autopsy would reveal that the manner of death was “Undetermined”, b...
25m Sep 24, 2024
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44: The Selfie That Helped Solve A Murder: Brittney Gargol
Send us a text A "girl's night out" turns deadly. In March 2015, 18 year-old Brittney Gargol went out for a night on the town with her bff, Cheyenne Antoine. The next day Brittney's body would be found on the side of the road. Next to her was a belt, a leather jacket, and a sparkly wristwatch. The case would seemingly go cold, but police were hot on the trail of the killer. An innocent selfie ...
28m Sep 17, 2024
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43: Killer Crush: The Murder of Kelly Bullwinkle
Send us a text Kelly Bullwinkle and Kinzie Noordman were bffs. That is until they met Damien Guerrero, the self proclaimed “King of the Goths” at Redlands High School in California. Damien was the dreamy, charming goth guy who had the hearts of both girls. But, we all know the old saying “three’s a crowd”. Especially in a teenage love triangle. Sources:  I Killed My BFF: Under A Deadly Spell...
29m Sep 10, 2024
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42: The Brutal Murder of Ashley Young
Send us a text In November of 2018, 31 year-old Ashley Young was excited to begin a new chapter in her life. She had just broken up with her boyfriend of 7 years, and she was moving into her own apartment. The night before Ashley signed her new lease she decided to meet an old friend for some drinks. The next morning, Ashley's mother would be frantically trying to find her daughter. Ashley's f...
33m Sep 03, 2024
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41: Love Thy Neighbor: The Murder of Ana Weed
Send us a text Hector Campos shot his neighbor, Ana Weed, in broad daylight as she stood with her dog in her front yard. Hector would tell police that he shot Ana in self defense. How did these neighbors find themselves in such a tragic situation? It would take 5 1/2 years to find justice and answers. We are told to Love Thy Neighbor, but not all neighbors deserve our love.  Sources:  Kill Or...
28m Aug 27, 2024
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40: Tragedy On Set: The Curse Of The Crow
Send us a text 1994's The Crow, a fantasy-action film based on a comic book of the same name written by James O’Barr, is famous for the tragic accident and subsequent death of actor Brandon Lee. That tragedy is one of many dark stories about The Crow that have led people to believe that the film was cursed.  Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ait152xP1Us https://collider.com/the-cro...
26m Aug 20, 2024
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39: Sean Googin: Tragedy In A Small Town
Send us a text On July 3, 1992 Sean Googin finished his shift as a dishwasher at the Lincklean House restaurant in Cazenovia, NY. He was walking the 1/2 mile to Gypsy Bay on Cazenovia Lake shortly after 11:00 p.m to meet his family. The town was celebrating the 4th of July with a carnival and a fireworks display. Sean never made it to the lake that night. What happened to Sean Googin the night...
22m Aug 13, 2024
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38: Justice For Jarret Clark
Send us a text In the early morning hours of May 13th, 2006, Jarret Clark would agree to go camping with a group of teenagers that he barely knew. The next morning, which happened to be Mother's Day, Jarret would never return home. Jarret's family and friends would search for answers for the next 6 years. Jarret's case would go cold, but one investigator would not give up. This is a story abou...
26m Aug 06, 2024
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37: Beauty and the Beast: The Murder of Alexandra Kogut
Send us a text Alexandra Kogut and Clayton Whittemore seemed like the perfect couple. High school sweethearts who continued a long distance relationship as the couple attended separate colleges. Alexandra was attending SUNY Brockport in Brockport, NY, and her boyfriend was still in his hometown attending community college. Jealousy and insecurity would consume Clayton Whittemore as his relatio...
30m Jul 30, 2024
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