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CLOSURE (bonus): Natalee Holloway (from Episode 91) Oct 24, 2023

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We covered the Disappearance of Natalee Holloway in episode 91. Since, her suspected killer Joran van der Sloot finally confessed to her murder more than 18 years later. This is a compact episode, summarizing the case and closure.
Original Episode 91: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1862557/episodes/12930657
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References:

AP: Suspect admits he killed Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005, pleads guilty to extorting her mother

New York Post: Court releases chilling audio of Joran van der Sloot’s Natalee Holloway murder confession

Hindustan Times: Where is Natalee Holloway’s body? Here’s why judge said murder victim’s remains will never be found

MSNBC: Joran van der Sloot’s confession isn’t altruism - but it is closure

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The murder of Lauren Giddings Oct 22, 2023

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Lauren Teresa Giddings, born in 1984, had a promising future after graduating from Agnes Scott College with a major in political science and a minor in religious studies. She moved to Macon, Georgia, to attend law school at Mercer University. Lauren was known for her outgoing and kind personality and was in a relationship with David Vandiver, a lawyer in Atlanta. Her family had high hopes for her as the first college graduate in their family.

However, Lauren's life took a tragic turn in June 2011. Allison tells us the rest of her story.
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The murder of Stephanie Scott Oct 15, 2023

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In April 2015, Stephanie Scott, a 26-year-old teacher, was preparing for her upcoming wedding to Aaron Leeson-Woolley. She decided to spend Easter Sunday at her school in Riverina, New South Wales, getting her classroom ready for her upcoming honeymoon to Tahiti. She texted Aaron about her whereabouts just in case he returned early. Unfortunately she'd never make it to her honeymoon. Allison tells us the rest of her story.
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Survival story: Alison Botha Oct 08, 2023

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Alison Botha, a South African woman, survived a horrific ordeal on December 18, 1994. She was abducted, raped, brutally assaulted, and left for dead by two men named Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger. Despite suffering 37 stab wounds, including a nearly severed throat, Alison miraculously survived and managed to write her attackers' names in the dirt to aid in their capture. Allison tells us the rest of her story.
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The murder of Michael Shaver Oct 01, 2023

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This is a listener suggestion from Anna Michelle.
In 2018, Scott Amatuccio reported his friend Michael Shaver missing after he vanished way back in November 2015. Michael, a former pilot turned mechanic at Disney World, quit his job abruptly and left his belongings behind. His wife, Laurie, claimed he left, but people found her behavior suspicious. Allison tells us the rest of the story.
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References:

State of Florida vs. Laurie Shaver

Inside Edition: Disney murder trial: Mom who says child , 7, shot husband now alleges incident with armed kid & new husband

Michael Shaver Domestic Battery Incident

WESH 2: Central Florida woman accused of killing husband claims a child pulled the trigger

Click Orlando: More remains, clothing found behind missing Clermont man’s home, deputies say

People: A Fla. father tried to keep his troubled marriage together for his kids - then he disappeared

Click Orlando: New claims emerge in murder case of Lake County woman accused of burying

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The murder of Jennifer Webb Sep 24, 2023

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This story is a listener suggestion from Hailss.
It was August 30, 2011 & 32-year-old Jennifer Webb was 8.5 months pregnant with her baby boy that she’d named Braxton. Her remains were found by a drainage ditch & an extension cord was wrapped around her neck & attached the roof rack of her car. It initially appeared that she’d hung herself but this idea was quickly dismissed. Allison tells us the story.
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Odd Murders & Mysteries: The murder of Jennifer Webb

Casetext: Bluew v. Woods

Mlive: Judge ‘reluctantly’ reduces ex-cop Ken Bluew’s sentence for assault in Jennifer Webb murder

ID Crimefeed: Michigan woman eight months pregnant found dead in staged suicide

True Crime Daily: Married cop murders single woman carrying his baby, stages suicide

CBS Detroit: Ex-Michigan cop gets life in pregnant girlfriend’s death

Mlive: Jennifer Marie

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The disappearance of Mitch Weiser and Bonnie Bickwit Sep 17, 2023

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This story is a listener suggestion from Stacy.
In 1973, Mitchel Weiser and his girlfriend, Bonita "Bonnie" Bickwit, both teenagers in love, disappeared while on their way to the Summer Jam Festival in Watkins Glen, New York. Allison tells us the story, as their loved ones wonder what happened to Mitch and Bonnie over 50 years ago.
If you have any information about Mitch or Bonnie or any photos from the 1973 Watkins Glen Summer Jam, please contact the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department at 914-794-7100.
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Wikipedia: Summer Jam at Watkins Glen

Medium: Lost in the crowd: What happened to Mitch Weiser & Bonnie Bickwit?

SeanMunger.com: Disappeared: Mitchel Weiser & Bonita Bickwit, missing since 1973

Reddit: What happened to Bonnie & Mitch? A teenage couple who went missing fifty years ago when hitchhiking to a rock concert

Jewish Telegraphic Agency: MIssing teens’ classmates issue plea

International Missing Persons Wiki: Bonnie Bickwit

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The Columbo Family Massacre Sep 10, 2023

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This is a listener suggestion from Monique. To suggest cases just DM us on Instagram or Patreon :)
Allison tells us this horrifying story from 1976, where a normal family near Chicago meets a gruesome fate. Officer Joseph Guiliano stumbles upon a mysterious car, setting off a chain of events that will uncover a shocking conspiracy, family secrets.
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Medium: The crimes of Patricia Columbo

Journal & Topics: Man serving 200-300 year sentence for 1976 killings in Elk Grove dies in prison

Inside Prison: Patricia Columbo

Case text: People v. Columbo

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The murder of Daniel Markel Sep 03, 2023

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This is a Patron suggestion from Noemi.
Allison tells us about the fascinating and tragic story of Daniel Markel, a brilliant law professor who seemed to have it all—a successful career, a loving family, and a promising future. But beneath the surface, a web of secrets, animosities, and hidden desires would lead to a shocking and violent murder that would shatter the lives of those involved.
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The murder of Meredith Chapman Aug 27, 2023

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It all started when Mark met Jennair, and they fell in love. They got married, but things got tough when they had financial issues. Later, Mark met Meredith, and they felt something special too. But this led to an ending no one could have guessed. Listen to the podcast to learn about the choices people make and how they can change everything.
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