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67 - George Reeves Sep 27, 2023

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He was quite possibly the best actor to play Superman to date, and his untimely death sent shock waves through the hearts of his young fans. Join us as we discuss the mysterious death of George Reeves.

*Content Warning: Suicide*

National Institute of Mental Health Hotline: Call or Text 988

Henderson, Jan. Speeding Bullet: The Life and Bizarre Death of George Reeves. Michael Bifulco, 1999.

Voices from Krypton Podcast Interview with Jim Beaver

The June 1954 Memphis Tennessee Appearance

5 Celebrity Fixes... Eddie Mannix

Boxing Forum Thread on Archie Moore v. Superman

Lenore Lemmon Interview Transcript from Jim Nolt

Unsolved Mysteries Episode Transcript (Season 8, Ep 5)

https://www.facebook.com/3actors1destiny/

1st Wedding Article

Highest grossing movies adjusted for inflation

George Reeves confusingly had 3 birthdays...

George Reeves: the last photos

Air Force: Together We Served

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66 - The Covina Christmas Massacre Sep 20, 2023

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What would you do if Santa entered your home with weapons and attacked your family? Join us (with special guest Katie!) as we talk about the horrific attack on the Ortega family on Christmas Eve 2008.

*Content Warning: Gun violence, murder*

Leticia's Hope Website

“A Christmas Massacre.” Homicide for the Holidays, Directed by Andrea De Brito, season 1, episode 3, Emerge Pictures and Jarrett Creative Group, 2016. Peacock.

Bloomekatz, Ari B. and Becerra, Hector. “Bidding Farewell to a Family.” Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2009, p. B6. Newspapers.com.

Find A Grave for Cheri Ortega with article from San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Second car rented by Pardo found

Santa suit killer armed with flamethrower massacred wife and family on Christmas Eve

The disturbing case of 'Santa Claus' killer who massacred 9 people at Christmas Eve party before burning down home

More grim details of Christmas Eve shooting rampage in Covina emerge

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65 - Charlie Brandt Sep 13, 2023

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In 2004, Charlie and Teri Brandt evacuated their home in the Florida Keys as Hurricane Ivan headed their way. They went to stay with their niece, Michelle Jones, but when the 3 stopped answering calls, family and friends quickly grew concerned.

*Content warning: Gruesome crime scene details, sexual assault*

48 Hours Episode "Deadly Obsession" Transcript

Cold case of Osteen girl abducted from bus stop unsolved 40 years later

Lisa Sanders Message Board Post

Beheaded woman also had heart cut out

Freedberg, Sydney P. “Murders in rural Keys spawn rumors of a cult.” The Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 1989, p.A1, A24. Newspapers.com.

“Hospitalizing of Accused Slayer Urged.” The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 1971, p. 45. Newspapers.com.

Harris, Kai. “Skull in rusty can near Deltona sets off check of missing persons.” The Orlando Sentinel, 04 Oct. 1978, p. 1A, 12A. Newspapers.com.

Rothaus, Steve. “Police seek suspect in killing of Keys woman.” The Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 1988, p. 1D. Newspapers.com.

Montane, Diana, and Sean Robbins. Invisible Killer: The Monster Behind the Mask. Title Town Publishing, 2013. Kindle.

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64 - Timothy Haslett Jr. Sep 06, 2023

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In late 2022, news broke that a woman escaped after being held captive in an Excelsior Springs, Missouri basement. Today, we're discussing the details available so far.
*Content warning: Kidnapping, rape, murder*
Safety Tips for Sex Workers

KC Defender: "KCPD Said Missing Black Women Reports Were 'Completely Unfounded'..."

KC Defender: "New Victim In KC 'Serial Killer' Case Found In Missouri River..."

KSHB: "'No basis' to social media rumors of killer targeting Black women"

Kansas City Star: "'He's done more': Excelsior Springs police suspect Timothy Haslett in woman's death"

KMBC: Excelsior Springs kidnapping and rape: "Everything we know and don't know..."

NBC: "Missouri neighbors played role in woman's harrowing escape..."

CNN: "Black woman escaped after being held..."

ABC: "Missouri police allegedly dismissed claims about abducted Black women..."

Huff Post: "Cops Dismissed Abducted Black Women 'Rumor'..."

KMBC: "Authorities looking for potential witness..."

KCUR: "As Black women go missing in Kansas City..."

Kansas City Star: "'Completely unfounded': Rumor about serial killer in Kansas City is untrue, police say"

KSHB: "Clay County prosecutor announces 9 new felony charges..."

KSHB: "Police visited home of Excelsior Springs kidnapping, rape suspect 3 times in past year"

Kansas City Star: "Excelsior Springs kidnapping case not linked to KC missing persons cases, police say"

Fox4KC: "Family speaks out after possible witness in Missouri kidnapping case found dead"

KRCG: "Kayakers find human remains on Missouri River island in Saline County"

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63 - Ken Rex McElroy Part 3 Aug 30, 2023

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The final episode of the story of Ken Rex McElroy is here! Today, we discuss the legal proceedings in the Bowenkamp shooting and what happened after.

*Content warning: Stalking, violence, murder*

No One Saw a Thing On Amazon Prime

In Broad Daylight book on Amazon

Ken Rex McElroy's Lost Son

Unsolved 'Vigilante' Murder in the Heartland: Missouri Town Goes Quiet After Bully Is Shot

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62 - Ken Rex McElroy Part 2 Aug 23, 2023

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Special guest Katie is back to talk about the story of Ken Rex McElroy. Ken's violent intimidation tactics continued to escalate as the years passed.

*Content warning: Stalking, violence, explicit threats of violence, gun violence*

No One Saw a Thing On Amazon Prime

In Broad Daylight book on Amazon

Ken Rex McElroy's Lost Son

Unsolved 'Vigilante' Murder in the Heartland: Missouri Town Goes Quiet After Bully Is Shot

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61 - Ken Rex McElroy Aug 16, 2023

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In 1981, the residents of Skidmore, Missouri decided they were fed up with the intimidation and brutality from their town bully. Today, we're bringing you part 1 of the story of the murder of Ken Rex McElroy.
*Content warning: Domestic violence, verbal threats, sexual assault*
No One Saw a Thing On Amazon Prime

In Broad Daylight book on Amazon

Ken Rex McElroy's Lost Son

Unsolved 'Vigilante' Murder in the Heartland: Missouri Town Goes Quiet After Bully Is Shot

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60 - The Gregov Family Murders Aug 09, 2023

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Hello, spooky humans. This week, Beth & Holly discuss the 1961 murders of the Gregov Family in Mineola, New York.

*Content Warning: Murder, Death, Murder of a pet, Discussions of domestic violence*

Newspaper Coverage from: Daily News, Newsday Nassau & Suffolk Editions, Poughkeepsie Journal, The Daily Item, The Herald Statesman, The Times Record, Wellsville Daily Report from November 27, 1961 - July 9, 1974 (More detailed info avail. upon request)

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59 - The Hart Family Aug 02, 2023

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In 2018, a shocking tragedy unfolded along the eastern coast of the United States. Join us as we discuss the heartbreakingly tragic story of the Hart family.

*Content Warning: Child abuse, child murder*
A Thread of Deceit: The Hart Family Tragedy on Vudu (free with ads)

We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian

Jen Hart's Facebook Posts

Two women murdered their adopted Black kids. One writer sought out the birth families

Authorities now believe all 6 Hart children were in the SUV at the time of the fatal cliffside crash

Jury: Hart mothers drugged, killed all 6 children by driving SUV over California cliff into Pacific Ocean

Jennifer Hart was drunk when she drove SUV with family off cliff, officials say

Surveillance video seen as possible clue to Hart family's route before California cliff crash

Hart family crash: Body ID'd as 12-year-old Ciera Hart

Hart family inquest finds parents intentionally killed their 6 children

Police ID remains of fifth child of adoptive mother who drove family off California cliff

Skeletal remains recovered near Hart family crash site

The story behind Devonte Hart's famous 'hug' photo

TImeline of Hart family's child welfare concerns in WA, OR, MN

Hart children immediately pulled from public schools after mother's abuse conviction

Devonte Hart's little sister told police in 2010 she was beaten, denied food

https://www.pinelandsrecovery.com/all-about-blood-alcohol-levels/

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58 - The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) Jul 24, 2023

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In the early morning hours of May 1st, 2010, a chain of events was set in motion that led to the discovery of 10 sets of remains along the Ocean Parkway in Long Island, New York.

Doe Network: Fire Island Jane Doe

Doe Network: Peaches Doe

Doe Network: Child of Peaches Doe

Doe Network: Asian Male

Shannan Gilbert 911 Call

The Killing Season, Filmmakers Joshua Zemen & Rachel Mills, Gigantic Pictures, 2016. A&E Crime Central.

Kolker, Robert. Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery. HarperCollins, 2013, 2020. Kindle.

"48 Hours" uncovers missing escort Shannan Gilbert's final minutes

Long Island Serial Killer: 'There is evidence' possible victim 'died of strangulation' rather than an accident

Gilgo Beach Homicide Investigation Page for Melissa Barthelemy

Gilgo Beach Homicide Investigation Page for Maureen Brainard-Barnes

Gilgo Beach Homicide Investigation Page for Shannan Gilbert