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Episode 183 - A Greek Tragedy - The Murder Of Caroline Crouch Oct 01, 2023

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Join us as we examine the tragic murder of 19-year-old Caroline Crouch.
You’ll hear how a young mother living in Greece, was murdered in her own bed during an apparent robbery gone wrong.
You’ll also learn, how police launched a massive manhunt in search of a professional gang of foreign robbers, only to discover the truth…was much closer to home.
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
NY POST
NY POST #2
Caroline: The Murder That Fooled The World
Furious Crowds Chant
Daily Mail #1
Daily Mail #2
Daily Mail #3
Daily Mail #4
Daily Mail #5
The Guardian
The Guardian #2
Mirror
Mirror #2
The Sun
The Sun #2
Magzter
NZHerald
Visit Greece
Telegraph
PressReader
News.com.au
Express.co.uk

Listen Now - Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen Sep 25, 2023

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Here’s a preview of a new podcast I think you’ll enjoy. Amid the nuclear threat of the Cold War, America's prized secrets were falling into the hands of its sworn enemy, the Kremlin. The FBI's hunt for the leak led to an astonishing discovery—the mole was one of its own, special agent Robert Hanssen. For two decades, Hanssen masqueraded as a devoted patriot while ruthlessly selling out his country, trading classified intelligence to the Soviet Union and later Russia, in exchange for cash and diamonds.
He was a whirlwind of contradictions—a self-proclaimed patriot and a traitor; a family man who sexually betrayed his wife; an ardent man of God and a sinner.
In this CBS News limited series, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett delves into the shocking contradictions and life of Robert Hanssen, whose impact shaped U.S intelligence history. Listen to Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 182 - The Last Supper - The Murder Of Shirley Merritt Sep 24, 2023

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Join us as we examine the case of Richard Merritt. A small-town lawyer who swindled his most vulnerable clients only to have the entire scheme blow up in his face. You’ll hear how this successful lawyers fall from grace, ultimately ended in the most shocking and unpredictable tragedy. With the person who loved and supported him in his darkest time, brutally murdered.
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Settlement Checks Indictment
Wife Jenine Merritt Veterinary Clinic Page
Shirley Obituary
The Champion Newspaper (on the run)
Financial Crimes Guilty Newspaper
Arrested in Tennessee Newspaper
Still At Large Newspaper
Fox 5 Atlanta
Trial Day 1
Trial Day 2
Trial Day 3
Trial Day 4
Trial Day 4 #2
Former lawyer Richard Merritt, accused of killing mother, found guilty on all counts
Law & Crime: Disgraced attorney Richard Merritt says he did not kill his mother
UPDATE: Family relieved after former Cobb lawyer gets life for killing mother
11 Alive News

Episode 181 - Double Trouble - Olga Tyvsk's Evil Doppelganger Sep 17, 2023

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Join us as we examine the incredible true story of Olga Tyvsk and her horrific encounter with a lookalike. You’ll hear a twisted story of friendship, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. You’ll also learn that sometimes it’s not you who finds your very own doppelganger - your doppelganger, finds you.
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Research & Writing:
G.M. Lewis
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
THE GUARDIAN 1
THE GUARDIAN 2
The Guardian 3
The Guardian 4
SCIENCE ALERT
The SUN 1
ABC 7_Chicago
NY POST 1
NY POST 2
NY POST 3
NY POST 4
NY POST 5
NY POST 6
NY POST 7
NY POST 8
CBS - 48 hours 1
CBS 48 Hours 2
CBS News 1
CBS News 2
THE DAILY MAIL 1
THE DAILY MAIL 2
THE DAILY MAIL 3
Law and Crime 1
Law and Crime 2
The Cinemaholic
The Cinemaholic 2
FOX NEWS
Washington Post
Washington Post 2
Insider 1
Insider 2
The Sun 2
Augsburger Allgemeine 1
Sueddeutsche.de
ECHO 24
Focus Online 1
Focus Online 2
Focus Online 3
Merkur.de 1
Merkur.de 2
Wikipedia - Doppelgänger

Episode 180 - Law and Disorder - The Disappearance of Stacy Cales Sep 10, 2023

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Join us as we delve into a saga of broken marriages, and an unfaithful husband who discarded wives like a modern-day Henry VIII. You’ll hear about a murder-for-hire plot and a case that examines the thin blue line between those who enforce the law and those who break it.
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CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk
CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com

Special Thanks:
Heather Ashley - bigmadtruecrime.com
Research & Writing:
Sherri Smith
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Drew Peterson: The Tribune Files
Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson by Joseph Hosey
Drew Peterson Exposed by Derek Armstrong
Illinois Appellate Court Document
Peterson Story Timeline
Aunt: Stacy Wanted Out of Marriage
Crime Magazine: Officer of the Year
Justice Cafe
Kathleen Savio’s Autopsy Report
Cassandra Cale’s Go Fund Me

Episode 179 - Broiled Rats - The Mysterious Disappearance of James Sheaffer Sep 03, 2023

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For most people, a cemetery is a place to pay last respects to a loved one, to grieve a loss, or revisit a bittersweet memory of a happier time.
For others, it’s a place of fear - full of superstitions and terrors.
Whether or not you’re a believer in superstitions, there’s no question that a cemetery isn’t exactly your normal location for a casual meeting. But in the early morning hours of April 3rd, 2013, two people pulled into the Osteen cemetery in Deltona Florida to have a little chat…only one of them left alive.
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Special Thanks:
John Brady - Former Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Investigator
Research & Writing:
Nicole Colin & Katherine Thomas - Epigram Literary Group
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
jacksonville.com
angelastoldt.net
murderpedia.org
nydailynews.com
nydailynews.com 2
news-journalonline.com
news-journalonline.com 2
news-journalonline.com 3
dailymail.co.uk
drugs.com
insideprison.com
oxygen.com
oxygen.com 2
oxygen.com 3
oxygen.com 4
youtube.com
youtube.com 2
youtube.com 3
youtube.com 4
findagrave.com
lancasteronline.com
orlandosentinel.com
google.ca/maps
zillow.com
zillow.com 2
disabilitysecrets.com
headlinesurfer.com
en.wikipedia.org
treeservicevolusia.com
volusia.org
websleuths.com

Episode 178 - The Brighton Ax Murder - The Cold Case Of Cathy Krauseneck Aug 27, 2023

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Join us as we take a closer look at the Brighton Axe Murder Case. You’ll hear a strange twisting narrative that left police and the suburb of Brighton puzzled for decades. And you’ll learn, how after all those years, a new analysis of this horrific crime scene got this very cold case moving yet again toward justice.
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Featured Podcast:
What Makes A Killer - https://audioboom.com/channels/5004071-what-makes-a-killer
Featured YouTube Channel:
Dark Corner Media - https://www.youtube.com/@darkcornermedia
Research & Writing:
G.M. Lewis
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
NBC DATELINE
Democrat & Chronicle 1
Democrat & Chronicle 2
Democrat & Chronicle 3
Democrat & Chronicle 4
Democrat & Chronicle 5
Democrat & Chronicle 6
WHEC NEWS 10
WHAM
CBS NEWS 1
CBS NEWS 2
CBS: 48 Hours Podcast
WGHN.COM
Law and Crime
ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 1
ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 2
ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 3
ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 4
ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 5
ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 6
JUSTIA: US LAW
THE US SUN
Atlanta-Journal-Constitution
People

Episode 177 - From Fantasy To Tragedy - The Murder Of Matthew Trussler Aug 20, 2023

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In a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, one woman's extraordinary journey captivated millions. She was a cosplayer, camgirl, and an online sensation who brought fictional characters to life with a seductive twist.
But behind closed doors, the cracks in her real-life relationships grew deeper, leading to a tragic climax that no one saw coming.
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Research & Writing:
Ellie Hayes
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
The Cinemaholic
CBS News
CONAN Daily
48 Hours: Season 36, Ep. 13: Melissa Turner’s Closing Act
Youtube - Melissa’s Interrogation
Youtube - The Sinister Story of Mellisa Turner
Youtube - Cosplay Model Stabs Boyfriend to Death…
The U.S. Sun
Tampa Bay

Episode 176 - No Body, No Murder - The Disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. Aug 13, 2023

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Join us as we unravel the disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr.
You’ll learn how one of his new relationships was being monitored by a dangerous stalker, and how a jealous ex-boyfriend would do anything to keep his former flame, all to himself…
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CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com
Research & Writing:
Nicole Colin & Katherine Thomas - Epigram Literary Group
Sources:
lawandcrime.com
independent.co.uk
jsonline.com
nbcnews.com sportskeeda.com
conandaily.com
fox6now.com
kenoshanews.com
psychologytoday.com
en.wikipedia.org
communitycareinc.org
youtube.com 1
youtube.com 2
youtube.com 3
youtube.com 4
youtube.com 5
youtube.com 6
youtube.com 7
youtube.com 8
youtube.com 9
youtube.com 10
youtube.com 11
youtube.com 12
youtube.com 13
youtube.com 14
youtube.com 15
Freezachariahanderson.org

Episode 175 - Private Pain To Public Conviction - A Mother's Journey To Redemption Aug 06, 2023

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