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August 4, 1981: Cindy Anderson Vanishes Aug 04, 2021

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Today marks 40 years since legal secretary Cindy Anderson vanished from her office in Michigan. The cold case has perplexed investigators for decades. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify Original from Parcast. This week, catch their episodes on two Olympic-sized conspiracies: the Salt Lake City buyout, and the Russian doping scandal.

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August 3, 1865: Albert Starkweather Murders Family Aug 03, 2021

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Unrequited love and a family feud precipitated the brutal murders of Harriet Starkweather and her teenage daughter Ella. An inquiry found 24-year-old Albert Starkweather guilty.

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August 2, 2018: Hamdi Kayapinar Kills Final Victim Aug 02, 2021

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In Turkey, a serial killer known as The Canal Monster murdered his final victim, 47-year-old security guard Sami Yilmaz.

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August 1, 1933: Hitler Executes Communists Aug 01, 2021

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Four communist men were executed by the Nazi regime for their supposed involvement in the Altona Bloody Sunday massacre one year earlier.

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July 31, 1972: Claudy Bombing Jul 31, 2021

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A series of bombs in a small village in Northern Ireland killed nine people. No arrests were ever made, though it was learned decades later that the Catholic Church had orchestrated a cover-up.

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July 30, 1975: Jimmy Hoffa Disappears Jul 30, 2021

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Controversial labor organizer and former Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa was seen for the last time outside of a Detroit restaurant. Many believe he was killed by the mafia.

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July 29, 1862: Confederate Spy Belle Boyd Arrested Jul 29, 2021

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One of the Confederacy’s most notorious spies during the Civil War was 18-year-old Belle Boyd, who gained intelligence by seducing soldiers. She was imprisoned by the Union Army for the first time on this day in 1862.

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July 28, 2013: Jewel Heist in Cannes Jul 28, 2021

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A single jewel thief walked into a diamond exhibit in Cannes, France and walked out less than a minute later with millions of dollars in gems. Guest hosted by Kate Leonard from Dictators, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Don’t miss their special series exploring some of the most tyrannical and corrupt popes to lead the Catholic Church.

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July 27, 1981: Adam Walsh Kidnapped Jul 27, 2021

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Six-year-old Adam Walsh was abducted from a Sears parking lot in Hollywood, Florida by serial killer Ottis Toole.

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July 26, 2009: Boko Haram Uprising Begins Jul 26, 2021

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In Nigeria, government authorities raided Boko Haram leadership. The militant Islamist group retaliated within hours, setting off a five-day period of violence and unrest.

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