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Just Seven Minutes: The Abduction of Ann Harrison Apr 02, 2026

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On March 22, 1989, 15-year-old Ann Harrison went outside of her house to wait for the school bus. Nothing seemed different than any other morning, but Ann would never make it to school that day. As she waited by the mailbox, two men in a car pulled up and asked her for directions. Another girl waiting for the bus down the road saw the car speed past moments later. Back at Ann’s house, the school bus arrived and honked its horn, but no one was there.

Join us at the quiet end for Just Seven Minutes: The Abduction of Ann Harrison. The school bus driver noticed that Ann’s books, purse, and flute were still by the mailbox. Ann’s mother heard the horn and came outside. After a search of the house, she reported her daughter missing. What happened to Ann was every parent’s worst nightmare. Today we’re discussing the search for Ann, the monstrous crimes of her abductors, and a family’s enduring pain.

End to Innocence: The Abduction and Murder of the Grimes Sisters Mar 28, 2026

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On a cold, sunny morning in January 1957, Leonard Prescott, a 39-year old construction worker, was driving into the town of Willow Springs, Illinois, when he noticed two strange-looking objects underneath a bridge railing. He stopped to get a better look and told himself they must be department store mannequins. He drove off, but his mind kept returning to the flesh-colored figures.

Were they naked, dead girls? He wasn’t entirely convinced, so he drove home and got his wife Marie. They returned to the bridge and got out of the car. The two bodies had a blue hue against the whiteness of the snow. One of the girls was on her side with her legs drawn up in a fetal position. The other girl was on her back, apparently tossed on top of her.

Joseph Grimes’ daughters Barbara,15, and Patricia, 13, had been missing for nearly a month. They were big Elvis Presley Fans and had gone together to see his film “Love Me Tender” on the night they disappeared, 3 days after Christmas.

Joseph was called to the station and escorted to the scene where he had the heartbreaking task of identifying his murdered daughters.The heartbreaking disappearance and unexplained deaths of Barbara and Patricia Grimes shattered the innocence of the Chicago area forever. Things like this just hadn’t happened before. The case launched one of the biggest investigations in history. Over the years, there have been numerous leads but the case remains unsolved.

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Pushed: Florence Unger Mar 23, 2026

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In the fall of 2003, a life ended in a way no one saw coming—and for years, the truth stayed buried beneath rumor, silence, and unanswered questions. Florence “Flo” Unger was someone’s daughter, someone’s friend, someone who mattered. Yet when she was killed, the story of what really happened to her was fragmented, distorted, and, in many ways, forgotten.

Join us at the quiet end for Pushed: Florence Unger. In this episode, we take a closer look at Flo’s murder: the last known moments of her life, the people who crossed her path, and the investigation that followed. We’ll examine what was known, what was assumed, and what may have been deliberately ignored. This story teaches us about how fear, secrecy, and power can shape the narrative of a murder case long after the violence is over.

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Afraid of the Dark by Tom Henderson

Florence Unger: The Last Resort, Forensic Files, https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2021/09/30/drowning-sorrows/

Lady of the Lake, Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep, S2E6, 8/21/2019.

Lady in the Lake, NBCNews.com, 1/2/2007.

Michigan man who pushed wife off roof, dragged her into lake, loses bid for new trial, MLive, 7/18/2018, https://www.mlive.com/news/2018/07/michigan_man_who_pushed_wife_o.html

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A Conspiracy of Dunces: The Plot to Kill Kevin Spann Mar 09, 2026

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In the early hours of a quiet morning, a kind man named Kevin Spann was killed. It was a tragic event, but along with his death came a story that overflowed with stupidity and lacked any semblance of critical thinking or empathy. What should have been a straightforward search for the truth unraveled a maze of misconceptions and missteps. Official accounts left gaps in simple logic and suspects seemed surprised by their own decisions. But somewhere between incompetence and intention, the truth was clear.

Join us for A Conspiracy of Dunces. This is not just a story about a murder. It’s about how people are manipulated and the truth is deliberately distorted. Today we’re examining the people, decisions, and failures that led to Kevin Spann’s death—asking not only who is responsible, but how confusion, greed, and error can collectively create evil. In a case where everyone seemed sure and no one was right, we dig into the uncomfortable reality that humans are capable of doing horrendous things for the most ridiculous reasons.

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Judge rejects plea to reduce woman’s life sentence, The Augusta Chronicle, 2/17/1998.

Kelly v. State, Supreme Court of Georgia, 10/2/2000.

The Mother’s Day Murder: The Startling True Story of a Seductive, Murdering Wife and Her Three Teenage Pawns by Wensley Clarkson.

Murder-for-hire motive often insurance, The Augusta Chronicle, 5/18/1997.

Spann gets life sentence, The Augusta Chronicle, 11/22/1997.

Three others say wife tried to hire them to kill Fort Gordon soldier, The Augusta Chronicle, 5/24/1997.

CCTV, Lies, & Murder: Grace Millane Feb 23, 2026

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There are some stories that stay with us—not because of how they end, but because of who is lost. Grace Millane was a young woman with a future, a plan, and a warm spirit that took her across the world. She was exploring new places and doing what so many young people dream of doing—exploring life on her own terms. But Grace’s journey took a devastating and unimaginable turn.

Join us for CCTV, Lies, & Murder: Grace Millane. What should have been a celebration of Grace’s 22^nd birthday became a tragedy. This podcast isn’t just about a crime but about the life behind the headlines. It’s about Grace: her kindness, her courage, her hopes, and the world she was eager to explore. Together, we’ll examine her final days, the investigation that followed, and reflect on the impact her loss left on all who knew her. Because Grace deserves to be remembered not for what happened to her, but for who she was.

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The complete evidence in the Grace Millane murder trial: Inside the case that gripped a nation, Stuff, Edward Gay, 2/20/2020, retrieved 1/29/2026.

Grace Millane murder: Details of alleged killer revealed, Anna Leask, 12/8/2018, retrieved 1/27/2026.

The Lie:The Murder of Grace Millane, 2023 Documentary, retrieved on Tubi 1/29/2026.

Missing backpacker Grace Millane: From Disappearance to Murder Charge, Stuff, Natalie Crockett, 12/9/2018, retrieved 1/27/2026.

Suspect to be charged with murder of missing British backpacker Grace Millane, TVNZ, 12/8/2018, retrieved 1/27/2026.

Timeline: The trials and conviction of Jesse Kempson, the man who murdered Grace Millane, RNZ.com, 12/22/2020, retrieved 1/29/2026.

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Shirt-Tail Alley: The Murder of Theora Hix Feb 09, 2026

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Just outside of Columbus, Ohio, in the early summer of 1929, two teenage boys set out to settle a friendly argument over who was the better shot. The sky was clear after a night of rain—and the world was only months away from the Great Depression. But that morning, in a field known to locals as “Shirt‑Tail Alley,” the boys discovered something that would ignite one of the most scandalous murder investigations in history.

Join us for Shirt-Tail Alley: The Murder of Theora Hix. The body of Theora was there in the tall grass, brutally beaten and unrecognizable. Within hours she would be identified as a twenty-four‑year‑old medical student at Ohio State University. As police scrambled for answers, a shocking truth emerged, exposing a web of secret relationships, illicit rendezvous, and a killer no one would ever have suspected.

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The Murder of Theora Hix, The Ohio Project, https://theohioproject.net/history/the-murder-of-theora-hix/

The Mystery of the Thirteenth Key, https://archive.org/details/TrueDetectiveJan1930/page/n11/mode/2up

The Professor & the Coed: Scandal & Murder at the Ohio State University, Mark Gribben, 2010.

The Trial of Dr. James Howard Snook, Short North Gazette, Nancy Patzer, 9/1999.

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Something’s Wrong with Mommy (re-release) Jan 31, 2026

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From the outside looking in, Shele Covlin seemed like a woman who had everything figured out. She had a handsome husband, two beautiful children, and a high-paying job that she loved. Her marriage, however, was a disaster. Her husband Rod could not, or would not, hold down a job. He was convinced he could earn a living off of his passion: playing backgammon! Rod also had a weakness for other women. Over the years, he had too many affairs to count. As if that isn’t bad enough, this apparently charming husband and father had become mentally and physically abusive.

Join us at the quiet end for Something’s Wrong with Mommy. When Shele finally reached her breaking point, she and Rod separated. Shele prepared for a divorce and made plans to move forward in life. Unfortunately, before the divorce was finalized, Shele was found dead in her own bath tub. Was it an accident? Was it murder? There would be much speculation and some fascinating details would be brought to the surface before everything was said and done.

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At Any Cost: A Father’s Betrayal, a Wife’s Murder, and a Ten-Year War for Justice, by Rebecca Rosenberg, 2021

Endgame, Dateline NBC, S27 E24

People v Covlin, Supreme Court, New York County, 1/22/2018

Finding Becky (re-release) Jan 29, 2026

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The Search for Becky Godden-Edwards & Sian O’ Callaghan

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Becky Godden-Edwards went missing in early 2003, but her remains weren’t recovered until 2011. The main reason for this delay was Becky’s lifestyle. She was a heroin addict and a sex worker, given to long absences from her home. The last time her mother saw her alive, Becky told her, “I’ll come home when I’m clean.”

Join us at the quiet end for Finding Becky. Becky was not found until her killer confessed to the murder of another young woman, Sian O’Callaghan. After he confessed to killing Becky, a legal loophole prevented his confession from being presented as evidence. It took five years, but with the persistent efforts of Becky’s grieving mother, the confession was ultimately admitted in a trial and her killer was brought to justice. Still, the suspicions of more unidentified victims linger to this day.

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A Killer’s Confession by Karen Edwards

A Confession, TV limited series on ITV

Judiciary of England and Wales v. Christopher Halliwell

Murderpedia, Christopher Halliwell

Into the Fog: Jackie Johns Jan 26, 2026

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On a summer night in 1985, the small town of Nixa, Missouri was shaken by a crime that would haunt them for decades to come. Jackie Johns, a vibrant 20-year-old with her whole life ahead of her, vanished without a trace.

Join us for Into the Fog: The Case of Jackie Johns. Her case set off community wide fear, outrage, and a pursuit of justice that went on for years. In this episode, we will dive into the chilling details of Jackie’s final hours, the investigation that followed, and the shocking twists that kept this story alive long after that horrible night.

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Murder On a Lonely Road by Beth Hundsdorfer & George Pawlaczyk

Queen of the Ozarks, Cold Case Files, S2 E21, 4/1/2022

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Behind the Dorm Room Door Jan 12, 2026

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On May 4, 2003, just as the sun was rising over Western Kentucky University, one dorm room was especially dark. Katie Autry, a bright and beautiful student, was lying dead in that room. She had been raped, stabbed, drenched in an accelerant, and burned alive.

Join us for Behind the Dorm Room Door. Two men emerged as suspects once the investigation onto Katie’s death began: Stephen Soules, a poor drifter, and Lucas Goodrum, a man with a history of violence. One confessed while the other denied everything. The truth behind Katie’s murder seemed lost forever. What happened in that room? Who was responsible for this act of cruelty and horror? The echoes of that terrible night continue to resonate in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Bluegrass by William Van Meter

Death in the Dorms, S1 E6, 1/5/2023

Murder She Wrote, On the Case with Paula Zahn, S4 E30, 11/28/2010

Stephen Lee Soules Appeal, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 3/20/2009

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