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Three terrifying Amish murders May 12, 2021

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This week, Amy and Chris bring you three murders committed in the typically peaceful Amish community. The first is about Ed Gingerich, a mentally ill man who brutally murdered and disemboweled his wife Katie. Ed had frightened many people within his community before the murder due to his unhinged behavior, enough to the point that they resorted to calling 9-1-1. He was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and placed on medication, but he ultimately stopped taking it, which only made his state of mind worse. Ed was convicted of manslaughter and spent a little over 2 years in prison, despite community members pleading with authorities to keep Ed institutionalized.In the second case, Amy the killer Eli Stutzman, often known as a potential Amish serial killer. Eli was a closeted gay man living in an extremely devout Amish community. He was also a pathological liar, so the details of his life and whereabouts are difficult to verify. What is certain is that Eli became a person of interest after several murdered bodies were discovered that had connections to Eli, including his own son, Danny Stutzman, who he abandoned in a ditch.Finally, Chris details the story of the self-described "Amish Stud" Eli Weaver. Despite being married and having 5 children, Eli scoured the internet for women to sleep with, causing a lot of strife within his community. Eli's addiction to cheating ultimately became a horrific crime. Eli was able to convince his mistress, Barbara Raber, to shoot Eli's wife Barbara Weaver as she slept in their bed.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Support the show AND listen ad-free here!: https://truecrimerecaps.supercast.tech/Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tik Toker Kills Sister PLUS! Law & Order-Inspired Cold Case Apr 28, 2021

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"I stabbed my sister!" These were the words repeated over and over by Claire Miller, the 14-year-old who allegedly stabbed her sister Helen to death and posted the video on Tik Tok. In the first case, Amy breaks down the bizarre, yet tragic details behind this ongoing case. Claire regularly posted videos on Tik Tok consisting of violent anime and other disturbing imagery. In late February, Claire admitted to stabbing her older sister Helen, who was wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Tik Tok removed an account that many believe belonged to Claire, who might've posted the murder on the platform. Although details are slowly emerging, we do know that Claire is being charged as an adult for the murder of Helen Miller.For the second story, Chris details how the disappearance of Sky Metalwala closely mirrors an episode of the long-running television series Law & Order. On November 6, 2011, Julia Biryukova claims to have been driving her children to a nearby hospital when her car ran out of gas. She says she pulled the car over and took her daughter to go to a gas station, while leaving Sky in the car. But instead of getting gas, she had her friend pick them up and return to her parked car. When they arrived back to Julia's car, Sky was missing and hasn't been seen since. Chris discusses the details that don't quite match up with Julia's account of events and how they are identical to an episode of Law & Order that she had watched previous to Sky's disappearance.Go to Hellofresh.com/tcr12 and use code tcr12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping!Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Support the show AND listen ad-free here!: https://truecrimerecaps.supercast.tech/Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Two cold cases solved by DNA: Mandy Stavik & Lisa Ziegert Apr 21, 2021

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This week, Amy and Chris are highlighting 2 remarkable cases that were solved using modern DNA techniques. The first story is the case of Mandy Stavik, who was found dead on Nov. 27, 1989. With no significant leads in the investigation, the case went cold for over 30 years. The case got a shot in the arm when 2 mothers randomly discussed the case at a water park. They named the same man as their main culprit and turns out they were right. Timothy Bass was later linked through DNA evidence and was convicted of raping and murdering Mandy 3 decades ago. He was convicted poetically on Mandy's mother's birthday.And in the second half, they discuss Lisa Ziegert, the teacher's assistant who was abducted while at her 2nd job back in 1992. In 2017, with the advent of DNA technology, Ziegert's killer was finally identified as Gary E. Schara. Gary had stalked Lisa before abducting and killing her, and was even linked to the murder back in 1993 when his then-wife told police he might be involved. But it wasn't until a composite was created decades later, and with the use of DNA samples collected from the crime scene, that this case could finally be closed and bring closure to the families involved.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Support the show AND listen ad-free here!: https://truecrimerecaps.supercast.tech/Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What Happened To The McStay Family? Apr 14, 2021

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This week, Amy and Chris delve into 2 horrific family murders. In the first half, Chris recounts the slaying of the McStay Family in the affluent Fallbrook, California. The McStay Family consisted of father Joseph, mother Summer, and children 4-year-old Gianni and 3-year-old Joseph Jr. Over a few days in early February 2010, friends and family of the family attempted to locate them, but they seemingly abandoned their car and belongings. On November 11, 2013, the remains of the family were found in the desert surrounding Victorville, California. Further investigation determined that Joseph's business partner Charles "Chase" Merritt was the likely culprit due to his connection with the family, his shady past and gambling debts. On January 21, 2020, Chase was sentenced to death by a jury, but is there more to this story?The second story has baffled investigators for almost a century! Amy recaps the case of the Gruber family murders, also known as The Hinterkaifeck murders. After the family was absent from the town for an entire week, the townspeople became concerned. Finally, investigators searched the house and found all 6 members of the family, as well as the maid who had just started her first day, brutally murdered by a farming mattock. They also found that someone, most likely the killer, had hung around the house after March 31, 1922, the night the family was slain. Though many have been arrested and investigated, there are still no lead suspects and the mystery of this horrible crime may never be solved.As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/recaps!Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Everything we know about the death of Dr. Amie Harwick Apr 07, 2021

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In two tragic stories of a former loved one turning into murderers, Amy and Chris bring you the cases of Dr. Amie Harwick and Britney Ujlaky. First up, Amy recaps how Amie Harwick was murdered by an obsessive ex in a terrifying fashion. Dr. Amie Harwick was a successful sex therapist with an office in West Hollywood. She had dated Gareth Pursehouse for some time before breaking things off. She subsequently had to issue several restraining orders against Gareth due to his worrisome behavior towards her. On February 14, 2020, Amie was found dead on the ground outside of her apartment, having been strangled and thrown from her window. Gareth is currently awaiting trial as the main suspect in her murder.After that, Chris discuss the murder of 16-year-old Nevada cowgirl Britney Ujlaky whose body was discovered in the desert on March 11, 2020. She had been raped and left for dead under the blazing sun. The main suspect is her friend Bryce Dickey who was last seen with her, and especially after finding bloody boots in his closet. Bryce told a story of leaving her with a yet-to-be-identified man after allegedly pleading with her to stay with him. Bryce is currently awaiting trial and the investigation is ongoing.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A doctor, a dentist, and a jilted girlfriend. Kendra Hatcher Murder-for-Hire Plot Mar 31, 2021

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In the first story, Chris discusses the story of an angry ex-girlfriend that turned deadly, the murder of Kendra Hatcher. Dr. Ricardo “Ricky” Paniagua broke things off with Brenda Delgado via email, which would ultimately set off a series of events that would leave an innocent woman murdered by a hired hitman. When Ricky began dating Kendra Hatcher, Brenda became obsessed with their relationship. Ultimately, Brenda conspired with her friend Crystal Cortes to hire Kristopher Love for a few hundred dollars and some drugs to shoot Kendra. Their poorly executed plan got them all caught, but the residual damage of their actions are still being felt.Next, Amy brings the developing case of Beaux Cormier, the man who hired 2 hitmen to kill his niece, who he was accused of raping. The men instead murdered the intended victim's mother and neighbor while she hid in the closet. Beaux and the hitmen were apprehended and are all facing a litany of serious charges.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Amityville Horror True Story - 2021 Update! Mar 24, 2021

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In the first story, Amy details the infamous Amityville murders from 1974, as well as a recent update to the story. Ronald DeFeo was arrested for the murder of six family members in their home in Amityville, Long Island, New York. Ronald's story has changed multiple times, sometimes claiming that visions and voices urged him to commit the murders, and other times claiming that one of the victims, 18-year-old Dawn, was the true perpetrator, as well as a variety of other stories. The story caused a media frenzy and birthed multiple films and books using the supernatural angle. Over the decades, the story continues to fascinate and cause controversy.In the second story, Chris discusses a forgotten American mass murderer, Andrew Kehoe, who killed 45 people, which includes 38 children, after losing reelection as treasurer of the town of Bath Township, Michigan. Andrew worked as a farmer in Michigan until becoming treasurer at the Bath Consolidated School. After a series of failures, losing his reelection and trying to pay his wife's hefty medical bills, Andrew executed a terrifying and deadly plan, the deadliest mass murder in a school in US history. Andrew murdered his wife then rigged his home with explosives. He then detonated various explosives he had placed around the school. When rescuers arrived to help, Andrew drove to the school and detonated his final bomb, his shrapnel-filled truck, killing more people including himself.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Heather Elvis’ affair with married man leads to deadly love triangle Mar 17, 2021

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In the first story, Chris discusses the disappearance of Heather Elvis. Heather unknowingly began an affair with Sidney Moorer, a co-worker at the restaurant where she worked. Eventually, Sidney's wife Tammy found out and began relentlessly harassing Heather via text and threatening phone calls. Well after their break-up, Sidney convinced Heather to meet up with him in a remote location. Heather's roommate urged her not to go, but Heather went in the middle of the night and was never seen again. Police honed in on Sidney and Tammy since their truck and phones linked them to Heather's last-known whereabouts. Both Sidney and Tammy are in prison for kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap, but no murder charges. Will Heather's body every be found and clear this mystery up?In the second story, Amy talks about one of the most dangerous murderers in the history of Scotland, but also one of the most foolish. Roshan Dantis crafted a wild and implausible story after investigators were able to link him to the brutal murder of Khusbu Shah. Roshan murdered Khusbu with a meat cleaver, then attempted to extort her husband Nagendra for money by faking a kidnapping. After police discovered various suspicious files and other clumsily hidden clues, Roshan was arrested and convicted of murder. But his cruel actions are still resonating with the people of Scotland.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Susan Powell & Phoenix Coldon - Unresolved Disappearances Mar 10, 2021

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In the first story, Amy recounts the extremely suspicious disappearance of mother and wife Susan Powell. On December 7, 2009, Susan disappeared without a trace. Although no one has been officially charged and Susan's body has still not been found, police zeroed on her husband, Joshua Powell. Susan left various clues indicating that if anything happened to her, Josh would be to blame. This bizarre story has many twists including Joshua's affair, Steven Powell's, Joshua's father, dangerous obsession with Susan, and Joshua's strange behaviour following Susan's disappearance. And unfortunately, the story also has a tragic ending when Joshua barricaded himself and his sons in their house and created an explosion that killed all three.In the second story, Chris details another disappearance, that of 23-year-old Phoenix Coldon. Phoenix's car was found abandoned on December 18, 2011. Phoenix left her family home, but never returned. The family has taken upon themselves to investigate her disappearance, talking with various unsavory characters to try and track her down. They've even followed leads that turned out to be cruel hoaxes, which have completely ruined them financially, but have not given up looking for Phoenix.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Long Island Serial Killer is Still Out There Mar 03, 2021

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In the first story, Chris details the mysterious killings of the still-unidentified Long Island Serial Killer (LISK). Starting around 1996, someone has been strangling and dumping escorts around various beach towns surrounding the Long Island area. Police have released small tidbits of information throughout the almost-20-year investigation, and although several persons of interest have been brought to light, no one has been officially charged with the series of murders.In the second story, Amy discusses the murder of Sydney Sutherland. Sydney went on a routine jog when she unknowingly crossed paths with her alleged killer, Quake Lewellyn. Quake struck Sydney with his car, loaded her onto his truck, then drove her to a remote location where he raped and killed her. Amy explains how Quake has attempted to change his story and how he actually assisted in the search for Sydney's body before investigators were ultimately able to track her down using cell phone records.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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