Yuba County Five

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Uncover America’s Unknown Serial Killer with Dark Valley Jul 17, 2023

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We’re dropping an extra episode to introduce you to a new podcast series called Dark Valley. This investigative true-crime series covers America’s unknown serial killer, told through the lens of their only surviving victim.

After listening to episode #1 of Dark Valley, stream episode #2 on the Dark Valley feed by searching Dark Valley or clicking Apple or Spotify. Episode #2 is OUT NOW!

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BONUS: Yuba County 5 Theories Examined Jun 01, 2022

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Host Shannon McGarvey discusses updates about the Yuba County 5 case, as well as revisiting theories and also exploring more obscure explanations. McGarvey sat down to speak with authors, Drew Beeson and Tony Wright, who have done extensive research on the Yuba County 5 as well as writing books.

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BONUS: Josh Clark ("Stuff You Should Know") discusses the Yuba County 5 case with host, Shannon McGarvey May 14, 2022

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Josh Clark from "Stuff You Should Know" discusses the Yuba County 5 case with host, Shannon McGarvey. Josh and his co-host Charles W. "Chuck" Bryant covered the disappearance on a 2018 episode of their legendary podcast. Josh talks about what his own work led him to believe about the case, a similarly mysterious disappearance, how his opinions have shifted on the Yuba County 5 and more.

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BONUS: Author Tony Wright Talks About the Yuba County Police Case Files May 13, 2022

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Author Tony Wright discusses notable new information in the previously unreleased Yuba County PD case files surrounding "The Boys" disappearance, including the curious distinction made about Gary Mathias' still missing body. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey

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E7: More Questions Than Answers May 11, 2022

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"The Boys" knew enough about the Yuba County area to simply get lost in the Plumas National Forest. Between this familiarity and the difficulty of their hike into the ominous terrain, different theories attempt to explain what could have possibly driven them up into the mountains. And a shadowy figure connected to one of the young men has always been suspicious to family members. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey

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E6: The Last Two May 11, 2022

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One father makes a horrifying discovery that no parent should have to endure. And while four of "The Boys" bodies are accounted for, one young man's complete disappearance only leads to more questions and to a series of reported sightings. The bigger question of what compelled them to venture up into the mountains still shadows the entire investigation. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey

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E5: The Discovery May 11, 2022

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After Ted Weiher's desiccated body is discovered in the Forestry Service trailer, there are only more questions around who had been with him as well as why law enforcement never searched the trailer at the Daniel Zink Campground. And finally, one father makes a discovery that no parent should ever have to face. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey

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E4: The Long Road Ahead May 11, 2022

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A major breakthrough in the search for "The Boys" happens months after their disappearance. A group of men randomly stop at an uninhabited Forest Service outpost and make a terrifying discovery. Meanwhile, the families of "The Boys" are discouraged because of search parties unproductive efforts and have reason to believe that bias plays a part in the lack of urgency. Hosted by Shannon Mass

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E3: The Search Begins May 11, 2022

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As days pass, "The Boys" disappearance creates a sense of urgency. The families and authorities are desperate to uncover any leads about where they may have gone after the basketball game. Some family members consult with unusual sources to learn any useful information. And with the reward money growing larger, Police are flooded with new tips while new suspicions of foul play arise. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey

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E2: The Night They Went Missing May 11, 2022

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As families, friends and officials desperately try to locate the missing five young men, many are left wondering how they could have gotten lost on what should have been a straightforward drive home. All five were scheduled to play in a Special Olympics basketball tournament the next day. The search is further clouded by the account of one man who claims to have seen a group fitting their description far up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Hosted by Shannon McGarvey

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