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To our loyal listeners: the festive season is upon us yet again, which means it’s time for our annual end of year message.  Case 224: Franca Viola was our final episode for 2022. We’ll be back with brand new episodes in early February, but for now the Casefile team is taking a brief break to refresh and enjoy the holidays. All of us would like to thank each and every one of you for your ongoing support. 2022 was our seventh year running, and we couldn’t have made it this far without you. There really are no words to express our gratitude for the time you take to listen and provide feedback each week. We’re very lucky to have such loyal fans.  A special thank you to all of our paid subscribers across Patreon, Apple Premium and Spotify premium. Your generous contributions go a long way in enabling us to provide the highest quality work possible.  If you’re looking for something else to listen to over the break, check out the Casefile Presents catalogue. This year we released some incredible new shows, including Matty, a 10 part series that explores the disappearance of 20-year-old Matt Leveson. There’s also the Detective’s Dilemma, which examines the moral quandary faced by the lead investigator in the murder of 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan. Season Two of Pseudocide recently dropped, which looks into the disappearance of Patrick McDermott. These three shows are available for free exclusively on Spotify.  We also worked with the Australian Federal Police to release Crime Interrupted, a series I narrated that explores some of their biggest and most challenging cases. Crime Interrupted is available for free on all podcasting platforms. In 2023 we’ll be releasing more Casefile Presents shows, some of which have been years in the making. We’re looking forward to telling you more about them soon. In the meantime, you can stay up to date by following us on Facebook, at facebook.com/Casefile; Instagram at Casefile Podcast; and Twitter at Case_File. We’re also on TikTok. And if you’d like to help us out, we’d really appreciate you leaving a rating or review wherever you listen to Casefile.  And if you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a fellow Casefile fan or amateur detective, consider the Casefile: Truth & Deception board game. It’s available to purchase online at Amazon, and at selected Argos, Smyths and Game stores in the UK, as well as Walmart in the US. Finally, the entire Casefile team would like to wish everybody happy holidays, and a safe and healthy new year.  See you in 2023!

In 1963, on the Italian island of Sicily, a wealthy young bachelor named Filippo Melodia began a courtship with a teenager named Franca Viola, much to the displeasure of Franca's father... --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Holly Boyd Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: SimpliSafe – Get 40% off any new security system Noom Weight – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Pseudocide – New podcast from Casefile Presents about the disappearance of Patrick McDermott For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-234-franca-viola

When Nathan Lee arrived at his home in North Port, Florida, on January 17 2008, he immediately knew something was wrong. His two young sons were home alone, and his wife, 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee, was missing. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Pseudocide – New podcast from Casefile Presents about the disappearance of Patrick McDermott SimpliSafe – Get 50% off any new security system DoorDash – Get 50% off up to $20 value and free delivery on your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILEPOD’ Smart News – Download the app for free and get the news that matter most BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-233-denise-amber-lee

For Jo Rogers and her two teenage daughters, Michelle and Christe, a trip to Florida seemed like a dream come true. In May 1989, the trio left their dairy farm in Willshire, Ohio and set out on their first ever interstate holiday.  --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Pseudocide – New podcast from Casefile Presents about the disappearance of Patrick McDermott Emma Sleep - Find your best sleep with Emma products and test them for up to 200 nights risk-free. Save 5% on top of all offers SimpliSafe – Get 50% off any new security system Rocket Money - Find and cancel subscriptions you no longer use Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free ButcherBox – Get two 10oz ribeyes FREE in every order for a whole year and $10 off your first order when you join with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-232-jo-michelle-christe-rogers

In 1994, 29-year-old Adelaide lawyer Anna-Jane Cheney was looking forward to her dream wedding. But just six weeks before she was due to walk down the aisle, her fiancè Henry Keogh called paramedics to report that he’d found Anna-Jane lying unconscious in the bath of their Magill home. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Pseudocide – New podcast from Casefile Presents about the disappearance of Patrick McDermott Noom Weight – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today Article – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist DoorDash – Get 25% off up to $10 value on your first order of $15 or more with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-231-anna-jane-cheney

When 16-year-old Rubí Frayre went missing from the Mexican city of Juarez, police showed little interest. Exasperated, Rubí's mother, Marisela Escobedo, took it upon herself to uncover the truth about her daughter’s fate.  --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Holly Boyd Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Matty – New podcast from Casefile Presents SimpliSafe – Get 50% off any new security system  BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-230-rubi-frayre-marisela-escobedo

On November 6 2003, a customer entered the Superbike Motorsports dealership in Chesnee, South Carolina. Nothing could prepare them for the grisly scene inside. Four employees had been gunned down in cold blood - Scott Ponder, Beverly Guy, Brian Lucas, and Chris Sherbert. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Matty – New podcast from Casefile Presents Casefile Truth & Deception – Get the new Casefile board game BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-229-the-killer-realtor

In April 2009, 64-year-old Bill Harrison, a much-loved member of the community of Mississauga, Canada, was found dead in his home. An autopsy revealed that he died of natural causes. Just over one year later, Bill’s wife, Bridget Harrison was also found deceased in the family home. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Amazon Pharmacy – Your medication, made easy DoorDash – Get 25% off up to $10 value on your first order of $15 or more with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free Matty – New podcast from Casefile Presents SimpliSafe – Get 40% off your order For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-228-the-harrison-family

The weekend of December 16 2000 was shaping up to be a good one for Tallahassee man Mike Williams. With a romantic getaway planned to celebrate his sixth wedding anniversary to his wife Denise, Mike got up early to sneak in a couple hours of duck hunting on Lake Seminole. When he failed to return home, Denise quickly raised the alarm. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Matty – New podcast from Casefile Presents BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Notion – Take the first step toward organised, productive work and life today. Get started for free today Noom Weight – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-227-mike-williams

In 2003, 12 elderly women were killed in their homes in Mexico City. Most were strangled and robbed. Fears arose that a serial killer was on the loose, with the media dubbing the perpetrator ‘El Mataviejitas’ - The Little Old Lady Killer.  Police initially dismissed the serial killer notion, until the victim count continued to rise and the evidence became too strong to ignore.  --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Holly Boyd Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Matty – New podcast from Casefile Presents SimpliSafe – Claim a FREE indoor security camera and 20% off with interactive monitoring Casefile Truth & Deception – Get the new Casefile board game For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-226-el-mataviejitas

The United States Marine Corps is known for its tight-knit culture, as solidified in their motto, ‘Semper Fidelis,' which means ‘Always Faithful.’ 20-year-old Raheel Siddiqui was looking for his next move in life. A brilliant student, he determined that joining the Marine Corps would be a great way to pursue his dreams while also serving his country. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Matty – New podcast from Casefile Presents SimpliSafe – Claim a FREE indoor security camera and 20% off with interactive monitoring DoorDash – Get 25% off up to $10 value on your first order of $15 or more with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Upside – Download the app for free and get $5+ cashback on your first purchase of $10+ with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-225-raheel-siddiqui

When 15-year-old Evelyn Hartley agreed to babysit for the Rasmussen family on the evening of October 24 1953, it sounded like a relatively easy job... --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Notion – Take the first step toward organised, productive work and life today. Get started for free today Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-224-evelyn-hartley

*** Warning: This case involves a child victim *** When Czech Republic man Eduard Trdý inadvertently intercepted the video feed of his neighbour’s security camera in May 2007, he was so alarmed by the footage that he contacted the police... --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Holly Boyd Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: NextEvo Naturals – Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Allbirds – Discover your perfect pair of sneakers SimpliSafe – Claim a FREE indoor security camera and 20% off with interactive monitoring Noom Weight – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist ButcherBox – Get FREE 2lb of free-range organic chicken breasts in every order for a whole year with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-223-the-kurim-case

In 1996, Karina Holmer left her small Swedish village of Skillingaryd to travel to Boston, Massachusetts. The 19-year-old had plans to work as an au pair with an American family who lived in an affluent neighbourhood called Dover. Karina settled in well with her host family: married couple Frank Rapp and Susan Nichter and their two young children. But just three months after arriving in Dover, Karina suddenly disappeared after a night out with friends... --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: DoorDash – Get 25% off up to $10 value on your first order of $15 or more with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Casefile Truth & Deception – Get the new Casefile board game For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-222-karina-holmer

In May 1975, 45-year-old Frank Hilley began experiencing severe nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps in his home in Anniston, Alabama. He died just over a week later. Soon after, his wife Marie Hilley began to receive threatening phone calls, messages and damage to her property. When her teenage Carol Hilley began to show the same symptoms as her late father, Marie flew into a panic trying to get to the bottom of what was happening. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: Casefile Truth & Deception – Get the new Casefile board game  Upside – Download the app for free and get $5+ cashback on your first purchase of $10+ with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free Notion – Take the first step toward organised, productive work and life today. Get started for free today For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-221-frank-carol-hilley

When the bodies of British tourists 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge and 24-year-old David Miller were found brutally murdered on the remote Thai island of Koh Tao, the police immediately concluded that the killer had to be a foreigner, as a Thai person couldn’t be capable of such brutality. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: DashPass by DoorDash – Save money, access members-only offers, and get 50% off your first order up to $15 value with promo code ‘CASEFILE2022’ when you spend $12 or more Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist SimpliSafe – Claim a FREE indoor security camera and 20% off with interactive monitoring Article – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-220-hannah-witheridge-david-miller

Dr John Schneeberger’s charming and gentle manner made him a popular and trusted figure in the tiny Canadian town of Kipling. So when a young woman named Candice accused him of raping her in 1992, most townsfolk were left shocked and found the allegation impossible to believe. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon This episode's sponsors: ButcherBox – Get free bacon for the duration of your membership and $100 off with promo code ‘BONUS100’ BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist NextEvo Naturals – Get 25% off your first order of $40 or more with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ SimpliSafe – Claim a FREE indoor security camera and 20% off with interactive monitoring ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-219-doctor-john

[Part 2 of 2] In Berlin, Germany at the height of World War Two, a man took advantage of the Blackout orders at night to frighten and assault women in an isolated garden colony. Soon, he progressed to attacking and killing women on the S-Bahn train by throwing them from the carriage door while the train was in motion. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jess Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn This episode's sponsors: SimpliSafe – Claim a FREE indoor security camera and 20% off with interactive monitoring DashPass by DoorDash – Save money, access members-only offers, and get 50% off your first order up to $15 value with promo code ‘CASEFILE2022’ when you spend $12 or more Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free Allbirds – Discover your perfect pair of sneakers For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-218-the-blackout-killers-part-2

[Part 1 of 2] At the height of World War Two in London, a serial killer roamed the streets. In just one week in February 1942, he killed four women and attempted to kill others, taking them by surprise at night during the enforced blackout periods. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jess Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas This episode's sponsors: ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Beauty Counter – Get 30% off your first order with promo code ‘FOSTER’ BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-218-the-blackout-killers-part-1

In March 1998, members of the Cat Protection Society in Brisbane, Australia were shocked at the murder of one of their own, a 52-year-old Veterinarian named Dr Kathleen Marshall. An outspoken crusader for animal rights, Kathleen seemed an unlikely target for such a brutal assault... --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors: DoorDash – Get $10 off and FREE delivery for your first order of $20 or more with promo code ‘CASEFILEAUS’ Beam Dream – Get up to 35% off of Dream Powder with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-217-kathleen-marshall