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Daphne Woolsoncroft and Heath Merryman discuss haunting details of different disappearance and murder cases week by week. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday.

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In December of 1974, just two days before Christmas, three girls, ages 17, 14, and 9, disappeared while shopping at a mall in Fort Worth, Texas. 50 years into the investigation, thousands of leads have been followed up on, and hundreds of people have been interviewed, but none of the girls have ever been found. What happened to them, and does the person responsible for their disappearance have more victims? This is the story of the Fort Worth Missing Trio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a strange and eerie coincidence, in autumn of this year, two young nurses working at the same hospital in Portland, Oregon were murdered by different men in separate parts of the world. A 32-year-old woman was murdered in her Beaverton apartment in an act that has been described as “deliberately cruel.” Then, just two months later, her 31-year-old colleague was murdered while on vacation in Hungary. When police discovered her body, they also came upon disturbing Google searches from her suspected killer, including, “How reliable are the police in Budapest?” and “What does a corpse smell like after it decomposes?” These are the murders of nurses Melissa Jubane and Mackenzie Michalski in this episode we’re calling, The Killings of Two Portland Nurses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joshua Guimond // 457

Joshua Guimond // 457

2024-11-2701:05:174

In November of 2002, a 20-year-old man left a party at his Minnesota university and seemed to vanish into thin air. Police originally believed that he had simply fallen into a nearby lake and drowned by accident. But when they couldn’t find any trace of him, they began to suspect that he was met with foul play after walking home alone. Especially as they unraveled the disturbing accusations against University members and the interesting finds on his computer. This is the story of Joshua Guimond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Friday, November 8, 2024, a 30-year-old Maui woman on her way to New York missed her connecting flight in Los Angeles. While attempting to get on a standby flight for the weekend, she ventured out into Los Angeles, having been spotted around the city. But when Monday arrived, her family received some strange text messages from her before she was caught on surveillance footage with an unknown man Downtown. Her family is adamant that she is in danger, as she hasn't been heard from since. GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4fmxej-support-the-search-for-hannah-kobayashi If you have ANY information regarding her whereabouts, PLEASE contact the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-527-3247. Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or go to lacrimestoppers.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yvonne Baldelli // 455

Yvonne Baldelli // 455

2024-11-2056:252

In the fall of 2011, a 41-year-old California woman set out for a new life on a beautiful island in Panama. But what seemed like an adventurous fresh start quickly took a turn for the worse when she suddenly disappeared without a trace. As her family’s concern grew, a horrible story of abuse and manipulation began to surface. As investigators looked for any sign of her, they soon uncovered a trail of lies, fake emails, hidden relationships and shocking evidence that pointed to a murder. This is the story of Yvonne Baldelli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kelsey Berreth // 454

Kelsey Berreth // 454

2024-11-1659:071

On Thanksgiving, 2018, a 29-year-old woman went missing in Colorado after last being spotted in a grocery store with her daughter. When investigators found traces of blood at her abandoned townhome, a sinister plot was uncovered that involved poisoned coffee, numerous road trips, and a baseball bat. This is the story of Kelsey Berreth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In November of 1988, a nine-year-old girl was abducted in broad daylight from the parking lot of her local corner store. Despite there being witnesses who relayed the assailant’s appearance to police, years passed without any significant movement in the case. But once DNA technology became advanced enough to provide a match from a fingerprint left on the girl’s scooter, a suspect was arrested. Sadly, she was not his only victim. This is the disappearance of Michaela Garecht. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Part 1 posted on October 29, 2024 - Episode 449. On October 10, 2024, a 35-year-old Montana man was murdered in his tent while camping in a secluded Montana site. Thanks to DNA found on a beer can in his tent, police arrested his killer three weeks later, on October 31, 2024. This is the updated story of Dustin Kjersem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sonya Ivanoff // 451

Sonya Ivanoff // 451

2024-11-0653:281

In the early night hours of August 11, 2003, a 19-year-old Indigenous woman set off on a walk through the rain alone after spending time with friends in her home of Nome, Alaska. But when her roommate noticed her absence the following morning, she reported her missing. And just a day after doing so, her nude body was found shot to death in a gravel pit by an abandoned gold mine. As police put the puzzle pieces together, an unexpected suspect emerged - and fast. This is the story of Sonya Ivanoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In October of 2001, a 52-year-old man was found bludgeoned to death in his East Hampton home after missing a work meeting in the city. Just days before finalizing their divorce, investigators were keen on questioning his wife, along with her suspicious electrician boyfriend. But were they involved, or was someone else out to get the powerful investment banker? This is the story of Ted Ammon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On October 12, 2024, the friend of a 35-year-old Montana man stumbled upon his body in a tent when he didn’t show to their agreed meeting spot for a weekend camping trip. When police arrived at the scene along Moose Creek, they initially wondered if it was a brutal bear attack. But upon closer inspection it was clear that it was no animal mauling, and instead, a vicious believed-axe murder. This is the story of Dustin Kjersem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cherilyn Hawkley // 448

Cherilyn Hawkley // 448

2024-10-2648:014

On October 31st, 1993, a beloved 39-year-old teacher was found strangled to death inside her car in a quiet suburb of Sacramento. As police investigated her final movements, they started to believe that someone she knew was behind her murder. But now, over 30 years later, we’re still left in the dark about what really happened to her that night. Many are left wondering if hers is connected to a similar cold case from the area, and whether both are victims of the infamous Golden State Killer. This is the story of Cherilyn Hawkley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arelie Garcia // 447

Arelie Garcia // 447

2024-10-2246:213

On an early morning in September of 2022, a 25-year-old woman vanished without a trace after leaving her Salinas, California apartment. Later, her beloved car was found abandoned along Highway 1 in Big Sur, with all of her belongings locked inside. Surveillance video showed her last known movements, but where did she go afterwards? And where has she been since? This is the story of Arelie Garcia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Phantom Killer // 446

The Phantom Killer // 446

2024-10-1501:05:224

In the winter and early spring of 1946, a series of moonlight attacks and murders occurred along Lovers Lanes in Texarkana, Texas, leaving the small city terrified of a maniac in their midst. As police, the FBI, and Texas Rangers tried to find the assailant responsible for 5 murders and 3 survivor attacks, a slew of suspects presented themselves in the area - making investigators wonder: Who really is this masked, senseless killer? This is the story of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, and the Phantom Killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In August of 1989, two brothers entered their parents’ Beverly Hills mansion, and shot them multiple times, killing them almost instantly. When police arrived, the men maintained that the murders had taken place while they were at the movies, which police initially believed. But after a painstaking, months-long investigation, and a guilt-ridden confession to a therapist, the men were arrested for the murders. There seemed to be no question whether or not they had committed the crime, but the real question was why. Did the horrific abuse they alleged to suffer at the hands of their mother and father justify their parents’ brutal end, or were the brothers just out for their family’s fortune? These are the murders of Kitty and Jose Menendez, and the stories of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In August of 1989, two brothers entered their parents’ Beverly Hills mansion, and shot them multiple times, killing them almost instantly. When police arrived, the men maintained that the murders had taken place while they were at the movies, which police initially believed. But after a painstaking, months-long investigation, and a guilt-ridden confession to a therapist, the men were arrested for the murders. There seemed to be no question whether or not they had committed the crime, but the real question was why. Did the horrific abuse they alleged to suffer at the hands of their mother and father justify their parents’ brutal end, or were the brothers just out for their family’s fortune? These are the murders of Kitty and Jose Menendez, and the stories of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mengqi Ji // 443

Mengqi Ji // 443

2024-10-0457:167

In October of 2019, a 28-year-old engineer vanished from her Missouri home, prompting her parents to fly to the United States from China to begin looking for her in desperation. But when there was no trace of her, suspicions turned toward someone very close to her, with discreet recordings recovered from her phone casting this person in an even more villainous light. This is the story of Mengqi Ji. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stephanie Condon // 442

Stephanie Condon // 442

2024-10-0250:252

On a misty October evening in 1998, a 14-year-old girl arrived at her cousins Oregon home to babysit her twins. But when she returned from a night out, the evening before Halloween, she found her cousin gone. While her twins were safe in their cribs, her teenage cousin was missing - with no signs of a struggle or forced entry into the house. Although they had already been speculating foul play, when her remains were eventually found amongst thick woodland, her case was officially considered a homicide. This is the story of Stephanie Condon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Corey Wieneke // 441

Corey Wieneke // 441

2024-09-2845:352

In October of 1992, a 22-year-old man was found brutally murdered inside his Iowa home. Years passed with no answers, until a witness, who had been just nine years old at the time, came forward about her witnessing a black candlelit confession... Then finally, a previously eliminated suspect was arrested. This is the story of Corey Wieneke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tara Calico // 440

Tara Calico // 440

2024-09-2451:572

In September of 1988, a 19-year-old woman went missing while riding her bike near her New Mexico home. With signs of a struggle left behind, suspicions were raised that she had been kidnapped. The case grew even more perplexing when, the following year, a Polaroid photo was found in a Florida parking lot depicting a young woman bound and gagged in the back of a van, and it was quickly connected to her case. This is the story of Tara Calico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Fernando

I don't hear these episodes yet but I'm talking about word'sWest as a legend &nice&excellent place for humans in American's history even in some stores is called GOING TO WEST. of course it's related to middle ages not now. any way I just say your podcast's name is professional. thanks 😊👌💥

Oct 6th
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Beth'Michell Hairrell Chellette

Texas A&M is not in Austin or Caldwell county. It is in College Station, which is Brazos County. The biggest college football rivalry in TX is A&M and UT in Austin. Would not be wise to confuse the two if you are in either city. Lol! Also, the town of Luling is pronounced Lou Ling.

Sep 17th
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stefan henriksen

it's so sad ..but I don't see how it's the hotels fault, or it looks like a crime..sadly it's just a mom wanting answers that are not there

Sep 5th
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Aug 29th
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Ja'marriquemon

lol she went black..what do you expect

Aug 21st
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Greg Ganjon II

starting to get real bad with the funkin commercials

Aug 10th
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Chesca

A general comment about this podcast. I really like the warm dynamic you two have. Its nice that you get straight into the story and don't have heaps of annoying ads. really good telling of these cases 🌟

Jul 24th
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rgrant881

bing-hampton??

Jun 29th
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Ja'marriquemon

dipshit kid

Jun 17th
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Henry Ehli

Living in extreme rural Idaho us farmers and ranchers are always on the lookout in our fields.

Jun 16th
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Henry Ehli

I remember this, was living in Idaho.

Jun 16th
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Mrs. Aries

Hi, I'm new to your podcast, I lived in Washington since birth until 2 years ago. I really enjoyed listening to this episode. I've been to Lake Crescent even swam in it... yikes. I was a chaperone at a camp there called Nature Bridge, when we were out on boating we were told this story, didn't know it was a true story sounded like old folklore. It is a beautiful lake & area we also hiked to the waterfalls and to the top of Mt. Storm King. I would recommend visiting. Thank you for sharing.

Jun 11th
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Libby Markel

Israel Keyes???

Jun 8th
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Cold Cut

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ wow.

Jun 8th
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sweet dee is azor ahai

I can't even listen, the story disturbs me so much. Mary met a demon. She seems to be happy and thriving now which is nothing short of a miracle. she's a much stronger person than most of us; I don't believe I could ever recover like she did. An amazingly brave woman.

Jun 8th
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Ja'marriquemon

no murders in the last 30 years just means no niggas live in that town

May 28th
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Ja'marriquemon

gd another hoe having multiple kids with multiple different dudes.

May 22nd
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Rebecca Lynn Boyd

llql

May 9th
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Cold Cut

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So let's get into it . Great Show

Apr 25th
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Apr 19th
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