Chapter 150: Dead Men Tell No Tales-The Legend of the S.S. Ourang Medan

Was the Ourang Medan a real ghost ship—or one of the greatest maritime legends ever created? The crew of the Ourang Medan were reportedly found dead aboard their ship in the waters of the Strait of Malacca in the late 1940s. Their bodies were said to have been discovered sprawled across the ship, their faces frozen in expressions of terror, and then came the chilling message allegedly sent from the vessel: “I die.”Before anyone could uncover the truth, the Ourang Medan caught fire and exploded, sending the ship and its secrets to the bottom of the sea. But did the Ourang Medan really exist? Was the crew killed by toxic gas, a dangerous cargo, or something far more mysterious? And how much of the story is actually true? In this episode of The Book of the Dead, we dive into one of the most infamous maritime mysteries ever told: the legend of the Ourang Medan, the ghost ship of Southeast Asia. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a Promo for Murder Unscripted: Veteran true-crime producer, Ed (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, City Confidential) and his crime encyclopedia gal pal, Melissa, bring you the most immersive podcast in the genre - breaking down the barrier between fan and creator. https://open.spotify.com/show/2AUGh12ei1wk8x7CvcX9qH?si=266736a47e374a5e https://www.pacificatrocities.org/cover-ups-after-the-war.html. https://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/chemical/12100 https://www.historicmysteries.com/ourang-medan/N/ https://.https//theghostinmymachine.com/2020/04/20/unresolved-what-happened-to-the-ourang-medan-did-it-exist-at-all-ghost-ship/ https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/ss-ourang-medan-ghost-ship/ The Associated Press. (1940, November 22). Crew dies in SOS mystery. The Daily Mirror, 11. https://www.theshipyardblog.com/how-to-sink-a-ghost-ship-the-story-of-the-ourang-medan/https://www.de173.com/the-ss-ourang-medan/ https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/ourang-medan.htm https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/history/unit-731/

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Chapter 149: The Body in the Garden-The Murder of John Sabine

For nearly two decades, John Sabine was simply gone. His wife, Leigh, had spent years telling elaborate stories about their lives, convincing friends and family that John had left and started over somewhere else. She was a gifted storyteller whose lies became more outrageous with time, and few people questioned them. But when Leigh died of cancer in 2015, those stories began to unravel. After two friends made a horrifying discovery in the garden of the couple's former home in Beddau, Wales, investigators were confronted by a body wrapped in plastic. After 18 years the remains of John Sabine, had been found. As they worked to find out what happened, police revealed years of manipulation, compulsive deception, and the couple's infamous decision to abandon their five young children before John's disappearance. Today, we'll trace the lies that concealed a murder for nearly two decades, examine the evidence that finally exposed the truth behind one woman's carefully constructed fiction. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/aug/11/the-body-next-door-review-a-jaw-droppingly-addictive-true-crime-tale https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-34917143 https://www.rctourheritage.com/pages/beddau https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-wales-35244556 Couple Found in Perth. (1970, May 9). Press, 1. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/skys-body-next-door-true-29723135 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/05/20/for-years-a-woman-in-wales-said-she-murdered-husband-with-a-stone-garden-frog-no-one-believed-her-until-the-body-turned-up-in-the-garden/ Late wife suspected of killing husband. (2015, December 12). The Herald, M11. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628ez6zx0mo https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/may/19/woman-killed-husband-hid-body-never-caught-leigh-ann-sabine https://people.com/leigh-sabine-murdered-husband-john-prank-skeleton-went-wrong-11687810 N.Z. Press Association. (1970, June 11). Deserted Children. Press, 7 https://www.primevideo.com/region/na/detail/0FY2I1O3X2T8KP83T5UAWNBBFV?ref_=atv_dp_sign_suc_3P  Sabine charge dropped. (1985, February 9). Press, 4. https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/history-cabaret-bounty-bust-blossom-48549/

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What Happened to Yolanda Evette Panek? W/ Missing in the PNW

Today, you'll hear the story of Yolanda Paneck, brought to you by Carmita from Missing in the PNW.  A beautiful young mother is brutally murdered after last being seen at the Capri Motel in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon. The day after her locked car was found abandoned with her two-year-old son inside, alive and a maid at the motel who cleaned her room found the mattress stripped of its sheets and soaked in blood.Though she has never been found her husband was charged and convicted of her murder in March 1996 If you have any information on the whereabouts of Yolanda Evette Panek please call the Portland Police Bureau at 503-823-0418.   Carmita is back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd! Check out Missing in the PNW: The Pacific Northwest is known for it's beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains, but because of all of this it's also the perfect place to go missing. https://open.spotify.com/show/4fsL3AK7yOHRL6rMr051xO?si=113f266a614f429d https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-in-the-pnw/id1586170767

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Chapter 148: The Crime That Changed Brisbane-The Murder of Betty Shanks

In September 1952, Betty Shanks left work in Brisbane, Australia, and began the journey home.She never made it.What followed was one of Brisbane’s most disturbing and enduring unsolved murder cases. Betty was found brutally murdered, and despite an extensive investigation, numerous theories, and decades of speculation, the person responsible was never definitively identified. Was her murder a random attack, or did the killer know more about her movements than investigators ever realized? More than 70 years later, Betty’s murder remains one of Australia’s most haunting cold cases. If there’s anyone out there that could have any information regarding the murder of Betty shanks, you can contact crime stoppers at 1800 333 000. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Love and Murder: What drives people to hurt the ones they love? Every week on Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we’ll go on a journey, together, through true crime relationship stories that were doomed bonds from the start. https://open.spotify.com/show/132S6r32TZHiNKt4ADTyvb?si=961460a456b74050 57 days of torture for murdered girl’s parents. (1952, November 16). Truth, 5. https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/blog/unsolved-murder-betty-shanks-60th-anniversary Betty Shanks murder recalled. (1953, July 31). The Evening Advocate, 1. Clear another man in Wilston murder case. (1952, October 11). The Courier-Mail, 1 Coates, W. (1953, February 8). Betty Shanks’ mother to speak. The Sunday Mail. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-19/betty-shank-unsolved-murder-cold-case-brisbane/104319906 Lloyd, P., & Coates, W. (1952, September 21). Murder manhunt goes on all night. The Sunday Mail, 1–2. Man with blood on his face hired cab, coroner told. (1953, February 11). The Courier-Mail, 3. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/betty-shanks-an-enduring-mystery-20120920-2695g.html More clues in Wilston check. (1952, October 23). The Courier-Mail, 1. No tougher murder case. (1952, October 5). The Sunday Mail, 2. Our Police Roundsman. (1952, October 18). Life that slayer destroyed was a happy one. Brisbane Telegraph, 18. Polic expect arrest in sex murders. (1952, December 30). Warwick Daily News, 1. Police describe man sought in murder inquiry. (1952, December 29). The Sun, 2. Police make murder appeal. (1952, September 22). The Courier-Mail, 1. Police tell of wide Wilston death check. (1953, February 27). The Courier-Mail, 5. https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/museum/2025/09/23/from-the-vault-unsolved-the-murder-of-betty-shanks-september-19-1952/ Search dead man’s past for clues to 3 murders. (1953, October 4). The Sunday Mail, 3. Shanks Murder Turn. (1952, December 1). Brisbane Telegraph, 1. Two murder leads new turn in probes. (1952, December 28). Truth, 1.

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Chapter 147: Japan's Most Wanted-The Murder of Lindsay Hawker

In 2007, 22-year-old Lindsay Hawker left England for Japan to pursue her dream of teaching English and experiencing life abroad. Kind, adventurous, and passionate about helping others, she had no idea that one persistent stranger would change the course of her life forever.After repeatedly seeking her attention and convincing her to give him private English lessons, the man followed Lindsay home. When she failed to arrive at work, concern quickly turned into a missing persons investigation that shocked Japan.Her killer fled before he could be arrested, sparking one of the country's largest manhunts. For more than two years, he evaded capture, even undergoing plastic surgery in an attempt to change his appearance and disappear forever. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Mountain Murders: Mountain Murders is a true crime improv comedy podcast hosted by two Appalachians with questionable judgment and strong opinions. Join Heather & Dylan as they dive into bizarre murders, infamous killers, and small-town mayhem—armed with dark humor, off-the-rails commentary, and just enough research to be dangerous. https://open.spotify.com/show/40g9BcUDirt3cqirkSvLgd?si=1cfeea01228a4ab0 https://www.business-live.co.uk/economic-development/profile-timeline-lindsay-hawkers-spirit-3919725 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-14010308g. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-14075271 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-14234404 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-14226859 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-14224830 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-17673492 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-14232041 https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/10/call-eliminate-japans-hostage-justice-system-japanese-legal-professionalshttps://www.hrw.org/news/2019/04/10/call-eliminate-japans-hostage-justice-system-japanese-legal-professionals https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/celebrity-inmate-tatsuya-ichihashi-who-killed-lindsay-hawker-doing-time-with-better-than-average-creature-comforts https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/fugitive-ichihashi-may-be-in-philippines https://japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/ichihashis-former-mentor-sheds-new-light-on-2007-hawker-murder https://web.archive.org/web/20080317191147/http:/www.japantoday.com/jp/news/431056https://web.archive.org/web/20080317191147/http:/www.japantoday.com/jp/news/431056 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-04/japanese-man-admits-killing-british-teacher/2782172 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1547136/Post-mortem-secrets-of-woman-buried-in-sand.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/apr/02/japan.justinmccurry https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/mar/24/hawker-japan-murder-ichihashi file:///Users/courtneyliso/Downloads/.%20https:/www.theguardian.com/world/2009/nov/05/lindsay-hawker-suspect-face-surgery https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jul/04/japanese-man-lindsay-ann-hawker-murder https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/nov/10/japan-murder-plastic-surgery-hawker https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/mar/28/japan.justinmccurry1 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/3248564/Murdered-Lindsay-Hawkers-killer-may-have-committed-suicide-Japanese-police-fear.html https://www.reuters.com/article/world/british-womans-body-in-japan-released-to-father-idUST93158/ https://www.reuters.com/article/world/us/japan-wanted-poster-shows-murder-suspect-in-drag-idUST285983/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1582786/Lindsay-Hawkers-parents-commemorate-daughters-death-in-Tokyo.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/6541785/Lindsay-Ann-Hawker-murder-Tatsuya-Ichihashi-refusing-to-cooperate-with-police.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/8651279/Tatsuya-Ichihashi-profile.html?ICID=continue_without_subscribing_reg_first https://thediplomat.com/2011/01/hawker-accused-book-published/

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Chapter 146: 83 Hours in the Dark-The Kidnapping of Barbara Mackle Pt. 2

The search for Barbara Mackle was becoming a race against time. After 20-year-old Barbara was buried alive inside a custom-built underground capsule, her family and the FBI faced an impossible challenge: pay a $500,000 ransom before her air supply ran out. But when the first ransom exchange went disastrously wrong, investigators feared they had lost their only chance to save her.In Part 2 of Barbara Mackle's incredible story, I'll tell you all about  the failed ransom drop, the intense FBI investigation, the successful payoff that finally put agents on the trail, and the desperate search that led to Barbara's rescue after 83 terrifying hours underground. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ https://www.14news.com.%20https//www.14news.com/story/1238460/past-haunts-chrisney-doctor/ https://abcnews.com/US/story?id=91055&page=1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-19-mn-7529-story.html https://Buried%20alive.%20(n.d.).%20https//nmfh.org/buried-alive-boetticher/ https://www.crimemagazine.com/buried-alive-kidnapping-barbara-jane-mackle-1968?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/columnists/coastal_history/who-dunnit-anatomy-of-an-egomaniacal-con-artist-part-3-of-3/article_136b88bf-b3fa-5512-a4ff-b74dbcfd07ed.html https://multimedia.fbi.gov/item?id=7396&type=image&utm_source=chatgpt.com https://grokipedia.com/page/Gary_Steven_Krist https://www.aetv.com/articles/heiress-buried-alive-survived-against-all-odds https://people.com/barbara-mackle-kidnapping-buried-alive-8736831 https://www.corrections1.com/re-entry-and-recidivism/articles/notorious-georgia-kidnapper-out-of-prison-again-sroPKw1oTdMSoHqd/ https://www.nytimes.com/1968/12/21/archives/escaped-prison-on-coast.html https://www.themacklecompany.com https://time.com/archive/6636526/crime-the-girl-in-the-box/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/309/497/2096118/ Winerip, M. (1978, December 21). For Barbara Mackle, ’68 kidnapping is a closed subject. The Bradenton Herald, B2. https://.%20https//www.coastalbreezenews.com/columnists/the-daring-kidnapping-of-barbara-mackle-part-1-of-3/article_0823b341-edc0-540d-8d52-6f8e48bcc48a.html https://socxfbi.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/OralHistory/Beane%20Addenda.pdf

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Chapter 145: Buried Alive-The Kidnapping of Barbara Mackle Pt. 1

In December 1968, 20-year-old Barbara Mackle was abducted from a Georgia motel and buried alive in a custom-built underground box while her kidnappers demanded a $500,000 ransom. For 83 terrifying hours, Barbara fought panic, darkness, and the fear that she would never be found. This week in part 1, i walk you through the planning if one of theFBI's most infamous kidnappings. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Conspiring to Argue: Best friends debate and laugh about aliens, murder, government cover-ups and more. https://open.spotify.com/show/2mCA1PG8zt8P7ubBJR5fcI?si=6c15427cad654025  ABC News. (2006, January 7). Man who buried girl alive becomes doctor. ABC News. https://abcnews.com/US/story?id=91055&page=1 Associated Press. (2019, March 11). Kidnaper who used “Grave” accepted at medical school - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-19-mn-7529-story.html Buried alive. (n.d.). https://nmfh.org/buried-alive-boetticher/ Buried Alive - The Kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle - 1968 Crime Magazine. (n.d.). https://www.crimemagazine.com/buried-alive-kidnapping-barbara-jane-mackle-1968?utm Craig Woodward Cwoodward@wpl-legal.com. (2020, January 30). Who dunnit: Anatomy of an egomaniacal con artist – Part 3 of 3. Coastal Breeze News. https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/columnists/coastal_history/who-dunnit-anatomy-of-an-egomaniacal-con-artist-part-3-of-3/article_136b88bf-b3fa-5512-a4ff-b74dbcfd07ed.html Gary Steven Krist. (n.d.). FBI.gov. https://multimedia.fbi.gov/item?id=7396&type=image&utm Gary Steven Krist. (2026a, January 17). Grokipedia. https://grokipedia.com/page/Gary_Steven_Krist Lallanilla, M. (2026, April 2). The heiress who was buried alive—and survived | A&E. AETV. https://www.aetv.com/articles/heiress-buried-alive-survived-against-all-odds Neumann, S. (2024, November 2). How a 20-Year-Old heiress survived her kidnapping and being buried alive for 3 days: “I screamed and screamed.” People. https://people.com/barbara-mackle-kidnapping-buried-alive-8736831 Notorious Georgia kidnapper out of prison again. (2011, March 7). Corrections1. https://www.corrections1.com/re-entry-and-recidivism/articles/notorious-georgia-kidnapper-out-of-prison-again-sroPKw1oTdMSoHqd/ Special To The New York Times. (1968, December 21). Escaped Prison on Coast. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1968/12/21/archives/escaped-prison-on-coast.html The Mackle Company LLC. (n.d.). The Mackle Company. https://www.themacklecompany.com Time. (1968, December 27). The Girl in the Box. https://time.com/archive/6636526/crime-the-girl-in-the-box/ U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. (1970). Krist V. Smith. In Justia U.S. Law (309 F. Supp. 497). https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/309/497/2096118/ Winerip, M. (1978, December 21). For Barbara Mackle, ’68 kidnapping is a closed subject. The Bradenton Herald, B2. Woodward, C. (2010, January 13). The Daring Kidnapping of Barbara Mackle – Part 1 of 3. Coastal Breeze News. https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/columnists/the-daring-kidnapping-of-barbara-mackle-part-1-of-3/article_0823b341-edc0-540d-8d52-6f8e48bcc48a.html Beane, W. F. (2005, January 24). FBI Oral History Project (Oral history interview addendum material). Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI. https://socxfbi.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/OralHistory/Beane%20Addenda.pdf

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Chapter 143: The Boy on the Milk Carton-The Disappearance of Eugene Martin

On August 12, 1984, 13-year-old Eugene Wade Martin vanished while delivering newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa. Just two years earlier, another paperboy, Johnny Gosch, disappeared under eerily similar circumstances only miles away. Despite extensive investigations, countless theories, and decades of speculation, neither boy has ever been found. In Part One of The Paper Boy Abductions, I walk you through the mysterious disappearance of Eugene Martin, the haunting parallels to Johnny Gosch's case, and the questions that continue to surround two of Iowa's most infamous unsolved child disappearances. Anyone with information about Eugene Martin is asked to call Det. Jeff Shannon at the https://www.dsm.city/departments/police/index.php at (515) 283-4864. You may also call Det. Larry Penland at (515) 237-1550. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Alex, T. (1984, August 16). Branstad gives moral support to Martin family. The Des Moines Register, 15A. Alex, T. (2001, September 3). Officer who investigated missing carrier retires. The Des Moines Register, 2B. Beedle, D. (2020, September 15). Eugene Wade Martin. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215645180/martin COLD CASE SPOTLIGHT: Johnny Gosch. (2015, June 11). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/cold-case-spotlight-johnny-gosch-n234291 D.M. police don’t know where to search. (1984, August 19). The Des Moines Register, 1B-3B. EUGENE WADE MARTIN | Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. (n.d.). https://missingpersons.iowa.gov/divisions/criminal-investigation/missing-persons/eugene-wade-martin Gene didn’t run away. . .his birthday was coming. (1984, September 2). The Des Moines Register, 1A-7A.I owa Cold Cases, Inc. (2026, March 28). Eugene Martin | Iowa Cold cases. Iowa Cold Cases. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/eugene-martin/ Krenz, A. (2015, November 6). Eugene Martin case remains open after 31 years. weareiowa.com. https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/eugene-martin-case-remains-open-after-31-years/524-02cb76a5-43bd-4297-af0d-5275df5aee9e Mokrzycki, P. (2015). Lost in the Heartland: Childhood, Region, and Iowa’s Missing Paperboys. Annals of Iowa, 74(1), 29–69. https://doi.org/10.17077/0003-4827.12170 Santiago, F. (1997, August 27). Gosch lives, mom is told. The Des Moines Register, 2A. Santiago, F., & Alex, T. (1994, August 22). Private eye believes Martin disappearance was planned. The Des Moines Register, 2A. Sederstrom, J. (2024, August 22). Why don’t missing kids appear on milk cartons anymore? Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/the-girl-on-the-milk-carton/crime-news/why-dont-missing-kids-appear-on-milk-cartons-anymore Short, M. (2025, June 7). Eugene Martin: 1984 Disappearance of Iowa Paperboy Still Unsolved. Medium. https://medium.com/bizarre-unsolved-cases/eugene-martin-1984-disappearance-of-iowa-paperboy-still-unsolved-27d88991a6c1 Smith, G. (1985, August 10). Eugene Martin case no closer to solution. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 5A. Suk, T. (1990, March 27). D.M. officers follow Martin case to Mexico. The Des Moines Register, 9. Tauscheck, M. (2017, October 9). Eugene Martin’s brother talks about hope case will be solved. KCCI. https://www.kcci.com/article/eugene-martin-s-brother-talks-about-hope-case-will-be-solved/6923136 The Associated Press. (1985, February 10). Parents heat up search. Quad City Times, 8A. The disappearance of Eugene Martin. (2025, April 14). Crime and Coffee Couple. https://crimeandcoffeecouple.wordpress.com/2024/07/11/the-disappearance-of-eugene-martin/ The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS). (n.d.). NamUs.gov. https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/6348?nav VanBaale, K. W. (2025, September 22). The Legacy of the Paperboy Abductions | A&E. AETV. https://www.aetv.com/articles/paperboy-abductions-milk-carton

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Novela 12: The Sordid Tale of Michelle Lynne Kosilek w/ Rainbow Crimes

From the age of three Robert Kosilek knew he was different, he knew he was born into the wrong body. As an adult he struggled with his gender identity and even married a woman named Cheryl McCaul with whom he had a child with. One day she came home early and caught him in her clothing, that's when things took an abrupt deadly turn. Thank you to CJ from Rainbow Crimes for taking over while I deal with some personal matters this week <3 https://open.spotify.com/show/3ip8cCgYaSvtTkL455nPRo?si=d81b5e2e659f476c Beyond the Rainbow Podcast a.k.a. Rainbow Crimes is a show about crimes committed by and against the LGBTQ plus community. Join host C.J. for an array of true crime stories from all over the world, especially lesser known cases. Remember, it's not a crime to be gay...unless you're a murderer... Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Pod of Terror Welcome to the Pod of Terror! Join Pat and Darsi as they discuss the most vile, despicable human beings on the planet. https://open.spotify.com/show/0bKeo1MIJkvw3cSnY5djjO?si=102095fe1673406b

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The Book of the Dead Case Files: What Happened After the Episodes Ended

From shocking revelations and cases that remain painfully unsolved, this special episode revisits the first cases covered on The Book of the Dead. I'm breaking down the biggest developments, new evidence, court updates, and unanswered questions surrounding the stories that have stayed with listeners long after the episodes ended. Some families finally got answers. Others are still waiting.This is where the cases stand now. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast YOUR true crime book club podcast.Jill tells the true crime book stories in 3 parts. Dive deep into the criminal psyche, updates, and outcomes with the greatest respect for accuracy, victims and families! https://open.spotify.com/show/5UACs0LyiyxBDx12QGa1my?si=c4274fea69db4b1a About - Daniel Robinson Foundation. (2025, February 6). Daniel Robinson Foundation. https://danielrobinsonfoundation.org/about/ABOUT US. (n.d.). Stephanie Nicole Parze Foundation. https://www.snpfoundation.org/aboutColleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, Inc. (2021, April 27). About - Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, Inc.https://colleenritzer.org/about-us/Court tosses out key records of Kobe serial child killer in 1997 case | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch. (n.d.). The Asahi Shimbun. https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14747612Father of 1997 Kobe murder victim criticizes court’s disposal of case records. (2023, February 15). The Mainichi. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230215/p2a/00m/0na/015000cFioresi, D. (2025, February 13). Stephanie Lazarus, former LAPD detective who shot ex-lover’s new wife, has parole denied again. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/stephanie-lazarus-former-lapd-detective-who-shot-ex-lovers-new-wife-has-parole-denied-again/Game over | Breck Foundation. (n.d.). Breck Foundation. https://www.breckfoundation.org/game-overGarrett, S. (2026, January 30). Tacoma police investigating individual who says they are Teekah Lewis, missing since 1999. KIRO 7 News Seattle. https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/tacoma-police-investigating-individual-who-says-they-are-teekah-lewis-missing-since-1999/52MMMKUUPVDFFPG37LUORNWLGM/Kobe court discards all records on then juvenile tried over 1997 child murders. (2022, October 20). The Mainichi. https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221020/p2a/00m/0na/011000cPlease Help Find Daniel. (2026, February 18). Please help find Daniel Robinson. https://pleasehelpfinddaniel.com/Riley, N. (2024, October 9). Teacher’s family says “evil” Philip Chism can’t be rehabilitated amid appeal for new murder trial. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/philip-chism-appeal-colleen-ritzer-murder-danvers-teacher/Riley, N. (2025, February 25). Philip Chism, convicted of killing Danvers math teacher Colleen Ritzer, denied new murder trial. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/philip-chism-appeal-murder-trial-sentence-colleen-ritzer/Robinson, D., II. (2025, December 29). Support the “Please Help Find Missing Americans Act” (Daniel Robinson Law). Change.org. https://www.change.org/p/support-the-please-help-find-missing-americans-act-daniel-robinson-law?recruiter=1122433152&recruited_by_id=58c081c0-b378-11ea-b618-7b868614c4c4&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylinkTeekah Lewis’ mother launches foundation to support families of missing children. (2026, January 24). KOMO. https://komonews.com/news/local/teekah-lewis-mother-launches-foundation-to-support-families-of-missing-children-tacoma-cold-case-missing-child-investigation-nonprofit-missing-people-pnwTeekah’s Legacy Foundation. (n.d.). https://sites.google.com/view/teekahslegacyfoundation/home?authuser=0

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Chapter 141: A Divorce and A Disappearance-What Happened to Jane Wakefield?

In 1975, 26-year-old teacher Jane Ellen Wakefield disappeared from Iowa City just months after filing for divorce from her husband, John. She never returned home, never contacted loved ones, and was never seen again. Even after an infrmant comes forward with an alarming story of what happened, the case went cold faster than anyone could have expected. Nearly fifty years later, the mystery surrounding Jane’s disappearance remains unsolved. Anyone with information regarding Jane Wakefield's disappearance or possible murder is asked to call the Iowa City Police Department at 319-356-5451, the case number to reference is J16-75. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ "1000 Reward. (1976, September 19). The Des Moine Register, 77.Blog, A. B. (2026, April 17). Jane Ellen Hallberg-Wakefield. Another Bundy Blog. https://anotherbundyblog.com/2026/04/12/jane-ellen-hallberg-wakefield/Brandau, R. C. (1976, September 17). Reward offered in Wakefield case. The Daily Iowan.Burnham, J. (1992, March 19). Proving murder without a body: It’s not impossible. The Gazette, 8A.Clark, F. (1976, September 19). Disappearance of Iowa City Woman still being probed. The Gazette, 10.Dayton, T. (1985, September 9). Wakefield disappearance: Authorities mystified 10 years later. Iowa City Press-Citizen, 1A.File suits in Johnson deaths. (1968, October 11). The Gazette, 8.Ingalls, M., & Ingalls, M. (2015, March 13). IC History: Reexamining the cold case files. Little Village. https://littlevillagemag.com/ic-history-reexamining-the-cold-case-files/Iowa Cold Cases, Inc. (2025, December 18). Jane Ellen (Hallberg) Wakefield | Iowa Cold cases. Iowa Cold Cases. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/jane-wakefield/Jane Ellen Hallberg marries John Wakefield in Minneapolis. (1967, October 9). The Sioux City Journal, 8.Jeff Burnham. (1992, March 19). Police suspect 3 killed but lack bodies [Newspaper; Print]. The Gazette, 70, 1A-8A. https://iowacoldcases.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/1992-3-19-MMU-2pgs.pdfKucharski, Z. (2006, December 12). Cracking cold cases. The Gazette, 1A-6A.Missing: Jane Wakefield | Iowa City, IA | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/jane-wakefieldNo evidence found in drained ponds. (1975, October 3). Iowa City Press-Citizen.The Associated Press. (1985, September 16). She’s been missing for 10 years. The Gazette, 5A.Two men killed in Iowa City crashes. (1967, July 20). The Gazette, 4.Two ponds are drained in search for woman. (1975, October 3). The Gazette, 4.Wakefield Reward Fund started. (1977, March 7). Iowa City Press-Citizen, 2A.

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Chapter 140: Anchored in Evil - The Murders of Tom and Jackie Hawks

On the coast of California, in November 2004, retired couple Tom and Jackie Hawks thought they were closing a new chapter, selling their yacht and preparing for a quieter life. Instead, they were lured into a meticulously planned trap. What began as a routine boat sale quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing maritime murders in true crime history. In this episode, I broke down the calculated scheme that led to their disappearance, the shocking method used to silence them, and the investigation that unraveled a cold and calculated plot driven by greed. From false identities to a horrifying final act at sea, this case is a chilling reminder of how quickly trust can turn deadly. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Box in the Basement Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced. https://open.spotify.com/show/7fmMxlzFZWg89bZ3o267fx?si=52187a11554840ac Center, D. P. I. (2026, January 15). Twenty years since last execution: California remains under execution moratorium as advocates push for mass clemency grant. Death Penalty Information Center. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/twenty-years-since-last-execution-california-remains-under-execution-moratorium-as-advocates-push-for-mass-clemency-grantCup of Coffee and Crime. (2026, April 16). The Murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks: Sold a yacht, then vanished at sea. Medium. https://medium.com/@coffeecrimeandcosmetics/the-murder-of-tom-and-jackie-hawks-sold-a-yacht-then-vanished-at-sea-a08ea086b637Dirmann. (2009, March 5). Murder. Just because. Orange Coast Magazine. https://orangecoast.com/news/murder-just-becauseDziemianowicz, J. (2024, January 2). Tom and Jackie Hawks Killed in Yacht Murder By “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Actor and His Wife. Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/the-real-murders-of-orange-county/crime-news/skylar-deleon-kills-tom-jackie-hawks-in-yacht-murderFera, L. L. (2022a, November 29). HARDCORE GANG MEMBER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER-FOR-PROFIT KILLING OF COUPLE ON THEIR NEWPORT BEACH YACHT. Orange County District Attorney. https://orangecountyda.org/press/hardcore-gang-member-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-for-profit-killing-of-couple-on-their-newport-beach-yacht/Fera, L. L. (2022b, December 6). BACKGROUND ON THE THREE CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVING SKYLAR DELEON. Orange County District Attorney. https://orangecountyda.org/press/background-on-the-three-criminal-cases-involving-skylar-deleon/Gottlieb, J. (2019, March 2). What happened to Tom and Jackie Hawks? - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-may-23-me-yacht23-story.htmlHanley, B. C. (n.d.). “He did it. I know he did it,” man says of son - Los Angeles Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20081010005928/http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-deleonold1,0,6683554.storyLea, J. (2021, July 16). After the murder of their loved ones, the O’Neill and Hawks families reflect. News-Herald. https://www.news-herald.com/2009/08/09/after-the-murder-of-their-loved-ones-the-oneill-and-hawks-families-reflect/O. (2024, May 22). From Power Rangers Star to Cold-Blooded Killer | True Crime. Medium. https://medium.com/@mromysteries/from-power-rangers-star-to-cold-blooded-killer-true-crime-30f9679d550aPeople v. Henderson, No. G039432 (Cal. Ct. App. Jul. 17, 2009). (n.d.).Perkinson, J. (2023, November 11). Skylar Deleon: From Power Rangers to Heartless Assassin. True Crime Time. https://truecrimetime.com/skylar-deleon/Register, O. C., & Welborn, L. (2008, October 5). Victim: Jon Peter “JP” Jarvi. Orange County Register. https://www.ocregister.com/2008/10/05/victim-jon-peter-jp-jarvi/Richards, T. (n.d.). The new owners — the gruesome yacht murder case of Thomas and Jackie Hawks — Crime Library. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/celebrity/hawkes_deleon/6.htmlSerna, J. (2018, December 20). Main witness testifies in court - Los Angeles Times. Daily Pilot. https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-xpm-2008-10-08-dpt-deleon10092008-story.htmlWelcome to the Orange County DA Office - Press Releases/Media advisories. (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20090210084528/http://www.orangecountyda.com/home/index.asp?page=8&recordid=387Yang, A., & Paparella, A. (2020, January 18). A receipt from Target, a stolen car in Mexico and a third unsolved murder: Investigation into yacht murder of California couple. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/receipt-target-stolen-car-mexico-unsolved-murder-investigation/story?id=68204176

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Chapter 139: A Mother’s Voice-The Death of Jax Gratton w/ Rainbow Crimes

When Jax Gratton disappeares on April 15, 2025, those closest to her knew something was wrong. Weeks later, her body is found, but the answers never came. In this episode, I joined CJ from Rainbow Crimes Podcast to take a deeper look at Jax’s case, the investigation, and the questions that still remain unanswered.Most importantly, we hear directly from Jax’s mother, Cherilynne, as she shares who Jax truly was beyond the headlines and why she continues to fight for justice.Together, we explored the gaps in the investigation, the challenges faced in cases involving LGBTQ+ victims, and the importance of keeping Jax’s story in the spotlight.This isn’t just about what happened. It’s about who Jax was and why her story matters. Thank you to CJ, for having me be apart of this episode, and thank you to Cherilynne for being kind enough to speak with us.  Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ https://beyondtherainbowpodcast.com

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Chapter 138: Dog O' War-Diane Whipple and The Aryan Brotherhood w/ Aphrodite Jones

On January 26, 2001, 33-year-old Diane Whipple returned to her apartment building in San Francisconever knowing she was walking into a deadly encounter. Just outside her door, she was brutally attacked by two massive Presa Canario dogs owned by her neighbors, Robert Noel and Marjorie Knoller. As the attack unfolded, Knoller stood by, and Diane suffered catastrophic injuries that would ultimately take her life.What followed was a case that shocked the nation. Public outrage quickly grew, with many demanding accountability for the owners behind the dogs. But as investigators dug deeper, the story took an unexpected and disturbing turn revealing ties to the Aryan Brotherhood and raising questions no one saw coming. Today, I’m joined by author Aphrodite Jones, whose book Dog O’ War takes a deep dive into this case uncovering a story that is truly stranger than fiction. https://www.amazon.com/Dog-War-Lethal-Exposed-Brotherhood-ebook/dp/B0GNCTZYLN?dplnkId=ee72bef6-38aa-48a6-8bf3-cc1c5241629e&nodl=1 https://www.botdpod.com/levis-eyes-an-interview-with-aphrodite-jones/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WQe7iOXlXwmUZJwl41OXe?si=oA2vrqCPQZyMxl74_tM_RQ Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/

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Chapter 137: The Case Against Liz Golyar-The Twisted Case of Cari Farver Part 2

After years of terrifying messages, threats, and manipulation, the truth behind Cari Farver’s disappearance finally begins to surface.In Part 2, investigators uncover a chilling web of deception that points not to an unknown stalker, but to someone much closer. As digital evidence, forensic clues, and shocking behavior come together, the case takes a turn no one expected. Who was really behind the messages? What happened to Cari Farver? And how did one person maintain such an elaborate lie for years? This is the conclusion of one of the most disturbing cases of identity theft, obsession, and murder in modern true crime. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Rainbow Crimes: Beyond the Rainbow Podcast a.k.a. Rainbow Crimes is a show about crimes committed by and against the LGBTQ plus community. Join host C.J. for an array of true crime stories from all over the world, especially lesser known cases. Remember, it's not a crime to be gay...unless you're a murderer.. https://open.spotify.com/show/3ip8cCgYaSvtTkL455nPRo?si=ab3dcb5dc795449e Giacomazzo, B. (2025, August 25). The murder of Cari Farver at the hands of Liz Golyar. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/cari-farver#:~:text=On%20the%20SD%20card%2C%20police,who%20vanished%20without%20a%20trace.Gowen, G., Deutsch, G., & Effron, L. (2020, December 7). What seemed like a horrific stalking case was a jealous lover’s cover for murder. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/horrific-stalking-case-jealous-lovers-cover-murder/story?id=74431142‘Hell hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned’: Meaning and origin. (2024, February 5). Interesting Literature. https://interestingliterature.com/2023/04/hell-hath-no-fury-like-a-woman-scorned-meaning/Hobkinson, S. (Director). (2024). Lover, Stalker, Killer. Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81611991?trackId=255824129&tctx=0%2C0%2Cdfbc7760-9573-48b6-9dd4-d85bd8fa3051-102888104%2Cdfbc7760-9573-48b6-9dd4-d85bd8fa3051-102888104%7C2%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2CVideo%3A81611991%2CdetailsPagePlayButtonHomepage. (2024, July 10). A+E Networks EMEA. https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/cari-farverKenton, L. (2024, March 28). Killer Shanna ‘Liz’ Golyar was also ‘prime suspect in her son’s death’ & ex says ‘she masterminded our boy’. . . The US Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/news/10329723/love-stalker-killer-shanna-golyar-baby-death-cari-farver/KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. (2017, May 10). KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/twisted-case-of-fatal-attraction-goes-to-trialLyon, R. (2024, February 14). Liz Golyar, the spurned lover who murdered Cari Farver. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/liz-golyarMay 12, 2017, page 2 - Omaha World-Herald at Newspapers.comTM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/897469954/?match=1&terms=cari%20farverMcCluskey, M. (2026, February 24). The deadly love triangle behind Netflix true crime documentary Lover, stalker, killer. TIME. https://time.com/6692767/lover-stalker-killer-netflix-true-story/Orti, C. (2025, December 11). Shanna Golyar sentenced to life for first-degree murder. KETV. https://www.ketv.com/article/first-degree-murder-trial-for-shanna-golyar-begins/9634039Photos from The Haunting Story of Lover, Stalker, Killer - E! Online. (2024, February 17). E! Online. https://www.eonline.com/photos/36883/the-haunting-story-of-lover-stalker-killerRasmussen, A. (n.d.). Stalker Convicted Of Murdering Missing Woman Spent Up To 50 Hours Weekly On Twisted Plot. Investigation Discovery. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/stalker-convicted-of-murdering-missing-woman-spent-up-to-50-hours-weekly-on-twisted-plotSederstrom, J. (2024, July 18). Nebraska Mechanic’s romance turns into Real-Life “Fatal attraction” with deadly consequences. Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/shanna-golyar-killed-cari-farver-after-impersonating-herStager, J., & Stutsman, S. (2025, November 13). Liz Golyar Murdered the Other Woman in Her Love Triangle — Then Pretended to Be Her for 2 Years. Here’s Where She Is Today. People. https://people.com/where-are-liz-golyar-and-dave-kroupa-today-11848379STATE v. GOLYAR (2018) – Supreme Court of Nebraska Free Case Summary – Studicata. (n.d.). https://www.studicata.com/summaries/supreme-court-of-nebraska/state-v-golyar-2018-3xlwus/

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Chapter 136: Stalked From The Shadows-The Twisted Case of Cari Farver Part 1

In 2012, Cari Farver after blowing up at the man she had been seeing, vanished from Omaha, Nebraska but what followed made no sense. Her family, Dave Kroupa who she had been dating, and a woman named Liz Golyar, who dated the same man, began receiving disturbing, erratic messages from Cari. As the texts escalated into threats and harassment, it was clear that Cari was a stalker, hellbent on destroying lives.  However, as the investigation unfolded, the truth became far more disturbing than anyone imagined. In Part 1, I take you through the three year long invesitgation into tracking Cari down, the digital trail that blew the case open and the chaos that led to a shocking act of violence. What if the stalker was someone else all along? Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Ahluwalia, B., esq. (2018, November). State v. Golyar. Find Law. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ne-supreme-court/1962008.htmlAlvarado, F. (2025, December 1). How digital evidence helped solve the murder of Cari Farver | A&E. AETV. https://www.aetv.com/articles/cari-farverBabb, S. (2025, June 25). ‘It can happen to anyone’: Man shares story of stalking, survival at Omaha women’s event. https://www.wowt.com. https://www.wowt.com/2025/06/25/man-shares-tale-stalking-survival-omaha-womens-center-advancement-event/Baker, K. (2024, February 9). Netflix Doc Lover Stalker Killer Goes In-Depth on Disturbing story of Digital Love Triangle-Turned-Deadly. Peoplemag. https://people.com/lover-stalker-killer-netflix-documentary-digital-love-triangle-deadly-8424279Cari Lea Farver (1974-2012) - Find a grave. . . (1974, November 30). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175584784/cari_lea-farver#:~:text=in%20Omaha.,remains%20have%20never%20been%20recovered.Conley, A. (2017a, May 25). Golyar: “Twisted Plot of Lies” hid death. Omaha World Herald, 1A-2A.Conley, A. (2017b, December 1). Lawyer receives emails threatening Goylar’s kids. Omaha World Herald, 2B.Dziemianowicz, J. (2024, October 22). Woman murders man’s new lover, then frames her as terrifying stalker: “I see you.” Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/a-plan-to-kill/crime-news/what-happened-to-cari-farver-how-she-was-killed-framed#:~:text=How%20to%20Watch,Farver%2C%20according%20to%20ABC%20News.Giacomazzo, B. (2025, August 25). The murder of Cari Farver at the hands of Liz Golyar. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/cari-farver#:~:text=On%20the%20SD%20card%2C%20police,who%20vanished%20without%20a%20trace.Gowen, G., Deutsch, G., & Effron, L. (2020, December 7). What seemed like a horrific stalking case was a jealous lover’s cover for murder. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/horrific-stalking-case-jealous-lovers-cover-murder/story?id=74431142‘Hell hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned’: Meaning and origin. (2024, February 5). Interesting Literature. https://interestingliterature.com/2023/04/hell-hath-no-fury-like-a-woman-scorned-meaning/Hobkinson, S. (Director). (2024). Lover, Stalker, Killer. Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81611991?trackId=255824129&tctx=0%2C0%2Cdfbc7760-9573-48b6-9dd4-d85bd8fa3051-102888104%2Cdfbc7760-9573-48b6-9dd4-d85bd8fa3051-102888104%7C2%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2CVideo%3A81611991%2CdetailsPagePlayButtonHomepage. (2024, July 10). A+E Networks EMEA. https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/cari-farverKenton, L. (2024, March 28). Killer Shanna ‘Liz’ Golyar was also ‘prime suspect in her son’s death’ & ex says ‘she masterminded our boy’. . . The US Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/news/10329723/love-stalker-killer-shanna-golyar-baby-death-cari-farver/KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. (2017, May 10). KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/twisted-case-of-fatal-attraction-goes-to-trialLyon, R. (2024, February 14). Liz Golyar, the spurned lover who murdered Cari Farver. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/liz-golyarMay 12, 2017, page 2 - Omaha World-Herald at Newspapers.com<sup>TM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. <span class=&qout;url&qout;>https://www.newspapers.com/image/897469954/?match=1&terms=cari%20farverPhotos from The Haunting Story of Lover, Stalker, Killer - E! Online. (2024, February 17). E! Online. https://www.eonline.com/photos/36883/the-haunting-story-of-lover-stalker-killerRasmussen, A. (n.d.). Stalker Convicted Of Murdering Missing Woman Spent Up To 50 Hours Weekly On Twisted Plot. Investigation Discovery. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/stalker-convicted-of-murdering-missing-woman-spent-up-to-50-hours-weekly-on-twisted-plotSederstrom, J. (2024, July 18). Nebraska Mechanic’s romance turns into Real-Life “Fatal attraction” with deadly consequences. Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/shanna-golyar-killed-cari-farver-after-impersonating-herStager, J., & Stutsman, S. (2025, November 13). Liz Golyar Murdered the Other Woman in Her Love Triangle — Then Pretended to Be Her for 2 Years. Here’s Where She Is Today. People. https://people.com/where-are-liz-golyar-and-dave-kroupa-today-11848379STATE v. GOLYAR (2018) – Supreme Court of Nebraska Free Case Summary – Studicata. (n.d.). https://www.studicata.com/summaries/supreme-court-of-nebraska/state-v-golyar-2018-3xlwus/

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Chapter 135: Felony Review-Tales of True Crime & Corruption in Chicago w/ Randy Barnett

Today, I sat down with Randy Barnett, professor of Constitutional Law at the Georgetown University Law Center, Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution and former prosecutor for the City of Chicago. He joins me to tell me all about his latest book, Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption that gives a behind the scenes look at what it was like to work in the thick of the violence and corruption running rampant in 1970s and 1980s Chicago.  Randy Barnett walked me through his time in the Felony Review Unit, the violent cases he worked on, and why exactly are some people so willing to spill it all to the police. Whether you love true crime, want to be a lawyer, or are currently studying law, this book, and this conversation, are for you. Get your copy of Felony Review, out March 17th: https://www.amazon.com/Felony-Review-Tales-Corruption-Chicago/dp/1641774959/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AVRCFC66IISR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2CADbqRwoROkCRlI_YhZ5A.oVltHrAWgy6RE6_Rj1zfXBvf7szphY3Q7DfYbVFf88I&dib_tag=se&keywords=felony+review+barnett&qid=1773627441&sprefix=felony+review%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-1 https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/felony-review/?srsltid=AfmBOoqpE2loLYEE9NaTFyMxKLEP7vtCT4HvE64_TENne7r3Un3Yvn48 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/felony-review-randy-barnett/1147878286?ean=9781641774963 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/

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Chapter 134: Gone in Minutes-The Disappearance of Myra Lewis

Two-year-old Myra Lewis disappeared from her rural Mississippi home in 2014 while playing outside with her siblings. Despite one of the largest searches in state history, she has never been found. This episode explores the timeline, investigation, and lingering questions in this haunting missing child case. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Myra Lewis is encouraged to contact the Madison County Sheriff’s office at 601-859-2345 or the Mississippi highway patrol at 855-642-5378. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Psychology of the Strange:  Psychology of the Strange is a narrative psychology podcast that explores the eerie, the uncanny, and the deeply human. Every episode begins with an original atmospheric story rooted in dark folklore, superstition, or real events and then shifts into a psychological analysis that unpacks why these tales grip the human mind. Apel, T. (2014a, March 5). Plea: Help us find Myra. The Clarion Ledger, 1B.Apel, T. (2014b, July 2). 4 months later, still no Myra Lewis. The Clarion Ledger, 3A.Apel, T. (2015, March 2). Myra Lewis: missing 1 year. The Clarion Ledger, 3A-4A.Apel, T. (2016, March 2). Myra Lewis missing two years; no new leads. The Clarion Ledger, 2A.Apel, T. (2017, March 3). 3 years later: Myra Lewis still missing. The Clarion Ledger, 6A.Apel, T. (2018, March 1). Myra Lewis still missing after 4 years. The Clarion-Ledger. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2018/03/01/myra-lewis-still-missing-after-4-years/384227002/Camden toddler reported missing. (2014, March 3). The Clarion Ledger, 4A.FBI joins search for missing Mississippi toddler Myra Lewis. (2014, March 5). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-joins-search-for-missing-mississippi-toddler-myra-lewis/Fields, C. (2022, March 2). 8-year anniversary of Myra Lewis’ disappearance. https://www.wlbt.com. https://www.wlbt.com/2022/03/02/8-year-anniversary-myra-lewis-disappearance/Henley, N. (2019, April 30). The Disappearance of Myra Rena Lewis | Missing #34. Medium. https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/the-disappearance-of-myra-rena-lewis-missing-35-eebfae69d6b6Karimi, F. (2011, March 11). FBI offers >0,000 for return of missing toddler Myra Lewis. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/11/us/mississippi-missing-toddler-myra-lewis/index.htmlKinsey, A. (2017, October 7). Missing girl’s mother remains behind bars. WAPT. https://www.wapt.com/article/missing-girl-s-mother-remains-behind-bars/2087820Kinsey, A. (2020, December 7). Mother of missing girl released from jail. WAPT. https://www.wapt.com/article/mother-of-missing-girl-released-from-jail/2088557Livestream. (n.d.). https://www.wlbt.com. https://www.wlbt.com/livestream/Marie, E. (2025, August 11). Myra Lewis, 2: disappeared from her front yard in 2014. OurBlackGirls. https://www.ourblackgirls.com/p/myra-lewis-2-disappeared-from-her?utm_source=publication-searchMissing: Myra Lewis | Camden, MS | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/myra-lewisMyra Rena Lewis – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/myra-rena-lewisOrtega, J. (2020, December 7). FBI offers reward for info that brings missing girl home. WAPT. https://www.wapt.com/article/fbi-offers-reward-for-info-that-brings-missing-girl-home/2087645#Royals, K. (2014, October 22). Sheriff follows up on psychic tip in search. The Clarion Ledger, 2A.

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Chapter 133: Cold Case Breakthrough-The Murders of The Kern and Ventura County Jane Does

In 1980, two unidentified women were found murdered in California, one in Ventura County and the other in Kern County. For decades, they were known only as Jane Does, their names and stories erased by time. Their killer, Wilson Chouest, was identified years ago, but the identities of his victims remained a mystery. Now, through advances in forensic genealogy and relentless investigative work, both women have finally been identified, restoring their names after more than 40 years. In this episode, I revisited a chapter from the earliest days of The Book of the Dead, examine how Chouest was linked to the crimes, and explore how modern DNA technology is rewriting the endings of cold cases once thought unsolvable.This is a story of delayed justice, the power of identification, and why names matter. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Murder Unscripted Veteran true-crime producer, Ed (Forensic Files, Cold Case Files, City Confidential) and his crime encyclopedia gal pal, Melissa, bring you the most immersive podcast in the genre - breaking down the barrier between fan and creator. https://open.spotify.com/show/2AUGh12ei1wk8x7CvcX9qH?si=83b8efa733b04844 Cramer, M. (2022, April 10). Official describes brutal injuries to Colleen Ritzer. BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved November 20, 2022, from https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/11/30/philip-chism-murder-trial-resumes/zwhZsJ0PUd0olRg3vA9QZK/story.html (Original work published 2015)Crime, P. C. (2022, April 24). Who Is the Ventura County Jane Doe? - Pop Culture Crime. Medium. https://popculturecrime.medium.com/who-is-the-ventura-county-jane-doe-9f3858d6d397Diskin, M. V. C. S. (2018a, May 19). Criminal nature stems from childhood discord, man on trial for 1980 slayings says. Ventura. https://eu.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/conejo-valley/2018/05/18/thousand-oaks-murder-trial-childhood-discord-triggered-crime/624546002/Diskin, M. V. C. S. (2018b, May 24). Past victims testify in felon’s trial over 1980 killings in Ventura, Kern counties. Ventura. https://eu.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/conejo-valley/2018/05/23/wilson-chouest-trial-victim-testifies-murder-trial/638521002/Diskin, M. V. C. S. (2018c, July 12). Man sentenced in 1980 rape, murder of women found in Ventura, Kern counties. Ventura. https://eu.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/conejo-valley/2018/07/12/man-sentenced-1980-murder-women-ventura-kern-counties/765029002/DNA DOE Project IDs Murdered woman in “Toughest case yet.” (2026, February 23). https://www.forensicmag.com/3594-All-News/624259-DNA-Doe-Project-IDs-Murdered-Woman-in-Toughest-Case-Yet/Farr, L. (2021, December 27). She Has a Name. Alta Online. https://www.altaonline.com/dispatches/a38378086/jane-doe-ventura-steve-rhods-wilson-chouest/Gayle, L. (2026, February 24). Pregnant woman found dead in high school parking lot 46 years ago is finally identified. People. https://people.com/pregnant-woman-found-dead-calif-high-school-parking-lot-1980-identified-11912793Kettler, S. (2022, April 12). Shirley Ann Soosay: Indigenous Murder Victim Went Unnamed for Decades, Until DNA Restored Her Identity. A+E Networks EMEA. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.aenetworks.tv/KGET. (2021, April 23). How ‘Kern County Jane Doe’ was identified as Shirley Soosay. KGET. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/how-kern-county-jane-doe-was-identified-as-shirley-soosay/LaVoice, O. (2018, October 24). Kern County and Ventura County Jane Doe may be closer than ever to being identified. KGET. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/kern-county-and-ventura-county-jane-doe-may-be-closer-than-ever-to-being-identified/1547382038/Mohney, G. (2026, February 26). Calif. woman murdered in high school parking lot finally identified. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/calif-police-killer-cold-case-21940656.phpMoore, H., & Stewart, C. (2021, May 4). California ‘Jane Doe’ identified as missing Cree woman. ICT. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/california-jane-doe-identified-as-missing-cree-womanPregnant Jane Doe killed in 1980 identified using DNA. (2026, February 25). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pregnant-jane-doe-killed-1980-identified-using-dna-rcna260402Shirley Soosay. (n.d.). Unidentified Wiki. Retrieved November 12, 2022, from https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Shirley_SoosayThe Canadian Press. (2022, May 27). ‘Always hope’: Remains of Cree woman sent home to Alberta decades after disappearance. North Island Gazette. https://www.northislandgazette.com/news/always-hope-remains-of-cree-woman-sent-home-to-alberta-decades-after-disappearance/Unsolved, S. O. T. (2021, August 13). Ventura County Jane Doe. Stories of the Unsolved. https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2021/08/12/ventura-county-jane-doe/Ventura Co Jane Doe. (2021, November 19). DNA Doe Project Cases. https://dnadoeproject.org/case/ventura-co-jane-doe/Whitnall, B. B., & Staff, A. (2026, February 26). District Attorney identifies 1980 cold case victim. The Acorn - Serving Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Oak Park & Westlake Village. https://www.theacorn.com/articles/district-attorney-identifies-1980-cold-case-victim/Worley, D. (2026, February 24). Pregnant woman found stabbed to death in high school parking lot identified 46 years later. https://www.kfyrtv.com. https://www.kfyrtv.com/2026/02/24/pregnant-woman-found-stabbed-death-high-school-parking-lot-identified-46-years-later/

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The Yuba County Five w/ The Family Plot Podcast

In February 1978, five young men vanished after attending a basketball game in Yuba County, California. Their car was later found abandoned deep in the snowy wilderness of Plumas National Forest far from their route and with no clear explanation why they went there. As searchers uncovered eerie clues, including a remote trailer stocked with untouched supplies, the mystery only deepened. Four of the men were eventually found, but Gary Mathias was never located. Nearly 50 years later, the case of the Yuba County Five remains one of America’s most haunting unsolved disappearances.  Today I joined Dean, Laura, and Arthur from The Family Plot to dive into the mystery of the Yuba County Five Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-plot/id1522581107 We are a podcast featuring Dean Boese, Laura Williams and their 15 year old son Arthur where we do PG-13 takes on all things odd.

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Chapter 132: Buried Beneath The Water: The Death of Olivia Lone Bear

In 2017, Olivia Lone Bear disappeared from the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. Months later, her truck was discovered submerged in a reservoir, but the answers never surfaced. As the investigation stalled, the story of a missing mother and the community that searched tirelessly for her became part of a larger, devastating pattern: the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women whose cases remain unsolved, yet refuse to be forgotten. If you have any information regarding the death of Olivia Lone Bear, you are urged to contact the FBI at: 1-800-CALL-FBI, or you can submit a tip at https://tips.fbi.gov/home https://adventureswithpurpose.com Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a Promo for True Crime Connections: True Crime Connections is a survivor-led podcast where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose. https://open.spotify.com/show/1zUHfUFv7YZIAN6hceW0SQ?si=570a94da0b26422e Body found in submerged truck believed to be missing mother of five. (2018, August 3). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/fbi-confident-body-found-submerged-truck-belongs-missing-mother-olivia-n897546BREAKING: New information in Olivia Lone Bear case. (2019, November 20). KX News. https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/breaking-new-information-in-olivia-lone-bear-case/Dura, J. (2018a, February 3). Searchers comb Bismarck for missing woman as volunteer effort expands. The Jamestown Sun, A4.Dura, J. (2018b, February 4). Bureau of Indian Affairs takes lead in Lone Bear Case. The Bismarck Tribune, 1.Dura, J., & Emerson, B. (2018a, December 28). Lone Bear case awaits answers. The Bismarck Tribune, A1.Dura, J., & Emerson, B. (2018b, December 29). 14 months after North Dakota woman was last seen alive, family and tribes await answers. The Dickinson Press, A3.Emerson, B. (2019, April 9). Stenejhem: Lone Bear report of death exempt from open records. The Jamestown Sun, B4.Emerson, B., & Dura, J. (2019, August 2). One year later, no answers from FBI about death of Olivia Lone Bear. Grand Forks Herald, B2.Family frustrated by lack of search efforts in Native America woman Olivia Lone Bear’s disappearance. (2017, December 11). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/family-frustrated-lack-search-efforts-native-america-woman-olivia-lone-n828561Hopkins, R. (2018, September 11). When the missing and murdered Indigenous women crisis hits home. Teen Vogue. https://www.teenvogue.com/story/when-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-epidemic-hits-homeKeeler, J., & Keeler, J. (2024, January 24). ‘No crime scene’: The search for Olivia Lone Bear. High Country News. https://www.hcn.org/issues/50-12/tribal-affairs-no-crime-scene-the-search-for-olivia-lone-bear/Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) | NIWRC. (n.d.). https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awarenessObituary for Olivia Keri Lone Bear at Langhans Funeral Homes, Inc. (2018, August 5). https://www.langhansfuneralhome.com/obituary/olivia-lone-bearOgden, E. (2018, January 2). $5000 more reward offered in search of Olivia Lone Bear. The Dickinson Press, 2.OLIVIA LONE BEAR. (n.d.). FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/olivia-lone-bearSkurzewski, J. (2019a, July 31). Investigation continues into death, disappearance of Olivia Lone Bear. https://www.kfyrtv.com. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Timeline-of-events-in-Olivia-Lone-Bear-investigation-513457331.htmlSkurzewski, J. (2019b, November 20). Feds meet with Lone Bear family, offer reward for information. https://www.kfyrtv.com. https://www.kfyrtv.com/content/news/Feds-meet-with-Lone-Bear-family-offer-reward-for-information-565233562.htmlSuspicious death: Olivia Lone Bear | New Town, ND | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/olivia-lone-bearThe Associated Press. (2019, November 21). Native woman found in Fort Berthold Lake was belted in. Rapid City Journal, A5.Wigginton, C. (2018, July 9). Frustration with investigation mounts. The Bismarck Tribune, A5.

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Chapter 131: In the Shadow of the Sun-The Disappearance of Myron Traylor

On a blisteringly hot day in Phoenix, Arizona, 13-year-old Myron Traylor set out with his mother to do laundry. He stopped for a drink as his mother continued on, promising to catch up with her, but he never did. What would follow would be a decades-long mystery, plagued by rumors, as investigators searched for the missing boy. With no evidence, only theories to base a motive on, and a witness who may know more than what they're saying, this is the story of a boy who was here one moment and gone the next.  If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Myron Traylor, please contact:  The Phoenix Police Department at 602-495-5394 or The Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit at 602-534-2121 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ 5 who still stymie searchers. (1997, July 29). The Arizona Republic, A4.Aug 06, 1990, page 8 - The Arizona Republic at Newspapers.comTM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/122454381/?match=1&terms=myron%20traylorBaxter, J. (2021, February 14). Gone Before Sunset: The Disappearance of Myron Traylor. Medium. https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/gone-before-sunset-the-disappearance-of-myron-traylor-cd382f027cfcDaunt, T. (1989, February 16). Mom of missing boy fears worst, prays. The Arizona Republic, B1–B2.FindtheMissing. (2020, February 20). Myron Timell Traylor. The Resource Center for Cold Case Missing Children’s Cases. https://rcccmcc.com/2019/08/23/42-azm-myron-timell-traylor/Jeong, Y. (2016a, November 25). Missing Arizona children: Myron Traylor vanished after a stop for soda pop. The Arizona Republic, A3–A4.Jeong, Y. (2016b, November 26). 28 years later, still waiting at house on Pecan Road. The Arizona Republic, A3–A4.Missing: Myron Timell Traylor | Phoenix, AZ | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/myron-timell-traylorMissing Person / NAMUS #MP3935 | NAMUS. (n.d.). NamUs. https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP3935Missing person: Myron Traylor. (n.d.). Missing People in America. https://missingpeopleinamerica.org/missing/myron-traylorMyron Timell Traylor – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/myron-timell-traylorMyron Traylor still missing without a trace 27 years later. (2015, August 3). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/myron-traylor-still-missing-without-trace-27-years-later-n398101Newbart, D. (1991, July 24). THE MYSTERY OF MYRONTHE TRAIL MAY BE COLD, BUT THE MEMORIES STILL HURT. Phoenix New Times. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/the-mystery-of-myronthe-trail-may-be-cold-but-the-memories-still-hurt-6411812/The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS). (n.d.). NamUs.gov. https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/3935/detailsTorrey, J. F. (1989, August 4). Police hit dead end in search. The Arizona Republic, B2.Villa, J. (2002, May 22). Aunt remains hopeful he’ll come home. The Arizona Republic, B4.

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Chapter 130: A Failure of Justice-The Murder of D’Lisa Kelley

The 2014 unsolved murder of D’Lisa Kelley has raised serious questions about investigative decisions and accountability. In this episode of The Book of the Dead Podcast, I explore the timeline of her case and the concerns surrounding the law enforcement response. The investigation draws additional scrutiny due to the involvement of a Dallas police sergeant who was later connected to the controversial 2016 death of Tony Timpa, a man who died while restrained by officers during a call for help. The overlap between these cases raises difficult but necessary questions about oversight, responsibility, and how repeated controversies can impact public trust and justice outcomes. If you have any information about the murder of D’Lisa Kelley, you can call the North Texas Crime Commission at 877-373-8477   or visit their website to submit a tip  at www.ntcc.crimestoppersweb.com Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Tragedy with a View: Hosted by Kayla, Tragedy with a View is an outdoor lover’s podcast for those who love true tales of tragic loss and unbelievable survival involving the wilderness, wildlife and weather.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tragedy-with-a-view/id1689392628 Fohttps://www.botdpod.com Barry, A. (2017, April 1). Cold Case 2014: Missing Person Case Turns into Homicide. Who Killed Young Mother D’Lisa Kelley? NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/cold-case-2014-missing-person-case-turns-into-homicide-who-killed-expectant-mother-dlisa-kelley/13955/Binion, B., & Binion, B. (2023, September 28). Tony Timpa wrongful death trial ends with 2 out of 3 cops getting qualified immunity. Reason.com. https://reason.com/2023/09/27/tony-timpa-wrongful-death-trial-ends-with-2-out-of-3-cops-getting-qualified-immunity/Case, P. C. (2023, November 21). Cold Case Spotlight - D’Lisa Kelley - Project: Cold Case. Project: Cold Case. https://projectcoldcase.org/2016/07/03/cold-case-spotlight-dlisa-kelley/Dallas Police internal investigation launched in D’Lisa Kelley case. (2014, March 29). NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-launch-investigation-into-911-call-about-slain-pregnant-mother/1973171/Eiserer, T. (2014a, March 12). Dallas police seek help in locating missing pregnant mother. WFAA wfaa.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20140316154407/https:/www.wfaa.com/news/local/Dallas-police-seek-help-in-locating-missing-pregnant-mother--249913821.htmlEiserer, T. (2014b, November 18). Tapes raise new questions in unsolved murder case. wfaa.com. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/tapes-raise-new-questions-in-unsolved-murder-case/287-304608176FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. (2016, March 15). Murder woman’s family sues Dallas police. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/murder-womans-family-sues-dallas-policeKalthoff, K. (2014, March 18). Friends, relatives hold vigil for slain Dallas mother. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/friends-relatives-hold-vigil-for-slain-dallas-mother/205956/Kelley Alert Foundation. (2015a). 01. Initial call from grandmother (D’Lisa Kelley). Soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/911tapes/01-1-initial-call-from-grandmother-dlisa-kelley?si=958757c79e7e49aeaa5923ca8cb9b49a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingKelley Alert Foundation. (2015b). 03 Operator called Seargent (D’Lisa Kelly). Soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/911tapes/03-2operator-called-sergeant-dlisa-kelley?si=3d54961ad4aa46edb31c1ab9e18591f8&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLassiter, E. (2014, November 18). Audio Evidence: New 911 Calls in Pregnant Mom Murder Case. CW33. https://cw33.com/news/audio-evidence-disturbing-new-911-calls-in-pregnant-mom-murder-case/Lopez, R. (2024, February 3). “We could’ve found her”: D’Lisa Kelley’s family reflects on police investigation into her murder 10 years later. wfaa.com. https://www.wfaa.com/article/syndication/instagram/crime-reporters-notebook-dlisa-kelley-was-tortured-and-murdered-dallas-a-decade-ago-her-family-thinks-police-could-have-done-more-to-save-her/287-1a1af961-bd61-40b5-a8ed-ceaf21028a88Massie, G. (2023, October 2). Jurors share regret over verdict in trial for man who died when officer kneeled on his back. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/timpa-dallas-police-trial-jurors-b2422609.htmlMurdered: D’Lisa Kelley | Dallas, TX | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/dlisa-kelleyMyParisTexas, MyParisTexas, & MyParisTexas. (2019, June 10). Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs the go-ahead on the Kelley Alert. MyParisTexas - Rapid. Reliable. Respected. https://myparistexas.com/texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-the-go-ahead-on-the-kelley-alert/Osibamowo, T. (2023, September 27). Federal jury awards " million to Tony Timpa’s son, finds 3 Dallas police officers liable for his death. KERA News. https://www.keranews.org/criminal-justice/2023-09-27/tony-timpa-verdict-wrongful-death-lawsuitSobell, C. (2021, March 16). Law and Disorder: Who Killed D’Lisa Kelley? Medium. https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/who-killed-dlisa-kelley-2014-cold-case-sparks-criticism-of-dallas-pd-88e6e4a910a1SWIFS investigative narrative. (n.d.). DocumentCloud. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6226349-SWIFS-Investigative-Narrative/Timpa v. Dillard - MacArthur Justice. (2023, November 12). MacArthur Justice. https://www.macarthurjustice.org/case/timpa-v-dillard/

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Chapter 129: Small Town Silence-The Murder of Corinne Perry

When 17-year-old Corinne Perry disappeared from Creston, Iowa, she seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving behind only an abandoned car and carefully folded clothes. The mystery of what happened in the hours before her death and just who was responsible has evaded investigators for decades. This is the story of a missing girl, which hit too close to home, so soon after another young boy went missing, leaving a community reeling.  Anyone with information about the murder of Corinne Perry is asked to contact: The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (515) 725-6010, email mailto:dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us, or contact the Creston Police Department at (641) 782-8402. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Cavallier, A. (2020, April 10). Decades-old murder of Iowa teen in 1983 remains unsolved. Yahoo News. https://www.yahoo.com/news/decades-old-murder-iowa-teen-171200453.htmlCorinne Elaine Perry (1965-1983) - Find a grave. . . (1965, August 28). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143319127/corinne-elaine-perryCoulter, C. (2025, June 7). She went to the laundromat alone — then a man followed her out, and she was never seen alive again. People.com. https://people.com/corrine-perry-iowa-teen-vanished-laundromat-11748033Gene “didn’t run away. . .his birthday was coming.” (1984, September 2). The Des Moines Register, 6A.Heinlein, G. (1984, November 4). Young hunters find remains of Corinne Perry. The Des Moines Register, 3B.Iowa Cold Cases, Inc. (2025, December 13). Corinne Perry | Iowa Cold cases. Iowa Cold Cases. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/corinne-perry/National Missing Children’s Day | About Missing Children’s Day | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. (n.d.). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/nmcd/about-missing-childrens-dayO’Brien, C. (2024, December 3). The Murder of Corinne Perry. Medium. https://medium.com/@Charlie_OBrien/the-murder-of-corinne-perry-e02aa50ff8dbOffer reward for teen. (1983, May 10). The Daily Reporter, 3.Pastor conducts prayer vigil for missing girl. (1983, May 15). The Des Moines Register, 8B.Perry, C., Creston Police Dept., & Iowa DCI. (1983). HOMICIDE VICTIM. https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/ICC_Playing_Card_9_clubs_5DE29B15A4BA0.pdfRaffensperger, G. (1984, February 6). Search goes on for girl missing nearly 10 months. The Des Moines Register, 3A.Santiago, F. (1983, July 3). Creston folks gather to find young woman who is missing. The Des Moines Register, 5B.Santiago, F. (1984a, November 5). Officers seek death cause. The Des Moines Register, 2A.Santiago, F. (1984b, November 7). Cause of Perry death may remain a mystery. The Des Moines Register, 2A.Shaw, B. (1984, September 18). Call about missing daughter mystifies, unnerves Iowa mother. The Des Moines Register, 2M.Woman still searching for justice in sister Corinne Perry’s murder nearly 40 years after she was killed after leaving Iowa laundromat. (2020, April 11). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/woman-still-searching-justice-sister-corinne-perry-s-murder-nearly-n1181291

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Chapter 128: A Stranger Came Home-The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay

In 1994, 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay vanished from San Antonio, Texas, never to be seen again. Three years later, a young man claiming to be Nicholas resurfaced in Spain, but something wasn’t right. His accent was wrong. His appearance had changed. And the truth was far more disturbing than anyone imagined. 3 years after I last covered it, I'm revisiting one of the most baffling missing persons cases I have ever come across, with a conman whose lies buried the mystery of what happened to a young teenager even further into obscurity. If you have any information on the disappearance of Nicholas Barclay, please contact the San Antonio Police at 210-207-7484 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Sinister Story Hour: These are the stories your mother never told you! Join Steph for the spookiest story time as she tells short tales of true crime, cults, or missing persons. https://open.spotify.com/show/06ibdvrhQf7gpvcPZ3uQci?si=5c4bf30e04104ec0 Annett, J. (2025, September 6). Boy lived with parents for five months before they realised he wasn’t their son. Daily Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/boy-lived-parents-five-months-35860585Davis, N. (1998, November 7). The boy who came back from the dead. Sydney Morning Herald, 4S-5S.Dec 13, 1998, page 54 - San Antonio Express-News at Newspapers.comTM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1280925736/?match=1&terms=%22nicholas%20barclay%22Grann, D. (2008, August 4). The Chameleon. The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/08/11/the-chameleon-annals-of-crime-david-grannHave you seen this child? Nicholas Patrick Barclay. (n.d.). https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/802112/1Hernandez, E. (2019, May 2). Case of missing San Antonio boy from 1994 remains a mystery. KSAT. https://www.ksat.com/news/2019/05/02/case-of-missing-san-antonio-boy-from-1994-remains-a-mystery/Nicholas Patrick Barclay – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/nicholas-patrick-barclaySamuel, H. (2005, June 13). “Chameleon” caught pretending to be boy. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/1491956/Chameleon-caught-pretending-to-be-boy.html?ICID=continue_without_subscribing_reg_firstSerena, K. (2025, September 26). The mystery of Nicholas Barclay and his imposter, Frédéric Bourdin. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/nicholas-barclay-frederic-bourdinThe mysterious disappearance of Nicholas Barclay. (n.d.). Criminal. https://vocal.media/criminal/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-nicholas-barclaywww.lostnfoundblogs.com. (n.d.). Nicholas Barclay: A cruel con. https://lostnfoundblogs.com/f/nicholas-barclay-a-cruel-con

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Chapter 127: Gone in the Dark-The Disappearance of Tera Lynn Smith

18 years before Sherri Papini shocked the world with her kidnapping hoax, another girl vanished from Redding, California, but she never came home. When 16-year-old Tera Lynn Smith disappeared on a quiet night in August 1998, her family was desperate to find her, but they received far more questions than answers. As I revisit her story, I uncover a lesser-known connection to the Sherri Papini case that complicates an already heartbreaking mystery, and walk you through why one man had every reason to want Tera to never be found.  If you or anyone you know has any information, you can contact the Shasta County Sheriff’s office Major Crimes unit at 530-245-6025.  You can also email them at mailto:sheriff@co.shasta.ca.us, and the case number to reference is 98-25673. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ 2202DFCA - Tera Lynn Smith. (2007, March 9). The Doe Network. https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=2202dfcaAdmin. (2024, February 17). The Disappearance of Tera Smith - Disappeared. Disappeared. https://disappearedblog.com/tera-smith/#:~:text=Case%20Information,What%20is%20this?Breitler, A. (1999, August 15). Tera Smith’s family still seeks answers. Record Searchlight, A1–A4.Brown, C. L. (1998, October 2). Investigators defend tactics in Tera’s case. Record Searchlight, A1–A8.Cold Case Spotlight: Tera Smith. (2022, April 17). [Video]. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-pushing-justice-1998-disappearance-daughter-tera-smith-redding-california-n1294488Conklin, A., & Conklin, A. (2024a, July 16). Famed California kidnapping hoaxer Sherri Papini breathes new life into schoolmate’s 1998 disappearance. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/us/famed-california-kidnapping-hoaxer-sherri-papini-breathes-new-life-schoolmates-1998-disappearanceConklin, A., & Conklin, A. (2024b, July 16). Famed California kidnapping hoaxer Sherri Papini breathes new life into schoolmate’s 1998 disappearance. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/us/famed-california-kidnapping-hoaxer-sherri-papini-breathes-new-life-schoolmates-1998-disappearanceHart, A. (1998, September 12). Detectives again search Zink home and studio. Record Searchlight, B1–B2.Inside the haunting Tera Smith cold case that shadowed Sherri Papini’s kidnapping hoax. (2024, June 29). E! Online. https://www.eonline.com/news/1404342/inside-the-haunting-tera-smith-cold-case-that-shadowed-sherri-papinis-kidnapping-hoaxKindelan, K. (2025, June 20). Sherri Papini claims ex-boyfriend abducted her in 2016 hoax kidnapping case. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/sherri-papini-claims-boyfriend-abducted-2016-hoax-kidnapping/story?id=122988913King, T. (1998, November 8). Girl’s disappearance strains detectives. Record Searchlight, A-10.Lyon, R. (2023, October 2). The Mysterious Case of Homecoming Queen Tera Lynn Smith and Her Martial Arts Instructor. Medium. https://medium.com/@unquestionablycriminal/the-mysterious-case-of-homecoming-queen-tera-lynn-smith-and-her-martial-arts-instructor-df98810983a6MISSING - Tera Lynn Smith | Solve the Case. (n.d.). Solve the Case. https://www.solvethecase.org/case/1998-5/Tera-SmithPallas, G. (2023, March 24). Tera Smith: Strange case of a Lost Teen Girl. George Pallas. https://georgepallas.com/blog/2022/04/tera-smith/Papini possibly lying opens up old wounds for Tera Smith’s family. (2022, March 18). KRCR. https://krcrtv.com/news/local/papini-possibly-lying-opens-up-old-wounds-for-tera-smiths-familySchultz, J. (2022, April 19). 20-plus years without Tera Smith: Questions remain about Redding teen who vanished in 1998. Record Searchlight. https://www.redding.com/story/news/2022/04/18/tera-smith-redding-ca-questions-remain-teen-missing-homecoming-queen-vanished-2008-dateline-show/7362784001/Still seeking justice 25 years later the unsolved disappearance of Tera Smith from Redding. (2023, August 23). KRCR. https://krcrtv.com/news/local/tera-smith-disappearance-25-years-laterTera Lynn Smith – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/tera-lynn-smithThe Associated Press. (1999, August 16). Redding girl, 16, vanished without a trace a year ago. Enterprise Record, 4.Vulpo, M. (2022, April 18). Sherri Papini formally pleads guilty after admitting kidnapping was a hoax. E! Online. https://www.eonline.com/news/1327711/sherri-papini-formally-pleads-guilty-after-admitting-kidnapping-was-a-hoax

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Chapter 126: The Final Call-The Murder of Robbie Doerr

What happens when the danger isn’t on the job, but waiting at home? Robbie Doerr was a veteran firefighter who never imagined the greatest threat would come from someone he trusted.  When Evansville, Indiana, is rocked by the murder of a beloved member of their community, the police have very few clues to go on to find the killer. With no murder weapon, witnesses who saw nothing, and no known enemies to look into, the case should have hit a wall. However, the clue they needed to propel the case forward was in the form of one deleted phone call that the killer never thought would see the light of day.   Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for True Crime Connections Podcast: True Crime Connections is a survivor-led podcast where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose. We exist to break cycles of silence and shame by giving survivors the microphone—and turning lived experiences into sparks of hope and healing because your voice matters. Listenhttps://open.spotify.com/show/1zUHfUFv7YZIAN6hceW0SQ?si=15ee24d8232b44c8  ABC News. (n.d.). Indiana woman on learning investigators believed sister cheated with her fiancé [Video]. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/indiana-woman-learning-investigators-believed-sister-cheated-fianc-115617679Chute, N. (2019, March 18). What we know about the fatal shooting of an Evansville firefighter. Courier & Press. https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2019/02/27/evansville-firefighter-death-what-we-know-indiana-shooting/3003459002/Court of Appeals of Indiana. (2025). Elizabeth Joanne Fox-Doerr V. State of Indiana. In Justia U.S. Law (No. 24A-CR-1673). Indiana Supreme Court of Appeals. https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2025/24a-cr-01673.htmlCrime Desk. (2025, February 18). Betrayal in Flames: The Murder of Firefighter Robbie Doerr. Medium. https://medium.com/@crimedesk/betrayal-in-flames-the-murder-of-firefighter-robbie-doerr-d82efb1494fcCup of Coffee & Crime. (2025, August 25). A Mistress, A Murderer, and Robbie Doerr: A Fallen Hero. Medium. https://medium.com/@coffeecrimeandcosmetics/a-mistress-a-murderer-and-robbie-doerr-a-fallen-hero-f4d342bc5c49Doyle, A., & Fater, T. (2019, February 28). “Another Dark Day”: Comrades react to firefighter’s fatal shooting. Evansville Courier and Press, A1–A5.Endale, B. (2020, February 27). Person of interest named in firefighter shooting. Evansville Courier and Press, A1–A6.Fater, T. (2019a, February 28). Police seeking anyone who has information. Evansville Courier and Press, A1–A5.Fater, T. (2019b, March 20). Things we learned from the 911 calls. Evansville Courier and Press, A3.Harris, D. (2024, June 18). Firefighter’s wife learns her fate for telling boyfriend to murder husband for benefits. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.com/crime/i-will-never-be-able-to-forgive-her-firefighters-wife-learns-her-fate-for-telling-boyfriend-to-murder-husband-so-she-could-receive-benefits/Jury reaches verdict in sentencing recommendation for man found guilty of murder of EFD firefighter. (2025, December 18). WEVV 44News. https://www.wevv.com/news/crime/jury-reaches-verdict-in-sentencing-recommendation-for-man-found-guilty-of-murder-of-efd-firefighter/article_2839444a-65b1-4254-94d0-e204786a2006.htmlLempert, C. (2024, November 8). Deleted cellphone data helps reveal murder of Indiana fireman. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/deleted-cellphone-data-helps-reveal-murder-indiana-fireman/story?id=115516049Lyman, J., & Carter, M. (2022, August 18). Wife and convicted murderer both charged in death of Evansville firefighter. https://www.14news.com. https://www.14news.com/2022/08/18/wife-convicted-murderer-both-charged-death-evansville-firefighter/Neumann, S. (2025, May 27). Cheating wife wanted her husband dead — and her lover was a convicted killer. A court just ruled on her fate. People.com. https://people.com/cheating-wife-wanted-her-husband-dead-lover-convicted-killer-11742178Obituary for Robert F. Doerr II. (n.d.). Pierre Funeral Home. https://www.pierrefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Doerr-3/#!/ObituaryShrestha, N. (2024, November 8). Robert “Robbie” Doerr: How did he die? Who killed him? The Cinemaholic. https://thecinemaholic.com/robert-robbie-doerr/Taurus Judge. (n.d.). Palmetto State Armory. https://palmettostatearmory.com/brands/taurus/taurus-revolvers/judge.html#:~:text=What%20Ammunition%20Can%20It%20Use,quality%2C%20factory%2Dloaded%20rounds.Webb, J. (2019, August 26). Here are unsolved city homicides from the past two years. Evansville Courier and Press, 2A.Wife of slain Indiana firefighter charged in his murder along with convicted murderer. (2022, August 19). [Video]. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/wife-killed-firefighter-convicted-murderer-boyfriend-charged-death-rcna43894Young, I. (2025, December 16). Trial begins for Larry Richmond Sr. in 2019 firefighter’s murder. Yahoo News. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trial-begins-larry-richmond-sr-013004741.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMGsynsLF6qn_E5vrslsyAudhQ3GLpzv0e4tn33P9Pmsi1jcxw1XuaFijthiQ0iQXI98W-qKr05GLa9e_RhTL67to8BVYgwpRXRI_XJUN90z1c9Q-VeVFnnv1iL-Jd_UggKYdDqlwydd-hhUmdkJCxS9hEBW9bXtTbFUXMI-9Rcl

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Chapter 125: Killed in Plain Sight-The Murder of Joyce Paneck-Saglimbene

A quiet afternoon. A parking garage. A crime that would haunt a community for decades. The murder of Joyce Paneck-Saglimbene in 1976 shocked Englewood, New Jersey, but with little evidence and no suspects, her case faded into obscurity for three decades. As hope for justice waned, a sudden arrest brought her case back into the spotlight, but was the killer really found? If you have any information about Joyce's murder, you can contact the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office tel:+12012265532 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Family Plot Podcast: a podcast featuring Dean Boese, Laura Williams and their 15 year old son Arthur where they do PG-13 takes on all things odd https://open.spotify.com/show/27GZQqpH3vlgs0yKxztx3O?si=302d81c8735445d2 Alaya, A. M. (2006, August 24). DNA results could sway case in secretary’s 1976 killing. The Star Ledger, A17–A21.Arias, L. (2006, August 30). Arrest made in 1976 murder case. Northern Valley Suburbanite, 6. Bronx man arrested in 30-year-old murder. (2006, August 23). The Daily Journal, A5.Content, C. (2019, January 11). Cold case: criminal activity assured. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2009/08/29/cold-case-criminal-activity-assured/Dillon, N. (2018, April 9). HE's GOT TO PAY FOR 76' SLAY, EX-HUBBY SAYS. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2006/08/24/hes-got-to-pay-for-76-slay-ex-hubby-says/Dillon, N., Bode, N., & Kadushin, P. (2018, April 9). HIS KILLER PAST.BELOVED, HARDWORKING BX. DAD IS CHARGED WITH STABBING WOMAN 19 TIMES IN 1976 JERSEY SLAYING. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2006/08/23/his-killer-past-beloved-hardworking-bx-dad-is-charged-with-stabbing-woman-19-times-in-1976-jersey-slaying/Feuer, A. (2006, August 23). Arrest in a 30-Year-Old Murder Case Reignites the Pain of a Victim’s Family. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/23/nyregion/23cold.htmlMarkos, K. (2008, September 19). Man pleads guilty in 1976 slaying. The Record, L1.Meuller, M., & Peet, J. (2006, August 23). To her brother, victim will always be 27, smiling and beautiful. The Star Ledger, 5.Mongelli, L. (2006, August 23). SLAY BUST ENDS 30-YEAR WEIGHT - “PEACE” AT LAST FOR ’76 VICTIM’S BROTHER. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2006/08/23/slay-bust-ends-30-year-weight-peace-at-last-for-76-victims-brother/The Record Staff. (1976, May 16). Police seek firm clues in murder. The Sunday Record, A24.

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Chapter 124: Missing in Midland-The Vanishing of Caitlin Denison

In January 2018, Reno native, 19-year-old Caitlin Denison arrived in Midland, Texas, with a man she barely knew, then vanished without a trace. Before she disappeared, she made chilling calls to her family, hinting that she feared for her life. From Caitlin’s final known movements, theories of why she went to Texas in the first place, and the desperate search to bring her home, this is the baffling story of a young woman who was never seen again. If you have information that can help bring Caitlin home, you can: - https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/investigations/texas-dps-missing-womans-case-caitlin-denison-midland/%7C940b797e1f0c48c7ce1108dd3b36be16%7Cccd8a79b7268413b878971f8b6f4c0df%7C1%7C0%7C638731828511903670%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ajnRcgOkpVZ6JB7kMAvBNV%2FzKJf0d%2FRksOjVsnLtc4A=&reserved=0 through the Texas Rangers' Cold Case website. - Contact the Texas Rangers by telephone at 1-800-346-3243. Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Ranger assigned to this case. - Call Crime Stoppers - Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for this crime. Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-find-caitlin-denison https://www.facebook.com/findcaitlindenison Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Mountain Murders; East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, Heather & Dylan. Who knew mountains could be so deadly? Are you ready to embark on a perilous journey through the treacherous peaks of true crime? https://open.spotify.com/show/40g9BcUDirt3cqirkSvLgd?si=fc009d6079684ce8 Alert, F. (2018, June 13). Family fears for missing Reno woman’s safety. https://www.firstalert7.com. https://www.firstalert7.com/content/news/Authorities-searching-for-woman-last-seen-in-Midland-485398621.htmlCaitlin Marie Denison – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/caitlin-marie-denisonCorrea, A. (2025a, January 23). Texas DPS continues search for missing woman last seen in Midland. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/investigations/texas-dps-missing-womans-case-caitlin-denison-midland/513-c5615507-cba8-4dd4-a20b-d6aafd636032Correa, A. (2025b, January 23). Texas DPS continues search for missing woman last seen in Midland. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/investigations/texas-dps-missing-womans-case-caitlin-denison-midland/513-c5615507-cba8-4dd4-a20b-d6aafd636032Details - Unsolved homicide. (n.d.). https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/coldCase/Home/Details/278Dupnick, T. (2024, October 15). Renewed interest sparked in 2018 missing person’s case. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/crime/renewed-interest-sparked-in-2018-missing-persons-case/513-e3fd53ab-ba99-4cef-8b85-fb14e359c9efGross, S. (2018, August 31). Reno woman has been missing in Texas for months. Reno Gazette Journal, 3A.Jonathan Polasek (News West9). (2022, May 20). New detective investigating Caitlin Denison case. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/new-detective-caitlin-denison-case/513-b9ee386e-ce69-4708-a107-34cd544af40bMidland Fast Facts | Midland, TX - Official website. (n.d.). https://www.midlandtexas.gov/1120/Midland-Fast-FactsMiller, E. (n.d.). UPDATE: Family confirms Midland Co search related to Caitlin Denison disappearance. Your Basin. Retrieved January 22, 2025, from https://www.yourbasin.com/news/texas-rangers-conducting-investigation-in-midland-county/Penrose, K., & Penrose, K. (2024, April 3). 10 years after Brianna Denison’s murder shook northern Nevada, her cousin has gone missing. Carson Now. https://www.carsonnow.org/08/13/2018/ten-years-after-briana-denisons-murder-her-cousin-went-missing-same-ageRichter, B. K. (2024, November 24). Texas Rangers renew search for Caitlin Denison, missing since 2018. MRT. https://www.mrt.com/news/crime/article/caitlin-denison-disappearance-texas-19881001.php

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Chapter 123: Missing from MacKay Court-The Murder of Brianna Denison

When 19-year-old Brianna Denison vanished from her friend's home in the early hours of January 20, 2008, the city of Reno, Nevada was on high alert, rallying to help find her and bring her home. As police worked with minimal evidence to find Brianna's abductor, they followed the DNA trail to the University of Nevada, Reno Campus, uncovering a predator who had been targeting students for months.  Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ ABC News. (2008a, January 22). FBI joins search for “Abducted” teen. https://abcnews.go.com/US/Story?id=4172264&page=2ABC News. (2008b, February 19). Body found in Reno is missing student. https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=4301456&page=1Being Brianna’s Brother. (2018, January 28). Reno Gazette Journal, 7A.Bellisle, M. (2009, January 9). Four aggravating conditions cited for capital punishment. Reno Gazette Journal, 1A-7A.Bellisle, M., & Mullen, F. X., Jr. (2008, November 27). Biela had trouble with women, law. RGJ. https://ceadstorage.blob.core.windows.net/cead-images/NewsReportreBiela.pdfBiela gets life prison on top of death row. (2010, July 31). Nevada Appeal. https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2010/jul/31/biela-gets-life-prison-on-top-of-death-row/Biela v. State, 381 P.3d 594 | Nev., Judgment, Law, casemine.com. (n.d.). https://www.casemine.com. https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5975bc9eadd7b04349680535Crime Desk. (2025, July 11). Stolen in the Night: The Brianna Denison murder that changed Nevada forever. Medium. https://medium.com/@crimedesk/stolen-in-the-night-the-brianna-denison-murder-that-changed-nevada-forever-96c89c54a49bFort Bragg Advocate-News. (2018, August 23). Brianna Denison: Former Mendocino youth missing. Fort Bragg Advocate-News. https://www.advocate-news.com/2008/01/24/brianna-denison-former-mendocino-youth-missing/IrishExaminer.com. (2020, May 19). US serial rapist sentenced to death. Irish Examiner. https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-30460203.htmlJames Biela petitions court for retrial in rape, murder of 19-year-old Brianna Denison. (2016, July 12). KRXI. https://foxreno.com/news/local/james-biela-returns-to-court-for-rape-and-murder-of-19-year-old-reno-womanJournal, M. B. R. G. (2018, January 26). From May 2010: Testimony details discovery of body, Brianna Denison death. Reno Gazette Journal. https://www.rgj.com/story/news/crime/2018/01/26/may-2010-testimony-details-discovery-body-brianna-denison-death/1067359001/Jul 28, 2008, page 4 - Reno Gazette-Journal at Newspapers.com<sup>TM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. <span class=&qout;url&qout;>https://www.newspapers.com/image/149445981/?match=1&terms=brianna%20denisonKing, G. C. (n.d.). The murder of Brianna Denison — snatched in the Dead of Night — Crime Library. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/brianna_denison/1.htmlKrikorian, T. (2008, March 29). Family invites communty to mark Denison birthday. Reno Gazette Journal, 1A-8A.McCandrew, S. (2008, November 28). Blue ribbons selling out at local stores. Reno Gazette Journal, 3A.Miller, C. (2010, June 3). BRIaNna Denison’s killer, James Biela, gets death; mom says “He messed with the wrong family.” CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brianna-denisons-killer-james-biela-gets-death-mom-says-he-messed-with-the-wrong-family/Nov 27, 2008, page 5 - Reno Gazette-Journal at Newspapers.com<sup>TM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. <span class=&qout;url&qout;>https://www.newspapers.com/image/149622758/?match=1&terms=brianna%20denisonO’Malley, J. (2008a, February 22). Police: Suspect not a serial killer, yet. Reno Gazette Journal, 3A.O’Malley, J. (2008b, November 26). Police: DNA links Denison murder suspect to crimes. RGJ. https://archive.ph/20130201071613/http://www.rgj.com/article/20081126/NEWS18/81126016O’Malley, J. (2008c, November 28). Family calls tipster “incredibly brave.” Reno Gazette Journal, 4A.O’Malley, J. (2008d, November 28). Family to fight for tougher laws. Reno Gazette Journal, 3A.Oram, C. (2019a). Order of affirmance. In SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/19/19-6204/117740/20191002123643407_Appendix%20Exhibits.pdfOram, C. (2019b). Petition for Writ of Certiorari - James Biela v. The State of Nevada. In Supreme Court of the United States. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/19/19-6204/117740/20191002123312032_Cert%20Petition.pdfORAM, C. R., NOBLE, J. P., & Washoe County District Attorney. (2019). RESPONDENT’S BRIEF IN OPPOSITION. In SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES [Legal brief]. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/19/19-6204/121720/20191107121019017_BIELA_BRIEF%20IN%20OPP_PET%20CERTIORARI.pdfProducer, B. R. M. N. G. (n.d.). Tip line played key role in cracking cold case - CNN.com. https://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/02/cold.case.arrest/index.htmlReports, W. (2008, February 23). Former Mendocino resident remembered at candlelight vigil. The Press Democrat. https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2008/02/23/former-mendocino-resident-remembered-at-candlelight-vigil/Search - Supreme Court of the United States. (n.d.). https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/19-6204.htmlStaff. (2017, March 1). Suspect in Denison slaying fit the profile. Las Vegas Review-Journal. https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/suspect-in-denison-slaying-fit-the-profile/The Reno Gazette Journal & Lyon County News Leader. (2008, February 21). Brianna Denison Obituary. Legacy. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/rgj/name/brianna-denison-obituary?id=27318198

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