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Ep 124124: The Chiong Case | Philippines

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On the evening of July 16th, 1997, sisters Marijoy and Jacqueline Chiong were kidnapped from a shopping center in Cebu, The Philippines. Two days later, Marijoy’s body was found in a ravine close-by. Seven men were convicted of the crime, with little evidence against them. This is arguably the most controversial case in the Philippines to date. In the case that divided the nation, one question remains: was justice served? Sponsors: ExpressVPN: To get an extra three months for free on a one-year package, go to expressvpn.com/EVIDENCE Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jan 17, 202138 min

Ep 123123: Murderous Mother-in-Law, Styllou Christofi | England

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Styllou Christofi left the rural village she called home in Cyprus, to go and visit her son and his family in London. She disapproved of his German wife and made no secret of it. When her son and his wife asked her to go back home, she reacted in the most malicious of ways.Sponsor: Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jan 3, 202132 min

Ep 122122: The Vanishing at Eilean Mòr Lighthouse | Scotland

The lighthouse on the rock-island of Eilean Mòr in the Flannan Isles is one of the most isolated places on earth. In December 1900, a relief boat arrived with supplies and support for the keepers, but the only sign of life was three blackbirds, sitting on the roof of the living quarters, quietly staring. The three keepers had disappeared into thin air. To this day, this unsolved case puzzles armchair sleuths all over the world. Harry’s - Get your Trial Set delivered to you – including a razor handle, 5-blade cartridge, foaming shave gel and travel blade cover – by going to Harrys.com/evidence For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Dec 27, 202032 min

Ep 121121: The Santa Claus Man | USA

In New York City in 1913, letters addressed to Santa, ended up at the ‘dead letter office’. Once postal workers determined that a letter could definitely NOT be delivered, it was destroyed. It was very sad that these wishes went to dust, and that is where one man saw an opportunity. A man who became known as the Santa Claus Man: John Duval Gluck. Sponsor: Harry’s - Get your Trial Set delivered to you – including a razor handle, 5-blade cartridge, foaming shave gel and travel blade cover – by going to Harrys.com/evidence For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Dec 20, 202025 min

Ep 120120: The Phone Booth Murder of Daniela Kammerer | Austria

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The 23rd of June 2005 was the end of the semester and Innsbruck students celebrated the beginning of the summer holidays. 19-year-old Daniela Kammerer went to two parties but never made it home. At 5 AM the following morning, a man walking his dog discovered her bloodied body in a phone booth at Rapoldi Park. Sponsors: June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Dec 13, 202033 min

Ep 119119: Stalking Susan | USA

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Inspired by the page-turning book, You Have a Vey Soft Voice Susan, this episode briefly touches on a complicated stalking plot that made Susan Fensten’s life a living hell for many months.Sponsors: BetterHelp– The world’s largest online counselling platform. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/evidence June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker's website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Dec 6, 202036 min

Ep 118118: The Cobham Body-in-a-Wheelie-Bin Case | England

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When 30-year-old Melanie Wallner died of natural causes inside her Surrey home, her family was devastated. Many things didn’t add up, especially when they learnt how quickly her widower had found a new love. Three years after her death, a grisly discovery changed everything. Sponsors: June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free. Freetrade - Go to freetrade.io/evidencelocker & get a free share worth between £3 & £200 For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Special thanks: NC Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Audio editing: Blackwell Post Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Nov 29, 202035 min

Ep 117117: The Galápagos Affair | Ecuador

In 1929 an eccentric doctor, Friedrich Ritter and his mistress, Dore Strauch Koerwin, left Berlin to start a life on an uninhabited island in the Galápagos. They wrote articles about their life, surviving on nothing but hard work, philosophy and vegetables. Soon, more people followed to experience the same lifestyle. When a boisterous self-proclaimed Viennese baroness and her two lovers arrived on Floreana Island, tension rose. When she picked her favourite lover and crowned herself as Empress of the Galápagos, a storm erupted.Sponsors: Freetrade - Go to freetrade.io/evidencelocker & get a free share worth between £3 & £200 June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Created & Produced by Sonya LoweNarrated by Noel Vinson Audio editing: Blackwell Post Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Nov 22, 202037 min

Ep 116116: The Bain Family Murders (Part 2) | New Zealand

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David Bain was found guilty of murdering his family. More than a decade later, he was acquitted of all charges. The Bain Family Murders divided opinion and remains one of the most controversial cases in New Zealand’s criminal justice history. What really happened at 65 Every Street, Andersons Bay, Dunedin on that cold winter’s morning in 1994?Sponsors: June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free. BetterHelp– The world’s largest online counselling platform. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/evidenceFor pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Nov 15, 202035 min

Ep 115115: The Bain Family Murders (Part 1) | New Zealand

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On a cold winter’s morning, David Bain came home after his newspaper deliveries and found his whole family murdered. Both his parents, his two sisters and his brother were all shot without mercy. Police felt it was a murder/suicide committed by the father, Robin Bain, but soon came to a different conclusion…Sponsor: BetterHelp – The world’s largest online counseling platform. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/evidence For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Nov 8, 202036 min

Ep 114114: Jack ‘Murf the Surf’ Murphy | USA

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He was a surfer, a musician, an artist and a movie stuntman. He would also add jewel thief, murderer and ordained minister to the list. This is the story of Murf the Surf. Sponsors: Beer52 - the most popular craft beer discovery club. Go to ​www.beer52.com/Evidence ​to claim your free case of 8 craft beers! June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Nov 1, 202035 min

Ep 113113: The Eerie Death of Paranormal Investigator, Gaurav Tiwari | India

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After being exposed to poltergeist activity in his home, a qualified commercial pilot decided to study Metaphysics. He wanted to understand the supernatural and find ways of explaining it to others. Gaurav Tiwari visited more than 6000 haunted sites in a decade and became one of the world’s most prolific paranormal investigators. When he was found dead in his bathroom with a black line around his neck, people wondered if a dark force had caught up with him. Sponsors: Wild - Natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. Use code “​EVIDENCE​” for 20% off your first order at WeAreWild.com. June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all of our sponsor discount codes, visit this pageThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Oct 25, 202034 min

Ep 112112: The Exorcism of Irina Cornici | Romania

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A 23-year-old novice nun died after a botched exorcism ritual performed at the Tanacu monastery, in the isolated mountains of northeast Romania. She was tied to a cross and left with no food or water for three days. She died in the ambulance on her way to the hospital and her cause of death has not been clarified.Sponsors: June’s Journey - To join more than 3 Million murder mystery enthusiasts and puzzle solvers around the globe, download June's Journey for free. Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Oct 18, 202034 min

Ep 111111: The Bizarre Death of Mike Mansholt | Malta

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A 17-year-old teen went to Malta on vacation and died in a tragic accident. His body was repatriated back to his homeland of Germany without its organs, something Maltese authorities could not explain. Mike Mansholt’s family went on a quest to find out the truth behind the death of this adventurous and fun-loving young man.Sponsored by: Wild - Natural, refillable deodorant that genuinely works. Use code “​EVIDENCE​” for 20% off your first order at WeAreWild.com. June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Oct 11, 202035 min

Ep 110110: MKUltra Subproject 68 at Ravenscrag | Canada

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Patients who checked into the Allan Memorial Institute at Ravenscrag were subjected to sensory deprivation, shock therapy, large doses of LSD and psychic driving. Some were reduced to an infantile state and never recovered. Subproject 68 was a part of the CIA’s notorious mind control program, MKUltra. Patients suffered unimaginable torture at the hands of their therapist, renowned psychiatrist, Dr Cameron.Sponsors: June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free. Murder Maps – A look at more than 200 murder cases, using historical maps, photographs, newspaper extracts and more. Use code EVIDENCE to get 20% off your order at thamesandhudson.com.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Oct 4, 202033 min

Ep 109109: Mary Ann Cotton, Victorian Poisoner | England

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Mary Ann Cotton lost three husbands, eleven children, her mother, her best friend and her lover. She was left to raise her stepson alone and before long, the 8-year-old boy was dead too. A local shopkeeper raised his suspicions to the police and what they found was the shocking truth about what occurred behind closed doors at 20 Johnson Terrace, West Auckland, County Durham. Was this caring nurse Britain’s first female serial killer?Sponsors: Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play June’s Journey - Play popular hidden-object mystery game, download June's Journey for free.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Sep 27, 202041 min

Ep 108108: The Murder of Nathalie Villermet | France

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The body of a beloved hotel manager was found in the woods outside of Paris. Her small hotel had ten rooms, and all were booked out on the night of her murder. Her killer was most likely one of the guests. The case that unfolded like a game of Clue, with many suspects but few answers. One guest’s name kept coming up in the investigation. Was the killer hiding in plain sight all along? June’s Journey - To join more than 3 Million murder mystery enthusiasts and puzzle solvers around the globe, download June's Journey for free.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website

Sep 20, 202032 min

Ep 107107: The Strange Disappearance of Phoenix Coldon | USA

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23-year-old Phoenix Coldon was last seen reversing out of the driveway of her parents’ home in Spanish Lake, Missouri. A couple of hours later, her car was found abandoned at a traffic light, but there was no sign of Phoenix. Was she abducted? Did she stage her own disappearance? Almost ten years on, her case remains a mystery.Anyone with information on the case is asked to call St. Louis County Police at (314) 889-2341. Or reach out to her family on the dedicated Facebook Page: Missing Phoenix Coldon Reeves.Sponsors: ExpressVPN: To get an extra three months for free on a one-year package, go to expressvpn.com/EVIDENCE For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Sep 13, 202033 min

Ep 106106: The Milkshake Murder (Nancy Kissel) | Hong Kong

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When 40-year-old, high profile investment banker Rob Kissel failed to show up for work, his colleagues were immediately concerned. His wife said that he left after they had an argument and she did not know where he was. Two days later investigators discovered Robert’s body in a rolled-up carpet in a storage space of a luxury apartment complex. Sponsors: Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play June’s Journey - To join more than 3 Million murder mystery enthusiasts and puzzle solvers around the globe, download June's Journey for free. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Sep 6, 202028 min

Ep 105105: The Scholls from Ludwigsfelde | Germany

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When the bodies of 67-year-old Brigitte Scholl and her beloved dog were found in a forest outside Ludwigsfelde, police looked at her husband, former mayor, Heinrich Scholl. But was there more to the story? Sponsors: ExpressVPN – To get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package, visit expressvpn.com/evidence Raycon – For 15% off your order of wireless earbuds or headphones visit buyraycon.com/evidence For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Aug 16, 202033 min

Ep 104104: The Lust Murder of Elaine O'Hara | Ireland

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Childcare worker Elaine O’Hara, was last seen alive in Shanganagh Park, Dublin on 22 August 2012. Her family came to terms with the fact that she had most likely ended her own life. Then, one year late, her remains were discovered at Killakee Mountain, south of Dublin. The investigation into her murder revealed a life of secrets and betrayal. The case blew up in the media, as the story of one of the most shocking crimes in Irish history unfolded.Sponsored by: June’s Journey - To join more than 3 Million murder mystery enthusiasts and puzzle solvers around the globe, download June's Journey for free.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Aug 2, 202034 min

Ep 103103: Metal, Murder and Mutilation in Hyvinkää | Finland

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Four youths from Hyvinkää in the south of Finland spent a Friday night in November 1998 getting wasted on moonshine and listening to Black Metal music. A minor confrontation between Jarno Elg and an unnamed friend turned into a deadly clash. It was to become one of Finland’s most gruesome murder cases ever. The court sealed the case for 40 years, due to its horrific details. Sponsor: Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play ExpressVPN: To get an extra three months for free on a one-year package, go to expressvpn.com/EVIDENCE For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jul 20, 202031 min

Ep 102102: Death at a Funeral Home | USA

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Funeral Director Dan O’Connell and intern James Ellison were shot and killed in Dan’s office at the O’Connell Funeral Home. Police were stumped as neither of the victims had any enemies, on the contrary, both were upstanding and beloved members of the community in Hudson WI. With no leads in the investigation, the case went cold. Until police decided to take a second look at the background of one of the most prominent people in town – respected youth pastor, Rev. Ryan Erickson.Sponsored by Tails.com - Go to tails.com/evidenceand get 75% off your first box of nutritious dog food. Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google PlayFor pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jul 5, 202033 min

Ep 101101: What happened to Bob Chappell? | Australia

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On the night of 26 January 2008, radiation physicist Bob Chappell spent the day renovating his yacht in the River Derwent, Hobart. He decided to stay the night on the Four Winds. The next morning the yacht was sinking and there was no sign of Bob. His partner of 18 years, Sue Neill-Fraser, was charged with his murder. What followed was one of Tasmania’s most controversial criminal cases. Sponsored by: Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jun 21, 202037 min

Ep 100100: The Atlas Vampire Murder | Sweden

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Stockholm, 1932. A young woman’s naked body was discovered in her apartment, lying face-down with fatal injuries to her head. Her clothes were neatly folded on a chair next to the bed and the rest of the scene was spotless. When a blood-stained gravy ladle emerged sometime later, investigators wondered if the killer used the ladle to drink his victim’s blood. Sponsored by Tails.com - Go to tails.com/evidence and get 75% off your first box of nutritious dog food.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jun 14, 202034 min

Ep 9999: The Dutchman From Petín | Spain

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In the abandoned village of Santoalla in the Galician hills of Spain lived only two families. A local family who had witnessed the mass evacuation and a Dutch couple who had made their dream of running an organic farm come true. At first the families got on just fine, but after a couple of years, tensions began to rise. It seemed like the stone-rubble village was not big enough for two families after all… Then Dutch farmer, Martin Verfondern disappeared without a trace. Sponsors: Noom – Sign up for your trial today at noom.com/EVIDENCE Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jun 7, 202035 min

Ep 9898: The Gitchie Manitou Campfire Killings | USA

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On the night of 17 November 1973, five teenage friends went to the Gitchie Manitou Preserve to hang out by a campfire. They were playing the guitar and singing along, passing around a joint. In the dark of the night, they heard something in the trees… What followed seemed to be a scene straight out of a horror film. By the end of the night, four of them were dead. One survived to tell the tale of what happened.Sponsored by Tails.com - Go to tails.com/evidenceand get 75% off your first box of nutritious dog food.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

May 31, 202033 min

Ep 9797: The Kidnapping and Murder of Leigh Matthews | South Africa

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On the day before her 21st birthday party, Leigh Matthews was abducted from the parking lot at Bond University in Johannesburg. Her parents received a call from the kidnapper, demanding a large sum of money. Her father paid, but 10 days later, there was still no sign of his daughter. This became one of the most publicised cases in South Africa and it seemed like everyone was looking for Leigh.Sponsor: Best Fiends - A world on your Mobile. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

May 24, 202037 min

Ep 9696: The Devious Dr Schneeberger | Canada

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When family physician Dr John Schneeberger was accused of drugging and raping a patient, people in the small town of Kipling, Saskatchewan refused to believe it. He volunteered a blood sample to be tested against DNA evidence and it was not a match. However, the victim refused to give up. Two further tests showed that he was innocent, but was he?For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

May 17, 202034 min

Ep 9595: The Murder of Kate Prout | England

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Kate and Adrian Prout lived on Redhill Farm in the idyllic Gloucestershire countryside. He arranged pheasant shoots and ran a pipe-laying business. She catered for the shoots, arranged flowers in the local church, walked her dogs and did pottery. Life seemed like it couldn’t get any better, but behind closed doors, it was everything but perfect. Then Kate vanished. Adrian believed that she had left him and staged her disappearance simply to ‘wind him up’. But no one ever heard from Kate again…Sponsored by: - Express VPN – To get an extra three months free, visit expressvpn.com/evidence - Noom – Sign up for your trial today at noom.com/EVIDENCE For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

May 10, 202036 min

Ep 9494: The Georgiy Gongadze Affair | Ukraine

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When an outspoken journalist and political commentator failed to return home after a day’s work, his wife knew he had been kidnapped in an attempt to silence him. Four months later his decapitated body was found in the woods outside Kyiv. This is the story of Georgiy Gongadze, whose death brought about historical change in a country in turmoil.Sponsor: Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

May 3, 202038 min

EXTRA: Quarantine Q&A

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Dear Evidence Locker listeners,Unfortunately, there will be no regular episode this week, as we've had some technical difficulties in recording remotely. We’ll be back next week with a new case!Meanwhile, here is a Q&A episode, phone conversation between Noel and Sonya, answering questions from listeners.Links to the episodes discussed in the conversation:1. Sweden - The Tent Killings at Lake Appojaure 20. Mexico - The Black Magic Murders of Matamoros (Adolfo Constanzo)28. USA - North Pole Slaying Plot32. Australia - The Backpacker Murders (Ivan Milat)37. Poland - The Skink Suit Case of Krakow 41. The Netherlands - Gone in the Morning (Nicky Verstappen) 45. Belgium - Almost Flawless64. Iceland - Bad Blood71. Italy - The Monster of Florence73. South Africa - The Stander Gang78. USA - The Day Santa Died in Arizona82. Russia - Sasha the Siberian Cannibal (Alexander Spesivtsev)85. Germany - The Confessions of Bruno Lüdke 87. Mexico: La Mataviejitas My Passion Case by Bill HuffmanStay safe - and see you next week!

Apr 26, 202027 min

Ep 9393: The Rajneeshee Bioterror Attack | USA

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In 1984, the Oregon town of The Dalles suffered a mass outbreak of food poisoning. More than 700 of its residents were affected. Health officials looked at hygiene in local restaurants, but an investigation led them to a local spiritual commune who had a plot to taking over the city’s government. Sponsored by Philo – TV for everyone. Sign up at philo.tv/evidence and get 25% off your first two months.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Apr 19, 202038 min

Ep 9292: The Doorstep Murder of Alistair Wilson | Scotland

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It was a Sunday night like any other in the Wilson home. Alistair, the 30-year-old father of two, was reading bedtime stories to his young sons when an unknown man rang the doorbell. Moments later, Alistair was dead – shot three times on the doorstep of the family home. Alistair's murder would become one of Scotland's most puzzling unsolved mysteries. Sponsors Noom: Sign up for your trial today at noom.com/EVIDENCE ExpressVPN: To get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free go to expressvpn.com/EVIDENCE For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Apr 12, 202030 min

Ep 9191: The Honeymoon Killers | Belgium

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Aurore Martin and Marc De Beers got married in May 1995 and honeymooned on the French island of Corsica. A romantic late-night drive ended in a tragic accident, costing Marc his life. But something didn’t quite add up and when investigators learnt about a similar accident in their home country of Belgium three years before, they knew there was more to this untimely death than met the eye… Sponsored by Philo - TV for everyone Sign up at philo.tv/evidence and get 25% off your first two months.For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Apr 5, 202033 min

EXTRA: The Killing of Dorothy Donovan | USA

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**To everyone isolating at the moment - here is a little something extra. It was released as a Patreon-only bonus mini-sode in September 2019. Hang in there, be safe, and please stay home.**When Dorothy Donovan was found brutally murdered in her Delaware home suspicion fell on her son, Charles. He had a bizarre story and everyone thought he was guilty. Until DNA proved otherwise... ResourcesYouTubeForensic FilesUnsolved MysteriesArticles Delmar Man Pleads Guilty in 1991 slayingCreated & Produced by Sonya LoweNarrated by Noel VinsonResearched by Two Red Romans ProductionsMusic: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Apr 2, 20209 min

Ep 9090: The Mysterious Murder of Kayo Matsuzawa | New Zealand

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When the body of a young Japanese woman was found in a hidden storage room in a building in Auckland’s CBD, police were stumped. Once they identified her, they learnt she was Kayo Matsuzawa, a 29-year-old English student who had worked and studied in Christchurch. She disappeared hours after she arrived for a weekend of sightseeing in Auckland. She was found eleven days later and her state of decomposition made it impossible to determine her cause of death. What happened to Kayo? If you have any information: Cold Case New Zealand For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Mar 29, 202029 min

EXTRA: The Murder/Suicide of David Afuta and Anat Elimelech | Israel

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**To everyone isolating at the moment - here is a bonus mini-sode. Hang in there, be safe, and please stay home.**On the morning of 2 December 1997, family and friends grew concerned when 23-year-old actress Anat Elimelech and her ex-boyfriend, celebrity hairdresser David Afuta did not respond to phone calls. David’s brother broke into the apartment the lovers used to share and found both of them deceased. A battle ensued for years: who shot whom before ending their own life?For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website

Mar 26, 202012 min

Ep 8989: Killer With Eyes of Ice, Roberto Succo | Italy

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19-year-old Roberto Succo was sentenced to 10 years in a psychiatric facility after killing both his parents. After five years he escaped and travelled to France and Switzerland where a committed a series of crimes, including robbery, rape and murder. Law enforcement agencies from three countries hunted Europe’s most wanted man, but he remained elusive to the end, even in captivity. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website

Mar 22, 202040 min

Ep 8888: The Murder of Holly Bobo | USA

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WARNING: This episode is about the sexual assault and murder of a young woman. Listener discretion is advised.Holly Bobo was a bright and beautiful 20-year old nursing student, who on the morning of Wednesday the 13th of April 2011 was on her way to write an exam. Her brother, Clint, saw Holly a man in camouflage hunting gear walking off into the woods behind their home. That was the last time anyone saw Holly alive.Better Place – Whitney Duncan (Fundraiser for the Holly Bobo Memorial Scholarship Fund)Come say hi to us at CrimeCon2020 - Use code EVIDENCE2020 for 10% discountPromo: Bloody Murder Podcast For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Mar 15, 202042 min

Ep 8787: La Mataviejitas, Juana Barraza | Mexico

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In 2005, Mexico City police were dealing with a series of unsolved murders. In each case, the victims were elderly women who lived alone. Police released information on the possible suspect: it was a tall male between 40 and 50 years of age who did not have a permanent job and relied on public transportation. Possibly a transgender person. When someone was arrested running away from a murder scene, the whole investigation was turned on its head. The prime suspect of the serial murders turned out to be a woman. 48-year-old retired Lucha Libre wrestler, Juana Barraza. Sponsored by Express VPN – to get an extra three months free, visit expressvpn.com/evidence For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteCome say hi to us at CrimeCon2020 - Use code EVIDENCE2020 for 10% discountThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Mar 8, 202038 min

Ep 8686: The Disappearance of Tony Jones | Australia

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On a night in early November of 1982, 20-year-old Tony Jones called home from a phone booth in Townsville, North Queensland. He was on a six-month hitchhiking trip around Australia and planned to head home to Perth for Christmas. He intended to catch a ride along the Flinders Highway to meet his brother Tim in Mount Isa. The highway that has been dubbed: The Highway of Death. No one ever heard from Tony again. If you have information that may assist police regarding, Tony Jones please call Crime Stoppers (Australia) on 1800 333 000. Sponsor: BetterHelp – The world’s largest e-counselling platform. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/evidence Come meet us at Podcast Row, CrimeCon 2020 Orlando. To get your 10% discount, use code EVIDENCE2020 Special thanks: KCD For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Mar 1, 202036 min

Ep 8585: The Confessions of Bruno Lüdke | Germany

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When the body of 51-year-old Frieda Rösner was discovered in the woods behind a hospital in Köpenick, Berlin in 1943, police arrested a local man, Bruno Lüdke. He was intellectually challenged and people who knew him were surprised when they learnt he had confessed. But it was only the tip of the iceberg… In the end, Lüdke confessed to 84 murders. He was sent to The National Socialist Criminal Medicine Central Institute of Security Police in Vienna, where he was subjected to countless medical experiments. However, many people believe he was coerced into falsely confessing to the murders. Was justice served? For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Feb 23, 202035 min

Ep 8484: Jack Barron, Munchausen Dad | USA

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A Sacramento father and husband lost his wife and two children, one after the other in the space of three years. Investigators were baffled and thought that they had a genetic disease, or that they were exposed to a toxic substance within their home. But when Jack Barron’s aged mother also died in a similar way in her home in Oakland, they knew there was more than coincidental tragedy at play…Sponsor: BetterHelp – The world’s largest e-counselling platform. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/evidence For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website

Feb 16, 202038 min

Ep 8383: The Bizarre Death of Cindy James | Canada

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On the 8th of June 1989 the body of 44-year-old nurse, Cindy James was found in an abandoned lot in Vancouver. She had been drugged, strangled and hogtied, yet RCMP investigators considered her death to be a suicide. In the seven years leading up to Cindy’s strange death, she was continually harassed and threatened – could her tormentor have been closer to home than anyone realised?Sponsored by:BetterHelp – The world’s largest e-counselling platform. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/evidence Promo: True Crime CoupleSpecial thanks: Natalie LE BowesFor pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website

Feb 9, 202042 min

Ep 8282: Sasha the Siberian Cannibal | Russia

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Alexander ‘Sasha’ Spesivtsev lured women and children into his Soviet-style apartment. He tortured, raped and murdered them. When his mother found the corpses, she took it upon herself to dismember them and dispose of them piece by piece in the Aba River. Smaller pieces were made into soups and stews that mother and son enjoyed together. Their dog always had a human bone, cut from the latest victim to chew on. Although Spesivtsev was charged with the murder of 19 people, evidence suggests that he was responsible for the deaths of more than 80 victims. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website

Feb 2, 202038 min

Ep 8181: The Murder of Raonaid Murray | Ireland

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17-year old Raonaid Murray was stabbed and killed 50 yards from her family home in Dublin after a night out. The crime scene did not yield many clues and the case remains unsolved. What happened to Raonaid on that September night in 1999?If you have information contact the Garda Incident Room at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station, phone 01-6665000 / 6665012, the Garda Confidential line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.Promo: Something Was Wrong For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jan 12, 202035 min

Ep 8080: The Killing of Édouard Stern | Switzerland

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When wealthy banker Édouard Stern failed to show up for a meeting at his office in Geneva, his colleagues were concerned when they could not get a hold of him. On the same day, his body was discovered inside his penthouse apartment, clad in a skin-coloured latex suit with other BDSM elements in his bedroom. They immediately looked at a female companion he nicknamed Latex: Cécile Brossard. Promo: Crime and Scandal For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Jan 5, 202031 min

Ep 7979: The Miyazawa Family Murder Mystery | Japan

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Just before New Year in 2000, a family of four was brutally slain inside their house. The killer spent the whole night with them inside their home. He made no effort to conceal his identity, leaving his fingerprints and DNA throughout the house. He ate food from their fridge, used their bathroom, logged on to the computer and slept on their sofa. This killer was callous and confident, like he knew he would never be caught… For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Dec 29, 201923 min

Ep 7878: The Day Santa Died in Arizona | USA

In 1932 a local newspaper editor wanted to bring joy to the town of Mesa. He arranged for a man dressed as Santa to parachute from a plane to join the Christmas parade. But everything did not go according to plan and for the rest of his life, the editor was called: The Man Who Killed Santa Claus…Christmas music: Santa Claus is Coming to Town Here We Come a-Caroling For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook Want to become a Patron of the podcast? Visit our page at Patreon For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker WebsiteThis True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Dec 22, 201919 min