This week, Kailee opens with the real-life story of Holley Lynn James, a young Army nurse whose sudden disappearance in 2008 sent shockwaves through her community. What began as a simple missed shift quickly unraveled into a disturbing investigation involving a burned apartment, hidden motives, and a tragic truth that pointed back to someone close to her. Kailee traces the emotional and investigative journey that followed, highlighting both Holley’s dedication to her work and the betrayal at the center of her case.

Michael then shifts gears with the almost unbelievable exploits of Victor Lustig, the infamous con artist best known for “selling” the Eiffel Tower. With charm, audacity, and meticulous planning, Lustig pulled off some of the boldest scams of the early 20th century — leaving behind a legend that still feels surreal today.

Sources & Mentions:

• YouTube: 48 Hours Full Episode
• SmithsonianMag.com
• Medium.com
• Wikipedia: Victor Lustig

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In this week's episode, Kailee takes listeners through the unsettling world of botched executions, revealing disturbing moments in the justice system.

Then, Michael shifts gears to the unbelievable tale of Pepsi Number Fever; the marketing promotion that ignited national outrage after one winning number—349—sparked chaos.

From grim missteps in capital punishment to corporate miscalculations, this episode uncovers how small mistakes can lead to massive consequences.

Sources & Mentions:

• DeathPenaltyInfo.org
• SmithsonianMag.com
• History Today
• Wikipedia: Pepsi Number Fever
• Mental Floss

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In this week's episode, Kailee walks listeners through the heartbreaking and unsettling case of Lauren Giddings, unraveling the events leading up to her disappearance and the shocking discovery that followed. With a mix of intrigue and suspense, Kailee unpacks the details of the case, exploring the investigation, and the unsettling twists that followed.

Meanwhile, Michael lightens the format but not the mood, delivering a curated batch of eerie two-sentence horror stories circulating the web that will leave you looking over your shoulder. *Please be advised, multiple stories have trigger warnings.

It’s a blend of true crime and micro-terror that’s sure to give you chills.

Sources & Mentions:

• Oxygen.com
• Article
• News Interview
• Buzzfeed
• Bored Panda
• JJ Pryor Substack
• Reddit: r/TwoSentenceHorror

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