In the spring of 1993, a 19-year-old college student walked to the grocery store to buy a root beer and a magazine. She never made it back to her dorm.

That same year, a 15-year-old girl rode her brand-new bicycle down a country road in Georgetown, Illinois. Her sister passed her on the road and waved. Thirty minutes later, the bike was lying in the middle of the road. The gravel around it was disturbed. The girl was gone.

Their names were Tricia Reitler and Jessica Roach. And the man responsible spent every weekend dressed as a Civil War soldier — driving a van packed with rope, duct tape, leather belts, and handwritten notes that read: "Seen some prospects."

This week we cover Larry DeWayne Hall. The gravedigger's son. The man in the van. The real story behind Apple TV's Black Bird — and everything the show left out.

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On the night of July 13-14, 1966, drifter Richard Speck committed one of America's most shocking mass murders when he systematically tortured and killed eight student nurses in their Chicago townhouse—a crime so brutal it would forever change how the nation viewed violent criminals. The 24-year-old with a "Born to Raise Hell" tattoo and a long history of violence was captured days later after a failed suicide attempt, only to be identified by the lone survivor who had hidden beneath a bed during his eight-hour killing spree.

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On the night of July 13-14, 1966, drifter Richard Speck committed one of America's most shocking mass murders when he systematically tortured and killed eight student nurses in their Chicago townhouse—a crime so brutal it would forever change how the nation viewed violent criminals. The 24-year-old with a "Born to Raise Hell" tattoo and a long history of violence was captured days later after a failed suicide attempt, only to be identified by the lone survivor who had hidden beneath a bed during his eight-hour killing spree.

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When 56-year-old former Yahoo executive Stein-Erik Soelberg moved back into his mother Suzanne Eberson Adams’ $2.7 million Old Greenwich mansion, he was already seeing enemies in every shadow. In this episode, we follow how Soelberg’s late-night chats with a mysterious “Bobby” spiraled into full-blown paranoia, ending with Suzanne strangled in her own foyer, Stein-Erik dead by his own hand, and a blockbuster lawsuit accusing ChatGPT of helping turn a son against his mother.

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The true story of The Conjuring and the death of Dan Rivera.

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When a footless goose in custom Nike sneakers becomes a national symbol of hope, his shocking murder exposes dark undercurrents in a heartland town—forcing a grieving inventor to confront the unthinkable: Who would kill a disabled bird that inspired millions?

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In this episode, we discuss:

• The heartwarming origin story of Andy, a footless goose who captured America's heart
• Gene Fleming, the eccentric millionaire inventor who gave Andy a second chance at life
• How a pair of baby shoes and Gene's ingenuity transformed Andy's mobility
• Andy's meteoric rise to fame, from local curiosity to national celebrity
• The goose's impact on disability awareness and his visits to hospitals and schools
• The shocking discovery of Andy's brutal murder in October 1991
• The intense community response and unprecedented $10,000 reward
• Key details of the investigation, including forensic evidence and theories
• The mysterious resolution and allegations of a potential cover-up
• Gene Fleming's decline after Andy's death and his lasting legacy
• How Andy's memory lives on through his granddaughter Jessica's efforts

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When a brilliant pre-med student vanishes during a power outage at a Dominican resort, the man last seen with her provides conflicting accounts of that fateful dawn—leaving investigators to determine whether a Caribbean paradise conceals an accident, a crime, or something even more sinister.

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In this deeply researched episode, we examine:

- The Fateful Timeline Gap: Examining the crucial hours between 4:55 AM (when friends left Sudiksha with Joshua) and 9:00 AM (when Joshua returned alone)

- "Three Versions of Truth": Analyzing the evolution and inconsistencies in Joshua Riibe's multiple accounts of that morning

- The Abandoned Belongings: What Sudiksha's clothing and personal items left on the beach chair might reveal about her intentions and state of mind

- International Investigation Challenges: How jurisdictional boundaries between Dominican Republic, US, and Indian authorities complicated the search

- The Resort's Dark History: Exploring whether previous drownings and incidents at Punta Cana beaches reveal a pattern of danger

- Power Outage as Critical Factor: Examining how the blackout may have contributed to disorientation, delayed reporting, or provided cover for potential foul play

- Digital Footprints and Last Communications: What Sudiksha's final text messages, social media activity, and resort surveillance footage tell us

- Cross-Cultural Dimensions: How different cultural perspectives influenced the investigation, media coverage, and family responses

- The Memory vs. Deception Question: Evaluating whether Riibe's changing story stems from alcohol-impaired recall or deliberate misdirection

- Parallels to Other Cases: Comparing the Konanki disappearance to similar tourist disappearances including Natalee Holloway

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Today we investigate the landmark case of Kiena Dawes, whose suicide note reading "I was murdered" led to unprecedented manslaughter charges against her abuser. This 2022 case from Lancashire challenges the legal boundaries of criminal responsibility in domestic abuse situations.

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In this deeply researched episode, we examine:

• The devastating pattern of coercive control by Ryan Wellings

• Critical police failures that preceded her death

• How her final message became crucial evidence "from beyond the grave"

• Why cases like Kiena's—where an estimated 200 women annually take their lives due to domestic abuse—rarely result in serious charges

Learn why this 2025 trial created a potential turning point for domestic violence jurisprudence and what it means for future victims seeking justice.

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