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In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking case of 7-year-old Maria Elizabeth Ridulph of Sycamore, Illinois. On a cold December night in 1957, Maria vanished while playing outside near her family home, sparking one of the largest missing child investigations in U.S. history at the time. Decades later, the case would take a shocking turn with an arrest and conviction—only for that conviction to eventually be overturned. Join us as we explore the investigation, the controversy surrounding the case, and the lasting impact Maria’s story has had on true crime history.

Stephanie Boller was a five-year-old girl from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, who tragically disappeared on January 8, 1977. She had left her home to visit a friend, but after being turned away due to illness, she vanished on her way back. Despite extensive searches and investigations, her remains were discovered ten months later in Brady's Run Park, about five miles from her home. Stephanie had suffered a fatal skull fracture, but the circumstances surrounding her death remain unsolved.

In June of 1983, 24-year-old Peggy Sue Hogue, a young mother from North Sewickley Township, Pennsylvania, vanished after a night out in nearby Ellwood City. She was last seen in the early morning hours, walking alone after leaving a local bar. Hours later, her brutally beaten body was discovered in a wooded area near the Connoquenessing Creek. More than four decades later, Peggy Sue Hogue’s case remains unsolved—her story a haunting reminder of a life cut short and a family still waiting for answers.

Imagine you wake up—or think you do—only to find your body completely frozen. You can’t move, can’t speak, and often, there’s this overwhelming sense of dread. Something’s in the room with you. A shadowy figure, a demon pressing on your chest, or worse. Is it a ghost? A spiritual attack? Or is science finally catching up to these ancient terrors?

Timothy Crissman vanished from his farm in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania in 1996, leaving behind more questions than answers. Tim has not been seen or heard from since, and the details surrounding his final days remain unclear. In this episode, we examine what is known about Timothy’s life, the circumstances that led up to his disappearance, and how speculation and silence have complicated the search for closure. This is a case that highlights the lasting impact of unresolved loss—and the painful space between answers and uncertainty.

In this episode, we take you back to the summer of 1973, when a quiet evening walk along a river turned into a chilling discovery. An elderly man stumbled upon the body of a young woman hidden in a patch of bushes near the 17th Street Bridge, setting off an investigation that quickly pointed to a missing person—Donna Lemon. Reported missing just days earlier after failing to meet family, Donna’s case raised unsettling questions about how she ended up miles from where she was last seen. As detectives worked through conflicting details and sparse evidence, it was ultimately dental records that revealed the truth. Join us as we unravel the haunting circumstances surrounding Donna Lemon’s tragic death.

In this episode, we examine the tragic murders of Jane Moyer, 42, and her 15-year-old daughter, Kinisha Knight. What began as a shocking act of violence against a mother quickly unraveled into an even more heartbreaking story when her teenage daughter was also found murdered. As investigators worked to piece together what happened, questions mounted about who could be responsible—and why this family was targeted.

Nestled in Bucks County, Lake Galena is a serene 365-acre lake surrounded by the natural beauty of Peace Valley Park. Created in the 1970s as part of a flood control project, the lake has become a popular destination for boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching. Beneath its calm surface lies the history of a once-thriving rural community that was flooded to create the reservoir—adding a layer of intrigue to its otherwise peaceful setting. Today, Lake Galena offers both a scenic escape and a subtle reminder of the past that still lingers beneath the water.

Available on Facebook and YouTube if you missed us live! Today we’re diving deep into one of the most bizarre and heartbreaking cases to hit Utah in recent years – the case of Kouri Richins. This isn’t just a murder story; it’s a story of alleged betrayal, a lethal dose of fentanyl hidden in a cocktail, millions in life insurance and real estate deals, and a children’s book about coping with grief that now feels chillingly ironic.

In August of 1999 21-year-old Jubilee Lum, also known as Maile, (pronounced My-lee) was last seen getting into a light-colored Ford Econoline van in Honolulu’s Kalihi area. Less than 24 hours later, her body was discovered in a trash bin behind a florist on South Beretania Street, wrapped in garbage bags. Jubilee, who was four months pregnant at the time, died from suffocation by strangulation. Despite early investigative efforts and a possible connection to the murder of Michelle Anne Bensinger, the case remains unsolved. More than two decades later, there have been no arrests, leaving Jubilee’s family still searching for answers and justice.