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Red Flags and Body Bags
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Red Flags & Body Bags is the true crime podcast where charming turns chilling--- fast. We break down the crimes, the cover-ups, and the red flags that were waving long before the first body hit the floor. From "nice guy" partners to high-profile lies and hidden motives, we expose the darkness hiding in plain sight.
Hosted by a true crime-obsessed couple with just enough sarcasm and side-eye to survive the horror.
Because sometimes... the biggest red flag is holding your hand.
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VANESSA SANCHEZ: CALIFORNIA- FOUND STUFFED IN A SUITCASE AFTER BEATING ODDS IN STAGE 4 CANCER BATTLE
2d ago00:02:56Tap to summarizeVanessa Sanchez fought Stage 4 breast cancer with incredible bravery only to be allegedly m***ered and stuffed inside a suitcase in her own Berkeley apartment.This case raises critical red flags about relationships, vulnerability after trauma/illness, and the importance of checking on loved ones. We explore her inspiring cancer journey, the chilling cover-up, Jones’ prior v**lent history, and why this story matters for survivor voices everywhere.Rest in power, Vanessa. Your light continues to inspire.If you or someone you know needs support:National D-V Hotline: 1-800-799-7233RAINN : 1-800-656-4673Support Vanessa's FamilySubscribe for daily red flag education, bodycam breakdowns, and survivor stories. Drop a comment with your thoughts — we read every one.#Vanessasanchez #truecrime #truecrimenews #crimenews #truecrimecommunity #crimestory #crimegenre
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Today's Top Short Story: San Bernadino County Deputy K*lls Family Dog After Warrantless Backyard Search
3d ago00:03:20Tap to summarizeDeputy Walks Into Family Backyard WITHOUT a Warrant & Sh**ts Their Beloved Rottweiler Daisy In this shocking case from San Bernardino County, a sheriff's deputy entered Jesus Serna and Vanessa Gonzalez's fenced backyard on May 4, 2026 without a warrant, consent, or emergency — then f*tally sh*t their family dog Daisy. New surveillance footage released at the June 9, 2026 press conference shows the horrifying aftermath: Daisy left to bl**d out for over 20 minutes while deputies searched for the shell c*sing, callous comments, and the body being taken and cremated without permission.The family’s two young boys are traumatized, and their surviving dog Raven was briefly impounded. Attorney Tim Scott is demanding transparency and accountability for this clear 4th Amendment violation.Was this justified over a stolen car that wasn’t even on their property? Or is this another example of police overreach caught on camera?Justice for Daisy? Drop your thoughts below.#JusticeForDaisy #SanBernardinoDeputy #WarrantlessEntry #DogShooting #TrueCrime #PoliceAccountability #RedFlagsAndBodyBags #4thAmendment #BreakingNews #ViralVideo #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #crimenewsSubscribe for daily true crime deep dives, red flag education, and victim-centered stories. Turn on notifications 🔔
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Weekly Crime Shorts Compilation 5/31/2026-6/6/2026
6d ago00:23:34Tap to summarizeOur best crime shorts of the week all compiled into one video for you to binge! Dates are in the title. If you like what we do don't forget to follow and find us on all of our socials. Visit our link below to see more.
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Idaho: Most Bizarre Cases
6d ago00:04:45Tap to summarizeFrom shocking m**ders to mysterious disappearances, these are the Top 5 most bizarre true crime cases from Idaho. Some cases have convictions, some remain unsolved, and all continue to raise questions years later.In this compilation, we’ll count down Idaho’s most disturbing and unforgettable cases, exploring the victims, investigations, evidence, and the unanswered questions that still haunt these stories today.Viewer discretion is advised. This video discusses violent crimes, disappearances, and sensitive topics.
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Weekly Crime Shorts Compilation: 5/24/2026-5/30/2026
2w ago00:23:34Tap to summarizeOur best crime shorts of the week all compiled into one video for you to binge! Dates are in the title. If you like what we do don't forget to follow and find us on all of our socials. Visit our link below to see more.Melinda Merrell, Brigham Merrell, Costilla County, Co. PD, Angel Whitaker, Rob Shinnick, Andrea Davis, Earl Mayo, Brian Schnurr, Mikaela Durfey, Fabiola Nunez, Michael Hristov, Peoria Unified School District, Eric Pierwsza,
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Virginia: Most Bizarre Cases
3w ago00:04:59Tap to summarizeVirginia has some of the most bizarre true crime cases in America… from chilling disappearances to mysteries that still don’t make sense years later. In this episode of “Top 5 Most Bizarre Cases by State,” we’re breaking down the cases that shocked Virginia and left people searching for answers. #TrueCrime #VirginiaTrueCrime #UnsolvedMysteries #CrimePodcast #MysteryCases #TrueCrimeCommunity #ColdCases #DarkHistory #PodcastClips #AudacyPodcasts #RedFlagsAndBodyBags #CrimeTok #BizarreCases #TrueCrimeAddict #PodcastLife
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Weekly Crime Shorts Compilation 5/17/2026-5/23/2026
3w ago00:23:40Tap to summarizeOur best crime shorts of the week all compiled into one video for you to binge! Dates are in the title. If you like what we do don't forget to follow and find us on all of our socials. Visit our link below to see more.https://sites.google.com/view/red-flags-and-body-bags/home
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Weekly Crime Shorts Compilation 5/10/2026-5/16/2026
3w ago00:21:36Tap to summarizeOur best crime shorts of the week all compiled into one video for you to binge! Dates are in the title. If you like what we do don't forget to follow and find us on all of our socials. Visit our link below to see more.https://sites.google.com/view/red-fla...
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Elli Perkins: When Scientology Refused Schizophrenia Treatment
3w ago00:18:41Tap to summarizeMinds in the Mirror Ep 3: Faith Over Medicine – When Scientology Refused Schizophrenia TreatmentIn this powerful episode of Minds in the Mirror: Mental Health & Murder, we examine one of the most heartbreaking cases where religious ideology clashed with medical reality.On March 13, 2003, Elli Perkins — a talented glass artist and devoted Scientologist — was brutally murdered by her 28-year-old son Jeremy. He st*bbed her 77 times in their family kitchen. Jeremy suffered from severe, untreated paranoid schizophrenia. For years he had been hearing voices and experiencing dangerous delusions, but his mother refused psychiatric care and antipsychotic medication because of Scientology’s longstanding opposition to psychiatry.Instead, Elli turned to the church’s “vitamin protocols,” natural healers, and spiritual auditing — believing she was protecting her son. What followed was a devastating tragedy that could have been prevented.We dive deep into:Jeremy’s years of escalating symptoms and missed red flagsThe 2001 arrest and court-ordered diagnosis that was ignoredHow Scientology’s doctrine shaped the family’s decisionsThe brutal details of the attack and Jeremy’s confessionThe heartbreaking irony: medication later stabilized Jeremy after years of institutional careThis episode explores the dangerous intersection of faith, untreated mental illness, and the refusal of evidence-based treatment — and what we can learn today about recognizing red flags when ideology overrides medicine.Resources mentioned in the episode:National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMIIf you or someone you love is struggling with hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, or schizophrenia symptoms, please reach out. Early intervention can save lives.Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments: When should faith step aside for medical care?#MindsInTheMirror #Scientology #Schizophrenia #MentalHealthAndMurder #TrueCrime #UntreatedMentalIllness #ElliPerkins
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Josh Davis: Garner North Carolina Cold Case
4w ago00:30:24Tap to summarizeOn January 6, 2004, 16-year-old Josh Davis was brutally killed while walking in his own neighborhood in Vandora Village, Garner, North Carolina. For 22 years his family waited for answers.Now, in this powerful and emotional episode, Josh’s sister Alyssa Hatcher joins us for her most in-depth interview to date. She shares memories of her big brother, the devastating impact of his murder on their family, and her thoughts on the recent bombshell developments involving a decorated local police detective.In 2026, Megan Bess Potter — a Four Oaks Police Department detective who attended Garner High with Josh and even signed his funeral guest book — was named a person of interest. Search warrants were executed, her devices were seized, and the case is once again active.Alyssa talks openly about learning these shocking details, her hope that those responsible will come forward, and what real closure would mean after more than two decades.Content Warning: This episode discusses the murder of a child and contains emotional family testimony. Listener discretion is advised.No charges have been filed. The investigation by Garner PD and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation remains active.If you have any information about Josh Davis’s death on January 6, 2004:Contact Det. Michael Hammerstein, Garner Police Investigations: 919-772-8810 Anonymous tips are welcome.This is more than a cold case — it’s a family still fighting for answers and a community still searching for truth.
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