In the 1990s, neighbourhoods were playgrounds, and the front door was rarely locked. But in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1998, that innocence was violently murdered.
When eight-year-old Maddie Clifton vanished after going to play, a frantic search began, completely unaware that the answer, and the killer, was right across the street.
This is the story of Joshua Phillips, the seemingly normal 14-year-old neighbour who concealed Maddie's body under his waterbed for six days.
Content Warning:
This episode contains descriptions of the murder of a child. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
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