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Friends Who Crime
Brynn Bowman
36 episodes
4 days ago
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Friends Who Crime
Ep. 34: The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders (Part 1)
In 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered inside an Austin yogurt shop, and the building was set ablaze to cover the crime. This shocking case shook the community to its core and left investigators with one of the most haunting crime scenes in Texas history. In this first episode, Cortney & I walk through that December night step by step, from the girls’ last moments together to the devastating discovery by firefighters. It’s the beginning of a mystery that would stretch on for decades. The podcast's first multi-part series!    Sources “DNA evidence links a dead man to the 1991 killings of 4 girls at Texas yogurt shop.” AP News, 27 Sept. 2025, https://apnews.com/article/1bc45a19a8fe021bde015794de9a5865. “Break in 1991 Texas yoghurt shop murders sparks hope for cold cases: ‘There are other victims out there.’” The Guardian, 3 Oct. 2025, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/03/texas-yoghurt-shop-murders-dna-testing. Lamm, Charles. “Coerced confessions: How Austin police got the yogurt shop murders wrong.” Austin American-Statesman, 28 Sept. 2025, https://www.statesman.com/news/local/article/false-confessions-austin-yogurt-shop-murders-21074122.php. Mazziotta, Julie. “How a ‘Yogurt Shop Murders’ Victim’s Final Struggle Led Police to a Serial Killer Suspect 34 Years Later.” People Magazine, 28 Sept. 2025, https://people.com/yogurt-shop-murders-victim-helped-identify-suspected-killer-11823320. Zorthian, Julia. “How Investigators Identified a New Suspect in the Yogurt Shop Murders Case.” Time, 30 Sept. 2025, https://time.com/7321492/yogurt-shop-murders-suspect/. “Austin Police Department: Significant Breakthrough in 1991 I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt Murders.” City of Austin, 27 Sept. 2025, https://www.austintexas.gov/news/significant-breakthrough-made-1991-i-cant-believe-its-yogurt-murders. “Austin police identify suspect in the 1991 yogurt shop murders.” CBS News, 27 Sept. 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/austin-cold-case-yogurt-shop-murders-suspect/. “DNA helps solve ‘haunting’ yogurt shop quadruple killings more than 3 decades later.” ABC News, 27 Sept. 2025, https://abcnews.go.com/US/haunting-yogurt-shop-quadruple-killings-solved-3-decades/story?id=126035260. McGlinchy, Audrey. “Suspect identified in Austin’s infamous yogurt shop murders.” KUT 90.5, 26 Sept. 2025, https://www.kut.org/austin/2025-09-26/yogurt-shop-murders-austin-robert-eugene-brashers. “Families of yogurt shop murder victims find closure as DNA links suspect 34 years later.” CBS Austin, 27 Sept. 2025, https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/families-of-yogurt-shop-murder-victims-find-closure-as-dna-links-suspect-34-years-later. Ray, Michael. “The Yogurt Shop Murders Have Been Cold for 34 Years — but Police May Have Just Solved the Case.” Biography.com, 29 Sept. 2025, https://www.biography.com/crime/a68118001/yogurt-store-murders-case-and-suspects/. “DNA Unmasks Yogurt Shop Murders Suspect After Over 30 Years.” The Daily Beast, 27 Sept. 2025, https://www.thedailybeast.com/dna-unmasks-yogurt-shop-murders-suspect-robert-eugene-brashers-after-over-30-years/. “’Unreal’: True crime junkies react to Yogurt Shop Murders breakthrough.” MySanAntonio, 28 Sept. 2025, https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/austin/article/yogurt-shop-murders-solved-reactions-21072996.php. “DNA testing links dead man to Texas yogurt shop killings.” Washington Post, 27 Sept. 2025, https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/09/27/robert-eugene-brashers-yogurt-shop-murders/. “Why Were the Yogurt Shop Murders Unsolved for 34 Years?” People Magazine, 25 Sept. 2025, https://people.com/why-are-the-yogurt-shop-murders-unsolved-11785825.
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4 days ago
26 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 33: The Furnace Girl
Get ready to sizzle with our spookiest yet sassiest episode so far! Brynn is joined by true crime fan Spooky Kim to unravel the case of Elfrieda Knaak – a 1928 mystery that’s equal parts gruesome and bizarre. We’ll dig into how this Sunday-school teacher ended up burned beyond recognition in a village hall furnace, while spouting wild “spirit love” theories that had reporters and police raising eyebrows. Toss in a 1920s love triangle, her married instructor-cum-police officer and his jealous admirer—and it’s a recipe for suspicion (and maybe a few ghost sightings). Prepare for laughter and goosebumps as we blur the line between murder, suicide, and supernatural mischief in this totally unpredictable tale.   Sources Flowers, Ashley, and Brit Prawat. “Mysterious Death of: Elfrieda Knaak.” Crime Junkie, 21 Oct. 2024. Potash, Larry. “Death of Elfrieda Knaak still haunts Lake Bluff residents, 90 years later.” WGN-TV, 7 Feb. 2019. Potash, Larry. “Death of the ‘Furnace Girl’ Elfrieda Knaak.” Backstory with Larry Potash, 7 Feb. 2019. Moreland, Kraig W., and Toby Jones. The Furnace Girl: The Mysterious Case of Elfrieda Knaak. Across the Lake Publishing Company, 2018. Franklin, Shaffer. “The Girl in the Furnace.” The Forest Scout, 29 Oct. 2018. Grossman, Ron. “Who really killed Elfrieda Knaak?” Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2016. Radin, Edward. “Mystery of the flaming beauty.” Tampa Bay Times, 13 Mar. 1949. Lake Bluff History Museum. “Suicide or murder: The death of Elfrieda Knaak.” YouTube, 2018. Associated Press. “Woman near death from self-inflicted burns to prove faith in spirit love.” Taylorville Daily Breeze-Courier, 31 Oct. 1928. Associated Press. “Self torture by fire, woman’s idea of faith.” Sterling Standard, 31 Oct. 1928. Associated Press. “Woman near death in fire ritual case.” Rock Island Argus, 1 Nov. 1928. Associated Press. “Secret of girl’s self inflicted torture mystery.” Alton Evening Telegraph, 2 Nov. 1928. International News Service. “Hitchcock tells of power over burning victim.” Waukegan News-Sun, 31 Oct. 1928. International News Service. “Army deserter confesses to furnace death.” Belleville News-Democrat, 29 Nov. 1928. International News Service. “No faith in man’s story.” Belleville News-Democrat, 30 Nov. 1928. International News Service. “Murderer of teacher tried to end lie.” Belleville News-Democrat, 7 Dec. 1928. United Press. “Girl burns in furnace.” Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.), 31 Oct. 1928. United Press. “Case still is puzzle.” Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.), 1 Nov. 1928. United Press. “Knaak girl fails to shed light on furnace case.” Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.), 2 Nov. 1928. United Press. “Will examine brain of dead tortured girl.” Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.), 6 Nov. 1928. United Press. “Girl’s story told today.” Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.), 10 Nov. 1928. United Press. “Suicide says jury verdict in Knaak case.” Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.), 12 Nov. 1928. United Press. “Think case was murder.” Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.), 5 Nov. 1928. United Press. “Police chief at Lake Bluff is discharged.” Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, Ill.), 28 Nov. 1928. United Press. “Girl attempts to kill herself by jumping in fire.” Belleville News-Democrat, 16 Feb. 1929. United Press. “Hitchcock of ‘furnace’ fame is arrested.” Belleville News-Democrat, 14 Aug. 1929. United Press. “Knaak case is reopened for investigation.” Belleville News-Democrat, 15 Aug. 1929. “Ex-coed is near death; quiz film actor cop.” Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 1928. “Girl burned in Lake Bluff furnace dies.” Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 1928. “Burned girl held victim of self hypnosis.” Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 1928. “Family refuses to believe Miss Knaak tortured self.” Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 1928. “Mystery clings to furnace case after girl dies.” Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 1928. “Relatives start own inquiry of furnace death.” Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 1928. “Crowds fail to get glimpse of death furnace.” Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 1928. “Put burned girl i
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1 month ago
58 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 32: The Balloon Boy Hoax
This is a CRAZY story. One of the first hoaxes to go absolutely viral. How did a little boy end up floating into the sky in a flying saucer? Well, he didn't. The Balloon Boy hoax has everything you want in a hoax story. And it's still true crime indeed!    Sources “All That’s Interesting. The Balloon Boy Hoax And The True Story Behind It.” All That’s Interesting, 2019, https://allthatsinteresting.com/balloon-boy. “Balloon boy hoax.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_boy_hoax. “Balloon Boy’s Parents to Plead Guilty to Lying, FAA Investigating.” ABC News, 13 Nov. 2009, https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/balloon-boy-parents-plead-guilty-faa-investigating/story?id=9073090. “Both balloon boy parents sentenced to jail time for hoax.” The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Dec. 2009, https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2009/1223/Both-balloon-boy-parents-sentenced-to-jail-time-for-hoax. “Couple behind 2009 'balloon boy' hoax in US granted pardons.” The Guardian, 24 Dec. 2020, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/dec/24/couple-behind-2009-balloon-boy-hoax-in-us-granted-pardons. “’Balloon Boy’ parents sentenced in Colorado.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 23 Dec. 2009, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/december-23/balloon-boy-parents-sentenced-in-colorado. “Parents convicted in 2009 'balloon boy' hoax pardoned.” AP News, The Associated Press, 23 Dec. 2020, https://apnews.com/article/us-news-colorado-denver-fa2071fb9e5a32a668654919bc729eda. “Remembering the Balloon Boy Hoax That ‘Riveted the Nation’ and Ended in Controversy.” Oxygen True Crime, NBCUniversal, 11 Oct. 2019, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/balloon-boy-hoax-heene-family-what-to-know. SFGate/AP. “Balloon boy’s parents sentenced: Both jail time.” SFGate, 23 Dec. 2009, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Balloon-boy-s-parents-sentenced-Both-jail-time-3277601.php. “The Balloon Boy Hoax—Solved!” 5280 Magazine, 13 Oct. 2009, https://5280.com/the-balloon-boy-hoax-solved. Time Staff. “The True Story Behind Trainwreck: Balloon Boy.” Time, 29 Aug. 2024, https://time.com/7302213/trainwreck-balloon-boy-netflix/. Trull, Armando. “’Balloon Boy’ Family Denies Alleged Hoax, Says They’ve Been Misunderstood for 10 Years.” People, 16 Oct. 2019, https://people.com/balloon-boy-hoax-not-the-whole-story-family-says-maintain-innocence-in-florida-exclusive-11772382
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 31: Cari Farver
I’m joined by Isa to dive into the shocking disappearance of Cari Farver. What started as a simple dating triangle exploded into years of stalking, tens of thousands of harassing messages, arson, and a murder with no body ever found. Together, Isa and I break down how Shanna “Liz” Golyar spun a web of lies so twisted it took digital forensics and years of detective work to unravel. From the first red flags to the jaw-dropping courtroom finale, this episode is a wild ride through obsession, deception, and justice.   Here are the sources used to research this episode of Friends Who Crime: “48 Hours: What Happened to Cari Farver?” CBS News, 20 Apr. 2019, www.cbsnews.com/news/what-happened-to-cari-farver-48-hours/. Associated Press. “Nebraska Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Love Rival.” ABC News, 15 Aug. 2017, abcnews.go.com/US/nebraska-woman-sentenced-life-prison-killing-love-rival/story?id=49222134. Haag, Matthew. “She Vanished. He Texted. For Three Years, a Stalker Tormented Him in Her Name.” The New York Times, 19 Dec. 2016, www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/us/shanna-golyar-cari-farver.html. Keating, Dan. “Inside the Bizarre Disappearance of Cari Farver.” People Magazine, 20 Apr. 2019, people.com/crime/cari-farver-bizarre-disappearance-shanna-golyar/. Panella, Chris. “How a Woman Pretended to Be Her Boyfriend’s Ex for 3 Years, Sending Him 50,000 Texts and 15,000 Emails.” Business Insider, 18 Jan. 2023, www.businessinsider.com/true-crime-lover-stalker-killer-netflix-case-2023-1. Supreme Court of Nebraska. State of Nebraska v. Shanna L. Golyar. 300 Neb. 213, 912 N.W.2d 890. 27 Apr. 2018. Nebraska Judicial Branch, www.nebraska.gov/apps-courts-epub/public/viewOpinion?docId=N00006309PUB. Lover, Stalker, Killer. Directed by Sam Hobkinson, Netflix, 2023. If you want to dive deeper into this case, I highly recommend checking out the Netflix documentary Lover, Stalker, Killer. They go into even more detail about the investigation, trial, and the wild digital evidence that cracked the case.
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 30: Boulder Jane Doe
This week, Maggie & I chat about the case of Boulder Jane Doe- a mystery that remained unsolved for years until a chance happening knocks it wide open again. It's a truly amazing journey. Boulder Jane Doe AKA Dorothy Gay Howard. Give this true crime podcast a listen!  Show Notes The Hulu documentary is "Web of Death" Episode 2. Enjoy :) Follow the pod on instagram! @friendswhocrime  Sources "After 55 Years, Boulder Jane Doe's Story Is Finally Solved... " Reddit, www.reddit.com/r/gratefuldoe/comments/1bo11sh/after_55_years_boulder_jane_does_story_is_finally/. "Boulder Jane Doe: How a 1954 Jane Doe Helped Solve Other Missing Persons Cases." Reddit, www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/173d85v/boulder_jane_doe_how_a_1954_jane_doe_helped_solve/. Colorado Public Radio Staff. "Boulder's 'Jane Doe' Identified." Colorado Public Radio, www.cpr.org/show-segment/boulders-jane-doe-identified/. "Did 'Lonely Hearts Killer' Harvey Glatman Murder Dorothy Gay Howard?" 5280 Magazine, www.5280.com/did-lonely-hearts-killer-harvey-glatman-murder-dorothy-gay-howard/. "Glamor Girl Slayer." LASDRetired.org, lasdretired.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Glamor-Girl-Slayer.pdf. Pettem, Silvia. "Silvia Pettem." Boulder Reporting Lab, boulderreportinglab.org/author/silvia-pettem/. "Sleuthing for Jane Doe." The Coloradan, University of Colorado Boulder, www.colorado.edu/coloradan/2010/09/01/sleuthing-jane-doe. "The Grave of Dorothy 'Dot' Gay Howard (March 26th, 1936, to April 1954), Previously a Jane Doe Identified Through the Use of DNA in 2009." Reddit, www.reddit.com/r/CemeteryPorn/comments/17jbxrl/the_grave_of_dorothy_dot_gay_howard_march_26th/. Walton, Richard H. "Boulder Jane Doe." CBDIAI, cbdiai.org/uploads/1/2/4/0/124025868/boulder_jane_doe.pdf. 
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2 months ago
33 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 29: Texas Cryptids
This week on Friends Who Crime, I'm taking a break from human-related mayhem to dive into the truly bizarre and wild world of cryptids. I'm joined by my fantastic guest, Devon, as we explore some of the weirdest and wildest legends right here in the Lone Star State, with a special focus on the Austin area. We'll be talking about everything from the spectral Hairy Man of Round Rock and the tragic tale of the Texas Goatman to the elusive and possibly returning Jaguarundi. These aren't just spooky stories; they're woven into the history and landscape of Texas, reflecting its fears, its tragedies, and its enduring fascination with the unknown. So grab a drink, get cozy, and join us for a journey into the dark corners of Texas folklore. Info on the Hairy Man Festival can be found here: https://www.bcmud.org/hairyman Info on the Lake Worth Monster Bash can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/LakeWorthMonsterBash/    Sources: A Brief History of The Beast of Bear Creek. Kimble County Historical Commission. A Look at the Past, Present and Future of Wyoming Springs. City of Round Rock. Beer and a legend: The Bear King returns. Burnet Bulletin. The Fouke Monster. Fouke Monster Research Center. From Local Legend to Beer Label: How the Bear King Found a Home in Marble Falls. Texas Monthly. The 'Goatman' of Lake Worth. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. The Hairy Man of Round Rock, Texas. LegendsofAmerica.com. The Hairy Man, Round Rock's Hairiest Legend. Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District. Here's A Look At 10 Cryptids From The Lone Star State. A-to-Z Texas. Mims, J. "Is the Jaguarundi an Extinct Cat?" Texas Hill Country. Mims, J. "Is the Jaguarundi back in Texas?" Texas Hill Country. Mims, J. "The Tragic, Vengeful Ghost of the Texas Goatman." Texas Hill Country. Legends, Lore, & Texas Cryptids. Go Texas. The Bear Lake Monster of Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. Atlas Obscura.
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2 months ago
49 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 28: Gene Thurnau & Bob Peterson
This week it’s just me, myself, and I, so buckle up for a solo episode of Friends Who Crime! Things get a little darker without a guest to banter with, but hey, sometimes that’s just the vibe. Moving forward, my plan is three episodes a month with guests (as usual) and one solo episode that’s a little shorter, where I might cover another case, dive into something paranormal or morbid, or even share stories from listeners. If you’ve got a creepy, weird, or crime-y tale you’d like me to read on the show, send it over to friendswhocrime@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @friendswhocrime. Basically, think of this as me talking to you directly—like a one-on-one true crime coffee date, minus the coffee spill risk.   SOURCES Tainted Love: The Case of Gailen Eugene "Gene" Thurnau II - Apple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tainted-love-the-case-of-gailen-eugene-gene-thurnau-ii/id1721815484?i=1000663171671 Robert Peterson Obituary | Afterall, https://www.afterall.com/obituaries/d-8175141/st-petersburg-florida/robert-d-peterson/january-0001 Watch The Killer Beside Me: S1E6 - Living a Lie on Philo (Free Trial), https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NjgxMTk?episode=RXBpc29kZTo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg5NTQ3NjE The Killer Beside Me - Apple TV, https://tv.apple.com/pt/show/the-killer-beside-me/umc.cmc.zid3wjxp6oi1lyqmtgs1e8jr?l=en-GB Living a Lie - The Killer Beside Me (Season 1, Episode 6) - Apple TV, https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/living-a-lie/umc.cmc.5jg3ivjwmpmh3h4kb1jxfb4b4 Watch The Killer Beside Me Season 1 Episode 6 - Living a Lie | HBO Max, https://www.hbomax.com/ht/en/shows/killer-beside-me/s1/4bd5557a-6e8f-4a55-9acb-1c6309ae7c68/e6-living-a-lie/3ecf0645-305b-426d-855c-ab9e0ec2d28b Watch The Killer Beside Me | Season 1 Episode 6 - HBO Max https://www.hbomax.com/md/en/shows/killer-beside-me/s1/4bd5557a-6e8f-4a55-9acb-1c6309ae7c68/e6-living-a-lie/3ecf0645-305b-426d-855c-ab9e0ec2d28b
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 27: Betsy & Russ Faria
This week on Friends Who Crime, Morgan joins me as we dive into the wild, twisted story of Pam Hupp — a case that’s equal parts unbelievable and infuriating. We’ll unpack the suspicious death of Betsy Faria, the bizarre murder of Louis Gumpenberger, and the tangled web of lies Pam spun along the way. From fake 911 calls to insurance scams, this one has more jaw-dropping moments than I can count. Morgan’s reactions are priceless, and together we try to make sense of a case that feels straight out of a crime drama — except it’s all terrifyingly real.   SOURCES "Pam Hupp." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. "2026 Trial Date Set for Pam Hupp." Lincoln County Journal. "Murder Charges Re-Filed Against Pamela Hupp, Inspiration for TV Miniseries." Court TV. "Renée Zellweger Stars In The NBC Docudrama The Thing About Pam. Here's the True Story Behind the Series." Time. "The Unimaginable, Infamous Case of Pam Hupp." St. Louis Magazine.
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 26: Phoebe Hansjuk
A short and sweet episode about the death of Phoebe Hansjuk. Was it an accident? Or something far more sinister? If you want a deeper dive, here are some places you can go: Phoebe's family's website My recommendation: Morbid's podcast episodes on the case (streaming services ofc) Crime Junkie's podcast episode on the case (you can also find it on streaming services) Phoebe's Fall podcast from the Sydney Morning Herald (also found on streaming services) Reddit is an amazing place   Truly, this podcast is my favorite thing to do. However, it takes several hours each week to research, schedule, record, edit, and prep each episode for release. I will continue to record an episode each week, but some of them may be solo episodes without guests. As the name of the podcast suggests, it's so much more fun to record with a friend, and I intent to keep that standard. I hope you all will understand where I'm coming from and continue to be listeners. Thank you for every minute that you listen and support the pod. Love you guys!
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 25: The Buddhafield Cult
I’m joined by my friend Andy—who you may remember from a previous episode—as we dive into the wild and disturbing story of the Buddhafield cult. Led by a Speedo-wearing ex-actor turned spiritual guru, this cult promised enlightenment but delivered manipulation, control, and secrecy. I’ll walk you through the timeline, share stories from former members, and dig into the psychology that keeps people trapped in groups like this. With Andy’s unique insight from his own experience growing up Mormon, we balance the dark with a little humor along the way. This one’s a wild ride—trust me.   SOURCES Allen, Will, director. Holy Hell. The Film Collaborative, 2016. Blumenfeld, Paul. “The Buddhafield Cult and the Man Who Documented It.” The Atlantic, 29 May 2016, www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/05/holy-hell-will-allen-buddhafield-cult/484376/. Flynn, Meagan. “Buddhafield: Inside the Cult That Hid in Plain Sight in Austin.” Austin Monthly, 19 June 2020, www.austinmonthly.com/buddhafield-inside-the-cult-that-hid-in-plain-sight-in-austin/. Gupta, Prachi. “Inside the Strange, Sad World of Buddhafield, the Yoga Cult.” Cosmopolitan, 27 May 2016, www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a59242/holy-hell-documentary-buddhafield-cult/. Luscombe, Belinda. “The 'Holy Hell' Cult's Leader Is Still at It. Here's How to Spot a Cult.” Time, 27 May 2016, www.time.com/4352395/holy-hell-cult-documentary-sundance/. Rosen, Christopher. “Holy Hell Director Will Allen Talks About Escaping from a Cult and Sharing His Story.” Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2016, www.ew.com/article/2016/05/25/holy-hell-director-will-allen-buddhafield/. Sloat, Sarah. “Inside the Cult at the Center of ‘Holy Hell.’” Inverse, 26 May 2016, www.inverse.com/article/15786-inside-the-cult-at-the-center-of-holy-hell. Weinman, Sarah. “The Cult Next Door.” BuzzFeed News, 2 June 2016, www.buzzfeednews.com/article/sarahweinman/the-cult-next-door.
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3 months ago
47 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 24: Dorothy Eggers
On this episode, Jessica and I delve into the shocking 1945 murder of Dorothy Eggers, a case that proves even the meekest men can harbor unimaginable darkness. Discover how a seemingly mild-mannered husband committed a brutal act of dismemberment, then proceeded with a cover-up so inept it's almost comical. You won't believe the bizarre detail—a bunion!—that ultimately cracked this baffling case wide open. Join us for a wild ride through incompetence, betrayal, and the surprising path to justice.   SOURCES Dorothy Eggers | DPLA, https://dp.la/item/183444d0171058e25678f9a8bf42c110 Investigation at the Eggers' home — Calisphere,  https://calisphere.org/item/27b866b376f5e5f62f3db368b952bc56/ Mary Lee, Dorothy Eggers' mother - Calisphere,  https://calisphere.org/item/622fd0eed8d8b69a57e83bc19797b1c1/ People v. Eggers :: :: Supreme Court of California Decisions - Justia Law, https://law.justia.com/cases/california/supreme-court/2d/30/676.html People v. Eggers - 30 Cal.2d 676 - Fri, 10/03/1947 - Supreme Court of California, https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-eggers-23864 A murderous husband is executed | October 15, 1948 - History.com, 2025, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/october-15/a-murderous-husband-is-executed The Horrific Murder of Dorothy Eggers - Apple Podcasts,  https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-horrific-murder-of-dorothy-eggers/id1379959217?i=1000551440354 The Horrific Murder of Dorothy Eggers - Supla, https://www.supla.fi/episode/7a0db35c-8d38-5b42-95b4-c654066fc4eb PEOPLE v. EGGERS (1947) - FindLaw Caselaw, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-supreme-court/1794358.html
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3 months ago
46 minutes

Friends Who Crime
UPDATE: The Idaho College Murders
SURPRISE! A follow-up to episode 12, Blaine and I sit down to discuss the new updates in the Idaho College Murders case. With a plea deal in place, sentencing is set for late July. The day after we recorded this, the judge on the case lifted the gag order, so there will likely be even more updates soon. Follow @friendswhocrime on Instagram for more immediate updates!   Verified News & Legal Sources: Boone, Rebecca. “Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Idaho Student Killings to Avoid Death Penalty.” AP News, 2 July 2025, https://apnews.com/article/idaho-student-killings-kohberger-guilty-plea-4b295de6db3348f084a69b770db7c444. Almasy, Steve, and Elizabeth Wolfe. “Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty to Idaho Student Killings.” CNN, 2 July 2025, https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/02/us/bryan-kohberger-idaho-killings-plea/index.html. Price, Rachel. “Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty to University of Idaho Killings.” Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2025, https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article289987244.html. Stelloh, Tim. “Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty to Idaho Quadruple Murder.” NBC News, 2 July 2025, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bryan-kohberger-pleads-guilty-idaho-quadruple-murder-rcna152345. Gibson, Kate. “Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty in 2022 Idaho Killings of Four College Students.” CBS News, 2 July 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bryan-kohberger-guilty-idaho-college-students-killed/. Singh, Harmeet Kaur. “Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty in Idaho Student Murders.” Fox News Digital, 2 July 2025, https://www.foxnews.com/us/bryan-kohberger-pleads-guilty-idaho-student-murders. Rumors & Online Commentary (identified as such in the episode): Reddit contributors. r/MoscowMurders, r/TrueCrime, r/BryanKohberger. Reddit, https://www.reddit.com. Various Creators. “True Crime Commentary on Bryan Kohberger Plea Deal.” TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com. Law&Crime Network. “Legal Analysis of Bryan Kohberger Guilty Plea.” YouTube, https://www.youtube.com.
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4 months ago
22 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 23: Rebecca Zahau
This week, I'm flying solo to bring you a deep dive into one of the most perplexing cases I've ever encountered: the confounding death of Rebecca Zahau. Found nude, bound, and hanging from a balcony at the historic Spreckels Mansion, her death was ruled a suicide by police. But Rebecca's family and independent experts fiercely dispute this, uncovering shocking evidence that points to something far more sinister. Join me as we unravel the knots of this bizarre mystery, where the official narrative clashes with a relentless pursuit of justice. SOURCES "5 Things to Know About the Mysterious Hanging Death of Rebecca Zahau." Investigation Discovery, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/5-things-to-know-about-the-mysterious-hanging-death-of-rebecca-zahau. "AmmendDCLetter.pdf." CBS 8, https://interactive.cbs8.com/pdf/AmmendDCLetter.pdf. "CONSPIRACY: Rebecca Zahau." Crime Junkie Podcast, https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/conspiracy-rebecca-zahau/. "Death at the Mansion: Rebecca Zahau." Apple TV, https://tv.apple.com/us/show/death-at-the-mansion-rebecca-zahau/umc.cmc.qht5guqqlnuj408hfiebid1u. "Death at the Mansion: Rebecca Zahau." Prime Video, https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Death-at-the-Mansion-Rebecca-Zahau/0P9H58VM22NPSG5J764LP8AFGF. "Death of Rebecca Zahau." Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Rebecca_Zahau. "Family of Rebecca Zahau Sue for Wrongful Death." JD Supra, https://www.jdsupra.com/post/documentViewerEmbed.aspx?fid=098bd388-2698-4471-b5e7-2483e4766216&height=720&width=581. Gotfredson, David. "New Book Reveals Fresh Evidence in Rebecca Zahau Death Case." CBS 8, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/new-book-reveals-fresh-evidence-in-rebecca-zahau-death-case/509-845034bd-bff9-40fe-a0fd-0962f2e0fd3f. Gotfredson, David. "Pathologist: Zahau's Head Injuries Unexplained by Hanging Scenario." CBS 8, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/pathologist-zahaus-head-injuries-unexplained-by-hanging-scenario/509-b3d15f9f-f9f7-4fb4-8207-1e53e0da9d07. "History of the Inn | Coronado Island | Glorietta Bay Inn." Glorietta Bay Inn, https://www.gloriettabayinn.com/history.php. "Mansion of Secrets: The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau." YouTube, uploaded by Dr. Phil, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WXe26U0CII. "Mansion of Secrets: The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau." YouTube, uploaded by Dr. Phil, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33omf9Ubwjw. "Mansion of Secrets: The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau Analysis by Dr. Phil." YouTube, uploaded by Dr. Phil, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmljeUyPaRY. "Rebecca Zahau California Mansion Mysterious Death Murder Suicide." People, https://people.com/rebecca-zahau-california-mansion-mysterious-death-murder-suicide-8750428. "Rebecca Zahau Civil Trial Key Testimonies." YouTube, uploaded by 10 News, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3zCvkq1R4c. "Rebecca Zahau Forensic Experts Analysis." YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wqJj1URaro. "Rebecca Zahau Knots Analysis Crime Scene." YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MubSxiEjh58. "Rebecca Zahau's Shocking Second Autopsy Results Revealed on Dr. Phil." Coronado Times, https://coronadotimes.com/news/2011/11/16/rebecca-zahaus-shocking-second-autopsy-results-revealed-on-dr-phil/. "Rebecca Zahau 'She Saved Him. Can You Save Her.' Message Expert Analysis Non-Suicide." YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns7xnlaPRzI. "Rebecca Zahau Suicide Ruling Evidence." YouTube, uploaded by 10 News, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JNySMuucc. "Reviews for Unraveling the Knots." NetGalley, https://www.netgalley.com/book/213458/reviews?direction=desc&page=4&=r.updated. "Settlement Reached in Rebecca Zahau Civil Case." CBS 8, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/settlement-reached-in-rebecca-zahau-civil-case/509-eafda3e2-84c9-434f-aecb-7bba10255e9d. "True Crime Author Dives into the Death of Rebecca Zahau." YouTube, uploaded by CBS 8 San Diego, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dbqflHZois&pp=0gcJCfwAo7VqN5t
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4 months ago
47 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 22: Maura Murray
Join us on Friends Who Crime as we unravel the perplexing disappearance of Maura Murray. In 2004, this 21-year-old nursing student vanished after a car crash on a desolate New Hampshire road, leaving behind a scene riddled with conflicting accounts and baffling clues. With my amazing co-host Mollie, we'll delve into the strange circumstances, examine the competing theories, and explore why this case remains one of true crime's most enduring mysteries. Tune in for a deep dive into a vanishing act that continues to haunt.   SOURCES MAURA MURRAY - HAVERHILL, NEW HAMPSHIRE - FBI, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/maura-murray---haverhill-new-hampshire Missing Maura Murray - Audioboom, accessed June 29, 2025, https://audioboom.com/channels/4842113-missing-maura-murray Disappearance of Maura Murray - Wikipedia, accessed June 29, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maura_Murray On The 15th Anniversary Of Maura Murray's Disappearance, Is There A New Lead?, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/missing/maura-murray-15th-anniversary-new-lead-remains-found Maura Murray - Crime Timeline, accessed June 29, 2025, https://crimetimelines.com/maura-murray/ Maura Murray - New Hampshire Department of Justice - NH.gov, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/cold-case-unit/victim-list/maura-murray UMass Student Now Missing 10 Years Without A Trace - CBS Boston, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/umass-student-now-missing-10-years-without-a-trace/ NE Unsolved: Maura Murray - Boston 25 News, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.boston25news.com/news/ne-unsolved-maura-murray-1/141585422/ Maura Murray's Disappearance: Inside the 2004 Case and Her ..., accessed June 29, 2025, https://people.com/maura-murray-disappearance-what-to-know-8786014 The Disappearance of Maura Murray: A Chilling True Crime Mystery - Apple Podcasts, accessed June 29, 2025, https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/the-disappearance-of-maura-murray-a-chilling/id1744360946?i=1000710796035 Best Maura Murray Podcasts (2025) - Player FM, accessed June 29, 2025, https://player.fm/podcasts/Maura-Murray Disappearance of Brianna Maitland - Wikipedia, accessed June 29, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brianna_Maitland
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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 21: The Attic Lovers
On this episode of Friends Who Crime, Ben joins me to explore a case so audacious, it sounds like fiction: the murder of Fred Oesterreich. We'll uncover the shocking truth behind his death, involving his "naughty vamp" wife Dolly and her teenage lover, who spent years hidden in their attic. Prepare for a tale of obsession, deception, and a cover-up so bizarre, it defied belief for a decade. Sources: "A Crime to Remember." Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Crime_to_Remember. Ancestry.com. "Fred Oesterreich." Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com/search/?name=Fred_Oesterreich&birth=1877&death=1922. "The Attic Lover: The Bizarre Case of Dolly Oesterreich." YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVvUhgkIzFI. "Dolly Oesterreich – The Craziness Begins." Scandals and Sweets, scandalsandsweets.com/2021/03/23/dolly-oesterreich-the-craziness-begins/. "Fred & Dolly Oesterreich." Morbid, Wondery, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fred-dolly-oesterreich/id1379959217?i=1000586175130. "Hidden History of LA: The Murderous Lover Who Lived in a Silver Lake Attic." LAist, laist.com/news/la-history/hidden-history-of-la-the-murderous-lover-who-lived-in-a-silver-lake-attic. "Hidden History of LA: The Murderous Lover Who Lived in a Silver Lake Attic." LAist Off-Ramp, laist.com/podcasts/off-ramp/hidden-history-of-la-the-murderous-lover-who-lived-in-a-silver-lake-attic. "The Lengths of Love: Otto Sanhuber & Walburga 'Dolly' Oesterreich." Buried Motives, podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-lengths-of-love-otto-sanhuber-walburga/id1579516226?i=1000617932829. "Love, Lies, and a Man in the Walls." Hitched 2 Homicide, Deezer, www.deezer.com/us/show/1085742. "The Lover in the Attic: A Torrid Triangle Gone Bad." MyLifetime.com, www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-lover-in-the-attic-a-true-story/articles/the-lover-in-the-attic-a-torrid-triangle-gone-bad. Mason, Jeffrey C. The Twisted Case of Dolly Oesterreich. Goodreads, www.goodreads.com/book/show/195112330-the-twisted-case-of-dolly-oesterreich. Mason, Jeffrey C. The Twisted Case of Dolly Oesterreich: True Crime. Amazon Kindle Store, www.amazon.com/TWISTED-CASE-DOLLY-OESTERREICH-CRIME-ebook/dp/B0CCXZ7N46. "Mrs. Walburga Oesterreich, in 1930." Calisphere, calisphere.org/item/ark:/21198/zz0002pjzb/. Nugent, Addison. "The Married Woman Who Kept Her Lover in the Attic." Atlas Obscura, www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-married-woman-who-kept-her-lover-in-the-attic. "The Oesterreich Case: The Attic Lover." Deranged LA Crimes, derangedlacrimes.com/?p=11877. "TIL a woman secretly kept her lover hidden in her attic for 10 years, and he eventually murdered her husband." Reddit, www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1k3g2ra/til_a_woman_secretly_kept_her_lover_hidden_in_her/. "Vagabond." Time, content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,752478-2,00.html. "Walburga Oesterreich." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walburga_Oesterreich.
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4 months ago
49 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 20: Carrie Olson
Join Alyssa and I as we dive into the murder of Carrie Olson. A beautiful life cut short by a man who didn't treat her right. Excuse our silliness (or don't). Hopefully you laugh along with us.  Sources Carrie Olson | Family And Death Cause - LonelyFights, accessed June 14, 2025, https://api-membership.himap.ph/10322338/carrie-olson-family-and-death-cause/ Carrie Olson | Family And Death Cause - MoodySites, accessed June 14, 2025, https://crm.patioconcepts.ca/10322338/carrie-olson-family-and-death-cause/ NOTICE - Illinois Courts, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/files/3150821_R23.pdf/opinion Photos: Experts testify as autopsy evidence presented at McVay trial | wqad.com, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/photos-experts-testify-as-autopsy-evidence-presented-at-mcvay-trial/526-5ca48136-d6a5-42b5-b4f7-01e7d6863f16 Ex-girlfriend speaks out after Tim McVay's arrest | wqad.com, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/drone/8-in-the-air/ex-girlfriend-speaks-out-after-tim-mcvays-arrest/526-7904d329-0e7a-4045-af5e-4222a744504d Funeral services planned for Carrie Olson | wqad.com, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/drone/8-in-the-air/funeral-services-planned-for-carrie-olson/526-8f1c560f-8846-404d-8e8b-8ecef08cda8d Carrie Olson: Episode 3 of 'Missing and Murdered in the Midwest' | wqad.com, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wqad.com/article/syndication/podcasts/the-cities/carrie-olson-episode-3-of-missing-and-murdered-in-the-midwest/526-cacf6774-5c44-4d91-bdc9-66af31e3988d Tim McVay found guilty of murdering Carrie Olson | wqad.com, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/live-now-verdict-in-trial-of-tim-mcvay/526-70faa2fe-0760-4deb-a500-042580881a5d Transcript of Without a Trace from - HappyScribe, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.happyscribe.com/public/dateline-nbc/without-a-trace-004cb7b5-a5a6-4620-abd8-3cbbf814f268 McVay Murder Conviction Upheld | WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wvik.org/news/2019-08-19/mcvay-murder-conviction-upheld Man questioned after missing woman's car and purse returned - WQAD, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/drone/8-in-the-air/police-family-friends-looking-for-missing-davenport-woman/526-f0e32267-a375-46aa-9e7e-9894d2365975 Illinois Man Found Guilty Of Murder In Death Of Iowa Woman - CBS News, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/man-found-guilty-of-murder-in-disappearance-of-iowa-woman/ Mysterious Hastings body identified - MPR News, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/04/09/mysterious-hastings-body-identified The Disappearance of Carrie Olson Sparks a Community Response | Dateline Highlights | Oxygen - YouTube, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUskYK8xfxE Missing Iowa woman found dead in vacant lot in Minnesota - CBS News, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missing-iowa-woman-found-dead-in-vacant-lot-in-minnesota/ How Carrie Olson was found and what happens next | wqad.com, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/drone/8-in-the-air/how-carrie-olson-was-found-and-what-happens-next/526-9255ff0d-a24c-4018-b33a-39c111fde5d5 Body Found In Rural Minn. ID'ed As Iowa Woman - CBS Minnesota, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/body-found-in-rural-minn-ided-as-iowa-woman/ We Remember 2014 | Violence Free Minnesota, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.vfmn.org/we-remember-2014 Forensics experts testify at #McVayTrial about Carrie Olson's autopsy | wqad.com, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/live-day-6-of-testimony-in-the-murder-trial-of-tim-mcvay/526-22a8055d-bb3a-4c18-bc9e-32f9aa1fac97 McVay Closing Arguments | WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, accessed June 14, 2025, https://www.wvik.org/news/2015-07-14/mcvay-closing-arguments During sentencing, Tim McVay de
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4 months ago
48 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 19: The I-35 Killer
Egg (yes, Egg) and I discuss FWC's first serial killer case: the I-35 Killer. He operated in Texas and paid for it at the end- despite glaring missteps from the penal system.  Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Eyler   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenneth_McDuff   https://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/JUDdata/tmy/2011SB-01035-R000307-Keri%20O%27Creene,%20Principals%20of%20Sociology%20SOCH101,%20Samuel%20Brown%20Ph.D.-TMY.PDF   https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/bad-boy-the-true-story-of-kenneth-allen-mcduff-the-most-notorious-serial-killer-in-texas-history_gary-m-lavergne/294989/   https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Boy-Kenneth-Notorious-History/dp/0312981252   https://caselaw.findlaw.com/tx-court-of-criminal-appeals/1021127.html   https://strokecast.com/morbid-podcast/   https://www.shortform.com/podcast/morbid   https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/ep-195-texas-the-lucky-serial-killer-kenneth-mcduff/id1547409175?i=1000701223699   https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11619696   https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265841383_Bad_Boy_from_Rosebud_The_Murderous_Life_of_Kenneth_Allen_McDuff_by_Gary_M_Lavergne_review   https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/McDuff,%20Kenneth.pdf   https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tx-court-of-appeals/1322859.html     
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5 months ago
41 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 18: Billy Milligan & D.I.D.
This week, I have Kaity back on the podcast! She's a perfect guest for the case of Billy Milligan. Milligan suffered from D.I.D. and his crimes were horrific. Kaity and I dive into how D.I.D. played into his crimes and his later acquittal. Follow the pod on instagram @friendswhocrime! Sources: "Billy Milligan." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Milligan. "The Crowded Room." Time, time.com/6285510/the-crowded-room-true-story-apple-tv/. "The Crowded Room' is based on a disturbing true story." Mashable, mashable.com/article/the-crowded-room-dissociative-identity-disorder. "Dissociative Identity Disorder." Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online, National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2719457/. Keyes, Daniel. The Minds of Billy Milligan. Random House, 1981. "Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/title/tt15287836/. "Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan." Netflix Media Center, media.netflix.com/en/only-on-netflix/81006619. "Not the first OSU serial rapist." The Lantern, www.thelantern.com/2002/10/not-the-first-osu-serial-rapist/. "Ohio Dept. of Mental Health v. Milligan." Casetext, casetext.com/case/ohio-dept-of-mental-health-v-milligan. Tron, Gina. "Can Someone Really Have 24 Personalities Like Billy Milligan From 'Monsters Inside'?" Yahoo Entertainment, yahoo.com/entertainment/someone-really-24-personalities-billy-160100726.html.
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5 months ago
53 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 17: The Keddie Cabin Murders
This week on FWC, my dad, Kurtis, joins me as we unravel the chilling and perplexing Keddie Cabin Murders, a quadruple homicide that has haunted a small California mountain town for over four decades. In 1981, a horrific scene was discovered: a mother, her son, and his friend brutally murdered, while her 12-year-old daughter, Tina, was missing, only for her remains to be found years later. We'll delve into the initial, deeply flawed investigation and the baffling missteps that left this case cold for so long. But with renewed efforts and modern forensics, new evidence has emerged, bringing hope that justice might finally be within reach for the Sharp family.   Sources "5 Things to Know About the Keddie Cabin Murders." People.com, People, 22 Nov. 2016, people.com/crime/keddie-cabin-28-murders-5-things-know/. "Keddie Murders." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murders. "Keddie Murders Revisited — Following the Clues." Lassen News, 7 May 2018, www.lassennews.com/keddie-murders-revisited-following-the-clues. "Murder in Cabin 28: The Keddie Murders Unsolved California." ABC10.com, ABC10, 16 Apr. 2021, www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/murder-in-cabin-28-keddie-murders-unsolved-california/103-1e3e7671-8c2c-4f4c-abb3-fae3ae07425e. "The Keddie Cabin Murders." Weeknight Mysteries Podcast, Apple Podcasts, 11 July 2024, podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-keddie-cabin-killings/id1513854832?i=1000661885064. "The Keddie Murders: Secrets, Suspects, and Missing Pieces." 10 Minute Murder, 10minutemurder.com/blog/the-keddie-murders-secrets-suspects-and-missing-pieces/. "The Keddie Murders: Still Unsolved." Investigation Discovery, investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/cabin-in-the-woods-who-killed-the-sharp-family. "Unsolved: Inside the Search for the Keddie Cabin Killers." Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo, 13 Mar. 2017, www.yahoo.com/entertainment/inside-search-keddie-cabin-killers-140027250.html. Wade, Madison. "Murder in Cabin 28: The Keddie Murders Unsolved California." ABC10.com, ABC10, 16 Apr. 2021, www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/murder-in-cabin-28-keddie-murders-unsolved-california/103-1e3e7671-8c2c-4f4c-abb3-fae3ae07425e. "35 Years Later, New Clues May Solve Keddie Murder Mystery." CBS News Sacramento, CBS News, 22 Nov. 2016, www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/35-years-later-new-clues-may-solve-keddie-murder-mystery/. "Keddie Case Focus of David Keller's Book." Plumas Sun, 31 Jan. 2025, plumassun.org/2025/01/31/keddie-case-focus-of-david-kellers-book/. "Murder in Cabin 28: The Keddie Mystery." Crime at Bedtime, Apple Podcasts, 20 Apr. 2025, podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/murder-in-cabin-28-the-keddie-mystery/id1744360946?i=1000704262047. "The Keddie Cabin Murders - Forgotten Murders Podcast." Audible.ca, Audible, www.audible.ca/podcast/The-Keddie-Cabin-Murders/B0DT19WL3H?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp. "The Keddie Murders." True Crime All The Time Unsolved, PodcastOne, 27 May 2018, www.podcastone.com/pd/True-Crime-All-The-Time-Unsolved?showAllEpisodes=true. "California Journalism Awards - Print Division." CNPA.com, California News Publishers Association, cnpa.com/cja2018/print/2018_California_Journalism_Awards___Print_Division/General/03_In-Depth_Reporting_(WD)/First_Place_Feather_River_Bulletin_1/Attachment_01.pdf. "California Journalism Awards - Print Division." CNPA.com, California News Publishers Association, cnpa.com/cja2018/print/2018_California_Journalism_Awards___Print_Division/General/03_In-Depth_Reporting_(WD)/First_Place_Feather_River_Bulletin_1/Attachment_03.pdf. Works cited Keddie murders - Wikipedia, accessed May 31, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keddie_murders Keddie murders revisited — following the clues - Lassen News, accessed May 31, 2025, https://www.lassennews.com/keddie-murders-revisited-following-the-clues Sheila Sharp Seeks Answers in Keddie Cabin Murders - People.com, accessed May 31, 2025, https://people.com/crime/keddie-c
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5 months ago
58 minutes

Friends Who Crime
Ep. 16: The Murder of Selena
This week, my bestie Morgan joins me as we unravel the tragic, yet utterly wild, story of Selena Quintanilla's murder. We're diving deep into the Queen of Tejano's rise to superstardom and the shocking betrayal that cut her life short. Expect a heavy dose of meticulously researched details, a few gasps, and plenty of our signature laughs and jokes as we try to cope with the sheer absurdity of it all. You won't want to miss this one! Follow us on instagram! @friendswhocrime Sources: "Selena's Death: Yolanda Saldívar." A&E Real Crime, A+E Networks, 2025, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/selenas-death-yolanda-saldivar. Janos, Adam. "Yolanda Saldívar Wasn't the Only Superfan Who Murdered Their Idol." A&E Real Crime, A+E Networks, 20 Mar. 2025, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/yolanda-saldivar. Quintanilla, Selena. "Interviewed by Mas Magazine’s Joseph Harmes." Selena Research Collection, The Wittliff Collections, Texas State University, 1993–1995, https://archivesspace.library.txstate.edu/repositories/4/archival_objects/122308. "Why Was Selena Killed? The Shocking Truth Behind the Murder." ATX Holiday, City of Austin, https://atxholiday.austintexas.org/trending/why-was-selena-killed-why-was-selena-killed-the-shocking-truth-behind-the-murder. Davis, Lily. "Selena’s Career Inspired Others." Spotlight, 29 Aug. 2021, https://bdspotlight.com/features/2021/08/29/selenas-career-inspired-others/. "The Inspiring Life and Work of Selena Quintanilla Pérez." Library of Congress Blogs, 9 Sept. 2021, https://blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2021/09/the-inspiring-life-and-work-of-selena-quintanilla-prez/. "State v. Saldívar." FindLaw, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tx-court-of-appeals/1130222.html. "Selena Killer Parole Denied." CBS 8, 27 Mar. 2025, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/selena-killer-parole-denied/507-ea10fea3-43ae-47aa-9f1b-a745dbabc9a6. "Selena Quintanilla's Killer Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole; Next Eligibility 2030." CBS News Texas, 27 Mar. 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/selena-quintanillas-killer-yolanda-saldivar-denied-parole-next-eligibility-2030/. "Selena Quintanilla Death: Remembering the Queen of Tejano." Houston Chronicle, 31 Mar. 2025, https://www.chron.com/culture/music/article/selena-quintanilla-death-17492426.php.
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