It started with the discovery of a barrel in the woods, and then, years later, another one. Inside were the remains of a woman and three young girls. In this episode, we talk about how their identities became known, as well as the man who put them there in the first place.
In 2007, Andrew Gosden, a 14-year-old, went missing from King's Cross Station without any prior indication of an intention to leave his home. Since that time, there have been only unverified reports of sightings. Andrew's family has remained steadfast in their efforts to locate him.
In 1947, 21-year-old stage actress Gay Gibson disappeared while voyaging from South Africa to England. The story from her accused killer would even get the attention of Winston Churchill. Special guests in this episode are the Murder Dads, Matt and Teddy!
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a Tejano singer who captured hearts and rose to fame in the late 80s and early 90s. She was a true fashion icon, adored by fans in Texas and Mexico alike. Tragically, just before her 24th birthday, she was murdered by someone who had been close to her - a woman who managed her boutiques, used to run her fan club, and had been considered a friend.
Yes, we're late but...
Surprise! It's the Season 1 Finale!
It's Summertime and in Florida, that means Tourist Season. Between that and some personal things, Maggie and Janessa decided that it was best to take July off and come back sometime in August refreshed and ready to take on some more true crime. We'll still be here, so stick around and you may get some bonus content!
We leave you for now with a Spooky Special. This was recorded at the same time as the interview with Maggie's dad about Frank Walls, so forgive the quality and background noise.
See you soon!
Maggie & Janessa
Richard Trenton Chase was living under the delusion that his blood was turning to powder. Unfortunately, instead of receiving the mental health assistance he desperately needed, his delusions became horrific actions, and he became the Vampire of Sacramento.
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After a 3-year-old girl was found abandoned in a Melbourne, Australia train station, the ensuing investigation led to a worldwide manhunt for her parents - and the discovery of a murder.
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Jane Toppan had a difficult childhood which she overcame to become a nurse. She was so friendly and well-liked by patients and staff that she earned the nickname "Jolly Jane." What no one knew, though, was that Jane had a darker ambition - to be a serial killer.
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Abby Williams and Libby Germain were 14-year-old best friends who were spending the day taking pictures on the Monon High Bridge. The last time anyone heard from them was when Libby posted a picture of Abby to Snapchat. The next day, their bodies were found. The killer has never been caught, despite video footage of him taken by Abby. Can you help solve this crime?
To submit tips: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com; Tip Line: 844-459-5786; Indiana State Police: 800-382-7537; Carroll County Sheriff: 765-564-2413; FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI; Tips.fbi.gov
To donate to the Abby & Libby Memorial Park: Donations may be made to the L&A Park Foundation at 3348 W. County Road 500 North, Delphi, IN, 46923; online via the Community Foundation of Carroll County at www.cfcarroll.org; For more information, go to abbyandlibbymemorialpark.org
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Edward Wayne Edwards was proud to be the shining example of a reformed prisoner, having gone from the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List to paroled motivational speaker. It wasn't until he was in his 70s that this was recognized as a mistake. This episode features a special guest, our friend Ruby!
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John Haigh's life was one of petty crime, though it had the trappings of wealth. The secret of where he got his money, however, was hidden down drains and in his workshop's back garden.
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Robert Hansen was a baker and champion hunter who lived in Anchorage, Alaska. He seemed to have outrun his troubled past, until local sex workers began turning up dead in the woods.
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Janessa has Covid-19, so instead of a normal episode, today we bring you an interview the Murder Moms did with Maggie's parents about the time in 1987 that her dad came home from work to find that his neighbors had been murdered. This goes along with Episode 3 of Murder Moms: Frank Walls: A Personal Connection.
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Mary Bateman was a witch and prophetess in the 1800s. She and her cohorts, Mrs. Moore and Miss Blythe, used their magic to care for the people of Leeds. All was going well - until folks started dying.
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"Westley Dodd was a predator who fell through the cracks of an inefficient, overburdened legal system, graduating from relatively harmless acts of exhibitionism to the depths of sadistic child molestation and murder before he was finally caged and condemned." - via Murderpedia
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westley_Allan_Dodd#cite_note-16
https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d1/dodd-westley-allan.htm
https://www.knkx.org/post/man-admitted-murder-and-volunteered-die-executing-him-wasnt-simple
https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/crime/article72886612.html
Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès seemed to have it all: a loving wife, four happy children, two dogs, and an aristocratic title. But he had secrets, and one day he walked away from all of it, leaving a trail of confusion and destruction in his wake. Part 2 of 2.
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The podcast mentioned in this episode is called Casefile. Find the episode on this case at: https://casefilepodcast.com/case-129-the-dupont-de-ligonnes-family/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dupont_de_Ligonn%C3%A8s_murders_and_disappearance
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/blame-game-erupts-scottish-police-20568339
https://allthatsinteresting.com/xavier-dupont-de-ligonnes
https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a32979762/was-count-xavier-dupont-de-ligonnes-found/
https://www.grunge.com/224521/the-untold-truth-of-the-dupont-de-ligonnes-murders/
Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.
Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès seemed to have it all: a loving wife, four happy children, two dogs, and an aristocratic title. But he had secrets, and one day he walked away from all of it, leaving a trail of confusion and destruction in his wake. Part 1 of 2.
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The podcast mentioned in this episode is called Casefile. Find the episode on this case at: https://casefilepodcast.com/case-129-the-dupont-de-ligonnes-family/
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Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.
Janessa and Maggie spend some time working through our thoughts and feelings about the failed coup on January 6, 2021. Although our podcast has an explicit rating, we would like to warn our listeners that there is more swearing than usual in this episode. Also, there is a high-pitched whine from a dog in the background of part of this episode (your ears aren't ringing).
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Dorothea Puente was a landlady whose tenants were disenfranchised and had addictions. Instead of encouraging them and helping them to get back on their feet, Dorthea specialized in relieving them of what little money they had. And their lives.
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Maggie's dad came home from work one day in 1987 to find that his neighbors had been murdered. Janessa and Maggie dive into the case, and take listeners on a short road trip.
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