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A bi-weekly true crime podcast, hosted by a mother and daughter, striving to be the voices of those who can no longer speak for themselves.

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Oct. 30, 2024

Chapter 86: Execution of an Innocent Man-The Murders of Narnie Bryson and Sister Tadea Benz

"I’d like to thank my family for loving me and taking care of me. And the rest of the world can kiss my ass.” After the murder nun in Amarillo, Texas, police are convinced they found their killer. Johnny Frank Garrett was…
Oct. 16, 2024

Chapter 85: The 30 Year Wait-The Murder of Carmen Van Huss

Carmen Van Huss, at 19, had her whole life ahead of her. After visiting her grandmother in the hospital, Carmen headed to her apartment to prepare for work in the morning, when she met up with a man and they headed into her …
Oct. 2, 2024

Novela 7- The Murder of Sakia Gunn w/ Beyond the Rainbow

In May of 1987, 15-year-old Sakia Gunn was on her way home in Newark, New Jersey after a night with friends in Greenwich Village. Sakia and her friend were approached by two older men, and when they rebuffed the men's advanc…
Sept. 18, 2024

Chapter 84: Missing in Mexico-The Disappearance of Juana Ramirez

From The Book of The Dead archive, we present the case of Juana Bernal Ramirez. On October 1, 1995, 3-year-old Juana Ramirez went to Chapultepec Park with her family for a day of fun, however, the Ramirez family's worst nigh…
Sept. 6, 2024

Chapter 83: A Romeo & Juliet Scenario-The Murder of Joanne Witt

Joanne Witt knew better than anyone that parenting wasn't always the easiest job in the world, but when her 14-year-old daughter, Tylar, started hanging around with a much older teen named Steven Colver, things got a lot mor…
Aug. 21, 2024

Chapter 82: She Wanted to be Friends-The Murder of Suzanne Capper

In Moston, Manchester, England, 16 year old Suzanne Capper just wanted to make some friends. She was having a hard time coping with school and would regularly skip class when she would meet a boy named Clifford Pook. When Cl…

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The Haunting History of the Hotel President: A Landmark of Intrigue and Unsolved Mysteries

A Landmark of Intrigue and Unsolved Mysteries Dive into the captivating history of the Hotel President, a legendary landmark in Kansas City, Missouri. Its elegant façade conceals a rich tapestry of events, including the enigmatic murder of R…

The Rise of Teenage Violence: Causes and Consequences

Societal Changes and the Impact on Teen Behavior The rise in teenage violence is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been attributed to a variety of factors, including societal changes, exposure to violence in the media, and the erosion of tr…

13 Years Gone-The Disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr.

The Mother: Jennifer Rodriguez did not have the best life growing up in New York. Her mother had a history of substance abuse and her father passed away when Jennifer was only 8 years old. The trauma of losing her father at such a young age manifes…