The Book of the Dead
A weekly true crime podcast, hosted by Courtney Liso, where every chapter we turn the page to dive into a crime and victim's story that we refuse to let be forgotten. From unsolved crimes, missing persons cases, and interviews with experts in the field, every chapter aims to give a voice back to those who had it taken from them.
The Book of the Dead
A weekly true crime podcast, hosted by Courtney Liso, where every chapter we turn the page to dive into a crime and victim's story that we refuse to let be forgotten. From unsolved crimes, missing persons cases, and interviews with experts in the field, every chapter aims to give a voice back to those who had it taken from them.
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Sept. 2, 2025
Chapter 114: The Devil in the Details-The Unsolved Death of Jeannette…
On August 7, 1972, 16-year-old Jeannette DePalma left her home in Springfield, New Jersey, to go to work, but she never made it back home. Six weeks later, Jeannette's body was found atop Devil's Teeth, a cliff in Houdaille Q...
Feb. 26, 2025
Chapter 94: Failed by the System: The Death of Crystal McCrory Jones
On February 9th, 2023, Crystal Jones was found dead in her home from a gunshot wound to the head. Despite a minimal investigation, authorities ruled her death a suicide—leaving her family devastated and searching for answers. Her sister, Jana, refused...
Aug. 27, 2023
Chapter 52: Missing & Murdered-Amber Tuccaro
Amber Tucarro, at 20 years old, was a single, aboriginal, mother from Alberta, Canada. After meeting a new friend they decide to take a mini vacation to Edmonton with Amber's 14 month old son. They spend the day shopping and ...
Sept. 24, 2023
Chapter 56: The Undetermined Death of Kayla Seago
Today on The Book of the Dead, we worked closely with Lexi, the sister of Kayla, in order to bring you this case. Through our investigation, we hope to bring closure to her loved ones and shed light on this tragic event. Kayl...
Oct. 2, 2023
Levi's Eyes-An Interview with Aphrodite Jones
" LEVI’S EYES delves into the unspeakable murders of Christina and Levi Karlsen, a s told by the killer himself ... It’s a must-read for true crime addicts who dare to go deep into a killer’s mind. In it, r eaders will learn ...
Oct. 8, 2023
Chapter 58: A Search For Answers-The Death of Alex Vandalsen
Join us as we delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the untimely demise of Alex Vandalsen, a young trans man whose death has raised numerous eyebrows. In this episode, in collaboration with Jennifer Vandalsen, A...
April 8, 2025
Chapter 99: A Missing Woman, Two Murders, and a Confession Ignored-Wh…
In 2016, 21-year-old Keeshae Jacobs disappeared after telling her mom she would return the next day. Nearly a decade later, she’s still missing—but someone has admitted to knowing what happened. In this episode, I expose the disturbing connections...
Oct. 28, 2025
Chapter 119: Behind The Mask-The Murder of Moustapha Akkad & The Birt…
When it comes to John Carpenter's iconic franchise, Halloween, most people may be familiar, in the abstract, with the name Moustapha Akkad as his name is the first to appear in the opening credits for every movie. What fans o...
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Feb. 10, 2026
Chapter 131: In the Shadow of the Sun-The Disappearance of Myron Traylor
On a blisteringly hot day in Phoenix, Arizona, 13-year-old Myron Traylor set out with his mother to do laundry. He stopped for a drink as his mother continued on, promising to catch up with her, but he never did. What would f...
Feb. 3, 2026
Chapter 130: A Failure of Justice-The Murder of D’Lisa Kelley
The 2014 unsolved murder of D’Lisa Kelley has raised serious questions about investigative decisions and accountability. In this episode, I explore the timeline of her case and the concerns surrounding the law enforcement res...
Jan. 27, 2026
Chapter 129: Small Town Silence-The Murder of Corinne Perry
When 17-year-old Corinne Perry disappeared from Creston, Iowa, she seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving behind only an abandoned car and carefully folded clothes. The mystery of what happened in the hours before her death ...
Jan. 20, 2026
Chapter 128: A Stranger Came Home-The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay
In 1994, 13-year-old Nicholas Barclay vanished from San Antonio, Texas, never to be seen again. Three years later, a young man claiming to be Nicholas resurfaced in Spain, but something wasn’t right. His accent was wrong. His...
Jan. 13, 2026
Chapter 127: Gone in the Dark-The Disappearance of Tera Lynn Smith
18 years before Sherri Papini shocked the world with her kidnapping hoax, another girl vanished from Redding, California, but she never came home. When 16-year-old Tera Lynn Smith disappeared on a quiet night in August 1998, ...
Jan. 6, 2026
Chapter 126: The Final Call-The Murder of Robbie Doerr
What happens when the danger isn’t on the job, but waiting at home? Robbie Doerr was a veteran firefighter who never imagined the greatest threat would come from someone he trusted. When Evansville, Indiana, is rocked by the ...
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