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The Robert Beckowitz Case

Detroit’s Most Disturbing Triangle. 
In the summer of 1982, Detroit police walked into an apartment that would haunt investigators for decades. Inside was the body of 33‑year‑old Robert Beckowitz — a quiet, ordinary man whose life took a shocking turn after watching TV with his girlfriend and his best friend in his home. What followed was a twisted mix of betrayal, drugs, and a crime so bizarre it still sits on the edge of urban legend.
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The Degenerates (2021) - IMDb
Robert Allen Beckowitz (1948-1982) - Find a Grave Memorial
The Murder of Robert Beckowitz: One of Detroit’s Most Vile Cases | by Amanda Barker | Medium
The Murder of Robert Beckowitz - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki
The Devil is in the Details – Loof Lirpa

The Murder of Sylvia Quayle

This is a case that we did five years ago as our very first bonus episode! We are redoing it today because now there has been a conviction and justice has been served. In August 1981, 34‑year‑old Sylvia Quayle was found murdered inside her Cherry Hills Village home—a brutal crime that shattered a quiet Colorado community. For decades, the case sat cold despite tireless investigative work. In this episode, we trace the shocking violence of that night, the forensic dead ends, and the breakthrough that finally came nearly 40 years later through forensic genealogy. What unfolds is a story of persistence, science, and a family’s long wait for justice

Part Two Michael and Alex Smith

The heartbreaking conclusion to the murder case of Michael and Alex Smith who were reported missing by their mother claiming she had been carjacked in Union South Carolina, 1994. 
 
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Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef
30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina
Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423
Susan Smith - Wikipedia
Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole
Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

Michael and Alex Smith

When 23‑year‑old Susan Smith tearfully told police that a stranger had carjacked her vehicle with her two sons still inside, the nation rallied behind her. For nine days, her emotional pleas dominated headlines and sparked a massive manhunt across South Carolina. But as inconsistencies in her story emerged, investigators began to suspect that the real story was far darker than anyone imagined.
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Beyond all reason: My life with Susan Smith by: David Smith with Carol Calef
30 years after Susan Smith: A look back at the 9 days that changed South Carolina
Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her 2 sons - ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/US/susan-smith-front-parole-board-30-years-after/story?id=116043423
Susan Smith - Wikipedia
Susan Smith's Ex-Husband Says He Doesn't Want Her Released On Parole
Where Is Susan Smith Now? Inside Her Life in Prison After Drowning Her Sons

The Murder of Andrew Sorenson

In November 2020, 19‑year‑old Andrew Sorenson disappeared from Spokane, Washington. For nearly a year, his family searched for answers—until an abandoned Honda Accord revealed the truth no parent should ever face. Inside its trunk lay Andrew’s body, bound with zip ties and wrapped in tape, the victim of a brutal killing that would later ignite national outrage.
 
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'Evil came over you': Man who brutally killed 19-year-old he falsely accused of sex trafficking gets 25 years in prison
Man who allegedly killed daughter’s boyfriend is no ‘hero,’ grieving family says
Andrew Sorensen’s body went unnoticed for a year. Now a dad claims it was justice for trafficked daughter | The Independent
Spokane parents plead guilty to killing daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend who was baselessly accused of sex trafficking
Washington parents plead guilty to killing daughter's 19-year-old boyfriend who was baselessly accused of sex trafficking | The Daily Chronicle
John Eisenman Charged With Murder Of Andrew Sorensen
Spokane Couple Admits to Killing Daughter's Ex, Falsely Accusing Him of Selling Their Daughter to Seattle-Based Sex Trafficking Ring

Jaden Carpenter is still MISSING

While on break for the holiday season, we decided to re-release a missing person case that still needs attention. Jaden Leigh Carpenter also known as "Shug" has been missing since October 7, 2022. She was last known to be with her boyfriend, James Tyson Reece at his home in Culleoka Tennessee. Her family is still asking for anyone who might know about her whereabouts or what may have happened to Jaden to please contact Lieutenant Samuel Voss at (931) 375-8602. 

The Carmel Murders

In March 1994, the quiet suburb of Carmel, Indiana was shattered by the brutal murders of siblings Lisa and Nick Allemenos, and their family friend Chris James. What began as a seemingly ordinary evening spiraled into one of Hamilton County’s most savage crimes—three young lives cut short in a chilling act of betrayal and violence. In this episode, we unravel the events leading up to that night, the shocking details of the crime, and the trial that followed. Through court records, survivor accounts, and community reflections, we explore how a senseless decision over drugs and money left a lasting scar on an entire town.
 
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Nicholas George “Nick” Allemenos (1976-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial
Lisa Nicole Allemenos (1980-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial
Christopher Edward “Chris” James (1970-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial
Kofi Modibo Ajabu Seeks Clemency for 240-Year Sentence - Capital B News
Kofi Modibo Ajabu v. State of Indiana :: 1998 :: Supreme Court of Indiana Decisions :: Indiana Case Law :: Indiana Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia
IM Crime Files: Deadly Decisions - Indianapolis Monthly
25 years later: 1994 Carmel triple murder tore families apart, brought unlikely friends together
Convicted killer suspected in attack on prison guard | wthr.com

The Abduction of Katherine Callaway Hall

On November 22, 1976, Katherine Callaway Hall was approached by Phillip Garrido outside a California supermarket. What began as a seemingly innocent request for a ride quickly turned into a nightmare. Garrido handcuffed and bound Hall, driving her to a storage facility in Reno, Nevada.
 
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Jaycee Dugard. A Stolen Life: A Memoir. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4516-2918-7.
Rape victim describes Garrido’s attack | The Seattle Times
Phillip Garrido's Previous Victim Recalls Her 8-Hour Terror
Former victim locks eyes with Garrido in court
Garrido hearing attracts 1976 victim
Jaycee Dugard kidnap suspect used bondage, captivity in past - CNN.com

A Voice in the Dark: The Cherica Adams Story

When a late-night drive turned into a deadly ambush, 24-year-old Cherica Adams made a desperate 911 call that would expose a chilling conspiracy—and save her unborn son. This episode unravels the tragic case of Cherica’s murder, the shocking involvement of former NFL player Rae Carruth, and the miraculous survival of Chancellor Lee Adams, whose life stands as a testament to resilience, justice, and a mother’s final act of courage.
 
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Chancellor Lee Adams turns 26 – WSOC TV
Rae Carruth murder case, Charlotte NC crime, 25 years later | Charlotte Observer
Transcript of 911 call from Cherica Adams | DocumentCloud
Cherica Adams Murder: Where Are Rae Carruth and Van Watkins Now? Update
Rae Carruth - Wikipedia

Room 348: Death Behind a Locked Door

When 55-year-old Greg Fleniken checked into the MCM Eleganté Hotel in Beaumont, Texas, he expected a quiet night: popcorn, a candy bar, and cable TV. But by morning, he was dead—face down on the floor, cigarette still in hand, door locked from the inside. No blood. No bruises. No signs of foul play. Authorities assumed a heart attack. But the autopsy told a different and gruesome reality.
 
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The Insane Story of Room 348: How Toothpaste and a Bullet Cracked the Case | True Crime | by Mr. O | Medium
He Died Alone in Room 348. The Truth Took Years to Surface
The Story of Room 348: How Toothpaste and a Bullet Cracked the Case - Thar Tribune