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Case 109: Belanglo (Part 2)
March 30, 2019 11:35 - 59 minutes[Part 2 of 5] After the remains of two bodies are found in Belanglo State Forest, New South Wales police establish a task force to oversee the investigation into the double homicide. Fearing that more remains will be discovered, a wide-scale search of Belanglo is conducted but the murder is ultimately considered to be an isolated incident. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched by the Anonymous Host Episode written by Elsha McGill For all credits and sources ple...
Case 109: Belanglo (Part 1)
March 23, 2019 11:18 - 1 hour[Part 1 of 5] In the late 1980s and early 1990s, backpackers from across the globe flocked to Australia in search of sun, surf and adventure. Although hitchhiking was frowned upon, it remained a popular option for those seeking a cheap, convenient method of transit. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched by the Anonymous Host Episode written by Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-109-belanglo-part-1
Case 108: The Kicevo Monster
March 02, 2019 13:04 - 57 minutesWhen three women – Mitra Simjanoska, Ljubica Licoska and Zivana Temelkoska – are murdered in the Macedonian city of Kicevo, local journalist Vlado Taneski takes it upon himself to cover the stories in detail. Unbeknownst to him, police set their eyes on an unlikely suspect and start closing in to make an arrest. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched by Mike Migas and Paulina Szymanska Episode written by Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit casef...
Case 107: Lucie Blackman & Carita Ridgway
February 23, 2019 13:16 - 1 hourIn early 2001, 21-year old Lucie Blackman left her job as a flight attendant for British Airways in search of new adventures. She embarked on a working holiday to Japan, where she secured a job as a hostess at Club Casablanca in Tokyo’s bustling Roppongi district. Lucie struggled with the transition, writing in her diary: “I’m not coping well here. I can’t pull myself out of this hole I’ve fallen into… I just want to disappear.” --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researche...
Case 106: Peter Nielsen (Part 2)
February 09, 2019 13:14 - 1 hour[Part 2 of 2] After 46-year-old Vitaly Kaloyev loses his entire family in the Überlingen mid-air collision, he becomes consumed by grief. Unable to move on, he pours his energy into finding the air traffic controller he believes is responsible for the death of his wife and children. As Kaloyev discovers whether revenge really is the best medicine, the question emerges – is he a hero or a villain? --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Milly Raso For...
Case 106: Peter Nielsen (Part 1)
February 02, 2019 08:46 - 1 hour[Part 1 of 2] As midnight approached on July 1 2002, the German village of Owingen was disturbed by a deep rumbling from above. Residents assumed an unforecast storm was brewing, but seconds later a thunderous explosion roared as a large ball of fire illuminated the night sky. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-106-peter-nielsen-part-1
Case 28: Lindsay Buziak | Update
January 27, 2019 14:44 - 11 minutesThis is an update on the Lindsay Buziak case in Case 28. For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-28-lindsay-buziak
Case 105: Louise Bell
January 26, 2019 10:32 - 1 hourDuring recess and lunchtime at Hackham West Primary School in 1982, teachers patrolled the schoolyard to oversee the young children as they ran around and played together between lessons. Yet, there was often one student separated from the others, preferring to stick by her teachers’ sides rather than go off and play with her peers – 10-year-old Louise Bell... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit cas...
Q&A with Anonymous Host
December 28, 2018 16:19 - 39 minutesHi, everyone! Case 104: Mark & John was our last case this year. The next episode will be out on the 26th of January 2019; however, we have a surprise for you – a bonus Q&A episode with the host... This episode's sponsors: [Calm](https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription [Mind's Eye](https://www.parcast.com/mindseye/) – The scariest monsters are those hiding inside our own minds... A new podcast from the Parcast Network For all credits and sources please vis...
Case 104: Mark & John
December 22, 2018 11:09 - 57 minutesIn the early 2000s, the internet became increasingly affordable and readily available, which led to online chat rooms soaring in popularity. Logging into the local Manchester Teens chat room became a regular occurrence for 16-year-old Stockport student, “Mark”, who longed to find a girlfriend online. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s ...
Case 104: Mark and John
December 22, 2018 11:09 - 57 minutesFirst responders rushed into the alley after receiving reports of a stabbing. Towards the dead-end of the narrow passageway, they found a teenage boy... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-104-mark-and-john
Case 103: The Gonzales Family
December 15, 2018 15:38 - 1 hourOn 10 July 2001, New South Wales police received a frantic phone call from 21-year-old Sef Gonzales. He’d just returned home to discover that his mother Loiva, father Teddy, and younger sister Clodine had been the victims of a brutal murder. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Gemma Harris Additional writing and editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-103-the-gonzales-family
Case 102: Britt Lapthorne
December 01, 2018 09:52 - 1 hour21-year-old Britt Lapthone developed a passion for travel at a young age, so it came as no surprise to her friends and family when she announced her plans to backpack solo through Europe. In mid-2008, Britt took off in search of adventure, lapping up many unforgettable experiences before eventually arriving in the Croatian town of Dubrovnik. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit ...
Case 101: Sian Kingi
November 24, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour12-year-old Sunshine Coast schoolgirl Sian Kingi was looking forward to her friend’s upcoming birthday party. She joined her mother at the shops in Noosa Heads to buy fabric for a new outfit and then rode her usual bike route home. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.co...
Case 100: The Beaumont Children
November 17, 2018 11:31 - 1 hourOn January 26 1966, siblings Jane, Arna and Grant Beaumont joined the hundreds of Adelaide residents who flocked to Glenelg beach to find respite from the scorching summer heat. It was a trip they’d made on their own many times before, and as usual, their mother Nancy sent them off with just enough money to buy bus fare and lunch from the bakery. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill Additional editing by Milly Raso For all credits an...
Case 99: Becky Watts
November 10, 2018 11:53 - 1 hourWhen Bristol teenager Becky Watts failed to show up for a planned lunch date with her boyfriend and then stopped responding to text messages from her friends, they immediately suspected that something was wrong. Although it wasn’t like Becky to be out of contact for so long, there was nothing to indicate she had run away from home or met with foul play. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher Additional editing by Milly Raso an...
Case 98: The Pillow Pyro
October 27, 2018 09:54 - 1 hourOn the night of October 10 1984, a fire broke out at Ole’s Home Centre in South Pasadena that claimed the lives of four victims – Ada Deal, Matthew Troidl, Carolyn Kraus and Jimmy Cetina. Glendale arson investigator John Orr suspected the blaze had been deliberately lit, but his theory was dismissed and the fire was ruled a tragic accident. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill Additional editing by Milly Raso For all credits and sou...
Case 97: Rebecca Schaeffer
October 20, 2018 09:45 - 1 hourWhen aspiring actress Rebecca Schaffer secured the second lead in a new Hollywood sitcom, My Sister Sam, it felt like all her dreams were finally coming true. As she was thrust into stardom, she learned the truth the hard way – that fame comes with a dark side. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-97-rebecca-schaeffer
Case 96: The Toy Box (Part 3)
October 05, 2018 18:17 - 1 hour[Part 3 of 3] While viewing a video of one of David Parker Ray’s assaults, investigators successfully identify yet another victim. The cases go to trial, but will it be the outcome his survivors and the public are hoping for? __ Items and Artifacts in David Parker Ray Case __ Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case...
Case 96: The Toy Box (Part 2)
September 29, 2018 10:59 - 1 hour[Part 2 of 3] As the investigation into David Parker Ray’s alleged crimes continued, an officer recalled a past encounter with a hitchhiker that he believed could be connected. When the woman finally comes forward to report her story, the true extent of Parker Ray’s crimes becomes clear. What’s more, it becomes apparent that he didn’t act alone. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher Additional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha ...
Case 96: The Toy Box (Part 1)
September 22, 2018 08:12 - 1 hour[Part 1 of 3] On March 22 1999, Sierra County police were dispatched to conduct a welfare check at a property in Hot Springs Landing, a small suburban community in the New Mexico town of Elephant Butte. Along the way, they ran into a visibly shaken witness who reported seeing a naked woman covered in blood running down the road with a chain clearly visible around her neck. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher Additional edi...
Case 95: The Vampire of Krakow
September 08, 2018 11:29 - 1 hourIn 1964, an unknown offender took to the streets of Krakow to stab elderly women in what appeared to be a string of senseless, unprovoked attacks. The victims had no connection to one another, nor were they robbed or sexually assaulted, leaving police with no obvious motive to go by. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched by Paulina Szymanska and Mike Migas Episode written by Elsha McGill Additional writing by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit ...
Case 94: Millie & Trevor Horn, Janice Saunders
September 01, 2018 10:03 - 1 hourOn the morning of March 3 1993, Vivian Rice pulled up outside the Silver Spring home of her sister, Millie Horn, and immediately noticed that something was wrong. The garage door was wide open and Millie’s minivan was nowhere to be seen. After cautiously entering the house, Vivian discovered the slain bodies of Millie, her eight-year-old quadriplegic son Trevor, and Trevor’s nurse Janice Saunders. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby ...
Case 93: Susan Snow and Bruce Nickell
August 25, 2018 14:21 - 1 hourAt 6:43 am, an emergency call came through to 9-1-1. Hayley Snow struggled to get the words out: “I think my mother fell while I was in the shower... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-93-susan-snow-and-bruce-nickell
Case 93: Susan Snow & Bruce Nickell
August 25, 2018 14:21 - 1 hourWhen 40-year-old bank manager Susan Snow collapsed in her shower after complaining of a headache, the cause of her sudden death wasn’t clear. In a bid for answers, an autopsy was conducted, during which the medical examiner notices a distinct smell that immediately alerts her to the possibility that Susan was poisoned. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-93-susan-snow-an...
Case 92: Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs
August 11, 2018 11:17 - 58 minutesThroughout June and July of 2007, residents of the Ukrainian city of Dnepropetrovsk were gripped by fear after a spate of murders occurred seemingly at random. Victims were brutally beaten using hammers and steel pipes, while some were tortured, with children, the elderly and homeless most vulnerable to the attacks. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of...
Case 91: Carly Ryan
August 04, 2018 08:31 - 1 hourIn 2006, Myspace was the biggest social media platform in the world, surpassing Google as the most visited website. Like many teenagers, 14-year-old Carly Ryan turned to the internet to interact with friends and meet new people. It wasn’t long before she struck up a friendship with 18-year-old Brandon Kane, who went by the username ‘KuruptKoala.’ --- We would like to add a special thanks credit for Karina Natt and The Carly Ryan Foundation for the help in the creation of this episode. Ep...
Case 90: Hoddle Street
July 28, 2018 10:41 - 1 hour19-year-old Julian Knight was obsessed with war and combat from a young age. He enrolled in the Royal Military Academy of Duntroon with dreams of one day defending his country, but there was one problem – he didn’t like authority. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-90-hoddle-street
Case 89: Ella Tundra
July 14, 2018 10:52 - 56 minutesIn September 2012, former Countdown champion Richard Britton walked into a pub and was served by a 21-year-old bartender, whom he nicknamed “Ella Tundra”. From that moment on, Britton developed a fixation with Ella that filled the typically outgoing and confident young woman with paranoia and anxiety. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s...
Case 88: Stephen Hilder
July 07, 2018 10:50 - 58 minutesMost people who try skydiving do it just once – it’s something to tick off the bucket list. But for a small minority, skydiving becomes an obsession, a way of life. While accidents are expected, skydiving deaths are uncommon. On the rare occasion that a jumper loses their life, a universal toast is given: “Blue skies, black death.” --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The ...
Case 87: Elaine O’Hara
June 16, 2018 10:20 - 58 minutesWhen Irish childcare worker Elaine O’Hara went missing in 2012, her family and friends feared she may have taken her own life. Although she’d recently spoken about an abusive affair she was having with a married man, Elaine struggled with mental illness and was prone to telling tales. Her stories were therefore written off as fictional. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched by Bonnie Lavelle Robinson Episode written by Milly Raso Maintain Twins Dannette & Jeanne...
Case 86: Amy Allwine
June 09, 2018 08:35 - 1 hourWhen FBI agents received word that online hackers had cracked their way into the dark web and uncovered an Albanian murder-for-hire organisation known as the Besa Mafia, they never expected their investigations would lead them to the quiet suburbs of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’ For all credi...
Case 85: Tom Brown
June 02, 2018 16:24 - 51 minutesWhen 18-year-old Canadian High School student Tom Brown failed to return home by his midnight curfew on Thanksgiving of 2016, his mother Penny immediately knew something was wrong. It wasn’t like Tom to stay out late or not respond to text messages. --- Episode researched and narrated by the Anonymous Host Writing by Milly Raso Additional edits by Tayla Vos Open and download the map for Tom Brown’s episode casefilepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/85-thomas-brown.pdf For all credi...
Case 84: Lesley Molseed (Part 2)
May 19, 2018 13:47 - 58 minutes[Part 2 of 2] With Stefan Kiszko behind bars for the murder of Lesley Molseed, West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester police were commended for their exceptional work in bringing the child killer to justice. The people of Rochdale once again felt safe knowing that the monster had been locked away… or so it seemed. --- Episode researched and written by Milly Raso Additional edits by Tayla Vos For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-84-lesley-molseed-part-2
Case 84: Lesley Molseed (Part 1)
May 12, 2018 15:29 - 1 hour[Part 1 of 2] On October 5 1975, April Molseed sent her 11-year-old daughter Lesley Molseed to the nearby corner store in Rochdale to buy a loaf of bread. Hours later, she still hadn’t returned. Fears quickly escalated when it was discovered that Lesley never made it to the shop at all. --- Episode researched and written by Milly Raso Additional edits by Tayla Vos For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-84-lesley-molseed-part-1
Case 83: Chantelle & Leela McDougall, Tony Popic
May 05, 2018 15:50 - 1 hourIn 2007, 28-year-old Chantelle McDougall told her family she was moving to Brazil for spiritual purposes, along with her daughter Leela, partner Simon Kadwell, and friend Tony Popic. The group packed up their farmhouse in the small Western Australian town of Nannup and vanished, but there was no evidence to confirm they ever left the country. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-83-chantelle-leela-mcdougall-tony-popic
Case 53: EAR-ONS/Golden State Killer | Update
April 26, 2018 01:47 - 35 minutesThis is an important update on the EAR-ONS/Golden State Killer case in Case 53 (25.04.18). For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-53-original-night-stalker-part-5.
Case 03: Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman | Update
April 24, 2018 00:42 - 8 minutesThis is an update on the Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman case in Case 03 (23.04.18). For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-03-lauria-bible-and-ashley-freeman
Case 82: Maria Korp
April 21, 2018 16:51 - 1 hour50-year-old Maria Korp was a devoted mother of two, so when she went missing from her Mickleham home in Melbourne’s north in February of 2009, it was clear that she hadn’t left on her own accord. _ _ _ Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-82-maria-korp
Case 81: Brian Wells
April 14, 2018 17:04 - 1 hourAround midday on August 28 2003, 46-year-old delivery driver Brian Wells clocked in for his usual lunchtime shift at Mama Mia’s Pizzeria in Erie, Pennsylvania. At 1:30 PM, he was called to deliver two pizzas at an address at the end of a dirt road on Peach Street. _ _ _ Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Gemma Harris For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-81-brian-wells
Case 80: Bonus Interview
April 11, 2018 14:27 - 21 minutesBonus interview with Vikki Petraitis – author of the book "The Phillip Island Murder" ----- For all credits and sources please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-80-beth-barnard](http://casefilepodcast.com/case-80-beth-barnard/)
Case 80: Beth Barnard
April 07, 2018 15:31 - 3 minutesThe Vanishing of Vivienne Cameron delves deep into the murder of Beth Barnard and the disappearance of Vivienne Cameron, as previously covered on episode 80 of Casefile. Join us and true crime author Vikki Petraitis as we take you back to Phillip Island to understand - what really happened that night.....and where is Vivienne? Listen here: https://phillipislandpodcast.com
Case 79: Rayna Rison
March 24, 2018 15:47 - 1 hour16-year-old Rayna Rison was a devoted animal lover who dreamed of one day becoming a veterinarian. On March 26 1993, she arranged to meet her ex-boyfriend Matt Elser at the animal hospital where she worked part-time in the small Northern Indiana city of LaPorte. But when Matt arrived to pick Rayna up, the lights were off in the building and she was nowhere to be seen. _ _ _ The Rayna Rison Memorial Scholarship c/o Director of Music 602 F Street La Porte, IN 46350 _ _ _ Episode narr...
Case 78: The Janabi Family
March 17, 2018 13:12 - 1 hourDuring the Iraq War, four members of the Janabi Family were found brutally massacred in their farmhouse in the rural village of Yusufiyah. 14-year-old Abeer Qassim Hamza al-Janabi had been violently raped and the family’s home had been set on fire. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-78-the-janabi-family
Case 77: Mia Zapata
March 10, 2018 16:37 - 57 minutesThe evening of July 6, 1993, was a typical one for Mia Zapata. The 27-year-old was a staple of Seattle’s music scene, having fronted punk rock band The Gits since the group’s inception in Ohio in 1986. She spent the night at a live music venue, The Comet Tavern, before visiting a friend at their apartment. --- Opening poem titled; ‘Slaughter of Bruce’, written by Mia Zapata. Closing song titled; “Bob - Cousin O” performed by The Gits, written by Mia K Zapata, Matthew F Dresdner, Andrew L ...
Case 76: Silk Road (Part 3)
February 24, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour[Part 3 of 3] The investigation into The Silk Road and Ross Ulbricht heats to boiling point as Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI hone in on their suspect. Will Ulbricht’s attempts to create a new identity pay off and will his emergency plans succeed? --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-76-silk-road-part-3
Case 76: Silk Road (Part 2)
February 17, 2018 16:41 - 1 hour[Part 2 of 3] As The Silk Road continued to expand, problems started piling up for Ross Ulbricht, AKA The Dread Pirate Roberts. With business booming and concerns that law enforcement were lurking on the site, Ulbricht created an emergency ‘To Do List’ in case he ever came under real danger of getting caught. It read: ‘Encrypt and backup important files on laptop to memory stick; destroy laptop’s hard drive and hide/dispose; destroy phone and hide/dispose; find place to live on Craigslist f...
Case 76: Silk Road (Part 1)
February 10, 2018 17:20 - 1 hour[Part 1 of 3] Pennsylvania State University student Ross Ulbricht had been fascinated with mathematics and science from a young age. During his college years, he developed a new fascination with libertarianism, a political philosophy that values individual freedom above all else. For Ross, this became more of an interest – it became a way of life. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher For all credits and sources please visit casefil...
Case 75: Graeme Thorne
January 27, 2018 16:07 - 1 hourOn June 1 1960, Sydney resident Bazil Thorne received a phone call informing that he’d just won one hundred thousand pounds in a Sydney Opera House Lottery. Bazil couldn’t believe his ears – he’d never won anything of significance before. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Anna Priestland Additional research by Bonnie Lavelle Robinson For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-75-graeme-thorne
Case 74: Eric Coy
January 20, 2018 16:17 - 58 minutesOn the morning of January 24 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy hopped on his bike to make the one-mile journey to his cousin Eddrick’s house in the Northern Californian town of Martinez. The two boys were best friends and it was a trip Eric had made countless times before. Eager to get there as quick as he could, Eric took a shortcut. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Anna Priestland --- OFFICIAL SKETCHES Suspect's Sketches PHONE NUMBERS Martinez PD (...