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A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 052 | Without a Trace: The Stories of Brian Shaffer & Niqui McCownCheck out Perplexity here!On April 1, 2006, 27-year-old Ohio State University medical student Brian Shaffer disappeared under mysterious circumstances. After a night out with friends at the Ugly Tuna Saloona in Columbus, Ohio, he was captured on surveillance footage entering the bar but was never seen leaving. Despite extensive investigations, including reviewing security footage and conducting searches, no trace of Brian has been found. The case remains unsolved, with theories ranging from accidental death to voluntary disappearance.Marilyn "Niqui" McCown, a 28-year-old corrections officer from Richmond, Indiana, vanished on July 22, 2001, just three weeks...2025-05-081h 31A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 051 | The Fall of Victoria Cilliers [Part 2 of 2]In April 2015, Victoria Cilliers, an experienced skydiving instructor, survived a 4,000-foot fall when both her main and reserve parachutes failed during a jump in Wiltshire, England. Investigations revealed that her husband, Emile Cilliers, a British Army sergeant, had deliberately sabotaged her parachutes in an attempt to murder her and claim a £120,000 life insurance payout to alleviate his debts and start a new life with his mistress. This was his second attempt on her life; a week earlier, he had tampered with a gas valve at their home, hoping to cause an explosion. In 2018, Emile Cilliers was convicted of two c...2025-05-061h 25A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 050 | The Fall of Victoria Cilliers [Part 1 of 2]In April 2015, Victoria Cilliers, an experienced skydiving instructor, survived a 4,000-foot fall when both her main and reserve parachutes failed during a jump in Wiltshire, England. Investigations revealed that her husband, Emile Cilliers, a British Army sergeant, had deliberately sabotaged her parachutes in an attempt to murder her and claim a £120,000 life insurance payout to alleviate his debts and start a new life with his mistress. This was his second attempt on her life; a week earlier, he had tampered with a gas valve at their home, hoping to cause an explosion. In 2018, Emile Cilliers was convicted of two c...2025-04-291h 19A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 049 | The Murders of Saqib Hussain and Hashim IjazuddinTrue Crime Creepers Link Tree⁠In February 2022, best friends Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin were killed in a deliberate and calculated car crash on the A46 in Leicestershire, England. The pair had been lured to the area under false pretenses by a woman named Ansreen Bukhari and her daughter, TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari, after Saqib—who had been in a secret relationship with Ansreen—threatened to expose their affair. What followed was a high-speed chase orchestrated by Mahek and a group of accomplices, ending with Saqib and Hashim’s car being rammed off the road and bursting into fla...2025-04-241h 46A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 048 | The Murder of Dr. Kendra HatcherTrue Crime Creepers Link TreeKendra Hatcher, a 35-year-old pediatric dentist living in Dallas, Texas, was shot and killed in the parking garage of her upscale apartment complex on September 2, 2015. The murder was orchestrated by Brenda Delgado, the ex-girlfriend of Kendra’s boyfriend, Ricky Paniagua, who had grown jealous of their relationship. Brenda recruited Crystal Cortes to drive getaway and hired Kristopher Love to carry out the shooting, promising payment in exchange. Delgado provided Cortes with information about Kendra’s whereabouts and used her connections to obtain the murder weapon. The plot unra...2025-04-221h 10A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 047 | The Mysterious Death of Cindy JamesCindy James, a 44-year-old nurse from British Columbia, spent seven years reporting over 100 incidents of harassment, violent attacks, and threats from an alleged anonymous stalker. Despite police investigations and media coverage, no assailant was ever identified, and Cindy was repeatedly found injured or drugged under bizarre circumstances—sometimes hogtied or with needle marks—only to survive each event. In 1989, her body was discovered in the yard of an abandoned house, hogtied with a nylon stocking around her neck and a fatal dose of morphine and sedatives in her system. No weapon or injection tools were...2025-04-151h 03A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp 046 | Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind​Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a 22-year-old member of the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe, was tragically murdered in August 2017 in Fargo, North Dakota. Eight months pregnant at the time, she was lured to her neighbor's apartment under the pretense of assisting with a sewing project. There, she was attacked, and her unborn child was forcibly removed. Her body was discovered days later in the Red River, while her baby was found alive and has since been raised by her family. This heinous crime brought national attention to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, leading to the passage of Savanna's Act in...2025-04-081h 01A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 045 | David Glenn Lewis & Bryce Laspisa [Ft. Chillworthy]Approximate Time Stamps:0:00 - Intros & small talk7:00 - Brent & Talia start their story53:00 - Small talk57:00 - We start our story& more chatting at the end :)In today's episode, we welcome Brent and Talia from Chillworthy Podcast! Brent and Talia told us the story of David Glenn Lewis, who mysteriously went missing from Texas only to be struck while walking down the middle of the highway in Washington - yet no one knows why he was in Washington in the first place.2025-04-011h 40A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 044 | The Kuria Family Murders [and the Survivors]In today's episode, we discuss the tragic and mysterious murders of Jane Kuria and her two daughters, Isabella and Annabel, in their Georgia home in 2007. Jane was a Kenyan immigrant and an outspoken advocate against female genital mutilation (FGM), working tirelessly to support victims and raise awareness about the harmful practice. Her activism put her at odds with certain groups in Kenya, including the notorious Mungiki sect, which has been linked to violence and intimidation tactics. Investigators initially considered a connection to these threats but struggled to find definitive evidence. A key person of interest in the case was...2025-03-251h 24A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 043 | Paranoia or Pursuit? The Chilling Disappearance of Lars MittankLars Mittank, a German tourist, vanished under bizarre and unsettling circumstances in Varna, Bulgaria, in July 2014. After sustaining an ear injury in a fight, he was advised by a doctor to delay his flight home. During his extended stay, he exhibited paranoid behavior, telling his mother he was being followed and acting fearful at his hotel. On the day of his disappearance, security footage captured him sprinting out of Varna Airport, abandoning his belongings, and disappearing into the wilderness, never to be seen again. His case remains one of the most chilling and mysterious missing person cases, sparking theories...2025-03-181h 16A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 042 | Justice for Ellen Greenberg [Part 2 of 2]In 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg was discovered dead in her apartment by her fiancé, Sam Goldberg. She had 20 stab wounds, and a knife still sticking out of her heart. Her death was originally ruled a homicide, but after the medical examiner learned that the fiancé had to break the door down because it was locked from the inside, he changed the manner of death to suicide.But the math wasn’t mathing here. How could a woman stab herself 10 times in the BACK of her head, neck & shoulders? How could she make the final wound to t...2025-03-111h 02A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 041 | Justice for Ellen Greenberg [Part 1 of 2]In 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg was discovered dead in her apartment by her fiancé, Sam Goldberg. She had 20 stab wounds, and a knife still sticking out of her heart. Her death was originally ruled a homicide, but after the medical examiner learned that the fiancé had to break the door down because it was locked from the inside, he changed the manner of death to suicide.But the math wasn’t mathing here. How could a woman stab herself 10 times in the BACK of her head, neck & shoulders? How could she make the final wound to t...2025-03-041h 47A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 040 | Ian & Angela Diaz vs. Michelle HadleyAngela Diaz was at the center of a shocking California catfishing case involving false accusations, cyberstalking, and identity theft. In 2016, she framed her husband's ex-girlfriend, Michelle Hadley, by sending herself threatening emails and setting up a rape fantasy Craigslist plot that led to Hadley’s wrongful arrest. Investigators eventually uncovered Diaz’s elaborate false allegations scheme, revealing she had a history of fraud. The case exposed major failures in the justice system and highlighted the dangers of digital deception and online harassment.Click here⁠⁠ to shop our merch⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠ to leave a donation to support the podc...2025-02-251h 16A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 039 | The Unsolved Murder of Stacey ColbertIn 1998, 23-year-old Stacey Colbert was brutally attacked in her Columbus, Ohio, apartment. She was murdered, but her remains wouldn't be discovered for nearly seven years. Decades later, law enforcement is confident they know who took Stacey’s life—but without enough evidence, they’ve been unable to make an arrest. Now, her loved ones have launched a social media campaign, hoping to reach those who hold the missing pieces of the puzzle and compel them to finally come forward with the truth.Click here for all of the Finishing Stacey's Fight links.If you...2025-02-1850 minA Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 038 | Deadly Love Triangles [A True Crime Galentine's]In this SUPER SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY BONUS EPISODE we teamed up with the beautiful and talented young ladies, Izzie & Jillian fromTeen Girls Investigate Crime to bring you two stories of deadly love triangles. But wait there's more! If you head on over to their feed now, you'll find a second collab episode with two more stories that you can listen to right now!It was a joy to work with such bright and hardworking young ladies (we were not as bright and hard working when we were their age). Please give them a follow...2025-02-1344 minA Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 037 | One by One: Taking Down the Killers of Dan Markel [Part 4 of 4]A teacher, a dentist, a mother, and two hitmen collude to murder a law professor... it reads like the start of a bad joke, but this is what authorities believe happened to 41-year-old FSU law professor, Dan Markel.In this FOUR-PART SERIES we are going to tell you how over the span of a decade, the police brought down the killers of Dan Markel one by one. The only question left is: did they get them all, or are there more out there?Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be...2025-02-111h 28A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 036 | One by One: Taking Down the Killers of Dan Markel [Part 3 of 4]A teacher, a dentist, a mother, and two hitmen collude to murder a law professor... it reads like the start of a bad joke, but this is what authorities believe happened to 41-year-old FSU law professor, Dan Markel. In this FOUR-PART SERIES we are going to tell you how over the span of a decade, the police brought down the killers of Dan Markel one by one. The only question left is: did they get them all, or are there more out there? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be...2025-02-041h 17A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 035 | One by One: Taking Down the Killers of Dan Markel [Part 2 of 4]A teacher, a dentist, a mother, and two hitmen collude to murder a law professor... it reads like the start of a bad joke, but this is what authorities believe happened to 41-year-old FSU law professor, Dan Markel. In this FOUR-PART SERIES we are going to tell you how over the span of a decade, the police brought down the killers of Dan Markel one by one. The only question left is: did they get them all, or are there more out there? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be...2025-01-3047 minA Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 034 | One by One: Taking Down the Killers of Dan Markel [Part 1 of 4]A teacher, a dentist, a mother, and two hitmen collude to murder a law professor... it reads like the start of a bad joke, but this is what authorities believe happened to 41-year-old FSU law professor, Dan Markel. In this FOUR-PART SERIES we are going to tell you how over the span of a decade, the police brought down the killers of Dan Markel one by one. The only question left is: did they get them all, or are there more out there? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be...2025-01-281h 37A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 033 | The Mysterious Disappearance of Caitlin Denison[Skip to 11:00 if you want to skip the intro small talk] In this episode, hosts Kelsey and Emily discuss the troubling case of 19-year-old Caitlin Denison, who vanished after traveling to Texas in 2018. Despite Caitlin's alarming messages indicating fear for her life, authorities initially failed to pursue critical leads. This episode delves into Caitlin's background, the police response, and the efforts of her sister Rachael and Rachael's best friend Emily to keep the search for Caitlin alive. The hosts emphasize the power of social media and true crime communities in bringing attention to neglected cases, showcasing how...2025-01-211h 19A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 032 | The Murders of Ben Smart and Olivia HopeThe Murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope: A Controversial Case In this episode, Kelsey and Emily delve into one of New Zealand's most infamous mysteries—the disappearances of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on New Year's Eve 1997. The pair vanished after boarding a boat with a mystery man, and despite extensive searches, their bodies were never found. 26-year-old Scott Watson was convicted of their murders based largely on circumstantial evidence and later-discredited witness testimonies, but he has always maintained his innocence. The episode examines Watson's controversial conviction, the shaky evidence presented at...2025-01-141h 13A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 031 | The Murder of Sade RobinsonToday I am going to tell you about the horrific murder of Sade Robinson. On April 1st, 2024, Sade went on a first date with 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson, who she presumably met on a dating app. After dinner, Anderson allegedly lured Sade to his home where he allegedly threatened her with a gun and forced her into his basement, which he had prepared beforehand by covering the ceiling, floors, and walls with plastic tarps. He then allegedly murdered and dismembered Sade, before scattering her remains around Milwaukee. He is set to be put on trial for the crimes in May...2025-01-071h 42A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 030 | Retrial: JonBenét Ramsey Case Q&AAfter the almost 6 hours of coverage we put out on the JonBenét Ramsey case, you all had a lot of questions, comments, and theories. In this Retrial episode, we will be discussing YOUR thoughts on the case! Wild Reddit Thread mentioned in the episode. Click here to see all listening options. Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@atrialbypodcast   Theme Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCS2025-01-021h 05A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 029 | Retrial: Tyler Hadley's TestimonyIn Episode 020 | The Murders of Blake and Mary Jo Hadley, we told you the story of 17-year-old Tyler Hadley, who brutally murdered his parents with a hammer, hid their bodies in a bedroom, and then through a massive party in the house. Tyler is now 30 years old, and he recently did an interview with Court TV's David Scott (November 2024). In today's episode, Emily and Kelsey are chatting about what we've learned from this new interview about the murders of Blake and Mary Jo. Click here to see all listening options. Find us on...2024-12-3139 minA Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 028 | The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey [Part 3 of 3][Part 3 of 3]The day after Christmas, 1996, Patsy Ramsey woke up early to get her family ready for a flight. On the staircase of her home, she found a 2.5 page ransom note informing her and her husband John that their daughter, 6-year-old JonBenét had been taken. It noted that if the family paid $118,000 in ransom, they would get her back.However, this promise was an empty one, as JonBenét's body was discovered in the basement of the home that afternoon, despite multiple searches. Many believe that it was someone in the Ra...2024-12-241h 20A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 027 | The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey [Part 2 of 3][Part 2 of 3] The day after Christmas, 1996, Patsy Ramsey woke up early to get her family ready for a flight. On the staircase of her home, she found a 2.5 page ransom note informing her and her husband John that their daughter, 6-year-old JonBenét had been taken. It noted that if the family paid $118,000 in ransom, they would get her back. However, this promise was an empty one, as JonBenét's body was discovered in the basement of the home that afternoon, despite multiple searches. Many believe that it was someone in the Ra...2024-12-171h 53A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 026 | The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey [Part 1 of 3][Part 1 of 3] The day after Christmas, 1996, Patsy Ramsey woke up early to get her family ready for a flight. On the staircase of her home, she found a 2.5 page ransom note informing her and her husband John that their daughter, 6-year-old JonBenét had been taken. It noted that if the family paid $118,000 in ransom, they would get her back. However, this promise was an empty one, as JonBenét's body was discovered in the basement of the home that afternoon, despite multiple searches. Many believe that it was someone in the Ramsey family who ki...2024-12-101h 52A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 025 | The Murders of Mia and Sebastian CamposIn July of this year, 2024, 16-year-old Mia Campos and her unborn son Sebastian were allegedly murdered by the baby's father, Jesus Monroy. We were lucky enough to speak with Alexis Campos, Mia's brother, about what the family has gone through since and their fight for justice. Support the Campos family: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/justiceformiaandsebastian/ Support the WeLatinos Organization: https://linktr.ee/welatinos?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaabn1dRVg5hholta0MmVHXVksnpn8IE4BB3_lZniY-rj69ANIdQTZTF9wE_aem_O2cEhQD3Rbxi_dhK7EzJaw Click here to see all listening options. Find us on...2024-12-031h 13A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 024 | Max DeVries: Lost at Sea, or Foul Play? [Part 2]14-year-old Max DeVries disappeared while jet-skiing with a stranger his family met during a vacation in Aruba in 2004. Authorities initially ruled Max's loss as a tragic accident, but the man’s account of what happened on the water raised suspicions for the DeVries family. When it was revealed that the man had a very troubling past, the family became convinced that Max’s disappearance was not accidental but a deliberate act. Was it truly a tragic incident at sea, as officials claimed, or is there a more sinister reality behind Max's fate? Supp...2024-11-261h 04A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 023 | Max DeVries: Lost at Sea, or Foul Play? [Part 1]14-year-old Max DeVries disappeared while jet-skiing with a stranger his family met during a vacation in Aruba in 2004. Authorities initially ruled Max's loss as a tragic accident, but the man’s account of what happened on the water raised suspicions for the DeVries family. When it was revealed that the man had a very troubling past, the family became convinced that Max’s disappearance was not accidental but a deliberate act. Was it truly a tragic incident at sea, as officials claimed, or is there a more sinister reality behind Max's fate? Supp...2024-11-1958 minA Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 022 | The Disappearance of Brandon SwansonOn May 14th, 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson drove his car into a ditch, but, by his own account, was not injured. He called his parents for help, but was unable to describe exactly where he was. He had been on the phone with them for over 45 minutes when he yelled “oh shit!” The line then went silent, and despite the fact that the car was found, Brandon was never seen again, and to this day, no one knows what happened to him. Was he the victim of foul play, did he decide to walk away from his life, or d...2024-11-121h 47A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 021 | TikTok Discovery: The Murders of Austin Wenner & Jessica LewisIn 2020, 35-year-old Jessica Lewis and 27-year-old Austin Wenner were shot and killed by their landlord, Michael Dudley. Dudley then dismembered their bodies, put them into dufflebags and suitcases, and scattered their remains across bodies of water and forested areas in and around Seattle. The first set of remains was discovered by a group of teenagers, who posted a series of TikTok videos documenting their discovery. In this episode, not only do we tell Jessica and Austin’s story, but we discuss what is the proper way to act if you ever were to (God-forbid) discover human remains. ...2024-11-051h 40A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 020 | The Murders of Blake and Mary Jo HadleyOn July 16th, 2011, 17-year-old Tyler Hadley brutally murdered his parents, Blake and Mary Jo Hadley, with a hammer. He then cleaned up the crime scene, hid the bodies in the master bedroom, and through a party in the house with over 60 people. But what could have possibly been the motive for such a heinous and heartless act against the two people that gave him life? Honestly, we can't figure it out. Plus, this is A Trial by Podcast, so as always, we'll let you be the judge. Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠A Trial by Po...2024-10-291h 36A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 019 | The Killing of Betty Gore [Part 2][Part 2 of 2] On Friday, June 13th, 1980, 30-year-old Betty Gore was brutally killed with 41 swings of an axe at the hands of one of her closest friends, Candy Montgomery. Despite admitting to the crime, Candy was acquitted at trial. So does Candy Montgomery deserve to be free? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠⁠A Trial by Podcast⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠   Theme Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief Lice...2024-10-221h 25A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 018 | The Killing of Betty Gore [Part 1][Part 1 of 2] On Friday, June 13th, 1980, 30-year-old Betty Gore was brutally killed with 41 swings of an axe at the hands of one of her closest friends, Candy Montgomery. Despite admitting to the crime, Candy was acquitted at trial. So does Candy Montgomery deserve to be free? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@atrialbypodcast   Theme Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief...2024-10-151h 15A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 017 | The WatcherIn 2014, Derek and Maria Broaddus were thrilled to buy their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, eager to move in with their three children. However, their excitement turned to dread just days after closing when they received the first of many unsettling letters from an anonymous stalker who called himself The Watcher. Unlike typical stalkers, The Watcher’s fixation wasn’t on Derek, Maria, or their children—it was on the house itself. He claimed his family had been ~watching~ the property for generations. So, who was behind this disturbing campaign? A neighbor with a sinist...2024-10-081h 02A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 016 | The Murder of Adam Walsh [Part 2][Part 2 of 2] In 1981, 6-year-old Adam Walsh was kidnapped from the Hollywood Mall in Hollywood, Florida, where he was shopping with his mother Reve. Two weeks later, Adam's partial remains were found in a drainage canal about 136 miles north of where he was abducted. Adam's parents went on to make significant changes to policy, forever benefiting the families of missing and murdered children. Adam's father, John Walsh, also went on to host over 1,000 episodes of the hit TV show, America's Most Wanted. In the end, the family and authorities are satisfied that they know...2024-10-011h 05A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 015 | The Murder of Adam Walsh [Part 1][Part 1 of 2] In 1981, 6-year-old Adam Walsh was kidnapped from the Hollywood Mall in Hollywood, Florida, where he was shopping with his mother Reve. Two weeks later, Adam's partial remains were found in a drainage canal about 136 miles north of where he was abducted. Adam's parents went on to make significant changes to policy, forever benefiting the families of missing and murdered children. Adam's father, John Walsh, also went on to host over 1,000 episodes of the hit TV show, America's Most Wanted. In the end, the family and authorities are satisfied that they know...2024-09-2459 minA Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 014 | The Crimes of John McAfeeJohn McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, lived a wild life. Despite his severe drug addiction, he amassed $100 million and ran for U.S. president. He later moved to Belize, where he was accused of the murder of his neighbor, Greg Faull, but never charged for the crime. After being imprisoned for tax evasion, McAfee reportedly died by suicide. However, before going to prison, McAfee tweeted, "Getting subtle messages from U.S. officials saying, in effect: "We're coming for you McAfee! We're going to kill yourself". I got a tattoo today just...2024-09-171h 30A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 013 | The Horrific Attack of Alison BothaIn 1994, 27-year-old Alison Botha was kidnapped outside of her home in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She was then driven out to a remote location where she was raped, strangled, stabbed over 30 times, and disemboweled by two men: Thuens Krueger and Frans Du Toit. Her throat was cut so deeply she was almost decapitated, and yet, Alison SURVIVED. In July of 2023, just a year before recording this episode, Alison's attackers were given parole and now live freely amongst society in South Africa. But are they really rehabilitated? Fucking of course not, but we usually ask a question at...2024-09-102h 07A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 012 | The Curse of the Von Erich FamilyThe story of one of the most famous wrestling families of all time, the Von Erich family, is a tragic one. Out of six brothers, only one lived past the age of thirty-three. This causes some people to speculate the family is cursed, but is there a more realistic explanation for what happened to the brothers? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. TW: Drug abuse, self harm, mental illness, and suicide. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or ideation, PLEASE text or call...2024-09-032h 13A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 011 | The Murder of Amy Mihaljevic [Part 2]In October of 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic was abducted from her hometown of Bay Village, Ohio. Just months later, her body was discovered off a rural road. The investigation leads detectives down a lot of different paths, but is it possible Amy's death was at the hands of a local teacher? Well, this case is unsolved, and this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. [Part 2 of 2] Instagram Profile Kelsey mentioned: @ctrl.skin Find us on socials: 2024-08-271h 11A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 010 | The Murder of Amy Mihaljevic [Part 1]In October of 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic was abducted from her hometown of Bay Village, Ohio. Just months later, her body was discovered off a rural road. The investigation leads detectives down a lot of different paths, but is it possible Amy's death was at the hands of a local teacher? Well, this case is unsolved, and this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. [Part 1 of 2] Find us on socials: Facebook: A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instagram ⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠ TikT...2024-08-201h 03A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 009 | Acqua Tofana & the Deaths of 600 MenLegend has it that Giulia Tofana, the alleged creator of the infamous poison acqua tofana, may be the most prolific serial killer of all time with her death toll totaling over 600 men - but how much of this story is really true? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. Find us on socials: Facebook: A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@atrialbypodcast   Theme Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BL2024-08-131h 14A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 008 | Surviving Ted BundyIn today's episode, we tell the stories of some of the women (and even one man) who survived horrific encounters with serial killer Ted Bundy. Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@atrialbypodcast   Theme Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCS2024-08-0652 minA Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 007 | The Disappearance of Diamond and Tionda BradleyDiamond (3) and Tionda (10) Bradley disappeared from their Chicago home in 2001, and to this day, we still have no answers to what happened to them. The family hints that they believe someone close to them knows more than they're saying, so is it possible the person responsible has been hiding in plain sight for 23 years? Well this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@atrialbypodcast   Theme Music: ...2024-07-301h 12A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 006 | The Life and Death of Mata HariMata Hari was many things throughout her life: an exotic dancer, a model, a courtesan, and even a World War I spy... but was she a traitor? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@atrialbypodcast   Theme Music: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/mr-mischief License code: MOYK9CTUWGH7BLCS2024-07-231h 23A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 005 | "Bad Apples" in the London Met [Sarah Everard Part 2][Part 2 of the Murder of Sarah Everard] After the murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard by active London Metropolitan Police Officer Wayne Couzens, the Met tried to quell the public fear and outrage by painting Couzens as just one bad apple in their force. However, subsequent investigation has revealed a pervasive culture of troubling behavior within the police force. So how the f*ck did this happen? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we'll let you be the judge (but we'll talk your ear off for an hour...2024-07-161h 18A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 004 | The Murder of Sarah Everard [Part 1]During a Tier 4 COVID lockdown in March of 2021, 33-year-old Londoner Sarah Everard was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by an active London Metropolitan Police Officer named Wayne Couzens. So, how was a monster like Wayne Couzens ever able to become a police officer in the first place? And what can be done to make sure this never happens again? Well, this is A Trial by Podcast, so we’ll let you be the judge. [Part 1 of 2] Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instag...2024-07-091h 08A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 003 | The Sodder Children MysteryOn Christmas Eve, 1945, George and Jenny Sodder watched their home burn entirely to the ground, presumably with five of their 10 children still inside. Officials ruled that Maurice, Martha, Louis, Jennie, and Betty, who were supposed to be asleep on the third floor, died in the fire, yet not a single bone fragment was found in the rubble. The Sodders found this unbelievable, as the fire did not burn nearly as long or as hot as a cremation chamber, which still leaves bone fragments behind. So did the children really perish in the fire, or as the Sodder...2024-07-021h 17A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 002 | The Eastburn Family Murders [Part 2]In 1985 Katie Eastburn and two of her young daughters, Kara and Erin, were viciously murdered in their home while her husband was out of state for training for a new job. The killer left the youngest Eastburn girl, Jana, alive. After two and a half decades and three murder trials, it seems that justice has finally been served. But this is a trial by podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. [Part 2 of 2] Find us on socials: Facebook: ⁠A Trial by Podcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@atrialbypodcast⁠ TikTok: ⁠@atrialbypo2024-06-251h 15A Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 001 | The Eastburn Family Murders [Part 1]In 1985 Katie Eastburn and two of her young daughters, Kara and Erin, were viciously murdered in their home while her husband was out of state for training for a new job. The killer left the youngest Eastburn girl, Jana, alive. After two and a half decades and three murder trials, it seems that justice has finally been served. But this is a trial by podcast, so we'll let you be the judge. [Part 1 of 2] Find us on socials: Facebook: A Trial by Podcast Instagram: @atrialbypodcast TikTok...2024-06-2554 minA Trial by PodcastA Trial by PodcastEp. 000 | A Trial by Podcast, Coming June 25thJust a quick little intro we recorded so we are able to share the link to our Spotify page. First two episodes will be released on June 25th!2024-06-1101 min