July 23, 2018, two daytime hikers came across a tent, with a body it. Little did they know the story that would unravel. The man did not have any identification with him and appeared to be severely underweight even though there was food and money in his tent. After a woman comes forward who crossed his path, the internet goes wild. But, no one got his real name, only his trail name: Mostly Harmless. For two and half years Mostly Harmless was unidentified until the true crime community and DNA came together to help identify. Although the ending of this case could be described as disappointing, the true crime community was able to put a name to one of the thousands of unidentified people in America. 

Resources:

HBO MAX: They Called Him Mostly Harmless: ​​https://www.hbomax.com/movies/they-called-him-mostly-harmless/366

Skylar and her two best friends were 3 peas in a pod. Sure they argued like most high school friends do, but they were basically inseperable. Until the night Skylar snuck out to hang out with them and never returned. What happened to Skylar? 

Resources:

Deadliest Kids Season 1 Episode 2

https://abcnews.go.com/US/2-teenagers-plotted-best-friends-murder/story?id=108891016

https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/skylar-neese-murder-case/skylar-neeses-killers-not-up-for-parole-in-2025/

https://www.wdtv.com/2024/07/07/exclusive-skylar-neeses-family-speaks-out-anniversary-her-death-days-before-her-killer-sees-parole-board/

Giovanni Falcone and Palo Borsellino have an intertwining history, both born near each other in Palermo, Sicily. Growing up they saw the effects the Sicilian mafia had on their city and their people. Both Falcone and Borsellino both went to the University of Palermo to study law and then became judges. Both joined the anti-mafia pool and became judges in the maxi trial-the biggest trial to convict mafia members. Both Falcone and Borsellino knew the mafia did not like them and wanted them dead. Unfortunately this would ring true and each would meet their end in similar manners at the hands of the Sicilian Mafia. Giovanni Falcone and Palo Borsellino will forever be remembered for the heroes they are that fought with bravery and justice.

Resources:

https://www.therivernews.com/2023/07/14/giovanni-falcone-paolo-borsellino/

In 2023, there was a small plane that took off in Columbia carrying 7 passengers, a pilot, an indigenous leader, a mother, and her 4 children. When the plane went missing over the amazon rain forest, search groups from both the military and indigenous groups of people went searching for the plane. After 15 days, the plane was recovered. Only 3 adult bodies were found. Where were the children?

Resources:

The Lost Children. Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, Jorge Durán, and Lali Houghton; Grain Media (production). Released on Netflix November 14, 2024.

Amy Bradley was 23 years old, just got a new job, a new dog and a new apartment when she accompanied her family on a 7 day long cruise around the Caribbean. On day three, the family goes to a fancy dinner and Amy and her 21 year old brother stay up late dancing and partying. They see each other back at the room around 4 am and when her dad wakes up at around 5:30 am Amy is still on the balcony. A half hour later, Amy’s dad wakes up with a bad feeling. Amy is missing. The family does everything they can to locate her right away. With not much help from the cruise ship and the fact that they are overseas, the family runs into many obstacles. Amy is still missing till this day, and over the years there have been sightings. The family is still hopeful that they will be reunited with Amy one day, so baddies, let’s get the word out there because any information big or small could be so helpful in this investigation. Let’s get Amy home! 

Resources:

https://internationalcruisevictims.org/stories/amy-lynn-bradley/

In 1977, Colleen was picked up by a youg couple and a baby while hitchhiking to a friends house for her birthday. Colleen thought this couple was a much safer choice than the group of guys that tried to pick her up before. Little did she know, she was in for 7 1/2 years of captivity and torture. Spending most of her time in a box under the couple's bed, Colleen's unlikely friendship with the woman just might be her saving grace. 

Resources:

 Colleen Stan: The Girl in the Box Pt 1 and 2 (2016) A&E Crime Central 

Caylee Anthony was just 2.5 years old when her and her mother, Casey Anthony left the home for 31 days. Casey talked to her mom each day making an excuse as to why Caylee Anthony couldn't come to the phone. It wasn't until July 15th, 2008, 31 days after her grandmother had last seen her, that she realizes 2.5 year old Caylee Anthony is missing, shocking everyone it took 31 days to be reported. Follow the twists and turns that Casey Anthony will take police and the trial will take as well. Listen as the baddies try and unpack this difficult case. 

Resources:

Hulu: Casey Anthony An American Murder Mystery

https://www.hulu.com/series/casey-anthony-an-american-murder-mystery-806c83d2-b8d8-4313-a443-0f6689049273

https://people.com/casey-anthony-case-complete-timeline-8422805

https://www.biography.com/crime/casey-anthony

https://www.hulu.com/series/casey-anthonys-parents-the-lie-detector-test-b02e99c1-8c67-4f0d-9885-f7e7e245e8ab

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/casey-anthony-trial-paternity_n_878730

Hulu: Casey Anthony’s Parents: https://www.hulu.com/series/casey-anthonys-parents-the-lie-detector-test-b02e99c1-8c67-4f0d-9885-f7e7e245e8ab

After John Gotti moved into boss of the Gambino crime family, every organization out there was trying to take him down. Yet trial after trial he kept getting off scot-free. He was the Teflon Don- nothing could stick to him. When the FBI and the OCTF finally start to work together, the pieces start to fall into place. After years of placing bugs, listening to tapes, and surveilling, could this be the downfall of Gotti? 

Resources:

Get Gotti- 2023 Netflix

We dive into the wild story of John Gotti’s rise from a tough childhood in the South Bronx to becoming the boss of the Gambino crime family. Gotti climbed the ranks fast, thanks to his street smarts and connections.  But the real turning point came in 1985, when Gotti had his boss, Paul Castellano, gunned down in the street. After that, Gotti took over the family and became a media sensation. In the end, it was all about survival—kill or be killed—and Gotti made his move first.

Resources:

Get Gotti- 2023 Netflix

Gracie was a young woman in her twenties when she got a temporary job at Xbite. This is how she met her 35 year old supervisor Michael Sellers. Michael and her talk through messenger and meet up a few times as friends. Gracie becomes uncomfortable with him and tells him politely that she wants to end the friendship. Michael then begins to engage in stalking behaviors which causes Gracie to not only report him at work but also to the police. What does their work uncover during the investigation? What steps could the police have done to avoid this murder?

Resources:

https://www.graciespinks.com/gracies-story

https://www.itv.com/news/central/2021-10-20/candlelit-vigil-takes-place-to-remember-gracie-spinks-who-died-near-chesterfield

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/08/gracie-spinks-derbyshire-police-officers-face-misconduct-action-after-womans-death

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/gracie-spinks-reported-pest-colleague-michael-sellars-to-police-before-she-was-killed-0scs9c8hg?region=global

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/gracie-spinks-murder-police-misconduct-b2096490.html

https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/news/people/she-was-let-down-family-of-chesterfields-gracie-spinks-hold-vigil-3425570

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/nov/16/gracie-spinks-unlawfully-killed-man-michael-sellers-she-reported-for-stalking-inquest

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-67474818

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=182840308238894

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12757507/gracie-spinks-model-stabbed-neck-ex-colleague-murder-suicide-stalking.html

https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2023-11-20/killer-stalkers-father-tells-inquest-he-went-downhill-after-sacking

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gracie-spinks-derbyshire-derbyshire-constabulary-sheffield-cctv-b2450427.html

Real Episode 48: Deadly Obsession- The Case of Gracie Spinks: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-48-deadly-obsession-the-case-of-gracie-spinks/id1616514570?i=1000654109416

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-derbyshire-67304330

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-57652742

https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2023-11-02/hes-a-weirdo-hear-the-call-woman-made-to-police-before-being-killed