Between 2002 and 2004, Ariel Castro abducted three women. These women, two of them who were teenagers at the time of their abductions, would be held in his home for nearly a decade. The first woman was actually held for 11 years, the second for 10 years and the third for 9 years.

Somehow, thankfully they survived and were able to escape this monster and his house of horrors.

Michelle’s Books:

Finding Me, A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: https://a.co/d/1pql5SK

Life After Darkness: https://a.co/d/iNrdah0

Gina & Amanda’s Book:

Hope, A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland: https://a.co/d/7OoCNmF

Charles Ramsey’s Book:

Dead Giveaway: https://a.co/d/8CssuHO

Jeffrey Dahmer took the lives of 17 young men and boys between 1978 - 1991. He targeted mainly black men, at gay bars, bus stops, or malls. The details of these crimes are gruesome, tragic, and full of incomprehensible acts. This is part 3 (of 3) and we discuss his final surviving victim, his apprehension, confessions and trials.

ARTICLES:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/09/29/jeffrey-dahmer-victims-photos-killed/10458814002/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6474573/

https://people.com/jeffrey-dahmer-death-what-to-know-7642557

Jeffrey Dahmer took the lives of 17 young men and boys between 1978 - 1991. He targeted mainly black men, at gay bars, bus stops or malls. The details of these crimes are gruesome, tragic, and full of incomprehensible acts. This is part two, of three. This week we discuss 16 of his murders.

ARTICLES:

https://www.biography.com/crime/jeffrey-dahmer

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/09/29/jeffrey-dahmer-victims-photos-killed/10458814002/

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/jeffrey-dahmer/

Jeffrey Dahmer took the lives of 17 young men and boys between 1978 - 1991. He targeted mainly black men, at gay bars, bus stops, or malls. The details of these crimes are gruesome, tragic and full of incomprehensible acts. This is part one, of two (maybe three), and we discuss Jeffrey’s early life into adulthood and his first murder, along with his life afterwards.

ARTICLES:

https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/serial-killers-part-7-jeffrey-dahmer

https://www.thoughtco.com/profile-of-serial-killer-jeffrey-dahmer-973116

https://scalar.usc.edu/works/serial-killers-in-film/jeffrey-dahmer

https://www.nytimes.com/1991/08/04/us/17-killed-and-a-life-is-searched-for-clues.html

In the winter of 1992, a 12-year-old girl was tortured and murdered by a group of teenagers out of jealousy. These four girls created a terrifying and evil plot and carried it out mercilessly. This week we have a guest with us discussing this terrible tragedy.

ARTICLES:

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/01/11/woman-convicted-1992-slaying-12-year-old-shanda-renee-sharer-released-prison/1023879001/

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-31-mn-1053-story.html

https://medium.com/tftunderworld/lured-to-her-death-the-heartbreaking-abduction-and-brutal-murder-of-shanda-sharer-d144b4c6846e

In the summer of 2007, an 18-year-old woman vanished from the local Target shopping center. Her car was found later that night, and when investigators reviewed the security camera footage the next day they saw their suspect. It didn’t take long for police to apprehend 26-year-old Edwin Roy Hall and charge him with Kelsey’s murder. After her body was found and the horrifying details came to light, it showed how much of a monster Edwin was. This week we discuss the harrowing and tragic murder of Kelsey Ann Smith.

https://kelseysarmy.org/#

LEGISLATURE DOCS:

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/77th2013/Exhibits/Assembly/CL/ACL1052E.pdf

ARTICLES:

http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article10539872.html

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kelsey-smiths-family-reflects-on-her-impact-15-years-after-murder

KELSEY SMITH ACT:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/466

In the spring of 2006, a medical student in Ohio mysteriously vanished from a bar during a night out with friends. Initially police wondered if he disappeared on his own, but the longer he was gone, the more they suspected foul play. It’s been almost 20 years, and Brian is still missing. This week we’re discussing the mysterious disappearance of Brian Shaffer.

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shaffer

ARTICLES:

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/unsolved-ohio/unsolved-ohio-ohio-state-student-who-disappeared-at-bar-still-missing-18-years-later/

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/brian-shaffer-missing-reddit-lawsuit-b2555745.html

In February of 2024, a beautiful young nursing student was murdered in Georgia while out for a run. The suspect was a man who was in the United States illegally. He was found guilty of the murder and Laken’s case caused controversy and debate around the country. In January of 2025, The Laken Riley Act was signed into law by the president. Laken’s family have started a foundation in her name to honor her life and legacy. This week we will discuss the tragic death of Laken Hope Riley, and the investigation and trial of Jose Ibarra.

LAKEN HOPE FOUNDATION:

https://lakenhopefoundation.com/

LAKEN RILEY ACT:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7511

ARTICLES:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/laken-riley-murder-final-texts-mother-trial/

https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/20/us/jose-ibarra-laken-riley-murder-trial/index.html

https://www.redandblack.com/athensnews/jose-ibarra-files-motion-for-new-trial-for-laken-riley-murder/article_1de20484-b1de-11ef-96a7-df78dbf64100.html

In September of 2021, a 19-year-old college student mysteriously missed her flight and vanished. Her family and friends all suspected the same person, a maintenance worker who showed obsessive tendencies towards Miya. This week we’re discussing the disappearance and murder of Miya Marcano.

MIYA MARCANO FOUNDATION:

https://www.instagram.com/miyamarcanofdn?igsh=MThnMmR3bzd4Zzh2aA==

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT:

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21486211-investigative-report-miya-marcanoredacted/

HOMETOWN TRAGEDY:

In the spring of 2022, a 39-year-old man was found dead in his bed. Investigators were ready to close the case, classifying it as an accidental overdose. His wife published a children’s book to help their children deal with the grief, and shortly after she was arrested for aggravated murder, and suspected of poisoning her husband. This week we’re looking into the death of Eric Richins as well as the investigation into his wife, Kouri.

https://www.cestonemasonry.com/

48 HOURS:

https://youtu.be/ie2DflEVCq4?si=sV15zRs6SBqOWKSR

SEARCH WARRANT:

https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/03/document-5.pdf

ARREST WARRANT:

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23808108-kouri-richins-warrant/

COURT DOCS:

https://www.scribd.com/document/655980513/Eric-Richins-Lawsuit-Complaint