Dorothea Puente was seen as a giver. She operated a boarding house for elderly, mentally ill, chronically ill, or really whoever needed it. But behind her maternal exterior was a far darker motive. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti

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A family of three disappears after a strange trip to the bank to withdraw a large amount of cash. Years later, remains are found not far from where their vehicle had been found abandoned. The investigation uncovered a history of strange escalating behavior, but what exactly happened to the Jamison family?To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti

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Sherri Rasmussen is shot to death in her own home. Police instantly say it was a burglary gone wrong. Sherri's family strongly disagrees and has a suspect in mind. But things get complicated when their suspect turns out to be someone close to police.

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• It took LAPD 23 years to identify one of their own as the culprit in this fatal love triangle
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• Ex-LAPD detective who hid murder for decades won't be paroled, reversing earlier decision
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• Stephanie Lazarus, former LAPD detective who shot ex-lover's new wife, has parole denied again - CBS Los Angeles

Sherri Rasmussen is shot to death in her own home. Police instantly say it was a burglary gone wrong. Sherri's family strongly disagrees and has a suspect in mind. But things get complicated when their suspect turns out to be someone close to police.

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• Sources: 
• The Interrogation of Stephanie Lazarus
• Murder of Sherri Rasmussen - Wikipedia
• Parole delayed for former LA police detective convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend's wife in 1986 - Newsday
• Ex-LAPD detective sentenced in murder cold case - Yahoo Sports
• It took LAPD 23 years to identify one of their own as the culprit in this fatal love triangle
• Parole rescinded for former LA police detective convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend’s wife in 1986 | AP News
• Ex-LAPD detective who hid murder for decades won't be paroled, reversing earlier decision
• It took LAPD 23 years to ID one of their own as culprit in fatal love triangle - Los Angeles Times
• Parole Rejected for Ex-LAPD Detective Convicted of Murder - MyNewsLA.com
• Stephanie Lazarus, former LAPD detective who shot ex-lover's new wife, has parole denied again - CBS Los Angeles

We had a lot of off time this year, so we wanted to give you a little something extra. This is a behind the scenes bonus episode from our November Patreon Live episode.

Thabo Bester was in prison for rape, robbery, and murder. But that's not the strangest thing. A fire broke out in Bester's cell only, resulting in him being declared dead by suicide. But some things don't add up, leading many to think it was murder. Or was it something else entirely?

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"Daemones"
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Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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EXTRACT | How Thabo Bester murdered Nomfundo Tyhulu | News24Where Is Thabo Bester Now? Inside the 'Beauty and the Bester' Subject's Life"Facebook rapist" who escaped prison by faking death with help from guards is brought back to South Africa - CBS NewsConvicted murderer Thabo Bester found in Tanzania after faking burning to death in South African prison - ABC News'Beauty and the Bester': Where is Thabo Bester now?Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha made millions from construction company | GroundUpThabo Bester escape: ministers and officials scramble to answer MPs’ questions | GroundUpThabo Bester escape: Many unanswered questions about the death of Katlego Bereng | GroundUpThabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

An entire family is murdered on their farm and goes unnoticed for days. Who was this family? Who would be motivated to kill them all, including a baby?

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It all started with a simple online ad. Not one for furniture or hand me downs... but one looking for a partner. A willing partner. A partner who wanted to be eaten.

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"Daemones"
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"Coal Miners"
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Victim of cannibal agreed to be eaten | World news | The GuardianBBC NEWS | Europe | German cannibal tells of fantasyEaten by a thoroughly modern cannibalCannibal trial reveals perverse intimacyArmin Meiwes: Interview with a Cannibal documentary sheds new light on one of Germany’s most infamous murderers | The Independent | The IndependentCannibal let cook off the hookBBC NEWS | Europe | German cannibal to face retrialEat What You Kill: Or, a Strange and Gothic Tale of Cannibalism by Consent

Sarma Melngailis had it all - a great idea, a booming business, and seemingly the love of her life. A man she'd do anything for. A man that would ultimately lead to her downfall.

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This is episode 2 of a 2 part series. At the end of the first episode, we learn that the person in prison for the Hwaseong murders may not be responsible for any of it, including the alleged copycat killing. If not him, then who?

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Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones"
looper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"
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Sources:Suspect in Hwaseong serial murder case confesses to killings: police | Yonhap News AgencyHwaseong Killings Still Baffle Police | The DONG-A ILBO(News Focus) Hwaseong serial murderer may have confessed as chances of parole dimmed | Yonhap News AgencyKiller’s confession is key to Cheongju murdersThe Straits Times - Breaking news, Singapore news, Asia and world news & multimediaSouth Korea’s most-notorious serial killing cold case now exposes huge injustices | CNNPolice identify suspect in South Korea’s infamous cold case ‘Hwaseong murders’ | South China Morning PostHwaseong murder case may have accused wrong person - The Korea TimesHwaseong Fears Return of Serial KillerSuspect in decades-old Hwaseong serial murders in South Korea booked, case to be sent to prosecutors | The Straits TimesPolice find suspect in 30-year-old Hwaseong serial murder case - The Korea HeraldHwaseong murders: Man confesses to decades-old serial killings in South Korea, police say | CNNAn innocent man was jailed for murder. It took 30 years to find the real serial killer - CNA