Creepy Cascadia

In a wealthy area of Washington State during the summer of 1990, 3 young women fell victim to a brutal serial killer. He used his charming personality to snare his victims, then his charming facade quickly faded into something far more terrifying and violent. Today is part two of our coverage of the serial killer known as the charmer, George W. Russell Jr. 

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http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Serial%20Killer%20Information%20Center/Serial%20Killer%20Statistics.pdf

https://serialkillersinfo.com/serial-killer-statistics/serial-killers-race/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Russell_(serial_killer)

https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/russell-george-waterfield.htm

https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/george-russell-jr-trial-1991

http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Russell,%20George%20Waterfield%20-%202005.pdf

https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/russell/hate_1.html

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19911127&slug=1319682

https://thecinemaholic.com/george-russell-who-were-his-victims-where-is-he-now/

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19910920&slug=1306498

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19900715&slug=1082372

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19910926&slug=1307567

https://law.justia.com/cases/washington/supreme-court/1994/60673-1-1.html

https://books.google.com/books?id=Jl5EFb9QWwIC&pg=PA683&lpg=PA683&dq=carol+marie+beethe+bellevue+wa+cause+of+death&source=bl&ots=f5oE1DS8uX&sig=ACfU3U2D1kwgnj8gR0coZzO4ZG3FvpSl7g&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiV2sLt9ciAAxXqMDQIHVBADXM4ChDoAXoECAMQAw#v=onepage&q=carol%20marie%20beethe%20bellevue%20wa%20cause%20of%20death&f=false https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133876882/andrea-sue-levine/photo

https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=NLhPAAAAIBAJ&pg=3322%2C3999973

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19910315&slug=1271817

https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/george-russell-jr-trial-1991

In a wealthy area of Washington State during the summer of 1990, 3 young women fell victim to a brutal serial killer. He used his charming personality to snare his victims, then his charming facade quickly faded into something far more terrifying and violent. Today is part one of our coverage of the serial killer known as the charmer, George W. Russell Jr. 

http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Serial%20Killer%20Information%20Center/Serial%20Killer%20Statistics.pdf

https://serialkillersinfo.com/serial-killer-statistics/serial-killers-race/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Russell_(serial_killer)

https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/russell-george-waterfield.htm

https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/george-russell-jr-trial-1991

http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Russell,%20George%20Waterfield%20-%202005.pdf

https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/russell/hate_1.html

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19911127&slug=1319682

https://thecinemaholic.com/george-russell-who-were-his-victims-where-is-he-now/

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19910920&slug=1306498

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19900715&slug=1082372

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19910926&slug=1307567

https://law.justia.com/cases/washington/supreme-court/1994/60673-1-1.html

In April 1991, Christopher Case claimed to have been cursed by a witch after he turned down her advances. Within weeks, the healthy 35 year old had died. Was this just a very sad and strange coincidence or did this woman's curse actually have something to do with his death? Tune in and let us know what you think!

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https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19910504&slug=1281135

https://themorbidlibrary.com/2021/11/15/the-unsolved-christopher-case/?amp=1

https://greensboro.com/heart-failed-man-who-feared-curse/article_3fb56fe7-354e-5530-b598-f8c442331def.html

https://conspiracytheories.in/the-witch-the-death-of-christopher-case/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69838695/christopher-robert-case

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19910422&slug=1278837

https://www.newspapers.com/article/111918009/christopher-case/

https://themorbidlibrary.com/2021/11/15/the-unsolved-christopher-case/?amp=1

https://jasonrobertsonline.com/the-last-days-of-christopher-case/

https://drhpod.medium.com/the-man-who-scared-himself-to-death-c290ce718a8

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzak https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/myocarditis#:~:text=Myocarditis%20is%20a%20serious%20though,be%20acute%20and%20resolve%20quickly.

On todays episode, we are talking about a truly horrific unsolved triple murder. On December 18th, 1998, Linda Tran, along with her 2 young children are brutally beaten and left inside their home that was then lit on fire. At the time of her death, Linda was also 7 months pregnant with her third child, a son she planned to name Joshua. Despite having witnesses, a sketch of a suspect and police arriving to the scene in minutes, this case remains unsolved almost 25 years later.

If you have any tips please contact the Tacoma PD at 1-253-798-4721 or you can make an anonymous tip to crime stoppers at 1-800-222-tips. 

https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/1998-killing-pregnant-tacoma-woman-her-two-kids/281-72d31b8a-6002-4fe9-8263-1fd4bf5828e5

https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive?date=19981220&slug=2790012

https://www.fox13seattle.com/washingtons-most-wanted/murder-mystery-pregnant-mother-2-children-brutally-beaten-before-home-set-ablaze

https://ustimespost.com/who-killed-linda-tran-and-her-two-kids/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vSWZryMdhc&list=PLi8V8UemxeG64lEHLN4ItGDPBSpLNeuIx&index=24 https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/740746540/?terms=Linda%20Tran&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/740497074/?terms=Linda%20Tran&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/740494806/?terms=Linda%20Tran&match=1 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/vwzx4f/the_murder_of_linda_tran_and_her_children_in_1998/

Today we are talking about Robert the Doll, a reportedly haunted doll who has instilled fear into not only those who visit him, but those who hear about him. While his origins have been disputed, his reputation is undeniable! Listen in and hear about one of the worlds most famous haunted dolls!

Sources-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_(doll)

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/story-behind-robert-the-doll

https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/robert-doll-story-eugene-otto-enchanted-doll

https://historichouston1836.com/robert-the-haunted-doll/

https://www.travelchannel.com/ghostober/articles/terrifying-history-most-haunted-doll-in-the-world

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24778775/robert-eugene-otto

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-the-doll

https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LH8K-CX3/robert-eugene-%22gene%22-otto-1900-1974

http://robertthedoll.org

https://www.hauntedkeywest.com/robert-the-doll http://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2013/11/18/robert_the_haunted_doll_creeping_out_floridians_since_1904.html

https://ghostkeywest.com/robert-the-doll/#:~:text=Does%2520Robert%2520the%2520Doll%2520kill%253F%2520Though%2520it%2520is%2520rare%2520for%2520a%2520death%2520to%2520be%2520attributed%2520to%2520Robert%2520the%2520Doll%252C%2520it%2520has%2520happened.%2520A%2520Key%2520West%2520ghost%2520tour%2520guide%2520had%2520the%2520image%2520of%2520Robert%2520the%2520Doll%2520tattooed%2520on%2520his%2520arm%2520and%2520died%2520shorty%2520after%2520it%2520was%2520completed. https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/04/13/caution-mind-your-manners-when-visiting-robert-the-doll/

Today is part 2 of Adam's coverage of a murder case that went cold for over 17 years. A wife, mother and comic shop owner is found dead by customers one evening. It is discovered she has been shot, but how did no one in the surrounding shops hear or see aything? We are talking about the trial of Barbara's suspected killer, her husband Michael.

Sources-

Dateline S21, Episode 18

https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2011/11/michael_george_gets_life_in_pr.html

https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/mistress-testifies-in-murder-trial-of-comics-store-owner/article_9be4d3c4-fa98-53f6-8e9b-ca4963ce1658.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/husband-found-guilty-in-comic-book-store-murder/

Today, Adam tells us about a murder case that went cold for over 17 years. A wife, mother and comic shop owner is found dead by customers one evening. It is discovered she has been shot, but how did no one in the surrounding shops hear or see aything? In part one,  we are talking about the tragic death of Barbara George. 

Sources-

Dateline S21, Episode 18

https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2011/11/michael_george_gets_life_in_pr.html

https://www.tribdem.com/news/local_news/mistress-testifies-in-murder-trial-of-comics-store-owner/article_9be4d3c4-fa98-53f6-8e9b-ca4963ce1658.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/husband-found-guilty-in-comic-book-store-murder/

On today's episode, we are talking about a home in Washington that was dubbed "The Bothell Hell" house by one of it's previous tennants. Mysterious fires, burning bibles and flying objects are just few experiences that the tennant claimed to experience while living in the home. Let us know what you think!

Sources-

https://www.bothell-reporter.com/life/the-haunting-of-hell-house/

https://seattleterrors.com/bothell-hell-house/

https://komonews.com/news/local/bothell-man-claims-his-house-is-haunted-this-is-no-casper

https://www.ranker.com/list/bothell-home-haunting-facts/trilby-beresford

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/bothell-home-haunted-parapsychologists-have-proven-it-resident-says

https://frightfind.com/the-bothell-hell-house/

https://www.bothell-reporter.com/life/the-haunting-of-hell-house-continues/

https://www.denofgeek.com/culture/haunted-house-owner-reveals-details-of-bothell-hell-house/

We are back with part 2 of our coverage of suspected serial killer Darren Dee O’Neall. Todaty's episode discusses the disappearance of Wendy Aughe and Darren’s capture, along with some of his other suspected crimes

Sources-

https://charleyproject.org/case/wendy-l-aughe

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/bellingham-police-solve-1987-cold-case-suspect-charged-with-murder

https://www.kiro7.com/news/north-sound-news/man-imprisoned-rape-kidnapping-teen-face-judge-bellingham-womans-1987-murder/B4Y2ZH2SMFCJLB67SCWKXRHSSY/

https://cob.org/news/2023/bellingham-police-detectives-solve-35-year-old-homicide-case

https://www.newspapers.com/image/770437443/?clipping_id=119991847&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjc3MDQzNzQ0MywiaWF0IjoxNjg0NzEyOTgxLCJleHAiOjE2ODQ3OTkzODF9.fYPJ5JsNkFgDf1LOblAl9Ay88jJ73G1BmBiefM-X-W8https://murderpedia.org/male.O/o/oneall-darren-dee.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Dee_O%27Neall

https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/oneall/1.html

https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder#:~:text=The%20term%20%27serial%20killings%27%20means,the%20same%20actor%20or%20actors.

https://apnews.com/article/ee64699187ff64ed2edc2ddc2816e992

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1988/02/04/fbi-murder-case-fugitive-found-in-jail/a45c7c1d-c9d8-442a-9ad0-85c243c4701b/

In the 80's, three woman in Washington were terrorized by the same man, who is suspected of other crimes throughout the US. Darren O'Neall may have been another serial killer who was operating in the Pacific Northwest, but his name isn't well known. Listen in!

Sources-

https://charleyproject.org/case/wendy-l-aughe

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/bellingham-police-solve-1987-cold-case-suspect-charged-with-murder

https://www.kiro7.com/news/north-sound-news/man-imprisoned-rape-kidnapping-teen-face-judge-bellingham-womans-1987-murder/B4Y2ZH2SMFCJLB67SCWKXRHSSY/

https://cob.org/news/2023/bellingham-police-detectives-solve-35-year-old-homicide-case

https://www.newspapers.com/image/770437443/?clipping_id=119991847&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjc3MDQzNzQ0MywiaWF0IjoxNjg0NzEyOTgxLCJleHAiOjE2ODQ3OTkzODF9.fYPJ5JsNkFgDf1LOblAl9Ay88jJ73G1BmBiefM-X-W8https://murderpedia.org/male.O/o/oneall-darren-dee.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darren_Dee_O%27Neall

https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/oneall/1.html

https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder#:~:text=The%20term%20%27serial%20killings%27%20means,the%20same%20actor%20or%20actors.

https://apnews.com/article/ee64699187ff64ed2edc2ddc2816e992

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1988/02/04/fbi-murder-case-fugitive-found-in-jail/a45c7c1d-c9d8-442a-9ad0-85c243c4701b/