In this jaw-dropping episode, we dive into the astonishing true story of Jacob Miller, a Union soldier whose Civil War experience reads like a Hollywood script—except every word is real.

Miller, a member of the 9th Indiana Infantry, was shot between the eyes at the Battle of Chickamauga and left for dead. But not only did he survive—he walked off the battlefield, tended to his own wounds, and lived with an open head injury for decades.

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Indiana Civil War soldier survived bullet to forehead

The Civil War Soldier Who Is Known As the Headshot Survivor - The HyperHive

Center Shot: Private Jacob Miller Of The 9th Indiana Vol. Infantry | Civil War News | historicalpublicationsllc.com

Civil War Veteran Survived Decades After Being Shot in the Forehead? | Snopes.com

The Story Of How Jacob Miller Walked Around With A Bullet In His Head | SOFREP

In June 1996, the vibrant life of 20-year-old Swedish au pair Karina Holmer came to a gruesome end in Boston. After a night out at the Zanzibar nightclub, Karina vanished—only for her dismembered remains to be discovered days later in a trash bin near Fenway Park. Her murder shocked the city and remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. In this episode, we trace Karina’s journey from Sweden to the U.S., explore the chilling details of her final hours, and examine the lingering questions that continue to baffle investigators and haunt those who knew her.

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Karina Holmer: How Did She Die? Who Killed Her?

Boston Herald, 23 June, 1998 – “After Two Years, Police Are Still Seeking Break in Case”

The Commercial Appeal, 28 June, 1996 – “Dead Woman’s Letters Had Ominous Nature”

The Unsolved Murder of Karina Holmer • Morbidology

Boston Herald, 11 January, 1997 – “Man Questioned in Nanny Murder Kills Self”

It was January 12, 1976, in the quiet town of Mississippi City. Edwina Marter, just 34 years old, was at home with her youngest son when a stranger came to the door posing as a utility worker. That man was Richard Jordan, a Vietnam veteran desperate for money. This episode dives deep into the events of that day, the decades-long legal battle that followed, and the emotional toll on the Marter family.

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Edwina Rose De Gruy Marter (1940-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial

Richard Gerald Jordan - Wikipedia

Victim's family speaks out on Richard Jordan Mississippi execution

After almost half a century on Death Row, longest-serving inmate is executed - Darkhorse Press

This week we are discussing performance art and one of the most controversial pieces that was performed by the grandmother of performance art Marina Abramovic. Marina brought 72 items to the show and allowed the audience to do whatever they wanted with the items and her body. What took place was both shocking and disturbing. 

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"I was ready to die": Marina Abramović on 'Rhythm 0'

Rhythm 0 - Wikipedia

"Rhythm 0" - Analysis of Marina Abramović's Performance Art

Marina Abramović - Wikipedia

The conclusion to part one:

Megan is treating us with another two-part series! This time she is bringing us one of the most miraculous survival cases of all time out of South Africa. Alison Botha was left for dead after being stabbed over 30 times and having her neck sliced from ear to ear 16 times. She has spoken around the world since her survival and is a true inspiration. 

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Megan is treating us with another two-part series! This time she is bringing us one of the most miraculous survival cases of all time out of South Africa. Alison Botha was left for dead after being stabbed over 30 times and having her neck sliced from ear to ear 16 times. She has spoken around the world since her survival and is a true inspiration. 

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Jake Evans was calm, articulate and collected when he called 911 in the early morning hours of October 4, 2012, to report that he had just shot and killed his mother and sister. Take a listen to hear the 911 call and learn what explanation Jake had, how the courts handled the severity of a case like this for a juvenile and how the family has come to heal.

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Teen Inspired by Michael Myers — Murders Mother and Sister | by Malinda Fusco | CrimeBeat | Nov, 2020 | Medium | CrimeBeat

Texas Teenage Murderer Jake Evans Says ‘Halloween’ Movie Inspired Family Killings

'Halloween' Inspired Texas Teen to Kill Mom and Sister - ABC News

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Deborah Boothby was found in the middle of Blue Star Highway just outside of South Haven Michigan during the early morning hours of April 27, 1998. Initially called a hit and run accident, the case went cold with no leads into who could have done this. Then a cold case unit re-opens the case 9 years later and discovers clues that were initially missed, and start asking questions. It would take 11 years but justice was finally served for Deborah and her family. 

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COA 305944 PEOPLE OF MI V IVORY LEE SHAVER Opinion - Per Curiam - Unpublished 09/11/2013

The Case of Deborah Boothby | Homicide Hours To Kill | True Crime

Witness describes brutal beatings of Deborah Boothby in 1998 murder near South Haven - mlive.com

OPINION and ORDER Denying Motion to Hold Petition in Abeyance 24 , Motion for Guidance 25 , and Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 21 . Signed by District Judge Laurie J. Michelson. (EPar)

https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/michigan/miedce/2:2015cv12265/302356/26/0.pdf

Convicted murderer professes innocence: Ed Foster claims others beat and killed Deborah Boothby in 1998 - mlive.com

Covert cold case cracked - Leader Publications | Leader Publications

The conclusion to Megan's case about William Bradford Bishop Jr and the man hunt that has ensued decades to bring him to justice for the murder of his wife, kids and mother. 

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