Crime, Wine & Chaos

This week, Naomi covers the murder of a promising young dancer at the hands of a trusted family friend. 

Then Amber covers the college admission scandal where wealthy parents paid to have their children's exam scores and athleticism fraudulently reported for college acceptance.

For this episode, Amber was drinking Ravelston Chardonnay.

Naomi's sources:
 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/rachel-barber 

https://www.mamamia.com.au/caroline-reed-robertson-rachel-barber/ 

https://aussiecriminals.wordpress.com/court-transcript_opt.pdf 

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/caroline-robertson-freed-on-parole/ 

 
Amber's Sources:
The College Admissions Scandal - Wikipedia

The College Admissions Scandal That Shook Higher Education

Exclusive: Felicity Huffman speaks about college-admission scandal, promotes women's rehab group

College Admissions Scandal - The New York Times

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This week, Amber covers the murder of Carrie Ann Jopek. Carrie Ann's case went cold for 30 years before her killer confessed.

Then, Naomi takes us back to US westward expansion and a most notable tragedy inflicted at the hands of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
 
For this episode, Amber was drinking a South Australian Chardonnay from Ravelston Cellars

Amber's Sources:
Man charged in 1982 killing of 13-year-old Milwaukee girl gets 7 years after plea deal

"I can't take back how it happened:" Man charged in 1982 death of Carrie Ann Jopek gets 7 years in prison

Carrie Ann Jopek case: Plea deal in 1982 death of girl pushed down stairs - CBS News

Why Carrie Ann Jopek's Killer Confessed Over 30 Years Later

Naomi's Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_Meadows_Massacre 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_War 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints#Beliefs 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin_of_the_Book_of_Mormon#Beliefs_of_Latter-day_Saints 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology_and_the_Book_of_Mormon 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_destiny 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri_Executive_Order_44 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigham_Young 

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This week, Naomi covers a notorious unsolved murder in Sydney that may always remain a mystery.

Then Amber covers, The Shaggs. Were they the greatest band of all time, or the worst? You decide.

This week, Amber is drinking Michael David Petite Petit

You Tube Video: My Pal Foot Foot - The Shaggs

Naomi's sources:

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/mystery-rack-man-found-crucified-32274636 

https://www.news.com.au/mystery-man-found-in-the-hawkesbury-tied-to-a-crucifix 

https://strangeremains.com/2015/10/14/who-killed-australias-rack-man/ 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkesbury_River 

https://the-line-up.com/australia-rack-man 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FR-KtXYEGU 

Amber's Sources:
393 - The Shaggs: The Best or Worst Band of All Time?

Meet the Shaggs | The New Yorker

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This week, Amber covers the murder of Megan Parra. On June 28, 2014, Megan's parent's find her clinging to life on the floor in her home. Her death was initially ruled as a suicide. 

Then, Naomi lays out a web of racism and corruption in St. Lawrence County, NY that still needs to be held accountable to this day.

This week, Amber was drinking Michael David Petite Petit 

Amber's Sources:
48 Hours S36 E21

Evidence photos in the death of Louisiana mother Megan Parra - CBS News

Louisiana Man Charged with Murder More Than 7 Years After His Wife's Death Was Ruled a Suicide

Dustin Parra enters ‘no contest’ plea to negligent homicide, sentenced to five years

Naomi's sources:

Justice For Terron Evans Jr | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

Who Killed Garrett Phillips? The Hunt For A 12-Year-Old’s Murderer

Who Killed Garrett Phillips? - Wikipedia 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_George_Floyd

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Lives_Matter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Michael_Brown

https://www.wwnytv.com/back-blue-supporters-black-lives-matter/

https://fhsfalconer.com/blm-activist-son-killed-to-silence-her

https://www.northcountrynow.com/back-the-blue-outnumbered-by-black-lives-matter/

https://www.weavenews.org/i-am-home-locals-march-against-racism-potsdam

Terron Evans, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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This week, Naomi covers the tragic murder that inspired Megan’s Law.

Then Amber does a baby dive into Scientology and asks the question: Where is Shelly Miscavige?

Naomi's sources:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff6acjQ7dsE

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Megan_Kanka

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan%27s_Law

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/megans-law-story

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-05-06-mn-55980-story.html

https://web.njit.edu/~newrev/v2s3/elli/wreck.htm

https://www-ec.njit.edu/~newrev/v2s3/elli/abuse_aftermath.htm

https://www.nj.com/news/2011/06/life_sentence_of_megan_kanka_k.html

https://www.nj.com/nj_appeals_court_rejects_attempt

Amber's Sources:
What to Know About Shelly Miscavige, Wife of Scientology Leader David Miscavige Shelly Miscavige was the queen of Scientology. No one will say where she is.
Vanity Fair Confidential - S4 E6 - Scientology's Vanished Queen

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This week, Amber covers the murder of Cheyenne Clough. Cheyenne  was a beautiful young mother whose life was senselessly taken away by the very people who she believed were her friends.

Then, Naomi takes us on a dark, fairy tale journey to a land that may still be home to giants.

Amber's Sources:
Mean Girls S1 E7
3 Suspects Charged In Buffalo Teen's Shooting Death - CBS Minnesota

Always Remember Cheyenne Lee Clough

Naomi's sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant

https://allthatsinteresting.com/kandahar-giant

https://www.militarytimes.com/here-be-giants-outlandish-tales-of-the-military

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This week, Naomi covers the story of a smalltown teen who took his own life after internet scammers blackmailed him through sextortion. 

Then Amber covers the implosion of Ocean Gates, Titan submersible.

For this episode, Amber was drinking a peach vibe Celsius

Naomi's sources:
https://www.bloomberg.com2024-sextortion-teen-suicides/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@jennbuta?lang=en 

https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/men-indicted-after-demay-sextortion-deathty/ 

Amber's Sources:
Podcast – Marooned Episode 16

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_submersible_implosion

What happens during a catastrophic implosion? Titan submersible occupants likely died instantly | AP News

Simulation Reveals Exactly How Titan Submersible Imploded | Engineering.com

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In this episode, Amber covers the case of Stephanie Wasilishin , a young beautiful mother whose life was taken after a domestic dispute. Nearly 30 years later, no arrest has ever been made.

Amber is joined this week by guest co-host, Allison Buist.

Anyone with information about the death of Stephanie Wasilishin is asked to call the Sedona PD at 928-282-3100

Please sign the petition demanding an investigation into Stephanie's death

Petition Stephanie Wasilishin

Follow Stephanie's daughter, Nikki on Tik Tok

Nicolewasilishin (@nicolewasilishin726) | TikTok

Amber's Sources:
Voices for Justice on Apple Podcasts

Surviving Podcast - David Keck

Case File

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This week, Amber covers the story of Danielle Bell. Danielle went missing in 2001 when she was just 14-years old. Her case is still unsolved.

Amber is joined this week by guest co-host, Allison Buist.

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Danielle Bell is asked to call Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at 850-436-9620Or The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1800-843-5678

Sign the petition to have Danielle’s case moved from Escambia County to State jurisdiction.

Petition - Danielle Bell

Follow Danielle’s sister Bonnie on Tik Tok 

Amber's Sources:
The Vanished EPISODE 234: Danielle Bell

Danielle Bell Has Been Missing From North Escambia For 20 Years

Missing Child Danielle Bell

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This week, Amber covers the events around the arrest of mommy vlogger Ruby Franke for severe child abuse.

Then, Naomi takes us back to the Vietnam war protests and the tragic deaths of four students at Kent State.

For this episode, Amber was drinking  Villa di Mare Puglia Rosato 202.

Amber's sources:
https://www.thecut.com/article/ruby-franke-utah-mommy-vlogger-pleads-guilty-to-child-abuse.html

https://people.com/house-where-ruby-franke-abused-children-is-most-viewed-listing-on-realtor-com-for-sale-utah-5-million-8630204

https://www.today.com/parents/family/live-blog/ruby-franke-sentencing-child-abuse-rcna139269

Naomi's sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings

https://michiganintheworld.history.lsa.umich.edu

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodian_campaign

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War#Casualties

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protests_against_the_Vietnam_War

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