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This week on Crime with a K we walk through the details on 31-year-old Mary Lang's disappearance in Hays, Kansas. Mary had gone to work at the First National Bank building in downtown Hays, Kansas and around 1 pm, Mary went out to run a work errand. She was never seen again. With little to no evidence, Hays investigators worked to uncover Mary's whereabouts, but still, to this day, we don't know what happened to her. Mary had also logged some strange and eerie diary entires prior to her disappearance, leading investigators to have even more questions they couldn't answer.

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18-year-old John Edwards and his 21-year-old sister, Pam Edwards decided to take a weekend off of college and spend it camping in Ocala National Forest in Florida. As the pair was setting up their campsite, they were approached by a man who introduced himself as Kevin. Kevin hung around the campsite for a while before grabbing his brother and returning to the siblings for some small talk. Unfortunately, Kevin and his brother were not who they said they were, and John and Pam's world's would change forever. 

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

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https://www.wuft.org/public-safety/2024-08-30/loran-cole-convicted-of-a-murder-in-the-ocala-national-forest-is-the-first-2024-florida-execution

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https://www.ocala.com/story/news/courts/2024/07/30/1994-ocala-national-forest-murder-desantis-signs-death-warrant-for-cole/74600245007/

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On this week's episode of Crime with a K, we share the twists and turns of the disappearance of Katrina Smith. Katrina and her husband Todd had a seemingly perfect marriage, and when she never returned home from doing errands, Todd told the world that he was distraught. As investigators in Rockford, IL worked to find Katrina, they uncovered the mirage that her husband had been showing the world. What was a seemingly perfect marriage was actually a twist and turn at every corner, and ultimately, Todd Smith was not what he was showing to the world, or...who he was showing to the world.

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https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/lead-detective-recounts-how-evidence-in-katrina-smith-murder-case-led-to-her-husband-todd-smith/

https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Jury-selection-in-murder-trial-for-Todd-Smith-begins-410166405.html

https://www.mystateline.com/news/prosecutors-use-various-pieces-of-physcial-evidence-against-todd-smith/ 

https://www.dailycrime.com/the-perfect-suspect-spotlights-murder-of-katrina-smith-by-her-husband/

https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/crime/2017/01/11/machesney-park-man-on-trial/22735243007/ 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/hidden-past-led-katrina-smiths-killer/story?id=104055372

https://www.gracefh.com/obituaries/Katrina-Smith/#!/TributeWall

https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/lead-detective-recounts-how-evidence-in-katrina-smith-murder-case-led-to-her-husband-todd-smith/

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100540182/katrina-ashley-smith

https://www.the-sun.com/news/9380136/todd-katrina-smith-murder-where-now/

https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Jury-selection-in-murder-trial-for-Todd-Smith-begins-410166405.html

https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/crime/2017/01/25/we-can-breathe-now/22551779007/

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In this chilling episode of Crime with a K, we dive into the shocking case of Gilberto Valle, the NYPD officer dubbed the "Cannibal Cop." Once a respected member of the force, Gil Valle found himself at the center of a bizarre and disturbing investigation when police uncovered a series of online chats revealing his dark fantasies about kidnapping, torture and cannibalism. In these messages, Gil detailed plans to abduct and cook women, leading to his arrest in 2012. As the case unraveled, it sparked a fierce debate over free speech, with Gil claiming his chats were merely a manifestation of fantasy rather than intent to act. The sensational nature of the case captured national attention, raising questions about the psychology of desire and the boundaries of law enforcement.

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https://nypost.com/2017/08/08/judge-who-let-cannibal-cop-walk-keeps-pals-locked-up/

https://www.ranker.com/list/gilberto-valle-cannibal-cop-facts/jacob-shelton

https://www.eff.org/cases/united-states-v-gilberto-valle

https://wildabouttrial.com/trial-coverage/gilberto-valle-cannibal-cop-case/

https://nymag.com/news/features/cannibal-cop-2014-1/

https://nymag.com/news/features/cannibal-cop-2014-1/

https://www.ranker.com/list/gilberto-valle-cannibal-cop-facts/jacob-shelton

https://nypost.com/tag/gilberto-valle/

https://gio-law.com/gilberto-valle-nypd-cannibal-cop-on-trial/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gilberto-valle-new-york-police-officer-cannibal-cop-his-story/

https://www.qchron.com/qboro/i_have_often_walked/gilberto-valle-iii-had-a-taste-for-middle-village/article_1530b020-52c6-5df7-8709-50caf7d32e02.html

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In this chilling episode of Crime with a K, we dive into the shocking case of Gilberto Valle, the NYPD officer dubbed the "Cannibal Cop." Once a respected member of the force, Gil Valle found himself at the center of a bizarre and disturbing investigation when police uncovered a series of online chats revealing his dark fantasies about kidnapping, torture and cannibalism. In these messages, Gil detailed plans to abduct and cook women, leading to his arrest in 2012. As the case unraveled, it sparked a fierce debate over free speech, with Gil claiming his chats were merely a manifestation of fantasy rather than intent to act. The sensational nature of the case captured national attention, raising questions about the psychology of desire and the boundaries of law enforcement.

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In this episode of Crime with a K, we dive into the mysterious disappearance and murder of Chandra Levy, a 24-year-old intern whose case became a sensational media spectacle. Chandra vanished in May of 2001 while working in Washington, D.C., sparking an intense search that revealed only a few scattered clues. Her disappearance led to a tumultuous investigation, including the controversial involvement of Congressman Gary Condit, with whom Chandra had an affair with. 

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In this week's episode of Crime with a K, we dive into the story of Little Miss Nobody. In July 1960, the body of an unidentified little girl, estimated to be between 3 and 5 years old, was discovered in a remote area of the Arizona desert near the town of Blythe. The child, who had been dead for several days, was found dressed in adult sandals that had been cut down to the size of her feet. The girl’s remains showed no signs of violence, leading authorities to speculate that she may have been abandoned after her death. Despite extensive efforts, including a nationwide appeal and investigation by local and federal authorities, no one came forward with information about the child’s identity or the circumstances of her death. Until, almost 60 years later. 

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/little-miss-nobody-identified-62-years-girls-body-found-arizona-desert-rcna20049 

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/15/us/little-miss-nobody-identified-arizona/index.html 

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

https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/15/us/little-miss-nobody-identified-arizona/index.html

https://dnasolves.com/articles/yavapai-county-little-miss-sharon/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/us/sharon-lee-gallegos-arizona-cold-case.html

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/03/15/little-miss-nobody-identified-name/7043105001/

https://www.wral.com/story/who-was-little-miss-nobody/20494418/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/little-miss-nobody-identified-sharon-lee-gallegos/

https://www.forensicscsi.com/cases/little-miss-nobody/

https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2022/little-miss-nobody-no-more

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/03/16/little-miss-nobody-identified-sharon-gallegos/

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

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/03/16/little-miss-nobody-identified-sharon-gallegos/ 

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This week, we look inside the House of Horrors, where the true nightmare of Shawn Grate’s reign of terror is laid bare. This chilling case, only exposed because of a desperate 911 call from a Jane Doe who had been abducted, reveals a chilling pattern of abduction and murder spanning 15 years. Grate’s horrific acts claimed the lives of at least five women, but whispers suggest there may be many more victims hidden in the shadows of his dark past. Join us as we delve into the unsettling details of Grate’s crimes, the frantic search for justice, and the eerie revelations of a killer’s twisted legacy. 

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https://www.foxnews.com/us/ohio-detective-brings-down-ladykiller-shawn-grate-33-hour-interrogation-hunger-kill

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/kim-mager-shawn-grate-confession

https://allthatsinteresting.com/shawn-grate

https://www.yahoo.com/news/shawn-grate-did-convicted-serial-122903304.html

https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A751645

https://www.nbc.com/living-with-a-serial-killer/video/shawn-grate/9000231249

https://www.wcbe.org/tags/shawn-grate

https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2020/2020-Ohio-5584.pdf

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/state/marion-county-jane-doe-identified-convicted-killer-shawn-grate-confessed-to-her-murder

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cold-blooded-charmer-jesse-dixon/1126274271

https://people.com/crime/ex-of-suspected-serial-killer-shawn-grate-recounts-harrowing-moment-id-never-felt-fear-like-that-before/

https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/581236/s01-e06-shawn-grate

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In this episode of Crime with a K, we dive into the disturbing case of Shirley and Russell Dermond, a retired couple whose idyllic life in the peaceful Lake Oconee community was shattered in May 2014. Their seemingly serene world turned into a nightmare when their bodies were discovered under horrifying circumstances. What began as a routine check on a missing couple soon turned into a nightmarish discovery. The Dermonds were found murdered in the most gruesome of circumstances. With the crime scene offering few clues and a community left in fear, investigators faced a chilling puzzle with no clear answers. 

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https://www.insideedition.com/timeline-of-2-murders-how-the-killings-of-russell-and-shirley-dermond-unfolded-42935

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/06/lois-colley-killing-day-laborer-pleads-guilty-murder-socialite-north-salem/1094104001/

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/who-killed-the-dermonds-reward-increase/85-fbf39101-32f8-44de-8fde-7f8d92e6160c

https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/05/03/new-dna-evidence-found-in-connection-2014-georgia-murders-of-shirley-and-russell

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/fbi-new-leads-cellphone-data-dna-evidence-brutal-killings-elderly-georgia-couple-lake-oconee/85-9de921b0-385c-4305-9ebe-615ab3031eb4

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

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lake-oconee-mystery-fbis-quest-for-justice-intensifies-in-dermond-murders

https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/russell-shirley-dermond-murders-10-years-later-where-case-stands/85-0121aa0e-5dd0-4ff3-b405-c231c2c822e0

https://www.wrdw.com/2024/05/03/first-time-10-years-fbi-addresses-lake-oconee-murders/

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/decade-old-putnam-county-double-murder-case-uncovers-new-dna-evidence-fbi-offers-reward-russel-shirley-dermond

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lake-oconee-beheading-myst

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The case of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall is a chilling example of love gone terribly wrong. In October 2006, the couple, who had been in a seemingly happy relationship, became the center of a horrifying crime in New Orleans. Zack Bowen, a former U.S. Army soldier, brutally murdered his girlfriend, Addie Hall, in their apartment. The crime scene was horrifying: Zack Bowen had not only killed Addie, but also dismembered her body in a gruesome attempt to hide the evidence. Zack then jumped to his death after writing a confession to police.

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https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/zack-addie/

https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-gruesome-tale-of-zack-bowen-and-addie-hall-and-what-it-says-about-our-fascination-with-true-5c6170a0b0f6

https://vocal.media/criminal/the-horror-house-of-new-orleans

https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/the-gruesome-tale-of-zack-bowen-and-addie-hall-and-what-it-says-about-our-fascination-with-true-5c6170a0b0f6

https://vocal.media/criminal/the-horror-house-of-new-orleans

https://www.whereyat.com/the-tragedy-of-zach-addie

https://www.ranker.com/list/zack-and-addie-new-orleans/patrick-thornton

https://delaneywrites.medium.com/addie-hall-and-zack-bowen-6dbebca2384a

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2590814&page=1

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