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Nine year old Amber Hagerman was murdered in 1996 when she was nine years old. Abducted by a stranger, it took over 48 hours for her case to be broadcast on national television. After her death, her mother and father went on to advocate for stricter laws governing sex offenders and helped develop the Amber Alert. But does the Amber Alert save kids? Join us as we delve into this case and the outcome. 

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Ernesto Miranda was arrested at his home and taken in custody to a police station where he was identified in a lineup. He was then interrogated by two police officers for two hours, which resulted in a signed, written confession. At trial, the oral and written confessions were presented to the jury. Miranda was found guilty of kidnapping and rape and was sentenced to 20-30 years imprisonment on each count.  All of that was done without reading Ernesto his rights. He claimed then, that he didn't know what his rights were. Guilty or innocent, you should know your rights and invoke them and not incriminate yourself. The Miranda vs. Arizona case was one of four that went before the Supreme Court in 1966. These cases are the reason the police have to read your your rights when arresting you. Join us as we deep dive Miranda vs. Arizona. 

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It was on a youtube video where the mystery started. And it would end much the same way. Kenny Veach, a solo hiking enthusiast claimed to have found a strange cave shaped like the letter M. Youtube commenters encouraged him to find the cave again and film it, but he went missing the last time he tried to find it. Was it something sinister involving area 51 and government agents, or something more mundane, yet tragic. Join Lillian and Merris as they try to solve this mystery! 

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Kitty lived a wonderful life in New York in 1964. She was a successful bartender, drove a bright red Fiat and had a girlfriend she was very in love with. They'd just gotten a puppy named Andrew. Then tragically, in March 13, 1964 she was attached outside her apartment building. Many people heard her cries for help, including a close friend, but the police weren't called in time. This case highlights something known as the bystander effect. Join us as we explore this case. 

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Kitty lived a wonderful life in New York in 1964. She was a successful bartender, drove a bright red Fiat and had a girlfriend she was very in love with. They'd just gotten a puppy named Andrew. Then tragically, in March 13, 1964 she was attached outside her apartment building. Many people heard her cries for help, including a close friend, but the police weren't called in time. This case highlights something known as the bystander effect. Join us as we explore this case. 

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Darlene Gentry and Her Very Poorly Planned Murder Plot

The last episode in our Femme Fatale Month! What's coming in April? Cases that changed criminal history forever! The creation of 911, Amber Alerts, Three Strikes, Kids on milk cartons and more! We're super looking forward to this one!

Darlene grew up in a small town in Texas and became homecoming queen. Which is where she peaked. She met her future husband Keith in Technical College, married, had three kids, became a registered Nurse and then spent them into massive credit card debt. The way out? Keith's two life insurance policies.

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The Chupacabra! The goat sucker. The...thing that may not exist at all! We deep dive this cryptid that we give a zero on the f*ckability scale and learn the most famous depiction was...pretty much made up by a woman who believed the movie "Species" was real. We also share some news! 

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When modeling didn't pan out for Mechele, she went on to stripping (perfectly fine, by the way!) in Alaska. There, she started relationships with three different men, stringing them along until that wasn't good enough. She decided it was time to cash in on one of their life insurance policies, getting another lover to do her dirty work. Did she ever face justice, or did this femme fatale get away with murder?

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Belle Gunness, a real Black Widow, worked hard to get herself to the United States from Norway. She wanted to make money. And she sure found a way to do it. Through murdering her suitors and insurance fraud! Only one child ever in her company for any length of time survived their time with her. If only she'd tied up all her loose ends, like her farmhand Jay. Did she ever pay for her crimes? How many people fell prey to her charms? Listen in as we go into this Femme Fatale.

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Merris Monday: Dogmen

Today we explore the Dogman, not to be confused with werewolves...or maybe to be confused by werewolves. At any rate, we talk about the Beast of Bray Road! Do eight foot tall dogs walking on hind legs plague Wisconsin? Maybe! Join us as we explore the stories!

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