This week we discuss the infamous Dating Game Killer, Rodney Alcala. In the 1970's he was responsible for the brutal rape and murders of countless young girls and women. There is the possibility that there are many more victims of Alcala and authorities are asking for your help. Please see the link in our episode notes for how you can help.

In January 1970, Mared Malarik and Karen Ferrell, two WVU college freshman, disappear while hitchhiking. After numerous suspects and leads, do we really know who murdered Mared and Karen? Join us this week as we take a trip down the rabbit hole of suspicious letters, an array of insane suspects, unanswered questions two trials and so much more.

Jim Jones was a religious cult leader in the 1970's who caused the massacre of more than 900 men, women and children. He was not only a cult leader, but a true monster who lead to the devastation of so many lives throughout his life. This week we take a deep dive into the life and "mission" of Jim Jones in a horrific tale of power, poison and death.

Join us for the third and final episode for the Peterson Files. In this case, we tackle The Staircase event of Michael Peterson and Kathleen Peterson in North Carolina. We bring you all of the evidence and theories. What do you believe happened?

This is our second episode in the three part series, The Peterson Files. This week, we discuss Drew Peterson. Beyond having almost 5 wives, two of which were either murdered or disappeared, Drew (as his oldest son said) "has an ego that can fill a room." Former police officer turned killer? Follow along as we unravel this case and take a deep dive into everything, Drew Peterson. Its a bumpy ride!

This week Katelynn tells us the details of the Scott and Laci Peterson case to start off our Peterson Files 3-part series. Who is Scott Peterson and what happened to his wife, Laci and unborn son? We take a deep dive into this case and what is currently happening with Scott Peterson.

In 2007, while 20-year old Amanda Knox was to spend the year abroad studying in Italy, her plans change dramatically over only a couple of weeks. Instead of further studying linguistics, Amanda finds herself at the forefront of a murder investigation. This case was one of the most dramatically followed and broadcast by the media in history. If there ever was a trial-by-media, this was it! We tackle all of the strange facts of this case, while unraveling the truth behind Amanda Knox's guilt or innocence.

This week we answer some listeners questions and answer some fun questions of our own. Let us know what your answers would be!

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In 1929, Charlie Lawson famously murdered his entire family on Christmas Day. The details of that day were so shocking that the story made the cover of the New York Times. In this episode, we discuss who the family was, the events that occurred on Christmas Day and the aftermath. This is a story that no one in Stokes County have been able to forget.