Going West: True Crime

In 2019, newly 18-year-old woman in Montana hung out with some friends, before fleeing the house when a fight ensued. After that, she was never seen alive again. Days later, her body was found wrapped in plastic in a neighbors backyard, sparking a suspicious and disappointing “investigation” into her death. This is the story of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places.

PETITION

BONUS EPISODES

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.justiceforkaysera.org/general-5

https://leg.mt.gov/content/Committees/Interim/2017-2018/State-Tribal-Relations/Meetings/Sept-2017/state-missing-persons-overview.pdf

https://www.ktvq.com/news/crime-watch/kaysera-stops-at-pretty-places-new-report-details-investigation-into-death-of-crow-woman

https://www.nonviolenceny.org/post/say-her-name-a-look-at-one-area-of-many-in-the-us-with-a-high-count-of-mmiw

https://www.montanarightnow.com/montana_murder_mysteries/the-mysterious-death-of-kaysera-stops-pretty-places-part-2/article_6acb65fc-5164-11ec-a964-230fded50843.html

https://medium.com/@allenmontgomery44/kaysera-stops-at-pretty-places-murder-8e869bd42422

https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/mmiw/her-life-was-worth-everything-march-planned-for-woman-found-dead-in-hardin/article_b8fc9b37-5ee9-5ba8-b98f-0ad6a58176ee.html

https://www.bighorncountynews.com/content/‘she-should-be-school’

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/kve43d/stolen_sisters_part_ii_kaysera_stops_pretty/

https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/mmiw/in-protest-and-grief-1-year-after-hardin-teens-death-family-still-searches-for-closure/article_73a1a473-cb77-582d-8721-91e129c5afaf.html

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In June of 2011, a Law student studying for her bar exam in Georgia suddenly vanished from her apartment. Within days, police would discover something horrifying and it didn’t take long to put the pieces together- especially after a fellow student had a concerning interview with a local news station. This is the story of Lauren Giddings.

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In 2000, a 35-year-old winery owner was found murdered in her A-frame tasting room. Was her murder connected to the killing of another winery owner just two months prior? Or was this a separate tragedy? Police would find out after something unthinkable happened 14 years later. This is the story of Patty Striker.

BONUS EPISODES

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69921421/patty-ann-striker

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/tn-patty-striker-30-athens-10-april-2000.118595/

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/mcminn-monroe/sheriff-no-suicide-note-or-confession-in-striker-case/51-95259387

https://www.newspapers.com/image/109010283/?terms=patty%20striker&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/108986033/?terms=patty%20striker&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/109009743/?terms=patty%20striker&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/593130531/?terms=patty%20striker&match=1

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/mcminn-monroe/sheriff-no-suicide-note-or-confession-in-striker-case/51-95259387

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjF8Ze3LjyI

https://www.newspapers.com/image/774884005/?terms=patty%20striker%20college&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/423921199/?terms=patty%20striker%20college&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/775025503/?terms=patty%20striker%20college&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/113583245/?terms=patty%20striker%20morrow&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/776172870/?terms=patty%20striker%20morrow&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/776347602/?terms=patty%20striker%20morrow&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/113583245/?terms=patty%20striker%20college&match=1 

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In May of 2004, a 19-year-old BYU student who was home in Oregon for summer break was abducted in broad daylight while working around an apartment complex. It would be years until crimes in another state would reveal who her killer was. This is the story of Brooke Wilberger.

BONUS EPISODES

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.newspapers.com/image/507023505/?terms=Joel%20Courtney&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/383816309/?terms=Brooke%20wilberger&match=1

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

https://www.nbcnews.com/watch/dateline/bringing-brooke-home-part-11-240078915819

https://www.newspapers.com/image/383866268/?terms=Brooke%20Wilberger&match=1

https://abcnews.go.com/2020/vanished-brooke-wilbergers-remains-found-coed-case/story?id=8634304

https://democratherald.com/timeline-investigation-of-brooke-wilbergers-disappearance/article_5f470888-a741-11de-9218-001cc4c03286.html

http://special.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/cityregion/25907923-41/brooke-says-wilberger-cammy-courtney.csp

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/details-reveal-final-hours-of-brooke-wilbergers-life/283-89993491

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/details-reveal-final-hours-of-brooke-wilbergers-life/283-89993491

https://www.newspapers.com/image/441379859/?terms=Stephani%20Hansen&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/441548388/?terms=Sung%20Koo%20Kim&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/507023505/?terms=Joel%20Courtney&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/383812008/?terms=Sung%20Koo%20Kim&match=1

https://www.abqjournal.com/22615/730am-dragging-it-out.html

https://casetext.com/case/wilberger-v-creative-building-maintenance-2

https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2009/09/twists_and_turns_in_the_brooke.html

https://www.newspapers.com/image/383738298/?terms=Joel%20Courtney&match=1

https://www.angelfire.com/jazz/jazzyrose/BrookeWilberger.html

https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2004/may/28/police-have-no-break-in-missing-byu-student-case/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/485145909/?terms=Joel%20Patrick%20Courtney&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/565968953/?terms=Cammy%20Wilberger&match=1

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20455323/brooke-carol-wilberger

https://www.newspapers.com/image/388587602/?terms=Brooke%20wilberger&match=1

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In 1989, a 20-year-old woman headed out for a late afternoon power walk in Florida and didn’t come home. After conducting the largest search in Alachua County history, investigators concluded that she was likely the victim of a serial killer. This is the story of Tiffany Sessions.

BONUS EPISODES

patreon.com/goingwestpodcast

CASE SOURCES

https://www.newspapers.com/image/633383965/?terms=Tiffany%20sessions&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/634354431/?terms=Tiffany%20sessions&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/634345620/?terms=Tiffany%20sessions&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/237915316/?terms=Tiffany%20sessions&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/337758008/?terms=Tiffany%20sessions&match=1

https://www.slideshare.net/PatSessions/tiffany-sessions-missingpersontimelineupdated2-30813699

https://www.newspapers.com/image/337758008/?terms=Tiffany%20sessions&match=1

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article1963500.html

https://www.newspapers.com/image/625312526/?terms=linda%20fida&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/301437365/?terms=linda%20fida&match=1

https://www.news4jax.com/news/2014/02/17/sessions-brother-talks-about-latest-findings/

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In March of 2012, a 15-year-old girl in California disappeared without a trace while walking to her bus stop early in the morning. Police had no idea where she could have gone until her cell phone and clothing was found, which painted the picture of a ruthless abduction. This is the story of Sierra LaMar.

BONUS EPISODES

patreon.com/goingwestpodcast

CASE SOURCES

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226064762/sierra-mae-lamar

https://www.newspapers.com/image/280672368/?terms=Sierra%20lamar&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/280512984/?terms=Sierra%20lamar&match=1

https://www.davisvanguard.org/2020/08/no-body-no-weapon-no-crime-scene-how-disappearance-led-to-guilty-conviction/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.6ab9a96c-6ac3-eebd-7c84-c27deea28d8a/ref=dv_web_auth_no_re_sig?ie=UTF8&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvt_aiv-20&

https://abcnews.go.com/US/sierra-lamar-search-missing-california-teen-ramps/story?id=15992967

https://www.newspapers.com/image/195130859/?terms=Sierra%20lamar&match=1

https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/05/12/sierra-lamar-convicted-killers-home-life-included-father-raping-7-year-old-sister-beating-mother/

https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Sierra-s-trail-went-cold-not-far-from-her-home-3583756.php

https://www.newspapers.com/image/280672368/?terms=Antolin%20Garcia-Torres&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/195130859/?terms=Sierra%20lamar&match=1

https://abc7news.com/sierra-lamar-verdict-trial-antolin-garcia-torres-morgan-hill-teen-kidnapped-killed/2066695/

https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/31/sierra-lamar-defense-seeks-to-raise-fathers-record/

https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/A-mother-recalls-the-day-her-daughter-disappeared-10915422.php

https://www.ksbw.com/article/defense-claims-sierra-lamar-was-a-runaway-from-morgan-hill/7665130#

https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/kron4-exclusive-sierra-lamars-killer-breaks-silence-in-rare-prison-letter/

https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/sierra-lamar-timeline/1916138/

https://morganhilltimes.com/sierra-lamar-trial-investigators-arborist-testify/

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/05/09/garcia-torres-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-sierra-lamar-slaying/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/280672368/?terms=Antolin%20Garcia-Torres&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/635253997/?terms=Sierra%20lamar&match=1

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RE-DO EPISODE! This was originally episode 4 of Going West (which no longer exists!). We have re-researched and re-recorded it.

“When I get you alone, I will cut you up into bits so no one will ever find you”. That was call received by Dorothy Jane Scott, and the calls continued to come in both at her home and at work. On May 28, 1980, she disappeared forever. This is the story of Dorothy Jane Scott.

BONUS EPISODE

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In January of 2009, a young mother and her 10 month old daughter were murder in their Chicago townhouse while her 3 year old son sat in the same room. Between a secret relationship with an NBA superstar, multiple paternity battles in the courts, and a scorned love affair with a lawyer, this case is tragic at every turn. This is the story of Nova and Ava Henry.

BONUS EPISODES

patreon.com/goingwestpodcast

CASE SOURCES

https://www.newspapers.com/image/236635016/?terms=Frederick%20goings&match=1

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/eddy-curry-nba-the-truth-was-way-worse

https://teaservedcold.com/2015/10/vh1s-ryan-henry-and-patrice-curry-share-more-than-just-a-network/

https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/df22d1f1-7ad0-4c7d-be2a-7de0a97e2f5e/1131868_R23.pdf

https://www.newspapers.com/image/231596371/?terms=Nova%20Henry&match=1

https://allstarbio.com/nova-henry-bio-family-children-relationship-death-net-worth/

https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/df22d1f1-7ad0-4c7d-be2a-7de0a97e2f5e/1131868_R23.pdf

https://www.newspapers.com/image/307943891/?terms=Nova%20Henry&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/232624928/?terms=Nova%20Henry&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/240682857/?terms=Nova%20Henry&match=1

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99432912/nova-henry

https://nypost.com/2009/04/10/curry-murders-suspect-pleads-not-guilty/

https://buzz.eewmagazine.com/eew-magazine-buzz-blog/2012/9/13/the-face-of-domestic-violence-casket-photograph-of-murdered.html

https://www.newspapers.com/image/572419562/?terms=Nova%20Henry&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/232624928/?terms=nova%20Henry&match=1

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/mourners-eddy-curry-slain-daughter-shaken-toddler-cry-article-1.390182

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/eddy-curry-nba-the-truth-was-way-worse

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In 1988, a 19-year-old woman went missing while a Minnesota blizzard hit her small lakeside city. Between her talking to stranger boys on party lines, a helpful gas station attendant’s account of his sightings, and a potential break-in a week after her disappearance, this case is full of bizarre clues. This is the story of Susan Swedell.

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BONUS EPISODES

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CASE SOURCES

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/administrative/Documents/SwedellSusan.pdf

https://www.fox9.com/news/susan-swedell-disappearance-34-years-later-family-and-deputies-havent-given-up

https://charleyproject.org/case/susan-anne-swedell

https://www.twincities.com/2018/01/06/lake-elmo-teenager-vanished-susan-swedell-cold-case-1998-30-years-ago/

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/mn-susan-swedell-19-lake-elmo-19-jan-1988.58697/page-4

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In January of 2019, a 22-year-old woman headed out to a bar with a couple friends in Lexington, Kentucky. But after being seen on surveillance footage leaving with 3 men, she disappeared. An extensive search was done to find out what happened to her, and when her remains were eventually found, it was clear who was behind her murder. This is the story of Savannah Spurlock.

BONUS EPISODES

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CASE SOURCES

https://www.orpfh.com/obituary/savannah-spurlock

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6674525/Son-missing-mom-Savannah-Spurlock-celebrates-birthday.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7235657/FBI-human-remains-known-location-missing-mother-four-Savannah-Spurlock.html

https://cafemom.com/news/220452-savannah-spurlock-mother-speaks-out-death/303722-for_six_long_and_agonizing_months_ellen_would_continue_to_hope_that_her_daughter_would_be_found_alive_while_also_fearing_the_worst

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/ky-savannah-spurlock-22-left-the-other-bar-with-2-men-richmond-4-jan-2019-4.424899/page-36

https://www.newspapers.com/image/665983033/?terms=savannah%20spurlock&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/665983352/?terms=savannah%20spurlock&match=1

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/savannah-spurlock-cause-of-death/417-8d393e44-69f5-4f3b-a40c-6170ae01bd67

https://nypost.com/2019/09/07/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murdering-kentucky-mom-savannah-spurlock/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7405651/David-Sparks-indicted-murder-Kentucky-mom-Savannah-Spurlock.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7405651/David-Sparks-indicted-murder-Kentucky-mom-Savannah-Spurlock.html

https://cafemom.com/news/220636-david-sparks-neighbor-savannah-spurlock-screams

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