This week, Casie and Shannon give a few updates on cases from Nebraska and Kansas that they had mentioned in past episodes when they hit the headline. As well as making the announcement that they are taking a break from making any new episodes or content for the foreseeable future. It was a tough decision after doing this for three years, but one that was needed. They've appreciated everyone who's listened and supported them and will still be available via their social media accounts.

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This week, Casie takes us to Mackinac Island, which itself is said to be one of the most haunted places in Michigan, but more specifically she talks about Mission Point Resort, which Ghost Hunters covered in an episode in 2011.

**Episode Sources**

Ghost Hunters Season 7 ep 6 Amazon Prime

https://www.mackinacisland.org/blog/post/a-look-at-mackinac-island-history-through-the-centuries/

https://hauntedus.com/michigan/mission-point-resort/

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This week, Shannon takes us back to the late 80s, and tells us about Wilma Plaster, a sweet widow who was just looking for friendship, and unfortunately found Shirley Jo Phillips instead,

**Episode Sources**

Snapped - S29 EP14

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This week, Casie tells us about the case of a young woman named Tonya Hughes, who’d been left on the side of the road after a hit and run. It seems like a simple case, however, it’s anything but that. Over the course of decades this story gets even more unbelievable and tragic.

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Girl in the Picture- Netflix

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This week, we are back in Nebraska circa 2001. Shannon tells us about the abduction and bravery of Anne Sluti, who was only 17 when she was taken from the mall parking lot in broad daylight.

**Episode Sources**

Taken in Broad Daylight - LMN 2009

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This week, Casie takes us back to 1980. She tells us about the abduction of Mary Stauffer, along with her young daughter, Beth, and the unlikely connection to their abductor.

**Episode Sources**

Your Worst Nightmare- S2E9 on Discovery+

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

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/mary-stauffer-kidnapping-and-torture

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This week, Shannon tells us about a heartbreaking case from South Dakota. Unfortunately, there is very little information, but she felt it was important to share.

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For this bonus episode, Shannon will be covering the Christmas Slayings of Dayton OH and Casie will be telling us a little about some Yule Icelandic Folklore.

Dayton, OH

**Episode Sources**

The Christmas Killings: 40 hours to Justice: Black and White by the Dayton Police History Foundation and co authored by Stephen C Grismer, Judith M Monseu and Dennis A Murphy.

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This week, Casie takes us to two different, out of the way, places in North Dakota which houses two vary different structures.

**Episode Sources**

Ghost Adventures- S16 E12 on Max

https://www.history.nd.gov/archives/stateagencies/sanhaven.html

https://ghostsofnorthdakota.com/2014/01/23/inside-san-haven-sanatorium/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_R._Mickelsen_Safeguard_Complex

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This week, Shannon tells us about a case with several different twists and turns. It’s the disappearance of Katrina Smith.

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20/20 S46 EP4 - Death Vow

800.799.SAFE

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