On April 25th, 1971, 13-year-old Carol Spinks mysteriously disappeared from her neighborhood in southeast Washington D.C. Six days later, her body was discovered off a nearby freeway. Investigators assumed this was a one-off murder. Little did they know, Carol was the first victim of D.C.'s first serial killer. For more episodes, follow the show at apple.co/freewayphantom or at http://freeway-phantom.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing: Freeway Phantom Episode 1 - Forgotten Girls

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In 2021, we brought you a then little-known story: the unsolved case of Leon Laureles, a beloved brother and uncle who was murdered on the side of a rural Texas highway. Since then, his case has become a focus for cold-case advocates—especially his own niece, Arlene.  At every turn, Arlene has been frustrated in her search for answers, but that hasn’t stopped her. And in the past year, surprising new information has come to light.    Download Two Dots now for free on Android and iOS!   JUSTICE FOR LEON: https://justiceforleon.com/   You can also find Leon’s petition at the website!    BOX IN THE BASEMENT PODCAST:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-in-the-basement/id1723375430   Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST:   https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/   Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast   We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/TheFallLine   2024 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast, LLC  

Unsolved Homicides: Updates In The Case Of Juan Leon Laureles

In our season finale, we speak with advocates from Light the Way about their work on cases of missing persons like Patty Otto, Maura Murray, Theresa Corley, and many more, plus discuss best ways to help with the cases you care about—and the possible pitfalls of advocacy.  Season 17, Missing Mothers, covers the stories of two daughters, their missing mothers, and cases—and people—who have intersected with their searches. Head to factormeals.com/fall50 and use code fall50 to get 50% off!   Follow Light the Way: https://www.lightthewaymissing.com/ Follow Patty’s Voice: https://www.facebook.com/p/Pattys-Voice-100077422495262/ Follow Finley Creek Jane Doe: https://www.facebook.com/finleycreekjanedoe/ Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST:   https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/   Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/TheFallLine   2024 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast, LLC 

Missing Mothers, Part 6: Light The Way

Our final episode exploring Patricia Otto’s 1976 disappearance, local law enforcement’s suspicions regarding her husband, and the possible intersection with another case: a Jane Doe homicide victim discovered just two hours away. Season 17, Missing Mothers, covers the stories of two daughters, their missing mothers, and cases—and people—who have intersected with their searches. Go to DailyHarvest.com/FALL to get up to $30 off your first box + free shipping, for a limited time only.    Follow Light the Way: https://www.lightthewaymissing.com/ Follow Patty’s Voice: https://www.facebook.com/p/Pattys-Voice-100077422495262/ Follow Finley Creek Jane Doe: https://www.facebook.com/finleycreekjanedoe/ Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST:   https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/   Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/TheFallLine   2024 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast, LLC

Missing Mothers, Part 5: The Finley Creek Jane Doe

We continue our coverage of Patricia Otto’s 1976 disappearance, local law enforcement’s suspicions regarding her husband, and the possible intersection with another case: a Jane Doe homicide victim discovered just two hours away. Season 17, Missing Mothers, covers the stories of two daughters, their missing mothers, and cases—and people—who have intersected with their searches. Go to DailyHarvest.com/FALL to get up to $30 off your first box + free shipping, for a limited time only.    Head to factormeals.com/fall50 and use code fall50 to get 50% off!   Follow Light the Way: https://www.lightthewaymissing.com/ Follow Patty’s Voice: https://www.facebook.com/p/Pattys-Voice-100077422495262/ Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST:   https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/   Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/TheFallLine   2024 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast, LLC 

Missing Mothers, Part 4: Patty’s Voice

After her mother’s mysterious, late-night disappearance one August night in 1976, an Idaho-born woman must unpack her early childhood memories, local law enforcement’s suspicions regarding her own father, and the possible intersection with another case: a Jane Doe homicide victim discovered just two hours away. Season 17, Missing Mothers, covers the stories of two daughters, their missing mothers, and cases—and people—who have intersected with their searches.   Go to DailyHarvest.com/FALL to get up to $30 off your first box + free shipping, for a limited time only.    Follow Light the Way: https://www.lightthewaymissing.com/ Follow Patty’s Voice: https://www.facebook.com/p/Pattys-Voice-100077422495262/ Laurah’s book LAY THEM TO REST:   https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/   Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Join us on Patreon to fund therapy initiatives: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast We have partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started. https://www.advertisecast.com/TheFallLine   2024 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast, LLC 

Introducing: Freeway Phantom Episode 1 - Forgotten Girls

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