In December 1994, two men kidnapped, raped, disemboweled, and nearly decapitated Alison Botha on a summer night in South Africa. That was only the beginning.

*Content warning: Kidnapping, Descriptions of Rape, Descriptions of Knife Attack*

Alison. Directed by Uga Carlini, Consulting Producer Alison Botha. Towerkop Creations, 2016. Amazon Prime.

 Thamm, Marianne. I Have Life: Alison’s Journey. Penguin Books, 2008. Kindle.

'Do You Think She's Dead?': Inside the Incredible Survival Story of Alison Botha

Alison Botha shocked at the news her attackers will be released on parole

Kruger and Du Toit: Judge recommended 'no parole'

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We've got updates on a few cases we've covered, plus on a couple other well known cases! 

Stacy Peterson GoFundMe

Missing man connected to Baumeister serial killer case identified over 30 years later

Remains found on serial killer's Indiana estate identified as man missing since 1993

30-year mystery solved: Missing man's remains among those found on suspected serial killer's estate

Sister of alleged victim of suspected serial killer speaks out about effort to identify remains

Man convicted of killing Daniel Zamudio in Chile seeks parole

Daniel Zamudio killer's parole request denied by Commission

New search underway tied to Gilgo Beach murder investigation: Sources

Suffolk County Police Department and the FBI team with Othram to identify a 1996 Gilgo Beach murder victim

Gilgo Beach victim Karen Vergata's last call to her dad was on his birthday - the exact day she disappeared in 1996: Report

Long Island murder victim "Jane Doe No. 7" identified as Karen Vergata, 27 years after she went missing

'Sweetest of people': Classmate remembers Karen Vergata, Jane Doe 7

Mom has convictions for killing 4 babies quashed after 20 years in prison: "I suffered abuse in all its forms"

Kathleen Folbigg's ex-husband Craig suddenly drops dead months after she was released from prison and cleared of killing their four children

New DNA testing can be requested by 'West Memphis 3' case defendant Damien Echols, Arkansas Supreme Court rules

Louisiana man sentenced to 50 years in prison, physical castration for raping teen

Stacy Peterson's sister says she believes missing mom's remains are in Illinois canal

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In late 1993, two child abductions rocked St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding suburbs. 

*Content warning: Child abduction, sexual assault of children, murder of children*

St. Louis Post Dispatch coverage of the cases found on Newspapers.com 

State vs. Brooks 

Death Sentence Given Rapist Who Killed Girl

Artist sketches portrait of what Angie Housman would look like today for her father

Angie Housman's death: How Earl Cox found his victim and how she spent her final days

Major Case Squad Report - Angie Housman

After nearly 27 years, family of Angie Housman witnesses her killer admit guilt

Man serving life for Angie Housman murder admits to molesting another girl

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It's our first ever listener stories episode, and our Spooky Humans did NOT disappoint! Join us as we read your stories about the times you pooped (and peed!) your pants as grown ups! 

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It's time to talk theories! Let us know on our socials what you think: What happened to Rey Rivera?

Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018.

The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey Rivera

Autopsy Report - The Prosecutors Podcast

Police Report - The Prosecutors Podcast

Stansberry Fact Sheet - The Prosecutors Podcast

The Note

'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix: Can You Crack the Code of Rey Rivera's Final Note?

'Unsolved Mysteries': Show Boss Reveals Rey Rivera's Wife's Note Theories

Rey Rivera: An Unsolved Mystery

Cops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul play

Rey Rivera had token from wife in his pocket when he died, says Unsolved Mysteries boss - no one knows why

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We're diving into the world of conspiracy theory today as we talk about the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. Rey was a happily married newlywed with is whole life ahead of him when he went missing in May 2006. When he was found a week later, the mystery of what happened left Rey's family and friends with more questions than answers. 

Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018.

The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey Rivera

Autopsy Report - The Prosecutors Podcast

Police Report - The Prosecutors Podcast

Stansberry Fact Sheet - The Prosecutors Podcast

The Note

'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix: Can You Crack the Code of Rey Rivera's Final Note?

'Unsolved Mysteries': Show Boss Reveals Rey Rivera's Wife's Note Theories

Rey Rivera: An Unsolved Mystery

Cops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul play

Rey Rivera had token from wife in his pocket when he died, says Unsolved Mysteries boss - no one knows why

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In one of the worst single incidents of racial violence in American history, the people of the Greenwood District were viciously attacked by an angry white mob. There are still unidentified victims, so we're here to talk about it and tell you how you can help give them their names back.

*Content warning: Racism, hate crimes, murder*

Area Map

Book recommendations by Black authors

Ways to have your DNA compared

Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy. Executive Produced by Alvin Patrick, Hosted by Gayle King. CBS News, 2021. Paramount+.

Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. Directed by Stanley Nelson and Marco Williams. Blackfin, Firelight Films, Hiptruth Productions, 2021. Hulu.

Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 1

Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 2

Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 3

The Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Report

Minstrel Show Information

Jim Crow Laws (History)

The Origins of Jim Crow

Segregation History

How the Tulsa Race Massacre was Covered Up

Tulsa Race Massacre: This is what happened in Tulsa in 1921

B.C. Franklin

7 sets of remains exhumed , 59 graves found after latest search for remains of the Tulsa Race Massacre victims

Distrust could delay identifying remains from Tulsa mass grave

More DNA sought from remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims

Attorneys file lawsuit seeking redress for Tulsa Massacre

Judge: Tulsa Race Massacre victims' descendants can't sue

Oklahoma's high court will consider a reparations case from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivors

Hughes Van Ellis , one of the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 102

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We're taking it back to the 1970's today to talk about the case of Francine Hughes. Francine's story is one of brutal and dehumanizing domestic violence that led to a shocking murder and rocked the town of Dansville, Michigan. 

*Content Warning: Detailed descriptions of domestic abuse, brief discussion of rape, murder*

Domestic Violence Help

NCADV Statistics on Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence in the 1970's

A violent death, a haunted life

"The Burning Bed": A turning point in fight against domestic violence

40 years after burning bed, domestic violence issue still smolders

Ring of Fire

Area family's 1977 tragedy changed laws on domestic violence

The mother of a man killed in an incident...

Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, Domestic Violence Victim Who Took Action, Dies

Francine Hughes Wilson, who inspired 'The Burning Bed,' Dies at 69

Lansing State Journal Coverage of the trial on newspapers.com

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On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again. 

*Content Warning: Brief discussion of rape and murder*

Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1

IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles

“The Springfield Three.” Disappeared, Produced by Elizabeth Fischer, et al., season 3, episode 10, Peacock Productions, 2011. Max.

Man charged after allegedly trying to take teen from Smyrna nail shop

Streeter Family Blog

Podcast uncovers new perspectives about Springfield's three missing women, 30 years later

It's Been 31 Years Since the 'Springfield 3' Went Missing - Here's Everything to Know About the Case

State v. Garrison 

The Disturbing Story of Larry Hall, the Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

Larry DeWayne Hall

Judge denies Gerald Carnahan's motion to vacate conviction in Jackie Johns murder

Story about Winoka Lodge witness (in comments)

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On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again. 

*Content Warning: Brief discussion of domestic violence and stalking*

Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1

IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles

“The Springfield Three.” Disappeared, Produced by Elizabeth Fischer, et al., season 3, episode 10, Peacock Productions, 2011. Max.

Man charged after allegedly trying to take teen from Smyrna nail shop

Streeter Family Blog

Podcast uncovers new perspectives about Springfield's three missing women, 30 years later

It's Been 31 Years Since the 'Springfield 3' Went Missing - Here's Everything to Know About the Case

State v. Garrison 

The Disturbing Story of Larry Hall, the Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

Larry DeWayne Hall

Judge denies Gerald Carnahan's motion to vacate conviction in Jackie Johns murder

Story about Winoka Lodge witness (in comments)

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