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After a bit of a rough upbringing, Orenthal James Simpson had made it. He was an award-winning athlete, good looking, had plenty of television and film spots, and held ad deals with some of the biggest brands in the country, like Hertz and Honey Baked Ham. O. J. seemed to have it all. So it was only natural that a young waitress, Nicole Brown would fall for him, and fall hard. But what started as a whirlwind rags-to-riches romance would soon devolve into something far more sinister - something that would eventually cost Nicole her life. And the subsequent court case would captivate the world. Listen now to hear Karla's take on this infamous case!
After a bit of a rough upbringing, Orenthal James Simpson had made it. He was an award-winning athlete, good looking, had plenty of television and film spots, and held ad deals with some of the biggest brands in the country, like Hertz and Honey Baked Ham. O. J. seemed to have it all. So it was only natural that a young waitress, Nicole Brown would fall for him, and fall hard. But what started as a whirlwind rags-to-riches romance would soon devolve into something far more sinister - something that would eventually cost Nicole her life. And the subsequent court case would captivate the world. Listen now to hear Karla's take on this infamous case!
If you're like most people, any old Polaroids you have laying around your home or office probably reflect good, happy memories. Time with family and friends. Moments from a treasured trip or adventure. But for 2 families in New Mexico, the Polaroid photo found in the parking lot of a convenience store in 1989 would stir 2 sets of emotions. Because these families believed this particular photo could either offer hope that their loved ones were still alive or it could be evidence that they had met a fate worse than death. Listen now to hear Michael's tale of the Polaroid picture from hell, and how some of its mysteries still have yet to be solved.
Phil Hartman seemingly had it all. He was a regular on Saturday Night Live, becoming an Emmy Award Winner for his writing on the show. He had a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He had steady work on the popular animated series, The Simpsons. And he was enjoying the success of his new sitcom, NewsRadio. But behind the glitz and glamour, not everything was as perfect as it seemed. At home, things were about to get a little less funny and a little more...well, murder-y. Listen now to hear Karla's take on this not-so-laugh-out-loud case from our favorite decade - the 90s!
On the afternoon before Thanksgiving in the year 1974, everything seemed normal at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport when an unassuming man purchased a one-way ticket in cash from Northwest Orient Airlines. He would make his way to his gate with no issue and board his plane in time for takeoff. But once in the air, things took a turn for the unexpected. Dan Cooper, our unassuming traveler, would pass a folded note to one of the flight attendants - the contents of which would forever change the lives of those involved. Listen now to hear Michael's take on this Catch-Me-If-You-Can mystery that is still unsolved to this day!
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In this first episode of 2024, we explore the life and success of figure skating's original "bad girl." Though her talent was undeniable, her edgy look, interesting song choices, and homemade costumes made her the underdog when compared to some of her contemporaries like Nancy Kerrigan. But as Tonya found herself on the cusp of achieving Olympic Gold, she would become embroiled in a scandal that would take the skating world by storm. Listen now to hear Karla's take on this sporty intersection of true crime and 90s pop culture!
With hits like "Baby, One More Time," "Oops!...I Did it Again," and "Stronger," Britney Spears would rule the airwaves and the tabloids for nearly a decade when trouble first settled in. After a pair of failed marriages, birthing two children, surviving some unfortunate photos of her nights out, and shaving her head, her family became concerned with the trajectory of her life. But what (hopefully) started as a desire to help their daughter survive would evolve into a much more sinister quest to control every aspect of a pop star's influence and fortune. Listen now to hear Michael's take on this modern tale of family ties gone toxic.
Getting into college can be hard. The admissions process is long and tedious and competitive. Especially if one is trying to get into a top school. Which is why, starting in 2011, a group of wealthy parents of would-be students decided to take matters into their own hands. Their nefarious solution would result in millions of dollars changing hands, and the ripple effects of this scandal are still crashing ashore today in 2023. Listen now to hear Karla's take on this case that proves that the "better half" really do have it better...until it all comes crashing down!
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