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In 2010, Frank Adams went missing under very suspicious circumstances. This is his story. 

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In October 1991, 19-year-old Chad Flitcraft was murdered while cruising Chester Ave. with his friends. This is that story. 

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This encore episode is dedicated to the memory of my friend Blake Grider who I interviewed for this story. Blake passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. 

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In May 2003 a motorist found a toddler wandering the street of East Bakersfield alone. A frantic search was launched to find his family. 

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In 1947, a doctor employed by the County of Kern shot and seriously wounded an attorney. Th lurid details of this crime fascinated the Bakersfield community. 

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When a couple was attacked by two chimpanzees in Havilah, the news media consistently referred to the location as "near Bakersfield". Even though the attack didn't happen here, Bakersfield will forever be linked to this 2005 attack of the killer chimps. 

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In this episode, Notorious Bakersfield covers a chilling story that unfolded in 2013, shedding light on the Murphy family's harrowing ordeal with mental illness and its tragic consequences. Despite the disturbing nature of the events, it's a tale that warrants attention, as it highlights the complexities and challenges of dealing with mental health crises. Listener discretion is advised.
Part 1 https://youtu.be/4zABmzAidXo
Part 2 https://youtu.be/BJNpID3nqaI

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Irma Mae Ivory was brutally killed on a sidewalk in downtown Bakersfield in 1944. This occurred near where Downtown Elemnarty School is located today. 

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For decades a woman known as Downtown Mary wandered the streets of Bakersfield. This episode explores her orgins and her life here in Bakersfield, and the impact she had on our community. 

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A convicted rapist was paroled to Bakersfield in 1967. Learn how his past followe  him here. 

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