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This is a rerun episode from last summer. This episode cover the devastating 1889 fire that destroyed most of Bakersfield. The fire, which started as a minor kitchen fire, quickly spread and consumed the city.

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This episode follows up on last week's episode, "Bakersfield's Mass Murder." That episode covered the Harper family killings, where five members of the same family were murdered in 2003. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I encourage you to do so.

For this episode, I interview Mark Safarik, a former FBI Special Agent. He assisted the Bakersfield Police Department's investigation and later testified at Vincent Brothers trial.

Mr. Safarik explained to me in great detail how this crime unfolded. If you’re like me, I think you'll find this interview captivating.

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Bakersfield had never witnessed a crime of such magnitude in its history. A crime so shocking and heinous, it left the entire city reeling.

In the summer of 2003, five members of a single family were found slain in their central Bakersfield home. The victims ranged from an elderly grandmother to a six-week-old infant.

Within hours of the gruesome discovery, Bakersfield was thrust into the national spotlight.

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Tuesday, July 2nd, Notorious Bakersfield will be covering what most people would agree is Bakersfield's most Notorious crimes...the Harper family murder. In the summer of 2003, five members of a single family were found slain in their central Bakersfield home. The victims ranged from an elderly grandmother to a six-week-old infant. The suspect, Vincent Brothers, who was eventually arrested and convicted, was a respected school vice principal, and he was a family member to the victims.

Tune in to Notorious Bakersfield Tuesday, July 2nd, to listen to one of Bakersfield's most disturbing crimes. 

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This encore Notorious Bakersfield episode covers the decades-old cold case of Dawn Koons' homicide. 

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Authorities at first ruled Nettie Crowder's death a suicide. But soon neighbors began to gossip...

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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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