Tamla Horsford, loving wife and mother of five, was excited to spend some time with some of the Moms from her sons' school on the night of November 3, 2018. She was celebrating a birthday for one of these Moms, and although she didn't know the other women at the gathering well, she was happy to join in on the festivities.

But what was supposed to be a joyful celebration in the form of an adult slumber party ended in absolute horror when Tamla was discovered deceased in the backyard the next morning. What would follow this discovery would be sketchy details, questionable behavior, and ultimately a subpar investigation on the part of all those involved, to say the least. 

How did a healthy 40-year-old woman end up dead after what was supposed to be a fun night celebrating a birthday? Did Tamla drink too much and fall to her death? Or do the other people in the house that night know more information than they are letting on?

Join first-time guest Lulu Luttmer and I as we discuss the devastating case of Tamla Horsford--a woman who, whether her death was accidental or not, deserved so much better than what she got.

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Have you ever pondered about the chilling mysteries that remain unsolved? The ones that make your spine tingle and your hairs stand on end? This episode is dedicated to exploring two such enigmatic cases - the disappearances of Larisha Deanna Walker and her mother, Wanda Faye Walker. The unsettling circumstances - locked doors, lights left on, and stereos left blaring – only deepen the mystery around Deanna's disappearance. Even more intriguing is the untraceable car that she was supposed to have gone to repair.

Further complicating this narrative is the disappearance of Deanna's mother, Wanda, 17 years later. Unlike Deanna's, Wanda's car was found a week later, tainted with a significant amount of blood in the backseat. We'll delve into the peculiarities of these incidents, and the challenges posed by the lack of details. We’ll journey together into these dense clouds of mystery, attempting to piece together these unsettling puzzles that time has only made more perplexing.

Lastly, we'll consider the everlasting impact these unsolved mysteries have had on their families and the community. The pain of not knowing what happened to their loved ones is a haunting reality they live with every day. Their resilience and faith, despite the heartbreak, are a testament to the human spirit. So, join Joann and I as we unravel these gripping narratives, hoping, if not for solutions, then awareness about these heart-wrenching cases. 

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Who knew that a discarded rental application and a burner phone could hold the key to a gruesome murder investigation? Join Elaine, Amber and I as we pull back the curtain on the chilling case of Oakey "Al" Kite's murder in 2004. A riveting tale of a man's life and work, a move to Aurora, Colorado, and a gruesome murder that would leave even seasoned crime buffs restless. The details we reveal are not for the faint-hearted, as we recount the horrifying discovery of Al, who was tortured in the most unimaginable way.

Who brutally killed Al Kite, a kind man who had no known enemies, in his own home? Could this horrific crime, steeped in premeditation and precision, hint at the work of a serial killer? We'll take a look at the clues in this case and try to make sense of its most obvious question: Why?

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30-year old Ben McDaniel was an avid scuba diver and had enjoyed partaking in the underwater activity since he was a teenager, so when he disappeared 13 years ago today after going on an evening dive, most people assumed that he drowned. But Ben's disappearance would prove to be anything but straightforward. 

At the time of his disappearance, Ben was working on overcoming some rough circumstances: He had just lost his younger brother at the young age of 22, he was in debt after a business failure, and he was recently divorced. Still, things were looking up for Ben until the fateful day he vanished. 

Suspicious clues left behind, contact with some questionable characters, and a whole lot of speculation surround the still unsolved disappearance of Ben McDaniel. 

Join longtime friend and first-time podcast guest, Bryan and I as we discuss the mysterious fate of Ben McDaniel: Did he drown that day, his body being lost to depths, or did something more sinister happen?

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In this episode, Amber, Elaine and I continue our discussion on the disappearance of Center County, PA attorney Ray Gricar in 2005. We explore the theories and all the conflicting clues that may or may not have been a factor in him going missing. 

Part 2 of 2. Please refer to prior episode for part 1 of our discussion.

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Ray Gricar was a successful man. He was a lawyer who ended up serving as District Attorney for Center County, Pennsylvania for many years. Not too long before he disappeared, Ray announced that he would not be running for re-election and would be retiring, just before his 60th birthday. 

Those familiar with the mysterious case of Ray Gricar will know how many strange and fascinating details surround his strange disappearance. Oftentimes in cases, one theory stands out as most probable. Sometimes a case is so baffling that no theory makes sense. In the case of Ray Gricar, there are several theories that sound plausible, depending on which set of facts you look at. 

Join Elaine, Amber and I for part 1 of our great discussion on what happened to Ray Gricar in the spring of 2005.

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July 28, 2023. The true crime world is buzzing about Carlee Russell, an Alabama woman who disappeared after calling 911 to report a child on the side of the street on her way home from work. At a recent press conference, it was announced via her attorney, that Carlee had made the entire story up. Her motive for this, remains a mystery. 

But while time and resources were spent investigating what ultimately turned out to be a hoax, thousands of people remain missing in the United States alone. Today on July 28, I am highlighting the stories of four individuals who disappeared on this very day in the past to ask that you remember them, if only for the length of this episode on the anniversary of their disappearance. 

If you have any information on any of the cases in today's episode, you can contact the numbers below:

• Ebrahim Pouldar: Los Angeles Police Department-213-996-1800
• Kourtne Stouffer: Lebanon County Detective Bureau-717-228-4408
• Frank and Mary Oliva: Saline County Sheriff's Department-402-821-2111

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In episode 29, we touched upon the unsolved murder of 29-year old Elizabeth Barraza, who was shot to death in her own driveway while setting up for a garage sale in 2019. It seemed to happen in a flash--one minute she was setting up items to sell and not five minutes later, a stranger emerged from a nearby truck, shooting her at point blank range. 

Despite this mysterious person and their vehicle being captured on various surveillance videos, no one has been able to identify this person in the four years since Liz's murder. Perhaps more perplexing, no one has been able to determine WHY someone would target Liz--a self proclaimed "geek" who loved Star Wars and a gifted costume designer who would dress up to brighten the day of sick kids and a local children's hospital. 

In this episode, we take a closer look at this upsetting, albeit important case. Join Amber, Elaine, and I for a discussion on the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Barraza.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode features audio of the homicide.  Listener discretion is advised. If you would like to skip the audio of the incident, please be advised it can be heard at 19:36 for a seven seconds. (19:36-19:43)

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On Tuesday, May 24, 1994, the body of a young black woman was found in an alleyway in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. She had been raped and strangled. 

Two years later, police arrested serial killer Gregory Clepper who confessed to picking up the woman and later killing her. He had apparently been terrorizing the residents of Chicago's south side for three years, often targeting sex workers or drug addicts. Clepper was charged in the murders of over a dozen women, but as he enters his 28th year of his 80 year sentence, this Jane Doe remains the only victim of Clepper's to be identified to this day. 

Who was the 1994 Chicago Jane doe? Today, we examine her case and the few details that are known about her. Her story leads us down a path of heinous crimes committed by a sadistic killer, an exploration of how society treats certain victims, and even a comparison to an obscure and mysterious news broadcast.

I hope you will join me as I tell the story of the 1994 Chicago Jane Doe.

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By all accounts, it looked like Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year old first grade teacher living in Philadelphia, had her life together. She was loved by her students and engaged to be married to her boyfriend of three years, Sam Goldberg.

But looks can be deceiving. Because in the weeks leading up to her puzzling death, Ellen wasn't herself. She confided in her family that she was incredibly stressed out and attributed it to work. She had even gone to a psychiatrist who prescribed her a few different medications before finding one that worked well for her.  The stress seemed to be easing.

Tragically, Ellen would be found dead on the evening of January 26, 2011. She was discovered by her fiancé, who stated to police that he had to break down the door of the apartment they shared, (which was latched from the inside) before calling 911. 

Despite the fact Ellen had received 20 stab wounds to the back of the head and neck, the abdomen and the chest, Ellen's death was ruled a suicide. But this would be hotly debated as those close to Ellen and strangers alike scrutinized the strange details leading up to and following her death. 

Join returning guest Elaine, new guest but longtime friend, Amber and I to discuss the disturbing circumstances surrounding the premature death of Ellen Greenberg.

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