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The Tri-State Crematory was a family-run business that operated for over two decades, serving funeral homes in Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama. Ray Brent Marsh, who took over the crematory from his father in the mid-1990s, was responsible for handling cremations. 
In February 2002, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received an anonymous tip regarding human remains being improperly disposed of at the Tri-State Crematory. A propane gas delivery driver also reported seeing a human body on the crematory's property. Authorities responded and made a grim discovery. Over 300 decaying bodies were found scattered on the grounds of the crematory in various stages of decomposition.

Some bodies were hidden in buildings, while others were left in the woods or dumped in pits. Despite having received bodies from families for cremation, Marsh had not cremated many of them. Instead, he returned boxes of cement powder or dirt to grieving families, leading them to believe they had received the ashes of their loved ones.

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you guys asked for it.... so here it is. An episode all about your favourite podcast hosts!
In this episode we ask each other some of the burning questions you guys have asked us plus some fun ones of our own.

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Charles Peck was a 49-year-old man who tragically lost his life in the 2008 Metrolink train crash in California. This crash occurred on September 12, 2008, when a Metrolink commuter train collided head-on with a freight train near Los Angeles, killing 25 people and injuring over 100 others. Peck's story became widely known not only because of the tragedy but due to a mysterious and eerie event that followed his death.

After the crash, Charles Peck's cell phone continued to make calls to his fiancée, family, and friends for several hours. In total, about 35 calls were made from his phone, even though he had died instantly in the collision. The calls gave his loved ones hope that he might still be alive, but when rescuers finally reached his body, they confirmed that he had not survived the crash. His cell phone was never recovered.

The phenomenon has been described as one of the eerie and unexplained elements of the incident, with various theories suggesting the phone's automated system malfunctioned or that it was a technological glitch. Others see it as something more mysterious or symbolic, particularly given that the calls stopped just before his body was found.

This story has captivated many people and is often cited in discussions about unexplained phenomena related to death and technology.

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Thank you guys for your patience! We know you have been waiting for this BLAM to be released so here it is! we hope you love it as much as we do even after hearing twice due to the first recording being a fail.
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There is a notable ghost story connected to Rougham, Suffolk, involving a mysterious haunted house known locally as the "Ghost House of Rougham." This house, which is often described as an old, abandoned mansion or manor, has reportedly been the site of numerous paranormal events and sightings.
The house is said to be located in or around the Rougham area, often hidden from view or difficult to find, adding to its eerie reputation.
Over the years, various witnesses have reported seeing ghostly figures around the house. These apparitions are typically described as Victorian-era individuals, sometimes including a lady dressed in white—an archetype in many ghost stories.
One of the more peculiar aspects of the Rougham Ghost House legend is that it sometimes "disappears." Visitors who claim to have stumbled upon the house while walking or driving through the area report that when they return to the same location later, the house is no longer there. This gives rise to speculation that the house might only be visible at certain times or under certain conditions, feeding into the idea of it being a "phantom" house.
The exact identity or history of the house is unclear, but local folklore connects it to tragic stories from the past—perhaps involving untimely deaths, unrequited love, or wartime trauma, which are common themes in British ghost lore.

While it’s uncertain how much of this story is based on actual historical events versus embellishment, the ghost house legend has become part of the mystery that surrounds the area, especially for those interested in paranormal phenomena.

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Over Memorial Day weekend in 1995, Arizona’s Tonto National Forest became the scene of a perplexing mystery. Devin Williams, a 29-year-old father of three, inexplicably drove his ten-ton semi-truck off the highway and crashed through the woods, alarming campers and witnesses. Eyewitnesses described his bizarre behavior, with no attempts to communicate or seek help.  Devin had vanished without a trace.

Devin had left Kansas for a routine delivery just days before, and by all accounts, his trip had been uneventful. On his final check-in with his boss, he mentioned being unable to sleep but did not show any signs of distress. His sudden departure from the road and his disoriented actions led some to suspect drug use, but his employer and family firmly denied any history of substance abuse. His wife, Mary Lou Williams, insisted that Devin had no reason to disappear voluntarily, as they were happy in their marriage.

For two years, searches by authorities and rescue teams yielded no results, leaving his family and the public baffled. Then, nearly two years later, hikers discovered a human skull just half a mile from where Devin had last been seen. Dental records confirmed the skull was his, but the cause of his death and the reason for his strange behavior remain an unsolved mystery to this day.

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Amber Hagerman was a 9-year-old girl from Arlington, Texas, whose tragic abduction and murder in 1996 led to the creation of the AMBER Alert system. On January 13, 1996, Amber was abducted while riding her bicycle near her grandparents' home. A witness saw a man pull her into his truck and called the police, but despite efforts to find her, Amber's body was discovered four days later in a nearby creek. Her killer has never been found.

Amber's case deeply affected the community and inspired the development of the AMBER Alert system (America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response) in her memory. The system uses emergency broadcasts and other alerts to quickly notify the public when a child has been abducted, helping to increase the chances of a safe recovery.

The AMBER Alert system has since expanded across the U.S. and internationally, credited with saving hundreds of children's lives.

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Ernesto Miranda was a central figure in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona (1966), which established the "Miranda rights." These rights require police to inform suspects of their right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning to ensure that confessions are not coerced and that the rights against self-incrimination are protected under the Fifth Amendment.

Miranda, a laborer with a history of run-ins with the law, was arrested in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1963 on suspicion of kidnapping and rape. During police interrogation, Miranda confessed to the crimes, but he had not been informed of his right to remain silent or to have legal counsel. His confession was used as evidence in his trial, leading to his conviction. However, his defense attorney argued that the confession should have been inadmissible because Miranda had not been informed of his constitutional rights.

The Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona led to the creation of the "Miranda warning," a standard practice in U.S. law enforcement to protect suspects' rights. After the ruling, Miranda's conviction was overturned, and he was retried without the confession being used as evidence. He was still convicted based on other evidence.

Miranda's legacy is the procedural safeguard now familiar to many: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you." These words are a crucial part of American criminal procedure.

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John Christie, born on April 8, 1899, was a notorious British serial killer active during the 1940s and early 1950s. He is infamously known for committing multiple murders in his residence at 10 Rillington Place, London.

Christie served in World War I and after the war, he had several jobs, including as a police officer. However, his life took a darker turn, leading to a series of heinous crimes. He committed his murders by strangling his victims, often after rendering them unconscious with gas or by luring them into a false sense of security. His victims included his wife, Ethel, and several women whom he offered to treat for various ailments, posing as a doctor.

One of the most tragic aspects of Christie's story is his involvement in the wrongful conviction and execution of Timothy Evans, a tenant at 10 Rillington Place. Evans was accused of murdering his wife and daughter, crimes that Christie had committed. Evans was executed in 1950, and only later was it revealed that Christie was the true culprit.

Christie's crimes came to light in 1953 when new tenants at 10 Rillington Place discovered bodies hidden in the house. He was arrested, tried, and convicted of murder. Christie was executed by hanging on July 15, 1953.

The case had significant legal and social repercussions, leading to increased scrutiny of the British legal system and contributing to the eventual abolition of the death penalty in the UK. Christie's story has been the subject of numerous books, films, and documentaries, making it one of the most chilling crime cases in British history.

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On 20 August 1999, Tony Martin, a 54-year-old bachelor, was living alone at his farmhouse, Bleak House, in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk. He claimed to have been burgled ten times, with losses totaling £6,000 in stolen furniture, though police expressed doubts about the number of incidents. Martin voiced frustration over what he perceived as police inaction and reported that several items, including dinnerware and a grandfather clock, had been stolen. In response, Martin armed himself with a pump-action Winchester Model 1300 12-gauge shotgun, which he claimed to have found, though it was illegally held. Changes in legislation following the 1988 Hungerford massacre had reclassified such firearms, requiring a valid certificate, which Martin no longer had after it was revoked in 1994 when he shot at a vehicle in his orchard after catching a man stealing apples.

On the evening of 20 August 1999, two burglars—29-year-old Brendon Fearon and 16-year-old Fred Barras, both from Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire—broke into Martin's house. Martin, shooting downward in the dark with his shotgun loaded with birdshot, fired three times at the intruders: once as they were on the stairwell and twice more as they attempted to escape through a ground-floor window. Barras was struck in the back, and both intruders suffered leg injuries. While they managed to flee through the window, Barras died at the scene. Martin claimed he had fired in response to being awakened by the sound of a smashed window. However, the prosecution argued that Martin had lain in wait for the burglars and fired at close range without warning, motivated by revenge for the previous break-ins.

On 10 January 2000, Fearon and 33-year-old Darren Bark, who had served as the getaway driver, admitted to conspiring to burgle Martin's farmhouse. Fearon received a three-year prison sentence, while Bark was sentenced to two and a half years, with an additional 12 months added for prior offenses. Fearon was released on 10 August 2001. Fred Barras, who died during the incident, had already been convicted of 29 offenses by the age of 16, including theft and fraud. He had recently been sentenced to two months in a young offenders' institution for assaulting a police officer, theft, and disorderly conduct. On the night of his death, Barras had just been released on bail after being accused of stealing garden furniture. His grandmother, Mary Dolan, expressed her grief, stating, "It's not fair that the farmer has all the money, and he is the one that took Fred away.

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