By Nikki Young
Serial Napper is the true crime podcast for naps, hosted by Nikki Young. Each episode of Serial Napper features a different true crime story, told succinctly the way it happened. Just the facts, ma
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In September 2022, the disappearance of two young Brazilian women sparked a frantic search that spanned across the United States. Their families, along with the FBI, were desperate for answers. The only lead they had? The women had been living with a social media influencer named Kat Torres. At Kat’s instruction, they would post videos saying that they were fine and just wanted to be left alone - but there was much more to the story that they weren’t saying on camera. A story involving witchcraft, slavery and sex.
Now, Kat Torres has been sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking and enslavement, but she claims she’s innocent of all charges.
So, how did a former model, once seen partying with Leonardo DiCaprio and gracing the covers of international magazines, go from glamour and fame to exploiting her followers in the most horrific way imaginable? You won’t believe how it all unfolded.
Sources:
https://youtu.be/ozF3l2IxwKs?si=41OTEnKyTINdO5nl
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kat-torres-went-from-model-social-media-influencer-to-human-trafficker/MWKEGO4TNNE47PQBPJH2F6VMQY/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/instagram-influencer-kat-torres-sentenced-b2580191.html
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Cimarron Thomas was a beautiful, happy-go-lucky 12-year old little girl from West, Virginia. She was the kind of young lady who loved playing the violin, spending time with her family and chatting with her friends on social media apps, like Snapchat. However, in May of 2018, without warning, she ended her own life using her father’s legally owned handgun. Her little sister would find her body in her bedroom and tragically only 18 months later, her father, feeling guilty and devastated over the loss of his daughter, ended his own life too. What could be the cause of such a senseless tragedy, resulting in the loss of two lives?
No one in the family would have those answers for years, until 2021, when police forces in Northern Ireland contacted them. During one of their investigations, officers had made a shocking discovery - chat logs between Cimarron and a man who they suspected of extreme sexual exploitation. The 12-year-old little girl was believed to be a victim of 26-year-old Alexander McCartney, who is alleged to have targetted as many as 3,500 children on 64 devices between 2013 and 2019. The heartbreaking reason she had taken her life would be found in chat logs on his computer, saved like some kind of sick trophy.
Sources:
https://www.judiciaryni.uk/judicial-decisions/2024-nicc-30
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7897plqy3zo
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14001169/Alexander-McCartney-catfishing-sentencing-Cimarron-Thomas.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2yj24xge1o
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/12/11/teens-social-media-and-technology-2023/
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On December 19, 2018, 16-year-old Iyana Sawyer, a straight-A student from Jacksonville, Florida, was seen on surveillance footage leaving her high school early. It started as a typical school day, but what followed would plunge her family into an unthinkable tragedy. Iyana was five months pregnant and her family had been supportive of the young teen mom-to-be — yet on that morning, she vanished without a trace.
Her sister noticed Iyana didn’t board the bus home, and soon, frantic phone calls were made. One aunt called 911, while another rushed to the school to look for her, but there was no sign of Iyana. In the school security footage, Iyana leaves the property around 11 AM, carrying two bags filled with school supplies and personal items, including a body pillow and Victoria’s Secret clothing. No one at the time knew if she was picked up by someone or left on her own accord - another runaway teen.
What we know now, is that Iyana had a secret, a secret that would change everything.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV1Kh7wvuAM&list=WL&index=212
https://www.the-sun.com/news/9150876/johnathan-quiles-convicted-murder-iyana-sawyer-surveillance-video/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/johnathan-quiles-teenage-niece-pregnant-execution-b2416965.html
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/09/21/defense-testimony-to-begin-on-heels-of-states-star-witnesses-in-trial-for-man-accused-of-2018-murder-of-niece/
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In the mid-1980s, Christina Boyer captivated the nation as a teenager with an extraordinary claim: that she could move objects with her mind. Known as the “The Columbus Poltergeist Kid”, her family’s insistence on her powers catapulted her to media stardom, even earning her a spot in an Unsolved Mysteries episode. But just as quickly as she rose to fame, her life spiralled out of control, first as a runaway teen, then as a single mother and a domestic violence survivor.
However, no one could have predicted the tragic events that happened in 1992, when Christina was arrested for the unthinkable—charged with the murder of her 3-year-old daughter, Amber. Though she insisted she was innocent, when faced with the death penalty she opted for an Alford plea, admitting no guilt while accepting a life sentence plus 20 years in prison.
Yet, the most perplexing aspect of her case lies in the evidence: how could she be guilty of murdering her own child when she wasn’t even home during the critical hours leading up to Amber’s death? That’s the question Christina and her supporters would like an answer to amidst a tangled web of legal battles.
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https://starnewsgaonline.com/2018/06/17/the-real-story-of-christina-resch-boyer-did-a-perfect-storm-of-events-lead-to-life-imprisonment/
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/christina-boyer-poltergeist-girl-murder-daughter-demons-and-saviors-hulu-1234800011/
https://www.christinaboyer.org/
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Tina_Resch
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/where-is-accused-toddler-killer-christina-boyer-now
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It was the night before Halloween - October 30, 1975 - also known as Mischief Night - an evening filled with pranks, like throwing toilet paper on trees and eggs at houses. For 15-year-old Martha Moxley, it was an ordinary night of hanging out with her friends - including 15-year-old Michael Skakel and his 17-year-old brother Tommy. The Skakel boys were part of a wealthy well-known family, related to American political royalty - the Kennedys.
Before the clock struck midnight, Martha would be violently murdered, her battered body found under a pine tree near her Belle Haven home the following morning. She had been bludgeoned with a golf club - one that would match a set from the Skakel home. It was a vicious attack that felt extremely personal, with several potential suspects, varying witness statements, alibis and motives.
What followed was a messy murder investigation and trial that would take decades to unfold.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-killed-martha-moxley/
https://www.nytimes.com/article/skakel-moxley-murder-case.html
https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/martha-moxley-murder/22636/
https://people.com/michael-skakel-files-lawsuit-after-martha-moxley-conviction-overturned-8421807
https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/share/bee64560-eb0c-43d5-a794-285902b26d4e?itm_content=footer-recirc
https://www.nytimes.com/1975/11/04/archives/classmates-are-writing-a-eulogy-for-slain-girl.html
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Gloria Ramirez, a 31-year-old wife and mother from Riverside, California, was known as a warm-hearted joker who was always ready to uplift others. She led a mostly ordinary life, deeply loved by her family and community.
But on February 19, 1994, everything changed when Gloria was rushed to Riverside General Hospital, gravely ill. She had recently been diagnosed with cervical cancer and it was spreading to other parts of her body.
However, that night, she would lose her life. Not to cervical cancer, but a medical mystery that haunts medical professionals to this day. After her death, several emergency room staff members who treated her fell violently ill, seemingly due to exposure to her body and blood, sparking fear and confusion.
Dubbed “The Toxic Lady,” Gloria’s case has puzzled investigators for decades. Various theories have emerged to explain the strange reactions. Medical authorities have said it could be a case of mass hysteria or a chemical reaction from her pain medications, but Gloria’s family is convinced she died as a result of unsafe conditions at the hospital and they should be held accountable. Gloria Ramirez’s tragic death remains one of the most perplexing medical mysteries to this day, yet her family remains firm in their belief that something criminal caused her demise.
Sources:
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/analysis-of-a-toxic-death
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1994/04/30/case-of-toxic-woman-closed-with-mystery-still-unsolved/470acaeb-74d2-42d7-82df-5b56fa2b5fc5/?noredirect=on
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-04-21-mn-48511-story.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/gloria-ramirez
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avCaAMxNRdc&t=1s
https://www.baltimoresun.com/1994/04/21/woman-who-died-in-calif-mystery-fumes-case-is-buried-after-2-months/
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Hidden deep within the desolate Chattahoochee National Forest, sits the haunting remains of Corpsewood Manor, a hand-built brick mansion with a dark history. Its name, given by its former owner and builder, Dr. Charles Scudder, is ominous. Corposewood Manor was supposed to be a sanctuary for Dr. Scudder and his partner, far removed from the chaos of their busy city lives.
However, in December of 1982, their dreams of living a quiet life nestled away in the isolated woods would turn into a nightmare. The couple and their two beloved dogs would be brutally murdered during a botched robbery attempt. The grisly details of the crime shocked the local community and drew widespread media attention. However, the public narrative quickly spiralled into something much darker, as whispers about Dr. Scudder’s interest in Satanism and sex parties came to light.
Even today, as it sits in ruin, Corpsewood Manor has been a source of speculation and rumours about paranormal disturbances and dark entities that refuse to leave. It is said to be cursed - and in turn, anyone who dares to take a brick from the crumbling mansion risks being dammed.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdK9YWObZS8
https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/the-corpsewood-murders-40-years-later/
https://the-line-up.com/corpsewood-manor
https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/the-corpsewood-murders-40-years-later/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/corpsewood-manor
https://abandonedgeorgia.com/corpsewood-manor/
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Have you ever seen the 2005 supernatural horror movie, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”? Tonight I’m talking about the true story that inspired the hit flick.
Anneliese Michel was a deeply religious young lady from Klingenberg, Bavaria, who had suffered from epilepsy and mental health issues for several years. Despite undergoing multiple medical treatments, her condition worsened, leading her family and two local priests to believe she was possessed. To rid her body and soul of the demonic entity, 70 exorcism rituals were conducted in secret at her home.
Though she was a physically sick young lady, her medical treatments were stopped, as her family and the priests focused on the exorcism rites. These sessions took place in her bedroom and were intended to rid her of demonic possession. However, Anneliese’s health severely deteriorated, and she ultimately succumbed to malnutrition and dehydration, weighing just 68 pounds at the time of her death.
The case of Anneliese Michel drew significant attention, especially in Bavaria, a predominantly Catholic region. The state prosecutor argued that her death could have been prevented if medical intervention had been sought, even if only in the final week of her life. Her parents and the priests were charged with negligent homicide for failing to call a doctor, despite her worsening condition during the exorcism rituals - but some still believe Anneliese died from possession - not neglect.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1978/04/21/cries-of-a-woman-possessed/94bf2fd3-8e64-482d-869d-1f929851ca8f/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/02/AR2005090200559.html
https://cvltnation.com/horrific-case-anneliese-michels-possession-excorcism
https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-exorcism-of-emily-rose/
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AcJdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5443%2C5231320
https://web.archive.org/web/20210730123254/https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/seized-by-the-spirit-temporal-lobe-epilepsy-and-the-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4n9vK0_mdk&t=1s
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As if being a parent isn’t hard enough, many of us have had to leave our precious children in the care of a stranger at one point or another. It takes a great deal of trust and pure hope that everything will be okay - because how much can you really know about a person, and what they’re like when watchful adults are not around? The crimes committed by Christine Falling, known as the babysitter from hell, are a reminder that parents need to be diligent when selecting a caregiver for their children, who are some of the most vulnerable in our society.
In her early years, she began torturing small animals, like cats - then as a teenager, she moved on to hurting neighbour children. From 1980 to 1982, it’s believed that she attempted to murder three infants, and killed as many as five babies and an elderly man. She didn’t even try to hide her crimes, later telling investigators that she heard voices that told her to kill them, and she should have been caught long before she was arrested. However, somehow, the back-to-the-back deaths of all of these children in her care seemingly went under police radar - or were lost amidst a pile of paperwork, allowing her to continue to kill.
Sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/1982/12/04/us/florida-baby-sitter-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-three-in-her-care.html
https://www.nydailynews.com/2012/11/17/the-casual-horror-behind-christine-falling-the-florida-baby-sitter-from-hell/
https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/falling-christine.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGgnAi5_mNs
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In March 2022, married couple Eric and Kouri Richins were celebrating at their Utah home. Kouri, a real estate agent, had closed on a house that she had planned to flip for her business. They put their three young boys to bed and had a few drinks, including a Moscow mule that Kouri made for Eric to enjoy in bed. The couple then fell asleep, with Eric sleeping in the master bedroom and Kouri sleeping in one of the boy’s rooms because he often had night terrors. Around 3 am, the child woke up from a nightmare. According to Kouri, she soothed him back to sleep and then she returned to her bedroom, where she found Eric unresponsive at the foot of their bed. In a panic, she called 911, however, it was too late and he was pronounced deceased on the scene.
It was a shocking situation, Eric had not yet even turned 40 years old. An autopsy revealed he had died from a fentanyl overdose and his wife believed he may have consumed a fentanyl-laced gummy. The family was devastated, particularly their children, who were only between five and nine years old when their father passed.
About a year after his death, Kouri published a children’s book called “Are You With Me”, which she had written in collaboration with their three sons. It was said to be a book written to "create peace and comfort for children who have lost a loved one”. Kouri promoted the book on her local news station, speaking about the grief her children had experienced and how she hoped this book would help other children process their grief.
Which is why you can imagine the shock felt amongst their family and community when Kouri Richins was arrested and charged with her husband Eric’s murder in in May 2023.
Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/timeline-utah-mom-kouri-richins-husband-death-fentanyl-rcna85787
https://www.walker-mortuary.com/obituaries/Eric-Richins
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65885789
https://ksltv.com/647638/kamas-woman-charged-with-murdering-husband-is-found-guilty-of-assaulting-sister-in-law/ https://www.kpcw.org/summit-county/2024-05-08/court-to-decide-if-kouri-richins-goes-to-trial-a-year-after-her-arrest
https://www.nytimes.com/article/kouri-richins-husband-murder-trial.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1TNfHAm8e4
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