The Cop Who Called In His Own Murder

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Dorothy Thompson's murder, a sixty-year-old woman who ran a pet cemetery in St. Bernard, Louisiana, and the strange events that led to the discovery of her killer decades later.

Case: Dorothy Thompson Murder
Date of Disappearance: April 13, 1985
Location: St. Bernard, Louisiana
Discovery of Body: Forty miles downstream in the Mississippi River
Key Figure: Brandon Nodier
Witness Account: September 2009

- A man woke in September 2009 to a figure in chains, leading him to contact St. Bernard Police.
- Dorothy Thompson, 60, was last seen alive on April 13, 1985, at her home.
- Her body was found 40 miles downstream in the Mississippi River.
- Brandon Nodier, a former employee, was involved in a land dispute with Dorothy ten days before her disappearance.
- Dorothy had been married twice, with both husbands dying on her property, fueling local rumors.

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The Neighbor Who Knew Your Unlocked Door

Imagine a trusted community where unlocked doors are a sign of safety, not carelessness. Now picture a 72-year-old woman, a retired Hollywood decorator, returning home to find her world subtly violated by someone she knew. What happens when the very trust you've built becomes your greatest vulnerability?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Jane Thompson, a woman who cultivated a life of beauty and community in Laguna Niguel, California. We explore the seemingly ordinary choices that led to an unthinkable outcome, and the devastating cost of a neighbor's secret.

Case: Jane Thompson Homicide
Date: June 2004
Location: Laguna Niguel, California
Victim: Jane Thompson, 72
Perpetrator: Sam Nelson, 15

- On June 20, 2004, a man used a stolen credit card at The Beach House restaurant.
- Three weeks later, the restaurant manager identified the man from a photo lineup.
- The man, Sam Nelson, lived directly across the street from Jane Thompson.
- Jane Thompson's condominium complex had a culture of leaving doors unlocked.
- Sam Nelson entered Jane Thompson's home through an unlocked sliding glass door on June 17, 2004, while she was away.

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The Locked Room, The Typed Note, The Impossible Exit

On May 16, 2006, Rey Rivero vanished after a mysterious phone call, leaving behind a typed note taped to his computer monitor. The FBI believed he suffered a psychotic break, but the physics of where his body was found defy all rational explanation. How could a man with no history of mental illness end up in a place that seems impossible to reach?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Rey Rivero, a screenwriter turned financial newsletter writer, and the strange circumstances surrounding his final moments. We explore the unsettling details of the typed note, the two words that preceded his exit, and the location where his body was discovered, which challenges every logical conclusion.

Person: Rey Rivero
Date: May 16, 2006
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Status: Unresolved
Evidence: Typed note, mysterious phone call

- Rey Rivero's wife, Allison, left for a work trip to Virginia on the morning of May 16, 2006.
- The alarm system at Rey's home activated twice in the days leading up to his disappearance.
- Rey answered a phone call between 5 and 6 PM, saying "oh shit" before leaving the house.
- The phone call was traced to Stansbury and Associates, Rey's employer, but the caller was never identified.
- Rey's body was found in a location that presented an impossible physical challenge to access.

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The Silent Killer Who Cut the Wires

A woman covered in blood collapsed on a neighbor's porch before sunrise, unable to speak. No one heard anything, no one called for help, because the phone lines in the neighborhood were dead. What kind of killer plans for silence?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of a home invasion in Largo, Florida, where a family was left alone in the dark with no way out. Discover the unsettling truth behind a seemingly random act of violence and the deliberate preparations made by a silent intruder.

Person: Keith Young
Date: December 15, 1991
Location: Largo, Florida
Victim Status: Deceased
Weapon: Hatchet and knife

- A neighbor found Anita Young covered in blood from scalp to bare feet.
- The phone lines in the neighborhood were dead, having been cut.
- Keith Young, 31, an air conditioning technician, was found deceased in his bedroom.
- Weeks before the attack, someone had cut the phone lines and attempted to force a door open at the same house.
- Twelve-year-old Jason witnessed two figures in the dark hallway, one of them Keith and the other a large man in a black ski mask.

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The Van, The Forest, and The Unseen Witness

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Alexia Dval, a 29-year-old woman who vanished after a family birthday party in Gray, France, in October 2017. Her husband reported her missing, claiming she went for a run, but the truth was far more sinister and involved a text message sent hours after her death.

Case: Alexia Dval
Date: October 27, 2017
Location: Gray, France
Status: Missing Person (later deceased)
Key Detail: Two bodies found in the same forest

- Alexia Dval, 29, attended her nephew James's second birthday party on October 27, 2017.
- She and her husband Jonathan left her parents' house around 11:00 PM in Jonathan's van.
- Jonathan reported Alexia missing the next morning, claiming she went for a run and sent a text to her sister Stephanie at 9:30 AM.
- Alexia had been dead for hours before that message was sent, sent by Jonathan from her phone.
- A second body was found in the same forest in January 2018, 38 years old, with a pistol 130 feet away.

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The Lawyer Who Died to Prove His Case

A lawyer once proved his case not metaphorically, but literally, by dying for it with a gun in a hotel room in June 1871. This shocking event makes you question the very meaning of "proof" and how far one man would go to save another. What could compel a lawyer to such an extreme act?

In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary story of Clement Vallandigham, a disgraced politician turned lawyer, and his defense of Thomas McGee, accused of murder in Lebanon, Ohio. Explore the details of a Christmas Eve saloon shooting, the conflicting witness testimonies, and the crucial piece of evidence that led Vallandigham to a fatal experiment.

Person: Clement Vallandigham
Accused: Thomas McGee
Victim: Tom Meyers
Location: Lebanon, Ohio
Date: June 1871

- Clement Vallandigham was a former congressman, exiled for opposing Lincoln during the war.
- Thomas McGee was accused of killing Tom Meyers on Christmas Eve, 1870, in a Hamilton, Ohio saloon.
- Thirty witnesses were present, but none saw McGee fire the weapon.
- A key prosecution witness claimed to see smoke from McGee's jacket pocket, but the jacket had no burn marks.
- The victim, Tom Meyers, had burn marks on his shirt, indicating a very close-range shot.

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The Soldier Who Couldn't Die: 200 BPM Heart

A soldier walks away from two landmine explosions without feeling a thing, only to be found with his heart beating 200 times per minute, not from fear or exertion. What could cause a body to move at the speed of a sprint while lying still, waiting to die?

In this episode, we delve into the incredible true story of Aimo Koivunen, a Finnish soldier whose experience in the Arctic Circle in 1944 defied medical explanation. We explore the events that led to his extraordinary transformation and the powerful substance that blurred the lines between reality and a waking dream.

Person: Aimo Koivunen
Age: 26
Date: March 1944
Location: Lapland, Arctic Circle
Temperature: -15 degrees Celsius

- Aimo Koivunen was the oldest of six brothers, on a reconnaissance mission.
- His unit was ambushed by a Soviet platoon, forcing a retreat.
- He ingested Pervitin, a substance pharmacologically equivalent to crystal methamphetamine.
- After hitting a tree and losing consciousness, he awoke feeling "extraordinary" despite the extreme cold.
- His heart rate was recorded at 200 beats per minute, an unexplained medical anomaly.

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In this episode, we delve into the chilling disappearance of Patrice Isiw, a man whose last date led him into a meticulously planned trap. Discover the hidden connections and the shocking detail that changes everything about this unsettling case.

Person: Patrice Isiw
Location: Sète, France
Event: Disappearance and discovery of body
Date: June 23, 2014
Status: Deceased

- Patrice Isiw, 49, worked as a janitor at a hospital in Sète.
- He went on a date with Audrey Louvet, a woman he had briefly dated in 2006.
- His scooter was found untouched at the park entrance, phone locked inside the compartment.
- His body was discovered months later by teenagers in a cliff cave less than half a mile from his scooter.
- Audrey Louvet had begun a relationship with Remy Shanne, the husband of Patrice's former co-worker Nadege Chen, who died by suicide after an affair with Patrice.

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El Maletero Rosa: No Era Un Sueño

In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance and discovery of Alain Lelou, a wealthy European show producer, and the strange circumstances surrounding his death, exploring the ordinary afternoon that turned deadly.

Case: The Pink Trunk
Person: Alain Lelou
Location: Orléans, France
Date: February 26, 2010
Status: Deceased

- Alain Lelou, 61, was a producer of high-end circus shows, managing a company worth close to four million euros annually.
- His black Audi Q7 was found untouched for 48 hours in an Orléans parking structure, 20 days after he was last seen.
- Inside the trunk, Lelou was found wrapped in pink fabric, perfectly preserved by the winter cold.
- He had spent his last known afternoon with Alexandra Nicola, his 37-year-old former personal assistant, at a house he paid for in Chartres.
- GPS data from Audi led detectives to the car, which had been parked at the Orléans train station since February 7.

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The Castle Text: No One Sent It

A text message arrived in France in 2015 from a woman who swears she never sent it. Three words, impossible to ignore, brought someone inside a castle that had been locked for a reason. What secrets does this ancient French castle hold, and why did it call out?

In this episode, we delve into the unexplained events surrounding a centuries-old castle in rural France, where a caretaker couple experienced strange occurrences. We follow the story of a skeptical medium who receives a mysterious text and finds herself drawn into a case that defies rational explanation.

Country: France
Year: 2015
Location: Rural France
People: Bérangère, Rémy, Patricia Darré
Status: Unexplained

- A text message with three words, "The castle wants you. The castle is calling you. Come," was sent from Bérangère's number, but she claims she never sent it.
- The castle has two round stone towers and battlements, with no signs, visitors, or lights in the upper windows.
- Bérangère and Rémy, the caretakers, heard footsteps, doors, and voices from the upper floors at night.
- Patricia Darré, a 57-year-old reporter and self-described medium, was known for her skepticism, often dismissing cases.
- Rémy, the official caretaker, possessed the key to a third-floor room that the owner had declared strictly off-limits for years.

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