Two dismembered torsos are found near residential properties, making them unidentifiable for three weeks. Finally, by chance, police get a lead from a man simply walking down the road. Luckily, this was just the lead police needed to find out who committed such an atrocious crime - one for which the motive varies. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelictiOur merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcastMusic by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:The Vagabond - Mysterious tri-county killings in 1959 - Gadsden MessengerNotorious 'Torso Murders' blood trail revealed in AL.com Vintage photos - al.comWhy I returned after 57 years to examine the killings of Mr. X and Mr. Y - al.comViola Hyatt, the Alabama Axe Murderess | Short Story | WritingRoom18 Jul 1959, 1 - The Montgomery Advertiser at Newspapers.com10 Feb 1960, Page 2 - The Anniston Star at Newspapers.com08 Mar 1970, Page 36 - The Anniston Star at Newspapers.com17 Jul 1959, 1 - The Birmingham News at Newspapers.com

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If true crime is your thing, it's ours too. With a dash of Southern charm, Jenn and Lindsay crack open the most compelling cases within different series and topics including cruise ship deaths and disappearances, historical crimes, crimes committed by women, crimes that inspired movies, and so much more. With over 200 episodes there’s plenty to binge.

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This is part two, so if you haven't yet, you'll want to go back to last week's episode.To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelictiOur merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcastMusic by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:How a Wolverhampton man escaped the clutches of a serial killer | Express & Star (expressandstar.com)Experience: I escaped from a serial killer | US crime | The GuardianRoger Sproston on the lost art of travel including hiking alone in Kathmandu | Daily Mail OnlinePeople v. Bonin (1988) :: :: Supreme Court of California Decisions :: California Case Law :: California Law :: US Law :: JustiaGadsden Times - Google News Archive SearchSan Bernardino Sun 19 October 1980 — California Digital Newspaper Collection (ucr.edu)William George Bonin, Petitioner-appellant, v. Arthur Calderon, As Warden of San Quentin State Prison;james Rowland, Director of the Californiadepartment of Corrections, Respondents-appellees, 59 F.3d 815 (9th Cir. 1995) :: JustiaPAGE ONE -- Boys' Killer Led a Twisted, Tortured Life (sfgate.com)The Vietnam War is to blame for the 14... - UPI ArchivesProfile of Serial Killer William Bonin, The Freeway Killer (thoughtco.com)TESTIMONY GRAPHIC IN 'FREEWAY KILLINGS' CASE - The New York Times (nytimes.com)1/8/1981 - Freeway Killer case details - Newspapers.com™<a...

253: Survival: The Survivors of William Bonin, Part 2

Roger Sproston was hitchhiking home when he was picked up by a man who went on to try and strangle him to death. When he escaped and informed police, they told him he had just likely encountered a serial killer. So who was this serial killer? And did anyone else survive?To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelictiOur merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcastMusic by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:How a Wolverhampton man escaped the clutches of a serial killer | Express & Star (expressandstar.com)Experience: I escaped from a serial killer | US crime | The GuardianRoger Sproston on the lost art of travel including hiking alone in Kathmandu | Daily Mail OnlinePeople v. Bonin (1988) :: :: Supreme Court of California Decisions :: California Case Law :: California Law :: US Law :: JustiaGadsden Times - Google News Archive SearchSan Bernardino Sun 19 October 1980 — California Digital Newspaper Collection (ucr.edu)William George Bonin, Petitioner-appellant, v. Arthur Calderon, As Warden of San Quentin State Prison;james Rowland, Director of the Californiadepartment of Corrections, Respondents-appellees, 59 F.3d 815 (9th Cir. 1995) :: JustiaPAGE ONE -- Boys' Killer Led a Twisted, Tortured Life (sfgate.com)The Vietnam War is to blame for the 14... - UPI ArchivesProfile of Serial Killer William Bonin, The Freeway Killer (thoughtco.com)TESTIMONY GRAPHIC IN 'FREEWAY KILLINGS' CASE - The New York Times (nytimes.com)<br...

252: Survival: The Survivors of William Bonin, Part 1

Three women are held captive by one man for ten years. But when they finally are free, there's a fourth with them... a child. Ariel Castro preyed on women he knew peripherally and kept them against their will, torturing them constantly.To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelictiOur merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcastMusic by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Castro_kidnappingshttps://www.biography.com/crime/ariel-castrohttps://people.com/crime/ariel-castro-kidnappings-cleveland-survivors-timeline/https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/5-facts-you-may-not-know-about-house-of-horrors-cleveland-kidnapper-ariel-castro09 May 2013, Page A1 - Arizona Republic at Newspapers.com14 May 2013, Page 1-13 - Chicago Tribune at Newspapers.com

251: Survival: Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus

Kate Moir accepted what she thought was a ride home which led to being held captive in a strange couple's home. Due to an oversight on behalf of her captor, she was able to escape, leaving behind hidden evidence to ensure they got caught. But it was soon learned that Kate was not the first one to be taken by this couple.To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelictiOur merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcastMusic by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:'How I escaped the house of horrors': Hostage of Australia’s most evil killers tells how she fled (yahoo.com)How Kate Moir, 17, survived attack from serial killer couple, David and Catherine Burnie | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news siteBirnie survivor Kate Moir and WA police officer Laura Hancock together after three decades | PerthNowDavid & Catherine Birnie abducted & murdered 4 Perth, Australia women - Crime Library on truTV.com (archive.org)David and Catherine Birnie: Australia’s sick serial killers committed first crime 30 years ago | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news siteMurder Uncovered reveals more possible victims of David and Catherine Birnie (watoday.com.au)Haunting question: Did the Birnies kill my mother Cheryl Renwick? | The West AustralianDavid Birnie | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

250: Survival: Kate Moir

John Darwin went out for a ride on the water in his canoe, as he so often did. But this time, he didn't return and a wide scale search began. It is eventually found out what happened to John and it may not be what you'd expect.To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelictiOur merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcastMusic by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:How canoe man John Darwin found new love in Manila after gaining his freedom | Daily Mail OnlineWhere are John and Anne Darwin now? How one man faked his death (cosmopolitan.com)BBC NEWS | UK | England | Tees | 'Missing' man charged by policeBBC NEWS | UK | England | Sea search for missing canoeistHow 'canoe man' John Darwin faked his own death 15 years ago - Chronicle Live

172: Sweet Home Alabama: Viola Hyatt

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