On Halloween night in 2002, Chris Jenkins would last be seen alive at a bar in Minneapolis before disappearing. 4 months later, his body would be found but the conflicting evidence, or what little was found, would make the investigation a bit complicated. To this day, no charges or arrests have been made on this case. However, there is no lack of theories in this case. Specifically, the theory linking Chris’s untimely death to the Smiley Face Murders. Join us as we discuss this case and the reasons why this may be linked to a serial killer.

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The history of state-run hospitals or sanatoriums in this country run deep with many wounds associated with it. As one would presume, the history of death, neglect and sometimes just outright abuse leaves a blemish on the property and quite often, there is residual energy there, even paranormal activity. One such property questioned is that of Indiana State Sanatorium, that until recently, no one really knew what was going on there.

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The Pope Lick Monster is a cryptid, legend and myth all tied up in one, even adding the potential ghost stories due to the large number of deaths that have occurred on or around the bridge associated with this creature. In Louisville, Kentucky, the legend of the Pope Lick Monster is known by many, with many different origin stories or beliefs. Join us as we dive into those origin stories and the real stories that have happened here.

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On August 31, 2020, police responded to a 911 call in a home in Winston, California. Upon arrival, they found Tammy Balloue unresponsive and would ultimately declare her dead. Her tragic murder wouldn’t be covered in headlines and there was little told about the case after the suspect wanted, Jorge Martinez, would be arrested less than a week later. But the story does not end there and despite Martinez being behind bars, justice has far from being served. We are joined in part two with Tina and Toni, two of Tammy’s sisters, to discuss the details that have also unfortunately unfolded since.

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On August 31, 2020, police responded to a 911 call in a home in Winston, California. Upon arrival, they found Tammy Balloue unresponsive and would ultimately declare her dead. Her tragic murder wouldn’t be covered in headlines and there was little told about the case after the suspect wanted, Jorge Martinez, would be arrested less than a week later. But the story does not end there and despite Martinez being behind bars, justice has far from being served.

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There are a lot of major serial killers from history that people interested in true crime know easily: Dahmer, Gacy, Bundy and so on. However, according to the FBI, there are anywhere from 30-50 active serial killers in the US at any given time. This means, there are plenty more throughout history we have never heard of or know nothing about, and even some that have been forgotten. One that was forgotten and has, in the last couple years, gotten a renewed interest was known as The Doodler. Join us as we dive into what is known on this alluded serial killer.

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In a 5-month span in the year 2012, 3 members of the Staudte family in Springfield, Missouri would either become so ill they need to be hospitalized or they would die. At first, it was not suspicious to police and the deaths were not really investigated. But that would all change due to an anonymous tip. This case would also become known as the “Antifreeze murders.” Remember folks, see something, say something!

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On April 21st and 22nd of 1977, in the town of Dover, Massachusetts, there were a few odd sightings of a creature that would then never be seen again. Although only reported in three separate sightings, the legend of the Dover Demon is a strong one that has held the interest of many books and legends. Join us as we dive into the story of this cryptid creature and what those think it might have truly been.

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In August of 2017, Jenna Van Gelderen would disappear from her parents’ home in a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia, never to be heard from again. The bizarre items both left behind and missing make for the disappearance that much more puzzling. Join us as we discuss the details known and what is still unknown. This is still an open investigation so if you have any information in regard to Jenna’s disappearance, please contact the DeKalb County Police at 770-724-7715.

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We wanted to give updates on 3 cases we covered with new information we received. First, join us to give some updates on the Willard Library. We heard from Stacie, a library assistant there currently, who gave our episode a listen and wanted to give a few updates on some incorrect information out there. Second, we cover a piece of information we missed in the Chandra Levy episode with some potential prosecutorial misconduct issues. Finally, there is a big update on the Ellen Greenberg case that gives her parents some hope!

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