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This week we are bringing you a short episode! This case centers around two girls from a small wealthy town in California. On the outside, it seems like they both live pretty similar lives, they go to the same school, are part of the same club, and know the same people. But the differences between the two would not only set them apart, but would also become deadly.

Resources for this episode:

https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm

Arne Cheyenne Johnson is the focus of the next Conjuring movie. He was allegedly possessed by demons that drove him to commit murder, and he would go down as the first attempt to ever claim demonic possession as a defense in a United States courtroom. 

Sources for this episode:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1981/09/13/by-demons-possessed/3479fa6b-eee3-4233-a2fc-b9defa403504/

https://apnews.com/article/c758c33ba4756f757e1dfec4f0abd39e

http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/10/18/the-demon-murder-case-of-arne-cheyenne-johnson/

Discovery Channel's A Haunting

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson

https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-250-arne-johnson-20140412-story.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpaAdZA5sEs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/11/13/The-murder-trial-of-Arne-Cheyenne-Johnson-in-Danbury/1507374475600/

https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Brookfield-man-sues-over-demon-book-86231.php

Helle Crafts was a an incredibly well-rounded woman. She knew an impressive amount of languages, raised three kids, and pursued her dream career as a flight attendant. Unfortunately this would all come to an end when Helle disappears and becomes the first victim in a CT murder case to be tried without a body.

This episode's sources:

http://www.panam-world.org/helle-lorck-nielson/

https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html

https://www.newtownbee.com/01302020/richard-crafts-moved-to-homeless-shelter-for-veterans/

https://www.newtownbee.com/08111999/notorious-crafts-murder-shook-newtown-ten-years-ago/

https://www.ctinsider.com/local/newstimes/article/Newtown-s-woodchipper-killer-to-walk-free-15021195.php

https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/richard-crafts/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz6m4tetMN0

https://www.wfsb.com/news/woodchipper-murder-case-from-30-years-ago-was-pivotal-for-forensic-scientists/article_2a473c33-283f-5893-89b2-ad37227da774.html

https://www.newstimes.com/local/article/23-years-ago-Richard-Crafts-was-more-willing-to-256633.php

https://patch.com/connecticut/newtown/richard-crafts-wood-chipper-killer-released-prison

https://www.courant.com/breaking-news/hc-br-woodchipper-murderer-richard-crafts-out-of-prison-20200131-y3v7bj4blrc4zlucdf2tx4zz2m-story.html

Lisa Au just got her drivers license and finished up getting her license in beauty. Lisa went out one night against her mothers wishes, like most teenagers have done at one point or another. She would never return home, leaving only her car on the side of the road as evidence. What do you think really happened to Lisa Au?

Resources for this episode:

Hawaii News Now:

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/04/17/years-ago-her-murder-gripped-oahu-start-investigation-went-astray-2/

Khon:

https://www.khon2.com/news/womans-murder-remains-one-of-hawaiis-biggest-unsolved-mysteries/

Angel Fire:

https://www.angelfire.com/planet/lisaau/

Blog:

http://darkmatter69.blogspot.com/2019/08/new-evidence-in-strangling-of-lisa-au.html

Newspapers.com

Happy Valentines Day! In honor of the holiday we wanted to bring to you a special bonus episode.

After multiple incidents and murders, Rodney Alcala evaded capture time and time again, and assumed a different alias across the country. He was even able to land himself on a prime time TV show called The Dating Game while being on the FBI’s most wanted.

Our sources for this episode:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serial-killer-rodney-alcala-the-killing-game/

https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/alcala-rodney.htm

https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2021-01/08-the-dating-game-killer

https://abcnews.go.com/US/dating-game-serial-killer-connected-victims-decades-deaths/story?id=75061341

https://abcnews.go.com/US/close-call-serial-killer-rodney-alcala-appeared-dating/story?id=75039197

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rodney-alcala

Merrian Carver was a beautiful 40 year old red-haired poet and investment banker who needed a break. She booked a seven day cruise from Seattle, Washington to Alaska. Not long after embarking on the trip, she would vanish never to be seen again.

What do you think happened to Merrian Carver?

Sources for this episode:

https://thehustle.co/the-economics-of-cruise-ships/#:~:text=Under%20an%20obscure%2C%2099%2Dyear,drive%20a%20cruise%20ship%20through.

https://charleyproject.org/case/merrian-lynn-carver

https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2017/04/articles/crime/ken-carver-honored-for-cruise-safety/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/vanished-sea-baffling-cruise-ship-missing-persons-cases/story?id=15380865

https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1541034

https://www.jhmoncrieff.com/unsolved-mysteries-whatever-happened-to-merrian-carver/

https://www.nautilusint.org/en/news-insight/news/ken-carver-leading-campaigner-for-cruise-ship-safety-dies/

https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2010/01/articles/disappearances/prayer-garden-statue-dedicated-to-merrian-carver/

Randall Woodfield had it all: a family, an education, and talent. He even was drafted for the Green Bay Packers. It all takes a turn and Randall Woodfield would go down in history as one of the most prolific serial killers of all time.

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains mention of sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised!

Source materials for this episode:

The I-5 Killer by Ann Rule:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/325324/the-i-5-killer-by-ann-rule/

http://lifesabloodymess.blogspot.com/2018/10/by-barrel-of-silver-gun.html

NFL to Serial Killer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieU33oqwrls

NBC: Former Packers Draft Pick Had a Dark Side: Serial Killer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knkcUbsyRZU

Mark of a Killer: The Case of Randall Woodfield

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyYEfC5KEs0

Sports Illustrated Longform

https://www.si.com/longform/true-crime/i-5-killer-green-bay-packers-randall-woodfield/index.html

Oregon Live

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2012/05/serial_killer_randy_woodfields.html

NY Daily News

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/killers-leave-trail-bodies-i-5-article-1.1730863

We are so excited to announce our new podcast: The Chalkline.