The Murder Diaries

This week on the Murder Diaries, we're thrilled to have a very special guest who's been behind the scenes of some truly incredible podcasts, including some of the episodes of the Murder Diaries. Joining us today is our friend, Haley Gray, a dedicated researcher, storyteller, and advocate whose work has shaped many of the shows you know and love. Haley has contributed to the research of countless podcasts digging deep into the facts, uncovering hidden details, and ensuring these stories are told with the utmost accuracy and care. Haley is also one of the board members of The Bridegan Foundation, which brought the Bexley Box project to life. This non-profit was born as a result of the senseless murder of Jared Bridegan, a case we've covered here on the podcast, and it aims to provide support and resources to families impacted by violent crime. Haley is also involved with "Light the Way" an organization dedicated to guiding families through the overwhelming process of getting exposure for unresolved cases. Haley's work goes far beyond research though. She's committed to justice, advocacy, and helping others navigate difficult paths.

Haley Gray's Links:

Main Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleygrayresearch/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-gray-research

True Crime Research Training: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeresearchtraining/

The Bridegan Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/thebrideganfoundation/

Light The Way: https://www.instagram.com/light_the_way_22/

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Natalie & Paige break down the bizarre musical thread between Sisqo's "Thong Song" and the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigsby," AI-generated celebrities hitting the Met Gala red carpet, and speculation over Kris Jenner's dramatically different face. Things get messier with allegations that Blake Lively may be extorting Taylor Swift as legal tensions rise around Justin Baldoni. Then there's the discovery of human remains Near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home.

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Original Air Date: 10/5/22

According to ⁠indianlaw.org⁠ “…More than 1 in 2 Native American women have experienced sexual violence. Though available data is limited, the number of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women and the lack of a diligent and adequate federal response is extremely alarming to indigenous women, tribal governments, and communities. On some reservations, indigenous women are murdered at more than ten times the national average. Statistics define the scale of the problem, but do nothing to convey the experience of the epidemic.”

Pepita Redhair is one of this Missing and murdered indigenous women. She went missing at the height of the global SARS CoV2 pandemic in March of 2020 for Albuquerque NM, where she lived with her boyfriend.

This is her story.

GoFundMe For Pepita Rehair:

⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/6c2brx-missing-pepita-redhair⁠

Donate to help support The Nation Indigenous Women Resource Center: https://www.niwrc.org/donate

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Resources:

Disappeared Season 10 E3

⁠https://navajotimes.com/reznews/missing-a-baby-family-seeks-help-in-finding-missing-loved-one-pepita-redhair/⁠

⁠https://cv.nmhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/081222-Omnibus-PHO.pdf⁠⁠

https://thecinemaholic.com/pepita-redhair-found-or-missing-is-she-dead-or-alive/⁠

⁠https://spikytv.com/is-pepita-redhair-still-missing-is-she-dead-or-alive/⁠

⁠https://www.koat.com/article/pepita-redhair-gallup-missing/38325170#⁠

⁠https://charleyproject.org/case/pepita-madalyn-redhair⁠

⁠https://disappearedblog.com/pepita-redhair/⁠

⁠https://www.thelily.com/theres-an-epidemic-of-missing-indigenous-women-one-mother-wants-answers-about-her-daughter/⁠

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Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne

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Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod

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This week, Natalie & Paige tried to take things to the next level with video, emphasis on tried. Despite the tech hiccups (you’re stuck with audio, sorry!), the conversation is as off-the-cuff and entertaining as always.

They kick things off with major global news: the Vatican has a new Pope... and he’s American! Then it’s onto an eye-opening study linking golf courses to Parkinson’s disease. The ladies then dive into the world of MLMs, spotlighting a once-booming company that recently bit the dust. There’s also a juicy update on TLC’s Polyfamily, and to wrap it all up, they discuss the world’s first-ever 3D-printed Starbucks.

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Shortly after renting a room from a violent felon, Molly Anne Franquemont dropped off the face of the earth. To this day, her family is still searching for answers about her disappearance.

Molly Anne Franquemont was last heard from around March 13th, 2013. At that time, she was 38 years of age, five foot three inches tall, one hundred and ten pounds. Molly has brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo of an Asian bird on her hip. Anyone with information on Molly’s disappearance or her whereabouts can call the Sunnyvale Department of Safety at 408-730-7101.

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Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne

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Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod

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This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige unpack the theme and financial realities of the 2025 Met Gala, reflect on the heartbreaking events at the Lapu Lapu Festival, and sound the alarm on scammers getting more creative. Plus, they dive into TLC’s newest headline-grabber, Polyfamily.

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She was smart, beautiful, and athletic. At only nineteen, she had her whole life ahead of her and was full of potential. On the last day of September 2020, she Ubered from her hotel in the Financial District of San Francisco to the Golden Gate Bridge for an early morning jog. Even though the bridge was busy with other runners and walkers, surveillance cameras showed her disappear into the fog. She has never been seen again. The police deemed it a suicide. But her family refuses to believe it.

This is the story of Sydney West.

At the time of her disappearance, Sydney was 5’10, 130 lbs, with light brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information about Sydney West is asked to contact private investigator Scott Dudek at (925) 705-8328 or [email protected]

Find Sydney West Website: https://findsydneywest.com/

Find Sydney West Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FindSydneyWest

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Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne

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Tuesday by Sascha Ende

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Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod

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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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This week on Unscripted, Natalie and Paige dive into the long-awaited arrival of Real ID. Yes, it’s finally happening after nearly two decades. They break down what it is, why it matters, and when you actually need it. Then it’s on to the world of Fundie favorites with a major family update from the Duggars or the Bates (we won't spoil it here!). The conversation shifts to Meghan Markle’s latest podcast endeavor... what she's saying and why it’s making headlines. Plus, the duo unpacks scarcity marketing and how today’s biggest brands keep us hooked (and spending). Tune in for facts, laughs, and the pop culture takes you didn’t know you needed.

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Eric Velasquez was gunned down in cold blood outside an apartment building in March of 1994, just a short drive away from his family, who are still searching for answers to this day.

Anyone with information on the unsolved murder of Eric Velasquez is asked to call Santa Paula Police Detective S. Virani at 805-525-4474 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477

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Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne

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