In this bonus episode, Alison Dickson and Jayson unraveled a dark saga of Patty Cannon, a mastermind behind what was called the reverse underground railroad. Patty and her gang, The Johnson Cannon Gang would capture free blacks and runaway slaves in the north and sell them to Southern Plantation owners who are desperate in the wake of them after imported slaves were banned in 1807. Patty and her gang focused on making mayhem and stole up to 10,000 individuals but Patty in her own right was a noted serial killer with some account stating that she had dozens of bodies of men, women and children of varying ages buried on her property. At the time of her 1829 arrest, Patty Cannon was someone who was just looking for financial profit or is the financial profit just cover for the serial killing that she wanted to do?

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Jayson is joined by Julia Cowley, a retired FBI agent and Criminal Profiler. In this second part of a two part discussion, we're going to discuss the unsolved killing of 36 year old Phil Demaro, a gay man who is killed in his San Francisco apartment, the unsolved Zodiac Killer case, the Lewis-Clark Valley serial killer case and answer more listener questions.

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This episode is a riveting deep dive into the aftermath of one of the most shocking events in American history: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth. Join Jayson and Allison as they follow a harrowing journey through the escape route of a killer. From swampy hideouts to the pursuit of cavalry, uncover the motivations, the missteps, and the myths that surround Booth's final days. Get ready for a historical adventure that brings the past to life with vivid storytelling and analysis.

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Journey back to 1865 with Jayson Blair and Allison Dixon, as they delve into the complex and riveting tale of John Wilkes Booth, a man whose actions rippled through American history and left an indelible mark on the nation's fabric. In this two-part episode, we'll traverse the tumultuous landscape of a country at war, explore the life and times of an infamous assassin, and discover how his story intertwines with the fate of an entire nation. Don't miss this time-traveling adventure that brings the drama of the past vividly to life!

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This episode is a compelling conversation with Julia Cowley, a former FBI profiler whose expertise helped crack cases like the Golden State Killer and the Long Island Serial Killer. Julia opens up about the motivations that led her to law enforcement, the challenges of providing closure to victims' families, and the consultative role of the BAU in high-stakes investigations. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a criminal profiler and the intricate process of criminal investigative analysis.

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This is the second of two episodes on Dawn Pasela with Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano, who are investigating Dawn's suspicious death. We're going to dig deeper into the case exploring among other things, the star witness against Tony Viola, Catherine Clover, who is given an office in the prosecutor's office and who was later alleged to have been in a sexual relationship with the prosecutor, who is also Dawn's boss and who also remains in this position in the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office. We're going to touch on the connections that Lexi, Dana and Andrea feel to Dawn, a woman they never knew, and some of their deeply personal motivations for bringing resolution to her case.

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Dive into the gripping tale of Dawn Pasela, a young woman with a bright future, whose life was cut short under mysterious circumstances. In this episode, Jayson is joined by three tenacious guests, Dana Poll, Lexi Kakis, and Andrea Cipriano as they unravel the complex web of Dawn's last days. From her promising career in the Ohio attorney general's office to her secret collaboration with a man wrongfully accused, this story is a chilling reminder of the high stakes in the pursuit of justice. Tune in to discover how Dawn's quest to right a wrong may have led to her untimely demise.

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Dive into the ethereal world of ghost stories with Chris Soucy, the renowned paranormal investigator and storyteller from Savannah, Georgia. Uncover the most common ghostly encounters, explore the historic haunts of America's spookiest town, and learn why the scariest monsters are often the ones we conjure in our minds. Join us for a conversation that transcends the veil between life and the afterlife, revealing the unexpected connections and comfort that ghostly visits can bring.

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What compels a mother of seven, including five with special needs, to take on the cold case of a murdered teenager? LaDonna Humphrey shares her multifaceted life and her dedication to solving the murder of Melissa Witt. With a blend of personal narrative and investigative insight, LaDonna reveals the emotional highs and lows of her quest, the impact of advocacy, and the hope that drives her to continue Melissa's legacy. This episode is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to seek justice against all odds.

Update: After this episode, a podcast named PRETEND raised serious allegations related to LaDonna .An editor's note has been appended.

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Tiffanie Richards, a survivor turned advocate, joins us to share her personal journey through intergenerational trauma and abuse that has led her to create a podcast that transcends the genre. We're going to talk about trauma and stigma, victims and abusers, the danger of flattening people into characters, healing and advocacy in the value of that learning, that leaving and that letting go.

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