The Wanted Files

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This week, A.C. Roberts dives into the chilling case of the Doodler, an unidentified killer who terrorized San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community in the 1970s. Using his artistic talents to lure victims, the Doodler’s series of brutal murders remain unsolved, with survivors reluctant to testify due to societal stigma. Despite renewed efforts and advances in forensic science, the case remains open, leaving questions unanswered and justice still Wanted.

TRIGGER WARNING READ BY:

• Scott Copeland

INTRO/OUTRO 

• Apex Music
  

MUSIC 

• Night Drift
• Locran
• Jumpel
• Kevin Macleod

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SOURCES

• Wikipedia: The DoodlerAn overview of the Doodler case, detailing the timeline, victims, and investigative efforts.
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doodler
• SFGATE: Who was San Francisco's Doodler killer, and why wasn't he caught?An article exploring the identity of the Doodler and the challenges faced in apprehending him.
  https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/the-doodler-serial-killer-cold-case-unsolved-13014008.php
• San Francisco Police Department: The “Doodler” Cold Case Investigation UpdateOfficial updates from the SFPD regarding the ongoing investigation into the Doodler case.
  https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/news/doodler-cold-case-investigation-update-23-009
• San Francisco Chronicle: The DoodlerA podcast series by the San Francisco Chronicle that delves into the unsolved mystery of the Doodler.
  https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/doodler-true-crime-podcast/chapter-one/
• People Magazine: Inside the Hunt for San Francisco's Notorious Doodler Serial KillerAn article providing insights into the efforts to identify and apprehend the Doodler.
  https://people.com/crime/inside-hunt-san-franciscos-notorious-doodler-serial-killer/
• CBS News: New 'Doodler' serial killer sketch released; San Francisco police increase rewardCoverage of the SFPD's release of an updated suspect sketch and the increased reward for information.
  https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/doodler-serial-killer-suspect-sketch-age-progression-san-francisco-cold-case/
  

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This week, AC dives into the summer of 1980. Two young women, Vicki Durian and Nancy Santomero, were traveling to the Rainbow Gathering in Pocahontas County, West Virginia a celebration of peace, unity, and connection to nature. Their journey ended in tragedy when their bodies were discovered on a remote mountain, victims of a brutal double murder.

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC BY

Apex Music Music:  Locran Luminibord Gerald Oliveri

SFX:

Vadi Sound Sources:  Books

SOURCES

The Rainbow Murders by Jessie Hickson A&E’s Real Crime - The Rainbow Murders: The Unsolved Case of Vicki Durian and Nancy Santomero https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/rainbow-murders-unsolved-vicki-durian-nancy-santomero West Virginia Encyclopedia - Rainbow Gathering  https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/1915 National Registry of Exonerations - Jacob Beard https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3963 Justia - State v. Beard Legal Summary -https://law.justia.com/cases/west-virginia/supreme-court/1998/24644.html CaseText - State v. Beard - https://casetext.com/case/state-v-beard-54 Documentaries and Media - A&E Crime Documentary Series covering the Rainbow Murders Unsolved Mysteries episodes discussing similar cold cases Historical Context - Charleston Gazette and The Pocahontas Times Confession Details - Information on Joseph Paul Franklin’s confession as reported in multiple true crime platforms

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This week, A.C. discusses the haunting case of the Burger Chef murders, a tragedy that shocked the quiet town of Speedway, Indiana, in 1978. Four young employees vanished from a local fast-food restaurant during a late-night shift, leaving behind an unlocked door, empty registers, and a series of chilling unanswered questions. Days later, their bodies were discovered in a wooded area miles away, victims of a brutal and senseless crime. In this episode, we dive deep into the events of that fateful night, examine the early investigative missteps, explore the suspects and theories, and reflect on the lives lost. Decades later, this case remains unsolved, with justice still wanted.

TRIGGER WARNING READ BY

• Charlotte of Eleven Labs

Special thanks to lending their voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC BY

• Apex Music
• Background Music: 
• Adi Goldstein
• Richard Smithson
• Ra

SOURCES

Books:

• The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana by Julie Young

Websites:

• Unsolved Mysteries Wiki - Burger Chef Murders

Articles and True Crime Resources:

• "Why the Burger Chef Murders Still Haunt Indiana" -
• "The Haunting Legacy of the Burger Chef Murders" -

Podcasts and Documentaries Referenced:

• Criminal podcast episode featuring the Burger Chef murders The Burger Chef Murders: Mysteries Decoded (Documentary)

• Historical Context:Reports from the 1978 archive of the Indianapolis News and The Indianapolis Star Local true crime forums discussing theories and case details

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This week, A.C. takes you to the deserts of New Mexico, where the skeletal remains of 11 women were found in 2009. Known as the work of the West Mesa Bone Collector, the identity of the killer remains unknown. We explore the eerie landscape, the victims’ stories, and the chilling mystery that still haunts Albuquerque.

TRIGGER WARNING BY: @ Pretentious Haiku

Special thanks to lending their voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC BY 

• Apex Music

MUSIC

• Morning Mist
• Gray North
• John Hayes
• Aylex

SOURCES

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

https://www.cabq.gov/police/contact-the-police/west-mesa-homicide-investigation

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/west-mesa-serial-killer-search

https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/west-mesa-murders/

https://www.grunge.com/354732/the-untold-truth-of-the-west-mesa-murders/

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/apd-honors-west-mesa-victims-on-15th-anniversary

https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-honors-west-mesa-victims-on-15th-anniversary

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In the Season 2 opener, A.C. takes you deep into one of the most controversial and debated theories in modern true crime: the Smiley Face Killers. For years, a pattern of young men disappearing and later being found dead in bodies of water has left communities grieving and investigators divided. Could these deaths be connected? Is there truly a sinister network targeting victims, or is it a case of tragic coincidences? Join us as we examine the evidence, explore the skepticism, and delve into the chilling possibility that a hidden truth might still be lurking beneath the surface.

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC BY

• Apex Music

MUSIC

• Adi Goldstein
• Locran
• Brandon Hopkins

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SOURCES: 

⁠Gender Differences in the Epidemiology of Alcohol Use and Related Harms in the United States | Alcohol Research: Current Reviews⁠

⁠Alcohol consumption by age group U.S. 2023 | Statista⁠

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

https://positivelypittsburgh.com/smiley-face-killer-fact-or-fiction/

https://www.oxygen.com/smiley-face-killers-the-hunt-for-justice

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/smiley-face-killers-conspiracy-tiktok-theory-1234738835/

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/are-the-smiley-face-killers-real

https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/us-versus-them-effects-of-group-dynamics-on-leadership

https://academic.oup.com/book/46127/chapter-abstract/404700449?redirectedFrom=fulltext

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This week, A.C. takes you deep into the mystery of the Circleville Letters. In the 1970s and 80s, an anonymous letter writer unleashed fear and paranoia in Circleville, Ohio, sending threatening messages to residents. Accusations of infidelity, secrets, and even murder rocked the small town. Who was behind the letters? Was it one person, or a network of conspirators? And how does the tragic death of Ron Gillespie fit into this web of intrigue? Join us as we unravel one of Ohio’s most perplexing mysteries.

TRIGGER WARNING AND CIRCLEVILLE LETTER READ BY

• Eleven Labs Media

INTRO/OUTRO BY

• Apex Music

MUSIC

• Jumpel
• Adi Goldstein
• Weary Pines
• Euchmad
• Locran

SFX: 

• Dan Barracuda

SOURCES

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

https://allthatsinteresting.com/circleville-letters

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/

https://thejohntravolta.medium.com/the-circleville-letters-36de593c83e0

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/?rdt=36224

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This week, A.C. takes you back to the 1880s, when a shadow fell over Austin, Texas. The Servant Girl Annihilator terrorized the city, targeting African-American servant women in a series of brutal attacks. Despite an extensive investigation, the killer was never caught. Join us as we unravel this dark mystery and search for clues that may still hold the key.

TRIGGER WARNING

• Lushika Preethrajh

Special thanks to lending their voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.

INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC BY 

Apex Music

MUSIC

• Justin Marshall Elias
• John Hayes
• Danijel Zambo

SFX: 

• Ftus
• The Foundation

Sources: 

https://notevenpast.org/episode-102-the-servant-girl-annihilator/

https://txtruecrimeblog.com/blog-archive/servant-girl-annihilator

https://klaq.com/texas-jack-the-ripper/

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

https://www.servantgirlmurders.com/the-servant-girl-annihilator/

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-serial-killer-servant-girl-murderer-terrorized-city-in-1800s/

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Servant_Girl_Annihilator

https://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-servant-girl-unsolved-and.html

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Episode 12: The Cleveland Torso MurdersIn this season finale, A.C. leads you into the grim streets of 1930s Cleveland, where a killer known as the "Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run" left a trail of mutilated bodies along the city’s most notorious district. The Cleveland Torso Murderer was never caught, but his gruesome crimes—and the dismembered remains of his victims—still haunt the city. Was he a lone sadist or part of a larger, darker conspiracy? Join us as we unravel the mystery of this elusive killer who remains wanted for the most brutal series of murders in Cleveland’s history.

This episode was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts

*Special thanks to all the voice actors this season who lent their talents to make sure these stories are told with the respect and reverence they deserve.

Intro/Outro music by: 

Apex Music

Background Music: 

Weary Pines

Kevin Macleod

Daniel Zambo

SFX: 

Joshua Chivers

Sources: 

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

https://www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org/collections/torso-murders/ https://case.edu/ech/articles/t/torso-murders https://plainpress.blog/2024/08/31/torso-murders-clevelands-mad-butcher- of-kingsbury-run/ 

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This week, A.C. guides you through one of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries: the Villisca Axe Murders. In June 1912, a quiet Iowa town was shaken by the brutal massacre of the Moore family and two young guests, found bludgeoned to death in their own home. Despite the horrific crime scene and a long list of suspects, the killer was never brought to justice. Was it a wandering madman, a spurned business rival, or something even more sinister lurking in the dark? Join us as we explore the chilling events of that night and the ghostly legacy that still hangs over Villisca

Trigger warning read by: Andrew R.

Special thanks to lending their voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.

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Intro/Outro music by: 

Apex Music

Background Music: 

Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound

Jumpel

Weary Pines

SFX: 

Betacut

Sources: 

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

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/06/09/1912-villisca-ax- murders-what-to-know-iowa-cold-case/7567590001/ 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/villisca-axe-murders 

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This week, A.C. takes you into the chilling world of Belle Gunness, a woman who appeared to be a grieving widow and devoted mother but was actually one of America's most prolific female serial killers. On her quiet Indiana farm, Belle lured suitors with promises of love and a new life—only to murder them and bury their bodies in her yard. Was she the victim of a tragic fire, or did she fake her death and vanish into the night? Dive into the twisted mind of Belle Gunness as we unravel the truth behind the legend.

Trigger warning read by: Douglas

Special thanks to lending their voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.

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Intro/Outro music by: 

Apex Music

Background Music: 

Kevin Macleod

AK

Richard Bodgers

SFX: 

Volo

Sources: 

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

https://www.biography.com/crime/belle-gunness 

https://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/ https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/belle-gunness-story/ 

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