Atlantic City/ Egg Harbor, New Jersey - November 2006

Just before Thanksgiving, 2006, two women out for a walk stumbled upon a serial killers dumping ground.  Four women were found  face down, in a drainage ditch, their bodies eerily positioned facing east-  towards the bright lights of nearby Atlantic City. Because of this, the killer came to be known as the Eastbound Strangler.

For 5 weeks, this unknown serial killer stalked the streets,  committing  4 grisly murders in rapid succession.  

Each of them had a name. Each had a story. Four women with dreams and aspirations that were often overshadowed by hardship, addiction, and profound personal losses.

This is a case about much more than the unidentified serial killer—it’s about the women who were lost and the justice they still deserve. This is the story of Molly Jean Dilts, Barbara Breidor, Tracy Ann Roberts and Kim Raffo.

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SOURCES

From the archives: Who were the Atlantic City serial killer's victims? - nj.com 

Beyond The Boardwalk - CBS News

Atlantic City authorities eye 'more than one' person of interest in 2006 unsolved murders | Fox News

https://www.stalkinc.com/atlantic-city-serial-killer

So Close to the Glitter of Atlantic City, a Corridor of Death - The New York Times

Murdered: Barbara Breidor | Atlantic City, NJ | Uncovered

In broad daylight, three mothers—two with their young children—vanished from the upscale Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, Florida.  Each case seemed eerily similar: women abducted in a place that should have been safe, their fates sealed just moments after stepping into the parking lot.

Only one mother and her child would survive, escaping after a harrowing ordeal. But why were they spared while the others were brutally executed?

Today, we will be covering the murders of Randi Gorenberg, and Nancy & Joey Bochicchio-  as well as the abduction of Jane and Johnny Doe. Better known as the Boca Mall Murders, these cases remain unsolved, and as terrifying and unsettling today as they were when they first happened in 2007. 

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SOURCES

1. ⁠https://cbs12.com/news/cbs12-news-i-team/still-unsolved-17-years-since-jane-doe-abduction-and-boca-raton-town-center-mall-murders-south-florida-news-true-crime-august-6-2024⁠

2. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/230114684212556/⁠

3. ⁠https://www.wptv.com/news/crime/the-missing-piece⁠ 

4. ⁠'The Missing Piece:' Unraveling mystery of Boca Raton mall murders 17 years later⁠ 

5. ⁠Nancy & Joey Bochicchio | Boca Raton, FL⁠ 

6. ⁠https://www.wpbf.com/article/fbi-boca-town-center-killer-bought-flex-ties-duct-tape-in-miami-dade/1327394⁠

7. ⁠https://bronxjusticenews.com/bronx-justice-news-investigation-cold-boca-mall-murders-still-reverberating-in-nyc/⁠

8. ⁠https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213219895/nancy-jo_ann-bochicchio⁠

9. ⁠https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2008/03/23/at-upscale-boca-mall-killer-finds-his-marks/28617168007/⁠

10. ⁠https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna24920708⁠

11. ⁠https://bocamag.com/what-happened-to-jane-doe/⁠

When a 17-year-old mother of two young children finds her youngest baby not breathing, she runs for help. But instead of sympathy, she received a death sentence. This is the story of Sabrina Butler-Smith - the first woman in U.S. history to be exonerated from death row. Her story isn't just about injustice - it's about how quickly the system can turn a tragedy into a nightmare. But it's also about how a teenager transformed from a grieving, convicted killer into one of our country's most powerful voices for justice reform.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of infant death and child abuse.

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Witness To Innocence 

Death Penalty | Equal Justice Initiative

Red Cross | Infant CPR

Infant CPR | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid

Sabrina Butler-Smith: The fight for freedom of the first woman ever to be exonerated from death row in the US | The Independent By Rachel Sharp

Sabrina Butler-Smith's Fight for Freedom | Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom 

Mississippi | Death Penalty Information Center

Sabrina Butler - National Registry of Exonerations

BUTLER v. STATE | 608 So. 2d 314 | Miss. | Judgment | Law | CaseMine

Speaking with the Senator - Death Row Exoneree Sabrina Butler Porter 

When Christmas of 1988 came and went without a word from 54-year-old, Cam Lyman, a reclusive multi-millionaire, his family grew concerned. They had no idea that he had abandoned his 40-acre estate the year before, ominously leaving behind a phone ripped off the wall. Even more troubling, Cam’s beloved 58 prize-winning show dogs- were allegedly left alone in their kennels, unfed and unattended. It was completely out of character for someone who had dedicated their entire life to these animals.

This is the story of Cam Lyman.

A HUGE thank you to Jesse Hawke over at ⁠⁠The Inky Pawprint⁠⁠ for their input and advice on not just today’s case- but several. Jesse is not only a researcher, and writer working behind the scenes for some of your favorite podcasts but is also a first-class human being. I would like to dedicate today’s episode to Jesse’s beloved cat Rory- who I hope will not be alarmed or offended by the insane number of dogs in today’s episode.  

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SOURCES:

⁠Mystery Shrouds Millionaire's Disappearance: Enigma: Cam Lyman-  Los Angeles Times⁠ by Elizabeth Mehren

⁠Skeleton Identified as Missing Millionaire - Los Angeles Times ⁠by Terrence Petty Oct

⁠Unsolved Mysteries with Dennis Farina - Season 5 Episode 9⁠

⁠https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-cam-lyman-clumber-s/10904524/⁠

⁠Cam Lyman | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki⁠

⁠Finally, missing can rest in peace ⁠by Terrence Petty, October 16, 1998

October 2018: In the remote desert town of Chalfant Valley, California, 16 year old Karlie Gusé vanished from her parents house after being recorded experiencing an ominous but unknown crisis. She was last seen walking down a desolate road at dawn. Where is Karlie Gusé?

SOURCES 

Missing teen’s case leads from California to Nevada 

Karlie Gusé: 'People Magazine Investigates' Examines Teen's Disappearance 

16-Year-Old Vanishes After Going Out Partying: The Bizarre Disappearance of Karlie Gusé 

Dr Phil 

KARLIE LAIN GUSÉ — FBI

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On October 5, 2018  film-maker & production assistant, Terrence Woods Jr was on location in the dense wilderness of Idaho filming a Discovery Channel TV show.  Seemingly out of nowhere, he supposedly dropped his belongings and raced down a steep ravine and into the forest, leaving his colleagues stunned. He has not been seen since.

We'll explore the various theories surrounding Terrence's disappearance, from foul play to environmental factors, while never losing sight of the vibrant young man at the center of this heartbreaking story.

His family deserves answers.

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ADVOCATE & SOURCES 

Terrence Woods Jr (@findterrencewoods) • Instagram photos and videos

Black and Missing

Terrence Shemel Woods Jr. – The Charley Project

How Terrence Woods Vanished While Filming A Discovery 'Gold Rush' Show by Kaje Kanter for Deadline

The Mysterious Disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr. by Nana Baah for VICE News

The shockingly weird disappearance of Terrence Woods STRANGE OUTDOORS

Father fighting for answers in October 2018 disappearance of son Terrence Woods Jr. in Idaho

East Idaho News

Imagine living every day with a secret so deep, it shapes your entire life—so well-hidden that even your spouse and child have no clue who you really are. This is the story of Lori Erica Ruff, a woman who built her life on a lie and took her secrets to the grave. Years after her tragic death, a mystery unraveled—one that would reveal Lori wasn't who she claimed to be. In this episode, we dive deep into the decades-long deception and the shocking truth that lay hidden in plain sight. 

This episode contains discussions of suicide.

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SOURCES

The Woman In The Strongbox, an Amazon Original Story, by Maureen O’ Hagan - available free with your Amazon Prime account

She stole another’s identity, and took her secret to the grave. Who was she? | The Seattle Times by Maureen O’ Hagan 2013

Who is Jane Doe? We still don’t know | The Seattle Times by Maureen O’ Hagan

Mystery woman: After 30 years and a suicide, Lori Ruff's real identity emerges

 Hello Kimberly, Goodbye Kimberly — Cipher by Catherine Snow 

lori ruff, little girl lost - by Rachel (Sunstab post)

On May 3, 2024, Megan Rouse, 24, was brutally beaten and shot nine times. She was left on the side of a desolate road in Houston, Texas, where she died alone. 

Just twelve days before Megan’s murder, 29-year-old Kalie Godwin’s Mom received a call from an unknown number demanding money via Cash App. On that call, she could hear her daughter screaming and begging for her life. 

Kalie was last seen in Baytown Texas on April 21, 2024. Her family is desperate for answers. If anyone has information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Baytown Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 281-420-6646.

If you don’t feel comfortable calling the police, you can place a tip with the Baytown, TX Crime Stoppers at 281-427-8477. Crime Stoppers will pay cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest in a felony crime.

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SOURCES

July 3, 2024 KPRC Houston Kalie Goodwin's mother, Baytown police plead for help in finding her daughter FULL PRESS CONF.

June 3, 2024 FOX 26 Houston Man charged in brutal Houston murder also person of interest in Baytown woman's disappearance by Abigail Dye

June 3, 2024 (updated July 3) KHOU 11 She was found dead on a dirt road in the Almeda area last month. Now, a man is charged with murder

June 4 People Magazine Kidnapped Woman Said on Ransom Call that Her Face Was 'Deformed.' Is Her Abduction Linked to Another Woman's Murder by Samira Asma-Sadeque

July 3, 2024 KHOU 11 Murder suspect now charged with kidnapping Kalie Goodwin, who vanished from Baytown in April and remains missing

July 3, 2024 FOX 26 Houston Houston murder suspect charged with kidnapping missing Baytown woman

July 3, 2024 ABC13 Houston murder suspect accused of kidnaping missing Baytown woman

July 4, 2024 The Baytown Sun Police reveal information about missing woman | News | baytownsun.com by Ethan Housewright

July 5, 2024 KHOU 11 'Monster': Mother of shooting victim reacts after accused killer is charged with kidnapping missing Baytown woman 

Google Earth view of Anagnost Road, TX, where Megan’s body was found

Separated by 20 years and thousands of miles, two women, Mary Vincent & Roxanne Hayes shared a  tragic encounter with the same heinous monster. Their stories are a benchmark display of extraordinary courage and unimaginable horror.

ALL THE TRIGGER WARNINGS including rape, mutilation, child sexual abuse, and suicide. 

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SOURCES

I Survived (Season 1, Episode 4)

The Heart of a Survivor Three-part series by Eddie Macsalka in Key Peninsula News

The Survivor  by Sue Carlton in Tampa Bay Times

A Victims Life Sentence by By Diana Waggoner & Michelle Green in People Magazine

Mary Vincent: A Life of Survival by Fiona Davis in Open Ceilings

A victim, a survivor, an artist by Regina Hackett in Seattle Times

Crime Survivor Speaks by Anne Kallas in VC Star

She Had a Name by Bill Duryea in Tampa Bay Times

Thumbs Down: America and the Decline of Hitchhiking 2015 Thesis by Julian A. Compagni Portis 

The Mad Chopper by Fred Rosen

Additional sources behind paywalls include: LA Times, NY Times, Marty Rosen’s reporting for the St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay News, Las Vegas Review.

Joshua Graham-Caskey placed a 911 call on January 18th, 2024, and seemingly vanished from his life. 

In this episode, we delve into the very recent and mysterious disappearance of 26-year-old Joshua Graham-Caskey.  A responsible young man with a bright future, Josh vanished without a trace, leaving behind his phone, beloved cat, and a trail of unanswered questions.

From a puzzling 911 call to potential sightings in remote hiking trails, we explore the known facts and theories surrounding this baffling case. We hope to spread awareness and help bring Josh home or give answers to his devastated loved ones.

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If you have any information about Josh's whereabouts, you can contact the Winterset Police Department at 515-462-1423 or send a direct message to the department's Facebook.

SOURCES

Help Find Joshua Graham-Caskey Facebook PageWe Are Iowa news coverage

Iowa Missing Person Information ClearinghouseWinterset PD Press Release

The Polk County Pulse

KCCI8 Des MoinesLordanARTS YouTube EpisodeThe Vanished PodcastDawn of Mantis PodcastNational Alliance on Mental Illness

All Trails Website⁠