True Crime California

This week, Cindy is doing a deep dive on the absolutely horrible, despicable serial killer, William "Bill" Bonin. This trash bag human assaulted or murdered upwards of 50 boys and young men, and had no signs of stopping when he was finally caught in the summer of 1981. Beyond the horrificness of his murders, this case really highlights the problems within the justice system, especially in the 1970's and 80's. Between paperwork issues, negligent doctors, and a wide hunting ground, Bill Bonin was able to prey on his victims for years. Luckily, once the killing began, he was stopped after only two years, but with the frequency of his attacks, that still meant many boys and young men would lose their lives before this killer was finally caught. 

Tune in to hear all about this horrific tale, and come back next week for part two!

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Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/california/supreme-court/3d/46/659.html
Without Redemption: Creation & Deeds of Freeway Killer Bill Bonin, His Five Accomplices & How One Who Escaped Justice (Serial Killer Books by Vonda Pelto, Ph.D. & Michael B. Butler)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Bonin
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/freeway-killers-chilling-final-words-32031585
https://www.amazon.com/William-Bonin-Freeway-Historical-Murderers/dp/1519631197

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True Crime California is a podcast about crimes that take place in, you guessed it - the great Golden State of California. Brought to you by Cindy, a former host of Twisted Listers Podcast, these stories will cover everything from well known crimes we've all heard about, to more obscure stories that need to be told. Join in weekly for new cases, with occasional  multi-episode arcs for the bigger cases out there, with mini episodes coming soon too! This podcast is creepy, interesting, and all California, all the time.

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This week we take a look at yet another murder from the 1980's, this time from 1986 in San Diego County. This story is about the tragic murder of 20 year old Cara Knott, a bright young woman with her whole life ahead of her until she meets an unlikely killer while driving home one night. The case takes many twists and turns in the short time it is investigated, and the first trial for her killer ends in an unexpected way. This case is groundbreaking for many reasons, and the legacy left by this young woman and her family continues to help the lives of victims everywhere. Tune in to hear all about it, and don't forget to like, rate, and review! Indie podcasts rely on word of mouth, so tell everyone you know to give us a listen! 

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Sources:
https://amysterlingcasil.com/i-was-pulled-over-by-chp-killer-craig-peyer-and-lived
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-02-06-me-582-story.html
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/cara-knott-family-seeks-public-help-block-parole-chp-officer-craig-peyer-convicted-sdsu-students-mur
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Cara_Knott
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-dec-02-me-60177-story.html

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Take two on this case! This week, Cindy is looking at a previously cold case that was finally solved over 30 years after a young couple was abducted from Davis, CA, while on their way to a surprise party. As some of you may know, Davis is Cindy's home town, so this case is very near and dear to her, as it was to many people who grew up there, including a journalist named Joel Davis, who became so interested in the case he actually helped get it reopened, and finally solved. Follow along with all the twists and turns of a 30 year case finally solved by a former classmate of one of the victims (with a little help from new DNA technology). This case is sad, frustrating, and ultimately bittesweet - we're glad the monster who killed them was finally caught, but nothing will ever bring this beautiful couple back, or remove the stain on the community from which they were taken one cold, foggy night in December 1980. 

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Sources:
Justice Waits: The UC Davis Sweetheart Murders, by Joel Davis (available on amazon)
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-sweetheart-murders-a-look-back-at-the-case/
https://serological.com/forensic-dna-testing/davis-enterprise-richard-joseph-hirschfield-found-guilty-of-sweetheart-murders/



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This week, we take a look at the very well known and horrifying case of the Wonderland Murders. This case involves a slew of then-well-known names, including one John Holmes, otherwise known as Johnny Wadd, a famous (or infamous) adult film star and all around trash bag human being. From humble beginnings to incredible fame to a drug induced fall from grace, this man single handedly caused so much chaos and death for those around him, the story is almost unbelievable. However, anything is possible in Hollywood, especially in the drug fueled 1980's. Even, as you will see, a crime so bold and out in the open, it's absolutely wild that this quadruple murder, known also as the 'four on the floor' murders, is still unsolved. 

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Sources:
Malice In Wonderland: The Inside Story of the Police Investigation of The Laurel Canyon Murders, Tom Lange and Robert Souza
The Road Through Wonderland: Surviving John Holmes, Dawn Schiller
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Holmes_(actor)
https://www.michaelconnelly.com/wonderland-murders/
https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-prison-interview-with-scott-thorson-wonderland-murders-witness-and-liberaces-pet/

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Hello and welcome to True Crime California, a podcast all about crime that takes place in the Great Golden State.

For our first episode, we dive into the trouble life and horrible death of Playboy Playmate and rising star, Dorothy Stratten. 

At just 18 years old Dorothy moved from Canada to Hollywood, looking for a new life as a movie star. Like many beautiful, naive young women, Dorothy was taken advantage of by nearly everyone she met, including the men in her life she thought she could trust most. As her fame rose, so did the drama in her life, culminating in a horrific murder suicide that rocked Hollywood for years. 

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