When 13 year old Nicholas Barclay reappeared after vanishing three years earlier, his family welcomed him home with open arms, despite his new accent, eye color, and strange behavior. But private investigator Charlie Parker wasn’t buying it. In this second part of the Nicholas Barclay case, the truth finally unravels: who was the man pretending to be Nicholas, and why did the family insist he was their missing son? What comes next is a wild tale of deception, grief, and one of the most notorious con artists the world has ever seen.

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Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult. Follow Crime House True Crime Stories — a Crime House Original — wherever you listen to podcasts. 

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In 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from his home in San Antonio, Texas. His troubled past led police to believe he had run away, and the case quickly went cold. But over three years later, Nicholas was found...in Spain. He told a harrowing story of abduction and abuse, and his family welcomed him home with open arms. But something wasn’t right. The more people looked, the more questions surfaced, and soon it became clear: this wasn’t Nicholas Barclay.

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In Part 2 of our Joyce McKinney saga, we pick up with Kirk Anderson’s daring escape and the wild fallout that ensued. From her arrest in the UK to the media circus that turned Joyce into an international tabloid sensation, this episode dives into the court drama, shocking revelations, and Joyce’s bold (and bizarre) escape from justice.

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Documentary - Tabloid

Book: Joyce McKinney and the Case of the Manacled Mormon by Anthony Delano

Joyce McKinney and the battle of the tabloids | Documentary films | The Guardian

Joyce McKinney and the Manacled Mormon | by Glenn M Stewart

Woman accused of running over holocaust survivor has led a tabloid life

Dog cloner Joyce McKinney sought over burglary to fund horse's wooden leg

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Buckle up for one of the most bizarre, over-the-top, and unbelievable tales of obsession, love, and maybe a little delusion—it's the story of Joyce McKinney. This case has everything: a beauty queen with a genius IQ, a dash of Mormon royalty, chloroform, and even a wig named Matilda. Joyce’s quest to rescue her "star-crossed lover" Kirk Anderson took her from the Appalachian Mountains to the English countryside and into the headlines of tabloids worldwide. But what’s the truth behind the story? Tabloids painted her as a villain, Joyce saw herself as a romantic heroine, and somewhere in between lies a tale stranger than fiction. Join us as we dive into this wild ride—because once Joyce sets her sights on something, you better watch out.

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Documentary - Tabloid

Book: Joyce McKinney and the Case of the Manacled Mormon by Anthony Delano

Joyce McKinney and the battle of the tabloids | Documentary films | The Guardian

Joyce McKinney and the Manacled Mormon | by Glenn M Stewart

Woman accused of running over holocaust survivor has led a tabloid life

Dog cloner Joyce McKinney sought over burglary to fund horse's wooden leg

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When a delivery man showed up at Lita McClinton’s Buckhead townhouse with a box of pink long stem roses, she probably thought it was a sweet gesture before a stressful day in court. Instead, it was the last thing she ever saw.

From the jump, everyone knew who was behind this. But proving it? That was a whole different battle. It took 20 years, a messy divorce, a wiretapping scandal, an FBI raid, a fugitive on the run, and literal doorbell sound effects in court before justice was finally served.

This one’s got everything - money, power, revenge, and a guy who really thought he was too rich to get caught.

Sources:

Social Disgraces: The murder of Lita McClinton - Atlanta Magazine

Devil Went Down to Georgia: The race and sex-filled murder scandal that shook Atlanta society

The deadly delivery that shook Atlanta and the long road to justice for Lita McClinton Sullivan - ABC News.

20/20 - A Puzzling Murder

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In Part 2, we dive into the very controversial investigation into Phoebe Handsjuk’s death, where the mystery only deepens. From missing CCTV footage to questions about the crime scene and a rushed inquest, the investigation just didn’t sit right with many people. It was an investigation that raised far more questions than it answered, and the controversy surrounding how the case was handled still leaves people debating what really happened.

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About Phoebe

Phoebe's Fall - The short life and brutal death of Phoebe Handsjuk

Phoebe Handsjuk

Family questions garbage chute suicide call

Coroner finds Baillee Schneider death was not suspicious

'One day the truth will come out' in Phoebe case, says Antony Hampel's sister

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Phoebe Handsjuk's death is one of Melbourne, Australia’s most perplexing mysteries. In 2010, the 24-year-old was found at the bottom of a garbage chute in her luxury apartment building. To police, it was a clear suicide. But there were far too many bizarre details that just didn’t add up. 

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About Phoebe

Phoebe's Fall - The short life and brutal death of Phoebe Handsjuk

Phoebe Handsjuk

Family questions garbage chute suicide call

Coroner finds Baillee Schneider death was not suspicious

'One day the truth will come out' in Phoebe case, says Antony Hampel's sister

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Mary Day was just 13 years old when she vanished from her family’s home in Seaside, California, in 1981. But what should have been an urgent missing persons case… never was. No police report. No search. No desperate pleas from a grieving family. Instead, it was as if Mary had been erased.

Two decades later, her younger sister Sherrie, haunted by the silence, finally reported Mary missing—kicking off an investigation that led to dark family secrets, chilling discoveries, and a case that seemed to point in only one direction: murder. Detectives were certain they were looking for Mary’s body. And when cadaver dogs alerted to a backyard where the family once lived, it seemed like confirmation of their worst fears.

But then, in a twist that no one saw coming, Mary reappeared. Alive.

Or was she?

In this episode, we unravel the baffling case of Mary Day—where nothing is as it seems, and even DNA evidence leaves more questions than answers. Was Mary really a runaway, lost to the streets for decades? Or did something far more sinister happen in that house in 1981?

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Mary Day's mother to police: "Life is full of regrets"

Detectives thought teen Mary Day was murdered. So who was the woman claiming to be her decades later?

The mysterious disappearance of Mary Day

Episode 48 House 

The Curious Case of Mary Day

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When Nadia Ford’s mother goes missing in Russia, she embarks on a relentless search for answers - one that leads her to a chilling truth and an international fugitive. Viktoria Nasyrova wasn’t just a con artist. She was a master manipulator with a trail of victims spanning two continents. We've got a murder mystery in Russia, a poisoning scheme involving cheesecake in New York, and a daughter that will stop at nothing to find the truth. Buckle up for a story of deception, obsession, and one woman’s incredible fight for justice.

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A woman is poisoned with a piece of cheesecake. Her lookalike is convicted of attempted murder.

The Case of the Poison Cheesecake - CBS News

Retracing a daughter's search for justice in Russia - CBS News

Red Notice for Murder: The hunt for Russian fugitive Viktoria Nasyrova - CBS News

BROOKLYN WOMAN SENTENCED TO 21 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER IN CHEESECAKE POISONING OF LOOK-ALIKE - OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY QUEENS COUNTY

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