True Crime Garage

She Deserved to Live ///// 962 

Part 1 of 1 

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24 year old Brooke Strattan of Madison, Wisconsin was reported missing by her family on October 1, 2024. She was last seen walking with a man, believed to be her estranged boyfriend the morning after a party. The Madison Police Department reached out to the public for assistance. They had video footage of Brooke. They requested help locating her, identifying the man she was walking with, and requesting any additional video evidence of Brooke walking. 

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. DVAwareness.org This year’s theme is “With Survivors, Always”

If you or someone you know needs help, a great resource is the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788 for free, confidential, 24/7 support. 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. 

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The Zodiac /// Part 5 

Part 5 of 5

A killer’s letters. Cryptic threats. Questions that endure decades later.

In the final installment of our Zodiac series, Mike Morford from the Criminology podcast joins us in the Garage to examine Zodiac’s communications with attorney Melvin Belli and the unsolved murder of Cheri Jo Bates—a case long debated for its possible connection to Zodiac.

Drawing on Mike’s extensive knowledge, we dig into the evidence, weigh the suspects, and explore the “what ifs” surrounding one of America’s most infamous unidentified serial killers.

Grab a chair and join us in the Garage.

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The Zodiac /// Part 4 
 

Part 4 of 5

A killer without a name. Letters filled with threats. Ciphers that challenged police and the public.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.

The 2018 arrest of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo renewed hope that even decades-old cases could yield answers. Could investigators finally unmask the Zodiac?

Join Nic and the Captain in the Garage as we trace the timeline of Zodiac’s confirmed attacks, examine the evidence, and offer our speculation and insights along the way.

Grab a chair. The investigation starts here.

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The Zodiac /// Part 3

Part 3 of 5

A killer without a name. Letters filled with threats. Ciphers that challenged police and the public.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.

The 2018 arrest of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo renewed hope that even decades-old cases could yield answers. Could investigators finally unmask the Zodiac?

Join Nic and the Captain in the Garage as we trace the timeline of Zodiac’s confirmed attacks, examine the evidence, and offer our speculation and insights along the way.

Grab a chair. The investigation starts here.

www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

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Garage Grade: 4.5 out of 5 bottle caps

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The Zodiac /// Part 2
 

Part 2 of 5

A killer without a name. Letters filled with threats. Ciphers that challenged police and the public.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.

The 2018 arrest of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo renewed hope that even decades-old cases could yield answers. Could investigators finally unmask the Zodiac?

Join Nic and the Captain in the Garage as we trace the timeline of Zodiac’s confirmed attacks, examine the evidence, and offer our speculation and insights along the way.

Grab a chair. The investigation starts here.

www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

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Garage Grade: 4.5 out of 5 bottle caps

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The Zodiac /// Part 1 
 

Part 1 of 5

A killer without a name. Letters filled with threats. Ciphers that challenged police and the public.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Zodiac terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area and demanded attention through chilling communications with the press and police. His identity remains one of true crime’s most debated mysteries.

The 2018 arrest of Golden State Killer Joseph DeAngelo renewed hope that even decades-old cases could yield answers. Could investigators finally unmask the Zodiac?

Join Nic and the Captain in the Garage as we trace the timeline of Zodiac’s confirmed attacks, examine the evidence, and offer our speculation and insights along the way.

Grab a chair. The investigation starts here.

www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Beer of the Week: Sip N’ Go Naked by Tamarack Brewing Company
Garage Grade: 4.5 out of 5 bottle caps

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The Zodiac Killer? /// Part 2 /// 961

Part 2 of 2 

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The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the Zodiac Killer?  This week Eddie McNamara joins Nic in the Garage to discuss his new book that revives an old Zodiac theory. The book is titled Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer. The book is a fantastic read and the Garage conversation about one of America most intriguing serial cases is equally fascinating. 

Recommended Reading - Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer by Eddie McNamara is available now.

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The Zodiac Killer? /// Part 1 /// 960 

Part 1 of 2 

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The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the Zodiac Killer?  This week Eddie McNamara joins Nic in the Garage to discuss his new book that revives an old Zodiac theory. The book is titled Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer. The book is a fantastic read and the Garage conversation about one of America most intriguing serial cases is equally fascinating. 

Recommended Reading - Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer by Eddie McNamara is available now.

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today. 

True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.  

Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage 

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Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 4

Chapter 4 /// Double Jeopardy

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Babes in the Wood Murders - Chapter 4 /// Double Jeopardy

Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the evening of October 9, 1986, two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway failed to return home. The girls were last spotted playing together in Wild Park shortly before twilight. Both of the girls were afraid of the dark. A large search for the two commenced that evening around dinner time and continued into the night. A large park with foggy, pitch black conditions proved to be extremely difficult. As it turns out, everything about this case will prove to be extremely difficult. 

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Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5 

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Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 3

Chapter 3 /// The Search 

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Babes in the Wood Murders - Chapter 3 /// The Search 

Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the evening of October 9, 1986, two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway failed to return home. The girls were last spotted playing together in Wild Park shortly before twilight. Both of the girls were afraid of the dark. A large search for the two commenced that evening around dinner time and continued into the night. A large park with foggy, pitch black conditions proved to be extremely difficult. As it turns out, everything about this case will prove to be extremely difficult. 

Beer of the Week - Roller Blabe Imperial/ Double IPA from Hoof Hearted Brewing

Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5 

More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today. 

True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.  

Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain 

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