True Crime Garage

The Phantom Killer /// Part 1 /// 887 
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Few of the True Crime stories we have covered become a legend. This story has. In part that might be because the murderous monster that committed several murders in Texarkana in 1946 seemed to come out of nowhere. The hunter quickly was named the Phantom Killer. Then 10 weeks after the attacks began, the Phantom vanished. The Phantom Killer stalked and hunted young adults and teens on the streets of Texarkana always on the weekend from February 22nd through May 3rd. Texarkana became the "Town that Dreaded Sundown." The killer truly was a phantom in every sense. To this day the folks in the Texas, Arkansas border town still talk about the Phantom Killer and the Texarkana Moonlight Murders. 

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Ellen Greenberg ////// 886 

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January 26, 2011 - 27 year old Ellen Greenberg died after sustaining twenty knife wounds. Surprisingly her death was ruled a suicide. But her parents did not agree with the ruling. The Greenberg’s went on a litigation battle against the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office and have been fighting for their daughter for fourteen years. What really happened in that apartment? 

Joining Nic and the Captain is a guest that is long overdue for a Garage hangout. Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is crime analyst, college professor, author, and founder and director of the non-profit Cold Case Investigative Research Institute based in Atlanta, Georgia. Sheryl host the Zone 7 podcast. Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum explores cold cases. She has also worked on CSI Atlanta. Sheryl and the Garage guys examine the mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg. 

Previous True Crime Garage coverage of the Ellen Greenberg case:

Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenberg Parts 1 through 3 - February 26, 2025

Ellen Greenberg /// 911 Call (subscribers only) - March 2

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Robin Abrams /// Part 2 /// 885

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On October 4, 1990 - former Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Robin Abrams vanished without a trace. She remains missing to this day. Robin Renea Abrams was just 28 years old when she went missing. According to the Daily Southtown, she was last seen by her father as they drove past each other on a rural road. Because of her former work with Will County and persons that were still working for Will County Sheriff’s Office when Robin went missing her case is being handled by the F.B.I. and the Illinois State Police. 

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Robin Abrams /// Part 1 /// 884 

Part 1 of 2 

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On October 4, 1990 - former Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Robin Abrams vanished without a trace. She remains missing to this day. Robin Renea Abrams was just 28 years old when she went missing. According to the Daily Southtown, she was last seen by her father as they drove past each other on a rural road. Because of her former work with Will County and persons that were still working for Will County Sheriff’s Office when Robin went missing her case is being handled by the F.B.I. and the Illinois State Police. 

Beer of the Week - Dish Lickers by Tactical Brewing Company

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

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Dark Side of the Mountain /// Part 2 /// 883

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Two men - each possibly grappling with his own version of a mid-life crisis - vanish 10 months apart from the same, tiny town in the Colorado Rockies under eerily similar circumstances. In September of 1987, a 47-year-old man and his faithful dog vanished from the near-ghost town of Silver Plume, Colorado. Months later in August 1988 another man, staring down the barrel of 50 years of age, retraced the missing man’s steps to investigate the mystery - and he too - disappeared. This is the true story of Tom Young who went missing on the dark side of the mountain, and too the story of Keith Reinhard who may have vanished forever. 

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

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Dark Side of the Mountain /// Part 1 /// 882

Part 1 of 2 

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Two men - each possibly grappling with his own version of a mid-life crisis - vanish 10 months apart from the same, tiny town in the Colorado Rockies under eerily similar circumstances. In September of 1987, a 47-year-old man and his faithful dog vanished from the near-ghost town of Silver Plume, Colorado. Months later in August 1988 another man, staring down the barrel of 50 years of age, retraced the missing man’s steps to investigate the mystery - and he too - disappeared. This is the true story of Tom Young who went missing on the dark side of the mountain, and too the story of Keith Reinhard who may have vanished forever. 

Beer of the Week - Wanderlust IPA by Breakside Brewery

Garage Grade - 4 and a half 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. 

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A Killer Halloween /// Part 2 /// 881

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Welcome into the terrifying Garage of horrors. It’s an old and dark structure filled with stories of murder and mayhem. This week we explore this great country by taking a “killer tour” of sorts. On tap we have tales of killers like John Wayne Gacy, Ed Gein and even more killers from different cities that are sure to have you looking over your shoulder this Halloween. 

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A Killer Halloween /// Part 1 /// 880

Part 1 of 2 

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Welcome into the terrifying Garage of horrors. It’s an old and dark structure filled with stories of murder and mayhem. This week we explore this great country by taking a “killer tour” of sorts. On tap we have tales of killers like John Wayne Gacy, Ed Gein and even more killers from different cities that are sure to have you looking over your shoulder this Halloween. 🎃 

Beer of the Week - Graffiti Highway double IPA by Troegs Independent Brewing

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

LIMITED EDITION 2025 HALLOWEEN shirts and other great True Crime Garage swag is available on our website’s “MERCH" page.

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

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John Wayne Gacy /// Part 2

Episode: 106

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John Wayne Gacy was liked by most who knew him. He was a sharp businessman who had spent his time building up his contracting company, hosting elaborate parties, and entertaining children at hospitals. People thought of him as a generous, friendly, and hard-working man. However, there was another side that few had ever witnessed... Or at least lived to tell about. For several years John Wayne Gacy viciously tortured, raped and murdered more than thirty young men, who would later be discovered in his home and in the local river. This is the story of a community leader who was called the most hated man in America. He also has earned the name "the killer clown".

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John Wayne Gacy /// Part 1 

Episode: 105

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John Wayne Gacy was liked by most who knew him. He was a sharp businessman who had spent his time building up his contracting company, hosting elaborate parties, and entertaining children at hospitals. People thought of him as a generous, friendly, and hard-working man. However, there was another side that few had ever witnessed... Or at least lived to tell about. For several years John Wayne Gacy viciously tortured, raped and murdered more than thirty young men, who would later be discovered in his home and in the local river. This is the story of a community leader who was called the most hated man in America. He also has earned the name "the killer clown".

Beer of the week - MILF by Mother's Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and half bottle caps out of 5

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