True Crimecast

In this shocking episode, we recount the harrowing story of Cassidy Rainwater, a beloved mother of six from Missouri, whose life was tragically cut short in a brutal crime that horrified the nation. On September 16, 2021, the FBI received chilling, anonymously submitted photos that revealed Cassidy’s disturbing final moments. These images led investigators to James Phelps and Timothy Norton, two men now convicted of her murder and dismemberment. We examine Cassidy’s life, the dark web of events surrounding her death, and the legal battles that followed, including a massive wrongful death judgment for her children.

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Pete Earley is a storyteller who has penned 22 books including four New York Times bestsellers, including The Hot House and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize finalist Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness.

After a 14-year career in journalism, including six years at The Washington Post, Pete became a full-time author with a commitment to expose the stories that entertain and surprise. He later began writing novels for fun.

Pete joins True Crimecast today to talk about his newest book, No Human Contact. This book is filled with exclusive interviews and insight into the life of an inmate, "Terrible" Thomas Silverstein, who was secluded in a method so extreme that it was created just for him.

No Human Contact touches on issues concerning the U.S. justice system, mental health, the prison system, and human development. You do not want to miss this interview and you definitely need to read this book.



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In this harrowing episode, we delve into a chilling case from Dadeville, Alabama. A 12-year-old girl escaped captivity after nearly a week of horrific abuse, leading authorities to uncover the remains of two dismembered bodies in the mobile home where she was held. The suspect, José Paulino Pascual-Reyes, now faces charges of first-degree kidnapping, capital murder, and corpse abuse for the brutal deaths of his girlfriend and young son. Join us as we recount the girl’s incredible courage, the shocking discovery that followed, and the haunting questions left for a community shaken by this tragedy.

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In a dramatic last-minute intervention, Texas lawmakers have delayed the execution of Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in 2002. At the heart of this case lies the controversial diagnosis of "shaken baby syndrome," which initially led to Roberson's conviction but has since faced widespread scrutiny in the scientific community. With just hours to spare, the Texas Supreme Court issued a rare stay, allowing Roberson’s legal team to challenge the evidence under Texas’s “junk science” law. This unprecedented legal battle raises complex questions about the intersection of justice and forensic science, while Roberson’s life hangs in the balance.

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In this episode, we dive into the harrowing murder case of Yvonne Layne, a 26-year-old mother found brutally killed in her Ohio home in 1999. Originally featured in the podcast “Murder in Alliance,” the story explores how a botched investigation and questionable courtroom practices left Yvonne’s family and community with more questions than answers. Police mishandling, controversial suspects, and a startling confession from a young man with a troubled past add twists to a case that has torn a town apart for decades. As we unravel this tragedy, we confront unsettling questions about justice, truth, and the fate of David Thorne, who remains behind bars to this day.

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Rachel lied, conned, and deceived her husband, her children, co-workers and many men over course of many, many years. She faked being an attorney, forged a pilot's license, lied about being a nurse, and maybe worst of all ran a scam where she pretended to have cancer.

Harry was engaged to Rachel from 2022-2023 and experienced the whole gamut of scams she was running. He has now decided to share his story in The Messenger: The Rachel Cancer Scam.

In today's bonus episode, we interview Harry about his story, why he decided to tell it in a podcast, and what he hopes will come from it.

Listen to The Messenger: The Rachel Cancer Scam:
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rachel-cancer-scam/id1772955263
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzNhsy7M4WU6SWErDVapRQ
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Hn5De466DmCIN8Sppw5Ik

Follow Harry:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_rachel_cancer_scam/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therachelcancerscam

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An infamous ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" went missing in 2005. Their journey back home was a lot more challenging than just a yellow brick road.

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Nate has an interview with Michael Benson - Co-author of Moguls: The Lives and Times of Hollywood Film Pioneers Nicholas and Joseph Schenck. They talk murder, movies, and more! 

Be sure to check out Moguls wherever you get your books! Especially at your local book store!

Special thanks to Kensington Publishing for helping hook us up with Michael! 

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In June of this year, Florida resident Dennis Winn shot a delivery drone over his home. What is your legal right to the space above your home? What does the future of air space usage look like?

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In 2001, Patti Adkins planned a secret getaway with her married boyfriend. But after leaving work that night, she was never seen again. Despite suspicious evidence, including a failed polygraph by her boyfriend, no arrests were made, and Patti remains missing to this day. Tune in as we explore the unsolved case and the heartbreaking aftermath for her family.

If you have any information about her whereabouts, please call Lt. Jeff Stiers at 937-
645-4126.

Anonymous information may be left via voicemail on the Union County Sheriff’s
Office Crime-Tip Hotline at 937-642-7653.

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