Unsolved, Unbelievable and Unjust

Unsolved, Unbelievable and Unjust

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Unsolved, Unbelievable and Unjust episodes

  • Unbelievable: Keith, Elaine, Peter & Casey Dardeen AKA The Dardeen Family

    On November 17, 1987, the Dardeen family was brutally murdered in their Illinois home. Elaine Dardeen, seven months pregnant, was beaten to death along with her young son, Peter. In a horrifying twist, she gave birth during the attack, and her newborn daughter was also killed. Initially, her husband Keith was suspected, but his body was found the next day, shot and assaulted.

    Over a decade later, a serial killer claimed responsibility, but his confession was filled with inconsistencies. To this day, the murders remain unsolved, leaving behind questions of who committed such a horrific crime—and why. Join us as we dive into this tragic and terrifying case in search of elusive answers.

    This is the story of the Dardeen family—an unsolved tragedy that is both unbelievable and unjust.


    CONTACT:

    Website: https://unsolvedunbelievab.wixsite.com/unsolved


    SOURCES:

    • "Interview with a Murderer." The Southern Illinoisan, May 16, 2010. https://thesouthern.com/news/local/interview-with-a-murderer/article_12b60fc2-60a6-11df-b581-001cc4c002e0.html.

    • Wright, John. "13-Year Vigil of Fear Eases in Illinois Town." Chicago Tribune, March 13, 2000. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2000/03/13/13-year-vigil-of-fear-eases-in-illinois-town/.

    • "Unsolved Murder Still Haunts Tri-State Family Two Decades Later." 14 News, November 9, 2007. https://www.14news.com/story/7372700/unsolved-murder-still-haunts-tri-state-family-two-decades-later/.

    • Chavez, Nicole. "Who Killed the Dardeen Family? The Case Remains Unsolved." People, August 9, 2023. https://people.com/dardeen-murders-unsolved-who-killed-illinois-family-8649561.

    • "Gruesome Murder of an Illinois Family Remains Unsolved; Main Suspect is Executed." First Alert 4, January 21, 2022. https://www.firstalert4.com/2022/01/21/gruesome-murder-an-illinois-family-remains-unsolved-main-suspect-is-executed/.

    • "Heartland Unsolved: Never Forget." KFVS 12 News, November 5, 2019. https://www.kfvs12.com/2019/11/05/heartland-unsolved-never-forget/.

    • 45 min
    • Unjust: Disgraced Dr. Charles Smith’s and the 13 Wrongful Convictions He Caused

      Beneath the surface of Canada’s justice system lies a tragic saga of lives upended by a single man’s catastrophic failures. Dr. Charles Smith, once hailed as a leading forensic child pathologist, became the architect of a series of wrongful convictions that haunt the nation.

      A 2005 Ontario coroner's review of 45 autopsies exposed how Smith’s questionable conclusions of foul play led to 13 wrongful criminal convictions, shattering the lives of innocent people.


      Join us as we delve into the profound consequences of one man performing a job he was tragically unqualified for, revealing the devastating impact of his errors on countless lives.


      CONTACT:


      SOURCES:

      • Ontario Attorney General Report:

      • Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. (2008). Report of the Inquiry into pediatric forensic pathology in Ontario: Volume 1 [PDF]. Retrieved from https://wayback.archive-it.org/16312/20211208105310/http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/inquiries/goudge/report/v1_en_pdf/Vol_1_Eng_ES.pdf

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: Sherry Sherret Robinson:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). Sherry Sherret Robinson. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/sherry-sherret-robinson

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: Brenda Waudby:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). Brenda Waudby. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/brenda-waudby

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: C.F.:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). C.F. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/c-f

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: C.M.:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). C.M. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/c-m

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: Dinesh Kumar:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). Dinesh Kumar. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/dinesh-kumar

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: Maria Shepherd:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). Maria Shepherd. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/maria-shepherd

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: O'Neil Blackett:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). O'Neil Blackett. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/o-neil-blackett

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: Richard Brant:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). Richard Brant. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/richard-brant

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: William Mullins-Johnson:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). William Mullins-Johnson. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/william-mullins-johnson

      • Wrongful Convictions Case: Tammy Marquardt:

      • Wrongful Convictions Canada. (n.d.). Tammy Marquardt. Retrieved from https://www.wrongfulconvictions.ca/cases/tammy-marquardt

      • The Star Article:

      • Redden, J. (2020, November 20). Woman fights to sue pathologist over wrongful conviction. The Star. Retrieved from https://www.thestar.com/news/woman-fights-to-sue-pathologist/article_41e7b5a0-53ae-58cc-ab9f-035c15e13b01.html

      • CBC News Article:

      • CBC News. (2021, November 19). Wrongfully accused mother can sue pathologist, appeal court rules. CBC. Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/wrongfully-accused-mom-can-sue-pathologist-appeal-court-1.646561

        45 min
      • Unbelievable: The Imprisonment, Abuse & Escape of Elisabeth Fritzl

        For over two decades, Elisabeth Fritzl lived a life of unspeakable horror, imprisoned by her own father in a hidden cellar in the basement of her family home. From the age of 18 to 42, she suffered unimaginable sexual abuse and gave birth to eight children in confinement. This chilling story reveals the depths of human cruelty while highlighting the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit. Listener discretion is advised.


        CONTACT:


        SOURCES:

        • All That's Interesting Article:

        • Elia, L. (2021, October 5). Elisabeth Fritzl spent 24 years in captivity — and had seven children with her father. All That's Interesting. Retrieved from https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisabeth-fritzl#:~:text=Elisabeth%20Fritzl%20spent%2024%20years,the%20whereabouts%20of%20her%20daughter.

        • Independent Article:

        • Jolly, J. (2020, June 30). Whatever became of Elisabeth Fritzl? The Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/whatever-became-of-elisabeth-fritzl-1924645.html

        • All That's Interesting Article:

        • Elia, L. (2021, October 5). Elisabeth Fritzl's children: What happened to them? All That's Interesting. Retrieved from https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisabeth-fritzl-children

        • ABC News Article:

        • ABC News. (2008, April 30). Elisabeth Fritzl story: Daughter kept captive in cellar. ABC News. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=4768253

        • The Guardian Article (2008):

        • Willsher, K. (2008, October 31). Josef Fritzl: The man who kept his daughter locked in a cellar. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/oct/31/joseffritzl-austria

        • The Guardian Article (2008):

        • Willsher, K. (2008, May 6). Josef Fritzl: ‘My father was a monster’ — Elisabeth Fritzl speaks out. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/may/06/austria.internationalcrime

        • Sky News Article:

        • Sky News. (2023, May 1). Who is Josef Fritzl, the rapist who kept his daughter locked in a cellar for 24 years? Sky News. Retrieved from https://news.sky.com/story/who-is-josef-fritzl-the-rapist-who-kept-his-daughter-locked-in-a-cellar-for-24-years-12878269

        • The Guardian Article (2024):

        • O'Carroll, L. (2024, January 25). Josef Fritzl to be moved from psychiatric unit to regular prison, lawyer says. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/25/josef-fritzl-to-be-moved-regular-prison-from-psychiatric-unit-lawyer

        • The Guardian Article (2009):

        • Willsher, K. (2009, March 21). Josef Fritzl: ‘I’m not a monster’ — psychiatrist who treated him speaks out. The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/mar/21/josef-fritzl-pyschiatrist-interview


          23 min
        • Unsolved: The Disappearance of the “Fort Worth Missing Trio”

          For over four decades, the chilling mystery of three missing friends has left investigators and families in a haunting state of uncertainty. On December 23, 1974, Rachel Trlica, Renee Wilson, and Julie Moseley set out for what should have been a routine day of last-minute Christmas shopping at the mall, but that ordinary outing spiraled into darkness when they vanished without a trace. Despite relentless searches, countless leads, and exhaustive interviews, the fate of Rachel, Renee, and Julie remains shrouded in mystery.


          In this episode we delve into the perplexing details of their disappearance, the profound impact on their loved ones, and the enduring questions that continue to puzzle those searching for answers. Join us as we explore this haunting case and the quest for closure that still resonates today.


          CONTACT:


          SOURCES:

          • Star-Telegram Article:

          • Hinton, A. (2018, January 11). The mystery of the Fort Worth trio: Three girls vanished without a trace in 1974. Star-Telegram. Retrieved from https://www.star-telegram.com/latest-news/article190898639.html

          • NBC DFW Article:

          • McCoy, B. (2021, October 6). Volunteer diver to drag cars from Benbrook Lake possibly tied to Fort Worth missing trio. NBC DFW. Retrieved from https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/volunteer-diver-to-drag-cars-from-benbrook-lake-possibly-tied-to-fort-worth-missing-trio/245582/

          • NBC DFW Article:

          • McCoy, B. (2022, July 12). Nearly 50 years later, billboards aim to regenerate tips in Fort Worth missing girls cold case. NBC DFW. Retrieved from https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/nearly-50-years-later-billboards-aim-to-regenerate-tips-in-fort-worth-missing-girls-cold-case/3265549/

          • Uncovered Article:

          • Uncovered. (n.d.). The disappearance of the Fort Worth trio. Retrieved from https://uncovered.com/the-disappearance-of-the-fort-worth-trio/

          • Missing Angels Blog:

          • Peters, D. (2009, November). For Worth missing trio: Mary, Rachel, and Julie. Missing Angels Blog. Retrieved from https://deaniepeters-missingangels.blogspot.com/2009/11/for-worth-missing-trio-mary-rachel.html

          • WFAA Article:

          • WFAA Staff. (2022, August 24). Melissa Highsmith case giving renewed hope in one of Fort Worth's biggest unsolved mysteries. WFAA. Retrieved from https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/melissa-highsmith-case-giving-renewed-hope-one-of-fort-worth-biggest-unsolved-mysteries/287-87310697-5813-42f1-b457-b9ae5a0db978

          • Hometown by Handlebar Article:

          • Hometown by Handlebar. (2020, February 24). The Fort Worth trio: An enduring mystery. Hometown by Handlebar. Retrieved from https://hometownbyhandlebar.com/?p=32310

            26 min
          • Unjust: The Wrongful Conviction of Michael Morton

            Michael Morton spent 25 years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. His harrowing story of wrongful conviction reveals the shocking details of how crucial evidence was deliberately hidden by the very prosecutor charged with seeking justice. As we delve into this miscarriage of justice, we uncover the fallout that led to the prosecutor’s disbarment and imprisonment for prosecutorial misconduct and contempt of court. Michael’s incredible journey from despair to exoneration is a powerful testament to the flaws in our justice system and the unwavering resilience of the human spirit.


            CONTACT:


            SOURCES:

            • Innocence Project:

            • Innocence Project. (n.d.). Michael Morton. Retrieved from https://innocenceproject.org/cases/michael-morton/

            • Texas Archive:

            • Texas Archive of the Moving Image. (2022). Michael Morton. Retrieved from https://texasarchive.org/2022_00413

            • Statesman Article (2011):

            • Sweeney, K. (2011, December 20). Former prosecutor apologizes to wrongfully convicted man. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20111220130837/http://www.statesman.com/news/local/former-prosecutor-apologizes-to-wrongfully-convicted-man-1974368.html

            • Texas Monthly Article:

            • Wise, J. (2021, July). The innocent man: Part two. Texas Monthly. Retrieved from https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-innocent-man-part-two/

            • Texas Tribune Interview:

            • Mendez, M. (2012, January 12). John Raley on the Michael Morton case: ‘I never wanted to be in the courtroom.’ Texas Tribune. Retrieved from https://www.texastribune.org/2012/01/12/john-raley-tt-interview/

            • Chronicle Blog Post (2012):

            • Hart, P. (2012, March 25). 60 Minutes to spotlight Morton case Sunday. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20120325211704/http://blog.chron.com/pattihart/2012/03/60-minutes-to-spotlight-morton-case-sunday/

            • Statesman Article (2013):

            • Smith, M. (2013, February 3). Michael Morton’s lawyers aim to prove misconduct. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://archive.ph/20130203134849/http://www.statesman.com/news/local/michael-mortons-lawyers-aim-to-prove-misconduct-1903013.html?viewAsSinglePage=true

            • Statesman Article (2013):

            • Henson, C. (2013, June 30). Ken Anderson court of inquiry resumes. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://archive.ph/20130630092702/http://www.statesman.com/news/news/ken-anderson-court-of-inquiry-resumes/nXRLm/#selection-2017.1-2025.326

            • Texas Tribune Article (2013):

            • Mendez, M. (2013, April 23). Judge rules Anderson court inquiry can proceed. Texas Tribune. Retrieved from https://www.texastribune.org/2013/04/23/judge-rules-anderson-court-inquiry/

            • Statesman Article (2016):

            • Henson, C. (2016, February 5). Ken Anderson to serve 10 days in jail. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20160205075611/http://www.statesman.com/news/news/ken-anderson-to-serve-10-days-in-jail/nbmsH/

            • Statesman Article (2013):

            • Henson, C. (2013, December 13). Ken Anderson released from Williamson County Jail. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20131213213755/http://www.statesman.com/news/news/local/ken-anderson-released-from-williamson-county-jail/nbtKN/

            • Vote Smart Statement:

            • Perry, R. (2013, June 14). Gov. Perry signs Senate Bill 1611, the Michael Morton Act. Vote Smart. Retrieved from https://justfacts.votesmart.org/public-statement/783332/gov-perry-signs-senate-bill-1611-the-michael-morton-act#.WP0GpYjyvIU

            • CNN Article:

            • Smith, M. (2013, December 4). Exonerated prisoner update: Michael Morton. CNN. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2013/12/04/justice/exonerated-prisoner-update-michael-morton/index.html

              39 min
            • Unbelievable: The “Thought Crimes” of Gilberto Valle III AKA the Cannibal Cop


              Imagine discovering that someone close to you harbored sinister intentions — detailed plans to kidnap, rape, and cannibalize you. Now, what if that person was your spouse?


              In this chilling episode, we delve into the shocking case of Gilberto Valle III, infamously known as the "Cannibal Cop." Kathleen Mangan's ordinary search through her husband's computer took a nightmarish turn when she stumbled upon disturbing online chats. Instead of finding evidence of an affair, she uncovered a horrifying conspiracy involving detailed discussions of violence and cannibalism aimed at her and other unsuspecting women.


              Join us as we explore the dark corners of online communication and the terrifying reality of secrets lurking behind closed doors. This case serves as a haunting reminder: you never truly know what someone is planning, even when they seem closest to you.


              CONTACT:


              SOURCES:

                • NBC News Article:

                • Baker, P. (2023, July 7). Two British men arrested in New York in cannibal cop case. NBC News. Retrieved from ⁠https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/two-british-men-arrested-new-york-cannibal-cop-case-flna1c8644297⁠

                • New York Times Article (2014):

                • Goldstein, J. (2014, June 30). Officer’s conviction in cannibalism case overturned. The New York Times. Retrieved from ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/01/nyregion/officers-conviction-in-cannibalism-case-overturned.html⁠

                • New York Times Article (2013):

                • Goldstein, J. (2013, February 27). In cannibal case, recalling a warning from Gilberto Valle’s wife. The New York Times. Retrieved from ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/nyregion/in-cannibal-case-recalling-a-warning-from-gilberto-valles-wife.html⁠

                • New York Times Article (2013):

                • Goldstein, J. (2013, February 26). Gilberto Valle’s wife testifies as trial starts in cannibal case. The New York Times. Retrieved from ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/26/nyregion/gilberto-valles-wife-testifies-as-trial-starts-in-cannibal-case.html?action=click&module=RelatedCoverage&pgtype=Article®ion=Footer⁠

                • CNN Article:

                • Lee, M. (2013, February 27). New York officer's cannibalism fantasies put on trial. CNN. Retrieved from ⁠https://www.cnn.com/2013/02/27/us/new-york-officer-cannibalism/index.html⁠

                • New York Times Article (2015):

                • Goldstein, J. (2015, April 16). Gilberto Valle, ex-New York police officer, talks about his cannibalism fantasies in film. The New York Times. Retrieved from ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/17/nyregion/gilberto-valle-ex-new-york-police-officer-talks-about-his-cannibalism-fantasies-in-film.html⁠

                • Rolling Stone Article:

                • Schwartz, A. (2023, March 15). 'Cannibal Cop' doc questions the line between fantasy and murder. Rolling Stone. Retrieved from ⁠https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/cannibal-cop-doc-questions-line-between-fantasy-and-murder-67257/⁠

                • Electronic Frontier Foundation Case:

                • Electronic Frontier Foundation. (n.d.). United States v. Gilberto Valle. Retrieved from ⁠https://www.eff.org/cases/united-states-v-gilberto-valle⁠

                  • Wild Blue Press Author Bio:

                  • Whitney, B. (n.d.). Gil Valle. Retrieved from ⁠https://wildbluepress.com/gil-valle-brian-whitney-author-bio/⁠

                    Court Decision Archive:

                    United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. (2016, March 5). Gilberto Valle v. United States. Retrieved from ⁠https://web.archive.org/web/20160305005520/http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/697181f9-beaf-43e6-ac8f-118a708851ed/2/doc/14-2710_complete_opn.pdf⁠

                  • Davidson, P. (2006). Death by cannibal: Minds with an appetite for murder. Penguin Group.

                  • 42 min
                  • Unsolved: The Investor Massacre

                    On September 5, 1982, in Craig, Alaska, the commercial fishing vessel Investor became the scene of a chilling massacre, claiming the lives of eight individuals, including owner Mark Coulthurst, his wife Irene, their two children Kimberly and Johnny, and crew members Dean Moon, Michael Stewart, Chris Heyman, and Jerome Keown.


                    As the boat was set ablaze to destroy evidence, a sinister mystery unfolded, leaving only devastation in its wake. One man was arrested, yet justice has remained out of reach, as no one has ever been convicted for this horrific crime.


                    CONTACT:


                    SOURCES:

                    • Hale, L. E. (2018). What happened in Craig: Alaska's worst unsolved mass murder. Epicenter Press.
                    • Google News Article:

                    • Author Unknown. (1985, October 11). [Title of the article]. The [Name of the Newspaper]. Retrieved from https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19851011&id=ibkwAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YPsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5551,4253964&hl=en

                      (Note: You'll need to replace “[Title of the article]” and “[Name of the Newspaper]” with the actual title and name of the newspaper.)

                    • People Article:

                    • Sweeney, K. (2022, August 18). John Peel on the shocking murders that rocked Alaska and the fishing boat that led to a true crime podcast. People. Retrieved from https://people.com/crime/john-peel-interview-alaska-investor-fishing-boat-murders/

                    • The Sun Article:

                    • Author Unknown. (2022, August 19). Investor’s gruesome murders in Alaska: Inside the twisted true crime tale of Mark Coulthurst and John Peel. The Sun. Retrieved from https://www.the-sun.com/news/9044502/investor-murders-alaska-mark-coulthurst-john-peel-true-crime/

                      (Note: The author of this article is not specified. If you find an author, you can include it.)

                    • Front Page Detectives Article:

                    • Author Unknown. (2023, March 17). Inside the shocking Alaska murder and arson case tied to a fishing boat. Front Page Detectives. Retrieved from https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/alaska-murder-arson-fishing-boat-case

                      1 hr
                    • Unsolved: The Long Island Serial Killer

                      While searching for missing woman Shannon Gilbert near Oak Beach, Long Island, police stumbled upon a chilling revelation—a serial killer had been preying on the area for years, undetected. Join us as we uncover the haunting twists and turns of this investigation and explore why, even now, the Long Island Serial Killer remains at large.


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                      SOURCES:

                        • MyFoxNY. (2011, April 4). 8 sets of remains recovered from beach. Archived from the original on April 7, 2011. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://web.archive.org/web/20110407094557/http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/news/8-sets-of-remains-recovered-from-beach-20110404

                        • Fox News. (2021, March 2). 3 more sets of human remains found on New York beach. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.foxnews.com/us/3-more-sets-of-human-remains-found-on-new-york-beach

                        • CBS New York. (2011, April 11). Investigators of Gilgo Beach victims expand search on L.I. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/04/11/investigators-of-gilgo-beach-victims-expand-search-on-l-i/

                        • St. Fleur, N. (2011, May 9). Authorities identify a fifth L.I. victim. The New York Times. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/10/nyregion/authorities-identify-a-fifth-li-victim.html

                        • CBS News. (2011, March 30). Long Island serial killer case. YouTube. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMZQrm7CNho

                        • ABC News. (2020, July 17). Long Island’s suspected serial killer case. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/long-islands-suspected-serial-killer-case/story?id=68328499

                        • Tatum, S. (2020, December 22). Why hasn’t the Long Island serial killer case been solved? Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/why-hasnt-the-long-island-serial-killer-case-been-solved-119604/

                        • 40 min
                        • Unjust: Robert H. Richards IV’s Lenient Sentence

                          In 2009, Robert H. Richards IV, a wealthy heir, confessed to raping his 5-year-old daughter—and walked free without serving a single day in jail. How did the justice system allow such an appalling outcome? Join us as we delve into the shocking details of this case, exposing how privilege can undermine accountability in even the most horrific crimes.


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                          SOURCES:


                          • All That's Interesting. (n.d.). *Famous acquittals: The most shocking courtroom verdicts in history*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://allthatsinteresting.com/famous-acquittals/3
                            • Cam, D. (2019, June 14). How a Du Pont heir avoided jail time for a heinous crime. *Forbes*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/denizcam/2019/06/14/how-a-du-pont-heir-avoided-jail-time-for-a-heinous-crime/#743db5dc29db
                              • McMahon, D. (2014, June 27). Du Pont heir, ex-wife settle child sexual abuse lawsuit. *Delaware Online*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2014/06/27/du-pont-heir-ex-wife-settle-child-sexual-abuse-lawsuit/11578711/
                                • Shoichet, C. E. (2014, April 2). Delaware judge: Du Pont heir ‘would not fare well in prison’. *CNN*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.cnn.com/2014/04/02/justice/delaware-du-pont-rape-case/index.html
                                  • Roderick, R. (2014, April 2). The Du Pont heir and the homeless mom: America’s prison bias. *The Guardian*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/02/dupont-heir-homeless-mom-america-prison-bias
                                    • McCarthy, J. (2020, January 16). Child sexual abuse case involving Du Pont heir resurfaces. *NBC Philadelphia*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/del-child-sexual-abuse-case-involving-dupont-heir-resurfaces/101793/
                                      • Change.org. (n.d.). *Sentence convicted child rapist Robert H. Richards IV to serve the mandatory 10-year prison term for his crimes*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.change.org/p/jan-r-jurden-sentence-convicted-child-rapist-robert-h-richards-iv-to-serve-the-mandatory-10-year-prison-term-for-his-crimes
                                        • Shapiro, E. (2014, March 29). Du Pont heir Robert H. Richards IV got probation. *Business Insider*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from http://static6.businessinsider.com/du-pont-heir-robert-h-richards-iv-got-probation-2014-3
                                          • Fenton, J. (2014, March 29). Du Pont heir dodges prison after raping three-year-old daughter because he "wouldn't fare well." *The Independent*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/dupont-heir-robert-h-richards-dodges-prison-after-raping-three-year-old-daughter-because-he-wouldnt-9228217.html
                                            • *CBS News*. (2014, March 28). Lawsuit: Du Pont heir convicted of rape abused 2nd child. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lawsuit-du-pont-heir-convicted-of-rape-abused-2nd-child/
                                              • Morrow, J. (2014, March 31). Du Pont heir gets probation for raping 3-year-old daughter. *Vanity Fair*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.vanityfair.com/news/business/2014/03/du-pont-heir-gets-probation-for-raping-3-year-old-daughter
                                                • Roderick, R. (2014, April 2). The Du Pont heir and the homeless mom: America’s prison bias. *The Guardian*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/02/dupont-heir-homeless-mom-america-prison-bias
                                                  • Schaffer, A. (2014, March 29). Wealthy child rapist avoids jail in Delaware. *Time*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://time.com/43626/wealthy-child-rapist-jail-delaware/
                                                    • Coates, T. (2014, March 31). Du Pont heir Robert H. Richards IV gets probation for raping his daughter. *Slate*. Retrieved October 27, 2024, from https://slate.com/human-interest/2014/03/dupont-heir-robert-h-richards-iv-gets-probation-for-raping-his-daughter-judge-says-he-will-not-fare-well-in-prison.html
                                                    • 26 min
                                                    • Unbelievable: The Cleveland Abductions Part 2

                                                      For over a decade, Ariel Castro’s house concealed unimaginable horrors, while police missed repeated chances to uncover the truth. In Part 2 of our Cleveland Abductions series, we dive into the dark details of Castro’s crimes, the harrowing escape of his victims, and the stunning police oversights that allowed his abuse to continue. Discover how these brave women finally broke free, and the shocking number of times Castro’s home was nearly exposed—yet overlooked.


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                                                      SOURCES:

                                                      • Glatt, John. The Lost Girls: The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions and the Incredible Rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus. St. Martin's Press, 2015.
                                                      • 50 min

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