Episode 77: Minnesota - Missing Person Brandon Swanson
In May 2008, a college student in rural Minnesota called his parents for help after driving into a ditch. He was calm, clear-headed, and chatting with his dad while walking toward what he believed was the nearest town. Then, mid-conversation, Brandon Swanson suddenly exclaimed, “Oh, shit”—and was never heard from again. What followed is one of the most baffling and frustrating missing persons cases in recent history, raising questions about search efforts, rural landscapes, and how someone can vanish without a trace… even while on the phone.https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/1hmvopc/brandon_lawsons_dna_has_confirmed_his_remains/https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/the-vault/rural-roads-of-minnesota-remain-last-known-location-of-19-year-old-brandon-swanson-1https://medium.com/the-shadow/vanished-in-the-dark-where-is-brandon-swanson-d5d99bfde9a7https://kroc.com/brandon-swanson-minnesota-missing/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brandon_Swansonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/1d5zq8v/disappearance_of_brandon_swanson/?rdt=61686https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/brandon-swansonhttps://discover.hubpages.com/politics/Missing-Since-2008-Brandon-Swanson
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Episode 76: Mississippi - Victor Mitchell
In 2016, a man’s luxury car gets banged up in a bizarre accident—and what starts as a dispute over repair costs spirals into one of the most disturbing criminal conspiracies we’ve ever covered. This episode dives into an unhinged scheme involving revenge, deception, and a plot so twisted it sounds like a TV crime drama. But it’s all real. And it all happened in a small town in Mississippi. Buckle up.https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ms-court-of-appeals/2118244.htmlhttps://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/crime/2019/09/24/trial-begins-man-accused-plot-kill-mississippi-billionaire/2427209001/https://www.wdam.com/story/34032730/court-files-plans-to-kidnap-rape-and-kill-ihl-board-member/https://www.columbianprogress.com/local-news/trial-set-duff-casehttps://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/story/news/crime/2019/09/26/man-guilty-all-charges-plot-against-mississippi-businessman/2439069001/https://themississippilink.com/news/3-charged-with-plotting-death-of-mississippi-businessman/https://www.wdam.com/2019/09/26/suspect-plot-kidnap-extort-prominent-businessman-found-guilty/
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Episode 75: Missouri - The Missouri Miracle
In 2002, 11-year-old Shawn Hornbeck vanished while biking to a friend’s house in rural Missouri, triggering a desperate, years-long search. Four years later, a break in an unrelated case led authorities to a shocking discovery—Shawn was alive. This episode unpacks the chilling details of his abduction, the incredible rescue sparked by another boy’s kidnapping, and the dark truth about Michael Devlin, the man behind both crimes.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Hornbeck_Foundationhttps://fox2now.com/news/15-years-since-the-missouri-miracle-how-two-kidnapped-boys-were-found/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna26876426https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a32945636/michelle-mcnamara-shawn-hornbeck-kidnapping-case-true-story/https://people.com/crime/shawn-hornbeck-ben-ownby-today-anniversary-abduction-confession/https://www.thenortherner.com/news/2007/01/17/kidnapped-mo-boy-apparently-posted-photos-of-himself-online-contacted-his-parents-site/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16632968https://www.newsweek.com/what-shawn-went-through-98799https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3711106&page=1https://www.npr.org/transcripts/6898805?ft=nprml&f=6898805https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/missouri-miracle-today-marks-14-years-since-shawn-hornbeck-and-ben-ownby-found-46988.cfm
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Episode 74: Montana - Danielle Houchins
In 1996, 15-year-old Danielle “Danni” Houchins was found murdered near the Gallatin River in Montana. For nearly 30 years, her case remained unsolved—until a renewed investigation and advances in DNA technology brought a breakthrough. In this episode, we explore the long journey to uncover the truth behind Danni’s tragic death.Sourceshttps://www.kbzk.com/news/local-news/28-year-old-cold-case-finally-solved-who-killed-danielle-houchins-at-cameron-bridgehttps://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/danielle-houchins-cold-case-killer-suicide-b2593949.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-idd-teens-1996-murder-dies-suicide-hours/story?id=112710822https://www.cbsnews.com/news/danielle-houchins-cold-case-murder-dna-suspect-paul-hutchinson-found-dead-after-interview/https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/montana/articles/2024-08-08/montana-sheriff-says-28-year-old-cold-case-slaying-solvedhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0G2RhKidnJ2wPWWAPaJrJ3?si=M-3xS22zSwGDk0lyVmm3Dwhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1co2W0sPVe5GpHoIlIDO9K?si=UnrVR9iySfiBadx6ZSQJ7Qhttps://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/28-year-old-montana-cold-case-solved-who-killed-danni-at-cameron-bridge
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Episode 73: Nebraska - Jason Jolkowski
On June 13, 2001, 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski vanished while walking to meet a coworker for a ride to work. Despite a delayed police response and no solid leads, his case remains unsolved. In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance and the theories surrounding it.Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/zyc9u1/what_happened_to_jason_jolkowski/?rdt=44405https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/The-Bizarre-Disappearance-of-Jason-Jolkowskihttps://medium.com/the-history-insider/what-happened-to-jason-jolkowski-a158e891c349
Join best friends Dani and Bailey as they make their way around the United States, from the comfort of their own homes, talking about all things spooky, supernatural, and true crime. Each week the host will pick a state and pick their topic based on the theme of the season. This season? Cryptids.
Not recommend for young audiences.
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