November 25 — The Disappearance of Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton
On Thanksgiving Day 2010, three brothers—Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton—vanished from their father’s home in Morenci, Michigan. For nearly 15 years, their disappearance remained unsolved.In 2025, just days before John Skelton was set to be released from prison, he was charged with their murders. This episode explores the heartbreaking timeline, the false leads, and the long-awaited charges in a case that gripped a community for over a decade.#TrueCrime #SkeltonBrothers #johnskelton #missingchildrenAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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November 24 — The Disappearance of D.B. Cooper
On November 24, 1971, a man using the name Dan Cooper boarded a flight from Portland to Seattle, handed a flight attendant a note claiming he had a bomb, and calmly hijacked the plane. After collecting a $200,000 ransom and four parachutes, he jumped from the Boeing 727 into the night sky—and was never seen again.Known to the public as D.B. Cooper due to a media error, his identity remains a mystery. In this episode, we walk through the timeline of the hijacking, the FBI’s decades-long investigation, and the clues that continue to puzzle investigators and amateur sleuths alike.#DBCooper #Hijacking #CrimeHistory #AviationMysteryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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November 23 — The Hijacking of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961
On November 23, 1996, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 became the scene of a deadly hijacking that ended in tragedy just off the coast of the Comoros Islands. Three men seized control of the Boeing 767 and demanded to be flown to Australia—despite the plane only carrying enough fuel for its next scheduled stop in Nairobi.After hours of failed negotiations, the aircraft ran out of fuel and crash-landed in the Indian Ocean. Of the 175 people on board, 125 died. Thanks to the captain’s attempt to ditch close to shore, dozens were rescued by locals and tourists.This episode examines how a mid-air hostage situation spiraled into one of the most haunting aviation disasters of the 1990s—and the bravery, loss, and hard lessons that followed.#Flight961 #AviationHistory #Hijacking #PlaneCrashAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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November 22 — The Kidnapping and Murder of Dru Sjodin
On November 22, 2003, 22-year-old University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin vanished after leaving work at Columbia Mall in Grand Forks. What began as a missing-person case quickly escalated into one of the most closely followed criminal investigations in the upper Midwest.In this episode, we trace the timeline of Dru’s disappearance, the massive volunteer-led search across North Dakota and Minnesota, and the mounting evidence that led investigators to Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., a Level-3 sex offender released just six months earlier.We explore the forensic breakthroughs, the emotional discovery of Dru’s body, and the federal trial. We also examine the national impact of Dru’s case, including the creation of “Dru’s Law,” which helped establish the National Sex Offender Public Website.#DruSjodin #TrueCrime #OnThisDayAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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November 21 — The Murder of Emma Walker
On November 21, 2016, the quiet Knoxville suburb of Sterchi Hills awoke to devastating news: 16-year-old Emma Walker, a high school cheerleader with a bright future, had been shot to death while sleeping in her bed. The shot came from outside her home, through the wall of her bedroom. What initially baffled investigators soon turned into a swift and chilling investigation—one that led back to Emma’s ex-boyfriend, 18-year-old Riley Gaul. Within 48 hours, a wire-wearing sting operation by two brave teenage friends helped authorities recover the murder weapon and arrest Gaul.Resources:National Domestic Violence Hotlineloveisrespect.org – Resources for young people experiencing relationship abuse#EmmaWalker #TeenDatingViolence #TrueCrimePodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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