Today, I sat down with Randy Barnett, professor of Constitutional Law at the Georgetown University Law Center, Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution and former prosecutor for the City of Chicago. He joins me to tell me all about his latest book, Felony Review: Tales of True Crime and Corruption that gives a behind the scenes look at what it was like to work in the thick of the violence and corruption running rampant in 1970s and 1980s Chicago.  Randy Barnett walked me through his time in the Felony Review Unit, the violent cases he worked on, and why exactly are some people so willing to spill it all to the police. Whether you love true crime, want to be a lawyer, or are currently studying law, this book, and this conversation, are for you. Get your copy of Felony Review, out March 17th: https://www.amazon.com/Felony-Review-Tales-Corruption-Chicago/dp/1641774959/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AVRCFC66IISR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2CADbqRwoROkCRlI_YhZ5A.oVltHrAWgy6RE6_Rj1zfXBvf7szphY3Q7DfYbVFf88I&dib_tag=se&keywords=felony+review+barnett&qid=1773627441&sprefix=felony+review%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-1 https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/felony-review/?srsltid=AfmBOoqpE2loLYEE9NaTFyMxKLEP7vtCT4HvE64_TENne7r3Un3Yvn48 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/felony-review-randy-barnett/1147878286?ean=9781641774963 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/

On August 12, 1984, 13-year-old Eugene Wade Martin vanished while delivering newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa. Just two years earlier, another paperboy, Johnny Gosch, disappeared under eerily similar circumstances only miles away. Despite extensive investigations, countless theories, and decades of speculation, neither boy has ever been found. In Part One of The Paper Boy Abductions, I walk you through the mysterious disappearance of Eugene Martin, the haunting parallels to Johnny Gosch's case, and the questions that continue to surround two of Iowa's most infamous unsolved child disappearances. Anyone with information about Eugene Martin is asked to call Det. Jeff Shannon at the https://www.dsm.city/departments/police/index.php at (515) 283-4864. You may also call Det. Larry Penland at (515) 237-1550. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Alex, T. (1984, August 16). Branstad gives moral support to Martin family. The Des Moines Register, 15A. Alex, T. (2001, September 3). Officer who investigated missing carrier retires. The Des Moines Register, 2B. Beedle, D. (2020, September 15). Eugene Wade Martin. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215645180/martin COLD CASE SPOTLIGHT: Johnny Gosch. (2015, June 11). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/cold-case-spotlight-johnny-gosch-n234291 D.M. police don’t know where to search. (1984, August 19). The Des Moines Register, 1B-3B. EUGENE WADE MARTIN | Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. (n.d.). https://missingpersons.iowa.gov/divisions/criminal-investigation/missing-persons/eugene-wade-martin Gene didn’t run away. . .his birthday was coming. (1984, September 2). The Des Moines Register, 1A-7A.I owa Cold Cases, Inc. (2026, March 28). Eugene Martin | Iowa Cold cases. Iowa Cold Cases. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/eugene-martin/ Krenz, A. (2015, November 6). Eugene Martin case remains open after 31 years. weareiowa.com. https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/eugene-martin-case-remains-open-after-31-years/524-02cb76a5-43bd-4297-af0d-5275df5aee9e Mokrzycki, P. (2015). Lost in the Heartland: Childhood, Region, and Iowa’s Missing Paperboys. Annals of Iowa, 74(1), 29–69. https://doi.org/10.17077/0003-4827.12170 Santiago, F. (1997, August 27). Gosch lives, mom is told. The Des Moines Register, 2A. Santiago, F., & Alex, T. (1994, August 22). Private eye believes Martin disappearance was planned. The Des Moines Register, 2A. Sederstrom, J. (2024, August 22). Why don’t missing kids appear on milk cartons anymore? Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/the-girl-on-the-milk-carton/crime-news/why-dont-missing-kids-appear-on-milk-cartons-anymore Short, M. (2025, June 7). Eugene Martin: 1984 Disappearance of Iowa Paperboy Still Unsolved. Medium. https://medium.com/bizarre-unsolved-cases/eugene-martin-1984-disappearance-of-iowa-paperboy-still-unsolved-27d88991a6c1 Smith, G. (1985, August 10). Eugene Martin case no closer to solution. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 5A. Suk, T. (1990, March 27). D.M. officers follow Martin case to Mexico. The Des Moines Register, 9. Tauscheck, M. (2017, October 9). Eugene Martin’s brother talks about hope case will be solved. KCCI. https://www.kcci.com/article/eugene-martin-s-brother-talks-about-hope-case-will-be-solved/6923136 The Associated Press. (1985, February 10). Parents heat up search. Quad City Times, 8A. The disappearance of Eugene Martin. (2025, April 14). Crime and Coffee Couple. https://crimeandcoffeecouple.wordpress.com/2024/07/11/the-disappearance-of-eugene-martin/ The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS). (n.d.). NamUs.gov. https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/6348?nav VanBaale, K. W. (2025, September 22). The Legacy of the Paperboy Abductions | A&E. AETV. https://www.aetv.com/articles/paperboy-abductions-milk-carton

Welcome to The Crypt, where our Crypt Keeper awaits to bring you tales fit for a dark and scary Halloween night. From legends of witches and ghost ships, to the stories of recent memory's most horrific real-life killers, there's plenty to set the mood for a frightful holiday. Featuring some of Darkcast Network's best, we've come together to ring in the season. Grab your candy, take a seat, and settle in for tales from The Darkcast Crypt Keeper.  Podcasts Featured: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ip8cCgYaSvtTkL455nPRo?si=ea0738a14f7a4d1e https://open.spotify.com/show/32Smwi9hKvlcbIUq9PwbL1?si=135df300aa5e4ba5 https://open.spotify.com/show/4fsL3AK7yOHRL6rMr051xO?si=f631f78c9574498c https://open.spotify.com/show/3b6lWRP822ZyLQ4T1O9ILp?si=7cd1f5b33e004e25 https://open.spotify.com/show/3eZyiUAoncCONrk3hN63Uj?si=92dc3f81264b4d18 https://open.spotify.com/show/0bKeo1MIJkvw3cSnY5djjO?si=f6bc9360452949f7 https://open.spotify.com/show/7GxM6Dc0DQixOqGZamMvJc?si=5f2c43bf1b0d42ec https://open.spotify.com/show/7JxcmZmgO3VtnQo1zmVItJ?si=4ea3d513f0f742b0 https://open.spotify.com/show/2rOxmhB97QfPqESDO31XLW?si=91abd79c58b84aec https://open.spotify.com/show/1MgemzSNz1fjXA4UNvJ8no?si=eeec81d278c047fa https://open.spotify.com/show/4E5ZQimOZEPPpOQONnjbzE?si=1eb8237c79b8497d

Today, you'll hear the story of Yolanda Paneck, brought to you by Carmita from Missing in the PNW.  A beautiful young mother is brutally murdered after last being seen at the Capri Motel in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland,_Oregon. The day after her locked car was found abandoned with her two-year-old son inside, alive and a maid at the motel who cleaned her room found the mattress stripped of its sheets and soaked in blood.Though she has never been found her husband was charged and convicted of her murder in March 1996 If you have any information on the whereabouts of Yolanda Evette Panek please call the Portland Police Bureau at 503-823-0418.   Carmita is back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd! Check out Missing in the PNW: The Pacific Northwest is known for it's beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains, but because of all of this it's also the perfect place to go missing. https://open.spotify.com/show/4fsL3AK7yOHRL6rMr051xO?si=113f266a614f429d https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missing-in-the-pnw/id1586170767

The search for Barbara Mackle was becoming a race against time. After 20-year-old Barbara was buried alive inside a custom-built underground capsule, her family and the FBI faced an impossible challenge: pay a $500,000 ransom before her air supply ran out. But when the first ransom exchange went disastrously wrong, investigators feared they had lost their only chance to save her.In Part 2 of Barbara Mackle's incredible story, I'll tell you all about  the failed ransom drop, the intense FBI investigation, the successful payoff that finally put agents on the trail, and the desperate search that led to Barbara's rescue after 83 terrifying hours underground. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ https://www.14news.com.%20https//www.14news.com/story/1238460/past-haunts-chrisney-doctor/ https://abcnews.com/US/story?id=91055&page=1 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-19-mn-7529-story.html https://Buried%20alive.%20(n.d.).%20https//nmfh.org/buried-alive-boetticher/ https://www.crimemagazine.com/buried-alive-kidnapping-barbara-jane-mackle-1968?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.coastalbreezenews.com/columnists/coastal_history/who-dunnit-anatomy-of-an-egomaniacal-con-artist-part-3-of-3/article_136b88bf-b3fa-5512-a4ff-b74dbcfd07ed.html https://multimedia.fbi.gov/item?id=7396&type=image&utm_source=chatgpt.com https://grokipedia.com/page/Gary_Steven_Krist https://www.aetv.com/articles/heiress-buried-alive-survived-against-all-odds https://people.com/barbara-mackle-kidnapping-buried-alive-8736831 https://www.corrections1.com/re-entry-and-recidivism/articles/notorious-georgia-kidnapper-out-of-prison-again-sroPKw1oTdMSoHqd/ https://www.nytimes.com/1968/12/21/archives/escaped-prison-on-coast.html https://www.themacklecompany.com https://time.com/archive/6636526/crime-the-girl-in-the-box/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/309/497/2096118/ Winerip, M. (1978, December 21). For Barbara Mackle, ’68 kidnapping is a closed subject. The Bradenton Herald, B2. https://.%20https//www.coastalbreezenews.com/columnists/the-daring-kidnapping-of-barbara-mackle-part-1-of-3/article_0823b341-edc0-540d-8d52-6f8e48bcc48a.html https://socxfbi.org/Common/Uploaded%20files/OralHistory/Beane%20Addenda.pdf

From the age of three Robert Kosilek knew he was different, he knew he was born into the wrong body. As an adult he struggled with his gender identity and even married a woman named Cheryl McCaul with whom he had a child with. One day she came home early and caught him in her clothing, that's when things took an abrupt deadly turn. Thank you to CJ from Rainbow Crimes for taking over while I deal with some personal matters this week <3 https://open.spotify.com/show/3ip8cCgYaSvtTkL455nPRo?si=d81b5e2e659f476c Beyond the Rainbow Podcast a.k.a. Rainbow Crimes is a show about crimes committed by and against the LGBTQ plus community. Join host C.J. for an array of true crime stories from all over the world, especially lesser known cases. Remember, it's not a crime to be gay...unless you're a murderer... Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Pod of Terror Welcome to the Pod of Terror! Join Pat and Darsi as they discuss the most vile, despicable human beings on the planet. https://open.spotify.com/show/0bKeo1MIJkvw3cSnY5djjO?si=102095fe1673406b

On the coast of California, in November 2004, retired couple Tom and Jackie Hawks thought they were closing a new chapter, selling their yacht and preparing for a quieter life. Instead, they were lured into a meticulously planned trap. What began as a routine boat sale quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing maritime murders in true crime history. In this episode, I broke down the calculated scheme that led to their disappearance, the shocking method used to silence them, and the investigation that unraveled a cold and calculated plot driven by greed. From false identities to a horrifying final act at sea, this case is a chilling reminder of how quickly trust can turn deadly. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Box in the Basement Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced. https://open.spotify.com/show/7fmMxlzFZWg89bZ3o267fx?si=52187a11554840ac Center, D. P. I. (2026, January 15). Twenty years since last execution: California remains under execution moratorium as advocates push for mass clemency grant. Death Penalty Information Center. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/twenty-years-since-last-execution-california-remains-under-execution-moratorium-as-advocates-push-for-mass-clemency-grantCup of Coffee and Crime. (2026, April 16). The Murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks: Sold a yacht, then vanished at sea. Medium. https://medium.com/@coffeecrimeandcosmetics/the-murder-of-tom-and-jackie-hawks-sold-a-yacht-then-vanished-at-sea-a08ea086b637Dirmann. (2009, March 5). Murder. Just because. Orange Coast Magazine. https://orangecoast.com/news/murder-just-becauseDziemianowicz, J. (2024, January 2). Tom and Jackie Hawks Killed in Yacht Murder By “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Actor and His Wife. Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/the-real-murders-of-orange-county/crime-news/skylar-deleon-kills-tom-jackie-hawks-in-yacht-murderFera, L. L. (2022a, November 29). HARDCORE GANG MEMBER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER-FOR-PROFIT KILLING OF COUPLE ON THEIR NEWPORT BEACH YACHT. Orange County District Attorney. https://orangecountyda.org/press/hardcore-gang-member-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-for-profit-killing-of-couple-on-their-newport-beach-yacht/Fera, L. L. (2022b, December 6). BACKGROUND ON THE THREE CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVING SKYLAR DELEON. Orange County District Attorney. https://orangecountyda.org/press/background-on-the-three-criminal-cases-involving-skylar-deleon/Gottlieb, J. (2019, March 2). What happened to Tom and Jackie Hawks? - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-may-23-me-yacht23-story.htmlHanley, B. C. (n.d.). “He did it. I know he did it,” man says of son - Los Angeles Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20081010005928/http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-deleonold1,0,6683554.storyLea, J. (2021, July 16). After the murder of their loved ones, the O’Neill and Hawks families reflect. News-Herald. https://www.news-herald.com/2009/08/09/after-the-murder-of-their-loved-ones-the-oneill-and-hawks-families-reflect/O. (2024, May 22). From Power Rangers Star to Cold-Blooded Killer | True Crime. Medium. https://medium.com/@mromysteries/from-power-rangers-star-to-cold-blooded-killer-true-crime-30f9679d550aPeople v. Henderson, No. G039432 (Cal. Ct. App. Jul. 17, 2009). (n.d.).Perkinson, J. (2023, November 11). Skylar Deleon: From Power Rangers to Heartless Assassin. True Crime Time. https://truecrimetime.com/skylar-deleon/Register, O. C., & Welborn, L. (2008, October 5). Victim: Jon Peter “JP” Jarvi. Orange County Register. https://www.ocregister.com/2008/10/05/victim-jon-peter-jp-jarvi/Richards, T. (n.d.). The new owners — the gruesome yacht murder case of Thomas and Jackie Hawks — Crime Library. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/celebrity/hawkes_deleon/6.htmlSerna, J. (2018, December 20). Main witness testifies in court - Los Angeles Times. Daily Pilot. https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-xpm-2008-10-08-dpt-deleon10092008-story.htmlWelcome to the Orange County DA Office - Press Releases/Media advisories. (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20090210084528/http://www.orangecountyda.com/home/index.asp?page=8&recordid=387Yang, A., & Paparella, A. (2020, January 18). A receipt from Target, a stolen car in Mexico and a third unsolved murder: Investigation into yacht murder of California couple. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/receipt-target-stolen-car-mexico-unsolved-murder-investigation/story?id=68204176

In 2012, Cari Farver after blowing up at the man she had been seeing, vanished from Omaha, Nebraska but what followed made no sense. Her family, Dave Kroupa who she had been dating, and a woman named Liz Golyar, who dated the same man, began receiving disturbing, erratic messages from Cari. As the texts escalated into threats and harassment, it was clear that Cari was a stalker, hellbent on destroying lives.  However, as the investigation unfolded, the truth became far more disturbing than anyone imagined. In Part 1, I take you through the three year long invesitgation into tracking Cari down, the digital trail that blew the case open and the chaos that led to a shocking act of violence. What if the stalker was someone else all along? Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Ahluwalia, B., esq. (2018, November). State v. Golyar. Find Law. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ne-supreme-court/1962008.htmlAlvarado, F. (2025, December 1). How digital evidence helped solve the murder of Cari Farver | A&E. AETV. https://www.aetv.com/articles/cari-farverBabb, S. (2025, June 25). ‘It can happen to anyone’: Man shares story of stalking, survival at Omaha women’s event. https://www.wowt.com. https://www.wowt.com/2025/06/25/man-shares-tale-stalking-survival-omaha-womens-center-advancement-event/Baker, K. (2024, February 9). Netflix Doc Lover Stalker Killer Goes In-Depth on Disturbing story of Digital Love Triangle-Turned-Deadly. Peoplemag. https://people.com/lover-stalker-killer-netflix-documentary-digital-love-triangle-deadly-8424279Cari Lea Farver (1974-2012) - Find a grave. . . (1974, November 30). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175584784/cari_lea-farver#:~:text=in%20Omaha.,remains%20have%20never%20been%20recovered.Conley, A. (2017a, May 25). Golyar: “Twisted Plot of Lies” hid death. Omaha World Herald, 1A-2A.Conley, A. (2017b, December 1). Lawyer receives emails threatening Goylar’s kids. Omaha World Herald, 2B.Dziemianowicz, J. (2024, October 22). Woman murders man’s new lover, then frames her as terrifying stalker: “I see you.” Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/a-plan-to-kill/crime-news/what-happened-to-cari-farver-how-she-was-killed-framed#:~:text=How%20to%20Watch,Farver%2C%20according%20to%20ABC%20News.Giacomazzo, B. (2025, August 25). The murder of Cari Farver at the hands of Liz Golyar. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/cari-farver#:~:text=On%20the%20SD%20card%2C%20police,who%20vanished%20without%20a%20trace.Gowen, G., Deutsch, G., & Effron, L. (2020, December 7). What seemed like a horrific stalking case was a jealous lover’s cover for murder. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/horrific-stalking-case-jealous-lovers-cover-murder/story?id=74431142‘Hell hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned’: Meaning and origin. (2024, February 5). Interesting Literature. https://interestingliterature.com/2023/04/hell-hath-no-fury-like-a-woman-scorned-meaning/Hobkinson, S. (Director). (2024). Lover, Stalker, Killer. Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81611991?trackId=255824129&tctx=0%2C0%2Cdfbc7760-9573-48b6-9dd4-d85bd8fa3051-102888104%2Cdfbc7760-9573-48b6-9dd4-d85bd8fa3051-102888104%7C2%2C%2C%2C%2C%2C%2CVideo%3A81611991%2CdetailsPagePlayButtonHomepage. (2024, July 10). A+E Networks EMEA. https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/cari-farverKenton, L. (2024, March 28). Killer Shanna ‘Liz’ Golyar was also ‘prime suspect in her son’s death’ & ex says ‘she masterminded our boy’. . . The US Sun. https://www.the-sun.com/news/10329723/love-stalker-killer-shanna-golyar-baby-death-cari-farver/KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. (2017, May 10). KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. https://www.3newsnow.com/news/local-news/twisted-case-of-fatal-attraction-goes-to-trialLyon, R. (2024, February 14). Liz Golyar, the spurned lover who murdered Cari Farver. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/liz-golyarMay 12, 2017, page 2 - Omaha World-Herald at Newspapers.com<sup>TM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. <span class=&qout;url&qout;>https://www.newspapers.com/image/897469954/?match=1&terms=cari%20farverPhotos from The Haunting Story of Lover, Stalker, Killer - E! Online. (2024, February 17). E! Online. https://www.eonline.com/photos/36883/the-haunting-story-of-lover-stalker-killerRasmussen, A. (n.d.). Stalker Convicted Of Murdering Missing Woman Spent Up To 50 Hours Weekly On Twisted Plot. Investigation Discovery. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/stalker-convicted-of-murdering-missing-woman-spent-up-to-50-hours-weekly-on-twisted-plotSederstrom, J. (2024, July 18). Nebraska Mechanic’s romance turns into Real-Life “Fatal attraction” with deadly consequences. Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/shanna-golyar-killed-cari-farver-after-impersonating-herStager, J., & Stutsman, S. (2025, November 13). Liz Golyar Murdered the Other Woman in Her Love Triangle — Then Pretended to Be Her for 2 Years. Here’s Where She Is Today. People. https://people.com/where-are-liz-golyar-and-dave-kroupa-today-11848379STATE v. GOLYAR (2018) – Supreme Court of Nebraska Free Case Summary – Studicata. (n.d.). https://www.studicata.com/summaries/supreme-court-of-nebraska/state-v-golyar-2018-3xlwus/

Two-year-old Myra Lewis disappeared from her rural Mississippi home in 2014 while playing outside with her siblings. Despite one of the largest searches in state history, she has never been found. This episode explores the timeline, investigation, and lingering questions in this haunting missing child case. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Myra Lewis is encouraged to contact the Madison County Sheriff’s office at 601-859-2345 or the Mississippi highway patrol at 855-642-5378. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Psychology of the Strange:  Psychology of the Strange is a narrative psychology podcast that explores the eerie, the uncanny, and the deeply human. Every episode begins with an original atmospheric story rooted in dark folklore, superstition, or real events and then shifts into a psychological analysis that unpacks why these tales grip the human mind. Apel, T. (2014a, March 5). Plea: Help us find Myra. The Clarion Ledger, 1B.Apel, T. (2014b, July 2). 4 months later, still no Myra Lewis. The Clarion Ledger, 3A.Apel, T. (2015, March 2). Myra Lewis: missing 1 year. The Clarion Ledger, 3A-4A.Apel, T. (2016, March 2). Myra Lewis missing two years; no new leads. The Clarion Ledger, 2A.Apel, T. (2017, March 3). 3 years later: Myra Lewis still missing. The Clarion Ledger, 6A.Apel, T. (2018, March 1). Myra Lewis still missing after 4 years. The Clarion-Ledger. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2018/03/01/myra-lewis-still-missing-after-4-years/384227002/Camden toddler reported missing. (2014, March 3). The Clarion Ledger, 4A.FBI joins search for missing Mississippi toddler Myra Lewis. (2014, March 5). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fbi-joins-search-for-missing-mississippi-toddler-myra-lewis/Fields, C. (2022, March 2). 8-year anniversary of Myra Lewis’ disappearance. https://www.wlbt.com. https://www.wlbt.com/2022/03/02/8-year-anniversary-myra-lewis-disappearance/Henley, N. (2019, April 30). The Disappearance of Myra Rena Lewis | Missing #34. Medium. https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/the-disappearance-of-myra-rena-lewis-missing-35-eebfae69d6b6Karimi, F. (2011, March 11). FBI offers >0,000 for return of missing toddler Myra Lewis. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2014/03/11/us/mississippi-missing-toddler-myra-lewis/index.htmlKinsey, A. (2017, October 7). Missing girl’s mother remains behind bars. WAPT. https://www.wapt.com/article/missing-girl-s-mother-remains-behind-bars/2087820Kinsey, A. (2020, December 7). Mother of missing girl released from jail. WAPT. https://www.wapt.com/article/mother-of-missing-girl-released-from-jail/2088557Livestream. (n.d.). https://www.wlbt.com. https://www.wlbt.com/livestream/Marie, E. (2025, August 11). Myra Lewis, 2: disappeared from her front yard in 2014. OurBlackGirls. https://www.ourblackgirls.com/p/myra-lewis-2-disappeared-from-her?utm_source=publication-searchMissing: Myra Lewis | Camden, MS | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/myra-lewisMyra Rena Lewis – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/myra-rena-lewisOrtega, J. (2020, December 7). FBI offers reward for info that brings missing girl home. WAPT. https://www.wapt.com/article/fbi-offers-reward-for-info-that-brings-missing-girl-home/2087645#Royals, K. (2014, October 22). Sheriff follows up on psychic tip in search. The Clarion Ledger, 2A.

In February 1978, five young men vanished after attending a basketball game in Yuba County, California. Their car was later found abandoned deep in the snowy wilderness of Plumas National Forest far from their route and with no clear explanation why they went there. As searchers uncovered eerie clues, including a remote trailer stocked with untouched supplies, the mystery only deepened. Four of the men were eventually found, but Gary Mathias was never located. Nearly 50 years later, the case of the Yuba County Five remains one of America’s most haunting unsolved disappearances.  Today I joined Dean, Laura, and Arthur from The Family Plot to dive into the mystery of the Yuba County Five Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/family-plot/id1522581107 We are a podcast featuring Dean Boese, Laura Williams and their 15 year old son Arthur where we do PG-13 takes on all things odd.

On a blisteringly hot day in Phoenix, Arizona, 13-year-old Myron Traylor set out with his mother to do laundry. He stopped for a drink as his mother continued on, promising to catch up with her, but he never did. What would follow would be a decades-long mystery, plagued by rumors, as investigators searched for the missing boy. With no evidence, only theories to base a motive on, and a witness who may know more than what they're saying, this is the story of a boy who was here one moment and gone the next.  If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Myron Traylor, please contact:  The Phoenix Police Department at 602-495-5394 or The Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit at 602-534-2121 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ 5 who still stymie searchers. (1997, July 29). The Arizona Republic, A4.Aug 06, 1990, page 8 - The Arizona Republic at Newspapers.comTM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/image/122454381/?match=1&terms=myron%20traylorBaxter, J. (2021, February 14). Gone Before Sunset: The Disappearance of Myron Traylor. Medium. https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/gone-before-sunset-the-disappearance-of-myron-traylor-cd382f027cfcDaunt, T. (1989, February 16). Mom of missing boy fears worst, prays. The Arizona Republic, B1–B2.FindtheMissing. (2020, February 20). Myron Timell Traylor. The Resource Center for Cold Case Missing Children’s Cases. https://rcccmcc.com/2019/08/23/42-azm-myron-timell-traylor/Jeong, Y. (2016a, November 25). Missing Arizona children: Myron Traylor vanished after a stop for soda pop. The Arizona Republic, A3–A4.Jeong, Y. (2016b, November 26). 28 years later, still waiting at house on Pecan Road. The Arizona Republic, A3–A4.Missing: Myron Timell Traylor | Phoenix, AZ | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/myron-timell-traylorMissing Person / NAMUS #MP3935 | NAMUS. (n.d.). NamUs. https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP3935Missing person: Myron Traylor. (n.d.). Missing People in America. https://missingpeopleinamerica.org/missing/myron-traylorMyron Timell Traylor – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/myron-timell-traylorMyron Traylor still missing without a trace 27 years later. (2015, August 3). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/myron-traylor-still-missing-without-trace-27-years-later-n398101Newbart, D. (1991, July 24). THE MYSTERY OF MYRONTHE TRAIL MAY BE COLD, BUT THE MEMORIES STILL HURT. Phoenix New Times. https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/the-mystery-of-myronthe-trail-may-be-cold-but-the-memories-still-hurt-6411812/The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS). (n.d.). NamUs.gov. https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/3935/detailsTorrey, J. F. (1989, August 4). Police hit dead end in search. The Arizona Republic, B2.Villa, J. (2002, May 22). Aunt remains hopeful he’ll come home. The Arizona Republic, B4.

The 2014 unsolved murder of D’Lisa Kelley has raised serious questions about investigative decisions and accountability. In this episode of The Book of the Dead Podcast, I explore the timeline of her case and the concerns surrounding the law enforcement response. The investigation draws additional scrutiny due to the involvement of a Dallas police sergeant who was later connected to the controversial 2016 death of Tony Timpa, a man who died while restrained by officers during a call for help. The overlap between these cases raises difficult but necessary questions about oversight, responsibility, and how repeated controversies can impact public trust and justice outcomes. If you have any information about the murder of D’Lisa Kelley, you can call the North Texas Crime Commission at 877-373-8477   or visit their website to submit a tip  at www.ntcc.crimestoppersweb.com Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Tragedy with a View: Hosted by Kayla, Tragedy with a View is an outdoor lover’s podcast for those who love true tales of tragic loss and unbelievable survival involving the wilderness, wildlife and weather.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tragedy-with-a-view/id1689392628 Fohttps://www.botdpod.com Barry, A. (2017, April 1). Cold Case 2014: Missing Person Case Turns into Homicide. Who Killed Young Mother D’Lisa Kelley? NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/cold-case-2014-missing-person-case-turns-into-homicide-who-killed-expectant-mother-dlisa-kelley/13955/Binion, B., & Binion, B. (2023, September 28). Tony Timpa wrongful death trial ends with 2 out of 3 cops getting qualified immunity. Reason.com. https://reason.com/2023/09/27/tony-timpa-wrongful-death-trial-ends-with-2-out-of-3-cops-getting-qualified-immunity/Case, P. C. (2023, November 21). Cold Case Spotlight - D’Lisa Kelley - Project: Cold Case. Project: Cold Case. https://projectcoldcase.org/2016/07/03/cold-case-spotlight-dlisa-kelley/Dallas Police internal investigation launched in D’Lisa Kelley case. (2014, March 29). NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-police-launch-investigation-into-911-call-about-slain-pregnant-mother/1973171/Eiserer, T. (2014a, March 12). Dallas police seek help in locating missing pregnant mother. WFAA wfaa.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20140316154407/https:/www.wfaa.com/news/local/Dallas-police-seek-help-in-locating-missing-pregnant-mother--249913821.htmlEiserer, T. (2014b, November 18). Tapes raise new questions in unsolved murder case. wfaa.com. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/tapes-raise-new-questions-in-unsolved-murder-case/287-304608176FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. (2016, March 15). Murder woman’s family sues Dallas police. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/murder-womans-family-sues-dallas-policeKalthoff, K. (2014, March 18). Friends, relatives hold vigil for slain Dallas mother. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/friends-relatives-hold-vigil-for-slain-dallas-mother/205956/Kelley Alert Foundation. (2015a). 01. Initial call from grandmother (D’Lisa Kelley). Soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/911tapes/01-1-initial-call-from-grandmother-dlisa-kelley?si=958757c79e7e49aeaa5923ca8cb9b49a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingKelley Alert Foundation. (2015b). 03 Operator called Seargent (D’Lisa Kelly). Soundcloud. https://soundcloud.com/911tapes/03-2operator-called-sergeant-dlisa-kelley?si=3d54961ad4aa46edb31c1ab9e18591f8&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLassiter, E. (2014, November 18). Audio Evidence: New 911 Calls in Pregnant Mom Murder Case. CW33. https://cw33.com/news/audio-evidence-disturbing-new-911-calls-in-pregnant-mom-murder-case/Lopez, R. (2024, February 3). “We could’ve found her”: D’Lisa Kelley’s family reflects on police investigation into her murder 10 years later. wfaa.com. https://www.wfaa.com/article/syndication/instagram/crime-reporters-notebook-dlisa-kelley-was-tortured-and-murdered-dallas-a-decade-ago-her-family-thinks-police-could-have-done-more-to-save-her/287-1a1af961-bd61-40b5-a8ed-ceaf21028a88Massie, G. (2023, October 2). Jurors share regret over verdict in trial for man who died when officer kneeled on his back. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/timpa-dallas-police-trial-jurors-b2422609.htmlMurdered: D’Lisa Kelley | Dallas, TX | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/dlisa-kelleyMyParisTexas, MyParisTexas, & MyParisTexas. (2019, June 10). Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs the go-ahead on the Kelley Alert. MyParisTexas - Rapid. Reliable. Respected. https://myparistexas.com/texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-the-go-ahead-on-the-kelley-alert/Osibamowo, T. (2023, September 27). Federal jury awards " million to Tony Timpa’s son, finds 3 Dallas police officers liable for his death. KERA News. https://www.keranews.org/criminal-justice/2023-09-27/tony-timpa-verdict-wrongful-death-lawsuitSobell, C. (2021, March 16). Law and Disorder: Who Killed D’Lisa Kelley? Medium. https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/who-killed-dlisa-kelley-2014-cold-case-sparks-criticism-of-dallas-pd-88e6e4a910a1SWIFS investigative narrative. (n.d.). DocumentCloud. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6226349-SWIFS-Investigative-Narrative/Timpa v. Dillard - MacArthur Justice. (2023, November 12). MacArthur Justice. https://www.macarthurjustice.org/case/timpa-v-dillard/

When 17-year-old Corinne Perry disappeared from Creston, Iowa, she seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving behind only an abandoned car and carefully folded clothes. The mystery of what happened in the hours before her death and just who was responsible has evaded investigators for decades. This is the story of a missing girl, which hit too close to home, so soon after another young boy went missing, leaving a community reeling.  Anyone with information about the murder of Corinne Perry is asked to contact: The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (515) 725-6010, email mailto:dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us, or contact the Creston Police Department at (641) 782-8402. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Cavallier, A. (2020, April 10). Decades-old murder of Iowa teen in 1983 remains unsolved. Yahoo News. https://www.yahoo.com/news/decades-old-murder-iowa-teen-171200453.htmlCorinne Elaine Perry (1965-1983) - Find a grave. . . (1965, August 28). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143319127/corinne-elaine-perryCoulter, C. (2025, June 7). She went to the laundromat alone — then a man followed her out, and she was never seen alive again. People.com. https://people.com/corrine-perry-iowa-teen-vanished-laundromat-11748033Gene “didn’t run away. . .his birthday was coming.” (1984, September 2). The Des Moines Register, 6A.Heinlein, G. (1984, November 4). Young hunters find remains of Corinne Perry. The Des Moines Register, 3B.Iowa Cold Cases, Inc. (2025, December 13). Corinne Perry | Iowa Cold cases. Iowa Cold Cases. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/corinne-perry/National Missing Children’s Day | About Missing Children’s Day | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. (n.d.). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/nmcd/about-missing-childrens-dayO’Brien, C. (2024, December 3). The Murder of Corinne Perry. Medium. https://medium.com/@Charlie_OBrien/the-murder-of-corinne-perry-e02aa50ff8dbOffer reward for teen. (1983, May 10). The Daily Reporter, 3.Pastor conducts prayer vigil for missing girl. (1983, May 15). The Des Moines Register, 8B.Perry, C., Creston Police Dept., & Iowa DCI. (1983). HOMICIDE VICTIM. https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/media/cms/ICC_Playing_Card_9_clubs_5DE29B15A4BA0.pdfRaffensperger, G. (1984, February 6). Search goes on for girl missing nearly 10 months. The Des Moines Register, 3A.Santiago, F. (1983, July 3). Creston folks gather to find young woman who is missing. The Des Moines Register, 5B.Santiago, F. (1984a, November 5). Officers seek death cause. The Des Moines Register, 2A.Santiago, F. (1984b, November 7). Cause of Perry death may remain a mystery. The Des Moines Register, 2A.Shaw, B. (1984, September 18). Call about missing daughter mystifies, unnerves Iowa mother. The Des Moines Register, 2M.Woman still searching for justice in sister Corinne Perry’s murder nearly 40 years after she was killed after leaving Iowa laundromat. (2020, April 11). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/woman-still-searching-justice-sister-corinne-perry-s-murder-nearly-n1181291

18 years before Sherri Papini shocked the world with her kidnapping hoax, another girl vanished from Redding, California, but she never came home. When 16-year-old Tera Lynn Smith disappeared on a quiet night in August 1998, her family was desperate to find her, but they received far more questions than answers. As I revisit her story, I uncover a lesser-known connection to the Sherri Papini case that complicates an already heartbreaking mystery, and walk you through why one man had every reason to want Tera to never be found.  If you or anyone you know has any information, you can contact the Shasta County Sheriff’s office Major Crimes unit at 530-245-6025.  You can also email them at mailto:sheriff@co.shasta.ca.us, and the case number to reference is 98-25673. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ 2202DFCA - Tera Lynn Smith. (2007, March 9). The Doe Network. https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=2202dfcaAdmin. (2024, February 17). The Disappearance of Tera Smith - Disappeared. Disappeared. https://disappearedblog.com/tera-smith/#:~:text=Case%20Information,What%20is%20this?Breitler, A. (1999, August 15). Tera Smith’s family still seeks answers. Record Searchlight, A1–A4.Brown, C. L. (1998, October 2). Investigators defend tactics in Tera’s case. Record Searchlight, A1–A8.Cold Case Spotlight: Tera Smith. (2022, April 17). [Video]. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-pushing-justice-1998-disappearance-daughter-tera-smith-redding-california-n1294488Conklin, A., & Conklin, A. (2024a, July 16). Famed California kidnapping hoaxer Sherri Papini breathes new life into schoolmate’s 1998 disappearance. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/us/famed-california-kidnapping-hoaxer-sherri-papini-breathes-new-life-schoolmates-1998-disappearanceConklin, A., & Conklin, A. (2024b, July 16). Famed California kidnapping hoaxer Sherri Papini breathes new life into schoolmate’s 1998 disappearance. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/us/famed-california-kidnapping-hoaxer-sherri-papini-breathes-new-life-schoolmates-1998-disappearanceHart, A. (1998, September 12). Detectives again search Zink home and studio. Record Searchlight, B1–B2.Inside the haunting Tera Smith cold case that shadowed Sherri Papini’s kidnapping hoax. (2024, June 29). E! Online. https://www.eonline.com/news/1404342/inside-the-haunting-tera-smith-cold-case-that-shadowed-sherri-papinis-kidnapping-hoaxKindelan, K. (2025, June 20). Sherri Papini claims ex-boyfriend abducted her in 2016 hoax kidnapping case. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/sherri-papini-claims-boyfriend-abducted-2016-hoax-kidnapping/story?id=122988913King, T. (1998, November 8). Girl’s disappearance strains detectives. Record Searchlight, A-10.Lyon, R. (2023, October 2). The Mysterious Case of Homecoming Queen Tera Lynn Smith and Her Martial Arts Instructor. Medium. https://medium.com/@unquestionablycriminal/the-mysterious-case-of-homecoming-queen-tera-lynn-smith-and-her-martial-arts-instructor-df98810983a6MISSING - Tera Lynn Smith | Solve the Case. (n.d.). Solve the Case. https://www.solvethecase.org/case/1998-5/Tera-SmithPallas, G. (2023, March 24). Tera Smith: Strange case of a Lost Teen Girl. George Pallas. https://georgepallas.com/blog/2022/04/tera-smith/Papini possibly lying opens up old wounds for Tera Smith’s family. (2022, March 18). KRCR. https://krcrtv.com/news/local/papini-possibly-lying-opens-up-old-wounds-for-tera-smiths-familySchultz, J. (2022, April 19). 20-plus years without Tera Smith: Questions remain about Redding teen who vanished in 1998. Record Searchlight. https://www.redding.com/story/news/2022/04/18/tera-smith-redding-ca-questions-remain-teen-missing-homecoming-queen-vanished-2008-dateline-show/7362784001/Still seeking justice 25 years later the unsolved disappearance of Tera Smith from Redding. (2023, August 23). KRCR. https://krcrtv.com/news/local/tera-smith-disappearance-25-years-laterTera Lynn Smith – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/tera-lynn-smithThe Associated Press. (1999, August 16). Redding girl, 16, vanished without a trace a year ago. Enterprise Record, 4.Vulpo, M. (2022, April 18). Sherri Papini formally pleads guilty after admitting kidnapping was a hoax. E! Online. https://www.eonline.com/news/1327711/sherri-papini-formally-pleads-guilty-after-admitting-kidnapping-was-a-hoax

A quiet afternoon. A parking garage. A crime that would haunt a community for decades. The murder of Joyce Paneck-Saglimbene in 1976 shocked Englewood, New Jersey, but with little evidence and no suspects, her case faded into obscurity for three decades. As hope for justice waned, a sudden arrest brought her case back into the spotlight, but was the killer really found? If you have any information about Joyce's murder, you can contact the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office tel:+12012265532 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Family Plot Podcast: a podcast featuring Dean Boese, Laura Williams and their 15 year old son Arthur where they do PG-13 takes on all things odd https://open.spotify.com/show/27GZQqpH3vlgs0yKxztx3O?si=302d81c8735445d2 Alaya, A. M. (2006, August 24). DNA results could sway case in secretary’s 1976 killing. The Star Ledger, A17–A21.Arias, L. (2006, August 30). Arrest made in 1976 murder case. Northern Valley Suburbanite, 6. Bronx man arrested in 30-year-old murder. (2006, August 23). The Daily Journal, A5.Content, C. (2019, January 11). Cold case: criminal activity assured. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2009/08/29/cold-case-criminal-activity-assured/Dillon, N. (2018, April 9). HE's GOT TO PAY FOR 76' SLAY, EX-HUBBY SAYS. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2006/08/24/hes-got-to-pay-for-76-slay-ex-hubby-says/Dillon, N., Bode, N., & Kadushin, P. (2018, April 9). HIS KILLER PAST.BELOVED, HARDWORKING BX. DAD IS CHARGED WITH STABBING WOMAN 19 TIMES IN 1976 JERSEY SLAYING. New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/2006/08/23/his-killer-past-beloved-hardworking-bx-dad-is-charged-with-stabbing-woman-19-times-in-1976-jersey-slaying/Feuer, A. (2006, August 23). Arrest in a 30-Year-Old Murder Case Reignites the Pain of a Victim’s Family. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/23/nyregion/23cold.htmlMarkos, K. (2008, September 19). Man pleads guilty in 1976 slaying. The Record, L1.Meuller, M., & Peet, J. (2006, August 23). To her brother, victim will always be 27, smiling and beautiful. The Star Ledger, 5.Mongelli, L. (2006, August 23). SLAY BUST ENDS 30-YEAR WEIGHT - “PEACE” AT LAST FOR ’76 VICTIM’S BROTHER. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2006/08/23/slay-bust-ends-30-year-weight-peace-at-last-for-76-victims-brother/The Record Staff. (1976, May 16). Police seek firm clues in murder. The Sunday Record, A24.

In January 2018, Reno native, 19-year-old Caitlin Denison arrived in Midland, Texas, with a man she barely knew, then vanished without a trace. Before she disappeared, she made chilling calls to her family, hinting that she feared for her life. From Caitlin’s final known movements, theories of why she went to Texas in the first place, and the desperate search to bring her home, this is the baffling story of a young woman who was never seen again. If you have information that can help bring Caitlin home, you can: - https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/investigations/texas-dps-missing-womans-case-caitlin-denison-midland/%7C940b797e1f0c48c7ce1108dd3b36be16%7Cccd8a79b7268413b878971f8b6f4c0df%7C1%7C0%7C638731828511903670%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ajnRcgOkpVZ6JB7kMAvBNV%2FzKJf0d%2FRksOjVsnLtc4A=&reserved=0 through the Texas Rangers' Cold Case website. - Contact the Texas Rangers by telephone at 1-800-346-3243. Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Ranger assigned to this case. - Call Crime Stoppers - Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for this crime. Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-find-caitlin-denison https://www.facebook.com/findcaitlindenison Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Mountain Murders; East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, Heather & Dylan. Who knew mountains could be so deadly? Are you ready to embark on a perilous journey through the treacherous peaks of true crime? https://open.spotify.com/show/40g9BcUDirt3cqirkSvLgd?si=fc009d6079684ce8 Alert, F. (2018, June 13). Family fears for missing Reno woman’s safety. https://www.firstalert7.com. https://www.firstalert7.com/content/news/Authorities-searching-for-woman-last-seen-in-Midland-485398621.htmlCaitlin Marie Denison – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/caitlin-marie-denisonCorrea, A. (2025a, January 23). Texas DPS continues search for missing woman last seen in Midland. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/investigations/texas-dps-missing-womans-case-caitlin-denison-midland/513-c5615507-cba8-4dd4-a20b-d6aafd636032Correa, A. (2025b, January 23). Texas DPS continues search for missing woman last seen in Midland. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/investigations/texas-dps-missing-womans-case-caitlin-denison-midland/513-c5615507-cba8-4dd4-a20b-d6aafd636032Details - Unsolved homicide. (n.d.). https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/coldCase/Home/Details/278Dupnick, T. (2024, October 15). Renewed interest sparked in 2018 missing person’s case. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/crime/renewed-interest-sparked-in-2018-missing-persons-case/513-e3fd53ab-ba99-4cef-8b85-fb14e359c9efGross, S. (2018, August 31). Reno woman has been missing in Texas for months. Reno Gazette Journal, 3A.Jonathan Polasek (News West9). (2022, May 20). New detective investigating Caitlin Denison case. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/new-detective-caitlin-denison-case/513-b9ee386e-ce69-4708-a107-34cd544af40bMidland Fast Facts | Midland, TX - Official website. (n.d.). https://www.midlandtexas.gov/1120/Midland-Fast-FactsMiller, E. (n.d.). UPDATE: Family confirms Midland Co search related to Caitlin Denison disappearance. Your Basin. Retrieved January 22, 2025, from https://www.yourbasin.com/news/texas-rangers-conducting-investigation-in-midland-county/Penrose, K., & Penrose, K. (2024, April 3). 10 years after Brianna Denison’s murder shook northern Nevada, her cousin has gone missing. Carson Now. https://www.carsonnow.org/08/13/2018/ten-years-after-briana-denisons-murder-her-cousin-went-missing-same-ageRichter, B. K. (2024, November 24). Texas Rangers renew search for Caitlin Denison, missing since 2018. MRT. https://www.mrt.com/news/crime/article/caitlin-denison-disappearance-texas-19881001.php

In 2019, 33-year-old tech startup founder Erin Valenti, was on a work trip in Silicon Valley. At the end of her trip, she called her parents, telling them she couldn't find her rental car, but they were concerned by the strange statements she was making. "It's all a game, it's a thought experiment, we're in the Matrix." A week later, her body was found in her rented car on the side of the road in San Jose, but there were no clear signs of physical harm, and her family was adamant she didn't struggle with any mental health problems or substance use disorders. The circumstances of her death have remained a mystery ever since.  Thank you to The Final Trace for taking over after a death in my family. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-final-trace/id1821947859 The Final Trace is a true crime podcast unraveling the most chilling disappearances, cold cases, and solved mysteries that still leave us asking questions. Hosted by two friends with a passion for true crime, each episode explores the final known moments, forgotten clues, and the theories that keep us up at night. From strange sightings to shocking conclusions, we follow the clues wherever they lead—because sometimes the scariest part isn’t the mystery… it’s the truth.

“It can’t rain all the time.” Those words became immortal the day Brandon Lee brought The Crow to life and lost his own in the process. Born to a martial arts legend, Brandon Lee was poised for stardom, carving out a name for himself outside of his father's shadow, but fate had other ideas when a tragic accident occurred on set,  and The Crow, a dark and gothic thriller, would become both his final film and his legacy. After 30 years, The Crow has immortalized Brandon Lee in its haunting story of Eric Draven, risen from the dead seeking retribution, but his death also created another legacy, one that changed the way Hollywood would operate to keep casts and crews safe.  Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for Missing in the PNW: The Pacific Northwest is known for it's beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains, but because of all of this it's also the perfect place to go missing. https://open.spotify.com/show/4fsL3AK7yOHRL6rMr051xO?si=4d78ded79cff4bba Ashurst, S. (2019a, May 15). ‘John Wick 3’ director Chad Stahelski opens up about Brandon Lee’s tragic death on “The Crow.” Yahoo Movies UK via Yahoo Entertainment. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-wick-3-director-chad-stahelski-opens-brandon-lees-tragic-death-crow-142644256.html?guccounter=1Ashurst, S. (2019b, May 15). ‘John Wick 3’ director Chad Stahelski opens up about Brandon Lee’s tragic death on “The Crow.” Yahoo Movies UK via Yahoo Entertainment. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-wick-3-director-chad-stahelski-opens-brandon-lees-tragic-death-crow-142644256.html?guccounter=1Boyle, P. (2019, July 16). Brandon Lee Apparently Killed by .44 Bullet : Movies: Even after autopsy finding, North Carolina police are still treating the actor’s death as accidental. - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-04-02-ca-18323-story.htmlBrandon Lee. (n.d.-a). The Movie Database. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/57700-brandon-lee?language=en-USBrandon Lee. (n.d.-b). The Movie Database. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/57700-brandon-lee?language=en-USBruce Lee — Bruce Lee. (n.d.). Bruce Lee. https://brucelee.com/bruce-leeFate’s Children: Bruce and Brandon. (1993, May 3). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/02/archives/fates-children-bruce-and-brandon.htmlHarris, M. (2021, October 22). The brief life and unnecessary death of Brandon Lee. EW.com. https://ew.com/article/1993/04/16/brief-life-and-unnecessary-death-brandon-lee/Heching, D. (2021, October 26). Eliza Hutton Breaks Silence 28 Years After Fiancé Brandon Lee's Death in the Wake of 'Rust' Shooting. People.com. https://people.com/movies/eliza-hutton-breaks-silence-28-years-after-fiance-brandon-lees-death-in-the-wake-of-rust-shooting/IMDb. (n.d.). Brandon Lee. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000488/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_smJensen, E. (2024, August 23). The tragic true story of how Brandon Lee died on “The Crow” movie set in 1993. USA TODAY. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2024/08/23/the-crow-1994-brandon-lee-death-explained/74858461007/No Charges Filed in Actor’s Death During Filming. (1993, September 6). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/06/us/no-charges-filed-in-actor-s-death-during-filming.htmlRemembering Brandon Lee (1965-1993). (2025, January 1). Flasz on Film. https://flaszonfilm.com/2023/03/31/remembering-brandon-lee-1965-1993/The Associated Press. (1993a, April 1). Actor dies after accident in filming. Winston-Salem Journal, 30.The Associated Press. (1993b, April 1). Brandon Lee’s death followed series of mishaps on movie set. The Salisbury Post, 5A.The Crow movie review & film summary (1994) | Roger Ebert. (1994, May 13). Roger Ebert. https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-crow-1994Van Horn, S. (2024, March 24). How “The Crow” was completed after Brandon Lee’s death. Collider. https://collider.com/the-crow-production-brandon-lee/Year of the Dragon, 2025 & 2026 Horoscope of Chinese Zodiac Dragon. (n.d.). https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/dragon.htm?srsltid=AfmBOoohsHN9nEf8PO2NFG_9Z1sUhMiP9S-px25xQ6L-R5h038Od5EBa

On August 7, 1972, 16-year-old Jeannette DePalma left her home in Springfield, New Jersey, to go to work, but she never made it back home. Six weeks later, Jeannette's body was found atop Devil's Teeth, a cliff in Houdaille Quarry. With very little evidence, no clear suspects, and rumors of her being the victim of a Satanic Cult, her case has gone cold with no answers to be had for any of the countless questions left in the wake of her death. 53 years later, the mystery of what really happened to Jeannette DePalma has continued to baffle those who still remember her. Today, I am joined by Brian Santana to break down the case file and walk you through one of my home state's most baffling crimes.    If you have any information about the death of Jeannette DePalma, please contact the Springfield Police Department at (973) 376-0400. https://justiceforjeannette.com/petition/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DR68T6BR/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ELEN4Zu8E7Qhg7plYH5VetjSiSggA-J0HSvtOKCzkHFSAk5mOE2adDeS2MqmQxRrKCehXve7kDecgbWvwY_eGGi75w7us78Yf03iotUZEZKDycbDnCrQ1qCqnGBu6GLZoky57nv27G7CNYRW-nkzOTNG-HimzmW_QsdaXBtQ3W0gnbhURWAluTgcO-FEjw2dJLAsoH1YU19Oxz1FkrXFXQ.6r464VLx-dFMtZGWu1z1WVDbL0XUxVwc2ETJEhf9Dh8&qid=1742695933&sr=8-1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/37tcuAiiJPuUlxyRVa6OVp?si=6xtf0UstQFuO-vBW2kptpQ https://open.spotify.com/episode/1N5P54uvMPYx4RXoN8FV6u?si=f48bccba6b274d26 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/ Featuring a promo for The Final Trace: The Final Trace is a true crime podcast unraveling the most chilling disappearances, cold cases, and solved mysteries that still leave us asking questions. Hosted by two friends with a passion for true crime (and a little bit of sass), each episode explores the final known moments, forgotten clues, and the theories that keep us up at night. From strange sightings to shocking conclusions, we follow the clues wherever they lead—because sometimes the scariest part isn’t the mystery… it’s the truth. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-final-trace/id1821947859 Associated Press. (1972a, September 30). Witchcraft seen possible in teen-age girl’s death. The Central New Jersey Home News, 3.Associated Press. (1972b, October 3). Say witch is murder probe aid. The Daily Register, 1.Associated Press. (1972c, October 31). Satanism seen gaining followers. Asbury Park Press, 26.Associated Press. (1973, January 19). Drifter sought in girl’s death. Press of Atlantic City, 37.Burke, E. C. (1971, July 6). ‘Satan Cult’ Death, Drugs Jolt Peaceful Vineland, N. J. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1971/07/06/archives/-satan-cult-death-drugs-jolt-peaceful-vineland-nj-satan-cult-death-.html#:~:text=There%20are%20also%20other%2C%20new,Body%20is%20FoundDeak, M. (2019, September 10). Judge denies DNA test of Jeannette DePalma’s clothes. The Central New Jersey Home News, 1A-9A.DePalma, Jeannette. (1972, September 21). The Star-Ledger, 60.Entry | Timelines | US Religion. (n.d.). The Association of Religion Data Archives (the ARDA). https://www.thearda.com/us-religion/history/timelines/entry?etype=3&eid=47#:~:text=Description,the%20modern%20Christian%20music%20industry.Everett, R. (2021, February 7). A tragic mystery, but likely no satanic rite. The Star-Ledger, A17–A18.FACTS | Justice for Jeannette DePalma. (n.d.). https://justiceforjeannette.com/facts/Harland, P. (2006, March 23). Satanic Conspiracies of the 1970s and 1980s (Satan 12). Ethnic Relations and Migration in the Ethnic World. https://www.philipharland.com/Blog/2006/03/satanic-conspiracies-of-1970s-and-1980s-satan/Jeannette Christine DePalma  (1956-1972) - Find a. . . (1956, August 3). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245014849/jeannette_christine-depalmaMuscavage, N. (2019, August 25). What happened to teen found dead in 1972: Jeannette DePalma’s arm, then body was discovered 47 years ago. The Central New Jersey Home News, 1A-11A.Schwartz, A. (2015, January 5). Conspiracy or serial killer? Two theories offered on unsolved 1974 murder of NB teens. The Hudson Reporter. https://web.archive.org/web/20150610051820/http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/26402295/article-Conspiracy--or-serial-killer----Two-theories-offered-on-unsolved-1974-murder-of-NB-teens-?instance=north_bergenUPDATED: Who killed Jeannette DePalma? (n.d.). https://weirdnj.com/weird-news/jeannette-depalma/

As I work on a case that is far more involved than I originally thought, dive into the chilling legend of Hannah Cranna, often called the Wicked Witch of Monroe in this episode hosted by Raven of Rogue Darkness. Feared throughout 19th-century Connecticut, Hannah’s reputation was built on tales of witchcraft, curses, and paranormal misfortune said to befall anyone who crossed her. Even her death and burial became the stuff of haunted New England folklore, cementing her place in history as one of the region’s most infamous legends. Was Hannah Cranna truly a witch—or just a woman condemned by rumor and superstition?  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogue-darkness/id1559736743 Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/

In March 2017, the quiet Alaskan town of Ketchikan was rocked by the sudden death of beloved surgeon Dr. Eric Garcia. Found in his home under suspicious circumstances, his death would devolve into a mystery that was truly stranger than fiction.  Journalist Chris Connelly, host of Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska, joined me to discuss his investigation and shared what it was like to walk the streets of Ketchikan, speak with Dr. Garcia’s grieving loved ones, and sit face-to-face with the detectives who brought his killer to justice. From Alaska to Washington, Chris told me all about the twists and turns in a case that, on the surface, had seemed so straightforward, and how a remote community still grapples with the loss of one of its own. You can hear all about the murder of Dr. Eric Garcia, including details not shared today, by listening to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cold-blooded-mystery-in-alaska/id1826601671 every Tuesday, wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on Social Media! You can find us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookofthedeadpod/ X: https://twitter.com/Bkofthedeadpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550490186243 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookofthedeadpod Or visit our website at http://botdpod.com/