Best The REal Crime Podcast Christina Podcasts (2025)

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Drama, Darling X YBT Collab: The Valley Reunion Pt. 1 1:12:41

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Join us for a riveting reunion recap as Amy Phillips from Drama, Darling and Melissa Reich, from Your Bish Therapist Podcast (@yourbishtherapist), break it all down. In this juicy episode, we dive into Jax's rollercoaster sobriety journey and Brittany's compelling revelations. We'll explore Jesse's crocodile tears and the shock of a rented house. P…

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Bite Size Bish: Updates and Bravo news 27:34

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YBT starts by giving some personal updates, including ways to increase self-compassion and resilience. YBT also shared a story of a Yolanda Hadid sighting in the wild, discusses Kim Zolciak committing financial abuse and Jax on The Valley. Please follow YBT podcast, click automatic downloads and give a 5-star rating (it really helps!) Please follow…

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Episode 117: Christina Whittaker (Part 1 of 2) 1:12:24

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In 2009, 21-year-old Christina Whittaker, a new mother from Hannibal, Missouri, disappeared after a night out with friends on November 13. She was last seen after being escorted out of Rookie’s Sports Bar around 11:45 p.m. for disruptive behavior, having been previously banned from the establishment. Witnesses reported her being heavily intoxicated…

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S5 - Episode 13: Spontaneous Human Combustion 18:14

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Send us a text Make sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this! Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcast Questions? Email Us at [email protected] Subscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and where ever you listen! Episode written by Christina Van De Water Episode Editing by …

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When Police Accidentally Run into The Murderer: Case of Emily Ferlazzo 1:03:27

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In October 2021, Emily Jean Schwarz Ferlazzo, a 22‑year‑old aspiring nurse and singer from New Hampshire, traveled with her husband Joseph Ferlazzo Jr., then 41, to Bolton, Vermont to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. During the trip, Joseph shot Emily twice inside their camper van, dismembered her body, and concealed the remains inside th…

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M&M Hour: Shamanic healing and RHOM with Mandy Slutsker 1:11:36

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In this episode, Melissa and Mandy explore various themes surrounding emotional health, generational trauma, and the impact of relationships, particularly through the lens of reality television. They discuss Mandy's health journey, her experience with a shaman, and the importance of understanding nuance in character behaviors on shows like Real Hou…

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Episode 116: Where is Phoenix Coldon? 1:26:53

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Phoenix Coldon, a 23-year-old African American woman, disappeared on December 18, 2011, after driving away from her parents’ home in Spanish Lake, Missouri. Her 1998 black Chevy Blazer was found abandoned two weeks later in East St. Louis, Illinois, but she was never located. Phoenix, an only child, was homeschooled, talented in fencing and piano, …

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Drama or Trauma with Ryan Bailey 1:30:08

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TW: Discussion of DV YBT interviews Ryan Bailey @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey about all things Bravo. Up first, breaking Bravo news including recent updates about Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers. YBT discusses allegations of abuse, involvement in a cancer scam, and problematic behaviors caught on RHOBH. This leads to a greater discussion about abus…

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Woman Posions her Husband then Writes a Children's book on Grief: Case of Eric Richins 54:37

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The children's book “Are you with me” was a book published March of 2023 by Kouri Richins. The 42-page children’s book talks to specifically kids who have lost loved ones and how to cope with it. Helping children understand the idea of death and see it as more peaceful rather than sad. Now from first glance, this book looks perfect for children str…

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Episode 115: The Mandela Effect 1:11:25

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The Mandela Effect, named by paranormal researcher Fiona Broome in 2010, refers to collective false memories where groups misremember events or details, like Nelson Mandela dying in the 1980s (he died in 2013). Psychological studies, such as Loftus and Palmer’s 1974 experiments, demonstrate how language can distort memories, while Broome suggests a…

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The aftermath of Real Housewives lies with Christina aka @thebravobabe (2nd Upload) 1:05:15

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YBT interviews the “blogger” behind the storyline seen in the premiere episode of RHOC. Christina aka the ‘Bravo Babe’ shares her story about what really happened with RHOC’s Katie Ginella behind the scenes. Christina shares how her mental health has been impacted by lies perpetuated on national TV and on social media. Christina disputes claims mad…

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Episode 114: The Challenger Tragedy 1:16:15

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In an effort to reinvigorate interest in the Space program, NASA launched the "Teacher in Space" program, in 1984. The beautiful, brilliant and charismatic high school social studies teacher, Christa McAuliffe, was selected out of 11,000 applicants and the country fell in love with the teacher and the space program once again. Tragically, a well-do…

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Episode 113: Cindy James - The Unknown Event 1:29:51

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After separating from her husband of 15 years, Cindy James, a nurse in Vancouver, Canada, was brutally stalked and harassed. Despite nearly seven years of reported incidents of harassment, threatening calls, physical and sexual assaults, and other forms of abuse, police concluded that her claims were likely fabricated, possibly to gain attention or…

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How did This Group of "Millionaires" Frame Karen Read of Murder?: Case of John O' Keefe 1:25:38

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Rerun: The Unsolved Murder of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley 1:18:35

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Who killed Athalia Ponsell Lindsley? The logical suspect was a man who had previously threatened her life. A man, that, conveniently, borrowed a machete from the county and never returned it. A man that had been called out by name by the only eyewitness to the murder. A man who lived in the house with a blood trail leading from the crime scene to i…

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Woman Steals Baby out of Mothers Stomach: Case of Reagan- Simmons Hancock 1:12:25

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Taylor Morton was described as a con-artist and a pathological liar to a lot of people who knew her. Taylor would tell a lot of fake stories about herself to many people including being a billionaire family heiress, a nurse, a surgeon, an OBGYN, and has million dollar contracts with “Shell”. Taylor lived her life in a lie to everyone and including …

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Episode 112: Brandon Swanson 1:44:53

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On May 14, 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson vanished near Canby, Minnesota, after his car got stuck in a ditch on a rural field road. Earlier that night, he had been celebrating the end of his college semester, consuming alcohol at two parties but not appearing heavily intoxicated. Intending to drive home to Marshall, a familiar 30-mile route, Bra…

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S5 - Episode 12: The Curse of the Power Rangers 29:14

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Send us a text Make sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this! Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcast Questions? Email Us at [email protected] Subscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and where ever you listen! Episode written by Christina Van De Water Episode Editing by …

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Drunk Woman Laughs after Learning She Killed 2 People: Case of Andrea and Paul 44:46

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Stephanie Melgozza was a 24 year old woman from Illinois that killed 2 innocent pedestrians, Paul Prowant, 55, and his girlfriend, 43-year-old Andrea Rosewicz. When police got to the scene both Andrea and Paul were declared as deceased on the scene even after many attempts of CPR. When police spoke with Stephanie about the crash, she was clearly ve…

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Episode 111: The Boca Raton Mall Murders 1:00:57

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The Town Center at Boca Raton should conjure up images of luxury designers and expensive restaurants but unfortunately for those local to the high-end mall, it is a string of abductions and brutal murders that remains in the forefront of many minds. When women and their children began getting abducted from the mall in 2007, locals to Boca Raton and…

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Episode 110: The Strange Disappearance of Mother and Daughter - Korrina Malinoski and Annette Sagers 1:01:36

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Korrina Malinoski, 26, disappeared from South Carolina’s Mount Holly Plantation on November 21, 1987, after arguing with her abusive husband, Stephen. Her car was found locked on the property, but she was never located. On October 4, 1988, her daughter, Annette Sagers, 11, vanished from a nearby bus shelter, leaving a note claiming she left with he…

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Season 4 Finale: M&M Hour: SLOMW, The Valley and Summer House 1:13:19

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Melissa and Mandy discuss Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, including a discussion on cultural, religious and geographical social mores within Utah and the LDS church. Through this a discussion is had about sexual and reproductive health, religious trauma, how fame impacts psychology, mean girls, narcissitic parents and more. M&M then discuss The Valle…

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with Caitlin Marshall from @bestiesbycaitlin 1:08:15

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Please join Melissa and Caitlin Marshall (@bestiesbycaitlin) for a discussion about SLOWM season 2. Caitlin discusses MomTok and Mom-fluencing culture in Utah, including the social media drama that spills over from the show. Caitlin shares verified tea, interactions with cast members, and shares her experience of having her TikTok post featured on …

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Episode 109: Reincarnation - The Shanti Devi Story 51:29

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Shanti Devi’s reincarnation case, one of the most compelling and well-documented in modern studies, unfolded in 1920s and 1930s India, a period of cultural revival and anti-colonial resistance led by Mahatma Gandhi. Born in Delhi on December 11, 1926, Shanti began claiming at age four to be Lugdi Devi, a woman from Mathura who died in 1925 after ch…

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Episode 108: The Disappearance of Ben McDaniel 1:16:12

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30-year-old Ben McDaniel had been through a lot by the time he reached the age of 30; He had lost his brother, his business and his home. In 2010, Ben was in the middle of a year-long sabbatical when he went scuba diving in a dangerous underwater cave late one afternoon and was never heard from again. It was assumed that Ben had run into trouble an…

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Love Hotel, The Valley and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with Lyndsay and Brady from Recap Rodeo 1:54:23

2M ago1:54:23

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YBT and Recap Rodeo break down Love Hotel, The Valley and SLOMW (season 2). The trio have a hilariously fun discussion while YBT interjects clinical interpretations. Specifically, YBT talks scarcity trauma and how this may have impacted Nia (The Valley), Love Hotel being a breath of fresh air, and a larger discussion about mental health (SLOMW). TH…

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Episode 107: The Murder of Penny Bell 56:27

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On June 6, 1991, Penny Bell, a 43-year-old businesswoman and mother of two, was brutally stabbed over 50 times in her Jaguar in the busy Gurnell Leisure Center parking lot in Greenford, London, in a frenzied attack that left no witnesses despite the public setting. Penny, a happy and successful director at a recruitment agency, lived in an affluent…

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Teacher Has S*x with Student then Blames the Victim: Case of Christina Formella 54:43

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Chrstina Froemlla was a 30 year-old special ed teacher who worked at Downers Grove south high school in Chicago Illinois. Christina was 28, married to a wonderful husband, owned her own home and worked a job she'd been working to achieve since 19. And just a couple months after her dream destination wedding in Italy, Chrstina and her new husband we…

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Episode 106: The Disappearance of Shane Fell 1:18:31

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On June 10, 2011, 36-year-old Shane Fell vanished after a car accident in Marrero, Louisiana. After a night at a bar watching his brother Brett’s pool tournament, Shane, who had some beer but wasn’t visibly drunk, took a backroad home, possibly avoiding DUI checkpoints. He crashed his car on River Road, told Brett he was fine, and exited through th…

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S5 - Episode 11: Bruce MacArthur 19:11

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Send us a text Make sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this! Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcast Questions? Email Us at [email protected] Subscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and where ever you listen! Episode written by Christina Van De Water Episode Editing by …

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Love Hotel, The Valley and Summer House 1:00:44

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YBT breaks down Shannon recreating past relational issues and conflict in the Love Hotel. Following this, YBT discusses The Valley, specifically focusing on Jesse & Michelle, Danny & Nia and Jax & Brittany. Through this is a discussion on narcissism, binge drinking, addiction, rehabilitation, codependency and more. Finally, YBT talks Summer House L…

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Episode 105: The Yuba County Five 1:02:02

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Described as "America's Dyatlov Pass Incident," the disappearance of five young men has baffled the world for decades. When their vehicle is found abandoned on a rough mountain road, authorities are suddenly filled with more questions than answers. Why did the group of men drive the wrong direction from home and end up on the side of a mountain? Wh…

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Episode 104: Emanuela Orlandi - The Vatican Girl Disappearance 1:11:51

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When 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi failed to come home after her music lesson on a hot summer day in Rome, her family immediately knew something was wrong. Fear grew to absolute dread when a man known only as "The American" claimed to have abducted Emanuela and threatened to kill her unless a captive terrorist was released in exchange for the girl. …

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Love Hotel, Summer House and The Valley 1:03:57

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YBT starts by sharing MH and physical health updates, sharing healthy skills to use when struggling. YBT shares Bravo news, including a theory about Shannon’s picker on Love Hotel. Following this, YBT discusses Summer House; specifically, Lexi & Jesse, Ciara being fed up with king babies and West’s grief. YBT then talks the Valley; specifically, Ja…

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Episode 103: The Sleeping Girl of Turville 59:02

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Ellen Sadler, born in 1859 in Turville, England, became known as the "Sleeping Girl" after falling into a mysterious nine-year sleep starting March 17, 1871, at age 11. Living in poverty with her mother Ann and stepfather Thomas Frewen, Ellen exhibited a melancholic, dreamy demeanor and had health issues, including headaches and glandular swellings…

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She Catfished her Best Friend for Years then Killed her: Case of Ranae Marsden 54:27

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I feel like its a universal feeling we all get when we have a crush on someone. Its like you now see in color and the only time you think is to think about that person. It’s a really intense but exciting feeling and the same feeling Ranae Marsden felt for her boyfriend Brayden. Renae had met Brayden through her best friend Camilla and to Renae Bray…

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Episode 102: Amber Hagerman and The Amber Alert System 49:21

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Amber Hagerman is a 9-year-old little girl whose legacy has helped change the lives of thousands of people in the last three decades. Unfortunately, Amber Hagerman’s story has a tragic ending, but out of the tragedy a new system was born that would ultimately help save the lives of thousands of children all over the world. Every January 13 is AMBER…

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S5 - Episode 10: Burke & Hare 15:09

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Send us a text Make sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this! Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcast Questions? Email Us at [email protected] Subscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and where ever you listen! Episode written by Christina Van De Water Episode Editing by …

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M&M Hour: Summer House and The Valley 57:38

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M&M first talk Summer House, including discussion on Jesse’s victim behaviors and the juxtaposition of summer house vs. the valley. M&M also discuss West and Jesse’s illuminating discussion about pornography and theorize how this impacts them with real life women. M&M then discuss The Valley, outlining the behaviors of Jax, Jesse and Danny. YBT als…

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Episode 101: The Disappearance and Undetermined Death of Mitrice Richardson 1:36:55

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Mitrice Richardson, a 24-year-old psychology graduate, disappeared on September 17, 2009, after being released from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station in Los Angeles, following her arrest for failing to pay an $89 restaurant bill and possessing a small amount of marijuana. Exhibiting erratic behavior suggestive of a mental health crisis, possi…

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When a FAKE Officer matches with a REAL Officer on Tinder: Case of Rice Treshon Dukes 30:47

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Imagine it's a Saturday night, you get a little bored and decide to go on tinder. You swipe and swipe until you see someone that catches your attention. His name is Treshon, he's 26, lives 3 miles away from you, so you message him. Not expecting it to go anywhere, you start to notice this guy is pretty funny, he's charming, maybe this guy is differ…

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Episode 100: The Redhead Murders/The Bible Belt Strangler 1:12:55

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The Redhead Murders, spanning 1978 to 1992, involve a series of unsolved homicides of white women found along highways in Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with victim counts ranging from 5 to 14. While some cases may be linked to a serial killer dubbed the "Bible Belt Strangler," inconsistencies in victim…

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Bravo Toxicity, Love Hotel and The Valley 25:33

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Hi friends! YBT is still sick but wanted to release an episode for you all covering a myriad of topics across the bravoverse. Specifically, YBT talks Bravo’s toxicity on shows like The Valley, RHOA & RHOBH. YBT briefly talks Love Hotel, the new dating show with Shannon, Gizelle, Ashley and Luann and discusses tea Gizelle dropped on WWHL. Please fol…

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Episode 99: Where is Sherry Lynn Marler? 1:00:31

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When 12-year-old Sherry Lynn Marler and her stepfather Raymond went to town on June 6. 1984, they had no way of knowing the tragedy that would be awaiting them. While Raymond handled some business at the bank, Sherry walked to a gas station to buy a sod and was never seen again. With little clues, the case went cold rather quickly but in recent yea…

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Catfished her Fiancé to Murder his Secret Lover's Family: Case of the Blome Family 50:01

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In April of 2022, 32 y/o Nathaniel Huey got an odd message on facebook from a blank account. This message told Nathaniel that they were a group of high-profile criminals and hackers and was reaching out to him because they believe his life is in danger. At first Nathaniel ignored the messages thinking it was spam, until overtime they became more cr…

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Episode 98: The Probable Abduction of David Sneddon - Part 2 of 2 1:11:23

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In August 2004, American student David Sneddon disappeared while hiking in China's Tiger Leaping Gorge. Despite official claims that he fell into the Jinsha River, his family’s investigation uncovered multiple witness accounts suggesting he survived and reached Shangri-La. A guide, Keith Chu Chung, reported hiking with David, who spoke fluent Manda…

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S8 - Episode 9: The Lester Street Murders 13:08

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Send us a text Make sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this! Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcast Questions? Email Us at [email protected] Subscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and where ever you listen! Episode written by Christina Van De Water Episode Editing by …

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Episode 97: The Probable Abduction of David Sneddon - Part 1 of 2 44:31

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Part 1 of 2 - David Sneddon, a 24-year-old Brigham Young University student from Logan, Utah, disappeared on August 14, 2004, while hiking Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan, China, after completing Mandarin language classes in Beijing. A devout Mormon, Eagle Scout, and experienced hiker fluent in Korean and Mandarin, David was described as smart, outgo…

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Bite Size Bish: Updates and The Valley 28:07

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Hi friends! YBT is back with another bite size bish episode providing personal and health updates. Following this, YBT discusses Jax’s abusive behaviors featured on the Valley leading to a discussion about DV. Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star rating (it really helps)! Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTu…

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“It Girl” Tik-Toker Helps Boyfriend in Double Murder: Case of James Martin and Dana Ryssdal 47:38

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If you don’t know what Girl-tok is, it’s basically the more girly side of tiktok where you can find things like GRWM’s, skincare routines, day in the life, outfit inspo or maybe you come across the occasional motivational or hopecore video. On this side of tiktok it’s very easy to look at everyone’s life and compare it to your own. Watching these g…

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