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  The Banker's Glasses: A Small Town's Dark Secret 04.10.2026 22min

  The Banker's Glasses: A Small Town's Dark SecretOn October 6, 1989, a bank vault was emptied, its president vanished, and only his neatly folded glasses remained. The town of Noel, Missouri, initially suspected an inside job, but the truth was far more sinister than anyone imagined. What really happened to Dan Short, and who was truly behind the meticulously planned crime?In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of State Bank of Noel president Dan Short, the shocking discovery of a kidnapping and murder, and the two brothers from a small town who believed their plan was foolproof. We explore the critical misdirection that cost investigators weeks and the overlooked details that ultimately unraveled a dark secret hidden for years.Case: State Bank of Noel RobberyDate: October 6, 1989Location: Noel, MissouriVictim: Dan ShortStatus: Kidnapped, Murdered- The vault was emptied of tens of thousands of dollars.- Dan Short's glasses were found on his nightstand, indicating he did not leave willingly.- A security camera was spray-painted over before the bank was entered.- Shell casings from a .45 caliber weapon were recovered beneath the camera.- The vault's timer was switched to manual mode by Short on October 5.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The Doll Maker: 44 Girls, 10 Years, No One Noticed 03.10.2026 21min

  The Doll Maker: 44 Girls, 10 Years, No One NoticedPolice expected to find stolen property in a Nizhni Nóvgorod apartment in 2011. Instead, they discovered 44 life-sized "dolls" dressed in children's clothing-until an officer touched one. How did a respected academic, hired by the police to solve crimes, commit such an unthinkable act for over a decade without anyone noticing?In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Anatoli Moskvin, known in Russia as "the Doll Maker," whose apartment became a house of horror dolls. We explore the meticulous methods he used to exhume and preserve the bodies of young girls from local cemeteries, and the profound question of how his actions went undetected for so long.Case: The Doll MakerPerson: Anatoli MoskvinLocation: Nizhni Nóvgorod, RussiaDiscovery Year: 2011Number of Victims: 44- Moskvin held a doctorate in Celtic studies and was a historian.- He exhumed girls aged three to twelve from cemeteries over more than ten years.- He preserved the bodies with salt and baking soda, filled them with rags, and dressed them in colorful clothes.- Some "dolls" had mechanical devices to simulate voices.- Moskvin was forced to kiss an 11-year-old friend at her funeral when he was 13.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The Smile, The Knives, The Child. 02.10.2026 23min

  The Smile, The Knives, The Child.Before the murders, before the electric chair, a three-year-old Ted Bundy stood at the foot of his aunt's bed, kitchen knives arranged in a circle around her, a quiet smile on his face. How did a seemingly normal child, raised in a household with documented disturbing behaviors, become one of history's most notorious serial killers?In this episode, we delve into the early life of Theodore Robert Bundy, exploring the unsettling details of his childhood, his academic pursuits in psychology and law, and the forensic evaluations that revealed a mind organized around destruction, long before his first victim disappeared.Person: Theodore Robert BundyBirth Date: November 24, 1946Execution Date: January 24, 1984Execution Method: Electric chairLocation of Early Crimes: Pacific Northwest- Theodore Robert Bundy was formally linked to 36 murders and suspected in at least 100 across multiple states.- His maternal grandfather tortured animals and kept pornographic material in the home.- Forensic evaluations found no organic brain damage, drug addiction, or alcoholism, but diagnosed psychosis, manic-depressive disorder, perverse behavioral compulsions, and necrophilia.- In 1974, at 27 years old, Bundy drove a cream or white Volkswagen Beetle as young women began to disappear in the Pacific Northwest.- The first victim, Joni Lenz, 18, was attacked in her home on January 4, 1974, and survived with permanent brain damage.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Police Hunt a Female Serial Killer Who Never Existed 01.10.2026 19min

  Police Hunt a Female Serial Killer Who Never ExistedA single strand of DNA from a teacup launched a 16-year manhunt for a serial killer who never existed. How did German investigators spend hundreds of thousands of euros chasing a ghost, and what did it cost them?In this episode, we explore one of the most extraordinary forensic failures in modern criminal history, examining how a single DNA profile led law enforcement on a cross-border chase for an imaginary killer and the devastating consequences of this undetected mistake.Case: The Phantom of HeilbronnLocation: GermanyPeriod: 1993-2009Status: Forensic failureTopic: DNA contamination- A single DNA strand from a teacup in Aida in 1993 was the first "evidence."- The same DNA profile appeared in a 2001 murder in Friburgo, linking two seemingly unrelated crimes.- The "killer" was linked to over 40 crimes, including six murders, across Germany, France, and Austria.- The DNA was eventually traced to cotton swabs used by the forensic lab, not a suspect.- The investigation cost hundreds of thousands of euros and diverted resources for 16 years.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Grandmother Opens Door and Lets In Her Own Killer 30.09.2026 22min

  Grandmother Opens Door and Lets In Her Own KillerOn January 25, 2006, a young man found his 89-year-old grandmother dead in her Mexico City apartment, ending a nearly decade-long terror. The killer, wearing red, had left unhurried, leaving a stethoscope behind. How did a city's elderly women become targets for a killer they willingly invited in?In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of "La Mataviejitas," a serial killer who preyed on vulnerable elderly women in Mexico City. We explore the consistent pattern of the crimes, the initial misdirection of the investigation, and the shocking truth behind the identity of the killer.Case: La MataviejitasLocation: Mexico City, MexicoPeriod: Late 1990s to early 2000sVictims: Elderly women, 65-90 years oldMethod: Strangulation- The killer gained entry by posing as a nurse or social welfare representative.- Victims were typically isolated, living alone, and of middle to lower-middle economic status.- An initial profile, based on witness accounts, incorrectly identified the suspect as a man.- The real killer was Juana Barraza Samperio, a professional wrestler known as "La Dama del Silencio."- Barraza's motive was linked to a traumatic childhood experience involving her mother and an elderly woman.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Wife Hides Terminal Diagnosis While Husband Plans to Leave Her 29.09.2026 5min

  Wife Hides Terminal Diagnosis While Husband Plans to Leave HerA man, seeking a fresh start with another woman, decides to divorce his wife, who has secretly been diagnosed with cancer. She hopes to shield him from her pain and create a lasting memory for their son before she is gone, while he remains oblivious to her true condition. Will he discover her secret before it's too late?In this episode, we explore the devastating consequences of unspoken truths and missed opportunities within a marriage. We delve into the husband's journey of self-discovery as he grapples with guilt and the allure of a new beginning, juxtaposed with his wife's silent battle against a terminal illness. How does a family navigate such profound secrets and the impending reality of loss?Person: HusbandPerson: WifePerson: SonPerson: AbigailCondition: Terminal illness- The wife hides her cancer diagnosis from her husband.- The husband plans to file for divorce and is involved with another woman.- The wife creates a morning ritual to cope with her illness and prepare for the inevitable.- The husband notices his wife's frailty but attributes it to stress.- On the last day of their trial separation, the husband decides to cancel the divorce.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Doctor Opens Her Mouth and a Physician Dies That Night 28.09.2026 17min

  Doctor Opens Her Mouth and a Physician Dies That NightA woman walked into a Los Angeles emergency room in 1972, a living cat held between her teeth, her white dress soaked in blood, and her face utterly blank. What happened in the next hour left a physician dead and staff unable to explain the three whispered words she uttered before vanishing. How could one patient cause such chaos and then disappear without a trace?In this episode, we delve into the unsettling firsthand testimony of a hospital employee present that night, an account that resists easy categorization and describes a "humanoid" figure whose actions defied all medical protocols. We explore the procedural failures and the chilling details that make this story impossible to dismiss as mere invention.Case: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center IncidentDate: 1972Location: Los AngelesStatus: UnexplainedSource: Firsthand hospital employee testimony- A woman entered the emergency room at 10:00 PM with a living cat held between her teeth.- Her white dress was soaked through with blood, yet she appeared uninjured and emotionless.- One physician died on the hospital floor during the incident.- The woman was never found or identified after she left.- She whispered three unexplained words before her departure.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Family Moves Into a Funeral Home and Something Awakens 27.09.2026 21min

  Family Moves Into a Funeral Home and Something AwakensA mother signed a rental agreement with a single, ignored condition: "do not remove anything from the basement." She was exhausted, her son was battling cancer, and the house was close to the hospital. But what she didn't know was that the basement had been an active embalming room for 44 years, with tools, tanks, and a rotating cot still inside. What truly awakened in that house?In this episode, we explore the desperate circumstances that led Carmen and her family to a white colonial house in Connecticut, and the terrifying events that unfolded when her sick son, Philip, chose the former embalming room as his bedroom. What secrets did the house hold, and how did they impact a family already fighting for survival?Case: The Connecticut HauntingLocation: ConnecticutPeriod: 1986Family: Carmen, Allen, Philip, Bradley, 4-year-old daughter, nieceHospital: MSI Hospital- The rental agreement included a clause: "do not remove anything from the basement."- The house operated as a funeral home from 1936 to 1980, with the basement serving as an embalming room.- Philip, 14, was undergoing chemotherapy for lymphatic cancer when the family moved in.- The basement contained embalming tanks, metal tools, a rotating cot, and ramps for moving coffins.- Philip began hearing voices, and his 4-year-old sister reported seeing a woman in white.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Neighbor Opens the Barn Door and Finds Berenice Worden 26.09.2026 17min

  Neighbor Opens the Barn Door and Finds Berenice WordenThe barn door swung open on November 16, 1957, revealing Berenice Worden's body hanging from the rafters, gutted with the precision of a hunter. How could a quiet, agreeable man from Plainfield, Wisconsin, be connected to such a horrific scene?In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Berenice Worden and the shocking discovery on Edwin Gein's property, exploring the unsettling details that redefined the scope of the investigation and the disturbing items found within his farmhouse.Case: Berenice WordenDate: November 15, 1957Location: Plainfield, WisconsinSuspect: Edwin GeinStatus: Deceased- Berenice Worden, 58, owned the Plainfield hardware store.- The last entry in her receipt book was a sale of antifreeze to Edwin Gein.- Edwin Gein was arrested at a neighbor's house, showing no resistance.- Investigators found bowls made from human skulls and lampshades from human faces.- One room in Gein's house, his mother's bedroom, remained untouched and orderly.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Mother Watches Her Son Vanish on Security Camera Forever 25.09.2026 22min

  Mother Watches Her Son Vanish on Security Camera ForeverA mother watched her son, Francisco Alba Vera, descend into the Mexico City Metro on camera, only for him to disappear from all 3,417 surveillance feeds across 195 stations. He was one of 153 people who entered the system between 2015 and 2019 and were never seen again. How can so many vanish in one of the most surveilled transit systems in Latin America?In this episode, we analyze the baffling disappearances within the Mexico City Metro, focusing on the case of Francisco Alba Vera and the troubling statistics of 153 confirmed disappearances. We explore the system's design, the surveillance infrastructure, and the institutional inability to provide answers, asking what truly happened to those who entered and never exited.Case: Francisco Alba VeraLocation: Mexico City MetroPeriod: 2015-2019Status: DisappearedCameras: 3,417- 153 confirmed disappearances within the Mexico City Metro system.- The metro operates 24 hours a day across 195 stations.- Francisco Alba Vera was last seen on camera descending stairs to a platform.- No camera across the entire network captured Francisco Alba Vera exiting a train or station.- 138 people disappeared between 2015 and 2017 alone, remaining unlocated.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Mom Vanishes in Lake as Her Four-Year-Old Son Watches 24.09.2026 19min

  Mom Vanishes in Lake as Her Four-Year-Old Son WatchesA four-year-old boy was found alone in a drifting boat, his mother vanished into the water. Her final moments were witnessed only by him. What happened in Lake Piru that afternoon?In this episode, we explore the disappearance of Naya Rivera, a 33-year-old mother and actress, and the chilling details that emerged from the investigation, including her son's account and the unanchored boat. Did Naya Rivera know what was happening to her in those final seconds?Person: Naya RiveraAge: 33Location: Lake Piru, CaliforniaDate: July 8, 2020Witness: Her four-year-old son, Josey Hollis Dorsey- A four-year-old boy was found sleeping alone in a drifting boat.- A life jacket was left unused on the boat.- Naya Rivera sent a photograph of her son on the boat 90 minutes before she disappeared.- Her last public post read: "just the two of us."- The unanchored boat drifted while they were in the water.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The House Where Three Women Vanished 23.09.2026 20min

  The House Where Three Women VanishedA 23-year-old student with a 10-month-old baby vanished after her parents dropped her off at university. Her father's desperate search led him to a house where a man threatened him, but authorities refused to act on the GPS evidence. What happened in the four days that followed, and why did the system fail her?In this episode, we uncover the chilling story of Jessica Jaramillo, Adriana González Hernández, and Martha Patricia Nava Sotelo, three women linked by one house and a man the press called "El Monstruo de Toluca." We explore the predatory methods of Óscar García Guzmán and the bureaucratic failures that compounded a family's nightmare.Person: Jessica Guadalupe Jaramillo OrihuelaDate: October 24, 2019Location: Universidad Tecnológica de TolucaAge: 23 years oldSuspect: Óscar García Guzmán- Jessica had a 10-month-old baby at home.- Her father found GPS data from her phone pointing to Óscar García Guzmán's house.- Authorities refused to act on the GPS evidence without a search warrant.- Jessica had transferred universities to escape García Guzmán's obsessive attention.- García Guzmán was 28 years old and lived in the Villas Antiguo neighborhood of Toluca.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The Krav Maga Killer: He Buried Them Under the Dog Kennel 22.09.2026 20min

  The Krav Maga Killer: He Buried Them Under the Dog KennelPolice searching for a missing university student found three strangled women hidden inside a modest house in Toluca, Estado de México. Two were buried under a dog kennel, the third in the bathroom. How many victims had lived in plain sight?In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of a psychology student who trained in Krav Maga and posted openly about violence, while investigators uncovered a pattern of killings that extended far beyond the initial discovery. What hidden signals were visible all along?Person: Óscar García GuzmánLocation: Villa Santín, Toluca, Estado de MéxicoDate: October 30, 2019Victims: At least 8- Police found three strangled women in a house in Villa Santín.- Two victims were buried beneath a dog kennel in the backyard.- The suspect, Óscar García Guzmán, was a 28-year-old psychology student.- He had trained in Krav Maga for at least four years.- His social media posts included the phrase: "Do you want to learn how to kill? There is nothing better than Krav Maga."To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  A Three-Year-Old Said Mom Was Upstairs. No One Checked. 21.09.2026 22min

  A Three-Year-Old Said Mom Was Upstairs. No One Checked.A three-year-old girl pointed upstairs and said her mother was there. The adults dismissed her, but she was telling the truth about a building where at least ten murders and systematic cannibalism would later be uncovered. What horror did this child witness?In this episode, we delve into the chilling cases of Arlette Samantha Holguín Hernández, Evelyn Rojas Matus, and Nancy Noemí Huitrón Solorio, three single mothers lured to the same address under mundane pretenses. How did a seemingly ordinary couple in a residential neighborhood become responsible for such unspeakable acts?Case: Jardines de Morelos MurdersLocation: Ecatepec, State of MexicoDate of Interception: October 4, 2018Suspects: Juan Carlos N. and Patricia N.Victims Identified: Arlette Samantha Holguín Hernández, Evelyn Rojas Matus, Nancy Noemí Huitrón Solorio- A three-year-old girl was the only witness to her mother's disappearance, pointing upstairs in the building where the crimes occurred.- Investigators intercepted a couple carrying two large sacks and pushing a stroller with a blanket, the weight inconsistent with ordinary transport.- The female suspect voluntarily stated the sacks contained human remains.- The investigation revealed at least ten murders, systematic cannibalism, and the sale of a two-month-old infant for fifteen thousand pesos.- Documented disappearances of women, girls, and adolescents in Ecatepec increased by over 227% in the three years preceding 2018.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The Camera That Took Photos After Death 20.09.2026 21min

  The Camera That Took Photos After DeathA camera with a dead battery discharged ninety photographs in the middle of the night, long after its owners vanished. What did those images reveal about the fate of two missing students?In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Cris Kremers and Lisa Froon, two Dutch students who disappeared in a Panamanian cloud forest, leaving behind a trail of contradictory evidence and unanswered questions. What really happened on Sendero El Pianista?Case: Cris Kremers and Lisa FroonDate: April 1, 2014Location: Boquete, Chiriquí province, PanamaStatus: Unresolved, contradictory official conclusionsEvent: Disappearance during a hike on Sendero El Pianista- Cris Kremers, 21, and Lisa Froon, 22, were close friends on a backpacking trip in Central America.- They began a hike on Sendero El Pianista, an 8-kilometer trail, expecting to return before dark.- Their hosts' dog, which followed them, returned alone that evening.- Emergency calls were placed from both women's phones at 4:39 PM and 4:51 PM on April 1, but no one spoke.- A camera belonging to the women discharged 90 photographs in the middle of the night, more than a week after their disappearance.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The Nine-Year-Old Who Buried a Girl Under a House 19.09.2026 20min

  The Nine-Year-Old Who Buried a Girl Under a HouseA three-year-old girl vanished from a Buenos Aires street in 1906. Her body was never found because a two-story house was built directly above where she was buried by a nine-year-old boy. How many more children would disappear before he was stopped?In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Cayetano Santos Godino, known as "El Petiso Orejudo," and his six-year reign of terror against children in early 20th-century Buenos Aires. We explore the unsettling question of whether he was born or made into a killer, examining the societal conditions and early warning signs that were tragically overlooked.Case: Cayetano Santos GodinoNickname: El Petiso Orejudo (The Big-Eared Runt)Birth Date: October 31, 1896Location: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaStatus: Declared legally insane- Cayetano Santos Godino attacked more than a dozen children between 1904 and 1912.- He was responsible for the deaths of at least four children.- His first recorded attack was at age seven, on two-year-old Miguel De Paola.- María Rosa Face, three years old, was strangled and buried alive by Cayetano in 1906.- Early behaviors included torturing animals and setting fires, later recognized as warning signs.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The Night Johnny Gosch Came Home. 18.09.2026 22min

  The Night Johnny Gosch Came Home.Twelve-year-old Johnny Gosch vanished during his paper route in 1982, leaving behind his loaded cart and a chilling warning to a friend: "The man in the blue car is acting strange." Decades later, with no body or arrest, the most unsettling detail isn't his disappearance, but the night his mother claims he returned. What really happened to Johnny Gosch?In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Johnny Gosch, the critical lost hours of the initial investigation, and the striking similarities to another missing paperboy case. We explore the eyewitness accounts that painted a clear picture of the abductor's vehicle and the institutional failures that would eventually change American law.Case: Johnny Gosch DisappearanceDate: September 5, 1982Location: West Des Moines, IowaAge: 12 years oldVehicle of Interest: Two-tone blue Ford Fairmont with Nebraska license plates- Johnny Gosch was last seen delivering newspapers in West Des Moines, Iowa.- Witnesses saw Johnny speaking with a heavyset man in a blue Ford Fairmont.- Another paper carrier reported Johnny said the man was "acting strange" and he was "frightened."- The initial police response was delayed due to a lack of laws requiring immediate action for missing children.- Nearly two years later, 12-year-old Eugene Martin disappeared under similar circumstances in Iowa.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The Deacon Who Hid 10 Bodies in Plain Sight 17.09.2026 22min

  The Deacon Who Hid 10 Bodies in Plain SightOn January 15, 1974, Charlie Otero came home from school to find his entire family dead in a house that looked completely ordinary from the outside. For 31 years, the man who killed them went to church, coached scouts, and shook hands with his neighbors in Wichita, Kansas, all while calling himself BTK. How did one man hide in plain sight for three decades, and what ultimately led to his downfall?In this episode, we delve into the methodical planning and chilling adaptability of the BTK killer, Dennis Rader, who meticulously studied his victims' routines and even their names. We explore the shocking contradiction between his public life as a husband, father, and churchgoer, and his secret identity as a serial killer whose own need for recognition ultimately destroyed him.Case: Otero Family MurdersDate: January 15, 1974Location: Wichita, KansasPerpetrator: Dennis RaderMethod: Asphyxiation and strangulation- Four members of the Otero family were killed: Joseph, his wife Julie, their daughter, and their youngest son.- Charlie Otero, the oldest son, discovered his family upon returning home from school.- Dennis Rader had been watching the Otero family for some time, studying their routines and collecting their names from mailboxes.- Rader cut the telephone line before entering the Otero home through the back.- In October 1974, a letter describing the Otero murders in precise detail was found in a public library, introducing the name BTK.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  The Head Without a Body: Nobody Missed Him. 16.09.2026 16min

  The Head Without a Body: Nobody Missed Him.On a May night in 1955, screams echoed through a remote corner of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, then fell silent. What followed was a murder without a confirmed victim, a severed head, and a partial denture that no one on the island could identify. How could a man be brutally killed, and yet, no one report him missing?In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of La Presa del Pintor, where investigators began with objects-a beret, sunglasses, and a unique denture-rather than a name. We explore the shadowy world of illegal emigration in 1950s Spain and the men who exploited it, revealing why some lives could vanish without a trace and why certain questions were better left unasked.Case: La Presa del PintorDate: May 4, 1955Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Siete PuertasEvidence: Severed head, partial denture, beret, sunglasses, cufflinkSuspect: Juan Padrón Sánchez- Neighbors heard screams for help but did not intervene due to the darkness and isolation.- The victim was a middle-aged or older male, a user of false teeth, whose body was never found.- No dentist on the island could identify the partial denture found with the head.- No missing persons report was filed for the victim before or after the discovery.- Juan Padrón Sánchez, a man with a record of theft and fraud, was seen spending large sums of money and washing a suit shortly after the killing.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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  Father Cries on TV While His Family Is Already Dead 15.09.2026 19min

  Father Cries on TV While His Family Is Already DeadOn August 13, 2018, Shanann Watts, 34 weeks pregnant, vanished from her Colorado home along with her two young daughters. Her husband, Chris Watts, appeared on TV pleading for their return, but what secret was he hiding about their disappearance?In this episode, we delve into the Watts family tragedy, exploring the hidden tensions in their seemingly perfect life and the chilling details that emerged after Shanann and her daughters vanished. What did the unpacked suitcase and missing bedsheets reveal about their final moments?Case: Watts Family MurdersDate: August 13, 2018Location: Frederick, ColoradoVictims: Shanann Watts, Bella Watts, Celeste WattsPerpetrator: Chris Watts- Shanann Watts was 34 weeks pregnant with her third child.- Bella Marie Watts was 4 years old, and Celeste Kay Watts was 3 years old.- Shanann's friend reported her missing after she missed a 10 AM prenatal appointment.- Police found Shanann's keys, wallet, and shoes at home, suggesting she hadn't left voluntarily.- A neighbor's security camera recorded Shanann entering her home at 1:48 AM on August 13.To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.comOBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons  a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie