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  Killer Confesses but Ruth's Body Is Never Found 21.10.2026 19m

  Killer Confesses but Ruth's Body Is Never FoundA 79-year-old widow, recovering from cancer surgery, vanishes from her small Ohio town, leaving behind her life-sustaining medication and a kicked-in back door. Her car is gone, her money stolen, and a witness saw a young man driving her vehicle hundreds of miles away. What happened to Ruth Loder, and why was her body never recovered despite a killer's confession?In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Ruth Loder, the meticulous investigation that followed, and the critical piece of evidence-a sandwich wrapper-that ultimately led to a confession but left a crucial question unanswered.Case: Ruth Loder DisappearanceDate: August 29-30, 1994Location: Port Washington, Tuscarawas County, OhioStatus: Body never foundInvestigators: Detective Lieutenant Walter Wilson- Ruth Loder was 79 years old and in post-surgical recovery, requiring daily medication.- Her back door was found kicked in, her purse untouched but money and car keys missing.- A witness saw a young man with curly hair driving Ruth's red car around 11 PM on August 29.- A sandwich wrapper found in Ruth's recovered car linked Luis Gilbert and Eric Elliot to the vehicle.- Despite a confession, Ruth Loder's body has never been located.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 Rancher Who Caught a Killer Over Dinner 20.10.2026 19m

  The Rancher Who Caught a Killer Over DinnerOn February 12, 2000, Officer Casey Nelms began his shift in Lincoln County, Nebraska, unaware that within the hour he would be fighting for his life on a dark rural road. A methamphetamine dealer from Texas, Charles Moses Jr., had left a trail of wreckage across the rural Midwest, including two officers shot and one farmer murdered. How did a Wyoming rancher, Jim Kramers, manage to stop this fugitive when law enforcement from two states could not?In this episode, we delve into the harrowing winter of 2000, when Charles Moses Jr.'s methamphetamine-fueled rampage turned the open flatlands of Nebraska and Wyoming into a war zone. We explore the landscape of the Great Plains, the dangers of black ice, and the calculated decisions made by law enforcement, leading to an unlikely confrontation that brought an end to a weeks-long pursuit.Date: February 2000Location: Lincoln County, Nebraska and WyomingFugitive: Charles Moses Jr.Victims: Officer Casey Nelms, one farmerLaw Enforcement: Lincoln County Sheriff's Department- Charles Moses Jr. was a methamphetamine distributor with outstanding warrants for firearm theft in Texas.- His vehicle, a dark red pickup with Texas plates, was equipped with methamphetamine-manufacturing materials, survival gear, and police radio scanners.- Officer Casey Nelms was shot on February 12, 2000, during his shift in Lincoln County, Nebraska.- Sheriff Stan McNight had previously encountered Moses on February 2, 2000, but broke off pursuit due to black ice conditions.- A methamphetamine laboratory was discovered in a barn near North Platte around February 9, 2000, confirming Moses's identity.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 Millionaire's Wife: Vanished, No Body, No Trace. 19.10.2026 20m

  The Millionaire's Wife: Vanished, No Body, No Trace.A 73-year-old millionaire's wife vanished from her living room, leaving behind her purse, shoes, and glasses, as if she'd just stepped away. But she was gone, and a bizarre ransom note with twelve names and no instructions arrived, followed by a letter in her own hand 20 days later. What happened to Annie Haren, and why was she never found?In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Annie Laur Haren, a case spanning three years and involving a fortune of over one hundred million dollars. We explore the strange ransom note, the critical detail of Annie's chronic illness, and the photographic company at the heart of the investigation.Event: Disappearance of Annie Laur HarenDate: July 26, 1988Location: Jackson, MississippiAge: 73Husband: Robert Haren- Annie Laur Haren vanished from her living room, leaving all personal items behind.- A ransom note arrived demanding payment to twelve individuals connected to a photographic company, but specified no amount or delivery instructions.- A letter in Annie's handwriting surfaced 20 days after her disappearance, proving she was alive.- Annie had a chronic intestinal illness requiring daily medication, a fact unknown or ignored by her abductors.- The Haren family fortune was estimated at over one hundred million dollars.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 Judge, The Wife, And The Six-Year-Old Witness 18.10.2026 20m

  The Judge, The Wife, And The Six-Year-Old WitnessA six-year-old boy climbed over his mother's body to reach the steering wheel as the car rolled down a dark road. His mother, Sara Tokers, was gone, a victim of a contract killing on November 29, 1992. What did her husband, a sitting judge, have to do with her death?In this episode, we delve into the meticulously planned murder of Sara Tokers, uncovering how her discovery of financial documents led to a deadly plot orchestrated by someone she trusted. We explore the dangerous intersection of marriage, money laundering, and murder.Case: Sara Tokers MurderDate: November 29, 1992Location: Marietta, GeorgiaVictim: Sara Tokers, 39Perpetrator: Fred Tokers- Sara Tokers was killed after returning home from Florida with her two young sons.- Her husband, Fred Tokers, was a criminal defense attorney and Atlanta judge.- Sara discovered documents detailing Fred's offshore accounts, tax evasion, and money laundering for drug traffickers.- Fred Tokers was funneling drug proceeds through Atlanta nightclub operations.- Sara intended to use the documents as leverage to leave her marriage.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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  Gunman Opens Fire on CIA Workers Then Vanishes for Four Years 17.10.2026 20m

  Gunman Opens Fire on CIA Workers Then Vanishes for Four YearsA gunman opened fire on CIA workers in broad daylight, killing two and wounding three others, then vanished for over four years. How did he disappear after such a brazen attack on the world's most powerful intelligence agency?In this episode, we delve into the shocking 1993 attack outside CIA headquarters, the man behind it, and the unprecedented manhunt that followed, revealing how a single fingerprint became the key to solving a global mystery.Case: CIA Headquarters ShootingDate: January 25, 1993Location: Langley, VirginiaPerpetrator: Mir Aimal KasiVictims: Two killed, three wounded- Mir Aimal Kasi was 28 years old at the time of the attack.- He used an AK-47 to open fire on cars waiting at a traffic light.- Kasi fled to Pakistan after the shooting.- Investigators found a roadmap open to the Langley area and a newspaper clipping about the CIA director in his vehicle.- The crime scene covered 42 square meters of broken glass and spent shell casings.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 Member Sends a Boy's Severed Finger to His Own Sister 16.10.2026 20m

  Family Member Sends a Boy's Severed Finger to His Own SisterA twelve-year-old boy vanishes on his way to school in Harlem, only for his own sister to receive a coffee can containing his severed finger and two gold rings. This shocking act of violence was not a random crime, but a calculated move in a world where silence was the only rational choice. What drove someone to such an extreme measure against a child?In this episode, we delve into the abduction of Donel Porter in 1989 Harlem, a neighborhood grappling with the crack cocaine epidemic. We explore how the world Donel lived in, and the ambitions of his older brother, made him a target in a kidnapping-for-ransom plot that defied the usual channels of violence in the area.Case: Donel Porter AbductionDate: December 5, 1989Location: Harlem, New YorkVictim: Donel Porter, 12 years oldRansom Demand: $500,000 (later reduced to $350,000)- Donel Porter was the youngest of the Porter children.- His older brother, Richard Porter, was a successful crack distributor in central Harlem.- A family friend found a coffee can containing Donel's severed finger and two gold rings.- A cassette tape with Donel's pleading voice was also found, confirming he was alive.- The kidnappers sent a written note approximately one week after the abduction.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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  Suspect Walks Into Police Station the Morning After the Murder 15.10.2026 22m

  Suspect Walks Into Police Station the Morning After the MurderA man is found with eight bullet wounds in his chest, yet no one heard a single shot. The next morning, the prime suspect walks into the sheriff's office with an alibi for every minute of the night. How did he manage to be untouchable?In this episode, we delve into the meticulous investigation of a murder on Fort Myers Beach, where a drug debt, a violent reputation, and a chillingly prepared suspect converge. What happens when a killer is known, but the evidence to convict them is nowhere to be found?Case: Craig Caron MurderDate: July 1987Location: Fort Myers Beach, FloridaVictim: Craig CaronSuspect: Jeff Matthews- Craig Caron, 29, was found with eight bullet wounds in his chest.- Seven .22 caliber shell casings were recovered near the victim's car.- Jeff Matthews, 23, presented a restaurant receipt and a witness for his alibi.- A musician claimed Matthews boasted about the murder, but would not testify under oath.- No physical evidence linked Matthews to the crime scene.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 Madrastra's Signature: He Never Came Home 14.10.2026 17m

  The Madrastra's Signature: He Never Came HomeA woman signed a 10-year-old boy out of his elementary school, smiled at the secretary, and walked out with him. He was never seen again. How could a child vanish from a trusted school without a struggle, led away by someone he seemed to know?In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Scotty Baker from Pace Creek Elementary in London, Kentucky, on November 25, 1992. The only lead is a signature in a logbook, a name that points to a deliberate and personal act, not a random abduction.Case: Missing ChildPerson: Scotty BakerDate: November 25, 1992Location: London, KentuckyInvestigator: Special Agent Rod Kingcate- Scotty Baker was 10 years old and in the fifth grade.- He was signed out of Pace Creek Elementary at 11:20 AM.- The woman who signed him out used the name Patricia Smith.- Scotty's mother, Ruth Baker, confirmed no ransom calls were made.- The first snow of the year fell the night Scotty disappeared.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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  Baker Finds a Map With 37 Graves Marked Across Alaska 13.10.2026 22m

  Baker Finds a Map With 37 Graves Marked Across AlaskaIn 1982, two off-duty troopers stumbled upon a shallow grave near the Knik River, uncovering the remains of 23-year-old Sherry Morrow, missing for a year. Just 14 months later, another shallow grave, another young woman, and the same caliber bullet. Was this an isolated incident, or the first sign of a serial killer stalking Alaska?In this episode, we delve into the disturbing discovery near the Knik River that unveiled a pattern of disappearances and murders, leading investigators to confront the terrifying reality of a serial killer targeting women in Anchorage. We explore the meticulous work of state investigators and the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit as they piece together the profile of a predator operating in the Alaskan wilderness.Case: Sherry MorrowDate: August 13, 1982Location: Knik River, AlaskaVictim: Sherry Morrow, 23Evidence: .223 caliber spent cartridge- Sherry Morrow was an exotic dancer in Anchorage, reported missing one year before her body was found.- Her gold arrow necklace, which she never removed, was missing from the grave.- Paula Goldin, 17, was found 14 months later in a similar shallow grave near the Knik River.- Both victims were killed with the same individual .223 caliber rifle.- Between 1980 and 1983, twelve women were reported missing in Alaska, many fitting the profile of exotic dancers new to the area.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 Teller, The Vault, and The Vanishing Act 12.10.2026 19m

  The Teller, The Vault, and The Vanishing ActIn October 1995, Amy Shaw pulled into her parents' driveway and vanished before reaching the front door, triggering a two-state hostage crisis involving a bank vault and a man who had escaped detention twice before. How did a routine family visit turn into a meticulously planned abduction?In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of Christopher Giborg's calculated targeting of bank teller Amy Shaw, exploiting her predictable routine and family connections. We explore how her extraordinary presence of mind under duress became crucial evidence against a man who had very little to lose.Case: Abduction and Bank RobberyDate: October 1995Location: North Augusta, South Carolina and Augusta, GeorgiaVictim: Amy ShawPerpetrator: Christopher Giborg- Amy Shaw was a bank teller in Augusta, Georgia, living in North Augusta, South Carolina.- Christopher Giborg, 19, was on probation for a prior robbery and escape.- Six people were held hostage across two states.- Giborg forced Amy to drive to her bank to access the vault.- Over $80,000 in cash was stolen from the bank.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 20-Centimeter Gap: They Watched Him Smoke 11.10.2026 19m

  The 20-Centimeter Gap: They Watched Him SmokeA Wells Fargo armored truck vanished in broad daylight from a crowded Arizona shopping center, taking its driver and over a million dollars with it. How could a violent heist unfold in under four minutes without a single witness hearing a thing?In this episode, we unravel the meticulously planned disappearance of John Magosh and his armored truck, revealing how former law enforcement officers exploited a driver's simple smoking habit to execute a silent, high-stakes robbery. Discover the chilling precision behind a crime that left no trace-until a New Year's Eve phone call changed everything.Case: Wells Fargo Armored Truck HeistDate: November 28, 1994Location: Arrowhead Town Center, Glendale, ArizonaVictim: John MagoshAmount Stolen: Over $1,000,000- The heist was planned around John Magosh's routine of opening his driver's door approximately 20 centimeters to smoke a cigarette.- The robbery occurred on the Monday after Thanksgiving, chosen for its guaranteed heavy cash haul.- A .22 caliber rifle with a silencer was used to shoot Magosh, ensuring no one in the crowded parking lot heard the shot.- Investigators found broken glasses and a cigarette butt at the scene, consistent with Magosh's habits.- The perpetrators, Tim Ring and James Green, were former law enforcement officers turned bail enforcement workers.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 Unlocked Door: Judge, Wife, and a Decade of Lies 10.10.2026 20m

  The Unlocked Door: Judge, Wife, and a Decade of LiesOn a quiet Wednesday morning in 1987, the unlocked front door of the Sherry home in Biloxi, Mississippi, revealed a horrifying scene: two prominent citizens, a judge and a mayoral candidate, murdered. With no forced entry or signs of struggle, how could such a meticulously planned double homicide occur in a town where everyone knew everyone?In this episode, we delve into the baffling murders of Vincent and Margaret Sherry, exploring the initial investigation that uncovered a makeshift silencer and a professional execution. What hidden secrets in Biloxi's seemingly peaceful Gulf Coast community led to such a calculated act of violence?Case: Double HomicideVictims: Vincent Sherry, Margaret SherryLocation: Biloxi, MississippiDate: September 14, 1987Evidence: 9 .22 caliber shell casings, foam rubber suppressor- Vincent Sherry was a circuit court judge, and Margaret Sherry was running for mayor on an anti-corruption platform.- The front door of their home was unlocked, with no signs of forced entry.- A small piece of foam rubber with gunshot residue, not from the house, was found, indicating a makeshift suppressor.- No usable fingerprints were recovered from the scene.- A stolen license plate was the only external lead found near the area.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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  Cop Orders a Murder While on Duty in New Orleans 09.10.2026 19m

  Cop Orders a Murder While on Duty in New OrleansOn Christmas Day, 1993, a New Orleans police officer in uniform extorted $10,000 from a small-time drug dealer, threatening prison and a beating if the money wasn't paid by evening. What did the officer not know about the dealer's next move?In this episode, we explore how a desperate call to the FBI's Public Corruption Unit led to an improvised plan, a concealed microphone, and the first recorded evidence against a corrupt police officer, unraveling a vast network within the New Orleans Police Department.Date: Christmas Day, 1993Location: New Orleans, LouisianaOfficer: Samy WilliamsAgent: Special Agent Stan HaddenUnit: FBI's Public Corruption Unit- A New Orleans police officer demanded $10,000 from a drug dealer.- The dealer, known as Escabu, contacted the FBI with less than 30 minutes before the deadline.- An improvised plan involved a concealed microphone and a partial payment of $3,000.- The recording became the first link in an investigation that reached Officer Len Davis.- The corruption network involved at least a dozen officers in a protection racket.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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  Fugitives Pose as Cops and a British Officer Vanishes 08.10.2026 19m

  Fugitives Pose as Cops and a British Officer VanishesA convicted murderer and a serial escapee, both facing long sentences, took control of a prison transport vehicle in Alabama. They used a stolen uniform and patrol car to impersonate law enforcement, but what happened when they encountered a British Army officer on a solo road trip?In this episode, we explore the calculated escape of Michael Thompson and Roger Dale Jaydon, their chilling method of posing as police to evade capture, and the disappearance of Major David Nichols, whose rental car was later found submerged in a lake. How did a simple camera strap tag connect these two seemingly unrelated events?Case: Fugitive ManhuntDate: May 21, 1996Location: Alabama, IndianaStatus: Unresolved disappearanceVictim: Major David Nichols- Michael Thompson, a convicted murderer, earned the front seat of a transport vehicle by building trust with the officer.- Roger Dale Jaydon had 17 convictions for theft and robbery and 3 prior escapes from Alabama prisons.- The corrections officer was left handcuffed in a wooded area near Lincoln, Alabama, but found a key and freed himself.- Thompson and Jaydon used the stolen uniform and patrol vehicle to flag down an off-duty paramedic near Talladega.- Major David Nichols's rental car was discovered submerged in a lake near Terre Haute, Indiana.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 Phone Number Written On Her Hand 07.10.2026 19m

  The Phone Number Written On Her HandA driver in Velafont, Pennsylvania, discovered a bound teenage girl in a snowbank, wearing only socks, underwear, and a sweater. The most chilling detail? A phone number was scrawled on her hand. How did a 17-year-old girl end up discarded on the side of an American highway?In this episode, we unravel the tragic journey of Down Bearbound, a young woman who vanished from a school outing and was last seen at a truck stop, unaware she had already been spotted by her killer. We explore the critical clues, including falsified travel logs, that ultimately led investigators to a shocking truth.Case: Down BearboundDate: March 24, 1993Location: Velafont, PennsylvaniaVictim: Down BearboundPerpetrator: James Robert Cruz Jr.- Down Bearbound was 17 years old and enrolled in a residential school.- She planned to meet "Half Power" at the Daard truck stop in Bangor, Maine.- She called her school counselor, Mark Rosenberg, and wrote his number on her left palm.- James Robert Cruz Jr. offered Down a ride from the Daard truck stop.- Cruz falsified his travel logs on the day Down accepted his ride.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 Hides Her Baby's Toy as a Killer Forces Her Into the Car 06.10.2026 19m

  Mother Hides Her Baby's Toy as a Killer Forces Her Into the CarOn December 15, 1994, Joan Katherinac, 26, made ordinary plans to go shopping with her mother-in-law. She never made it out of her neighborhood, and her car was found parked in reverse, one block from her home, with her keys and personal defense spray inside. Joan and her four-month-old son, Alex, were gone, but what happened between her front door and her car?In this episode, we explore the disappearance of Joan Katherinac and her infant son, Alex, from their home in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. We examine the initial investigation, the suspicious details surrounding the discovery of Joan's car, and the forensic breakthrough that would eventually reveal the truth of what happened that December morning.Date: December 15, 1994Victim: Joan KatherinacVictim's Son: Alex KatherinacLocation: Catasauqua, Lehigh County, PennsylvaniaVehicle: Brown Toyota- Joan Katherinac was 26 years old and her son Alex was four months old.- Joan's car was found parked in reverse outside McArtis Tavern, one block from her home.- Alex's rattle and baby bottle were later found in a wooded area.- Investigators initially focused on Joan's husband, Andy Katherinac, but he was ruled out.- The case would eventually rely on a new forensic technique never before used in an American court.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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  Man Uses a Dead Couple's Sailboat After They Vanish on a Deserted Island 05.10.2026 21m

  Man Uses a Dead Couple's Sailboat After They Vanish on a Deserted IslandOn a remote Pacific atoll, a man calling himself Roy Allen arrived on a damaged sailboat, his real name, Buck, tattooed on his arm. He soon began using the beautiful sailboat of Mac and Eleanor Graham, a couple known for their generosity, after they mysteriously disappeared. What happened to the Grahams on that isolated island?In this episode, we delve into the unsettling events on Palmyra Atoll in 1974, where the kindness of Mac and Eleanor Graham became a fatal choice. We explore the suspicious arrival of "Roy Allen" and the chilling clues that emerged as investigators tried to solve a disappearance where crucial evidence was lost at sea.Case: Disappearance on Palmyra AtollDate: June 26, 1974Location: Palmyra Atoll, Pacific OceanVictims: Mac and Eleanor GrahamSuspect: Buck Walker (aka Roy Allen)- Mac Graham was 53 years old in 1974 and owned the 10-meter sloop "Sea Wind" with his wife Eleanor.- The "Iola," sailed by "Roy Allen" and Stephanie Sterns, arrived at Palmyra Atoll after a 19-day journey from Hawaii.- The "Iola" was in poor condition, with a cracked hull and a failed engine.- "Roy Allen" was a fugitive from Hawaii, awaiting sentencing on federal drug charges.- Buck Walker took nearly an entire pack of Mac's cigarettes without asking or apologizing.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 Banker's Glasses: A Small Town's Dark Secret 04.10.2026 22m

  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 21m

  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 23m

  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