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#312

314: Case 268: Colleen Stan (Part 2)

*** Content warning: Extreme sexual violence, captivity *** [Part 2 of 2] As the years of abuse, torture and confinement to the bed box continued for Colleen Stan, she remained paralysed by her fear of The Company. But one thing changed. Her captors Cameron and Janice Hooker slowly started granting Colleen small privileges, including time outside of their Red Bluff trailer. Did this mean they were finally going to set their slave free? --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Milly Raso Research – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-268-colleen-stan-part-2] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-268-colleen-stan-part-2) ... Read more

25 Nov 2023

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:10

25 Nov 2023


#311

Case 268: Colleen Stan (Part 1)

*** Content warning: Extreme sexual violence, captivity *** [Part 1 of 2] When Colleen Stan’s family received an unexpected phone call from Colleen in June 1980, they were stunned. No one had seen or spoken to Colleen since she hitched a ride to California from her home in Oregon three years earlier. Colleen assured her family that all was well, but they could tell something wasn’t right. What exactly was Colleen Stan trying to hide? --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Milly Raso Research – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-268-colleen-stan-part-1] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-268-colleen-stan-part-1/) ... Read more

18 Nov 2023

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:11

18 Nov 2023


#310

Case 267: Brian Barrett

In the spring of 2005, two 18-year-olds met in an online chat room and immediately hit it off. Jessi went by the username TalHotBlond, while her new friend Tommy called himself MarineSniper. It wasn’t long before the two had fallen in love and gotten engaged… But less than a year into their relationship, the romance would be destroyed by a shocking revelation that ultimately led to devastating consequences… --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-267-brian-barrett] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-267-brian-barrett/) ... Read more

11 Nov 2023

55 MINS

55:27

11 Nov 2023


#309

Casefile Presents: The Bakersfield Three

When three friends disappeared or were murdered within a 30-day period in a California town, an investigation began that would ultimately unearth dark secrets and revelations no one was prepared for. Written and reported by award-winning investigative crime reporter Olivia LaVoice. All 15 episodes of The Bakersfield Three are available to stream right now, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here:  Website - [https://casefilepresents.com/the-bakersfield-three] (https://casefilepresents.com/the-bakersfield-three) Apple Podcasts - [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakersfield-three/id1713527997] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakersfield-three/id1713527997) Spotify - [https://open.spotify.com/show/2c1Qap8SSElRakXKUdFprZ] (https://open.spotify.com/show/2c1Qap8SSElRakXKUdFprZ) ... Read more

07 Nov 2023

04 MINS

04:05

07 Nov 2023


#308

Case 266: Circleville Letter Writer

In March 1977, school bus driver Mary Gillespie started receiving threatening letters delivered to her home in Circleville, Ohio. It wasn’t long before her husband, Ron Gillespie, also received the letters which accused Mary of having an affair with the local school superintendent, Gordon Massie. --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-266-circleville-letter-writer] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-266-circleville-letter-writer/) ... Read more

04 Nov 2023

43 MINS

43:11

04 Nov 2023


#307

Case 265: Marea Yann

For Marea Yann, two things mattered most in life - family and community. When the 69-year-old was found violently bludgeoned to death in her Healesville home, the small Victorian town was left shaken. It seemed impossible that anyone would want to hurt this doting grandmother and dedicated volunteer worker. But as investigators learned more about Marea’s life, it quickly became clear that Marea had been living in fear of one person in particular. --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-265-marea-yann] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-265-marea-yann/) ... Read more

28 Oct 2023

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:23

28 Oct 2023


#306

Case 264: Andrew Gosden

*** Content warning: Child victim, child abuse, suicide, grooming *** When 14-year-old Andrew Gosden mysteriously disappeared from his home in the UK suburb of Doncaster, evidence emerged to indicate that he’d left of his own free will. But Andrew was a gifted, intellectual teenager who came from a loving and supportive family – not your typical teenage runaway. --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-264-andrew-gosden] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-264-andrew-gosden/) ... Read more

21 Oct 2023

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:11

21 Oct 2023


#305

Case 263: Kim Barry

When Brian and Beverly Barry returned from a weekend away to discover their 19-year-old daughter Kim was gone, they initially assumed she was out with friends. Then news broke that a body had been found in some bushland south of their home in Wollongong, New South Wales, and it wasn’t long before the truth came out... --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-263-kim-barry] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-263-kim-barry/) ... Read more

14 Oct 2023

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:09

14 Oct 2023


#304

Case 262: Samia Shahid

*** Content warning: Domestic violence, sexual assault *** In Pakistani culture, arranged marriages are common.  So when the parents of Samia Shahid chose a husband for her, Samia agreed to the marriage. Despite being raised in England, Samia took her Pakistani heritage very seriously and would do anything to make her family proud.  But Samia’s arranged marriage to her first cousin, Choudhry Shakeel, was far from what she expected. Samia was determined to build a better life for herself, but at what cost? --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Holly Boyd Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-262-samia-shahid] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-262-samia-shahid/) ... Read more

07 Oct 2023

34 MINS

34:56

07 Oct 2023


#303

Case 261: Shari Smith & Debra May Helmick (Part 2)

*** Content warning: Sexual assault *** [Part 2 of 2] When nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was abducted from the front of her family’s trailer in Richland County, South Carolina, there were immediate concerns that her kidnapping could be linked to the recent murder of Lexington teenager, Shari Smith. Those fears were confirmed when Shari’s sister Dawn received a chilling phone call directing authorities to Debra May’s body.  The news that a serial killer was on the loose had South Carolina residents gripped by fear. As the investigation ramped up, a breakthrough clue finally emerged. --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-261-shari-smith-debra-may-helmick-part-2] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-261-shari-smith-debra-may-helmick-part-1/) ... Read more

30 Sep 2023

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:35

30 Sep 2023


#302

Case 261: Shari Smith & Debra May Helmick (Part 1)

*** Content warning: Sexual assault *** [Part 1 of 2] When 17-year-old Shari Smith disappeared from the end of her family's driveway in Lexington, South Carolina, there were immediate concerns for her wellbeing. Shari had a rare medical condition that could turn fatal without her medication.  But any concerns that Shari’s illness could have caused her disappearance were quickly quashed after the Smith family received an odd phone call, prompting the largest manhunt in South Carolina’s history. As the taunting calls continued, the question remained - where was Shari? And was she still alive? --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Elsha McGill  Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-261-shari-smith-debra-may-helmick-part-1] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-261-shari-smith-debra-may-helmick-part-1/) ... Read more

22 Sep 2023

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:47

22 Sep 2023


#301

Case 260: The Alpine Manor Murders

*** Content warning: Elder abuse *** The Director of Nursing at the Alpine Manor Nursing Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was thrilled when Catherine Wood and Gwen Graham joined their team of nursing aides in the mid-1980s. They were hard-working, enthusiastic and well-liked. But soon after they started, some residents of Alpine Manor began telling the staff that their lives were in peril. When those same residents began to pass away, their deaths were put down to natural causes. Was it old age that killed these residents? Or was there a more sinister explanation? --- Narration – [Anonymous Host] (https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/) Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – [Mike Migas] (http://mikemigas.com/) Music – [Andrew D.B. Joslyn] (http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/) Sign up for Casefile Premium: --- [Apple Premium] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts) --- [Spotify Premium] (https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb) --- [Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/casefile) For all credits and sources, please visit [casefilepodcast.com/case-260-the-alpine-manor-murders] (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-260-the-alpine-manor-murders/) ... Read more

16 Sep 2023

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:40

16 Sep 2023