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On May 28, 2022, 19-year-old Dylan Rounds vanished in the Utah desertâhis life and dreams of building something of his own were cut short by senseless violence. In todayâs episode, we reflect on the impact of Dylanâs story, where the case stands today, and how his loved ones continue to fight.
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On May 8, 2025, a teenage girl arrived at a Wawa convenience store in Gloucester Township, New Jersey. Her shaved head and scarred-up wrists clearly told a story that something was wrong.
She wasnât there to grab a snack or fill up a gas tankâher neighbor had driven her there to meet authorities. She was in desperation to escape a nightmare that, according to investigators, had lasted nearly seven long years. But in the moment she was hesitant to tell them everything.
Her story would later reveal years of abuse and imprisonmentâsuffering inflicted by the very people who were supposed to love and protect her. Somehow, it all went unnoticed, hidden behind closed doors with no contact with the outside world. What makes this case even more disturbing is how it exposes the glaring gaps in how we monitor the safety and well-being of homeschooled children in America.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or needs help, contact the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or visit childhelp.org for resources and support.
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Weâd love to hear your perspective on Anthonyâs story. Do you think Anthony Godby Johnson was a real teenage boy who was unfairly discredited? Or do you believe that Vicki Johnson, or maybe even someone else entirely, made the whole thing up? If so, what do you think mightâve motivated the person behind the mask to concoct such an elaborate story? Leave a comment to join in this interesting discussion.
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In this special throwback episode, we revisit the haunting unsolved case of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who was abducted from a Bay Village, Ohio shopping plaza in 1989 and later found murdered in a rural Ashland County field. Weâll take you through the chilling timeline, exploring the ongoing investigation, new DNA testing, and the relentless pursuit of answers that still grips investigators and true crime enthusiasts alike. With fresh updates and expert insights, we ask, will Amyâs killer finally be brought to justice? Despite the passage of 35 years, hope remains alive, and the truth is still waiting to be uncovered.
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Amy Diane Homan McGee did everything she could to escape the grip of abuseâseeking protection through the courts and local police. In a moment of âenough is enough,â she tried to build a life of safety and peace for herself and her children. But then, Amyâs life was taken by the very man she had fought so hard to get away from.
This episode tells the story of Amyâs strength, her fight for protection, and the overlooked dangers that could have saved her life. Itâs a reminder that leaving isnât the end of the battle for many survivorsâitâs often when the danger escalates most.
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Born on September 7, 2019, Journeyâreferred to as J.G. in legal documentsâhad a heartbreaking start to life in Tulare County, California. It didnât take long for Tulare County Child Welfare Services (CWS) to begin receiving multiple reports concerning Journeyâs safety and well-being.
In the year leading up to Journeyâs birth, his father became consumed by conspiracy theories and developed a dangerous plan to raise an entirely plant-based baby. Journeyâs parents took their beliefs to an extreme, feeding their newborn a diet of blended bananas, dates, and honeyâignoring his basic nutritional needs for breast milk or infant formula.
Despite repeated calls from Journeyâs grandmother to Child Protective Services (CPS), no effective action was taken until it was tragically too late.
Miraculously, Journey survived the severe neglect and abuse, but he now faces lifelong challenges as a result of the trauma he endured.
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In this episode we investigate the heartbreaking disappearance and tragic fate of KeiâMani Latigue, a 13-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, whose story devastated her family and community. As new information and interviews with KeiâManiâs loved ones emerge, we explore critical questions: Could earlier intervention have saved her? What role did suspected abuse and potential failures by child protective services play in the events leading up to her death?
We trace the chilling timeline from March 17th, 2025âthe day KeiâMani vanishedâuncovering the clues left behind and examining the actions of key individuals connected to her household.
Keywords: KeiâMani Latigue, Toledo Ohio, missing teen, child abuse case, CPS failure, true crime podcast, March 2025, Ohio disappearance, vulnerable children, child safety, legal guardianship, emotional storytelling, investigative podcast.
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Natalia Grace was once described as a child straight out of a horror movie â a Ukrainian orphan accused of lying about her age, abandoned by her adoptive family, and cast into a storm of suspicion and media frenzy. But behind the headlines is a real child who endured abuse, neglect, and deep betrayal. In this episode, we look past the sensationalism to tell Nataliaâs story.
We explore how a vulnerable young girl became the subject of national speculation and what her case reveals about the systems that failed her.
Content warning: This episode includes discussions of child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Listener discretion is advised.
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What really happened in Room 22 of Pattyâs Lodge in the quiet town of Canandaigua, New York?
When 24-year-old Sam Nordquist boarded a flight to meet someone heâd connected with online, he carried with him nothing but hope. Known by everyone who loved him as kind-hearted and genuine, Sam was looking forward to the possibility of something real â a new chapter in life and maybe even love.
But what was waiting for him in New York was not what it seemed. What unfolded next would become the most painful and unjust chapter of his life â and a nightmare his family is still trying to understand.
In this episode, we share Samâs story: a young man led by trust and warmth, a family forever changed, and a search for truth that refuses to be silenced. This is a story of betrayal, heartbreak, and a community demanding justice.
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A desperate 32-year-old man who risked everything to escape the nightmare he'd been trapped in for years.
His prison: a locked room inside a quiet house in Waterbury, Connecticut. Starved, abused, and neglected, he weighed just 68 poundsâless than the average 10-year-old. With no way out and no hope left, he made a final, desperate choice: he set his room on fire. Using only a lighter, hand sanitizer, and paper, he sparked the blaze that could either end his lifeâor save it.
It triggered a race against time as firefighters rushed to a home no one suspected was hiding a horror story. Kimberly Sullivan, his stepmother, is now charged with imprisoning him for over two decadesâbut she denies everything. Her attorneys claim thereâs no real evidence tying her to the abuse.
This man lost decades of his lifeâhidden from the world, voiceless. But now, his story is being told.
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In this gripping episode, we delve into the tragic story of Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old sports reporter for Telemundo Kansas City, who was found dead in his New Orleans hotel room on February 5, 2025, while covering Super Bowl LIX. Surveillance footage revealed that Adan was last seen with Danette Colbert, infamously known as the "Bourbon Street Hustler," who has a notorious history of fraud and theft. Authorities suspect that Colbert may have drugged Adan to facilitate a robbery, as similar accusations have been made against her in the past. This episode explores the events leading up to Adan's untimely death, the ongoing investigation, and the broader implications of such crimes in vibrant cities like New Orleans. Join us as we uncover the details of this heartbreaking case and discuss the measures travelers can take to protect themselves from similar dangers.
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Itâs been nearly fifteen years since Tanya Zuvers last saw her three sonsâAndrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton. But instead of a long-awaited reunion, sheâs now standing in a Lenawee County probate courtroom in Michigan, alongside her attorney, making a request that no parent should ever have to make: Tanya has come before the court to petition for her children, who would now be adults, to be declared legally unalived.
After years of searching, hoping, and fearingâitâs an acknowledgment of the unthinkable. A declaration that her children, who vanished under the care of their father in 2010, are never coming home.
This is the story of the Skelton brothersâa story of loss, unanswered questions, and a fight for justice.
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A middle-aged man with graying hair leaned against his balcony railing, taking in the familiar seaside view. The waves crashed gently against the shore, a sight he had admired for years. He let out a quiet chuckle, bringing a thick cigar to his lips. The rich smoke curled into the evening air as he grinned to himselfâsatisfied but not free from the past.
Join Ashley and Ricky as they conclude Stolen Betrayal: The Life and Tragedy of Lita McClinton, Part 3. In this final chapter, we will unravel the shocking truth behind a story of love, deception, and ultimate betrayal. Will Lita and her family ever get justice? Donât miss the gripping conclusion to this unforgettable case.
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Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, connected by a common themeâinfamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, host Vanessa Richardson uncovers the full stories behind the headlines, taking you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult.
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On January 3rd, 1971, sixteen-year-old Angela Brandt was curled up in front of her familyâs new color TV, getting settled back into their home located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after having spent two weeks vacationing in Florida.
That evening, Angela and her family were watching the TV show, The FBI. "Unknown Victim," Season 6, Episode 16, just aired. An episode where kidnappers abduct a young woman, mistakenly believing she is the daughter of a millionaire. In reality, she is the daughter of a middle-class couple who was driving a car that belonged to the intended victim.
While engrossed in the show, Angela had no idea that, all too soon, she was about to live through a horrific ordealâone that she had only ever heard about.
After the show, Angela went up to her room to read. Her mother, who was pregnant, Isla Brandt, ran a bath and started reading Time magazine. While her father, Herbert Brandt, was shaving. The night seemed like any other as the family went about their typical, nightly routines.
That is until the quiet stillness of the casual night was shattered in an instantâwhen gunshots echoed through the house.
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In Part 2 of Stolen Betrayal: The Life and Tragedy of Lita McClinton, we dive into the twisted motives, the hired hitman, and the decades-long pursuit of justice for a woman who deserved so much more.
Power, greed, and a cold-blooded plan.
Jim Sullivan, a wealthy businessman with everything to lose, was hundreds of miles away in Florida when his estranged wife, Lita McClinton, answered the door to what should have been an ordinary delivery. Instead, she met a bullet. The brutal murder was no random actâit was orchestrated with chilling precision by a man who refused to let go.
Fueled by greed and an unchecked ego, Sullivanâs desire for control didnât end with divorce papers. He wanted Lita erased. But how did he pull off a murder from another state? And how did investigators finally unravel the tangled web of deception?
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Lita Gail McClinton was the embodiment of grace, ambition, and charmâa young woman deeply loved by her family and admired in Atlantaâs elite social circles. But beneath the surface of her seemingly perfect life, a storm was brewing.
In this first part of our two-part series, we explore Litaâs supportive upbringing, her whirlwind romance with a wealthy man, and the red flags that signaled trouble ahead. What started as a fairytale soon turned into something far more sinister. As Lita fought for love, respect, and independence, she had no idea that the battle she was fighting would lead to a devastating betrayal.
What happens when love turns into control? When trust becomes manipulation? And when warning signs are overlookedâuntil itâs too late?
Join us as we unravel the untold story of Lita McClinton, a woman caught in a dangerous web of love and deceptionâone that would ultimately change her life forever.
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In 1986, Nancy Daughertyâs life was stolen, leaving behind a haunting mystery that stretched on for decades. With no leads and DNA testing providing no matches, her case went coldâuntil an unexpected forensic breakthrough in 2020 changed everything. Investigators finally had a name, but now, years after his conviction, the man accused of her murder is fighting for a fair trial.
Join us as we dive into the details of Nancyâs case, the groundbreaking role of genetic genealogy, and the legal battle that could alter the course of justice. This is a story of loss, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of the truth.
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On the evening of August 2, 2015, at a Speedway gas station near Columbus, Ohio, life changed forever for 31-year-old Judy Malinowski. What started as an ordinary summer night ended in horror when her then-boyfriend, Michael Slager, committed an unthinkable act of violence.
This episode dives deep into the chilling events of that night, the devastating impact of domestic violence, Judyâs courageous fight for justice, and the inception of Ohioâs âJudyâs Law,â which enforces harsher penalties for those who commit such heinous crimes.
Join Crime Salad as they explore the details of Judyâs heartbreaking yet inspiring journey and the legacy she left behind in the battle against intimate partner violence.
Please be advised that this episode comes with a few trigger warnings. This narration includes descriptions of domestic violence, substance abuse, disfigurement, and death.
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