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Sierah Joughin, a 20-year-old college student, set out on a summer bike ride near her Ohio home in July 2016—and never came back. As her family frantically searched, clues started surfacing, hinting at something far more sinister. Days later, a break in the case led investigators to a chilling discovery in a rural cornfield and a suspect with a dark past. Sponsors: EarnIn Download EarnIn today in the Google Play or Apple App Store! ● When you download the EarnIn app type in creepers under PODCA...

It was march 2, 2015 when 18 year old Angelica "AJ" Hadsell disappeared. Her mom came home from work to find AJ missing, but her wallet and jacket had been left behind, and the house looked as if she had left very abruptly. When she didn't return home, an investigation was opened and search parties were formed, AJ's friends and family rallying to find her. But as clues began to turn up, it lead the investigation in very surprising direction. Sources: Dateline episode: The Jacket Wesley Paul Ha...

On December 3, 1998, 39-year-old Mark Jensen called 911 to report that something was terribly wrong with his wife, 40-year-old Julie Jensen. He had arrived home to find her lying in bed, looking as if she were simply resting. She looked perfectly fine, healthy even. But she wasn't breathing. First responders arrived within minutes, but their efforts were in vain—Julie was already gone, and it was clear she had been dead for some time. But how? There were no visible signs of injury or trauma, no...

In part 1, we explored the known details surrounding Maura's disappearance. Now, "from this point forth, we shall be leaving the firm foundation of fact and journeying together through the murky marshes of theories into thickets of wildest guesswork." We will dive into the five leading theories: Was Maura's disappearance orchestrated? An accident? Suicide? A result of police corruption? Or was foul play involved? Kristin and Mogab will examine each theory and share their perspectives on what the...

We decided to come back from our break with our most requested case of all time - the disappearance of Maura Murray. Maura was a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished on February 9, 2004, after crashing her car on a rural road in New Hampshire. 20 years later, we still don't know what happened to her. Part 2 available now on all levels of the Patreon! Sponsors: Mint Mobile Get your 3 month unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at mintmoble.com/CREEPERS EarnIn Download EarnIn today ...

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching summer months, and highlight cold cases that desperately need some heating up. From heart-pounding pursuits to stories of perseverance and determination,...

This episode was originally dropped as a 2 parter, but because we are on our break we decided to put them together and give them to you as one single episode! After ending a 12 year relationship, Dave Kroupa decided to get back out there, and he signed up for online dating. After several months of dating a few different women, he met Cari Farver. She seemed perfect: incredibly smart, fun, and looking for a casual relationship, like him. But then, after dating for two weeks, Cari texted Dave ask...

This week, we're talking about the kidnapping of Denise Huskins. In the middle of the night on March 22, 2015, a group of broke into the home of Aaron Quinn and kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins. Aaron's story involved kidnappers wearing wet suits who played pre-recorded messages and wanted very little ransom for Denise's return. His story seemed so unbelievable to police, who were convinced early on that Aaron had done something to Denise. When that seemed unlikely, they formed a new the...

It was August of 1997 when 21 year old Ricky Cowles was found murdered in his apartment by his girlfriend, Amy Preasmyer and her friend Sara. Nothing about this scene. This wasn’t a robbery - there were no signs of forced entry and the apartment wasn’t ransacked, nothing was missing. He didn't appear to have any enemies. So what reason could someone possible have to murder him in his own home? The answer to that question would shock everyone. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription...

Noela Rukundo had survived so many horrors in her past as a refugee of the Burundi Civil War. She had managed to put her past behind her and create a new life for herself in Australia. But when she has to return to Burundi for her stepmother's funeral, she realizes that her problems are not entirely in her past. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription and FREE consultation at Prose.com/creepers EarnIn Download EarnIn today in the Google Play or Apple App Store! ● When you download ...

When 18 year old Michelle O'Keefe was found murdered in her brand new blue Mustang, police were quick to hone in on their suspect: Raymond Jennings, a security guard working at the park and ride where her car was parked. The only problem with their theory was that none of the evidence seemed to point at Raymond. Every new stone they unturned seemed to all point away from their suspect. Despite this, police were certain they had their man. Sources: Who Killed Michelle O’Keefe? Teen Found Dead in...

Schanda Handley was enjoying a quiet evening at home with her daughter and a friend when, without warning, two men burst into the house. They handcuffed her, forcibly dragged her out, and threw her into their van. The terrifying incident unfolded in a blur, leaving Schanda in a state of shock. However, nothing in this story was as it seemed; unexpected twists and turns awaited at every corner. Sources: Evidence in the kidnapping of Schanda Handley He Hired 2 Men to Kidnap His Wife. They Ended U...

The final installment of our West Memphis Three series. In this episode, we discuss the evidence presented at trial against Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin (spoiler: the evidence includes Damien's black clothes), as well as all of the attempts of the West Memphis Three to obtain actual innocence. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription and FREE consultation at Prose.com/creepers EarnIn Download EarnIn today in the Google Play or Apple App Store! ● When you download the EarnIn app ...

It's the second installment of our West Memphis Three series. In this part, we discuss how the police narrow in on Damien Echols for the murder of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. But Damien couldn't have done it alone - his best friend, Jason Baldwin, must have been involved. Unfortunately, investigators are far from proving it. That is, until they discover a third perpetrator - someone that was there and could tell them exactly what happened in Robin Hood Hills that night, and the p...

The first installment of our 3 parter on the West Memphis Three. In this episode, we dive deep into the tragic murders of three young boys – Christopher Byers, Stevie Branch, and Michael Moore. These murders shook the tight-knit community of West Memphis, Arkansas to its core. As details emerged, whispers of a Satanic cult swirled around town. The scene of the crime seemed to bear the marks of a ritualistic killing, leaving residents terrified and searching for answers. Enter 18-year-old Damien...

We're getting a little bit culty this week as we dive into the dumpster fire that is Twin Flames Universe. What started out looking like a couple of kooky, quirky influencers with a whole lotta confidence quickly turned extremely sinister and disturbing. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription and FREE consultation at Prose.com/creepers EarnIn Download EarnIn today in the Google Play or Apple App Store! ● When you download the EarnIn app type in creepers under PODCAST when you sig...

Mirna Salihin was on top of the world - she'd recently married her long time boyfriend in a beautiful wedding in Bali and was looking forward to her upcoming honeymoon in South Korea. On January 6, 2016, she went to meet some friends at the Olivier Cafe in the upscale Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia. She took a seat at the booth her friend had saved for them and took a sip of her Vietnamese Iced Coffee as she chatted away with her friends. But there was something wrong with t...

It was Thursday, May 10, 2001 around 7:30 when the call came in to 911 operators in Manhattan, New York asking for help. 5 people had been shot in an apartment on the 6th floor above Carnegie Deli in Midtown Manhattan. All were shot in the back of the head while lying facedown on the ground, their hands duct taped behind their backs. This looked like an execution. But miraculously, two victims would survive the attack, and the story they had for police was shocking. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off...

Tina and Gabe Watson were newly weds, on the honeymoon of their dreams: 2 weeks in beautiful Australia to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef. But on their very first dive, something went horribly wrong. Tragically, Tina died in the water. However, what looked at first like a tragic accident began to seem more and more like murder to those investigating the death. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription and FREE consultation at Prose.com/creepers EarnIn Download EarnIn today in t...

Els Van Doren's passion in life was skydiving, and that's how she spent nearly all her free time. It was something she'd done thousands of times. But on November 18, 2006, everything went wrong. Els went to pull her parachute, and nothing happened. It wouldn't open. So she tried to open her reserve shoot, but it wouldn't open either. Els fell miles from the sky, and the impact from the fall killed her. But authorities would soon discover that this was no tragic accident. Someone had clearly tamp...

It was January 1, 2021 when a strange phone call came in to 911 in San Diego, California The caller reporting that his friend, Jade Janks, had asked him to come over the day before because she needed help. When he arrived, Jade told him that she had murdered her stepfather, Tom Merriman, and she needed his help covering up the murder. When word got out what Jade had done, no one could believe it. Jade was successful, smart, she'd never done anything like this before. But as police investigate t...

Part 2 of this saga brings us further down Prosenjit Poddar's road to complete obsession with Tatiana Tarasoff. His behavior would become incredibly concerning, so much so that his best friend insisted he see a professional. But as concerning as Prosenjit's friends and psychiatrist would find his behavior, Tatiana and her family had no idea of the danger she was in. SOURCES: Book: Bad Karma by Deborah Blum https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/caste-out https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-d...

Tatiana Tarasoff's tragic story would be remembered more for the legal decisions that arose because of her murder - namely that in many states in the United States, therapists now have a duty to warn potential victims if their clients have threatened them. But her story is incredibly complex, and in part 1 we get to know Tatiana, a college student in Berkeley, California, who would cross paths with Prosenjit Poddar, a graduate student from India who would quickly become deeply obsessed with her....

The morning after their 15th anniversary, on October 9, 2020, Jamie and Jennifer Faith did what they’d done every morning - they got up early and walked their dog, Maggie. It was around 7:30 AM when they walked out the front door - which was caught on their ring doorbell camera. But then, as soon as they reached the sidewalk, the sound of rapid fire gunshots blasted around them. Nine gunshots pierced the air. Jamie had been murdered, shot multiple times in the street in front of his own home by ...