Authorities ultimately ruled her death an accidental drowning with no signs of foul play, but the released video, questions about the rooftop hatch, her mental health and medication, and public theories left many unresolved questions and widespread debate.

The episode summarizes the 2010 disappearance, the years-long investigation, the 2013 discovery of remains in the Mojave Desert, and the subsequent arrest and conviction tied to the case.

We also examine his trial, questions of mental competency, the impact of psychiatric hospital closures on the case, and the outcome of his conviction and eventual death in custody.

Part one covers Mullin’s background, his mental health struggles and drug use, and details two of the victims; part two will examine the remaining crimes and the aftermath.

The case exposed patterns of teen dating violence, led to community activism, and inspired "Justine's Law," which mandates dating violence prevention education in California high schools. The Vanderschoot family keeps her memory alive through a garden and public advocacy as parole reviews continue.

We cover how public image and violent power collided with legal pressure, his conviction for tax evasion, time in Atlanta and Alcatraz, his decline and death, and even the Alcatraz ghost stories tied to his banjo.

The hosts also examine the wider fallout — the family’s anguish, a tragic related suicide, attempts to re‑try Marsh under changing juvenile laws, and ongoing questions about how the justice system handles violent juveniles.

New leads discussed include a 2016 discovery of a hammer matching a suspect's description, a Butte County dispatch recording about Tina Sharp's remains, a DNA match to a living person of interest, and a handwritten letter that reads like a possible confession. 

This episode introduces the Sharp and Smartt families, key suspects, and the initial crime scene details—bound victims, blunt-force trauma, and puzzling evidence pointing to premeditation.

Part one sets the stage for a three-part series that unpacks the case, the people involved, and unanswered questions that still haunt Keddie.

They explore key evidence and theories, highlight the prime suspect Arthur Leigh Allen and other contenders, and discuss documentary findings and lingering mysteries that keep the case open.

They cover the dark histories—hangings, family tragedies, wartime collisions—and the many reported hauntings, from disembodied footsteps and apparitions to eerie sounds, cold spots, and mysterious wet footprints in a drained pool.

The case remains an open cold case with many unanswered questions and a community still hoping for closure.

We cover eyewitness accounts, missed communication that may have affected the search, and how the case helped catalyze California’s three-strikes law and changes in police procedures.

The episode focuses on Kimber's father, Mike Reynolds, and his campaign for tougher sentencing that helped lead to California’s 1994 Three Strikes law, the law’s effects on crime rates, and later reforms to limit its scope.

The episode also honors the victims by sharing their backgrounds, the Armstrong Scholars memorial program, and explores other unsolved cases investigators suspect may be linked and remain unsolved. 

The episode ends as investigators close in on suspects in the Yosemite-area murders setting up part two to explore the crimes, evidence, and aftermath in greater detail.

Listeners are taken on a journey through the life of Glee Ewell, an heiress known for her kindness and service, and her husband Dale, a hardworking entrepreneur. The episode takes a darker turn as the hosts recount the events that led to the brutal murders of the Ewell family members and the subsequent investigation that unfolds. Key figures like Dana Ewell, the surviving son, and his strange friendships are dissected, providing insight into the motivations and actions behind this unspeakable crime.

Join Drew and Kimmie as they navigate through court trials, unexpected revelations, and the complex narratives of those involved, all while adding their unique commentary and personal reflections to this unforgettable, true crime tale.

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