Dying to be Found

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In October 2021, a shocking crime unfolded in Haiti that captured global attention. A group of 17 missionaries, including five children, was kidnapped by the notorious 400 Mawozo gang while traveling outside Port-au-Prince. The kidnappers demanded a staggering $1 million ransom per person, thrusting the already embattled nation into the international spotlight. Against the backdrop...

Between 1962 and 1964, the Boston Strangler was labeled as the person responsible for a series of murders in the Back Bay Area of Boston, MA. The victims, ranging in age from 19 to 85, were sexually assaulted and strangled, often in their homes. Albert DeSalvo, a handyman with a criminal history, eventually confessed to the killings, though doubts about his guilt linger due to inconsistencies and lack of physical evidence linking h...

On a seemingly perfect day, August 19, 1989, Jose and Kitty Menendez took their two sons, Lyle, 21, and Eric, 18, on a leisurely boating trip aboard their family yacht. Little did they know that this outing would precede an unimaginable tragedy. The very next night, as the family settled in for a relaxing evening, Lyle and Eric made a shocking decision that would alter their lives forever.

In a moment of darkness, the brothers fatal...

In September 2006, Travis Alexander, a dedicated salesman and aspiring motivational speaker, crossed paths with Jodi Arias at a sales conference in Las Vegas, NV. Their initial encounter marked the beginning of a tumultuous relationship that lasted for two years. Despite Travis's efforts to communicate the impossibility of a future together, Jodi appeared persistent. She even underwent a significant transformation, changing her rel...

In the second episode of this two-part series, the truth behind Timothy McVeigh's sinister intentions comes to light. Learn about his deep-seated belief that the government posed a threat to his personal rights and freedoms. Discover how his experiences in Desert Storm nurtured his dangerous ideology and drove him to plot one of the largest domestic terroristic attacks in American history. We'll examine the day the Oklahoma City bo...

Join Deb as she takes you on a captivating journey into the mind of Timothy McVeigh, a man with a dark secret hidden behind his impressive military career and seemingly normal life. In this two-part series, we'll delve into the motivations and actions of one of America's most notorious domestic terrorists.

In the first episode, we explore the early life of Timothy McVeigh and his military achievements. After joining the United State...

Join Deb with her guest - and NEW co-host of Insinuation Podcast - , MaryAnne, from Social Detective Podcast - as MaryAnne gets personal. We talk about her best friend, Krista Martin, who was taken from us far too soon. For over three decades, Krista's case went unsolved until 2024, when The Sedgwick County Forensic Science Center played a crucial role in developing a DNA profile, which ultimately led to Krista's killer.

During this...

How often do you go to the casino to play a little Blackjack or Poker, or sit around with friends playing cards? Did you know that at least 18 states in the U.S. use a special deck of cards to send out information on cold cases? These decks are called “Cold Case Playing Cards,” and each deck consists of 52 unsolved crime cases that authorities need help with solving. Many of the cases highlighted on the cards range from unsolved ho...

In 2002, a gripping incident unfolded in the life of Bobby Hernandez, a man who had other plans for his 5-year-old son, Julien. What started as a fishing trip turned into an enigmatic disappearance that left everyone baffled. Julien's mother, distraught with worry, immediately contacted the police when her little one didn't return home that evening.

Surprisingly, 14 long years passed without any sign of Julien. Until one day, everyt...

Engaging Podcast Audience: The Mysterious Disappearance of Melissa

In 1971, a single mother named Alta Apantenco placed an ad in the local newspaper seeking a babysitter for her 21-month old daughter, Melissa. Little did Alta know that this simple act would set in motion a chain of events that would remain a mystery for the next 50 years.

Alta received a response from a woman named Ruth Johnson, who seemed perfect for the job. Ruth a...

• As season two winds down, we've had a lot of guests on Dying to be Found. Today, Beth, with True Crime BnB turns the tables and brings Deb onto her own podcast. Get ready to listen to a web of tales True Crime BnB style, where Deb is the bad guy, and Beth lightens things up with a story of strength, hope, and survival.

The Dark Side of Aaron Hernandez

First up, Deb exposes the chilling truth about Aaron Hernandez, the once-...

On a seemingly typical summer day, June 14, 2014, the local residents of Detroit held their breath as young Charlie Boswell vanished without a trace. The community was left in shock and uncertainty. For 11 agonizing days, Charlie's whereabouts remained unknown, until an unexpected turn of events brought the truth to light. But as we uncover the layers of this perplexing story, it becomes evident that there are always two sides to e...

In this episode, Deborah and Corey discuss the story of Marvin Heemeyer, also known as the Killdozer. Marvin, a disgruntled business owner, took matters into his own hands after his local government approved the rezoning of his business district. He spent months modifying a bulldozer, equipping it with weapons and armor. Marvin then went on a rampage, destroying multiple buildings in his town. Despite his actions, some locals saw h...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the unsolved case of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a devoted nun who mysteriously vanished in 1969. Join us as we explore the intriguing details surrounding her background, her impactful teaching career, and her significant involvement in the Catholic Church.

We navigate through the web of suspicions surrounding two priests and the shocking emergence of sexual abuse allegations years later. Ad...

On April 28, 1997, the lives of Celeste and Morné Nurse changed forever at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. Little did they know that their newborn baby, Zephany, would be taken from them just three days later by a woman disguised as a nurse. This daring act went unnoticed, leaving the Nurses heartbroken and desperate to find their precious daughter.

For the next 17 years, Celeste and Morné mourned the loss of Zeph...

In April 1895, a young women went missing and another was found mutilated deep inside the Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Francisco, CA, Police quickly arrived on the scene the day before Easter to begin looking for clues on who may have murdered Minnie Williams, who was discovered inside a closet within the church. As investigators worked their way through the crime scene, they eventually entered the belfry, where they discovered B...

On March 2, 1998, the world changed for this brave 10-year-old girl from Vienna, Austria. In this captivating episode, we will explore Natascha's incredible story of resilience and courage, as she embarks on an unimaginable journey spanning 8.5 years. We delve into the events that unfolded on that fateful day when Natascha made her way to the school bus stop for the very first time. Little did she know that her path would intersect...

On July 1, 1874: 4-year old Charley Ross was abducted by two men and became the very first victim of kidnap for ransom in the United States. 65 years later, in 1939, a man named Gustave Blair came forward to claim that he was Charley Ross. Is it possible that Charley and Gustave are one in the same? If this story sounds familiar, it should, because I first brought you the case of Charley Ross in episode 3 of Dying to be Found The D...

On July 1, 1874, 6-year-old Walter and 4-year-old Charley Ross were playing outside in the front of their home when two men drove by in a horse and carriage. After riding by a few days earlier and offering the boys candy, imagine their delight when the same men offered to buy them firecrackers! Charley and Walter both jumped into the men's wagon and rode off to town to stock up on fireworks for the upcoming holiday. When Walter wen...