The Babysitter Killers

The innocent babysitter having to fend for herself and fight off or flee from a murderer in a house, either her own or the unfamiliar home of a family she works for, is a popular urban legend and the plot to many a teen slasher movie or campfire story… But sadly, as with most urban legends, it is a tale that does have some basis in reality, as we will see in the two cases covered in today’s episode. Content Warnings: unsolved murders, sexual assault, assaults against minors, negligent law enforcementEVENTS:The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets. SPONSORS: Baby Foot – use code TRUECRIME20 for 20% off of your order of skincare for your feet! www.babyfoot.comCredits:-Follow my socials: https://linktr.ee/LanieHobbs Thank you for listening – if you enjoyed this episode please leave a positive review and rating on apple podcast or your podcast player of choice, it really does help.You can find us on most social media channels, Twitter is @TrueCrime_Cases, Facebook at facebook.com/tcfcpodcast, and Instagram @truecrimecaseswithlanie & of course, our website is www.truecrimecasespodcast.comIf you have an episode suggestion, send us an email at [e-mail] episode was researched by Haley Gray and written by Suzy St John. Content editing & production assistance by Jesse Hawke.Produced by Neeks at WeTalkofDreams – check him out on Twitter @WeTalkofDreams or wetalkofdreams.com Interested in my audiobook? Download it on now on Audible: The Little Demons Inside, by Micah ThomasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-cases-w-lanie--3643504/support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices