266. [ILLINOIS] Harboring Secrets || The Disappearance of Trudy Appleby

A midnight winter walk, a hotel room, and a security system that tells no lies. Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Smalls.com/BIGMAD - promo code BIGMAD at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Quince.com/bigmad - Free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.  Orgain.com/Bigmad - Use code BIGMAD for 20% off your order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A no call/no show, a smoke filled home, and a cigarette wrapper  Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Bioptimizors.com/Bigmad - Use promo code BIGMAD during checkout to save 10 percent. And if you subscribe, not only will you get amazing discounts and free gifts, you will make sure your monthly supply is guaranteed. Bombas.com/Bigmad - For 20% off your first purchase, use promo code BIGMAD at checkout. Greenlight.com/BMTC - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free. Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A realtor, several bank robberies, and an escape in the lake.  Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Thorne.fit/madtrue - Use code Madtrue for 10 percent off your first order. Wildgrain.com/BMTC - Free Croissants in every box - and $30 off your first box. Use Promo code BMTC at checkout. Bioptimizors.com/Bigmad - Use promo code BIGMAD during checkout to save 10 percent. And if you subscribe, not only will you get amazing discounts and free gifts, you will make sure your monthly supply is guaranteed. Buyraycon.com/Bigmad - Get 15% off your Raycon order, plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've taken off for Labor Day. We'll be back next week but we are re-releasing the Jennifer Daugherty case for you. A snow day, a misplaced trash can, and 2 days of pure evil.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out Jennifer's highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rich widow, a funeral home assistant, and a box office movie.  Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things: Haley Gray. For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Dinnerly.com/offer/bigmad - Use code BIGMAD for up to 25 FREE meals! Promo Code: BIGMAD Smalls.com/BIGMAD - promo code BIGMAD at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Detective Perspective - Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A strange text, a note on the bed, and 66 lbs of rocks.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Joinbilt.com/bigmad - Earn points by paying rent. Use your BIlt points for travel, hotels or future rent payments. Make sure to use our URL so they know we sent you. Hiyahealth.com/bigmad -We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin.Receive 50% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A second story window, a child’s dog, and neighborhood whispers. For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Greenlight.com/BMTC - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free. IQBAR - Text "BIG" to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. "BIG" to 64000. Bombas.com/Bigmad - For 20% off your first purchase, use promo code BIGMAD at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fake email, forged medical records, and a Long John Silver’s parking lot.  Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things, Haley Gray.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Wildgrain.com/BMTC - Free Croissants in every box - and $30 off your first box. Use Promo code BMTC at checkout. Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Thorne.fit/madtrue - For 10 percent off your first order. Dinnerly.com/offer/bigmad - Use code BIGMADf or up to 25 FREE meals! Promo Code: BIGMAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices