Episode 43: The Unsolved Murder of Rachel Russell

Australian truck driver Ivan Milat grew up as one of 14 children who were well-known among local law enforcement. After spending time in and out of jail for burglaries and other petty crimes, he escalated. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, several hitchhikers and backpackers in New South Wales went missing. But when bodies started turning up in the Belanglo State Forrest, police determined they had a serial killer on their hands. Book: Outback Outlaw: The Dark Legacy of Australia’s Backpack Killer, Ivan Milat by Ryan Green

A sweet (and slightly annoying) hello from beyond the grave, a daring revelation, a close call and a cat named Maggie Lee are what make up this month's listener stories! Grab some tissue, get ready to laugh and be a little spooked! Click here to join our Patreon.  Click here to get your own Inhuman merch.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

On the morning of July 20, 2020, Grant Solomon lost his life in what appeared to be a tragic accident, where he was reportedly struck by his own truck. According to Grant’s father, Aaron Solomon, the only confirmed witness to the incident, Grant was retrieving baseball equipment from the bed of his truck when the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into reverse, and pulled him into a rock filled ditch. Due to inconsistencies in Aaron's claims surrounding Grant's death, numerous red flags have been raised. Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/please-help-me-investigate-the-mysterious-death-of-my-son-grant-solomon The alleged timeline of Aaron’s abuse: https://www.freedom4gracie.com/timeline Gracie’s video (not suitable for children, proceed with caution): https://youtu.be/bpNRNuaFhAk?si=dRdsZVvWpXIWsUYT The Anglican Watch Investigation: https://www.anglicanwatch.com/additional-investigation-reveals-aaron-solomon-likely-killed-son-grant/ Click here to join our Patreon.  Click here to get your own Inhuman merch.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

In 1971, Philip Zimbardo recruited participants to take on the roles of “prisoners” and “guards” to investigate the psychological effects of perceived power; Zimbardo's primary reason for conducting the experiment was to focus on the power of roles, rules, symbols, group identity and situational validation of behavior that generally would repulse ordinary individuals. But the experiment had to be terminated over a week earlier than expected due to how the participants began to act. Today, the findings of Zimbardo are debated, as is the methodology and ethical considerations of the actual experiment. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

Niko Kollias was a senior at the University of Rochester in New York back in December 2015. While pursuing a degree in business, Niko also dedicated time to playing football for the universites team. On December 4, Niko decided to accompany his teammate Ani, into the city to meet two young women who had promised a fun night of partying. Little did they know that a seemingly innocent decision would plunge them into a living nightmare, that would leave a permanent mark on their lives forever. Click here to join our Patreon.  Click here to get your own Inhuman merch.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

Researchers in Russia in the late 1940s wanted to see how long a person could go without sleep, so they conducted what is now infamously known as The Russian Sleep Experiment. In this episode you’ll learn what happens when five subjects are kept awake with a stimulant gas for almost two weeks... Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

On September 14, 2007, 14-year-old Andrew Gosden inexplicably disappearance. Andrew, who was from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, made the decision to skip school, he withdrew £200 from his bank account, and purchased a one-way train ticket to London. CCTV footage captured Andrew's final known moments at King's Cross Station in London, showing him exiting the station alone. Despite efforts by law enforcement agencies and Andrew’s family, Andrew seemingly vanished into thin air.  If you have any information about Andrew’s whereabouts please contact the South Yorkshire Police at 0114-220 2020 or Missing People at 116 000 or Crimestoppers 0800 555. For more information about Andrew’s case: http://helpustofindandrew.weebly.com/how-you-can-help.html Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

On May 24th, 2019, Jennifer Farber Dulos, a mom of five from Connecticut, disappeared while in the midst of a contentious divorce with her husband, Fotis Dulos. In January 2020, Fotis and his then-girlfirned Michelle Troconis were arrested and charged in connection with Jennifer’s murder, but before Fotis Dulos could face justice, he took his life. This year (2024), Michelle Troconis finally faced trial on the charges of conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence, and hindering the prosecution. While her conviction was a small form of justice, Jennifer’s family and friends are still hopeful that one day her body will be found and they will be able to lay her to rest. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. For more information on resources on how you can seek help or for someone in your life, you can also visit CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence www.ctcadv.org as well as contact CT Safe Connect at 1-888-774-2900 for those who looking to be connected with an advocate. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

Karlie Gusé was last seen on October 13, 2018 walking towards Highway 6 after leaving her residence in the White Mountain Estates area of Chalfant, California. She was asleep in the same room as her stepmother when at some point between 5 am and 7:30 a.m. her stepmother awoke and realized Karlie was gone. Karlie was spotted by 3 witnesses walking down the road towards U.S. 6 and seemed to be disoriented. After this, Karlie was never seen again. If anyone has any information on Karlie’s whereabouts, please call the Mono County Sheriff’s Office at 760–932–7549, or you can contact the National Center for Missing & Endangered Children (NCMEC) at 800–843–5678. The Gusé family is offering a reward of $17,500 for the safe return of Karlie. In addition, the FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to her location. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

On June 22, 2020, a body was found inside a 50-gallon storage tote floating in a lake in Kentucky. The woman had been murdered, and as the investigation into her death began, authorities learned that a complicated “work colleague” history may have led to her death. This is the story of the murder of Traci Leigh Jones.  Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/