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

Open threats, a call to a counselor, and an ex-Deputy. 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. 3dayblinds.com/BIGMAD - Right now you can get 3 Day Blinds buy one get one 50% off deal on custom blinds, shades. shutters, and drapery. For a FREE, NO charge, NO obligation consultation. Greenlight.com/BMTC - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free. Joinbilt.com/bigmad - Earn points by paying rent. Use your BIlt points for travel, hotels or future rent payments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A mallet, a warrant that went unserved, and two vicious attacks For photos pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Quince.com/bigmad - Free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.  Betterhelp.com/BIGMAD - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month. Bombas.com/Bigmad - For 20% off your first purchase, use promo code BIGMAD at checkout. Gabb.com/bigmad - $25 off any deviceto new customers—with no contract required!  That’s $25 off any Gabb smartphone or smart watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Halloween Party, an abandoned house, and the smallest man who ever lived.  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: IQBAR - Text "BIG" to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. "BIG" to 64000. MadRabbit.com/BigMad25 - Use Promo Code "BIGMAD25" for 25% off! Joinbilt.com/bigmad - Earn points by paying rent. Use your BIlt points for travel, hotels or future rent payments. Quince.com/bigmad - Free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A missed call, a long driveway, and a web of deceit.  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! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trip to Texas, an expensive Uber, and the cameras that tell the story.  Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things, Haley Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re taking this week off in honor of Memorial Day but wanted to make sure you still had an incredible podcast to listen to. Here’s an episode of a podcast we adore and a host we adore even more: Least of These. An upcoming marriage, a trip to the beach, and Ostrich. On March 26th, 2021, 35-year-old Rhonda Pattelena and her 33-year-old boyfriend, Jeffrey Buchanan took a walk along Short Sands Beach in York, Maine. Short Sands was Rhonda’s favorite place on earth. At 3:54 pm, 911 calls began to pour into the York Police Department. Callers reported that they witnessed someone being assaulted. By the time police arrived, the 33-year-old mother of three was deceased. What happened…and why? If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, you can find resources at http://thehotline.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A school drop off, a grocery store, and a hooded glove-wearing wanderer.   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. ALOmoves.com - Get a free 30-day Alo Moves free trial. Use code BIGMAD30 IQBAR - Text "BIG" to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. "BIG" to 64000. 3dayblinds.com/BIGMAD - Right now you can get 3 Day Blinds buy one get one 50% off deal on custom blinds, shades. shutters, and drapery. For a FREE, NO charge, NO obligation consultation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tales from jail, the appeal, and the conclusion.  My Brother Jason by Tracey Corbett-Lynch & Ralph Riegel: https://a.co/d/1vMnD26 Turning This Thing Around by Keith Maginn: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1481276182?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_6SETMC5H97TRF0XNV5CQ&language=en-US  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! Wildgrain.com/BMTC - Free Croissants in every box - and $30 off your first box. Use Promo code BMTC at checkout. Joinbilt.com/bigmad - Earn points by paying rent. Use your BIlt points for travel, hotels or future rent payments. 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