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In December 1994, two men kidnapped, raped, disemboweled, and nearly decapitated Alison Botha on a summer night in South Africa. That was only the beginning.*Content warning: Kidnapping, Descriptions of Rape, Descriptions of Knife Attack*Alison. Directed by Uga Carlini, Consulting Producer Alison Botha. Towerkop Creations, 2016. Amazon Prime. Thamm, Marianne. I Have Life: Alison’s Journey. Penguin Books, 2008. Kindle.'Do You Think She's Dead?': Inside the Incredible Survival Story of Alison BothaAlison Botha shocked at the news her attackers will be released on paroleKruger and Du Toit: Judge recommended 'no parole'Support the show

We've got updates on a few cases we've covered, plus on a couple other well known cases! Stacy Peterson GoFundMeMissing man connected to Baumeister serial killer case identified over 30 years laterRemains found on serial killer's Indiana estate identified as man missing since 199330-year mystery solved: Missing man's remains among those found on suspected serial killer's estateSister of alleged victim of suspected serial killer speaks out about effort to identify remainsMan convicted of killing Daniel Zamudio in Chile seeks paroleDaniel Zamudio killer's parole request denied by CommissionNew search underway tied to Gilgo Beach murder investigation: SourcesSuffolk County Police Department and the FBI team with Othram to identify a 1996 Gilgo Beach murder victimGilgo Beach victim Karen Vergata's last call to her dad was on his birthday - the exact day she disappeared in 1996: ReportLong Island murder victim "Jane Doe No. 7" identified as Karen Vergata, 27 years after she went missing'Sweetest of people': Classmate remembers Karen Vergata, Jane Doe 7Mom has convictions for killing 4 babies quashed after 20 years in prison: "I suffered abuse in all its forms"Kathleen Folbigg's ex-husband Craig suddenly drops dead months after she was released from prison and cleared of killing their four childrenNew DNA testing can be requested by 'West Memphis 3' case defendant Damien Echols, Arkansas Supreme Court rulesLouisiana man sentenced to 50 years in prison, physical castration for raping teenStacy Peterson's sister says she believes missing mom's remains are in Illinois canalSupport the show

In late 1993, two child abductions rocked St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding suburbs. *Content warning: Child abduction, sexual assault of children, murder of children*St. Louis Post Dispatch coverage of the cases found on Newspapers.com State vs. Brooks Death Sentence Given Rapist Who Killed GirlArtist sketches portrait of what Angie Housman would look like today for her fatherAngie Housman's death: How Earl Cox found his victim and how she spent her final daysMajor Case Squad Report - Angie HousmanAfter nearly 27 years, family of Angie Housman witnesses her killer admit guiltMan serving life for Angie Housman murder admits to molesting another girlSupport the show

It's our first ever listener stories episode, and our Spooky Humans did NOT disappoint! Join us as we read your stories about the times you pooped (and peed!) your pants as grown ups! Support the show

It's time to talk theories! Let us know on our socials what you think: What happened to Rey Rivera?Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018.The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey RiveraAutopsy Report - The Prosecutors PodcastPolice Report - The Prosecutors PodcastStansberry Fact Sheet - The Prosecutors PodcastThe Note'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix: Can You Crack the Code of Rey Rivera's Final Note?'Unsolved Mysteries': Show Boss Reveals Rey Rivera's Wife's Note TheoriesRey Rivera: An Unsolved MysteryCops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul playRey Rivera had token from wife in his pocket when he died, says Unsolved Mysteries boss - no one knows whySupport the show

We're diving into the world of conspiracy theory today as we talk about the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. Rey was a happily married newlywed with is whole life ahead of him when he went missing in May 2006. When he was found a week later, the mystery of what happened left Rey's family and friends with more questions than answers. Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018.The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey RiveraAutopsy Report - The Prosecutors PodcastPolice Report - The Prosecutors PodcastStansberry Fact Sheet - The Prosecutors PodcastThe Note'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix: Can You Crack the Code of Rey Rivera's Final Note?'Unsolved Mysteries': Show Boss Reveals Rey Rivera's Wife's Note TheoriesRey Rivera: An Unsolved MysteryCops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul playRey Rivera had token from wife in his pocket when he died, says Unsolved Mysteries boss - no one knows whySupport the show

In one of the worst single incidents of racial violence in American history, the people of the Greenwood District were viciously attacked by an angry white mob. There are still unidentified victims, so we're here to talk about it and tell you how you can help give them their names back.*Content warning: Racism, hate crimes, murder*Area MapBook recommendations by Black authorsWays to have your DNA comparedTulsa 1921: An American Tragedy. Executive Produced by Alvin Patrick, Hosted by Gayle King. CBS News, 2021. Paramount+.Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. Directed by Stanley Nelson and Marco Williams. Blackfin, Firelight Films, Hiptruth Productions, 2021. Hulu.Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 1Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 2Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 3The Tulsa Race Massacre Commission ReportMinstrel Show InformationJim Crow Laws (History)The Origins of Jim CrowSegregation HistoryHow the Tulsa Race Massacre was Covered UpTulsa Race Massacre: This is what happened in Tulsa in 1921B.C. Franklin7 sets of remains exhumed , 59 graves found after latest search for remains of the Tulsa Race Massacre victimsDistrust could delay identifying remains from Tulsa mass graveMore DNA sought from remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victimsAttorneys file lawsuit seeking redress for Tulsa MassacreJudge: Tulsa Race Massacre victims' descendants can't sueOklahoma's high court will consider a reparations case from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivorsHughes Van Ellis , one of the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 102Support the show

We're taking it back to the 1970's today to talk about the case of Francine Hughes. Francine's story is one of brutal and dehumanizing domestic violence that led to a shocking murder and rocked the town of Dansville, Michigan. *Content Warning: Detailed descriptions of domestic abuse, brief discussion of rape, murder*Domestic Violence HelpNCADV Statistics on Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence in the 1970'sA violent death, a haunted life"The Burning Bed": A turning point in fight against domestic violence40 years after burning bed, domestic violence issue still smoldersRing of FireArea family's 1977 tragedy changed laws on domestic violenceThe mother of a man killed in an incident...Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, Domestic Violence Victim Who Took Action, DiesFrancine Hughes Wilson, who inspired 'The Burning Bed,' Dies at 69Lansing State Journal Coverage of the trial on newspapers.comSupport the show

On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again. *Content Warning: Brief discussion of rape and murder*Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles“The Springfield Three.” Disappeared, Produced by Elizabeth Fischer, et al., season 3, episode 10, Peacock Productions, 2011. Max.Man charged after allegedly trying to take teen from Smyrna nail shopStreeter Family BlogPodcast uncovers new perspectives about Springfield's three missing women, 30 years laterIt's Been 31 Years Since the 'Springfield 3' Went Missing - Here's Everything to Know About the CaseState v. Garrison The Disturbing Story of Larry Hall, the Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 WomenLarry DeWayne HallJudge denies Gerald Carnahan's motion to vacate conviction in Jackie Johns murderStory about Winoka Lodge witness (in comments)Support the show

On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again. *Content Warning: Brief discussion of domestic violence and stalking*Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles“The Springfield Three.” Disappeared, Produced by Elizabeth Fischer, et al., season 3, episode 10, Peacock Productions, 2011. Max.Man charged after allegedly trying to take teen from Smyrna nail shopStreeter Family BlogPodcast uncovers new perspectives about Springfield's three missing women, 30 years laterIt's Been 31 Years Since the 'Springfield 3' Went Missing - Here's Everything to Know About the CaseState v. Garrison The Disturbing Story of Larry Hall, the Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 WomenLarry DeWayne HallJudge denies Gerald Carnahan's motion to vacate conviction in Jackie Johns murderStory about Winoka Lodge witness (in comments)Support the show