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Hey fellow Sleuths! We are your hosts, Katie Kaplan, an award-winning investigative journalist, and Em, a former special agent and hostage negotiator. Together we are both passionate about helping to shed light on unsolved cases. We hope that together- with you the listener- we can help to bring awareness and closure to some of the people impacted by unsolved murders and disappearances. Someone, somewhere, knows something. Let’s work together to put your interest in true crime to use! Log on ...
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He believed he was not only a Vampire King, but also Jesus Christ. Marcus Wesson preached his bizarre beliefs to his massive family, and his children grew up not knowing anything about the outside world, or how unorthodox their lives were. His reign of brainwashing, manipulation and terror… ended in 2004 with the deadliest mass murder in the histor…
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The Disappearance of Brandon Helms- Part 2
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On the surface, many signs point to the theory that 42-year-old Brandon Helms vanished after taking his own life. However, his family and some of the lead investigators who have been in charge of the case say there are multiple factors that point to the possibility of foul play. Brandon Lee Helms was last seen at a home on Teeterville Highway near …
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The Disappearance of Brandon Helms - Part 1
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“If you commit suicide, you can't bury yourself.” That is what a family member of Brandon Lee Helms said to Katie when she was investigating the disappearance of the then 42-year-old South Georgia father for her TV series 'Unsolved Georgia.' Brandon vanished from the home he was living in shortly before Christmas of 2015. Some believe it was suicid…
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Welcome back Sleuths! In today's episode, we bring you the conclusion of The Secret Witness and discuss how police were finally able to overcome the obstacles facing them during the investigation into the murders of Averill Weeden, Dawn Berryhill, and Belinda Jo Stark. ANNOUNCEMENT: We will not be releasing an episode next week due to a family emer…
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A bearded motorcyclist who had the habit of killing women. And- he believed the police were rewarding him for it. Today is part one of the ‘Tipster Killer’ case and how he used the 'Secret Witness Program' to take himself down. To see photos from today's case, follow us on social media: -Instagram -Facebook -Twitter Or, check out the case blog post…
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The murder of DJ Juan Gatti (Stephon Edgerton)
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He was a popular South Georgia Disc Jockey, musician and father of three when he was ambushed outside the local radio station late one Friday night in January of 2012. DJ Juan Gatti… known to friends and family as Stephon Edgerton… was shot three times by an unknown assailant. Stephons' case is still unsolved, but his family believes that several p…
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One quiet evening in October 1970, the Live Oak Fire Department in northern California responded to fire at a hilltop mansion. When they got to the back of the house, the chief saw what appeared to be a mannequin floating in the pool. But it wasn't a mannequin. It was a woman who had been gagged and bound. Four more people would be pulled from the …
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A renowned New York City deli owner, a former Hollywood stunt double, and a hardworking migrant living the American dream are all connected by one thing. Join us on this journey that explores the callous killing of famed Second Avenue Deli founder Abe Lebewohl, and motel clerks Kerson "Kay" Praponpoj and Jon Weaver in New York. We'll tell you about…
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An over-eager detective, an unethical interrogation and a false confession lands 19-year-old George Whitmore behind bars for the 'Career Girls Murders.' However, the public would soon find out that their real sadistic killer- was still on the loose. Time to dive back into the case that shook New York City in the 1960s. Part 2 covering the double mu…
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Wednesday, August 28th, 1963. A Summer’s morning in Manhattan's Upper East Side. Two promising young career women… left mutilated in their own luxury apartment. This is the case of the 'Career Girls Murders.' The lives and dreams of Janice Wiley and Emily Hoffert were brutally extinguished in the heart of Manhattan. In today's episode, we examine t…
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It's an update on the first case we ever covered- the 1985 murder of Shannon (née Cagle) Saville. The young mother was ambushed inside her California home on a hot Summer's day. Investigators have named two persons of interest. Shannon's now-adult daughter, Desiree, spoke with us after a recent development. Two Sleuths shares the update, some new i…
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Thirty years ago a young Florida college student named Erik Patchin disappeared on the drive home. His car was found in perfect condition parked near a local pay phone. The 20-year-old hasn’t been seen since, but his family hasn’t stopped searching for him and they’re still holding onto hope they’ll be able to one day bring him back home. This epis…
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Richard Biegenwald: The Thrill Killer- Part 2
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After already serving a life sentence for murder, Richard Biegenwald was released back into society... and that is when several young women started disappearing near the Jersey Shore. Listen as we dive into this case and tell you about how close Richard was to never being caught. To see photos from today's case, follow us on Social Media: -Instagra…
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Richard Biegenwald: The Thrill Killer- Part 1
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Richard Biegenwald's own defense attorney believed he had more than 150 victims. The once troubled child turned serial killer was committed to a psych ward at the age of five and had spent most his life in behavioral facilities by the time he committed his first murder at 18. It's been debated- was this killer born or created? See the photos connec…
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A small town. A lone Marshal. A band of hippies causing trouble. The result would be a cold case murder with an explosive end. Join us this week as we head to the small mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, where Em spent some time working with the Boulder Bomb Squad on a case and talking with locals about another one that's been cemented in the to…
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Foreign exchange student Mikiko Kasahara was found murdered in the burnt remains of her apartment on December 14, 2002. The college sophomore had been celebrating the end of the Fall semester with other students at Texas Lutheran University the night before. Investigators found several clues in the smoldering aftermath, but none that have led to an…
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In a quaint German Village, the locals take notice when two outsiders move in. They are dirty and confrontational, leading locals to fear the newcomers. Then they start noticing a stream of women coming to the house with luggage... Today's episode is the second episode in our 'Folie à Deux' series and discusses the case of Wilfried and Angelika, a …
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The Murder of heiress Georgette Bauerdorf
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In 1940s Hollywood, heiress Georgette Bauerdorf was brutally murdered in her apartment. False confessions, hoax letters, numerous suspects and even the belief that she was an early victim of the Black Dahlia killer, are all a part of this still unsolved homicide. If you have any information regarding the murder of Georgette Bauerdorf call Los Angel…
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Satanic Panic: The Murder of Gary Lauwers
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The 'Satanic Panic' kept Americans gripped with fear during the 1980s. This gruesome case arguably fueled that fire with its alleged affiliation to a Satanic cult, and the sensational headlines that followed. Join us as we discuss the what really caused this brutal murder and how it still haunts the small town of Northport Village, New York. Source…
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More than a dozen law enforcement agencies have assisted the Live Oak Police Department on the investigation into the disappearance of Kelley Brannon. Katie and Em discuss updates on the case Katie has been reporting on from the very beginning. Join us for exclusive interviews with friends and law enforcement investigators, plus hear how her report…
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It's the Summer of 2020 when Kelley Brannon and her boyfriend, Eddie, embark on a cross-country move. After a cryptic voicemail, she vanishes from their small town motel in Live Oak, Florida, the middle of the night. This is a case Katie has investigated from the beginning. Join us for exclusive interviews with friends and law enforcement investiga…
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Have you heard about NYC's underground BDSM sex clubs that were popular in the 1980's? When skeletal remains are found in Rockland County, NY, police find their investigation leading them through the world of BDSM, drugs and well connected NY socialites as they attempt to identify the victim and find justice. Send us a Text Message. Support the Sho…
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What happens when two committed sleuths leave their day jobs to bring you in-depth, investigative coverage of cold cases? With a tantalizing unsolved case and some spooky 'Satanic panic' cases lined up for October, this season promises to be our most thrilling yet. As we transition into this new phase, our release dates will shift to Tuesdays, and …
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Folie à deux: Judith and Alvin Neelley
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Join us as we kick off a new series - 'Folie à deux.' It's a unique phenomenon that happens when two people share the same delusion, often seen between 'team killers.' In this episode we dive into the case of Judith and Alvin Neelley, and the dynamics between these two that was so rare, it's only seen in less than 1% of cases. Follow us along on so…
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Three women were found murdered in Battle Creek over the course of one year. In part 2 we dive into the the murders of Patricia Rosansky and Karrie Evans. In this episode we tell you about the new suspects that arise...confessions are made and then arrests. There is even a conviction, but all is not what it appears as we dissect the events that unf…
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In the early 1980's, the region surrounding Battle Creek, Michigan, saw three homicides of young women in less than one year. The victims were between 17 and 20 years old and were all violently murdered. However, the cases would eventually turn cold, leaving the town in fear that at least one, if not more, killers were out there. Would they claim m…
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One woman, four dead husbands and a whole lot of arsenic-laced fly paper. Lyda TrueBlood was Idaho's first-known female serial killer and one of America's earliest "black widows." We’ll untangle her web of deception and tell you about the lovers she left dead in her wake, those that escaped, and the one who is still missing. That along with the ste…
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It was a hot Summer day in July of 1985 in a quiet, upscale California neighborhood when a young mother was executed in her own home. 23-year-old Shannon Saville (née Cagle) had spent the day at work when she returned home to change clothes. She likely didn't see the killer coming before she was ambushed a few feet past her front door. Investigator…
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Murder in the family? The case of Zilphia Lowery and Jeremiah Pittman
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In the small town of Marion, North Carolina, one family is hit with an unimaginable loss after two family members are murdered six months apart. For years, law enforcement believes that one man is responsible. But after one detective thinks to try an incredible forensic technique, the truth begins to unravel cracking the case wide open. Listen to t…
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Introducing: Two Sleuths - A True Crime Podcast
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Hey there fellow Sleuths, We are your hosts Katie Kaplan and Em. Together we deliver a unique blend of investigative insight to the true crime narrative. Katie, an award-winning journalist known for her impactful "Unsolved" series, combines her reporting acumen with a deep commitment to victim advocacy. Em, with her background as a special agent an…
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