Best Legally Kidnapped Podcasts (2024)

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Idaho 4 Update: Change of Venue and Legal Implications 44:06

4h ago44:06

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In this episode of "Who Killed...?," our favorite law expert Matt Mangino joins us to discuss the latest developments in the high-profile Idaho 4 case. They explore the recent decision by the judge to grant a change of venue for the trial, moving it to a different county due to concerns over resources and jury pool integrity. With the original coun…

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Presser of the Week: Melissa Wolfenbarger 19:34

7d ago19:34

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The Zone 7 podcast played a pivotal role in the cold case of Melissa Dawn Wolfenbarger, which had remained unsolved for decades. Hosted by Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum, the podcast brought renewed attention to Melissa's story, which had been marked by years of silence and mystery. The podcast's detailed coverage and persistent pursuit o…

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Sarah Ferris talks about Watching Two Detectives 41:45

7d ago41:45

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On this week's episode of Crime Capsule, Benjamin Morris talks with producer extraordinaire Sarah Ferris of Evergreen Podcasts and her new show, Watching Two Detectives. About Watching Two Detectives Season One: "If Tomorrow Never Comes" In our gripping first season, "If Tomorrow Never Comes," we unravel the chilling and complex murder of Michael F…

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Alicia Markovich: Missing 37 years 55:03

14d ago55:03

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One of Alicia's close friends joined me to discuss this 37-year-old case of missing a person. She is a victim advocate and has some interesting things to say about this case and how it may be solved. She also talks about their steps to discover what happened to their friend. Alicia Markovich, a 15-year-old from Windber, Pennsylvania, disappeared on…

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John Wayne Gacy 1 1:06:24

21d ago1:06:24

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The FBI provided investigative assistance to Illinois police. In 1980, Gacy was convicted of murdering 33 young men ranging in age from 14 to 21. In 1978, after one of Gacy’s victims, Robert Piest, was reported missing, police learned that Gacy was the last person known to have seen him. After obtaining a search warrant, police discovered the bodie…

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John Wayne Gacy 2 1:06:07

21d ago1:06:07

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The FBI provided investigative assistance to Illinois police. In 1980, Gacy was convicted of murdering 33 young men ranging in age from 14 to 21. In 1978, after one of Gacy’s victims, Robert Piest, was reported missing, police learned that Gacy was the last person known to have seen him. After obtaining a search warrant, police discovered the bodie…

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Murder & Mayhem in Southeast Kansas: An interview with author Larry Wood Pt 2 28:06

22d ago28:06

28:06

Hey guys, here is another show I produce for Evergreen Podcasts. Crime Capsule is a mix of NPR-style hosting with true crime and history sprinkled throughout. If you haven't listened yet, check it out. Thanks, Bill From railroad towns like Ladore to cow towns like Newton and Wichita, southeast Kansas pulsed with rowdy activity during the late ninet…

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Murder & Mayhem in Southeast Kansas: An interview with author Larry Wood Pt 1 35:58

23d ago35:58

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Hey guys, here is another show I produce for Evergreen Podcasts. Crime Capsule is a mix of NPR-style hosting with true crime and history sprinkled throughout. If you haven't listened yet, check it out. Thanks, Bill From railroad towns like Ladore to cow towns like Newton and Wichita, southeast Kansas pulsed with rowdy activity during the late ninet…

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Bob Crane: Murder in Hollywood 40:44

28d ago40:44

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The death of “Hogan’s Heroes” star Bob Crane has been one of Hollywood’s biggest unsolved mysteries for almost 40 years… and counting. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84529440/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84533717/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84533896/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84535286/ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/84535962/ https…

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Honey & Barry Sherman 44:04

1M ago44:04

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The unsolved case of Barry and Honey Sherman, the billionaire couple found deceased in their Toronto home in 2017, continues to be a complex and ongoing investigation. The Toronto Police have taken over the full investigation after concluding a private inquiry initiated by the Sherman family, which had engaged former Toronto homicide detectives and…

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Sherri Lynn Swalley 1:19:09

1M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Sherri Lynn Swalley was an 8-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a horrific incident. She was found raped and stabbed to death behind apartments at 308 Skipper Place NW in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA. The investigation into Sherri Lynn Swalley’s tragic death remains unsolved. Despite efforts by law enforcement, no conclusive lead…

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Molly Bish 45:57

2M ago45:57

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Molly Bish was a 16-year-old girl who disappeared in Massachusetts in 2000. Her remains were found nearly three years later in the woods of Whiskey Hill in nearby Palmer. Despite ongoing investigations, no one has been charged with her murder. Twenty years after 16-year-old Molly Bish’s body was found, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Earl…

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Nancy Eagleson w/ Nic of TCG Pt 2 52:34

2M ago52:34

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Guest: Nic of True Crime Garage Nancy Eagleson was a 14-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a cold case in 1960. She was last seen walking home from a local movie theater with her sister, Sheryl, in Ohio. On November 13, 1960, a white man stopped his car and offered them a ride home. When Nancy declined, he forced her into the car and dro…

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Nancy Eagleson w/ Nic of TCG Pt 1 57:09

2M ago57:09

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Guest: Nic of True Crime Garage Nancy Eagleson was a 14-year-old girl who tragically lost her life in a cold case in 1960. She was last seen walking home from a local movie theater with her sister, Sheryl, in Ohio. On November 13, 1960, a white man stopped his car and offered them a ride home. When Nancy declined, he forced her into the car and dro…

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Murder in Stark County, Ohio: An Interview with author Kim Kenney Pt 1 32:24

2M ago32:24

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Crime Capsule An Evergreen Podcasts Production Host: Benjamin Morris Producer: Bill Huffman Engineer: Sean Rule-Hoffman Rendered in painstaking detail, accounts of high-profile killings and courtroom intrigue filled the pages of Stark County's early newspapers. The triple hanging of three teenage boys in 1880 seized the attention of the entire comm…

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Southern Crime Stories and the Dixie Mafia: A Deep Dive with Benjamin Morris 57:00

2M ago57:00

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Benjamin Morris joins the show to discuss the true crime show we have been working on for the past few years. Ben is the host, and I am the producer. The show is a product of Evergreen Podcasts and The History Press. Benjamin shares the origin story of Crime Capsule, a website-turned-podcast that brings the voices of true crime writing to the Ameri…

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Vacation Rewind 1: Amy Mihaljevic Suspects 58:40

2M ago58:40

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Guests: James Renner, author and host of Philosophy of Crime Nic Edwards of True Crime Garage Original Air Date: 10/12/18 In this episode of Who Killed...?, Nic from True Crime Garage and author James Renner joined the show to discuss the ongoing efforts to solve the case of Amy Mihaljevic's abduction and murder. We highlight the continuous scienti…

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The Good Hart Murders: A Northern Michigan Cold Case 43:52

2M ago43:52

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This week on Who Killed...?, I dive into the mysterious case of the Robison family, also known as the Good Hart murders, in Northern Michigan. Join me as we explore the idyllic setting of northern Michigan and invite listeners to draw their own conclusions on who may have been responsible for this tragic event. The prime suspect in the Robison fami…

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296: OTP: "I Love Lucy!" (Part 4) 1:52:26

2M ago1:52:26

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This is part four of Kristin’s seven-part series on Lucille Ball. The entire series is out now at www.oldtimeypodcast.com. If you enjoy it, please subscribe to an Old Timey Podcast!By Let's Go To Court!

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295: OTP: Lucy’s Career Hits the Fan! (Part 3) 2:02:59

2M ago2:02:59

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This is part three of Kristin’s seven-part series on Lucille Ball. The entire series is out now at www.oldtimeypodcast.com. If you enjoy it, please subscribe to an Old Timey Podcast!By Let's Go To Court!

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294: OTP: Lucy Goes to Hollywood (Part 2) 2:13:18

2M ago2:13:18

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This is part two of Kristin’s seven-part series on Lucille Ball. The entire series is out now at www.oldtimeypodcast.com. If you enjoy it, please subscribe to an Old Timey Podcast!By Let's Go To Court!

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293: OTP: Lucille Ball’s No Good Very Bad Childhood (Part 1) 1:48:35

2M ago1:48:35

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This is part one of Kristin’s seven-part series on Lucille Ball. The entire series is out now at www.oldtimeypodcast.com. If you enjoy it, please subscribe to an Old Timey Podcast!By Let's Go To Court!

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Shenandoah, Colonial Parkway and RR Murders with Nic of TCG 1:34:41

3M ago1:34:41

1:34:41

Enjoy a BRAND NEW super-sized episode of Who Killed...? with Nic from True Crime Garage. Join us as we discuss the recent breakthrough in the Shenandoah National Park case and the connection to a serial rapist from Cleveland. We also talk about the tragic cases of the Colonial Parkway murders and the Boardman cases in the latest episode. Learn abou…

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LISK, Ethics & True Crime with Jesse Pollack Pt 2 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

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True Crime author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach/ LISK case, which has seen some recent updates. We talked about everything from last week's crazy John Ray presser to the two new indictments against Rex. Jesse transcribed Shannan Gilbert's 9-1-1 call and has some real insight into the case. Heuermann wa…

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LISK, Ethics & True Crime with Jesse Pollack 53:42

3M ago53:42

53:42

True Crime author Jesse Pollack joins me to discuss the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach/ LISK case, which has seen some recent updates. We talked about everything from last week's crazy John Ray presser to the two new indictments against Rex. Jesse transcribed Shannan Gilbert's 9-1-1 call and has some real insight into the case. Books by Jes…

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WK Rewind: The Shenandoah Murders with author Kathryn Miles 1:12:43

3M ago1:12:43

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BREAKING NEWS: 🚨 The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Richmond Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced a suspect has been identified in the murders of two women in the Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, in May 1996. Laura “Lollie” Winans and Julianne “Julie” Williams were murdered at their campsi…

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Presser of the Week: GILGO Beach MAJOR UPDATE 48:57

3M ago48:57

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- The latest updates on the Gilgo Beach murders involve suspect Rex Heuermann, who is facing expanded charges for additional victims beyond the initial cases. - Heuermann, a 60-year-old former architect, has been linked to the murders of at least six women, with recent charges involving victims Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. - A significant pi…

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The women of New Bedford, Mass. Part 2 w/ Author Maureen Boyle 53:29

4M ago53:29

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Thank you so much to the author of Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Killer, Maureen Boyle, for joining me this week to discuss who killed the women of New Bedford, Mass. You can purchase her book HERE: https://shallowgravesthebook.com/ I hope she was able to bring some new ears to this case because this is one that needs to be s…

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New Bedford Highway Killer 1:17:15

4M ago1:17:15

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The New Bedford Highway Killer is an unidentified serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least nine women and the disappearances of two additional women in New Bedford, Massachusetts, between March 1988 and April 1989. Call 1-800-CALL-FBI with any information regarding the murders of these women... https://torontosun.com/news/world/crime-hu…

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CrimeCon Rewind: The Captain of True Crime Garage on Madeleine Mccann 1:07:02

4M ago1:07:02

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The Captain is a co-host of the popular podcast "True Crime Garage," where he is known for his unique style and contribution to the show's music. Alongside his co-host Nic, The Captain delves into various true crime cases, offering discussions and insights. The duo has garnered a significant following due to their in-depth research and engaging sto…

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CrimeCon Rewind: The Lewis-Clark Valley Murders with Victimology 56:11

4M ago56:11

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The Lewis–Clark Valley murders refer to a series of unsolved crimes between 1979 and 1982 in the Lewiston-Clarkston metropolitan area, spanning the states of Washington and Idaho. These tragic events involved the disappearance and murder of at least five individuals, leaving a lasting impact on the communities and the families of the victims. Despi…

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CrimeCon Rewind: With Justin of Generation Why 50:34

4M ago50:34

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Using the online moniker “Dread Pirate Roberts,” or “DPR,” ULBRICHT controlled and oversaw every aspect of Silk Road, and managed a staff of paid, online administrators and computer programmers who assisted with the day-to-day operation of the site. Through his ownership and operation of Silk Road, ULBRICHT reaped commissions worth more than $13 mi…

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292: Kristin's Brand Spankin' New Podcast: An Old Timey Podcast! 2:48:52

4M ago2:48:52

2:48:52

Hey LGTC fans! I hope you enjoy this episode of An Old Timey Podcast! Norm and I are having a ton of fun making this show. It’s full of deep dives, tangents, and very silly jokes. We also hope you’ll subscribe to the new show wherever you listen to podcasts. (And if you’re feeling generous, please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’ll reall…

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CrimeCon Rewind: Maura Murray with Crawlspace 1:04:11

4M ago1:04:11

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On Monday, February 9, 2004, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a black-colored Saturn 4-door sedan vehicle, belonging to 21-year-old Maura Murray, traveled off Route 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire, and became stuck. The roads in that area of northern New Hampshire were snow-covered at the time. Murray was not present at the crash scene when police arriv…

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Mining Gold Feat Rick 3:13:02

5M ago3:13:02

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Rick, 41, of Nevada, is a father of two ( ages 20 & 18 ) who tells story about surviving an actual demon. Not long after marriage Ricks wife would cheat on him with a friend who he let stay over for the night. Next Rick would wake up to his cheating wife telling him that she was a demon. Then Rick would have to his kids calling him home because she…

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Tony Muncy Rewind w/ Nic of True Crime Garage 56:08

5M ago56:08

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Tony” Muncy (15) was last seen on October 15, 1983, in the evening hours at the York Plaza Movie Theatre in Columbus. On October 16, 1983, his dismembered body was found on South Galena Road, Galena, Delaware County, Ohio.Cause of death: multiple stab wounds in the back. All extremities were either partly or completely severed from his torso. His s…

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The Phoenix Flee feat Hu-Shun 2:31:56

5M ago2:31:56

2:31:56

Hassan, 37, originally of Brooklyn New York, is a father of 4 who took a job transfer to Las Vegas to change and transform his life. Hu-Shun began a new life in Vegas, which included creating a life, as his youngest daughter was born not long after his relocation. Despite 5 years of being an excellent fulltime father and provider for his child, Hu-…

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Josh Harmon 44:01

5M ago44:01

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On this week’s show I want to take you back to the spring of 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia. The city was still recovering from the Atlanta Child Murders from 1981 and when the news hit the wire 8-year-old Joshua Harmon was missing everyone held their collective breath and hoped this wasn’t the beginning of another string of killings. Joshua Harmon's bod…

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Josh Harmon Press Conference 22:18

5M ago22:18

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On this week's show, I want to take you back to the spring of 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia. The city was still recovering from the Atlanta Child Murders from 1981, and when the news hit the wire, 8-year-old Joshua Harmon was missing. Everyone held their collective breath and hoped this wasn’t the beginning of another string of killings. Joshua Harmon's…

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Madeline Soto UPDATE 10:58

5M ago10:58

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Stephen Sterns, who lived with and dated Madeline’s mother, is charged with 60 child sex crimes after investigators said they found evidence Sterns sexually abused Madeline dating back to 2019 when she was eight years old. Press Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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1,000 Miles feat Ryan 2:56:46

5M ago2:56:46

2:56:46

Ryan, 46 of Washington, has a 5 year old daughter that he has had to fly a 1,000 miles to Arizona, once a month to see, for the entirety of her life. After being with his wife for 8 years, after helping raise her 2 children, and after helping her get through school, his wife begins to viciously mentally and verbally abuse him. Not long after being …

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The Tainted Home feat Brain 1:50:46

5M ago1:50:46

1:50:46

Brain, 42 of Kentucky, married and moved his wife to Kentucky, after the two met and fell in love on myspace. Brian tells the story of being a great father to his son, and hard working husband who provided for his family. Eventually Brian would learn that while he was away at work, his wife was bringing another man into their home. After 8 months o…

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Living On Through Music Feat Kahn 3:49:27

5M ago3:49:27

3:49:27

Kahn, 47, of Michigan, is a married father of 4. Kahn talks about the tragic loss of his parents in his 1st year in life, and how being raised by his grandparents helped morph his "older soul". Kahn talks about how fatherhood transformed his focus, on his way to becoming a successful journalist, in of the most trending cities in hip-hop. Kahn discu…

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The Missing Paper Boys 53:52

5M ago53:52

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The disappearance of Eugene Martin on August 12, 1984, remains a haunting mystery in Des Moines, Iowa. Eugene, a 13-year-old paperboy, vanished while delivering newspapers, leaving enduring questions and a community seeking answers for decades. Despite extensive investigations and the involvement of federal agents, Eugene's case is still unresolved…

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PC: Veronica Butler & Jilian Kelley Murders 24:48

5M ago24:48

24:48

Two bodies were recovered in rural Oklahoma, a day after four people were charged with kidnapping and murder in the disappearance of two Kansas women, authorities said. Veronica Butler, 27; and Jilian Kelley, 39, of Hugoton, Kansas, were driving through the Oklahoma panhandle to pick up Butler’s children for a March 30 birthday party in Kansas, but…

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