In 2002, 11-year-old Shawn Hornbeck vanished while biking to a friend’s house in rural Missouri, triggering a desperate, years-long search. Four years later, a break in an unrelated case led authorities to a shocking discovery—Shawn was alive. This episode unpacks the chilling details of his abduction, the incredible rescue sparked by another boy’s kidnapping, and the dark truth about Michael Devlin, the man behind both crimes.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Hornbeck_Foundationhttps://fox2now.com/news/15-years-since-the-missouri-miracle-how-two-kidnapped-boys-were-found/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna26876426https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a32945636/michelle-mcnamara-shawn-hornbeck-kidnapping-case-true-story/https://people.com/crime/shawn-hornbeck-ben-ownby-today-anniversary-abduction-confession/https://www.thenortherner.com/news/2007/01/17/kidnapped-mo-boy-apparently-posted-photos-of-himself-online-contacted-his-parents-site/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16632968https://www.newsweek.com/what-shawn-went-through-98799https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3711106&page=1https://www.npr.org/transcripts/6898805?ft=nprml&f=6898805https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/missouri-miracle-today-marks-14-years-since-shawn-hornbeck-and-ben-ownby-found-46988.cfm
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Episode 74: Montana - Danielle Houchins
In 1996, 15-year-old Danielle “Danni” Houchins was found murdered near the Gallatin River in Montana. For nearly 30 years, her case remained unsolved—until a renewed investigation and advances in DNA technology brought a breakthrough. In this episode, we explore the long journey to uncover the truth behind Danni’s tragic death.Sourceshttps://www.kbzk.com/news/local-news/28-year-old-cold-case-finally-solved-who-killed-danielle-houchins-at-cameron-bridgehttps://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/danielle-houchins-cold-case-killer-suicide-b2593949.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-idd-teens-1996-murder-dies-suicide-hours/story?id=112710822https://www.cbsnews.com/news/danielle-houchins-cold-case-murder-dna-suspect-paul-hutchinson-found-dead-after-interview/https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/montana/articles/2024-08-08/montana-sheriff-says-28-year-old-cold-case-slaying-solvedhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0G2RhKidnJ2wPWWAPaJrJ3?si=M-3xS22zSwGDk0lyVmm3Dwhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1co2W0sPVe5GpHoIlIDO9K?si=UnrVR9iySfiBadx6ZSQJ7Qhttps://www.kpax.com/news/montana-news/28-year-old-montana-cold-case-solved-who-killed-danni-at-cameron-bridge
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Episode 73: Nebraska - Jason Jolkowski
On June 13, 2001, 19-year-old Jason Jolkowski vanished while walking to meet a coworker for a ride to work. Despite a delayed police response and no solid leads, his case remains unsolved. In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance and the theories surrounding it.Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/zyc9u1/what_happened_to_jason_jolkowski/?rdt=44405https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/The-Bizarre-Disappearance-of-Jason-Jolkowskihttps://medium.com/the-history-insider/what-happened-to-jason-jolkowski-a158e891c349
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Episode 72: Nevada - The Unsolved Bill Brennan Heist
In this episode of Are They There Yet?, we take a deep dive into the mysterious heist pulled off by Bill Brennan at the Stardust Casino in Las Vegas on September 22, 1992. A humble and unassuming cashier, Brennan vanished with half a million dollars in cash and chips, leaving behind a trail of questions. Was he the mastermind behind the perfect crime, or was he just a pawn in a much bigger operation? As we unpack Brennan’s quiet personality, his shady associations, and the casino’s mob connections, we explore whether Brennan is alive or dead, and if the mob had anything to do with his disappearance. Tune in to find out what really happened—and why this case remains unsolved.Sources:https://www.providentmetals.com/nevada/nevada-facts.htmlhttps://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+skimming+at+a+casino&rlz=1C1MMCH_enUS1130US1130&oq=what+is+skimming+at+a+casino&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yDQgCEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgEEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggFEAAYogQYiQXSAQg1NzA0ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sportsbook#:~:text=A%20sportsbook%20is%20a%20venue,boxing%2C%20and%20mixed%20martial%20arts.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stardust_Resort_and_Casinohttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/nevada/true-story-unsolved-nevada-casino-heisthttps://www.spadepoker.tv/en/news/detail/the-most-interesting-robbery-in-las-vegas-that-is-still-unsolvedhttps://news3lv.com/news/local/how-did-a-man-rob-a-las-vegas-casino-for-500k-and-get-away-with-ithttps://www.gamblingsites.com/info/famous-gamblers/bill-brennan/https://allthatsinteresting.com/bill-brennan-robbery
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Episode 71: New Hampshire - Half and Susanne Zantop: The Dartmouth Professor Murders
In this episode, we dive into the chilling story of the Dartmouth Professor Murders. In 2001, Dartmouth College professors Half and his wife Susanne were brutally murdered in their home. The case shocked the small New Hampshire town and sparked a complex investigation that uncovered dark secrets, leading to a shocking conclusion. Join us as we explore the details of the crime, the investigation, and the eerie twists that turned this tragedy into a notorious case.Sources:https://www.unionleader.com/news/courts/man-convicted-in-2001-double-murder-of-dartmouth-professors-released-from-prison/article_66014a04-268d-11ef-8356-8f554ecd1500.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/dartmouth-college-zantop-james-parker-murders-parole-1d7cb695a780f08d79bb1b26ec0359a1https://www.wmur.com/article/resentencing-robert-tulloch-murder-dartmouth-92524/62371329https://dartreview.com/the-dartmouth-murders-twenty-years-later/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/05/us/teenagers-are-sentenced-for-killing-two-professors.htmlhttps://www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2001/04/murders-of-dartmouth-professors-shock-communityhttps://azdailysun.com/dartmouth-professors-anti-nazi-beliefs-may-have-got-them-killed/article_48baebba-4d9f-58ba-8c48-2bd8cd7757e6.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2001/02/20/us/arrests-made-in-dartmouth-killings-but-mystery-thickens.html?searchResultPosition=18https://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/18/us/youths-dreamed-of-adventure-but-settled-for-killing-a-couple.html?searchResultPosition=15https://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/20/us/indictment-in-dartmouth-case-outlines-robbery-killing-plan.html?ref=topics
Join best friends Dani and Bailey as they make their way around the United States, from the comfort of their own homes, talking about all things spooky, supernatural, and true crime. Each week the host will pick a state and pick their topic based on the theme of the season. This season? Cryptids.
Not recommend for young audiences.
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