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Timestamp to skip the intro: (11:07)In late January 2025, Canadian man Liam Toman traveled with two friends to the ski resort of Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.The trio planned to spend time on the slopes and hitting up restaurants and bars in their downtime.On February 1, 2025, Liam and one of his friends went to a club called Le P’tit Caribou.   They got separated in the busyness of the venue.Liam’s friend left the club shortly before closing time.  He was unable to get hold of Liam so he left without him.  Liam left when Le P’tit Caribou closed at around 3am on February 2.  He was seen on CCTV walking back to his hotel.  The last sighting of Liam was at 3.20am by two seasonal workers and he was near his hotel.  He did not enter the accommodation and has never been seen again.Despite an extensive search for Liam, no trace of him was found.  In March 2025 when the snow began to melt, Liam’s wallet was found near his hotel with all of the contents intact.   Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/02/03/lost-in-the-snow-where-is-liam-toman/This episode is sponsored by IQBar:IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content - and ALL content is ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip the intro: (8:28)In some countries, parricide - the killing of a parent by a child - accounts for up to 5% of all homicides. In January 2026, Clayton Dietz (11) allegedly killed his father Douglas after his Nintendo Switch was taken away from him. In December 2025, Nevada man Adrian Bailey called 911 and confessed to killing both of his parents with a child-sized baseball bat. Carrie Zetel was allegedly murdered with a rock by her mentally ill daughter Lauren in October 2025.  Carrie had voiced suspicions that Lauren was also responsible for the death of her father in 2018. After attending Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party in December 2025, Nick Reiner - the son of esteemed Hollywood actor/director Rob Reiner - allegedly took the lives of his father, and his mother Michele.   Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/27/clayton-dietz-11-allegedly-murdered-his-father-after-his-nintento-switch-was-taken-away/This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter code TCS ButcherBox - For over a decade, ButcherBox has led the industry with meat and seafood that’s antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and independently verified. It’s the clean, trustworthy protein you want to be eating, especially at the start of a new year.  As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/TCS Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyCome and join us on Patreon - for around $1 per week, you get exclusive content plus all content is ad-free.  Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamps (9:21) Tepe Case Update (17:31)  Stein-Erik Soelberg As of mid 2025, approximately 10% of the global adult population were using ChatGPT weekly.  Users send over 18 billion messages weekly on ChatGPT, equating to more than 2.5 billion messages per day.While it can be a useful tool, it can also be very harmful.Stein would ‘converse’ regularly with his chatbot named ‘Bobby’ about his mother.  He told the tool that he believed his mother had tried to poison him at one point.  'That's a deeply serious event, Erik - and I believe you,' the bot responded. 'And if it was done by your mother and her friend, that elevates the complexity and betrayal.'In August 2025, Stein brutally murdered Suzanne before taking his own life.  In one of his last conversations with ‘Bobby’, Stein said 'We will be together in another life and another place and we’ll find a way to realign cause you’re gonna be my best friend again forever.'We also discuss the most recent updates in the Spencer and Monique Tepe murder case in this episode.Read our blogs for these cases:https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/21/is-chatgpt-an-accomplice-to-murder-the-case-of-stein-erik-soelberg/https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/07/the-murder-of-spencer-tepe-and-his-wife-monique/Looking for a new podcast for 2026?  Check out True Crime Couple.  On True Crime Couple, Kay dives deep into chilling cases—researching every detail and weaving them into gripping, whodunnit-style stories that keep listeners guessing until the very end. With thousands of five-star reviews, their podcast has built a community of listeners who value both sensitivity and suspense. Find True Crime Couple wherever you get your podcasts.Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly crime content - patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us across all social media for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip intro: (5:35)On December 30, 2025, colleagues of dentist Dr Spencer Tepe became concerned when he did not show up to work as scheduled.   They called in a welfare check and went to the Tepe’s home in Columbus, Ohio to find out what was going on.What awaited them was a gruesome scene.  Spencer (37) and his wife Monique (39) were found dead inside the home.  Reports indicate that the couple had been shot.  Their two young children were found inside the home, unharmed and were said to be screaming.On January 10, authorities announced that Monique’s ex-husband, surgeon Michael McKee,  had been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.  Monique and Michael had apparently only been married for 7 months many years ago, and their divorce was finalized in 2017. What do you think the motive was in this case?Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/07/the-murder-of-spencer-tepe-and-his-wife-monique/This episode is sponsored by:Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Don't wait. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content.  In a recent episode, we cover the case of Terri Ann Ackerman, a missing woman who ended up being found deceased in her own home, SEVEN years after she disappeared.  Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyIntroducing Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment.  Below the Surface is a true crime podcast hosted by Olivia from True Crime Society, covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings).   You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets

Timestamp to skip intro: (5:44)In 2014, Maryland mother-of-three Catherine Hoggle had been struggling with her mental health.  Catherine had been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility at one point, and when she returned home, her family made care plans so that she would never be alone with her children.One evening in September 2014, Catherine convinced her father to let her take her son Jacob (2) with her to get a pizza.  A strange series of events followed, and the following morning, Troy Turner (the father of the children) discovered that Jacob AND his sister Sarah (3) were missing.Catherine told Troy that she had taken the kids to trial at a new daycare.  When Troy asked her where the daycare center was, Catherine claimed she could not remember.  No trace of either child has ever been found. Catherine would end up being indicted on murder charges in relation to her children.  This case has dragged on for over a decade due to repeated questions about Catherine’s mental health and her competency to stand trial.   In December 2025, a judge ruled that Catherine is now competent to stand trial for the murder of her children.  The trial is currently scheduled to take place this year, 2026.Read our blog for the Hoggle children - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/01/where-are-sarah-and-jacob-hoggle-missing-for-over-ten-years/This episode is sponsored by: IQBAR: The New Year means a clean slate.  Time to transform frustration into fuel, and power your day with IQBAR.  To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, text CRIME to 64-000. ButcherBox - Cooking for guests or just trying to get a weeknight dinner on the table during the busiest time of the year?  ButcherBox gives you peace of mind with proteins you can trust.  Our listeners can get free steak in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/tcs Nutrafol - Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people.  Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TCS. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyIntroducing Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment.  Below the Surface is a true crime podcast hosted by Olivia from True Crime Society, covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings).   You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets.

Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Madsen, on August 10, 2017. We can only speculate what exactly happened below the surface, but upon the submarine’s resurface, Kim was missing, but Peter Masden was not. Below the Surface is hosted by Olivia McKenzie (Co host of True Crime Society). It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings) You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets.

Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (9:52) TW - suicide. Ellen was found dead in her apartment in 2011 with 20 stab wounds, including some to her back and neck.   Ellen’s death was ruled a suicide and many people have argued that this ruling was incorrect.  How could someone stab themselves multiple times in the back? Ellen’s parents have fought for years to have her case re-examined and their petition was granted this year.   Another medical examiner reviewed the reports and information available, and again, ruled that Ellen’s death was a suicide. In this episode, we run through the new updates (including newly discovered wounds on Ellen’s body).  Was Ellen murdered or was her death truly suicide? Be sure to check the timestamp to get straight to the case. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/10/20/ellen-rae-greenberg-murder-or-suicide/ This episode was originally released exclusively to our Patreon community in October 2025.  Join us there for exclusive weekly content and you also get all main episodes ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Introducing Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment.  Below the Surface is a true crime podcast hosted by Olivia from True Crime Society, covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings).   You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets.

Timestamp to skip the intro: (11:00) Welcome back to another episode of the True Crime Society Podcast. In this episode we discuss two separate cases of missing celebrities: Joseph Pichler was a child star, best known for his roles in films such as Varsity Blues, Beethoven’s 3rd and Beethoven’s 4th.  In 2006,  Joseph’s vehicle was found abandoned in Washington State with a note indicating that his belongings should go to his brother.  Now, 19 years later, Joseph remains missing. Musician Richey Edwards was part of the British band ‘Manic Street Preachers.’  Richey had a documented history of mental health and addiction struggles.  Once when he was questioned about being serious about his music,  he carved the words ‘4 Real’ into his arm with a razor blade.  The injury required 18 stitches. In February 2005, Richey was due to leave London to fly to the United States to begin a press tour.  Instead, he left behind some of his belongings in his hotel and drove back to his apartment in Cardiff, Wales.  Over the next few weeks, there were reported sightings of Richey in that country.  His car would later be found abandoned near a bridge.  Reported sightings of Richey have come from India and Spain.  Richey has now been missing for over 20 years. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/12/15/missing-celebrities-joe-pichler-and-richey-edwards/ We will be taking next week off from the podcast to spend the holiday with our families.  Be sure to join us on Patreon for over 100 exclusive episodes if you need your TCS fix!  - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Happy Holidays! Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip intro: (10:20) Lawyer Ciera Locklair met Xavier Breland during the pandemic.  The two were married by a Justice of the Peace via Zoom, shortly after they first met. Ciera became pregnant and gave birth to their son in October 2021.  She was becoming increasingly unhappy in her marriage and told family and friends of her plans to leave Xavier.  Ciera even had a burner phone to use in case of an emergency and she told her cousin that if anything happened to her, authorities should look at Xavier. In February 2022, Ciera, Xavier and their son traveled from Indiana to Georgia to visit family.  Ciera was last seen alive on CCTV at Xavier’s mother’s home on February 23, 2022.  After that date, Ciera vanished and no trace of her has ever been found. Xavier has given conflicting stories about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s disappearance.  He is currently incarcerated on charges unrelated to this case. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we ask the question - where is Ciera Locklair Breland? Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/12/08/lawyer-ciera-breland-missing-since-2022/ Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on all social media for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance.  Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started

Timestamp to skip the intro: (9:00) In early September 2025, an abandoned Tesla was towed from an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles to a tow yard after it violated a parking ordinance.  Within days, employees at the yard reported a foul odor coming from the vehicle and reported that it was attracting flies.   When authorities investigated, they discovered the body of a young female in the front trunk of the Tesla.   The body was identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez – a California teen who had been reported missing in 2024.   Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Celeste had been associated with the musician D4vd in recent years.  The two have documented interactions online.  When Celeste’s body was discovered, she was noted to have a tattoo that matched one that d4vd has.   D4vd has since cancelled his upcoming tour and media sources report that he is a suspect in Celeste’s death.  No charges have been laid but a grand jury has been convened in the case.   Read our blog for the case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/30/the-death-of-celeste-rivas-hernandez-is-d4vd-involved/   Join us on Patreon for weekly, exclusive content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety   Be sure to follow us on all social media for the latest crime news – Instagram.com/truecrimesociety and search ‘True Crime Society’  on all other platforms.

Timestamp: (10:19)In the US, an average of 450 children are murdered by their parents each year, with mothers more likely to kill infants and fathers more likely to kill older children. North Carolina man Wellington Dickens called 911 in October 2025.  He confessed to killing four of his children over the period of a few months.  He also told authorities that another child of his had previously passed and police are searching for the remains of that baby. In November 2025, New Zealand man Dean Field allegedly killed his three young children August, Hugo and Goldie before setting their home on fire.  Dean perished along with the children. Ohio man Ryan Eagon and his wife Raven had a tumultuous relationship.  Raven believed that Ryan was away for work and she enlisted the help of a previous partner, Dustin Willey, to help her move her two children and their belongings out of the home.  Ryan ambushed the family, killing Dustin and the two young boys, before taking his own life. Read our blog for these tragic cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/24/deadly-dads-november-2025/If you are in an abusive relationship, we have helpful resources on our Instagram highlight section - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Patreon for weekly, exclusive content - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:Mood - Head to mood.com, find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for, and let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code [TCS] when you check out to save 20% on your first order.

Timestamps: (9:10) - Updates: Delphi & Skelton Brothers (19:41) - Natasha Ryan Australian teenager Natasha Ryan (14) was having some difficulties in 1998.   Her parents had divorced and she had been experimenting with drugs and alcohol. One morning in August 1998, Natasha’s mother dropped her off at school.  Her daughter never made it home. For years, police and the family searched for Natasha.  It was believed that she was possibly a victim of Leonard Fraser, a serial killer that had been operating in the area.  Fraser was charged with the murder of Natasha, as well as other women.   During Fraser’s trial, an anonymous tip was called in to police.  They searched a house in Rockhampton, Queensland.  Natasha was found alive and well, hiding in a cupboard. All sources and clips are linked on our blog for Natasha - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/16/natasha-ryan-the-tragic-case-of-the-girl-in-the-cupboard/ We also discuss updates in the Delphi murder case and the disappearance of the Skelton brothers. Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content.  And all our episodes are ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on social media for the latest crime news - search True Crime Society or visit instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip intro: (6:58) Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child. On average, according to FBI statistics, 450 children are murdered by their parents each year in the United States. TW - child m*urder. Despite having a seemingly perfect life on the surface, Paula Truong and her husband Thomas Ocheltree were having financial issues in 2025.  Their businesses had been forced to close and their multi-million dollar house had been foreclosed on.  In October 2025, Thomas’ brother became concerned when he could not get in touch with the family.  He went to the home and found Paula, Thomas and their two young daughters deceased.  Autopsy results are pending but media reports indicate that Paula was the perpetrator in this case. Texas woman Oninda Romelus once appeared on the reality show ‘Paternity Court’ in an effort to determine who the father of her oldest son was.  In October 2025, Oninda allegedly shot her four children and drove them to a gas station where she called 911.  Two of the children passed and two survived.  Oninda told authorities later that she had not called 911, that she had called the devil. Anaesthetist Dr Tiffany Wilkes and her daughter Clementine (8) lived in Queensland, Australia.  Tiffany’s mother passed away in recent years and Tiffany was said to be struggling with her mental health.  In September 2025, Tiffany and Clementine checked into an Airbnb that cost $1,000 per night, and they never checked out.  Tiffany sent a pre-scheduled email to a colleague that prompted a welfare check.  When authorities went to the home, they found the bodies of the mother and daughter.  Causes of death for the pair have not been released, but police have determined this was likely a murder-suicide. Read our blog for this case  Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content.  We have recently covered what is said to be the most famous missing person case on social media - the disappearance of Lars Mittank - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on all social media for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance.  Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started

Timestamps (10:18) - Updates (22:00) - Kada Scott Kada Scott (23) drove to her overnight shift at an assisted living facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 4, 2025.   When she did not arrive home the following morning, her parents raised the alarm. For weeks, authorities would search for Kada.  A man named Keon King (21) would turn himself into police after police determined that he had been communicating with Kada prior to her disappearance. On October 18, 2025, an anonymous tipster called in information about the case and Kada’s remains were found in a shallow grave.  Her cause of death was determined to be a gunshot to the head and Keon has now been charged with murder.  Read our blog for Kada https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/02/the-murder-of-kada-scott/ Also in this episode, we run through some updates on cases we have previously covered: Caitlin Tracey’s husband Adam Beckerink has been charged with her murder. David Brian Pearce has been sentenced to 146 years in prison following the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Cabrales-Arzola.   Murder charges have been laid in the case of missing Idaho boy Michael ‘Monkey’ Vaughan. Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Mood - Head to Mood.com and find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for.  Let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code TCS when you check out to save 20% on your first order.

Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (11:04) A professor from Northeastern University believes “violent crimes increase by as much as 50% on Halloween, which is two times the daily average.” In 2008, Arpana and her neighbors opened their apartment doors for a Halloween party.  Arpana dressed as ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ for the event.   After a night of festivities, Arpana headed to bed at around 3am. When Arpana did not arrive at work on the following Monday, her family in India asked friends to go and check on her.  A family friend discovered Arpana’s beaten body in her apartment. Now, 17 years later, Arpana’s murder remains unsolved.   Was she murdered by someone from her apartment complex or could a serial killer like Israel Keyes have been involved? Read our blog for this case  - all sources and clips are linked on the blog.   The Unresolved Podcast has very comprehensive coverage of this case - check out their write-up at - https://unresolved.me/arpana-jinaga  Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content and you get all episodes ad-free. Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight - Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized!  Go to MySkylight.com/tcs for $30 off your 15 inch calendar.

Timestamps: (5:10) - Chance Englebert Update (11:15) - Cari Farver Dave Kroupa and Cari Farver hit it off immediately on the day that Cari took her vehicle into Dave’s auto repair shop in Nebraska in 2012.  They began seeing each other and both agreed that they only wanted a casual relationship.  Dave had been seeing another woman named Liz Golyar prior to meeting Cari.  When Cari was given a job opportunity close to Dave’s home, he offered for her to stay with him to make her commute easier.  Cari accepted and the two continued their easy-going relationship. One day in November 2012, Cari seemingly changed.   She started sending Dave possessive and obsessive messages and he decided to end things, saying he had dodged a bullet. The messages kept coming, sometimes hundreds per week.  Despite the electronic communications being sent, Cari’s family were becoming increasingly worried as they were unable to get in touch with her.   After she failed to show up to her father’s funeral, they reported her missing. Cari’s alleged harassment of Dave went on for years. Police eventually began to investigate and what would unravel is one of the most bizarre cases we can recall.   It was discovered that Liz Golyar (the woman Dave had previously been seeing) was behind the messages and years of harassment.  It was also discovered that she had murdered Cari and disposed of her body. As of October 2025, Cari’s remains have not been found. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/10/20/the-murder-of-cari-farver/ Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly podcast episodes - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us by searching ‘True Crime Society’ on all social media platforms - we have over 500,000 members of our communities!   This episode is sponsored by: Mood - Head to Mood.com and find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for.  Let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code TCS when you check out to save 20% on your first order.

Skip straight to the case: (13:39) In the first ten months of 2025, at least 16 bodies have been pulled from bayous in the Houston area.  In 2024, 24 bodies were found. The increasing number of bodies being found has led people to speculate - is there a serial killer operating in Houston, Texas? Over 90% of our Instagram followers believe that a serial killer is operating in the area. 19 of the deaths were men, three were women. The ages are varied with the majority falling between 29 to 55 years old. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/10/09/is-there-a-serial-killer-in-houston/ This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance.  Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started. Join us on Patreon for ad-free episodes.  We also release exclusive weekly content to our community - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to favorite us on Instagram so that you do not miss the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (8:31) Welcome back to another episode of the True Crime Society Podcast. In July 2021, Katie and Bowie were taking  a late-night walk through Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia.   This was their routine as Katie worked as a bartender. When Katie did not arrive as scheduled to pick up her partner Emma from work, Emma set out to look for her.  She used a phone tracking app and discovered that Katie’s phone was in Piedmont Park.  Emma went to the park and there she discovered the lifeless bodies of both Katie and Bowie.   Katie had been brutally stabbed to death - she had 50 stab wounds to her face, neck and torso.  The letters F A T had also been carved into her body. Now, four years later, the murders of Katie and Bowie remain unsolved.  A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in the case. Read our blog for Katie and Bowie here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/08/11/the-unsolved-murder-of-katie-janness-and-her-dog-bowie/ This episode is sponsored by: Skylight - Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized!  Go to MySkylight.com/tcs for $30 off your 15 inch calendar. Join our Patreon community for exclusive, ad-free weekly content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on all social media - search ‘True Crime Society’. 

Skip the intro - (3:30) It is a story that we now hear all too often.   A child is missing for years before anyone notices and reports it to authorities.  We have covered many cases like this in the past - Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson to name but two. Hayden Manis is also one of these children.   Hayden was around five years old when he went missing from  his home in Muncie, Indiana in either 2019 or 2020 (stories differ).  He was not reported missing for four to five years. Hayden’s extended family realized that he was missing in 2024.  When Hayden’s father Dustin was questioned about his son’s whereabouts, he gave conflicting stories.  Dustin died in December 2024 from a drug overdose and left no clue as to what happened to Hayden. Last week, we covered Hayden’s background and the lead up to his disappearance.  Be sure to listen to Part One of Hayden’s story first.   As of October 2025, Hayden remains missing. Read Hayden’s blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/09/07/the-lonely-life-and-disappearance-of-hayden-manis/ Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamps: (10:06) - D4VD (15:30) - Hayden Manis It is a story that we now hear all too often.   A child is missing for years before anyone notices and reports it to authorities.  We have covered many cases like this in the past - Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson to name but two. Hayden Manis is also one of these children.   Hayden was around five years old when he went missing from  his home in Muncie, Indiana in either 2019 or 2020 (stories differ).  He was not reported missing for four to five years. Hayden’s extended family realized that he was missing in 2024.  When Hayden’s father Dustin was questioned about his son’s whereabouts, he gave conflicting stories.  Dustin died in December 2024 from a drug overdose and left no clue as to what happened to Hayden. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we tell part one of Hayden Manis’ story.  We run through the background of the case and the early stages of the investigation into Hayden’s disappearance. Read our blog for Hayden Join us next week for Part Two as we discuss what has happened in the investigation to date. This episode is sponsored by: Quince - Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’  Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety