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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

Timestamp to skip to the case" (5:12) Canadian man Robert William Pickton is a serial killer also known as ‘The Pig Farmer’ or ‘The Butcher.’  He and his brother were raised by their parents on a pig farm that was described as a ‘creepy looking place.’ A 600lb (275kg) boar roamed freely around the farm.  When Robert’s parents died, he and his siblings inherited the pig farm.   Under the guise of throwing huge parties, Robert lured many vulnerable women to the property.  From the 1990’s onward, more than 60 women disappeared from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver.  Robert would end up confessing to the murder of 49 women. He ended up being convicted of 6 of those. Read our blog for this case If you’re looking for a new true crime podcast, be sure to check out ‘Crime Salad.’ Husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky have been hosts since 2018.  They dive deep into both well-known and lesser-covered cases.  Search ‘Crime Salad’ wherever you get your podcasts. 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 This episode is sponsored by- Skylight - Skylight Calendar was designed to help you ditch the chaos of family life.  Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs

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Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (11:40) Clinton and Cristen Brink moved with their two young daughters from South Dakota to Arkansas in mid 2025.  They moved for a fresh start and to be closer to family. On Saturday July 26, 2025, the family headed to the beautiful Devil’s Den State Park to hike and explore the area. While they were hiking, the family came across Andrew McGann.  Andrew allegedly fatally attacked Clinton.  Cristen took their daughters to safety before returning to try to help her husband.  She was also then brutally murdered. Andrew has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder.  His trial is currently scheduled for November 2025. Terrifyingly, authorities have said that this appears to have been a totally random attack.  No motive has been made public. Read our blog for the case Be sure to follow us on your preferred podcast platform so that you never miss an episode. Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes and all content ad-free Follow ‘True Crime Society’ on all social media platforms - TikTok, Instagram, Reddit.  This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - The Ultimate Sampler Pack is a great way to try all IQBAR products and flavors: you get 9 IQBARs, 8 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks.  IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to 64-000

Timestamp to skip the chat: (4:38) Tamika Chesser is a former reality star, best known for her appearance on ‘Beauty and The Geek.’  Over the past few years, Tamika’s family have said that she was struggling with her mental health.   In June 2025, police were called to the home that Tamika shared with her partner, Julian Story, following reports of a fire.  When they entered the property, some of Julian’s remains were found in the bathroom.  His head was missing.  Tamika was said to be in a catatonic state when she was taken into custody. Julian’s head was located in scrub by a man walking his dog in late July 2025.   In July 2019,  Jessica Camilleri was living with her mother Rita in Sydney, Australia.   Jessica had a life-long history of mental illness.  In the weeks prior to the murder, Jessica had decided to stop taking her medication and was opting to seek out natural alternatives. On the day of July 20, 2019,  tensions between Jessica and Rita escalated.   Rita lost control of her daughter and threatened to call authorities to have her taken to a facility.  This enraged Jessica and she ended up stabbing her mother over 100 times.  Jessica then decapitated her mother and carried the head down the street.  When Jessica was arrested, she asked police "Can I ask, is my mum dead? Don't think I'm insane, but you can't bring her back to life?" You can read our blog for these cases here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/09/01/the-cases-of-tamika-chesser-and-jessica-camilleri/ Be sure to follow us on our social media - Reddit, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.  Search ‘True Crime Society’ on all platforms. We have over 200 Patreon exclusive episodes available This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - The Ultimate Sampler Pack is a great way to try all IQBAR products and flavors: you get 9 IQBARs, 8 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks.  IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to 64-000.

Timestamp to skip intro chat: (2:15) In the early 1970’s, 42 boys vanished from the Houston Heights area of Texas. Dean Corll lived in the area and worked for the family company, Corll Candy Company.  In 1970, he began a three-year killing spree, along with his accomplices David Owen Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley. All of their victims were males, aged between 13-20.  The three men tortured and abused their victims before viciously murdering them. Their rampage ended in 1973 when Elmer killed Dean following an altercation.  He called police and said "Y'all better come here right now! I just killed a man!" Dean, Elmer and David have been conclusively linked to 29 murders. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/08/17/dean-corll-and-the-candyman-murders/ Thank you to Lauren for this episode suggestion.   This episode is sponsored by- Skylight - Skylight Calendar was designed to help you ditch the chaos of family life.  Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs 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

Timestamp to skip intro: (11:57) Madeline Soto had just celebrated her 13th birthday in February 2024.   She had a small party with her grandmother Yolanda, and a few friends.   She had been spending a lot of time with her grandmother.   When Madeline had to go back to the home of her mother, Jennifer Soto, she cried. Madeline and Jennifer were living in a condo with many roommates.  One of the people living there was Stephan Sterns.   Stephan and Jennifer had a relationship for years, but according to her, as of February 2024, they were no longer intimate.   Despite this, the sleeping arrangements in the home meant that Madeline and Stephan would share a bed.  Jennifer had her own separate bedroom.  This was explained because apparently the teen needed human contact to sleep and Jennifer needed her own space. On February 26, 2024, Jennifer went to collect Madeline from school.  She allegedly discovered that Madeline had not attended classes that day. A search began for the teen.  Her body was found in a wooded area five days later. Stephan would end up being charged with Madeline’s murder.  He was also charged with multiple counts of heinous crimes relating to children.   In July 2025, Stephan was sentenced to 21 concurrent life sentences with no chance of parole for the role he played in Madeline’s abuse and murder. Read our blog for Madeline here This episode is sponsored by: Quince - Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms - Reddit, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.  Just search for ‘True Crime Society.’ Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content.   All content on Patreon is ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Skip straight to the case: (10:35) In October 2024, six members of the Humiston family were sleeping peacefully in their beds in Fall City, Washington.   Parents Sarah and Mark lived in a beautiful lake-front home with their five children - aged between 7 and 15. Sarah and Mark had been having some troubles with their eldest son, who we will call  ‘A’.   He had been caught viewing inappropriate images online and had been struggling with his school work.   On October 21, 2024, A retrieved a gun from the family’s gun safe.   He then allegedly shot every single member of his family.  He believed they were all dead and he called 911.  He told dispatchers that his younger brother Benjamin had carried out the massacre before taking his own life. A was incorrect in thinking that his whole family was dead.   His 11 y/o sister had played dead after he shot her and she managed to run to a neighboring property to ask for help.  She told authorities the true story.    In August 2025, new court documents were filed that indicate the Humiston parents were controlling and isolated their children from the community.   “A common theme that has been expressed amongst extended family, neighbors, and those who knew the Humistons is that the children were isolated from the outside world and did not engage socially with many peers – only a select few families that went to their church and were friends of their family,” court documents say. “Furthermore, initial reports indicate the home was abusive, tightly controlled, and dominated by extreme religious beliefs.” A has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.   A debate is currently ongoing in the legal system to determine if he will be tried as an adult or a juvenile. Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for ad-free and exclusive content Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight:  Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/TCS 

Skip straight to the case: (9:41) On July 15, 1986, Christopher Abeyta was around 7 months old.  He fell asleep in his older sister’s arms and was carried to his crib, which was located three feet from the bed of his parents. When his mother Bernice awoke the following morning, Christopher was nowhere to be seen.   Now, almost 40 years later, no trace of Christopher has ever been found. The Abeyta family are adamant that someone known to the family abducted Christopher.   They have publicly named a woman as a suspect.  This woman was having an affair with Christopher’s father Gil, and was known to have a history of mental health issues. Could someone have abducted Christopher and raised him as their own?  Or was the baby a victim of foul play? Read our blog for this case Be sure to follow us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content Follow us on Instagram Thank you as always for your support in these trying times!  Olivia and Stephanie x

Timestamp to start the case: (13:23) In April 1993, Andrea and Russell ‘Rusty’ Yates were married.   They told friends and family that they wanted to ‘have as many babies as nature allowed.’ Between 1995 and 2000, the couple had five children - four sons and a daughter. Andrea struggled with her mental health.  After the birth of their fourth child, Andrea was hospitalized and the couple were advised to not have any more children.  Andrea’s doctor said that any more births would "guarantee future psychotic depression." Despite this, the couple had a fifth child and Andrea’s mental health decline continued.  She stopped taking all of her medication, she mutilated and cut herself, read the Bible obsessively and also stopped feeding the children. Rusty had been advised to not leave Andrea alone with the children.  Despite this, one morning in June 2001, Rusty left Andrea and the kids so that he could go to work.  His mother was scheduled to arrive at the home one hour after he left.    In that hour, Andrea filled the bathtub and drowned all five of her children - they were aged between 7 months old and 7 years old at the time. When police arrived at the home, Andrea was standing soaking wet in front of the house. “I just killed my children,” she told the officers. Be sure to check the timestamps to get straight to the crime content. Read our blog for this case here Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content.  All podcast episodes are available ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamps: (7:58) - Stockdale Family In 2008, the Stockdale family from Ohio appeared on the reality TV show ‘Wife Swap.’  Kathy and Timothy Stockdale were raising their four sons in a very strict, conservative manner.   This is an excerpt from the family manual Kathy prepared for ‘Wife Swap.’  We moved to the country to get the boys away from the city. Our children are being raised away from violent language, sexual influences, drinking, smoking, drugs, rap music all the things we left behind in the city. Instead we are raising our children on a diet of wholesome activities and farm work; keeping their minds pure and their bodies healthy and keeping out the influences of modern society. That is why we home-school. By 2017, two of the children remained in the family home - Jacob and James.  One day that year, while Timothy was at work, Jacob fatally shot his brother James and his mother Kathy.   He then attempted to take his own life by shooting himself in the head.  He survived and was hospitalised for many months. After he recovered, Jacob was charged with the murders of his mother and brother.   No motive for the killings has ever been revealed. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the murder/suicide involving the Stockdale family from ‘Wife Swap.’ Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for exclusive true crime content.  You also get ALL episodes ad-free and weekly BONUS episodes! Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight Calendar: The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars at SkylightCal.com/TCS

Skip to the case time stamp: (9:10) On May 2, 2025, siblings Lilly (6) and Jack (4) Sullivan were said to be in the kitchen of their home in Nova Scotia, Canada.  Their parents - mother Malehya Brooks-Murray and their stepfather Daniel Martell - became worried when the children fell silent. The story they have told authorities is that they believe the children slipped outside to play and wandered off.  The couple searched for the children before calling 911.   A large-scale search ensued for the children.  The search involved hundreds of people and ran for weeks.   The only traces of the children that have been found include a blanket and a possible boot print. Since their disappearance, Malehya has left the family home and has blocked Daniel on social media.   Daniel is adamant that he had nothing to do with the disappearance of the children and has told the media that he passed a polygraph test. Read our blog for Jack and Lilly - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/06/28/where-are-lilly-and-jack-sullivan/ Be sure to check out the GraveYard Tales podcast. Hosts Adam and Matt look at the history behind haunted places, ghost encounters, and cryptid encounters.  Find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Rumble. Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly true crime content.  You also get ALL episodes ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamps: (3:17) - Karen Read Trial Update (9:40) - Lilie James Murder Coercive control is a behavior that is intended to dominate and control a partner.  Studies indicate that it can occur in up to 58% of intimate partner violence relationships. Australian woman Lilie James (21) began dating Paul Thijssen (24) in August 2023.    Paul exhibited controlling behavior, including monitoring Lilie’s location over social media and waiting outside social events for her.   By October 2023, the relationship was over. Just days after the breakup, Paul went to a location where he knew Lilie would be.  He struck her with a hammer over 25 times, killing her.   He then fled the scene and would take his own life by jumping from a cliff. Read our blog for Lilie here Be sure to join us on Patreon - you get exclusive weekly content and all of our episodes are ad-free Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news 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 - (11:37) Jennifer Kesse Start Florida woman Jennifer Kesse (24) had the world at her feet in 2006.   She had a supportive partner and was becoming increasingly successful in her corporate career.  Jennifer had also purchased her own brand new condo in Orlando, Florida. On January 24, 2006, it appears that Jennifer began getting ready for her work day.  She showered and gathered her keys, phone and iPod.   She never made it to work and has never been seen again. Jennifer’s car was found days after she vanished, dumped in an apartment complex lot a few miles from her home.  Some reports indicate that there were drag marks on the hood of the car, suggesting that there had been a struggle.   When police reviewed CCTV of the location where the car was found, they found that it had been dumped at 11.59am on the day that Jennifer disappeared.  A person was seen exiting the vehicle and walking away.   This person has never been identified. Was Jennifer abducted by someone she knew?  Or could an employee at her condo complex have been responsible? Read our blog for Jennifer here Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content - everything is ad-free Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - IQBAR’s plant protein bars are packed with high-quality ingredients to help keep you physically and mentally fit.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized! This beautifully designed digital display syncs with your existing calendars, making it effortless to track events, appointments, and reminders in one easy-to-see place.  Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs

Timestamps - (10:45) Moms Who Murder A study by Brown University showed that from 1976 to 2007, on average, there were 500 cases of filicide a year in the United States. Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child. Police were called to a home in Florida on May 30, 2025 for a welfare check on Ra’myl Pierre.   School officials were worried about his absence.  When authorities arrived at the home, they found Ra’Myl’s mother, Rhonda Paulynice, acting ‘oddly’.   Ra’myl was found dead and wrapped in a blanket in the house.  It is alleged that Rhonda killed her son in an attempt to exorcise him of evil spirits. On May 26, 2025, neighbors in Bundaberg, Queensland in Australia called police after they allegedly witnessed Lauren Flanigan in the front yard with her deceased daughter, Sophia.  Lauren is alleged to have stabbed her daughter to death.   She was taken into custody.   Lauren suffered a ‘medical emergency’ in her cell and was taken to hospital where she passed away on 1 June, 2025.   A full investigation into her death has commenced. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/06/04/moms-who-murder-june-2025/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly and ad-free content - patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamps: (10:50) - Baby Tana Update (15:58) - Mysterious Deaths Caitlin Tracey and her husband Adam Beckerink had a very volatile relationship.  Caitlin alleged abuse by Adam against her and she filed for an emergency protective order against him in 2023.   Despite this, the couple married in April 2024.   In October 2024, Caitlin was found dead in the stairwell in Adam’s luxury apartment complex.   Reports indicate that her body 'pulverized' and that she was missing a foot when she was found.   Adam has not been charged in relation to Caitlin’s death.   Australian women Baillee Schneider and Phoebe Handsjuk passed away eight years apart from each other - Phoebe died in 2010 and Baillee died in 2018.  The circumstances surrounding the deaths of both women have received a lot of media attention due to the fact that they were both dating the same man at the time they died.  That man has never been charged in relation to either of their deaths. Read our blogs for these cases: Caitlin Tracey Bailee Schneider & Phoebe Handsjuk Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Join us on Patreon for exclusive content, released weekly - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: IQBAR is the better-for-you, plant-protein based snacks made with brain-boosting nutrients to refuel, nourish, and satisfy hunger without the sugar crash. IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand.

Timestamps: (6:40) - Creche update / Listener of the week (11:23) - Patty Wu-Murad Update (14:46) - Grace Millane British woman Grace Millane (21) had the world at her feet.   She had just graduated university and was taking a year off to travel the world.   After spending weeks in South America, Grace arrived in New Zealand in November 2018.  She enjoyed meeting the locals and making new friends. In late November 2018, Grace matched on Tinder with a man named Jesse Kempson and the two decided to meet up.  They enjoyed visiting some bars and restaurants in Auckland.  The two hit it off and Grace decided to return to Jesse’s place for the night.   She was last seen getting out of an elevator in his apartment complex and was never seen again.  Jesse murdered Grace that night.  Over the coming hours, Jesse made internet searches including "rigor mortis", "extra large bags" and "carpet cleaner".  He also went on another Tinder date that had been previously planned, while Grace’s body was in his room. Jesse would end up confessing to Grace’s murder and has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years. Read our blog for Grace’s case here As always, be sure to check the timestamp if you’d like to get straight to the case.   Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content.  You also get all our main episodes ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime and current event news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to get straight to the case: (5:38) In 2008, Irish man Jason Corbett placed an ad for an au-pair to assist him in raising his two young children Sarah and Jack.  Jason’s first wife Margaret had passed suddenly in 2006, leaving him widowed with two small children. American woman Molly Martens answered the ad.  She moved from her Tennessee home to Limerick, Ireland to live with the Corbett family.  Molly and Jason fell in love and decided to move back to America to get married and settle.   Their marriage soon soured - Jason was resistant to Molly adopting his children.  Molly would regularly make comments about Jason’s weight. One night in August 2015, Molly’s father Tom was staying with the family in the Corbett home.  He called 911 and reported that there had been an altercation at the home and he had acted in self-defense.   When authorities arrived, Jason was pronounced dead. In 2017, Molly and Tom ended up being convicted of Jason’s murder. In 2023, they both took plea deals in the case and were resentenced.   They were freed from prison in 2024. This case is in the media again due to the new Netflix documentary titled ‘ A Deadly American Marriage.’   Read our blog on this case Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly, ad-free content - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - IQMIX is a zero-sugar drink mix from IQBAR that hydrates, boosts your mood and promotes mental clarity.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Skylight - Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized! Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs StoryWorth - Customers love Storyworth. They’ve preserved millions of family stories since their founding over ten years ago.  Give the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth! Right now, save $10 during their Father’s Day sale when you go to Storyworth.com/tcs

Timestamps: (7:47) - Erin Patterson Trial/ Updates (10:15) - Listener of the week (12:29) - Lottery Case Florida man Abraham Shakespeare was struggling to make ends meet in 2009.  He was unable to read or write and was working any job that he could get. One fateful Wednesday that year, Abraham was down to his last $5.  He asked a co-worker to purchase $2 worth of lottery tickets for him and he gave the rest of his money to a homeless person. From those tickets, Abraham won a $30m jackpot and his downfall began.   People constantly begged him for money and took advantage of him. Dee Dee Moore contacted Abraham after his win and offered to write a book about his life.  Instead, she took his newly purchased assets and ended up murdering Abraham and burying his body in the backyard of a property that she owned. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/05/04/losing-the-lottery-the-murder-of-abraham-shakespeare/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Join us on amazing true crime community on Patreon for exclusive weekly content  - patreon.com/truecrimesociety