The Final Trace

📍 Asheville, North Carolina.🎧 Chapter 35: The Final Trace of Judy Smith.She traveled to Philadelphia with her husband.She checked into their hotel.And then… she vanished.Five months later, her remains were found nearly 600 miles away in the mountains of North Carolina — dressed for hiking, miles from where she was last seen.How did she get there?Why was she alone?And what happened in the space between those two points on the map?This is one of the most baffling and geographically impossible disappearances we’ve ever covered.🎧 Stream now and decide for yourself.🧾 Sources & Readings:YouTube documentary of the case — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oezGE75mIAk&t=145sWikipedia — Judy Smith disappearance overview — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Judy_Smith6ABC News report on discovery of remains — https://6abc.com/judy-smith-missing-mystery-found-2021/10352929/PhillyVoice coverage of the case — https://www.phillyvoice.com/judy-smith-missing-found-death-mystery-philadelphia/Unresolved Mysteries Reddit discussion on Judy Smith — https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/81cpt8/judy_smith_missing_person_1997/

📍 Henderson, Nevada🎧 Chapter 34 — The Final Trace of Steven Koecher (Part 2) Part Two, the focus shifts from Steven Koecher’s disappearance… to what happened after he walked away.We follow the phone trail that continued hours after Steven was last seen — pings that pulled investigators farther from the neighborhood where his car was found. We dig into the private investigator’s findings, the unanswered questions surrounding that quiet street in Anthem, and the theories that have refused to fade over time.From suspicions involving Steven’s landlord… to a bizarre and troubling connection to another high-profile missing person case, this chapter explores the uncomfortable possibilities — and why, years later, no single explanation has ever fully held.Steven Koecher is still missing.And Part Two is where the questions become impossible to ignore.Arrin Stoner: YouTube Video mentioned in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xYmHJd2ivI🗂️ The Charley ProjectA comprehensive overview of Steven Koecher’s disappearance, timeline, physical description, and investigative notes.👉 https://charleyproject.org/case/steven-taft-koecher📰 8 News Now Investigators — Neighbor Speaks PubliclyFirst public interview with the Anthem neighbor who interacted with Steven in the minutes before he vanished (December 2022).👉 https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/neighbor-speaks-out-about-last-known-interaction-with-missing-man-steven-koecher/📰 8 News Now — Timeline & Investigation CoverageDetailed reporting on Steven’s disappearance, phone pings, and investigative developments over the years.👉 https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/what-happened-to-steven-koecher-new-questions-years-later/📰 Deseret News — Background & Family PerspectiveUtah-based reporting focusing on Steven’s life, career struggles, and family search efforts.👉 https://www.deseret.com/2009/12/18/20359871/search-continues-for-missing-utah-man📰 Las Vegas Review-Journal — Henderson InvestigationCoverage of the Nevada side of the investigation and search efforts in Anthem.👉 https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/henderson-police-search-for-missing-utah-man/🧭 National Center for Missing & Exploited Adults (NCMEC – Adult Case)Official missing-person listing and identifying details.👉 https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1184461🔎 Resources & Further Reading — Steven KoecherNews 8 interview:https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/finding-steven-koecher-man-vanishes-from-las-vegas-valley-neighborhood-phone-pings-for-days-after-presumed-death/

📍 Henderson, Nevada.🎧 Chapter 33: The Final Trace of Steven Koecher (Part 1)Steven Koecher was 30 years old when he vanished after parking his car in a quiet retirement community outside Las Vegas.No struggle.No note.Just six minutes on camera… and then nothing.In Part One, we go back before the disappearance — to who Steven was, the life he was trying to build, and the strange road trips he took in the days leading up to December 13, 2009. A series of choices that, at the time, didn’t raise alarms… but now feel impossible to ignore.This is where Steven’s story begins — not with answers, but with the moments that led him to walk away from his car… and out of sight.

📍 Corpus Christi, Texas.🎧 Chapter 32: The Final Trace of Christian HallFifteen-year-old Christian Hall was searching for something more when he stepped onto a fishing boat with an older man he trusted — a job, an escape, maybe a future beyond the small world he’d always known.But what was supposed to be a simple trip out on the water became something far more haunting.A mayday call.A boat taking on water.A passing vessel that was waved away.And then… nothing.Christian was never seen again.What followed was a case filled with strange details — a distress signal that didn’t lead to a rescue, a disappearance that left behind no body, no answers, and a story that refuses to sink.This is The Final Trace of Christian Hall — a story about trust, desperation, and a mystery still drifting somewhere between the sea and the truth.

📍 Richmond , Virginia.🎧 Chapter 31: The Final Trace of Taylor BehlSeventeen-year-old Taylor Behl had just begun her new life at Virginia Commonwealth University when she vanished from her dorm room — leaving behind a glowing computer screen, unanswered messages, and a digital trail no one knew how to read yet.In 2005, social media was still new. MySpace pages, online journals, and late-night chats felt harmless… until Taylor disappeared, and investigators realized those same spaces might hold the only clues to where she went — and who she trusted.What followed was a case shaped by technology, deception, and a photograph that would lead police somewhere no one expected.This is The Final Trace of Taylor Behl — a story about innocence in the early internet age… and how a young woman’s life was taken long before she ever had the chance to live it.Sources & Readings: 🔗 Wikipedia — Murder of Taylor BehlA well-sourced case summary covering her disappearance, investigation, suspect, and outcome. Taylor Behl case overview (Wikipedia)🔗 WTVR News — Taylor Behl: 20 years laterLocal news overview on the anniversary of her disappearance and legacy. Taylor Behl: 20 years after the VCU disappearance (WTVR)🔗 VCU News — Search becomes criminal investigationDetails on when and how law enforcement escalated the search. VCU police take lead in Taylor Behl investigation (VCU News)Recent retrospective reportingInvestigation timelineBen Fawleys Roommate prospective: https://www.styleweekly.com/my-roommate-ben-fawley/

📍 Hana, Maui, Hawaii ➝ Ta‘ū Island, American Samoa🎧 Chapter 30: The Final Trace of The Sarah Joe1979, five friends left Maui on a small fishing boat.No radio. No life vests. No distress call.When a sudden storm rolled in… they vanished without a trace.A decade later, the boat washed ashore on a remote island—half-buried in sand.Nearby, a shallow grave.Only one man had come back.What happened in those ten missing years?And who was there to bury him?Some stories sink.This one came back.📘 News & Case Details40 Years Later, Mystery Still Surrounds the Sarah Joe (Maui News) — Local reporting on the disappearance, the crew, the search efforts, and family perspectives. mauinews.comThe Crew of the Sarah Joe (Unsolved Mysteries Wiki) — Overview of the case, crew names, disappearance details, the later discovery, and the strange buried papers. Unsolved Mysteries🧭 Case Summaries & Background🌊 Historical ContextOverdue — Sarah Joe disappearance summary (Futility Closet) — Brief synopsis of the disappearance and the later finding on Taongi Atoll.

📍Athens, Georgia.🎧 Chapter 29: The Final Trace of Debbie CollierShe vanished on an ordinary afternoon.What followed was anything but.A cryptic message.A sudden transfer of money.A remote wooded scene that raised more questions than answers.Authorities would eventually release a final conclusion on what happened they day in the woods— but for many, the details refuse to settle.📚 Key Sources & ReadingsDebbie Collier disappearance and death: What we know (Fox 5 Atlanta) — A comprehensive local news overview of the case and investigation. FOX 5 Atlanta‘They are not going to let me go’: GA mom sent disturbing message, then was found dead (People) — Coverage of the cryptic Venmo/text messages and the subsequent disappearance. People.comDebbie Collier’s death: Georgia mom’s killing described as a ‘deliberate and personal act’ (FOX 5 Atlanta) — Early investigative framing from law enforcement. FOX 5 AtlantaDebbie Collier death: daughter says her mom took her own life (Atlanta News First) — Statements from family and timeline details. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.comDebbie Collier’s death ruled suicide (Now Habersham) — Autopsy results and official ruling statement. Now HabershamDebbie Collier’s son frustrated by lack of answers (People) — A family perspective on the investigation and communication with law enforcement.

📍 Staffordshire, England📍 Banff, Alberta, Canada🎧 Chapter 28: The Final Trace of Steven Johnson & Lucie TurmelIn 1990, on opposite sides of the world, two taxi drivers began ordinary night shifts — and never made it home.Steven Johnson was murdered in rural England. His case remains unsolved.Lucie Turmel was murdered in Banff, Alberta — and years later, science revealed her killer.Though they never knew each other, their stories share chilling similarities: last fares, isolated roads, and clues left behind in the dark.In this episode, we explore both cases side by side — one solved, one still waiting — and ask whether the same advances that brought justice for Lucie could one day bring answers for Steven.🔎 EPISODE RESOURCES & FURTHER READINGSteven Johnson — Staffordshire, England (1990)BBC Crimewatch (case appeal & coverage)https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mg3c(Search archives reference Steven Johnson case; Crimewatch featured the murder in 1991)Staffordshire Police – Cold Case Appealshttps://www.staffordshire.police.uk(Search: “Steven Johnson taxi driver murder”)Unsolved UK Taxi Driver Murder Summaryhttps://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=660(Independent UK cold case archive referencing Steven Johnson)Lucie Turmel — Banff, Alberta, Canada (1990)Taxi-Library.org – Lucie Turmel Case Filehttps://www.taxi-library.org/canada/turmel-l.htm(Detailed timeline, evidence, conviction, and parole history)Global News – Ryan Jason Love parole coveragehttps://globalnews.ca(Search: “Ryan Jason Love Banff taxi driver murder parole”)Secrets of Forensic Science (2001 dramatization)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0274295/(Episode dramatizing the forensic investigation; victim renamed in reenactment)Forensic & Legal ContextRCMP & DNA Evidence in Canadian Lawhttps://www.justice.gc.ca(Criminal Code amendments influenced by forensic cases like Lucie Turmel’s)DNA Collection & Cold Case Breakthroughshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3547805/(Peer-reviewed overview of DNA’s role in cold case investigations)

📍 Troy, New York🎧 Chapter 27: The Final Trace of ’Twas the Night Before ChristmasFor two centuries, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas has shaped the way we imagine Christmas Eve.But behind the stockings, sleigh bells, and familiar opening line lies a mystery frozen in time.The world’s most famous Christmas poem was published anonymously… and the man who later claimed it may not have written it at all.Tonight, we unravel a literary cold case buried beneath snow, legacy, and one vanished author.Special thanks to our friend Beans from the Tall Boy Radio Podcast for lending his amazing voice to this story. 🖤

📍Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England🎧 Chapter 26: The Final Trace of Paul LoganOn a cold December night, Paul Logan was lured to Blue House Farm — and murdered.More than three decades later, his case remains unsolved.Police investigated numerous suspects, arresting ten men at one point, yet no charges were ever filed. Some people spoke poorly of Paul, others defended him, and the truth became harder to separate from rumor. What’s clear is that this was not a random act — it was planned, targeted, and followed by years of unanswered questions.In this episode, we step away from speculation and focus on what can be confirmed: the timeline, the investigation, and the chapter of Paul Logan’s life that ended at Blue House Farm..Unsolved Murders (Paul Logan case page)Supports: timeline, location (Blue House Farm), unsolved status👉 https://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=673&termRef=Paul+LoganBritish Murders – Paul LoganSupports: murder described as planned/targeted, large-scale investigation👉 https://www.britishmurders.com/paullogan/ITV News – Family still seeking justiceSupports: family statements, long-term impact, lack of resolution👉 https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2018-12-23/ongoing-anguish-for-the-family-of-paul-logan-twenty-five-years-have-passed-and-we-still-have-no-answers-and-no-justiceCrime Immortal / Crime Immemorial – Paul LoganSupports: lured to location, premeditation language👉 https://crimeimmemorial.com/2024/08/28/paul-logan/🔗 Primary Case Summaries & Reporting🔗 Reddit (Community Discussion / Speculation — clearly label as such)r/UnresolvedMysteries – Paul Logan threadSupports:• public perception that Paul was disliked by some• discussion of suspects and alleged grudges⚠️ Speculation, not official findings👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/a8zmun/two_days_before_christmas_paul_logan_was_lured_to/YouTube – Paul Logan case summarySupports: general overview and recap👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyJm7AlwEh8🔗 Video Overview

📍 Dublin, Ireland🎧 Chapter 25: The Final Trace of Trevor DeelyWhat should have been a routine walk home turned into one of Ireland’s most enduring mysteries.After leaving a work Christmas party in the early hours of December 8th, 2000, Trevor Deely made an unexpected stop at his office — where CCTV captured him speaking to a hooded stranger moments before he disappeared forever.With a taxi strike, a violent storm, and a baffling change of route, investigators were left with little more than a handful of camera frames and a voicemail no one thought to save.25 years later, the question remains:Where did Trevor go after that last sighting?🔗 Primary Sources & ReportingGarda Crimecall (CCTV, Timeline, Official Appeal)https://www.garda.ie/en/crime-prevention/crimecall-on-rte/crimecall-episodes/2018/november-19/missing-person-trevor-deely.htmlDisappearance Timeline & CCTV Breakdown:https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/trevor-deely-the-search-ends-and-continues-1.3230396Siblings Describe the Case & Searches:https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/trevor-deely-s-siblings-describe-horrendous-dig-in-chapelizod-1.33140002023 Update: Man in CCTV Identified & Ruled Outhttps://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/12/06/trevor-deely-disappearance-garda-investigation-identifies-man-caught-on-cctv/https://www.thejournal.ie/cctv-trevor-deely-3328673-Apr2017/https://www.thejournal.ie/trevor-deely-footage-3328863-Apr2017/https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/closest-friends-of-missing-trevor-want-end-to-familys-15-year-ordeal/34271730.htmlGarda appeal confirming the man in black seen at ATM:https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/missing-man-trevor-deely-gardai-appealing-for-man-in-security-camera-footage-to-come-forward/35596407.htmlhttps://www.image.ie/editorial/trevor-deely-19-years-later-detectives-hope-crack-case-kildare-man-vanished-166832https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2017/0419/868851-trevor-deely-investigation/https://morbidology.com/what-happened-to-trevor-deely/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Trevor_Deely(Helpful overview; double-check against primary sources)https://unresolved.me/trevor-deely

📍 Fayetteville, West Virginia🎧 Chapter 24: The Final Trace of The Sodder ChildrenThe case began with a fire… but it never ended there.Five siblings vanished from their beds on Christmas Eve, leaving behind a burned home, a dozen unanswered questions, and parents who refused to believe the official explanation. The trucks wouldn’t start. The phone line was cut. A ladder went missing. And the fire chief’s report only deepened suspicion.In the years that followed, the Sodders uncovered a trail of eerie clues: rumors of a buried “heart,” bones that didn’t belong to their children, stories of a woman who may have seen them alive, and a photograph mailed from Kentucky that looked unmistakably like Louis.This is the haunting legacy of a mystery that never cooled—one where every detail seems deliberate, every silence suspicious, and every Christmas afterward carried the weight of five empty chairs.🔗 SOURCE MATERIAL — & READINGSSmithsonian Magazine — “The Children Who Went Up in Smoke”https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/West Virginia Historical Society Quarterly (1998) — Full Sodder Case Analysis (PDF)https://www.wvculture.org/history/wvhs/wvhs1504.pdfWikipedia: Disappearance of the Sodder Childrenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearanceThe Doe Network — Missing Children Case Filehttps://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2106dfwv.htmlLegends of America — Sodder Children Firehttps://www.legendsofamerica.com/missing-sodder-children/American Hauntings Ink — “The Sodder Children Mystery”https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/sodderLost n’ Found Blogs — “The Sodder Children: Nightmare Noel”https://lostnfoundblogs.com/f/the-sodder-children-nightmare-noelFamous Trials (UMKC Law) — Sodder Children Overviewhttps://famous-trials.com/sodderchildren/337-sodderhomeWest Virginia Archives & History — Fayette County / Historic Fire Materialshttps://wvculture.org/west-virginia-history/Hushed Up History — Sodder Childrenhttps://husheduphistory.com/post/176093625553/up-in-smoke-the-tragedy-of-the-sodder-childrenInvestigation Discovery (ID) — Case Mention in Specials(No single episode link; ID references the Sodder case across multiple “Unsolved” compilations.)https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/

📍Lake Worth, Texas.🎧 Chapter 23: The Final Trace of The Blount FamilyA briefcase.A knock at the door.A Thanksgiving night turned to fire and chaos.The 1985 bombing of the Blount family remains one of Texas’s most haunting unsolved mysteries — a case built on rumors, shattered evidence, and a suspect who walked free after ten years on death row.Was it revenge? A mistake? Or something darker?The truth still hides in the smoke.Sources & Readings:“12-year probe into briefcase blast at Texas home finally yields an arrest” — Deseret News. Deseret Newshttps://www.deseret.com/1997/12/6/19349732/12-year-probe-into-briefcase-blast-at-texas-home-finally-yields-an-arrest/“Michael Roy Toney” — Wikipedia entry. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Roy_Toney“Inmate on death row for Fort Worth bombing freed” — Chron.com / Associated Press. Chronhttps://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Inmate-on-death-row-for-Fort-Worth-bombing-freed-1737069.php“Death penalty news — Texas” — TCADP (Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty). TCADPhttps://tcadp.org/2008/11/24/death-penalty-news-texas-252/

📍Herdon, Virginia.🎧 Chapter 22: The Final Trace of Tommy Burkett When 21-year-old Tommy Burkett was found dead, police told his parents the story was simple: suicide.But nothing about the scene felt simple.Or believable.His sweater was torn.His ear was bruised and bloody.There were signs of a struggle, blood on the stairs, and footprints leading toward a ravine where witnesses saw an ambulance stop before responders ever arrived at the house.Even the gun in Tommy's lap was in a position that shouldn't have fired.Crucial evidence disappeared - piece by piece.Autopsy photos went missing.Clothing was destroyed.Reports conflicted.And every attempt by the family to ask questions was met with silence or resistance.For years, Tommy's parents tried to uncover what really happened inside their home that day... and why so many details were ignored, erased, or rewritten.This is the story of a case that never made sense - and a family who refused to let their son vanish into a narrative that didn't belong to him.Sources• The Roanoke Times — “Was It Suicide — Or Murder?” (1993)https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1993/rt9306/930614/06140290.htm• The Washington Post — “Piecing Together the Truth” (2002)https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2002/08/04/piecing-together-the-truth/68eb06e6-4b74-45f8-a10b-ca371c5b1ed8/• CG Crime – Substack Investigation (2021)https://cgcrime.substack.com/p/why-hasnt-this-case-been-reopened-the-death-of-tommy-burkett-a453330da581• Unsolved Mysteries Wiki – Case Summaryhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Thomas_Burkett• Find A Grave – Thomas Calvin “Tommy” Burketthttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71179584/thomas_calvin-burkett

📍Terre Haute, Indiana.🎧 Chapter 21: The Final Trace or Erika CaseAugust 1993 — Eighteen-year-old Erika Case was house-sitting for a friend when she was found brutally murdered in her sleep.For fifteen years, the case remained unsolved.Rumors spread. Two teenage boys were accused. Fear gripped the town.But the real killer was much closer than anyone imagined.A confession years later revealed a story of guilt, silence, and betrayal —and a haunting question that lingers to this day:why did he do it?🕯️ The Final Trace: Erika Case — now streaming.Spoilers: Sources and Readings:“He Said, She Said – Cold Justice S02E05 (Erika Case, Vigo County, IN)” – Atlanta Black Star Atlanta Black Star“Cold Justice – He Said, He Said (TV Episode 2014)” – IMDb IMDb“Mackey pleads guilty to 1998 Indiana ‘cold case’ murder” – Vinton Today vintontoday.com“Vinton man jailed for ’98 murder in Indiana; authorities say …” – Vinton Today vintontoday.com“List of Cold Justice episodes – Wikipedia” (shows episode listing including Erika Case) en.wikipedia.orgVinton Man Jailed for ’98 Murder in Indiana; Authorities Say … (Vinton Today) — covers the arrest of Clinton Bryan Mackey in January 2014. Vinton TodayVinton Man Charged in 1998 Indiana Homicide (The Gazette) — details the murder charge stemming from the 1998 killing of Erika Case. The GazetteIowa Man Turns Himself in for 1998 Murder (Scripps News) — reports on Mackey’s self-turn in and extradition to Indiana. Scripps NewsMackey Pleads Guilty to 1998 Indiana ‘Cold Case’ Murder (Vinton Today) — covers Mackey’s guilty plea and sentencing in 2015. Vinton Today

📍Edmonds, Washington.🎧 Chapter 20: The Final Trace of Tyler ChristensenNot all disappearances are accidental.🗓️ April 19, 2016 — 16-year-old Tyler Christensen walked out of his family’s home in Washington and vanished into the night. No phone. No note. Just the clothes on his back.Eight days later, a driver came forward: he’d picked up a teenage hitchhiker—one who looked exactly like Tyler—who said he was headed to Olympic National Forest.Weeks later, searchers found a backpack near the edge of the High Steel Bridge—a 420-foot drop into the gorge below. Inside? Sweatpants. Rations. Emergency blankets.But no Tyler.Despite search dogs, helicopters, and ground teams combing the forest, no trace of him was ever found.This episode follows the eerie clues, the questions left behind, and the devastating aftermath—including a second heartbreaking loss in the family. Was Tyler trying to escape, meet someone, or leave a breadcrumb trail no one was meant to follow?Sources & Readings:Vanished: The Tyler Christensen Story – Synova Ink synovaink.comNo sign of missing Mukilteo teen three years after he disappeared – FOX 13 Seattle FOX 13 SeattleThe Disappearance of Tyler Christensen – The Disappeared Blog DisappearedTyler Joel Christensen – The Charley Project The Charley ProjectHelp Find Tyler (Facebook Page) facebook.com

It’s Halloween night… and the Darkcast Network is turning out the lights.The shows you love have gathered ’round the mic to share haunting tales, eerie encounters, and the mysteries that still keep us awake.Grab your blanket, pour the cider—because on the dark side of podcasts… the stories never sleep. 👻🎧 Featuring: The Final Trace, Day by Day, Book of the Dead, Pod of Terror, Missing in the PNW, Mythical True Crime, Tragedy with a View, Rainbow Crimes, The Bell Witch, Murder in the PNW and Rogue Darkness

📍New York, New York.🎧 Chapter 19: The Final Trace of Dear David - The Haunting of Adam Ellis Not all secrets stay buried… some crawl out of dreams.In 2017, cartoonist Adam Ellis tweeted something that sent the internet into a frenzy:“My apartment is being haunted by the ghost of a dead child, and he’s trying to kill me.”What followed was a months-long digital haunting—documented in real time. Distorted photos. Cats staring at unseen forces. Footsteps in the hall. And one rule: ask him two questions, never a third.Was it all a hoax? A viral art project?Or… something worse?This week, The Final Trace steps into the story that blurred the line between social media and the supernatural—and left millions wondering what was real.Here’s Every Creepy Tweet Adam Ellis Has Posted About “Dear David” — BustleA full chronological archive of Adam Ellis’s tweets documenting the haunting from start to finish.“Dear David” Writer Who Scored Film Deal Says His Ghost Story Is True (Exclusive) — The WrapInterview with Adam Ellis following his film deal, discussing his belief that the haunting was real.The Unnerving Real Twitter Thread That ‘Dear David’ Is Based On — ColliderA detailed breakdown of the thread’s timeline and its adaptation into a feature film.The Bit Too Tidy Ghost Story of “Dear David” — The AwlA skeptical take analyzing how the thread’s structure mirrors classic horror storytelling.Dear David (Wikipedia)Summary of the Dear David case, its viral spread, and the later film adaptation.🧾 Source Material – The Final Trace of Dear David

📍Long Beach, New York.🎧 Chapter 18: The Final Trace of Chaim Weiss ✨On Halloween night, 1986, the real horror wasn’t outside… it was in his room.When 15-year-old yeshiva student Chaim Weiss was found dead in his dorm, the scene looked less like a crime—and more like a ritual.No forced entry. No screams. Just a body moved with care, a window opened to the cold, and a candle burning for a soul.Decades later, the mystery still lingers inside the walls of the school… and the silence that followed says everything.Sources & readings:Wikipedia – Murder of Chaim Weiss — Overview and verified timeline of the case.Unsolved Mysteries – Chaim Weiss — Details about the ritual elements, timeline, and investigative challenges.LI Herald – Nassau County Police Reopens Chaim Weiss Case — Coverage on renewed police efforts and family appeals.CBS News – Nassau County Police Seek Clues in Student’s 1986 Murder — Official police statements and case update.Crime Immemorial – The Murder of Chaim Weiss — Summary with crime scene and theory analysis.

📍Sun Valley, California. 🎧 Chapter 17: The Final Trace of Peter FabianoHalloween night, 1957. A doorbell rings in Los Angeles, and Peter Fabiano answers — expecting a harmless trick-or-treater. Instead, he’s met with a gunshot.What seemed like a random holiday killing soon unraveled into a tangled web of jealousy, betrayal, and a murder plot that still chills decades later.🔪 A knock at the door.🎭 A disguise in the dark.💔 A secret that turned deadly.Stream now — The Final Trace of Peter Fabiano.Sources & readings:​Three’s a Crowd: The Cold-Blooded Halloween Murder of Peter Fabiano (Medium)​The Trick-or-Treat Murder (Deranged LA Crimes)​Trick or Treat Murder (LA Daily Mirror)​Murder on Halloween: The Trick-or-Treat Slaying (Crime + Investigation)​Los Angeles’s Dark, Strange History of Trick-Or-Treat Murders (CrimeReads)​The Bizarre Lesbian Murder Scandal That Rocked 1950s LA (VICE)​Tag: Joan Rabel (Deranged LA Crimes archive)