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In 1979, young men began to go missing in and around Adelaide. It began with the disappearance of 17-year-old Alan Barnes, then 25-year-old Neil Muir, 14-year-old Peter Stogneff, 18-year-old Mark Langley and 15-year-old Richard Kelvin. All went missing under suspicious circumstances and later found, dumped in the Adelaide Hills and surrounds...
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Narration – Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Research and writing – Jessica Forsayeth
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production and music – Mike Migas (http://mikemigas.com/)
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In October 1997, the family of Nicolas Barclay received good news.
13-year-old Nicolas had disappeared from his home state of Texas three years earlier. All hope was lost until his family got a call from a police officer in the Spanish city of Linares. Nicolas had been found wandering the local streets, alive and well.
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Narration – Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Research and writing – Jessica Forsayeth
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Threatening phone calls, break-ins, slashed pillows, arson attacks, and physical assaults. Cindy James of Vancouver: British Columbia was tormented by an unknown assailant for years. Moving house didn’t stop them. Nor did her policeman roommate. Or her personal alarm...
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Narration – Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Research and writing – Jessica Forsayeth
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[Part 6]
In early 1975, Beth Snelling was overcome with a growing sense of unease. The 16-year-old’s instincts were telling her that she was being watched.
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Researched and written by Elsha McGill, Erin Munro and Milly Raso
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During the games third and penultimate quarter, Anthony Kilmartin was in the Sir Edwin Smith grandstand when two young girls emerged from the crowd and bounded down the steps towards ground level.
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Casefile would like to give a special thanks to Suzie Ratcliffe for her assistance with this episode
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Researched and written by Elsha McGill
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In the early hours of Saturday, March 16 1996, John Haggart awoke to the acrid odour of something burning.
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Researched by Milly Raso, Elsha McGill & Erin Munro
Written by Erin Munro
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[Part 2 of 2]
In the summer of 1997, Cedar Lodge owner Gerald Fisher hired a young man to carry out general maintenance duties and upkeep...
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Researched by Jessica Forsayeth
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[Part 1 of 2]
In early 1998, three tourists were sound asleep at the Cedar Lodge hotel near California’s Yosemite National Park. At around 2 am, they woke to the sound of something rattling.
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Researched by Jessica Forsayeth
Written by Elsha McGill
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On Thursday, July 19 1990, Florida resident Steve McGowan received a letter in the mail from his 34-year-old sister, Beverly.
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In the early hours of Sunday, June 26 2011, James Anderson, who went by his middle name of Craig, found himself in a predicament – he had locked his keys inside his car...
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Researched by Holly Boyd
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Bev was hoping that her brother Russell would return for the biggest event on the town's calendar - The Stawell Gift...
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Researched and written by Eileen Ormsby
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***Warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence***
Donna Summers led Laura Fletcher into the managers’ office, before locking the door behind them. She informed Laura that a police officer had accused her of robbing a customer...
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
Researched and written by Erin Munro
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When The Troubles began, fighting between the IRA and British soldiers from Northern Ireland was at an all-time high. Over the years, the IRA bombed political and economic targets...
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost)
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By 4:00 pm, Julie still hadn’t heard from Danniella. She went over to her apartment, only to find the note the building manager had pinned to the front door was still there...
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Monday, December 4 was a regular day in the Stayner household. After breakfast, Kay inspected her four eldest children to make sure they were presentable for school, while the youngest Cory wasn’t yet old enough to attend.
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Approximately one hour later, at 11:12 pm, a 33-year-old government employee named Simbonile Matokazi was returning to his home near the Cape Flats township of Khayelitsha...
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this episode contains the names of people who have passed away. The families of Cindy and Mona Lisa Smith have given Casefile permission to air this content.
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In the early afternoon of Tuesday, February 5 2002, Saint Croix County Medical Officer Marty Shanklin headed over to The O’Connell Family Funeral Home to conduct a routine visit.
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Although the Australian outback was isolated and sparsely populated, work was available in the small towns and stations along the fence for men who were willing to tough it out in the harsh conditions...
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Thinking the toddler might have been lost, the couple approached and attempted to speak to her. When she didn’t respond, they beckoned a Victoria Rail employee over to see if he could help...
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What a fascinating story about Fredrick. He could make an excellent spy or actor. The most important question is where is Nicholas Barclay?!
This was so hard to listen to. I am extremely disgusted and angry about this. How is this crime not taken in the seriousness it is! This is just horrific for the victims.
2:07 i couldn't take the detective saying ok one more time
Great episode! The New Yorker article (The Chameleon), on which this podcast is based, is fascinating too.
How on EARTH did anyone believe that guy's story in the first place? I mean... how did the parents not know that wasn't their kid???
where was biden?
so it's never a mannequin and now it's never kangaroo bones. also, Casey McCasefile sounded totally normal when he said "I'm going"
This is the sickest way of mutilation I have ever heard.
my mind has been blown once again!!
faild by everyone, professionals family and friends. very sad ❤
wow...what a story
This one is so grim 🙇♀️
apart from a short 911 call, i hate RECORDINGS/accounts cos they are usually bad quality and a pain to listen to
They're coming thick and fast this year, and both episodes fabulous. This is well overdue, this one. A real shocker, once again from the city of churches.
What the hell? omg!
Did this episode just cut off for anytime else at 1:13:29? Mid word it just stopped.
so well written and told . what a gripping story thank you
thank you for announcing the deceased. it is nice when the ending is about the victims and not the killer. I love your podcast and am very glad I found it.
crazy story
should be two questions.... second question, where is Nicholas Barclay