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As Santa Claus entered the front door of the First National Bank of Cisco, which sat on the corner of Main Street and a narrow alleyway, the grown-ups chuckled that even Saint Nick had banking business to tend to during the holiday season... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode written and researched by Eileen Ormsby Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: HempFusion (https://www.hempfusion.com/) – Get 20% OFF your first order and FREE shipping with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Dog’s Lounge (https://dogslounge.co.uk/) – Get 20% OFF your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Audible (http://audible.com/casefile) – Get a free 30-day trial with one free audiobook and two Audible originals. Follow the link or text ‘CASEFILE’ to 500500 SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Get a special holiday offer from SimpliSafe. Follow the link and find out how much you can save. Offer ends December 31st  For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-135-the-santa-claus-bank-robbery (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-135-the-santa-claus-bank-robbery/)

In the early hours of Wednesday, November 27 2002, 16-year-old Martha Puebla was lying in bed in her home on the corner of Lull Street and Case Avenue in Sun Valley... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode written and researched by Eileen Ormsby Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com/) – Get $100 OFF your first month with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Native (http://nativedeodorant.com/) – Get 20% OFF your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-134-martha-puebla (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-134-martha-puebla/)

The weather conditions in tropical Far North Queensland on Sunday, January 25, 1998, were ideal for a day out on The Great Barrier Reef. It was hot and sunny with blue skies, and the glass-like water was still and clear... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode written by Elsha McGill and Milly Raso  Episode researched by Erin Munro Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Save big and get a free security camera ***Special Holiday Deal*** HempFusion (https://www.hempfusion.com/) – Get 20% OFF your first order and FREE shipping with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘casefile’ Luc Belaire (https://www.lucbelaire.com/casefile) – Get 30% OFF your first order of Luc Belaire’s wines For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-133-tom-eileen-lonergan (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-133-tom-eileen-lonergan/)

On Wednesday, March 4 1998, shortly after 2:00 pm, 11-year-old Rui Pedro asked his mother Filomena if he could spend the rest of the afternoon taking a car ride with his friend, Afonso Dias... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched, written, and edited by Milly Raso, Erin Munro, and Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Calm (https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription MVMT (https://www.mvmt.com/) – Get 20% off your order with FREE shipping and FREE returns with promo code ‘HOLIDAY19’ ***Black Friday Deal*** Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Get 25% off any new system + free HD security camera ***Cyber Monday Deal*** For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-132-rui-pedro-teixeira-mendonca (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-132-rui-pedro-teixeira-mendonca/)

Ian Urquhart was eager to impress his girlfriend Abina Madill, and wanted to be on time to pick her up before the concert ended at 11:20 pm... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched and written by Milly Raso and Erin Munro A special thank you to Louise Raso and Andrew Rule for their assistance in the creation of this episode Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Bombas (https://bombas.com/casefile) – Get 20% off your first purchase  Away (https://www.awaytravel.com/casefile20) – Get $20 off the suitcase with promo code ‘casefile20’ Audible (http://audible.com/untoldstory) – Listen to ‘Call me God’ free on a 30-day trial SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Get free shipping and a money-back guarantee For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-131-mr-stinky (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-131-mr-stinky/)

At the beginning of 1995, Joe Cinque joined his mates for a night out at a club in Newcastle called The Brewery. There he met 22-year-old Anu Singh... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Jessica Forsayeth Episode written by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: HempFusion (https://www.hempfusion.com/) – Get 20% OFF your first order and FREE shipping with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com/) – Get $100 OFF your first month with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Get free shipping and a money-back guarantee For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-130-joe-cinque (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-130-joe-cinque/)

The six-member Dupont de Ligonnès family lived at 55 Robert-Schuman Boulevard, a narrow two-story residence in a wealthy residential area west of the city. Their home was part of a row of matching terraced buildings overlooking a busy thoroughfare, interspersed with patisseries, bars, and other businesses... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Erin Munro Episode written by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso A special thank you to Holly Evans Plumelet and Sylvain Plumelet for their assistance with this episode. This episode's sponsors: Luc Belaire (https://www.lucbelaire.com/casefile) – Get 30% OFF your first order of Luc Belaire’s wines Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a Quip electric toothbrush ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘casefile’ Calm (https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-129-the-dupont-de-ligonnes-family (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-129-the-dupont-de-ligonnes-family/)

On Sunday, January 10 1993, 54-year-old pig farmer Ralph Vollmer and his 49-year-old wife Joan returned home from a week-long interstate trip... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched and written by Erin Munro  Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: HempFusion (https://www.hempfusion.com/) – Get 20% OFF your first order and FREE shipping with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ ZipRecruiter (https://www.ziprecruiter.com/casefile) – Post your jobs for FREE Native (http://nativedeodorant.com/) – Get 20% OFF your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Article (https://www.article.com/casefile) – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-128-joan-vollmer (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-128-joan-vollmer/)

Pedro Rodrigues Filho, or Pedrinho as he came to be called, was born on June 17 1954. He had a misshapen skull due to a deliberate kick his mother, Manuela, had received to her pregnant belly from her husband, Pedro Rodrigues Senior... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘casefile’ Calm (https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription HempFusion (https://www.hempfusion.com/) – Get 20% OFF your first order and FREE shipping with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-127-killer-petey (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-127-killer-petey/)

On the night of Friday, October 3 2008, a Canadian couple, Trevor and Marisa, were out walking their dog in the quiet, suburban district of Mill Woods in Edmonton’s south, when a young, dark-haired man suddenly staggered into their path from the direction of a nearby alleyway... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Mejuri (https://mejuri.com/casefile) – Get 10% OFF your first order Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com/) – Get $65 OFF your first month with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-126-johnny-altinger (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-126-johnny-altinger/)

The Karoonda Highway is a 172-kilometre long roadway that connects the South Australian riverside township of Murray Bridge with Loxton further north... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched and written by Alyssa Fletcher, Elsha McGill and Milly Raso Additional edits by Erin Munro  Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: In the Shadow of the Moon (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80231903) – New psychological thriller directed by Jim Mickle. Watch on Netflix, 27 September Calm (https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Get free shipping and a money-back guarantee For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-125-the-angels-of-wynarka-belanglo (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-125-the-angels-of-wynarka-belanglo/)

At 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, a mechanic arrived for a scheduled appointment to repair a diesel engine. His knocks to the front door went unanswered and there was no smoke coming from the chimney... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched and written by Erin Munro  Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Grove (https://www.grove.co/casefile) – Get FREE Mrs. Meyer’s Set, FREE shipping and FREE 60-days trial ZipRecruiter (https://www.ziprecruiter.com/casefile) – Post your jobs for FREE Away (https://www.awaytravel.com/casefile) – Get $20 off the suitcase with promo code ‘casefile’ ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘casefile’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-124-hinterkaifeck (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-124-hinterkaifeck/)

21-year-old University of Texas student Mark Kilroy was excited about Spring Break. 1989 had been a busy year for the pre-med student and he was looking forward to some downtime before taking his upcoming Medical College Admission Test... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Erin Munro  Episode written by Elsha McGill and Milly Raso Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Function of Beauty (https://www.functionofbeauty.com/casefile) – Get 20% OFF your first order of fully customised shampoo Calm (https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription A Life Lived (https://audioboom.com/channels/4998114) –  From Muhammad Ali to Carrie Fisher, hear how the lives of the biggest stars were truly lived For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-123-mark-kilroy (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-123-mark-kilroy/)

Casefile would like to thank The Queensland Police Homicide Investigation Unit, The White Ribbon Foundation, and the family of Leeann Lapham for their assistance and support in creating this episode and highlighting the issues raised... Episode researched by Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) and Elsha McGill with assistance from the Queensland Police Homicide Investigation Unit  Episode written by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – Lose weight for good. Start your trial today MVMT (https://www.mvmt.com/casefile) – Get 15% off your order with FREE shipping and FREE returns ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘casefile’ SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trial  For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-122-leeann-lapham (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-122-leeann-lapham/)

Inside the pocket of her coat was a piece of white notebook paper with a handwritten message that read: “This is tantamount to my insensitivity to people, especially women. I will admit the others when you catch me if you can.” The note was signed, the “Freeway Phantom.” Episode researched and narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode written by Elsha McGill Map: https://casefilepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Case-121-The-Freeway-Phantom-map.pdf This episode's sponsors: Function of Beauty (https://www.functionofbeauty.com/casefile) – Get 20% OFF your first order of fully customised shampoo ZipRecruiter (https://www.ziprecruiter.com/casefile) – Post your jobs for FREE For all credits and sources please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-121-the-freeway-phantom

It was a dark green suitcase. Given its proximity to the bridge, the men assumed it must have blown off the luggage rack of a vehicle driving above and hauled it onboard... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Flossie Arend Episode written by Flossie Arend, Elsha McGill, and Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Never Thought I'd Say This (https://audioboom.com/channels/4995112) – New parenting podcast from Audioboom starring Jodie Sweetin and Celia Behar Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Grove (https://www.grove.co/casefile) – get FREE Mrs. Meyer’s Set worth $30 with your first order of $20 or more Calm (https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-120-bill-mcguire (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-120-bill-mcguire/)

On Sunday, February 12, Abigail Williams and Liberty German spent the afternoon practicing their swing in preparation for the upcoming softball season... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Erin Munro and Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode written by Elsha McGill, Erin Munro, and Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – Lose weight for good. Start your trial today SimplySafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Protect your home and your family today. Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trial For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-119-abigail-williams-and-liberty-german (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-119-abigail-williams-and-liberty-german/)

Back at Northwest Community Hospital, Doctor Thomas Kim was getting ready to leave work for the day when a nurse informed him that the Janus family were being brought back in... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Milly Raso and Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode written by Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘casefile’ Away (https://www.awaytravel.com/casefile) – Get $20 off the suitcase with promo code ‘casefile’ Indochino (https://www.indochino.com/) – Get any premium Indochino suit for $369 and FREE shipping with promo code ‘casefile’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-118-the-chicago-tylenol-murders (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-118-the-chicago-tylenol-murders/)

At 11:00 pm on Friday, March 14 2003, a call was placed to the United Kingdom’s emergency services telephone number, 999. As per standard procedure, the operator answered by requesting which emergency service department the caller required – fire, police, or ambulance... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode written by Elsha McGill Episode researched by Erin Munro This episode's sponsors: Grove (https://www.grove.co/casefile) – get FREE Mrs. Meyer’s Set worth $30 with your first order Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Calm (https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 25% off Calm Premium subscription ZipRecruiter (https://www.ziprecruiter.com/casefile) – Post your jobs for FREE For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-117-hannah-foster (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-117-hannah-foster/)