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When 19-year-old Rocio Wanninkhof failed to return home after a night out with friends, her mother Alicia was immediately worried. The family lived in the small town of La Cala de Mijas, Spain – a safe area where teenagers felt secure going out alone...---Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Victoria DieffenbacherEditing – Erin MunroAdditional writing & editing – Milly RasoCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:Grove Collaborative – Get a FREE gift worth $30 and FREE shipping with your first order Skylight Frame – Get $10 off your order with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ StoryWorth – Get $10 off your first order  BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Daily Harvest – Get $25 off your first box with promo code ‘CASEFILE’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-173-rocio-wanninkhof-sonia-carabantes

In August 1961, a couple by the name of Michael Gregsten and Valerie Storie were sitting in their Morris Minor car in Dorney Reach, UK, when an intruder forced his way into the back seat brandishing a gun and took them for a drive all over the English countryside...---Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jessica ForsayethCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:Pseudocide – New Spotify exclusive podcast from Casefile Presents ZipRecruiter – Post your jobs for FREE ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free Imperfect Foods – Get 20% off and free shipping on your first order with offer code ‘CASEFILE20’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-172-michael-gregsten-valerie-storie

On August 19 1988, two armed offenders entered a branch of the Deutsche Bank in Gladbeck, West Germany with the intention of holding it up...---Narration – Anonymous Host Research – Milly Raso and Erin MunroWriting – Erin MunroSpecial thanks to Stef for her assistance in the creation of this episodeCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today. Free security camera, free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trial Noom – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Ritual – Get 10% off your first 3 months of multivitamins DoorDash – Get 25% off and FREE delivery for your first order with promo code ‘FILES’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-171-the-gladbeck-hostage-crisis

Ever imagined what it would be like to fake your own death and start all over again? You wouldn't be the first. There's a name for it: Pseudocide.Pseudocide is also the name of a new Spotify exclusive from Casefile Presents. In this series, nothing is quite as it seems. Shadowy Russian operatives threaten the life of a dissident, a blood-soaked car is found abandoned at curbside, and a bomb explodes in a quiet Sydney suburb. Prankster clashes with a conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones, a forbidden love sparks escape to the other side of the world, and revenge inspires secrets and lies.All episodes of Pseudocide are available to binge now, for free, only on Spotify. Check out the full series now at spoti.fi/Pseudocide, and be sure to hit the follow button.

On February 29 2008, intruders stormed the Caffey family home in Texas, attacking those sleeping within. After setting the house on fire, the intruders fled, unaware that one family member was still alive...---Narration – Anonymous Host Research and writing – Jessica ForsayethCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today. Free security camera, free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trial BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Grove Collaborative – Get a FREE gift worth $30 and FREE shipping with your first order Babbel – Get 6 months free with a 6-month subscription. Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Capsule – Get your prescription hand-delivered for freeFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-170-the-caffey-family

On October 2 1987, a council employee in Central City, Kentucky reported finding an abandoned, blood-smeared Pontiac outside his workplace. When Lieutenant Billy Fields arrived at the scene, he found the bloody and beaten body of 20-year-old Corinna Mullen in the boot...---Narration – Anonymous Host Research – Holly BoydWriting – Erin MunroCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:Noom – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today Literati Kids – Get 25% off your first two orders of book subscriptions Article – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or moreFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-169-corinna-mullen

In January 1974, 18-year-old Guðmundur Einarsson went missing from Hafnarfjordur, Iceland following a night out with friends. He walked off into a wild snowstorm and was never seen again...---Narration – Anonymous Host Research and writing – Jessica ForsayethCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:Ritual – Get 10% off your first 3 months of multivitamins SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today. Free security camera, free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trial BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-168-gudmundur-and-geirfinnur-einarsson

In Australia, Father’s Day falls on the first Sunday of September and is typically a time for families to gather together and celebrate. But on Father’s Day in 2005, the small Victorian town of Winchelsea was rocked by the news that a local man named Robert Farquharson had driven his three young sons – Jai, Tyler and Bailey – into a dam... ---Narration – Anonymous Host Research and writing – Erin Munro and Milly RasoCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:care/of – Get 50% your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILE50’ Honey – Join Honey for free Noom – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial todayFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-167-jai-tyler-bailey-farquharson

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...---Narration – Anonymous Host Research and writing – Jessica ForsayethCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:Babbel – Get 6 months free with a 6-month subscription. Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’Literati Kids – Get 25% off your first two orders of book subscriptions Hello Fresh – Use code 'CASEFILE10' for 10 free meals including FREE shipping *USA only*Capsule – Get your prescription hand-delivered for free For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-166-the-family

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.---Narration – Anonymous Host Research and writing – Jessica ForsayethCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for freeGrove Collaborative – Get a FREE gift worth $30 and FREE shipping with your first orderArticle – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or moreAmazon Pharmacy – Your medication, made easyFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-165-nicolas-barclay

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...---Narration – Anonymous Host Research and writing – Jessica ForsayethCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike Migas Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn This episode's sponsors:Noom – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial todayBetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapistBabbel – Get 6 months free with a 6-month subscription. Use promo code 'CASEFILE'SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today. Free security camera, free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trialZipRecruiter – Post your jobs for FREEFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-164-cindy-james

[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 Researched and written by Elsha McGill, Erin Munro and Milly RasoCreative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ FightCamp – Get FREE shipping and a gift worth up to $109 with every FightCamp package Noom – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today. Get 40% off plus a free security camera (limited time offer)For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-53-the-golden-state-killer-part-6

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.---Casefile would like to give a special thanks to Suzie Ratcliffe for her assistance with this episodeEpisode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Elsha McGillCreative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Quip – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Feals – Become a member and get 50% off and free shipping for your first order MasterClass – Give one annual membership. Get one free Liquid IV – Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’ for 25% off your orderFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-163-joanne-ratcliffe-kirste-gordon

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 Researched by Milly Raso, Elsha McGill & Erin MunroWritten by Erin MunroCreative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:ZipRecruiter – Post your jobs for FREE Rothy’s – Washable, Woven Flats & Shoes Made from Recycled Plastic DoorDash – Get 25% off and FREE delivery for your first order with promo code ‘FILES’ MVMT – Biggest Black Friday sale with FREE shipping and FREE returns Article – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or moreFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-162-lawrence-haggart

[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 Researched by Jessica ForsayethWritten by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:Noom – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial todaySimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trialShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ZipRecruiter – Post your jobs for FREE Liquid IV – Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’ for 25% off your orderFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-161-the-yosemite-sightseer-murders-part-2

[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 Researched by Jessica ForsayethWritten by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:FightCamp – Try FightCamp for 30 days DoorDash – Get 25% off and FREE delivery for your first order with promo code ‘FILES’ Feals – Become a member and get 50% off and free shipping for your first order BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Quip – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrushFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-161-the-yosemite-sightseer-murders-part-1

On Thursday, July 19 1990, Florida resident Steve McGowan received a letter in the mail from his 34-year-old sister, Beverly.Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Erin MunroCreative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:Beer52 – Get 8 German craft beers for free – just pay the £5.95 postage ZipRecruiter – Post your jobs for FREE Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trial Liquid IV – Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’ for 25% off your orderFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-160-beverly-mcgowan

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 Researched by Holly BoydWritten by Elsha McGillCreative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:Article – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Noom – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today Best Fiends – Download Best Fiends for free DoorDash – Get $5 off and FREE delivery for your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILE’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-159-james-craig-anderson

Bev was hoping that her brother Russell would return for the biggest event on the town's calendar - The Stawell Gift... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Eileen OrmsbyCreative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist SimpliSafe – Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping, free returns and 60 days risk-free trial Rothy’s – Washable, Woven Flats & Shoes Made from Recycled Plastic Simplifi – Start your free 30 day trial today For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-158-russell-martin

***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 Researched and written by Erin MunroCreative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors:Liquid IV – Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’ for 25% off your order DoorDash – Get $5 off and FREE delivery for your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ ShipStation – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Quip – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapistFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-157-the-strip-search-scam