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On the morning of Sunday, December 31 2001, Haruko tried to phone her daughter, as she did most mornings, but the call wouldn’t go through. By 10:00 am, Haruko still hadn’t seen or heard from Yasuko or the rest of the family and she began to worry... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched by Holly Boyd Written by Elsha McGill 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 Babbel (https://www.babbel.co.uk/) – Learn a new language and make it your own For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-148-the-miyazawa-family (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-148-the-miyazawa-family/)

When we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Oprah-endorsed self-help teacher who achieved fame, fortune, and influence. But friends and family members of his followers questioned his unorthodox methods, and tried to stop him. From Wondery, the makers of “Dirty John,” “Dr. Death,” and “The Shrink Next Door,” comes a story about the dark side of enlightenment. Hosted by journalist Matt Stroud. Listen today at http://www.wondery.fm/casefile_guru

Two days had gone by and Dominic hadn’t heard from his girlfriend Julie Dart. Then, on the morning of Friday, July 12, Dominic received an unexpected visit from his sister, who had found a handwritten envelope addressed to him amongst her mail... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched and written by Erin Munro Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Function of Beauty (https://www.functionofbeauty.com/casefile) – Get 20% OFF your first order of fully customised shampoo LegalZoom (https://www.legalzoom.com/) – Where life meets legal. Use promo code CASEFILE for special savings Article (https://www.article.com/casefile) – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more 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-147-julie-dart-and-stephanie-slater (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-147-julie-dart-and-stephanie-slater/)

When Emma reached the front door of Brittany Phillips apartment, she knocked but there was no response... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Written by Jessica Forsayeth Additional writing and editing by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Philo (https://philo.tv/casefile) – Get 25% off your first two months of live & on-demand TV 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’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-146-brittany-phillips (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-146-brittany-phillips/)

Newlyweds Dalia and Michael Dippolito lived in the newly developed community of Renaissance Commons in Boynton Beach, a coastal city in Palm Beach County, Florida... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched by Holly Boyd Written by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Nutrafol (https://nutrafol.com/) – Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’ for 20% off your order SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping and 60 days risk-free trial 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-145-michael-dippolito (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-145-michael-dippolito/)

[Part 3 of 3] With Dennis Nilsen committed to stand trial for the murders of six men and the attempted murder of two others, the public and press questioned how he could have gotten away with the crimes for so long… Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Holly Boyd Episode written by Elsha McGill  Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/casefile) – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Best Fiends (https://bestfiends.com/) – Download Best Fiends for free Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Act for Kids (https://www.actforkids.com.au/) – Support vulnerable kids in the community For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-144-the-muswell-hill-murderer-part-3 (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-144-the-muswell-hill-murderer-part-3/)

[Part 2 of 3] When Dennis Nilsen moved out of his flat at 195 Melrose Avenue in Cricklewood, he had already taken the lives of twelve victims... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Holly Boyd Episode written by Elsha McGill  Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping and 60 days risk-free trial Article (https://www.article.com/casefile) – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-144-the-muswell-hill-murderer-part-2 (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-144-the-muswell-hill-murderer-part-2/)

[Part 1 of 3] On the morning of Saturday, February 5 1983, plumber Mike Welch arrived at Cranley Gardens, a long, wide residential street in the north London suburb of Muswell Hill... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode researched by Holly Boyd Episode written by Elsha McGill  Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/casefile) – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Nutrafol (https://nutrafol.com/) – Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’ for 20% off your order For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-144-the-muswell-hill-murderer-part-1 (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-144-the-muswell-hill-murderer-part-1/)

At 7:00 pm, Robyn dropped her daughter Leigh off at Roberto’s Pizza Bar, where she had planned to meet her fellow party-going friends... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) 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’ BetterHelp (https://www.betterhelp.com/casefile) – Get 10% off your first month of professional counselling with a licensed therapist Best Fiends (https://bestfiends.com/) – Download Best Fiends for free Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Philo (https://philo.tv/casefile) – Get 25% off your first two months of live & on-demand TV For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-143-leigh-leigh (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-143-leigh-leigh/)

On Friday, February 6, State Premier John Brumby cautioned Victorians about the extreme weather conditions forecast for the next day, announcing that Saturday, February 7, 2009, would be “the worst day in the history of the state.” Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched and written by Milly Raso Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Article (https://www.article.com/casefile) – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more Best Fiends (https://bestfiends.com/) – Download Best Fiends for free ThirdLove (https://www.thirdlove.com/casefile) – Get 15% off your first order  Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping and 60 days risk-free trial For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-142-the-churchill-fire (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-142-the-churchill-fire/)

Thursday, May 26, 2005, was an exciting day for 124 of the 300 senior students from Mountain Brook High School... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched and written by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Philo (https://philo.tv/casefile) – Get 25% off your first two months of live & on-demand TV Grove Collaborative (https://www.grove.co/casefile) – Get FREE Mrs. Meyer’s 5-piece set worth $30 and FREE shipping Best Fiends (https://bestfiends.com/) – Download Best Fiends for free For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-141-natalee-holloway (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-141-natalee-holloway/)

At ten minutes past eleven on the night of Saturday, November 10 2012, a loud and frightening sound erupted several miles south of the American city of Indianapolis... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched and written by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Article (https://www.article.com/casefile) – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more 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  For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-140-richmond-hill (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-140-richmond-hill/)

[Part 2 of 2] On Tuesday, March 24 1953, the Christies were no longer living at 10 Rillington Place... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched and written by Erin Munro Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Mejuri (https://mejuri.com/casefile) – Get 10% OFF your first order  Best Fiends (https://bestfiends.com/) – Download Best Fiends for free Smithsonian Channel Plus (http://getscplus.com/casefile) – Get 50% off your first three months of Smithsonian Channel Plus subscription ZipRecruiter (https://www.ziprecruiter.com/casefile) – Post your jobs for FREE 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-139-beryl-geraldine-evans-part-2 (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-139-beryl-geraldine-evans-part-2/)

[Part 1 of 2] Newlyweds Timothy and Beryl Evans had been living with Timothy’s parents and sisters. Their living quarters were small and crowded. When Beryl discovered she was pregnant, she and Timothy decided it was time to find a place of their own... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched and written by Erin Munro 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 ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Grove Collaborative (https://www.grove.co/casefile) – Get FREE Mrs. Meyer’s Set worth $30 and FREE shipping 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-139-beryl-geraldine-evans-part-1 (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-139-beryl-geraldine-evans-part-1/)

The Batavia set sail from Amsterdam with a fleet of seven other ships, carrying 341 people who ranged from V.O.C officials, sailors and soldiers, to relatively well-off passengers travelling with their families... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched and written by Erin Munro Creative Director: Milly Raso Sign the Lindsay Buziak petition here: https://casefilepodcast.com/lindsay (https://casefilepodcast.com/lindsay/) This episode's sponsors: Quip (https://www.getquip.com/casefile) – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush Dog’s Lounge (https://dogslounge.co.uk/) – Get 20% OFF your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-138-the-batavia (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-138-the-batavia/)

On the evening of Saturday, October 12 1974, Arlis Perry busied herself around the apartment while Bruce Perry studied. Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Written by Elsha McGill Researched by Jessica Forsayeth Additional writing and editing by Milly Raso Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Get free shipping and a 60-day free trial ThirdLove (https://www.thirdlove.com/casefile) – Get 15% off your first order  Grove (https://www.grove.co/casefile) – Get FREE Mrs. Meyer’s Set worth $30 and FREE shipping ShipStation (http://shipstation.com/) – Try ShipStation FREE for 60 days with promo code ‘CASEFILE’ Best Fiends (https://bestfiends.com/) – Download Best Fiends for free For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-137-arlis-perry (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-137-arlis-perry/)

Lindy Chamberlain returned to the tent by herself and exclaimed a short time later: “My god, my god, a dingo has got my baby!” Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Episode written and by Elsha McGill and Erin Munro Episode researched by Erin Munro Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Article (https://www.article.com/casefile) – Get $50 off your first order of $100 or more ZipRecruiter (https://www.ziprecruiter.com/casefile) – Post your jobs for FREE Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today MVMT (https://www.mvmt.com/casefile) – Get 15% off your order with FREE shipping and FREE returns Calm (https://www.calm.com/casefile) – Get 40% off Calm Premium subscription For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-136-azaria-chamberlain (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-136-azaria-chamberlain/)

In late 2019, Casefile spoke with a special guest related to one of our most controversial episodes. The interview was initially intended for our companion podcast, From the Files, but as we’ve since put that show on hiatus, we’ve decided to air it as a bonus, one-off release due to its importance.

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/)