Evidence Locker True Crime

In 1974, the quiet suburban town of Amityville, New York, was rocked by a horrifying crime. Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family – his parents and four younger siblings – as they slept in their beds. Just over a year later, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the same house, only to flee 28 days later, claiming the home was plagued by terrifying paranormal activity. Was the infamous Amityville Horror story a true haunting, or was it all an elaborate hoax? Join us as we delve into the chilling events surrounding the DeFeo murders, the Lutz family's ordeal, and the ongoing mystery that continues to captivate the world. Featured Topics: The tragic DeFeo family murders Paranormal experiences claimed by the Lutz family Media frenzy and the impact of the Amityville Horror story The line between fact, fiction, and commercialized horror For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ Resources Documentaries Amityville Horrors – Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Most Famous Case Web https://amityvillemurders.com/ Articles The Amityville Murders The real story behind the infamous Amityville Horror house Haunted for Life The Real Story Behind the 'Amityville Horror House' The Amityville Murders: Ronald DeFeo's Motive for Killing His Family Still Unclear New Evidence Raises Questions in Decades-Old Amityville Horror Murders Who was Ronald DeFeo Jr? Meet the mass murderer who killed his family and inspired the Amityville Horror Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

The Freeway Killer was a collective epithet given by the media and the police to what the media initially believed was a single serial killer claiming young male victims, predominantly in California during the 1970s and early 1980s, and who often discarded the victims' bodies alongside freeways.  However, there turned out to be multiple Freeway Killers who operated independently of each other but just happened to select similar victims from similar locations. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ Resources Podcast Evidence Locker: The Scorecard Killer, Randy Kraft Web Wikipedia Articles Larry Eyler Was Caught During His Murder Spree — Then Released And Killed Dozens Of Young Men The Highway Killer: The Victims of Larry Eyler Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

In this episode, we delve into the chilling cases of California’s Freeway Killers, a group of serial murderers who terrorized the state’s highways in the 1970s. This episode focuses on the reign of Patrick Kearney, also known as the Trash Bag Killer, and William Bonin, whose dark and methodical murders left a trail of devastation. We explore how investigators slowly unravelled the horrifying pattern of missing young men, many from the LGBTQ+ community, and the shocking confessions that followed. It’s a gripping tale of manipulation, violence, and justice in a time when the open roads held deadly secrets. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ Resources CrimeLibrary – Kearney Murderpedia - Kearney CrimeLibrary - Bonin Murderpedia - Bonin California Supreme Court Evidence Locker Episode 3 Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios ©2024 Evidence Locker Podcast All rights reserved. This podcast or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a podcast review. This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

In this special trailer episode, get a sneak peek into what’s coming: The Freeway Killers – Three men, over a hundred victims, and a reign of terror that haunted California’s highways. The Oslo Plaza Woman – An unidentified woman found dead in a luxury hotel, surrounded by questions that remain unanswered to this day. Katherine Knight – Australia’s first woman sentenced to life without parole after a brutal crime that shocked the nation. The Dyatlov Pass Incident – Nine hikers who fled their tent in the middle of a snowy wilderness, never to return alive. What terrified them that night? Each episode this season will take you closer to the dark truth behind these infamous cases. So, whether you’re a long-time listener or discovering Evidence Locker for the first time, tell all your friends, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. We’re back next month – don’t miss it!

In this gripping episode, we delve into the baffling disappearances of Michael and Chucky Palmer, two brothers who vanished years apart in the remote wilderness of Alaska. Michael went missing in 1999 while biking home from a party near Wasilla, with extensive searches yielding no trace of him. Chucky's disappearance followed in 2010 when his snowmobile was found abandoned near Talkeetna, but he was never located despite efforts. Join us as we unravel the chilling details surrounding these perplexing cases, explore potential theories, and touch on the eerie legends of the "Alaska Triangle" – an area infamous for its staggering number of unexplained disappearances. Could supernatural forces be at play, or do the answers lie in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness? Tune in to this captivating episode for a deep dive into the mysteries that continue to haunt the community and families of the Palmer brothers. #TrueCrime #Disappearances #AlaskaTriangle #Unsolved Resources Crime Stories – The Disappearances of the Palmer Brothers The Charley Project – Michael Timothy Palmer The Charley Project – Charles Edwin Palmer V The Last Brother Police Press Hunt for Missing Teen Mystery of ‘Alaska Triangle’ where 20,00 people have vanished, UFOs appear and sasquatches have their run of the land Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Researched & Produced by Two Red Romans Productions Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios

Today we look at updates in the following cases: 92. The Doorstep Murder of Alistair Wilson | Scotland  51. Murdered at School (Tair Rada) | Israel  41. Gone in the Morning (Nicky Verstappen) | The Netherlands  54. The Chevaline Killings (aka The Alps Murders) | France  111. The Bizarre Death of Mike Mansholt | Malta  3. The Rolex Murder (Albert Walker) | UK/Canada  25. The Cannibal of Rotenburg (Armin Meiwes) | Germany  46. The Assassination of Olof Palme | Sweden  We’ll keep an eye on developments in all cases we have covered, and let you know on social media as it comes out. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

On 7 November 1974, nanny Sandra Rivett was brutally murdered in her employer’s home in Belgravia, London. Lady Lucan went to check on the nanny and was attacked herself. She named the attacker to be her estranged husband, John Bingham, aka Lord Lucan. The next day, Lucan was nowhere to be found, and he was never seen or heard from again. Was he the perpetrator of this heinous crime or was he in the wrong place at the wrong time? With clues and theories abound, join us as we unravel the captivating story of Lord Lucan’s childhood, his tumultuous marriage and the enigmatic events that led to his disappearance, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and a legacy shrouded in mystery. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.

In the 1970s and 80s, one-man terrorized Anchorage with his gruesome crimes. He was the owner of a local bakery, and a respected member of the community. But beneath his charming exterior lay a predator with a deep-seated thirst for blood. For years, Robert Hansen prowled the streets of Anchorage for victims whose bodies eventually ended up in the icy tundra of the Alaskan wilderness. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated to support the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

When 23-year-old Beatriz Lebre failed to show up to present a college paper, friends were immediately concerned. The search commenced and sadly her body was discovered a week later, in the Tejo River. Beatriz was well-liked, kind and always ready to help others, who would want to kill her? Her friends and family were shocked when police arrested a fellow student, and close friend of Beatriz’s, Rúben Couto. What went so wrong between them that she ended up bludgeoned to death and thrown into the river? For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Rachel O'Reilly was found murdered in her home in 2004, and suspicion quickly fell on her husband, Joe. Despite his insistence that he was at work when Rachel was killed, he was ultimately found guilty of the murder and sentenced to life in prison. The case exposed the dark side of the O’Reilly’s marriage and garnered widespread media attention in Ireland and beyond. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

A serial rapist terrorised the women of Amager, greater Copenhagen for many years, at one time waiting for 10 years before he attacked again. His victims ranged from elderly women to teenagers, and police struggled to connect the crimes to anyone. Once the monster was unmasked, they were able to connect him to various other crimes, including murder and robbery. His name, Marcel Hansen. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

In May 2013, Dutch couple Ingrid Visser and Lodewijk Severein disappeared in Murcia, Spain. Their bodies were found in a lemon orchard two weeks later, brutally murdered. The investigation revealed that the motive for the murders was a financial dispute between the couple and Juan Cuenca, former manager of the volleyball team Ingrid used to play for.  For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website Sponsor: Roam - Sexual wellness products. To get 20% off sitewide at exploreroam.com, use code EVIDENCE at check-out.  For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

A couple of months after his mother died in an unexplained accident, Ben Novack Jr was found bludgeoned to death in a hotel room. The Novack family was Miami royalty, having owned the city’s famous establishment, The Fontainebleau. Police learned that Ben’s marriage to his former-stripper wife was on the rocks and uncovered a sordid tale of unimaginable greed and cruelty. Sponsor: Gousto – a convenient and sustainable meal delivery service for home cooking. For 60% off your first box AND 25% off all boxes for 2 months – go to gousto.co.uk & use code EVIDENCE. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Xavier Flactif, his partner Graziella Ortolano and their three children disappeared without a trace. Their house was spotless and it looked like they were settling in for a family dinner, but the whole family was nowhere to be found. An in-depth forensic examination of the house showed that a brutal massacre had taken place, and it was concluded that none of them could have made it out of there alive. But who wanted them dead? Sponsors: Gousto – a convenient and sustainable meal delivery service for home cooking. For 60% off your first box AND 25% off all boxes for 2 months – go to gousto.co.uk & use code EVIDENCE. Calm – the number one mental wellness app. Go to calm.com/evidence for 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription.  For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

The murder of Sheila Von Wiese Mack, a wealthy Chicago socialite, in August 2014 sent shockwaves through the community. Sheila was found dead in a suitcase in Bali, Indonesia, after being reported missing from a luxury resort. The police investigation quickly led to her 19-year-old daughter Heather Mack and her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer. As the case unfolded, a tragic story of family drama and greed emerged. According to Heather, she does not regret killing her mother. Sponsor: Gousto – a convenient and sustainable meal delivery service for home cooking. For 60% off your first box AND 25% off all boxes for 2 months – go to gousto.co.uk & use code EVIDENCE. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

Looking out of the train window, a witness saw a large man striking a young woman, then forcing both his hands on her shoulders so she couldn’t get back up. The witness opened the train window and heard the young woman screaming: “Please, don’t! Please don’t!” The train passenger shouted for the attacker to stop, but the train was already moving. By the time police arrived at the scene, there was no trace of the crime. Then, three days later they found Carmen’s body. For years the case that was witnessed by multiple train passengers remained unsolved, but thanks to the determination of a prosecutor and a cold case team – it was solved 40 years later. Sponsor: Calm – the number one mental wellness app. Go to calm.com/evidence for 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription.  For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.

A known hitman went missing on his way to meet one of Sydney’s most notorious crime bosses. For a while before his disappearance, Chris Flannery, also known as Mr Rent-a-Kill, had been out of control, shooting anyone who angered him. He threatened that if anyone tried to eliminate him, he’d go to the police and tell them everything he knew. This posed a tremendous threat to organised crime groups, as well as corrupt police officers. On the morning of Thursday, 9th May 1985, 36-year-old Chris Flannery left his apartment building in the heart of Sydney’s CBD and was never seen or heard from again. For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits, visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.

At first glance, Melissa Ann Shepard looked like a sweet and charming older lady seeking companionship after the tragic death of her husband. With her rosy cheeks, spectacles and overall harmless appearance, Melissa didn't exactly seem like the type of woman you should be afraid of. But appearances can be deceiving, as Melissa wouldn’t stop at anything to get what she wanted: money. Sponsor: Calm – The number one mental wellness app. Go to calm.com/evidence for 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription.  For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits, visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more, visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open source or archive materials.

We wish our listeners a happy festive season – however or whatever it is you celebrate.  Sponsor: Vitl – Live life better with personalised nutrition. To get your free, two-week trial of personalised vitamins head to Vitl.com use the code ‘Evidence’ at checkout.  For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ Resources The Kit-Bag – Algernon Blackwood More Algernon Blackwood stories Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Written by Algernon Blackwood Sound design by Angus King Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.

32-year-old Dorothy Scott drove a co-worker who had suffered a spider bite to the hospital on May 28, 1980. After being treated, the co-worker and a friend waited at the entrance while Dorothy went to her car, saying she would meet them out the front. However, her car sped off and disappeared into the night. Dorothy was never seen alive again. In the months before this bizarre incident, she had received threatening phone calls from a stalker. Even after she was gone, the stalker continued to taunt her family. Evidence Locker is sponsored by BetterHelp – Get 10% off your first month of online therapy at http://betterhelp.com/evidence For pictures and more information, join us on Facebook For a full list of resources and credits, visit Evidence Locker Website For all sponsor discount codes, visit this page Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated as support to the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it, visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.