In the early hours of June 24, 1967... 32 year old mother of three Jo Ann Fox was found brutally murdered in her basement apartment in Terre Haute Indiana, just hours after moving in. Despite a massive investigation, dozens of interviews and decades of silence her case remains unsolved.

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Terre Haute Tribune Star (1967)

Associated Press

This episode delves into the case of Robert William Fisher, who murdered his wife and two children before disappearing. We explore Fisher's troubled upbringing, the dynamics of his marriage, the events leading to the murders, and the ongoing theories surrounding his disappearance.

This week on From a Dark Place, we're doing something a little different and just in time for Christmas.

Instead of our usual deep dive into true crime, we're stepping back into the flickering gaslight of the Victorian era, when telling ghost stories at Christmas was a beloved tradition. Gathered around the fire, families shared eerie tales of spirits, haunted homes and restless souls, because nothing says "holiday cheer" quite like a good ghost story.

Merry Christmas, Darklings

Sorry for the late drop, illness has overtaken the studio. Today's conversation delves into the chilling case of Ronald Gene Simmons, a family annihilator who murdered 14 members of his family in a calculated and horrific manner. The discussion explores Simmons' troubled upbringing, military career, and the psychological factors that led to his violent actions.

In a lighter episode, this conversation explores the Hopkinsville incident of Christmas Eve 1955, where the Sutton family experienced a series of strange encounters with small luminous beings. The discussion delves into the events of that night, the family's reactions, law enforcement's investigation, and the various theories that have emerged over the years. The incident remains a significant part of folklore and UFO history, raising questions about the nature of reality and the unexplained.

On Christmas Eve 2008, a quiet Covina neighborhood erupted into chaos, when Bruce Pardo arrived at his former in-laws holiday party dressed as Santa Claus carrying a gift wrapped weapon and a deadly plan. What followed was one of the most shocking family annihilation cases in modern history. A shocking case of vengeance, devastation and a holiday forever marked by tragedy. Listener discretion is advised.

if you or someone you know is struggling during the holidays please reach out.

988 suicide and crisis lifeline call or text 988

National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788

SAMHSA 1800-662-HELP (MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE)

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Los Angeles Times- Coverage of the Covina Christmas Eve Massacre (2008-2009)

Associated Press "Man Dressed as Santa kills 9 at Holiday Party" (2008)

Covina Police Department Press Briefings and Public Records (2008)

Join Amy and Dani this week as we discuss the toooootally factual Pumpkin Pie Riot, and how the most wonderful time of the year can turn us into absolute maniacs.

In this episode of From a Dark Place, Danielle and Amy unravel one of the most unsettling fugitive cases in American history: the story of William Bradford Bishop Jr. .. the accomplished State Department diplomat who vanished after allegedly murdering his wife, mother and three young sons in 1976.

We dive into the timeline leading up to the brutal killings, the eerie clues left behind, Bishop's meticulous planning and the international manhunt that followed. With a life steeped in privilege, education and world travel, Bishop seemed like the last person capable of such horror, yet the trail of evidence tells a different story.

decades later, he remains missing

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FBI WANTED PAGE

Washington Post

People Magazine