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  • The Madrastra's Signature: He Never Came Home

    The Madrastra's Signature: He Never Came Home
    Oct 14 2026
    The Madrastra's Signature: He Never Came Home

    A woman signed a 10-year-old boy out of his elementary school, smiled at the secretary, and walked out with him. He was never seen again. How could a child vanish from a trusted school without a struggle, led away by someone he seemed to know?

    In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Scotty Baker from Pace Creek Elementary in London, Kentucky, on November 25, 1992. The only lead is a signature in a logbook, a name that points to a deliberate and personal act, not a random abduction.

    Case: Missing Child
    Person: Scotty Baker
    Date: November 25, 1992
    Location: London, Kentucky
    Investigator: Special Agent Rod Kingcate

    - Scotty Baker was 10 years old and in the fifth grade.
    - He was signed out of Pace Creek Elementary at 11:20 AM.
    - The woman who signed him out used the name Patricia Smith.
    - Scotty's mother, Ruth Baker, confirmed no ransom calls were made.
    - The first snow of the year fell the night Scotty disappeared.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    17 min
  • Baker Finds a Map With 37 Graves Marked Across Alaska

    Baker Finds a Map With 37 Graves Marked Across Alaska
    Oct 13 2026
    Baker Finds a Map With 37 Graves Marked Across Alaska

    In 1982, two off-duty troopers stumbled upon a shallow grave near the Knik River, uncovering the remains of 23-year-old Sherry Morrow, missing for a year. Just 14 months later, another shallow grave, another young woman, and the same caliber bullet. Was this an isolated incident, or the first sign of a serial killer stalking Alaska?

    In this episode, we delve into the disturbing discovery near the Knik River that unveiled a pattern of disappearances and murders, leading investigators to confront the terrifying reality of a serial killer targeting women in Anchorage. We explore the meticulous work of state investigators and the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit as they piece together the profile of a predator operating in the Alaskan wilderness.

    Case: Sherry Morrow
    Date: August 13, 1982
    Location: Knik River, Alaska
    Victim: Sherry Morrow, 23
    Evidence: .223 caliber spent cartridge

    - Sherry Morrow was an exotic dancer in Anchorage, reported missing one year before her body was found.
    - Her gold arrow necklace, which she never removed, was missing from the grave.
    - Paula Goldin, 17, was found 14 months later in a similar shallow grave near the Knik River.
    - Both victims were killed with the same individual .223 caliber rifle.
    - Between 1980 and 1983, twelve women were reported missing in Alaska, many fitting the profile of exotic dancers new to the area.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    22 min
  • The Teller, The Vault, and The Vanishing Act

    The Teller, The Vault, and The Vanishing Act
    Oct 12 2026
    The Teller, The Vault, and The Vanishing Act

    In October 1995, Amy Shaw pulled into her parents' driveway and vanished before reaching the front door, triggering a two-state hostage crisis involving a bank vault and a man who had escaped detention twice before. How did a routine family visit turn into a meticulously planned abduction?

    In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of Christopher Giborg's calculated targeting of bank teller Amy Shaw, exploiting her predictable routine and family connections. We explore how her extraordinary presence of mind under duress became crucial evidence against a man who had very little to lose.

    Case: Abduction and Bank Robbery
    Date: October 1995
    Location: North Augusta, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia
    Victim: Amy Shaw
    Perpetrator: Christopher Giborg

    - Amy Shaw was a bank teller in Augusta, Georgia, living in North Augusta, South Carolina.
    - Christopher Giborg, 19, was on probation for a prior robbery and escape.
    - Six people were held hostage across two states.
    - Giborg forced Amy to drive to her bank to access the vault.
    - Over $80,000 in cash was stolen from the bank.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

    © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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    20 min
  • The 20-Centimeter Gap: They Watched Him Smoke

    The 20-Centimeter Gap: They Watched Him Smoke
    Oct 11 2026
    The 20-Centimeter Gap: They Watched Him Smoke

    A Wells Fargo armored truck vanished in broad daylight from a crowded Arizona shopping center, taking its driver and over a million dollars with it. How could a violent heist unfold in under four minutes without a single witness hearing a thing?

    In this episode, we unravel the meticulously planned disappearance of John Magosh and his armored truck, revealing how former law enforcement officers exploited a driver's simple smoking habit to execute a silent, high-stakes robbery. Discover the chilling precision behind a crime that left no trace-until a New Year's Eve phone call changed everything.

    Case: Wells Fargo Armored Truck Heist
    Date: November 28, 1994
    Location: Arrowhead Town Center, Glendale, Arizona
    Victim: John Magosh
    Amount Stolen: Over $1,000,000

    - The heist was planned around John Magosh's routine of opening his driver's door approximately 20 centimeters to smoke a cigarette.
    - The robbery occurred on the Monday after Thanksgiving, chosen for its guaranteed heavy cash haul.
    - A .22 caliber rifle with a silencer was used to shoot Magosh, ensuring no one in the crowded parking lot heard the shot.
    - Investigators found broken glasses and a cigarette butt at the scene, consistent with Magosh's habits.
    - The perpetrators, Tim Ring and James Green, were former law enforcement officers turned bail enforcement workers.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

    © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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    19 min
  • The Unlocked Door: Judge, Wife, and a Decade of Lies

    The Unlocked Door: Judge, Wife, and a Decade of Lies
    Oct 10 2026
    The Unlocked Door: Judge, Wife, and a Decade of Lies

    On a quiet Wednesday morning in 1987, the unlocked front door of the Sherry home in Biloxi, Mississippi, revealed a horrifying scene: two prominent citizens, a judge and a mayoral candidate, murdered. With no forced entry or signs of struggle, how could such a meticulously planned double homicide occur in a town where everyone knew everyone?

    In this episode, we delve into the baffling murders of Vincent and Margaret Sherry, exploring the initial investigation that uncovered a makeshift silencer and a professional execution. What hidden secrets in Biloxi's seemingly peaceful Gulf Coast community led to such a calculated act of violence?

    Case: Double Homicide
    Victims: Vincent Sherry, Margaret Sherry
    Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
    Date: September 14, 1987
    Evidence: 9 .22 caliber shell casings, foam rubber suppressor

    - Vincent Sherry was a circuit court judge, and Margaret Sherry was running for mayor on an anti-corruption platform.
    - The front door of their home was unlocked, with no signs of forced entry.
    - A small piece of foam rubber with gunshot residue, not from the house, was found, indicating a makeshift suppressor.
    - No usable fingerprints were recovered from the scene.
    - A stolen license plate was the only external lead found near the area.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    20 min
  • Cop Orders a Murder While on Duty in New Orleans

    Cop Orders a Murder While on Duty in New Orleans
    Oct 9 2026
    Cop Orders a Murder While on Duty in New Orleans

    On Christmas Day, 1993, a New Orleans police officer in uniform extorted $10,000 from a small-time drug dealer, threatening prison and a beating if the money wasn't paid by evening. What did the officer not know about the dealer's next move?

    In this episode, we explore how a desperate call to the FBI's Public Corruption Unit led to an improvised plan, a concealed microphone, and the first recorded evidence against a corrupt police officer, unraveling a vast network within the New Orleans Police Department.

    Date: Christmas Day, 1993
    Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Officer: Samy Williams
    Agent: Special Agent Stan Hadden
    Unit: FBI's Public Corruption Unit

    - A New Orleans police officer demanded $10,000 from a drug dealer.
    - The dealer, known as Escabu, contacted the FBI with less than 30 minutes before the deadline.
    - An improvised plan involved a concealed microphone and a partial payment of $3,000.
    - The recording became the first link in an investigation that reached Officer Len Davis.
    - The corruption network involved at least a dozen officers in a protection racket.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    20 min
  • Fugitives Pose as Cops and a British Officer Vanishes

    Fugitives Pose as Cops and a British Officer Vanishes
    Oct 8 2026
    Fugitives Pose as Cops and a British Officer Vanishes

    A convicted murderer and a serial escapee, both facing long sentences, took control of a prison transport vehicle in Alabama. They used a stolen uniform and patrol car to impersonate law enforcement, but what happened when they encountered a British Army officer on a solo road trip?

    In this episode, we explore the calculated escape of Michael Thompson and Roger Dale Jaydon, their chilling method of posing as police to evade capture, and the disappearance of Major David Nichols, whose rental car was later found submerged in a lake. How did a simple camera strap tag connect these two seemingly unrelated events?

    Case: Fugitive Manhunt
    Date: May 21, 1996
    Location: Alabama, Indiana
    Status: Unresolved disappearance
    Victim: Major David Nichols

    - Michael Thompson, a convicted murderer, earned the front seat of a transport vehicle by building trust with the officer.
    - Roger Dale Jaydon had 17 convictions for theft and robbery and 3 prior escapes from Alabama prisons.
    - The corrections officer was left handcuffed in a wooded area near Lincoln, Alabama, but found a key and freed himself.
    - Thompson and Jaydon used the stolen uniform and patrol vehicle to flag down an off-duty paramedic near Talladega.
    - Major David Nichols's rental car was discovered submerged in a lake near Terre Haute, Indiana.

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    OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    19 min
  • The Phone Number Written On Her Hand

    The Phone Number Written On Her Hand
    Oct 7 2026
    The Phone Number Written On Her Hand

    A driver in Velafont, Pennsylvania, discovered a bound teenage girl in a snowbank, wearing only socks, underwear, and a sweater. The most chilling detail? A phone number was scrawled on her hand. How did a 17-year-old girl end up discarded on the side of an American highway?

    In this episode, we unravel the tragic journey of Down Bearbound, a young woman who vanished from a school outing and was last seen at a truck stop, unaware she had already been spotted by her killer. We explore the critical clues, including falsified travel logs, that ultimately led investigators to a shocking truth.

    Case: Down Bearbound
    Date: March 24, 1993
    Location: Velafont, Pennsylvania
    Victim: Down Bearbound
    Perpetrator: James Robert Cruz Jr.

    - Down Bearbound was 17 years old and enrolled in a residential school.
    - She planned to meet "Half Power" at the Daard truck stop in Bangor, Maine.
    - She called her school counselor, Mark Rosenberg, and wrote his number on her left palm.
    - James Robert Cruz Jr. offered Down a ride from the Daard truck stop.
    - Cruz falsified his travel logs on the day Down accepted his ride.

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    OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.

    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    20 min