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Secret Passage Podcast

Secret Passage Podcast

Di: Dana Vespoli and Shannon Rogers
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A psychotherapist and a conflicted pornographer, who has recently been called to Christianity, join forces, providing unique perspectives on subjects ranging from true crime, social issues, horror, and Hollywood.2024 Crimini reali Scienze sociali
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  • The Toolbox Killers Part 2: The Devil in the Details

    The Toolbox Killers Part 2: The Devil in the Details
    Jun 7 2026
    In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Toolbox Killers, we follow Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris from their unlikely prison friendship to the shocking trial. Prosecutor Stephen Kay presents devastating evidence—including the customized Murder Mac van, torture tools, victim Polaroids, and the horrifying 17-minute audio recording of Lynette Ledford's final moments—while Bittaker sits in court with chilling arrogance. We explore the killers' contrasting personalities, the fragile "bromance" that fueled their crimes, and criminologist Laura Brand's disturbing interviews with Bittaker on death row. Along the way, we wrestle with bigger questions: Was Bittaker destined to kill? Can someone like him be rehabilitated? And how do we balance compassion, accountability, and justice in the face of pure evil?

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    Secret Passage Podcast is hosted by Dana Vespoli and Shannon Rogers

    Producer: Tim Rogers

    Editor: Mitch Silver

    Episode Art: AJ
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    1 ora e 10 min
  • The Toolbox Killers Part 1: Murder Mac and the California Dream

    The Toolbox Killers Part 1: Murder Mac and the California Dream
    May 24 2026
    In the summer of 1979, sunny Southern California hid a nightmare. This week we dive into the disturbing story of the Toolbox Killers, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, who turned a customized "Murder Mac" van into a mobile chamber of horror. We discuss the abduction of 16-year-old Cindy Schaefer near Redondo Beach, setting the stage for a meticulously planned spree of rape, torture, and murder targeting teenage girls along the Pacific Coast Highway. Against the backdrop of roller skates, disco music, and California dreams, the killers' sadistic partnership reveals chilling contrasts between everyday life and pure evil.

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    Secret Passage Podcast is hosted by Dana Vespoli and Shannon Rogers

    Producer: Tim Rogers

    Editor: Mitch Silver

    Episode Art: AJ
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    1 ora e 14 min
  • The Abduction and Murder of Athena Strand

    The Abduction and Murder of Athena Strand
    May 10 2026
    In this episode, we dive into the heartbreaking murder of seven-year-old Athena Strand in Paradise, Texas. On November 30, 2022, Athena was playing outside her home when she was abducted by Tanner Horner, a delivery driver dropping off a package. What followed was a horrific ordeal captured in part by audio from inside the truck, revealing a young girl who fought bravely for her life before being killed. Initially reported as a possible accident, the full details of the abduction, assault, and murder shocked the community and the nation. We discuss the evidence presented during the trial, Athena's final moments, the family's unimaginable loss, and the ongoing sentencing phase as the jury decides between life in prison and the death penalty. Join us as we share our thoughts on this devastating case and the questions it raises about trust, safety, and justice.

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    Secret Passage Podcast is hosted by Dana Vespoli and Shannon Rogers

    Producer: Tim Rogers

    Editor: Mitch Silver

    Episode Art: AJ
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    1 ora e 13 min
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