That was the cheerful catchphrase of Robert "B" Berchtold, a man who appeared to be the perfect neighbor, fellow church member, and family friend. But behind the friendly facade lay a master manipulator who would eventually kidnap the Brobergs' daughter, Jan—not once, but twice.

In this episode, we unpack the staggering details of a case where the truth is far more twisted than fiction.

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On January 11, 2013, the students of Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia, made a discovery that would haunt the community for over a decade. Tucked inside a rolled-up wrestling mat in the "old gym" were the remains of 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson.

While investigators were quick to label his death a tragic accident—claiming he became stuck while reaching for a shoe—the evidence tells a far more complicated story. From missing organs replaced with newspaper to an hour of missing surveillance footage and conflicting autopsy reports, the "math just isn't mathing."

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In January 1992, the small town of Madison, Indiana, was rocked by a crime so brutal it garnered international headlines. Shanda Sharer, a vibrant 12-year-old girl, became the target of a senseless and horrific plot fueled by teenage jealousy and obsession.

The Case at a Glance:

• The Conflict: The tragedy stemmed from a perceived romantic rivalry involving 16-year-old Melinda Loveless, who targeted Shanda over a mutual friendship with another girl.
• The Crime: On the night of January 10, Shanda was lured from her home, kidnapped, and subjected to hours of torture by four teenage girls: Melinda Loveless, Laurie Tackett, Hope Rippey, and Toni Lawrence.
• The Outcome: The ordeal ended in a remote field where Shanda was ultimately murdered. Her body was discovered by hunters the following morning, sparking an investigation that would leave the nation in shock

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