The episode details the disappearance and murder of Jennifer Blagg and her six-year-old daughter, Abby, in Grand Junction, Colorado, in 2001. Initially, police investigate Michael Blagg, Jennifer's husband and Abby's father, who reported them missing. Although he maintains his innocence and initially appears distraught, investigators uncover inconsistencies in his story and learn about marital problems exacerbated by Michael's pornography addiction and controlling behavior. The discovery of Jennifer's body at a landfill, specifically in trash originating from Michael's workplace, along with a tip about his unusual trash disposal habits on the day of the disappearance, leads to his arrest and two subsequent convictions for Jennifer's murder, despite Abby's body never being found.

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This Episode thoroughly examines the Zodiac Killer, an enigmatic serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area from 1968 to 1970, detailing their modus operandi, including targeting couples and using firearms and knives, and their distinctive communication with authorities and the press through letters and complex ciphers. The text chronicles several confirmed and suspected attacks, such as the Lake Herman Road and Blue Rock Springs shootings, the Lake Berryessa stabbing, and the murder of taxi driver Paul Stine, while also exploring potential earlier crimes like the Cheri Jo Bates case in Riverside. Furthermore, it discusses the ongoing investigation, the challenges of deciphering the killer's messages, and the enduring mystery surrounding their identity, including analysis of prime suspect Arthur Leigh Allen and instances of copycat killers in later years.

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The Episode recounts the grisly "Manila Jigsaw Murder" of Lucila Lalu in 1967, where her dismembered body parts were found across Manila, leading to a complex and ultimately unsolved mystery. It details the discovery of the remains, Lalu's background as a successful businesswoman, and the subsequent police investigation. The Episode explores various suspects, including her employee, common-law husband, and another lover, highlighting the contradictory testimonies and lack of conclusive evidence. Finally, it mentions a later theory linking the murder to George Hodel, a suspect in the Black Dahlia case, although acknowledging the limited evidence for this connection.

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This Episode provides a comprehensive overview of the infamous Black Dahlia murder case, focusing on the brutal 1947 slaying of Elizabeth Short in Los Angeles. They detail the discovery of her mutilated body, the initial police investigation marred by sensationalist media coverage, and the various unsubstantiated theories and numerous false confessions that plagued the case. The episode also explores Short's personal life, her aspirations, and the questionable tactics employed by the press to generate public interest. Finally, they highlight the enduring mystery of the unsolved murder, touching upon potential suspects like George Hodel and the broader context of other contemporary unsolved crimes in the region.

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This episode presents a narrative focusing on Courtney Clenney, an OnlyFans model, and her relationship with Christian Obumseli. It describes Clenney's rise to fame and wealth through social media and fitness, contrasting her public persona with a reportedly turbulent and abusive private life with Obumseli. The episode highlights numerous instances of Clenney's erratic and violent behavior towards Obumseli, including documented altercations and text messages from Obumseli detailing his distress. It culminates in the tragic event of Obumseli's death by stabbing and the subsequent legal proceedings against Clenney for second-degree murder, raising questions of self-defense versus intentional killing and the impact of privilege.

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This episode recounts the case of Tatsuya Ichihashi, a Japanese man who murdered a British woman named Lindsay Hawker in 2007. After the crime, Ichihashi became Japan's most wanted fugitive, and he evaded capture for over two years by altering his appearance, even through self-mutilation and plastic surgery. The episode details Hawker's background, her move to Japan to teach English, and her fatal encounter with Ichihashi, leading to the discovery of her body. It also describes the extensive manhunt, the difficulties faced by police, and the eventual capture and sentencing of Ichihashi to life imprisonment, a verdict that brought mixed feelings due to the victim's family advocating for the death penalty.

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This episode is about JonBenét Ramsey. We analyze various aspects of the investigation, including the initial 911 call, the discovery of the ransom note, the crime scene's contamination, and the autopsy findings, particularly highlighting blunt force trauma and the presence of unknown male DNA. We examine the Ramsay family's behavior and interactions with law enforcement, as well as the challenges and conflicts between the police department and the district attorney's office, and explore various theories regarding potential perpetrators and motives. The transcript also discusses the CNN interview given by the Ramseys, a leaked grand jury indictment for child abuse and accessory charges against the parents, the media scrutiny and tabloid coverage, and the ongoing efforts to solve the case using advancements in DNA technology, while also addressing concerns about potential mishandling of evidence by forensic analysts.

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This episode recounts the tragic story of Fallon Farinacci, who, along with her siblings, survived a violent home invasion in 1993 that resulted in the deaths of their parents at the hands of a stalker. Fallon details the systemic failures leading up to the event, highlighting numerous missed opportunities by law enforcement and the justice system to protect her family despite their repeated warnings and the stalker's criminal history. The narrative follows the traumatic events of the home invasion, the subsequent deaths of Fallon's brothers due to the lasting impact of the trauma, and her journey to become a fierce advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous people, using her experience to push for change and hold systems accountable. Fallon shares her personal healing process and encourages others to support Indigenous communities and ongoing advocacy efforts.

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