Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of child abduction, sexual violence, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

In February 2009, 14-year-old Amber Dubois disappeared while walking to school in Escondido, California. Her family searched tirelessly—without answers. A year later, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing during her routine run in a nearby park.

Was this a total coincidence that two young girls completely vanished? Or was there a serial killer to blame?

In this episode, we piece together the facts behind Amber’s disappearance, the shocking investigation into serial offender John Gardner, and how one mother’s heartbreak became a mission to protect others.

Hosted by Ashley and Ricky Plum of Crime Salad.

If you'd like to support the families affected by today’s case or learn more:

Amber Dubois Memorial Foundation

https://www.amberduboisfoundation.org

Chelsea’s Light Foundation

https://www.chelseaslight.org

If you or someone you know has been impacted by a case like this, here are some organizations offering grief support and victim advocacy:

National Center for Victims of Crime

https://victimsofcrime.org

Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)

https://pomc.org

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

https://www.rainn.org | 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

The Dougy Center—Grief Support for Children & Families

https://www.dougy.org

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7 crisis support)

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When Irish father Jason Corbett relocated to North Carolina with his two children, it was meant to be a fresh chapter after the tragic loss of his first wife, Mags. He eventually married Molly Martens, an American woman hired to help care for his young children. But nearly a decade later, Jason’s life would end violently inside their North Carolina home—sparking an international investigation and a courtroom battle that has left many questions unanswered.

In this episode, we look deeper into the years leading up to Jason’s death through the eyes of his daughter Sarah, now an adult, and his sister Tracey Corbett Lynch, who has long fought for answers. Tracey remembers troubling signs during the couple’s wedding visit to America, including Molly’s alleged behavior and inconsistencies in her personal story. Meanwhile, Sarah later came forward with unsettling memories from childhood—claims that challenge the public image of a loving stepmother and raise questions about control and manipulation inside the home.

From conflicting narratives to transatlantic legal twists, we break down the facts, examine the claims, and explore why many still feel justice remains out of reach for Jason Corbett and his children.

Please note: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, mental health, and graphic content related to a violent murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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In the 1990s, Knoxville’s ‘Zoo Man’ wasn’t just caring for elephants—he was hiding horrific secrets. Thomas Huskey was accused of attacking sex workers and eventually linked to multiple murders. His shocking defense? Multiple personalities. This is the disturbing true story of the Zoo Man Killer.

Content Warning: sexual assault, sex work, strangulation, murder, and mental illness.

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• UK: NUM – Call 0800 464 7669 (Tues–Fri, 10am–4pm) or email casework@nationaluglymugs.org

• US: Sex Workers Project – Call 646-602-5617 or email swp@urbanjustice.org

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In this episode of Crime Salad, we’re diving into the heartbreaking story of Stephanie Marie Wasilishin—a devoted mother, talented pastry chef, and vibrant woman whose life was cut short on July 9, 1993. What happened that night in Sedona, Arizona has haunted her family for over three decades, especially her daughters, Nikki and Christina.

Stephanie’s story began long before that tragic night. After the loss of her twin brother in infancy, her family relocated from Illinois to the Deep South, settling in Arizona. Years later, she would meet Russell Peterson, the man who would become her partner and the father of her youngest daughter. But when Stephanie was found dead in their home, and Russell was the only witness, the lines between accident, suicide, and murder became painfully blurred.

Despite Stephanie’s death being ruled a homicide, no one has ever been charged—and the case remains one of the many unsolved mysteries we explore on this show. Through Nikki’s courageous efforts to seek justice and keep her mother’s story alive!

If you’re drawn to true crime stories that mix deep emotion with disturbing questions, this one’s for you. We’re unpacking not only a potential murder, but the ripple effect it left behind.

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On May 28, 2022, 19-year-old Dylan Rounds vanished in the Utah desert—his life and dreams of building something of his own were cut short by senseless violence. In today’s episode, we reflect on the impact of Dylan’s story, where the case stands today, and how his loved ones continue to fight.

Want to help or learn more? Visit dylanroundslegacy.org.

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On May 8, 2025, a teenage girl arrived at A Wawa convenience store in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.

Her shaved head and scarred-up wrists clearly told a story that something was wrong.

She wasn’t there to grab a snack or fill up a gas tank—her neighbor had driven her there to meet authorities. She was in desperation to escape a nightmare that, according to investigators, had lasted nearly seven long years. But in the moment she was hesitant to tell them everything.

Her story would later reveal years of abuse and imprisonment—suffering inflicted by the very people who were supposed to love and protect her. Somehow, it all went unnoticed, hidden behind closed doors with no contact with the outside world. What makes this case even more disturbing is how it exposes the glaring gaps in how we monitor the safety and well-being of homeschooled children in America.

Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or needs help, contact the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) or visit childhelp.org for resources and support.

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By the time he was just 14 years old, Anthony Godby Johnson had already captured the hearts of celebrities, journalists, and readers across the country. His memoir, A Rock and a Hard Place: One Boy’s Triumphant Story, detailed an unthinkable past—years of abuse, abandonment, and a devastating AIDS diagnosis, which grabbed the hearts of so many! In this episode, we dive into the possible hoax that rocked the literary world. We will explore how AIDS awareness, child abuse, and internet-era deception collided—while challenging the ultimate question: who was really behind Anthony Godby Johnson?

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In this special throwback episode, we revisit the haunting unsolved case of Amy Mihaljevic, the 10-year-old girl who was abducted from a Bay Village, Ohio shopping plaza in 1989 and later found murdered in a rural Ashland County field. We’ll take you through the chilling timeline, exploring the ongoing investigation, new DNA testing, and the relentless pursuit of answers that still grips investigators and true crime enthusiasts alike. With fresh updates and expert insights, we ask, will Amy’s killer finally be brought to justice? Despite the passage of 35 years, hope remains alive, and the truth is still waiting to be uncovered.

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