In this exclusive interview, Jill speaks with author Tony Wright about the perplexing case of the Yuba County Five: Ted Weiher, Jack Madruga, Bill Sterling, Jackie Huett, and Gary Mathias. These five men disappeared in February 1978 while attending a basketball game and later vanished into the Plumas National Forest in California. As the search begins, eyewitnesses share strange stories, describing the case as “bizarre as hell.” When answers finally emerge, the mystery only deepens. Don't miss this special summer episode!

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Part 8: In 2022, Jill reported on the shocking miscarriage of justice in Betsy Faria's murder case, as detailed in Episodes 40-44, the August 2022 Update, and Episode 70 of "Bone Deep" by Charles Bosworth Jr. and Joel Schwartz. After finding Betsy’s body, her husband, Russ Faria, was arrested for murder and put on trial. Despite having an ironclad alibi, Russ was convicted and sentenced to prison. However, he was later granted a new trial and acquitted. Jill has continued to follow developments in the case, including Pam Hupp's arrest for murder and charges against a former police officer for stalking and harassment. In a new update titled "Karma," released on June 10, 2025, new charges have led to an arrest that could expose the individuals who have corrupted the legal system in Lincoln County, Missouri.

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Part I: Step into Victorian London, 1888. In the wake of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, a shadow looms over Whitechapel as a series of gruesome murders unfolds. Jack the Ripper, a figure of unimaginable horror, terrifies the East End with his shocking brutality, leaving a trail of mutilated bodies that haunt us still! But who were the five tragic victims: Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly? Hailing from diverse backgrounds, their lives and stories have been largely forgotten—until now. Join Jill as she delves into the chilling murders, the ensuing terror, and the compelling narratives of the women whom history has unjustly neglected. Meet Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols and Annie Chapman in this incredible first part of the series.

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