In this episode, we travel to the quiet forests of Oso, Washington—a place where the days are slow, the neighbors are few, and everyone knows the rhythm of everyone else’s life. But in April 2016, that rhythm stopped.

What began as a missed morning routine quickly grew into a mystery that shook the rural community to its core. Phones rang without answer. A familiar truck sat unmoving. And inside a secluded home at the edge of the woods, investigators would uncover a crime so violent it contradicted everything this peaceful town believed about itself.

We explore the final known hours of the victims, the chilling clues left behind, and the detectives’ race to piece together what happened in the darkness of that early morning. Through interviews, forensic insights, and narrative reconstruction, this episode examines not just the murders themselves—but the isolation, hidden tensions, and quiet warning signs that often precede rural tragedies.

This is the story of the Oso Murders: a case where silence spoke first… and where the truth, once uncovered, changed a small community forever.

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Federal Way Mirror. (2018, May 31). Jury finds John Reedguilty in murders of his Oso neighbors. Federal Way Mirror. https://www.federalwaymirror.com/northwest/jury-finds-john-reed-guilty-in-murders-of-his-oso-neighbors/

Fox 13 Seattle. (2018, May 31). It took jurors less than24 hours to convict John Reed in 2016 Oso murders. Fox 13 Seattle. https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/it-took-jurors-less-than-24-hours-to-convict-john-reed

Fox 13 Seattle. (2018, May 31). John Reed found guilty in2016 killing of Oso couple. Fox 13 Seattle. https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/john-reed-found-guilty-in-2016-killing-of-oso-couple

HeraldNet. (2018, July 6). ‘Absolutely no remorse’: Lifein prison for Oso double murders. The Everett Herald. https://www.heraldnet.com/news/absolutely-no-remorse-life-in-prison-for-oso-double-murders/

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. (2016, July 27). Pressrelease: Suspect in Oso double homicide arrested in Mexico. SnohomishCounty, WA – Official Website. https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=4519

Crime Junkie. (n.d.). Murdered: Patrick Shunn and MoniquePatenaude. Crime Junkie Podcast. https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-patrick-shunn-and-monique-patenaude/

KATU News. (2018, May 31). John Reed found guilty ofmurdering Oso couple. KATU. https://katu.com/news/local/john-reed-found-guilty-of-murdering-oso-couple

Join host Daman for a comprehensive, clinically groundedexamination of Dr. Anthony Joseph Garcia, a former pathology resident whose professional failures and escalating psychological instability culminated infour brutal murders tied to his time at Creighton University. This episode breaks down Garcia’s developmental history, his troubled medical career, the forensic investigation, and the systemic gaps within medical training that allowed his decline to go unnoticed. A gripping true-crime story with lessons for healthcare professionals and students alike. #AnthonyGarcia #TrueCrimePodcast #CrimeStory #UnsolvedNoMore #TrueCrimeFans #CrimePodcast #MurderMystery #ColdCaseFiles #CrimeChronicles

Court Records & Legal Documents

State of Nebraska v. Garcia, No. CR13-246 (Douglas CountyDistrict Court, Nebraska, 2018).

Douglas County Attorney’s Office. (2016). State ofNebraska v. Anthony Garcia: Trial transcripts and evidentiary documents.Omaha, NE: Douglas County District Court Records.

News Articles & Investigative Reporting

CBS News. (2016, October 22). Path of vengeance: Insidethe Anthony Garcia case. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com

CNN Wire Staff. (2018, September 14). Former medicalresident sentenced to death for Nebraska killings. CNN. https://www.cnn.com

Hammel, P. (2013, July 16). Former Creighton pathologyresident charged in four Omaha homicides. Omaha World-Herald.https://omaha.com

Hammel, P. (2018, September 14). Anthony Garcia sentencedto death for killings of Creighton doctors and child. Omaha World-Herald.https://omaha.com

Harlow, R. (2013, July 18). Prosecutors outline linkbetween fired resident and Omaha murders. Associated Press.https://apnews.com

Television Coverage & Documentary Material

CBS News. (2016). 48 Hours: Path of Vengeance [TVseries episode]. CBS Broadcasting Inc.

Investigation Discovery. (2019). Deadly Doctor: TheAnthony Garcia Story [Television documentary]. Discovery Communications.

Forensic & Psychiatric Commentary

Evans, R. W. (2019). The Anthony Garcia case: A forensicpsychiatry review. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 64(2), 587–593.https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.13850

Meloy, J. R., & Hoffmann, J. (2014). Intendedviolence: The psychology of grievance-fueled attacks. Behavioral Sciences& the Law, 32(3), 234–254.

Mullen, P. E. (2004). The psychopathology of stalkers: Aclinical forensic perspective. Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 27(3),661–674.

Medical Residency & Professional Conduct Background

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education(ACGME). (2017). ACGME common program requirements. Chicago, IL: Author.

Brotherton, S. E., Etzel, S. I., & Youngclaus, J.(2017). Graduate medical education trends and resident well-being. Journalof the American Medical Association, 318(23), 2293–2300.

Dyrbye, L. N., West, C. P., & Shanafelt, T. D. (2014).Physician burnout: Risk factors and recommendations. Mayo ClinicProceedings, 89(8), 1084–1091.

Paolini, A. (2015). Identifying behavioral red flags duringresidency training. Academic Medicine, 90(9), 1205–1210.

Supplemental Psychological & Criminological Context

Douglas, J. E., Ressler, R. K., Burgess, A. W., &Hartman, C. R. (1986). Criminal profiling from crime scene analysis. BehavioralSciences & the Law, 4(4), 401–421.

Knoll, J. L. (2010). The “path to intended violence”: Amodel for threat assessment. Psychiatric Annals, 40(7), 422–428.

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In this powerful true-crime episode of Nurse Chat Diaries,host Daman takes listeners into one of South Carolina’s most haunting cases —the 1985 abduction and murder of 17-year-old Shari Faye Smith and 9-year-old Debra May Helmick.

When a soft-spoken caller began tormenting the Smith familywith phone calls after Shari’s disappearance, no one could have imagined how much those calls would reveal.
Through recorded evidence, letters, and the courage of grieving families, investigators unmasked a killer hiding in plain sight — Larry Gene Bell. This is not just a story of horror, but of faith and resilience. It’s about a young woman’s bravery, a family’s grace, and how love spoke louder than evil. “I love you Mom and Dad and Dawn. God is with me no matterwhat.” — Shari Faye Smith, 1985

⚖️ Trigger warning: Thisepisode contains discussions of abduction, violence, and trauma. If you or someone you know has been affected by crime or abuse, help is available 24/7. Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit RAINN.org.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. (2025, February24). Cold Case Unit identifies offender in homicide investigation. https://www.charlottenc.gov/cmpd/News-Information/Newsroom/Cold-Case-Unit-Identifies-Offender-in-Homicide-Investigation

Douglas, J. (2022, January 26). Ret. FBI profiler JohnDouglas on Larry Gene Bell. A&E. https://www.aetv.com/articles/john-douglas-shari-smith

United Press International. (1996, October 4). Man whokilled two executed. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/10/04/Man-who-killed-two-executed/1199844401600/

WCCB Charlotte. (2025, February 24). Suspected serialkiller executed nearly 30 years ago connected to Charlotte cold case. https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/02/24/suspected-serial-killer-executed-nearly-30-years-ago-connected-to-charlotte-cold-case/

WCNC Charlotte. (2025, February 24). 40-year-oldCharlotte cold case finally solved. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-40-year-old-cold-case/275-404fa1ba-124e-4597-9d44-94e8e5708e8d

Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Larry Gene Bell.Wikipedia. Retrieved November 6, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Gene_Bell

Court opinions hosted online

State v. Bell, 302 S.C. 18 (1990). Justia. https://law.justia.com/cases/south-carolina/supreme-court/1990/23163-2.html

Bell v. Evatt, 72 F.3d 421 (4th Cir. 1995). Justia. https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/72/421/501070/

Library/Book web record (context source)

Shuler, R. Y. (2007). Murder in the Midlands: Larry GeneBell and the 28 days of terror that shook South Carolina. History Press.Richland Library catalog record: https://www.richlandlibrary.com/catalog/detail/272902

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At first glance, she was the kind of woman anyone would trust — soft-spoken, silver-haired, and always ready with a warm meal for those in need. But behind the lace curtains of 1426 F Street in Sacramento, something darker was happening.

Dorothea Puente ran a boarding house for the elderly and vulnerable, offering food, shelter, and kindness. Yet, beneath her garden, police would later uncover a horrifying truth — the bodies of her tenants, buried under the very soil she tended.

In this episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, Daman explores the chilling case of the “Death House Landlady,” a woman who weaponized compassion, exploited the forgotten, and fooled an entire community. Through survivor stories, case details, and the voices of those who remember, we look beyond the crime to ask: how could a caregiver become a killer?

This is not just a story about murder — it’s a story about trust, neglect, and the duty we owe to protect the vulnerable.

Dorothea Puente Case Background
Wikipedia Contributors. Dorothea Puente. Wikipedia. Updated Jan 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Puente

News Coverage & Case Detail
CBS Sacramento. (2021). Death House Landlady: Dorothea Puente and themurders at 1426 F Street.
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/dorothea-puente-death-house-landlady/

Trial & Sentencing Information
California v. Puente, No. 291244 (Sacramento County Superior Court,1993).

Death & Prison Background
Stanton, S. (2011). Serial killer Dorothea Puente dies in prison at 82.The Sacramento Bee.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article2571869.html

Documentary / Public Archive
A&E True Crime. (2021). Dorothea Puente: The Death House Landlady.
A&E Network. https://www.aetv.com/

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On June 26th, 1981, 22-year-old University of Idaho student Kristin Noel David set out on her bicycle for a routine ride along Highway 95. She was bright, determined, and just beginning to build the life she dreamed of. But Kristin never arrived at her destination.

Eight days later, her remains were found along the Snake River — and a small college town was left with heartbreak, horror, and questions that have lingered for more than four decades.

Who took her?
Why?
And how has this case remained unsolved for so long?

In today’s episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, we honor Kristin’s life, follow the timeline of her disappearance, explore the investigation and suspects, and reflect on the lasting impact of a crime that shook the Lewis-Clark Valley — and still demands answers today.

This is not just a true-crime story. This is the story of a daughter, a student, a sister, and a young woman whose journey ended far too soon.
This is Kristin David’s unfinished ride.

 Crime JunkiePodcast. (2025, July 24). Serial killer: The Lewis-Clark Valley murders[Audio podcast episode]. Audiochuck. https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/serial-killer-the-lewis-clark-valley-murders/Crime Junkie Podcast+1

 People Staff.(2025, May ?). Univ. of Idaho student who vanished in 1981 while riding bikewas killed and dismembered. People Magazine. https://people.com/university-idaho-student-riding-bike-victim-serial-killer-1981-crime-junkie-podcast-11779251/People.com

 Kym L. Pasqualini.(2023, June 5). Lewis-Clark Valley serial murders: Five people murdered ormissing. Medium. https://kympasqualini.medium.com/lewis-clark-valley-serial-murders-five-people-murdered-or-missing-2e4ae40222d9Medium

 Wikipediacontributors. (2025, [Month day]). Lewis–Clark Valley murders.Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis–Clark_Valley_murders Wikipedia

 KREM News. (2013,[Month day]). Lewiston-Clarkston couple create documentary on late 70’sserial killer.https://www.krem.com/article/news/crime/lewiston-clarkston-couple-create-documentary-on-late-70s-serial-killer/293-413396771.htmlkrem.com

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This conversation delves into the infamous Lizzie Bordencase, exploring the events leading up to the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in 1892. It examines the family dynamics, the atmosphere of tension within thehousehold, and the ordinary morning that preceded the horrific crime. The discussion highlights the complexities of the Borden family relationships and the societal context of the time, providing a nuanced understanding of thishistorical true crime.

All That’s Interesting. (2025, February 17). Inside themysterious life and grisly death of Andrew Borden, the father of Lizzie Borden.All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/andrew-borden

All That’s Interesting. (2023, July 9). Famous murders:The Lizzie Borden killings. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/famous-murders/3

Boston Ghosts. (2021, January 12). The Lizzie BordenHouse – a triple-homicide crime scene turned B&B. Boston Ghosts. https://bostonghosts.com/the-lizzie-borden-house/

Carlson, A. C. (2010). The Lizzie Borden murder trial.Historical Journal of Massachusetts, 38(2). Westfield State University. https://www.westfield.ma.edu/historical-journal/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/lizzie-borden.pdf

Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2025, October 14). LizzieBorden. Encyclopaedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lizzie-Borden-American-murder-suspect

EBSCO Research Starters. (2023). Lizzie Borden.EBSCOhost. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/lizzie-borden

History.com Editors. (2010, February 9). Lizzie Borden’sparents found dead. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/august-4/borden-parents-found-dead

Lizzie-Borden.com. (2025, February 5). Beyond Lizzie: Themost intriguing suspects in the Borden case. Lizzie-Borden.com. https://lizzie-borden.com/blog/beyond-lizzie-the-most-intriguing-suspects-in-the-borden-case/

Miller, S. (2016). The Borden murders: Lizzie Borden& the trial of the century. Schwartz & Wade Books. https://cmc.marmot.org/Record/.b4960515x

Robertson, C. W. (2019). Cultural convictions in thetrial of Lizzie Borden. Yale Law School Legal Scholarship Repository. https://openyls.law.yale.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/7f3ae9b4-74b8-4962-bb90-d2e130ae6226/content

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This conversation delves into the intricate web ofmanipulation and betrayal in the lives of Nathaniel, Irma Linda, Zareida, and Alberto. It explores how psychological manipulation can lead to devastating consequences, revealing the human stories behind the labels of victim andperpetrator. The narrative unfolds through the lens of ordinary lives disrupted by extraordinary circumstances, highlighting the fragility of trust and the impact of deceit.

All information presented in this episode is based onpublicly available reporting from verified news outlets, police statements, and court records. This content is intended for educational and journalistic purposes only. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sensitive topics discussed may not be suitable for all audiences— listener discretion is advised.

Flam, C. (2024, October 4). Ill. woman allegedly trickedher fiancé into killing family of four after discovering affair. People.https://people.com/woman-allegedly-tricked-her-fiance-into-killing-a-family-after-discovering-affair-8723831

Goudie, C., Markoff, B., Tressel, C., & Jones, T. (2024,October 3). Shooter’s fiancée was mastermind behind murder of Romeovillefamily, police files show. ABC7 Chicago. https://abc7chicago.com/post/shooter-nathaniel-huey-jrs-fiance-ermalinda-palomo-was-mastermind-behind-2023-murder-romeoville-family-police-files-show/15390744

Goudie, C., Markoff, B., Tressel, C., & Jones, T. (2024,October 4). Red flags: Police records reveal how 2023 Romeoville familymurders were planned. ABC7 Chicago. https://abc7chicago.com/post/red-flags-led-2023-mass-murder-romeoville-family-planned-nathaniel-huey-jrs-fiance-emalinda-palomo-files-show/15394243

NBC Chicago. (2024, October 4). Police docs painthorrifying picture in shocking Romeoville quadruple murder. NBC 5 Chicago. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-docs-paint-horrifying-picture-of-what-led-to-shocking-romeoville-quadruple-murder/3565458

Savini, D., & Machi, S. (2023, September 21). Suspectin murder of Illinois family had lengthy criminal record. CBS Chicago. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/now-dead-man-murder-illinois-family-lengthy-criminal-record/

FOX 32 Chicago. (2023, December 7). Romeoville familymurders: Police release connection between killer, family of four murdered.FOX 32 Chicago. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/romeoville-family-murders-police-release-connection-between-suspected-killer-family-of-four-murdered

NBC Chicago. (2023, September 21). Suspect in Romeovillefamily murder found after high-speed chase ends in Oklahoma. NBC 5 Chicago.https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suspect-in-romeoville-family-murder-found-after-high-speed-chase-ends-in-oklahoma/3237324/

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