⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS

This episode contains discussions of:

Death under suspicious and undetermined circumstances

Human remains, decomposition, dismemberment, and attempted chemical destruction of a body

Identity theft, financial exploitation, and elder abuse

Burglary, fraud, and manipulation of vulnerable individuals

Suicide, in connection with another victim of the fraud scheme

Strong language, dark humor, and potentially disturbing descriptions

Listener discretion is advised.

REFERENCES & FURTHER READING

U.S. Department of Justice — March 18, 2024

West Hills Woman Who Disposed of One Victim’s Body Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Identities, Homes and Assets

https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/west-hills-woman-who-disposed-one-victims-body-sentenced-20-years-federal-prison

U.S. Department of Justice — February 5, 2026

Studio City Man Sentenced to More Than 16 Years in Federal Prison for Scheme in Which Real Estate and Money Were Stolen Via Bogus Trusts

https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/studio-city-man-sentenced-more-16-years-federal-prison-scheme-which-real-estate-and

Los Angeles Times — Brittny Mejia, March 18, 2024

A Sherman Oaks house was raided, looted in plain sight. What happened to its owner was worse.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-18/fake-will-ghost-guns-a-missing-body-what-happened-to-charles-wilding

Los Angeles Times — March 18, 2024

She sold his Encino home out from under him for $1.5 million. Then he killed himself.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-18/she-sold-his-encino-home-out-from-under-him-for-1-5-million-then-he-killed-himself

Los Angeles Times — February 5, 2026

He helped take over a dead man’s Sherman Oaks home. Now he’ll spend more than 16 years in prison.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-05/sherman-oaks-home-fraud

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In February 2013, former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner launched a deadly campaign of revenge, setting off one of the largest manhunts in Southern California history.

What began with a chilling manifesto quickly escalated into murder, mistaken identity, police shootings, and a massive search that left Southern California on edge.

From the streets of Los Angeles to a final, fiery standoff in the San Bernardino Mountains, we break down the events, the victims, and the chaos of those terrifying days.

Grab your cocktail and join us for a case that Southern California will never forget.

Content Warning: murder, gun violence, shootings involving law enforcement, threats of violence, arson, injuries to civilians, mentions of racism, and suicide.

🔥🍎 Fireside Cider

2oz spiced rum

2-3 dashes of bitters

Spiced apple cider

0.5oz Lemon juice

Cinnamon sticks

Honey crisp apples

Ginger beer (optional)

Add spiced rum, bitters, lemon juice and spiced apple cider to a shake full of ice. Shake and pour into glass. Add ice and top with spiced apple cider or ginger beer if you prefer. Garnish with apple slice and cinnamon sticks.

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Manifesto: https://laist.com/news/police-public-safety/renegade-ex-cop-left-messages-for-c

Sources: KTLA: 10 Days of Terror: The Christopher Dorner Rampage

https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/timeline-ex-lapd-officer-suspected-in-shooting-spree-had-sued-the-department/2053567/

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TRIGGER & CONTENT WARNING

This episode contains detailed discussion of a true-crime case involving the kidnapping, sexual assault, physical assault, torture, and murder of two young women.

Listeners should be aware that this episode includes descriptions of:

• Sexual assault and rape
• Sexual violence involving a minor in a discussion of a prior crime
• Kidnapping and abduction
• Stalking and surveillance of victims
• Physical assault, including punching and other acts of violence
• Restraint, bondage, and hog-tying
• Strangulation and asphyxiation
• Threats involving weapons
• Breaking and entering into victims' homes
• Blood and forensic evidence
• Descriptions of injuries and violent struggles
• The discovery and recovery of victims' bodies
• Discussions of graves, decomposition, and autopsy findings
• Alcohol use in connection with the crimes
• The investigation, interrogation, confession, trial, and death sentence of the perpetrator

Some portions of this episode contain particularly disturbing descriptions of sexual violence, physical restraint, and the circumstances surrounding the victims' deaths.

Listener discretion is strongly advised. If any of these subjects may be distressing or triggering for you, please consider skipping this episode or stopping playback at any time.

SOURCES & REFERENCES

California Supreme Court. People v. Krebs, S099439. California Supreme Court, 21 November 2019.
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-supreme-court/2031879.html

Los Angeles Times. “Trial Revives Disturbing Memories.” 25 March 2001.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-mar-25-mn-42543-story.html

San Luis Obispo Tribune. “San Luis Obispo County Crime/Local News Article.”
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article253315838.html

San Luis Obispo Tribune. “San Luis Obispo County Crime Article.”
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article229481689.html

IMDb. Buried in the Backyard, Season 1, Episode 7, “Killer by the Coast.” 2018.
https://www.imdb.com/

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