The life and death of bob crane 
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When Hogan’s Heroes star Bob Crane was found murdered in his Scottsdale apartment in 1978, Hollywood reeled.
The charming TV icon, once adored for his wit and charisma, had been living a double life — one documented in hundreds of private tapes that blurred the line between fame, voyeurism, and addiction. Nearly five decades later, the case remains unsolved. Through interviews, forensic details, and psychological insight, A.C. Roberts explores not just who might have killed Bob Crane — but how the hunger to be seen can consume everything it touches. The Murder of Bob Crane examines where celebrity ends… and humanity begins.
🌐 Online Articles
  1. Wikipedia: Bob Crane
    Comprehensive overview of Crane’s career, personal life, and unsolved murder.
    🔗 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Crane
  2. Entertainment Weekly (2019) – “The Unsolved Murder of Hogan’s Heroes Star Bob Crane.”
    Details Crane’s life, crime scene evidence, and the cultural fascination that followed.
    🔗 https://ew.com/tv/2019/08/26/bob-crane-hogans-heroes-unsolved-murder/
  3. AZ Central (2018) – “‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Star Bob Crane’s Scottsdale Murder, 40 Years Later.”
    Local Arizona coverage with insight from investigators and contemporary reporting.
    🔗 https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-best-reads/2018/06/29/hogans-heroes-star-bob-crane-scottsdale-murder-40-years-later/733260002/
🎥 Documentaries, Films & Media (Non-Clickable for Formatting Consistency)
  • Auto Focus (2002) — Directed by Paul Schrader. A dramatization of Bob Crane’s life and death, exploring fame, obsession, and identity.
  • Mystery and Scandal: Bob Crane (E! True Hollywood Story, 1999) — Archival interviews and analysis of the case’s lingering questions.
  • The Murder of Bob Crane: What Really Happened (YouTube Documentary, 2023) — True Crime recapping Crane’s final days and the police investigation.
  • The Death of Bob Crane: A Hollywood Mystery (YouTube, “Hollywood Graveyard”) — Case summary and visual exploration of key Scottsdale locations.
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📖 Books & Archival References
  • Crane, Robert Scott. Crane: Sex, Celebrity, and My Father’s Unsolved Murder (2015). Written by Bob Crane’s son; personal memoir and case perspective.
  • Kelleher, Casey. Hogan’s Heroes: Behind the Scenes at Stalag 13 (2016). Provides industry context and Crane’s on-set reputation before his death.
🧠 Psychology & Criminology Context
(For listeners interested in the deeper psychological analysis referenced in the episode)
  • Giles, David. The Psychology of Fame and the Media (2010). Explores the intersection of celebrity culture, validation, and voyeurism.
  • American Psychological Association (2018). “The Fame Motive: Understanding Celebrity Obsession.”
  • Schlesinger, Louis. Sexual Murder: Catathymic and Compulsive Homicides (2004). Discusses compulsive crime patterns and control dynamics.
los feliz murder house
On a cold December morning in 1959, the Perelson family’s Los Feliz mansion became the stage for one of Los Angeles’ most chilling domestic tragedies. Dr. Harold Perelson bludgeoned his wife, Lillian, as she slept, struck his teenage daughter when she tried to intervene, and then ended his own life with an overdose — leaving his surviving children traumatized and their hillside home forever scarred. But what happened next turned the house into something larger than a crime scene. For more than fifty years, the property sat shuttered, its belongings left inside, transforming it into a cultural myth: the “Murder Mansion.” Urban explorers whispered of furniture and magazines left untouched, tour buses added it to their routes, and the legend of a house frozen in time grew. In this episode, we go beyond the folklore. We look at Harold’s financial collapse, the psychology of family annihilation, and the decades of fascination that made this house one of Los Angeles’ most infamous addresses. Was the home really haunted — or was it memory, myth, and a tragedy that never let go?

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Online Articles
Psych research 
  • Liem, M. & Reichelmann, A. (2014). Patterns of Multiple Family Homicide. Homicide Studies. Read Abstract – Broader criminology framework on murder-suicide dynamics.
  • Shon, P. C. H. (2012). Killing One’s Children: Primary Data Analysis on Filicide-Suicide. Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice. – Analysis of overlapping murder-suicide motives and psychological drivers.
  • Bourget, D., Grace, J., & Whitehurst, L. (2007). A review of domestic homicide followed by suicide in Canada. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. Full text PDF
 Media & Documentaries / Podcasts
THE HEADLESS VALLEY
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In the remote wilds of Canada’s Nahanni Valley, they call it the Valley of Headless Men. A place so rugged and eerie, even seasoned explorers feared to enter. For over a century, prospectors and travelers who ventured into the valley have vanished or been found dead…some missing their heads entirely. Was it the work of man, nature, or something much older than both?

OnlineBooks & Historical AccountsArticles & FeaturesFolklore & Indigenous Context
the death of marilyn monroe
Marilyn Monroe was more than a Hollywood starlet — she was an icon, a myth, and a woman whose life was as scrutinized as her death. On the night of August 4, 1962, she placed strange phone calls, her mood shifting between hope and despair. Hours later, she was found lifeless in her Brentwood bedroom. Pill bottles lay by her bed, but no glass of water was nearby. The autopsy ruled a barbiturate overdose, yet questions linger: no pills in her stomach, conflicting witness accounts, delays in calling police, and rumors of a body that may have been moved. In this crossover with Erin Carlson of Stars of the Golden Age, we trace Marilyn’s final day and revisit the theories that surround her death — accidental overdose, suicide, conspiracy, even political silencing. We also examine the psychology behind her struggles with identity, trauma, and fame, and how her death became myth before truth was ever settled. 
Books & Biographies
  • Marilyn Monroe: The Biography by Donald Spoto (1993) — thorough, critical biography examining her life, death, and the swirl of conspiracy theories.
  • Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox by Lois Banner (2012) — balances the myths with Monroe’s real struggles.
  • Coroner by Dr. Thomas Noguchi (1983) — includes his account of Monroe’s autopsy and other high-profile cases.
  • Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Anthony Summers (1985) — influential but controversial, blending interviews with speculation.
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Documentaries & Features
  • Unacknowledged Files of Marilyn Monroe (History Channel, 2006) — covers conspiracy theories and FBI files.
  • The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (Netflix, 2022) — re-examines the case with archival interviews.
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Articles & Archives
  • FBI Vault: Marilyn Monroe Declassified Files — redacted surveillance files, now public.
  • Los Angeles Times archive coverage (August 1962) — contemporary reporting on Monroe’s death and coroner’s ruling.
  • Snopes: Did Thomas Noguchi Recant Monroe’s Cause of Death? — debunks the rumor of an end-of-life “confession.”
  • National Institutes of Health: Historical notes on chloral hydrate and barbiturate use in mid-20th-century psychiatry.
Contextual Reading
  • Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill (2019) — not about Monroe directly, but shows how surveillance and conspiracy narratives grew in the 1960s.
  • Double Cross: The Explosive Inside Story of the Mobster Who Controlled America by Sam Giancana & Chuck Giancana (1992) — cited in mob-linked Monroe theories, though heavily disputed.​
Recommended Reading
  • Donald Spoto — Marilyn Monroe: The Biography
    Considered one of the most thorough and respected accounts of Monroe’s life and death, carefully separating fact from rumor.
  • Lois Banner — Marilyn: The Passion and the Paradox
    Explores Monroe as both cultural icon and human being, with nuanced discussion of her struggles and legacy.
  • Sarah Churchwell — The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe
    A smart examination of the myths and conspiracy theories that have surrounded Monroe since her death.
  • Anthony Summers — Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe
    A controversial book that fueled many conspiracy theories. Useful for understanding how the murder rumors spread.
  • Thomas Noguchi — Coroner
    First-hand account from the Los Angeles coroner who examined Monroe, offering context for his findings.
THE HALL-MILLS MURDERS
On September 16, 1922, a grisly discovery shook the quiet town of New Brunswick, New Jersey. Beneath a crabapple tree lay the bodies of Reverend Edward Hall and choir singer Eleanor Mills — a priest and his secret lover. The scene was chillingly deliberate: Hall shot in the head, Mills with her throat savagely slashed, her love letters torn and scattered across the grass. A century later, the Hall–Mills murders remain unsolved. Were they victims of a jealous wife and her brothers? Was it a family conspiracy, or an outsider seeking vengeance? What is clear is that the murders were more than violence — they were theater. A crime meant to humiliate, to punish, to expose.

Primary Case Information
  • Wikipedia: Hall–Mills Murder Case – Comprehensive overview of the case, timeline, suspects, and trial.
  • New Brunswick Daily Home News Archives (1922–1926) – Original reporting on the murders and trial (subscription).
  • The New York Times Archives (1922–1926) – National coverage, especially on Frances Hall’s trial.
Books & Scholarly Reading
  • The Rector and the Rogue by W. Trenton Horne (2011) – A focused history of the Hall–Mills murders and their cultural impact.
  • Murdered Lovers: Edward Hall and Eleanor Mills in the Roaring Twenties by William Kunstler – Narrative retelling with trial details.
  • New Jersey Noir: Early Twentieth Century True Crime (New Jersey Historical Society Anthologies) – Contextualizes Hall–Mills alongside other NJ cases.
  • The Anatomy of Motive by John Douglas & Mark Olshaker – FBI profiling resource, helpful in understanding symbolic or staged killings.
  • Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters by Peter Vronsky – Broader look at killers’ psychological “signatures” and staging behavior.
Articles & Historical Context
  • Smithsonian Magazine: “The Most Scandalous Murder of the Jazz Age” – Feature on Hall–Mills and its sensational press coverage.
  • New Jersey Monthly: “The Crabapple Tree Murders” – Local history perspective on the case’s enduring mystery.
  • [True Crime Library (Archive)] – Archived essays on Hall–Mills investigation and suspects.
Psychology & Forensics
  • “Signature Crime” (Wikipedia) – Overview of how staging differs from modus operandi.
  • Keppel, R.D. Signature Murders (Journal of Forensic Sciences, 1995) – Academic paper on symbolic behaviors in violent murder.
  • FBI Method of Profiling – Organized vs. disorganized offenders; relevant for interpreting the Hall–Mills crime scene.
Multimedia & Documentaries
  • American Justice: Hall–Mills Murder Case (A&E, 2000s rerun; clips circulate online) – Documentary examining the crime and trial.
  • Hall–Mills: Murder Under the Crabapple Tree – Local NJ historical society presentation (available via YouTube).
  • Podcasts:
    • Criminal (Episode on “Love and Justice” – touches on Hall–Mills).
    • Stuff You Missed in History Class – Covers the case in historical context.
Recommended Reading / Further Exploration
  • For trial junkies: NYT archive coverage of Frances Hall’s 1926 trial.
  • For historical atmosphere: Jazz Age true crime anthologies (Hall–Mills is often included).
  • For psychological framing: John Douglas and Peter Vronsky’s works on motive and staging.
Mafia, murder, and mystery
In mid-20th-century New York, power didn’t always come from City Hall or Wall Street. It came from the Mafia. The Five Families that carved the city into territories, controlled industries, and silenced rivals with calculated acts of violence. Some of those acts became legend. Albert Anastasia, gunned down in a hotel barbershop. Joseph Colombo, shot at his own civil rights rally. Johnny Roselli, strangled and stuffed in a barrel that floated in Biscayne Bay. Carmine Galante, murdered in a Brooklyn garden with his cigar still sitting between his teeth. Paul Castellano, executed on a Midtown sidewalk. Each of these killings was bold, theatrical, and unforgettable, and yet, all of them remain officially unsolved.
Albert Anastasia
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Joseph Colombo
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 Carmine Galante
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Johnny Roselli 

  • Wikipedia – Johnny Roselli → Johnny Roselli
  • The New York Times – Gangster’s Body Found in Oil Drum (Aug. 10, 1976, archived) → NYT Archive
  • Church Committee Proceedings here  
Paul Castellano 
 Psychology of Mafia Murders
  • Holmes, Ronald M. & DeBurger, Stephen T. Serial Murder (for concepts of “instrumental violence” vs. “expressive violence”).
  • Turvey, Brent. Criminal Profiling: An Introduction to Behavioral Evidence Analysis (for signature vs. modus operandi discussion).
  • The Mob Museum – Essays on Omertà and Mafia code of silence.
  • Reppetto, Thomas. Bringing Down the Mob: The War Against the American Mafia (for analysis of law enforcement & mob power dynamics).
    Ferracuti, Franco. The Structure of Violence in Organized Crime (classic criminology text exploring Mafia psychology).
A.C.’s Recommended Reading
  • Selwyn Raab – Five Families: The Rise, Decline, and Resurgence of America’s Most Powerful Mafia Empires (definitive history).
  • Jerry Capeci – Mob Star: The Story of John Gotti (deep look at Castellano and Gotti’s conflict).
  • Burton Turkus & Sid Feder – Murder, Inc. (seminal book on Anastasia’s era and Murder, Inc.).
  • Nicholas Pileggi – Wiseguy (basis for Goodfellas; insight into Mafia psychology and daily life).
  • Anthony DeStefano – The Big Heist: The Inside Story of the Lufthansa Heist (context of mob culture, though later era)
Recommended Documentaries & Media
  • Inside the American Mob (National Geographic, 2013) — multi-part series, covers Castellano, Galante, Colombo.
  • The Making of the Mob: New York (AMC, 2015) — dramatized but fact-grounded history.
  • Fear City: New York vs The Mafia (Netflix, 2020) — excellent for FBI investigations into the Five Families.
  • The Irishman (2019, Martin Scorsese) — dramatized, but includes context on mob murders and secrecy.
    •        •    The Godfather Trilogy (fictional, but deeply rooted in real mob mythology and public perception).
the bizarre death of blair adams
In July 1996, 31-year-old Blair Adams left his home in British Columbia and began a frantic, unexplained journey across North America. He crossed borders, withdrew large amounts of cash and valuables, and told friends someone was trying to kill him. Days later, Blair was found dead, half-naked, surrounded by money, in an empty parking lot in Knoxville, Tennessee. No suspects. No clear motive. No answers. Was Blair running from a real threat… or from the shadows of his own mind? In this episode of The Wanted Files, we follow the chilling trail of paranoia and unanswered questions that make Blair Adams’ death one of the strangest unsolved cases in North America.

Online 
  • Unsolved Mysteries Wiki: Blair Adams - https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Blair_Adams
  • 📰 Knoxville News Sentinel ,  Archives on Blair Adams (1996–2020) https://www.knoxnews.com/ (Search "Blair Adams" ,  articles from original coverage and anniversary features.)
  • 📰 True Crime Daily ,  "The Bizarre Case of Blair Adams" - https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/02/09/the-bizarre-case-of-blair-adams/
  • 📰 CBC Archives ,  Canadian Coverage of the Blair Adams Case https://www.cbc.ca/archives
  • 🎥 YouTube ,  Unsolved Mysteries Segment: Blair Adams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6EjK6BvGbA
Records
  • FBI Vault (Public Records) ,  Blair Adams Case Files - https://vault.fbi.gov/ (Search "Blair Adams") (Note: No full file released, but FBI acknowledges open case references.)
Podcasts Recommended Reading,  Psychology of Fear & Paranoia
  • "The Paranoia Switch" by Martha Stout
  • "Suspicious Minds: Why We Believe Conspiracy Theories" by Rob Brotherton
  • "Paranoia: The 21st Century Fear" ,  Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200301/paranoia-the-21st-century-fear
  •  "Acute Paranoia & Psychosis: Recognizing the Signs" ,  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Psychosis
  • "When Fear Hijacks the Brain: Understanding Paranoia and Perceived Threat" ,  Scientific American
    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-fear-hijacks-the-brain/
The woman without a face
She was called “The Woman Without a Face” or The Phantom of Heilbronn. For years, European police believed they were chasing a female serial killer whose DNA kept appearing at crime scenes across Germany, Austria, and France. The crimes were strange, and seemingly unconnected: burglaries, drug cases, thefts, even a police murder. Yet one profile linked them all: The Phantom of Heilbronn. But as the manhunt grew, so did the mystery. Who could move so easily between borders, and between crimes?
Online Resources 
Science & Analysis
  • ISO: The Mystery of the Phantom of Heilbronn — how this incident reshaped DNA standards and forensic consumables globally Wikipedia+15ISO+15inquestion.+15
  • Medium: ‘The Phantom of Heilbronn’ — a modern, narrative-driven essay focused on the contamination and forensic psychology of the case UNILAD+15Medium+15ISO+15​
Reporting & Case Overviews
Podcasts & Media Coverage
Bonus Narrative SummaryPeople.com: A Series of Killings Pinned on a Mystery Woman — revisits how the Phantom was ultimately revealed to be a contamination error People.com+1She Kills Lit+1
THE MURDER OF WILLIAM DESMOND TAYLOR
In 1922, film director William Desmond Taylor was found dead in his Los Angeles bungalow—a single bullet to the back, no sign of struggle, and no immediate suspects. What followed wasn’t justice. It was damage control. Studio executives arrived before the police. Letters disappeared. Evidence vanished. And three women—an actress, a starlet, and a controlling mother, were pulled into a tabloid storm that turned Hollywood on its head.
In this special crossover episode with Stars of the Golden Age, we examine one of early Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries: the life, secrets, and still-unsolved death of William Desmond Taylor. Because long before true crime was a genre, Hollywood was already writing its own.
Trusted Articles & Timelines
  • History.com: “Director William Desmond Taylor is found murdered (February 2, 1922)” — overview of the discovery, crime scene, and early scandal EBSCO+14HISTORY+14You Must Remember This+14
  • KCRW: “Celebrity, scandal and a 1922 murder” — analysis of how the Taylor case helped shape early Hollywood and censorship debates KCRW+1Silen
Trusted Articles & Timelines
  • History.com: “Director William Desmond Taylor is found murdered (February 2, 1922)” — overview of the discovery, crime scene, and early scandal EBSCO+14HISTORY+14You Must Remember This+14
  • KCRW: “Celebrity, scandal and a 1922 murder” — analysis of how the Taylor case helped shape early Hollywood and censorship debates KCRW+1Silen
Biographical & Investigative Overviews
Fan & Research Communities
  • Taylorology (via SilentEra.com) — the definitive research archive on the Taylor case, including witness transcripts and press collections Wikipedia+5Silent Era+5Silent Era+5​
Further Context

 The tuam babies
In 2014, Irish historian Catherine Corless uncovered a devastating truth buried beneath a small patch of land in Tuam, County Galway: the remains of nearly 800 children interred beneath a former septic tank on the grounds of a Catholic-run mother and baby home.  The Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home operated from 1925 to 1961, taking in unmarried pregnant women and separating them from their babies, many of whom died under conditions of neglect, disease, or indifference. But what happened to those children after death remained unspoken... until now. In this episode of The Wanted Files, we examine the institutional silence, the cultural shame, and the systemic failures that allowed this mass burial to remain hidden for decades. And we follow the long, painful road toward accountability, justice, and proper remembrance.
Reporting & Official Documents
  • Final Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation (2021)
  • The Tuam Home Survivors Network
  • Irish Times: Catherine Corless and the Tuam Babies
  • UN Human Rights Office Statement on Institutional Abuse in Ireland (2014)​
Interviews & Media Features
Book
The Icebox Murders
Online:
  • Wikipedia – “Charles Frederick Rogers” - click here
  • Fridge Full of Horror: Couple Was Dismembered in 'Icebox Murders,' and Geophysicist Son Was Nowhere to Be Found -click here
    Cold Case: Revisiting Houston's Infamous Ice Box Murders - click here
    Wikipedia – “Charles Frederick Rogers” - click here
Books:
Podcasts & Documentaries
The Satanic Murder of Arlis Perry
​🎥 Videos & Documentaries
📚 Books
📰 Articles & Deep Dives
The Case of Fatty Arbuckle
The Mystery of the Sodder Children
TV & Documentaires:
ABC News – “The Mystery of the Vanished Sodder Children”
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/mountain-state/s2-ep5-the-case-of-the-tFEHKnCS-Wg/?srsltid=AfmBOoripAxg224b_P8sPekY7o_LkrzZiplu2_DkAtjDukZa-c3TEUtC

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Online: 
Smithsonian Magazine – “What Happened to the Sodder Children?”
Wikipedia – “Sodder Children Disappearance”​

Books:
“No Direct Evidence: The Story of the Missing Sodder Children” by Bob Lane Jr.
Book - My West Virginia Home – “The Sodder Children Mystery”: ​

The Happy Valley Murders
📚 Books
  • "White Mischief" by James Fox: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/146752.White_Mischief
  • "The Bolter" by Frances Osborn: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5787589-the-bolter
  • "The Life and Death of Lord Erroll: The Truth Behind the Happy Valley Murder" by Errol Trzebinski: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1469672.The_Life_and_Death_of_Lord_Erroll
  • "The Ghosts of Happy Valley" by Juliet Barnes: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20702424-the-ghosts-of-happy-valley​
📰 Articles
  • "In the Happy Valley, the wild lifestyle of aristocrats ended in the murder of one of their own" – by Rebecca Armitage and Lucia Stein (ABC News Australia  - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-16/kenya-happy-valley-set-hedonism-murder/9985976
  • ​"The Happy Valley Set: Colonial Debauchery in Kenya’s Highlands" – by Danny Dutch - https://flashbak.com/the-happy-valley-set-colonial-debauchery-in-kenyas-highlands-433234
🌐 Online Resources

🎬 Films and Documentaries
What Happened to the Grimes Sisters?
Web
Books:
Documentaries and Videos:
The Delphi Killer
Websites
https://abcnews.go.com/US/delphi-double-murder-trial-graphic-crime-scene-photos/story?id=11498910
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/delphi-murder-trial-gruesome-new-details-revealed-court
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Abigail_Williams_and_Liberty_German
https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/delphi-killings-timeline-richard-allen/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/20/delphi-indiana-murders-sentencing

Books:
“The Delphi Murders: The Quest To Find ‘The Man On The Bridge’” by Nic Edwards and Brian Whitney
“Shadow of the Bridge” by Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee Authored by the hosts of the “Murder Sheet” “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi” by Susan Hendricks
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The Nepalese Royal Massacre
📚Books
    The Bullet and the Ballot Box: The Story of Nepal’s Maoist Revolution – Aditya Adhikari
    The Kingdom in the Himalayas: A History of Nepal’s Royal Family – Thomas Bell
Forget Kathmandu: An Elegy for Democracy – Manjushree Thapa
    Nepal Nexus: An Inside Story of the Maoists, the Durbar, and the Palace – Sudheer Sharm
Podcasts
    •Real Dictators: The Fall of Nepal’s Monarchy
    •History Extra: The Mysterious Royal Massacre of Nepal

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The Peace Corp Tragedy
🎥Documentaries & Video Reports
    1.PBS Frontline: Peace Corps Under Fire – Investigative documentary on Peace Corps safety failures.
    2.CNN Special Report: Peace Corps Betrayal – Analyzing the agency’s response to violence against volunteers.
    3.Vice News – “The Dark Side of the Peace Corps” – Investigative journalism covering systemic issues within the organization.​
📚Books
1.“A Crime in the Peace Corps” by Philip Weiss – 
A gripping exposé of criminal cases within the Peace Corps.
    “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century” by Jessica Bruder – Includes a  discussion on temporary and foreign aid work, including the Peace Corps.​
Podcasts
    1.The Conspirators – “The Peace Corps Tragedy” – An episode exploring Kate Puzey’s case and other Peace Corps-related crimes.
    2.Into the Dark with Payton Moreland – “Silencing Whistleblowers” – Episode covering cases like Kate’s and the dangers whistleblowers face.
    3.The Unresolved Podcast – “The Murder of Kate Puzey” – A deep dive into Kate’s murder and its aftermath.
Additional Articles & Reports
    1.Human Rights Watch – Violence Against Women in Aid Work – A broader look at abuse in humanitarian organizations.
    2.Washington Post – “Why the Peace Corps Has a Safety Problem” – Analysis of institutional failures.
    3.Foreign Policy – “When Peace Corps Volunteers Are Killed” – Examining cases similar to Kate’s.

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YOG’TZE
📚 web
🎥 Documentaries and Videos
LOCKED ROOM MYSTERY
internet:
    •Joseph Bowne Elwell - Wikipedia
    •Bridge Story: The Murder of Joseph Bowne Elwell - Bridgebum
    •The Impossible Murder of Joseph Bowne Elwell | Criminal
    •The ‘Impossible’ Locked Room Killing of Joseph Elwell
    •Who Killed Joe Elwell? | Esquire | October 1950
Podcast Episodes:
    •    “The Bridge King” Joseph Bowne Elwell Pt. 1 & Pt. 2
A two-part series by Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories delving into Elwell’s life and mysterious death.
Part 1 on IMDb
Part 2 on IMDb
    •    264: The Murder of Joseph Elwell
An episode by Crime Curious discussing Elwell’s prominence in the bridge world and the intrigue surrounding his murder.
Listen on Spotify
    •    Podcast Episode 167: A Manhattan Murder Mystery
Futility Closet examines the perplexing details of Elwell’s murder in this episode.
Listen on Futility Closet
Documentaries & Videos:
    •    The Mysterious Death of Joseph Elwell
A detailed video exploring the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Elwell’s death.
Watch on YouTube
Books:
    •The Slaying of Joseph Bowne Elwell by Jonathan Goodman: Amazon Link
the unidentified
The Somerton Man
  • Wikipedia: Somerton Man
    A comprehensive overview of the case, including historical context and recent developments.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton_Man
  • Primary Source Material on the Taman Shud Case
    Curated by Professor Derek Abbott, this collection includes police files, inquest documents, and other primary sources related to the case.
    https://www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/personal/dabbott/wiki/index.php/Primary_source_material_on_the_Taman_Shud_Case
  • "The Body on Somerton Beach" – Smithsonian Magazine
    An in-depth article exploring the mystery and various theories surrounding the Somerton Man.
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611/
  • "Somerton Man identified as Melbourne electrical engineer, researcher says" – ABC News
    A report on the recent identification of the Somerton Man as Carl "Charles" Webb.
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-26/somerton-man-identified-by-adelaide-university-researcher/101266006    ​
Lyle Stevik
  • Wikipedia: Lyle Stevik
    A detailed account of the case, including investigation details and identification efforts.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyle_Stevik
  • DNA Doe Project: Lyle Stevik
    Information on the identification process of Lyle Stevik through genetic genealogy.
    https://dnadoeproject.org/case/lyle_stevik/
  • "Internet sleuths, DNA link John Doe to Northern New Mexico" – Santa Fe New Mexican
    An article detailing the efforts that led to the identification of Lyle Stevik.
    https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/internet-sleuths-dna-link-john-doe-to-northern-new-mexico/article_5b9b5b6e-34b0-5b6b-8b1b-1b5a9f7a0c7a.html
The Lead Masks Mystery
  • Wikipedia: Lead Masks Case
    An overview of the mysterious deaths of two Brazilian men in 1966, known as the Lead Masks Case.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_Masks_Case
  • "The Lead Masks Mystery" – Damn Interesting
    An article exploring the details and theories surrounding the Lead Masks Case.
    https://www.damninteresting.com/the-lead-masks-mystery/
  • "The Bizarre 'Lead Masks Case' Still Haunts Brazil" – Vice
    A piece discussing the enduring mystery and cultural impact of the Lead Masks Case in Brazil.
    https://www.vice.com/en/article/4w7gq9/the-bizarre-lead-masks-case-still-haunts-brazil
The Isdal Woman:
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The Lady of the Dunes:
  • "The Skeleton Crew: How Amateur Sleuths Are Solving America's Coldest Cases" – Book by Deborah Halber
  • "The Lady of the Dunes" – Documentary on YouTube youtube.com​
the mysterious death of natalie wood
Books:
  • "Natasha: The Biography of Natalie Wood" by Suzanne Finstad A comprehensive biography that explores Wood's life and the circumstances surrounding her death, offering new insights and evidence.
  • "Little Sister: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood" by Lana Wood Written by Natalie Wood's sister, this book provides a personal account and investigation into the unanswered questions about her sister's death.
  • "Natalie Wood: Reflections on a Legendary Life" by Manoah Bowman and Natasha Gregson Wagner A pictorial biography featuring rare photographs and personal anecdotes, offering an intimate look at Wood's life and legacy.​
Documentaries:
  • "Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind" (2020) An HBO documentary produced by Wood's daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, providing an intimate look at her mother's life and addressing the controversies surrounding her death.​
Podcasts:
  • "The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood" A 12-part audio documentary series that delves into the details of Wood's life, career, and the enigmatic circumstances of her death. audible.com
  • "The Tragic Death of Natalie Wood" by Stuff You Should Know An episode that explores the events leading up to Wood's death and the subsequent investigations, providing a concise overview of the case. iheart.com​
Articles:
  • "A Complete Timeline of Natalie Wood's Mysterious Death" – Harper's Bazaar This article provides a detailed timeline of the events surrounding Wood's death and the ensuing investigations. harpersbazaar.com
  • "What Really Happened to Natalie Wood?" – The Cut An in-depth article examining the various theories and ongoing intrigue related to Wood's untimely passing. thecut.com
The Hinterkaifeck Murders
Books
  1. Hinterkaifeck: The Disturbing True Story of the Hinterkaifeck Murders – Ben Oakley
    A detailed account of the events, investigation, and theories surrounding the murders.
  2. The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery – Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James
    Explores a theory that links the Hinterkaifeck murders to a string of similar crimes across different countries.
  3. Tannöd (The Murder Farm) – Andrea Maria Schenkel
    A fictionalized account inspired by the Hinterkaifeck case, written as a haunting literary mystery.    ​
Articles
  1. Wikipedia: Hinterkaifeck Murders
    A comprehensive summary of the case, investigation, and theories.
  2. Mental Floss: The Chilling Story of the Hinterkaifeck Killings
    An article discussing the eerie details and impact of the murders.
  3. Medium: The Hinterkaifeck Murders – Germany's Oldest Unsolved Massacre
    An exploration of the history and enduring mystery surrounding the crime.
  4. Vocal Media: The Hinterkaifeck Murders – Germany’s Most Intriguing Unsolved Mystery
    A narrative breakdown of the crime and theories.    ​
Documentaries and Films
  1. Hinterkaifeck – Symbol des Unheimlichen (1981)
    A documentary that explores the crime and its long-lasting impact on German history.
  2. The Murder Farm (2009)
    A film adaptation of Tannöd, loosely based on the Hinterkaifeck murders.
  3. Lore – Season 2, Episode 3 (2018)
    The Amazon Prime horror series Lore featured an episode dramatizing the Hinterkaifeck case.    ​
YouTube Videos
  1. Hinterkaifeck: Germany’s Most Chilling Unsolved Mystery
    A documentary-style breakdown of the crime, investigation, and enduring questions.
  2. The Hinterkaifeck Murders – A True Crime Story
    A detailed case summary, discussing the crime and its impact.    ​
The Cigar Girl Mystery
Websites and Articles
  1. Wikipedia: Mary Cecilia RogersåA detailed overview of Mary Rogers' life, disappearance, and the investigation.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Rogers
  2. Crime Museum: The Murder of Mary Rogers
    Explores the circumstances of Mary’s death and its historical significance.
  3. Smithsonian Magazine: Edgar Allan Poe Tried and Failed to Crack the Mysterious Murder Case of Mary Rogers
    Analyzes Poe's The Mystery of Marie Rogêt and its connection to the real-life murder.
  4. Historic Mysteries: The Beautiful Cigar Girl
    A focused article on Mary’s life and the mystery surrounding her death.
  5. Rosenbach Museum: The Mystery of “The Mystery of Marie Rogêt”
    Discusses Poe’s adaptation of the case into literature and its cultural impact.
  6. Baltimore Police History: Edgar Allan Poe and the BPD
    Examines Poe’s fascination with true crime and his connection to law enforcement.
  7. Mantex: The Mystery of Marie Roget – Tutorial and Study Guide
    A study guide providing commentary and analysis of Poe’s short story.
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Books
  1. The Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Invention of Murder by Daniel Stashower
    A comprehensive narrative connecting Mary’s case to Poe’s literary work and the evolution of crime reporting.
    https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Cigar-Girl-Rogers-Invention/dp/0452287595
  2. ​Mad For Mystery: The Tragic Case of Mary Cecilia Rogers
    A collection of historical essays offering insights into the social and cultural impact of the case.
The Doodler
The Rainbow Girl Murders
Books:
  • "The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia" by Emma Copley Eisenberg Available here.​
Documentaries:
  • "Documentary Filmmaker Investigates Rainbow Murders" – WDBJ7 Read more here.​
Podcasts:
  • "Rainbow Family Murders | Morbid Podcast"
    A podcast episode that delves into the details of the Rainbow Murders, discussing various aspects and theories related to the case.
    Listen here.
Articles:
  • "Rainbow Girl Murders Book Stirs Modern Controversy" – West Virginia Public Broadcasting Read more here.
  • "2 Young Women Were Murdered In 1980, 'Rainbow Girl' Tells Their Story" – NPR -
    Read more here.     ​

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The Burger Chef Murders
Podcasts:
Videos:
  • "The Burger Chef Murders, Part 1 | Morbid" – YouTube A video presentation that delves into the details of the Burger Chef murders, offering insights and analysis. Watch here.
  • "The Burger Chef Murders, Part 2 | Morbid" – YouTube The continuation of the in-depth look into the Burger Chef murders, exploring further details and theories. Watch here.​
Official Documents:
  • FBI Records: The Vault — Speedway Indiana Burger Chef Part 01 The FBI's official records on the Burger Chef case, providing primary source documents for deeper research. Access the documents here.
Articles:
  • "1978 Burger Chef murders haunt detective: 'I will take (this) to my grave'" – WRTV Indianapolis Read more here.
  • "Burger Chef murders" – Wikipedia Read more here.​

The West Mesa Bone Collector
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The Servant Girl Annihilator 
The Circleville Letters
The Smiley Face Killers
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The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run
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    •        •    Cleveland Torso Murders: History’s Most Infamous Serial Killers – IMDb.
The Villisca Axe Murders
Hell’s Belle
Online:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gunness
https://www.biography.com/crime/belle-gunness
https://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/
https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/belle-gunness-story/

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The Colonial Parkway Murder
The Moonlight Murders
Books:
Articles:
  • The Phantom Killer of Texarkana – Texas Monthly.
  • The Town That Dreaded Sundown: The Real Story – Crime Library.​
​Documentaries:
The Axeman of New Orleans
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The Mistress of Cruelty
Books:
  • "Madame Lalaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House" by Carolyn Morrow Long. This book provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of Delphine LaLaurie's life, separating fact from fiction. Amazon Link​
Articles:
  • "Delphine Lalaurie" – 64 Parishes An article detailing the life and notorious actions of Delphine LaLaurie within the context of Louisiana's history. Link
  • "Arson uncovers torture chamber in mansion of New Orleans enslaver" – History.com A historical account of the 1834 fire that led to the discovery of LaLaurie's atrocities. Link​
Documentaries and Videos:
  • "Madame Delphine LaLaurie: The Myth and the Mystery" – Southern Gothic A video exploring the legends and truths surrounding LaLaurie's life and the infamous mansion. YouTube Link
  • "The Crimes of Madame Delphine LaLaurie: The Truth" A detailed video presentation delving into the historical facts of LaLaurie's actions. YouTube Link​
Podcasts:
  • "Madame Lalaurie and the Haunting of Royal Street" – Stuff You Missed in History Class A podcast episode discussing the history and legends of Madame LaLaurie and her mansion. iHeartRadio Link
The Sims Family Murders
Articles:
Online:
  • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-the-sims-family-murders/id1662304327?i=1000650551993 Tallahassee Democrat.
  • Unsolved: The Sims Family Murders – WCTV.tv.
 The Disappearing Act of William Bradford Bishop
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The Zodiac Killer?
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Who was Bible John?
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The Bloody Benders