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Rhonda Casto // 404

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May 11, 2024

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In March of 2009, a 23-year-old woman went hiking with her boyfriend on a beautiful trail in Oregon that included a narrow path along a cliffside. When she fell to her death and an investigation began, her boyfriend’s story continued to falter and change, as sinister happenings from his past emerged. This is the story of Rhonda Casto.
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May 11, 2024

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Daphne Woolsoncroft and Heath Merryman discuss haunting details of different disappearance and murder cases week by week. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday afternoon at 2pm PST!

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Amy Bishop // 19: In 2010, a professor opened fire in a biology faculty meeting at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and, when police catch the woman behind it all, they realize that she has a dark past. In 1986, she had "accidentally" shot her brother in their... by Going West: True Crime
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Sherri Papini // 32: In November 2016, a mother of 2 from Northern California doesn't come home after her usual jog. Her husband tracks her cell phone only to find that it's located in a patch of grass with the headphones placed on top along with strands of blonde hair,... by Going West: True Crime
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Daniel LaPlante // 11: In 1987, a small New England town is terrorized by a young man who has a penchant for messing with people’s heads. Between burglary, stalking, and even murder, he leaves no stone unturned. This is the story of Daniel LaPlante.**GOING WEST DOES NOT... by Going West: True Crime
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The Stayner Brothers // 17: In 1972, a 7-year-old boy was abducted while walking home from school in Northern California. 7 years later, he finally broke free of his captor and reunited with his family- but his new life was far from normal. In 1999, 4 women were murdered in... by Going West: True Crime
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