Kate, Christine, And Rachael Podcasts

College student Brooke Wilberger goes missing one day while at work. The crime scene? Just a pair of flip flops and some cleaning supplies off of a parking lot. Brooke’s wallet/purse, cell phone, and car were also left behind. A break in the case comes several months later, when another young woman is kidnapped - but manages to escape. Brooke's mur…

This week, Rachael takes us back in time to the early U.S. to discuss a case involving a loooot of dead bodies, a trap door, a tiny "cabin", and one murderous family. Sources: 1) https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1871?amount=4600 2) https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ 3) https://crimereads.com/the-bloody-benders-americas-first-fam…

In this episode of the Emerging Women Podcast, we navigate a topic that’s close to the heart of many women today: navigating burnout, stuckness, and overwhelm while not losing touch with our creative spark, inspiration, or innate feminine wisdom. Joined by LiYana Silver, acclaimed author of Feminine Genius, we explore the journey to waking up and h…

This week, Kate covers the case of 7-year-old Maria Ridulph. Maria was taken off of the street by a stranger in the 1950s. This case was presumed to be solved not once, but TWICE, with the convictions being overturned both times. Twice solved, but never closed, this case is as cold as ever. Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sycamore,_Illino…

In this case, we bring it allll the way back to the 1830s/40s to talk about the unsolved case of Mary Rogers. This case was a major catalyst for the start of the True Crime genre. Mary herself was a sort of a "reality celebrity" in town, with many people traveling to the tobacco store she worked at for the sole purpose of getting to see her. Mary h…

A family disappears one day in 2009, and their skeletal remains are found several years later. In their car is 32,000 dollars, and videos show the family seemingly packing up in the days leading up to their disappearance. Theories range from murder or a drug deal gone wrong, to witchcraft and possession. Sources: 1)https://allthatsinteresting.com/j…

For the episode this week, Kate tackles a VERY complicated topic: Salman Rushdie’s book THE SATANIC VERSES and the controversy that surrounds it. Spoiler alert: the last section of this episode will be about an assassination attempt on Rushdie’s life that occurred in New York on August 12, 2022 Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satanic_Vers…

How does one woman manage to steal an estimated 5,000 babies from their parents, then sell them to the rich? In this episode, Christine goes over the atrocities committed at the Tennessee Children's Home Society, an orphanage ran by a woman named Georgia Tann. Tann committed everything from fraud to abuse, and even murder. Learn how Tann got away w…

Episode Summary In this episode, Jen Berlingo talks about her story, her thoughts on the midlife crisis, breaking away from social norms, and finding what serves and does not serve you in different stages of life. She also highlights staying true to yourself, dismantling social norms, admitting our own truths, and why we need support in our lives a…

One day in June 2015, Nicholas Godejohn stabs Dee Dee Blanchard 17 times, murdering her. His girlfriend, Gypsy Rose Blanchard (and Dee Dee's daughter), listens as her mom screams for help. Later, it is discovered that Gypsy Rose was the one who requested that Nicholas commit the murder. But why? What was the motive? And where are they now? Keep an …

There are many theories about the body that was discovered in a Wych Elm tree in Worcestershire, England. Who was the woman in the tree, and how did she die? Who wrote the graffiti saying: "WHO PUT BELLA IN THE WYCH ELM", and were they connected to the case? This may just be a case that is never solved. Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who…

Episode Summary In this episode, Christine Walsh talks about money, helping entrepreneurs have a positive mindset, and changing our beliefs about money. She highlights her life during the 2008 financial crisis and rebuilding after losing her job and home. Delve into this episode to hear about her book ‘Be The Queen of Your Money’, understand the ps…

On the evening of May 12, 2001, a 16-year-old girl named Timeka Pridgen vanished from the small town of La Grange, North Carolina. Timeka's mom had fallen asleep while waiting for her boyfriend to get to the house, and upon waking up, Timeka is just...gone. Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_Banks 2) https://charleyproject.org/case/tim…

SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT: This week, Kate discusses The Enfield Monster, and how it served as a case study for "social contagion". A creature that someone witnesses in his backyard late at night turns into something MUCH bigger than anyone could have expected. If you want, there is also a drinking game that you can participate in this episode. *Of cou…

This is one of those cases that keep you thinking long after it is over. On May 8, 2008, 18-year-old Joshua Maddux left his home in Woodland Park, Colorado to go for a walk. Unfortunately, Joshua Maddux did not come home and was never seen alive again. Seven years later, Joshua's remains were found inside the chimney of an old house that was only a…

A lot lies beneath the surface of a small town called Bardstown in Kentucky. This week, we discuss the murder of a mom of 5, Crystal Rogers, and how it may connect to a series of other murders in the town's recent past. Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bardstown,_Kentucky 2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Talbott_Tavern 3) https://www.c…

This week, Kate gets into the intricacies of The Bar, and what might happen when someone has a past history with the law...and then wants to become a lawyer. This is one that is chock-full of legal knowledge! Sources: 1) https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/convicted-murderer-in-tulane-law-school-welcomes-scrutiny/article_73286970-6c56-5ca4-bc2b-…

This week, Rachael goes over the case of Maren Sanchez, a junior in high school who was murdered by a fellow student the night that she was supposed to attend her prom. Sources 1) https://www.cnn.com/2014/04/25/justice/connecticut-school-assault/index.html 2) https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/Maren-Sanchez-16-stabbed-to-death-at-117249…

Tune in this week to hear a truly shocking case about the torture and murder of a 16-year-old girl named Sylvia Likens. This one involves an entire family AND neighborhood, and is frequently regarded as one of the worst true crime cases ever. Sources: 1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likens 2) https://sylviascac.org/sylvias-story/#…

Though Elliott Smith's friends and family could not quite say they were surprised by his untimely death (he had been abusing drugs for quite some time), they were surprised by the manner of his death... Tune in to this week's episode to hear Kate talk about the famous musician, his rise to fame, and the mystery surrounding his death.…

George Brinkman was treated with nothing but kindness from his friends -- they let him live in their home when he was unhoused, and he was like a father to their children. He had known his victims for decades. So why did he betray them? Sources: 1)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Brinkman_murders#:~:text=George%20Brinkman%20Jr.,%2Dyear%2Dold%20…

Bobby Dunbar was a four-year-old boy who had gone on a fishing trip with several members of his family, along with family friends. When Bobby goes missing one day in 1912, his family searches for him for weeks, but finds no evidence of an animal that has eaten him, someone who kidnapped him, or any sort of accident. There's just...nothing. Eight mo…

If you look up the death of Christopher Morris, you will likely not find any news articles. Only a podcast with his sister, Ashley, and several online forum posts about his death exist. Why is it nearly impossible to find any information about this case? What information DO we know? And why would someone (or many different someones) want to hide th…

Episode Summary Although not everyone is able to digest radical honesty about racism, Saira Rao is here to talk about it in a courageous and raw way. In this episode, Chantal and Saira talk about racism and how white supremacy and saviorism are still a massive problem in a world where everyone is more racist than they would like to admit. They also…

On today's episode, Christine starts by describing the murder of Melissa Gosule, a teacher in Boston who accepted a ride from a supposed "good samaritan" after her car broke down. Find out how the JFK Jr. plane crash ties in to the case, and how a Massachusetts law was created due to Melissa's murder. Melissa's killer had 27 prior convictions. Next…

Tune in to hear about how it is possible for two people to be buried in their own backyard by their own flesh and blood for FIFTEEN YEARS without anyone asking a question. Also: why would someone do such a thing? I bet you wouldn't believe me if I told you it had something to do with memorabilia...cause that's just TOO insane, right? Right. Sources…

Michelle O'Connell was a young mother to a 4-year-old daughter and had just gotten her dream job. Which is why her loved ones are in disbelief when police say that Michelle has committed suicide. What makes this questionable is the fact that Michelle's supposed suicide occurred the night she told her sister she was going to break up with her boyfri…

Episode Summary Every day is a chance to do it all over again. Every day is a second chance. In this episode of the Emerging Women Podcast, Chantal and Christy talk about failure, what she has learned from it, divine masculine and feminine, launching her book, ‘Oh God of Second Chances, Here I am Again’, how she started her coaching business and th…

The year is 1933. It's the Great Depression, the last year of prohibition, and alcoholism is widespread. This sets the scene for the case of Michael Malloy, otherwise known as "Iron Mike" and "Mike the Durable". Mike is an alcoholic who drinks 24/7...and he's also the target of a group of people known collectively as "The Murder Trust". Let's count…

I mean, the title really does say it all! This week, Rachael digs into (get it?) people who bury others in their backyard. Get ready for some very gratifying karma in this one, folks. Rachael highlights four separate cases and goes into some statistics on backyard burials, because this is apparently something that is common enough for people to wri…

When an 11-year-old girl named Sabrina Buie is found murdered, Henry McCollum and Leon Brown are brought in for questioning and eventually confess after long interrogations. They are 19 and 15-years old, respectively, and both have intellectual disabilities, with Leon Brown not even able to read his own signed confession. They are charged with rape…

This Tuesday, Kate talks about the infamous D.B. Cooper skyjacking case, in which a man who called himself "Dan Cooper" alerted a flight attendant that he had a bomb and demanded 1.3 million dollars (in today's money) in cash ransom. The plane lands, cash is brought aboard, and Cooper parachutes out of the plane, never to be seen again. Who is D.B.…

For this week's episode, Rachael first goes over some very exciting true crime news involving a decades-old unsolved case in Massachusetts. The main case this week surrounds a triple murder in the VERY small town of Machias, Maine, which is only about 30 minutes south of Canada. Thomas Bonfanti killed three individuals and attempted to kill a fourt…

This week, hear about the incredible survival of an 8-year-old girl who was kidnapped, raped, and left for dead in a field. Jennifer Schuett waited almost two decades to get the answers she desperately wanted: what was the name of her kidnapper? Was he still out there, potentially harming others? Today, Jennifer is an advocate for other victims of …

The last episode of our Bridgewater Triangle Series has a little bit of everything to satisfy all of your spooky-season needs! Christine goes over hauntings said to plague Bridgewater State University and the Hornbine School. We go over some personal accounts from people in the area and touch on the Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Plymouth, MA. Christin…

TW: Domestic violence This week's episode involves the town of Libby, Montana, which has had its fair share of tragedy over the years. Kate dives into a bit of history surrounding the town, then focuses on the heart-wrenching case of Sheena Devine, a 30-year-old mother of two who was killed by an ex-boyfriend. This might seem to be just an ordinary…

A true crime episode TWICE this week? YES. Rachael talks about true crime in the Bridgewater Triangle in this episode. Several murders, including the well-known murder of Mary Lou Arruda, are discussed. We also talk about (and get very angry about) the rape of Cheryl Ann Araujo, which occurred in a bar (and yes, there were multiple people in the ba…

Tune in to this week's episode to hear Rachael talk about a possible serial killer in Brockton, Massachusetts...or is it two different killers, using the same dumping ground? Authorities have connected this potential serial killer's DNA to several rapes as well, though no successful matches have come from it. Rachael connects this to the 2019 kidna…

This is the second episode of our October series! In this one, Rachael discusses all things folklore and paranormal. She covers The Freetown State Forest, the Taunton State Hospital, and the legend of Pukwudgies (which culminates in a tantalizing discussion surrounding...strawberry bread? It'll all make sense in the end, trust me). There's mention …

A family purchases a house in an affluent neighborhood and only three days later begins to receive eerie and threatening letters from someone who calls themselves "The Watcher". Kate did some great research on this one, and goes into the details of the case, the investigation, and theories (because, yup: it's still unsolved). You don't want to miss…

This is the first episode of our Bridgewater Triangle Series!!! Kate provides historical context for why many believe the Bridgewater Triangle is a hotspot of paranormal activity. She talks about the Native American land that the swamp is in, King Philip's War, and about a BUNCH of different rocks (these are cool, interesting rocks, we promise). Ka…

54-year old Colonel Philip Shue left to go to work on the morning of April 16, 2003. He left an hour earlier than usual, at 5:30AM, in order to get a jumpstart on some paperwork. He made his wife, Tracy, coffee, kissed her, and said “I love you”. The next report of Shue is from two witnesses who saw him driving his vehicle on the highway, going aro…

Christine opens up the episode with a new segment. Each week, we will be briefly reporting on a recent missing child case, as we all feel that it is important to spread awareness for cases that may not be getting the recognition they deserve. During the main segment this week, Kate tackles a couple of different hate crimes relating to the arsons of…

Marise was only 9 years old when she was brutally murdered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania in 1964. Despite being found the same day that she disappeared, Marise's murder was unsolved for FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS. Just this year, in 2022, her killer was found through DNA testing. This is the fourth oldest cold case to be solved using genetic genealogy in the Un…

On March 9, 2018, a veteran entered the The Pathway Home, a residential treatment facility offering care to veterans, armed with the intention to kill multiple employees. Rachael talks about the victims of this crime: Christine Loeber, Jennifer Golick, and Jennifer Gonzalez Shushereba. She delves into their lives prior to the tragedy and discusses …

Kate talks about the infamous 1892 murder case of Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother, which Lizzie was tried and acquitted for. We discuss the events in Lizzie's life leading up the murders, possible accomplices, multiple theories, and how gossip spreads through a small town. This one is infamous for a reason! Sources: 1)https://en.wikipedia.org…

Christine starts off this episode talking about the disappearance of Cleashindra Hall, a smart, soon-to-be pre-med student who vanished after clocking out of her part-time job in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Twenty-eight years later, her case is still unsolved, and one particular individual remains a person of interest. Kate then talks about the Watts Fam…

In the early hours of the morning, 12-year-old Christopher Pittman walks into his grandparent's room and shoots 4 times, killing both Joe and Joy Pittman before setting their house on fire. We discuss Christopher's difficult early childhood leading up to this moment, and analyze his legal team's "Zoloft defense", as Christopher had recently been ma…

In this episode, Kate first investigates the serial killer Tony Costa, locally known in Massachusetts as the Cape Cod Cannibal. Tony Costa committed a series of murders in the late 1960s. Famous writer Kurt Vonnegut was intrigued by Costa, comparing him to Jack the Ripper. This case is still talked about today in the small town community in which i…

This week, we discuss two cases that will make your stomach turn. First, Christine covers the case of Keiosha Marie Felix, a 15-year-old who went missing and was immediately labeled a "runaway" by police. Keiosha was last seen in the tiny town of Duson, Louisiana on April 30, 2012, where she went to visit her aunt with her 1-year-old daughter. A bo…