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SURVIVED: The Chowchilla Kidnapping

On a warm summer day in 1976, 26 children went missing from the town of Chowchilla, California, setting off one of the most bizarre kidnapping cases in U.S. history. Be sure to check out the Max documentary,  Chowchilla . To check out The JAYC Foundation please visit www.thejaycfoundation.org To check out The Polyvagual Equine Institute, or to lend your support, please visit polyvagalequineinstitute.com.      Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/survived-the-chowchilla-kidnapping/ Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.   Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc   Crime Junkie is

MURDERED: Lisa Norell

When a 15-year-old girl vanishes on her way home from a friend’s quinceaƱera rehearsal in 1998, a California community holds its breath and hopes it’s a one-off. But when other young women in the community are targeted one by one, investigators have to ask if there’s a serial killer in their midst. If you have any information about any of the cases discussed in this episode, please contact the Pittsburg Police Department at  925-252-4980 .   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-lisa-norrell Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.   Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc  

WANTED: Justice for MMIP

May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Month, and we want to highlight some of the many cases involving members of Native American communities that so often go underreported and underserved, and thus unsolved. Today, we’re bringing you five stories that can be solved… if the right people come forward. If you have any information about: Terri McCauley: You can submit a tip to the Sioux City Crime Stoppers at 712-258-8477, or online at  www.siouxcitypolice.com/crimestoppers.  Alyssa McLemore: Please contact Kent police at 253-856-5808, or email them at  kpdtipline@kentwa.gov . Kendra Nicole Battelo or Colby Sheppard: Please call the Enid police department at 580-242-7000. Kit Mora: Please contact the Omak Police Department at 509-826-0383. You can also contact the Washington State Patrol’s Missing Persons Unit at 1-800-543-5678, or the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678. Abigail Andrews: Please reach out to the Fort St. John

MURDERED: Brittany Locklear

When a little girl goes missing from her bus stop in 1998, it’s just the start of one community’s decades-long search for justice. If you have any information about the disappearance of Brittany Locklear on Wednesday, January 7, 1998, in Raeford, North Carolina, please contact the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office anonymous tip line at 910-878-1279, or the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation at 888-624-7222. Tips can also be submitted online . May 5th was Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day and in honor, audiochuck is supporting Ohkomi Forensics, an Indigenous-led organization that provides forensic services to Indigenous families affected by the MMIP crisis, in correlation with our coverage this week. To learn more about or donate to Ohkomi Forensics, please visit this link ! For more information about Season of Justice, or to apply for a grant, please visit www.seasonofjustice.org . Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character

BWBRSA: Online Scams

Scammers have an infinite number of ways to steal your money and information. In this episode, we explore and expose several scams that have impacted our listeners. Be sure to check out our new webpage Am I Getting Scammed?  for a full list of tips to reference if something or someone ever feels off to you. To watch the full Ask Amy episode and hear Sofia’s phone call with the scammer, please visit this link .   To jump to one of the specific scams highlighted in this episode, you can reference the following timecodes: 00:00 - A fake police officer tries to scam a couple into paying a fake bail sum for a non-existent arrest warrant. 13:05 - An online “sugar daddy” scams a woman into sending hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards. 21:50 – A man nearly unknowingly deposits a fraudulent check while under the assumption that he has been offered a new job. 34:00 – A news anchor thought she was seizing a great opportunity when she was asked to join a Facebook Live event with Ash

MURDERED: Scott Johnson

When 27-year-old Scott Johnson is found deceased at the bottom of a cliff in Australia, authorities are quick to rule his death as a suicide. However, his brother, Steve, isn’t convinced, and begins a multi-decade quest to get answers – and justice.   Please take a minute to check out these resources and organizations in support of the LGBTQ+ communities: The Trevor Project It Gets Better Project GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) SAGE (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders) National Center for Transgender Equality PFLAG (Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Matthew Shepard Foundation Anti-Violence Project     This year, audiochuck is sponsoring NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists , an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ issues.  To learn more about this organization,

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Franchesca Alvarado

When 22-year-old Franchesca Alvarado set out on a quick weekend trip to Atlantic City in March of 2012, it was meant to be a simple getaway… but it spiraled into a baffling tragedy. Her family is hoping that someone out there has the answers they’ve been searching for. If you have any information about Franchesca Alvarado, please contact the New Jersey Police tip line at 1-833-4NJ-COLD or  COLDCASE@NJSP.GOV Visit the  Find Franchesca Cheka Alvarado Facebook page for updates. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, you are not alone. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); for TTY: 1-800-787-3224; or text “START” to 88788. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-franchesca-alvarado   Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @Crime

MISSING: Steven Clark

A young man stops for a restroom break during a walk with his mom along the seaside in the United Kingdom and is never seen again. His family has been searching for him for over 30 years… If you have information regarding Steven Clark’s case and you’re in the U.K., you can speak to the cold case team directly by dialing 101. Or you can remain anonymous and reach out to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.   It’s important for you or anyone you know who is thinking about suicide to be aware that emotional support can be reached by calling Samaritans at 116 123 if you’re in the U.K., or, if you’re in the U.S., support can be reached by calling or texting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Additional U.K. resources: National Suicide Helpline UK - Tel: 0800 689 5652. HopeLine UK - Tel: 0800 068 4141. Text: 0786 003 9967.    Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to charact

MURDERED: MarĆ­a Marta GarcĆ­a Belsunce Part 1

When tragedy strikes in a wealthy Argentinian community, the suspicions of the nation fall squarely on the victim’s own family, and the case takes on a life of its own. This is Part 1 of 2. Listen to Part 2 NOW in the Fan Club! Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-maria-marta-garcia-belsunce-part-1   Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc   Crime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat.  Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawat Twitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawat TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: /Ashl

CONSPIRACY: The Frog Boys of South Korea

When five young boys vanish from their village in South Korea, local authorities are quick to assume they ran away. However, their parents know that’s not what happened – and as their search for their children expands, they become convinced that something terrible happened… and it’s being covered up. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/conspiracy-frog-boys-of-south-korea You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own by visiting The Good page on our website!   Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc   Cri

MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Joyce and John Sheridan

Since 2014, the mysterious deaths of Joyce and John Sheridan have been a major topic of conversation in Skillman, New Jersey. And as you might expect from the title, the story I have for you today is not as cut and dry as certain city officials would have you believe. In fact, the deeper I dove into this story, the more confused, shocked, and angry I became. This case could be a simple mishandling of an investigation, or it could be a corruption cover-up… time will tell. Listen to WNYC Studios podcast  Dead End: A New Jersey Political Murder Mystery . National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for support and resources. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline : Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for U.S. professionals.   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, ple

NEW SHOW: Three

After midnight on July 6th, 2012, three teenage girls walked into the thick Appalachian woods somewhere along the Mason-Dixon county line. Hours later, under the glow of a nearly full moon, only two walked out. The very last time Dave and Mary Neese saw their only child Skylar was in a grainy black-and-white video. In it, she's sneaking out of her ground-floor bedroom in the middle of the night, her purse over her shoulder, her brown hair swinging as she hurries across the small parking lot to a waiting car.  What happened to Skylar Neese has become gothic American lore: the odd girl out in a vicious teenage triangle. But in the ten years since that fateful night beneath the West Virginia stars, a fuller portrait of what happened has emerged. From award-winning journalists Justine Harman and Holly Millea comes a gripping 10-part series featuring Skylar's family, closest friends, and law enforcement who lived the case—and are still living it.   Make sure you follow Wavland’s

MISSING: Angela Green

When Angela Green vanished from her home in a Kansas suburb in 2019, she left behind a web of her husband's lies and a mystery that’s been haunting her loved ones and baffling police. If you have any information about Angela’s disappearance, please contact the Prairie Village Police Department at (913) 642-6868. You can also call the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline anonymously at (816) 474-8477.   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-angela-green   Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc   Crime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flow

WANTED: Justice for David Carter

Ohio State Highway Patrol were identifying unknown remains along the side of a highway in northern Ohio at the same time a man in Michigan was being reported missing. Now, over 5 years later, U.S. Marshals are still searching for the culprit of this despicable crime. And they know exactly who they’re looking for, she’s just been on the run since 2018.   Listen closely to this episode, and if you believe you’ve seen Tammy, or someone who looks and acts an awful lot like her, please submit your tip to the U.S. Marshals’ 24/7 tip line. You can also call 1-877-WANTED-2 (9268-2) or use the USMS Tips App . Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/wanted-justice-for-david-carter   Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don’t miss out on all things Crim

SERIAL KILLER: The Alphabet Murders Part 2

Dozens of commuters see a young girl fleeing a car on the side of the expressway in Rochester, NY, but no one pulls over to help. The community is devastated when her body is discovered just days later, but it’s assumed to be a tragic but isolated incident. But when more young girls go missing…only to have their bodies discovered within days in a similar manner…the community must ask: is a serial killer stalking the streets of Rochester? And is he choosing his victims based on a seemingly random characteristic?   Check out Alphabet Killer: The True Story of the Double Initial Murders by Cheri Farnsworth. Check out Nightmare in Rochester: The Double Initial Murders by Michael Benson. And be sure to listen to CONSPIRACY: North Fox Island & The Oakland County Child Killer Part 1 and Part 2  if you haven't already!   For more information about or to donate to Season of Justice, please visit  www.seasonofjustice.org .  You can learn more about The Good segment and even sub

SERIAL KILLER: The Alphabet Murders Part 1

Dozens of commuters see a young girl fleeing a car on the side of the expressway in Rochester, NY, but no one pulls over to help. The community is devastated when her body is discovered just days later, but it’s assumed to be a tragic but isolated incident. But when more young girls go missing…only to have their bodies discovered within days in a similar manner…the community must ask: is a serial killer stalking the streets of Rochester? And is he choosing his victims based on a seemingly random characteristic? This is Part 1 of 2.   Check out Alphabet Killer: The True Story of the Double Initial Murders by Cheri Farnsworth. Check out Nightmare in Rochester: The Double Initial Murders by Michael Benson.   Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit  https://crimejunkie.app/library/  to view the current membership options and policies. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of source