1. The Tragic Deaths of Shari Faye Smith & Debra May Helmick

In 1985, the Smith and Helmick family experienced every parent's worst nightmare when their daughters were abducted mere feet from their homes. For 28 days, the predator behind it all tormented these families with taunting phone calls. This episode tells their story. Resources: Douglas, J. E., & Olshaker, M. (2022). When a killer calls: A haunting story of murder, criminal profiling, and justice in a small town. Harper Large Print, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Shuler, R. Y. (2007). Murder in the Midlands: Larry Gene Bell and the 28 Days of terror that shook South Carolina. History Press. Marabella, M., & Taylor, D. A. (1999, October 5). The FBI Files: Cat and Mouse. The FBI Files. episode. Intro music created & composed by Dreamnote Music