EPISODE · Sep 30, 2023 · 1H 8M
Case 261: Shari Smith & Debra May Helmick (Part 2)
from Casefile True Crime · host George Thuku
*** Content warning: Sexual assault ***[Part 2 of 2]When nine-year-old Debra May Helmick was abducted from the front of her family’s trailer in Richland County, South Carolina, there were immediate concerns that her kidnapping could be linked to the recent murder of Lexington teenager, Shari Smith. Those fears were confirmed when Shari’s sister Dawn received a chilling phone call directing authorities to Debra May’s body. The news that a serial killer was on the loose had South Carolina residents gripped by fear. As the investigation ramped up, a breakthrough clue finally emerged.---Narration – Anonymous HostResearch & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly RasoProduction and music – Mike MigasMusic – Andrew D.B. JoslynSign up for Casefile Premium:Apple PremiumSpotify PremiumPatreonFor all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-261-shari-smith-debra-may-helmick-part-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sleuths-unveil-underbelly-mysteries--6700113/support.
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Case 261: Shari Smith & Debra May Helmick (Part 2)
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