Deadly Escapes: A Hijacked Flight and a Murdered Family

Two fugitives. Two disappearances. And decades of unanswered questions.In this episode, we dive into the astonishing story of Catherine Marie Kerkow, a young woman who hijacked a plane in 1972 with her partner in crime—and then vanished into legend. Despite being one of the FBI’s most wanted, she managed to slip through the cracks, leaving behind only rumors of where she might have gone.Then we turn to the dark case of Robert William Fisher, a seemingly ordinary family man whose secret life exploded in 2001. After murdering his wife and children, Fisher disappeared without a trace. Despite massive manhunts and countless tips, his fate remains one of the most haunting mysteries in American true crime.From a counterculture hijacking to a chilling act of familicide, both stories reveal how people can vanish into the shadows—leaving authorities, families, and the public grasping for answers.Join us as we unravel the details, explore the investigations, and ask: how can some of the most wanted criminals in America simply disappear? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.talesfromtheunderworld.com/subscribe