The Tragic Case of Maddie Clifton: Hidden Under the Waterbed

In the 1990s, neighbourhoods were playgrounds, and the front door was rarely locked. But in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1998, that innocence was violently murdered. When eight-year-old Maddie Clifton vanished after going to play, a frantic search began, completely unaware that the answer, and the killer, was right across the street. This is the story of Joshua Phillips, the seemingly normal 14-year-old neighbour who concealed Maddie's body under his waterbed for six days.Content Warning:This episode contains descriptions of the murder of a child. Listener discretion is strongly advised.References:Phillips v. State, 807 So. 2d 713 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002)CBS News ("The Search For Maddie" and "Behind The Facade")Wikipedia (Josh Phillips, murderer)Truly Criminal Youtube (The Tragic Case of Maddie Clifton)