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69 SOUTH
by Chop & Julie
🔍 Welcome to 69 South , your go-to podcast for unraveling *mystery* and *true crime* in a world of chaos! 🕵️♂️ We dive deep into current and past *true crime incidents* , digging for the *truth* and reporting raw, reliable facts to our listeners. Our mission? To be your trusted source for all things *crime* , *justice* , and *safety* in a society that’s truly lost. From local secrets to national cases, we’re here to keep our communities informed and secure. Join us as we chase answers and shine a light on what matters. 🎙️ Subscribe now for gripping stories and real talk! 💥 #TrueCrime #69South #CrimePodcast #MysteryUnraveled #JusticeMatters #StaySafe #TrueCrimeCommunity #PodcastAddictDonate Today:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HLSUDXN9LXS9N
Episodes
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The Tragic Death of Oaklynn Vazquez: Abuse, Confinement & a Father's Haunting Words
In the early hours of February 14, 2026, 11-year-old Oaklynn Ann Vazquez was found unresponsive in her Stilesville, Indiana home and later pronounced dead. What followed was a heartbreaking investigation that uncovered years of alleged severe neglect and abuse by her father, Kenneth Vazquez, and...
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The Percussion Tech Predator: Braden Scott Arrested
Dive into the chilling case of Braden Scott, a 22-year-old former Plainfield High School band technician from Indiana, arrested for sending graphic Snapchat threats to teenage girls. In this episode of Podcast69South, we break down the probable cause affidavit revealing disturbing messages of…
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Part 4: Richard Allen's Appeal 130-Year Sentence on Trial – Involuntary Confessions, Unconstitutional Solitary, & Suppressed Odinism Theory
In this gripping episode of Podcast69South, we dive into Part 4 of our deep analysis on Richard Allen's appellate brief in the Delphi murders case (Indiana Court of Appeals, Cause No. 25A-CR-00591). Covering pages 80-105 of the filed brief (12/17/2025), we unpack the defense's explosive arguments...
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Franks, Falsehoods, and Forced Confessions: Inside Allen's Appeal Bombshell Part 3 Richard Allen Appeal
In Part 3 of our ongoing series on the Richard Allen appeal in the Delphi murders case, we break down pages 57–80 of the Appellant's Brief (filed December 2025). We start at the Summary of Argument, exposing alleged reversible errors: an unconstitutional search of Allen's home based on Detective...
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Part 2: The Richard Allen Appeal Deep Dive
Part 2: The Richard Allen Appeal Deep Dive (Pages 29–57), we continue our page-by-page breakdown of Richard Allen's 113-page Appellant's Brief filed December 17, 2025, picking up from Dr. Monica Wala's involvement and diving deep into the defense's explosive claims about prolonged solitary...
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Delphi Murders Appeal – Part 1: The Search Warrant, Solitary Confinement, and the Fight for a Fair Trial
In this opening episode of our multi-part series on Richard Allen’s appeal in the Delphi murders case, we dive into the first 29 pages of the 113-page Appellant’s Brief filed on December 17, 2025. We begin with an overview of the case: the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German, Richard...
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Shadows Online: The Rise and Horror of 764
Shadows Online: The Rise and Horror of 764 Dive into this chilling episode of 69 South, where hosts Chop and Julie expose the dark world of 764—a decentralized network of violent extremists founded by Texas teen Bradley Chance Cadenhead. From his fractured childhood in Stephenville, riddled with...
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Extortion Unmasked: Safeguarding Kids from Online Predators and What to Do Next
In this eye-opening 30-minute episode of 69 South, we dive deep into the dark world of extortion, explaining exactly what it is and why it's a growing threat in the digital era. We break down essential conversations parents must have with their kids before handing over devices—from spotting red...
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Digital Predator Eric Parks Downfall: Grooming, CSAM & Street Justice
In this chilling episode, we delve into the disturbing case of Eric Parks, where one investigation uncovers his alleged grooming of underage minors through explicit images he sent them—leading to a brutal vigilante-style beating by a group of enraged teens. A separate probe, sparked by ICAC tips,...
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A Mother’s Silence, A Child’s Cry: The Case Against Johnny Knuckles
A toddler rushed into surgery. A five-year-old hidden under the covers. A house where the evidence spoke louder than any excuse. We take you inside the Shelby County case against Johnny Douglas Knuckles, tracing the exact details that dismantled the “play slide” story—eight centimeters of...
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From Viral Workouts To Felony Charges: The Brian "Kyle" Divine- Kaizen DIY Gym Story
A glossy fitness brand, a garage full of gear, and a following that cheered every rep—then the police report landed. We walk you through how a social media influencer known for DIY gym builds is now facing multiple child seduction charges, piecing together the timeline from first officer contact…
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Inside The Karen Read Civil Lawsuit And The Alleged Cover-Up Part 3
Start with the verdict, then rewind the tape. We walk you through the Karen Reed case from indictments to a hung jury to a full acquittal, and into the sweeping civil rights lawsuit that alleges malicious prosecution, planted evidence, phone and video mishandling, and supervisory failures that…
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Inside The Karen Read Civil Lawsuit And The Alleged Cover-Up Part 2
What if the case everyone thinks is simple starts to unravel the moment you tug on the first thread? We dive into part two of our Karen Read deep-dive and walk through the decisions that shaped the investigation: off-site interviews with no recordings, a home that wasn’t searched for DNA, and a...
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***Patreon Exclusive Free Episode***Daily Detour: Doorbells, Coffins & Dine-and-Dash Diva
Start with laughter, stay for the jaw-drops. We kick off with Thanksgiving Eve chaos and family lore, then sprint into a luxury con where an Instagram food influencer dresses the part, eats like royalty, and allegedly vanishes at the check—offering “exposure,” trinkets, and audacity instead of...
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***FREE Patreon Exclusive Episode*** Happy Thanksgiving, Patreon Fam! 🦃 Exclusive Daily Detour Drop: Crazy News That'll Make You Spill Your Gravy
A new lane opens with The Daily Detour—fast, sharp, and unafraid to press pause on the scroll. We kick off with Indiana oddities that remind us why local news still charms: a snowplow naming contest (Sleetwood Mac for the win), a nine-year-old’s compliment stand, a former stray turned K9 hero…
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Inside The Karen Read Civil Lawsuit And The Alleged Cover-Up Part 1
A Boston cop dies on a snowy lawn. A girlfriend is accused. Then the medical details, text messages, and a relentless community start pulling the story in a very different direction. We dive into the Karen Read civil lawsuit with a clear timeline of the late-night house party, the alleged...
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How Neglect, Deceit, And A Failed Safety Net Ended Kinsleigh Weltys Life Part 2
A five-year-old’s world narrowed to a locked closet, bread for dinner, and hours facing a corner while adults traded excuses. We unpack the forensic interviews that finally put words to what was happening inside the home, then follow a trail of witness statements from family, coworkers, and…
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How Neglect, Deceit, And A Failed Safety Net Ended Kinsleigh Weltys Life
A five-year-old weighed twenty-one pounds, her hair crawling with lice, her world reduced to a closet blocked by a dresser. We trace how a child’s life narrowed to that small space—and how the adults around her layered lies, delay, and denial over obvious danger. We walk you through the full...
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Gas Station Weed, Four Phones, Zero Alibis Jacob Wessel Part 3
A trusted mentor. Four phones. Hundreds of messages. We trace how a robotics “helper” turned access into leverage and mentorship into control, grooming a 17-year-old through flattery, secrecy, and fear. The story unfolds in stages: off-campus meetups, gas station weed, a house visit that became a...
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From Protective Order To Revenge Porn: The Patrick Rubeck Case Cocaine, Cameras, And a BMW X5
A simple traffic stop cracked open a far more unsettling story. We start with a warrant, a BMW X5, and a baggie that tested positive for cocaine—but the real revelations unfold through a chain of search warrants, IP logs, Amazon receipts, and devices pulled from a condo that point to harassment,...
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Unraveling The Death Of Trooper Johnny Edrington
Blue lights cut through the dark on KY-80, a state trooper lies 18 feet from his cruiser, and the questions haven’t stopped for 35 years. We revisit the life and final shift of Kentucky State Trooper Johnny Edrington, retracing the timeline from Post 11 to a fateful U-turn after a speeding pickup...
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Predator Teacher: The Ongoing Brittany Fortinberry Scandal Part 6
The predatory saga of former teacher Brittany Fortenberry takes another disturbing turn as we examine shocking new allegations from a third victim. What began as innocent visits to a friend's "aunt's" house quickly spiraled into a calculated pattern of exploitation that parents never suspected....
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Betrayal by Text: The Cyber Munchausen Case
The digital shadows we cast can sometimes conceal our darkest impulses - but what happens when the monster behind the screen is the very person sworn to protect you? In the tiny Michigan town of Bill City (population 312), 13-year-old Lauren received her first anonymous text message during a...
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Deaf to Her Cries: The Tragic Case of Zara Arnold
What happens when every system meant to protect a child fails at once? Five-year-old Zara Arnold's story answers this question in the most devastating way possible. Zachary Arnold's violent history was no secret. With multiple arrests for violating protective orders, stalking charges, and even a...
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Predator in the Classroom: Jacob Wessel Charged Again Part 2
A disturbing pattern of institutional failure at Mooresville Christian Academy has finally come to light with the arrest of Jacob Wessel, a former robotics teacher now facing multiple charges involving minors. For years, school administrators ignored glaring red flags while Wessel allegedly…
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Burner Phones and $1,000 Offers: A Pedophile's Failed Disguise Chris Cooley Part 2
What drives someone to risk everything for the darkest of compulsions? In this gripping episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Christopher Cooley, a Mooresville man who couldn't stop his predatory behavior even while out on bond for child exploitation charges. The digital breadcrumbs tell a...
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Attics, Barns, and Bad Decisions: The Ryan E. Davis Saga with the 15 YR. Old RUNAWAY
What drives a person down a path of escalating criminal behavior despite multiple chances at redemption? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the troubling case of Ryan Davis, Indiana DOC inmate #263161, whose criminal journey spans decades and reveals critical failures in our justice...
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Crystal Rogers Vanished and the Deadly Secrets of Bardstown
Nestled among Kentucky's rolling hills and bourbon distilleries, Bardstown's charm earned it the title "America's Most Beautiful Small Town" in 2012. Yet behind this picturesque facade lurks a darker reality—five unsolved murders that have traumatized the community and left families searching for...
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Trigger Warning: Dad Mode Activated, Aaron Spencer's Story
A father's worst nightmare unfolded in the dead of night when Aaron Spencer discovered his 14-year-old daughter missing from her bed. What followed was a desperate search that would end in bloodshed and raise profound questions about justice, protection, and the failures of our legal system. At…
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Framed or Guilty? Morgan Stapp's Shocking Child Trafficking Case
The true crime landscape is forever changed when you hear the story of Morgan D. Stapp, a mother of seven whose life spiraled into a nightmare of unimaginable accusations. What began as a shocking headline—a 32-year-old woman allegedly attempting to sell her infant daughter for sexual acts via...
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Seven Years of Rage: What Happens When a Predator Is Released
Some crimes shake us to our core, forcing us to confront uncomfortable questions about justice, revenge, and where to draw the line. The case of Allen Cogswell and Nicholas Stanley embodies this moral quandary in its rawest form. When authorities discovered explicit images of underage girls on...
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The Boat Trip That Sank a Career: Jayson Tatlock PCA Part 2
Trust shattered in an instant. The Jayson Tatlock case reveals the devastating consequences when school authority figures cross unthinkable boundaries with students under their care. This episode unpacks the troubling relationship between Jayson Tatlock, a 45-year-old school resource officer with...
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Fishing for Trouble: How a Badge Became a License to Groom the Jayson Tatlock Probable Cause Affidavit Part 1
A chilling investigation unfolds as we dissect the case of Jayson Tatlock, a former school resource officer who betrayed his position of trust in the most devastating way. What started as seemingly innocent interactions with a 17-year-old student spiraled into a calculated pattern of grooming…
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John Daughtery Charged with Murder &Track Coach Harrison Goss Charged With Child Seduction
Two predators, two victims, and a system that failed them both. In the quiet city of Anderson, Indiana, Leslie Houston's life ended violently at the hands of her husband of seven years, John Daughtry. What began as a medical emergency call quickly revealed a horrifying pattern of abuse that had...
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Karen Read NOT GUILTY, NOT GUILTY, NOT GUILTY
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From Public Hero to Child Exploiter: Firefighter Ryan Laymon's Secret Double Life PCA 1
The digital shadows that conceal online predators are being illuminated by sophisticated detective work, as demonstrated in the shocking case of Ryan Wade Layman - a recently retired Martinsville firefighter facing multiple felony charges for child exploitation and possession of child…
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Shadows of Recantation: The John Payton Case Reopened PCA #1
The haunting question "What would happen if I said I lied?" sits at the heart of this gripping exploration into a long-buried child sexual abuse case that's finally seeing the light of day. Ten years after a teenage victim recanted her allegations against her stepfather, she's back—armed with...
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The Mother Who Shot Back: Bruce Pierce's Reign of Terror as a Child Predator
A mother's worst nightmare unfolds in real-time at an Indianapolis hotel when she returns to Room 111 to find convicted child molester Bruce Pierce attacking her 12-year-old daughter. In that split-second of horror, she makes a decision that will forever alter multiple lives—she draws her gun and...
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Death at Planet Fitness: Heather Bradford Charged in Boyfriends Overdose! On Fentanyl
When a gym-goer noticed a foul odor coming from a locked tanning room at Planet Fitness, no one expected to discover 39-year-old Derek Sink, who had been dead for three days. Despite wearing an ankle monitor that repeatedly pinged his location and multiple visits from his monitoring officer…
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Solving Tony Bledsoe's 30 Year Cold Case: Probable Cause of Thomas Anderson Jr.
A dismembered body dumped in rural Indiana. A classic Oldsmobile Cutlass that vanished without a trace. A stolen car stereo that sparked a deadly grudge. After more than 30 years of silence, the brutal 1992 murder of Tony Bledsoe is finally coming to light, revealing the dark secrets buried in a...
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The Valentine's Day Massacre: Indiana's Forgotten Tragedy Trailer
Murder came quietly to rural Indiana on a cold February night in 1977. While the rest of the country was preparing for Valentine's Day celebrations, a family in Park County faced unimaginable horror when armed intruders entered their double-wide mobile home and changed their lives forever. The…
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The Depths of Depravity: Brittany Fortinberry Episode 5 PCA #3
The fifth installment of our Fortinberry case coverage delivers the most disturbing revelations yet. What started as inappropriate conduct with high school students has escalated into a nightmare involving allegations of child molestation, incest, and sexual gratification with her biological son....
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Between Text Messages and Adderall: Anatomy of a Predator Jacob Wessel Probable Cause Affidavit
A shocking case unfolds as we meticulously examine the probable cause affidavit filed against Jacob Wessel, a former robotics teacher at Mooresville Christian Academy in Indiana. The document reveals disturbing allegations of grooming behavior directed at a 13-year-old student, including...
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Deadly Wrong Way: The Judy Kirby Tragedy
A white Pontiac Firebird speeds northbound in the southbound lanes of State Road 67 at nearly 100 mph, T-tops removed, blonde hair blowing in the wind. Inside, four children clutch whatever they can as witnesses report them screaming. The driver, 32-year-old Judy Kirby, appears eerily calm…
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The Gucci Goddess: Inside the $109 Million Military Fraud
Ready for your jaw to hit the floor? We're diving deep into the mind-boggling case of Janet Mello—aka "The Gucci Goddess"—who pulled off one of the largest frauds in U.S. Army history while working as a modest civilian financial manager. Picture this: a government employee making $130,000…
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Tiny Hands, Massive Cover-Up: Gabriel Garner & Main Street University 4KIDZ
Four words will haunt the parents of Brownsburg, Indiana for years to come: "We handled it ourselves." Those words, spoken by daycare administrators who chose their reputation over children's safety, allowed Gabriel Garner to continue working with kids despite multiple red flags and disturbing...
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Plea Deals & Broken Systems: How Roan Waters Walked Free to Kill Oaklee Snow
Oaklee Snow's tragic death in 2023 could have been prevented if the justice system hadn't failed her through a lenient plea deal given to her killer years earlier. We investigate how Rowan Waters went from facing decades in prison to walking free in just four years, only to allegedly murder…
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Sylvia's Last Summer: A Neighborhood's Darkest Secret
The horrific torture and murder of Sylvia Likens stands as one of America's most disturbing cases of child abuse—a stark reminder of what happens when an entire community turns a blind eye to suffering. Summer 1965 in Indianapolis was a time of Beatles records and drive-in movies, but behind the...
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Uncovering Predators: Nathan Bailey Probable Cause Affidavit
The dark underbelly of small-town America surfaces in this gripping episode as we examine the disturbing case of Nathan Bailey, a 59-year-old Martinsville man now facing one count of child exploitation and 33 charges of possession of child pornography. When vigilante groups "Bikers Against...
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Candles and Chaos: A Tragic Fire Reveals Neglect
A seemingly ordinary day in an apartment shared by Catherine Schwartz, Tyler Mertlow, and their three children ended in unspeakable tragedy when a fire claimed the life of their three-month-old son. The devastating case unravels like a noir mystery, revealing layers of neglect, substance abuse…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
🔍 Welcome to 69 South , your go-to podcast for unraveling *mystery* and *true crime* in a world of chaos! 🕵️♂️ We dive deep into current and past *true crime incidents* , digging for the *truth* and reporting raw, reliable facts to our listeners. Our mission? To be your trusted source for all things *crime* , *justice* , and *safety* in a society that’s truly lost. From local secrets to national cases, we’re here to keep our communities informed and secure. Join us as we chase answers and shine a light on what matters. 🎙️ Subscribe now for gripping stories and real talk! 💥 #TrueCrime #69South #CrimePodcast #MysteryUnraveled #JusticeMatters #StaySafe #TrueCrimeCommunity #PodcastAddictDonate Today:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HLSUDXN9LXS9N
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🔍 Welcome to 69 South , your go-to podcast for unraveling *mystery* and *true crime* in a world of chaos! 🕵️♂️ We dive deep into current and past *true crime incidents* , digging for the *truth* and reporting raw, reliable facts to our listeners. Our mission? To be your trusted source for all...
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