PODCAST · true crime
Among the Dirt and Trees
by Talkocast
Among the Dirt and Trees is a podcast that dives into the stories behind true crime cases that occur out in nature through short and sweet episodes that work for even the busiest schedules.Join our host, BreeAnn, as she ruins the forest, the desert, the beach, the ocean (and pretty much anywhere else with fresh air) one case at a time.New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday and guaranteed to make you never want to leave your couch! 🔪🌲
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Shameless Plug - ‘The Signature: The Life and Death of Mica Miller’ - Listen Now
From Talkocast Studios and Jonny Llama, host of Talk Murder To Me, comes a chilling true crime investigation that exposes decades of secrets hidden behind church walls in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/65QY9dSFwaQJYeSLmWy1cK Listen on Apple Podcast…
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A Love so Dangerous: Killed By Betty Beets
Betty Beets was married five times to six different men. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Three Lives Lost: The Starved Rock Murders
When three women went on a trip to visit Starved Rock State Park, they were looking for fresh air and the sweet taste of adventure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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A Night on the Beach: The Murders of Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall
When an engaged couple can’t get a hotel room, they decide to illegally camp out on the beach for a night instead—but as they slumbered beneath the stars, someone had other plans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Stay Out of the Parks: National Park Cannibals Want to Eat Your Face
The internet is known for its fair share of conspiracy theories and trending topics, but some of them are downright WILD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Playing Outside: The Disappearance of Helen Karipidis
Helen Karipidis was only nine years old when she disappeared while playing outside in 1988. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Random Crimes in Nature: Are You a Criminal?
To kick off the new year, we are going to explore some random crimes out in nature that anyone could commit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Sailing Away: What Happened to Colleen Wood?
Colleen Wood was a 51-year-old woman who was living her best life in Florida when she met someone special, a man named John Paul Sr. He had a beautiful boat and promised that they could live out her dream of sailing the world. On a whim, Colleen sold everything—her home, her car, her…
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The Ultimate Sacrifice: Mass Child Sacrifices in Ancient Peru
500 years ago, the Chimú Empire made the terrifying decision to sacrifice 140 children and 200+ baby animals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Gone Fishing: Three People and a Boat
When Debra Lee Vowell, Dennis Vowell, and Gary Newton went out on a boat, they expected to enjoy their time out on the ocean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Missing in the 60s: Where Did They Go and What Happened?
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Never-Ending Ride: What Happened to Frank Lenz?
Frank Lenz was a cyclist with a dream—to travel the world and take photos. After two years of traveling across Europe, he suddenly disappeared. In his absence, his magazine articles would continue to be printed even though his editor knew he was missing. What happened to him? See Privacy Policy…
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Buried Secrets Never Stay Buried: The Crimes of John Lew
When a mansion owner decided to have work done on their property, they discovered a shocking surprise—a car buried on their property. The car had been there for decades, and the owner of this car was John Lew, a man who lived a life of crime spanning across decades. Why was the car buried? What...
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Life’s No Picnic: Crimes in Parks
Three different crimes in three different parks. Whether you’re walking, talking, or working, the parks really just aren’t safe. You never know who you might meet there. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
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The Trip That Never Ended: The Murder of the Cowden Family
The Cowden family went out for a surprise camping trip during Labor Day Weekend, but when they never showed up for dinner, their extended family knew something was wrong. For seven months, the Cowdens were considered missing. Then, they found them. Their murders remain a mystery to this day. See...
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Waking the Dead: Grave Robbery and Their Reasons Why
When you die, you expect your body to end up somewhere normal–in a grave, an urn, or maybe a medical lab. Unfortunately, not everyone who is laid to rest in the ground stays that way. Sometimes, people like to go in and pull bodies right back out for reasons of their own. These are those stories....
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The Haunted Forest: Tales of Woodland Terror
All around the world, there are forests just waiting to be explored—but you might not be alone out there. In the forest, there is death, and the dead don’t always leave. Do you ever wonder what terrible secrets your favorite forest holds? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
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Monsters and More Monsters: Why Humans Aren’t Always the Good Guys
In this episode, we are taking a look at some of the more famous monsters in lore–and why human beings are actually the bad guys in these stories. Our crimes? Stalking, hunting, slander, and slaying! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Witches Get Stitches: The Hartford Witch-Hunt
In the 1660s, Hartford, Connecticut flew into a frenzy when witch accusations started to be made. 11 were accused, 4 were killed for it, and some escaped. Accusations continued to fly until a group of neighbors took things a little too far. If only Salem had learned from these stories. See…
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Sometimes People Die: The Hammersmith Ghost
The Hammersmith Ghost was a legend that plagued a village outside of London. When a villager committed suicide and was buried on consecrated ground, people began to report sightings of the local specter. Some ran. Some died. Some picked up guns and decided to fight. One man stumbled across the...
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Twisted Tales of Torture: The Tool Box Killers
Roy Norris and Lawrence Bittaker were two men who met in prison and bonded over their twisted fantasies of hurting women. When they were both released, they made a plan to turn California into their own personal hunting grounds. They had five known murder victims, but most believe that there are...
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Playing the Muse: The Mystery of Mary Rogers
Mary Rogers was an unofficial local celebrity known for enchanting men with her smile while she sold them cigars. Not-so-subtly referred to as the “beautiful cigar girl” around town, men would visit her place of work just to share a passing glance with her. One day, she left to visit family.…
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Legends Never Die: The Story of James MacKenzie
James MacKenzie. James McKenzie. John MacKenzie. John Douglass. Seumas MacCoinnich. Let’s just say he was a man of many names. Call him what you will, but this famed outlaw and traveling sheep whisperer was one committed criminal. With his canine companion, he managed to run off with an…
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Alone in the Forest: A Little Boy’s Disappearance
When a preschool child disappears from his family’s yard while playing with their dog, panic sets in. Where did he go? Was he alone? Did someone take him? A storm moves in that impedes the search efforts—but don’t lose hope just yet. Even the smallest child can do what it takes to survive.…
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A Sinking Kayak: The Death of Vincent Viafore
Vincent Viafore went out kayaking with his future wife, Angelika Graswald. When Vincent made his way into some particularly tumultuous water without a life jacket, things took a dark turn. Vincent drowned when his kayak took on too much water. Ten days later, Angelika was arrested for his murder....
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Should I Stay or Should I Go: The Disappearance of Fariba Amani
Fariba Amani was experiencing difficulties in her relationship. She suspected her boyfriend, Ramiz Golshani, was cheating on her, and she consulted a private investigator to get to the bottom of it. At the last second, she backed out, afraid of what her boyfriend would think—afraid he would get...
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Vampire or Butcher: The Crimes of Fritz Haarmann
When local children stumbled across a skull on the shore of a river, police weren’t too worried. When a second skull showed up soon after, they decided to do a more thorough search just to be safe. Their search went on to reveal over 500 pieces of human bone—and a twisted killer who they knew all...
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The Run Without an End: The Disappearance of Rachel Cooke
Rachel Cooke was visiting her hometown on winter break when she decided to go for a jog along her old path. She never came back home. Several suspects were named, but in the end, no one knew what truly happened to Rachel. Even a confession couldn’t be taken at face value—though some believe it is...
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Lakes and Their Secrets: The Car in Foss Lake
In 1970, three Oklahoma teens went missing on their way to a football game. Over forty years later, a routine training exercise led police to the car they were driving—and three bodies inside. What happened to these teens? Was it an accident—or is an anonymous tip proof that there is more to this...
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Lakes and Their Secrets: The Attack at Lake Bodom
Lake Bodom is a lake in Finland where teens, adults, and families often go to hang out. In 1960, four teens went to camp by the lake. By morning, three of them were dead. Who is responsible for these horrible crimes? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Lakes and Their Secrets: The Bodies in Lake Mead
Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States, but this lake is more than just drinking water. In recent months, Lake Mead’s depths have dropped to historic lows, revealing land that was previously under water. While this land does mean there are more places to put your beach chair, it...
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Lakes and Their Secrets: The Murders of Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is a popular vacation spot, but there is more to this lake than just crystal blue waters. Deep beneath the surface of Lake Tahoe, many people believe that hundreds of perfectly preserved bodies are lying in wait. How many crimes have happened out on these waters—and what kind of…
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The Double Kidnapping: Bobby Dunbar and Bruce Anderson
Bobby Dunbar was four years old when he disappeared while on a vacation with his family at the lake. Bruce Anderson was on a vacation with his mother’s employer when police arrested the man for the kidnapping of Bobby Dunbar. A short while later, Bruce Anderson was told that he was Bobby Dunbar…
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When They Pulled Her From the River: The Murder of Mrs. Julia Martha Thomas
Julia Martha Thomas gets more than she bargained for when she unknowingly hires criminal Kate Webster to help her around the house. Many disputes later, Webster gets fired—but she refuses to accept it. Instead, she murders Julia Martha Thomas and chucks her her into the river before taking over…
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Gambling with Your Life: The Murder of Ted Binion
Ted Binion was a troubled heir to a casino empire who found himself participating in the local drug scene. Forced out of the casino, he ended up needing a new place to hide his immense wealth—and decided burying it on his property was the way to go. When he was found dead from an overdose and...
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Friends Make the Worst Enemies: The Murder of Jason Sweeney
Jason Sweeney was sixteen when he was killed by his best friend, two former friends, and a new romantic partner. These four murderers were all legally children, but their levels of depravity went well beyond their years. They made several plans to kill Jason and finally succeeded after luring him...
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A Story With No Ending: The Death of Nikole Bakoles
Nikole “Niki” Bakoles was twenty years old when she disappeared after an argument with her boyfriend. Less than a year later, parts of her body were found in the Great Salt Lake—but no one knew it was her. Dubbed “Saltair Sally” by the public, Niki was considered a Jane Doe for twelve full years...
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A Lost Angel: The Murder of Edith McLeroy West
Edith McLeroy grew up in Alabama with strict parents, a fact which created quite a bit of tension during her teen years. After sending her to live in a group home with a local pastor, Edith finds herself kicked out on the streets. She disappeared for a year before surfacing again—but she wasn’t...
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This Hunting Accident Wasn’t an Accident: The Death of Bruce Dodson
Two newlyweds, Bruce and Janice Dodson, went out for a hunting trip when tragedy struck and Bruce was shot dead. Police considered it a normal hunting accident until the autopsy came back to reveal that Bruce was actually shot three times—not just once. The case quickly turned into a murder...
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Three Generations Ended: The Wells Gray Provincial Park Murders
When a family consisting of two young girls, two parents, and two grandparents went out for a camping trip, they expected only joy and laughter. What they did not know was that their vehicle was spotted by a dangerous local predator, leading him right to their campsite. He stalked the family,...
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Criminal or Victim: The Story of Moll Dyer
Moll Dyer was believed to be the inspiration for The Blair Witch Project. In her time, she was thought to have been an evil witch who cursed her town. But, some believe she was an ordinary woman who was hunted down and killed by her superstitious neighbors. The most important question is: was…
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Hunting the Mountain Man: The Crimes of Mincho Donchev
Mincho Donchev was serving a sentence for murder in a Bulgarian prison when he escaped. He found his way to the United States where he met his now ex-girlfriend. When they had a dispute, he tried to blow up her home. This would precede over twelve years spent hiding in the woods in Washington,...
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Creating la Isla de las Muñecas: Don Julian Santana Barrera’s Pledge
Near Mexico City, you can visit la Isla de las Muñecas—the Island of the Dolls. This unsettling plot of land is covered in a collection of disembodied dolls rescued from surrounding areas and put on display, but this is no ordinary collection. The collection is meant to appease, honor, or…
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An Impossible Tale: The Abduction of Travis Walton
When a member of a logging crew goes missing in the middle of a forest, suspicion falls to his coworkers. The accused men told police that Travis Walton was taken—but police were convinced that these men murdered Travis and dumped his body somewhere in the woods. When Travis Walton showed up five...
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The Women They Feared: The Danish Witches
In the 1500s and 1600s, Denmark experienced its own witch craze—a period that led to the unjust execution of hundreds of accused witches. In this episode, we will explore the different tales of witches in Denmark who were accused of unimaginable crimes and the fates that they met. See Privacy...
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The Business Decision: What Happened to George Bass and His Crew?
George Bass planned to be a wealthy private trader by transporting cargo with his new business. When the promise of riches suddenly looked to be out of reach, George made a bold move—at least that’s what the stories say. Was George Bass an honest businessman? A smuggler? A victim of the ocean? We...
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Two Lost Daughters: Identifying the Cambodian Jungle Girl
In 2007, a feral young woman was found stealing food from a village before scurrying back into the jungle where it is presumed she lived. Local villagers caught her, wanting to understand what was going on. Shortly after, a man claiming to be her father said that she was his long-lost daughter…
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A Dangerous Ride: The Abduction of Tara Leigh Calico
Tara Calico was nineteen years old when she left for her daily bike ride and never returned. A search would ensue, but police only found proof of where she was, not where she went. When disturbing photos started popping up, police began to speculate that she might have been abducted or…
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Family Trip Gone Wrong: The Death Valley Germans
When a family of four traveled from Germany to the United States, they expected to make lasting memories. Unfortunately, they entered Death Valley National Park, and life had other plans. Within days, they disappeared. Within weeks, the search was given up. Within years, they were found. Kind of....
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A Lost Young Crew: The Disappearance of the SS Bannockburn
When a group of 21 sailors set out to transport wheat in1902, they thought it was just another job. Within nine days, the search would be abandoned—and the crew would still be missing. Now, their tale lives on as the ghostly tale of The Flying Dutchman of the Inland Seas. What happened to them?…
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Among the Dirt and Trees is a podcast that dives into the stories behind true crime cases that occur out in nature through short and sweet episodes that work for even the busiest schedules.Join our host, BreeAnn, as she ruins the forest, the desert, the beach, the ocean (and pretty much anywhere else with fresh air) one case at a time.New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday and guaranteed to make you never want to leave your couch! 🔪🌲
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Among the Dirt and Trees is a podcast that dives into the stories behind true crime cases that occur out in nature through short and sweet episodes that work for even the busiest schedules.Join our host, BreeAnn, as she ruins the forest, the desert, the beach, the ocean (and pretty much anywhere...
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