Documented 187

In mid-1990s South Africa, a job interview could mean more than employment. For women struggling to find work, it could mean stability, independence, and a way forward.But some of those opportunities were never real.As women disappeared and bodies were discovered across Atteridgeville, Boksburg, and Cleveland, investigators began uncovering a pattern built around false job offers and trust.Content Warning: This episode discusses murder and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.#Documented187 #TrueCrimePodcast #ABCMurders #SouthAfricaTrueCrime #VeldOfHopeReferences• BBC News. “South Africa Serial Killer Jailed.” BBC News, 5 Dec 1997.• Mail & Guardian. “Sithole Gets 2 410 Years.” Mail & Guardian, 6 Dec 1997.• Shaw, Mark. Crime and Policing in Post-Apartheid (Uh-par-tide) South Africa. Indiana University Press, 2002.• Gordin, Jeremy. A Lifetime of Violence: The Story of South African Serial Killer Moses Sithole (Mo-zis Si-tó-lay). Ashanti Publishing, 1997.• Smith, David. “Sithole’s Sentence and South Africa’s Serial Killers.” The Guardian, 1997.• South African Press Association (SAPA). Court coverage and trial reporting, 1995–1997.• Johannesburg (Jo-han-iss-burg) High Court Records, Republic of South Africa v. Moses Sithole (Mo-zis Si-tó-lay), Case Files (1997).

In 1971, a quiet New Jersey suburb was shaken by a crime that began behind the doors of a mansion built to project success, order, and respectability.For weeks, no one knew what had happened inside the home. The family kept to themselves. The house stayed silent. The lights slowly burned out. By the time police entered, the man responsible was already gone.This episode of Documented 187 follows a case built around image, control, financial pressure, religious justification, and an eighteen-year disappearance that ended only after a national television broadcast helped expose the truth.Content warning: This episode discusses family violence, murder, and harm to children. Listener discretion is advised.Disclaimer: Documented 187 is a true crime podcast created for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. This episode discusses a real criminal case using publicly available records, media reports, court-related coverage, interviews, and other source materials available at the time of production. Any discussion of allegations, testimony, forensic findings, disputed claims, legal outcomes, appeals, or offender behavior is presented based on available sources and should not be interpreted as independent legal findings. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.Sources·       Crime Library: Criminal Minds and Methods — John List, Katherine Ramsland.·       Karen Tumulty, “17 Years Later, Town Gets Answers to Family Killings,” Los Angeles Times, April 10, 1990.·       History.com Editors, “Sunday school teacher murders his family and goes undercover for 18 years,” Updated May 27, 2025.·       “John List,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (Accessed 2025).·       ABC News — 'The Hit List,' Primetime/20-20 coverage and interview segments with John List.·       New York Times archival coverage of the List family murders and trial (1971–1990).·       America’s Most Wanted archival segment (May 21, 1989) featuring forensic sculptor Frank Bender.·       Dummies.com Crime/History features summarizing the John List case.·       Medium & Vocal long-form investigative articles on the John List case and AMW reconstruction.·       Local New Jersey news outlets on Breeze Knoll, the arson fire, and community impact.·       State of New Jersey v. John Emil List.·       Father Wants Us Dead podcast / website·       People Magazine·       OddStops·       Snopes.com / Archive·       The Washington Post

A man working late in Washington, D.C. decides to avoid the long drive home and stay overnight at a friend’s townhouse.Less than two hours after he arrives, a 911 call reports an intruder and a stabbing.But when first responders enter the guest room, the scene does not match the story. The room is too clean. The wounds are too precise. The evidence raises more questions than answers. What follows is a case shaped by silence, stagingallegations, forensic gaps, and a legal outcome that still leaves one family waiting for the truth.Content warning: This episode discusses violence, death, possible sexual assault, and graphic crime scene details. Listener discretion is advised.Disclaimer: Documented 187 is a true crime podcast created for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The information discussed in this episode is based on publicly available sources, court records, reporting, and investigative materials where available. Any theories, allegations, or interpretations discussed are presented as such and should not be taken as statements of proven fact unless established in a court of law. All individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. This episode is intended to discuss the case respectfully, with care for the victim and surviving loved ones.Sources·       Washingtonian, “Robert Wone: Life, Death, and Love” ·       Washingtonian, “Robert Wone Murder: Online Extras” ·       Affidavit in Support of an Arrest Warrant ·       Superseding Affidavit Charging Joseph Price, Victor Zaborsky & Dylan Ward ·       Judge Lynn Leibovitz Verdict / Final Order ·       Washingtonian, “Wone Defendants Not Guilty, Mystery Continues” ·       DCist, “Three Wone Defendants Found Not Guilty On Charges” ·       NBC Washington, “Not Enough Evidence for Conviction in Wone Case: Judge” ·       The Guardian, “The Mystery of Robert Wone’s Death” ·       ABC News, “Police Allege Coverup in Lawyer’s 2006 Murder” ·       The Washington Post, “Wone Family Settles $20 Million Lawsuit Against Three Former D.C. Roommates”

A woman escapes an apartment after being injured.She runs toward a nearby work van and hides inside.But the person she is running from follows her.Running Wasn’t Enough examines a fatal domestic violence case that unfolded in broad daylight in Washington, D.C., and the court proceedings that followed.LEGAL DISCLAIMERDocumented 187 is a true crime podcast that uses publicly available records, including court documents, law enforcement statements, and news reporting. It does not claim knowledge beyond the public record.The information discussed includes allegations, witness accounts, and claims made during investigations or legal proceedings, identified where applicable.Listener discretion is advised.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT RESOURCESIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline.Call: 800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788Chat: Live advocate support is available at thehotline.orgAdditional specialized resources:StrongHearts Native Helpline844.762.8483Support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline866.311.9474Support for young people experiencing abuse or seeking information about healthy relationships.The Deaf HotlineVideo phone: 855.812.1001Support for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing.Sources• U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. “Husband Pleads Guilty to Gunning Down Wife in D.C. Parking Lot.” January 24, 2025.• U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. “Husband Sentenced to 24 Years for Gunning Down Wife in D.C. Parking Lot.” May 20, 2025.• Metropolitan Police Department. “Wanted Suspect Extradited and Charged in Fatal Northeast Shooting.” October 7, 2024.• D.C. Witness. “Defendant Pleads Guilty in Homicide Case.” January 27, 2025.• D.C. Witness. “Homicide Defendant Sentenced to 24 Years for His Wife’s Murder.” May 23, 2025.• WUSA9. “Man Accused of Shooting Girlfriend to Death in DC Arrested.” October 7, 2024.• WUSA9. “Husband Sentenced to 24 Years for Murdering His Wife.” May 20, 2025.• 7News / WJLA. “Man Arrested in Maryland for Deadly Shooting of Woman in Northeast D.C.” October 3, 2024.• The Washington Post. “He Chased His Wife and Shot Her. A Judge Sentenced Him to 24 Years.” May 21, 2025.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussionsof elder abuse, drugging, financial exploitation, homicide, and death. Listener discretion is advised.What does it look like when the most dangerous person in the room is also the most trusted? This episode takes you inside a Sacramento boarding house where elderly, disabled, and vulnerable tenants disappeared — and no one askedthe right questions soon enough.We explore how predators exploit systems built on good faith, what made one social worker's persistence a turning point, and why the criminal justice system struggled to deliver complete answers even after bodies were found inthe backyard.Sources• Online Archive of California / Center for Sacramento History — The People v. Dorothea Montalvo Puente Criminal Case Records • Los Angeles Times — “Landlady’s Trial in Tenants’ Murders Begins” • Los Angeles Times — “Trial of Landlady in Serial Killings Nears End” • Los Angeles Times — “Landlady Guilty in Murders of Three Tenants” • Los Angeles Times — “Landlady to Spend Life in Prison for Killing Tenants” • Los Angeles Times — “Sacramento Landlady Sentenced to Life Term for Killing 3 Tenants” • The Washington Post — “Landlady Guilty in 3 Murders” • U.S. District Court / GovInfo — Puente Habeas Corpus Filing • Sactown Magazine — “The Life and Deaths of Dorothea Puente” • Deseret News — “Tip Leads to Arrest of Woman Sought in Deaths of 7 at Boardinghouse” • WBAL / Hometown Tragedy — “The Shocking Truth Behind Sacramento’s F Street Serial Killer” • Oxygen — “Social Worker Who Exposed Dorothea Puente Speaks” • Oxygen — “Who Were Serial Killer Dorothea Puente’s Victims?” • CBS News / Associated Press — “Sacramento Board and Care Killer Dorothea Puente Dies”

A 1960 Independence, Missouri case begins with a man shot in his own bedroom and an explanation that investigators couldn't quite believe — but couldn't disprove either. What follows is a story about money, motive, and a woman who kept moving forward no matter what stood in her way. Every detail in this episode comes from documented records, court filings, and personal accounts. Listener discretion advised.Sources• Jackson County Sheriff's Office Official Briefing (January 2025) Regarding the identification of (SHAR-in KIN-ee).• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fugitive Archive Case File #76-432, (SHAR-in KIN-ee).• The Kansas City Star Investigative Series (1960–2025) Coverage of the Kinne trials and the subsequent identification in Canada.• State of Missouri v. (SHAR-in KIN-ee) Missouri Supreme Court Case Records (1964).• Iztapalapa Women’s Prison Official Records Mexico City (1964–1969).• Alberta Vital Statistics and Forensic Identification Report (2022–2025) Regarding the death of Diedra Glabus.• "La Pistolera: The True Story of (SHAR-in KIN-ee)" by James C. Hays.• KCTV5 News Forensic Report (January 2025) Detailed analysis of the Canadian fingerprint match.• KSHB 41 News Independence Bureau Historical documentation of the North High Street crime scene.

Sacramento, 1977. A quiet neighborhood. An unlocked door. A man who believed he needed blood to survive.This episode follows a case that exposed deep failures in the mental health and criminal justice systems — a man hospitalized, diagnosed, medicated, and then released back into the world with almost no net beneath him.We examine the warning signs that preceded the violence, the victims whose lives were taken, and what the investigation ultimately revealed about how crime scenes can reflect the mind of the person who created them.Content warning: This episode contains disturbing behavior involving animals, descriptions of violence, and references to harm against children. Listener discretion is advised.SourcesThe People of the State of California v. Richard Trenton Chase (1979): Official court records and trial transcripts.• FBI Behavioral Science Unit Case Files: Documentation regarding the classification of disorganized offenders.• Whoever Fights Monsters by Robert Ressler.• The Cases That Haunt Us by John Douglas.• The Sacramento Bee Archives (1977–1981): Local news coverage of the search, arrest, and trial.• The Vampire of Sacramento by Russ Williams.• Vampire: The Strange and Horrible Case of Richard Chase by Ray Biondi (Lead Investigator) and Walt Hecox.• Medical Records: Beverly Manor Psychiatric Facility (1975–1976): Clinical summaries.

It is 1:00 a.m. on Interstate 75. The thick Florida humidity looks like smoke in the high beams. You pull over on the dark shoulder because you think you’re in charge. You’ve got the car, the cash, and you’re twice her size. But the power dynamic vanishes the second you hear the click of the hammer.In the series premiere of Documented 187, we dive into a case that shattered FBI profiles and flipped the predator-prey dynamic on its head. When investigators relied on textbooks to find a male drifter, they completely missed the lethal threat hiding in plain sight on the Florida highways.Ayana breaks down the psychology of a war-zone childhood, the pawnshop paper trail that broke the case, and the ultimate betrayal that sent a killer to death row.Slide into the shadows.LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This episode utilizes dramatic storytelling rooted in true events and is not a verbatim historical record. The views expressed are solely those of the host. Contains descriptions of violence and sensitive material. Listener discretion is advised.Sources: Anne Rule (Monster: The True Story of Aileen Wuornos)Sue Russell (Lethal Intent), Christopher Berry-Dee (The Selling of a Serial Killer)Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer(1992)Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003) Publicly available court records.

Greg Fleniken was discovered deceased in a locked hotel room in Beaumont, Texas under circumstances that initially appeared non-criminal. The autopsy introduced findings that did not align with that assessment, creating a conflict between the scene and the medical evidence. ReferencesPeople.com (MGM Elegante Hotel, Beaumont image)The Cinemaholic (Victims and Suspect Images)Does Murder Sleep? S1 E5: No Checking OutPeople MagazineABC NewsVanity FairBeaumont EnterpriseNational Institute of JusticeJournal of Forensic Sciences 

In 1989, a young woman disappeared from White Cloud, Michigan. What followed was a case shaped by early assumptions, limited urgency, and an investigation that quietly stalled.This episode examines the disappearance of Shannon Siders, the decisions that defined her case, and the questions that remain unanswered decades later.This is a documented examination of what happens when someone is miscategorized — and left behind.Listener discretion advised.References1. People v. Matthew Jones and People v. Paul Jones, Trial Transcripts and Verdicts, Newaygo County Circuit Court (April 2015).2. Sworn Affidavit of Dean Robinson, Recantation of Testimony (December 2021).3. Michigan State Police Cold Case Task Force, Investigation Records and Interview Summaries (2011–2014), led by Det. Mike Stephens.4. Medical Examiner’s Office / Autopsy Report of Shannon Siders (October 1989).5. Testimony of Clint Hofer regarding admissions by Paul Jones, Newaygo County Circuit Court.6. Testimony of Lindsay Bradley regarding the class ring evidence, Newaygo County Circuit Court.7. Investigative findings of Bill Proctor, Private Investigator for the Jones family defense.8. Testimony of Dean Robinson regarding the Hole-in-the-Wall crime scene (2015).9. Manistee National Forest recovery reports and crime scene documentation (October 1989).10. Community and witness statements regarding the night of July 17, 1989, White Cloud, Michigan.

Listener Discretion is advised.In 1983, police believed they had finally solved a murder that had gone unanswered for over twenty years.This minisode examines the confession that followed, the assumption it was built on, and the forensic problem that forced investigators to confront an impossible question of time.References:• Brothwell, Don. The Bog Man and the Archaeology of People. British Museum Publications, 1986.• Science History Institute. "Bodies in the Bog: The Lindow Mysteries." (July 2019).• The Manchester Evening News / The Times (Archives 1983).• Oxford University Research Laboratory for Archaeology.• Taphonomy References:• The Sexual Offences Act 1956.• The "Lavender Marriage" Phenomenon.

This is Season 2, Episode 1 of Documented187: Listener discretion is advised.There is a visual glitch from 48:06​ - to 48:33​, but the audio is still correct. Apologies for the black screen - thanks for sticking with it!In November 1971, the quiet town of Westfield, New Jersey learned that “low crime” doesn’t mean “no evil.”Under the Tiffany skylight of a nineteen-room mansion called Breeze Knoll, a horrendous event took place. The perpetrator vanished for eighteen years under a new name. He remarried, went to church, coordinated carpools, and blended into suburban life so well that no one saw the horror of his past… until a clay bust on America’s Most Wanted knocked hisdisguise clean off.In this episode, Ayana Noir walksyou through:• the pressure cooker building inside Breeze Knoll• the nationwide manhunt that kept hitting dead ends• the age-progressed bust that finally exposed him• the trial, the judge’s unforgettable words, and the question of whether justice ever truly caught upREFERENCES1.     Crime Library: Criminal Minds and Methods — John List, Katherine Ramsland.2.     Karen Tumulty, “17 Years Later, Town Gets Answers to Family Killings,” Los AngelesTimes, April 10, 1990.3.     History.com Editors, “Sunday school teacher murders his family and goes undercover for 18years,” Updated May 27, 2025.4.     United States v. John Emil List, trial records, Union County, New Jersey (1990).5.     “John List,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (Accessed 2025).6.     ABC News — 'The Hit List,' Primetime/20-20 coverage and interview segments with John List.7.     New York Times archival coverage of the List family murders and trial (1971–1990).8.     America’s Most Wanted archival segment (May 21, 1989) featuring forensic sculptor Frank Bender.9.     Dummies.com Crime/History features summarizing the John List case.10.  Medium & Vocal long-form investigative articles on the John List case and AMW reconstruction.11.  Local New Jersey news outlets on Breeze Knoll, the arson fire, and community impact.12.  State of New Jersey v. John Emil List.13.  Father Wants Us Dead Podcast