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How They Got Away
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Welcome to the Table of Disappointment, where we discuss your favorite true crime and corporate greed stories! Your hosts, Annaliese and Kelsey, are serving disappointment hot and fresh every other Saturday. Joined by Anna and Stephanie, who get to listen in abject horror.
Episodes
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The Murders of Harry and Harriet Moore
On Christmas night 1951 Harry and Harriette Moore, civil rights activists, had been settling into bed after their 25th wedding anniversary when a bomb exploded. Join us at the table to discuss what has been referred to as the first assassinations of the Civil Rights Movement.
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The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf
Georgette Bauerdorf was the daughter of an oil tycoon with dreams of becoming a Hollywood actress. One fateful night in October 1944 she was brutally murdered in her own home, and the question of who did it remains a mystery.
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Texas Killing Fields Part 4
This week we return to the Texas Killing Fields, 29 bodies were discovered over a span of 35 years, for the finale of our series. We will be discussing a number of cases, including those perpetrated by serial killer William Reece. Brace yourselves this is a rough one.
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Texas Killing Fields Part 3
Ellen Rae Simpson Beason, Laura Miller, Audrey Cook, and Donna Prudhomme, known as the Four, are women whose lives were cut short by the monsters that lurk in the Texas Killing Fields. Join the table this week to discuss the possible suspects and the serial killer amongst them.
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Texas Killing Fields Part 2
This week the table is returning to the Texas Killing Fields for part 2 of our series. We’ll be discussing 7 of the estimated 29 victims found in the fields. These cases range from a 12 year girl kidnapped on her walk home to a couple possibly killed for leaving a cult.
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Angelo Bruno: The Murder of the Gentle Don and its Bloody Aftermath
Angelo Bruno was known as the Gentle Don, and ran the Philadelphia mafia for many years. Join the table this week as we discuss how his brutal murder set in motion the most violent time in the Philadelphia mafia’s history
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The Texas Killing Fields Part 1
A man named Edward Bell claimed to kill 11 girls who he called the "Elven who went to Heaven". Many of them were found in the infamous Texas Killing Fields. Join the table this week for part 1 of our series where we discuss the area described as the perfect place to hide a body.
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Enron: Fraud, Lies, & Market Manipulation Part 2
Join our table for the conclusion of our deep dive into Enron as the truth comes to light and Enron spirals into ruin and jail sentences
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The Fort Worth Trio: A Mall Trip Turned disappearance
2 days before Christmas, 3 girls went shopping at a mall in Fort Worth Texas. By 6pm they had not returned home. Their car was found in a Sears parking lot filled with Christmas presents. The next day a letter came in the mail saying they ran away and they were never seen again.
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Enron: Fraud, Lies, & Market Manipulation Part 1
The entire American business world was always singing Enron’s praises. A consistent entry on the Fortune 500 list, economists wrote dissertations on what made Enron so successful. But it was all a lie. Join the table as we begin to discuss the foundations of this story, and how fraud was a part…
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Halloween Special 2023
Are you ready for things to go bump in the night? Join the table as we dive into all things spooky, from ghosts to witches to pukwudgies. These tales will leave you questioning if they were tricks played by humans or something a little more supernatural.
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The Springfield Three: Gone Without a Trace
On June 7th, 1992, Janis McCall left to go check on her daughter after hours of calling. Her daughter Stacy had just graduated and gone out with her friend Suzie. When she arrived at Suzie's house there was no answer at the door, she went into the house and found nothing. Sources:...
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The Mills Family Murders: Cult Hit Squad or Familicide?
When Jeannie, Al, and Daphene Mills were killed in their home , a nation that thought they had no more to fear from the cult suddenly saw Jonestown hit squads around every corner. But was this the result of a hit squad…or something else?Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyana...
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Hollywood's First Unsolved Case: The Murder of William Desmond Taylor
February 1st 1922 William Desmond Taylor, a silent film star and director, suddenly died at only 49 years old. It would be another 12 hours until police were notified. Rumors circulated that after his death bosses from Paramount and others from the upper echelon of Hollywood were at William’s…
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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Minisode
Indigenous women and girls have and continue to experience violence at catastrophic rates in North America and beyond. To make matters worse, very little is known about their stories. Join the table to discuss some of these tragic stories.
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The Mysterious Lady of the Dunes - Ruth Marie Terry
After being found in July 1974 there were very few leads about who the Lady of the Dunes could have been. Decades later she was identified as Ruth Marie Terry, but this was only one piece of the puzzle. Who killed Ruth and why haven’t they been found?
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The Jennings 8: Serial Killer or Police Corruption?
Between the years of 2005 and 2009, the bodies of 8 women would be found in and around the canals of Jennings, Louisiana. Their deaths, possibly the work of a serial killer, possibly the work of a crime heavy town, have never been solved. Join the table for a deep dive into the Jennings 8, also...
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The House of Xtravaganza
Venus Xtravaganza of the House of Xtravaganza, competed in the ballroom scene. Her life was cut short when 4 days before Christmas she was strangled to death. Join us this week as we discuss the ballroom community and the transphobic climate in the United States in the 80s.
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The Murder of Rose Harsent
One fateful and stormy spring night in rural Victorian England would lead to murder, mystery, scandal, and not one but two hung juries. Join the table as we discuss whether this unpunished murder really is unsolved. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peasenhall_murder...
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Civil Rights Injustices Minisode
Oneal Moore and Sammy Leamon Young Jr. were both black men living in civil rights era America whose lives were cut short. Moore was one of the first African American deputy sheriffs in Washington Parish, Louisiana and Young was a student civil rights activist. Join the table this week as we…
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The Tragic Case of The Sims Family Murders
In 1966 Tallahassee, Florida, football games were such an event that they were known to leave streets empty. This would be the perfect opportunity for person or persons unknown to enter the Sims family home and kill Robert, Helen, and 12 year old Joy Sims. Join the table this week as we discuss a...
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Aqua Tofana: A Woman's Poison of Choice
Life in 17th-century Italy for women was not ideal. Domestic violence was common and due to religious beliefs divorce was not an option. One woman had just the solution… a little poison called aqua tofana. Join the table this week as we discuss how Giulia Tofana and her associates assisted in 600...
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How They Got Away: The Delphi Murders
Best friends Abby and Libby were taking photos on the old railroad bridge when they went missing. They were found dead a day later. After 5 years with no justice a video taken by Libby of what may be her own murderer has led to an arrest that may mean justice for these vivacious 13 year old girls.
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How They Got Away: The Bear Brook Murders
TW: This case does involve young children. For current information on the Jane Doe middle child: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/ncmu/1100662 On November 10th, 1985 the first of two barrels containing the bodies of 4 women were found. The identities of these victims were a mystery for over 30...
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How They Got Away: The Murder of Jane Marie Prichard
On the morning of September 20th, 1986; Jane Marie Prichard was in Blackbird State Forest gathering the final pieces of data she needed to complete her masters in Botany. Her body was found partially disrobed with gunshot wounds to the back. She was 28. Join us this week as we discuss her case…
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How They Got Away: Monsanto - Is Your Water Safe?
The table is back screaming about corporate greed and capitalism with this week's topic Monsanto! During their production of PCB Monsanto knowingly polluted the waters of Anniston, AL and Sauget, IL. In some areas the pollution caused fish to start spurting blood and shedding skin within 10…
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How They Got Away: The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray
Maura Murray vanished in New Hampshire after getting into a car accident one cold February night in 2004. Join us this week as we discuss the 19 year old mystery of where she went, and where she was headed.
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How They Got Away: The Murder of the Buffalo Cave John Doe
This week we will be covering the John Doe of Buffalo Cave. The unknown man's body was first found in 1979 and wasn't identified until 2019. The table will discuss the science leading to his identification, as well as the man's life, criminal history, and his many identities.
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How They Got Away: The Many Scams of Youssef Khater
Callie Quinn thought one of her roommates in her hostel in Chile was strange, little did she know how far he would go to keep his web of lies going. This week the Table will discuss the many scams of Youssef Khater, and how he has managed to continue his scams, even to this day.
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How They Got Away: Halloween Special Episode
The spookiest day of the year is finally here! Join us at our table for some mini spooky stories to keep you up at night.
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How They Got Away: The Murder of Declan Lyons
Declan Lyons had everything going for him in life; he was ‘sauce boss’ at the local American Flatbread, he was engaged, and he had a child on the way. All of this would be snatched away from him by a man who would confess to the crime and serve no jail time. Join the Table of Disappointment this...
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How They Got Away: The Murders of Samantha Class and Alena Grlakova
A 24 year old injustice leads to 2 year long Operation Misty to get Allen Gary to admit the truth, but still doesn’t save his next victim, and possibly more.
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How They Got Away: The Murders of Bertha Schippan and Mary Phagan
This week we bring you two mini stories about early 1900s unsolved cases. Our first story involves Bertha Schippan, a young girl who lived in Australia who's sister, Mary, was blamed for her murder. Our second takes place in 1913 Georgia, when 13 year old pencil company worker Mary Phagan was...
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How They Got Away: BP Oil & Gas Part 2
In part 2 of our BP Oil & Gas series, we will be discussing the event we all know BP for best… Deepwater Horizon; or as many know it, the 2010 oil spill. The Table will struggle with the greatest disappointment of all… an unpunished environmental catastrophe.
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How They Got Away: BP Oil & Gas Part 1
This week we will be starting with part 1 of our first 2 part series. The Table of Disappointment will explore the many safety failures of BP, formerly known as British Petroleum. Starting with the Sea Gem and ending with Deepwater Horizon we will be repeatedly asking the question: how do you...
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How They Got Away: Shane Piche
This week, the table will discuss Shane Piche, a bus driver that raped a 14-year-old student. Disappointingly, he received no jail time for crime. This will be the first of many conversations about the unfortunate reality of under-investigated and under-punished sexual assault cases. References:...
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How They Got Away: The Murder of Molly Bish
As the summer comes to a close, we turn our attention to someone who never got to enjoy theirs. Molly Bish went missing June 27th 2000 and was never seen alive again. To this day her murder goes unpunished and whoever took her life remains free. References:...
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Welcome to the Table of Disappointment, where we discuss your favorite true crime and corporate greed stories! Your hosts, Annaliese and Kelsey, are serving disappointment hot and fresh every other Saturday. Joined by Anna and Stephanie, who get to listen in abject horror.
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