The Vibes Were Off

Jan Broberg: Part 1Okay, this story is one of those where you keep asking yourself, how did no one stop this?In Part 1, we’re getting into the first abduction of Jan Broberg — and it starts way more normal than you’d expect. A family friend, someone everyone trusted, someone who slowly became part of their everyday life. Nothing about it feels off at first… until it really, really is.We’re going to walk through how this even happened — how manipulation, grooming, and control can happen right in front of people without them realizing it. And honestly, the deeper you get into it, the more frustrating and unbelievable it becomes.Like… how do you take a child and convince everyone around you that it’s okay?This is just the beginning — and it only gets worse from hereResources:A Friend of the family - PeacockAbducted in plain sighthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Broberg

In this episode, we dive into the terrifying true story of the Trashman sailboat sinking, where a group of friends set out on what was supposed to be an unforgettable journey—only to find themselves stranded in the open ocean after disaster strikes. Left without supplies, far from land, and exposed to the elements, they are forced into a desperate fight for survival.As the days pass, exhaustion, dehydration, and fear begin to take hold, especially as sharks start circling beneath them. But at the heart of this story are the survivors—those who managed to endure the unimaginable, relying on instinct, resilience, and sheer willpower to stay alive.This episode explores what they went through in those harrowing days at sea, the impossible choices they faced, and how some of them ultimately made it out alive to tell their story.Resources:I Survived TV Series: Season 5 Episode 8  I Shouldn’t Be Alive TV Series: Season 1 Episode 1  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Scaling_Kiley.  https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/lost-at-sea/.  Albatross: The True Story of a Woman's Survival at Sea (1994) by Deborah Scaling Kiley https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/the-sharks-got-him-then-killed-the-others-shipwreck-survivor-recounts-five-days-stranded-at-sea/news-story/c60f679af78d537be9e1e09114c26a92.  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231143696/meg-mooney.  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231183281/john_p-lippoth.  Brad Cavanaugh Portrait by Matt Kalinowski Discovery Channel I Shouldn't Be Alive TV Series and Capsized: Blood in the Water Movie (picture credit) https://www.deeperblue.com/fascinating-lesser-known-shark-facts/.  

What starts as a troubled relationship slowly unravels into something much darker. In this episode, we’re diving into the case of Susan Walters. A story filled with tension, control, and a truth that didn’t come out until it was too late. On the outside, things may have looked normal… but behind closed doors, something wasn’t right.As investigators begin to piece together what really happened, the story takes turns you don’t see coming. Was this a case of self-defense… or something more calculated?Join us as we break down the timeline, the key moments, and the questions that still linger. Because sometimes, the most chilling part of a story… is what was hiding in plain sight.Resources: True Crime Central YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8oZ6moqq0I  I Survived: Season 5 Episode 2 How The Beep Did I Marry: Season 2 Episode 14  https://www.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/03/woman_who_strangles_attacker_w.html.  https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen.  National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/.  KOIN 6 News YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvlnkuFzVQs. Anderson Live YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy74imo9-Mo.

What started as a normal lunch at Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas turned into one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. In a matter of minutes, a man crashed his truck through the front window and opened fire—leaving 23 people dead and a community forever changed.In this episode, we dive into the chaos, the heartbreaking losses, and the stories of survival and bravery that came out of that day… a moment where everything felt normal—until it wasn’t.Resources:https://web.archive.org/web/20170104024146/https://people.com/archive/a-texas-massacre-vol-36-no-17/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luby%27s_shooting#Perpetratorhttps://www.dallasobserver.com/news/30-years-ago-george-hennard-shot-and-killed-dozens-at-a-lubys-in-killeen-the-attack-changed-texas-forever-13127539/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-28-mn-7034-story.html#:~:text=L.A.%20Times%20Archives,the%20indigent%2C%20who%20pay%20$70.

What started as an innocent obsession with an internet legend turned into something unthinkable. In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of the Slenderman stabbing—where two young girls lured their friend into the woods and committed a brutal attack, all to impress a fictional character.How did a creepy online myth spiral into real-life violence? And what does this case reveal about the blurred line between fantasy and reality?This one is as disturbing as it is unforgettable… and the vibes were definitely off.Resources: Beware the Slenderman Documentary (2016), Director Irene Taylor Slender Man Stabbing: The Untold Story (2019), Director James Buddy Day ABC News 20/20: The Wicked (2019) CourtTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuuWXz2pcUo https://people.com/where-is-slender-man-stabbing-survivor-payton-leutner-now-11855670. https://abc7chicago.com/post/morgan-geyser-now-wisconsin-judge-sends-suspect-slender-man-stabbing-payton-leutner-back-mental-health-institution/18309768/. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK541211/. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/schizophrenia. 911 call - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_duCuxMx80 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_stabbing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creepypasta.

This episode starts with something that feels almost impossible.A woman… being watched for years… without ever knowing it.We’re talking about Mary Stauffer and her 8-year-old daughter Beth—taken in broad daylight by someone who had been obsessing over Mary since he was her student.No warning. No chance to prepare. Just gone.And what follows is 53 days trapped in a space so small, so controlled, it’s hard to even picture.But this isn’t just a story about captivity.It’s about control. Obsession. And the terrifying reality of what happens when someone decides they’re not going to let you go.The tension in this case just keeps building—moment after moment where things could have gone very differently… and a child who had to endure far more than anyone ever should.And somehow, through all of it… Mary never stops being a mother. Keeping Beth calm. Keeping her alive. Keeping hope where there really shouldn’t have been any.This one will get under your skin.Resources: https://www.twincities.com/2019/10/03/mary-stauffer-kidnapping-ming-sen-shiue-murder-mn-roseville/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ming_Sen_Shiue#:~:text=From%201965%20to%201966%2C%20Shiue,Shiue%20lived%20at%201960%20N.Stalking Mary by Eileen Bridgeman BiernatAbducted: The Mary Stauffer Story - A lifetime Movie

Today’s episode… it’s a heavy one—but it’s also one of the most unbelievable survival stories you’ll ever hear.We’re talking about Alison Botha, a woman who went through something so brutal, most people wouldn’t even survive minutes of it… and somehow, she did.In 1994, Alison was just going about her normal night, heading home, when she was abducted by two men. What happened next is honestly hard to even put into words. She was attacked, left with catastrophic injuries, and abandoned in a remote area—basically left for dead.But here’s the part that will absolutely stay with you…Alison didn’t die.She woke up. Alone. Severely injured. And somehow—through pure instinct and determination—she got up, found the road, and flagged someone down for help. She literally saved her own life.And what’s even more incredible is what she did after surviving.Instead of letting that night define her, Alison chose to speak out. She turned her story into something powerful—something that inspires people all over the world.So in this episode, we’re going to walk through what happened to Alison, how she survived something almost impossible, and how she turned that trauma into strength.Just a quick warning—this story is intense. But it’s also one of the most powerful examples of resilience you’ll ever hear.Resources: Alison - directed by Uga Carlini Alison: I have a life by Alison Bothahttps://medium.com/@mckenna.arbuckle/the-girl-who-played-dead-the-survival-of-alison-botha-1f75a5f0841bhttps://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-02-27-portrait-of-psychopath-serial-rapist-frans-du-toit/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CHe%20said%20he%20tried%20to,not%20accept%20him%2C%20he%20said.

In this episode, we tell the incredible story of Cassidy Stay, a teenager who survived a horrific family massacre in Texas. After a gunman murdered most of her family in their home, Cassidy was shot and left for dead—but miraculously survived. Despite unimaginable loss, she showed extraordinary courage, helping police identify the killer and later inspiring millions with her strength and resilience. This episode explores the tragedy, the investigation, and how Cassidy turned unimaginable trauma into a story of survival and hope.Resources:https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-constable-relieves-horrific-2014-mass-murder. https://6abc.com/post/lone-survivor-of-texas-family-shooting-out-of-the-hospital/178388/. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Harris_County_shooting. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-who-killed-6-members-ex-wife-s-family-gets-n1065366. https://abc7chicago.com/post/woman-who-played-dead-while-family-was-killed-takes-the-stand/5498466/. https://www.newsbreak.com/law-crime-520571/4307335466082-discredit-on-the-judiciary-texas-judge-publicly-reprimanded-for-cloak-and-dagger-behavior-against-da-and-bias-toward-death-penalty-defendant-who-slaughtered-family. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2915451/Brave-Stay-family-reveal-incredible-friendship-parents-alleged-killer-sole-surviving-granddaughter-Cassidy-helped-therapy-dog.html. https://theywillkillyou.com/profile/ronald-lee-haskell-jr. https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_info/haskellronald.html. https://abc7chicago.com/post/couple-speaks-out-about-murders-of-son-daughter-in-law-4-grandkids/176868/.

Have you ever driven past a billboard that caught your eye or made you think? In todays episode, a listener request, Meg takes us through the incredibly frustrating case of Kathy Page. Who killed Kathy and why didn't the police investigate it? Will her family ever get justice? Listen and watch to find out!Resources: https://kfdm.com/news/local/unsolved-setx-vidor-police-chief-says-its-time-for-closure-in-kathy-page-homicide.  https://mysterydelver.com/page-full-of-tears/.  https://orangeleader.com/2022/08/03/nationwide-true-crime-podcast-focuses-on-31-year-old-orange-county-cold-case-killinf/.  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5335085/Man-helped-inspire-Three-Billboards-says-hes-innocent.html.  https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Kathy_Page.  https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/kathy-page.  https://unsolved.com/gallery/kathy-page/.  

In 1999, Cynthia Vigil did the impossible: she escaped the Toy Box, a high-tech torture chamber operated by David Parker Ray. After three days of unimaginable horror, Cynthia seized a moment of distraction, fought off her captor with an ice pick, and fled into the New Mexico desert wearing nothing but a padlocked metal collar.This episode explores her harrowing abduction, her heart-pounding escape, and how her bravery ended the decades-long reign of one of America’s most sadistic serial killers. We detail the massive FBI investigation her survival triggered and her enduring legacy as an advocate for the vulnerable.Resources:https://thebeaconfhhs.org/1761/beacon-behind-bars/beacon-behind-bars-the-toy-box-killer/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Parker_Rayhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-22/evidence-of-murder-is-uncovered-in-new-mexicohttps://www.cynthia-vigil.com/I survived a serial killer on A&Ehttps://www.lcsun-news.com/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1999/06/24/daughter-says-not-guilty-to-sex-torture-charges/

In this episode we discuss a 15th century tale full of demons, possessions, political espionage and exorcisms. Resources:Jeanne des Anges. (1644). Autobiography. Jeanne des Anges. (n.d.). Relation de la possession des Ursulines de Loudun. Jean-Joseph Surin. (c. 1655). Science expérimentale des choses de l'autre vie. Procès d’Urbain Grandier. (1634). Trial records, Loudun, France. de Certeau, Michel. (2000). The possession at Loudun (M. B. Smith, Trans.). University of Chicago Press. (Original work published 1970) Huxley, Aldous. (1952). The devils of Loudun. Harper & Brothers. Levack, Brian. (2006). The witch-hunt in early modern Europe (3rd ed.). Pearson Longman. Clark, Stuart. (1997). Thinking with demons: The idea of witchcraft in early modern Europe. Oxford University Press. Roper, Lyndal. (1994). Oedipus and the devil: Witchcraft, sexuality and religion in early modern Europe. Routledge. Bergin, J. (1991). The rise of Richelieu. Yale University Press. Mousnier, R. (1979). The institutions of France under the absolute monarchy, 1598–1789 (B. Pearce, Trans.). University of Chicago Press. Whiting, J. (1961). The devils. Faber & Faber. 

During this episode we discuss some of the high value celebrity kidnappings of the last century. We discuss Frank Sinatra Jr. and the team who kidnapped him to gain start up money for a new business venture. The abduction of Juan and Jorge Born including the most ransom demand paid up until that point. Alfred Heineken and his driver, who were kidnapped for three weeks before being rescued after the family paid the kidnappers. Kevyn Wynn, the daughter of Steve Wynn, a Las Vegas legend, who was recovered after only a few hours. At the end of this podcast we discuss the current kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie and explore theories of where she could be and who might have taken her. Resources: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/frank-sinatra-jr-kidnappinghttps://themobmuseum.org/blog/fifty-one-years-later-frank-sinatra-jr-s-kidnapping-still-raises-questions/https://livinglifeinanopensuitcase.wordpress.com/2015/11/04/the-born-legacy-and-argentinas-kidnapping-crisis-of-the-1970s/https://www.nytimes.com/1975/06/21/archives/argentine-ransom-is-put-at-60million.htmlhttps://www.mensjournal.com/news/savannah-guthrie-mother-ransom-history-celebrity-kidnappings-paid-timeline

In this episode, we dive deep into the realities of grizzly bear behavior and human/bear encounters, looking at both what the science says and what has actually happened in real-life cases.We begin with an overview of grizzly bears, including their natural habits, habitat, and how interactions with people typically unfold. According to wildlife experts, grizzly attacks are rare but serious, and most incidents happen when bears are startled, defending cubs, or when humans unintentionally provoke them by getting too close or leaving out food sources. Using real stories like Brent, Timothy Henderson, and the Louie & Wade story, we weave in narratives of individuals who survived or were involved in bear attacks, highlighting both the terrifying unpredictability and the nuanced circumstances that can lead to conflict.Throughout the episode, we balance statistics with stories, showing that while the likelihood of encountering a grizzly is low compared to overall backcountry risks, the stakes when it does happen are undeniably high. We touch on when attacks are most likely to occur — for example during food-scarce seasons or in areas with high human traffic — and how awareness, preparedness, and respect for wildlife behavior can make all the difference.Resources:https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Grizzly-Bear.  https://bearvault.com/blogs/articles/bear-attack-statistics.  https://www.eagleeyeadventures.com/blog/peak-grizzly-bear-attack-season-when-to-be-extra-cautious.  Season 3 Episode 5 – Brent Case  Season 3 Episode 7 – Timothy Henderson  Season 10 Episode 5 – Louie & Wade  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/he-s-eating-my-brains-i-can-feel-it-recalls-bear-attack-survivor-1.722716.  https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2007/apr/14/mauled-man-wants-bear-spared/.  https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/473947810/.

In this episode, we recount the harrowing 2009 attack on Charla Nash by Travis, a 200-pound chimpanzee raised as a human pet. We break down the terrifying sequence of events in Stamford, CT and the medical miracles that followed, including Charla’s historic full-face transplant. Finally, we look at how this tragedy exposed the dangers of the exotic pet trade and pushed for critical legislative changes like the Captive Primate Safety Act.Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_(chimpanzee)https://www.nbcwashington.com/local/gruesome-details-revealed-from-chimp-attack/1865336/https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article13172279.htmlHBO’s Chimp Crazy: Episodes 2 & 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1pdvV_gT6I

In this episode of The Vibes Were Off, we delve into the tragic events of the 1984 San Ysidro McDonald's massacre, one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history. We explore the background of the perpetrator and the harrowing timeline of the attack that forever changed the community and law enforcement protocols. Join us as we honor the victims and discuss the lasting impact this senseless act of violence left on the nation.Resources:77 Minutes Documentary by Charlie Minn  https://www.businessinsider.com/deadliest-mass-shootings-in-us-history-2017-10.  https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19900718&id=-XozAAAAIBAJ&pg=6693,1877855.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ysidro_McDonald%27s_massacre.  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/july-18/twenty-one-people-are-shot-to-death-at-mcdonalds.  

Following the death of co-founder Bonnie Nettles, Marshall Applewhite Jr. had to come up with a new theology from physical space travel to the belief that they must "shed their human vehicles" through suicide to ascend. The group maintained extreme control over members through check partners, enforced androgyny—including surgical castrations—and intense indoctrination involving sci-fi media like Star Trek. In March 1997, believing a spacecraft was trailing the Hale-Bopp comet, 39 members committed ritual suicide in a California mansion wearing matching uniforms and Nike sneakers. Resources: https://time.com/archive/6730591/imprisoned-by-his-own-passions-marshall-herff-applewhite/Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults on HBOhttps://facilitatingu.com/2014/07/20th-anniversary-of-my-heavens-gate-departure/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate_(religious_group)https://www.heavensgate.com/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-26/heavens-gate-cult-members-found-dead

Founded in the early 1970s by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, the group initially known as "The Two" began by traveling across the United States to recruit followers through a message that blended Christian theology with science fiction. They convinced early converts that they were extraterrestrial beings in human bodies who could help others achieve a physical transformation to reach the Next Level of existence via a spacecraft. By 1975, the cult gained national notoriety after a recruitment meeting in Oregon led to the sudden disappearance of twenty people, marking the beginning of their increasingly reclusive and disciplined communal lifestyle.Resources: https://time.com/archive/6730591/imprisoned-by-his-own-passions-marshall-herff-applewhite/Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults on HBOhttps://facilitatingu.com/2014/07/20th-anniversary-of-my-heavens-gate-departure/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate_(religious_group)https://www.heavensgate.com/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/march-26/heavens-gate-cult-members-found-dead

In February 2003, Marc Gonsalves, Tom Howes, and Keith Stansell—three American defense contractors—were captured by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after their surveillance plane crashed in the jungle. The men endured more than five years of brutal captivity, often held in chains and forced to march through dense terrain to avoid detection by authorities. They were finally freed in July 2008 during Operation Jaque, a daring and bloodless rescue mission by the Colombian military that involved posing as a humanitarian group to trick the FARC rebels.Resources: Out of Captivity: Surviving 1,967 Days in the Colombian Jungle by Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, and Keith Stansell with Gary Brozek I Survived Season 10 Episode 1 

Judy Malinowski was a devoted mother whose life was tragically redefined after she was doused in gasoline and set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in 2015. Despite suffering catastrophic injuries, she spent her final two years undergoing dozens of surgeries and providing unprecedented video testimony from her hospital bed to ensure her attacker faced justice. Her enduring mission culminated in the passage of "Judy’s Law" in Ohio, which mandates tougher prison sentences for attackers who use accelerants to disfigure their victims.Resources: Judysfoundation.orghttps://people.com/mom-recounts-judy-malinowski-last-words-daughters-exclusive-7505209#:~:text=Malinowski%20showed%20both%20her%20young,Testimony%20Led%20to%20Ex's%20Convictionhttps://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/judy-malinowskis-testimony-unsealed-her-killer-gets-life-prison/530-043672f7-c2e8-41c4-ad4d-ef31ad276892https://www.egan-ryan.com/obituary/Judith-Malinowski

In 1992, Fabienne Witherspoon became one of the few people to survive an encounter with Tommy Lynn Sells by heroically fighting him off with a heavy ceramic duck after he attacked her in her home. "Quack, Quack, B*tch"Years later, ten-year-old Krystal Surles displayed equal courage by surviving a slit throat and walking nearly a quarter-mile to find help after Sells murdered her friend. Together, these two women provided the critical testimony and composite sketches that finally ended Sells' cross-country killing spree and secured his conviction.Resources:Through the Window – Diane Fanning  Most Evil Season 1 Episode 2  I Survived a Serial Killer Season 1 Episode 5  48 Hour Interview – Krystal’s Courage  ABC News Mini-Documentary – Tommy Lynn Sells – The Mind of a Psychopath  https://abcnews.go.com/US/serial-killer-survivor-speaks-alive/story?id=81081689 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lynn_Sells 

In June 2024, Cassidy Poarch survived a harrowing incident in Murray County, Georgia, after being held captive and assaulted by Nick Cargain. After being beaten and threatened with drowning, she managed to escape and hide inside a cardboard box on a neighbor's porch while barefoot and bleeding. Her courage in escaping and providing evidence led to Cargain's conviction and a sentence of life in prison plus 25 years.Resources:https://newschannel9.com/news/local/murray-county-man-sentenced-for-beating-girlfriend-trying-to-abduct-her-in-front-of-childBodycam footage by MCSO Deputy - EWU Bodycam on YouTube

Join us today as we discuss the incredible survivor story of Mary Vincent. She is an American artist and victims’ advocate who survived a horrific 1978 attack in which her forearms were severed by a man who had offered her a ride while she was hitchhiking as a teenager. Left for dead, she packed her wounds to slow the bleeding, climbed out of a ravine, walked miles to find help, and later helped identify and prosecute her attacker, inspiring victims’ rights reforms. In her adult life she has focused on her art, creating custom prosthetics, and supporting other survivors through advocacy and speaking.Resources:https://blurredbylines.com/articles/mary-vincent-lawrence-singleton-attack-survival/https://archive.vcstar.com/news/crime-survivor-speaks-ep-371969784-350886431.html/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Vincent_(artist)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_SingletonI Survived Season 4 Episode 1 

Join us as we tell the harrowing survival tale of Rita Kemper. Rita is the only known survivor of Baltimore's own cannibal killer. Dive into gruesome details and examine how so many law enforcement agencies became attached to this small section of Maryland. Resources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_MethenyBaltimore SunInvestigation DiscoveryCBS News

This podcast episode explores the profound story of a man who survived a violent home invasion that tragically claimed the lives of his family members. It delves into the investigation surrounding the attack and the shocking discovery of those responsible for the crime. Ultimately, the narrative focuses on his emotional and spiritual journey toward healing and his difficult choice to offer forgiveness in the wake of unimaginable loss.Resources - I Survived Season 4 Episode 2 Snapped: Killer Couples Season 13 Episode 6 Killer Women with Piers Morgan Season 1 Episode 1 Texas Monthly Article, Flesh and Blood by Pamela Colloff Terror by Night by Terry Caffey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffey_family_murders

In 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves went missing from her home in Millstadt, Illinois, sparking a desperate search that led investigators to a chilling discovery. This episode covers her incredible physical recovery and the legal battle to bring her attacker to justice. It is a profound story of resilience and hope in the face of unimaginable trauma.Resources:https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/where-is-sam-shelton-who-tried-to-kill-ashley-reeves-nowhttps://www.stlpr.org/other/2007-05-08/former-teacher-accused-of-attempted-murder-tries-to-kill-himselfhttps://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/former-freeburg-teacher-sam-shelton-released-on-parole/63-f8205723-76f0-4b8c-8512-272d81c6ed5fhttps://people.com/teacher-who-choked-17-year-old-student-left-her-woods-after-believing-she-was-dead-is-released-8639074https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article131231334.htmlLifetime’s “Left For Dead” made for TV movie

This week, we dive into the unbelievable true story of Juliane Koepcke, the sole survivor of the Lanza Flight 508 plane crash in the Amazon rainforest in 1971. Hear how this 17-year-old girl survived a 10,000-foot fall, faced a 9-day trek through the jungle with a broken collarbone and other injuries, and used her knowledge of the wilderness to find her way back to civilization. You won’t believe the full story of her survival!Resources:When I fell from the sky: The true story of one woman's miraculous survival by Juliane Koepckehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juliane_Koepcke

Welcome back for Part 2 of the killing cousins saga, featuring our Survivor Regan Martin!Regan was just 14 years old hitchhiking with her friend when they were picked up by 2 monsters. Find out how she survives with the help of her friend Lynn, and ensures these serial killers face justice. Also follow along through the many, many trials and life after, including what life was like in prison. Thanks for listening! Produced by: Raymond Malley References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Alan_Gorehttps://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2012/04/09/david-alan-gore-killer-with/7265797007/http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/gore1290.htmhttps://archive.tcpalm.com/news/first-murder-in-1980s-led-killing-cousins-gore-and-waterfield-on-crime-spree-through-indian-river--e-345577102.htmlThe Serial Killer Whisperer by Pete EarleyMurder Phone Podcast by Tony Ciagliahttps://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Waterfield,%20Fred.pdfhttps://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2013/09/02/family-killing-cousin-tries-to/31852381007/NBC News

Welcome to our first episode! Angela Hommell was only 20 years old when she immigrated to Vero Beach, Florida from Germany. Not long after her arrival she would become a victim of the “Killing Cousins”. In this episode you will hear Angela’s incredible survival story. You will also learn about some of the first known victims of the sadistic serial killers David Alan Gore and Fred Waterfield. Produced by: Raymond Malley References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Alan_Gorehttps://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2012/04/09/david-alan-gore-killer-with/7265797007/http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/gore1290.htmhttps://archive.tcpalm.com/news/first-murder-in-1980s-led-killing-cousins-gore-and-waterfield-on-crime-spree-through-indian-river--e-345577102.htmlThe Serial Killer Whisperer by Pete EarleyMurder Phone Podcast by Tony Ciagliahttps://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Waterfield,%20Fred.pdfhttps://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2013/09/02/family-killing-cousin-tries-to/31852381007/NBC News

Welcome to The Vibes Were Off! A True Crime Podcast featuring survivors! First episode releases January 6. 2026!