156: Cult of The Ant Hill Kids - October 6 2019 - Today In True Crime History

October 16th: Dr. Robert Schwartz's Killer Convicted of Murder (2002) The line between fantasy and reality can sometimes become blurred. On October 16th 2002 a young woman was convicted for the role she played in a murder. One that, if the prosecution is to be believed, she manipulated someone with a mental illness to commit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Robert_Schwartz, https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/schwartz-clara.htm, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2003/02/11/daughter-gets-48-years-in-slaying-of-her-father/a1d3e0b1-698f-48e1-844c-a0403f7eaf73/, https://thecinemaholic.com/robert-schwartz-murder-where-is-kyle-hulbert-now/, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-oct-16-na-sword16-story.html, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2003/09/09/va-scientists-killer-gets-life-sentence/97617817-bcd2-43e9-a806-168d8a18173c/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 15th: Bethany Deaton Born (1985) There is a fine line between belief and manipulation. On October 15th 1985 a woman was born who would place all of her belief in the words of one man. A man who used that power against others in ways that were irrevocably damaging. https://unresolved.me/bethany-deaton, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164489810/bethany-ann-deaton, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-the-mysterious-death-of-bethany-deaton/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-watching-a-friend-succumb-to-abuse-2/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2310164/Bethany-Deaton-Teacher-suspended-Googling-students-discover-sex-cult-leader-tied-investigation-wifes-murder.html, https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/07/us/twists-in-bethany-deaton-murder-case-put-spotlight-on-charismatic-sect.html, https://www.kmbc.com/article/murder-charge-dismissed-in-bethany-deaton-case-1/3685210 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 14th: Dennis Priven Kills (1976) One would think that people who volunteer to help those in need are, at their core, a decent human being. On October 14th 1976 a person who dedicated their time to others took his feelings of rejection and used it to wield a weapon against an innocent young woman. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Deborah_Gardner, https://wikisummaries.org/peace-corps-conceals-murder-of-volunteer-in-tonga/, https://nymag.com/nymetro/news/crimelaw/features/n_10403/, https://peacecorpsworldwide.org/remembering-the-murder-of-pcv-deborah-gardner-tonga-2/, https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/an-american-taboo/article_2b20127f-7e79-50a0-8b74-5a0b63013cf8.html, https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/deborah_gardner/6.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 13th: Sarah Payne Born (1991) You never know what danger lurks around every corner. Danger that might be even closer to home than you realize. On October 13th 1991 a young girl was born who would unknowingly cross paths with a dangerous man. A simple action that cost her her life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sarah_Payne, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/sarah-payne, https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/chilling-mistake-sarah-paynes-killer-21599221, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-murder-of-sarah-payne-20-years-on, https://medium.com/bedifferent/the-story-of-sarah-payne-every-parents-nightmare-b7f1e9752b50, https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/6156283/sarah-payne-murder-killer-roy-whiting/, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/4035555/sarah-payne-death-murder-roy-whiting/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 12th: Salomon Family Go Missing (1982) Sometimes a witness statement isn’t enough to bring a case to a close. On October 12th 1982 a family went missing in a case that still baffles many to this day. https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/salomon-unsolved-murder/, https://medium.com/the-crime-logs/murder-in-the-valley-ca081ec7c7e8, https://charleyproject.org/case/mitchel-salomon, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-07-09-mn-2341-story.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 11th: Karen Pannell Killed (2003) Not all alibis are ironclad proof of a person’s innocence. On October 11th 2003 a young woman was killed in a case that saw a handful of viable suspects. All of whom seemed to have an alibi. https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-karen-pannell, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77584163/karen-ann-pannell, https://thecinemaholic.com/karen-pannell-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/, https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2007/10/21/accused-tells-jury-his-side-in-stabbing-death/, https://cher19994861.wordpress.com/2021/04/04/karen-pannell-murdered-by-boyfriend-tim-permenter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 10th: Michael Drejka Sentenced (2019) What happens when a law seems to excuse a person’s devastating actions? On October 10th 2019 a man was sentenced for a crime he committed in broad daylight that, depending on how a law is interpreted, he may or may not have been guilty of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Markeis_McGlockton, https://www.wusf.org/law-order/2019-08-24/michael-drejka-found-guilty-of-manslaughter-in-clearwater-parking-lot-shooting, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2021/12/29/michael-drejka-conviction-sentence-upheld-by-appeals-court/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-who-killed-unarmed-black-man-parking-lot-dispute-attacked-n1136361, https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2020/02/27/prison-inmate-attacked-michael-drejka-over-death-of-brother-markeis-mcglockton-report-says/, https://abcnews.go.com/US/stand-ground-killer-michael-dreka-sentenced-20-years/story?id=66182264 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October 9th: Elsie Frost Killed (1965) One wrong move in an investigation can cause complete derailment. On October 9th 1965 a young girl was killed. Her case, filled with missteps, will never see the justice she and her family deserve. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elsie_Frost, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/killer-who-escaped-justice-after-26453993, https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/maniac-who-got-away-killing-23352376, https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/justice-for-elsie-frost/, https://jaquo.com/elsie-frost-spencer-family/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-50478411, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/nov/18/elsie-frost-inquest-told-likely-killer-went-on-to-and-other-girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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