EP270: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Massacre

In April 2011, 20-year-old nursing student Holly Bobo vanished from the quiet town of Parsons, Tennessee, after being seen walking into the woods near her home. What followed was one of the most massive and heartbreaking manhunts in Tennessee history. For years, investigators struggled to piece together what had happened, while Holly’s family and community endured unimaginable anguish.In this episode, we unravel the disturbing details of Holly’s disappearance, the shocking revelations that surfaced, and the tangled web of suspects that ultimately led to justice. From the morning she went missing to the years-long investigation and the dramatic courtroom battles, this case is as haunting as it is unforgettable.Join us as we dig deep into the story of Holly Bobo—a case that shocked a small town and left scars that will never fade.

30 Syys 46min

They called it Fox Hollow Farm, a quiet estate tucked away in the Indiana woods. By day, its owner, Herb Baumeister, was a family man, a businessman, someone who seemed perfectly ordinary. But at night, shadows lengthened, and secrets began to stir. Men vanished, whispers grew louder, and a chilling pattern emerged—one that would forever stain the ground where the farmhouse stood. What lay hidden beneath the surface was far darker than anyone could have imagined. As investigators began to connect the dots, they uncovered a chilling story that would leave a community shaken and questioning how well we ever truly know the people living next door.SOURCES: 1) UPI Focus: Sheriffs link 9 deaths to Indiana man2) Cold cases: Lyons homicide not only unsolved investigation3) Bone found during Sunday search of Herbert Baumeister property4) Remains found on serial killer's Indiana estate identified as man missing since 19935) While Julie Was Away6) The Hunter of Fox Hollow: Part One7) 'Several Tragedies' Still Left in Fox Hollow Farm Serial Killer Case, Coroner Says8) 10th victim identified in Fox Hollow Farm serial killer case in Indiana9) Encyclopedia of Indianapolis: Herbert R. Baumeister 10) Fox Hollow Farm in Westfield was home to Herb Baumeister, suspected serial killer11) Where is Herb Baumeister’s wife Julie Baumeister and their children now?12) Julie Baumeister: Where is Herbert Baumeister’s Ex-Wife Now?13) Herb Baumeister’s killing field and the new effort to identify his victims: Forgotten at Fox Hollow14) Herb Baumeister “The I-70 Strangler”15) The True Story Of The Fox Hollow Murders16) After 29 years, another victim of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister identified after burned remains found at farm17) Who Was Herb Baumeister? Revisiting the Serial Killer's Crimes and Horrifying Post-Murder Rituals 29 Years After His Death18) A new push may finally identify all the victims of Indiana serial killer Herbert Baumeister19) This private investigator cracked the case of notorious serial killer Herbert Baumeister20) Wikipedia: Herb Baumeister21) Was Herb Baumeister The ‘I-70 Strangler’? Inside The Case Against The Indiana Father Of Three22) 'I-70 Strangler' remains mysterious Midwest boogeyman, but private investigator has theory

15 Syys 43min

He looked like the friendly neighbor everyone trusted. A soft-spoken civil servant with a kind smile, Dennis Nilsen appeared anything but dangerous. But behind the closed doors of his North London flat, he harbored some of the darkest secrets in British criminal history. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured young men into his home, where he murdered them—and kept their bodies hidden for weeks, even months, before disposing of them in ways that shocked the nation.

13 Syys 52min

Tucked away in the quiet community of Clermont, Florida, lived a man whose easygoing nature and love for the outdoors made him a friend to many. Michael Shaver was a hardworking father who seemed to juggle his responsibilities with an easy smile, always willing to lend a hand or share a laugh. But in early 2015, Michael’s presence began to fade. Calls went unanswered, visits stopped, and gradually, he seemed to slip out of the daily rhythm of life. Yet the silence surrounding his absence raised far more questions than answers. Tonight, we dive into the story of Michael Shaver—his life, the relationships that defined him, and the unsettling mystery that followed when he vanished.SOURCES: 1) Michael Shaver: How Did He Die? Who Killed Him?2) Laurie Shaver who tried to frame seven-year-old daughter for husband's murder barely reacts as she is sentenced3) Woman convicted of killing husband and burying his body under concrete slab in the backyard4) Laurie Shaver: Where is the Killer Wife Now?5) FL v. Laurie Shaver: Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial6) Brian Shaver and Stacie Turner: Where Are Michael Shaver’s Siblings Now?7) 20/20 Episode: "The Lies Beneath"

12 Syys 34min

For seven years, Malcolm Naden was Australia’s most wanted fugitive—a master of the bush who vanished into the wilderness after being accused of murder. As police closed in, Naden’s legend grew: a skilled survivalist who could disappear without a trace, living off the land while evading one of the largest manhunts in the nation’s history. In this episode,we track the incredible—and terrifying—pursuit of Malcolm Naden. From the brutal crimes that sent him on the run to the near-misses, shootouts, and the final dramatic capture, this is the story of a predator who thought he could outlast justice.

20 Elo 49min

She was vibrant, creative, and full of life—a young woman with a contagious smile and a heart that drew people in. But in the summer of 2017, Shannon Graves vanished from Youngstown, Ohio, without a trace. What began as a missing person case quickly spiraled into something far darker, revealing a chilling story of betrayal, manipulation, and murder. In this episode, we peel back the layers of a case that shocked a community and exposed a deeply disturbing secret hidden in plain sight. This is the story of Shannon Graves.SOURCES: 1) Crime and Justice With Ashleigh Banfield2) Tragedy of Youngstown murder haunts family as police continue to work the case3) The Misery Machine Podcast 4) ‘It Was Like A Nightmare’: Ohio Couple Found Woman’s Dismembered Body In Friend’s Deep Freezer5) Beautiful 28-yo Shannon Graves’ body parts sealed in plastic bags, stored in freezer while look-a-like allegedly steals identity6) A Body in the Basement7) Man convicted of murdering Youngstown woman found in freezer8) Ohio v. Autoro Novoa9) Final Conspirator Sentenced to Prison in Youngstown Dismemberment Case10) Mahoning County Man Pleads Guilty to Murder and Abuse of Corpse11) Woman sentenced to 18 years in coverup and dismemberment case12) Killer to get new sentence13) Buried in the House: Don’t Open the Freezer, Oxygen.

22 Heinä 29min

Blaze Bernstein was a bright, charismatic college student with a passion for writing, a sharp wit, and a future full of promise. But in January 2018, what began as a visit home to Southern California ended in tragedy when Blaze disappeared after meeting up with a former high school classmate. Days later, his body was discovered in a shallow grave—and the investigation quickly took a dark and disturbing turn.In this episode we explore the heartbreaking murder of Blaze Bernstein, the twisted motives behind the crime, and the questions about hate, identity, and justice that still echo today.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of violent hate crimes and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

16 Heinä 47min