Murder, Not Murdering17 Nov 2025

Buried Alive: the Barbara Mackle Story & UPDATE: the Tanya Frazier Cold Case

In this episode, Erin and Autumn discuss two gripping true crime cases: the kidnapping burying alive case of Barbara Jane Mackle and the murder of Tanya Marie Frazier. They explore the chilling details of Mackle's abduction, the subsequent investigation, and the eventual rescue that captivated the nation. The conversation shifts to the long-awaited justice for Tanya Frazier, whose case remained unsolved for over three decades until advancements in forensic science led to a breakthrough. Throughout the episode and the hosts reflect on the importance of keeping victims' stories alive.

Keywords

true crime, kidnapping, survival, FBI, investigation, justice, cold case, music, podcast, pacific northwest, seattle

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Music Preferences

02:54 Listener Feedback and Episode Recap

05:49 Erin's Health and Podcast Milestones

08:48 The Kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle

11:41 The Kidnapping Details and the Kidnapper's Plan

14:37 The Ransom Note and FBI Involvement

17:25 Barbara's Experience Underground

20:31 The Search for Barbara and the Ransom Drop

23:32 The Capture of Gary Christ

26:08 Aftermath and Reflections on the Case

27:40 The Vanishing and Return of Barbara Jane Mackle

30:00 The Trial and Sentencing of Gary Christ

31:55 Life After the Kidnapping

33:40 Gary Christ's Downward Spiral

36:19 The Impact of the Mackle Case on Law Enforcement

38:43 Barbara's Resilience and the Aftermath

40:37 The Legacy of Barbara Jane Mackle

45:15 The Murder of Tanya Marie Frazier

50:30 The Breakthrough in Tanya's Case

54:41 Closure and Justice for Tanya Marie Frazier

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