Case Files with Kat and Ashley

In this episode, Ashley discusses the tragic deaths of Blake and Mary-Jo Hadley. Tyler Hadley, 17 at the time, wanted to throw a party and was upset with his parents so he decided to murder them. Join us as we discuss the events leading up to the incident, the absolute trash that was at the party, and then the aftermath. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. Resources: 1. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2018/09/28/who-tyler-hadley/1454615002/ 2. https...

30 Mai 20241h 6min

This one is a doozie, folks! Kat and Ashley are visited by their friend, Oleksandr, who requested this story and was "voluntold" to help with pronunciation! This week, Kat covers a man that was known as "The Red Ripper," the "Rostov Ripper," and the "Butcher of Rostov..." That's right, Kat is covering Andrei Chikatilo, one of the worst serial killers in the world. So, grab a drink and buckle up...this is going to be a wild ride. LOTS OF TRIGGER WARNINGS: Sexual assault, sexual a...

2 Mai 20241h 26min

This week's episode is all about Angel's Landing, a cult formed my a man named Lou who claimed to be possessed by three angels, could cure diseases, predict when people were going to die and also bring people back from the dead. When members kept mysteriously dying as Lou got richer, a 9 year investigation would begin. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity... TW: sexual abuse of minors; physical abuse of minors Resources: 1. https://www.timesnownews...

25 Apr 20241h 14min

This week, Kat does an overview of where we are NOW with the whole Ruby Franke/8 Passenger/Jodi Hildebrandt child abuse saga. Lots of evidence was recently released and Kat went through it ALL. Some newer updates (like from just this week!) have also come out, so once you listen, you will be all caught up. This is Case Files, so there's ALWAYS a standing Trigger Warning. But, with this one, we will discuss child abuse. Please listen carefully. References: The Rise and Fall of Ruby Fra...

18 Apr 20241h 34min

In this episode Ashley discusses the murder of Jackie Vandagriff in September 2016. The events that lead up to this murder are truly terrifying and highlights the real dangers of stalking, especially by former romantic partners. If you are being stalked, please reach out to your local resources and get help-- stalking is real, it's dangerous and escalates very quickly. We are here for you if you need us. Resources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jackie-vandagriff-murder-targeted-killer-ex-48-h...

11 Apr 20241h 2min

In this week's episode, Kat brings us the horrific tale of the death of the Reading Man, Warren Barnes, at the hands of 19-year- old, Brian Cohee, Jr. What's strange, is how this tale unfolds, how his parents are the ones who called 911, and how quickly the community reacted. Thanks to Explore With Us for putting all of the police footage together for this bizarre story. Follow them on YouTube! Thanks to The Wizard for finding this story for us! Grab a drink, tune in, and explor...

4 Apr 20241h 8min

In this episode, Ashley discusses William Paul Smolinski, Jr, often referred to by his nickname Billy, who went missing in August 2004. While initially, law enforcement thought he left on his own, foul play is now suspected. “We are never going to give up searching for our son,” Janice said. “We are driven by our faith, and all the mistakes and obstacles we’ve encountered make us more determined to find the truth and bring Billy home.” Resources: 1. https://www.nbcconnecticut....

23 Mar 202450min

The '70s were coming to an end when a babe in the woods named Dorothy Hoogstratten (later shortened to Stratten) was "discovered" by a sleazy hustler and pimp, Paul Snider, at a Dairy Queen in Vancouver, British Columbia. What follows is a brief, whirlwind of a tale about love, control, stardom, and life at Playboy. Grab your drink and join Kat as you hear all about the ingenue who inspired movies like Star 80 and could have been the next Marilyn Monroe. Come and explore the dark side ...

13 Mar 20241h 6min