Case 67: The Battle of Alcatraz

The evening of July 6, 1993, was a typical one for Mia Zapata. The 27-year-old was a staple of Seattle’s music scene, having fronted punk rock band The Gits since the group’s inception in Ohio in 1986. She spent the night at a live music venue, The Comet Tavern, before visiting a friend at their apartment.---Opening poem titled; ‘Slaughter of Bruce’, written by Mia Zapata.Closing song titled; “Bob - Cousin O” performed by The Gits, written by Mia K Zapata, Matthew F Dresdner, Andrew L Kessler and John Stephen Moriarty © Fishheadhotdogburrito Music, licensed courtesy of Rogue Octopus.Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna PriestlandFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-77-mia-zapata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Mars 201858min

[Part 3 of 3]The investigation into The Silk Road and Ross Ulbricht heats to boiling point as Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI hone in on their suspect. Will Ulbricht’s attempts to create a new identity pay off and will his emergency plans succeed?---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Victoria DieffenbacherFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-76-silk-road-part-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Feb 20181h 2min

[Part 2 of 3]As The Silk Road continued to expand, problems started piling up for Ross Ulbricht, AKA The Dread Pirate Roberts. With business booming and concerns that law enforcement were lurking on the site, Ulbricht created an emergency ‘To Do List’ in case he ever came under real danger of getting caught. It read: ‘Encrypt and backup important files on laptop to memory stick; destroy laptop’s hard drive and hide/dispose; destroy phone and hide/dispose; find place to live on Craigslist for cash and create new identity.’---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-76-silk-road-part-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Feb 20181h 16min

[Part 1 of 3]Pennsylvania State University student Ross Ulbricht had been fascinated with mathematics and science from a young age. During his college years, he developed a new fascination with libertarianism, a political philosophy that values individual freedom above all else. For Ross, this became more of an interest – it became a way of life.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Victoria DieffenbacherFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-76-silk-road-part-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Feb 20181h 20min

On June 1 1960, Sydney resident Bazil Thorne received a phone call informing that he’d just won one hundred thousand pounds in a Sydney Opera House Lottery. Bazil couldn’t believe his ears – he’d never won anything of significance before.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna PriestlandAdditional research by Bonnie Lavelle RobinsonFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-75-graeme-thorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jan 20181h 1min

On the morning of January 24 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy hopped on his bike to make the one-mile journey to his cousin Eddrick’s house in the Northern Californian town of Martinez. The two boys were best friends and it was a trip Eric had made countless times before. Eager to get there as quick as he could, Eric took a shortcut. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna Priestland---OFFICIAL SKETCHESSuspect's SketchesPHONE NUMBERSMartinez PD(+1) 925-372-3440Anonymous tip line:(925) 372-3457Contra Costa County Sherrif’s Dept.(+1) 925-335-1500FBI tip line (from USA)1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324)or online www.tips.fbi.govFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-74-eric-coy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Jan 201858min

On September 15 1878, three teenage boys were tending to cattle in the woods near Silver Lake in Staten Island when they discovered a wooden barrel sticking out of the mud. Excited about the potential treasure that lay within, they frantically dug at the barrel with sticks.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna PriestlandFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-73-lady-barrel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Jan 201842min

For several weeks, 56-year-old Wilhelmina Kruger was unable to shake the feeling she was being watched. Her anxiety became so strong that on the night of January 29 1966, she had her partner drive her to her shift at the Piccadilly Centre in Wollongong, where she worked as a cleaner. It turned out Wilhelmina’s suspicions were right. The following morning, her mutilated body was found at the bottom of the basement stairs in what was considered one of the most brutal attacks in New South Wales history.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-72-wilhelmina-kruger-and-anna-dowlingkoa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Jan 201857min