Zohreh Sadeghi: A Podcaster's Parasocial Nightmare

On August 2, 1989, the Jack family—Ronnie, Doreen, and their two young sons, Russell and Ryan—mysteriously disappeared from Prince George, British Columbia. This Indigenous family, seeking a better life, was lured by a stranger's promise of lucrative jobs at a remote logging camp. The night before, Ronnie met a tall Caucasian man with reddish-brown hair and a full beard at a local bar, who offered them well-paid work and daycare for their children. The family, eager for a fresh start, packed up and left their home in a white pickup truck with this man, never to be seen again. For over three decades, the disappearance of the Jack family has remained one of Canada's most baffling unsolved cases. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no bodies have been found, and no concrete leads have emerged. The questions persist: Who was this mysterious stranger, and what happened to Ronnie, Doreen, Russell, and Ryan after they left their home? Join me as I delve into the twists and turns of this haunting mystery, exploring the latest developments and the ongoing quest for truth. Will the Jack family's disappearance ever be solved, or will it remain a chilling enigma forever? Sources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/334259026671959 https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/missing-jack-family-1989-bc https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/relatives-prince-george-family-missing-since-1989-new-search https://www.staysafevancouver.com/post/jack-family-disappearance-was-the-jack-family-ever-found https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20170926_MMIWG_Smithers_MJackStatement_Vol_9_Public-15.pdf  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhs6mKsoUHw https://medium.com/@reallyhorrifying/the-family-that-vanished-the-jack-family-disappearance-b55e3e2ad246 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Jan 28min

On a frigid February morning in 2009, a rural Pennsylvania town was shaken by a brutal crime: the murder of 26-year-old Kenzie Marie Houk, eight months pregnant with her unborn child. The investigation that followed raised more questions than answers, focusing on an unlikely suspect—11-year-old Jordan Brown, the son of Kenzie's fiancé. The case hinged largely on the testimony of Kenzie's 7-year-old daughter, who claimed to have seen Jordan handling guns on the morning of the murder. However, the lack of concrete evidence led many to wonder if Jordan was truly capable of such a heinous act or if he was a victim of a flawed justice system. As Jordan's case unfolded, it sparked a national debate on juvenile justice and the reliability of child testimony. Despite being adjudicated delinquent in juvenile court, Jordan's conviction was later overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court due to insufficient evidence. The question remains: Who really killed Kenzie Houk? Will justice ever be truly served for her and her unborn child? Join me as I delve into the twists and turns of this gripping true crime story, exploring the complexities of justice and the ongoing quest for truth. Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/happened-11-year-boy-accused-murdering-pregnant-stepmom/story?id=58613764  https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2024/12/04/jordan-brown-civil-rights-lawsuit/stories/202412040080  https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2018/07/18/Pa-Supreme-Court-exonerates-Jordan-Brown-homicide-juvenile-Kenzie-Houk-Lawrence-County/stories/201807180125 https://jlc.org/news/way-it-happened-bs-how-jordan-browns-case-illustrates-systemic-problems-justice-system  https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/jury-decision-jordan-brown-civil-trial-11-year-old-charged-murder/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Jan 31min

In the sweltering summer of 1999, a small Alabama town was forever changed when two vibrant teenagers, J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett, vanished on a night meant to celebrate J.B.'s birthday. Hours later, their bodies were discovered in the trunk of their car, brutally murdered and abandoned on a quiet Ozark road. The crime scene revealed signs of a violent struggle, with scratches, mud, and evidence of being dragged through underbrush. The car's location hinted at a more sinister plot, suggesting the murders occurred elsewhere. For nearly two decades, the case remained a haunting mystery, with rumors of cover-ups and fears that the killer was still at large. However, in 2019, a breakthrough came when detectives turned to familial DNA, using public genealogy databases to uncover a hidden name. This innovative approach led to the arrest of Coley McCraney, a seemingly ordinary man with no criminal record—a truck driver and preacher who had lived in the shadows of suspicion for years. Join me as I delve into the twists and turns of this gripping true crime story, exploring how DNA technology finally brought justice to the families of J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett. Discover the shocking details behind the murders and the long journey to uncovering the truth. Will this case serve as a beacon for other cold cases, or will it remain a chilling reminder of the darkness that can lurk in the most unexpected places? Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13404041/Wife-killer-preacher-Coley-McCraney-breaks-silence-arrest-2020.html https://www.al.com/news/2024/07/story-of-brutal-murder-of-2-teens-that-haunted-alabama-for-20-years-retold-on-sins-of-the-south.html https://www.happyscribe.com/public/20-20/forever-17 https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=1Kx6HveAG-PIUcau7DZXcjseRXzToVDvu0lpETPeQ3IQ&font=Default&lang=en&initial_zoom=2&height=700%27%20width=%27100%%27%20height=%27700%27%20webkitallowfullscreen%20mozallowfullscreen%20allowfullscreen%20frameborder=%270%27%3E https://abcnews.go.com/US/dna-match-leads-arrest-minister-decades-after-murders/story?id=109987862#:~:text=The%20murders%20sparked%20a%20decades,a%20McCraney%20in%20high%20school.%E2%80%9D https://www.oxygen.com/sins-of-the-south/crime-news/where-jb-beasley-tracie-hawletts-killer-coley-mccraney-now https://alabamavictimsmemorial.com/hawlett-tracie-jean/  https://www.wtvy.com/2024/12/14/coley-mccraneys-new-trial-hopes-teen-murders-dealt-devastating-blow/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Jan 36min

On the evening of October 12, 2012, a chilling 911 call shook Highland Heights, Kentucky. Shayna Hubers, just 21 years old, calmly reported, "I killed my boyfriend in self-defense." When police arrived, they found Ryan Poston, a 29-year-old rising star in the legal world, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Shayna claimed she acted in desperation, but as investigators delved deeper into their tumultuous relationship, they uncovered a dark tale of possessive love, rejection, and obsession. Ryan was trying to escape the toxic dynamic with Shayna. However, she couldn't accept his attempts to break free. The night of the murder, Ryan was supposed to meet Audrey Bolte, Miss Ohio 2012, for a date, further fueling Shayna's jealousy. As the investigation unfolded, evidence revealed a disturbing pattern of behavior from Shayna, including bizarre statements and actions that raised questions about her true motives. Join me as I explore the twisted events leading up to Ryan's tragic death and the complex trial that followed, where Shayna's claims of self-defense were put to the test. Was it a desperate act of self-preservation or a calculated act of murder? Sources: https://www.dmefuneral.com/obituaries/Ryan-Carter-Poston?obId=4462995 https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ryan-poston-murder  https://allthatsinteresting.com/ryan-poston https://casetext.com/case/hubers-v-commonwealth https://www.fox19.com/story/28784389/fwd-murder-trial-attracting-national-attention/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur-7wzcLIRQ  Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Dec 202436min

On April 1, 2024, 19-year-old Sade Robinson from Milwaukee eagerly anticipated a night out on a date. Surveillance footage captured her sitting beside a man at Twisted Fisherman, a local restaurant, before they left together. This would be the last time anyone saw her alive. The next day, Sade's burned-out car was discovered in a parking lot, with her clothes discarded in the trunk. But the true horror was only beginning. A severed human leg was found near Lake Michigan, followed by a matching foot just miles away in Milwaukee. As the investigation unfolded, it revealed a twisted nightmare: Sade had been brutally murdered and dismembered by Maxwell Anderson, the man she had gone on a date with. Anderson, with a history of domestic abuse and other crimes, is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson123. Join me as I delve into the shocking details of this case, exploring the motives behind such a heinous crime and the impact on Sade's family and community. Why would someone commit such atrocities against a kind and vibrant young woman? Tune in to uncover the latest developments in this gripping true crime story and the ongoing quest for justice for Sade Robinson. Sources: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/12/timeline-of-sade-robinson-murder-maxwell-anderson-arrest-in-milwaukee/73305478007/  https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/11/heres-what-we-know-about-maxwell-andersons-previous-legal-issues/73291999007/  https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2024/05/10/sade-robinson-memorial-held-in-milwaukee-amid-homicide-investigation/73593302007/ https://www.cbs58.com/news/confidential-informant-maxwell-anderson-plotted-to-kill-and-dismember-sade-robinson-month-prior-to-death  https://www.wisn.com/article/judge-grants-delay-maxwell-anderson-trial-accused-of-killing-sade-robinson/63072562 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Dec 202430min

In the spring of 1989, what was supposed to be a week of sun and fun for Mark Kilroy, a 21-year-old University of Texas student, turned into a horrific nightmare. While on spring break in Matamoros, Mexico, Mark vanished outside a bar, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Initially, local authorities treated his disappearance as just another missing person case, but those who knew him sensed something far more sinister was at play. As the investigation unfolded, a chilling tale of ritual sacrifice, drug smuggling, and unimaginable brutality emerged. Mark's family, friends, and volunteers worked tirelessly to uncover the truth, but it wasn't until nearly a month later that the shocking reality became clear. On April 11, 1989, Mark's body was found, along with 14 others, buried on a remote ranch. The mastermind behind this atrocity was Adolfo Constanzo, a sadistic cult leader who believed human sacrifices would grant his followers supernatural protection for their illicit activities. Join me as I delve into the dark world of Constanzo's cult and the events that led to Mark Kilroy's tragic fate. This episode explores the twisted rituals, the international manhunt that followed, and the lasting impact of this case on the world. Discover how Mark's disappearance became a symbol of the horrors that lurk in the shadows of organized crime and cult violence. Will justice ever fully be served for Mark and the other victims of this heinous cult? Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-work-of-the-devil/ https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/spring-break-trip-matamoros-murder-mark-kilroy-17838251.php https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/03/09/matamoros-mexico-kidnapping-mark-kilroy/  https://medium.com/tftunderworld/the-tragic-tale-of-mark-kilroy-and-the-matamoros-murder-cult-514f257bfe75  https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/04/13/spring-break-reveler-met-grisly-end/5eae25b4-2176-45ed-a9f6-5d39c759d613/ https://www.markkilroyfoundation.org/about.html Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Dec 202433min

On February 24, 2023, a frantic 911 call from the Banfield family home in Virginia set off a chain of events that would expose a dark and twisted tale of love, betrayal, and murder. Police arrived to find Christine Banfield, a devoted mother and wife, clinging to life with multiple stab wounds, while nearby, Joseph Ryan lay dead from gunshot wounds. The scene was perplexing: Christine's husband, Brendan Banfield, their au pair, Juliana Magalhães, and their 4-year-old daughter were all present but unharmed. Initially, the au pair claimed she and the child had left for the zoo, returning to find an unfamiliar car in the driveway. However, as investigators dug deeper, a more sinister plot emerged. It was revealed that Brendan Banfield and Juliana Magalhães were involved in an affair and had used a fetish website to lure Ryan to the house under false pretenses. The original story of self-defense quickly unraveled, exposing a web of lies and deceit. Join me as I delve into the shocking details of this case, exploring how a seemingly ordinary family life turned into a tragic and deadly crime scene. Discover the twists and turns of the investigation, the elaborate murder plot, and the ongoing quest for justice. Will the truth behind the Banfield murders ever be fully revealed, or will it remain a haunting mystery forever? Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/article/brendan-banfield-murder-wife-au-pair.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6DwxsmIAeA  https://lawandcrime.com/crime/id-give-it-to-her-jailhouse-communications-allegedly-reveal-covert-efforts-to-get-things-and-information-to-au-pair-indicted-in-sexual-fetish-conspiracy-double-murder/  https://people.com/nanny-husband-affair-murder-case-appalling-scene-8740388  https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/09/16/brendan-banfield-au-pair-homicide/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Dec 202429min

In September 2023, a seemingly ordinary family home in Essex, England, became the site of a heinous crime that would stun even the most seasoned detectives. John and Lois McCullough, aged 70 and 71, had been missing for years, but their disappearance was only recently reported by their concerned doctor. When Essex Police forced entry into the McCulloughs' home on September 15, they were met with a shocking confession from their daughter, Virginia McCullough. With a calm and detached demeanor, Virginia surrendered, stating, "I knew this would come eventually... It’s proper that I serve my punishment." But nothing could have prepared officers for the horrors they found inside. Virginia had murdered her parents in cold blood, poisoning her father with prescription medication and brutally stabbing her mother. She then constructed makeshift tombs for their bodies, living alongside them for four years while maintaining a web of deceit to cover her tracks. Join me as I delve into the disturbing details of this case, exploring how Virginia's calculated actions deceived everyone around her. Discover the chilling body cam footage of her confession and the investigation that uncovered the shocking truth behind this family tragedy. How could a daughter commit such atrocities against her own parents, and what drove her to such extreme actions? Tune in to explore this gripping true crime story and the ongoing quest for justice. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cgmglzvnl1yt https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Rex-v-Virginia-McCullough-Sentencing-remarks.pdf  https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/virginia-mccullough-parents-murder-fwxqlfpd9  https://youtu.be/VNTAxHAkEMY?si=M8yTs49PUmJtOtbu Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Nov 202431min