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The Wah Mee Massacre occurred on February 18, 1983, in Seattle's Chinatown-International District, where 13 people were brutally murdered during a robbery at the Wah Mee Club, an illegal gambling den. The perpetrators, Willie Mak, Benjamin Ng, and Tony Ng, were quickly apprehended and brought to trial. The massacre is considered one of the deadliest mass murders in Washington State's history. It led to significant changes in community safety measures and heightened awareness of the vulnerabilities within the Chinatown-International District. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wah_Mee_massacre https://www.historylink.org/File/2984 https://mynorthwest.com/30333/remembering-a-heroic-witness-30-years-after-wah-mee-massacre/

30 Maj 202435min

Each week we will be sharing the stories of missing people from Washington State. We hope these stories shed light on cases that have very little to zero traditional media coverage. If you know anything about the disappearance of any of these people, please reach out to Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by downloading the P3tips app on the Google play or the Apple Store. Vol 1: Jeremy Humes Jeannette Miller Source List: MISSING Jeremy Humes (41)... - Attempt to Locate | FacebookMissing Persons of WA | His name is Jeremy humes age 41 | FacebookJeannette Rose Miller – The Charley ProjectMissing: Jeannette Miller | Arlington, WA | Uncovered

28 Maj 202414min

This week's case is the tragic disappearance of 2 year old Sky Metalwala from Bellevue, Washington. This story is so heartbreaking and could, with the help of his mother, Julia have answers. Please check out our photos of the age progression of Sky, released by The Center of missing and exploited children. The Bellevue Police department is investigating all tips about Sky’s disappearance, tips can be submitted with the link below. https://secure.coplogic.com/dors/en/filing/submitreport?dynparam=1716176147619 Source list:  https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bellevue/still-no-answers-10-years-after-disappearance-of-2-year-old-sky-metalwala/281-4a66d5d0-37a1-418d-8266-5d56b9cb2947 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Sky_Metalwala https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/16hx0lx/the_unsolved_disappearance_of_sky_metalwala_in/ https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bellevue-boy-sky-metalwala-missing-for-five-years/463779816/?outputType=amp https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/new-age-progression-photo-released-missing-bellevue-boy-sky-metalwala/L6RENLXCHZBOLN2VWWNNCURSLE/?outputType=amp

26 Maj 202439min

In today's episode, we’ll explore Colton’s early life and what drove him to a life of crime. We'll follow his journey as he became a fugitive, eluding police across multiple states, and ultimately his dramatic capture in the Bahamas.  We will embark on a journey through the life of Colton Harris Moore, the infamous Barefoot Bandit. https://historylink.org/File/11127 https://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/12/us/12bandit.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jul/11/barefoot-bandit-colton-harris-moore-captured https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/colton-harris-moore-out-of-prison-into-work-release/281-325920102 https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/barefoot-bandit-colton-harris-moore-nearly-done-with-10-years-of-supervision/5M2PYHQ7BRB6VLYEE6AAUGXIK4/ Fly Colt Fly: The Legend of the Barefoot Bandit

23 Maj 202441min

Buckskin Bill, was a beloved figure in Idaho during the mid-20th century. He was a legendary outdoorsman, storyteller, and conservationist. Buckskin Bill dedicated his life to preserving Idaho's natural beauty and teaching others about the importance of wildlife and wilderness. With his iconic buckskin clothing and long beard, he captured the imagination of both children and adults alike. His impact on Idaho's conservation efforts and his ability to inspire others to appreciate nature make him a true Idahoan legend. Episode source list:  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvan_Ambrose_Hart https://hellscanyon.tours/2022/08/15/all-about-buckskin-bill-and-his-life-on-the-salmon-river/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137428149/sylvan-ambrose-hart https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/printthread/Board/21/main/824453/type/thread https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LCX1-DDM/ambrose-sylvan-hart-1906-1980 https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=LA014 https://www.bikeraft.com/last-mountain-man/ https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/the-rifles-of-buckskin-bill.191485/

19 Maj 202422min

The pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful places but also a mysterious dark history. From Big Foot to haunted cemeteries, serial killers, ship graveyards and notorious murders, each week your hosts Jen and Sarah will feature tales from the darkest places and people of the PNW.

18 Maj 20241min

The episode’s case revolves around a brutal home invasion and sexual assault in Seattle in 2009. Isaiah Kalebu broke into the home of Teresa Butz and Jennifer Hopper, raping and murdering Butz and severely injuring Hopper. The case garnered widespread media coverage and sparked debates about mental health, public safety, and the criminal justice system. Check out our poll at the end of the episode to let us know what you think of the new audio! Don't forget to click the bell icon to get notified of new episodes and if you could, please leave us a rating!! Episode source list: While the city slept  -Eli Sanders  Available on Audible  https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/10-years-after-attack-that-killed-her-partner-south-park-survivor-sings-to-heal/ https://www.nydailynews.com/2014/04/25/rape-stabbing-survivor-whose-girlfriend-was-killed-in-horrific-assault-forgives-attacker/ Fox13seattle.com https://truecrimedaily.com/2016/03/08/survivor-helps-heal-through-music-after-partners-murder/ https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/while-the-city-slept-excerpts-madness-and-murder-in-a-broken-system/ Komonews.com https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/rape-aggravated-murder-suspect-banned-from-court-for-own-trial/281-331788489

17 Maj 202450min

In the early 1980’s Randall Woodfield terrorized communities up and down the I5 corridor. In our first episode we will discuss the shocking crimes and tragic loss left in the wake of this prolific predator. Our sources for this episode will be listed below. Please follow us on Instagram @MysteriousPNWpod and on TikTok @MysteriousPNWpod for behind the scenes content and photos from this episode. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_Woodfield https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-killer/crime-news/i-5-killer-randall-woodfield-green-bay-packer-serial-killer?amp https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lyYEfC5KEs0 https://skdb.fandom.com/wiki/WOODFIELD_Randall_Brent https://vocal.media/criminal/drafted-and-deadly https://gridironheroics.com/serial-killer-sunday-when-true-crime-meets-the-gridiron/ https://media.oregonlive.com/portland_impact/other/FixAltig.pdf https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39915978/donna-lee-eckard

12 Maj 202433min