Case 201: Janet Chandler
Added 2022-02-26 08:45:21 +0000 UTCWhen 22-year-old Janet Chandler is abducted while working the night shift at the Blue Mill Inn on January 31 1979, her disappearance appears to be part of a robbery. However, when Janet’s body is found in a snowbank the following morning, it raises more questions than answers.
Investigators chased dead ends for decades until 2003 when students from the Hope College film school decided to make a documentary exploring Janet’s life. The movie propels the investigation forward in a way that no one could see coming.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Elsha McGill - research, writing
Milly Raso - creative direction
Mike Migas - production, music
Andrew D.B. Joslyn - music
Comments
Just listened to 151 on your recommendation and loved it; what are yr other favorites?
Patrick Hayden
2022-03-20 02:56:12 +0000 UTCSo awful, poor Janet. Made even worse that her glazed eyes were caused by shock. What truly evil people, all over jealousy.
Storme
2022-03-15 06:25:28 +0000 UTCThis case was harrowing to listen to the outcome. I found myself physically shaking my head as all the details came to light, that had been known by so many for so, so long! I think I was expecting an interest cold case solved by advances in technology. I do have to admit the early suspicion of the man who called the police, just that hint that usually someone that close to a circumstance can be involved. Just tragic. Janet and her family deserved so much better.
izette
2022-03-05 03:59:24 +0000 UTCThis was a tough one but I'm glad you covered it. It's an incredible case, by the definition of it is impossible to believe.
Demi
2022-03-02 00:28:45 +0000 UTCI'm in disbelief. Can't believe that her BF knew all along. It's always right in your circle. Regardless of what that young lady was doing, they had no right to do that.
Christilee
2022-03-01 20:14:36 +0000 UTCAt first I was reminded of Twin Peaks Firewalk with Me… but somehow this real life crime was way way worse
J. Chips
2022-03-01 15:28:04 +0000 UTCSo frustrating and sad that one key to lead to confession, was to relate the victim to their own daughter or loved one. Empathy is so unfortunately lost on some people, makes no sense to me.
Jess Chiller
2022-03-01 07:06:22 +0000 UTCMy thoughts exactly. How did so many people keep this to themselves, even for them to stand by and allow this to happen? I just could not imagine.
Jess Chiller
2022-03-01 07:02:58 +0000 UTCMy partner usually leaves me alone to my true crime pods, but during a long drive he asked me to put one on and this was the most recent update... Truly the most horrific case. My excitement at him sharing my passion with me soon turned to awful regret. What an unbelievably awful case. Like many have said before, reminds me of Leigh Leigh. So frustrating that the case wasn't broken decades later due to tech advancements or forensic evidence... Just the same kind of detective work that should have worked the first time. Actually questioning people properly.
Ruka
2022-03-01 04:10:51 +0000 UTCWow! This was so crazy that as soon as I finished I listened to it again just to make sure I got it right. How horrific for her 😭
Sarah X
2022-03-01 03:50:53 +0000 UTCThis one hit really hard, imagining her terror, the world truly is a horrible place.
fiona liston
2022-03-01 03:24:37 +0000 UTCI had to stop listening to this one halfway through because it was too distressing 😥
Alisha
2022-03-01 02:49:51 +0000 UTCOmg I could not believe what I was hearing! What goes wrong inside people that turns them into something worse than an animal?? Not one person step forward to help this poor girl😥
Leah Budd
2022-03-01 02:46:00 +0000 UTCI can't believe how truly evil some people are. How did no one at this so called "party" come to her aid? Surely someone there must've thought "You know, maybe this isn't a good idea"
Connor Kimmel
2022-03-01 00:04:13 +0000 UTCI really love that the professor who started the whole re-investigation was moved to start a charity to help with other cold cases. Story telling as a way to get the people who know something to divulge is genius.
Carolyn Barry
2022-02-28 23:57:11 +0000 UTCThis was dark.
J. Chips
2022-02-28 15:37:09 +0000 UTCJust want you guys to know i just got 100% first time taking a little quiz about australian states, and i feel like this is 100% casefile's doing 😂 thanks for helping me learn geography!
AR
2022-02-28 01:52:00 +0000 UTCVery rareley does a case leave me speechless. But... Jesus Christ, this one just earned a spot in the hall of horror for me.
Mr. Wilt
2022-02-28 01:12:50 +0000 UTCIt wasn’t a Holden Sedan, it was a GMC Jimmy! I owned a similar car once upon a time.
Saraneth
2022-02-27 13:53:52 +0000 UTCAwful!! Wtf is wrong with people?!
Fräulein Mánn-schaft
2022-02-27 08:04:02 +0000 UTCUnresolved mysteries and true crime subreddit for the win!
Eli Manning
2022-02-27 07:48:13 +0000 UTCWe’ve probably crossed paths on there a few times lol
LTB
2022-02-27 07:38:52 +0000 UTCMuch like the Leigh Leigh episode this case left me shook , it’s truely heart breaking that so many people can be involved in such a brutal and senseless act and not one person come to her aid. Awesome work casefile as always delivering a captivating story told so well. Janets parents are so brave 💔
Michael Wood
2022-02-27 06:51:53 +0000 UTCLoved it think I should stop reading reddit, I knew about this case before today
Eli Manning
2022-02-27 06:26:05 +0000 UTCBrought back memories of the Janabi case! It's freaking frustrating that when people band together they sign up to such sadistic and devious plans. Something to do with group thinking I reckon.
Abhi Ram
2022-02-27 00:28:12 +0000 UTCVery difficult episode, but excellent story telling.
Natalie Jaramillo
2022-02-27 00:02:22 +0000 UTCStrike breakers are seriously awful people. Through and through.
Rosie Overell
2022-02-26 23:19:51 +0000 UTCThis is really one of the darkest things I’ve ever heard. Just awful.
Olive
2022-02-26 23:19:40 +0000 UTCGoosebumps... What an amazing intro!! The team have been doing an amazing job with the intros lately
Abhi Ram
2022-02-26 22:55:46 +0000 UTCThis was a great episode, my favorite since 151
N Stevens
2022-02-26 21:38:15 +0000 UTCAnother perfect episode! I simply can't get enough of Casefile- excellent research presented with respect for the victim.
FELICIA
2022-02-26 18:11:40 +0000 UTCUnreal. This brought back memories of Leigh Leigh’s case for me. How so many can agree to such a heinous plan and stay silent for so long. The statute of limitations on charges is infuriating too. There would have been so much DNA evidence on Janet’s body that this sort of crime would hopefully be solved much sooner in today’s era. Poor Janet.
Miriam Dean
2022-02-26 17:37:14 +0000 UTCAbsolutely horrific and infuriating. All monsters, including her supposed "best friend." Thank you guys for covering Janet's case (and doing so well as always)
Kim L.
2022-02-26 17:22:37 +0000 UTCWow. This was heavy.. sickening:(
Jess Ashlee
2022-02-26 15:44:53 +0000 UTCWhat are the odds of having that many people in one room that all have the same sick brain as each other? R.I.P Janet x
Sammy
2022-02-26 11:02:20 +0000 UTCFive weeks in a row??? This is amazing
Linde
2022-02-26 09:12:17 +0000 UTCFive weeks in a row! Wow. So good
Abhi Ram
2022-02-26 08:58:34 +0000 UTCNow it's my turn to express surprise that you've released for five weeks straight. Is this to be the new norm?
Bob Trenwith
2022-02-26 08:58:27 +0000 UTC
