48-year-old cameraman Patrick McDermott was the one-and-off boyfriend of Olivia Newton John. In 2005, he boarded an overnight fishing charter off the coast of Los Angeles. When the boat disembarked the following day, Patrick was nowhere to be seen.
In season two of Pseudocide, Poppy Damon and Alice Fiennes dig deeper into Patrick McDermott’s case than anyone has before. They explore Patrick’s life, his disappearance, and the media storm that followed. With exclusive intervi...
2022-11-08 22:31:10 +0000 UTC
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48-year-old cameraman Patrick McDermott was the one-and-off boyfriend of Olivia Newton John. In 2005, he boarded an overnight fishing charter off the coast of Los Angeles. When the boat disembarked the following day, Patrick was nowhere to be seen.
Coast Guard Investigators found no sign of accident, suicide or foul play. They concluded that Patrick had most likely been lost at sea. But the following year, reported sightings of Patrick started coming in from Mexico. The question arose -...
2022-11-06 23:46:30 +0000 UTC
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In 1994, 29-year-old Adelaide lawyer Anna-Jane Cheney was looking forward to her dream wedding. But just six weeks before she was due to walk down the aisle, her fiancè Henry Keogh called paramedics to report that he’d found Anna-Jane lying unconscious in the bath of their Magill home.
Police ruled Anna-Jane’s untimely and unexplained death a tragic accident, but evidence soon began to emerge that suggested otherwise.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narrati...
2022-11-05 09:27:40 +0000 UTC
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When 16-year-old Rubí Frayre went missing from the Mexican city of Juarez, police showed little interest. Exasperated, Rubí’s mother, Marisela Escobedo, took it upon herself to uncover the truth about her daughter’s fate.
For the next two years, Marisela’s unrelenting quest for justice exposed an incompetent judiciary, the power of the cartels, and government complicity… all culminating in further tragedy for Marisela and her family.
This was Patreon Picks #17,...
2022-11-05 09:24:58 +0000 UTC
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When single mother Nadja Medley met an older man named Mike Bullinger, she finally found happiness after a difficult few years. As well as being a fun and kind hearted partner, Mike was a wonderful father figure to Nadja’s 14-year-old daughter Payton. In May 2017, the three of them moved from Ogden, Utah, to a farmhouse Mike had just bought in Caldwell, Idaho.
But when a woman by the name of Cheryl Baker arrived unannounced at the property one day, tragedy ensued.
Team:<...
2022-10-29 08:22:17 +0000 UTC
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On Thursday, November 6 2003, a customer was met with a grisly scene at a motorcycle dealership called Superbike Motorsports in Chesnee, South Carolina. Owner Scott Ponder, his mother Beverly Guy, store manager Brian Lucas and mechanic Chris Sherbert had all been gunned down in cold blood. The quadruple homicide was one of the worst crimes Spartanburg County had ever seen, and would eventually go cold… until a double missing persons case more than a decade later and a successful realtor...
2022-10-22 07:52:11 +0000 UTC
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In episode 30 of Behind the Files, the Anonymous Host is joined by Jessica Forsayeth and Elsha McGill to discuss the making of:
Case 220 - Hannah Witheridge & David Miller
Case 221 - Frank & Carol Hilley
Case 222 - Karina Holmer
2022-10-19 12:47:17 +0000 UTC
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In April 2009, 64-year-old Bill Harrison, a much-loved member of the community of Mississauga, Canada, was found dead in his home. An autopsy revealed that he died of natural causes. Just over one year later, Bill’s wife, Bridget Harrison was also found deceased in the family home. Although Bridget’s autopsy showed that foul play may have been involved, a brief investigation failed to identify any suspects. It wasn’t until over three years later when Bill and Bridget’s adult son C...
2022-10-15 07:40:42 +0000 UTC
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We are getting ready to record the next episode of Behind the Files, so it's time to send in any questions you have about Case 220 Hannah Witheridge & David Miller, Case 221 Frank and Carol Hilley and Case 222 Karina Holmer. Put your questions in the comments!
2022-10-09 22:32:16 +0000 UTC
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The weekend of December 16 2000 was shaping up to be a good one for Tallahassee man Mike Williams. With a romantic getaway planned to celebrate his sixth wedding anniversary to his wife Denise, Mike got up early to sneak in a couple hours of duck hunting on Lake Seminole. When he failed to return home, Denise quickly raised the alarm.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Elsha McGill - research, writing
Milly Raso - creative directi...
2022-10-08 08:37:21 +0000 UTC
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In 2003, 12 elderly women were killed in their homes in Mexico City. Most were strangled and robbed. Fears arose that a serial killer was on the loose, with the media dubbing the perpetrator ‘El Mataviejitas’ – The Little Old Lady Killer.
This was Patreon Picks #16, released in March 2022. It is not new content, it is the same episode, but as Patreon picks episodes are now going to be released on the main feed months after their initial Patreon release, we had to repost ...
2022-10-08 08:34:30 +0000 UTC
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As it neared six o’clock on an autumn morning in 1980, Theodosius Glukharev was jolted awake by the sound of his apartment's doorbell. He rose from bed and headed to the door. No one was there. He poked his head into the hallway, only to find the area empty and quiet. Theodosius looked down and noticed a dark leather briefcase on the ground in front of him. Curious, Theodosius laid it on its side, unclasped its latches, and opened it up. Wedged inside and wrapped in cloth was the head o...
2022-10-01 08:38:54 +0000 UTC
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Semper Fidelis - which means ‘Always Faithful’ is the motto of the United States Marine Corps and a nod to the tight-knit culture the corps is known for. At the Parris Island recruit depot in South Carolina, new recruits undergo a gruelling 13-week training program that determines whether they will become Marines.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Erin Munro - research, writing
Milly Raso - creative direction
Mike Migas...
2022-09-24 08:19:54 +0000 UTC
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When 20-year-old Matthew Leveson failed to return home after a night out clubbing in Sydney, his loved ones were worried sick. Matty was a trustworthy, warm, and caring young man who adored his friends and family, not the type of person who would just take off without a word. Suspicion soon fell on Matt’s partner, 45-year-old Michael Atkins, after it was revealed that the pair were fighting on the night of Matt’s disappearance. But was that unfortunate timing, or did Atkins have something...
2022-09-18 23:54:41 +0000 UTC
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On October 24 1953, 15-year-old Evelyn Hartley set out for a babysitting job in her neighbourhood of La Crosse, Wisconsin. When she didn’t call her parents at 8.30pm as promised, Evelyn’s father raced to the house to check on her. Although the baby she was caring for was fast asleep in her crib, there was blood at the scene and no trace of Evelyn. This was the beginning of one of Wisconsin’s most infamous cases, and it would change an entire community forever.
Tea...
2022-09-17 07:41:58 +0000 UTC
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Matty: The Levesons' harrowing journey of love and injustice. The new podcast from Casefile Presents, out September 19th, only on Spotify. Listen to the trailer now. https://spoti.fi/MattyTrailer
2022-09-16 00:35:37 +0000 UTC
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Matty: A mother and father’s harrowing journey of love and injustice. The new podcast from Casefile Presents, out September 19th, only on Spotify.
2022-09-14 00:55:20 +0000 UTC
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In episode 29 of Behind the Files, the Anonymous Host is joined by Jessica Forsayeth and Erin Munro to discuss the making of:
Case 217 - Kathleen Marshall
Case 218 - The Blackout Killers
Case 219 - Doctor John
2022-09-12 08:12:11 +0000 UTC
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2022-09-12 05:57:03 +0000 UTC
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Eduard Trdý lived in the Czech Republic town of Kuřim. On Monday, May 7 2007, Eduard was home alone making some last-minute preparations. His partner had recently given birth, and Eduard was trying to set up a baby monitor before she and their baby daughter were discharged from the hospital. At around 11 AM, Eduard connected the device to his television. He scanned the channel selector, waiting for the live feed from the monitor’s video camera to show on the screen. An image did appea...
2022-09-10 08:46:36 +0000 UTC
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In 1996, Karina Holmer left her small Swedish village of Skillingaryd to travel to Boston, Massachusetts. The 19-year-old had plans to work as an au pair with an American family who lived in an affluent neighbourhood called Dover.
This was Patreon Picks #14, released in December 2021. It is not new content, it is the same episode, but as Patreon picks episodes are now going to be released on the main feed months after their initial Patreon release, we had to repost it so that all ep...
2022-09-10 08:43:07 +0000 UTC
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It was about 2:15 PM when the group emerged from the forest and onto the main country road. There, Tomas spotted a young girl riding a white hybrid-style bicycle toward them. She was wearing black sports shoes, black tracksuit pants, and an olive green winter coat zipped up to her chin. Her long brown hair was pulled back by a headband and her brown eyes looked out from behind a pair of burgundy-rimmed glasses, focused on the road ahead.
Team:
Anonymous H...
2022-09-03 07:55:48 +0000 UTC
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Wealthy businessman Casey Parker has been MURDERED! You and a dedicated team of private detectives have been hired to solve the case. Be the first to solve the mystery when you order Casefile: Truth & Deception, the riveting, endlessly replayable strategy board game based on our podcast!
Casefile: Truth and Deception is available now in the US at Walmart, and in the UK at Argos and Smyths Toys. It’s also available to purchase online at Amazon. It is not yet available in Australian...
2022-09-02 00:36:44 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patrons,
It's time for this months Patreon Picks. The two quotes below are from episodes that are yet to be released. Click the quote that intrigues you the most. The one that receives the most votes will be released this coming weekend.
2022-08-31 11:23:02 +0000 UTC
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In May 1975, 45-year-old Frank Hilley began experiencing severe nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps in his home in Anniston, Alabama. He died just over a week later. Soon after, his wife Marie Hilley began to receive threatening phone calls, messages and damage to her property. When her teenage daughter Carol Hilley began to show the same symptoms as her late father, Marie flew into a panic trying to get to the bottom of what was happening. However, everything was turned on its head when ...
2022-08-27 08:25:06 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patreon, the team is getting ready to record the next episode of Behind The Files, which will cover Case 217 Kathleen Marshall, Case 218 The blackout killers and Case 219 Doctor John. If you have any questions specific to these cases, you can ask them in the comments below. Thank you!
2022-08-24 23:31:49 +0000 UTC
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When the bodies of British tourists 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge and 24-year-old David Miller were found brutally murdered on the remote Thai island of Koh Tao, the police immediately concluded that the killer had to be a foreigner, as a Thai person couldn’t be capable of such brutality.
Team:
Anonymous Host - narration
Elsha McGill - research, writing
Milly Raso - creative direction
Mike Migas - production, music<...
2022-08-20 07:00:52 +0000 UTC
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Dr John Schneeberger’s charming and gentle manner made him a popular and trusted figure in the tiny Canadian town of Kipling. So when a young woman named Candice accused him of raping her in 1992, most townsfolk were left shocked and found the allegation impossible to believe.
This was Patreon Picks #15, released in December 2021. It is not new content, it is the same episode, but as Patreon picks episodes are now going to be released on the main feed months after their init...
2022-08-20 06:58:28 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patreon, the next Q&A will be with the Casefile host and Raquel O’Brien. Raquel’s powerful podcast Silent Waves was the first release on the Casefile Presents platform. Raquel also produced Casefile’s Portuguese episodes. From finding the perfect Portuguese speaking Casey, to translating the scripts, overseeing the recording and helping with post production. Send in any questions you have in the comments!
2022-08-17 01:04:32 +0000 UTC
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Hello Patreon. This is just a quick note to confirm we will be back with our next episode this weekend!
2022-08-17 00:53:45 +0000 UTC
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