It started with the discovery of a barrel in the woods, and then, years later, another one. Inside were the remains of a woman and three young girls. In this episode, we talk about how their identities became known, as well as the man who put them there in the first place.

In 2007, Andrew Gosden, a 14-year-old, went missing from King's Cross Station without any prior indication of an intention to leave his home. Since that time, there have been only unverified reports of sightings. Andrew's family has remained steadfast in their efforts to locate him.

In 1947, 21-year-old stage actress Gay Gibson disappeared while voyaging from South Africa to England. The story from her accused killer would even get the attention of Winston Churchill. Special guests in this episode are the Murder Dads, Matt and Teddy!

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a Tejano singer who captured hearts and rose to fame in the late 80s and early 90s. She was a true fashion icon, adored by fans in Texas and Mexico alike. Tragically, just before her 24th birthday, she was murdered by someone who had been close to her - a woman who managed her boutiques, used to run her fan club, and had been considered a friend.

Yes, we're late but...

Surprise! It's the Season 1 Finale!

It's Summertime and in Florida, that means Tourist Season. Between that and some personal things, Maggie and Janessa decided that it was best to take July off and come back sometime in August refreshed and ready to take on some more true crime. We'll still be here, so stick around and you may get some bonus content!

We leave you for now with a Spooky Special. This was recorded at the same time as the interview with Maggie's dad about Frank Walls, so forgive the quality and background noise.

See you soon!

Maggie & Janessa

Richard Trenton Chase was living under the delusion that his blood was turning to powder. Unfortunately, instead of receiving the mental health assistance he desperately needed, his delusions became horrific actions, and he became the Vampire of Sacramento.

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Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.

Sources for this episode:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mg8DqZv-sE
• https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Richard_Chase
• https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-trenton-chase/
• https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase
• https://murderpedia.org/male.C/images/chase_richard_trenton/info.pdf
• https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chase-richard.htm
• https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2020/5/6/richard-chase
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Chase

After a 3-year-old girl was found abandoned in a Melbourne, Australia train station, the ensuing investigation led to a worldwide manhunt for her parents - and the discovery of a murder.

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Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.

Sources for this episode:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/xue_family_murder_and_abandonment
• https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/120393329/pumpkins-dad-nai-yin-xue-finally-admits-he-murdered-his-wife-as-he-launches-bid-for-freedom
• http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/28/nz.pumpkin.arrest/index.html
• https://casefilepodcast.com/case-149-anan-liu/
• http://netk.net.au/NewZealand/NZ7.asp
• https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ipumpkin-casei-wife-an-ans-blog-reveals-sorrow-photos/QEP72ASQOZTPBT6DGVNSXKYG6U/
• https://www.smh.com.au/world/a-monster-sent-by-the-gods-20070922-gdr64a.html
• https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ipumpkin-casei-an-ans-shattered-dreams/S5WHH6B6RMYQKZ2DTUANOZADHI/
• https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/New-Zealand-fugitive-may-be-hiding-out-here-1791632.php
• https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20080301/281513631852855
• https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/xue-tells-court-i-am-innocent/UBKV3CMFMDAY76DON7WNTTKFP4/
• https://www.smh.com.au/world/pumpkins-mum-used-dad-for-new-zealand-residency-20090604-bwpa.html
• https://www.smh.com.au/world/jurors-watch-moment-pumpkin-abandoned-by-father-20090611-c4f4.html
• https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/756280/Pumpkin-thrives-in-Chinese-home
• https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/610773/xue-strangled-wife-court-told
• https://ma-mags.com/Mags/TC/TC%202000-04%20Cov.jpg
• http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/41611/xue-talked-of-killing-wife-friend

We've moved to Wednesdays!

Jane Toppan had a difficult childhood which she overcame to become a nurse. She was so friendly and well-liked by patients and staff that she earned the nickname "Jolly Jane." What no one knew, though, was that Jane had a darker ambition - to be a serial killer.

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Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.

Sources for this episode:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Toppan
• https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/jolly-jane-toppan-killer-nurse-obsessed-death/
• https://murderpedia.org/female.T/t/toppan-jane.htm
• https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/jane-toppan/
• https://filmdaily.co/news/jolly-jane-toppan/
• https://www.lowellsun.com/2011/11/02/for-10-years-jolly-jane-poured-her-poison/
• http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Toppan,%20Jane%20-%202005.pdf
• https://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/jane-toppan-nurse-and-serial-killer/