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Nightwatch Files

Nightwatch Files

Written by: Harper Finley
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 Covering solved cases only, Nightwatch Files is a podcast that delves deep into some of the most intriguing, mysterious, and chilling true crime stories from around the world. With its meticulous research and straightforward storytelling with a single host, the show presents each case with precision and respect, avoiding unnecessary banter or speculation. Nightwatch Files allows the facts to take center stage, unraveling complex investigations, unsolved mysteries, and infamous crimes with clarity and depth. Whether exploring lesser-known cases or revisiting infamous ones, it delivers a gripping, fact-driven narrative that leaves listeners informed and captivated.

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  • Bonus: The Mother Who Hunted a Deadly Cartel in Search of her Daughter’s Captors

    Bonus: The Mother Who Hunted a Deadly Cartel in Search of her Daughter’s Captors
    Jan 10 2026
    When her daughter was kidnapped by the notorious Zeta cartel, Mexican mother Miriam Rodríguez embarked on a relentless quest for justice. Armed with disguises, determination, and unwavering courage, she tracked down those responsible, confronting one of Mexico's most dangerous criminal organizations.

    This episode delves into Miriam's extraordinary journey, following her transformation from caring mother to fearless vigilante.

    Join us as we explore the true story of Miriam Rodríguez, a tale of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of a mother who refused to back down.

    For more information on this case, we recommend "Fear Is Just a Word" by Azam Ahmed, which heavily informed this episode.

    This case was originally covered on episode 10. This is a remake of that episode, the only instance in which we we’ll do such a thing as we believe each episode is a document of that time period, flaws and all. This one is an exception because it was one that fell short of the research that was done at the time and it deserved an expansion and a polish to do this incredible story justice.

    Enjoy

    We'll be back with a new season January 23.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • A quick note from the host with some news about the show.

    A quick note from the host with some news about the show.
    Jan 7 2026
    A quick note from the host with some news about the show.

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    4 mins
  • #35: Bonnie and Clyde - The Unglamorous Truth Behind the Folk Heroes

    #35: Bonnie and Clyde - The Unglamorous Truth Behind the Folk Heroes
    Dec 21 2025
    In the depths of the Great Depression, two young people from the West Dallas slums began a crime spree that would captivate a desperate nation. Bonnie Parker was a nineteen-year-old waitress with dreams of becoming a poet. Clyde Barrow was a twenty-one-year-old car thief who had just emerged from one of Texas's most brutal prison farms.

    What started as petty theft in 1930 escalated into a two-year rampage of bank robberies, kidnappings, and violence that spanned five states. As bodies accumulated and law enforcement agencies struggled to coordinate across jurisdictions, the couple became front-page news. The media transformed them into symbols—antiestablishment heroes to some, bloodthirsty killers to others.

    But the reality behind the headlines was far more complicated. Bonnie never wanted to be a criminal. Clyde's hatred of the law was forged in a prison where brutality was routine. And as their gang's membership constantly shifted—some captured, some killed, some simply walking away—the couple's fate became increasingly inevitable.

    By early 1934, the manhunt had reached a fever pitch. Texas authorities brought in Frank Hamer, a legendary former Ranger, to end it. His methodology was patient and methodical. He studied their patterns. He tracked their movements. And he waited for the right moment.

    On a humid Louisiana morning in May 1934, six lawmen crouched in the brush beside Highway 154. They had been there all night. Down the road sat a disabled truck, positioned deliberately to slow approaching traffic. The trap was set.

    This is the true story of Bonnie and Clyde.




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    1 hr and 47 mins
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