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Lee Selwyn was a popular figure in the downtown Los Angeles night life. He was a musician, thoughtful person, and beloved by his community. Then, he became the target of a bizarre, violent road rage incident. Join us for the tragic story of the murder of Lee Selwyn and the search for his deranged killer.

Thanks as always to Raven for our music!

UPDATE: in this episode, Athena talks about the attacks on people experiencing homelessness in New York. A suspect was arrested shortly after: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/suspect-arrested-in-murders-of-homeless-men-in-nyc-dc/3599068/

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In December of 1944, the Dentai family found themselves living in an abandoned train car, refugees from war-torn Budapest. But their suffering was alleviated by a kind soldier named Philip who befriended the family and restored their faith in humanity. 35 years later, they were still looking Philip, to reconnect with him and share their thanks. 



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Sources:

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Philip_Pelletier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRAhLWQW69k&t=10s

https://www.newspapers.com/image/310621626/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/310623764/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungary_in_World_War_II

https://www.newspapers.com/image/204778804/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/310623416/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/01/belgian-police-arrest-25-men-including-mep-as-sex-party-breaks-curfew-coronavirus

Popular home-town boy Steven Cox promised his friends and neighbors returns of 20-24% on their investments. Then, he disappeared- along with 3.5 million dollars. He eluded capture for 4 years- but he couldn't evade a keen-eyed lodge manager named Edna.

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Sources:

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Steven_Cox

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPoghcn7W7I

https://www.newspapers.com/image/385109866/?terms=%22Steven%20Cox%22&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/385113296/?terms=%22Steven%20Cox%22&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/200475613/?terms=%22Steven%20Cox%22&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/199782785/?terms=%22bud%20richmond%22&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/338409752/?terms=%22bud%20richmond%22&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/200275002/?terms=%22Steven%20Cox%22&match=1

https://www.newspapers.com/image/394794411/?terms=%22steven%20cox%22&match=1

https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19881215&id=6QJOAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JIwDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3159,2818406

https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/904/1399/388075/

https://bouldercityreview.com/opinion/national-splash-leads-to-fraudsters-capture-54422/

In 1988, more than 250 prominent residents in Lancaster, California received threatening, mysterious letters demanding, all together, millions of dollars. The investigator's biggest clue? A high-tech piece of expensive, modern equipment- a word processor. Join us as we discuss the case, identities, and possible motives of the Lancaster extortion writers.



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In the 1980s, Los Angeles earned itself the distinguished title of bank robbery capitol of the world. What made it such a hot spot for heists? Why did the Chevy Chase Bandit trip and fall? Which Marx brother would YOU dress up as to rob a bank? And why are we talking about the Twilight Zone?? Learn the answers to some of these questions as we break down Unsolved Mysteries' bank robber roll call!

If you need information or help with a chemical dependency or substance abuse disorder, you can go to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) website, samhsa.gov, or call their helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for help finding resources in your area.

*As we continue to try to improve our sound quality, we continue to meet new challenges. Thank you for bearing with us while we work out all the kinks to provide you the best sound we can!*

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Sources:

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Chevy_Chase_Bandit

https://www.newspapers.com/image/405847930/

https://crimereads.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-bank-robbery-capital-of-the-world/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/607831161/

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-03-31-me-621-story.html

https://www.upi.com/amp/Archives/1987/02/21/A-suspected-member-of-the-Marx-Brothers-Bandits-who/8803540882000/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/607831136/

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-supreme-court/1842080.html 

https://wickedhorror.com/top-horror-lists/unsolved-mysteries-10-cases-solved/

https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/re-strick-28270

https://www.newspapers.com/image/385260446/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/475427580/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/385321535/

https://www.newspapers.com/image/460741492/

https://apnews.com/article/2c4c4502cc30a6181a91694ccafb2f41

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_Zone_accident

https://www.newspapers.com/image/65990374

https://www.anylaw.com/case/united-states-of-america-v-bernard-sabbath-strick/c-d-california/09-10-2012/XIwUQWYBTlTomsSBtlCn

JUST in time for Halloween comes our second seasonal special! This week, Chandra tells us about some of the spookiest hauntings aboard the RMS Queen Mary!

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(sources coming)