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A Simpler Time True Crime Megan
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I’m Megan. I’m a millennial and I grew up watching Unsolved Mysteries while being taught about Stranger Danger and the Kidnapper Van trope. As I’ve gotten older, I hear more of my peers romanticize our childhood past. We talk about the dangers in the world today and reminisce about the times we were kids and rode our bikes until it was time to come back for dinner. But – some people didn’t come home. So I ask - was it really that safe? Were there crimes that were easier to get away with when everyone didn’t have a doorbell camera? What circumstances would be different if people had access to a cell phone? Join me each episode as I look into cases from the past and explore the illusion of safety from that time, while bringing attention to cases that are still looking for answers.
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The Murder of Alicia Showalter Reynolds and the Mystery of the Route 29 Stalker
Send us a Text Message.An unknown man prowls the Route 29 corridor in Virginia, flagging down female motorists to pull over for supposed car trouble. He does this with nearly two dozen women, fulfilling his promise to bring them to a payphone for help. What these women didn't know is that there was nothing wrong with their car and that they narrowly escaped danger. In March of 1996, one woman wouldn't and those connected to her case are still looking for answers. The route 29 cases stopped af...
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Sandra Sollie
Send us a Text Message.The notion of safety in the quiet suburbs of Rochester NY is shattered in May of 1994 when two people go missing in the same afternoon. While one case is solved, the other has more questions than answers. A pregnant woman who disappeared after a day of running errands underlines the tragic reality that sometimes the most joyous time in a woman's life is also the most dangerous. https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/opinion/editorial-sandra-sollie-day/article_310ea15e...
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The Murders of Nick Kunselman and Stephanie Hart-Grizzell
Send us a Text Message.Highschool sweethearts survive the Columbine High School mass shooting only to die at the hands of gun violence less than a year later. Despite investigators having extensive evidence, very little information is available on the case and it remains unsolved to this day. Megan discusses the early 2000's workplace vulnerabilities that could have created the backdrop for the crime and encourages those with information on the double homicide to come forward. Sources:https:/...
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The Abduction of David Blockett
Send us a Text Message.A woman poses as a social worker to deceive a sleep-deprived teen mom and abduct her newborn. In this episode, Megan discusses infant abductions and the modern measures that have been put in place to prevent these crimes in the hopes of bringing David home to his loved ones. https://charleyproject.org/case/david-ezell-blocketthttps://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/David_Blocketthttps://www.wtkr.com/2015/12/11/hope-not-lost-for-abducted-newport-news-babyhttps://www.wtkr.com...
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The Abduction of Ilene Misheloff
Send us a Text Message.An accomplished youth figure skater is able to leave school early to get to skating practice. She takes her usual walk home to get ready but never makes it to home or practice. An uptick of abductions in this California region leaves police questioning who could be responsible for her disappearance. To this day, that question remains unknown. I’m Megan. I’m a millennial and I grew up watching Unsolved Mysteries while being taught about Stranger Danger and the Kidna...
Customer Reviews
Captivating and Respectful: A Must-Listen True Crime Podcast
The podcast is incredibly well-researched and Megan does a fantastic job of presenting the information in a clear and engaging manner. Megan’s respect for the victims and their families is evident throughout. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in true crime.