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We are a boots on-the-ground, investigative, serialized podcast. Season 2: On March 21, 2015, 32 year old Eric Cates and his beloved dog, Gypsy, were found murdered behind the old Empire School in the tiny Walker County town of Empire, AL. Their bodies were found burned in the cab of Eric's truck. Their murders remain unsolved even though the crime is rumored to have been witnessed by a large crowd of people. In Season 2 of Secrets True Crime, Amber and private investigation firm Echo 7 Foxtrot, LLC will be digging into this case to help find justice for Eric Cates.Season 2 Bonus Mini-Season: 26 year old Hayden Mayberry went missing on November 19, 2019. He reportedly walked into the woods in the Boldo area of Walker County, AL from a home he was staying at on Pine Dr. His remains were found on February 2, 2020 under some unusual circumstances.  Join us as we dig into the details of Hayden's disappearance and death.Season 1: On Memorial Day in 2017, a mother and her son vanished from their home in the rural Alabama community of Holtville.  Susan Osborne and Evan Chartrand haven't been seen or heard from since and their bodies have not been found. 2 months passed before their disappearance was reported to police.  Susan's husband, Jerry, told police that Susan left him for another man but as police began investigating, they discovered he'd been keeping some big secrets and Susan’s best friend had proof.  Did her Jerry's secrets lead to the disappearance of Susan & Evan?  What happened to them?  These are the questions we will explore in season one of Secrets True Crime, a serial podcast. We will be taking a close look into the lives of Susan and Evan, speaking with their family members, friends, teachers, neighbors, the sheriff and investigators assigned to their case. 

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We are a boots on-the-ground, investigative, serialized podcast. Season 2: On March 21, 2015, 32 year old Eric Cates and his beloved dog, Gypsy, were found murdered behind the old Empire School in the tiny Walker County town of Empire, AL. Their bodies were found burned in the cab of Eric's truck. Their murders remain unsolved even though the crime is rumored to have been witnessed by a large crowd of people. In Season 2 of Secrets True Crime, Amber and private investigation firm Echo 7 Foxtrot, LLC will be digging into this case to help find justice for Eric Cates.Season 2 Bonus Mini-Season: 26 year old Hayden Mayberry went missing on November 19, 2019. He reportedly walked into the woods in the Boldo area of Walker County, AL from a home he was staying at on Pine Dr. His remains were found on February 2, 2020 under some unusual circumstances.  Join us as we dig into the details of Hayden's disappearance and death.Season 1: On Memorial Day in 2017, a mother and her son vanished from their home in the rural Alabama community of Holtville.  Susan Osborne and Evan Chartrand haven't been seen or heard from since and their bodies have not been found. 2 months passed before their disappearance was reported to police.  Susan's husband, Jerry, told police that Susan left him for another man but as police began investigating, they discovered he'd been keeping some big secrets and Susan’s best friend had proof.  Did her Jerry's secrets lead to the disappearance of Susan & Evan?  What happened to them?  These are the questions we will explore in season one of Secrets True Crime, a serial podcast. We will be taking a close look into the lives of Susan and Evan, speaking with their family members, friends, teachers, neighbors, the sheriff and investigators assigned to their case. 

    Into Thin Air

    Into Thin Air

    On the night of January 2, 2018, Jessica Leeann Hamby and another woman checked out of a detox facility in the rural Alabama town of Haleyville.  She caught a ride to another town to stay with a childhood friend.  Over the next 9 hours, Jessica spent much of her time sending texts and messages to friends and acquaintances via Facebook Messenger in search of a ride.  Her ride never came and all the activity on Jessica’s phone came to an abrupt halt.  Jessica has never been reported to be seen again and the large group of people with her all night have lied and changed their stories repeatedly.  What happened to Jessica?  Some of her last messages reveal that Jessica had a secret and was scared.  Join me, private investigator Michael Fleming with Echo 7 Foxtrot Private Investigations and special guest, private investigator Jeff Means with Sound Mind Investigations, as we investigate what really happened to Jessica. 
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    PMs & Plugs

    PMs & Plugs

    Jessica Hamby was last reported to be seen on the morning of January 3, 2018.  In the hours before her disappearance, Jessica spent much of her time messaging friends and acquaintances on Facebook.  In this episode, we'll begin to discuss the content of these messages.  You'll also hear what one of the last people to see Jessica told Private Investigator Michael Fleming about that night. 
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    NELOS

    NELOS

    The group of people with Jessica Hamby in the hours before her disappearance have always maintained that Jessica left walking from the Edwards' home while everyone else was asleep.  While people do lie, evidence doesn't.  In this episode, the lies are exposed and you'll learn about Jessica's movements right up until she vanished.  
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    The Detour

    The Detour

    The geofencing done at Gilbert's camper revealed a device that traveled to the area from Mississippi and it made a very interesting stop along the way.  At first glance, the presence of this person at that location might've been easily explained but closer scrutiny of the timing, the route and the detour made along the way leave many questions and some very strange coincidences, at best.  Jessica's friends and family have all described an event that had upset Jessica and many described her as scared in the months and weeks prior to her disappearance.  Could her communications with Marcos reveal why Jessica was so scared?  You won't want to miss this episode!
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    • 41 min
    The Witness & The Disappearance of Jeremy Abbott

    The Witness & The Disappearance of Jeremy Abbott

    Jessica Hamby knew something about the death of her friend, Jeremy Abbott.  From the time Jeremy disappeared, everything changed in Jessica's life.  Jessica's mom & dad divulge what Jessica told them about the disappearance and death of Jeremy.  Jeremy's mom reveals all the strange occurrences surrounding his disappearance. 
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    • 45 min
    Dereliction of Duty

    Dereliction of Duty

    Jessica Hamby's friend, Jeremy Abbott, had been missing for over a month when she told them where to find his body.  Despite that and numerous other red flags and suspicious circumstances, Jeremy's death was quickly ruled a suicide. Hear Jeremy's mom relate the conflicting information she received from every direction, and the shocking revelation that her own family could be involved.  You'll also learn how an elected official and law enforcement failed Jeremy's family, the public, and left a lot of questions unanswered. Join us as we share these appalling details, and how Jeremy's mother finally learned a big piece of the secret behind Jeremy's death.
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Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.8K Ratings

1.8K Ratings

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This had become my favorite podcast. Are you going to make any more?
Y’all do great work!

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Such brave reporting

I’ve been so touched by Eric and gypsy’s case. I have a lump in my throat thinking about it. Coming from a town with corruption and drugs running the town I would like to say what brave women Tobbie and Amber are. Well done.. the world lost a light with the loss of Eric and Gypsy ❤️

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Secrets True Crime

All podcasts by Amber are the best. She is thorough in her investigations and works hard to help these families find closure. She isn’t afraid to expose the corruption that seems to involve many different agencies of law enforcement. You will not be disappointed.

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