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Murder . Kidnapping . Cults Where the trail goes cold... we keep digging. We're your hosts, Erica Memphis and Pete Bonnebaigt, best friends and true crime addicts. Each week, we unravel unsolved cases of murder, disappearances, and mysteries that never seem to end. This is Dead Ends.

4D AGO

DE020: Lindsay Buziak: Murder at the Million Dollar Showing

In 2008, 24-year-old real estate agent Lindsay Buziak arrived at a vacant luxury home in Saanich, British Columbia, for what should have been a high-value property showing. The buyers were a mysterious couple. The phone number was fake. The appointment felt wrong. And within minutes of entering the house, Lindsay was dead. In this episode of Dead Ends, we look at the full case of Lindsay Buziak: who she was, how the showing was arranged, why she felt uneasy before she went, the mystery couple seen at the house, the possible drug-bust theory, the question of whether she was specifically targeted, and why the case remains unsolved nearly two decades later. Was Lindsay the victim of a professional hit, a personal vendetta, mistaken informant retaliation, or something even closer to home? 0:00 Introduction 8:38 Case Overview 11:53 The Phone Call 15:24 The Day of the Murder 19:23 Jason Zailo Enters the House 23:11 The Killers 26:35 The Drug Theory 28:23 The Burner Phone 30:32 Thoughts and Theories Join the conversation in the comments Instagram: @DeadEndsPod TikTok: @DeadEndsPod Email: deadendspod2025@gmail.com

49 min
APR 20

DE019: The Severed Head, Pennsylvania’s Most Disturbing Unsolved Mystery?

In this episode of Dead Ends, we look into one of the strangest and most unsettling unidentified person cases in Pennsylvania. In December 2014, a severed human head was discovered in Economy Borough, western Pennsylvania. The woman had been embalmed. She had undergone post-mortem preparation. And despite forensic work, national attention, and years of investigation, she still has not been identified. Who was she? How did her remains end up there? And why did parts of the case seem to point toward funeral preparation, cadaver handling, and a world most people never think about? We break down the known facts of the Economy Borough Jane Doe case, the forensic details, the theories investigators explored, and the disturbing questions that still have no clear answer. This podcast contains discussions of death, crime, and disturbing themes. Listener discretion is advised. 0:00 Introduction 3:55 Case Overview 6:27 The Head is Discovered 16:32 Searching for Evidence 19:31 Jay Grabner, The Prime Suspect 24:30 The Illegal Cadaver Trade 31:03 Satanic Panic, Ties to Cults 39:10 Thoughts and Theories Join the conversation in the comments — what do you think happened in this case? Instagram: @DeadEndsPod TikTok: @DeadEndsPod Email: deadendspod2025@gmail.com

48 min
APR 6

MINI006: They Just Vanished: 4 Disappearances That Make No Sense

Four people. Four vanishings. No clear answers. In this episode of Dead Ends, we look at four deeply unsettling disappearance cases that still leave huge questions behind: the Sodder Children, Brian Shaffer, Brandon Swanson, and Danny Filippidis. From children who disappeared during a house fire, to a man who walked out of a bar and was never seen again, to a student who vanished after a late-night phone call, to a skier who somehow reappeared thousands of miles away — these are cases where the trail goes cold fast. We break down the facts, the timelines, the strange details, and the theories people still argue about today. Cases covered: 6:28 Danny Filippidis 18:38 Brandon Swanson 31:34 The Sodder Children 49:24 Brian Shaffer This podcast contains discussions of crime, distressing events, and disturbing themes. Listener discretion is advised. Join the conversation in the comments Instagram: @DeadEndsPod TikTok: @DeadEndsPod Email: deadendspod2025@gmail.com

1h 11m
MAR 23

DE018: The Zodiac Killer

The Zodiac Killer is one of the most infamous unsolved serial killer cases in history. In this episode of Dead Ends, we break down the confirmed murders, the 408 cipher, the letters sent to the press, and the main suspects including Arthur Leigh Allen and Richard Hoffman. From Lake Herman Road and Blue Rock Springs to Lake Berryessa and Presidio Heights, this is a full deep dive into the Zodiac case, the timeline, the evidence, and the theories that still surround it today. 0:00 Introduction 10:27 Case Overview: The Zodiac Killer 15:43 First Zodiac Murder: Lake Herman Road (David Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen) 21:44 Second Zodiac Murder: Blue Rock Springs (Darlene Ferrin and Michael Mageau) 30:30 The 408 Cipher 40:28 Third Zodiac Murder: Lake Berryessa (Bryan Hartnell and Cecelia Shepard) 50:50 Fourth Zodiac Murder: Presidio Heights (Paul Stine) 1:06:08 Suspects, Theories & Investigation 1:08:09 Richard Hoffman 1:12:06 Arthur Leigh Allen The Zodiac Killer terrorised Northern California in the late 1960s, leaving behind murdered couples, a dead cab driver, cryptic letters, and ciphers that still fascinate investigators today. In this episode, we examine the canonical attacks, the surviving victims, the cipher sent to the press, and the suspects most often linked to the case. Join the conversation in the comments — who do you think was the Zodiac Killer? Instagram: @DeadEndsPod TikTok: @DeadEndsPod Email: deadendspod2025@gmail.com

1h 24m
MAR 9

DE017: Jeanne French, The Red Lipstick Murder

In 1947, one month after the Murder of the Black Dahlia, Jeanne French was murdered in what would come to be known as the Red Lipstick Murder. Were these murders linked? Join the Conversation, we’d love to hear from you. Instagram: @DeadEndsPod TikTok: @DeadEndsPod Email: deadendspod2025@gmail.com #truecrimestories #coldcase #unsolvedmystery

48 min
FEB 23

DE016: The Black Dahlia, A Grin Carved Into History

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1h 14m
JAN 26

MINI005: Haunted Asylums - Sanity, silence, and sanctioned cruelty

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54 min
JAN 19

DE015: Christopher Dansby and Shane Walker, Vanished in Plain Sight

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54 min

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Dead Ends: Where the trail goes cold... we keep digging

Our podcast is a deep-dive investigative series exploring some of the most haunting and complex true crime cases in modern history. With a focus on unsolved mysteries, questionable investigations, and media manipulation, we peel back the layers of official narratives to ask the uncomfortable questions others often avoid. We blend forensic analysis, historical context, and survivor perspectives with a critical yet compassionate approach — not for shock value, but to seek truth and accountability. From cruise ship disappearances to cold case cover-ups, we aim to illuminate the shadows where justice may have faltered.

09/01/2025

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Murder . Kidnapping . Cults Where the trail goes cold... we keep digging. We're your hosts, Erica Memphis and Pete Bonnebaigt, best friends and true crime addicts. Each week, we unravel unsolved cases of murder, disappearances, and mysteries that never seem to end. This is Dead Ends.

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Years Active

2025 - 2026
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28
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Explicit
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