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Like a real-life Phantom of the Opera, Southern California local theater actor Daniel Wozniak lured his victims, Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi, in the attic of a theatre, where he would kill and dismember them before performing on stage the very same night. As of now, Wozniak alone sits on San Quentin's death row. But is there room for more? Is Rachel Buffett, a former Disney Princess and Dan's ex fiancee, an accomplice in the murderous scheme? Simultaneous to the launch of SLEUTH, today began Rachel's trial for accessory after the fact . Will justice prevail or will she completely walk free from her role in the crimes. Should she have been charged with murder? Investigative journalist and host of Sleuth Linda Sawyer, follows this story till it's ultimate conclusion, so that the victim's families finally learn the whole picture of what happened to their loved ones.

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Like a real-life Phantom of the Opera, Southern California local theater actor Daniel Wozniak lured his victims, Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi, in the attic of a theatre, where he would kill and dismember them before performing on stage the very same night. As of now, Wozniak alone sits on San Quentin's death row. But is there room for more? Is Rachel Buffett, a former Disney Princess and Dan's ex fiancee, an accomplice in the murderous scheme? Simultaneous to the launch of SLEUTH, today began Rachel's trial for accessory after the fact . Will justice prevail or will she completely walk free from her role in the crimes. Should she have been charged with murder? Investigative journalist and host of Sleuth Linda Sawyer, follows this story till it's ultimate conclusion, so that the victim's families finally learn the whole picture of what happened to their loved ones.

    Death Squad

    Death Squad

    A coup in Haiti empowers a new paramilitary squad, bold enough to face down the U.S. military. In Miami, the black book resurfaces – and the killings continue.

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    • 33 min
    1. The Murder Case of Daniel Wozniak : A Real Life Phantom of The Opera

    1. The Murder Case of Daniel Wozniak : A Real Life Phantom of The Opera

    In the premiere episode of Sleuth, investigative reporter and host Linda Sawyer takes us through the details of Southern California theatre actor Daniel Wozniak's double murder case. This real life Phantom of The Opera says he murdered and dismembered his friends for money. But did Daniel kill alone? Was his Disney Princess fiancee at the time, Rachel Buffett, the true mastermind in these killings of victims Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi? Will Rachel walk free from any culpability she had in the crimes? Follow Sleuth and learn the whole truth of what happened with all it's twists and turns in this gruesome story.




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    • 49 min
    2. Steve Herr: A Father's Journey To The Truth About Who Murdered his Son Sam.

    2. Steve Herr: A Father's Journey To The Truth About Who Murdered his Son Sam.

    Steve Herr sits down with investigative journalist Linda Sawyer as they discuss their shared odyssey to connect the pieces of an intricate puzzle. Together Sawyer and Herr form an impenetrable bond in order to seek the truth and expose the murdeous contingent, who plotted and planned the execution of Herr's only child Sam Herr along with Sam's friend Julie Kibuishi. For now only Dan Wozniak sits as a convicted killer in a San Quentin cell. But this unexpected duo are convinced there are others involved who still walk free. In this episode hear why Daniel Wozniak's ex-fiancee and former Disney Princess, Rachel Buffett, is first on their list of possible accomplices.




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    • 43 min
    3. Daniel Wozniak's lawyer Scott Sanders shares his murder trial insights.

    3. Daniel Wozniak's lawyer Scott Sanders shares his murder trial insights.

    Defense counsel Scott Sanders shares his legal insights on the Daniel Wozniak double homicide capital case. He'll take us through his perspective on what he believes were some of the most troubling aspects of the prosecution effort to get the death penalty. 










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    • 47 min
    7. Exclusive interview with Rachel Buffett's former boyfriend, Scott Erhedt, post ex-fiancee Daniel Wozniak's arrest.

    7. Exclusive interview with Rachel Buffett's former boyfriend, Scott Erhedt, post ex-fiancee Daniel Wozniak's arrest.

    This week on Sleuth you'll hear from Rachel Buffet's boyfriend soon after Daniel Wozniak was arrested for murdering his two friends. Scott Erhedt sits down with Linda Sawyer to share his shocking insights into their nearly two year relationship. We believe Erhedt would have made for a compelling witness in Rachel buffets accessory to murder trial.




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    • 1 hr
    8. A Sleuth Exclusive, Scott Ehredt tells more about his two year relationship with Rachel Buffett.

    8. A Sleuth Exclusive, Scott Ehredt tells more about his two year relationship with Rachel Buffett.

    Check in for another SLEUTH Exclusive. We hear from Scott Ehredt who shares much more about his two year relationship with Former Disney Princess Rachel Buffett. He dated her soon after Buffett's ex fiancee, Daniel Wozniak was incarcerated for the murders of his friends Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi. Ehredt provides listeners with a unique view into the world of Rachel that you wouldn't have the opportunity to learn anywhere else.




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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
1.1K Ratings

1.1K Ratings

lucyliu206 ,

Great listen

A little difficult at times but over all great listen, highly recommend!!

Nikki1492 ,

Gossipy

Far below any journalistic standards

Daphne512 ,

Excellent Podcast on an Awful True Crime!!

This week I saw another true crime story about this senseless crime and everytime I see it, it makes me angry and sad that two people decided to murder for financial gain instead of getting well paying jobs to make a living. My heart goes out the the parents of the two victims every time I see this awful story. After listening to this podcast, it explained a lot and I always wanted to know how Dan got Sam’s PIN number to begin with and the one interview explained it all. Sometimes you can just be too nice to people and being too nice got Sam and Julie killed! Thank you for this excellent podcast and keep up the good work because I’ll be listening.

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