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This week, Kat does an overview of where we are NOW with the whole Ruby Franke/8 Passenger/Jodi Hildebrandt child abuse saga. Lots of evidence was recently released and Kat went through it ALL. Some newer updates (like from just this week!) have also come out, so once you listen, you will be all caught up.
This is Case Files, so there's ALWAYS a standing Trigger Warning.
But, with this one, we will discuss child abuse. Please listen carefully.

References: 
The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke | Wondery | Premium PodcastsTimeline_Journal (Highlighted)_Redacted.pdf (RUBY'S JOURNAL)Ruby Franke’s Estranged Husband Kevin Is Suing Jodi Hildebrandt (yahoo.com)Ruby Franke case: A timeline of events (sltrib.com)Ruby Franke formally charged with 6 felony counts of child abuse : NPRRuby Franke - WikipediaUtah vs Franke/Hildebrandt > Media Files (YOU CAN WATCH ALL BODY CAM FOOTAGE AND EVIDENCE THEY RELEASED HERE)New video reveals how Ruby Franke’s husband was kept in dark about abuse - ABC News (go.com)Ruby Franke case: Kevin Franke tried to have eldest daughter arrested, search warrant records show (sltrib.com)Ruby Franke case: Daughter, neighbors reported child welfare concerns to police, records show (sltrib.com)

In this episode Ashley discusses the murder of Jackie Vandagriff in September 2016. The events that lead up to this murder are truly terrifying and highlights the real dangers of stalking, especially by former romantic partners. If you are being stalked, please reach out to your local resources and get help-- stalking is real, it's dangerous and escalates very quickly. We are here for you if you need us.

Resources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jackie-vandagriff-murder-targeted-killer-ex-48-hours/
https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-jackie-vandagriff
https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/jackie-vandagriff
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/04/16/man-killed-college-student-cut-out-heart/522800002/
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/jackie-vandagriff-murder-charles-bryant-evidence/10/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/courts/2018/04/16/haslet-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-killing-dismembering-twu-student/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUCEDyr2iNI

In this week's episode, Kat brings us the horrific tale of the death of the Reading Man, Warren Barnes, at the hands of 19-year- old, Brian Cohee, Jr. What's strange, is how this tale unfolds, how his parents are the ones who called 911, and how quickly the community reacted. Thanks to Explore With Us for putting all of the police footage together for this bizarre story. Follow them on YouTube! 

Thanks to The Wizard for finding this story for us! 

Grab a drink, tune in, and explore the dark side of humanity with us.
Byeeee!

References:
The Explore With Us documentary you have to see! Parents Discover Teen Son's Horrifying Secret (youtube.com)Cohee Trial: Sentencing (youtube.com)Human Remains Found in Plastic Bag, Colorado Teen Charged With Murder (newsweek.com)US Teen Hid Head Of Homeless Man He Murdered In Closet To Satisfy "Fascination With Morbid" (ndtv.com)Brian Cohee is found guilty of all charges (westernslopenow.com)Chilling moment killer confessed to storing victim’s severed head in his closet | The IndependentKiller of Grand Junction's “reading man” sentenced to life in prison (coloradosun.com)Who did Brian Cohee murder? Why did Colorado killer choose his victim? - AS USA

In this episode, Ashley discusses William Paul Smolinski, Jr, often referred to by his nickname Billy, who went missing in August 2004. While initially, law enforcement thought he left on his own, foul play is now suspected.

“We are never going to give up searching for our son,” Janice said. “We are driven by our faith, and all the mistakes and obstacles we’ve encountered make us more determined to find the truth and bring Billy home.”

Resources:
1.    https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/murphy-reintroduces-billys-law-inspired-by-missing-waterbury-man/2929750/
2.    https://www.the-sun.com/news/8112446/william-billy-smolinski-missing-voicemail-affair/
3.    https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Billy_Smolinski
4.     https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Seymour-man-sentenced-to-4-1-2-years-for-lying-to-12005864.php
5.    https://uncovered.com/cases/william-smolinski-waterbury-ct
6.    https://www.pahomepage.com/news/billys-law-aids-missing-person-cases-everywhere/
7.    https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Informant-in-Billy-Smolinski-case-on-the-run-11487688.php
8.    https://abc7ny.com/missing-series-william-billy-smolinski-connecticut-cold-case-update/13208549/
9.    https://www.andthentheyweregone.com/blog/billy-smolinski
10. https://disappearedblog.com/william-smolinski/
11. https://www.waterburyobserver.org/2022/10/01/missing-person-in-waterbury-connecticut-leads-to-18-years-of-heartache-and-now-federal-legislation/
12. Hulu: Missing Season 3, Episode 2: https://www.hulu.com/watch/e926c9b2-dcae-477f-b578-68735c4e2afb
13.  http://www.lacp.org/2010-Articles-Main/022310-HousePassesBillysLaw-MissingPersons.htm
 

The '70s were coming to an end when a babe in the woods named Dorothy Hoogstratten (later shortened to Stratten) was "discovered" by a sleazy hustler and pimp, Paul Snider, at a Dairy Queen in Vancouver, British Columbia. What follows is a brief, whirlwind of a tale about love, control, stardom, and life at Playboy.

Grab your drink and join Kat as you hear all about the ingenue who inspired movies like Star 80 and could have been the next Marilyn Monroe.  Come and explore the dark side of humanity with us!

References: 
20/20 Episode:  Watch 20/20 Season 42 Episode 4 The Death of a Playmate: The Dorothy Stratten Story Online (abc.com) voice_playmate.pdf (teresacarpenter.com)Dorothy Stratten - WikipediaPaul Snider - WikipediaMurder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten is revisited in new 20/20 special | Daily Mail OnlinePaul Snider And The Murder Of His Playmate Wife Dorothy Stratten (allthatsinteresting.com)Watch I Lived with a Killer Season 1, Episode 2: The Playboy Killer Paul Snider | Peacock (peacocktv.com)

In this week's episode, Ashley talks about the 1977 murder of 3 Girl Scouts at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. She discusses who they were, the camp itself and the crazy roller coaster of an investigation. Let's never forget about Lori Farmer, Michele Guse and Denise Milner. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity...

Resources:
1.      https://www.ranker.com/list/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders/cat-mcauliffe
2.      https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/columns/2017/06/14/girl-scout-murders-in-oklahoma-remain-unsolved-40-years-after-tragedy/60593657007/
3.      https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1989/10/25/dna-tests-link-gene-leroy-hart-to-girl-scout-deaths/62593131007/
4.      https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-oklahoma-girl-scout-murders/
5.      https://people.com/people-magazine-investigates-girl-scout-murders-lori-farmer-exclusive-7555035
6.      Someone Cry for the Children (documentary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyTqJFqwDSk
7.      https://www.news9.com/story/6279dba06e504b0726fcb888/girl-scout-murders:-dna-closes-the-case-45-years-later-  
8.      Hulu: Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders