October 2018: In the remote desert town of Chalfant Valley, California, 16 year old Karlie Gusé vanished from her parents house after being recorded experiencing an ominous but unknown crisis. She was last seen walking down a desolate road at dawn. Where is Karlie Gusé? Opening and closing music “Under Your Thumb” by Nom Fabrique - listen to Nom on Spotify!

SOURCES

Missing teen’s case leads from California to Nevada

Karlie Gusé: 'People Magazine Investigates' Examines Teen's Disappearance

16-Year-Old Vanishes After Going Out Partying: The Bizarre Disappearance of Karlie Gusé

Dr Phil

KARLIE LAIN GUSÉ — FBI

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On October 5, 2018 film-maker & production assistant, Terrence Woods Jr was on location in the dense wilderness of Idaho filming a Discovery Channel TV show. Seemingly out of nowhere, he supposedly dropped his belongings and raced down a steep ravine and into the forest, leaving his colleagues stunned. He has not been seen since.

We'll explore the various theories surrounding Terrence's disappearance, from foul play to environmental factors, while never losing sight of the vibrant young man at the center of this heartbreaking story.

His family deserves answers.

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ADVOCATE & SOURCES

Terrence Woods Jr (@findterrencewoods) • Instagram photos and videos

Black and Missing

Terrence Shemel Woods Jr. – The Charley Project

How Terrence Woods Vanished While Filming A Discovery 'Gold Rush' Show by Kaje Kanter for Deadline

The Mysterious Disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr. by Nana Baah for VICE News

The shockingly weird disappearance of Terrence Woods STRANGE OUTDOORS

Father fighting for answers in October 2018 disappearance of son Terrence Woods Jr. in Idaho

East Idaho News

Imagine living every day with a secret so deep, it shapes your entire life—so well-hidden that even your spouse and child have no clue who you really are. This is the story of Lori Erica Ruff, a woman who built her life on a lie and took her secrets to the grave. Years after her tragic death, a mystery unraveled—one that would reveal Lori wasn't who she claimed to be. In this episode, we dive deep into the decades-long deception and the shocking truth that lay hidden in plain sight.

This episode contains discussions of suicide.

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SOURCES

The Woman In The Strongbox, an Amazon Original Story, by Maureen O’ Hagan - available free with your Amazon Prime account

‘My God, that’s Kimberly!’: Scientist solves perplexing mystery of identity thief Lori Ruff | The Seattle Times by Maureen O’ Hagan 2016

She stole another’s identity, and took her secret to the grave. Who was she? | The Seattle Times by Maureen O’ Hagan 2013

Who is Jane Doe? We still don’t know | The Seattle Times by Maureen O’ Hagan

Mystery woman: After 30 years and a suicide, Lori Ruff's real identity emerges

Hello Kimberly, Goodbye Kimberly — Cipher by Catherine Snow

lori ruff, little girl lost - by Rachel (Sunstab post)

On May 3, 2024, Megan Rouse, 24, was brutally beaten and shot nine times. She was left on the side of a desolate road in Houston, Texas, where she died alone.

Just twelve days before Megan’s murder, 29-year-old Kalie Godwin’s Mom received a call from an unknown number demanding money via Cash App. On that call, she could hear her daughter screaming and begging for her life.

Kalie was last seen in Baytown Texas on April 21, 2024. Her family is desperate for answers. If anyone has information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Baytown Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 281-420-6646.

If you don’t feel comfortable calling the police, you can place a tip with the Baytown, TX Crime Stoppers at 281-427-8477. Crime Stoppers will pay cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest in a felony crime.

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SOURCES

July 3, 2024 KPRC Houston Kalie Goodwin's mother, Baytown police plead for help in finding her daughter FULL PRESS CONF.

⁠Megan Star Rouse Obit⁠

June 3, 2024 FOX 26 Houston Man charged in brutal Houston murder also person of interest in Baytown woman's disappearance by Abigail Dye

June 3, 2024 (updated July 3) KHOU 11 She was found dead on a dirt road in the Almeda area last month. Now, a man is charged with murder

June 4 People Magazine Kidnapped Woman Said on Ransom Call that Her Face Was 'Deformed.' Is Her Abduction Linked to Another Woman's Murder by Samira Asma-Sadeque

July 3, 2024 KHOU 11 Murder suspect now charged with kidnapping Kalie Goodwin, who vanished from Baytown in April and remains missing

July 3, 2024 FOX 26 Houston Houston murder suspect charged with kidnapping missing Baytown woman

July 3, 2024 ABC13 Houston murder suspect accused of kidnaping missing Baytown woman

July 4, 2024 The Baytown Sun Police reveal information about missing woman | News | baytownsun.com by Ethan Housewright

July 5, 2024 KHOU 11 'Monster': Mother of shooting victim reacts after accused killer is charged with kidnapping missing Baytown woman

Google Earth view of Anagnost Road, TX, where Megan’s body was found

Separated by 20 years and thousands of miles, two women, Mary Vincent & Roxanne Hayes shared a tragic encounter with the same heinous monster. Their stories are a benchmark display of extraordinary courage and unimaginable horror.

ALL THE TRIGGER WARNINGS including rape, mutilation, child sexual abuse, and suicide.

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SOURCES

I Survived (Season 1, Episode 4)

The Heart of a Survivor Three-part series by Eddie Macsalka in Key Peninsula News

The Survivor by Sue Carlton in Tampa Bay Times

A Victims Life Sentence by By Diana Waggoner & Michelle Green in People Magazine

Mary Vincent: A Life of Survival by Fiona Davis in Open Ceilings

A victim, a survivor, an artist by Regina Hackett in Seattle Times

Crime Survivor Speaks by Anne Kallas in VC Star

She Had a Name by Bill Duryea in Tampa Bay Times

Thumbs Down: America and the Decline of Hitchhiking 2015 Thesis by Julian A. Compagni Portis

The Mad Chopper by Fred Rosen

Additional sources behind paywalls include: LA Times, NY Times, Marty Rosen’s reporting for the St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay News, Las Vegas Review.

Joshua Graham-Caskey placed a 911 call on January 18th, 2024, and seemingly vanished from his life.

In this episode, we delve into the very recent and mysterious disappearance of 26-year-old Joshua Graham-Caskey. A responsible young man with a bright future, Josh vanished without a trace, leaving behind his phone, beloved cat, and a trail of unanswered questions.

From a puzzling 911 call to potential sightings in remote hiking trails, we explore the known facts and theories surrounding this baffling case. We hope to spread awareness and help bring Josh home or give answers to his devastated loved ones.

ADVOCATE:

Help Find Joshua Graham-Caskey Facebook Page

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If you have any information about Josh's whereabouts, you can contact the Winterset Police Department at 515-462-1423 or send a direct message to the department's Facebook.

SOURCES

Help Find Joshua Graham-Caskey Facebook PageWe Are Iowa news coverage

Iowa Missing Person Information ClearinghouseWinterset PD Press Release

The Polk County Pulse

KCCI8 Des MoinesLordanARTS YouTube EpisodeThe Vanished PodcastDawn of Mantis PodcastNational Alliance on Mental Illness

All Trails Website⁠

“My intent is to harm society as much as I can, then die.”

Trigger warning: This episode contains traumatic and graphic content including the emotional, physical and sexual abuse and murder of children.

⁠GO FUND ME⁠

SOURCES

⁠Habeas⁠

⁠Crime Library- Gary C. King⁠

⁠KMTV⁠

⁠The Spokesman-Review⁠

⁠CRIMINAL⁠

⁠Seattle Times⁠

⁠KTVB (You-Tube)⁠ ⁠People Magazine Investigates Season 6, Ep. 1⁠

⁠Fox News⁠ ⁠The Oregonian⁠

⁠Washington State Attorney General⁠

⁠U.S. v. Duncan, Case No. CR07-23-N-EJL⁠

⁠Seattle Times⁠ ⁠The Spokesman-Review ⁠ ⁠Steve Groene, father of kidnapping survivor Shasta Groene, passes away | ktvb.com⁠

⁠Child Welfare Info- How to Report Abuse ⁠

In Part 2 we will cover what came after Joan’s heinous murder. This includes Rosemarie’s relentless advocacy work, her staggering achievements as well as a deeper dive into her daughter's rapist/murderer.

**This episode features graphic descriptions of the murder and sexual assault of a child.

In 1973 seven-year old Joan D’ Alessandro headed out of her Hillsdale, New Jersey home to deliver Girl Scout cookies. Within minutes she would be enduring a horrific assault that ended her short life. For the next 50 years, Joan’s Mother, Rosemarie D’ Alessandro fought tirelessly to keep her killer in prison and to keep countless other children safe. ADVOCATE⁠⁠

Joan Angela D'Alessandro Memorial Foundation⁠⁠

⁠⁠Joan's Joy Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠Joan's Joy IG⁠⁠

BOOKS

⁠The Message of Light Amid Letters of Darkness ⁠by Rosemarie Birri D'Alessandro (2023)

The Killer Across the Table by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker (2019)

NEWS/OTHER SOURCES⁠Nearly a half-century after Joan D'Alessandro's murder, a young girl's spirit inspires⁠ ⁠McGowan v. NJ State Parole Bd. - New Jersey - Case Law - VLEX 891044919⁠

⁠McGOWAN v. NEW JERSEY STATE PAROLE BOARD (2002) | FindLaw⁠

⁠McGowan v. NJ State Parole Bd. - New Jersey - Case Law - VLEX 891044919⁠

⁠Joan Angela D'Alessandro (1965-1973) - Find a Grave Memorial