This week, A.C. takes you to the deserts of New Mexico, where the skeletal remains of 11 women were found in 2009. Known as the work of the West Mesa Bone Collector, the identity of the killer remains unknown. We explore the eerie landscape, the victims’ stories, and the chilling mystery that still haunts Albuquerque.

Trigger warning read by: Pretentious Haiku

Special thanks to lending their voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.

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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Mesa_murders

https://www.cabq.gov/police/contact-the-police/west-mesa-homicide-investigation

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/west-mesa-serial-killer-search

https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/west-mesa-murders/

https://www.grunge.com/354732/the-untold-truth-of-the-west-mesa-murders/

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/apd-honors-west-mesa-victims-on-15th-anniversary

https://www.cabq.gov/police/news/apd-honors-west-mesa-victims-on-15th-anniversary

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This week, A.C. takes you back to the 1880s, when a shadow fell over Austin, Texas. The Servant Girl Annihilator terrorized the city, targeting African-American servant women in a series of brutal attacks. Despite an extensive investigation, the killer was never caught. Join us as we unravel this dark mystery and search for clues that may still hold the key.

Trigger warning read by: Lushika Preethrajh

Special thanks to lending their voice to ensure these subjects are listened to with care.

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Background Music:

Justin Marshall Elias

John Hayes

Danijel Zambo

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Ftus

The Foundation

Sources:

https://notevenpast.org/episode-102-the-servant-girl-annihilator/

https://txtruecrimeblog.com/blog-archive/servant-girl-annihilator

https://klaq.com/texas-jack-the-ripper/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_Girl_Annihilator

https://www.servantgirlmurders.com/the-servant-girl-annihilator/

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-serial-killer-servant-girl-murderer-terrorized-city-in-1800s/

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Servant_Girl_Annihilator

https://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-servant-girl-unsolved-and.html

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This week, A.C. takes you deep into the mystery of the Circleville Letters. In the 1970s and 80s, an anonymous letter writer unleashed fear and paranoia in Circleville, Ohio, sending threatening messages to residents. Accusations of infidelity, secrets, and even murder rocked the small town. Who was behind the letters? Was it one person, or a network of conspirators? And how does the tragic death of Ron Gillespie fit into this web of intrigue? Join us as we unravel one of Ohio’s most perplexing mysteries.

Trigger warning and Circleville voice by: Eleven Labs Media

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Jumpel

Adi Goldstein

Weary Pines

Euchmad

Locran

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Dan Barracuda

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circleville_letters

https://allthatsinteresting.com/circleville-letters

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/

https://thejohntravolta.medium.com/the-circleville-letters-36de593c83e0

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/?rdt=36224

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In the Season 2 opener, A.C. takes you deep into one of the most controversial and debated theories in modern true crime: the Smiley Face Killers. For years, a pattern of young men disappearing and later being found dead in bodies of water has left communities grieving and investigators divided. Could these deaths be connected? Is there truly a sinister network targeting victims, or is it a case of tragic coincidences? Join us as we examine the evidence, explore the skepticism, and delve into the chilling possibility that a hidden truth might still be lurking beneath the surface.

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Apex Music

Music:

Adi Goldstein

Locran

Brandon Hopkins

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Sources:

⁠Gender Differences in the Epidemiology of Alcohol Use and Related Harms in the United States | Alcohol Research: Current Reviews⁠

⁠Alcohol consumption by age group U.S. 2023 | Statista⁠

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiley_face_murder_theory

https://positivelypittsburgh.com/smiley-face-killer-fact-or-fiction/

https://www.oxygen.com/smiley-face-killers-the-hunt-for-justice

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/smiley-face-killers-conspiracy-tiktok-theory-1234738835/

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/are-the-smiley-face-killers-real

https://leb.fbi.gov/articles/featured-articles/us-versus-them-effects-of-group-dynamics-on-leadership

https://academic.oup.com/book/46127/chapter-abstract/404700449?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Episode 12: The Cleveland Torso Murders In this season finale, A.C. leads you into the grim streets of 1930s Cleveland, where a killer known as the "Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run" left a trail of mutilated bodies along the city’s most notorious district. The Cleveland Torso Murderer was never caught, but his gruesome crimes—and the dismembered remains of his victims—still haunt the city. Was he a lone sadist or part of a larger, darker conspiracy? Join us as we unravel the mystery of this elusive killer who remains wanted for the most brutal series of murders in Cleveland’s history.

This episode was written, researched, and produced by A.C. Roberts

*Special thanks to all the voice actors this season who lent their talents to make sure these stories are told with the respect and reverence they deserve.

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Apex Music

Background Music:

Weary Pines

Kevin Macleod

Daniel Zambo

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Joshua Chivers

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Torso_Murderer

https://www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org/collections/torso-murders/ https://case.edu/ech/articles/t/torso-murders https://plainpress.blog/2024/08/31/torso-murders-clevelands-mad-butcher- of-kingsbury-run/

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This week, A.C. guides you through one of America’s most haunting unsolved mysteries: the Villisca Axe Murders. In June 1912, a quiet Iowa town was shaken by the brutal massacre of the Moore family and two young guests, found bludgeoned to death in their own home. Despite the horrific crime scene and a long list of suspects, the killer was never brought to justice. Was it a wandering madman, a spurned business rival, or something even more sinister lurking in the dark? Join us as we explore the chilling events of that night and the ghostly legacy that still hangs over Villisca

Trigger warning read by: Andrew R.

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Brock Hewitt: Stories in Sound

Jumpel

Weary Pines

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Betacut

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villisca_axe_murders

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/06/09/1912-villisca-ax- murders-what-to-know-iowa-cold-case/7567590001/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/villisca-axe-murders

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This week, A.C. takes you into the chilling world of Belle Gunness, a woman who appeared to be a grieving widow and devoted mother but was actually one of America's most prolific female serial killers. On her quiet Indiana farm, Belle lured suitors with promises of love and a new life—only to murder them and bury their bodies in her yard. Was she the victim of a tragic fire, or did she fake her death and vanish into the night? Dive into the twisted mind of Belle Gunness as we unravel the truth behind the legend.

Trigger warning read by: Douglas

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Intro/Outro music by:

Apex Music

Background Music:

Kevin Macleod

AK

Richard Bodgers

SFX:

Volo

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gunness

https://www.biography.com/crime/belle-gunness

https://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/ https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/belle-gunness-story/

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This week, A.C. takes you along Virginia’s scenic Colonial Parkway, where beauty turns to terror. Between 1986 and 1989, a series of brutal killings claimed the lives of young couples, leaving their bodies abandoned near lovers' lanes. With no clear motive and no leads, the cases grew cold, leaving families desperate for answers. Was it the work of a serial killer or something even more sinister? Join us as we uncover the haunting mysteries behind the Colonial Parkway Murders, where justice remains elusive.

Trigger warning read by: Michelle Nagesar
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Background Music
Prigida Daniel Zambo John Hayes Weary Pines
SFX:
Tomas Herudek
Sources:
https://colonialparkwaymurders.com/ https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/colonial-parkway-murders/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Parkway_murders
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**This episode was written, research, and produced by A.C. Roberts**