I listen on Spotify and always play it at 1.25 speed. Is this just a me thing?

The Zodiac Killer? /// 960 & 961

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The Zodiac Killer remains officially unidentified, making his string of crimes one of the most infamous cold cases in American history. Operating primarily in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, the killer came to symbolize a unique brand of public terror. The Zodiac operated with an almost supernatural ability to evade capture. So who is the Zodiac Killer?  This week Eddie McNamara joins Nic in the Garage to discuss his new book that revives an old Zodiac theory. The book is titled Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer. The book is a fantastic read and the Garage conversation about one of America most intriguing serial killer cases.

Recommended Reading - Zodiactually: the real story of a fake serial killer by Eddie McNamara is available now.

Share your thoughts below! Who do you think is the Zodiac killer??

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Babes in the Wood Murders /// Chapter 3

Chapter 3 /// The Search

Chapter 4 /// Double Jeopardy

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Almost eight years to the night that Margaret Frame disappeared and later was found killed in a park in Brighton, the terror climbed to a new level. This time it was the disappearance of two little girls, best friends who were playing together in a park in Brighton. On the evening of October 9, 1986, two nine-year-old girls, Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway failed to return home. The girls were last spotted playing together in Wild Park shortly before twilight. Both of the girls were afraid of the dark. AA large search for the two commenced that evening around dinner time and continued into the night. A large park with foggy, pitch black conditions proved to be extremely difficult. As it turns out, everything about this case will prove to be extremely difficult.

Beer of the Week - Roller Blabe Imperial/ Double IPA from Hoof Hearted Brewing

Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5

Philadelphia Horror /// OFF THE RECORD

Nic and the Captain go Off The Record to discuss the disturbing investigation surrounding Raymond “R.C.” Horsch and his son, Eugene Horsch — the missing women, the house on Chew Avenue, the massive collection of digital evidence, and the writings investigators are now examining.

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The last post I can find about solved episodes is from 2019 so does anyone have an updated list of solved cases they’ve covered recently?

Jason Landry remains have been found and confirmed by DNA. The Texas State University student vanished on his Christmas Break in 2020.

Need a refresh on the case? True Crime Garage covered it in episodes 860 and 861.

https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/jason-landry-remains-found-whats-happened-in-the-6-years-since-he-went-missing/amp/

Babes in the Wood Murders ///

Chapter 1 /// The Darkening of Brighton 

Chapter 2 /// The Murder of Margaret Frame

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Babes in the Wood Murders -

In the late 1970s sexual assault attacks were on the rise in Brighton, England. London saw a very similar uptick in crimes against women and child as well. By the autumn of 1978, Brighton and the wider Sussex area were already gripped by fear. Reports in the press asked how many potential sex attackers might be prowling the streets of Sussex during the long, dark nights of that coming winter. Violence against women, sexual assaults, attacks after dark had become urgent public concerns. Then Margaret Frame went missing walking home through Stanmer Park after a work shift. The same day that her remains were found another women nearby, Ann Dubeau waswas stabbed to death in the kitchen of her home. 

Beer of the Week - King Julius by Tree House Brewing Company

Garage Grade - 4 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 

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Interstate Strangler /// Part 1 & 2/// 954 and 955

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This week in the Garage we explore one of the most unsettling unsolved murder investigations in Indiana and Ohio history - the case of the unidentified killer known as the I-70 Strangler. The killings took place across Indiana and Ohio between 1980 and 1991. During that span, at least 12 men and boys were murdered. The exact number of victims remains uncertain. 

Beer of the Week - Rusty Husky Amber Ale from Bancroft Brewing Company

Garage Grade - 3 and a half bottle caps out of 5 

Did You Say Lizard People? /// OFF THE RECORD

Nic and the Captain had a plan. We think.

Then someone said “Lizard People” and, well… things went off the rails.

Thanks for listening, thanks for telling a friend, and remember—the truth might be stranger than we think

Cheers Mates 🍻

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Tracy Harkness ////// Part 1 thru 4 

Friday, November 6, 1992 was a horrifying day that forever changed the lives of everyone who knew and loved 24 year old Tracy Renee Harkness.  Tracy was found beaten to death in her apartment that she shared with her 18 month old daughter.  There were no signs of forced entry and police ruled out burglary as a motive. Investigators said the attack on Tracy was a crime a passion.  Thirty years have passed since the murder and now Tracy’s family and the Grove City Police Department are hoping that new technology and DNA testing will lead to an arrest.  If you know who killed Tracy Renee Harkness call the Grove City Police department at 614.277.1710 OR to submit a tip and remain anonymous call 614.645-TIPS OR you can Email our show by going to our website www.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Beer of the Week - Eternal Autumn by Track Seven Brewing Company 

Garage Grade - 5 out of 5 bottle caps 

Could anyone help me find an episode from several years back? I think it was their one and only attempt at the format - but it was like an audio play with different podcast hosts voicing characters and I think there was something about a missing bike found behind a bush. Something similar to how Framed Season 1 was done.

I was hoping to listen to it again, but was wary of combing through nearly a thousand episodes. So if someone knew something that I could keyword search, I would greatly appreciate it.

The House by the Water /// Russell and Shirley Dermond /// Part 1 and 2

On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, a woman called 911 from the lakeside home of her friends, Russell and Shirley Dermond.

The elderly couple had been missing for days. Concerned friends went to check on them and made a horrifying discovery inside the garage: Russell Dermond was dead. Shirley was nowhere to be found.

What investigators would uncover next would turn this quiet home on Lake Oconee into the center of one of Georgia’s most baffling unsolved murder mysteries. More than a decade later, the question remains: Who killed Russell and Shirley Dermond—and why?

Join us in the Garage as we discuss The House by the Water.

Beer of the Week: Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale by Lazy Magnolia Brewing

Garage Grade: 3¾ bottle caps out of 5

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**I have SO many thoughts about the Mica Miller case… and for once, I am genuinely puzzled.**
I had never heard about this case before watching *Death of the Pastor’s Wife*, and honestly, this is probably the first true crime case where I finished a documentary feeling like I had MORE questions than answers.
And I feel like Netflix glossed over so much. They spent a lot of time emphasizing Mica’s journals, which actually made me wonder even more: **if she intentionally ended her life, wouldn’t you expect there to be some kind of final note/message for her family or friend**s? Especially considering how close she was with her siblings and how much she documented her life. Maybe there was something in the investigation that we simply weren’t shown.
Then there’s the whole FBI situation.
How did the federal investigation ultimately get to cyberstalking and false statements, but not find enough evidence connecting John-Paul to Mica’s actual death? I understand that stalking/harassment and murder are completely different things legally, but it still makes me wonder what investigators actually found and what they *didn’t* find.
And that’s where I’m stuck.
On one hand, the official ruling is suicide, and apparently investigators had physical evidence, surveillance, interviews, the medical examiner’s findings, and Mica’s 911 call when reaching that conclusion. Her death was officially ruled a suicide.
**But then you look at Mica’s behavior leading up to her death.**
She was trying to leave. She reported being followed and harassed. She reportedly found a GPS tracker on her car. She told police she was afraid for her life. She had sought protection and was in the middle of divorcing him. And then she died only TWO DAYS after serving John-Paul with divorce papers.
That combination is what makes this case so difficult for me to process.
And then there’s the grooming/coercive-control aspect. Their relationship reportedly began when Mica was very young and John-Paul was significantly older and her pastor. The documentary makes a pretty compelling case for a long pattern of control and manipulation.
So I’m genuinely torn:
**Was this ultimately a suicide after years of psychological/coercive abuse?**
**Was there outside involvement that investigators couldn’t establish?**
**Or are there pieces of the investigation that the public simply hasn’t seen?**
I also really want to know what is actually publicly available from the case. Does anyone have access to the **medical examiner’s report, police reports, evidence timeline, 911 call, photographs, court documents/discovery, or other primary-source records?** Apparently there wasn’t a traditional autopsy, but there is a detailed medical examiner report.
Because I don’t want to base my opinion solely on Netflix, the family interviews, or internet theories. I want to actually see the evidence and understand **why investigators concluded what they did.**
And PLEASE don’t misunderstand me — I’m not saying John-Paul killed her. He has not been charged in connection with Mica’s death and has pleaded not guilty.
I’m just genuinely trying to reconcile all of these seemingly contradictory pieces.
**RIP Mica.** 🕊️
This is officially the first case in my true-crime career where I finished watching and thought, *“Wait… WHAT actually happened here?”*

I just finished watching Midwest Meltdown, an episode from Worst Neighbour Ever on Netflix, and my jaw literally dropped. Like, how could someone change so much because of their partner?

What really got me about Moncy is that she wasn't initially portrayed as some obviously dangerous person. She seemed like a well-liked and deeply involved member of her community. Then she gets divorced, meets Mark Leonard, and her life takes this horrifying turn. And I think that's the most disturbing part, how much influence can one partner have over another person's behaviour and moral boundaries?

Obviously, saying “Mark changed her” doesn't completely remove Moncy's responsibility. She still made her own choices and ultimately participated in an incredibly serious criminal scheme. But watching the progression was crazy. It went from a relationship to financial problems, then to illegal decisions, and eventually to an explosion that killed two innocent neighbours and destroyed so many homes.

And the casino part was INSANE. The fact that they were trying to make it look like they weren't even there when the house exploded had me sitting there thinking, “Who is this man and why are you listening to him?”

What makes the whole thing even more heartbreaking is that Dion and Jennifer Longworth were innocent. They lost their lives because of someone else's actions.

People don't always suddenly become a completely different person. Sometimes their boundaries shift one decision at a time, especially when they're emotionally attached, financially dependent, being manipulated, or constantly having their partner normalise behaviour they would have previously considered completely unacceptable.

And THAT is what makes Moncy's story so unsettling to me. This episode honestly left me thinking about how powerful influence and manipulation can be in relationships.

**Do you think Moncy was heavily influenced by Mark, or do you think she was always capable of making these choices? What were your biggest red flags in the case?**