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Sightseers come across a car that seems to have gone over a cliff into the waters below. Inside is a woman and three children. At first, it seems like a cut and dry murder-suicide, but on closer review the evidence told an even worse story. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: Killer Crawford still haunts ex-cop | The Standard | Warrnambool, VIC US corpse may be key to Vic mass murder (smh.com.au) 'The most wanted man in Australia' - Irish emigrant still hunted by police almost 50 years after brutal murders - Independent.ie Where is Elmer Crawford? (theage.com.au) Elmer Crawford | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8fv_CAjOoQ Killer Elmer Crawford believed to be living in WA outback | Daily Mail Online

Frank Freshwaters was convicted of voluntary manslaughter after hitting a pedestrian in his car. He was given some grace and sentenced to parole, but he didn't want to be tied down. This led to a life of living on the run, even getting caught once and catching yet another break. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Frank Freshwaters caught after 56 years on the lam | CNN https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2015/08/20/-shawshank-fugitive-frank-freshwaters-melbourne-florida-ohio/31918093/ https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2015/08/20/-shawshank-fugitive-frank-freshwaters-melbourne-florida-ohio/31918093/ What's next for Shawshank Fugitive Frank Freshwaters? | wkyc.com 23 Aug 2015, Page A16 - Florida Today at Newspapers.com 29 May 2015, A5 - Lincoln Journal Star at Newspapers.com 22 Aug 2015, Page A6 - Florida Today at Newspapers.com 05 Jul 1957, Page 1 - The Akron Beacon Journal at Newspapers.com

After being involved in the robbery and murder of a convenience store worker, George Wright goes to prison. He makes friends with a crew who plans an escape. But it doesn't end there. Not only does George leave prison, he leaves the country too in an elaborate plan involving a hijacked plane. Despite eventually being found, he was never charged. How? To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: FBI — International Fugitive Captured After More Than 40 Years George Wright 'wins US extradition case in Portugal' - BBC News U.S. Officials Reportedly Knew Fugitive Was in Africa | Fox News https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Wright_(fugitive) https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/dt/george-edward-wright https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/sep/02/george-wright-portugal-black-panthers https://www.npr.org/2011/09/28/140891277/fugitive-george-wright-captured-in-portugal

Don Webb was wanted after the murder of a police chief. He also had a lengthy criminal record. He spent time on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List but was never seen alive again. How did he do it? The answer might surprise you. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Eugene_Webb https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Donald_Eugene_Webb https://archive.triblive.com/news/mobsters-may-have-helped-or-killed-suspect/ https://www.boston25news.com/news/new-englands-unsolved-final-secrets-of-police-chief-killer-found-in-backyard-grave/705926528/ https://www.wpxi.com/news/investigates/inside-a-killers-secret-hideout-an-11-news-exclusive-1/705100971/ https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/2017/07/17/fbi-spent-decades-searching-for-mobster-wanted-in-cop-killing-then-they-found-his-secret-room/20188366007/ https://unsolved.com/gallery/donald-eugene-webb/

David Gore and Fred Waterfield were not only best friends, but also cousins. From an early age the two got into trouble, but things escalated when David started working in law enforcement. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: First murder in 1980s led 'Killing Cousins' Gore and Waterfield on crime spree through Indian River (tcpalm.com) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2128560/amp/David-Alan-Gore-Florida-serial-killer-devil-eyes-preyed-women-abusive-sexual-fantasies-set-die.html Microsoft Word - Gore, David Alan.doc (radford.edu) Wayback Machine (archive.org) Serial killer's letters may have sped up execution | Fox News David Alan Gore: Florida serial killer executed by lethal injection after string of rapes and murders in 1980s | Daily Mail Online First murder in 1980s led 'Killing Cousins' Gore and Waterfield on crime spree through Indian River (tcpalm.com) Yorkshire grandmother's letters to US serial killer David Gore - BBC News 09 Apr 2012, 6 - St. Lucie News Tribune at Newspapers.com 10 Apr 2012, 13 - St. Lucie News Tribune at Newspapers.com 09 Apr 2012, 1 - St. Lucie News Tribune at Newspapers.com

Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris met in prison where they learned they had a lot in common, including sadistic fantasies. Once they were released, they began a brutal reign of terror that claimed the lives of several young women. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Lawrence_Bittaker_and_Roy_Norris https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/bittaker-lawrence.htm https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/serial-killer-bittaker-criminologist-execution-b1972389.html LAWRENCE SIGMUND BITTAKER & ROY LEWIS NORRIS — "No; Further Danger" — Crime Library on truTV.com (archive.org) Who Are Toolbox Killers Lawrence Bittaker, Roy Norris? | Crime News (oxygen.com)

Dean Corll, also known as the Candy Man, seemed relatively normal until he took an interest in teenage boys in the area. Soon, he started paying two of them to recruit other teenage boys. Once he had them, he would rape, torture, and murder them, leading to one of the biggest cases at the time. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: The horror remains/20 years later, memories of Dean Corll haunt survivor 08/08/1993 | Archives | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle The Argus-Press - Google News Archive Search Dean Corll | Criminal Minds Wiki | Fandom Dean Corll | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Search begins in Pasadena for possible Dean Corll victims | khou.com Dean Corll Biography – Facts, Life History of Serial Killer (thefamouspeople.com)

This week we wrap up the case of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng. We discuss how they were eventually brought down, a very lengthy court process, and who some of the additional victims were thought to be. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/charles-ng#synopsis https://www.ranker.com/list/charles-ng-and-leonard-lake-facts/harrison-tenpas https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/ng-charles.htm Leonard Lake and Charles Ng | Criminal Minds Wiki | Fandom 12 Jun 1985, Page 5 - Reno Gazette-Journal at Newspapers.com Attorneys Ask For Immunity For Lake's Ex-Wife | AP News 11 Sep 1989, 10 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Ex-Wife of Murder Suspect Asks Immunity From Charges - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Marine Corps Veteran Charles Ng Sentenced to Death for Role in Murdering 11 Californians with Fellow Veteran Leonard Lake; Lake Died By Suicide at Arrest (June 30, 1999) | MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL 16 Jun 1985, Page 17 - Democrat and Chronicle at Newspapers.com 22 Nov 1985, 26 - The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com Guardian Angel's Body Found Near Killer's Lair - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Diary Exposes Details for Ng Trial / Alleged partner's entries reveal stalking, murder plans (sfgate.com) Brutal murder spurs sister's advocacy (newarkadvocate.com) Paul Steven Cosner – The Charley Project “Die For Me: The Terrifying True Story of The Charles ng/Leonard Lake Torture Murders” by Don Lasseter

Leonard Lake and Charles Ng have to be among the worst of the worst. Finding their common interest as survivalists, the friends prepared for the apocalypse and how they would survive it. As part of this, they began kidnapping women who would help them repopulate the world after. But they didn't want these women to love and respect. They wanted them as slaves, to rape and torture... which unfortunately escalated to murder. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: https://www.ranker.com/list/charles-ng-and-leonard-lake-facts/harrison-tenpas https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/ng-charles.htm Leonard Lake and Charles Ng | Criminal Minds Wiki | Fandom 12 Jun 1985, Page 5 - Reno Gazette-Journal at Newspapers.com Attorneys Ask For Immunity For Lake's Ex-Wife | AP News 11 Sep 1989, 10 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Ex-Wife of Murder Suspect Asks Immunity From Charges - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Marine Corps Veteran Charles Ng Sentenced to Death for Role in Murdering 11 Californians with Fellow Veteran Leonard Lake; Lake Died By Suicide at Arrest (June 30, 1999) | MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL 16 Jun 1985, Page 17 - Democrat and Chronicle at Newspapers.com 22 Nov 1985, 26 - The San Francisco Examiner at Newspapers.com Guardian Angel's Body Found Near Killer's Lair - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Diary Exposes Details for Ng Trial / Alleged partner's entries reveal stalking, murder plans (sfgate.com) “Die For Me: The Terrifying True Story of The Charles ng/Leonard Lake Torture Murders” by Don Lasseter

Two friends had London on alert after a series of brutal rapes. Things got much worse when the offenders escalated to murder. All of these happened near or at railways around the area, leading to the nickname "The Railway Killers". To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: My5 (channel5.com) The Railway Killers: The harrowing story of David Mulcahy and John Duffy explored in Channel 5 series (inews.co.uk) Who are the Railway Killers and where are they now? (thesun.co.uk) John Duffy | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

The adoption process is complicated and difficult. A lot of that is because of baby farms that existed and became more prevalent in the 1800's. This is the story of Amelia Dyer who started one such baby farm, but ultimately took a very dark turn when she and her daughter started to cut corners. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: Amelia Dyer: the woman who murdered 300 babies | The Independent | The Independent Thames Valley Police - Force Museum - The Baby Farmer (archive.org) Amelia Dyer - Wikipedia Amelia Dyer: The Victorian nurse who strangled babies - BBC News Amelia Dyer: Baby Killers (gresham.ac.uk)

Cyndi Vanderheiden goes missing after last being seen at the bar her family owned. The case goes cold when the only suspects had nothing to offer. But when one of the suspect's cars gets repossessed, police find exactly what they need, bringing closure to more than just Cyndi's case. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/02/13/speed-freak-killers-timeline/ https://charleyproject.org/case/cynthia-ann-vanderheiden 06 Dec 2000, 2 - The Modesto Bee at Newspapers.com Loren Herzog | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers Partial Remains Found of Possible Speed Freak Killers' Victims - ABC News (go.com) Tansi couple waits to bring daughter home | Local News | crossville-chronicle.com 11 Aug 1999, 18 - The Sacramento Bee at Newspapers.com Paroled killer Loren Herzog found hanged in his trailer at prison | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)

Sir Leigh Teabing in The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown summed it up best when it was said “As long as there has been One True God, there has been killing in His name." This rings especially true in this week's episode. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Abel_and_Marco_Furlan https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/02/11/Two-convicted-of-slayings-in-name-of-Nazis/3800540018000/ https://wiki.projecttopics.org/867705-wolfgang-abel-and-marco-furlan-age-wikipedia-family-height-net-worth-biography/index.html Wolfgang Abel and Marco Furlan (en-academic.com) 2 Convicted in Neo-Nazi Murder Case, Sentenced to 30 Years | AP News 13 Dec 1986, 5 - The Guardian at Newspapers.com

Apparently desperate times call for desperate measures, and the Great Depression brought that out in a lot of people, including two cousins who came up with the perfect insurance scam. They'd sell insurance to women who were mad at their husbands, name themselves as beneficiaries, convince the women to kill their husbands, and split the profits. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: Philadelphia Poison Ring - Absolute Crime Philadelphia Poison Ring (en-academic.com) Morris Bolber - Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

One resident in a small Swedish village turns up shot to death, while another was shot and survived. An unlikely person confesses to the crimes, with an even more unlikely motive. This case exposes a secret world within the village, including the Bride of Christ, sex scandals, and a questionable death in the past. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: How Pentecostal pastor convinced his lover to murder his wife | Daily Mail Online Knutby Special - The Local (archive.org) Knutby - episode 666 - The Local (archive.org) Knutby trial opens - The Local (archive.org) https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-sara-svensson-now-prison-released/amp https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a36319431/hbo-pray-obey-kill-true-story-helge-fossmo-asa-waldau-sara-svensson-today/ Pray, Obey, Kill on HBO

American Scandal is a podcast from Wondery that explores the darker stories that have shaped the United States. From the Unabomber to Bernie Madoff, these are stories that reveal the underbelly of America: ruthless, secretive, and power-hungry. The new season of American Scandal looks at the controversial decision made by a young government official named Daniel Ellsburg to leak the Pentagon Papers, the documents that led Americans to demand an end to the catastrophic Vietnam War. Once Ellsburg realized this terrible truth, he made the bold decision to leak the documents, and the consequences altered the course of American history. This is just a preview of American Scandal, but you can listen to the full episode at wondery.fm/AS_corpusandmugshot

In the Bible John episode, we discussed a man named Peter Tobin as a suspect, as there are a few similarities between the two killers. There are also some differences. Peter Tobin was found guilty of 3 murders, but authorities are quite confident he killed more - a claim Tobin doesn't deny. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Tobin https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/tobin-peter.htm BBC News - Timeline: Peter Tobin Serial killer Peter Tobin admits to prison pal 'I am not Bible John but I did kill others' - Daily Record Scottish Serial Killer Peter Tobin’s Ex-Wife Speaks Out | Crime News (oxygen.com)

An incident in the home of a town resident confuses police. Someone was attacked, but there are two differing stories. Both men are held overnight, but one takes their life in his cell. This led to an investigation that no one was in any way prepared for. To access earlier episodes of Corpus Delicti and to help support the show, please visit patreon.com/corpusdelicti Our merch store can be found at teepublic.com/stores/corpus-delicti-podcast Music by: Kai Engel "Daemones" Blooper music by: Art of Escapism "Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Sources: https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/world-war-i/treaty-of-versailles-1 https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/world-war-i-aftermath Karl Denke - Wikipedia The Knoxville Journal - April 3, 1938 - “Did Justice Triumph?” By Peter Levins The Knoxville Journal - June 17, 1945 - “German Butchers Throve on Meat Scarcity” by Peter Levins The Daily News - June 17, 1945 - “Recalling 2 German Ogres Who Throve When Meat Was Scarce” by Peter Levins

Few things are more devastating than a loved one going missing. On The Vanished podcast from Wondery, host Marissa Jones tells stories of missing persons that have gone overlooked by mainstream media. In a recent episode, Marissa looks into the disappearance of James Foster Chance. The 48-year-old man from Texas went missing in March of 2021. Devastated and without any leads, James’ family began searching for him. But in their search they began uncovering clues that James was not the man they thought he was. And worse -- that he may have disappeared on purpose. Listen to The Vanished at wondery.fm/TV_corpusmugshot

Veteran journalist Joe Nocera’s neighbor in the Hamptons was a therapist named Ike. Ike counted celebrities and Manhattan elites as his patients. He’d host star-studded parties at his eccentric vacation house. But one summer, Joe discovered that Ike was gone and everything he’d thought he’d known about his neighbor -- and the house next door -- was wrong. From Wondery, the company behind Dirty John and Dr. Death, and Bloomberg, “The Shrink Next Door” is a story about power, control and turning to the wrong person for help for three decades. Written and hosted by Joe Nocera, a columnist for Bloomberg. The Shrink Next Door is now an Apple Original series, starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. Watch now only on Apple TV+. https://link.chtbl.com/shrink_next_door?sid=Audio-Shrink_Next_Door_2021-Corpus_&_Mugshot