This week we uncover the peculiar and fiery tale of the Gävle Goat, a Swedish Christmas tradition turned international spectacle. For decades, this towering straw goat has captivated the world as it falls victim to daring arsonists year after year. Join us as we explore the history of the Yule Goat, the bizarre rivalry between festive pride and rebellion, and the unwavering resilience of the town of Gävle.
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Resources
Documentary
Killing Gävle
Christmas Commences – A Gävle Goat Documentary
The Complete History of the Gälve Goat
Web
Wikipedia
Visit Gävle

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In 1932 a local newspaper editor wanted to bring joy to the town of Mesa. He arranged for a man dressed as Santa to parachute from a plane to join the Christmas parade. But everything did not go according to plan and for the rest of his life, the editor was called: The Man Who Killed Santa Claus…

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Articles
The man who killed Santa Claus 
The day Santa died in Mesa
The shame of the newspaper editor who ‘killed’ Santa in public view
Santa Claus nearly died in Arizona
How hundreds of kids witnessed the ‘death’ of Santa Claus after he jumped out of a plane
The man who killed Santa
The story of the Tribune and ‘The man who killed Santa’
Books
Weird Arizona
                                                                             
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Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler
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In 1959, nine experienced Russian hikers died mysteriously in the Ural Mountains' Dyatlov Pass. This week, we investigate their final days through recovered diaries, photographs, and official reports. From an abandoned tent cut from within to bodies found with unexplained injuries, the case has baffled investigators for decades. We examine the evidence, explore competing theories, and unpack the 2021 official conclusions about what really happened on Dead Mountain that February night.
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Documentary
An Unknown Compelling Force 
Web
Wikipedia
Articles
The Dyatlov Pass incident sparked terror and conspiracy theories. But has the mystery finally been solved?

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Discover the horrifying story of Katherine Knight, the first Australian woman sentenced to life in prison without parole. This episode delves into the brutal murder of John Price in Aberdeen, New South Wales, and explores Knight's violent past, psychological disorders, and the impact of her crime on the community. From her turbulent relationships to the gruesome details of the murder, this episode uncovers the depths of Knight's depravity and her ongoing infamy.

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Documentary
Kathy Knight: Cannibal, Psychopath, Mother and Wife
Kathy Knight | Female Killer | Crime Documentaries
Web:
Murderpedia
Articles
Kathy Knight, The Woman Who Turned Her Lover Into A Stew

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June 3rd, 1995, the Oslo Plaza Hotel witnessed a chilling incident that remains one of Norway's greatest unsolved mysteries. Security guard Espen Nass discovered the lifeless body of a woman, identified as Jennifer Fairgate, in room 2805. Initially deemed a suicide, unusual evidence suggested otherwise. Nearly 30 years on, her identity remains a mystery, much like the unsolved cases of the Isdal Woman and the Cambo Man.

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Documentaries

VGTV Plaza-mysteriet mini dokumentar

Who is the Cambo Man?

Unsolved Mysteries: Death in Oslo

Articles

Den dårligste teorien er at dette skulle være et selvmord

The Mystery at the Oslo Plaza Hotel

A Mystery Death in Oslo, an Intelligence Op Gone Wrong?


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In 1974, the quiet suburban town of Amityville, New York, was rocked by a horrifying crime. Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family – his parents and four younger siblings – as they slept in their beds. Just over a year later, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the same house, only to flee 28 days later, claiming the home was plagued by terrifying paranormal activity. Was the infamous Amityville Horror story a true haunting, or was it all an elaborate hoax? Join us as we delve into the chilling events surrounding the DeFeo murders, the Lutz family's ordeal, and the ongoing mystery that continues to captivate the world.

Featured Topics:

• The tragic DeFeo family murders
• Paranormal experiences claimed by the Lutz family
• Media frenzy and the impact of the Amityville Horror story
• The line between fact, fiction, and commercialized horror

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Amityville Horrors – Ed and Lorraine Warren’s Most Famous Case

Web

https://amityvillemurders.com/

Articles

The Amityville Murders

The real story behind the infamous Amityville Horror house

Haunted for Life

The Real Story Behind the 'Amityville Horror House'

The Amityville Murders: Ronald DeFeo's Motive for Killing His Family Still Unclear

New Evidence Raises Questions in Decades-Old Amityville Horror Murders

Who was Ronald DeFeo Jr? Meet the mass murderer who killed his family and inspired the Amityville Horror

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The Freeway Killer was a collective epithet given by the media and the police to what the media initially believed was a single serial killer claiming young male victims, predominantly in California during the 1970s and early 1980s, and who often discarded the victims' bodies alongside freeways. 
However, there turned out to be multiple Freeway Killers who operated independently of each other but just happened to select similar victims from similar locations.

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Evidence Locker: The Scorecard Killer, Randy Kraft
Web
Wikipedia
Articles
Larry Eyler Was Caught During His Murder Spree — Then Released And Killed Dozens Of Young Men
The Highway Killer: The Victims of Larry Eyler

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In this episode, we delve into the chilling cases of California’s Freeway Killers, a group of serial murderers who terrorized the state’s highways in the 1970s. This episode focuses on the reign of Patrick Kearney, also known as the Trash Bag Killer, and William Bonin, whose dark and methodical murders left a trail of devastation. We explore how investigators slowly unravelled the horrifying pattern of missing young men, many from the LGBTQ+ community, and the shocking confessions that followed. It’s a gripping tale of manipulation, violence, and justice in a time when the open roads held deadly secrets.
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Resources
CrimeLibrary – Kearney
Murderpedia - Kearney
CrimeLibrary - Bonin
Murderpedia - Bonin
California Supreme Court
Evidence Locker Episode 3

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In this special trailer episode, get a sneak peek into what’s coming:

• The Freeway Killers – Three men, over a hundred victims, and a reign of terror that haunted California’s highways.
• The Oslo Plaza Woman – An unidentified woman found dead in a luxury hotel, surrounded by questions that remain unanswered to this day.
• Katherine Knight – Australia’s first woman sentenced to life without parole after a brutal crime that shocked the nation.
• The Dyatlov Pass Incident – Nine hikers who fled their tent in the middle of a snowy wilderness, never to return alive. What terrified them that night?

Each episode this season will take you closer to the dark truth behind these infamous cases. So, whether you’re a long-time listener or discovering Evidence Locker for the first time, tell all your friends, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

We’re back next month – don’t miss it!

In this gripping episode, we delve into the baffling disappearances of Michael and Chucky Palmer, two brothers who vanished years apart in the remote wilderness of Alaska. Michael went missing in 1999 while biking home from a party near Wasilla, with extensive searches yielding no trace of him. Chucky's disappearance followed in 2010 when his snowmobile was found abandoned near Talkeetna, but he was never located despite efforts.
Join us as we unravel the chilling details surrounding these perplexing cases, explore potential theories, and touch on the eerie legends of the "Alaska Triangle" – an area infamous for its staggering number of unexplained disappearances. Could supernatural forces be at play, or do the answers lie in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness?
Tune in to this captivating episode for a deep dive into the mysteries that continue to haunt the community and families of the Palmer brothers. #TrueCrime #Disappearances #AlaskaTriangle #Unsolved

Resources
Crime Stories – The Disappearances of the Palmer Brothers
The Charley Project – Michael Timothy Palmer
The Charley Project – Charles Edwin Palmer V
The Last Brother
Police Press Hunt for Missing Teen
Mystery of ‘Alaska Triangle’ where 20,00 people have vanished, UFOs appear and sasquatches have their run of the land

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Narrated by Noel Vinson
Researched & Produced by Two Red Romans Productions
Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler
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Today we look at updates in the following cases:
92. The Doorstep Murder of Alistair Wilson | Scotland 
51. Murdered at School (Tair Rada) | Israel 
41. Gone in the Morning (Nicky Verstappen) | The Netherlands 
54. The Chevaline Killings (aka The Alps Murders) | France 
111. The Bizarre Death of Mike Mansholt | Malta 
3. The Rolex Murder (Albert Walker) | UK/Canada 
25. The Cannibal of Rotenburg (Armin Meiwes) | Germany 
46. The Assassination of Olof Palme | Sweden 
We’ll keep an eye on developments in all cases we have covered, and let you know on social media as it comes out.
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