Jim Kimball had faced loss as a child when his father passed away. When his siblings chose to talk about their feelings, Jim kept his bottled up instead-- until his emotions grew too large to be contained. Then, on April 13th, 1993, he disappeared.

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In the 1970s and 80s, the quiet towns of Weeki Wachee, Florida, and Watsonville, California, became the unlikely settings for a horrifying series of crimes. The story begins with Billy Mansfield, Jr., a convicted serial killer currently serving multiple life sentences, whose crimes shocked the nation. But Billy wasn’t alone; his father, William Mansfield Sr., a convicted child molester, and brother, Gary Mansfield, were also deeply entangled in the family’s dark history. The crimes discussed in this episode raise chilling questions about the full extent of their horrific actions as we explore the twisted family dynamics and shocking discoveries. This episode concludes with an exclusive interview with Warren Skeels, the director of the upcoming film The Man In The White Van, based upon Mansfield, Jr’s crimes and premiering December 13th, 2024.

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Angie Clinger and her friends would spend their summer days exploring the woods and hillsides near their homes in Monroe Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania. But on July 22nd, 1990, the day before Angie's 8th birthday, a simple outing with friends took a dark and unexpected turn. While playing near a tunnel under a railroad trestle, the children stumbled upon a horrifying discovery that would forever alter their childhood memories. The joy and anticipation of Angie's birthday (then and in the future) were instantly replaced by fear, confusion, and a profound sense of loss. This is the case of Penny Doe.

Key sources:

“For 32 Years, Someone in Clarion County Has Kept a Horrifying Secret” Gavin Fish (9/21/22)

“New Information Uncovered in Penny Doe Case for the First Time in 30 Years” Gavin Fish (10/3/22)

“DNA and Genetic Genealogy May Unlock the Secret of Penny Doe’s Identity” Gavin Fish (11/25/22)

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In Bethel, New York, from August 15th through the 18th, 1969, roughly half a million people had gathered to celebrate what was touted as “3 Days of Peace and Music” that we now refer to with a single word: Woodstock. But around a thousand mile away, in the staid community of Burlington, Iowa, life kept its slower pace, children played across the city’s 200 acres of manicured parks and residents sat on their front porches (just as I used to do with my grandma) and chatted with neighbors, talked about the weather, or just watched the sky fade to beautiful sunset hues. It was a town where the now seemingly lost art of leisure was still thriving.

Sadly, that peace would be short-lived, as the town was about to be rocked by a crime that would shake the community to its core and leave its residents (as well as law enforcement) in disbelief. This is the case of Dorothy Miller.

This case was a collaboration between Allison and Charlie from Crimelines. Be sure to check out the Crimelines podcast if you value both extensive, ethical, and empathetic coverage. Please check out the podcast website listed below for a timeline and images related to this episode as well as other cases:

https://www.basementfortproductions.com/crimelines-episodes/dorothymiller

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This week, Maggie tells Allison about the haunted Whaley House in California. With tales of the supernature borne from family tragedy, this home is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in America. Journey with us back to the 1800s to learn about the family’s history.

Should you wish to watch the TikTok videos mentioned in the episode, they are linked below:

https://www.tiktok.com/@hwolfghostcrew/video/7245431735192653098

https://www.tiktok.com/@hwolfghostcrew/video/7430480185339677995

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Eleven-year-old Shannon Paulk was excited to visit with her friends and neighbors in the Candlestick Mobile Home Park in Prattville, Alabama on August 16th, 2001 after spending much of the summer away with family. She wanted to see friends and visit neighbors’ animals. Many neighbors recall seeing or speaking with the friendly Shannon that morning. Then, Shannon was gone, and those same friends and neighbors are still searching for answers.

If you would like to learn more about Shannon’s case, consider listening to and following the Cold Truth Podcast. And please show your support by joining the Justice for Shannon Paulk Facebook group:

Justice for Shannon Paulk Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforshannonpaulk/

Cold Truth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cold-truth/id1504178675

Cold Truth YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@ColdTruth

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It all began on February 3rd, 1958 in a quaint suburban home in Seaford, New York; and, for the next few weeks, the Hermann family was plagued by an onslaught of bizarre and alarming occurrences. In total, the nearly 70 incidents caused by the force now known as Popper the Poltergeist were witnessed by the family, friends, law enforcement, journalists, and even a television audience. It was a case that science seemed unable to explain. 

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The victim at the center of our case this week, Lopaz Richardson, was a talented artist, and it was art and the supportive community that is so often bred from art that were driving passions in his life. So, when he disappeared on July 7th, 2021 at such a successful time in his life, those close to him knew that foul play was involved, even though law enforcement seem to believe otherwise.

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In 1901, Rose Harsent, domestic servant and devout churchgoer, found herself at the center of local rumors of an affair with the married choirmaster, Williams Gardner. Though the two both denied those rumors, speculation only increased when Rose learned she was pregnant. So, when the pregnant Rose’s life was brutally taken, suspicions turned primarily to one suspect; but was he responsible?

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Six-year-old Carol Ann Stephens had gone outside to play by herself, just as she had many times before. But on April 7th, 1959, she didn’t return home when her mother called. When details of a specific car and unknown man emerge, finding Carol became even more dire. And, when her body was found two weeks later, the search for the perpetrator ramped up.

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This week, Allison and Maggie get a little silly (it has been a long week!) and discuss the Vermont’s own version of the Bermuda Triangle— the Bennington Triangle. Were the cases in this week’s episode the result of a serial killer or was it something supernatural?

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