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Oct 2020
1h 12m

Case 159: James Craig Anderson

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About this episode
When 47-year-old Mississippi resident James Craig Anderson realised he’d locked his keys in his car in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 26 2011, he was thankful when a vehicle pulled up offering to help. But it soon became clear that the occupants were anything but good samaritans. 

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Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
Researched by Holly Boyd
Written by Elsha McGill
Creative Director: Milly Raso

For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-159-james-craig-anderson

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