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Jun 2022
1h 13m

Case 215: The One-Man Crime Wave

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About this episode
*** Warning: This case involves a child victim ***
On May 26 1978, four-year-old Eric Christgen suddenly disappeared while playing in a park in St Joseph, Missouri. The next day, his body was discovered near the Missouri River, sparking a manhunt like the small town had never seen before.

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Narration – Anonymous Host
Research & writing – Jessica Forsayeth
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production and music – Mike Migas
Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-215-the-one-man-crime-wave

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