On July 7th, 1960, eight-year-old Graeme Thorne vanished from the convenience store he often visited before walking to school. His disappearance would turn into the first child abduction and ransoming Australia had ever experienced, and would shake his hometown of Sydney to the core.
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Sep 2020
“Night Caller” Eric Edgar Cooke Pt. 2
In 1959, Eric Cooke committed his first murder in the sleepy city of Perth, Australia. And, having gotten away with the crime, it seemed nothing would slow down his bloody rampage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
43m 53s
Jan 2021
“The Beauty Queen Killer” Christopher Wilder Pt. 2
In 1984, Wilder went on a weeks-long killing spree across the U.S., abducting, raping and murdering as many young women as he could find. As he targeted malls across the country, the FBI launched a manhunt for the Australian fugitive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc ... Show More
41m 19s
Jun 2020
E204: Arthur “Buddy” Schumacher Pt. 1
On July 24th, 1925, eight-year-old Buddy Schumacher went missing from his home in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The family searched for months, and the disappearance became a local media sensation. In September, his dead body was finally discovered: and the hunt for his killer was on. Le ... Show More
40m 55s
Jan 2021
“The Missoula Mauler” Wayne Nance Pt. 2
By 1984, Nance had revamped his reputation and settled into a comfortable routine in his hometown. But as he grew fixated on his boss, his nice-guy exterior evaporated, revealing a cold and calculating killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
44m 49s