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Aug 25
43m 9s

The Kid in the Cornfield | 1

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17-year-old Danny Violette vanished in the fall of 1998. 11 days later, his body was found in a cornfield with signs of foul play. His case has gone unsolved for over 25 years, but some renewed interest could help unravel this mystery. Follow Culpable on our socials @CulpablePodcastVisit the website at ⁠culpablepodcast.com⁠For early access and ad-free lis ... Show More
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