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In 1892 an woman going by the name Lottie Bernard checked in to the Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, CA. Within a few days she would be deceased and everything she told the hotel, including her identity, would be thrown into question. Who is the woman who checked in and why did she die? These questions would eventually be answered...or would they? And is it possible there's a ghostly connection? Plus history of the illustrious Hotel del Coronado,

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In this episode are stories and vignettes from podcasts on the Darkcast Network all about the nice side of the holiday season. Expect stories from history, myths and traditions from around the world. Including a 10 minute story on the history of the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, CA by California True Crime. Happy Holidays!

Part One of a special Holiday Episode with fun vignettes from all of the Darkcast Network Podcasts! In this episode hear holiday stories, including true crime, myths and cryptids from the naughty side of the holiday. Happy Holidays!

In Part 2 we discuss the investigation into the Stockton serial killer, a community meeting in October and information about the arrest of Wesley Brownley, the man investigators alleged committed the crimes.

In part one of our two part series on the Stockon Serial Murders we discuss the leadup to the announcement by Stockton PD of a possible serial killer in October 2022, the victims and the beginning of the investigation into the alleged perpetrator.

In this special episode put out by the Darkcast Network, California True Crime, along with our good friends share a series of spooky, paranormal, cryptid and true crime stories to celebrate Halloween! Be sure to catch our story about our favorite spooky cryptid the Fresno Nightcrawler, better known by us, as the Fresno Pants. And listen to other stories from some great podcasts. Happy Halloween!

November, 1958, a pregnant nurse Olga Duncan goes missing from her apartment in Santa Barbara California, the story that follows is one that author Deborah Holt Larkin explores in her book A Lovely Girl. We talk to Deborah about her new book, the connections that she has to this case as her father, a newspaper reporter covers this case from Olga's disappearance to the arrest of her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Duncan, who will become the last woman put to death in California. On this episode of California True Crime “A Lovely Girl.”

We share information about the clemency process in California including pardons, commutations and reprieves; as well as details about several cases where clemency was granted.

Imagine getting a call at work that your child has not arrived home from practice. That no one has any idea where they are or who they are with. This is the nightmare that the Misheloff family has dealt with for the last 33 years, when their 13 year old daughter disappeared on the way to skating practice and was never heard from again. On this episode of California True Crime we discuss the Kidnapping of Ilene Beth Misheloff and how a family and community have worked to keep her memory alive.

This episode we are taking a break from our regular cases to talk about the documentary on the streaming channel HULU called Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story. It’s 3 episodes about the kidnapping and return of Steven Stayner, the crimes of Cary Stayner and the experiences of their family. Hear our thoughts on these episodes and more on this episode of California True Crime.

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Idema Cerney was found murdered in the Mojave Desert in 1932. After identifying her using Bertillion measurements it would be a short time before investigators honed in on a suspect, her husband, Gus Cerney, a gin runner during prohibition. To bring justice in this case they tracked Cerney across the United States in a manhunt that finally ended in Chicago, Illinois.

In Atascadero, near the closing of the 70s, two women were raped and murdered and the cases went unsolved for 40 years. Join us as we talk about these crimes and others while we discuss the life of Arthur Rudy Martinez in this episode of California True Crime

In January of 1982, in the small town of Seaside CA, 5 year old Anne Sang Thi Pham was on her way to school, only a few blocks away from her home near the Fort Ord Army Base. She would not be seen alive again. Her body would be found two days later tossed on the side of the road. The hunt for her killer would go cold for the next 40 years with currently no end in sight. Join us on California True Crime as we cover The Murder of Anne-Sang Thi Pham, The Seaside Angel.

On March 15th, 2022, Justin Peoples, father of two and Navy veteran, was shot and stabbed to death at a gas station in Tracy California. On this episode we discuss the life of Justin Peoples, the arrest of three suspects his murder, and some of the reported evidence that led to them being charged with a hate crime enhancement. Join us as the preliminary trial of the suspects begins in San Joaquin County in the Murder of Justin Peoples.

Brett Thomas and Mark Titch went on a crime spree in Orange County, CA in 1977 that ended with several violent home invasions, the murders of Laura Stoughton, Ephraim Christian, Aubrey Duncan, Denise Duncan; and the attempted murder of Nadine Duncan. In this episode we cover the crimes they committed throughout the area and the investigation that led to their capture.

In December of 1976, Janet Stallcup disappeared in Garden Grove, CA. After an extensive search she was found murdered in her car just 2 miles from her home. The search for her murderer lasts over 40 years and includes possible connections with other murders in the area. In 2021, this crime was finally solved by genetic genealogy. In this episode, we discuss the crime from the moment she went missing to the day investigators finally had the answer to this mystery.

On Nov 3rd, 1981, Marcy Conrad, a 14-year-old 9th Grader at Russell Junior High School in Milpitas Ca, decided to ditch her afternoon classes and go hang out with her friend, Anthony Jacques Broussard, a 16-year-old who went to Milpitas High School. From this decision, Marcy will lose her life and not be found for 2 more days. This story, because of what happened in between Marcy’s Death and until she is found, became a national discussion that inspired a Hollywood movie and took extreme paths which seemed to lose sight that a 14-year-old girl, who had a future ahead of her, lost it all. On this episode of California True Crime, we discuss the Murder of Marcy Conrad.

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A very special end of the year episode of California True Crime. We have some updates on cases we covered this season, some information about upcoming episodes, and we have a very special update that sees the California True Crime team on a trip to LA. Jessica and Sean test themselves at some Made in California Trivia.

There are just some stories of California history that are special because they could only happen here. The Hollywood Christmas Parade is one such event. With the magic of a traditional Christmas event, complete with lights and snow, that you can find around the United States combined with the magnificence of movie special effects, stars and budgets, you have something truly unique. In this episode we cover the history of the parade that was the precursor to similar events around the country: The Hollywood Christmas Parade.
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After three years of hearings and arguments, testimony and challenges, the trial of Arturo Juarez Suarez, who stand accused of the murder of The Martinez Family and the rape and assault of Yolanda Martinez is ready to begin. Once again Yolanda will face the man who raped her, murdered her family, and buried her children alive, seeking Justice for the lives Suarez stole. On this episode of California True Crime Arturo Juarez Suarez and the Martinez family Murders.
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Following the brutal slaying of the Martinez Family at the Parnell Cattle and Horse ranch by their relative Arturo Juarez Suarez, Yolanda Martinez, the only survivor will have a winding road to cross to see justice done and the killer of her family brought to justice. We will discuss the issues of immigration, translators in a court, and a 31 year old treaty that the US signed in this episode of California True Crime: Arturo Juarez Suarez and the Martinez Family Murders Pt. 3.
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In the afternoon heat of July 12th, 1998 on the Parnell Ranch Juan Martinez, his brother Jose, and Jose’s two children Jack, 5, and Aerel 3 were killed and buried in a shallow grave in a berry bramble not to far from where Jose’s wife and the children’s mother was being beaten and raped by Arturo Juarez Suarez. The days immediately following the attack would have Law Enforcements searching to bring Suarez to justice. On this episode of California True Crime Arturo Juarez Suarez and the Martines Family Murder Pt 2.
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On a warm afternoon in 1998, the Martinez family arrived at the Parnell ranch, outside of Auburn California, to help out a relative and spend an afternoon relaxing and enjoying each other's company. Their pleasant Sunday would end with the brutal slaying of most of the family including two small children, as well as the rape and beating of their mother. We will look at the terrible events of July 12th, 1998 and the monster that destroyed the family that had once called him friend and Uncle and shocked an entire state. On this episode of California True Crime Arturo Juarez Suarez and the Martinez Family Murders.
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In 1925 the carcass of an unknown beast washed ashore during a cold night in Santa Cruz, CA. The creature’s giant head, long neck and strange look was unlike any known animal. This creature, who would come to be known as Moore’s Beach Monster, and despite it’s actual identity, become another story in a piece of folklore that can be found around the world: that of a great water monster inhabiting our oceans, seas and lakes. In this Halloween episode of California True Crime we share the history of Moore’s Beach Monster.

In 1981, Sonia Herok Stone was found murdered in her home in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. The investigation led to the arrest of Michael Glazebrook and to a mistrial. In August of 2021, investigators have used DNA to make another arrest in this terrible crime.

In a community in sunny California, with retirees who are ready to relax in their golden years, are hit with a dark cloud that covered them in 1994. In only a short time, an area in Riverside County was ravaged by a woman who took lives with what seems to be no care at all. In this episode of California True Crime, we talk about Dana Sue Gray.

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In our last episode in this series on the Hughson Bank Robbery and the murder of Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens we talk about the trial of Leonard Ellsworth Miller who is recovering in hospital following one of the largest manhunts in Stanislaus County history. Issue of Miller’s sanity trail as well as the state seeking the death penalty will be discussed, as well as the aftermath that this this crime had on the Hughson community.
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We share the details in the manhunt for Ross Neal Porter and Leonard Ellsworth Miller. The two robbed a bank in Hughson, CA and murdered Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens. The manhunt will take 12 hours, 15+ members of law enforcement and two shootouts.
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In January of 1970, Ross Neal Porter and Leonard Ellsworth Miller robbed a bank in Hughson, CA and in a shootout outside they murdered Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens. This act led to one of the largest manhunts in California history. In this episode we discuss the two bank robbers including their history and past crimes.

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In January of 1970, the Central Valley National Bank in Hughson, CA was robbed by two men. This robbery led to a murder and one of the largest manhunts in Stanislaus County History. In this episode we share the details of the robbery and the beginning of the manhunt for two dangerous criminals.
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In this episode, we talk talk about the recent Supreme Court decision of Jones vs Mississippi and juvenile justice in general

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On May 28, 1974, an unidentified woman was found murdered on Alamitos in Long Beach, California. After 39 years police find who committed the crime but one mystery still remains: What is the identity of the woman? In this episode we cover the crime, the search for her murderer and clues to the identity of Jane Doe #40.
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It would take multiple trials for the murders of Gwen Arajuo to be brought to justice. Prejudice, bigotry, and the cry of “Trans Panic” would shield the murders for a time. But it would not be long until they would face their judgment. Was justice served? Did the punishment fit the crime? Join us as we discuss the final trial as well as the laws that have been put in place as a result of this crime.

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In 2002, Gwen Aruajo was murdered by four men she considered friends during a party at their home. A rumor, a confession, and a thorough investigation would pinpoint just who had committed this murder. But a trial that only highlighted issues of obtaining justice for a transgender victim would mean that holding the murderers accountable would be far more difficult. In this episode we talk about the mistrial, the jury experience and the continued quest for justice.

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In this episode we relive Gwen Araujo’s last terrifying hours on Earth. After being beaten, strangled, tied up, and hit with a shovel, her murderers would drive over two hours to dispose of her body after which they would celebrate with a McDonalds breakfast. We discuss the police investigation and first trial, along with the issues of Transphobia, homophobia, and sexism.

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As an adolescent, Gwen Araujo will suffer bullying at the hands of those around her, even while her family accepted and supported her. In this episode we discuss Gwen’s life during the summer of 2004, and her introduction to a new friend group. These new friends would turn out to be another group that would judge, ridicule, and abuse her, this time, however, this abuse would lead to her murder.

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In the early morning hours of Oct 4th 2002 four men, who were hosting a house party in a quiet Newark, CA suburb, took part in the slaying of a 17yr old girl. They would beat, strangle, and eventually kill Gwen Araujo for the crime of being born in the wrong body. In this episode we look at the life of Gwen and the community that she grew up in. We also discuss some of the history of the fight for Trans Rights here in California.
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An impromptu conversation about the recent murder of Sarah Everard and how it relates to violent crimes perpetrated by police in America. California True Crime discusses the issues that have been highlighted by this murder and connections to the Cara Knott case covered in an earlier episode, as well as some startling statistics on the rates of violence against women by police officers in uniform and some of the systemic issues that are in place that act as a roadblock to studying, and ultimately stopping these types of crimes.


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It's that time again. In this episode we look back on some of the episodes that we have covered, talk about things happening in California, read some reviews, and we also answer some questions about ourselves that you might not know.

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Denise Lampe was 19 years old when she was murdered in 1976 at Serramonte Mall in Daly City, CA. With little evidence her case remained unsolved for decades. Once considered part of a series of murders called the Gypsy Hill Murders, everything changed when a small spot of DNA was found on her jacket. The man that DNA matched has a history of dangerous crimes and is awaiting trial.

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In the early hours of Christmas Eve 2013, a 911 call was made from the parking lot of the Westfield Mission Valley Mall in the greater San Diego area. When police arrived on the scene, they found one victim passed away, another in critical condition, and soon learn a third person is missing. Join us as we unravel this terrible tragedy as we talk about the The case of Carlo Mercado.

On Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1900, thousands of people flooded into San Francisco to watch the Big Game between Stanford and Cal Berkeley. But by the time the football game would end over 20 people will have died and hundreds more hurt in the largest disaster in American sport's history.

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According to legend in Ventura County lives a terrifying monster who roams the countryside preying on hikers and teens. This monster of myth is half man half goat and created in a mad scientist's secret government laboratory deep in the underground tunnel that lay beneath a bucolic dairy along a deserted country road deep in Ventura County. Meant to be a super soldier in World War II, this monstrous creation broke loose from his creators and has violently stalked humanity ever since. In this episode of California True Crime we talk about the myth of the Billiwhack Monster and the history of the man who supposedly created him.

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On August 24, 1979, 8 year old Cannie Melinda Bullock was murdered in San Pablo, CA. Originally believing a neighbor may have committed the crime this case would go cold until the 1990's when DNA technology would match to a man in Colorado, named Joseph Cordova Jr. In this episode, Jessica shares the details of the crime, the hunt for the murderer and the trial.

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In August of 1991, the Ruggiero family traveled from San Pedro, CA to San Luis Obispo, CA to attend a friend’s wedding. After the wedding the unthinkable would happen when Marina Ruggiero was murdered in her hotel room. After 29 years, police are still looking for the truth in this unsolved case that has more questions than answers.

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On the evening of December 27, 1986, Cara Knott, a San Diego State university student who was studying to become a teacher, was leaving her boyfriend's house in Escondido around 9:00pm and driving to her parents house in El Cajon. She will never make it. Join us as we discuss this horrible tragedy from the southern part of California.

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On February 6, 1973, friends of 79 year old Ida Stine became worried when she didn’t answer her phone for two days. A neighbor in Capitola, CA would find her murdered and set off a search for a killer that would take a surprising turn. We cover the victim’s life, her murder, Santa Cruz in the 1970’s and the trial.

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In this second episode, we learn about the suspects and the trial that everyone goes through as we finish discussing the The Puente Hills Mall Murders.

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During the summer of 1991, a small area in East L.A. experienced 5 murders that put many in the area in fear. Join us for the first part of two as we discuss the Puente Hills Mall Murders.

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In May of 2002, a pregnant Evelyn and her 5 year old son Alex Hernandez went missing from the Amazon-Crocker neighborhood of San Francisco. Initially not considered a serious case everything changed when a month later her wallet was turned in to police after being found in a ditch in South San Francisco. In July of 2002, part of Evelyn’s body was found near the Bay Bridge and police opened a homicide case. Though Alex has never been found, he and his unborn brother are considered both deceased by SFPD. We talk about the details of the murder, the lack of media attention and attempt to spread the word in this 18 year old cold case.

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In this special Bonus Episode, we speak with Dakota Morlan who is a journalist at the Calaveras Enterprise. She will give us the details of the trial of Karl Karlsen for the murder of his wife Christina in 1991. Also other things such as her meetings with him and conversations with an alternate Juror.

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Welcome to the season ender where we answer listener's questions, talk about our own history, updates from some of the cases and mishaps ensue.

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It's a Fun Thanksgiving Episode!  We discuss our personal Thanksgiving traditions, some California Traditions and talk about the history of one of California's biggest parades in El Cajon, Ca
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This very special episode of California True Crime we take a look at the mysterious sightings, history, and lore behind the Fresno NightCrawler . First sighted in South Fresno in 2007 in a front yard. This episode will delve into the eyewitness accounts as well as our own theories of what this mysterious creature could be. Alien from a distant star, spectral visitor from beyond the grave, or an animated pair of wandering pants. Listen to this Halloween Special and you decide. 
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In Part 2, We discuss the murder of Joie Armstrong, Cary's confession and his Trial.  
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In this first part out of two, We discuss Cary Stayner and the Yosemite Murders.  We talk about his upbringing, the murders of Carol Sund, Julie Sund, and Silvina Pelosso and what everyone was doing to locate them. 
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In the last episode of our series on Steven Stayner we cover the later lives of our heroes Steven and Timothy White. We also cover changes in the laws that came about, in part, due to Steven's advocacy. As well as issues of trauma, PTSD, and bullying. 
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In this episode, we cover Kenneth Parnell's time in jail, his release and the crime he commits before his death We also discuss the fates of Ervin Murphy and Barbara Mathias as well as discuss California laws at the time.  
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After getting seven years for the crime of kidnapping Timothy White, the trial for the kidnapping of Steven Stayner will start in December of 1981. Steven Stayner will once again have to testify, this time about his own kidnapping and abuse. We cover issues in this trial such as victim blaming, sentencing and the media. 
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The Life and Kidnapping of Steven Stayner, Part 10: In 1981, trial starts for Kenneth Parnell in the kidnapping charges of Timothy White. We talk about the history of Superior Court in Hayward and the process for moving venues. We also cover the testimony of Steven Stayner, Sean Poorman and a surprising defense by Kenneth Parnell.
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The Life and Kidnapping of Steven Stayner, Part 9: The Law: Two preliminary hearings and two trials would mean that Steven Stayner’s life would continue to be wrapped up with Parnell. As a witness and victim, the law should be clear in punishing Parnell for his horrible crimes, but Steven and the District Attorney have a long road to justice with many obstacles. In this episode we cover legal issues when charging Parnell, what it’s like when two California counties want to charge Parnell and both preliminary hearings.
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Steven Stayner has returned to Merced, CA after years of kidnapping and abuse. As he waits for two trials, he spends time getting to know his family and helping police track down Parnell’s accomplice, Ervin Edward Murphy.
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It’s been a long road for Steven Stayner and Timothy White and their lives are about to get more complicated as they wait for trial. In Ukiah, Timothy White and his family try to get their lives back to normal, even as papers across the world are covering his story and the police are looking for Parnell’s accomplice. 
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Just hours after Steven Stayner and Timothy White were found they both would be thrust in front of cameras to answer questions in what would become one of the biggest kidnappings in American history. In this episode we talk about the role the press played and give details of the experiences in the two days following Steven and Timothy’s escape.

After 7 years of being kidnapped, Steven Stayner would make one of the biggest decisions of his life when he refused to let Kenneth Parnell hurt another child and brought 5 year old Timothy White into police. This act would dramatically change his life and the lives of the Stayner Family and the White Family.
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During the 7 years Kenneth Parnell held Steven Stayner as a kidnap victim he would attempt several times to kidnap other children. In 1980, he would succeed and once again he would find a person he could take advantage of that would help him. On Feb. 14, 1980, Parnell would kidnap Timothy White. In this episode we discuss the kidnapping of Timothy White in detail paying close attention to the other victims in this story: The White Family. In this episode, Ukiah, CA will lose more than just a little boy when Kenneth Parnell comes to town. 
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For seven years, Steven Stayner lived a life with Kenneth Parnell he believed had been given custody of him by a judge. Like far too many children, Steven would be hurt by the man he had come to think of as a father, and would suffer terrible sexual abuse. But he also lived a life with friends, school, animals and hobbies as he traveled with Parnell across California. Often upset that the coverage of his life only focused on the bad parts we discuss Steven’s life during the time he was kidnapped and take aim at society’s judgements of abuse that continue to keep victims silent.
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You’ve heard the story of what happens to 7 year old Steven Stayner when he doesn’t come home from school on December 4, 1972.  Now hear it from the perspective of his parents, the city of Merced and police. From their vantage point, Steven would disappear from the face of the earth with no clues and no witnesses. We cover what police and the family do to try to uncover even the smallest of information on Steven’s disappearance. And psychics, gossip and at least 2 men who confess all send them in the wrong direction.
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On December 4, 1972, Kenneth Parnell went to Merced and kidnapped Steven Stayner. In this episode, we cover Kenneth Parnell's life and talk about the institutions, from reform school to mental hospitals, and the laws that were used to harass and arrest innocent people while letting Parnell go free. We also talk about Merced, Snelling, Bakersfield and Oildale. Join us for the 1st part in our series on the kidnapping of Steven Stayner.

Join us as we discuss the trial and details that go along with it in the second and final part of The Pinyon Pines Murders. 
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On Sept 17th, 2006, Fourpeaked Mountain in Alaska erupts marking the first eruption for the long-dormant volcano in at least 10,00 years.  Also an audio tape of a private speech by Hungarian Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány is leaked to the public in which he confessed that his Hungarian Socialist Party had lied to win the 2006 election sparking widespread protests across the country. 
But in the evening on this date, in a small unincorporated community of riverside county, three people lost their lives to what looked at first to be a fire of accidental nature.  Upon further investigation we see a horrendous triple homicide that would not have full closure until twelve years later.  Join us in this week's episode of California True Crime as we discuss the first Part of The Pinyon Pine Murders
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For many, the Thanksgiving Holiday is a time to be with loved ones and indulge in an abundance of food while relaxing in California’s Autumn weather. But for those in Costa Mesa in 1991, the holiday would take on a sinister tone and would come to represent the brutal slaying of William Nelson by his wife Omaima Nelson. Join California True Crime as we explore the crime, the courtroom drama, and the media frenzy that surrounded the case of the Model, the Smuggler, and Thanksgiving dinner.
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On Halloween night 1984 in San Jose the brutal murder of Doreen Erbert would change the lives of her husband and daughter forever. Her ex-husband, William Michael Dennis would go to jail for the crime and sits on death row today. Join us for a discussion of this horrendous crime, the trial and some of California’s impediments to the death penalty including court cases and the proposition system.
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In this Bonus Episode, we cover the triple murder of Michael, Marcy and Jennifer Jacobs in their home in the Land Park Area of Sacramento.  Murdered in 1991, their deaths remain unsolved.
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In 1979, Modesto, CA was a city experiencing a population explosion & massive urbanization. In the midst of this, in a residential neighborhood, the terrible murder of Michael Ridenour on a baseball field would lead investigators on a 17 month long hunt for a murderer, who once caught, would escape San Quentin State Prison and would see his life end when returned to the prison.
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In the last episode on Fong “Little Pete” Ching and the Tong Wars of San Francisco, we discuss the assassination of “Little Pete” and the trial and fall out following his death as well as the power vacuum left in the wake of Fong Ching's demise. We discuss theories and motives for this crime and the earthquake that signals the end to the Tong Wars in The City by the Bay.
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It’s pre-1900 San Francisco and bribery and graft run rampant. But can the city’s most notorious gangster find a way to cheat the system and keep himself and his bodyguard who shot a police officer out of jail. This episode we continue the tale of little Pete’s life. We also shed light on one of California’s least talked about topics: The Slave trade of Chinese women.
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This is the story of an often overlooked part of California History and the man that ruled the streets of Chinatown with an ironfist and was cut down by an assassin's bullet. Fong “Little Pete” Ching was one of the most powerful and famous men in late 1800’s California that you probably have never heard of. He ruled a criminal empire that affected the lives of not only the tens of thousands of people that were living in Chinatown, San Francisco at this time, but had its hooks throughout the rest of California and into other parts of the United States of America.
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In Part 2 of the thrilling case of Emma Ledoux and Albert McVicar, we focus on the excitement surrounding her trial and delve deep into the publicity at the time.  The world was ready to convict her on the first day but 112 years later we search through the information and try to decide if we agree. Join us as we discuss the trial, alternate theories, and the rest of her life.  Join us for Part 2 of The Man in the Trunk.

Emma Ledoux was convicted of murdering Albert McVIcar in Stockton, CA in 1906 and sentenced to hang at San Quentin.  In this episode we cover his murder, the ensuing publicity, the search by police for evidence and the trial of the century, all of which leads us to even more questions. Is Emma Ledoux really guilty or was Albert McVicar never even murdered? And did a District Attorney, with little evidence, use the media and its stereotypes to railroad an innocent woman?  Join us for Part 1 of this case and judge for yourself.
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In this week's episode, we discuss The Keddie Murders. An unsolved quadruple homicide tucked away in a small town of Northern California.
 
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On November 17th, 2010, Ronni Chasen was shot four times while waiting at a stoplight in Beverly Hills.  Even though this is a closed cased, it does not seem to sit well with most.  Join us as we go through the details and evidence of the murder of Ronni Chasen.

On the morning of November 11th, 1988, detectives were at the home of a local woman who ran a boarding house for at risk senior citizens.  That afternoon they were responding to a call about a missing person.  What law enforcement would find over the course of a week would capture the attention of the nation and cause a man hunt that would span three states, two countries, and end with one of the most notorious female serial killers in American history. This is Part 2 about Dorothea Puente.  The Boarding House Killer of Sacramento

On the morning of November 11th, 1988, detectives were at the home of a local woman who ran a boarding house for at risk senior citizens.  That afternoon they were responding to a call about a missing person.  What law enforcement would find over the course of a week would capture the attention of the nation and cause a manhunt that would span three states, two countries, and end with one of the most notorious female serial killers in American history. This is Part 1 about Dorothea Puente.  The Boarding House Killer of Sacramento
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In Children of Thunder we briefly spoke about Deprogramming.  This bonus episode gives more of the back story of how it got started.

In tonight's episode we will be focusing on the Bay Area.  This story deals with dismemberment, Mormonism, and Brazilian oprhans.  This is the story of The Children of Thunder.  
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