In August 2013, 19-year-old college student Bryce Laspisa vanished under mysterious circumstances after a late-night drive from his campus in Northern California. His SUV was found wrecked and abandoned at Castaic Lake, but Bryce was gone—leaving behind more questions than answers. Was he running from something, suffering a mental break, or the victim of foul play?

In 2016, 23-year-old RAF gunner Corrie McKeague vanished after a night out in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. His disappearance sparked one of the most extensive and baffling investigations in the UK, involving CCTV analysis, massive landfill searches, and countless theories. Despite years of searching, no trace of Corrie has ever been found—leaving behind haunting questions about what really happened in the early hours of that September morning.

We didnt want to keep you waiting until September so enjoy this bonus episode!

In this episode, we unravel two unsettling mysteries: the eerie disappearance of backpacker Lars Mittank in Bulgaria, often called "the most famous missing person on YouTube," and the haunting case of the Desert Sun Café, where a seemingly ordinary diner became tied to a string of strange events and unexplained vanishings.

He called himself The Zodiac. Beginning in the late 1960s, a shadowy figure began a spree of brutal attacks across Northern California, targeting young couples in secluded areas. But what truly set this case apart was the killer’s obsession with attention. He sent a series of cryptic letters and ciphers to local newspapers, taunting police, boasting about his crimes, and threatening more violence if his demands weren’t met.
With at least five confirmed victims - and claims of many more - the Zodiac Killer left behind a trail of fear, confusion, and unsolved puzzles. Despite decades of investigation, countless suspects, and modern forensic efforts, the killer’s identity remains unknown.
Join us for this 2 part special as we unravel the Zodiac’s crimes, examine the chilling letters and codes, explore the main suspects, and look at the theories that still haunt investigators to this day. This is the story of a killer who turned murder into a game and vanished without a trace.

He called himself The Zodiac. Beginning in the late 1960s, a shadowy figure began a spree of brutal attacks across Northern California, targeting young couples in secluded areas. But what truly set this case apart was the killer’s obsession with attention. He sent a series of cryptic letters and ciphers to local newspapers, taunting police, boasting about his crimes, and threatening more violence if his demands weren’t met.

With at least five confirmed victims - and claims of many more - the Zodiac Killer left behind a trail of fear, confusion, and unsolved puzzles. Despite decades of investigation, countless suspects, and modern forensic efforts, the killer’s identity remains unknown.

Join us for this 2 part special as we unravel the Zodiac’s crimes, examine the chilling letters and codes, explore the main suspects, and look at the theories that still haunt investigators to this day. This is the story of a killer who turned murder into a game and vanished without a trace.

In 1999, 19-year-old Stephanie Neiman was kidnapped, shot, and buried alive in Oklahoma after witnessing a violent crime. Her killer, Clayton Lockett, was sentenced to death; his botched 2014 execution drew national attention, but her family urged focus on Stephanie’s courage and tragic loss.

In 2021, 23 year old Chandler Halderson from Wisconsin told police his parents had vanished during a weekend getaway. But as the investigation unfolded, disturbing secrets surfaced. What began as a routine missing persons case took a grim turn when dismembered remains were found. Chandler, a seemingly ordinary young man, was charged with their murders. Prosecutors revealed a trail of deception he had woven to hide the truth about his life. Ultimately convicted and sentenced to life without parole, the case left lingering questions about what truly drove him to commit such a horrific act.

Our very first episode just dropped over on our brand new show Murder, Mother & More on Patreon where for just £2.99 per month, you can get access to 2 bonus episodes aswell as the usual 2 episodes on the main show!

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Get a snippet of Episode One and what you can expect from our bonus episodes is less edited, shorter stories, more chat, same Patti, same Josh! A chance to get to know us both a little better in a more informal setting!

Hope to see you there!