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  • TCC #25: Mark "Gator" Rogowski

    TCC #25: Mark "Gator" Rogowski
    Dec 27 2025
    This week, we decided to not lean into the holidays, and instead do a totally random, but still completely horrifice, case of murder and mayhem. Instead of covering a Santa Slayer case, Cindy chose to cover a case out of a community close to her heart: skateboarders. This case, the story of the rise and fall of Mark "Gator" Rogowski, hits close to home for anyone who grew up in the skate community in the 90's (so, if you're old like me!) Even if you don't know this story, it's still a shocking and important part of California history, and true crime history. So tune in for all the ups and downs of this case (pun intended - you'll see what I mean) and Happy Holidays!



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    47 min
  • TCC #24 Mary Vincent

    TCC #24 Mary Vincent
    Dec 12 2025
    This episode, we are continuing with survivors stories, with the incredible, horrible, story of Mary Vincent. Mary was only 15 when she ran away from her Nevada home in hopes of finding her grandfather. While on the way, she was horrifically attacked by a merchant seaman, and despite surviving, she was left with terrible, life altering injuries.
    The man, Lawrence "Larry" Singleton was given an insultingly short sentence, and as you can imagine, after his release, Mary lived her life in terror, until, unfortunately, tragedy struck once again.


    Tune in now to hear this awful tale about a young woman's horrible attack, how her attacker walked free to strike again, and how she was able to overcome what was done to her, against all odds.

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    42 min
  • TCC 23: The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping

    TCC 23: The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
    Nov 18 2025
    This week we're looking at a story of survival, which can be a great thing, but also has a lot of trauma related repercussions for the survivor, or in this case survivors - all 27 of them! This story, the Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping, was the biggest story - and largest mass kidnapping - California had ever seen, and to this day, there hasn't been a larger group of people kidnapped since. The worst part - 26 of the 27 captives were children, many as young and 5 or 6 years old.
    This tale is harrowing, terrifying, evil, and also, just plain stupid, as you'll see how unprepared, half assed, and dumb the kidnappers were (yes, they were absolutely caught). Tune in for this crazy tale, but beware - claustrophobia abounds!

    Sources:
    https://www.cityofchowchilla.org/300/1976-Bus-Kidnapping
    https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-frederick-woods-rare-photos-from-one-of-the-largest-kidnappings-in-u-s-history/32/


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    44 min
  • TCC #22: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders

    TCC #22: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders
    Nov 4 2025
    This week, we're going back in time to a horrific and little covered case: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. Be warned, this case is centered around horrific abuse and murder of children, so it may not be for everyone, and as always, there will be no shying away from the details of what happened, so be warned!
    This case may not be familiar to you, but there was actually a Hollywood movie made about one part of this case. This movie, The Changeling, was directed by Clint Eastwood and stars Angelina Jolie. Unfortunately, it doesn't cover the full scope of the case as they weren't making a horror film, but it does offer an interesting insight into how the police behaved during these murders.

    Tune in now for the full case, in all its horrific glory!

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    40 min
  • TCC #20 The Napa Halloween Massacre

    TCC #20 The Napa Halloween Massacre
    Oct 4 2025
    This week we're kicking off spooky season with a well known Halloween Homicide that took place in Napa, California. Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara were upstairs asleep in their three bedroom house, along with their downstaris roommate, when murderous villain broke into their home, with disastrous results.

    The thing that makes this tale so scary is the prolonged search for the killer in an otherwise very safe and peaceful place, and even more, the discovery of the killer's identity, which rocked the entire community.

    Join us for this and more spooky tales all October long!

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    27 min
  • TCC #19 The Speed Freak Killers

    TCC #19 The Speed Freak Killers
    Sep 26 2025
    This week, we're diving into a serial killer duo who were rightfully dubbed The Speed Freak Killers. These to drugged out losers assaulted and killed as many as 70 men and women in California's Central Valley betwen the years of 1984 and 1998, before the Sheriff in the area finally decided to put a stop to their reign of terror.
    These two men, Loren Herzog and Wesley Shermantine, were both from upper middle class families, and seemed to have it all. Behind closed doors, though, things were very different, and the traumas suffered by children can often manifest in very bad ways as they grow up. This is a perfect example of that scenario playing out to the worst possible conclusion - over and over again.

    Sources:
    https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/remains-positively-identified-as-speed-freak-killer-victim-chevy-wheeler/

    https://www.kcra.com/article/shermantine-victim-others-would-be-alive-had-jury-listened/6395483
    https://www.lodinews.com/news/article_56f86df2-18fc-11e4-abe0-10604b9f0f42.html

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    53 min
  • TCC #18 The Murder of Kristin Smart, Part 2

    TCC #18 The Murder of Kristin Smart, Part 2
    Sep 17 2025
    We're back this week with the conclusion of the absolutely terrible case of the murder of Kristin Smart. While the conclusion does have some very gratifying moments, unfortunately, it also continues the general vibe of this case - frustration, sadness, and a strong lack of closure.

    That being said, there is something wonderful and special about cold cases finally being solved, and possibly none more than this one, as we all knew what happened for 25+ years. Finally seeing that truth to come light, and the killer made to pay for his crimes, does put a little hop in our step, and we hope it does for you too!



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    40 min
  • TCC #18 The Murder of Kristin Smart, Part 1

    TCC #18 The Murder of Kristin Smart, Part 1
    Sep 12 2025
    We are BACK, finally! After a nearly five month hiatus, Cindy is back with a doozy of a case! The murder of Kristin Smart is something most Californians of a certain age at least know about, remember, and often mourn, as it was huge news in many communities, especially as it took over 20 years to solve. Cindy dives into this horrific case of a wonderful young woman murdered by a classmate and all but forgotten by negligent police, who bungled the case for over 20 years while her family waited for closure. This case is angering, upsetting, sad, and finally at least somewhat satifsying, thanks in very large part to the work of another podcaster, Chris Lambert, who researched and reported on this case 20+ years after the fact, which in turn brought it back into the spotlight, and finally got the family some answers.

    This case will be presented in two parts, with the conclusion available next week. Tune in and enjoy!



    Sources:
    Your Own Backyard Podcast
    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kristin-smart-verdict-paul-flores-guilty-48-hours/
    https://www.ksby.com/news/kristin-smart-case/appeal-asks-court-to-reverse-paul-flores-conviction-for-murder-of-kristin-smart
    https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/crime/article312070996.html

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    40 min
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