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Into The Dark

A True Crime podcast with a hint of horror and mystery. Join Payton Moreland as she delves into a different case each week, breaking down the facts and pondering on the age old question, “Why do people do what they do?”. Payton also periodically discusses conspiracy theories, hauntings, and all things spooky… so go ahead and walk with her every Wednesday further Into The Dark.

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60. The Power Couple Murder Mystery

Into The Dark ·

2024/03/06

In this episode, Payton dives into the case of Joan and John Hill, a glamorous couple at the height of Houston society, who become entangled in one of the city's most notorious murder mysteries in the 1960s.Social media and more: https://linktr.ee/intothedarkpod Case Sources: Blood and Money by Thomas Thompson ABC13 - https://abc13.com/texas-true-crime-river-oaks-murder-mystery-joan-robinson-hill-john/13235480/ Texas Archive of the Moving Image - https://texasarchive.org/2015_02478 San Antonio

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59. The Kobe Cannibal - Renee Hartevelt

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2024/02/28

In this episode, Payton delves into the horrific case of Renee Hartevelt, where the perpetrator not only evaded charges, but profited from her murder.Social Media, DISCOUNT CODES, And More: https://linktr.ee/intothedarkpod Case sources: The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2001/feb/20/features11.g23 Newsweek - https://www.newsweek.com/issei-sagawa-dead-dies-japanese-cannibal-paris-dutch-woman-never-saw-jail-1764143 South China Morning Post -

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10:50

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrant The Facts And Updates

Into The Dark ·

2024/02/24

Payton shares an update on Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrant The Facts And Updates Youtube, discount codes, and more: https://linktr.ee/intothedarkpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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36:39

58. The Octopus Theory - Danny Casolaro

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2024/02/21

In this episode, Payton delves into the mysterious case of Danny Casolaro, a journalist who was probing a conspiracy theory and was found deceased in his hotel room. Did he get too close to the truth, or was there another factor at play in his demise? Socials, AD DISCOUNTS AND MORE: https://linktr.ee/intothedarkpod Case Sources: The Octopus by Kenn Thomas and Jim Keith Unsolved Mysteries: Original Robert Stack Episodes: Season 5 Episode 21 Unsolved Mysteries with Dennis Farina: Season 3 Episode

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33:28

57. The Murder Solved From The Other Side - Andre Daigle

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2024/02/14

In this episode, Payton delves into the disappearance of Andre Daigle, who vanished under mysterious circumstances from a local bar. When his sister turns to a psychic for assistance, they are taken aback by the chilling lead provided. My socials and more: https://linktr.ee/intothedarkpod Case sources: Psychic Investigators: Season 2 Episode 3 “Lured to Death” CaseMine - https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5914c06eadd7b049347b3be4 The Times-Advocate -

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38:18

56. The Hollywood Horror: Feat. Annie Elise x 10 to LIFE

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2024/02/07

Join Payton and Annie Elise from SERIALously and 10 to LIFE as they explore the perplexing story of Hervey Medellin, whose remains were uncovered along a well-frequented hiking route in L.A. Socials, and more: https://linktr.ee/intothedarkpod ANNIES Podcast and YT below, Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/serialously/id1519456164 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@annieelise?si=rGx-ofMqNvNhYL9A Case Sources: People Magazine Investigates: Season 1 Episode 6 “Hollywood Horror” The LA Times

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30:08

55. The Fall River Murders

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2024/01/31

In this episode, Payton explores the puzzling killings unfolding in a historical Massachusetts town. Various theories circulate, pointing to a cult's involvement in the tragic deaths of three women. Socials and More: https://linktr.ee/intothedarkpod Case Sources: Fall River Outrage: Life, Murder, and Justice in Early Industrial New England by David Richard Kasserman Mysterious America by Loren Coleman The Herald News -

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30:52

54. The Poisoning of Marie Hoch

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2024/01/24

In this episode, Payton journeys back to the 1900s, uncovering a chilling tale of a murderer who cunningly exploited newspaper ads targeting lonely women, seizing not only their possessions but also their very lives. Case Sources: The Perrysburg Journal- https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87076843/1905-02-24/ed-1/seq-3/ Find a Grave - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29941276/johann-otto-hoch The Union Appeal -

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53. The Winchester Mystery House

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2024/01/17

In this episode, Payton explores the haunted Winchester House, a home with a perplexing design, secret passages and a haunted history. Case Sources: “Captive of the Labyrinth” by Mary Jo Ignoffo WinchesterMysteryHouse.com - https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/ AtlasObscura.com - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winchester-mystery-house The National Park Service - https://www.nps.gov/places/winchester-house.htm SFTravel.com -

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52. The Mysterious Murder of Prosecutor Jonathan Luna

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2024/01/10

In this episode, Payton dives into the case of Jonathan Luna, a prosecutor who mysteriously disappeared from his office. When police find no motives and no potential suspects, the conspiracy theories go wild. Case Source: The Midnight Ride of Jonathan Luna by William Kiesling WBALTV - https://www.wbaltv.com/article/jonathan-luna-murder-investigation-20-years-later/45896809# https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVyP_0M3f8w Fox 43 -

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51. The Toxic Killer Duo

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2024/01/03

In this episode, Payton delves into the demise of Jeremy Barron and uncovers a convoluted plot involving two individuals orchestrating his murder. However, what investigators stumble upon is far more perplexing than anyone could have anticipated. Case Sources: Snapped – Bonus Clips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3zalxPZp3k MLive Media Group -

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41:57

50. Who Killed Chandra Levy?

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2023/12/20

In this episode, Payton dives deep into the case of Chandra Levy, an intern who suddenly disappeared after getting too close with a congressman. Case Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Chandra_Levy Finding Chandra: A True Washington Murder Mystery (2010, Scribner), by Scott Higham and Sari

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49. The Life and Death of Bob Crane

Into The Dark ·

2023/12/13

In this episode, Payton delves into the tragic demise of the renowned personality Bob Crane, exploring how a haphazard investigation may have allowed the perpetrator to evade justice. Episode Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Crane The Murder of Bob Crane (1993, Crown Publishers), by Robert

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32:11

48. The Killer Deputy

Into The Dark ·

2023/12/06

In this episode, Payton looks into the story of Gerard Schaefer, a cop who got caught kidnapping two girls. As investigators dig into the case, they discover something even more disturbing. Case Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard_John_Schaefer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schaefer-gerard.htm#google_vignette Murder Behind the Badge: True Stories of Cops Who Kill (2010, Prometheus Books), by Stacy Dittrich American Ripper: The Enigma Of America's Serial Killer

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47. The Green River Killer

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2023/11/29

On this episode, Payton dives deep into the notorious Green River Killer, the man who took over 40 lives! Case Sources: Green River, Running Red (2004, Pocket Books), by Ann

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46. The Black Widower

Into The Dark ·

2023/11/22

On the episode, Payton explores the mysterious misfortune surrounding the three deaths of Ed Amos's wives. Is he destined to be the world's most unfortunate man, or is there a darker and more sinister explanation? Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case

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45. The "Blue Beard" Killer

Into The Dark ·

2023/11/15

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of James Toliver, a man found dead with $98,000. What happened and who was James

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44. The Hodges Family Murder

Into The Dark ·

2023/11/08

On this episode, Payton delves into the Hodges Family Murder, an incident that occurred in a quiet town, where an unknown assailant killed an entire family in their own home. Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Forensic Files, episode “Private Thoughts,” aired April 23, 2003 on CourtTV New Detectives, episode “Dead Wrong, aired October 14, 1998 on The Discovery

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31:24

43. The Online Date Gone Deadly

Into The Dark ·

2023/11/01

On this episode of Binged, Payton dives into a mysterious triple homicide where a clever killer pulled all the tricks in the book and almost got away with it. Case Sources: Forensic Files, episode “Fate Date,” aired February 11, 2011 on

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42. The Murder of Flo Unger

Into The Dark ·

2023/10/25

On this episode, Payton delves into the mysterious death of Florence Unger, leaving detectives baffled by what initially seemed like an accidental fatality. Case Sources: caselaw.findlaw.com/court/mi-court-of-appeals/1239278.html freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2019/08/16/Flo-unger-murder-michigan-huntington-woods/2023133001 toledoblade.com/local/2006/06/21/Michigan-man-found-guilty-of-murder-in-resort-death-of-wife/stories/200606210019 Forensic Files, episode: "Drowning Sorrows,"

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