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The Guilty Files

Paranormal World Productions

Welcome to The Guilty Files Podcast, where a former police officer takes you beyond the headlines and deep inside real criminal case files.T his isn’t sensationalized true crime.It’s the story after the official report. Each case unfolds in two investigative parts, designed to show not just what happened—but what was missed.True Crime: UncoveredThe factual foundation.Brian reconstructs each case exactly as it happened—step by step, timeline by timeline. Drawing on real law-enforcement experience, he

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TGF 012 The Staircase Murder: Revisited

The Guilty Files ·

2025/04/11

In this special Revisited episode, Dani and Brian sit down together to take one more long, hard look at the Peterson case—and trust us, there’s still plenty to talk about.They’ve each walked you through The Staircase Murder—Brian with the facts, Dani with the fiction—but now it’s time to compare notes. What still doesn’t add up? What theories do they actually agree on? And what did they each uncover that made them pause?From the blood evidence to the retrial, from the infamous owl theory to

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TGF 011 The Staircase Murder: Rewired

The Guilty Files ·

2025/04/09

Welcome back to The Guilty Files: True Crime Rewired. I’m Dani—your host, storyteller, and former Atlanta cop with a love for twisting true crime into new angles. On Monday, Brian gave you the straight facts of the Michael Peterson case—Kathleen’s death, the blood, the conviction, and that infamous staircase. Tonight, I’m taking you deeper, into the “what ifs” that haunt this case. We start with the case file recap, then open a fictional drawer filled with Kathleen’s secret diaries. What might she

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TGF 010 The Staircase Murder: Uncovered

The Guilty Files ·

2025/04/07

On a quiet night in December 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her Durham, North Carolina home. Her husband, Michael Peterson, said she fell. Prosecutors said she was murdered. What followed was a years-long legal battle and one of the most heavily dissected cases in modern true crime.In this episode of True Crime Uncovered, Brian lays out the facts—step by step. No distractions, no dramatics. Just the evidence, the investigation, and the questions that still

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TCO EP:61 The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

The Guilty Files ·

2024/01/27

In May 2007, a heartbreaking incident unfolded during the McCann family's vacation in Portugal - young Madeleine McCann mysteriously disappeared. Initially, the Portuguese police even considered her parents, Kate and Gerry, as potential suspects. Now, over ten years later, this unsolved case still captivates the attention of global media outlets and even finds its way onto the screens of streaming platforms like Netflix.Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website

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TCO EP:60 John List

The Guilty Files ·

2024/01/24

John Emil List, born on September 17, 1925, gained infamy as an American mass murderer and fugitive. His heinous crimes took place on November 9, 1971, when he meticulously planned and executed the murders of his wife, mother, and three children in their Westfield, New Jersey home. List's careful planning allowed him to evade suspicion for almost a month.After committing the murders, List assumed a new identity, remarried, and managed to elude capture for nearly 18 years. However, his reign as a

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TCO EP:59 The George Stinney Execution

The Guilty Files ·

2024/01/14

George, Junius, Stinney Junior, a young African American boy, was tragically convicted and executed at the age of 14 for the murders of two young girls in his hometown of Alcolu, South Carolina. However, in 2014, his murder conviction was finally vacated after a re-examination of his case revealed that he had not received a fair trial.Support The Showhttps://www.patreon.com/paranormalworldproductionsShow Website And Bloghttps://paranormalworldproductions.comAll The Socials And Stuff/Contact

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TCO EP:58 D.B. Cooper

The Guilty Files ·

2024/01/08

D.B. Cooper, an unidentified man, gained notoriety after hijacking Northwest Orient Airlines Flight three oh five , a Boeing seven two seven, while it was in United States airspace on November 24th, 1971. The hijacking took place during a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington. Armed with a bomb, Cooper demanded a ransom of two hundred thousand dollars, the equivalent to one point four million dollars in todays currency, and requested four parachutes upon landing in Seattle. After

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TCO EP:57 The Texas Killing Fields

The Guilty Files ·

2024/01/06

The Texas Killing Fields refers to an area in Southeast Texas, specifically the Calder Oil Field, where the bodies of numerous murder victims have been discovered. The term was first coined in the 1970s and gained notoriety due to the high number of unsolved cases. The victims, mostly young women and girls, were abducted, murdered, and then dumped in the remote fields. Despite extensive investigations and efforts by law enforcement, the majority of these cases remain unsolved, leaving families and

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TCO EP:56 The Yorkshire Ripper

The Guilty Files ·

2024/01/05

Peter Sutcliffe, a notorious British murderer famously known as the Yorkshire Ripper, unleashed a reign of terror upon the nation between 1975 and 1980, claiming the lives of at least 13 innocent women and subjecting seven others to brutal assaults. However, his sinister activities can be traced back to 1969, when he committed his earliest known attack. Miraculously, his victim survived but chose not to press charges, unknowingly allowing a monster to roam freely.As Sutcliffe's heinous acts

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TCO EP:55 The Port Arthur Massacre

The Guilty Files ·

2024/01/03

In the latest episode of "True Crime Odyssey," we delve into the chilling and tragic mass shooting incident that occurred in Port Arthur, involving the notorious Martin Bryant. Join us as we meticulously unravel the details surrounding this horrifying event, exploring the motives, the aftermath, and the impact it had on the community. Through in-depth, gripping storytelling, we aim to shed light on this dark chapter in history and provide a comprehensive understanding of the Port Arthur massacre

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TCO EP:54 The Somerton Man

The Guilty Files ·

2023/12/30

In this latest episode, Sidney gets into the mysterious and captivating case of the Somerton Man. Join her as she explores the circumstances surrounding this unidentified man's death and the perplexing clues that have baffled investigators for decades. From the cryptic code found in his pocket to the intriguing connections to espionage, we unravel the secrets of the Somerton Man and attempt to shed light on this enduring unsolved mystery. Tune in to this gripping episode as we embark on a journey

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TCO EP:53 The Dyatlov Pass Incident

The Guilty Files ·

2023/10/24

The Dyatlov Pass Incident was an event in which nine Soviet hikers died in the northern Ural Mountains in February 1959. The experienced trekking group led by Igor Dyatlov, had established a camp on the eastern slopes of Kholat Syakhl in the Russian SFSR area of the Soviet Union. Overnight, something caused them to cut their way out of their tent and flee the campsite while inadequately dressed for the heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. Was is a foul play as some believe, or was it caused by

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TCO EP:52 The Alphabet Murders

The Guilty Files ·

2023/10/20

The Alphabet slayings, also referred to as the Dual Initial slayings, remain an unresolved sequence of child homicides that took place from 1971 to 1973 in Rochester, New York. These tragic incidents involved three young girls, aged ten or eleven, whose last name coincided with the first letter of their given name. Each victim suffered from both sexual assault and murder, either through manual or ligature strangulation, before their lifeless bodies were callously abandoned in or around a nearby town

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TCO EP:51 The Blazing Car Murderer

The Guilty Files ·

2023/09/20

Alfred Arthur Rouse, a British national, was a notorious murderer famously known as the Blazing Car Murderer. He was found guilty and hanged at Bedford Gaol for the murder of an unidentified man in Hardingstone Northamptonshire in November 1930. Rouse's crime was dubbed the "Blazing Car Murder" as he attempted to stage his own death by burning an unconscious hitch hiker in his car.Support Our SponsorsVisit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Sasquatch Odyssey Is

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TCO EP:50 Aileen Wuornos

The Guilty Files ·

2023/09/12

Aileen Wuornos' life was marked by a series of tragic events that ultimately led her down a dark path. Born into a troubled family, she faced a tumultuous childhood filled with abuse and neglect. As she grew older, Wuornos found herself drawn to a life of prostitution, a means to survive in a world that had shown her little kindness.It was during this time that Wuornos encountered a string of violent encounters with her clients. She claimed that these men had subjected her to unspeakable acts of

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TCO EP:49 The West Memphis Three

The Guilty Files ·

2023/09/08

In the small town of West Memphis, Arkansas, three young men found themselves entangled in a harrowing tale that would forever alter their lives. It was 1993 when the lives of three innocent boys were tragically cut short, and the blame fell upon the shoulders of the West Memphis Three. Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley Jr., and Jason Baldwin, mere teenagers at the time, were convicted in 1994 for the heinous murders.The weight of justice bore down heavily upon them, as Damien Echols faced the most

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TCO EP: 48 John Wayne Gacy

The Guilty Files ·

2023/08/30

In the quiet town of Norwood Park Township, near Chicago, Illinois, a sinister presence lurked. John Wayne Gacy, an American serial killer and sex offender, unleashed a reign of terror upon the community. His heinous acts included the rape, torture, and murder of at least 33 young men and boys. However, what made Gacy even more chilling was his alter ego as the Killer Clown, captivating audiences with his clown performances before the truth of his crimes came to light.Gacy's ranch-style house became

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TCO EP:47 The "Toy Box" Killer: David Parker Ray

The Guilty Files ·

2023/08/22

David Parker Ray, famously recognized as The Toy Box Killer, emerged as a malevolent force within the realm of American crime. Born on November 6, 1939, in the state of New Mexico, he evolved into a figure of unparalleled darkness, engaging in acts of kidnapping, torture, rape, and potentially even serial murder. His nefarious deeds were further amplified by the existence of his abominable "toy box," a repurposed trailer meticulously equipped with an array of diabolical tools and contraptions

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TCO EP:46 The Staircase Murder

The Guilty Files ·

2023/08/16

Kathleen Peterson, died on December 9, 2001. Her husband Michael Peterson called 911 to report that his wife had fallen down the stairs. This case has gone on to become one of the most discussed true crime cases in history. Support Our SponsorsVisit 4 Patriots Use Promo Code SASQUATCH for 10% off your first purchase!Sasquatch Odyssey Is Sponsored By BetterHelpVisit HelloFresh Now For Your 16 Free Meals!Get Dave Here!Visit Hangar1 PublishingSupport The

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TCO EP:45 Atlanta Police Shooting Of Kathryn Johnston

The Guilty Files ·

2023/02/07

This weeks epsisode features the shhoting death of 92 year old Kathryn Johnston was an Atlanta woman who was killed by undercover police officers in her home on Neal Street in northwest Atlanta. Three officers had entered her home in what was later described as a 'botched' drug raid, where they had lied to obtain a "no knock" warrant to enter her home. This case is one I have first hand knowledge of, because I was an city of Atlanta police officer at the time this case was being resloved. This is

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