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Killer Destinations

Just like you, we’re obsessed with true crime. We’re also lifelong friends. And it’s this combination that drives our podcast. We tell true crime stories from their unexpected beginnings to their devastating ends, and dive deep into all the details you want to know about. We do intersperse the occasional humor and banter, and our listeners tell us it makes them feel like they’re hanging out with their friends. But, we never forget that we’re talking about real people and real families. Listen to a

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240. THROWBACK TO EPISDE 56: Marlyne Johnson - Clark...

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2026/04/07

ICYMI - In 2002, Marlyne Johnson was 58 years old and looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild. When she missed lunch with her daughter-in-law - with whom she was very close - her son and daughter-in-law went to check on her and found her body in the basement of the family home. Marlyne was kind and caring and everyone liked her. So who could have committed such a heinous crime? Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries:

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239. THE MURDER OF REALTOR ASHLEY OKLAND: West Des...

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2026/03/31

The shocking March arrest of a suspect in the 15-year-old murder case of realtor Ashley Okland has made headlines across the nation. While we wait for police and prosecutors to provide details, today’s episode looks into the story of the young woman who was tragically taken too soon and the person now alleged to be responsible. Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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238. A BETRAYAL OF TRUST: Eric Richins - Kamas, UT 2022

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2026/03/24

It’s a tawdry tale of secrets, deceit and infidelity that takes place behind closed doors in an upscale Utah suburb. And tragically, the end result was a death that left three young children fatherless. And as the investigation focused on finding the perpetrator, the façade of perfection was stripped away to reveal a monster.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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236. THE DISMAL SWAMP MURDER: Kathy Bonney -...

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2026/03/10

A young woman mysteriously went missing and her distraught father turned to police for help. When her naked body was found riddled with bullets on the banks of the Dismal Swamp Canal, the community was shocked when a dark secret began to emerge.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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235. AN INAPPROPRIATE OBSESSION: Joey Fischer -...

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2026/03/03

A high school student was murdered in cold blood. When detectives unwound the twisty trail of high school romance and revenge, it led to an unforeseen killer. And it showed the community the extent to which one family would go to protect its own.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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234. THE ROSE PETAL MURDER: Christina Parcell -...

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2026/02/24

In 2021, Christina Parcell was found by her fiancé lying on the floor of her South Carolina home, brutally murdered and surrounded by rose petals. The crime scene was gruesome, and she had been slashed and stabbed almost three dozen times. But as the police investigated, bombshell after bombshell was revealed, leaving everyone involved utterly shocked.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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233. THE PIKE COUNTY MASSACRE: Pike Co., OH 2016

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2026/02/17

A violent attack wiped out generations of one family in just one night. Only those too young to be witnesses were allowed to survive. But no one had any idea who was really behind the most heinous crime in Ohio history.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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232. JOHN DOE #135: Ronald Baker - Chatsworth, CA 1990

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2026/02/10

A young man majoring in astrophysics joined a college club that promised to explore mysticism, energy and natural forces. And when he wound up dead, everyone assumed his new friends were behind it. But detectives soon discovered, not everything was as it seemed.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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231. WILL THE REAL KILLER PLEASE STAND UP: Howard...

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2026/02/03

(This is another replay of one of our most popular episodes from our first season. Continued prayers for Cathy’s younger brother, who remains in the ICU, would be greatly appreciated.)Howard Witkin lived in San Jose, CA and managed his family’s thriving glass and mirror business. He had three young children and was known as a humble, fun guy who people liked to be around. In 1980, he was found shot to death in his own home, and it would take decades before the real killer was finally

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230. THE LINDBERGH BABY ABDUCTION: Charles Lindbergh,...

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2026/01/27

Almost a century ago, the kidnapping of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh’s baby son made international headlines. The boy had been taken from his second-floor nursery as he lay sleeping, with a ransom note left behind. After almost a dozen notes were exchanged between the kidnapper and the family, the ransom was paid in exchange for the boy’s location. But it didn’t end there…Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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229. ONLY ONE SURVIVED: The Groene Family Murders -...

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2026/01/20

(This is a replay of an episode from our first season. Usually we only have one replay a year at Christmas, but there was a medical emergency in Cathy's family this week and we weren't able to record. All prayers and positive thoughts would be greatly appreciated.)The Groene family lived in rural Wolf Lodge, Idaho, and their three young children spent a lot of their time outdoors fishing and camping. But no one could've predicted that a BBQ with family and friends in 2005 was the last

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228. HAS THE ZODIAC BEEN UNMASKED?

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2026/01/13

Is it possible that an infamous murder victim from 1947 – the Black Dahlia – and a taunting serial killer from the late 1960s – the Zodiac – are the work of one maniacal individual? One man says it is.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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227. A DESCENT INTO MADNESS: Philip Hughes - Contra...

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2026/01/06

In the 1970s, California had a disproportionately high number of serial killers compared to the rest of the nation. Today, a lot of these killers from that time are household names – like the Golden State Killer, the Hillside Stranglers and the Night Stalker. And in the mid-1970s, a county in Nor Cal realized they might have an active serial killer – or serial killers – in their midst. But when the cases continued to go unsolved, someone came forward to expose the killer. And it was the last person

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226. PUBLIC ENEMY No. 1: Charles Ng - Wilseyville, CA...

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2025/12/30

Between July 1984 and April 1985, over a dozen individuals were reported missing from the region encompassing San Francisco and Sacramento in northern California. The missing persons had no apparent connections, and all of them disappeared without a trace. But after an observant police officer refused to let a case of shoplifting go unpunished, a horrific scheme was uncovered that shocked even the most seasoned investigators.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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BONUS: THE REALITY OF FOSTER CARE - TONNETTE'S STORY

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2025/12/29

We close out our 3-part series about the challenges facing females in the foster care system. In an episode that was dropped on May 20, 2025, we spoke with a woman who founded a nonprofit called Arise for Girls, which provides safe, loving environments where transformation is possible. It also provides life skills and mentorship programs for young adults. Today's episode features Tonnette, a successful, intelligent and deeply caring woman, who graciously agreed to share her story with us

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225. BETRAYED: Molly Watson - Monroe Co, MO 2018

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2025/12/23

In order to spend more time with our families and friends at Christmas, this is the one time each year that we do a rebroadcast of one of our early episodes. Kathy chose the episodes for our first two years, so it's only fair that Cathy chose last year and this year. - and for the first time delved into Season 2 for her choice. This is Episode 93 about Molly Watson in Monroe Co. MO.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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224. A KNOCK ON THE DOOR: Karla Brown - Wood River,...

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2025/12/16

In 1978, Mark Fair and Karla Brown were just starting their future together when they moved into a quaint bungalow together. They spent the weekend moving in their belongings, and Karla even took Monday off work to make their house a home. But their dream life was short lived. But it would take the tenacity of a police task force and the input of a fabled FBI profiler to finally find the truth.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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223. THE GRIM REAPER COMES FOR US ALL: Michael Lee...

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2025/12/09

Berkley, Michigan has a welcoming community and lives by the motto “where small town charm meets city living.” And just 10 years ago, Berkley was named one of the top 50 places to live in the U.S. by Money Magazine and was lauded for its low crime rate and strong sense of community. But just a decade prior, the gruesome slaying of a veteran shifted the perception of a warm and friendly community to one of suspicion and distrust. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out:

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222. DON'T MAKE ME REMEMBER: Charlene Leaser - Moss...

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2025/12/02

When her new boyfriend suggested a romantic weekend getaway, Charlene Leaser thought it sounded like the perfect way to end the summer. But to her horror, instead of fun and relaxation she found herself fighting for her life. Our Sponsors:* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/killerdAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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221. THE TRUTH SEEKER: Janice Wylie & Emily Hoffert -...

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2025/11/25

In 1963, three young women – all in their early 20s and from affluent families – were sharing an apartment in Manhattan’s Upper East Side as they started their careers. But one humid August morning, two of the roommates met a horrific end. The gruesomeness of the crime scene and the notoriety of the families involved meant detectives throughout NYC’s five boroughs were called in for help. And it was the persistence of one detective that not only solved the case but also inspired the hit 1970s TV

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