Casefile True Crime

The Bakersfield Three - Episode 1

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Jun 21, 2025
Olivia LaVoice, an award-winning journalist, dives into the chilling case of The Bakersfield Three, uncovering the mysteries behind the disappearances of two friends and a related murder. She shares the emotional toll on the families and highlights the relentless efforts of mothers searching for their children. With intriguing developments from investigative reporting, the narrative reveals troubling connections to a suspect and the intertwined lives that complicate the case. LaVoice's insights shed light on how tragedy unites a community in pursuit of truth.
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INSIGHT

Bakersfield Three Breaks Records

  • The Bakersfield Three series achieved unprecedented success for a Casefile Presents show.
  • It reached number one on US overall podcast charts, topping the main Casefile show.
ANECDOTE

Discovery of Bailey's Case

  • Olivia LaVoice found a search warrant mentioning missing woman Bailey Despot that launched her investigation.
  • Surveillance footage showed Bailey's belongings being dropped off by a man with a gun, raising suspicions.
ANECDOTE

Mothers Unite to Investigate

  • The mothers of the missing and murdered youths met after struggling to get police help.
  • They shared notes, forming a powerful bond and decided to investigate collectively.
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