438: Web of Death: Body of Evidence

Jun 26, 2025

Dive into the gripping tale of Ellen Leach, a web sleuth racing against time to identify a skull discovered in cement. Explore the emotional burden of missing persons cases and hear about the charming yet chilling world of a tattoo artist intertwined with murder investigations. Discover the challenges faced by investigators as they pursue justice in the absence of a body, and enjoy humorous anecdotes that lighten the dark themes. Uncover societal implications and the passionate quest for truth in these haunting narratives.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Unraveling Tragedies: The Web of Death Conclusion

01:30 • 5min

Sleep Secrets and Skeletons

06:51 • 4min

Murder, Memories, and Meaningful Ink

10:34 • 7min

The Ongoing Search for Missing Persons

17:09 • 2min

Unraveling Connections: Missing Souls and Tattoo Tales

18:56 • 7min

Unraveling Mysteries: The Investigator's Journey

25:47 • 4min

The Disappearance of Gregory Mays

29:34 • 10min

Las Vegas Adventures and Unexpected Twists

39:57 • 3min

Unraveled Threads: A Murder Case Without a Body

43:14 • 10min

Web sleuth Ellen Leach works tirelessly to identify a skull found inside a bucket of cement at a truck stop in Kearney, Missouri. Unbeknownst to her, she is also racing against the clock to provide compelling evidence in a murder trial.

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