Casefile True Crime

Case 291: David Pauley, Ralph Geiger & Timothy Kern

Jul 6, 2024
In this episode, David Pauley, Ralph Geiger, and Timothy Kern's fateful Craigslist job offer leads to a string of mysterious disappearances and murders. The narrative uncovers the manipulative tactics of Richard Beasley, his criminal past, and his influence on Brogan Rafferty to carry out the heinous crimes.
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ANECDOTE

David Pauley's Fresh Start

  • David Pauley, a 51-year-old from Virginia, sought a fresh start after a divorce and job loss.
  • He found a Craigslist ad for a farm caretaker in Ohio, offering a two-bedroom trailer and $300 weekly.
ANECDOTE

David's Disappearance

  • Excited about the job, David packed his belongings and drove to Ohio.
  • He was supposed to meet the employer, "Jack," for breakfast but disappeared afterward.
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Scott Davis's Ordeal

  • Scott Davis, also responding to the Craigslist ad, met "Jack" and his "nephew."
  • "Jack" shot Scott, who escaped and alerted authorities.
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