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When American couple Tom and Eileen Lonergan set out to visit Australia, they were particularly looking forward to putting their diving skills to good use. On January 25 1998, they took advantage of the perfect weather conditions and boarded a charter boat at the Port Douglas Marina for a day out exploring the Great Barrier Reef.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode written by Elsha McGill and Milly Raso Episode researched by Erin MunroCreative Director: Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-133-tom-eileen-lonergan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On March 4 1998, the parents of Rui Pedro Teixeira Mendonça grew concerned when their son failed to show up for a lesson with his tutor. The 11-year-old had last been seen riding his bike near their family home in Lousada, Portugal. P---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched, written, and edited by Milly Raso, Erin Munro, and Elsha McGillCreative Director: Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-132-rui-pedro-teixeira-mendonca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the 1970s and 80s, a series of terrifying sexual assaults occurred inside homes throughout the Victorian suburb of Donvale. The unidentified perpetrator was initially referred to as The Donvale Rapist, but after several survivors described him as having a distinctly offensive odour, he was given a new nickname – ‘Mr Stinky.’--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Milly Raso and Erin MunroA special thank you to Louise Raso and Andrew Rule for their assistance in the creation of this episodeCreative Director: Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-131-mr-stinky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday, October 26 1997, an emergency services dispatcher in Canberra received a hysterical call from a young woman who refused to provide clear answers to basic questions. Between sobs, she requested an ambulance to treat a suspected heroin overdose.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched by Jessica ForsayethEpisode written by Elsha McGillCreative Director: Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-130-joe-cinque Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In early April 2011, several friends and relatives of Nante’s Dupont De Ligonnès family received an unexpected letter that read: “Hi everyone! Huge surprise: we have to leave urgently for the U.S due to a very particular set of circumstances that we will explain below. When you read this letter, we will no longer be in France and won’t be able to return for an as-yet-undetermined period of time.”---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched by Erin MunroEpisode written by Elsha McGillCreative Director: Milly RasoA special thank you to Holly Evans Plumelet and Sylvain Plumelet for their assistance with this episode.For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-129-the-dupont-de-ligonnes-family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 49-year-old Joan Vollmer begins acting strangely, her husband Ralph blames spiritual problems and turns to religion for answers. Rather than seeking help for Joan’s obvious mental health issues, Ralph consults with other members of the couple’s church, who believe they know the truth – that Joan has fallen victim to demonic possession.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Erin Munro Creative Director: Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-128-joan-vollmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brazilian born Pedro Rodrigues Filho first felt the desire to kill at the age of 13. It wasn’t long before he gave into his desires and claimed his first victim. Over the years that followed, Pedro’s thirst for violence grew. He soon became one of Brazil’s most prolific serial killers, with his crimes earning him the nickname of ‘Killer Petey.’--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Eileen OrmsbyCreative Director: Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-127-killer-petey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 38-year-old Johnny Altinger goes on a date with a woman he met online, his friends start receiving strange emails. Things appear to have gone so well that Johnny decided to join the woman on an impromptu trip to Costa Rica. He even sends a resignation letter to his work, indicating that he has no immediate plans to return to Canada.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Eileen OrmsbyCreative Director: Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-126-johnny-altinger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In mid-July 2015, a motorist was travelling down the Karoonda Highway in South Australia when he pulled over near the small town of Wynarka to urinate. As he made his way into the thick bushland framing the side of the road, he noticed an array of dirty, torn children’s clothing strewn under a patch of trees. In front was an abandoned suitcase. He crouched down to unzip the case and began rummaging through its contents. Inside, he found a small human jawbone.---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Alyssa Fletcher, Elsha McGill and Milly RasoAdditional edits by Erin Munro Creative Director: Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-125-the-angels-of-wynarka-belanglo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The small rural property of Hinterkaifeck lay approximately 70 kilometres north of the German city of Munich. Members of the Gruber-Gabriel family could usually be seen milling about, but in early April 1922, locals noticed that the Hinterkaifeck farmhouse was unusually void of activity.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Erin Munro Creative Director: Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-124-hinterkaifeck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.