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During recess and lunchtime at Hackham West Primary School in 1982, teachers patrolled the schoolyard to oversee the young children as they ran around and played together between lessons. Yet, there was often one student separated from the others, preferring to stick by her teachers’ sides rather than go off and play with her peers – 10-year-old Louise Bell...Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-105-louise-bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early 2000s, the internet became increasingly affordable and readily available, which led to online chat rooms soaring in popularity. Logging into the local Manchester Teens chat room became a regular occurrence for 16-year-old Stockport student, “Mark”, who longed to find a girlfriend online.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin.’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-104-mark-and-john Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 10 July 2001, New South Wales police received a frantic phone call from 21-year-old Sef Gonzales. He’d just returned home to discover that his mother Loiva, father Teddy, and younger sister Clodine had been the victims of a brutal murder. ---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Gemma HarrisAdditional writing and editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGill For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-103-the-gonzales-family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21-year-old Britt Lapthone developed a passion for travel at a young age, so it came as no surprise to her friends and family when she announced her plans to backpack solo through Europe. In mid-2008, Britt took off in search of adventure, lapping up many unforgettable experiences before eventually arriving in the Croatian town of Dubrovnik. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Milly Raso and Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-102-britt-lapthorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-year-old Sunshine Coast schoolgirl Sian Kingi was looking forward to her friend’s upcoming birthday party. She joined her mother at the shops in Noosa Heads to buy fabric for a new outfit and then rode her usual bike route home.---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Eileen Ormsby, author of ‘The Darkest Web – Drugs, Death and Destroyed Lives: The inside story of the internet’s evil twin’For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-101-sian-kingi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 26 1966, siblings Jane, Arna and Grant Beaumont joined the hundreds of Adelaide residents who flocked to Glenelg beach to find respite from the scorching summer heat. It was a trip they’d made on their own many times before, and as usual, their mother Nancy sent them off with just enough money to buy bus fare and lunch from the bakery. ---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Elsha McGillAdditional editing by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-100-the-beaumont-children Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Bristol teenager Becky Watts failed to show up for a planned lunch date with her boyfriend and then stopped responding to text messages from her friends, they immediately suspected that something was wrong. Although it wasn’t like Becky to be out of contact for so long, there was nothing to indicate she had run away from home or met with foul play.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Victoria DieffenbacherAdditional editing by Milly Raso and Elsha McGillFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-99-becky-watts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the night of October 10 1984, a fire broke out at Ole’s Home Centre in South Pasadena that claimed the lives of four victims – Ada Deal, Matthew Troidl, Carolyn Kraus and Jimmy Cetina. Glendale arson investigator John Orr suspected the blaze had been deliberately lit, but his theory was dismissed and the fire was ruled a tragic accident.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostEpisode researched and written by Elsha McGill Additional editing by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-98-the-pillow-pyro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca Schaeffer's rise to fame in Hollywood and the dark side of celebrity. The growing obsession of a troubled fan and his desperate attempts to get close to her. The shocking murder of Rebecca Schaeffer and its impact on anti-stalking laws and gun control advocacy.

Investigators make a chilling breakthrough by identifying another victim of David Parker Ray. The story delves into the traumatic experiences of survivors and the haunting memories of captivity. Legal battles unfold, revealing plea deals and the complexities of the trial. Connections to missing persons, like Billy Bowers, highlight the elusive quest for justice. Ray's deeply disturbing past shapes his violent fantasies, leaving a troubling legacy that continues to impact the investigation into many unresolved cases.