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[Part 2 of 3]As The Silk Road continued to expand, problems started piling up for Ross Ulbricht, AKA The Dread Pirate Roberts. With business booming and concerns that law enforcement were lurking on the site, Ulbricht created an emergency ‘To Do List’ in case he ever came under real danger of getting caught. It read: ‘Encrypt and backup important files on laptop to memory stick; destroy laptop’s hard drive and hide/dispose; destroy phone and hide/dispose; find place to live on Craigslist for cash and create new identity.’---Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Victoria Dieffenbacher For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-76-silk-road-part-2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[Part 1 of 3]Pennsylvania State University student Ross Ulbricht had been fascinated with mathematics and science from a young age. During his college years, he developed a new fascination with libertarianism, a political philosophy that values individual freedom above all else. For Ross, this became more of an interest – it became a way of life.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Victoria DieffenbacherFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-76-silk-road-part-1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On June 1 1960, Sydney resident Bazil Thorne received a phone call informing that he’d just won one hundred thousand pounds in a Sydney Opera House Lottery. Bazil couldn’t believe his ears – he’d never won anything of significance before.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna PriestlandAdditional research by Bonnie Lavelle RobinsonFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-75-graeme-thorne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the morning of January 24 1987, nine-year-old Eric Coy hopped on his bike to make the one-mile journey to his cousin Eddrick’s house in the Northern Californian town of Martinez. The two boys were best friends and it was a trip Eric had made countless times before. Eager to get there as quick as he could, Eric took a shortcut. --- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna Priestland---OFFICIAL SKETCHESSuspect's SketchesPHONE NUMBERSMartinez PD(+1) 925-372-3440Anonymous tip line:(925) 372-3457Contra Costa County Sherrif’s Dept.(+1) 925-335-1500FBI tip line (from USA)1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324)or online www.tips.fbi.govFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-74-eric-coy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three boys discover a barrel with a decomposed body in Staten Island, sparking a mysterious murder case. The woman's identity remains unknown, leading to a chilling investigation with shocking revelations. Edward Reinhardt, the woman's husband, is convicted of the murder after living a double life, culminating in his execution in 1881.

For several weeks, 56-year-old Wilhelmina Kruger was unable to shake the feeling she was being watched. Her anxiety became so strong that on the night of January 29 1966, she had her partner drive her to her shift at the Piccadilly Centre in Wollongong, where she worked as a cleaner. It turned out Wilhelmina’s suspicions were right. The following morning, her mutilated body was found at the bottom of the basement stairs in what was considered one of the most brutal attacks in New South Wales history.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-72-wilhelmina-kruger-and-anna-dowlingkoa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On May 2 2005, an officer at the Aigues-Mortes police station in Southern France received a phone call from a panicked man who warned, “A guy who just left my place is about to kidnap a girl. He’s armed, and I think he’s about to do something horrific.” The caller directed police to a nearby cafe and told them to be on the lookout for a man accompanied by an attractive young woman.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Milly RasoSpecial thanks to Nicolas Deliez for his assistanceFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-71-elodie-morel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A thrilling saga unfolds as the podcast delves into the Kimberley Killer case, where a series of murders shock the remote regions of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. The narrative weaves through forensic evidence linking the crimes, a high-stakes showdown in the outback, and the revelation of the killer's identity as a German tourist with a criminal history, leaving the community reeling and raising questions about gun laws and police integrity.

On the morning of May 3 1997, 33-year-old Gary Patterson woke up early at his home in Waco, Texas. Gary was excited, as he was flying out to El Paso to complete the final stage in a series of job interviews. He had an appointment with the company’s CEO and by the end of the day, he hoped to be the new head of a large housing development project.--- Episode narrated by the Anonymous HostResearched and written by Anna PriestlandFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-69-gary-patterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the failed 1946 escape turned violent siege, safety measures at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary were made even more stringent and inmates were kept under harsher controls. In the decade following the Battle of Alcatraz, no further escapes were attempted.---Researched and written by Milly RasoFor all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-68-escape-alcatraz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.