The weekend following Thanksgiving 1981, tragedy struck the front pages in LA County as they announced the sad drowning of actress Natalie Wood. Natalie was a Star of such films as the original Miracle on 34th street, Rebel Without A Cause, and Westside Story. There were three other people aboard the boat that weekend: Natalie’s husband Robert Wagner, Natalie’s friend and co-star Christopher Walken, and the yacht captain Dennis Davern. The stories are varied and have changed over the years. Who isn’t telling the whole story? Let’s present the evidence and you can make up your own mind.
On the morning following a Fat Tuesday celebration in Austin, a young woman’s body was found on fire with the flames shooting several feet up into the air. 21-year-old Christy Lynn Espinosa was found to have been killed before she was burned. A married couple quickly became accused of murdering and setting fire to the body and both told investigators a variety of stories about her death, and each blamed the other. Who was to blame and what really happened in this grisly Mardi Gras murder?
In 1984 and 1985 two bodies were found in Placer County California that proceeded to become cold cases for the next few years. Finally, after an episode of America’s Most Wanted, detectives were finally able to give names to the two Jane Does and bring their mother to justice.
The Historical Anchorage Hotel is a rare gem in the wild wilderness of Alaska that embraces their paranormal guests that never check out. Ghost hunters both independent and professional have created videos that point to evidence of ghostly visitors – all possibly stemming from the mysterious murder of the city’s first Chief of Police, John “Jack” Sturgus, on February 20, 1921. And if you’re ever in the area, don’t miss a chance to stop by and see for yourself.
This episode is going to talk about the murder of a boy that was swept under the rug, one town’s ploy to keep it hidden and one mother’s quest to find justice. Today we talk about the murder of Robbie Crites, who died on June 16, 2018.
Robbie Crites
Robbie’s mother Angie at his memorial and the spot where he was found
View from the spot where Robbie was found towards the riverbank
Robbie right after he was found
Robbie right after he was found
Robbie right after he was found
Robbie’s face that night
Robbie the day his parenta were able to see him. 5 days later.
The riddle of the Jeff Davis 8 baffles as it continues to remain unsolved. Eight murders of eight different women around 2005 to 2008. All of these murders took place in the bayous of Louisiana around Jennings and they’re all unsolved to this day. Interestingly enough, they’re all believed to be together in really random ways. Listen in and let us know who you think is responsible for the death of these 8 women.
On July 2nd, 1970, a car was found perched precariously on a cliff in Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell, Australia. What was found inside was the gruesome death of a mother and three children and questions that remain unanswered to this day. Why did Elmer Crawford kill his family?
In Gadsden, Hinds Road is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who appears from the woods. The story tells of a witch who lived in the woods that surrounds the road. It says that if you’re brave enough to walk along the road at night, the ghost witch will rush up to you screaming she sold her soul to the devil.
September 17th, 2009 Mitrice Richardson was released from Lost Hills Sheriff Station and wandered off into the night, never to be seen again. When she was eventually found, a botched investigation cast doubt on the story that the LASD had told her family when she first disappeared. Was this a case of getting lost and dying or was something more sinister at play?
Mitrice, Latice, Larry and Mitrice’s little sister
Mitrice and Tessa
Map of where she was arrested, where Lost Hills Station is, and where Mitrice was found
In December of 1993, a time which is supposed to be full of Holiday Cheer, the body of Latricia White was discovered in her bed. She had been shot six times. In the pools of blood was a child-sized shoe print, believed to belong to Latrica’s long-time boyfriend’s son. Latricia and Lee “Dub” Wackerhagen had been living together for six months. They had all been seen together for Christmas and the day after – being described as a picture-perfect example of a happy family. With the chilling discovery of Latricia’s body, however, came more mysteries when Dub and Chance were nowhere to be found. This case is still unsolved. What happened on December 27th, 1993? Kingsville Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of as much as $5,000 for information about the whereabouts of Chance, who was living in Kingsville at the time of his disappearance. Investigators are asking anyone with information to call 1-877-553-2374. Tips may also be submitted online to Kingsville Crime Stoppers or through the Texas Rangers’ Cold Case Website.
Sources and Additional Information:
Latricia White
Chance Wackerhagen
Lee “Dub” Wackerhagen
Gaye – Chance’s Mother – commenting on Cayleigh Elise’s video
