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...meanwhile, almost 20 kilometres away, the telephone at the Aigues-Mortes police station rang. The answering officer listened as a panicked male caller 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.” ____ Researched and written by Milly Raso Special thanks to Nicolas Deliez for his assistance [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

The Kimberley is one of the most remote areas in Australia. Tourists are advised not to leave the main roads and to avoid driving at dawn or during the night – mainly because of the dangers of wildlife and the road trains which dominate the night hours. You must ensure you are adequately prepared with several days of water, food and fuel... ___ Researched and written by Gemma Harris [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

On the morning of Saturday, May 3rd, 1997; 33-year-old, single father Gary Patterson woke up before dawn in his home in Waco, Texas. He got dressed in black jeans and a white shirt and boots. He didn’t need to wear a suit to his final job interview, he had already met with one of the business partners, and they had got to know each other pretty well over the previous three weeks. ____ Researched and written by Anna Priestland  [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

Although Alcatraz Prison had since been repaired to a workable condition, the battle scars of Bernie Coy’s 1946 violent failed escape remained visible throughout the cell house. Areas of the floor were chipped, cracked, and faded black from where grenades had detonated. ___ Researched and written by Milly Raso [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

Alcatraz Prison was the solution to America’s overwhelming crime problem. It didn’t aim to rehabilitate like other prisons. It aimed to punish. The worst-of-the-worst inmates of all the other prisons across America were shipped to Alcatraz, inmates who were deemed unmanageable for traditional penitentiaries. ____ Researched and written by Milly Raso [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

“Even the judge will tell you that good character, a good name that’s built by good character traits, is to be considered by you because the law allows that a person with good traits and a good name is less likely to engage in criminal conduct..." ____ Researched and written by Anna Priestland [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

Gerard woke up around 6 am. Allison wasn’t in bed. Their three daughters, then aged ten, eight and five weren’t awake yet. Gerard got out of bed and walked through the house to see if Allison was already up, or if she had fallen asleep on the sofa the night before. She had done that in the past. But she wasn’t there... ____ Researched and written by Anna Priestland [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

“Attention. I’m sorry this had to happen but I am in bad need of money and couldn’t get it any other way. Don’t tell anyone or go to the police about this because I am watching you closely. I am scared stiff and will kill the baby at your first wrong move...” ––– Researched and written by Milly Raso [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

An important update on the case from Victoria police on October 21st, 2017. MAPS: Frankston North Killings map – http://casefilepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Frankston.png Frankston and Tynong North points of interests map – http://casefilepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/The-Frankston-and-Tynong-North-Serial-Killer-m1.jpg

Cowra is a town in the central west region of New South Wales, located about 300 kilometres west of Sydney and 189 kilometres north of Australia’s capital, Canberra. With less than ten thousand residents, it was a town where everyone knew everyone and things that happened took no time to be whispered across the bar at the pub or in the yard after church... [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

Since the tourism boom of the 1950's, the Hawaiian islands have been enticing tourists into their relaxed, laid-back lifestyle. From the early days, honeymooners and holidaymakers could arrive in droves, welcomed by smiling hula dancers with floral leis... _______ Researched and written by Anna Priestland [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

The newsagency was always open on time, especially on Saturdays, the busiest morning on the shopping strip. People were standing out the front of the newsagency, staring at a huge pile of papers still bundled on the footpath, and when they tried the door, it was locked... _______ Researched and written by Anna Priestland [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

[Part 3 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… This is the chilling conclusion to Jonestown. _______ Researched and written by Milly Raso [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

[Part 2 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… ____ Researched and written by Milly Raso [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]

[Part 1 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… _______ Researched and written by Milly Raso [For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com]