Casefile True Crime

*** Content warnings: Animal cruelty *** On a hot summer’s day in 1989, a father and son travelling through Stockton, California, discover a VHS tape left by the side of a road. When they take it home and decide to watch it, they make a disturbing discovery. The tape contains footage of a house burning to the ground and was apparently filmed by the arsonist who lit the fire. When investigators looking into the tape hit a series of dead ends, they enlist the help of popular television series Unsolved Mysteries, and the case becomes known as that of the infamous Stockton Arsonist. --- Narration – Anonymous Host [https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/] Research & writing – Erin Munro Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas [http://mikemigas.com/] Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn [http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/] Sign up for Casefile Premium: * Apple Premium [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts] * Spotify Premium [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb] * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/casefile] For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-280-the-stockton-arsonist [https://casefilepodcast.com/case-280-the-stockton-arsonist/]

In early January 2000, residents of Asheville, North Carolina were told to be on the lookout for 18-year-old Zebb Quinn after he failed to return home after finishing his shift at Wal-Mart. A co-worker of Zebb’s, Robert Jason Owens, claimed that Zebb had sped off after receiving a mysterious message on his pager.  Two weeks later, an unexpected breakthrough in the case presents some bizarre clues. But as twist after twist emerges, the prevailing question remains - did Zebb Quinn leave of his own accord, or was he the victim of foul play? --- Narration – Anonymous Host [https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/] Research & writing – Elsha McGill Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas [http://mikemigas.com/] Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn [http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/] Sign up for Casefile Premium: * Apple Premium [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts] * Spotify Premium [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb] * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/casefile] For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-279-zebb-quinn [https://casefilepodcast.com/case-279-zebb-quinn/]

*** Content warnings: Child victim, sexual assault *** [Part 2 of 2] Colin Ross maintained his innocence for the murder of Alma Tirtschke right up until his execution. Could he have been telling the truth? --- Narration – Anonymous Host [https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/] Research & writing – Milly Raso Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas [http://mikemigas.com/] Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn [http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/] Sign up for Casefile Premium: * Apple Premium [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts] * Spotify Premium [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb] * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/casefile] For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-278-alma-tirtschke-part-2 [https://casefilepodcast.com/case-278-alma-tirtschke-part-2/]

*** Content warnings: Child victim, sexual assault *** [Part 1 of 2] When 12-year-old Alma Tirtschke failed to return home after running an errand for her family, they were immediately concerned. Alma was a dutiful child who did what she was told and respected her elders. Alma’s final movements were retraced to an infamous saloon in the heart of Melbourne and its problematic owner, a man named Colin Ross. --- Narration – Anonymous Host [https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/] Research & writing – Milly Raso Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas [http://mikemigas.com/] Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn [http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/] Sign up for Casefile Premium: * Apple Premium [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts] * Spotify Premium [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb] * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/casefile] For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-278-alma-tirtschke-part-1 [https://casefilepodcast.com/case-278-alma-tirtschke-part-1/]

*** Content warnings: Sexual assault, domestic violence *** Jeff and Tim Slaten woke on the morning of Friday, September 4 1981, to find their home teeming with police. Their mother, Linda, had been raped and murdered during the night. Neither brother heard a thing, and despite the killer having left pivotal evidence behind, it quickly became clear that this wasn’t an open-and-shut case. --- Narration – Anonymous Host [https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/] Research & writing – Milly Raso  Creative direction – Milly Raso Production and music – Mike Migas [http://mikemigas.com/] Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn [http://www.andrewjoslynmusic.com/] Sign up for Casefile Premium: * Apple Premium [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts] * Spotify Premium [https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb] * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/casefile] For all credits and sources, please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-277-linda-slaten [https://casefilepodcast.com/case-277-linda-slaten/]