Do You Dare?

Case #059 - Mollie Olgin and Kristene Chapa

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Nine of Do You Dare?   It’s Pride Month and much like last year we are dedicated every episode of this month to talking about and highlighting LGBTQ+ cases that so often get low medida coverage and low effort from police.   This week we are covering a case that was requested by one of our listeners who brought this story of love, death and survival to our attention.   (Trigger warnings: In this episode a letter is quoted that includes homophobia, sexual and derogatory language and mentions of sexual assault however there are warnings prior to this in the episode. Other warnings include rape, homophobia and gun violence.)   In this episode Em tells the stories of Mollie Olgin and Mary Kristene Chapa, two young women who’s love story was only just beginning when a brutal attack left one of them dead and the other fighting for her life.   Following along as we share the shocking details of the case, surprising twists, confusing evidence and an inspirational tale of a woman who not only fought for her life but for justice and for the larger community.   If you have been effected by anything in today’s episode please consider visiting the helplines below:   LGBTQ+ Helplines: https://switchboard.lgbt [https://switchboard.lgbt/] (UK) https://mermaidsuk.org.uk [https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/] (UK) https://www.akt.org.uk [https://www.akt.org.uk/] (UK) https://lgbthotline.org [https://lgbthotline.org/](USA&Canada)   And if anyone comments anything unkind in regards to this episode please know we will be deleting it - we here at Do You Dare? do not stand for hate or discrimination.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian tells us about a serial killer that haunted San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community and to this day remains uncaught.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com [doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for The Creators Collective and you can find them by following the link below   https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters]   (sources for this episode were: csandage.com [http://csandage.com/], findagrave.com [http://findagrave.com/], cbs news articles, nbc news articles, abc news articles, caller times articles, Kristene’s Facebook, autostraddle.com [http://autostraddle.com/], mysanantonio.com [http://mysanantonio.com/], law.justia.com [http://law.justia.com/], scribd.com [http://scribd.com/], grokipedia.com [http://grokipedia.com/], Wikipedia, YouTube footage, and Crime Junkies coverage of the case.)

Case #058 - Brianna Ghey

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Eight of Do You Dare?   It’s Pride Month and much like last year we are dedicated every episode of this month to talking about and highlighting LGBTQ+ cases that so often get low medida coverage and low effort from police.   This week we are kicking off pride month with a harrowing cases for 2023 that shook not only the UK but the world due to its brutality and its senselessness.   (Trigger warnings: Transphobia, Homophobia, discussions of mental illness, very brief mentions of suicide)   In this episode Cian covers the heartbreaking story of Brianna Ghey, a 16 year old transgender girl from right here in England.   Following along as we take a look at the sinister plot planned and carried out someone who Brianna had believed to be her friend and the punishment our killers faced but also about the incredible person Brianna was in her short life and the incredible advocacy of her mother after she was gone.   If you have been effected by anything in today’s episode please consider visiting the helplines below:   LGBTQ+ Helplines: https://switchboard.lgbt [https://switchboard.lgbt/] (UK) https://mermaidsuk.org.uk [https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/] (UK) https://www.akt.org.uk [https://www.akt.org.uk/] (UK) https://transactual.org.uk [https://transactual.org.uk/] (UK) https://lgbthotline.org [https://lgbthotline.org/](USA&Canada) https://pflag.org/resource/support-hotlines/#:~:text=Trans%20Lifeline%3A%20(877)%20565,need%20to%20survive%20and%20thrive. [https://pflag.org/resource/support-hotlines/#:~:text=Trans%20Lifeline%3A%20(877)%20565,need%20to%20survive%20and%20thrive.](USA) https://transcend.org.au/contact/helplines/ [https://transcend.org.au/contact/helplines/](Australia)   Mental Health Support: https://www.samaritans.org [https://www.samaritans.org/] (UK) https://www.crisistextline.org [https://www.crisistextline.org/] (USA) https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html](Canada) https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/amp/article/mental-health-helplines [https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/amp/article/mental-health-helplines] (Australia)   And if anyone comments anything unkind in regards to this episode please know we will be deleting it - we here at Do You Dare? do not stand for hate or discrimination. Under A Pink Sky - By Esther Ghey [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Under-Pink-Sky-Esther-Ghey/dp/0241738733?dplnkId=301ec4a6-4432-462c-8422-2c0f95554fd9&nodl=1] Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em covers a listener requested case of a double shooting in Texas.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com [doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for The Creators Collective and you can find them by following the link below   https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters]   (sources for this episode were: Listed in the episode)

Case #057 - Mekayla Bali

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Seven of Do You Dare?   This month we are dedicated every episode to highlighting unsolved cases of missing people and this week we are covering a case that hit its 10th anniversary this April, still with no answers.   (Trigger warnings: mentions of online grooming, human trafficking and self harm and suicide.)   In this episode Em takes us to Canada to cover the case of Mekayla Bali, a sixteen year old girl who went missing after walking away from her school back in 2016 in her hometown of Yorkton.   Following along as we take a look at the odd timeline of Mekayla’s movements that morning, most of which were at first captured on CCTV or by Eyewitnesses, before vanishing completely a little before 2pm, leaving behind countless questions as to whether she left of her own free will or if someone may have lured her into the path of something far more sinister…..   If you have any information regarding Mekayla’s Case please contact:   * Saskatchewan RCMP: Call 1-844-880-6518 (Toll-free in Canada), or email: saskmissingpersons@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or contact the RCMP Historical Case Unit directly at 1-833-502-6861 * Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online through Crime Stoppers. * MissingKids.ca: Contact the Canadian Centre for Child Protection at 1-866-KIDS-TIPS (543-7847) or report online via MissingKids.ca. * NCMEC: In the United States, you can contact the National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678) or (1-800-THE-LOST)   For official updates or to reference specific case files (Case #: 2016430186), visit the Saskatchewan RCMP News [https://rcmp.ca/en/saskatchewan/news/2026/04/4352074] page.   If you know anything please come forward, Mekayla’s family desperately want and deserve answers and if you want to stay updated with the case and find ways to help please check out the Bring Mekayla Bali home website at:https://www.bringmekaylabalihome.com [https://www.bringmekaylabalihome.com/]   And facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/letsbringmekaylabalihome/ [https://www.facebook.com/letsbringmekaylabalihome/]   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian kicks off our pride month coverage with a tragic case that sent shockwaves across the UK and the world back in 2023.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com [doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for The Creators Collective and you can find them by following the link below   https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters]   (sources for this episode were: A CBC News article, nbcnews.com [http://nbcnews.com/], leaderpost.com [http://leaderpost.com/], the bring Mekayla bali home website and facebook page, missingkids.org [http://missingkids.org/], reddit, wikipedia, YouTube and google.)

Case #056 - Amy Lynn Bradley

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Six of Do You Dare?   This month we are dedicated every episode to highlighting unsolved cases of missing people and this week we are covering the story of what should have been a once in a lifetime family cruise that ended in a nightmare when the families 23 year old daughter seemingly vanished into thin air.   (Trigger warnings: human trafficking and brief mentions of possible suicide.)   In this episode Cian covers the case of Amy Lynn Bradley, a young woman who mysteriously disappeared in the early morning hours of March 24th 1998 from a cruise that was mid sailing. You’d think that would have made finding Amy simply but a little over 28 years later there are still no solid answers.   Following along with our deadly duo as they look into suspicious suspects, terrifying theories, sickening scams and try to answer the question, Did Amy make it off that ship alive or are the answers as to what happened to her still smuggled aboard?   If you have any information regarding Amy’s Case please contact:   Submit a Tip to the FBI:   * Online: Use the FBI Tip Form [https://tips.fbi.gov/]. * Phone: Contact your Local FBI Office [https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices] or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.   Submit a Tip to the Family: * Email: amybradleyismissing@gmail.com * Online: Submit information directly via the Amy Bradley Is Missing Tip Page [https://amybradleyismissing.com/submit-a-tip/]. * Phone: +1-804-789-4269 (International callers should dial their exit code, followed by 1, then the number)   If you know anything please come forward, Amy’s family desperately want and deserve answers.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em takes us to Canada to search for answer as we reach the 10 year anniversary of a missing 16 year old girl.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com [doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for The Creators Collective and you can find them by following the link below   https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters]   (sources for this episode were: listed in the episode.)

Case #055 - Brandon Swanson

Welcome to Episode Fifty-Five of Do You Dare?   This month we are dedicated every episode to highlighting unsolved cases of missing people and this week we are covering a bizarre case that included a crashed car, a phone call that ended in the words ‘Oh Shit’ and a case with more theories than answers.   (Trigger warnings: N/A)   In this episode Em covers the case of Brandon Swanson, a dedicated student, loving brother and son and all around friendly guy who, whilst driving home one night after a party, got stuck, lost and seemingly vanished all whilst on the phone to his parents trying to call for help.   Follow along as we question some of the seemingly odd choices that were made that night, recounted the police investigation and look into some of the many theories that swirl around this strange case.   If you have any information regarding Brandon’s Case please contact: -Sheriff Chad Meester, Lincoln, MN COSO, cmeester@co.lincoln.mn.us - Agent Derek Woodford, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, 651-793-7000 - FBI ViCAP, 1-800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov Or you can safely and anonymously submit a tip to the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (800-225-5324) or by submitting an electronic form at Tips.fbi.gov [https://tips.fbi.gov/]   If you know anything please come forward, Brandon’s family desperately want and deserve answers.   Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian covers a case that includes a missing woman, a cruise ship, some sketchy characters and a family fighting for answers.   If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe!  Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories.  You can contact us at doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com [doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com] if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!   *Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for The Creators Collective and you can find them by following the link below   https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters [https://linktr.ee/CreatorsCollectivePodcasters]   (sources for this episode were: medium articles, ati articles, Reddit, truecrimesocietyblog.com [https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/], thecoldcases.com [http://cases.com/], fbi.gov [http://fbi.gov/], Wikipedia and Google.)