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Episode 29- Jan Broberg Part 2

In Part 2, we dive deeper into the horrifying true story of Jan Broberg and the second kidnapping that shattered what little normalcy she had left. Just when the Broberg family thought the nightmare was over, Robert “B” Berchtold manipulated his way back into their lives — using lies, guilt, religion, and psychological control to pull Jan away from everyone who was trying to protect her. We talk about how the second abduction happened, the disturbing emotional hold B had over the entire family, and the impossible position Jan was put in as a young girl trying to survive something she couldn’t fully understand. Through Jan’s own book and reflections later in life, we explore how deeply the trauma followed her long after the kidnappings ended — and how grooming can completely distort reality for victims and the people around them. The episode also covers the unraveling of B’s life after the truth finally surfaced, including the collapse of his relationships, the lasting damage left behind, and his eventual death. This is the heartbreaking conclusion to one of the most unbelievable kidnapping cases we’ve ever covered — and a story that still leaves people asking how something like this could happen in plain sight. Resources: A Friend of the family - Peacock Abducted in plain sight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Broberg [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Broberg] https://janbrobergfoundation.org/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/jan-broberg-kidnapping-friend-of-family-peacock-b2197093.html The Hidden Third Podcast

Episode 28- Jan Broberg: Part 1

Jan Broberg: Part 1 Okay, this story is one of those where you keep asking yourself, how did no one stop this?In Part 1, we’re getting into the first abduction of Jan Broberg — and it starts way more normal than you’d expect. A family friend, someone everyone trusted, someone who slowly became part of their everyday life. Nothing about it feels off at first… until it really, really is.We’re going to walk through how this even happened — how manipulation, grooming, and control can happen right in front of people without them realizing it. And honestly, the deeper you get into it, the more frustrating and unbelievable it becomes.Like… how do you take a child and convince everyone around you that it’s okay?This is just the beginning — and it only gets worse from hereResources: A Friend of the family - Peacock Abducted in plain sight https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Broberg [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Broberg]

Episode 27- Shark Infested Waters: The Survival Story of Deb Scaling and Brad Cavanaugh

In this episode, we dive into the terrifying true story of the Trashman sailboat sinking, where a group of friends set out on what was supposed to be an unforgettable journey—only to find themselves stranded in the open ocean after disaster strikes. Left without supplies, far from land, and exposed to the elements, they are forced into a desperate fight for survival. As the days pass, exhaustion, dehydration, and fear begin to take hold, especially as sharks start circling beneath them. But at the heart of this story are the survivors—those who managed to endure the unimaginable, relying on instinct, resilience, and sheer willpower to stay alive. This episode explores what they went through in those harrowing days at sea, the impossible choices they faced, and how some of them ultimately made it out alive to tell their story. Resources: I Survived TV Series: Season 5 Episode 8   I Shouldn’t Be Alive TV Series: Season 1 Episode 1   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Scaling_Kiley [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_Scaling_Kiley].   https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/lost-at-sea/ [https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/lost-at-sea/].   Albatross: The True Story of a Woman's Survival at Sea (1994) by Deborah Scaling Kiley  https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/the-sharks-got-him-then-killed-the-others-shipwreck-survivor-recounts-five-days-stranded-at-sea/news-story/c60f679af78d537be9e1e09114c26a92 [https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/the-sharks-got-him-then-killed-the-others-shipwreck-survivor-recounts-five-days-stranded-at-sea/news-story/c60f679af78d537be9e1e09114c26a92].   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231143696/meg-mooney [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231143696/meg-mooney].   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231183281/john_p-lippoth [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231183281/john_p-lippoth].   Brad Cavanaugh Portrait by Matt Kalinowski  Discovery Channel I Shouldn't Be Alive TV Series and Capsized: Blood in the Water Movie (picture credit)  https://www.deeperblue.com/fascinating-lesser-known-shark-facts/ [https://www.deeperblue.com/fascinating-lesser-known-shark-facts/].

Episode 26- Susan Walters

What starts as a troubled relationship slowly unravels into something much darker. In this episode, we’re diving into the case of Susan Walters. A story filled with tension, control, and a truth that didn’t come out until it was too late. On the outside, things may have looked normal… but behind closed doors, something wasn’t right. As investigators begin to piece together what really happened, the story takes turns you don’t see coming. Was this a case of self-defense… or something more calculated? Join us as we break down the timeline, the key moments, and the questions that still linger. Because sometimes, the most chilling part of a story… is what was hiding in plain sight. Resources: True Crime Central YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8oZ6moqq0I [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8oZ6moqq0I]   I Survived: Season 5 Episode 2  How The Beep Did I Marry: Season 2 Episode 14   https://www.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/03/woman_who_strangles_attacker_w.html [https://www.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2008/03/woman_who_strangles_attacker_w.html].   https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen [https://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-kuhnhausen].   National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ [https://www.thehotline.org/].   KOIN 6 News YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvlnkuFzVQs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvlnkuFzVQs].  Anderson Live YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy74imo9-Mo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy74imo9-Mo].

Episode 25- The Luby's Massacre

What started as a normal lunch at Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas turned into one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. In a matter of minutes, a man crashed his truck through the front window and opened fire—leaving 23 people dead and a community forever changed. In this episode, we dive into the chaos, the heartbreaking losses, and the stories of survival and bravery that came out of that day… a moment where everything felt normal—until it wasn’t. Resources: https://web.archive.org/web/20170104024146/https://people.com/archive/a-texas-massacre-vol-36-no-17/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20170104024146/https://people.com/archive/a-texas-massacre-vol-36-no-17/] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luby%27s_shooting#Perpetrator [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luby%27s_shooting#Perpetrator] https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/30-years-ago-george-hennard-shot-and-killed-dozens-at-a-lubys-in-killeen-the-attack-changed-texas-forever-13127539/ [https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/30-years-ago-george-hennard-shot-and-killed-dozens-at-a-lubys-in-killeen-the-attack-changed-texas-forever-13127539/] https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-28-mn-7034-story.html#:~:text=L.A.%20Times%20Archives,the%20indigent%2C%20who%20pay%20$70 [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-28-mn-7034-story.html#:~:text=L.A.%20Times%20Archives,the%20indigent%2C%20who%20pay%20$70].