This episode explores the tragic case of Susan Smith, who in 1994 falsely reported her children were abducted in a carjacking. The investigation revealed inconsistencies in her story, leading to her confession of murdering her two sons. The case sparked national outrage, discussions on race, and left a lasting impact on the community. Smith's trial and subsequent sentencing raised questions about mental health and societal pressures, culminating in her recent parole hearing.#TrueCrime #SusanSmith #TrueCrimePodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Secret Nature and use my code DAYBYDAY for a great deal: https://secretnature.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 24 - The Disappearance of Joan Risch
On October 24, 1961, 31-year-old Joan Risch vanished from her Lincoln, Massachusetts home in broad daylight. Her four-year-old daughter told a neighbor, “Mommy is gone—and the kitchen is covered in red paint.”When police arrived, they found blood smeared on the walls, a tipped table, and a phone ripped from the wall—but no sign of Joan. A trail of blood led to her car and stopped.Over sixty years later, her disappearance remains one of New England’s most haunting mysteries. Was it an abduction, an accident, or something she planned herself?#joanrisch #missing #newenglandmysteryOur Sponsors:* Check out Secret Nature and use my code DAYBYDAY for a great deal: https://secretnature.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 23 - The Abduction and Murder of Aniah Blanchard
This episode explores the tragic case of Aniah Blanchard, a college student who was abducted and murdered in Alabama. The podcast details her disappearance, the subsequent investigation, the arrest of Ibrahim Yazeed, and the legal changes that followed, including the creation of Aniah's Law. It highlights the impact of her story on her family and the community, emphasizing the importance of justice and reform in the face of tragedy.#AniahBlanchard #TrueCrime #aniahslaw #justiceforaniahOur Sponsors:* Check out Secret Nature and use my code DAYBYDAY for a great deal: https://secretnature.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 22 - The Abduction and Murder of Jacob Wetterling
This episode explores the tragic abduction and murder of Jacob Wetterling, a case that haunted Minnesota for nearly three decades. It details the events of that fateful night in 1989, the extensive search efforts, the eventual breakthrough in the case, and the lasting impact of Jacob's story on child safety laws and community awareness.#TrueCrime #JacobWetterling #onthisdayOur Sponsors:* Check out Secret Nature and use my code DAYBYDAY for a great deal: https://secretnature.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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October 21 — The Oscar Pistorius Conviction
This episode explores the tragic case of Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of culpable homicide for the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. The conversation delves into the events leading up to the shooting, the trial that captivated South Africa, the subsequent sentencing, and the public's reaction to the case. It highlights the complexities of justice and the impact of privilege and power in the legal system.#TrueCrimePodcast #DayByDayPodcast #OscarPistorius #ReevaSteenkamp #Justice #OnThisDayOur Sponsors:* Check out Secret Nature and use my code DAYBYDAY for a great deal: https://secretnature.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Your daily dose of true crime history. Join Kona Gallagher, host of And Then They Were Gone, for a story about a crime or justice milestone that happened this day in history.
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