Welcome back to Siblings in Crime!

In 1997, a newborn baby vanished from a Cape Town hospital, leaving her parents devastated and desperate for answers. For 17 years, Zephany Nurse lived just miles away from her biological family, unaware of the shocking truth about her identity. This podcast tells the incredible true story of a kidnapping, a chance encounter, and a DNA test that unraveled decades of deception.

This story includes the grieving parents who never gave up hope and the woman who unknowingly lived a stolen life. We will explore the heartbreak, resilience, and complex emotions of one of South Africa’s most shocking true crime cases.

Join us as we dive into the investigation, the emotional reunions, and the lingering questions that remain.

Sources:
https://youtu.be/WRNe0dBnAGg?si=85tMORqElgbELL0M
https://www.newsweek.com/i-discovered-high-school-best-friend-was-missing-sister-1726875

Welcome back to Siblings in crime!

Step back in time to 1960s Yerbabuena, Mexico, where desperation, deception, and darkness converged in a chilling true crime saga. In this episode, we unravel the terrifying rise of Magdalena Solís, a young woman forced into a life of hardship before transforming into the self-proclaimed High Priestess of Blood. What began as a manipulative scam by two con artists quickly spiraled into a deadly cult of human sacrifice, fueled by ancient myths and absolute control.

Join us as we dive into the twisted story behind this horrific blood cult, exploring the eerie fusion of Incan gods, Aztec deities, and Catholic saints that justified unspeakable acts. Listen now as we uncover how blind faith, manipulation, and psychological torment led to one of Mexico’s most gruesome cases.

Sources:
https://trexperienceperu.com/blog/inca-gods

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Coatlicue

https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/solis-magdalena.htm

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=50

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

Mr.Ballen

Welcome to our very first bonus episode!

In these special episodes, which will drop once or twice a month, we’ll dive into a gripping story time. This week, we’re sharing The Peeping Wife, a chilling tale originally written and published on the “nosleep” subreddit.

Got a story of your own that you’d like to hear on the podcast? Send us a DM on Instagram @siblingsincrimepod – we’d love to feature it!

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/sva7z6/my_wife_has_been_peeking_at_me_from_around/?rdt=61500

In this gripping episode, we delve into the chilling case of Betsy Faria, whose brutal murder in 2011 set off a chain of events marked by lies, betrayal, and an ongoing fight for justice. On December 27, 2011, Betsy, a terminally ill cancer patient, was found stabbed to death in her home, with suspicion immediately falling on her husband, Russ Faria. Despite his claim of an alibi and a lack of conclusive evidence, Russ was convicted in 2013. But after years of legal battles and the emergence of new evidence, he was exonerated in 2016.

The case takes a shocking turn when the murder of Louis Gumpenberger cast new suspicion. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets and more evidence comes to light leading investigators through a web of deceit.

Join us as we explore the twists and turns of this heart-wrenching case that asks: Who really killed Betsy Faria and why?

Sources: Oxygen.com, Fox2 News, Dateline NBC.

In today's episode, we're diving into a truly horrifying Ca the 1977 hatchet attack on Terri Jentz and Avra Goldman.

These two Yale students set out on a summer biking adventure, only to find themselves facing a nightmarish encounter in the woods of Oregon. What started as a thrilling ride across the Trans America Trail turned into a fight for their lives when a stranger attacked them in their sleep.

Terri and Avra's harrowing ordeal at Cline Falls remains one of the most disturbing yet inspiring stories of survival. In this episode, we explore everything from their dangerous encounter to the ongoing investigation that has left many unanswered questions. With a mix of fear, resilience, and shocking twists, this episode will have you reflecting on what it truly means to survive against all odds.

Tune in as we break down the events leading up to the attack, Terri's later investigation into the crime, and the strange, unsettling details that make this case so chilling. If you're intrigued by unsolved mysteries and the resilience of the human spirit, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Don't forget to check out our show notes for links to further resources, including the podcast Murder in the Rain, which covers this case in more detail.

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Source:

https://youtu.be/kFNTdF463O8?si=f8jWJAyokSLVVAtz

Murder in the Rain

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-apr-30-bk-dolan30-

https://www.nuggetnews.com/story/2007/07/31/news/author-returns-to-the-scene-of-the-crime/14728.html

Hunting the axeman: Journey into Oregon's past | The Independent | The Independent

https://moonmagazine.org/terri-jentz-my-journey-to-justice-2014-02-01/3/

Media:

https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe/24121534/

https://images.app.goo.gl/AcNDYhQ35P2f1umA7

Welcome to our first ever episode of Siblings in Crime!

In March of 2000, Leah Roberts, a 23-year-old from Durham, NC, set off on a journey to find herself, leaving behind her family and a life full of tragedy. After a string of personal losses, including the death of both her parents and a near-fatal car accident, Leah withdrew from college and embraced a more free-spirited lifestyle, inspired by the writings of Jack Kerouac. The catalyst for her disappearance came on March 9, 2000, when Leah packed her Jeep Cherokee and withdrew $3,000 in cash, telling no one where she was headed.

Two days after she left, her concerned roommate, Nichole, reached out to Leah’s sister, Kara. No one knew where Leah was, but the discovery of a note left behind in Leah’s room suggested Leah had gone off on her own accord, not intending to return soon. The letter included cryptic messages and references to Kerouac’s “On the Road,” and the date “April 23rd” stood out as a possible return point.

However, Leah was never seen again.

On March 13, 2000, Leah's abandoned Jeep Cherokee was found crashed on Canyon Creek Road, near Mount Baker in Washington state. The car showed signs of being involved in a crash, but there was no blood or injuries found, and Leah was nowhere to be found.

The disappearance of Leah Roberts is shrouded in mystery, with questions about whether she staged her own disappearance, was the victim of something more sinister, or met with a tragic accident. Despite extensive investigations, no new answers have emerged, leaving the Roberts family with a haunting and unresolved mystery.