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Medical advancements don’t just spring up—they happen by building on decades of previous discoveries. Today, one of these advancements might be on the verge of another breakthrough. But what had to happen first for it to exist? In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Raven Baxter and Dr. Ronald Gamble explore how a vaccine candidate for a deadly, once-mysterious bacterial disease came to be. The story takes them from one doctor’s groundbreaking connection in the 70s, all the way to a real lab where vaccines are being developed today. Featured Guests : – Carol Baker, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist – Isis Kanevsky, Senior Director, Vaccines, Pfizer – Ksenia Krylova, Senior Director, Vaccines, Pfizer Dive into the episode here : 02:54 - Getting into the problem 05:11 - The basics of immunity and vaccine science 09:32 - What is a conjugate vaccine? 14:44 - Group B Strep: A case study 22:23 - Talking to a GBS pioneer 31:40 - A trip to the lab 43:08 - What's next, and closing thoughts Season 5 of Science Will Win is created by Pfizer and hosted by Dr. Raven Baxter and Dr. Ronald Gamble. It’s produced by Acast Creative Studios. Check out our social media platforms to take a deeper look into the labs and stories we discuss during the episodes: Instagram (@pfizerinc), TikTok (@pfizer) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Sword and Scale is a weekly true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.

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Episode 326 1:16:51

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A night of celebration at a remote cabin takes a horrifying turn when a fight breaks out and a young father steps in to calm things down. Within moments, the party descends into chaos, and a single act of violence changes lives forever. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 325 1:10:51

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17-year-old Halia Culbertson and 18-year-old Bryanna Baronzinni went from friends to enemies over the course of a few months. Then, it all ended in a single, fatal fight. But did the person who set this tragic murder in motion walk away unscathed? Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 324 1:04:04

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In the mountain valley town of Questa, New Mexico, a group of teenagers spent a summer afternoon the way so many do: unsupervised, a little bored, and pushing boundaries. But by nightfall, 13-year-old Amber Archuleta was dead. What followed was a tangle of grief, blame, and questions about the adults who were supposed to be keeping them safe. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 323 1:06:28

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In June 2022, in the quiet city of Alton, Illinois, Heidi Noel found her 22-year-old daughter, Liese Dodd, savagely murdered in her apartment. A disturbing investigation uncovered missed warning signs, a fractured relationship, and a chilling unraveling. This is the story of a young woman who gave too many chances to the wrong person - and the silence surrounding her final moments. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 322 1:09:17

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It was a quiet July day in Bellevue, Washington, until a hail of gunfire shattered the calm. Outside an apartment complex, 48-year-old Baron Li lay on the pavement, riddled with nine bullets. As the shooter vanished, an investigation started - one that would unearth a harrowing tale of survival, betrayal, and pure evil. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 321 1:01:26

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When 41-year-old Erika Huff opened her home to a man in need, she believed she was doing the right thing, but that simple act of kindness would cost her everything. Erika’s generosity was repaid with unthinkable violence, leaving her dead, her mother barely alive, and a community searching for justice. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 320 1:14:44

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When a homeless woman in Anchorage finds a discarded SD card, she hopes it holds music. Instead, she uncovers something far more disturbing - graphic videos documenting the torture and murder of a woman later identified as 30-year-old Kathleen Henry. The footage is so brutal even seasoned detectives struggle to comprehend it. But it’s not just a one-time horror - it’s the calling card of a serial predator hiding in plain sight. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 318 1:25:09

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When 27-year-old Jamie Haggard vanished from her Kenmore, WA home in June 2016, she was just another name added to the long list of missing people in King County. Eventually, weeks turned into months. After several dead ends, sifting suspects, and body parts kept turning up across Northern Washington, identifying who these victims were proved to be much more difficult than investigators could have ever imagined… Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 316 1:12:52

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When a traffic accident in Georgia led to a deadly confrontation, the line between heroism and vigilante justice blurred. A 21-year-old woman took matters into her own hands, but was she trying to help—or hunting down a man who never posed a threat? The truth was unravelled during an emotional trial that exposed the deadly consequences of one reckless decision. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 315 1:14:03

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At just 16 years old, Daniel Gore had already fallen through the cracks. While homeless in Beaverton, Oregon, he kept mostly to the confines of his tent in the woods while looking inward for a sense of belonging. Survival on the fringes wasn’t easy - especially when a body was discovered near his camp in May of 2022. While the community demanded answers, investigators worked to piece together a timeline... Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 314 1:13:45

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When a butchered, bloody man was found by the Tri-Rail train station in Lake Worth, Florida, everyone assumed he had been hit by a train. But when police followed a blood trail from the body to a hidden homeless encampment, they found five people living on the fringe of society who were the only witnesses to an anti-social meltdown that ended in murder. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 312 1:09:42

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In July 2024, sanitation workers were completing their usual trash route at the abandoned Mother Goose Land amusement park in Canton, Ohio. While emptying the barrels, they uncovered a horrifying sight after noticing a human limb protruding from a bedsheet covered in flies. When authorities arrived, they were unable to identify the body due to severe blunt-force trauma to the victim’s face. Investigators worked quickly to connect the dots and were led to Sean Goe - a 26-year-old aspiring rapper who had fled from police just hours before… Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 311 1:15:55

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When 16-year-old Britney Ujlaky vanished from Spring Creek, Nevada, those closest to her were desperate for answers. She was last seen getting into a green truck with a cowboy nobody could seem to find. As the search intensified, one detail changed everything—her digital footprint hadn’t disappeared like she thought it would. The truth was there all along, buried in the one place no one expected. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 310 1:08:58

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Young lovers Toby Lowry and Morgan Leppert dreamed of escaping their small-town Florida lives, vanishing in the spring of 2008 to chase freedom at any cost. As they raced across state lines, stealing and hiding, authorities uncovered a chilling reality that pointed back to a small house in Melrose and the man left behind. Soon it became clear: this wasn’t just teenage rebellion—it was something far darker. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 308 1:00:57

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In the tight-knit town of Arlington, Indiana, 17-year-old Valerie Tindall went missing on a seemingly ordinary day. At first glance, everything appeared routine - she had told her mother she was going to work. But as detectives started to dig deeper, it became clear that something was lurking just beyond the obvious. From suspicious sightings of a black Nissan to cryptic messages sent after her disappearance, investigators were led down a path of false leads and half-truths. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 307 1:15:37

16 weeks тому1:15:37

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When Katelyn Markham vanished without a trace, investigators were left chasing shadows. A registered sex offender. A troubled coworker. A longtime fiancé with too many explanations. But as leads faded and the case grew cold, the real truth remained buried - until, 12 years later, a forgotten clue cracked the mystery wide open. Who was responsible for Katelyn’s fate? And why did it take more than a decade to bring them to justice? Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 306 1:21:31

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Brian and Brandon Allen were twin brothers, but their lives couldn’t have been more different. The troublemaker Brandon had always cast a shadow over Brian, the quiet follower. When Brandon returned to Palm Beach Gardens and moved in with Brian and their adopted sister Linda, chaos followed. A year later, the brothers were found burning on the side of a highway, and the truth behind their murders was more chilling than anyone could have imagined. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 304 1:02:19

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In March of 2014 Britney Cosby and Crystal Jackson were found murdered and dumped behind a convenience store in the desolate Texas peninsula of Port Bolivar. Detectives at the Galveston Sheriff’s Office followed a series of haphazard clues to piece together this mysterious and heinous double homicide, only to lead them to the most surprising killer. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 303 1:12:46

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Michelle Rogers thought she had found a stable partner in Matthew Terry, a man who seemed fun and dependable when they met in Lansing, Michigan. But as their relationship went on, his real personality began to show: a violent and controlling side that nearly cost Michelle her life on Saint Patrick’s Day, 2017. Michelle survived, but after serving just three years in prison, Matthew was released, leaving Michelle in fear for her and her children’s lives again. The system had already failed her once. Would it happen again? Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 301 57:56

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It was a quiet Shabbat Saturday in Boca Raton, Florida. The Jewish community was shut off from the world for their holy day of rest, but inside Tzvi Allswang’s house on Larkspur Trail, one social worker was trapped in every woman’s worst nightmare. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 300 1:04:18

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The calm of a suburban street in Youngstown, Ohio, was shattered when a sudden explosion ripped through a home, leaving witnesses stunned as they watched their neighbors’ house consumed by flames. The fire claimed the lives of the homeowners, Bill and Judy Schmidt, and as police delved into the case, they uncovered a shocking truth: this was no accident, but a calculated act of arson. At the heart of this twisted crime was an unlikely person—a ten-year-old girl named Corrine Gump. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 299 1:12:06

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Ashley Bocanegra told everyone the attack was random, but deep down, she knew it wasn’t. Hours later, she was dead, and her attackers were on the hook for murder. What no one realized was that Ashley had been hiding a secret, and it was one she was determined to take to her grave. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 297 1:11:50

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On June 5th, 1994, a young woman and her dog stumbled upon a dismembered torso behind a gas station dumpster in a quiet Florida town, setting off an investigation that would span decades. As the case went cold, a dark figure remained hidden in plain sight, only to resurface years later. When a missing person’s flier related to the disappearance of 16-year-old Fred Laster sparked new interest, a shocking family connection led detectives to a seemingly upstanding youth pastor with a sinister past. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 296 1:11:56

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On March 20, 2017, Tahirih Lua D’Angelo was found brutally murdered in her Riverview, Florida home. Investigators quickly realized this was a personal attack when they discovered she had been killed on her 39th birthday. Suspicion only deepened when a bloodied aluminum baseball bat with the word "Rampage" imprinted on the side, was located by the front door… Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 295 1:16:53

24 weeks тому1:16:53

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When 23-year-old Ellie Weik vanished from her West Chester, Ohio home on July 29, 2018, her journal entries and messages revealed a dangerous presence in her life. Over the course of a month, detectives unraveled a web of deception, catfishing, and stalking, all leading to someone she already knew. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 294 1:03:30

24 weeks тому1:03:30

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Some men think marriage means control, a game of blackmail sealed with secrets. Mark-Eric Ponsati thought he’d silenced his wife for good. But some things refuse to stay buried. Even in death, they’d come back to haunt him. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 293 1:03:06

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In 1990, 11-year-old Robin Cornell and 32-year-old Lisa Story were brutally assaulted and murdered in their Cape Coral home. For over two decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving their families and community desperate for closure. Then, a single piece of evidence—a DNA match—finally brought an answer. But with that answer came an even deeper question: Are we all born free of evil, is it something that can grow within us over time? Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 292 1:12:47

26 weeks тому1:12:47

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One morning, seven-year-old Adrian woke up to a confusing and upsetting scene at home. As he tries to understand what's happening, we learn about the hidden problems and growing conflicts among the adults in his life. This child's confusion turns into a harsh reality that will have a lasting impact on his world. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 290 1:01:14

27 weeks тому1:01:14

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When 14-year-old Alianna Defreeze didn’t come home from school one January afternoon, her parents knew something terrible had happened. Police would follow clues from video surveillance to find the monster that was responsible for one of the most unjust crimes Cleveland had ever seen. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 289 57:28

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On January 11, 2018, a routine house fire revealed something much more sinister. 28-year-old Elisabeth Bell had burned to death on the second floor of her small eastside home in Buffalo. But as investigators pieced together the how, the real mystery remained as to why? Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 288 1:11:25

27 weeks тому1:11:25

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On Mother’s Day weekend in 2021, a brutal crime shattered an affluent neighborhood in St. Johns, Florida. When 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was reported missing, the community mobilized, unaware of the dark secrets lurking just beneath the surface. As investigators closed in on a suspect, it became clear that some of the most chilling betrayals came from those closest to home. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 287 1:08:08

28 weeks тому1:08:08

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In November 2021, beloved Fairfield, Iowa, Spanish teacher Nohema Graber vanished during her routine walk in Chautauqua Park. Her body was found the next day, hidden under a tarp with signs of trauma. As investigators dug deeper, unsettling ties to students and school officials emerged, leaving the town to question who was responsible—and why. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 285 1:03:03

30 weeks тому1:03:03

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When a welfare check on Sherry Harlan led the Snohomish County police to her tattered and bloody apartment, they knew something much more sinister had happened. But an investigation would soon uncover a murder twisted up in pagan magic. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 284 1:11:26

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It was just after Christmas in 2011, and 22-year-old college cheerleader Saleha Huuda was found dead and burning in a brush fire on the side of the Gainesville Raceway. As the police tried to figure out how this happy-go-lucky student was murdered, they uncovered a twisted story of lies and sex all revolving around one selfish person. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 283 1:30:53

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On the morning of June 14, 2012, 31-year-old Adam Chase stormed out of his home in Stanley, NY, following a heated argument with his wife, Rose. Hours turned into days, and Adam seemed to vanish without a trace. When former deputy-turned-private investigator Rodney Miller caught wind of the case, his instincts led him to one major suspicion- which was the possibility that Adam Chase never left his home. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 282 1:19:18

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21-year-old Lauren Kukla spent her life holding her family together - a Michigan household defined by chaos, addiction, and mental illness. Unlike her troubled siblings, Lauren had managed to stay grounded, becoming the caretaker and peacekeeper. While she was preoccupied with managing each crisis on the surface, the deeper issues went unnoticed. By the time Lauren realized what was happening, it was too late. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 281 1:08:23

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On May 8th, 2008, an intruder entered the home of 53-year-old Thomas Randolph and his wife Sharon. The masked man waited until the couple arrived home from date night in downtown Las Vegas, and shot Sharon in the head as soon as she walked through the door. When Thomas discovered the grisly scene, he shot the intruder. This case was much more complicated than anyone bargained for. 16 years later, it’s still ongoing. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 280 1:00:57

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In June of 2014, 16-year-old Gina Burger went missing from her home in Austintown, Ohio. Two days after she was reported missing, Gina was found 50 miles away, in another state. Her lifeless body was discovered among trash, in a landfill. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Wanted to take a minute to send you a holiday message. Take care. If you're having a tough time and need someone to talk to, please call 988 . You're not bothering anyone. That's that it's for. Use it. We'll be back in January! Happy Holidays & Stay Safe, MB & S&S Staff Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 279 1:07:42

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On a warm afternoon in Wichita Falls, TX the twisted mind of Kody Lott would be unleashed on the unsuspecting middle-schoolers walking home. Forever etched in their minds is the day that their friend Lauren Landavazo was gunned down in front of them. The reason for Kody’s actions perhaps rivals the heinous act itself. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 278 1:20:15

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The murder of 14-year-old April Millsap in July 2014 sent the village of Armada into a frenzy. They hadn’t seen a murder in years let alone the murder of a child. The police enlisted the help of the Michigan State Police and the FBI to run down over 1000 tips. They followed every path of investigation. Most were dead ends but one led to James VanCallis. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 277 55:05

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Florida fire-fighter, Derrick Dorsey came home from work to discover his wife Kim dead from an apparent suicide. Then the police declared her death a murder and began exploring connections the Dorseys’ had with less than reputable people. But they quickly learn that not everyone is who they seem. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 276 1:12:56

1 year тому1:12:56

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In the rare moments where love and fate converge, Reggie and Carol Sumner uncover a decades-old romance after years of being separated. Just as they begin a new life together in Florida, tragedy strikes them both, leading them to their darkest hours. When they turn up missing, their frantic daughter living in another state sets out on a quest for their return and discovers that time is running out. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 275 1:07:09

1 year тому1:07:09

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Konrad Imirowicz wasn’t a perfect father by any means. He was an alcoholic with a messy home, but he loved his kids, especially his eldest daughter, Megan. But when Konrad was found nearly dead on his couch, no one could have expected it was his beloved child who was to blame. Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com…

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Episode 274 1:20:44

1 year тому1:20:44