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Welcome to Valkyrie: A True Crime Podcast. A Valkyrie is a Norse mythological figure known to be the “Chooser of the Slain” in battles to be resurrected in Valhalla alongside Odin. Known for being brave, strong, courageous, and fair while being fearsome fighters on the battlefield. So, lock your doors, bolt your windows, and settle in for a discussion of the most dark, terrifying, and mysterious crime stories from around the world.

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In 2017, 28 year-old Shannon Graves vanished from her home in Youngstown, Ohio. Her disappearance sparked a desperate search effort, but the truth behind her vanishing would reveal a sinister plot that would leave investigators stunned.

Source Material:

A Body in the basement: Ice Cold Killers S1 E2

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/March-2020/Final-Conspirator-Sentenced-to-Prison-in-Youngstow

https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/7/2023/2023-Ohio-3595.pdf

https://casetext.com/case/state-v-novoa-6

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On May 30th, 2005, 18 year old Natalee Holloway vanished while on a graduation trip in Aruba. She still has not been found to this day. Despite extensive investigation, numerous leads, and a prime suspect who seems to be playing with the police and the family, her disappearance still remains a mystery.

This is the story of Natalee Holloway.

Source Material:

Pathological:The lies of Joran Van Der Sloot - Peacock

https://web.archive.org/web/20081211082217/http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/2657635/__Joran_neemt_Fox_News_in_de_maling__.html?p=16,1

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/birmingham/news/joran-van-der-sloot-pleads-guilty-and-is-sentenced-for-extortion-and-wire-fraud

https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/18/us/joran-van-der-sloot-natalee-holloway-plea-wednesday/index.html

https://abcnews.go.com/International/natalee-holloways-disappearance-remains-unsolved-15-years-timeline/story?id=67135012

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Last week we talked about fruitcakes, this week we move to ice cream, well the ice cream delivery trucks anyway. Did you know that in the 1980s, Glasgow’s ice cream trucks were embroiled in a turf war, marked by violence, intimidation, and even murder. It was a battle for control of the streets and the right to sell ice cream (and other things) to the local residents. This week’s story isn’t just about ice cream, its about power struggles and organized crime even. So as you hear the music of the ice cream truck coming down your street ready to sell you that delicious treat, remember in Glasgow in the 80s it was not nearly as sweet as it seemed.

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Imagine a place where the sweet aroma of freshly baked fruitcake fills the air. That’s what Collin Street Bakery in Corsicana, TX was famous for - fruitcakes mainly. Even includes claims to be superior to all fruitcakes. But beneath the surface of this beloved company, a sinister scheme was unfolding. This is the story of the Collin Street Bakery Heist.

Source Material:

https://collinstreet.com/blogs/stories/the-sandy-jenkins-embezzlement-scandal?srsltid=AfmBOorkELzivCEAyqA_VJ4LEHbmQWcMY3XdQhwqMq7_oIVLjmsPt7_n

American Greed S11 E6 - Sticky Fingers; Life in the Fraud Lane

https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/just-desserts/

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/dallas/news/press-releases/former-collin-street-bakery-executive-and-wife-sentenced

https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/collin-street-bakery-scandal-movie-19382012.php

Fruitcake Fraud (2021)

https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/news/tarrant-county-medical-examiner-jenkins-dies-in-hospital/article_c7f20fee-4c0b-11e9-b876-075687c02f46.html

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Robert Berdella, a seemingly unassuming antique dealer, hid a gruesome secret behind closed doors. Between 1984 and 1987, Berdella abducted, tortured, and murdered at least six young men, and the manner in which he disposed of the bodies is what earned him the nickname of the Kansas City Butcher.

So buckle up because here we go…

Source Material:

Robert Berdella: The true story of the Kansas City Butcher by Jack Rosewood

Worlds Most Evil Killer Season 3 Episode 12 - Robert Berdella

http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1988/08/05/page/5/article/man-guilty-in-house-of-horrors-case

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-lineup/robert-berdella-the-butch_b_8426374.html

http://www.kansascity.com/news/special-reports/kc-true-crime/article704522.html

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Welcome back Valkyries! I don’t know what is better for true crime addicts. When you have to review all of the evidence and try to piece together what happened or when the person who committed the crime comes right out and tells you every detail with a smile?

Today it is the latter. Angela Simpson is not shy to tell you every detail about her heinous crime and brings new meaning to snitches get stitches or end up in ditches.

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Welcome back valkyries! You may remember the name Lisa Nowak, a decorated NASA astronaut who flew on the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2006. But what you may not know is that just a year later, Nowak's life took a drastic turn, culminating in a crime that would leave the nation stunned and wondering: what drives someone to the edge of sanity and beyond?

Join me as we delve into the fascinating and disturbing story of Lisa Nowak, the astronaut who wore diapers to drive across the country, obsessed with a romantic rival, and committed a crime that would change her life forever.

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Hey there Valkyries! This week we meet Chandler Halderson. A 23 yr old kid who is doing all the right things - Needs only a class or two to graduate college, working at an insurance company, until his new job at SpaceX begins. But what if the life he has been leading according to his friends and family wasn't exactly what they thought it was? What would someone do to keep their image intact? Well Lets find out what Chandler Halderson might do in this case…