This week, we’re headed to Dublin, where a silent teenage girl appears out of nowhere on the steps of the GPO. She was shivering, terrified, and seemingly too traumatized to even say her own name. As police scramble to figure out who she is, they uncover drawings that hint at something horrific… and a trail that stretches far beyond Ireland.
What starts as a heartbreaking mystery about a possible trafficking victim turns into the twisted, globe-trotting story of Samantha Azzopardi: a woman who slips in and out of identities like costumes, leaving devastated families, terrified teenagers, and baffled authorities in her wake. How does someone build an entire life out of lies, and what does she really get out of it? We’re digging into the many lives of “Con Girl” and the very real damage left behind.
Sources:
Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft
The Many Faces of Samantha Azzopardi | by Nikki Young | Medium
How global fraudster Samantha Azzopardi duped Melbourne families
Samantha Azzopardi - Wikipedia
Compelling story of the GPO girl – a master of manipulation and mind games
Mystery Australian woman flying home after leaving Irish hospital
Podcast: Casefile
The many, many lives and bizarre crimes of ‘Con Girl’ Samantha Azzopardi
How global fraudster Samantha Azzopardi duped Melbourne families
A global conwoman’s wild lies and the victims she’s left behind
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The Murder of Rosalio Gutierrez
When 40-year-old Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. didn’t send his usual good-morning text, his girlfriend, Sadie, felt that little prickle of worry that’s impossible to ignore. By the time she reached his Kenosha apartment the next day, that worry had turned into something much darker. The patio door was open. Something red was splattered near the entrance. And inside… well, nothing could have prepared her for what she saw through the blinds.
Rosalio was nowhere to be found, although the living room told a story no one ever wants to walk into.
As detectives begin unraveling what happened inside that apartment, they are quickly pulled into a messy triangle involving a jealous ex, months of stalking behavior, hidden cell phones, late-night spying, and a van that suddenly smells suspiciously like bleach. When police discover a tiny speck of blood that changes everything, the investigation explodes in a whole new direction.
But for all the evidence, one thing is still missing: Rosalio.
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Sources:
Sadie Beacham 911 Call
FreeZachariahAnderson
Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. - Kenosha.com
Zachariah Anderson: Timeline of murder case as father faces trial for killing Rosalio Gutierrez | The Independent
Mistrial transcript 1
Mistrial transcript 2
Transcript Jury Trial Day 2 02.28.2023.pdf
Transcript Jury Trial Day 03.02.2023.pdf
Obsessed Ex-Boyfriend Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument | Court TV Video
A ‘jealous’ ex-boyfriend, bloody home and missing body: What we know about the Zachariah Anderson murder case
Zachariah Anderson guilty, Rosalio Gutierrez homicide | FOX6 Milwaukee
Killer Cases - S4 E10 - The Boyfriend
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The Nathan Carman Story Part 2
Investigators begin to unravel Nathan’s story: his strange calm, his inconsistencies, and a drift path that doesn’t add up. Civil battles follow: an insurance fight over Chicken Pox, and a slayer-statute case that could strip him of his inheritance. Years later, a federal indictment connects his grandfather’s shooting to his mother’s disappearance at sea. With no body, no murder weapon, and a family at war, what, if anything, can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt?
Sources:
Why Nathan Carman, suspected in his mother's murder, remains 'both a victim and a villain' - ABC News
The Chilling Case of Nathan Carman's Deadly Fishing Trip
Book: Blood in the Water by Casey Sherman
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The Nathan Carman Story - part 1
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A cargo ship spots a lone life raft 115 nautical miles south of Martha’s Vineyard. Inside is 22-year-old Nathan Carman. He's alert, steady on his feet, and claiming he’s survived seven days at sea after his fishing boat, Chicken Pox, sank. His mother, Linda, was on the boat with him and is now missing. As investigators press for answers, red flags pile up: no mayday call, an oddly pristine survivor, and a family history that reads like Dynasty meets Shakespeare, complete with a murdered patriarch, a sprawling fortune, and bitter rivalries. Is Nathan just misunderstood… or the common thread in two catastrophes?
Sources:
Why Nathan Carman, suspected in his mother's murder, remains 'both a victim and a villain' - ABC News
The Chilling Case of Nathan Carman's Deadly Fishing Trip
Book: Blood in the Water by Casey Sherman
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The Murder of Tara Grinstead
Destiny is back to guest host this episode and she brings with her the murder of Georgia teacher and beauty queen, Tara Grinstead. Her disappearance would become one of the most baffling mysteries in Georgia history — and the truth, when it finally surfaced, was darker than anyone imagined.
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A podcast for people who love stories about sketchy people doing sketchy things. Join us each week as Kristin tells Mogab about all her favorite true crime creepers, from con artists to serial killers. Who are your hosts? Kristin is a true crime fanatic who loves talking all things true crime. Mogab is a true crime newbie who hasn’t heard of any of it, but is here for ALL of it. New episodes every Thursday! Follow us on all the things @creeperspod and get access to our bonus content at www.patreon.com/truecrimecreepers