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This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. A mysterious phone call tipped off Olivia Estrada’s family to her disappearance, and that set off a series of events that stopped a serial killer in his tracks. From Season 9 Episode 23 of the Forensic Files, this is Saving Face. Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

From the time he murdered his parents as a teenager until his death under an assumed name, William Les Arnold’s life intersected with several other people and it left many of them wondering who was he, really? This case is *solved* A huge THANK YOU to this month's sponsors: Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/crimelines for free shipping and 365-day returns. Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com! Go to Newspapers.com/truecrime and use promo code “CRIMELINES” for 20% off a subscription — and let the past tell its story. Events: AdvocacyCon September in Albuquerque: https://www.advocacycon.com/   November in Costa Rica: https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-josh-hallmark-nov-2026  Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at [email protected]   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. When members of the same family started getting sick with the same symptoms, the first assumption was that this was an infectious disease. But the symptoms more matched those of a poisoning so the question became: was it accidental or intentional? From Season 3 episode 1 of the Forensic Files, this is: Without a Trace. Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In 1969, Joan Robinson Hill died of an infection of unknown origin. Her father was sure it was murder and, due to pressure, charges were eventually filed. But what happened next muddied the water more than it already was in this case of unknowns.  This case is *unsolved/disputed* A huge THANK YOU to today's sponsors: Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/crimelines for free shipping and 365-day returns. Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com! Go to Newspapers.com/truecrime and use promo code “CRIMELINES” for 20% off a subscription — and let the past tell its story. Events https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-josh-hallmark-nov-2026  Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at [email protected]   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Joan Robinson Hill died in 1969, her father was sure foul play was involved even after multiple autopsies ruled it was natural causes. The state ended up charging her husband under a rarely used law, but he was never convicted after he, too, ended up dead. Going on 60 years later, people still ask if Joan Hill was murdered and who was behind John Hill’s death? This case is *unsolved/disputed* A huge THANK YOU to today's sponsors: Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/crimelines for free shipping and 365-day returns. Start your detective work today at Newspapers.com! Go to Newspapers.com/truecrime and use promo code “CRIMELINES” for 20% off a subscription — and let the past tell its story. Events https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-josh-hallmark-nov-2026  Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at [email protected]   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. When Nancy Ludwig was killed, the family of another murder victim reached out to the police to say they believed the cases were linked. It would take a decade–and improved forensics–to find out if they were right. From season 9 episode 25 of the Forensic Files, this is: Silk Stalkings Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. When Nancy Ludwig was killed, the family of another murder victim reached out to the police to say they believed the cases were linked. It would take a decade–and improved forensics–to find out if they were right. From season 9 episode 25 of the Forensic Files, this is: Silk Stalkings Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When Kara Nichols went missing, her family released relevant details of her life even though they thought it may impede getting attention on the case. It turned out they were right, until the right investigator came on the case and uncovered the truth.  This case is *solved* Thank you to our sponsor Newspapers.com! Go to newspapers.com/truecrime and use code CRIMELINES at check out. Events https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-josh-hallmark-nov-2026  Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at [email protected]   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. When a convenience store clerk was found dead, the police pulled the security footage to see what happened. Unfortunately, the tape was degraded and the police had to use every resource at their disposal to clean it up and figure out who killed her. From Season 5 episode 18 of the Forensic Files, this is: Video Diary. Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In December of 2019, Monique Baugh went to show a house to a potential buyer and didn’t come back. Hours later, a home intruder shot her boyfriend and the search for Monique was on. Fortunately for the investigators, the shooters left a digital trail that unraveled a conspiracy.  This case is *solved* For more information on realtor safety and resources: https://www.nar.realtor/safety  Thank you to today's sponsor Newspapers.com! Go to newspapers.com/truecrime and use code CRIMELINES at check out. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at [email protected]   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. Pilar and Ted MacArthur were trying to get their marriage back on track when Ted called 911 to tell them Pilar had accidentally shot herself. But some strange details didn’t sit right with the police and they would pursue this as a homicide investigation. From Season 8 episode 20 of the Forensic Files, this is: All the World’s a Stage. Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In 2005, a mother and daughter were found dead in an apparent home invasion robbery. As the police started tracking down leads, the killer got bold but as the authorities moved in, they found the motive wasn’t exactly what they thought.  This case is *solved* Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at [email protected]   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. Paul Gruber’s family got birthday cards from him and his bills were being paid but no one could get him on the phone. His daughter was suspicious long before the police were but once she convinced them to look into it, they realized something was very wrong. From Season 11 episode 28 of the Forensic Files, this is: If I were you. Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

When Thomas and Jennifer Ayers were found dead, the suspect was known from the start. But the investigation questioned motives and in the end, it was up to a judge to balance justice with mercy.    This case is *solved* Thank you to today's sponsor Newspapers.com ! Go to newspapers.com/truecrime/ and use code CRIMELINES at check out. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at [email protected]   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. A man who was involved in a fraud scheme was found dead and the investigators believed the motive was that he double crossed two of his co-conspirators. But years later, a habeas petition threw their theory for one of the defendants completely into question. From Season 13 Episode 30 of the Forensic Files, this is: Dollars and Sense. Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/