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In March 2023, Florida father Colby Vinson was finally reunited with his daughter after nearly a year apart. What should have been a simple, joyful evening ended in the driveway of his own home, when someone stepped from the shadows with a gun. Behind the ambush lay a chilling story of jealousy, obsession, and control that turned deadly… Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/protector

It was a night like any other for 21-year-olds Aaron Davis and Brandon Risner, who were out having some drinks and singing karaoke.  Unfortunately trouble came soon after when Aaron left Brandon’s home abruptly in the middle of the night.  The following day, police in Rome, GA would discover Aaron’s abandoned car, leading them to a sickening tale of murder and mutilation… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/prophecy  Support Our Sponsors:  Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to littlespoon.com/CHOIR and enter code CHOIR for 30% off your first order.  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters and owners at joinbilt.com/CHOIR  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout!  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Omaha Steaks: Get flavorful, high-quality proteins delivered by visiting OmahaSteaks.com, plus $35 off when you use promo code CHOIR at checkout.  Gusto:  Try Gusto today at gusto.com/choir and get three months free when you run your first payroll!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When high school sweethearts Natalie Martin and Blake Linkous leave their small Ohio town for Myrtle Beach to celebrate graduation with friends, it is meant to be one last carefree trip before adulthood begins. But when Blake stumbles from their bedroom with a stab wound to the chest, claiming Natalie has been hurt, the shocking truth reveals a tragic story of jealousy and violence… Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p268

It all started with a blood curdling scream.  When neighbors peered outside their homes, they saw a bloody male holding a cleaver over the body of a woman.  This attack was not only horrific, but it marked the start of one of the most complicated legal cases that Burlington, VT would face to date… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/voicesdark     Support Our Sponsors:  Gusto:  Try Gusto today at gusto.com/choir and get three months free when you run your first payroll!  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout!  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 27th, 2020, two Connecticut State Police investigators sat down with a young man who seemed calm, courteous, and strangely eager to help. But every real question led nowhere, and as the interview wore on, one thing became clear. The man was connected to something far darker than anyone in the room wanted to admit... Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p267

When Tammie Cessna went missing in January of 2014, her family and friends put their hope in the hands of their local Moriarty, NM Police Department.  Tammie’s loved ones knew where she went before she vanished, and they knew who she talked to.  But as the grieving community would soon learn, the investigation was anything but simple, and sometimes justice moves slowly…  Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/slowjustice     Support Our Sponsors:  Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a chilly April evening, a woman walking her dog in Canarsie Park in Brooklyn, NY saw something shocking just off the path. It appeared to be a body… or at least a part of one. Doing what any Good Samaritan would, she ran home to her phone to contact authorities. As the investigation ensued, the NYPD uncovered a murder mystery that seemingly came straight out of a popular crime TV show… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p266

In our younger years, it can be difficult to fully grasp the permanence of certain choices. That sense of distance from consequence can sometimes lead to decisions made without fully considering the risks. But the reality is that life is fragile, and even a single moment of impaired judgment can carry irreversible consequences… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/innocence      Support Our Sponsors:  Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR  Gusto:  Try Gusto today at gusto.com/choir and get three months free when you run your first payroll!  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir  Little Spoon: Get 30% off your first online order at littlespoon.com/choir - use code CHOIR at checkout!  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout!  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Brines was a 25-year-old corrections officer living in Spokane Washington. After recently separating from his wife Haley, he found himself in an unexpected living situation with his wife and her new boyfriend. One evening, sparked by alcohol, strong emotions, and a Ouija board, the bizarre love triangle exploded in tragedy. When the horrifying event was over, one of the men would be dead, while the other would go on the run from police. What drove one of these men from romance to revenge? Written by Jessamyn Ansary, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p265

Kirby Carpenter was a wealthy Mississippi businessman and modern-day renaissance man. In 2022, he vanished without warning, leaving behind his girlfriend, Caitlin Spence, and their infant daughter. Two days later, a disturbing discovery behind their home would change everything… Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special thanks to Kaysie Barnes and Wendy Page for their compassion, resilience and willingness to speak with us for this episode. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/waterfall    Support Our Sponsors:  Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout!  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Little Spoon: Get 30% off your first online order at littlespoon.com/choir - use code CHOIR at checkout!  Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnna Walton was awoken just before midnight one night when she heard someone screaming for help and knocking desperately on the front door of her North Port, FL home. She called the police and requested an officer come help her before checking on her family to make sure they were okay. After a few moments, Johnna heard nothing and determined that the person at the door had disappeared. When she mustered up the courage to open the door and check things out, no one was there. The only thing she saw was a puddle of blood on her front steps… Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p264

When Timothy Smith, a well-known and trusted administrator at an Ocala, FL retirement home, fails to show up for work, coworkers immediately know something is wrong. Just days later, Tim is found murdered and half-dressed inside a secret sex house. And while a likely culprit emerges early in the investigation, it would take months for authorities to uncover the full story of who killed the beloved community member—and why… Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p263

Just after midnight on June 22nd, 2019, a disturbing 911 call was made by two children, who reported that they had just been stabbed in their home.  As police arrived on scene, they made two horrific discoveries.  One was the dead body of 62-year-old Diane Madison, grandmother of the attacked children.  The other was the fact that just six years earlier, police had been called to this same home for a completely different case…  Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/naturenurture    Support Our Sponsors:  Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible.  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout!  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Mint Mobile: This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at mintmobile.com/choir  Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jonah Bryce Lake heard gunshots echo through his Ohio home on June 22, 2017, he barricaded himself upstairs and called police, pleading for help while his father Kevin lay silent below. What investigators uncovered wasn’t a simple shooting, but a labyrinth of contradictions tied to a shadowy prescription drug operation, a past home intruder who left behind a chilling note, and a looming court testimony that may have put Kevin Lake in someone’s crosshairs… Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p262

On a November night in Key West, FL in 2017, friends Paula and Roger were hanging out and partying in Paula’s makeshift home nicknamed “The Treehouse.” Without warning, they were suddenly accosted by two masked men, leading to a tragic killing. The subsequent police investigation quickly mutated into a convoluted conspiracy involving drugs, coercion, and corruption. The result: a lone defendant representing himself in court swearing that he had been falsely accused - a man Paula swore was not one of her attackers… Special thanks to Franklin Tyrone Tucker for his willingness to speak with us for this episode. Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/treehouse    Support Our Sponsors:  Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir  Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!  Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain!  Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible.  Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout!  Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices