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We are a boots on-the-ground, investigative, serialized podcast. Season 2: On March 21, 2015, 32 year old Eric Cates and his beloved dog, Gypsy, were found murdered behind the old Empire School in the tiny Walker County town of Empire, AL. Their bodies were found burned in the cab of Eric's truck. Their murders remain unsolved even though the crime is rumored to have been witnessed by a large crowd of people. In Season 2 of Secrets True Crime, Amber and private investigation firm Echo 7 Foxtrot, LLC will be digging into this case to help find justice for Eric Cates.Season 2 Bonus Mini-Season: 26 year old Hayden Mayberry went missing on November 19, 2019. He reportedly walked into the woods in the Boldo area of Walker County, AL from a home he was staying at on Pine Dr. His remains were found on February 2, 2020 under some unusual circumstances. Join us as we dig into the details of Hayden's disappearance and death.Season 1: On Memorial Day in 2017, a mother and her son vanished from their home in the rural Alabama community of Holtville. Susan Osborne and Evan Chartrand haven't been seen or heard from since and their bodies have not been found. 2 months passed before their disappearance was reported to police. Susan's husband, Jerry, told police that Susan left him for another man but as police began investigating, they discovered he'd been keeping some big secrets and Susan’s best friend had proof. Did her Jerry's secrets lead to the disappearance of Susan & Evan? What happened to them? These are the questions we will explore in season one of Secrets True Crime, a serial podcast. We will be taking a close look into the lives of Susan and Evan, speaking with their family members, friends, teachers, neighbors, the sheriff and investigators assigned to their case.

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Into Thin Air

2022/06/15

On the night of January 2, 2018, Jessica Leeann Hamby and another woman checked out of a detox facility in the rural Alabama town of Haleyville. She caught a ride to another town to stay with a childhood friend. Over the next 9 hours, Jessica spent much of her time sending texts and messages to friends and acquaintances via Facebook Messenger in search of a ride. Her ride never came and all the activity on Jessica’s phone came to an abrupt halt. Jessica has never been reported to be seen again and the large group of people with her all night have lied and changed their stories repeatedly. What happened to Jessica? Some of her last messages reveal that Jessica had a secret and was scared. Join me, private investigator Michael Fleming with Echo 7 Foxtrot Private Investigations and special guest, private investigator Jeff Means with Sound Mind Investigations, as we investigate what really happened to Jessica. Support the show

The Eric Cates & Gypsy Story

2019/10/24

On March 21, 2015, 32 year old Eric Cates and his beloved dog, Gypsy, were found murdered behind the old Empire School in the tiny Walker County town of Empire, AL. Hunters found their bodies burned in the cab of Eric’s truck. Their murders remain unsolved even though the crime is rumored to have been witnessed by a large crowd of people. In Season 2 of Secrets True Crime, Amber and private investigator, Michael Fleming with Echo 7 Foxtrot, LLCwill be digging into this case to help find who murdered Eric and Gypsy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

Empire School

2019/11/07

After Eric & Gypsy's bodies were found at the school, Eric's family is given access to the crime scene and are shocked at what they found. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

Pine Drive

2020/07/16

6 weeks after Hayden Mayberry walked out of the back door of his home on Pine Drive, his body was discovered just off the road on...Pine Drive. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

The House Fire

2019/11/21

Eric's family began to receive tips about what happened to Eric and Gypsy the same day their remains were found. One of the first and most interesting tips is about a house where a BBQ was held. Join us as we explore this lead and more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

Tommy

2020/07/30

Hayden was planning for his friend, Tommy, to pick him up the night he disappeared. Tommy tells us about that night and another person surprised us with some new information. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

The Drive By Shooting

2019/12/05

So many tips came in the day Eric & Gypsy were found murdered. In this episode you'll hear directly from a man who was the subject of one of these tips. The murder of Eric & Gypsy and the events that followed set off a chain reaction that has forever changed the lives of his entire family. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

Smoke

2020/08/13

Charity Tessener was another one of the 3 persons of interest that the Walker County Sheriff's Office was looking for shortly after Hayden disappeared. In this episode, she shares what details she knows about that night and why the sheriff's office wanted to speak with her. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

Working Theories

2019/12/19

We continue to investigate the most common theories in Eric and Gypsy's murders and we go through the timeline of Eric's last day. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

The Lost Footage

2020/01/02

We were given the surveillance footage from the Blue Store for Eric's last day. The Blue Store was the last reported sighting of Eric and Michael made a very significant discovery as he poured over this video. Be sure to visit our Facebook page to see the video. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

The Letter

2020/01/16

Eric's dad was given a letter shortly after Eric and Gypsy were murdered. The letter details what the author says happened to Eric and names people who were allegedly involved. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

Meetings

2020/01/30

Numerous items were missing from Eric's truck. What happened to them? As Eric's family continued to get tips, there were numerous meetings with informants who provided information. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/secretscrime)

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4.8 out of 5

1492 reviews

★★★★★

LittleBirdieG 2022/04/16

Finally!

I have been hoping someone competent would take on these cases and corruption in the form of a podcast. I just binged every single episode. So profess...

★★★★★

MitchTank 2021/08/05

Fantastic

I live in Alabama abs was recommended this show. I’m hooked and not a typical crime podcast listener. Since discovering this show I’ve tried others an...

★★☆☆☆

teethnclaws 2021/10/11

Repetitive and Some Victim Blaming

Overall, the first few episodes I’ve listened to are okay. But the host likes to regularly repeat things. We get it. No need to hammer it home. Also, ...

★★★☆☆

Gypsy743 2021/08/26

It’s ok

I listen to a lot of true crime podcasts. This one is just ok. There’s a fair amount of repetition and over explaining of things that are not complex ...

★★★★★

Halo moon 2021/07/26

Enjoyed

I so enjoyed the Secrets True Crime , I live in Alabama and didn’t have a clue to so much corruption in police office as in Walker co. My husband was...

★★★★★

Knelson2015 2021/06/18

Amazing

Thank you for all that you do for the family and friends of the people who have lost their lives and need answers. I have been following the Eric and ...

★★★☆☆

TildaJean 2021/06/27

Pilease!

Drug is not the past tense of drive!

★★★★★

Jill Zie 2021/05/30

Great Podcaster

I listened to dozens of Podcasts and this is a very good one. The Podcasts are not scripted like a lot of others that speculate on stuff. Lots of actu...

★★★★★

Southern Girl 40 2021/04/27

Alabama True Crime

So thankful you have shined light on the Eric Cates and Gypsie murder. I know some of his family and I am so very thankful that someone is finally dis...

★★★★★

nick22223 2021/04/23

Video

So I just started listening, but it so weird to me how Eric said he was going to a bbq Friday night and the next day he was found burned in his truck....

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