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On July 4th, 1926 Alfred Lowenstein, the third richest man in the world, boarded his private plane along with six of his employees. While flying above the English Channel, Alfred mysteriously vanished from the plane. His body was later found floating in the ocean. Was Albert's death a horredous accident? Or was there someone out there who'd planned one of the most elaborate murders of all time? Episode Sponsor: Better Help Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Call us at: (805) 268-7277 Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Alfred Lowenstein How Did Lowenstein Fall Out of a Plane? Alfred Lowenstein

During the summer of 1983, U.S. Airforce Captain, William Howard Hughes, Jr. mysteriously disappeared after returning from a mission to the Netherlands. Was foul play involved? Was Captain Hughes simply a deserter? Or did something far more sinister occur? Episode Sponsor: Audible Leave us a message for our 100th episode: (805) 268-7277 Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Missing Air Force Captain William Howard Hughes Found 35 Years Later How an Air Force Captain Who Deserted Was Discovered 35 Years Later Neighbors of Cold War Air FOrce Deserter Knew Him as "Tim"

This week Cassie and Marc discuss the top dumbest criminal stories to come out of Texas in recent years. Episode Sponsor: Audible Leave us a message for our 100th episode: (805) 268-7277 Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: San Antonio Shooting Suspect Promotes His Soundcloud and YouTube Accounts During Arrest San Antonio Shooting Suspect Promotes His Soundcloud and YouTube Accounts During Arrest The Beefy Crunch Burrito Incident  The Beefy Crunch Burrito Incident  A Texas Policeman Said He'd Never Seen Anything This Dumb in 27 Years A Texas Policeman Said He'd Never Seen Anything This Dumb in 27 Years Texas Man Jailed in Dallas Monkey Case Says He'd Do It Again Texas Man Jailed in Dallas Monkey Case Says He'd Do It Again Texas Man Fakes Kidnapping So He Can Go Out Drinking

This week Cassie and Marc discuss the top dumbest criminal stories to come out of Texas in recent years. Episode Sponsor: The Swiftest Leave us a message for our 100th episode: (805) 268-7277 Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Burglars arrested after falling asleep on back patio of home Splendora PD dubs porter man 'world's dumbest criminal' Splendora PD dubs porter man 'world's dumbest criminal' Texas Man Stabbed to Death with Stiletto Heel When a Crazy Girlfriend Finally Snaps San Antonio Car Jacking Suspects Couldn't Figure Out Push-Button Ignition Texas Man Dies After Jumping on Moving 18-Wheeler Texas Man Dies After Jumping on Moving 18-Wheeler      

Finally, what you've all been waiting for! This week, Cassie and Marc discuss the different conspiracy theories surrounding Marilyn's death and give their thoughts on what they think actually happened. Episode Sponsor: Better Help Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Marilyn Monroe - Barbara Leaming Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe - Anthony Summers  

On August 4th, 1962, 36-year-old Marilyn Monroe died as the result of a drug overdose in her Brentwood, California, home. Was the death simply a suicide, or was there more to the story? Join Marc and Cassie as they discuss the final week of her life and the events which may have led to her death.  Episode Sponsor: Better Help Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Marilyn Monroe - Barbara Leaming Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe - Anthony Summers

This week Cassie and Marc dive into the last months of Marilyn Monroe's life and examine the many rumors that Marilyn was having affairs with many affluent and powerful men, including the Kennedy brothers. Is it possible that these affairs contributed to Marilyn's tragic death? Episode Sponsor: Audible Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Marilyn Monroe - Barbara Leaming Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe - Anthony Summers

This week Cassie and Marc discuss Marilyn's tumultuous third marriage to playwright Arthur Miller and her ever-increasing reliance on prescription drugs and alcohol.  Episode Sponsor: The Swiftest Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Marilyn Monroe - Barbara Leaming Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe - Anthony Summers

This week and Marc and Cassie discuss Marilyn's second marriage with Joe DiMaggio and the growth of her drug addiction.  Episode Sponsor: Audible Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Marilyn Monroe - Barbara Leaming Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe - Anthony Summers

On June 1st, 1926, Norma Jean Mortensen was born to a single mother struggling with mental illness. No one could predict that little Norma Jean would go on to become one of the most famous actresses of all time, Marilyn Monroe. This week, Marc and Cassie discuss Marilyn's unhappy childhood and her climb to stardom. Episode Sponsor: Audible Submit questions and case suggestions HERE. Email us at: [email protected] Contact us by mail at: P.O. Box 903 Solvang, CA 93464   Source Material: Marilyn Monroe - Barbara Leaming Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe - Anthony Summers

The day has finally arrived! After 27 years of dedicated law enforcement service, Marc is officially retired! In honor of that, join Cassie and Marc as they discuss serial killer retirees, Ray and FayeCopeland, who at the time of their conviction were the oldest couple on death row within the United States. Following the show, there's also a special retirement gift for Marc. Shhhhh, it's a surprise! Source Notes:  Forensic Files - "Killer's Cattle Log" The New Detectives - "Partners in Crime" Ray and Faye Copeland  Copeland Depicted as Willing Partner The case of the vanishing vagrants ‘X’ in Real Life – The True Story of the Ray & Faye Copeland Killings