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One autumn night in 1997, 18-year-old Anastasia WitbolsFeugen is found brutally murdered, her body discovered in a place meant for eternal rest. But nothing about this case would prove peaceful or simple. Investigative journalist Leah Rothman peels back the layers of a haunting case that defies everything you thought you knew about murder investigations. Does it all come down to one recorded phone call or an eyewitness who may not have seen a thing? Who killed this promising young woman and why? Who is telling the truth and who has a motive to lie? This season's hit podcast promises a heart-stopping journey through a teen tragedy so complex, so twisted, that each episode will leave you questioning: who is The Real Killer?

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The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 16, The Perfect Case

2025/05/08

As this epic season comes to a close, how will Byron Case respond to some of Kelly Moffett’s disturbing allegations? What will his legal team say when some of their deeply- held theories are challenged? Has justice been served or is the real killer still out there? For more information about this story, check out these websites: http://stasia.orghttps://freebyroncase.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 15, The Docket

2025/05/01

Leah speaks to Byron Case’s legal team about Kelly’s littering case docket, which Kelly says is wrong and is being used to discredit her. How do they answer these allegations and will this affect Byron’s case in any way? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 14, Bring It

2025/04/17

In the second and final part of our conversation with Kelly Moffett, she shares what she remembers about the night Anastasia was murdered, the circumstances surrounding the June 5th recorded phone call, and how she feels about the allegations she pointed the finger at Byron simply out of revenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 13, My Youth is Over

2025/04/10

In this intimate and revealing first of a two part conversation, Kelly Moffett shares her side of this tragic story. Does she still stand by her testimony that her former boyfriend, Byron Case, brutally murdered Anastasia that October night in 1997? Kelly shares some shocking new stories as well as a bombshell claim that Byron told other people about the night of the murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 12, Two Sisters and the Alibi

2025/03/20

Two incredibly revealing conversations: Anastasia’s sisters share their questions about the case and who they believe has told the truth and a key person’s alibi, who was never interviewed by investigators, drops a potential bombshell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 11, Justice for Who Deserves It

2025/03/13

In a stunning turn, a friend of Kelly’s comes forward to say a few months before Kelly confessed to investigators, Kelly told her that Byron killed Anastasia. But a friend of Byron’s says she was also there that day and that makes no sense at all. Two friends and two very different takes on what they both believe to be the truth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 10, Please Accept My Prayers

2025/03/06

Byron’s new legal team obtains affidavits from the medical examiner, the defense attorney and judge who suggest there was potential evidence manipulation or concealment. And a new detail is revealed that there was an unidentified woman present for the June 5th recorded phone call between Kelly and Byron. Who was she and why was she there? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 9, More Questions Than Answers

2025/02/27

Did Anastasia go home the night she was killed? Evidence like her clothing, purse, and what type of feminine product she was using suggest she may have made it home at some point. And a mysterious weapon found on her bed raises questions if a potential prior assault or confrontation took place there. If Anastasia did make it home, how did she get there? Why did she go back out? And how did she end up in Lincoln Cemetery? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 8, What About Bob?

2025/02/20

Byron's legal team uncovers two alternative suspects with unexplained behaviors. One, a close family friend Patrick, mysteriously changed his phone number immediately after Anastasia’s murder and the other, closer to home: her own father. Why was Bob WitbolsFeugen found at the exact location where his daughter was murdered before police had told him where her body was? Did Bob and Patrick have the means, motive or opportunity to murder Anastasia? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 7, Bad, Better and Blank

2025/02/13

Evelyn Case has been fighting to prove her son’s innocence for decades. In 2022, there is renewed momentum, when a new team of lawyers takes his case and uncovers critical evidence that challenges Byron's conviction. Despite Leah’s past work with this legal team, she makes clear her loyalty is not to them, but to exposing whatever the truth may be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 6, The Worst Decision

2025/02/06

In an intimate eight-hour prison interview, Byron Case, shares stories of his childhood, his troubled teen years, his relationship with Kelly and details about the deaths of Anastasia, Justin and his dad. He cries for the first time since his conviction. Does this raw moment reveal remorse for what he did or does it reflect anguish and despair from being wrongfully imprisoned? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 5, We Shouldn’t Talk About This

2025/01/30

Almost three years after Anastasia is murdered, an eyewitness comes forward and describes Anastasia’s horrific murder moment by moment. But there’s not enough for an arrest, just yet. Nine months pass and prosecutors finally have what they need: a “tacit admission” from the killer caught on tape. An arrest, trial and conviction soon follow. Has the right person been sent to prison for life? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 4, Seriously. Honestly.

2025/01/23

Almost two years after Anastasia is murdered, Byron Case agrees to sit down for another interview with Sgt. Gary Kilgore. But this time, there are discrepancies in Byron’s account of the fatal night. Has time warped Byron’s memory or is he attempting to conceal the truth? Sgt. Kilgore is no closer to making an arrest, until someone comes forward and changes their story. It’s a bombshell confession that turns the case upside down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 3, How Do You Sleep at Night?

2025/01/16

Anastasia’s father, Bob WitbolsFeugen, launches his own investigation into his daughter’s murder. He questions whether Justin took his own life or someone else killed him. Bob also becomes focused on one person in particular: Byron Case. Bob believes he saw Byron driving near Lincoln Cemetery the night Anastasia was killed. When Sgt. Kilgore and Byron speak, Byron says he has nothing else to offer the investigation. Is he telling the truth or hiding a deadly secret? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Killer Season 3: Ep. 2, An Act of Death

2025/01/09

As lead detective Sgt. Gary Kilgore continues his investigation, the whereabouts of Anastasia’s boyfriend, Justin Bruton, remain unknown. Where is Justin and is he in danger, too? Interviews with Anastasia’s sister, father and mother, reveal more details about the hours leading up to her murder, her friends’ Goth lifestyle and her tumultuous relationship with Justin. Was her death part of a teen suicide pact? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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★★★★★

KateJessie 2025/10/28

Anastasia

This journalist is ethical and thorough. I am so impressed with Leah. This woman is a consummate professional.

★★★★☆

podcastlover0203 2026/04/09

Season 1 Amazing, Season 2 Ehhh

Loved season one, it was so good! Season two was yet another biased political stunt. I’m not saying Keith is innocent or guilty, however, he has kille...

★★★★★

kimmy. b 2025/09/23

Excellent reporting and podcast for true crime fans!

The host does a great job of sharing both sides of the story, conducting appropriate interviews, and sharing all the details of this case. But I just ...

★★★☆☆

bonzi74 2025/09/29

Episode 13

I have actually enjoyed this story in spite of the terrible tape recordings and Kelly’s rambling narrative and her terrible vocal fry. Plus Kelly soun...

★★★★★

Isshie07 2025/09/16

🥺

It’s so obvious that Kelly is struggling and has been struggling most of her life, if not all of her life with substance abuse. Can you imagine? Alleg...

★★★★★

kraykray11 2025/09/10

Kelly

Listening to episode 14 of season three, Kelly’s description of what happened was so difficult and borderline cringey. her story is hard to believe, a...

★★★★★

craycraymichie 2025/09/01

Not biased, good journalism

Finally a podcast where the host is not one-sided, even though it’s fairly obvious that the correct person is in prison. Kudos to the host for not los...

★☆☆☆☆

Todddotcom 2025/09/04

Ad breaks even with subscription

Why am I getting ads while paying a subscription

★★☆☆☆

Styl1st 2025/09/03

Season 3 deeeeep dive

Ok Leah sorry but you went too deep. Also, you ask if Byron is a psychopath but what about Kelly. Come on.

★★★★☆

Yabrae 2025/08/27

Still have questions

Idk if it’s relevant but what time did mechanic see someone talking on a phone, and instead of it being Anastasia, was it really Kelly calling her? Al...

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