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4.6

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1855 reviews

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When two friends go missing back-to-back, and in between their disappearances, a third friend is murdered, their mothers begin their own investigation. As the connections between the three cases are explored, the mothers navigate devastating twists and turns, including one revelation that shakes the community to its core. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast episodes

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Episode 1: Fight Like a Mother

2023/11/07

When a local young woman goes missing, it initially appears to be an all too familiar tragic tale involving a suspicious boyfriend. But it soon becomes clear the case is anything but typical when three local mothers begin their own investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2: Facebook Official

2023/11/07

The ties between The Bakersfield Three are explored as new revelations, including a love triangle, come to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3: Yellow Rose

2023/11/07

Not long before Micah Holsonbake disappeared, he was a successful financial advisor living in a nice home with his wife and son. But a prescription for painkillers changes everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4: Strawberries and Oceans

2023/11/07

To the outside world, James Kulstad had it all. But after a shooting in a quiet neighborhood outside the home of a local doctor, secrets are revealed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5: Crazy Beautiful

2023/11/07

Baylee Despot was young, beautiful, and ambitious. But a series of traumatic events veered her life onto a dark path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6: Polaroid Picture

2023/11/07

Someone begins ripping down missing fliers and sending cryptic messages. Meanwhile, a human leg washes ashore at a popular local lake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7: Bone of my Bones, Flesh of my Flesh

2023/11/07

A group of teens make a horrifying discovery in the local river. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8: Blue Christmas

2023/11/07

Another bombshell surfaces as the mothers of the Bakersfield Three brace themselves for answers that change everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 9: Mobsters, Motorcycles, and Monsters

2023/11/07

Rumors and terrifying stories about the Bakersfield Three become the talk of the town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 10: River Arrest

2023/11/07

A police chase takes an unexpected turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 11: All the Sins

2023/11/07

A recorded phone call surfaces, taking the Bakersfield Three case in a devastating, new direction that no one saw coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 12: Bread Crumbs

2023/11/07

The mothers of the Bakersfield Three deal with the fallout from the bombshell announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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4.6 out of 5

1855 reviews

LadyCaprese 2025/01/01

Well done podcast

My heart breaks for these families. When will the biggest drug cabal of them all finally be held responsible for all the lives they have destroyed?

raelistenstopodcasts 2025/03/12

Super deep dive

It’s probably true that the series could have been cut down to fewer episodes, but I’m glad it wasn’t. I enjoyed hearing the thoughts and feelings of ...

jojodkd 2024/12/14

Very sad, very interesting

My heart and prayers go out to these mothers, and the grieving families. Olivia, you did such a good job in telling their stories. Hold your loved one...

Wheezme 2024/12/21

It’s an adfest

Half the show is filled with ads, literally minutes together and the transition from story to ads is confusing, so hard to get invested in the story.

anti hopper 2024/12/20

The commercials are out of hand

I understand having to sit through commercials for free content, name of the game. These commercials take a 1/3 of the time at least in every episode…...

Madelsmur 2024/12/06

Victim Centered True Crime

I love that this story focuses on the lives of the victims and their families instead of being all about the perpetrator. FINALLY journalism that does...

Hawkis 2024/10/22

Great

You have to listen very good

Missnida 2024/11/30

Meh

Suuuuper drawn out. Could have been done in half the episodes

bogiesbaby 2024/11/28

Very Interesting Stuff

Olivia tells a good story. She has an excellent speaking voice. It sounds like she’s actually speaking to the listener, not just reading words on a pa...

PW from GR 2024/09/09

Well done, but ads

Good reporting, a deep glimpse into the grief of three mothers of missing/murdered young adults. But the ads are ridiculous.

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