In honor of Coachella fest, Nancy revisits one of her favorite desert survival stories about an L.A. real estate broker who went out for a hike in Joshua Tree and didn't come back. After six days in 100 degree heat, he's presumed dead by just about everyone - except his only daughter — who swears he's still out there. If they only knew where to look...

A petty rivalry between two top fashion models turns deadly.

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Iggy London's short film "Velvet"

"The Tragedy of Harry Uzoka" via the NYT

Paulo Coehlo, The Alchemist and a mental institution

"Closer / Here's Harry" via Boys by Girls magazine

"Djimon Hounsou Struggling Financially" via the Hollywood Reporter

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On Monday, April 7th, Lori Vallow Daybell heads to trial on conspiracy charges in the 2019 murder of husband Charles Vallow. In this April Bonus episode, Nancy sheds some light on Lori's dark fascination with "Big Doomsday," insight into her deadly affair with author Chad Daybell, and Lori and Chad's chilling connection to Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt.

A brilliant 27-year old Baltimore woman slips into a bizarre, catatonic trance. Her only hope is a man she can't remember.

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March 2025 feature on schizophrenia via the Scientific American.

Incredible reporting on April's journey via the Washington Post

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A mysterious bottle of perfume offers an unexpected clue into the life of Elizabeth Short before the Black Dahlia murder case.

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Social historian Joan Renner on Elizabeth Short's makeup profile here.

Perfume Sources here

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Ruby Franke once dreamed of being a world famous musician. How did she end up the worst mother ever? Find out in this gentler, non-violent version of this true crime saga, respectfully drawn from the brilliant new memoir by Shari Franke.

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Shari Franke's memoir about her mother Ruby Franke titled:

The House of My Mother: One Daughter's Quest for Freedom.

Check out the Hulu Documentary: "Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke."

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Hey! Nancy here. I'm working hard on a new episode that needs a bit more time. So for this week, I'm sharing one of my favorite bonus episodes and making it available to everyone until the next episode comes out. I love this episode because it's an extra-sleepy homage to the cult true crime series Forensic Files.

In this episode, inspired by a case from 2004, a 35-year old nurse is found dead at the bottom of an icy lake. It appears to be a terrible accident, until detectives discover a strange detail that lands her husband in hot water.

Dead Sleep: True Crime for Bedtime is created and narrated by award-winning journalist Nancy Miller (host of HBO Max's "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" "The Staircase" and "Love & Death" podcasts).

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Forensic Files Season 9, Ep 22: "Seeds for Doubt" (original version):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6TQ-njaWgs

Peter Wlasiuk Overview:

https://www.newspapers.com/image/252524655/?match=1&terms=peter%20wlasiuk

Critical Speed Velocity Formula:

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/critical-velocity-formula/