Case Files with Kat and Ashley
Join us each week as we discuss alcoholic beverages, our chaotic lives and do deep dives into stories involving true crime, unsolved mysteries, disappearances, murder and the paranormal. Come explore the dark side of humanity!
Episodes
196 episodes
S. 7 Episode 5: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 2
In part 2 Ashley discusses Holly's history, her relationship with Jesse, the actual crime and how all of these organizations and adults failed these victims to the fullest extent. Always remember the names of: Rylee Elizabeth Allen, Michael Jam...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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1:03:14
S. 7- Episode 4: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 1
In this episode Ashley details the criminal history of Jesse McFadden, the man responsible for the Henryetta mass murder. Once you learn about his history you too will be left wondering how in the hell was this man free to walk around and why w...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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1:16:06
S. 7 Episode 3 - The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) or the Gilgo Beach Killer story, and we are joined again by Sarah Sarah! This is a HUGE & WILD story - but it's important to remind everyone that we want to honor the victims...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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1:26:49
S. 7 Episode 2 - The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer - Part 1
This week, Kat and Ashley are joined by Sarah Sarah! (FInally!) Kat kicks off a two-part series on the gripping investigation into the Long Beach Serial Killer and his eventual capture after decades of eluding justice. Grab a drin...
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2:04:24
S. 7 Episode 1- Barn of Horrors and the Murder of Sierah Joughim
Join us this week as Ashley tells us about the disappearance and murder of Sierah Joughim that led investigators to discover a barn of horrors. Even though the case has a heartbreaking ending, her family turned this tragedy into a lot of positi...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:08:25
S. 6 Episode 40 - Mary Anne Holmes: The Unsolved Tragedy
Grab a beer and join us as Kat talks to us about the tragic and brutal murder of Mary Anne Holmes, a 29-year-old single mother who was violently attacked in her own home in Thatcher, Arizona. On the night of July 9th, 1995, an unknown assailant...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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58:49
S. 6 Episode 39- The Disappearance of Christopher Thompkins
This week Ashley discusses the frustrating disappearance case of Christopher Thompkins, a 20 year old African-American man from Georgia. He was with 3 coworkers when they claim they looked away from him for a few seconds and then he was 'myster...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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1:00:28
S. 6 Episode 38- Synanon: The End of a Drug Rehab Turned Cult - Part 2
It's Part 2 of Kat's deep dive into the Synanon cult, and it gets really WILD really quickly. So, hang on to your hats, folks. REFERENCES:THE DOC:
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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1:14:22
S. 6 Episode 37- Synanon: The Beginnings of a Drug Rehab Turned Utopia - Part 1
Join us this week as Kat kicks off Part 1 of her deep dive into Synanon – a drug rehabilitation program turned cult that began in the late 1950s and eventually inspired the troubled teen industry. In this first episode, we explore the ear...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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1:14:11
S. 6 Episode 36- Island of Madness, of No Return, of Ghosts, of DEATH: Poveglia Island
In this week's episode, Ashley tells us about Poveglia Island, the most haunted island on the planet, also described as the most evil place on earth. We discuss the history of the island, the deaths that occurred and all the paranormal activity...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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1:02:28
S.6 Episode 35- Cult, Crime, and Chaos: The Lori Vallow Daybell Case
It's a story most of you know about. But with the trial of Chad Daybell starting this past month, it begs for a refresher! This week, Kat takes us through the Lori Vallow Daybell saga; from extramarital affairs to zombies. And you might learn s...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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1:38:50
S 6. Episode 34- The Murders of Blake and Mary-Jo Hadley
In this episode, Ashley discusses the tragic deaths of Blake and Mary-Jo Hadley. Tyler Hadley, 17 at the time, wanted to throw a party and was upset with his parents so he decided to murder them. Join us as we discuss the events leading up to t...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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1:06:18
S.6 Episode 33- The Red Ripper - Andrei Chikatilo
This one is a doozie, folks! Kat and Ashley are visited by their friend, Oleksandr, who requested this story and was "voluntold" to help with pronunciation! This week, Kat covers a man that was known as "The Red Ripper," the "Rostov Ripper," &n...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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1:26:43
S.6 Episode 32- Angel's Landing: The Cult from Hell
This week's episode is all about Angel's Landing, a cult formed my a man named Lou who claimed to be possessed by three angels, could cure diseases, predict when people were going to die and also bring people back from the dead. When members ke...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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1:14:34
S.6 Episode 31- Ruby Franke: Unraveling the Journey of the 8 Passenger Saga
This week, Kat does an overview of where we are NOW with the whole Ruby Franke/8 Passenger/Jodi Hildebrandt child abuse saga. Lots of evidence was recently released and Kat went through it ALL. Some newer updates (like from just this week!) hav...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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1:34:01
S.6 Episode 30- The Murder of Jackie Vandagriff
In this episode Ashley discusses the murder of Jackie Vandagriff in September 2016. The events that lead up to this murder are truly terrifying and highlights the real dangers of stalking, especially by former romantic partners. If you are bein...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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1:02:13
S. 6 Episode 29- Death of the Reading Man
In this week's episode, Kat brings us the horrific tale of the death of the Reading Man, Warren Barnes, at the hands of 19-year- old, Brian Cohee, Jr. What's strange, is how this tale unfolds, how his parents are the ones who called 911, and ho...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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1:08:42
S. 6 Episode 28- The Disappearance of Billy Smolinski, Jr.
In this episode, Ashley discusses William Paul Smolinski, Jr, often referred to by his nickname Billy, who went missing in August 2004. While initially, law enforcement thought he left on his own, foul play is now suspected. “We are...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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50:37
S. 6 Episode 27- The Playmate and The Pimp - The Death of Dorothy Stratten
The '70s were coming to an end when a babe in the woods named Dorothy Hoogstratten (later shortened to Stratten) was "discovered" by a sleazy hustler and pimp, Paul Snider, at a Dairy Queen in Vancouver, British Columbia. What follows is a brie...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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1:06:45
S. 6 Episode 26- The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
In this week's episode, Ashley talks about the 1977 murder of 3 Girl Scouts at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. She discusses who they were, the camp itself and the crazy roller coaster of an investigation. Let's never forget about Lori Farmer, Michele ...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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51:05
S.6 Episode 25- The Interesting Tale of Cowboy Bob
We're back! Thanks for your patience; Kat was trying to be a (good) Mom for a bit. This week, Kat brings us the short but interesting story of Cowboy Bob. Heard of him? No? Grab a drink, hitch your horse up, settle ...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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46:24
S.6 Episode 24- The Unsolved Disappearance of Jacob Cabinaw
In this week's episode, Ashley tells us about Jacob Cabinaw, a man from Michigan, who by all accounts seemed like an attentive father, a hardworking employee and an overall great person. One night he randomly headed towards Texas without tellin...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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44:06
S. 6 Episode 23- James Bergstrom - Serial Rapist
***TRIGGER WARNING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE***This week, Kat tells us about a serial rapist there isn't a lot of information on - James Bergstrom. Thanks to his (now ex) wife, he is sitting in jail and the streets of Hou...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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1:30:30
S. 6 Episode 22- The Murder of Brian Carrick
Boy is this story a roller coaster! Truly went down a rabbit hole on this case. In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Brian Carrick. He disappeared from Johnsburg, IL in 2002 and to this day...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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47:25
S. 6 Episode 21- The Twin Flames Universe
This week, Kat tells us all about the Twin Flames Universe and its leaders Jeff & Shaleia Divine. It's an interesting, still changing story that will hopefully make you go and watch the two awesome docuseries about them! There's so much mor...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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1:03:02