In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Lauren Spierer, a 20-year-old Indiana University student who vanished without a trace on June 3, 2011. Despite extensive searches, media coverage, and ongoing investigations, Lauren’s case remains unsolved. We’ll walk through the timeline of her final hours, key details from the investigation, and the lasting impact on her family and the Bloomington community.

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🔗 Sources & References:

• FindLauren.com
• Lauren Spierer Family Updates on Facebook
• ABC News: Missing Indiana University Student
• Indiana Daily Student - Lauren Spierer Articles
• College Girl, Missing (Book)
• YouTube Video: The Case of Lauren Spierer
• Finding Lauren Podcast
• The Murder Diaries Podcast - Lauren Spierer Episode
• Oxygen: Lauren Spierer’s Disappearance Still a Mystery
• FOX59: 10 Years Since Lauren’s Disappearance
• CBS News: Lauren Spierer Update
• Archived FOX News Article on Lauren Spierer
• People: Related Case - Hannah Wilson
• WAVE3: Surveillance Video Before Disappearance
• The Reporter-Times (Martinsville, Indiana)

If you have any information about Lauren Spierer’s case, please contact the proper authorities or visit FindLauren.com for more details.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive and potentially distressing material, including discussions of mental illness, family tragedy, and violence. Portions of this episode include audio recordings originally aired by ABC Action News in Tampa Bay, used here for educational and informational purposes. Listener discretion is advised.

In this gripping episode of Beach House 34, we uncover the devastating story of the Schenecker family, a seemingly perfect suburban household shattered by unthinkable tragedy. Julie Schenecker, a mother battling severe mental illness, made headlines in 2011 for a crime that stunned the nation.

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What led to such a heartbreaking end? Was it a descent into psychosis, years of untreated trauma, or something even more complex? Join us as we delve into the details of this haunting case, examining the lives of Calyx and Beau Schenecker, the signs that were missed, and the aftermath that still echoes today.

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Memorial Fund for Calyx & Beau: https://calyxandbeau.org/

Resources Mentioned:

• The Tampa Tribune Newspaper
• NBC News Report: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna41518099
• ABC Action News Interview: https://youtu.be/w9uZFO2-g3I?si=VaYRo_bS-xvPiNgQ
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): http://nami.org/

Support Resources:

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help:

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988
• NAMI Helpline: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

What happens when an "angel" brings darkness instead of light?

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This episode of Beach House 34 dives into the chilling story of Lou Castro, a self-proclaimed angel whose promises of protection and supernatural powers lay behind a web of lies, manipulation, and tragedy.

Set on a 20-acre property near Wichita, Kansas, known as Angel’s Landing, Castro created a close-knit group that seemed idyllic—until mysterious deaths began surrounding them. Gossip, a seasoned detective and a perpetrator who covered his tracks, it would take years to expose what was happening within the group, and when it was, it was horrifying

🎙️ In "Fallen Angel," discover:

✅ How Lou Castro used cult-like tactics to control his followers.

✅ The suspicious deaths tied to Angel’s Landing.

✅ The years-long investigation that unraveled his lies.

✅ The shocking crimes that led to his conviction.

00:31 Introduction

03:12 Lou Castro

04:11 How It Started

11:23 Red Flags

20:33 Suspicious Detective

23:27 911 Call

30:47 Another Tragedy

35:07 The Unlikely Hero

37:43 The Arrest

39:18 The Trial

40:52 The Verdict

41:36 Survivors

42:49 What's Next on BH34?

Sources

• https://casetext.com/case/state-v-perez-563/
• https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-news/lou-castro-daniel-perez-angel-landing-cult-sara-mcgrath
• https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/season-2/episode-2/videos/members-of-the-angels-landing-cult-lived-an-extravagant
• https://www.newspapers.com/paper/the-wichita-eagle/22667/
• https://thecinemaholic.com/sara-and-emily/
• https://www.grunge.com/478211/the-messed-up-truth-about-cult-leader-daniel-perez/
• https://www.dailycrime.com/daniel-perez-aka-lou-castro-was-a-serial-rapist-and-murder-id-investigates-the-kansas-cult-killer/
• https://www.culteducation.com/group/1289-general-information/35322-case-of-kansas-cult-killer-and-rapist-daniel-perez-aka-lou-castro-featured-on-tv.html
• https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article11501540.html
• https://web.archive.org/web/20210515092743/https://www.foxnews.com/us/commune-leader-ordered-to-trial-in-kan-death-case
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/08/daniel-perez-kansas-commune-leader-trial-patricia-hughes-death_n_1580430.html
• http://www.cbsnews.com/news/self-styled-seer-faces-murder-trial-for-death-he-foretold/

Uncover the shocking truth behind the $24 Million McDonald's Monopoly Fraud orchestrated by Jerome "Jerry" Jacobson.

This true crime story reveals how a former cop turned security expert rigged the biggest fast food promotion in history. Follow the FBI investigation, codenamed Operation Final Answer, as it unravels a web of corporate fraud involving mob connections, insider theft, and million-dollar prizes.

Discover how this massive scam went undetected for years, involving Simon Marketing, game piece theft, and a cast of unlikely conspirators. Don't miss this fascinating tale of one of the biggest corporate scams in American history, featuring rigged promotions and an intricate network of fraudsters.

SOURCES

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald%27s_Monopoly
• https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/13944922/united-states-v-jacobson/
• https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/pressrel/press-releases/eight-arrested-for-defrauding-mcdonalds-corp.-and-its-customers-in
• https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-11th-circuit/1380291.html
• https://web.archive.org/web/20180804020916/https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-an-ex-cop-rigged-mcdonalds-monopoly-game-and-stole-millions/
• https://web.archive.org/web/20200204001113/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/03/arts/television/mcmillions-hbo-explained.html
• https://www.justice.gov/archive/opa/pr/2001/August/422ag.htm
• https://www.biometrica.com/how-one-man-with-mafia-ties-swindled-24m-from-mcdonalds-monopoly-game/
• https://ceres.shop/blog/the-mcdonalds-monopoly-scam-unraveling-the-mcmillions-saga/
• https://crimereads.com/how-mcdonalds-found-out-its-wildly-popular-monopoly-game-was-a-fraud/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMillions
• https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a31134134/mcmillions-mcdonalds-monopoly-amy-murray-interview/
• https://www.distractify.com/p/michael-hoover-mcmillions
• https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-monopoly-facts-2011-10
• https://www.dicebreaker.com/games/monopoly/feature/mcdonalds-monopoly-scam-mafia-scandal
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• https://www.newsweek.com/mcmillions-hbo-what-happened-jerry-colombo-gerraldo-colombo-documentary-robin-1486690
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• https://monopoly.fandom.com/wiki/McDonald%27s_Monopoly
• https://www.reddit.com/r/90s/comments/zecwma/90s_mcdonalds_monopoly_did_anyone_legit_win/
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• https://www.monopolyland.com/park-place-monopoly/

In the mid 1970s, a small, midwestern family was terrorized by an unknown force for months. This led to multiple documented police reports and investigations. In this episode, find out what happened and what people believe was the cause of it all.

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GoFundMe link for Terry & Duane Pomeraning - https://gofund.me/e48dbc8e

A Haunting on Dice Road (Documentary) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B075XTHK7J/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Michigan Hell House - https://www.discoveryplus.com/video/michigan-hell-house-us/michigan-hell-house

The Pomeraning Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm7oOFOkGbo&ab_channel=SteveShippy

https://wkfr.com/dice-road-legend/

https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/2016/10/these_documents_might_prove_th.html

In 1978, two men sat together in the California Men’s Reformatory Prison, discussing plans for what they wanted to do once they were both released. The plan would set in motion a series of events in the summer of 1979 that would put fear into the hearts of families in and around Los Angeles, California.

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WARNING: This episode contains disturbing content related to atrocities inflicted upon a developmentally disabled individual. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this heart-wrenching episode of Beach House 34, we delve into the tragic story of Louis "Buddy" Musso, a kind-hearted 59-year-old man with developmental disabilities who fell victim to a cruel and calculated scheme.

This episode sheds light on a deeply disturbing case of exploitation, serving as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of individuals with disabilities and the depths of human cruelty. This is not for the faint of heart.

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Graphic descriptions of violence, sensitive themes, and drug abuse. Listener discretion is advised.

In a small town in Washington State, a crime occurred that shook this tight-knit community. A well-known family, an affair, a pregnancy, secret set-ups, and so much more took place in the late 2000s. Who was involved, how did they get involved, and what happened to cause the death of a young single mother? Find out on this episode of the Beach House 34 Podcast...Hell Hath No Fury...

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