Thrice Cursed: A True Crime and Paranormal Podcast

On October 23rd, 1988, the body of 26-year-old Anna Kane was discovered discarded off a highway. It would take 33 years to solve her murder, and even then, there are so many questions left unanswered…

TW/CW: Sex work, bias against sex workers, murder, foul language, sick kitty

On November 1st, 1996, Gary Triano was murdered in the parking lot of La Paloma Country Club in Tucson, Arizona. Someone had placed a pipe bomb in his vehicle. It would take 18 years to get to the bottom of his murder.

CW/TW: Murder, Explosions, Family Betrayal, Alleged DA/DV, Loss of a Parent

In this episode, Rebekkah discusses the recently solved 2009 murder of Brittanee Drexel, a 17-year-old girl who just wanted to have a fun Spring Break with her friends. Tragically, a predator was lurking, and her life was cut short. In this episode, I briefly touch on the effect true crime can have on those surrounding the case, and our seriously flawed prison system.

Content Warning: Rape, Rape of Minors, Murder, Potential Domestic Violence, Prison Politics, Language

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious and tragic murder of Albert and Joan Musalo. The couple, who had lived in various parts of the world due to Albert’s career as a flight engineer, had settled in the luxurious Montreux community in Nevada in 2004. The community is known for its private and secure environment, with a guarded gatehouse and neighborhood patrols. The Musalos, who were described as friendly and frugal, had one of the more modest homes in the area, valued at $1.2 million. They were universally loved by their family and friends, making their brutal murder all the more shocking. When their daughter couldn't reach them, she contacted the security company, and upon arrival, discovered the couple dead in their bed. There was no sign of forced entry, but several items were missing, leading investigators to initially believe robbery was the motive. However, the items stolen had no significant value, making the motive more uncertain. Despite DNA evidence found at the scene, the case remains unsolved, leaving their family and community with unanswered questions.

CW/TW: Murder, Unsolved, Lack of Closure, Death of parents, Profanity, My voice

 In today’s fright-sized episode, Rebekkah delves into the 1999 homicide case of six-year-old William DaShawn Hamilton, whose remains were found in a cemetery in Decatur, Georgia on February 26th of that year. Despite the significant passage of time, it was the dedication and persistence of two women that finally resulted in his identification 23 years later. If anyone was in Atlanta in 1999 and recalls interacting with Teresa Ann Bailey Black, please call the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Cold Case Tip Line at 404-371-2444.

CW: Child Death