A Date Gone Wrong, A Twisted Web of Lies, A Life Taken Too Soon — The Murder of Sydney Loofe

A date arranged through Tinder. A young woman who never made it home. And a case that would uncover a disturbing web of lies, manipulation, and murder. In Episode 5 of Ope, It’s Murder, we tell the story of 24-year-old Sydney Loofe and the investigation that led authorities to Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail. As their stories began to unravel, investigators uncovered disturbing allegations and evidence surrounding Sydney’s final days. This episode is proudly sponsored by Chet Hardin, author of The Vampire’s Cult, an in-depth look at the twisted case surrounding Sydney’s murder. Primary and supporting sources used for this episode: Sydney Irene Loofe obituary — Snider Memorial Funeral Home State v. Trail — Nebraska Supreme Court State v. Boswell — Nebraska Supreme Court Nebraska Public Media — coverage of Aubrey Trail's sentencing CBS News / Associated Press — coverage of Trail's appeal WOWT — coverage of the Nebraska Supreme Court decision affirming Boswell's conviction Courthouse News Service — coverage of Boswell's sentencing The Vampire's Cult — Chet Hardin Additional background/timeline research supplied for this episode Host note: When discussing the alleged cult, witchcraft, torture, sexual practices, or plans to kill, continue using language such as "according to testimony," "prosecutors argued," "the State alleged," or "Trail claimed." Trail gave multiple contradictory accounts of Sydney's death, so his statements should not be presented as independently established facts unless corroborated by the court record. Send us Fan Mail The Vampire's Cult-Chet Hardin The Untold Story of Obsession, Control, and a Shocking Small-Town Murder. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627188/supporters/new