The Ravens Hollow

Tracey Richter had a flair for drama—and unfortunately, she turned her life into a true-crime plot nobody asked for. When a man ended up dead inside her Iowa home, Tracey claimed she’d heroically defended herself and her children from a home invasion. Sounds straightforward… until investigators started pulling at the threads. What unraveled was a tangled mess of bitter custody battles, suspicious evidence, shifting stories, and one seriously questionable notebook. Buckle up, Ravens—this case has more twists than Tracey had explanations.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe

Deep in the Georgia woods sits Corpsewood Manor—a handmade castle with gargoyles, secret rooms, and a name that practically screams, “Nothing bad could possibly happen here.”
In 1982, the secluded home of Dr. Charles Scudder and Joey Odom became the scene of a brutal double murder involving friendship, betrayal, robbery, and two men who thought the couple’s isolated lifestyle meant easy money.
Spoiler alert: it didn’t.
This week on The Ravens Hollow, we’re heading into the woods for the strange and tragic story of Corpsewood Manor—where the house was creepy, the rumors were wild, and somehow the truth was even darker.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe

In 1983, Diane Downs arrived at an Oregon hospital with a horrifying story: a stranger had flagged down her car and shot her and her three young children. But as investigators dug deeper, her story began to unravel—and Diane's strangely calm behavior raised even more questions. What emerged was a chilling tale of obsession, manipulation, and a mother willing to do the unthinkable to get what she wanted.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe
 

A quiet California mountain resort, a small cabin, and a crime scene so horrific it would haunt the community for decades. In 1981, Sue Sharp, her teenage son John, and his friend Dana Wingate were brutally murdered inside Cabin 28 in Keddie, California—while two children slept nearby. Even more chilling, Sue's 12-year-old daughter Tina had vanished. With missed clues, suspicious characters, and questions that remain unanswered, the Keddie Cabin Murders became one of California's most haunting unsolved mysteries.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe

Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing—but for Donald Harvey's patients, they became hunting grounds. Known as the “Angel of Death,” Harvey spent years quietly killing vulnerable patients while hiding behind the trust of his healthcare job. He ultimately admitted to dozens of murders, using everything from poison to suffocation. In this episode, we uncover how one of America's most prolific serial killers operated in plain sight for nearly two decades—and the unlikely death that finally exposed him.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe
 
Source Credit: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Harvey
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-harvey-angel-of-death-killed-fellow-inmate-police
 
 

What began as a dream of island life in paradise ended in one of the most chilling international murder cases in recent history. In this episode, we follow the story of retired Marine Brian Brimager and his girlfriend, Yvonne Baldelli, whose move to Panama took a tragic turn when she suddenly vanished. As fake emails, hidden secrets, and an elaborate cover-up unraveled, investigators uncovered a web of deception that stretched across two countries. Join us as we explore the investigation that exposed the truth and the relentless pursuit of justice for Yvonne.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe
 
Source Credit: 
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/retired-marine-charged-murdering-his-girlfriend-dismembering-her-body-and-dumping-her y
https://www.justice.gov/usa0-sdca/pr/retired-marine-pleads-guilty-fatally-stabbing-his-girlfriend-dismembering-her-body
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/retired-marine-sentenced-26-years-prison-fatally-stabbing-his-girlfriend-dismembering
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ex-marine-sentenced-in-girlfriends-panama-slaying/

Drifter. Serial killer. Confessed murderer. Tommy Lynn Sells claimed responsibility for dozens of killings across the United States, though investigators believe only some of those confessions were credible. In this episode, Amanda and Missie unravel the twisted life of a man whose trail of violence spanned years and multiple states, exploring the confirmed murders, disputed claims, and the lasting impact on the victims and families left searching for answers. Join us as we separate fact from fiction in one of true crime's most chilling cases.
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe

Earl Richmond Jr. was a former Army drill sergeant who hid a violent secret behind his military career. In 1991, he brutally murdered multiple women and children in New Jersey and North Carolina, leaving investigators searching for answers. Years later, DNA evidence exposed the truth, leading to shocking confessions that revealed the full extent of his crimes. This episode explores the chilling case of a killer who preyed on the vulnerable—and the forensic breakthroughs that finally brought him to justice.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe

The Alphabet Murders remain one of America's most haunting unsolved mysteries. In the early 1970s, three young girls in New York—each sharing matching first and last initials—were abducted and murdered, leaving investigators with a baffling pattern that has fueled decades of theories and speculation. In this episode, we explore the chilling similarities between the cases, the suspects who emerged, and why, more than 50 years later, the Alphabet Murders continue to defy justice.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe
 
Source Credit: 
https://chatgpt.com/c/6af52c0-3298-83ea-b6a8-a24ea5ef0398
https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphabet_murders

William Clyde Gibson appeared to be an ordinary man living in rural Indiana, but behind that ordinary façade was a serial killer responsible for the murders of multiple women. In this episode, we examine the investigation that uncovered his crimes, the victims whose lives were tragically cut short, and the shocking evidence that exposed the darkness hidden in plain sight. Join us as we explore one of Indiana's most disturbing serial murder cases.
 
 
 
Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater
Outro Audio: Jason Poe
 
source Credit: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Clyde_Gibson
https://chatgpt.com/c/6a2f52c0-3298-83ea-b6a8-a24ea5ef0398