Flat Circle Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kellie Etterman & Michael Dault
A true crime podcast that dives into the deeper side of crime and life. Join us weekly as we discuss all things mystery and crime-related.
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In 1999, police opened the door of a disused bank vault in Snowtown, South Australia… and found eight barrels filled with bodies. What they uncovered became one of the most disturbing criminal cases in modern history.
In this episode, we go deeper than headlines ever dared:
- Who were the victims?
- How did four men build an invisible killing ring in a small town?
- What happened in that vault — and why did it go unnoticed for years?
- How did a terrified 19-year-old ultimately crack the case wide open?
- And why does Snowtown still carry a stain it can’t wash away?
Explore the psychology, the method, the terror, and the legacy of the “Snowtown Killers.”
This isn’t just true crime.
This is a descent into how evil hides in plain sight — and how ordinary lives become threads in a web they never saw coming.
🔗 Trigger Warning: Graphic violence, torture, murder, and psychological manipulation. Listener discretion strongly advised.
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In the early 1980s, a silent predator stalked the highways of the American South—leaving behind a string of young women with red hair, brown eyes, and broken stories. They vanished from rest stops, truck stops, and quiet roadsides, only to reappear as Jane Does discarded off interstates.
In this episode of Flat Circle, I unearth the twisted still officially unsolved case of the Redhead Murders, focusing the most prominent victims—Lisa Nichols and Tina Marie Farmer—and the disturbing patterns that link them. From psychological profiling and forensic roadmaps to online sleuth forums like Reddit and Websleuths, we dive deep into the eerie network of highways, predators, and silence.
Who was the killer? Was it just one man—or a hidden community of truckers exchanging horrors over CB radios?
Time loops. Patterns repeat. And the road always remembers.
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Two young women. Two towns. Four days apart.
When 22-year-old graduate student Eliotte Heinz vanishes after a night out in La Crosse, her family launches a desperate search. But before the community can catch its breath, another disappearance rocks Wisconsin: Emma Jacob, 22, disappears in Platteville—only hours before she’s found dead near the Big M mound.
Are these tragedies connected? Or chilling coincidences echoing Wisconsin’s dark history of mysterious vanishings?
In this episode, we retrace the women’s last known steps, dive into haunting past cases, and reveal the online sleuth theories lighting up Reddit and Twitter. From eerie riverside disappearances to whispers of a predator, join us as we explore one terrifying question: Who’s watching when the Driftless goes dark?
Stay tuned until the end for a chilling reflection that will leave you questioning the quiet roads you walk at night.
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On a freezing night in 1880, the rural town of Lucan, Ontario, erupted into chaos. A mob of fifty men—neighbors, farmers, pillars of the community—marched to the Donnelly homestead with vengeance in their hearts. What followed was one of the bloodiest massacres in Canadian history: a family slaughtered, their home burned to the ground, and an entire town complicit in the crime. In this episode of The Flat Circle Podcast, we unravel the twisted tale of mob justice, small-town secrets, and the lingering question: how do you convict an entire community?
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In April 1981, a quiet mountain town in Northern California became the stage for one of the most brutal and mysterious unsolved crimes in American history. Inside Cabin 28 in Keddie, three people were slaughtered—and a 12-year-old girl vanished into the night.
The crime scene? A nightmare of blood, rage, and silence. The investigation? Botched. Evidence lost. Suspects overlooked. And whispers of a confession that was never prosecuted.
Join me - Kellie on The Flat Circle Podcast as we pull back the curtain on the Keddie Cabin Murders—a story where obsession turned deadly, law enforcement failed, and the echoes of that night still haunt the pines of Plumas County.
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In this gripping episode, I delve into the perplexing and mysterious case of Ricky McCormick, whose decomposing body was found in a Missouri cornfield in 1999. Despite the unusual circumstances surrounding his death, what truly baffles investigators are the cryptic notes found in his pockets—notes that to this day, remain undeciphered.
Join me as I explore the details of Ricky’s life, his connections to shady figures, and the multiple trips to Florida that hint at deeper, more dangerous dealings. We'll discuss the theories surrounding his coded messages, the FBI’s ongoing efforts to crack the code, and the suspects, including his violent employers, Juma and Baha “Bob” Hamdallah.
Could these notes hold the key to solving Ricky’s murder? Tune in as I piece together this enigmatic puzzle.
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In this chilling episode of the Flat Circle Podcast, I delve into the enigmatic phenomenon of the Hat Man, a shadowy figure reported by people around the world. Join me as I explore the various theories and experiences surrounding this unsettling entity.
Why do so many people see a tall, dark figure with a wide-brimmed hat during moments of vulnerability? What does the presence of this figure signify, and how does it relate to our deepest fears and anxieties?
Tune in as I unravel the threads of this modern urban legend and its impact on those who have come face-to-face with the darkness.
Join the conversation and share your own experiences with the Hat Man. Are these encounters mere hallucinations, or do they hint at something more sinister lurking in the shadows?
Listen now to uncover the truth behind the Hat Man on the Flat Circle Podcast. #FlatCirclePodcast #HatMan #SleepParalysis #Paranormal #ShadowPeople #Mystery #UrbanLegends #PodcastEpisode #Psychology #Neurology #Folklore #ParanormalEncounters #DarkFigures #SleepPhenomena #HorrorStories #Supernatural #PodcastCommunity #CulturalArchetypes #Fear #HauntingTales #ParanormalResearch #Nightmares #TrueHorror #SpookyStories
When you think of serial killers, who is the first one that usually pops to mind? I can recall it like yesterday, the first time I ever heard Jeffrey Dahmer’s name on television. One of the daytime talk shows - Oprah, Phil Donahue, Sally Jessy Raphael, Riki Lake - one of them - they were interviewing one of the victims - I believe it was the one who got away, Terry Edwards. He detailed some of the horrifying things that happened to him and we fully intend to explore the mind and madness of the human being who was known as the Milwaukee Monster - Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer.
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Following the 2007 tragic murder of Teresa Halbach and eventual conviction of Steven Avery and supposed accomplice Brendan Dassey. Listen as we take on the topic -- Are Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey actually guilty or were they just convenient patsies for a broken justice system?
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This week’s episode has us taking you back to a rather historical murder that took place in February of 2000. This is a female murderer that the press called ‘a real life Hannibal Lector’. We are talking about none other than the infamous Katherine Knight.
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This week, we are going to take you back to 1830s New Orleans to discuss the horror of the French Quarter, the haunted mansion of mysteries and corpses, and the savagery of Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie.
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Join us for this week's episode as we discuss the senseless murder of young, teenage single mother, 18-year old Carol Ramona Reed.
But first, we have updates! We discuss updates for two colder cases that we previously covered - the murder of Faith Hedgepeth and the famed-missing persons case of Maura Murray. Finally, we talk about the murder that hit national headlines in September: Gabby Petito and the manhunt for her missing fiance Brian Laundrie.
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Today’s episode has us discussing one of the music mysteries that shocked and saddened the nation. Bob Marley, the poet and absolute master, music legend, who single-handedly brought popularity and notoriety to musical genres like reggae, ska, rocksteady was shot. His music was more than entertaining. He sang about peace, equality, ending war, and spreading kindness. All in celebration of his Rastafarian roots. However, one question in his history still remains to this day -- Who shot Bob Marley?
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John List was living the American Dream. He had a good job, a beautiful family, and a good marriage. He built the kind of life in 1965 that most people would envy. From the outside looking in, John List had everything. Too bad things are seldom what they seem.
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A young New Hampshire college student with competitive drive goes missing mysteriously one night in February of 2004, never to return. Police and detectives find evidence of a car crash that might have involved alcohol. Yet, no sign of the young woman anywhere. Join us for this week’s episode of the Flat Circle Podcast as we discuss the Mysterious Case of the Missing Maura Murray.
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This week we will discuss a lonely troubled Florida teen, who throws a house party that started in murder. Join us as we discuss one Killer House Party.
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Many people have gone missing during the 2021 summer season in Michigan. We shed a spotlight on the missing people: Rachel Hazin - 41, Alexander or Alexandria Donaldson - 13 years old, Daraysha Draper - 15, Savannah Cole - 15, Grayden Rooker - 16, Antoine McCullough-13. Also, we discuss a recent case that we are following. A Jamestown, North Carolina man by the name of Alan Tran, went missing sometime after 2pm on Sunday, July 19th. What happened after that is a series of events that led to his body. Join us for this episode of the Flat Circle Podcast.
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Heidi Wyrick is a psychic medium with the gift of being able to see and communicate with spirits. At 3 years old, she began to see spirits in solid form. Many of the spirits she came into contact with were benevolent. However, not all of the spirits that she came across were beings of light. Join us as we discuss the terrifying haunting of Heidi Wyrick.
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Slumber parties are supposed to be filled with fun, excitement, ice cream, pizza and benign games like Truth or Dare or Mystery Date, which was a revived popular board game back in the 1990s. Polly Klaas expected a night of fun with friends. What no one expected is that a night of fun and giggles would soon turn into a night of terror and screams for three young ladies. A night they’ll never likely forget.
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On February 10, 1993, Richard Hoagland kissed his wife Linda Iseler for the last time. He called her from work and told her he was going to the emergency room. Linda waited for her husband to return from his appointment but he never came back. What happened? Where did he go AND did he ever return? Join us for this week’s episode of The Death and Life of Richard Hoagland.
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This rumor started on October 12, 1969 when a Detroit DJ by the name of Russ Gibb, took a phone call from a mysterious caller who requested that Gibb spin the song “Number 9, Number 9” intro from the song “Revolution 9”, found on the White Album, backwards. So, Gibb did it and as he did, heard the words “Turn me on, dead man”. Then at the end of “Strawberry Fields Forever”, John says “I buried Paul”.
This is the first of many symbols and clues that led many fans to surmise that the real Paul McCartney actually died in 1966. Join as we take a magical mystery ride into the Hoax Death of Paul McCartney.
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Katherine Korzilius was only 6 years old when she died. She was the daughter of Nancy and Paul Korzilius, who at the time was tour manager for New Jersey born rock band Bon Jovi. Katherine liked to draw with her crayons. She drew homes for the bugs that she found in her backyard garden. She was active and happy. She took ballet, she loved to swim. She was learning to play soccer. She had a big brother named Chris.
In this week's episode, we discuss the heartbreaking death of Katherine Korzilius.
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February 10, 1990. What seemed like a normal morning turned into a nightmare at the Las Cruces Bowl bowling alley. Seven people were shot, four fatally, by two unidentified men. After executing the victims in the office, the gunmen proceeded to set the office ablaze. Maybe someone out there can help move this 31-year-old case forward. Maybe that someone is you.
15-year old Kayla Berg and her mom Hope Sprenger, moved back to their hometown of Antigo, Wisconsin - from Texas, nearing the end of July and beginning of August 2009.
Despite the joy she felt at seeing her old friends and family from her hometown, Kayla had to leave behind friends and her gymnastics team in Texas. She disappeared only one week after moving back to Wisconsin with her mom.
No one knows what happened to her but the speculation is murder.
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Bride-to-be and teacher, Ellen Rae Greenberg was found stabbed 20 times in her condo on a snow day. What should have been a relaxing day to plan a wedding turned into a day of death. Investigators ruled it a suicide but all of the signs point to murder.
What do you believe happened?
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On October 16, 2009, a local hunter found Bobby Jamison’s abandoned pickup truck and notified the local authorities. What is weird is that the truck was still locked and inside the following items were found: Bobby’s wallet, Sherilyn’s purse, the family dog - who was barely alive according to news reports, coats, clothing, $32,000 in cash, and a single polaroid of their daughter - Madyson.
Four years later, 3 bodies were found only 3 miles away from where Bobby's truck was found. Who murdered this family and why?
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The dark web is the underground of the internet, where secret transactions, conversations, illegal activity, and malicious hackers reside.
Join us for this week's episode as we discuss the rise and fall of the FIRST Amazon-like marketplace for dark desires - Silk Road.
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During the summer of 2001, Steven James Rollins along with 3 other people brutally murdered 81-year old, Fisherman’s Paradise bait shop & BBQ Restaurant owner, John Bussell.
Shortly after, Rollins and his girlfriend Angela Salyers went on the run and travelled to the small town of Republic in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Staying with nearby family, Rollins and Salyers ended up working for the town's grocery store (owned by our family) - Republic Family Foods. Join us for the episode that hits too close to home.
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Former Greenbay Packer, Randall (Randy) Woodfield was a hotshot on the football field in high school. He was destined for big things, they said. Unbeknownst to many, he had a dark side that over time took over. Those big things he was destined for? No one ever figured he'd be famous for murder. Join us as we discuss the how Randall Woodfield became the I-5 killer.
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On the morning of February 15, 1974, the last day of Mary Schlais's life, she said goodbye to her college roommate, put on the heavy green jacket her brother had given her the Christmas before, hung a sign around her neck with the words MADISON in big bold lettering, and left for a big art show in Chicago. She had planned to travel by hitchhiking and had seen most of the United States and Europe that way.
She didn't know she would catch this sinister stranger's eye. She didn't know that February 15th would be the day she died and that her spirit would remain in a state of unrest.
Join us as we discuss the murder and haunting of Mary Schlais.
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Reginald and Jonathan Carr decided to take a road trip one snowy December in 2000. While most people go on road trips to clear their minds or take in new sights, the Carr brothers had something much more diabolical in mind. Join us as we discuss the horrific crime spree that took place in Wichita Kansas, that bloody December of 2000.
One of the biggest questions in life: What happens when we die? Join us for a special episode where we discuss near death experiences and share our own experiences and thoughts on the phenomenon.
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A couple of weeks into the new semester at Sierra college, 19-year old Bryce Laspisa began to display erratic behavior, which included heavy alcohol and drug use. On August 27, 2013 - Bryce's world began to unravel and spiraling fast. Some people think he committed suicide. Others think he landed in LA's homeless population. Join us for this episode as we discuss the curious disappearance of Bryce Laspisa.
October 4, 1994, the Dutoit family was coldly murdered, each family member killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. The killers then turned the gun on themselves. This event sparked a mass murder/suicide. Join us as we discuss the horrors of the events that took place on October 4th and 5th of 1994 and the cult that started it all.
On July 2, 1988, Brenda Green was seen for the last time. She vanished into thin air, never to be seen again. Did she run away? Worse, was she murdered?
9 year old Breasia Terrell goes missing in the early hours of July, 2020 during a sleepover. Who was involved? What happened? What happened to Breasia Terrell?
A night of studying and clubbing comes to a gory, horror-filled conclusion for 19-year old UNC college student Faith Hedgepeth. What happened, who murdered Faith and why? Join us as we discuss the case.