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Drive-Thru Murder ////// 926 

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Just before midnight, December 29, 1978 a man walked into a Drive-Thru / Carryout on the westside of St. Mary’s Ohio. That man is a suspect in Auglaize Counties only cold case - the murder of Roger Parent jr. Tonight in the Garage we walk through the basic facts of the Robbery/ Homicide case. Roger, only 33 years old, was the co-owner of P&S Carryout along with Larry Sullivan. He was discovered shot inside the carryout by a customer. He was rushed to the...

Paige Coffey ////// UPDATE 

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The Bratenahl Police Department and the F.B.I. need your help for information. Paige Coffey has been missing since May of 2019. She was 27 at the time. Paige is an African American female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs about 230 pounds. She has a tattoo of piano keys on her arm. Anyone with information of Paige’s whereabouts or any activities involving Paige in May of 2019 are very much needed to help her fa...

Brian Shaffer ////// 925 

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A week after hosting our “Brian Shaffer” event at BrewDog we sit down and discuss the event, some of the Brian Shaffer theories and questions discussed at the event, our panelists, and of course all of the amazing folks who attended the event to help an Ohio charity - The Porchlight Project. 

Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends...

Confessed Killer /// L.I.S.K /// 924 

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Following a multi-agency task force investigation, Rex Heuermann was arrested on July 13, 2023 in connection with a murder in a string a of murders often refer to as “The Gilgo Four.” Eventually, he would be charged by the state of New York for killing seven women. For over two years he denied any involvement in the murders, claiming that he was innocent of the charges. This month in front of a judge and a packed courthouse the 62-year-old Long Island architect confessed to killing eight w...

Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 6 /// The Lost Boys 

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In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. Johnny Gosch went missing from Des Moines, Iowa in Sep...

Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 5 /// A Need to Kill  

Chapter 5 - A Need to Kill

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In the eighties in middle America paperboys were disappearing. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off of the street and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gosch. The second was Danny Joe Eberle. The third boy didn’t have a paper route at all. Christopher Walden was abducted near his home while walking to school, on December 2, 1983. John Joubert confessed to and l...

Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 4 /// Milk Carton Kids 

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In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. In less than two years time - Johnny Gosch went missing in Iowa, D...

Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 3 /// Boy Scout Killer

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In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gosch. The second was Danny J...

Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 2 /// Nebraska Nightmare 

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In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. One year after Johnny Gosch went missing, Danny Joe Eberle was abducted during his early mo...

Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 1 /// Johnny Gosch  

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In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine, until it happened for the first time. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gos...

Ashley Okland ////// 917 

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Ashley Okland was 27 years old when she was murdered. She was a real estate agent and had been showing a model townhouse when she was shot twice and left to die by her assailant. Someone heard a commotion inside 558 Stone Creek Court. When they went inside to investigate, Ashley was lying on the floor. Medics rushed her to the hospital where she later died. After nearly 15 years of investigating, there has finally been a major break in this case. 

Be...

Missing Wix Girls /// Part 2 /// 916 

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The love between a mother and daughter should be sacred shelter; an untouchable sanctuary that no evil can penetrate. In March 2004, that safe haven would be forever shattered for Jennifer Wix and her daughter, Adrianna. The two have been missing since March 25, 2004. The mystery of the missing Wix girls not only exemplifies the boundless love shared between of mothers and daughters, but also depicts a family scarred by untold grief and lingering, unanswered questions. The agony of spending the l...

Missing Wix Girls /// Part 1 /// 915 

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The love between a mother and daughter should be sacred shelter; an untouchable sanctuary that no evil can penetrate. In March 2004, that safe haven would be forever shattered for Jennifer Wix and her daughter, Adrianna. The two have been missing since March 25, 2004. The mystery of the missing Wix girls not only exemplifies the boundless love shared between of mothers and daughters, but also depicts a family scarred by untold grief and lingering, unanswered questions. The agony of spending the l...

Surrounded by Evil /// Part 2 /// 914

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22 year old mother and professional Leah Martin went missing on her way to work. Her family was aware of threatening calls Leah received prior to her disappearance. Investigators find traceable evidence and search for the young mother. What clues and information were in those mysterious calls and were they connected to her disappearance? It’s a small town mystery with a lot of potential suspects. Grab a chair and grab a beer and go searching for answers with Nic a...

Surrounded by Evil /// Part 1 /// 913

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22 year old mother and professional Leah Martin went missing on her way to work. Her family was aware of threatening calls Leah received prior to her disappearance. Investigators find traceable evidence and search for the young mother. What clues and information were in those mysterious calls and were they connected to her disappearance? It’s a small town mystery with a lot of potential suspects. Grab a chair and grab a beer and go searching for answers with Nic a...

Longacre Lane /// Trials /// Part 4

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Original Release: 10-11-2023

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In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation.  This was a night that shook an entire community.  What happened that night?  Why were these two victims seemingly targeted?  Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young.  This case can still be solved.  Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how.  If you know any information about the murders...

Longacre Lane /// None Shall Escape /// Part 3

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Original Release: 10-11-2023

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In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation.  This was a night that shook an entire community.  What happened that night?  Why were these two victims seemingly targeted?  Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young.  This case can still be solved.  Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how.  If you know any information...

Longacre Lane /// Intruder /// Part 2

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Original Release: 10-11-2023

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In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation.  This was a night that shook an entire community.  What happened that night?  Why were these two victims seemingly targeted?  Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young.  This case can still be solved.  Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how.  If you know any information about the murders...

Longacre Lane /// That Night 

Part 1 of 4 

Original Release: 10-11-2023

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In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation.  This was a night that shook an entire community.  What happened that night?  Why were these two victims seemingly targeted?  Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young.  This case can still be solved.  Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how.  If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Str...

Friday the 13th Murders ////// 912 

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On Friday, July 13th, the quiet town of Panhandle, Texas, where life moved at a gentle pace, was about to be shattered by an event so violent it would be seared into the town's memory forever. This Friday the 13th, was a night that defied the very nature of this peaceful community. Evil didn’t come to the town of Panhandle, it was born there and on this Friday the 13th that evil was on a seek and destroy...

Tipp City Murder /// Part 2 /// 911

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Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead in the early morning hours of February 16th after officers received a report of a burglary and shooting at a Tipp City home. Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived.

According to Miami County officials, Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was taken into custody and charged with murder after investigators say Ashley Flynn’s body was found in their home. Prosecutors have not released details about a motive.

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Tipp City Murder /// Part 1 /// 910

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Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead in the early morning hours of February 16th after officers received a report of a burglary and shooting at a Tipp City home. Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived.

According to Miami County officials, Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was taken into custody and charged with murder after investigators say Ashley Flynn’s body was found in their home. Prosecutors have not released details about a motive.

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Chicken Pot Killer ////// 909 

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On May 23rd 2016, police responded to a flat where a dead young woman was found by her family. The evidence found at the scene proved this to be a homicide. Police were able to quickly recover CCTV footage from building where the victim had lived alone. The footage showed a man on his way to murder 26 year old Nikki Collingbourne. Next to Nikki's body detectives located fragments of the now infamous murder weapon. 

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Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Theories /// Part 6

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Episode:908

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Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At...

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Theories /// Part 5

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Episode:907

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Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At...

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// CCTV Footage /// Part 4

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Episode:906

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Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone hom...

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Tips /// Part 3

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Episode:905

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Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At...

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Timeline /// Part 2

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Episode: 904
 

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Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the tim...

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Timeline /// Part 1

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Episode:903

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Ohio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At...

Nancy Guthrie Missing ////// 902 

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On February 1, 2026 someone removed 84 year old Nancy Guthrie from her home. Several ransom communications have been sent to the media and to the family. Today we go through what is known and the questions that remain. There is a $50k reward for information leading to Nancy’s location. Nancy is a caucasian female, 5’4” tall, 150 pounds, with Brown hair and Blue eyes. She was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona on the night of January 31, 2006. If you have information concerning this cas...

Brandon Swanson /// Missing /// Part 3

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Original Release: 9-2-2019

In May 2008, 19-year-old college student Brandon Swanson vanished without a trace after a late-night drive through rural Minnesota. In True Crime Garage Episode 332, Nic and the Captain dive deep into one of the most haunting and perplexing missing person cases in modern true crime history.

After attending a small gathering with friends, Brandon called his parents in the early morning hours to report that he had accidentally driven his car into a ditch. Believing he was near the town of...

Brandon Swanson /// Missing /// Part 2

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In May 2008, 19-year-old college student Brandon Swanson vanished without a trace after a late-night drive through rural Minnesota. In True Crime Garage Episode 332, Nic and the Captain dive deep into one of the most haunting and perplexing missing person cases in modern true crime history.

After attending a small gathering with friends, Brandon called his parents in the early morning hours to report that he had accidentally driven his car into a ditch. Believing he was near the town of...

Brandon Swanson /// Missing /// Part 1

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Original Release: 9-2-2019

In May 2008, 19-year-old college student Brandon Swanson vanished without a trace after a late-night drive through rural Minnesota. In True Crime Garage Episode 332, Nic and the Captain dive deep into one of the most haunting and perplexing missing person cases in modern true crime history.

After attending a small gathering with friends, Brandon called his parents in the early morning hours to report that he had accidentally driven his car into a ditch. Believing he was near the town of...

April Millsap ////// 901 

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The murder of a child is an unbearable tragedy, a nightmare for any parent. In the quiet, rural village of Armada, Michigan—a community so small it felt like a haven from big-city dangers—Jennifer Millsap believed her fourteen-year-old daughter, April, was safe. That belief was shattered on a July evening in 2014.

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The Tepe Murders ////// 900

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On December 30th, 2025, Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe were found dead in their Weinland Park home in Columbus, Ohio. The couple’s two young children and the family dog were found safe inside the house at the time of discovery. This is a recent case that stirred up a lot of opinions, questions, and fears. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-2228.

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Aaron Spencer ////// 899

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Husband and father, Aaron Spencer is currently facing trial in Lonoke County, Arkansas, for the 2024 shooting death of 67-year-old Michael Fosler.On October 8, 2024, Spencer reported his 14-year-old daughter missing. He scoured local roads and found her in Michael Fosler’s truck. Aaron Spencer forced Fosler’s vehicle off the road and fired 16 shots, 15 of which struck Fosler, killing him.

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Lane Bryant Murders 2026 /// Part 2

Episode: 898 

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Police have spent millions of dollars trying to catch a man who on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 walked into a Lane Bryant clothing store and murdered five women in cold blood. We need your help to identify this man and locate him. We first covered this case back in 2018. The public is reminded that the offender remains at-large and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. A $100,000 reward has been established for information leading to the arrest of the off...

Lane Bryant Murders 2026 /// Part 1

Episode: 897

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Police have spent millions of dollars trying to catch a man who on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 walked into a Lane Bryant clothing store and murdered five women in cold blood. We need your help to identify this man and locate him. We first covered this case back in 2018. The public is reminded that the offender remains at-large and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. A $100,000 reward has been established for information leading to the arrest of the of...

The Best of True Crime Garage 2025 ////// 896 

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Happy New Year! True Crime Garage is wishing the very best in health, happiness, and prosperity for you, yours, and everyone in 2026!  We are kicking the year off in a traditional fashion by discussing some of the highlights of last year.  In this episode Nic and the Captain discuss their favorite True Crime Garage episodes of 2025.  We hope that you didn’t miss these gems. Tune in for the very best (according to the Garage guys) of True Crime Garage 2...

Best of True Crime 2025 ////// 895 

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Happy New Year! True Crime Garage is wishing the very best in health, happiness, and prosperity for you, yours, and everyone in 2026!  We are kicking the year off in a traditional fashion by discussing some of the highlights of last year.  In this episode Nic and the Captain discuss their favorite True Crime Documentaries of 2025.  Ready for a night on the couch with some popcorn and true crime? Well, we have you covered. 

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