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This explosive opinion episode of The Last Clue delivers a blistering takedown of Tanner Horner, the convicted killer of 7‑year‑old Athena Strand, and the system that now shelters him on death row. We expose the stark contrast between the carefully managed Texas execution process and the lifelong agony Athena’s family must endure. With fierce commentary, insight, and a call to action supporting Athena Strand’s Army, this episode pushes true‑crime accountability to its limits. A must‑listen for anyone who believes justice should mean something.

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Seven cases. Seven timelines. Seven families still fighting for answers. In this gripping episode of The Last Clue, Kyle and Beth break down some of the most shocking and emotionally charged true‑crime stories unfolding right now across the United States.

We begin with the cold case of Cindy Wanner, finally seeing movement after a stunning arrest in California. Then we turn to the Josh Davis hit‑and‑run, where a police officer has been named a person of interest more than two decades later—raising disturbing question...

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Four cases. Four families. Four stories that refuse to fade into the dark. In this gripping episode of The Last Clue, we take you deep inside some of the most haunting true‑crime mysteries still shaking communities across the world.

We unravel the chilling disappearance of Amy Bradley, the 23‑year‑old who vanished from a cruise ship without a trace—and the shocking new people of interest that could finally break the case open. Then we turn to Oklahoma, where the Jesse Butler case ignited national outrage and expo...

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A 34-year-old cold case is back in the spotlight—and the outcome is raising more questions than answers. In this episode of The Last Clue, we break down the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez, the shocking arrest of Janie Perkins decades later, and the stunning grand jury decision that declined to indict.  We walk through what happened in the case and explain how it ultimately fell apart under legal review. 

From the role of University of Texas at Arlington students in reopening the investigation to the evidentiary challenges that come with decades-old crim...

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In this exclusive episode of The Last Clue, we break down the newly filed wrongful death lawsuit in the case of University of Oklahoma student and Army Air National Guard member Jozsef “Joe” Pal. With information you will only hear on The Last Clue, this in-depth true crime investigation examines the civil allegations, named defendants - including the City of Norman, OK, dramatic new legal claims, and the timeline leading to Joe’s fatal blunt force trauma injury near Campus Corner. We analyze assault allegations, dram shop liability claims, and operational negligence accusations now be...

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More than 30 years after 21-year-old Amy Gellert was murdered during a masked home invasion in Cocoa Beach, Florida, The Last Clue revisits the chilling cold case that still haunts investigators. In part three, this gripping true crime podcast episode breaks down the brutal attack, the ornate dagger and prop gun left behind, and the long list of suspects who were never charged. With updated investigative insights, we explore whether new DNA technology and renewed public attention could finally bring justice. Stream now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major podcast platforms...

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Nearly 13 years after Molly Miller and Colt Haynes disappeared following a high-speed police chase in Love County, Oklahoma, The Last Clue investigates the discovery of human remains that could finally bring answers in this haunting cold case. This in-depth true crime podcast episode breaks down the timeline, the abandoned 2012 Honda Accord, renewed investigative efforts by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the competing suspect narratives surrounding James “Con” Nipp and Jesse Haynes. With detailed investigation information and hard-hitting commentary, this episode explores one of Oklahoma’s most debated unsolved disappearances. Listen now on Apple...

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In this powerful episode of The Last Clue, we examine two missing child cases that shook America and exposed both the promise and the failures of the systems meant to protect the most vulnerable. We revisit the unsolved murder of Amber Hagerman, the 9-year-old whose abduction led to the creation of the AMBER Alert, now one of the most critical tools in missing children investigations. Then, in a gripping second half, we reveal the disturbing truth behind the disappearance of Ryan “RJ” Davis, the Oklahoma boy found aliv...

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In this episode of The Last Clue, we look into the disappearance of Rachel Cooke, a 19-year-old cross-country runner who vanished during a routine morning jog in Georgetown, Texas—just steps from her family’s home. From eyewitness reports of a suspicious sports car and pickup truck to a chilling confession that later unraveled, we follow the haunting twists in one of Texas’s most enduring unsolved missing person cases. Who was watching Rachel that morning, and why has the truth remained buried for more than t...

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In this episode of The Last Clue, we discuss the disappearances of Camila Mendoza Olmos and Angelique Johnson, two young women who vanished from South Texas as public concern intensifies over dozens of bodies recovered from Houston-area bayous. From there, we unveil The Last Clue’s Top 10 Cases of 2025, revisiting the homicide of Joe Pal, the decades-old murder of Melissa Ann Moore, the ongoing pursuit of Travis Decker, and the haunting disappearance of Trevor Deely.

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Cold cases don’t fade — they evolve. In this episode of The Last Clue, we revisit the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey, examining new developments, modern DNA science, and why the case continues to resist closure decades later. Then we step back in time to the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, where the elusive Phantom Killer terrorized a border region and vanished into legend. From forensic advances to historical fear, this episode explores why some crimes refuse to be solved — and why the search for The Last Clue never truly ends. <...

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In this episode, we talk about the murders of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer, what we know and what happens next.

Special shoutouts to our friends at No Hard Feelings, Kinda podcast; Nobody Special Finance podcast; Prison Pen Pal podcast; Page 6 Oklahoma; Any Given Sin (and the Sinners Fan Club); Nevertel; Rain City Drive; Memphis May Fire and... Seymour Swine?

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In the dead of a stormy December night, 22-year-old IT worker Trevor Deely vanished from a rain-soaked walk home after a company Christmas party — last seen on CCTV, umbrella in hand, forever lost in Dublin’s empty streets. Despite decades of police investigations, enhanced video footage, searches of canals and secluded areas, and a €100,000 reward, not a single clue has definitively explained what happened to him. Was he the victim of a stranger ambush by the mysterious “man in black” seen on camera — or did he meet with a tragic accident in a canal nobody...

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MADISON, WI - A decade after the Slender Man stabbing shocked the nation, Morgan Geyser has disappeared — slipping out of a group home after cutting off her GPS tracker. What happened in the hours before she vanished, and what does her escape mean for the community now on edge? 

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There's another danger - one that YOU can prevent - and that is misinformation on social media.  Join us for this special episode that you won't want to miss but you will want to share with friends and family.

In Stillwater, Oklahoma, an 18-year-old former high school athlete, Jesse Mack Butler, pleaded no contest to a series of violent sexual assault charges stemming from incidents committed when he was 17. Court documents show he was originally charged as an adult with 10 felony counts — including fir...

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LOOKING AHEAD:  This episode of The Last Clue drags five of the nation’s most haunting disappearances out of the shadows — from a child found murdered on a quiet hillside trail to teens who vanished along rural backroads and suburban running paths. Each case is rooted in chilling, factual detail, exposing decades of unanswered questions, botched leads, and families still waiting for justice. If you think you know how darkness moves through America’s small towns, this episode will make you question everything. 

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Three men. Eight officers. One dead rugby player — and a town that still refuses to face the truth.

In The Last Clue Season 2 finale — “Dark Triad” — the investigation comes full circle as new revelations expose how the cover-up may run deeper than anyone imagined. From the halls of Norman’s city government to the quiet corners of Stillwater, this episode unpacks the psychology of power, pride, and corruption through the lens of the Dark Triad — narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Justice for Joe Pal may finally be closing in… and some in Okla...

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Three men watched Joe Pal die on the cold pavement of Norman, Oklahoma. Eight officers stood by. None of them appear to have told the full truth.
In The Fisher King — part one of The Last Clue’s explosive two-part season finale — we expose facts about who these three men are, what they were protecting, and how a supposed “carjacking” became a homicide swept under the rug.
Secrets. Silence. And a truth too dangerous to ignore. 

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PREVIEW: Three men watched Joe Pal die on the cold pavement of Norman, Oklahoma. Eight officers stood by. None of them appear to have told the full truth.
In The Fisher King — part one of The Last Clue’s explosive two-part season finale — we expose facts about who these three men are, what they were protecting, and how a supposed “carjacking” became a homicide swept under the rug.
Secrets. Silence. And a truth too dangerous to ignore. 

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The Last Clue – Season 2, Episode 8: Skeletons pulls listeners deep into Norman, Oklahoma, where three men, a white Ford F-250 with Oklahoma State University plates, and a dead rugby player form the bones of a story the city refuses to confront. As Halloween approaches, The Last Clue digs into the...

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The Last Clue – Season 2, Episode 8: Skeletons pulls listeners deep into Norman, Oklahoma, where three men, a white Ford F-250 with Oklahoma State University plates, and a dead rugby player form the bones of a story the city refuses to confront. As Halloween approaches, The Last Clue digs into the shadows — exposing chilling questions, buried secrets, and a trail that won’t stay silent. In this episode, every unanswered question rattles louder than the last — and every silence feels deliberate. But the chilling parallels between Joe Pal’s murder and a shocking...

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PREVIEW: The Last Clue – Season 2, Episode 8: Skeletons pulls listeners deep into Norman, Oklahoma, where three men, a white Ford F-250 with Oklahoma State University plates, and a dead rugby player form the bones of a story the city refuses to confront. As Halloween approaches, The Last Clue digs into the shadows — exposing chilling questions, buried secrets, and a trail that won’t stay silent. In this episode, every unanswered question rattles louder than the last — and every silence feels deliberate. But the chilling parallels between Joe Pal’s murder and a shoc...

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Season 2, Episode 7 of The Last Clue — “Every Breath You Take” — exposes the cold, clinical truth of Joe Pal’s autopsy and the haunting evidence that his death was no accident. The Medical Examiner’s report spells it out — blunt force trauma, skull fractures, and one undeniable word: Homicide. What really happened in those final minutes, and why do the police reports tell a different story? From the eerie sound of Joe’s agonal breathing...

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Season 2, Episode 7 of The Last Clue — “Every Breath You Take” — exposes the cold, clinical truth of Joe Pal’s autopsy and the haunting evidence that his death was no accident. The Medical Examiner’s report spells it out — blunt force trauma, skull fractures, and one undeniable word: Homicide. What really happened in those final minutes, and why do the police reports tell a different story? From the eerie sound of Joe’s agonal breathing to the silence of those sworn to protect, this episode will leave you questioning not just how he died — but wh...

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PREVIEW: Season 2, Episode 7 of The Last Clue — “Every Breath You Take” — exposes the cold, clinical truth of Joe Pal’s autopsy and the haunting evidence that his death was no accident. The Medical Examiner’s report spells it out — blunt force trauma, skull fractures, and one undeniable word: Homicide. What really happened in those final minutes, and why do the police reports tell a different story? From the eerie sound of Joe’s agonal breathing to the silence of those sworn to protect, this episode will leave you questioning not just how he died — bu...

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Season 2, Episode 6 of The Last Clue — “The Aftermath” — pulls you straight into the chaos following the fatal attack on 23-year-old Joe Pal. Norman Police body cam footage reveals disturbing lapses, questionable decisions, and haunting silences in the moments that could have saved his life. Eight officers, three witnesses, and a bleeding young man — yet justice seems to slip further away with every frame. What really happened in those six tense minutes of footage… and why does it feel like no one was listening? 

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PREVIEW: Season 2, Episode 6 of The Last Clue — “The Aftermath” — pulls you straight into the chaos following the fatal attack on 23-year-old Joe Pal. Norman Police body cam footage reveals disturbing lapses, questionable decisions, and haunting silences in the moments that could have saved his life. Eight officers, three witnesses, and a bleeding young man — yet justice seems to slip further away with every frame. What really happened in those six tense minutes of footage… and why does it feel like no one was listening?

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PREVIEW:  Season 2, Episode 5 of The Last Clue pulls listeners straight into the final hour of Joe Pal’s life — a timeline marked by chilling Garmin data, a missing phone found blocks away, and a 911 call that raises more questions than it answers. The three men at the scene claim it was a single punch during a carjacking attempt, yet Joe — a strong rugby athlete — never recovered. With police calling the case closed and the Medical Examiner ruling it homicide, the contradictions couldn’t be sharper. This episode unravels th...

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Season 2, Episode 5 of The Last Clue pulls listeners straight into the final hour of Joe Pal’s life — a timeline marked by chilling Garmin data, a missing phone found blocks away, and a 911 call that raises more questions than it answers. The three men at the scene claim it was a single punch during a carjacking attempt, yet Joe — a strong rugby athlete — never recovered. With police calling the case closed and the Medical Examiner ruling it homicide, the contradictions couldn’t...

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In this episode of The Last Clue, we retrace the final night of OU rugby player Joe Pal, from the lively bars of Campus Corner to the chilling silence of a doorbell camera that captured his last known movements. With heart rate data from his Garmin watch, unexplained gaps in time, and a phone found blocks away, the story exposes contradictions between police reports, witness accounts, and the official homicide ruling. What really happened to Joe Pal that night — and why are there still more questions than answers? 

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PREVIEW: In this episode of The Last Clue, we retrace the final night of OU rugby player Joe Pal, from the lively bars of Campus Corner to the chilling silence of a doorbell camera that captured his last known movements. With heart rate data from his Garmin watch, unexplained gaps in time, and a phone found blocks away, the story exposes contradictions between police reports, witness accounts, and the official homicide ruling. What really happened to Joe Pal that night — and why are there still more questions than answers? 

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Two reports. Two versions of the same night. A homicide ruling — but no suspects, no arrests, and a case marked “closed.” In this episode of The Last Clue, we unravel how the death of OU rugby star Joe Pal was documented as both a carjacking and an assault, why key names remain hidden under Oklahoma law, and why justice seems further away than ever. What really happened in Norman that night — and why won’t anyone say? 

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Two reports. Two versions of the same night. A homicide ruling — but no suspects, no arrests, and a case marked “closed.” In this episode of The Last Clue, we unravel how the death of OU rugby star Joe Pal was documented as both a carjacking and an assault, why key names remain hidden under Oklahoma law, and why justice seems further away than ever. What really happened in Norman that night — and why won’t anyone say?

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PREVIEW - Behind Closed Doors: Why Justice Has Failed Joe Pal releases on Tuesday, September 2 at 7 AM

In this subscriber-only episode of The Last Clue, we take a hard look at the facts — and give our opinion on what they reveal. The Norman Police Department admitted three men were involved in Joe’s death, yet kept their names hidden. The Oklahoma State Medical Examiner delayed results for months beyond national standards, stalling the case. And the Cleveland County DA declined charges despite a homicide ruling. Based on the evidence, we believe this...

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In Episode Two of The Last Clue, we hear from Joe Pal’s mother, Amanda, in her powerful and heartbreaking email that pulls back the curtain on her fight for answers. As we revisit the investigation, delays, and unanswered questions, the cracks in the justice system become impossible to ignore. This episode isn’t just about Joe’s death — it’s about a mother’s relentless pursuit of truth when the system seems determined to stay silent. 

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PREVIEW: In a mother's own words.  Part Two releases Monday, September 1 at 7 AM

In Episode Two of The Last Clue, titled The Life and Death of Joe Pal - A Mother’s Fight for Justice, we hear from Joe Pal’s mother, Amanda, in her powerful and heartbreaking email that pulls back the curtain on her fight for answers. As we revisit the investigation, delays, and unanswered questions, the cracks in the justice system become impossible to ignore. This episode isn’t just about Joe’s death — it’s about a mother’s rele...

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In Episode One of The Last Clue - titled The Life and Death of Joe Pal, we meet Jozsef “Joe” Pal — a star athlete, soldier, and rising nursing student whose life was brutally cut short after a night out in Norman, Oklahoma. Through a timeline of that fateful evening, we uncover chilling gaps, from a 43-minute delay in calling 911 to a homicide ruling with no charges filed. What begins as the story of a promising young man quickly unravels into a haunting mystery about silence, justice, and the questions left behind. 

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Part One releases Monday, August 25th at 7:00 AM CT

In Episode One of The Last Clue - titled The Life and Death of Joe Pal, we meet Jozsef “Joe” Pal — a star athlete, soldier, and rising nursing student whose life was brutally cut short after a night out in Norman, Oklahoma. Through a timeline of that fateful evening, we uncover chilling gaps, from a 43-minute delay in calling 911 to a homicide ruling with no charges filed. What begins as the story of a promising young man quickly unravels into a haun...