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In 1966, 3 year old David Dixon went missing from the Sylmar neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA. The entire community searched for him for several days but found no clues or witnesses. After the search died down this case would end when the young toddler was found in a unsuspected place. If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Website: californiatruecrime.com CaliTrueCrime Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/california-true-crime?ref_id=24335 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime

In 1892 an woman going by the name Lottie Bernard checked in to the Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, CA. Within a few days she would be deceased and everything she told the hotel, including her identity, would be thrown into question. Who is the woman who checked in and why did she die? These questions would eventually be answered...or would they? And is it possible there's a ghostly connection? Plus history of the illustrious Hotel del Coronado, If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Website and End Notes: californiatruecrime.com CaliTrueCrime Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/california-true-crime?ref_id=24335 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime

In this episode are stories and vignettes from podcasts on the Darkcast Network all about the nice side of the holiday season. Expect stories from history, myths and traditions from around the world. Including a 10 minute story on the history of the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, CA by California True Crime. Happy Holidays!

Part One of a special Holiday Episode with fun vignettes from all of the Darkcast Network Podcasts! In this episode hear holiday stories, including true crime, myths and cryptids from the naughty side of the holiday. Happy Holidays!

In Part 2 we discuss the investigation into the Stockton serial killer, a community meeting in October and information about the arrest of Wesley Brownley, the man investigators alleged committed the crimes.

In part one of our two part series on the Stockon Serial Murders we discuss the leadup to the announcement by Stockton PD of a possible serial killer in October 2022, the victims and the beginning of the investigation into the alleged perpetrator.

In this special episode put out by the Darkcast Network, California True Crime, along with our good friends share a series of spooky, paranormal, cryptid and true crime stories to celebrate Halloween! Be sure to catch our story about our favorite spooky cryptid the Fresno Nightcrawler, better known by us, as the Fresno Pants. And listen to other stories from some great podcasts. Happy Halloween!

November, 1958, a pregnant nurse Olga Duncan goes missing from her apartment in Santa Barbara California, the story that follows is one that author Deborah Holt Larkin explores in her book A Lovely Girl. We talk to Deborah about her new book, the connections that she has to this case as her father, a newspaper reporter covers this case from Olga's disappearance to the arrest of her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Duncan, who will become the last woman put to death in California. On this episode of California True Crime “A Lovely Girl.”

We share information about the clemency process in California including pardons, commutations and reprieves; as well as details about several cases where clemency was granted.

Imagine getting a call at work that your child has not arrived home from practice. That no one has any idea where they are or who they are with. This is the nightmare that the Misheloff family has dealt with for the last 33 years, when their 13 year old daughter disappeared on the way to skating practice and was never heard from again. On this episode of California True Crime we discuss the Kidnapping of Ilene Beth Misheloff and how a family and community have worked to keep her memory alive.

This episode we are taking a break from our regular cases to talk about the documentary on the streaming channel HULU called Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story. It’s 3 episodes about the kidnapping and return of Steven Stayner, the crimes of Cary Stayner and the experiences of their family. Hear our thoughts on these episodes and more on this episode of California True Crime. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/ If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

Idema Cerney was found murdered in the Mojave Desert in 1932. After identifying her using Bertillion measurements it would be a short time before investigators honed in on a suspect, her husband, Gus Cerney, a gin runner during prohibition. To bring justice in this case they tracked Cerney across the United States in a manhunt that finally ended in Chicago, Illinois.

In Atascadero, near the closing of the 70s, two women were raped and murdered and the cases went unsolved for 40 years. Join us as we talk about these crimes and others while we discuss the life of Arthur Rudy Martinez in this episode of California True Crime

In January of 1982, in the small town of Seaside CA, 5 year old Anne Sang Thi Pham was on her way to school, only a few blocks away from her home near the Fort Ord Army Base. She would not be seen alive again. Her body would be found two days later tossed on the side of the road. The hunt for her killer would go cold for the next 40 years with currently no end in sight. Join us on California True Crime as we cover The Murder of Anne-Sang Thi Pham, The Seaside Angel.

On March 15th, 2022, Justin Peoples, father of two and Navy veteran, was shot and stabbed to death at a gas station in Tracy California. On this episode we discuss the life of Justin Peoples, the arrest of three suspects his murder, and some of the reported evidence that led to them being charged with a hate crime enhancement. Join us as the preliminary trial of the suspects begins in San Joaquin County in the Murder of Justin Peoples.

Brett Thomas and Mark Titch went on a crime spree in Orange County, CA in 1977 that ended with several violent home invasions, the murders of Laura Stoughton, Ephraim Christian, Aubrey Duncan, Denise Duncan; and the attempted murder of Nadine Duncan. In this episode we cover the crimes they committed throughout the area and the investigation that led to their capture.

In December of 1976, Janet Stallcup disappeared in Garden Grove, CA. After an extensive search she was found murdered in her car just 2 miles from her home. The search for her murderer lasts over 40 years and includes possible connections with other murders in the area. In 2021, this crime was finally solved by genetic genealogy. In this episode, we discuss the crime from the moment she went missing to the day investigators finally had the answer to this mystery.

On Nov 3rd, 1981, Marcy Conrad, a 14-year-old 9th Grader at Russell Junior High School in Milpitas Ca, decided to ditch her afternoon classes and go hang out with her friend, Anthony Jacques Broussard, a 16-year-old who went to Milpitas High School. From this decision, Marcy will lose her life and not be found for 2 more days. This story, because of what happened in between Marcy’s Death and until she is found, became a national discussion that inspired a Hollywood movie and took extreme paths which seemed to lose sight that a 14-year-old girl, who had a future ahead of her, lost it all. On this episode of California True Crime, we discuss the Murder of Marcy Conrad. Website and show notes: http://www.californiatruecrime.com/ If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime/

A very special end of the year episode of California True Crime. We have some updates on cases we covered this season, some information about upcoming episodes, and we have a very special update that sees the California True Crime team on a trip to LA. Jessica and Sean test themselves at some Made in California Trivia.

There are just some stories of California history that are special because they could only happen here. The Hollywood Christmas Parade is one such event. With the magic of a traditional Christmas event, complete with lights and snow, that you can find around the United States combined with the magnificence of movie special effects, stars and budgets, you have something truly unique. In this episode we cover the history of the parade that was the precursor to similar events around the country: The Hollywood Christmas Parade. If you would like to support us we have a Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/californiatruecrime Website: californiatruecrime.com CaliTrueCrime Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/california-true-crime?ref_id=24335 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calitruecrime Twitter: https://twitter.com/calitruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calitruecrime