
Daphne Woolsoncroft and Heath Merryman discuss haunting details of different disappearance and murder cases week by week. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 735 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

In October of 2013, a 24-year-old math teacher stayed behind after classes at her Massachusetts high school to offer assistance to one of her students. But when she didn’t come home that night, police descended on the school, discovering disturbing s... more
On Halloween Night, 1985, a Texas girl vanished following what should have been a fun evening of trick or treating. When her body was found nearby, police began an exhaustive search for her killer. Then suddenly, a string of handwritten letters began... more
In the continued story of a woman terrorized by a stalker in 1970's Wichita... Dubbed “The Poet,” this unknown person tormented a woman and her husband, and was even linked to a prolific serial killer. After a years-long investigation, detectives beg... more
In the late 1970s, a Kansas woman became the target of a relentless campaign of stalking and terror. It started with anonymous phone calls and letters, but escalated to multiple attacks, the likes of which she feared she wouldn’t survive. For years, ... more
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why is there not a way to listen to the going west podcasts without ads? i am on real crime but it is NOT THE SAME and im so over ads and the time that gets stolen. i simply can’t sit thru this episode and am losing steam with them bc i wont sit thru these ads. i would pay to not, is the thing, so where is that option?
i love this show for many reasons- great voices (very important!), interesting stories, i enjoy the back and forth story telling, & they have personalities that i vibe with. i'll also be tuning into daphne's new podcast. thank you for the work you both put into making a very enjoyable podcast!
Heath is insufferable. This podcast isn’t bad - but please Daphne, can we just have you?!
I sometimes cringe at how flippant and gleeful you sound when narrating horrible crimes, including against children, which deserve more solemnity. Also, sometimes your vocab is improper. Most recently you described a “penchant” for mental illness, when penchants are voluntary, not tendencies.
I have never heard such annoying music on a podcast before, the cadence of the females voice is so distracting that I can’t even focus on what she is talking about. What a bummer I’ve tried several times to listen because I’d certain cases but can’t get through an episode
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This show centers on detailed, case-by-case explorations of disappearances and murders, with long-form storytelling that blends case facts, investigative context, and host commentary. Episodes frequently focus on timeline reconstruction, investigative missteps, and the human impact on families and communities, delivered with a calm, analytical tone and a personal dynamic between the two hosts. Noteworthy traits include meticulous research, a strong victim-centric lens, and a conversational hosting style that balances empathy with rigorous analysis, making it appealing to listeners who want thorough true-crime breakdowns alongside engaging host banter.
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