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The Missing Candy Heiress

Jonathan Rocks & Beth McNamara
Helen Brach
Jack Matlick
Richard Bailey
Chicago
Glenview
RICO
Horse Mafia
Silas Jayne
Fort Lauderdale
Maurice Ferguson
Horse Racing
Fraud
Glenview, Illinois

In 1977, Helen Brach vanished without a trace.Her disappearance has haunted Chicago for nearly five decades—a mystery entangled in greed, deception, and the underworld of the gang known as the horse mafia.

Through never-before-heard tapes, exclusive interviews with Helen’s family, law enforcement, and reporters, and unsealed police files, The Missing Candy Heiress re-investigates what really happe... more

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In the final episode of The Missing Candy Heiress, the investigation reaches a turning point as long-standing narratives are reexamined and new questions come into focus. Drawing on previously unseen documents and firsthand accounts—including rare, e... more

This episode contains explicit descriptions of murder and crimes against children.

It is intended for mature audiences. Listener discretion advised.

A late-night phone call.

A confession.

And potential answers in a decades-old murder investigation... more

On New Year’s Eve 1976, Helen Brach dances beneath the chandeliers of New York's Waldorf Astoria—just weeks before she vanishes without a trace.

In this episode, the investigation centers on Richard Bailey—a dance instructor turned horse trader who ... more

A prison inmate named Maurice “Slab” Ferguson claims he can lead investigators to the body of missing candy heiress Helen Brach—sparking a nationally televised search that sends police and reporters racing to Minnesota. But investigators begin to que... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Bailey
Subject of interviews, former associate in Helen Brach case
Episode: Episode Seven: Blood and Money
Deputy Chief Michael Mazurkiewicz
Deputy Chief of Glenview Police Department during interview
Glenview Police Department
Episode: Episode Seven: Blood and Money
Commander Jen Smith
Glennview Police Department commander
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Episode: Episode Seven: Blood and Money
Suzanne Glavin
Interior designer and owner of the Brock estate
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Episode: Episode Seven: Blood and Money
Tracy (Tracy from rural Pennsylvania)
Interviewee discussing Jack Matlick and his relationship to Janice
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Episode: Episode Seven: Blood and Money
John Rotunno
ATF agent who spoke about undercover work and Operation Trigger Lock
ATF
Episode: Episode Six: The Confidential Informant
Joe Plemmons
Confidential informant and figure central to many disclosures about Brach case
Unknown (informant)
Episode: Episode Six: The Confidential Informant
Christine Plemmons
Joe Plemmons' girlfriend and a witness recalling events
Personal relation to Plemmons
Episode: Episode Six: The Confidential Informant
Silas Jayne
Known as a powerful figure in the Chicago horse world and linked to the Horse Mafia
Jayne family / Silas Jayne Enterprises
Episode: Episode Four: The Horse Mafia

Hosts

Beth McNamara
Co-host and writer; involved in production.
Jonathan Rocks
Host and producer; investigator and co-reporter.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Great storytelling!

    The Missing Candy Heiress is a gripping true-crime series that uses archival audio and exclusive interviews to weave together a complex case. Each episode unfolds in an immersive way that reels you in and leaves you wanting more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    carriedeanlilaelsie
    United States3 months ago
  • Chicago Millennial

    I grew up in Chicago in the 90s and I’ve never heard about this case until now. Absolutely mind blowing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ashzy4
    United States3 months ago
  • Obsessed

    I have heard about Helen Brach but this podcast has never before heard police interviews and exclusive sources who are part of this Chicago mystery. This is like a roller coaster with so many twists and turns that I seriously don’t know how it is going to end but hope it will lead to justice, and if not that, then at least closure for Helen’s family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SouthSide90s
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes mix archival audio with police and journalist perspectives which feels credible.
Stories are cinematic and immersive, though some listeners may want faster pacing.
Takes on undercover work and legal complexity offer fresh angles that resonate with true crime fans.
Listener focus on deep-dlip investigative sourcing and exclusive interviews.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode Seven: Blood and Money
Q: Why didn't you just want to put it behind you and enjoy the time you have?
Bailey explains that he could not let go of the past and the truth he believed he carried, insisting the stakes of history and reputation compelled him to keep telling his version of events.

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What is The Missing Candy Heiress about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-hitting investigative series that re-examines a famed Chicago disappearance through newly released tapes, archival material, and interviews with law enforcement, family members, journalists, and industry players connected to the horse racing world. Across episodes, listeners are guided through complex motives—wealth, power, and illicit networks—as well as the evolving narrative around who survived, who profited, and how truth emerged from competing accounts. Noteworthy are the extensive firsthand testimonies, the focus on institutional perspectives (police, prosecutors, and informants), and the way archival material is woven with contemporary reporting to challenge established stories. The show stands out for its cinematic storytelli... more

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2. Deputy Chief Michael Mazurkiewicz
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6. John Rotunno
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