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On June 11, 1998, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy Jon Aujay went for a run in California’s Devil’s Punchbowl park. A long-distance runner and former military, Aujay felt at home in the rocky terrain, but when he didn’t return ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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Fascinating true crime case and the case itself and the interviews got all the stars. Deducted two stars bc my god the hosts are childish. Every goofy, self-centered side quest made me cringe. Obvious these are amateur journalists with podcast equipment who didn’t have the benefit of journalism professors telling them the story should never be about themselves. Jesus I hated the hikes, and the camping and car trips that were all about the girlies and not about the story.
I grew up in the AV and while there are pockets where the description of it being a desolate, lawless, and filled with trailers parked off the side of the road may be true, there are also bigger cities like Palmdale and Lancaster that do not fit that description. It wasn’t my favorite place to live, but it had its own beauty.
There’s no evidence of any foul play.
Like most true crime podcasts, it glorifies the investigators and their sources and provides an extremely one-sided account. They drag it out for maximum ad revenue. But the underlying story is interesting. It would have made for an interesting 1,500 word Sunday newspaper feature.
First why would John O. leave his gun in the truck if everyone knew Punchbowl was Meth central & 2nd almost fanatic religious people don't commit suicide. It's way worse than devorce. He was smart enough to know leaving his ex & child they would end up tragic/homeless.
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This podcast explores the chilling case of Deputy Jon Aujay, who went missing in California's Devil's Punchbowl park in 1998. It investigates the tangled web of the local meth epidemic, outlaw biker gangs supplying drugs, and the troubling corruption within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that might have contributed to Aujay's disappearance. Through a mix of exclusive interviews, wiretaps, and uncovering concealed documents, the narrative not only seeks to unveil the truth behind Aujay's fate but also sheds light on a broader narrative of crime and cover-up within law enforcement. The storytelling combines investigative journalism with a human element, making it a gripping listen for true crime enthusiasts interested in the comp... more
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