Do You Dare?

Welcome to Episode Forty-Eight of Do You Dare?
 
This week we’re diving into an urban legend of shadowy figures dressed in black who always seem to find themselves showing up after supposed extraterrestrial events are witnessed by people.
 
(Trigger warnings: N/A)
 
In this episode Cian tells us about the ‘Men in Black’, who they are thought to be, why they are thought to appear and what they are believed to do when they arrive.
 
This urban legend has captured the imaginations of many a writer, investigator and film producer alike so play along with our daring duo in today’s case as Cian presents Em with a series of alleged encounters with these suited men and she aims to rank their believability.
 
Which will you find the most likely?
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em attempts to separate the facts from the fiction when it comes to the story of one of the most insanely built houses you’ll ever see!
 
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*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Not My Ghost, Not My Problem Podcast and you can find them at @notmyghostpodcast on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: listed in the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Seven of Do You Dare?
 
This week we’re covering a case with facts so unbelievable that if there wasn’t the evidence to back them it would be easy to believe that this was something out of a far fetched and almost inconceivable lifetime movie.
 
(Trigger warnings: Graphic descriptions of gore and violence, descriptions of rape and sexual assault, mentions of child abuse and molestation, mentions of the occult and satanic beliefs, graphic descriptions of horrific wounds.)
 
In this episode Em covers the unbelievable case of Alison Botha, the victim of a particular vicious and brutal abduction, rape and attack at the hands of two predators who by all accounts should have actually been in jail at the time it happened rather than out in bail thanks to other similarly horrific acts they’d already committed.
 
Follow along with us as we explore Alison’s story as well as digging into the background of the two men that were already on a dark and dangerous path of violence against women. This is a case full of twists, turns and reveals that will shock you to your very core and have you questioning whether thanks to technicalities on the justice systems whether it was actually truly served.
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian looks into an urban legend that is not only linked with the extraterrestrial but has also grown big enough to inspire its own movie franchise.
 
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*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Macabre Mondays Podcast and you can find them at @macabremondayspodcast on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: all that’s interesting article, medium articles, mandela.ac.za, parliament.gov.za, multiple daily maverick articles, womenforchange.co.za, news24.com, yahoonews.com, google, morbid podcast and the criminal makeup podcast.) 

Welcome to Episode Forty-Six of Do You Dare?
 
This week we’re fulfilling all your ghostly needs with a haunted mansion located in the heart of Gardner, Massachusetts.
 
(Trigger warnings: N/A.)
 
In this episode Cian takes us to The S.K. Pierce Mansion and uncovers the history behind the man who built this stunning gothic Victorian home, the deaths that have occurred within its walls and the spirits that are said still to linger even now.
 
Follow along with the pair try to decide if they’d be willing to spend the night at this imposing home or whether after hearing the tales they’d rather stay anywhere else.
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em shares a true crime case that’s so unbelievable that if there wasn’t a mountain of proof you’d be sure it was something out of a work of fiction.
 
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*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for State Of The Unknown Podcast and you can find them at @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: listed during the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Five of Do You Dare?
 
This week we hit you with not one story but three as we explore the phenomenon of time slips.
 
(Trigger warnings: N/A.)
 
In this episode Em tells us about three of the most documented cases of time slips starting with the Kersey Slip before looking into the Morebly-Jourdain incident and finally take us on a trip to Bold street in Liverpool.
 
Follow along with us as we dissect what this phenomenon is and discuss whether what these people experienced were a simple trick of the mind or something more supernatural.
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian takes us to Massachusetts for an 1800’s mansion that said to be filled to the brim with ghosts.
 
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You can contact us at doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!
 
*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Tea, Tales and Talks Podcast and you can find them at @teatalestalks on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: mjwayland.com, icysedgwick.com, mysticaltimesblog.com, medium articles, historicmysteries.com, smithsonianmag.com, listverse.com, Liverpoolecho.com, thetab.com, discoveryuk.com, theguideliverpool.com, Birminghammail.com, Wikipedia.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Four of Do You Dare?
 
And this February is black history month so all we will be spending this month highlighting cases of people of colour that are so often overlooked or neglected by police and the media.
 
This week we crack into a curious case that splits opinions on whether what happened was a truly tragic accident or if foul play was involved…
 
(Trigger warnings: Discussions of Systemic Racism.)
 
In this episode Cian walks us through the case of High school student and athlete Kendrick Johnson and we try to figure out how he ended up as he did.
 
Follow along with us as we try to pick apart the murky details of his death from conveniently missing CCTV footage to the logistics of how he was found and the strange circumstances surrounding his second autopsy. Join us as we discuss who he was and his family’s relentlessly quest for justice in these sketchy circumstances.
 
If you want to check out the website created by Kendricks family that post case updates, memories, photos and memorials then you can got to: Kendrick Johnson Foundation - Seeking Justice and Inspiring Change
 
And if you want to help you can support Kendrick’s family you can donate to their go fund me here: Fundraiser by Jacqueline Johnson : The Kendrick Johnson Foundation Fund
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em kicks off March with some tales that are guaranteed to have you questioning the passage of time.
 
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*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Grimly Podcast and you can find them at @grimlypodcast on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: listed within the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty-Three of Do You Dare?
 
And this February is black history month so all we will be spending this month highlighting cases of people of colour that are so often overlooked or neglected by police and the media.
 
This week we head to Forsyth County, Georgia for a case that’s mishandling is all too reminiscent of the locations twisted history.
 
(Trigger warnings: Discussions of Systemic Racism, Racism, and brief mentions of Lynching.)
 
In this episode Em covers the case of Tamla Horsford, a wife, mother and friend who attended a birthday sleepover with other soccer mums only to never make it home alive to her family the following morning.
 
Follow along with us as we try to untangle a mess of contradictory statements and evidence, delve into horrifying details and attempt to figure out how Tamla ended up laying dead in her ‘friends’ backyard below a balcony when nothing in this case seems to line up.
 
If you want to check out the pages created by Tamla’s family that post case updates, memories, photos and memorials then you can got to Justice For Tamla Horsford on Facebook or @justicefortam on instagram.
 
Link to Autopsy and Released Police Reports
Link to 911 Call
 
Available FCSO and GBI Interviews:
Jeanne Meyers GBI Interview
Jose Barrera GBI Interview
Madeline Lombardi GBI Interview
Madeline Lombardi FCSO Interview
Bridget Fuller 1st GBI Interview
Bridget Fuller 2nd GBI Interview
Paula Seals FCSO Interview
Paula Seals GBI Interview
Stacey Smith FSCO Interview
Stacey Smith GBI Interview
Thomas Smith GBI Interview
Marcy Hardin GBI Interview
Officer Mike Christian GBI Interview
Neighbour Mary GBI Interview
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian looks into the strange death of a high school athlete and the suspicions that surround it.
 
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*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Down The Crooked Path Podcast and you can find them at @downthecrookedpath on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: datausa.io, historicforsyth.com, atlantahistorycenter.com, npr.org, Rollingstones.com, medium articles, YouTube videos of police interviews and 911 call, people.com, vibe.com, released official documents including the autopsy report, Wikipedia, Google and coverage of the case by morbid podcast, murder mystery and makeup podcast and True Crime with Kendall Rae Podcast. )

Welcome to Episode Forty-Two of Do You Dare?
 
And this February is black history month so all we will be spending this month highlighting cases of people of colour that are so often overlooked or neglected by police and the media.
 
This week we look into what was meant to be a relaxing vacation to Mexico that went horribly wrong.
 
(Trigger warnings: Discussions of Racism and beatings.)
 
In this episode Cian shares with us the case of Shanquella Robinson a 25 year old woman  who thought she was going on a fun trip away with friends only for it to end with her deceased and a whole heap of suspicion surrounding how.
 
Follow along with us as we unpack the strange actions of those who were there, look into why the autopsy and their stories didn’t add up and the leaked video that blew the case wide open and left many calling for justice.
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Em looks into a unsolved death in a county we’ve visited once before that is the textbook definition of sketchy.
 
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*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for It Creepy Shit Podcast and you can find them at @creepy_shit_podcast on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were mentioned in the episode.)

Welcome to Episode Forty One of Do You Dare?
 
And this February is black history month so all we will be spending this month highlighting cases of people of colour that are so often overlooked or neglected by police and the media.
 
Tune in this week as we kicks off Black history month with a tragic case that left a promising 18yr old boy the victim of a horrific hate crime.
 
(Trigger warnings: Discussions of Racism and Racial Attacks.)
 
In this episode Em delves into the horrific murder of Stephen Lawrence at the hands of a group of men in an unprovoked, racially motivated assault.
 
Follow along with us as we not only look into the crime itself but the way Stephen’s case changed UK law, exposed policing standards and left a legacy that continues to grow with each passing year as his family continues to fight for not only Stephen’s memory but to get him the full justice he deserves.
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when we start of Black History Month series where we looking into cases of people of colour who often don’t get the attention they deserve. Em will be kicking us off with a vicious hate crime here in the UK that to this day remains only partially solved but had a massive impact on society, policing and the law.
 
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You can contact us at doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!
 
*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for It Cane From The Maritimes Podcast and you can find them at @itcamefromthemaritimes on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: bbc articles, dmu.ac.uk, stephenlawrenceday.org, the guardian articles, cps.gov.uk, Wikipedia)

Welcome to Episode Forty of Do You Dare?
 
Tune in this week as we take a look at an extremely current case that blew up in the news just before due to its celebrity victims.
 
(Trigger warnings: Discussions of Addiction.)
 
In this episode Cian talks us through everything we know so far about the killings of acting and directing legand Rob Reiner and his incredible wife who spent her life as a brilliant photographer, film producer and political activist.
 
Follow along with us as we delve into the lives of these, by all accounts, wonderful individuals and we unpack what is known so far regarding their tragic killings.
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when we start of Black History Month series where we looking into cases of people of colour who often don’t get the attention they deserve. Em will be kicking us off with a vicious hate crime here in the UK that to this day remains only partially solved but had a massive impact on society, policing and the law.
 
If you enjoyed this episode it would mean the world to us if you could take a minute to rate, review and subscribe! 
Don't forget you can join in the conversation with us over on social media to share your thoughts and theories. 
You can contact us at doyoudarepodcast@gmail.com if you want to suggest cases, tell us your personal true crime or paranormal stories to be read out in future listener episodes or just to say hi!
 
*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Canadian Creepies Podcast and you can find them at @canadiancreepies on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: listed in the episode )

Welcome to Episode Thirty-Nine of Do You Dare?
 
Tune in this week for the case that’s not only been our most requested but also took place where the hosts grew up.
 
(Trigger warnings: Drugs.)
 
In this episode Em covers the disappearance of Damien Nettles that took place on the Isle of Wight back in 1996 when he was only sixteen years old.
 
Follow along with us as we weed through a mishandled investigation, a heap of speculation and a case that for the Isle of Wight, and your two hosts who are from there, became the subject of local lore that to this day leaves everyone who’s heard of Damien’s story with more questions than answers.
 
Thanks to everyone who has joined us for this week's case and we hope to see you back next episode when Cian takes on one of the most current cases we’ve covered so far.
 
If you have any information regarding Damien’s case please come forward and contact:
Hampshire Police on 101, quoting ‘Operation Ridgewood’. or emailing operation.ridgewood@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Missing People run a 24/7 helpline for missing people and for the public to contact them with information. Please phone or text 116 000 quoting 96-001159 if you have anything that could help Damien’s case.
Please email Damien’s mother, Valerie Nettles at valnettles@damiennettles.uk
You can also contact Mrs Nettles via Damien’s Facebook group
 
And if you want to support that campaign for the creation of Damien’s Law you can find out more information and how to help at
Damien Nettles - Missing since 1996
 
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*Ad included at the beginning of this episode is for Something Strange Podcast and you can find them at @something_strangepod on Instagram for more information.*
 
(sources for this episode were: damiennettles.uk, bbc articles, doenetwork.org, hampshirelive.news and Wikipedia.)