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Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 1 /// Johnny Gosch   www.TrueCrimeGarage.com    In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine, until it happened for the first time. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gosch.    More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.   True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.   Follow the show on Insta @TrueCrimeGarage    Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend. Be good, be kind, and don’t litter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti

Ashley Okland ////// 917  Part 1 of 1   www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Ashley Okland was 27 years old when she was murdered. She was a real estate agent and had been showing a model townhouse when she was shot twice and left to die by her assailant. Someone heard a commotion inside 558 Stone Creek Court. When they went inside to investigate, Ashley was lying on the floor. Medics rushed her to the hospital where she later died. After nearly 15 years of investigating, there has finally been a major break in this case.    Beer of the Week - Easy Eddy Hazy IPA by Big Grove Brewery  Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5    More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.    True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website’s store page.     Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow

Missing Wix Girls /// Part 2 /// 916  Part 2 of 2    www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   The love between a mother and daughter should be sacred shelter; an untouchable sanctuary that no evil can penetrate. In March 2004, that safe haven would be forever shattered for Jennifer Wix and her daughter, Adrianna. The two have been missing since March 25, 2004. The mystery of the missing Wix girls not only exemplifies the boundless love shared between of mothers and daughters, but also depicts a family scarred by untold grief and lingering, unanswered questions. The agony of spending the last 21 years without Jennifer and Adrianna has kept the family stuck in the past - unable to move forward, yet determined to keep fighting until the truth is finally brought to light, and returning the girls back home. With the 22nd anniversary of the girls' disappearance fast approaching, perhaps this will finally be the year we can lay the girls to rest among their loved ones.  If anyone has information about the disappearance of Jenn

Missing Wix Girls /// Part 1 /// 915  Part 1 of 2    www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   The love between a mother and daughter should be sacred shelter; an untouchable sanctuary that no evil can penetrate. In March 2004, that safe haven would be forever shattered for Jennifer Wix and her daughter, Adrianna. The two have been missing since March 25, 2004. The mystery of the missing Wix girls not only exemplifies the boundless love shared between of mothers and daughters, but also depicts a family scarred by untold grief and lingering, unanswered questions. The agony of spending the last 21 years without Jennifer and Adrianna has kept the family stuck in the past - unable to move forward, yet determined to keep fighting until the truth is finally brought to light, and returning the girls back home. With the 22nd anniversary of the girls' disappearance fast approaching, perhaps this will finally be the year we can lay the girls to rest among their loved ones.  If anyone has information about the disappearance of Jenn

Surrounded by Evil /// Part 2 /// 914 Part 2 of 2    www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   22 year old mother and professional Leah Martin went missing on her way to work. Her family was aware of threatening calls Leah received prior to her disappearance. Investigators find traceable evidence and search for the young mother. What clues and information were in those mysterious calls and were they connected to her disappearance? It’s a small town mystery with a lot of potential suspects. Grab a chair and grab a beer and go searching for answers with Nic and the Captain.    Beer of the Week - Guinness Draught - the one and only!  Garage Grade - 5 out of 5 bottle caps    Please follow/ subscribe to True Crime Garage so you never miss an episode and consider leaving a positive review to tell others to join you and us in the Garage.    More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and o

Surrounded by Evil /// Part 1 /// 913 Part 1 of 2    www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   22 year old mother and professional Leah Martin went missing on her way to work. Her family was aware of threatening calls Leah received prior to her disappearance. Investigators find traceable evidence and search for the young mother. What clues and information were in those mysterious calls and were they connected to her disappearance? It’s a small town mystery with a lot of potential suspects. Grab a chair and grab a beer and go searching for answers with Nic and the Captain.    Beer of the Week - Guinness Draught - the one and only!  Garage Grade - 5 out of 5 bottle caps    Please follow/ subscribe to True Crime Garage so you never miss an episode and consider leaving a positive review to tell others to join you and us in the Garage.    More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and o

Longacre Lane /// Trials /// Part 4   Part 4 of 4  Original Release: 10-11-2023   www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation.  This was a night that shook an entire community.  What happened that night?  Why were these two victims seemingly targeted?  Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young.  This case can still be solved.  Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how.  If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com   Beer of the Week - Mid-West IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5    Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain    Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where TC

Longacre Lane /// None Shall Escape /// Part 3   Part 3 of 4  Original Release: 10-11-2023   www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation.  This was a night that shook an entire community.  What happened that night?  Why were these two victims seemingly targeted?  Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young.  This case can still be solved.  Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how.  If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com   Beer of the Week - Mid-West IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5    Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain    Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Reco

Longacre Lane /// Intruder /// Part 2   Part 2 of 4  Original Release: 10-11-2023   www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation.  This was a night that shook an entire community.  What happened that night?  Why were these two victims seemingly targeted?  Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young.  This case can still be solved.  Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how.  If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com   Beer of the Week - Mid-West IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5    Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain    Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where

Longacre Lane /// That Night  Part 1 of 4  Original Release: 10-11-2023   www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   In early 2011 near Toledo, Ohio a home invasion became a double homicide investigation.  This was a night that shook an entire community.  What happened that night?  Why were these two victims seemingly targeted?  Who could do something this heinous and evil to two people that were so young.  This case can still be solved.  Join Nic & Captain in the Garage and find out how.  If you know any information about the murders of Lisa Straub and Johnny Clarke please call Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111, or the Lucas County Detective’s Bureau at 419-213-4917, or reach out to reporter Brian Dugger at bdugger@wtol.com   Beer of the Week - Mid-West IPA from Great Lakes Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5    Follow True Crime Garage on X @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain    Listen to True Crime Garage Off The Record where TCG breaks

Friday the 13th Murders ////// 912  Part 1 of 1    www.TrueCrimeGarage.com   On Friday, July 13th, the quiet town of Panhandle, Texas, where life moved at a gentle pace, was about to be shattered by an event so violent it would be seared into the town's memory forever. This Friday the 13th, was a night that defied the very nature of this peaceful community. Evil didn’t come to the town of Panhandle, it was born there and on this Friday the 13th that evil was on a seek and destroy mission. The chaos began in the dead of night. It was a night filled with murder, mayhem, confusion, and chaos. A night that will forever live in infamy as the night that the curse and the evil of lore became real.    Beer of the Week - Panhandle American Wheat by Texas Cannon Brewing Company Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5    More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and

Tipp City Murder /// Part 2 /// 911 Part 2 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.com  Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead in the early morning hours of February 16th after officers received a report of a burglary and shooting at a Tipp City home. Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived. According to Miami County officials, Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was taken into custody and charged with murder after investigators say Ashley Flynn’s body was found in their home. Prosecutors have not released details about a motive. Beer of the Week - Super Crisp Lager by Great Northern Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps True Crime Garage Presents: Brian Shaffer – 20 Years Missing Join True Crime Garage for a special live event marking 20 years since the disappearance of Brian Shaffer — a case that continues to captivate investigators and the public alike. Location: BrewDog – Canal Winchester Date: April 18th Doors Open: 4:00 PM Event Starts: 5:00 PM This powerful eveni

Tipp City Murder /// Part 1 /// 910 Part 1 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.com  Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead in the early morning hours of February 16th after officers received a report of a burglary and shooting at a Tipp City home. Her husband and two children were inside the home when officers arrived. According to Miami County officials, Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was taken into custody and charged with murder after investigators say Ashley Flynn’s body was found in their home. Prosecutors have not released details about a motive. Beer of the Week - Super Crisp Lager by Great Northern Brewing Company Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps True Crime Garage Presents: Brian Shaffer – 20 Years Missing Join True Crime Garage for a special live event marking 20 years since the disappearance of Brian Shaffer — a case that continues to captivate investigators and the public alike. Location: BrewDog – Canal Winchester Date: April 18th Doors Open: 4:00 PM Event Starts: 5:00 PM This powerful eveni

Chicken Pot Killer ////// 909  Part 1 of 1    www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On May 23rd 2016, police responded to a flat where a dead young woman was found by her family. The evidence found at the scene proved this to be a homicide. Police were able to quickly recover CCTV footage from building where the victim had lived alone. The footage showed a man on his way to murder 26 year old Nikki Collingbourne. Next to Nikki's body detectives located fragments of the now infamous murder weapon.    Beer of the Week - Dual at Dawn, revolutionary era ale by Sun King Brewery  Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5      True Crime Garage Presents: Brian Shaffer – 20 Years Missing Join True Crime Garage for a special live event marking 20 years since the disappearance of Brian Shaffer — a case that continues to captivate investigators and the public alike. Location: BrewDog – Canal Winchester Date: April 18th Doors Open: 4:00 PM Event Starts: 5:00 PM This powerful evening will feature a discussion panel wi

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Theories /// Part 6 Part 6 of 6Episode:908 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOhio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358 Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) - MP#1709ViCAP Alert# 20

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Theories /// Part 5 Part 5 of 6Episode:907 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOhio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Columbus Police Missing Person Unit at 614-645-2358 Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) - MP#1709ViCAP Alert# 20

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// CCTV Footage /// Part 4 Part 4 of 6Episode:906 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOhio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Detective Edwards with the Columbus Police Department @ 614-645-4624 or  aedwards@columbuspolice.org Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unident

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Tips /// Part 3 Part 3 of 6Episode:905 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOhio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Detective Edwards with the Columbus Police Department @ 614-645-4624 or  aedwards@columbuspolice.org Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentified Pe

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Timeline /// Part 2 Part 2 of 6Episode: 904 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOhio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Detective Edwards with the Columbus Police Department @ 614-645-4624 or  aedwards@columbuspolice.org Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentifi

Brian Shaffer /// 20 Years Missing /// Timeline /// Part 1 Part 1 of 6Episode:903 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comOhio State Medical Student, Brian Randall Shaffer disappeared without an apparent reason on April 1, 2006.  His last known whereabouts was a second-floor campus area bar where he was having drinks with friends. Near the entrance of the Ugly Tuna Saloona just before 2 a.m. Brian is seen on security footage talking briefly with two women. Brian later became separated from his friends who have stated that they assumed that Brian had left and gone home. At the time of his disappearance Brian Shaffer was 6’2” tall and approximately 160 to 165 lbs. He’s a caucasian male with brown hair and hazel eyes. Brian had a Pearl Jam tattoo on his upper right arm and he plays guitar. If you have any information regarding Brian’s disappearance or his whereabouts please contact Detective Edwards with the Columbus Police Department @ 614-645-4624 or  aedwards@columbuspolice.org Brian Shaffer - National Missing and Unidentifie