Episode

House of Cards
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1:23:19
Published: Sat Feb 18 2023
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After a mother and daughter are murdered, investigators encounter a self-proclaimed vampire and taunting letters from a killer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapters
The transcripts discuss a psychotic killer who murdered a 74-year-old woman and a 35-year-old woman and seemed to be taking pleasure in taunting the police with letters confessing to the murders but leaving no fingerprints or DNA behind.
00:00 - 01:02 (01:02)
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true crime
Summary

The transcripts discuss a psychotic killer who murdered a 74-year-old woman and a 35-year-old woman and seemed to be taking pleasure in taunting the police with letters confessing to the murders but leaving no fingerprints or DNA behind.

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A retelling of a police officer's experience with responding to a house invasion and discovering a gruesome scene.
01:02 - 08:43 (07:41)
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Police, Crime
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A retelling of a police officer's experience with responding to a house invasion and discovering a gruesome scene.

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The speaker talks about people who have a love of tarot cards and nature, enjoying walks in the park and being named after exotic names like Angelique.
08:43 - 13:16 (04:33)
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Tarot Cards, Nature, Walks in the Park
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The speaker talks about people who have a love of tarot cards and nature, enjoying walks in the park and being named after exotic names like Angelique.

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A woman shares her thoughts on camping with her scouting sons and whether her children will have her dark hair and David's blue eyes.
13:16 - 16:31 (03:15)
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family
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A woman shares her thoughts on camping with her scouting sons and whether her children will have her dark hair and David's blue eyes. She also discusses her desire for a knight in shining armor and keeping a medallion as a symbol of that hope.

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Detectives investigate the murder case of Walter in which there are no breakthroughs yet.
16:31 - 20:05 (03:34)
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Murder Investigation
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Detectives investigate the murder case of Walter in which there are no breakthroughs yet. They initially suspect David Hoshaw and find that he was at a Boy Scout week-long camp during the time of the murder, and later discover that Walter was over 200 miles away from the crime scene at the time of Walter's murder.

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Detectives analyze slang used in a taunting letter written by a psychotic killer who is causing homicides to see if the writer is trying to impersonate a black person.
20:05 - 23:59 (03:53)
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Murder Investigation
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Detectives analyze slang used in a taunting letter written by a psychotic killer who is causing homicides to see if the writer is trying to impersonate a black person. Furthermore, they cross-check the diary of the suspect, where it is discovered she frequently referred to her mother as "mom".

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Detective Malvin is investigating the stabbing deaths of Angel and Vonda, who were associated with a group that used mystical tools.
23:59 - 31:21 (07:21)
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Mysticism
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Detective Malvin is investigating the stabbing deaths of Angel and Vonda, who were associated with a group that used mystical tools. A self-described vampire turns in an athene knife claiming it's the murder weapon, but the killer is still at large.

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David Hoschaw changed the password on a computer related to a homicide investigation.
31:21 - 38:41 (07:20)
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Homicide Investigation
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David Hoschaw changed the password on a computer related to a homicide investigation. Forensic analysis revealed the irregular activity.

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The police investigation for Angel's double homicide case has produced no result yet despite interviewing various people including those from the Wicca bookstore.
38:41 - 42:31 (03:50)
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Murder Investigation
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The police investigation for Angel's double homicide case has produced no result yet despite interviewing various people including those from the Wicca bookstore. Meanwhile, someone claims responsibility for the murders, and David provides an alibi.

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David groomed and unlawfully touched a 12-year-old friend during his first marriage.
42:32 - 47:11 (04:39)
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David's past
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David groomed and unlawfully touched a 12-year-old friend during his first marriage. After his military discharge, he moved back to Virginia to be near his children and began online dating.

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The episode recounts a story of a woman who meets her true love online only to find out that he has been married thrice, and the suspicion of something more sinister going on thereafter.
47:13 - 52:18 (05:04)
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Online Relationships
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The episode recounts a story of a woman who meets her true love online only to find out that he has been married thrice, and the suspicion of something more sinister going on thereafter.

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Detectives are trying to connect the dots from cell phone records and credit card receipts left by David Hoshaw, a suspected killer, to prove their case.
52:18 - 57:32 (05:13)
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Crime Investigation
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Detectives are trying to connect the dots from cell phone records and credit card receipts left by David Hoshaw, a suspected killer, to prove their case.

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Detective Malvin and his partner plan a road trip to get under the skin of a suspect, David Hosha, and create an impact upon Amanda with the hopes of solving a case.
57:32 - 1:01:29 (03:57)
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Detective Work
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Detective Malvin and his partner plan a road trip to get under the skin of a suspect, David Hosha, and create an impact upon Amanda with the hopes of solving a case.

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The speaker discusses an accusation they made and a conversation they had with David regarding a homicide.
1:01:30 - 1:05:58 (04:28)
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True crime
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The speaker discusses an accusation they made and a conversation they had with David regarding a homicide.

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The defense attorney can argue lack of evidence in a case, so building a case of circumstantial evidence by layering information is important for the prosecutor.
1:05:58 - 1:12:45 (06:47)
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Law
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The defense attorney can argue lack of evidence in a case, so building a case of circumstantial evidence by layering information is important for the prosecutor. This can include excluding evidence the prosecutor does have, but also presenting evidence that may not be definitive but points towards the guilt of the defendant.

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A man confesses to a crime he may not have committed just to protect his family.
1:12:45 - 1:16:59 (04:14)
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Crime
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A man confesses to a crime he may not have committed just to protect his family. He expresses regret for his decision but believes it was necessary for the greater good.

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The speaker discusses the long-term effects of grief on individuals and families and shares a personal anecdote about a cherished item.
1:16:59 - 1:20:25 (03:25)
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Grief
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The speaker discusses the long-term effects of grief on individuals and families and shares a personal anecdote about a cherished item.

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