Casefile True Crime

<p>When school friends Jessica Wongso and Mirna Salihin caught up for coffee in Jakarta’s upscale Olivier Cafe in January 2016, it was supposed to be a friendly get together. Then, moments after taking a sip from her Vietnamese iced coffee, Mirna collapsed and died. What unravelled was one of Indonesia’s most controversial murder trials with the question on everyone's lips - did Jessica Wongso poison Mirna with cyanide?</p><br><p>---</p><p>Casefile Archives is a series of special bonus releases revisiting the earliest years of the show. The re-run episodes have been completely edited, polished, re-recorded and freshly produced from start to finish to match our current production standards.&nbsp;They are not complete rewrites - our goal wasn’t to alter the cases or reshape the writing, but to preserve the original storytelling while giving the production the refinement it didn’t have when we started the show back in 2016.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Where appropriate, updates have been added, but the core structure and storytelling remain faithful to the originals. Because of this, these re-releases may sound a little different to our recent episodes, but they allow us to bring some of the earliest episodes up to the technical quality listeners expect today.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Narration – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a></p><p>Research &amp; writing – Elsha McGill</p><p>Production &amp; music – <a href="http://mikemigas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Migas</a></p><p>Audio editing – Anthony Telfer</p><br><p>Sign up for Casefile Premium:</p><ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&amp;ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/casefile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li></ul><p>For all credits and sources, please visit <a href="https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-archives-4-mirna-salihin" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-archives-4-mirna-salihin</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>When 32-year-old Tina Herrmann didn’t show up for work on Wednesday, November 10 2010, her manager immediately alerted the authorities. Soon they found that not only had Tina vanished, but so had her two children - 13-year-old Sarah Maynard and 11-year-old Kody Maynard - and her best friend, 41-year-old Stephanie Sprang. To make matters worse, there were bloodstains discovered throughout Tina’s home. Soon, clues would lead detectives to a disconcerting scene - a rundown house filled from top to bottom with leaves… </p><br><p>---</p><p>Casefile Archives is a series of special bonus releases revisiting the earliest years of the show. The re-run episodes have been completely edited, polished, re-recorded and freshly produced from start to finish to match our current production standards.&nbsp;They are not complete rewrites - our goal wasn’t to alter the cases or reshape the writing, but to preserve the original storytelling while giving the production the refinement it didn’t have when we started the show back in 2016.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Where appropriate, updates have been added, but the core structure and storytelling remain faithful to the originals. Because of this, these re-releases may sound a little different to our recent episodes, but they allow us to bring some of the earliest episodes up to the technical quality listeners expect today.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Narration – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a></p><p>Research &amp; writing – Erin Munro</p><p>Production &amp; music – <a href="http://mikemigas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Migas</a></p><p>Audio editing – Anthony Telfer</p><br><p>Sign up for Casefile Premium:</p><ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&amp;ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/casefile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li></ul><p>For all credits and sources, please visit <a href="https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-archives-3-tina-herrmann-kody-maynard-stephanie-sprang" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-archives-3-tina-herrmann-kody-maynard-stephanie-sprang</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In December 1948, the body of an unidentified male was found on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, South Australia. It initially appeared the man had simply passed away in his sleep, but as police looked into his death, they discovered a series of bizarre and unexplainable clues that presented more questions than answers. Was the Somerton Man an international spy? If so, what was he doing in Adelaide? And what significance did the ancient Persian text found in his pocket hold?</p><br><p>---</p><p>Casefile Archives is a series of special bonus releases revisiting the earliest years of the show. The re-run episodes have been completely edited, polished, re-recorded and freshly produced from start to finish to match our current production standards.&nbsp;They are not complete rewrites - our goal wasn’t to alter the cases or reshape the writing, but to preserve the original storytelling while giving the production the refinement it didn’t have when we started the show back in 2016.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Where appropriate, updates have been added, but the core structure and storytelling remain faithful to the originals. Because of this, these re-releases may sound a little different to our recent episodes, but they allow us to bring some of the earliest episodes up to the technical quality listeners expect today.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Narration – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a></p><p>Research &amp; writing – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a></p><p>Production &amp; music – <a href="http://mikemigas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Migas</a></p><p>Audio editing – Anthony Telfer</p><br><p>Sign up for Casefile Premium:</p><ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&amp;ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/casefile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li></ul><p>For all credits and sources, please visit <a href="https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-archives-2-the-somerton-man" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-archives-2-the-somerton-man</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>On January 11, 1965, 15-year-old Christine Sharrock and Marianne Schmidt spent the day at Cronulla Beach with Marianne's four younger siblings. After lunch, the two teenagers went for a walk into the nearby sandhills at Wanda Beach, but never returned.</p><br><p>The following day, their bodies were found in the sand dunes. The murders shocked the nation, triggering one of the largest homicide investigations in Australian history. Despite an exhaustive inquiry, police were unable to identify the killer. Decades on, the mystery remains.</p><br><p>---</p><p>Casefile Archives is a series of special bonus releases revisiting the earliest years of the show. The re-run episodes have been completely edited, polished, re-recorded and freshly produced from start to finish to match our current production standards.&nbsp;They are not complete rewrites - our goal wasn’t to alter the cases or reshape the writing, but to preserve the original storytelling while giving the production the refinement it didn’t have when we started the show back in 2016.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Where appropriate, updates have been added, but the core structure and storytelling remain faithful to the originals. Because of this, these re-releases may sound a little different to our recent episodes, but they allow us to bring some of the earliest episodes up to the technical quality listeners expect today.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Narration – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a></p><p>Research &amp; writing – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a></p><p>Production &amp; music – <a href="http://mikemigas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Migas</a></p><p>Audio editing – Anthony Telfer</p><br><p>Sign up for Casefile Premium:</p><ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&amp;ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/casefile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li></ul><p>For all credits and sources, please visit <a href="https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-archives-1-the-wanda-beach-murders" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-archives-1-the-wanda-beach-murders</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you.&nbsp;</p><p>These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of.</p><br><p>Today, we’re sharing another one of those shows, The Detective’s Dilemma, which is narrated by me.</p><br><p>The Detective’s Dilemma was originally released as a Spotify exclusive, meaning you could only listen to it on that platform. But now, for the first time, the entire series is available everywhere, for free, wherever you get your podcasts.</p><br><p>When 22-year-old Sian O’Callaghan went missing, Detective Steve Fulcher arrested a suspect who offered to lead him to her body. When the suspect then asked, “Do you want another one?”, it set in motion one of the most significant and controversial investigations in recent UK history.</p><br><p>The Detective’s Dilemma explores the complex questions it raised about the justice system, police procedure, and the cost of doing what you believe is right. It’s a story that leaves you asking: what would you have done in the same situation?</p><br><p>We’re releasing the first episode here on the Casefile feed. You can find the full series by searching for The Detective’s Dilemma, wherever you get your podcasts.</p><br><p>I hope you enjoy the series.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of. Today, we’re sharing another one of those shows - Matty.</p><br><p>Matty was originally released in 2022 as a Spotify exclusive, meaning you could only listen to it on that specific platform. But now, for the first time, the entire Matty series is available everywhere, wherever you get your podcasts.</p><br><p>Matty was the second podcast series we made in collaboration with Loren O’Keeffe from The Missed Foundation. Matty tells the story of Matthew Leveson, a 20-year-old who went missing in Sydney in 2007. His disappearance led to a decade-long fight by his parents, Mark and Faye Leveson, to bring their son home.</p><br><p>The Levesons search uncovered many twists, countless hurdles, and years of stonewalling, along with moments of both good and bad investigative work. It’s a story filled with heartbreak, perseverance, and the relentless pursuit of the truth.</p><br><p>It’s a Casefile Presents production—created by the same team behind Casefile, with the same high standards you expect from us. I hope you enjoy the series.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>If you have experience in true crime, documentary or narrative non-fiction, and you can demonstrate strong research and writing skills, we’d love to hear from you.</p><p>Please include a short introduction, your CV or résumé, and any writing samples or relevant links to past work. You can send your application to contact@casefilepodcast.com.</p><p>Head to <a href="https://casefilepodcast.com/writer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">casefilepodcast.com/writer</a> for further details.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Thank you to each of you for listening and supporting the show for all these years.&nbsp;</p><p>Have a happy and healthy holiday season. Casefile will return in 2026 with new episodes and extra content for the 10th anniversary!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In November 1999, Bruce Miller, a scrapyard owner in Michigan, was found murdered in what looked like a robbery gone wrong. After three months with no solid leads, investigators feared the case would go cold. But hundreds of miles away in Missouri, the suicide of former detective Jerry Cassaday led to the discovery of a mysterious briefcase – one that held a shocking secret.</p><br><p>---</p><br><p>Narration – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caseys.snaps/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a></p><p>Research &amp; writing – Milly Raso</p><p>Creative direction – Milly Raso</p><p>Production &amp; music – <a href="http://mikemigas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mike Migas</a></p><p>Audio editing – Anthony Telfer</p><br><p>Sign up for Casefile Premium:</p><ul><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casefile-true-crime/id998568017?ign-itscg=30200S&amp;ign-itsct=casefile_podcasts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9gSwcv7USsb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify Premium</a></li><li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/casefile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li></ul><p>For all credits and sources, please visit <a href="https://casefilepodcast.com/case-332-bruce-miller" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://casefilepodcast.com/case-332-bruce-miller</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>