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English
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57 episodes
since Sept. 4, 2026
episodic

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The Dyatlov Pass incident remains one of the most chilling and enduring mysteries in true crime history. In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin dissects the harrowing events of February 1959, when nine experienced hikers from the Ural Polytechnical Institute fled their tent on th…

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In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin explores the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer, focusing on the ciphers, letters, and psychological warfare that defined one of America's most enduring unsolved mysteries. This narrative goes beyond the sensational headlines to honor the vi…
In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin explores the harrowing history of the Moors Murders, a series of child abductions and murders committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley between 1963 and 1965. This true crime deep dive focuses on Saddleworth Moor in Greater Manchester, the des…
In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin delves into the chilling early life and psychological evolution of Ted Bundy, exploring how his 'mask of charm' concealed a history of trauma, deception, and calculated evil. This deep dive examines the foundational lies of Bundy’s childhood…
In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin unravels the chilling mystery of the Axeman of New Orleans, one of America's most enigmatic unsolved crimes. Set against the backdrop of post-WWI tension and rising ethnic prejudice in 1918-1919, the narrative explores how a serial killer ta…
In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin delves into the gripping true crime story of the Great Train Robbery of 1963. This is not just a recounting of a heist; it is an exploration of how fifteen men, led by mastermind Bruce Reynolds, used insider information from a Royal Mail sec…
In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin examines the tragic final days of Kurt Cobain, exploring the complex interplay between his chronic physical pain, mental health struggles, and the circumstances surrounding his death on April 5, 1994. This deep dive into true crime and music…
In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin explores the harrowing and enduring mystery of the Sodder Children, a true crime case that has baffled investigators for nearly eight decades. On Christmas morning in 1945, five children vanished from their burning home in Fayetteville, West…
In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin dissects the tragic and controversial final days of Kurt Cobain, exploring the complex interplay between his chronic physical pain, mental health struggles, and the circumstances surrounding his death on April 8, 1994. This deep dive is esse…
In this episode of The Missing Journal, host Erika Diffin delves into the haunting and complex history of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, the man convicted of kidnapping Charles Lindbergh’s infant son in 1932. This narrative goes beyond the headlines of the 'Trial of the Century' to explore the psychologi…
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