When popular Las Vegas influencer Esmeralda Gonzalez mysteriously vanished, the clues left behind told a dark story. Morgan and Kaelyn examine surveillance footage, anonymous tips, suspicious U-Haul rentals, and store receipts to uncover the disturbing truth behind her disappearance. What secrets surfaced when detectives finally pieced it all together?
Show Notes:
46:25-47:25 - TW: Description of Esmeralda's assault and murder
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SERIAL KILLER: Amy Archer-Gilligan
She ran a cozy nursing home and was beloved by her Connecticut town, but Amy Archer-Gilligan was hiding deadly secrets. Morgan and Kaelyn unpack the chilling story of a serial killer who poisoned her residents for profit, leaving behind clues like a pharmacist’s sales ledger, suspicious death certificates, and unsettling financial records. But the most fascinating part? This case was cracked wide open by an amateur sleuth with a surprising connection to one of our hosts.
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MISSING: Adea Shabani
Adea Shabani moved to L.A. to become a star—but instead, she disappeared into thin air. In this episode, Morgan and Kaelyn investigate the unsettling evidence: surveillance cameras capturing Adea's final moments, conflicting alibis, and GPS data placing a suspect at a remote crime scene. Could the very person she trusted most be the one hiding the darkest secrets?
This episode includes mentions of domestic violence, suicide, and suicidal ideation, so please listen with care.
Show Notes:Chris Spotz' acting reel
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MURDERED: Kathleen Peterson
She was found at the bottom of the staircase—dead and covered in blood. But was Kathleen Peterson’s death a tragic accident, or a calculated murder? Morgan and Kaelyn examine one of the most notorious true crime cases of the past two decades, from the blood spatter and hidden emails to an infamous missing fireplace blow poke. Follow along as they sift through the evidence, the controversy, and the wild theories. What clues were overlooked, and what truths remain hidden to this day?
This episode contains graphic descriptions of injuries and death that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.
In particular, please note our trigger warnings for the the timestamps below:
10:27-10:38 - Photos of Kathleen Peterson's death scene
13:47-17:10 - Details of Kathleen Peterson's autopsy
52:24-52:33 - Photos of Kathleen Peterson's autopsy
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SERIAL KILLER: The Gilgo Beach Murders
A discarded pizza crust, burner phones, and a dark Chevy Avalanche. In this episode, Morgan and Kaelyn unravel the Gilgo Beach Killer investigation, one of New York’s most notorious serial murder cases. Follow along as they dive into the twists, turns, and overlooked clues—like chilling cell phone pings and DNA evidence—that finally led investigators to a suspect decades after the first victim went missing.
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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases.
In every episode they'll uncover the hidden details, analyze the overlooked evidence, and follow the trail of clues behind the biggest cases in history. Tune in for compelling storytelling, forensic analysis, and a thrilling ride through some of the world's most puzzling crime cases.
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