Case Files with Kat and Ashley

Join us each week as we discuss alcoholic beverages, our chaotic lives and do deep dives into stories involving true crime, unsolved mysteries, disappearances, murder and the paranormal. Come explore the dark side of humanity!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Case Files with Kat and Ashley episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Case Files with Kat and Ashley for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Case Files with Kat and Ashley episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

S. 7 Episode 14 - The Unsolved Christmas Mystery of the Sodder Children

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12/19/24 • 62 min

Before we take a 2 week break for the holidays and travel, we wanted to leave you with a story that happened on Christmas Eve in 1945. It a devastating fire that consumed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. While George and Jennie Sodder and four of their children escaped, five of their children seemingly vanished without a trace. The official explanation claimed they perished in the fire, but troubling inconsistencies and chilling clues have kept the mystery alive for nearly 80 years.

Hit play, grab a drink, ditch the family for an hour, and join us as Kat delves into one of America’s most haunting cold cases, exploring theories, evidence, and the Sodder family’s relentless pursuit of the truth.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Happy Boxing Day, and Happy Festivus for the Rest of Us!
Here's to a wonderful 2025! We love you all!
See something. Say something.
Love,
Kat & Ashley
References:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-happened-sodder-children-siblings-who-went-up-in-smoke-west-virginia-house-fire-172429802/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodder_children_disappearance
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-25/the-mystery-of-the-vanished-sodder-children/103245390
https://www.grunge.com/676611/the-biggest-sodder-children-theories-what-really-happened-to-them/
https://www.mywvhome.com/forties/sodder.html
https://wickedhistory.substack.com/p/a-tragic-and-enduring-christmas-mystery
https://www.timeswv.com/news/their-fate-kidnapped-murdered-or-are-they-still-alive/article_be5920fe-a3f1-11e6-a3fc-43908d62effb.html

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S. 7 Episdoe 13- Who was Ronald T. Owen?

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12/12/24 • 78 min

In this episode Ashley discusses the unsolved, bizarre 1935 murder case of Ronald T. Owen aka Artemus Ogletree. There are so many unanswered questions, so many twists and turns and at this point we may never know who did it or why! Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. And as always, if you see something, please say something.
Resources:

1. https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/unsolved-mystery-the-haunting-case-of-room-1046/

2. https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/artemus-ogletree

3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Artemus_Ogletree

4. https://unresolved.me/room-1046

5. https://www.ranker.com/list/room-1046-mystery/orrin-grey

6. https://www.al.com/news/erry-2018/09/56ecbe55ac9479/the-mystery-of-what-was-in-the.html

7. https://allthatsinteresting.com/room-1046-murder-roland-t-owen

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S. 7 Episode 2 - The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer - Part 1

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08/21/24 • 124 min

This week, Kat and Ashley are joined by Sarah Sarah! (FInally!)
Kat kicks off a two-part series on the gripping investigation into the Long Beach Serial Killer and his eventual capture after decades of eluding justice. Grab a drink, because the story is intense. From a corrupt police force to the neglect of the victims' stories, this case is brimming with drama and dark twists.
REFERENCES:

DATELINE: https://www.nbc.com/dateline/video/the-hunt-for-the-gilgo-beach-killer/9000366265
UNRAVELED: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER (LISK) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unraveled/id1543476170
LOST GIRLS (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/80223927
THE KILLING SEASON https://www.aetv.com/shows/the-killing-seasonN
SHANNAN'S 911 CALL: https://www.reddit.com/r/LISKiller/comments/uovres/full_shannan_gilbert_911_call_released_5132022/?onetap_auto=true&one_tap=true
TRANSCRIPT OF SHANNAN'S 911 CALL: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y51mtm66uqzqm99wuyu2i/Shannan-Gilbert-Transcript.pdf?rlkey=x5ltxsyzis1h8kejtuulku9i4&e=1&dl=0
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/long-island-serial-killings-investigation-timeline-48-hours/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgo_Beach_serial_killings
https://people.com/shannan-gilbert-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-not-considered-murder-authorities-8652815
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Gilbert
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Burke_(police_officer)
https://nypost.com/2023/08/22/disgraced-former-police-chief-james-burke-arrested-for-allegedly-soliciting-a-prostitute/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/ex-new-york-police-chief-led-gilgo-beach-probe-charged-soliciting-sex-rcna101409

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S. 7 Episode 19: The Springfield Three

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02/07/25 • 80 min

On June 7, 1992, three women—Suzanne Streeter (19), her mother, Sherrill Levitt (47), and friend Stacy McCall (18)—vanished from their home in Springfield, Missouri, without a trace. Their purses, cars, cigarettes, and money were left behind, and there was no sign of struggle. Despite extensive searches and countless theories, the case remains unsolved over 30 years later. What happened to the Springfield Three? Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity.
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S. 7 Episode 16: T. Cullen Davis: Money, Murder, and Misjustice - Pt. 1

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01/17/25 • 78 min

Part 1: In this gripping episode of Case Files with Kat and Ashley, we unravel the scandalous and shocking story of T. Cullen Davis, the Texas oil heir whose life of luxury, controversy, and crime captured national headlines. Known as the "Richest Man Ever Tried for Murder," Davis's dramatic fall from grace is a tale of wealth, power, and alleged deadly intent.

Join us as we dig into the evidence, the colorful characters involved, and the legacy of a case that continues to fascinate and divide. It’s a story of greed, betrayal, and a billionaire accused of murder—true crime doesn’t get any bigger than this!
References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Cullen_Davis
https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2024/04/d-magazines-50-greatest-stories-cullen-davis-finds-god-as-the-evangelical-new-right-rises/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/how-cullen-davis-beat-the-rap-2/
https://www.genealogymagazine.com/cullen-davis/
https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1977/march/priscilla-davis-cullen-davis-murder-story/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/rich-man-dead-man/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_Against_Women_Act
https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1995/may/people-they-say-time-heals-but-it-doesnt/
https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2016/08/victims-son-forgives-cullen-davis-for-fathers-murder/
https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/blood-will-sell/
https://www.facebook.com/texastragedy/
https://www.star-telegram.com/opinion/bud-kennedy/article252709013.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHwt-xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRrJyMFc1roWqgpS_pHcT7OrJiOnfXKCCvjMH5ja5jovlusKKC54JiH_9w_aem_KxdjuUgJxODKtI_QFCELSw

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S. 5 Episode 18- Crazy Crimes Committed on Halloween

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10/27/22 • 63 min

This week's episode covers all kinds of crazy crimes that were committed on Halloween throughout the years. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity!
Resources:

1. https://thoughtcatalog.com/jim-goad/2014/10/13-brutal-halloween-murders-nsfw/

2. https://www.insider.com/murders-halloween-night-2018-10#a-brutal-killing-on-halloween-night-in-1981-remains-unsolved-to-this-day-10

3. https://www.insider.com/strange-things-happened-on-halloween#on-halloween-in-1963-an-accidental-propane-gas-explosion-at-an-ice-skating-exhibition-in-indiana-caused-74-deaths-and-left-400-people-injured-7

4. https://wallethub.com/blog/halloween-facts/25374

5. https://www.officer.com/investigations/article/21264830/how-to-catch-a-criminal-accountable-for-your-actions

6. https://www.unsettlingthings.com/10-of-the-worst-crimes-in-halloween-history/

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S. 5 Episode 19- The Shanley Hotel

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11/10/22 • 69 min

In this week's episode, Kat and Ashley didn't give me a description, so the producer is g-g-ghost writing for them! I think this episode is about the Shanley Hotel, which sounds like a Walmart version of the Stanley Hotel, doesn't it? (That's the hotel that inspired Stephen King to write The Shining.) Note to Millenials - watch The Shining. It's totally worth it. Or don't. I don't care.
Anyway, Kat says this hotel is haunted by a cat or something. I wasn't listening. You'll probably like it though, if you're into ghosts.
Oh, and there's no Sarah-Sarah segment on today's show. I guess she couldn't find a wind tunnel to record in. (BOOM - I just roasted Sarah!) Fun fact: Sarah-Sarah just started sending in audio clips and she got her own segment. Maybe it'll work for you, too. You should try. See what happens.
Okay, here are a bunch of links to the Shanty Hotel and stuff they talked about on the show.
Enjoy!
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S. 5 Episode 21 - Dr. Death - The Story of Christopher Duntsch

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12/08/22 • 86 min

This week, Kat talks about Dr. Christopher Duntsch -- or, as he is more commonly called now, "Dr. Death." In a two short years, Duntsch left a trail of destruction and death in his wake. It was a total system failure - from his medical school to the hospitals that employed him. But there were doctors, nurses, and patients who spoke up until they HAD to be listened to.

List of references are here - but there's so much out there. Check out Peacock's covering of the story, and the podcast that started it all: "Dr. Death" from Wondery.

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S. 5 Episode 13- Jennifer Schuett- Survivor (guest interview)

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09/08/22 • 104 min

The story of how an 8 year old was kidnapped, raped, stabbed, and left to die in 1990 - and lived to talk about it and solve her own case.
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S. 5 Episode 20- - The Curse/Mystery of the Oak Island Money Pit

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11/17/22 • 82 min

Look guys--- you know I can't pronounce words correctly most of the time. It's not intentional, it's just how it is. ~Ashley
In this week's episode Ashley discusses Oak Island and the mystery back story of supposed buried pirate treasure. The island is said to be cursed and will only reveal the treasure once 7 men die. 6 have died so far. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity.
Resources:

1. https://www.oakislandmoneypit.com/

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak_Island_mystery

3. https://www.looper.com/628513/the-untold-truth-of-the-money-pit-in-the-curse-of-oak-island/

4. https://explorersweb.com/exploration-mysteries-oak-island-treasure/

5. https://allthatsinteresting.com/oak-island-treasure

6. https://www.history.com/shows/the-curse-of-oak-island/articles/what-is-the-money-pit