4. Animals of the Night

03/30/21 • 32 min

The cops went from saying that they couldn’t connect the crimes to saying that one person, Anthony Rauda, had done them all. Is that even possible?

When officials at California State Parks refuse to answer questions, a hiker in Malibu Creek State Park reveals the location of Rauda’s camp.

And Jimmy Rogers, victim of Near MIss #1, describes being awakened just before dawn by an explosion . . . aimed at his head. He says the cops told him vital information about the so-called missing shotgun.

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03/30/21 • 32 min

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Lost Hills: Dark Canyon - 4. Animals of the Night

Transcript Summary

In the intriguing episode "Animals of the Night," listeners are taken on a chilling journey through a campground plagued by unsolved murders and mysterious attacks. Following the unsettling murder of Tristan Bodett and the subsequent arrest of Anthony Rauta, the speaker ventures into State Parks, where little information is provided about the tragedy. The deserted and eerie campgrounds near the murder site serve as the backdrop for a series of near misses, reinforcing the danger lurking in the darkness. As the speaker delves deeper into the investigation, they uncover a disturbing lack of cooperation from State Parks, with the tent where Bodett was killed shockingly discarded. The financial repercussions of the murder are evident, as attendance at the park plummets. Even a ranger, during a walking tour, shares little detail about the crime. Through encounters with homeless individuals in Malibu and the harrowing experience of Jimmy Rogers, who was shot while sleeping in a hammock, a pattern emerges. The authorities failed to connect the dots and neglected to warn the public about the shootings, and the missing shotgun used in the incidents leaves behind an unsettling mystery. This gripping episode explores the untold stories of darkness within a seemingly idyllic natural setting, unveiling a spine-tingling blend of true crime and eerie suspense.

Transcript

Speaker 100:00:14.996

Pushkin Memorial Day weekend, twenty nineteen. It's a month after my meeting with Erica. Tristan Bodett has been dead for nearly a year. Anthony Route has been in jail for seven months, and this is the weekend that State Parks thinks it's safe to open the camp round again. From the time of Bodette's murder until Route has arrest, the authorities offered almost nothing to the public, no warnings, little information,

Speaker 1

4. Animals of the Night Top Questions Answered

How was the speaker's relationship with Hudson affected after the murder incident?

The speaker and Hudson stopped going hiking together after the murder incident.

What happened to Jimmy Rogers near the park?

Jimmy Rogers was attacked near the park and found metal pellets in his arm, suspecting he was shot with bird shot pellets.

Were there any near misses involving cars being shot near the park entrance?

Yes, there were multiple near misses with cars being shot near the park entrance.

Did the authorities show concern or follow up on Jimmy's report?

The authorities didn't seem concerned about Jimmy's report and didn't follow up on it.

Was the missing shotgun connected to the near misses?

The missing shotgun mentioned in the near misses may not have been a gun at all.

Are the crimes in Malibu Creek State Park connected?

Recent developments suggest that the crimes in Malibu Creek State Park are connected.

Has the campground in Malibu Creek State Park been reopened?

Yes, the campground has been reopened.

What is the current attendance like at the campground?

The campground is nearly empty with few campers present.

Did California State Parks cooperate with the investigation?

No, California State Parks refused to provide information or cooperate with the investigation.

How has the murder impacted the attendance and revenue of the campground?

The attendance and revenue of the campground have significantly declined since the murder.

Who joined the walking tour in the park?

An interested individual named Lou Johnson joined the walking tour in the park.

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