Episode 8: “The Boogeymen”

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04/10/24 • 68 min

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In this final episode of season 4, Phelps interviews a suspected serial killer, who he believes could be responsible for Dana Stidham’s murder—the first time anyone has spoken to the suspect about the case in 33 years. After confronting him with the evidence, Phelps implores law enforcement to knock on the suspect’s door and interview him. A final call is made about the connection between the two murders - and who, ultimately, is to blame.

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With investigative pressure mounting on the Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s suspect in Dana Stidham’s murder, Phelps uncovers a disturbing phone call made to a local woman in charge of Dana’s tip-line. Meanwhile, Phelps continues to make connections to his new suspect. Phelps uncovers an old tape of a revealing interview with the man’s ex-wife.

Armed with new evidence, Phelps finally convinces the suspect to agree to an interview, a man he now believes is likely behind Dana Stidham’s murder, with jaw-dropping revelations made.

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Paper Ghosts: The Ozarks - Episode 8: “The Boogeymen”

Transcript

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In the last episode we heard a conversation with suspect Jack Lney. I must admit my gaze is turned toward him. But before continuing down that path, I needed to look into another rather infamous serial killer who could potentially have been tied to the murders of Dana Stidham and Shauna Garber, one who was active at the time in the area. At another point in the podcast, you heard about a witness reporting a white van parked behind Dana Stidham's