
1.4. Buried Alive - 83 Hours of Darkness: Barbara Mackle
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10/23/23 • 40 min
In 1968, an extraordinary case unfolded in Atlanta, Georgia, involving the kidnapping for ransom of a wealthy property development heiress. The kidnap had been planned right down to the very last detail. The victim, 20-year-old Barbara Mackle was taken to a rural pine forest and placed in a pre-made fiberglass coffin. She was then buried alive.
Propensity is a true crime anthology podcast. The theme of this season is captivity. New episodes are released every second Tuesday, while in season. Propensity is available wherever you get podcasts. Disclaimer: This podcast deals with themes of an adult nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
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In 1968, an extraordinary case unfolded in Atlanta, Georgia, involving the kidnapping for ransom of a wealthy property development heiress. The kidnap had been planned right down to the very last detail. The victim, 20-year-old Barbara Mackle was taken to a rural pine forest and placed in a pre-made fiberglass coffin. She was then buried alive.
Propensity is a true crime anthology podcast. The theme of this season is captivity. New episodes are released every second Tuesday, while in season. Propensity is available wherever you get podcasts. Disclaimer: This podcast deals with themes of an adult nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
To find out more about Propensity: A True Crime Anthology Podcast, visit the website, www.propensitypod.com. Here you will find detailed show notes, episode-related images, and a full list of sources used in this episode.
Follow the podcast on Instagram here, and TikTok here. You can contact the show by email at [email protected].
Listen to the episode now. Available wherever you get podcasts.
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An anonymous letter alerts authorities to a peculiar case. An accusation that a wealthy family have imprisoned their only daughter for decades. This is the story of Blanche Monnier.
Propensity is a true crime anthology podcast. The theme of this season is captivity. New episodes are released every second Tuesday, while in season. Propensity is available wherever you get podcasts. Disclaimer: This podcast deals with themes of an adult nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
To find out more about Propensity: A True Crime Anthology Podcast, visit the website, www.propensitypod.com. Here you will find detailed show notes, episode-related images, and a full list of sources used in this episode.
Follow the podcast on Instagram here, and TikTok here. You can contact the show by email at [email protected].
To find out more about Canadian true crime podcast, Rooted in Crime, check out their website here. Rooted in Crime is available on all podcast platforms. You can follow the show on social media on Instagram here.
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1.5. Beyond Fear: The Abduction for Ransom of Stephanie Slater
Stephanie Slater was abducted and held for ransom by Michael Sams. Bound, gagged and handcuffed in a makeshift coffin, Stephanie survived the unimaginable. But she was not his first victim.
Propensity is a true crime anthology podcast. The theme of this season is captivity. New episodes are released every second Tuesday, while in season. Propensity is available wherever you get podcasts. Disclaimer: This podcast deals with themes of an adult nature and may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
To find out more about Propensity: A True Crime Anthology Podcast, visit the website, www.propensitypod.com. Here you will find detailed show notes, episode-related images, and a full list of sources used in this episode.
Follow the podcast on Instagram here, and TikTok here. You can contact the show by email at [email protected].
Listen to the episode now. Available wherever you get podcasts.
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