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Send us a textSome mysteries begin with the smallest clues. For Betty Ketani, justice started with a few sheets of paper hidden beneath a carpet tile.Betty was more than just a missing person statistic. A devoted mother of three, she left her hometown in the Eastern Cape for Johannesburg in search of better opportunities.On May 20th, 1999, Betty vanished after her evening shift. Police barely investigated.Her family searched desperately, but for thirteen years, Betty's disappearance remained an agonizing mystery.The breakthrough came unexpectedly in 2012 when neighbors renovating a Johannesburg home discovered a hidden confession letter beneath carpet tiles. Betty's story reminds us that justice can arrive from unexpected places, even from beneath dusty carpet tiles when we least expect it.Featuring insights and details based on Cold Case Confession by Alex Eliseev — an in-depth investigation into Betty’s case and the trial that followed.Follow Clue Trail on social media and consider supporting us on Patreon for monthly bonus episodes that dig even deeper into cases like Betty's.Support the show

Send us a textAt just 10 years old, Natascha Kampusch vanished on her way to school in Vienna. For eight years, the world searched above ground—while she remained hidden below it, locked in a cellar by her captor. This is the story of her survival. Of a child forced into darkness, a mind pushed to its edge, and a young woman who, against all odds, made it out alive.In this episode, ClueTrail explores the haunting case of Natascha Kampusch — based largely on her own words, through interviews and her memoir 3,096 Days.Support the show

Send us a textIn 1930s Detroit, men checked into Rose Veres boarding house, and never left. Branded “The Witch of Delray” by the press, she was accused of multiple murders. But was she a killer… or a scapegoat?Uncover the truth behind fear, prejudice, and one of Detroit’s most haunting legends.Support the show

Send us a textApril 2025 brought chilling headlines from around the world. In this special ClueTrail Bulletin episode, we recap the biggest and most unsettling crime stories of the month—from violent cult leaders and international manhunts, to school stabbings and shocking conspiracies. True crime in real time.Dive into the latest with ClueTrail: where every headline has a hidden story.Support the show

Send us a textEight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs had Type 1 diabetes—a condition that’s manageable with proper care. But her parents, guided by a fringe religious sect called The Saints, chose prayer over medicine. Over six days, Elizabeth’s health deteriorated. No one called for help. And by the time they did—it was far too late.In this episode of ClueTrail, we take you inside the tragedy that shook Australia. You’ll hear the story of Elizabeth’s final days, the ideology behind The Saints, and the courtroom reckoning that followed.This is the story of Elizabeth Struhs. And the community that let her die.Content Warning: This episode discusses child neglect, religious extremism, and death. Listener discretion is advised.Support the show

Send us a textIn Victorian England, Amelia Dyer promised desperate mothers she’d care for their babies. Instead, she became one of history’s most prolific killers. In this episode of ClueTrail, we uncover the chilling truth behind “The Angel Maker,” baby farming, and a system that failed its most vulnerable.Support the show

Send us a textIn a remote Romanian monastery in 2005, a chilling ritual led to the death of a young nun—and shocked the world.Was it a case of religious zeal gone too far, or something even more sinister?This is the story of the Tanacu Exorcism: a haunting collision of faith, fear, and fatal consequences.On this episode of ClueTrail, we explore the tragedy that gripped Romania, the trial that followed, and the questions that still linger.Support the show

Send us a textIn 1974, siblings John and Giannina Colonna Aponte vanished on their way to the beach and were never seen again. Nearly five decades later, their disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved mysteries from Puerto Rico. In this episode we explore the story behind the headlines, the devastated family left behind, and the chilling theories that continue to surround their fate. If you have any information that could help solve this case, check the links below: https://charleyproject.org/case/giannina-maria-colonna-aponte https://charleyproject.org/case/john-colonna-aponteSupport the show

Send us a textToday, we’re revisiting a case that rocked the UK to its core, this is the case of Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway, a story known as the Babes in the Woods.There are many articles about this case, but the books 'Babes in the Woods' by Graham Bartlett and Peter James and 'my Girl' by Karen Hadaway truly capture the full depth of this tragic story - a case where justice was finally served after 32 years.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode we travel to the misty moors of Devon, England, to unravel the legend of Kitty Jay—a young woman whose tragic story has echoed through time. Buried at a lonely crossroads with no name and no justice, her grave is still adorned with fresh flowers… but no one knows who leaves them. Was Kitty Jay a victim of heartbreak, cruelty, or something darker? Join us as we uncover the folklore, the facts, and the enduring mystery of one of Dartmoor’s most famous spirits.Support the show