Case Files with Kat and Ashley

• S. 7 Episode 30: Deadly Divorce: The Dan Markel Case

  When beloved Florida State law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in his driveway in 2014, it shocked the academic world and ignited a years-long search for justice. But what first appeared to be a random act of violence soon unraveled into something far more sinister—a murder-for-hire plot tied to his bitter custody battle and his ex-wife’s powerful family, the Adelsons.In this episode, Kat dives deep into the tangled web of suspects, shady phone calls, and suspicious payments that ultimately led to a courtroom showdown no one saw coming. Who ordered the hit? How far would a family go to “solve” a custody dispute? And will everyone involved ever be held accountable?This is a story of privilege, power, and premeditation. Get ready for a wild ride, y'all! This Florida tale has it all! REFERENCES:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/over-my-dead-body/id1447892344https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/watch-dateline-episode-family-matters-now-rcna135230https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUnddHruLpshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Markelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsNS2AlB27s&t=20shttps://www.courttv.com/tag/dan-markel/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNh9zSqBfPA&t=3955shttps://youtu.be/zsNS2AlB27s?si=u8KsTRkVMgsLKytShttps://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2023/11/07/dan-markel-murder-hire-charlie-adelson-guilty-tallahassee-florida-conspiracy/71487731007/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/05/07/judge-sets-new-date-for-donna-adelson-murder-trial-in-dan-markel-killing/83470544007/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/2025/04/04/man-suing-sean-diddy-combs-claims-case-linked-to-dan-markel-hitman-sigfredo-garcia-donna-adelson/82846534007/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfpMTwOmhB5kO1elWLLjRvjGhWEklWCOUhttps://people.com/where-is-wendi-adelson-now-11679401https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2024/09/13/dan-markel-murder-legal-analysis-ahead-of-donna-adelson-trial/75188649007/https://www.courttv.com/news/new-wiretaps-allegations-of-plots-to-harm-in-adelson-murder-case/https://www.reddit.com/r/dan_markel_murder/comments/17tdczk/very_detailed_circumstantial_evidence_against/https://www.reddit.com/r/dan_markel_murder/comments/1fwhfez/will_wendi_adelson_be_charged_the_murder_of_dan/Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramFOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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• S. 7 Episode 29: Michael Bruce Ross a.k.a. The Roadside Strangler

  Trigger warning-- this story does include rape and murder of minors.  In this episode, Ashley discusses Michael Bruce Ross aka the Roadside Strangler. He murdered eight women in the 80s before being the last person executed in Connecticut. We discuss the case, the victims and the importance of being self-aware. Resources: 1. https://cambrian.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay/alma991000155559707308/01OCLS_CAMB:CAMB2. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/stories/the-michael-ross-case-and-death-row-syndrome3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bruce_Ross4.  Almost Fiction Podcast: Michael Bruce Ross, June 2023.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/736gaRZv1tykXsCHKpziIl?si=7bf24a44c33a4cb05. https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/michael_ross/6.htmlPlease like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramFOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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• S. 7 Episode 28: Teal Swan: Spiritual Catalyst or Cult Leader?

  TW: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, suicide, and suicidal ideation. These are deeply sensitive topics that may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. You can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 anytime, 24/7.Teal Swan is a self-proclaimed spiritual healer, author, and YouTube influencer with a devoted following—and a deeply controversial reputation. In this episode, Kat gets fired up as she explores the enigmatic figure behind The Deep End docuseries, the explosive Gateway podcast, and a mountain of public debate. We unpack her origin story, her controversial teachings on suicide and trauma, and the allegations of cult-like behavior swirling around her inner circle. Is Teal Swan a misunderstood healer... or something much darker?  Grab a drink and join us! REFERENCES:https://tealswan.com/about-teal/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teal_Swanhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gateway-teal-swan/id1387560474https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cult-of-teal-swan/id1566917047?i=1000567970355https://www.amazon.com/The-Deep-End-Season-1/dp/B09X2C1RB1https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigger-than-the-pope-jennings-brown-on-teal-swan/id1553334816?i=1000563235613https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bigger-than-the-pope-jennings-brown-on-teal-swan/id1553334816?i=1000564488976https://thesatanictemple.com/blogs/grey-faction/how-teal-swan-s-therapist-started-a-mormon-satanic-panic?srsltid=AfmBOopYX5oXk_QYzprI_bOh2y5XvYbQIRh84nqPqRAyro8GB8y9qCc5Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramFOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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• S. 7 Episode 27: Where is Timmothy Pitzen?

  TW: This story mentions suicide.In this week's episode Ashley discusses the 2011 disappearance of 6 year old Timmothy Pitzen. To this day, there have been no clues or leads in the case. The suicide note left by his mother Amy Pitzen ended with "You will never find him". What did it mean? Where is Timmothy? Someone has to know something. If you have any information please contact the Aurora Police Department at 630–256–5516. Resources:1.      https://unquestionablycriminal.medium.com/6-year-old-still-missing-after-mother-takes-him-to-amusement-parks-and-then-commits-suicide-8a89fae2bc5a2.      https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/missing-boy-timmothy-pitzen-mormon-commune-b2557458.html3.      https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2019/04/04/timmothy-pitzen-bizarre-backstory-his-disappearance/3364096002/4.      https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/timmothy-pitzen-case-what-we-know-so-far-2/3002759/5.      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Timmothy_Pitzen6.      https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2024/search-for-timmothy-pitzen-new-imagePlease like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramFOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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• S. 7 Episode 26: From Model to Manipulator: The Kat Torres Story

  **TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND THOUGHTS OF SELF HARM. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN LISTENING.**This week, Kat dives into the bizarre and baffling story of Kat Torres—a Brazilian beauty queen turned psychic medium who claimed to have dated Leonardo DiCaprio, spoken with angels, and lived multiple past lives. But where does the truth end and fiction begin? Tune in for a tale of modeling, manipulation, and mysticism. REFERENCES:The BBC DocumentaryDon't Cross Kat podcastSinisterhood podcast Part 1Sinisterhood podcast Part 2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kat_Torreshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cydvj6951dyohttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/who-is-kat-torres-influencer-convicted-for-human-trafficking-page/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14591133/Instagrams-dangerous-woman-Influencer-ex-Leonardo-DiCaprio-scammed-millions-followers-rags-riches-story-luring-live-forcing-prostitution-slavery.htmlhttps://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/instagram-influencer-kat-torres-sentenced-b2580191.htmlhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/13974542/insta-trafficker-curse-stripper-kat-torres/Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramFOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING: https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT: https://rainn.org/resources SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know if struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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