Murder on the Answering Machine (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

2024/12/9

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

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Mr. Ballen: 本集讲述了1998年萨拉·拉里斯被谋杀的案件，案件的线索源于其朋友劳拉在答录机上听到的一条包含尖叫和哭泣声的信息。警方调查发现萨拉在家中遇害，现场惨烈，被伪装成入室抢劫。劳拉怀疑萨拉的丈夫洛伦佐是凶手，因为洛伦佐曾威胁过萨拉。警方调查了洛伦佐及其家人，但没有找到直接证据。案件一度陷入僵局，直到警方发现抢劫麦当劳并射伤经理的阿德尔·提克尔斯向狱友吹嘘自己参与了萨拉的谋杀案。通过阿德尔的证词和DNA检测，警方最终还原了案情，发现萨拉的婆婆艾米莉亚雇佣阿德尔杀害了萨拉。 Sarah Rariss: 萨拉与丈夫洛伦佐离婚并争夺儿子的抚养权，生活陷入困境。她曾受到洛伦佐的威胁，并因此感到恐惧。 Laura: 劳拉在答录机上听到萨拉留下的恐怖信息，随后报警。她坚信洛伦佐是凶手，并向警方提供了关键线索。 Lorenzo Rariss: 洛伦佐是萨拉的丈夫，两人正处于离婚和抚养权争夺的阶段。他曾威胁过萨拉，但否认参与了谋杀案。 Amelia Rariss: 艾米莉亚是洛伦佐的母亲，也是萨拉的婆婆。她对萨拉不满，并雇佣阿德尔杀害萨拉。 Mike: 迈克是洛伦佐的弟弟，他的行为举止曾引起警方的怀疑，但最终被排除为凶手。 Ardale Tickles: 阿德尔是艾米莉亚的同事，他受雇于艾米莉亚杀害萨拉，并因抢劫麦当劳和射伤经理而被捕。他向狱友吹嘘自己参与了萨拉的谋杀案，为警方破案提供了关键线索。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

What was the initial reaction of the woman who received the voicemail with the disturbing sounds?

She was shocked and tried calling the number back, but it went straight to voicemail. Out of fear, she called 911.

Why did Sarah Rariss feel overwhelmed in her life?

She was juggling a demanding job at the NSA with raising a newborn baby alone, as her husband Lorenzo refused to help. Her family lived far away, and her mother-in-law, though helpful, had limited availability.

How did Detective Reddick initially perceive Lorenzo Rariss?

Reddick saw Lorenzo as a primary suspect due to his heated divorce and custody battle with Sarah, his previous threats, and his suspicious reaction to the news of Sarah's murder.

What significant piece of evidence did the forensic team find at Sarah's house?

They found bloody footprints leading from the family room to the broken window and into the front yard, which could provide DNA samples of the killer.

Why did Amelia Rariss want Sarah dead?

Amelia believed Sarah was a 'loose woman' and a terrible mother, and she felt disrespected by Sarah's rejection of her parenting advice. She wanted to prevent Sarah from gaining full custody of her grandson.

How did the investigation into Sarah's murder take a significant turn?

The investigation turned when a 19-year-old inmate, Ardale Tickles, bragged about knowing details of the murder that were not publicly released, leading to his confession and the connection to Amelia Rariss.

What was the outcome of the legal proceedings against Amelia and Ardale?

Ardale pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Amelia was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

Chapters

The episode begins with a woman discovering a disturbing voicemail message containing screaming and crying. Fearing for someone's safety, she calls 911, setting the stage for a suspenseful investigation.

Disturbing voicemail message discovered
Screaming and crying heard on the recording
911 call placed

Shownotes Transcript

On a fall night in 1998, a woman walked into her kitchen after being out all day and tossed her keys onto the counter. She saw the light on her answering machine blinking, so she checked the message. At first, it just sounded like static noise, or maybe someone was breathing heavy. And she figured it was either a prank call or someone had just accidentally dialed her number. But then she heard screaming and crying and then it just went silent, and the message ended. For a moment, the woman just stood there, shocked. She tried calling the number back who had left the message, but it went straight to voicemail. Out of fear that this message she had been left potentially just captured the sound of someone being badly hurt, the woman called 911.

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