Denise Didn't Come Home | 7. Evil Nice Guy
Smoke Screen: The Greatest Scam Ever Written
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Why did the US government bring former Nazi scientists to America after World War II?
To advance military technology through a covert operation known as Project Paperclip.
What was the purpose of the US Army's secret bacteria release experiment in San Francisco in the 1950s?
To test how a biological attack might spread without alerting the public.
Why did Luke LaManna start his podcast, Redacted Declassified Mysteries?
To explore hidden truths and reveal eye-opening events like covert experiments and secret operations.
What was the main reason Anthony Scalia wanted to talk to Richard Cottingham?
To get answers about what happened to Denise Falasca and to fulfill Karen's quest for understanding.
How did Richard Cottingham describe his early life?
He had a perfect family life, attended the best schools, and never went to bed hungry.
What event in Cottingham's childhood might have influenced his later actions?
A head injury that he believes may have scrambled some area of his brain.
How did Cottingham describe his first murder?
He claimed it was unintentional, though he felt euphoric about getting away with it.
What was Cottingham's routine after committing violent crimes?
He would go home, sleep, play with his kids, take his wife to the store, and then repeat the cycle.
Why did Cottingham choose to kill Denise Falasca?
He felt she was too smart and might expose him, making her a danger if let go.
What was Cottingham's final verdict on whether he might have seen Karen that night?
He suggested that Karen might have convinced herself she saw something that didn't happen.
- Karen left a mountain of tapes to go through after her death.
- Anthony felt the need to keep the story alive and find answers for Karen's questions.
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