Description

Bonnie and Lieth Von Stein went to bed on a Sunday night in July 1988 content and looking forward to a new future. Hours later, Bonnie would wake to the sound of her husband’s screams and an intruder standing at the foot of her bed. She barely survived the attack herself and after a year of investigation, she would live through another horror when she learned who was responsible for destroying her life.  

 
 

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Show Notes

Hosted and produced by Erica Kelley

Researched and written by Haley Gray, Andrea Marshbank, & Erica Kelly

Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner

Original Music by Rob Harrison of Gamma Radio

Edited & Mixed by Brandon Schexnayder of Southern Gothic & Erica Kelley

Case recommended by Stephanie & Ainsley

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