In 1994, Alison Botha was abducted at knife-point by two men outside her home in South Africa. Driven to a secluded nature reserve, she was raped, disemboweled, nearly decapitated, and left for dead. Against unimaginable odds, Alison survived this brutal attack. But survival was just the beginning—her journey for justice and healing became an inspiration to millions.

Now, decades later, there’s a major update in the case.

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Sources:

• Alison – Documentary (Prime Video)
• Minister Pieter Groenewald Cancels Parole for Alison Botha’s Attackers – Government of South Africa

Sam delves into the twisted and horrifying case of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo, infamously known as the “Ken and Barbie Killers.” Between 1990 and 1992, this outwardly glamorous couple abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered young girls—including Karla’s own sister—shattering communities and making headlines across Canada.

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Sam’s sources:

• Killer Queens Podcast – Episode 203: Ken and Barbie Killers: Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo killerqueenspodcast.com
• Ken & Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes – HBO Max / Hulu The StreamableHBO Max

In this special bonus episode, Jeff and Sam revisit two unforgettable stories from past episodes. Jeff shares the chaotic and unbelievable events of the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon, widely considered the most absurd Olympic race in history. Sam brings back the heartbreaking and powerful story of Jyoti Singh, whose tragic death sparked outrage and led to nationwide protests and legal reform in India.

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Jeff’s Story – The 1904 Olympics:

• Smithsonian Magazine – The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Strangest Ever
• Olympics.com – Chaos and Cheating at the 1904 Marathon
• Wikipedia – 1904 Summer Olympics

Sam’s Story – The Story of Jyoti Singh (also known as Nirbhaya):

• BBC – India Gang Rape: The Victim’s Story
• NPR – The Life and Legacy of Jyoti Singh
• Wikipedia – 2012 Delhi Gang Rape and Murder
• Netflix – India’s Daughter Documentary (if still available in your region)