MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

Gone for a Jog (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)

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Mar 23, 2026
A police trail of blood through woods leads to a puzzling death that may not be suicide. Tension builds around a missing woman, a worried husband, and a possible stalking neighbor. Rumors swirl about a white van and searches expand as investigators uncover a second body. Forensic tire analysis and a shaky alibi push the story toward a shocking confession.
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ANECDOTE

Husband Reports Missing Wife And Mentions Hormone Effects

  • Jonathan reported Alexia missing after she failed to return from a morning jog and described her clothing to police.
  • He also told Officer Adeline Pio about Alexia's emotional struggles from fertility hormones and memory lapses.
INSIGHT

Release From Hospital Raised Immediate Suspicion

  • Investigation quickly checked Arnaud after learning he had been released from a psychiatric hospital, but his mother's presence seemingly provided an alibi.
  • Officers remained skeptical, noting mothers can be unreliable alibis, and pursued other leads.
ANECDOTE

Investigation Expanded With Public Search And Checkpoints

  • Chief Officer Frank Paredes coordinated a growing search with drones, dogs, volunteer teams and checkpoints due to intense media attention.
  • Police even searched the couple's home and set up street checkpoints to collect rumors and witness tips.
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