Rotten Mango

A 12-year-old girl named Abby was held captive in a torture chamber for 181 days. She devised a plan to escape and leave a note for help. The podcast explores Abby's harrowing experiences and the journalist who worked on a book about her case. It discusses the unsettling incidents experienced by Ruth and Abby's horrifying experience of being trapped in a concrete bunker. The podcast also explores the community's effort to find Abby, her dramatic rescue, and the legal consequences faced by her captor.

A popular high school girl's life takes a turn when someone spreads rumors about her; the troubled home life and dangerous choices of a boy named Warren; the rise of the notorious Crips gang at Shoreline School; Warren's journey into gang life and his love for a girl named Sereda; the background and friendship of two individuals named Nicole and Kelly; the chaotic events at a high school party where a girl named Rina is brutally attacked.

There were always 12. 10 foster kids in the house at all times, plus the two biological children of the Baker parents. 12 kids. All 12 kids would grow up to see some heinous things. It’s alleged that the Bakers would force the foster boys to molest the foster girls in their care. It’s said that the Bakers would even force brothers to inappropriately touch sisters under their direction. Victims came forward to say they were assaulted weekly by Mr. Baker, and they remember being starved as a fear tactic. Most of these kids came out of the foster home as survivors, but one, one child grew up to become the predator. One that would prey on victims where they might be the most vulnerable - the church. Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

She never used to sleepwalk, but maybe that’s what happens when you hit your 30s? Her life was spiraling out of control because of it.She woke up one morning dangling off the side of 4th-floor balcony. She had no idea how she even got there. She could have seriously hurt herself or even died… she was just thankful he was there to save her.Or that time she woke up covered in blood. He told her that he found her roaming around at night, in a daze, with a knife in her hand. He thinks she murdered someone…She started panicking. That’s exactly what he wanted. If history had taught him anything, it was that she was close. Close to taking her own life. He wanted to break her.National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1(888) 373-7888Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It sounded like a new age of crime. We’ve all heard of jealousy being the motivation behind the murder, but this was a bit different.She was jealous that Naomi was a bigger “influencer” than she was. She hated that she was getting all the love, the likes, the follows. She was going to put a stop to it. Her brilliant plan? Have her boyfriend assault Naomi so that she would be too traumatized to work again.The plan spiraled out of control, and Naomi ended up murdered. But this case is far from simple. The boyfriend was the son of Cartier’s Chairman in Asia. As new information came out - people found themselves changing their minds nonstop. Did she really kill out of jealousy? Did she even know?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He called it the “bear cave.” He liked the sound of it. Bears were unassuming predators… that kind of sounded like him.Inside his “bear cave” there was a desk, an inviting yellow beanbag, and of course, it was filled with snacks and sodas.Don’t forget his hidden condom box, a stack of porn magazines, and pillows hidden in a box that said “Christmas decorations.”The only really odd thing about his “cave?” - it was in the library of a local middle school.The teacher had been using it to sexually molest and rape dozens of middle school students.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Both men were racing in their cars for different reasons.Peter was stepping on the pedal to his wife. She was sick, and he needed to get to her ASAP. He was worried for her.Larry was in his car - racing to his girlfriend, who wasn’t picking up his calls. He was worried for her.Both men were gripping their steering wheels till their knuckles turned white. They were both racing to the same woman. They both knew it. Maybe they hoped whoever got their first would get her love.But both would walk away without her. She would choose neither of them because someone had taken her life.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tom was shaking after the call. A mysterious woman had called to tell him that she knew where his missing mother was. He didn’t know if it was a scam or a real lead. All he knew was that the police weren’t doing enough.So that’s how he found himself at a random Starbucks waiting for the mysterious caller. When she walked in, he knew that she had something up her sleeve. The confidence. The secrets behind her eyes.At the end of their meeting, he passed him a piece of paper with a number on there…“I’m part of the Triad here in Vancouver, and we know what happened to your mom. Don’t trust the police. Trust me. I can help. Call us.”Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dive into the chilling world of human trafficking with the harrowing case of Chloe Ayling, a model auctioned on the dark web. Discover the sinister operations of the infamous Black Death Group and their disturbing practices. Explore the shadows of fame, including eerie conspiracy theories about the Illuminati's influence over celebrities. Follow Chloe's terrifying journey from a promising career to abduction, and the psychological toll of her captivity. This gripping narrative uncovers the darker sides of both the internet and the pursuit of fame.

In the comfort of her own private living room, Rachel complained about her bad back to her husband. They needed to drive across the border to see a specialist.In Caroline’s place, Caroline argued with her husband about going on a double-date road trip for Rachel’s bad back. Her husband argued it was going to be boring, but he caved eventually.So it was settled the two couples would be road-tripping to Finland.Sounds like a mundane conversation? Boring almost?Then why were agents carefully transcribing every single word that they heard inside Rachel and Caroline’s house? Why were they listening through their electronic devices?Rachel and Caroline were seemingly normal people… why did government agents care to spy on them? And are they listening to you right now?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.