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Murder, mystery, and the stories that keep us up at night.

Episode 5 · 1 hr 23 min

The Tamla Horsford Case

What was supposed to be a fun girls’ night in turned into a tragedy that would leave a family searching for answers.

In November 2018, 40-year-old Tamla Horsford attended an adult sleepover at a friend’s home in Cumming, Georgia. The following morning, Tamla was found dead in the backyard, beneath the home’s elevated deck. Authorities ruled her death an accident, but troubling questions surrounding the events of that night, conflicting accounts, and concerns about the investigation have fueled years of speculation.

Was Tamla’s death simply a tragic accident, or is there more to the story? Join Amber and Dianna as they dive into the mysterious death of Tamla Horsford, the investigation that followed, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt this case. 💋🔪

Episode 4 · 1 hr 2 min

The Marlene Warren Case

🤡🎈 On a quiet Saturday morning in May 1990, a mysterious clown appeared at the front door of a Florida home carrying flowers and balloons. What seemed like an innocent surprise quickly turned into a horrifying nightmare.

A bizarre disguise, a shocking murder, and a mystery that would haunt investigators for nearly three decades. As detectives began unraveling the truth, they uncovered a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and a possible motive hiding in plain sight.

In this episode of Beauty and the Deceased, Dianna and Amber dive into the chilling murder of Marlene Warren, the investigation that went cold for years, and the unexpected breakthrough that finally brought answers. Because sometimes the scariest thing about a clown isn’t what’s behind the makeup… it’s who’s underneath it. 💋🩸

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Episode 3 · 49 min

The Brittanee Drexel Case

What was supposed to be a fun spring break getaway turned into a nightmare that would haunt a family for more than a decade. In April 2009, 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel traveled from Rochester, New York, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, without her mother’s permission. But on the evening of April 25, Brittanee walked out of a friend’s hotel and seemingly vanished without a trace.

For 13 years, her disappearance was surrounded by disturbing rumors, false leads, and heartbreaking questions. What really happened to Brittanee that night? Who was responsible? And why did it take so long to uncover the truth?

In this episode of Beauty and the Deceased, we unravel the disappearance of Brittanee Drexel, the investigation that captivated the nation, and the devastating truth that finally came to light. Because some secrets don’t stay buried forever. 💋

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Episode 2 · 1 hr 2 min

The Chelsea Bruck Case

A Halloween party. Hundreds of strangers. One young woman who would never make it home. On October 25, 2014, 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck attended a massive outdoor Halloween party in a small Michigan town, dressed as Poison Ivy. What was supposed to be a night of costumes, music, and fun quickly turned into a nightmare when Chelsea vanished without a trace.

With hundreds of partygoers, conflicting witness accounts, mysterious individuals, and very few answers, investigators were left trying to piece together what really happened that night. Who was the last person to see Chelsea alive? What happened after the party? And how could someone disappear from an event surrounded by so many people?

In Episode 2 of Beauty and the Deceased, Dianna and Amber dive into the chilling disappearance and murder of Chelsea Bruck, the twists and turns of the investigation, and the disturbing truth that would eventually come to light. Because sometimes the scariest thing at a Halloween party isn’t someone wearing a mask. 💋

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Episode 1 · 1 hr

The Rachel Morin Case

On August 5, 2023, 37-year-old mother of five Rachel Morin went for a run along the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air, Maryland—and never came home. By the following day, the search for Rachel had become a murder investigation, leaving her family and an entire community desperate for answers.

In the first official episode of Beauty and the Deceased, we take you through Rachel’s case from the beginning: the timeline of her disappearance, the discovery that devastated a community, the people investigators initially looked at, the DNA evidence that would eventually connect her murder to another violent crime hundreds of miles away, and the investigation that ultimately led authorities to her killer.

We also talk about Rachel beyond the headlines—the mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose life was taken far too soon. Join us as we break down the case that hit especially close to home for us here in Maryland.

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