The Bakersfield Three - Episode 1

The Bakersfield Three - Episode 1

Author: Casefile Presents June 21, 2025 Duration: 29:14

With Casefile on a short break, we thought this would be a great time to shine a light on some of the shows that may have flown under the radar for many of you. These are shows we've put our hearts into and are really proud of.


Today, we’re showcasing The Bakersfield Three. The Bakersfield Three is our most successful limited-run series to date. The series reached number one on the overall podcast charts in the U.S.—a first for any Casefile Presents show. If you’d like to hear the rest of The Bakersfield Three, just search for it wherever you get your podcasts. It’s a Casefile Presents production—created by the same team behind Casefile, with the same high standards you expect from us.


I hope you enjoy the series.


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The stark reality of criminal investigations often proves more unsettling than any crafted story. Casefile True Crime meticulously explores this territory, presenting deeply researched narratives of solved and unsolved cases from around the globe. Each episode is a comprehensive audio documentary, structured with a deliberate and respectful tone that focuses on the facts, the timeline of events, and the human impact at the core of every story. This approach creates an immersive experience, allowing the details to unfold without sensationalism. The podcast, presented by Casefile Presents, delves into a wide spectrum of incidents, from historical mysteries that have shaped forensic science to contemporary investigations that challenge legal systems. Listeners will hear a thorough examination of police procedures, courtroom dynamics, and the often-overlooked perspectives of those affected. The narration is clear and focused, prioritizing factual accuracy and narrative cohesion to build a complete picture of each case. It’s a show for those who appreciate detail-oriented storytelling within the true crime genre, where the priority is understanding the sequence and significance of events rather than speculative commentary. The result is a consistently engaging and sobering look at the complexities of crime and its lasting repercussions on society and culture. For supporters seeking an ad-free experience and additional content like bonus Q&A sessions and the exclusive ‘Behind the Files’ series, a premium subscription is available.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Casefile True Crime
Podcast Episodes
Case 288: Mark Van Dongen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:24
*** Content warnings: Domestic violence, suicide ***Dutch national Mark van Dongen met South African Berlinah Wallace in 2010 in Bristol, England. After 5 years together, Mark decided he wanted to end the relationship. H…
Case 287: Half & Susanne Zantop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:46
When Half and Susanne Zantop were found brutally stabbed to death in their Etna, New Hampshire home, friends, colleagues and investigators were all at a loss to understand it.The married couple were both beloved professo…
Case 286: The Survivors' Network [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:42
After two planes struck New York City’s World Trade Center on September 11 2001, Tania Head was one of the lucky few who managed to escape from above the impact zone of the South Tower. Saved by lauded 9/11 hero Welles C…
Case 285: Louise Ellis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:08
*** Content warnings: Domestic violence ***When freelance writer Louise Ellis disappeared after leaving her Ottawa home on April 22 1995, the person leading the search for her was her devoted partner, Brett Morgan. But B…
Case 284: Widden Hill Farm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:51
*** Content warnings: Animal cruelty, gun violence ***43-year-old Graham Backhouse lived a peaceful life with his wife and children on Widden Hill Farm in Horton, England. But in 1984, a campaign of harassment directed a…
Case 283: Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:05
When Dutch friends Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon set out for a six-week adventure in Panama in 2014, they were ready for the trip of a lifetime. But after failing to show up for a planned tour in the mountain town of Bo…
Case 282: April Tinsley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:45
*** Content warnings: Child victim, sexual assault ***In 2004, several young girls around Fort Wayne, Indiana received handwritten letters threatening that they would be the next victim of a child killer.Authorities were…
Case 281: Bibaa Henry & Nicole Smallman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:17
*** Content warnings: Racial violence, sexual assault ***In June of 2020, London social worker Bibaa Henry decided to celebrate her 46th birthday with a picnic at scenic Fryent Country Park. Celebrations continued late i…
Case 280: The Stockton Arsonist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:10
*** Content warnings: Animal cruelty ***On a hot summer’s day in 1989, a father and son travelling through Stockton, California, discover a VHS tape left by the side of a road. When they take it home and decide to watch…
Case 279: Zebb Quinn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:59
In early January 2000, residents of Asheville, North Carolina were told to be on the lookout for 18-year-old Zebb Quinn after he failed to return home after finishing his shift at Wal-Mart. A co-worker of Zebb’s, Robert…