Manijeh and Fanta: The Women in the Storage Units // 607

Manijeh and Fanta: The Women in the Storage Units // 607

Author: Dark West Productions May 12, 2026 Duration: 45:46
In April of 2023, a missing Minnesota woman was last spotted on surveillance footage being forced back into her apartment building after trying to flee. And afterwards, she was never seen again. With suspicious texts, a disturbing storage facility find, and a foul odor coming from a different apartment, one particular person quickly emerged as a frontrunner among the pool of suspects, and it turned out that this woman hadn’t been his only victim… These are the murders of Mani Starren and Fanta Xayavong.

Each week, Going West: True Crime explores the unsettling and often overlooked stories of people who have vanished or been murdered. Hosts Daphne Woolsoncroft and Heath Merryman, from Dark West Productions, approach these complex cases with a careful and respectful focus on the human stories at their core. Their conversations delve into the haunting details and lingering questions that surround these events, moving beyond mere sensationalism to consider the broader impact on families, communities, and our societal understanding of crime. You'll hear a thoughtful examination of the facts, paired with a genuine curiosity about the circumstances that can lead to such darkness. This podcast sits at a compelling intersection of society, culture, and news, offering narrative depth that stays with you. New episodes are released every Tuesday and Friday, providing a consistent and deeply engaging look into the mysteries that unsettle and fascinate us. Tune in for a sober yet compelling exploration of true crime, where the emphasis is on the story and the search for clarity within some of life's most difficult chapters.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Riley Crossman: Someone in Her Room // 609 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 1:06:42
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Celeste Rivas and D4vd: Inside the Evidence (Happening Now) // 606 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:55
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Christine Rothschild: The Campus Window Watcher // 605 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:16
In May of 1968, an 18-year-old college student's body was found brutally murdered in some bushes on the camps of her Wisconsin college. She had eaten breakfast and gotten ready for church that morning, never making it of…
Sara Ebersole: The Cowboys in the Truck // 604 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:22
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Timmothy Pitzen: A Mother's Final Secret // 603 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:15
In May of 2011, a boy and his mom headed out on what seemed like a spontaneous vacation; making stops at attractions across the Midwest. But the trip would take a dark and heartbreaking turn when, a few days later, his m…
Kathy Page: Three Billboards Outside Vidor, Texas // 602 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:06
In May of 1991, a 34-year-old woman was found dead inside her car after it appeared to have veered into a ditch in her small Texas town. But investigators quickly zeroed in on a person of interest, believing she was murd…
JoAnne Chambers: The Schoolhouse Stalker // 601 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:50
In 1993, a Pennsylvania teacher began receiving threatening and incriminating letters, which she believed were coming from another teacher at her elementary school. As the letters became more violent and personal, invest…
Hall of Crime with Daphne and Heath + Q & A // 600 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:32
Join Daphne and Heath for five rounds of drafts for their true crime hall of fame and learn their most haunting disappearance case, most baffling unsolved case, biggest twist in a case, case they want solved in their lif…
Holly Bobo: The Man in Camouflage // 599 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:25
In April of 2011, a 20-year-old nursing student was abducted from her rural Tennessee home in broad daylight, her brother as a witness. Three years later, her remains were discovered in nearby woods, leading to a controv…