Marcy West: The Fire Chief's Secret // 593

Marcy West: The Fire Chief's Secret // 593

Author: Dark West Productions March 24, 2026 Duration: 48:26
In January of 2024, a 48-year-old woman was pronounced dead in Washington after suffering a sudden seizure in the middle of the night… But when police arrived at the scene, it was clear there was more to the story than what the witness was telling them, and that she may have been murdered by someone they’d least expect to commit the crime: one of their own. This is the murder of Marcy West.

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

Going West: True Crime
Podcast Episodes
Tess Hilt // 530 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:40
In August of 1973, a 22-year-old woman was beginning her graduate degree in psychology at the same Missouri university when she was brutally murdered in her apartment. Originally, police believed the crime was committed…
Mariame Sylla // 529 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:32
In July of 2023, a beloved elementary school teacher took a walk through her Maryland neighborhood, just as she did every evening. But this time, she never came home. Within days, her disappearance sparked a massive sear…
The Craigslist Killer // 528 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:15
In the spring of 2009, a short-lived spree of attacks against women in Boston and Rhode Island had the Eastern Seaboard on edge. But when a suspect was finally identified, the revelation was almost too bizarre to believe…
The Tacoma Girls // 527 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:08
In the summer of 1986, two young girls vanished mere months apart, both while out riding their bikes in Tacoma, Washington. Despite exhaustive efforts, both cases went cold, until decades later, when a surprising breakth…
The Devil's Den Murders // 526 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:42
In July of 2025, a couple and their two young daughters were hiking at the Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas after recently relocating to the area. But while on the trail, a strange man approached the family, stabbing a…
Veronica Butler & Jilian Kelley // 525 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
In March of 2024, two women set off on a short drive through the rural backroads of Oklahoma, but they never made it to their destination. Hours later, their car was found abandoned by the side of the road, but suspiciou…
Hadden Clark // 524 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:25
In the 1980s and ’90s, a deeply disturbed man from New Jersey drifted from town to town, hiding behind a soft-spoken voice and a childlike demeanor. Seemingly tormented by delusions, and obsessed with revenge, he harbore…
Keith Warren // 523 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:20
In July of 1986, a 19-year-old man was found hanging from a tree near his Maryland home. Authorities swiftly ruled it a suicide, but those closest to him questioned everything about the scene; from the small tree, which…
Erin Gilbert // 522 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:55
In July of 1995, a 24-year-old woman in Alaska headed out on a date with a man she had only recently met. She was last seen at a crowded summer fair in the forest, surrounded by tourists - but by the time the sun rose th…
The Bellevue Killer // 521 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:02
In the summer of 1990, a serial killer originally dubbed “The Charmer” began his crusade of committing brutal acts of violence against Seattle-area women, then placing their bodies in crude positions before abandoning th…