Rey Rivera: A Call, a Note, and a Fall // 613

Rey Rivera: A Call, a Note, and a Fall // 613

Author: Dark West Productions June 2, 2026 Duration: 1:03:42
In May of 2006, a 32-year-old writer in Baltimore rushed out of his home suddenly after receiving a mysterious phone call, and never returned. Six days later, his car was found abandoned, and two days after that, his body was discovered under baffling circumstances at a historic downtown hotel. This is the story of Rey Rivera.

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: 50

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Podcast Episodes
The Devil in Bellaire: Couple Murdered by 'Satan'? // 648 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:11
In the fall of 1995, a community was shattered when two members of the same family were found brutally murdered inside their home. These are the murders of Marilyn and Terry Brooks.
Ylva Hagner: Into the Bay Fog // 647 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:07
In October of 1996, a 42-year-old software executive stayed late at her Bay Area office before seemingly vanishing without a trace. This is the disappearance of Ylva Hagner, Into the Bay’s Fog.
Mary Toups: The Original Witch Queen of New Orleans ft. Emma Roberts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:13
On our first episode, we meet Mary Toups, the mysterious “Witch Queen of New Orleans” whose life, occult shop, and unexplained death have made her a legend of the city. Daphne, Charlotte, and guest, Emma Roberts, dive in…
Reagan Simmons-Hancock: The Final Trimester // 645 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:29
A 21-year-old expectant mother spent the morning at home, preparing to welcome her child in a few weeks. This is the murder of Reagan Simmons-Hancock: The Final Trimester.
Natalie Wood: Hollywood's Mystery at Sea // 644 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:44
A 43-year-old actress vanished from her yacht off the coast of Southern California during what was supposed to be a relaxing holiday weekend away. This is the story of Natalie Wood: Hollywood’s Mystery at Sea. Check out…
Talhotblond: The Murder of Brian Barrett // 643 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:52
A 22-year-old man finished his shift in New York factory and walked outside toward his truck. Minutes later, he was dead. his is Talhotblond: The Murder of Brian Barrett.
Virginia Carpenter: After the Moonlight Murders // 642 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:55
A 21-year-old Texas woman boarded a train bound for her second semester of college, carrying little more than her luggage and her plans for the future. And after arriving in Denton, Texas, she was seen outside her dormit…
Taylor Behl: A Virginia Campus Mystery // 641 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:21
A 17-year-old college freshman disappeared after leaving her dorm, sending her family and the city of Richmond, Virginia into a frenzied search. This is the murder of Taylor Behl: A Virginia Campus Mystery.
Gretchen Harrington: The Bible Camp Murder // 640 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:15
An eight-year-old girl left her Pennsylvania home and began the short walk to her final day of bible camp… but she never made it. This is the story of Gretchen Harrington: The Bible Camp Murder.