“...catch me if you can!” Police find those words written on a note left in a jacket draped over a murder victim’s body. They believe the message comes from a serial killer targeting young women in the Washington, D.C. area, nicknamed the Freeway Phantom. But the handwriting? Belongs to someone else…“...catch me if you can!” Police find those words written on a note left in a jacket draped over a murder victim’s body. They believe the message comes from a serial killer targeting young women in the Washington, D.C. area, nicknamed the Freeway Phantom. But the handwriting? Belongs to someone else.
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Between April of 1971 and September of 1972, six girls, between the ages of 10 and 18, were abducted from Washington DC and found murdered. After some of their abductions, he would call the families or those close to the case breathing heavily, or giving crude messages. Then, left behind in one of t…Between April of 1971 and September of 1972, six girls, between the ages of 10 and 18, were abducted from Washington DC and found murdered. After some of their abductions, he would call the families or those close to the case breathing heavily, or giving crude messages. Then, left behind in one of the victims’ pockets was a note from the killer, taunting the police by saying, “Catch me if you can,” followed by a terrifying name he gave himself. This is the story of the Freeway Phantom.more
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Welcome to a chilling episode of our true crime podcast, where we shine a spotlight on one of the most disturbing and unsolved cases in American history: The Freeway Phantom Murders. This episode takes us back to the streets of Washington, D.C. in the early 1970s, where a serial killer known as t…Welcome to a chilling episode of our true crime podcast, where we shine a spotlight on one of the most disturbing and unsolved cases in American history: The Freeway Phantom Murders. This episode takes us back to the streets of Washington, D.C. in the early 1970s, where a serial killer known as the Freeway Phantom terrorized the community.
Between April 1971 and September 1972, six young Black girls were abducted, raped, and brutally murdered, their bodies callously discarded along the city's freeways. The victims, ages 10 to 18, were Carol Spinks, Darlenia Johnson, Brenda Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Woodard, and Diane Williams. These senseless crimes left six families shattered and a community in fear.
Despite the best efforts of the police, the killer evaded capture, leaving behind a note taunting law enforcement with the chilling words, "Catch me if you can!" The Freeway Phantom operated with brazen impunity, making phone calls to the victims' families and flaunting his crimes.
In this episode, we delve deep into the dark underbelly of the investigation, examining the mishandling and abandonment of the case that has left these murders unsolved for over 50 years. We hear firsthand accounts from the victims' families, law enforcement agencies, and those who narrowly escaped becoming victims themselves. Their stories paint a haunting picture of a community ravaged by fear and a justice system struggling to find answers.
We also explore the various suspects who have been investigated over the years, including Robert Askins and the Green Vega Gang. Despite their ties to other crimes and suspicious evidence, none of the suspects have been conclusively linked to the Freeway Phantom murders. As the years pass, the case grows colder, but the families of the victims refuse to give up hope.
Join us as we peel back the layers of this baffling case, dissect the evidence, and attempt to shed light on the Freeway Phantom's true identity. Together, we'll explore the lasting impact of these heinous crimes on the victims' families and the community as a whole.
The Freeway Phantom Murders is a story of tragedy, resilience, and the urgent need for justice. Tune in to this episode of our podcast as we provide a comprehensive and thought-provoking examination of this still-unsolved chapter in American crime history.
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If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a …In the early 1970s, 6 young girls were murdered in Washington, D.C. Mishandling of the case was a big part in why their murders were never solved.
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When six young girls are found murdered, their similarities link them all to one killer. With no witnesses and no leads, investigators are still asking who is The Freeway Phantom over forty years later.
KILLINGS UNSOLVED 25 YEARS LATER - The Washington Post
Unsolved DC murders still haunt families | wusa9.com
Tantamount: The Pursuit of the Freeway Phantom Serial Killer - Blaine L. Pardoe, Victoria R. Hester - Google Books
Six black girls were brutally murdered in the early ’70s. Why was this case never solved? - The Washington Post
Freeway Phantom – Notes From The Bunker (wordpress.com)
Informing injustice: The disturbing use of jailhouse informants (innocenceproject.org)
The Rarity of “Unusual” Dispositions of Victim Bodies: Staging and Posing (researchgate.net)
Crime Scene Staging | Encyclopedia.com
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Carole Spinks, Darlenia Johnson, Brenda Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Woodward, and Diane Williams, all aspirational teenagers with bright futures, were innocent and inculpable young Black girls of 1970’s Washington DC, in the United States of America. Their boundless compassion and limitless p…Carole Spinks, Darlenia Johnson, Brenda Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Woodward, and Diane Williams, all aspirational teenagers with bright futures, were innocent and inculpable young Black girls of 1970’s Washington DC, in the United States of America. Their boundless compassion and limitless potentials were cut short by unexplainable, unsolved murders in the 18 months between April 1971 and September 1972, leaving all who knew them across the nation’s capital and District of Columbia ar...more
On this week's episode of HFJ, Jessica has a lot to say because she drank entirely too much coffee while recording. She talks about the case of Taylor Blackwell's mysterious death in Sacramento, CA. Jaymie goes over the cold case of the Freeway Phantom, who claimed at least six lives of young girls …On this week's episode of HFJ, Jessica has a lot to say because she drank entirely too much coffee while recording. She talks about the case of Taylor Blackwell's mysterious death in Sacramento, CA. Jaymie goes over the cold case of the Freeway Phantom, who claimed at least six lives of young girls in the 1970's.
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Jessica's sources:
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article244065052.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/Sacramento/comments/ho5pf0/murder_of_sacramento_teen_taylor_blackwell_age_19/
Jaymie's Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeway_Phantommore
During the early 1970s in Washington, D.C, six black girls aged between 10 and 18 were abducted and murdered in separate brutal attacks. The bodies of Carole Spinks, Darlenia Johnson, Brenda Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Woodard and Diane Williams were all found alongside busy roads, with most …During the early 1970s in Washington, D.C, six black girls aged between 10 and 18 were abducted and murdered in separate brutal attacks. The bodies of Carole Spinks, Darlenia Johnson, Brenda Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Woodard and Diane Williams were all found alongside busy roads, with most showing evidence of strangulation and sexual assault. The unidentified perpetrator, thought to be Washington’s first serial killer, became known as The Freeway Phantom.
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