Rae Review: Dark Stories

At just 10 years old, Mary Bell became one of the youngest killers in modern criminal history. In this episode, we explore the disturbing psychological and social factors behind the Mary Bell case including severe childhood abuse, neglect, and repeated failures by the systems mea ...  Show more

Rae tells the dark story of Dr. Sneha Ann Philip, who vanished on the eve of the September 11 attacks. It explores her life, the investigation that followed, the biases that influenced the narrative surrounding her disappearance, and the fight for her recognition as a victim of t ...  Show more

Have you heard the heartbreaking story of David Reimer? Rae tells the story of David Reimer highlights the complexities of gender identity and the potentially devastating consequences of human experimentation. *This mini episode was originally posted on Tiktok and was reformatted ...  Show more

Rae tells the dark story of Brian Schaeffer, a 27-year-old medical student who vanished without a trace after a night out with friends in Columbus, Ohio. This episode explores Brian's life, the events leading up to his disappearance, and the various theories surrounding what may ...  Show more

Rae tells the tragic and EXTREMELY disturbing story of Steven Pladl and his daughter Katie Pladl. *This mini episode was originally posted on Tiktok and was reformatted to become available for listening. We'll explore the consequences of their toxic relationship and the devastati ...  Show more