Hi listeners, it's Carter. Here to tell you about an incredible event celebrating the launch

of podcast's first book, Colts. On July 13th, crime junkies Ashley Flowers and

podcast founder Max Cutler are coming together for a night of true crime to remember.

And you can be part of it virtually on Spotify Live or in person. The evening will take

place in Los Angeles and feature discussions about the book, a live Q&A, and so much more.

All ticket sales up to $125,000 will be matched by Max Cutler and donated to season of justice.

A nonprofit founded by Ashley Flowers that provides financial resources to help solve cold cases

and support families impacted by unsolved violent crimes. It's a wonderful cause and an evening

perfect for any true crime fan. But time is running out. Register for your spot today at

podcast dot com slash Colts. All attendees will receive a special signed copy of podcast new book

Colts. So don't wait sign up at podcast dot com slash Colts.

Due to the graphic nature of this episode, listener discretion is advised. This episode includes

discussions of murder, sexual assault, child abuse, and torture. We advise extreme caution for

children under 13. A Greyhound bus terminal is nobody's ideal place to spend the night.

But at 1 a.m. on a below zero evening in Chicago, it felt hellish.

16 year old Timothy McCoy huddled against a wall, rubbing his hands together to try and get the

feeling back into them. He cursed himself for booking a bus trip with an overnight layover.

It seemed like such a good idea at the time. The price was right and he'd be back to his dad's

house in Nebraska before school started later that week. But now, with the night stretching

out ahead of him, he wished he'd sprung for a motel. Suddenly, he noticed headlights approaching,

a car pulled up, and the window rolled down to reveal a man in his 30s smiling at him.

With a friendly, doughy face, the guy looked like someone's dad. He introduced himself as John,

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