🎙️ The Elite Names in Epstein's Birthday Records : Following the Paper Trail In this episode: In 2003, Ghislaine Maxwell — Jeffrey Epstein's close associate and later his convicted co-conspirator — put together a gift for Epstein's 50th birthday. She called it The First Fifty Years. It's a THICK, leather-bound scrapbook, 238 pages long, filled with handwritten letters, personal photos, crude drawings, and inside jokes from some of the most powerful people on the planet. For years, this book sat hidden. Then in July 2025, the Wall Street Journal broke the story of its existence. In September 2025, the House Oversight Committee released it publicly  - after subpoenaing it from Epstein's estate. Today, we're breaking down what's in this book, who contributed, what it tells us about Epstein's network, and what we still don't know. Let's get into it.  #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast #CrimeStory #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #GhislaineMaxwell #EpsteinFiles #Survivor #MeTooMovement #IWishYouWereHerePod #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeStoryteller 🎧 Listen to the Podcast Apple Podcasts:I Wish You Were Here on Apple PodcastSpotify:I Wish You Were Here on Spotify All Platforms: https://hoo.be/mshellllly 🤝 This Episode Is Sponsored By MINT MOBILE This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month. 🔗 Link: MintMobile.com/WISH  🌐 Follow Me TikTok: TikTok Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mshellllly/ YouTube: I Wish You Were Here on YouTube 🖤 Disclaimer This episode discusses real events involving real people. Information is presented based on publicly available sources at the time of recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Virginia Giuffre traveled the world for over 2 years with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.  Her job was to do whatever they asked her to do, whenever they asked her to do it. This included being “lent out” to his friends. In her book released in Oct of 2025 (Nobody’s Girl) - Virginia for the first time EVER tells her full story not only of what those 2 years were like but also the before and the after of Epstein, she writes about everything she was put through & how she ultimately managed to escape. This is her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She went to a sleepover and never made it home. Tamla Horsford was found dead in the backyard of a friend’s home after a night of drinking, laughter, and unanswered questions. Authorities ruled it an accident—but the details don’t sit right with her family, or with a lot of people who’ve looked closely at this case. This is the story of the evidence that was overlooked, the inconsistencies that still linger, and why Tamla’s death continues to haunt so many. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A seemingly perfect family. A quiet Florida home. And a crime that left no survivors. What really happened behind the doors of the Todt family home—and why did no one see it coming? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a study-abroad dream turned into a global courtroom spectacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deep dive into the charm, the lies, and the darkness behind Ted Bundy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into The Family—the eerie Australian cult led by the chillingly serene Anne Hamilton-Byrne. On the surface, it looked like a spiritual retreat… but behind closed doors, children were stolen, identities were erased, and obedience was beaten into them. This is the story of how one woman convinced her followers she was the reincarnation of Jesus—and how her “family” unraveled into one of the darkest cult cases in modern history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, we’re going back to one of the most heartbreaking cases in modern true crime — the disappearance and murder of nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford. A little girl who should’ve been safe inside her own home, and a predator who was hiding just steps away. We’ll walk through the night she vanished, the frantic search, the devastating discovery, and how her story sparked a nationwide movement that forever changed how America protects its children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a snowy January night, Boston police officer John O’Keefe ended up dead in the front yard of a house he never walked into — and his girlfriend, Karen Read, became the center of a case that tore an entire community apart. In this episode, we break down the investigation, the rumors, the mistrial, and the verdict that shocked the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money. Power. Murder. The Murdaugh name once meant influence — until it became synonymous with betrayal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was kidnapped—twice—by the man her family trusted most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A football legend. A brutal double murder. And a courtroom that turned into a circus. This is how O.J. Simpson went from America’s favorite to its most controversial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He buried murder kits all over the country… then came back years later to use them. In this episode, we dig into the dark mind of Israel Keyes — how he hunted strangers, stayed hidden for years, and why even the FBI still doesn’t know how many people he killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A family vacation in Portugal turned into one of the most haunting disappearances in modern history. This is the story of Madeleine McCann — and the night she vanished from Apartment 5A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2017, two best friends went for a walk along an Indiana trail and never came home. A grainy video, a haunting voice, and years of unanswered questions — this is the story of the Delphi Murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three school bus hijackers. Twenty-six kidnapped children. A buried moving truck. In this episode, we dive into the unbelievable 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping and the daring escape that shocked the nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incredible story of Lisa McVey, the 17-year-old who survived a terrifying abduction—and outsmarted a serial killer to bring him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deep dive into the tragic murders of four University of Idaho students in Moscow, Idaho — exploring who they were, what happened that night, and the investigation that shook a small college town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we take a look at the disturbing case of John Wayne Gacy, one of America's most notorious serial killers. Known as the "Killer Clown," Gacy was responsible for the deaths of over 30 young men and boys during the 1970s. We cover the key facts, timeline, and how he was finally brought to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part II of the Menendez Brothers! In Part I we discussed the crime and the timeline of events, in Part II we discuss the trial, the verdict, and the aftermath.  All these years later - we continue to unravel the layers behind a case that still doesn’t sit right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s one of those cases where the headlines never told the full story. A picture-perfect family, a brutal crime, and two sons at the center of it all. This week, we’re unraveling the layers behind a case that still doesn’t sit right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She had a dream job working for royalty—but what happens when the fairy tale falls apart? In this episode, we’re diving into the twisted story of Jane Andrews, the former royal dresser who went from Buckingham Palace to prison for murder. This is a case of obsession, control, and a brutal end to a toxic relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruby Franke, the face of the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, built a family brand on discipline and faith—until everything came crashing down. In this episode, we unpack the disturbing charges, the role of Jodi Hildebrandt, and how the warning signs were hiding in plain sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean “Diddy” Combs built an empire on success… and secrecy. In this episode, we dive deep into the myths, whispers, and receipts surrounding Diddy — the glamorous white parties, the rise of Bad Boy, and the long list of tragedies and lawsuits that seem to follow his name.  This isn’t just a timeline — it’s a breakdown of the lore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was the trusted doctor for Olympic champions—praised, protected, and put on a pedestal. But behind the exam room door, Larry Nassar was a predator. In this episode, we unravel how he got away with abusing hundreds of girls for decades, the institutions that failed them, and the survivors who found their voices—and brought him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Christmas Eve 2002, Laci Peterson—eight months pregnant—vanished from her Modesto home. Her husband Scott said she went for a walk. But what unraveled next was a story of betrayal, a secret affair, and a nation gripped by suspicion. In this episode, we break down the investigation, the shocking discovery, and the trial that made headlines for years. Was Scott Peterson a grieving husband—or was it all just a performance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In January 1947, the mutilated body of a young woman was found in a vacant lot in Los Angeles—severed in half, drained of blood, and posed with eerie precision. Her name was Elizabeth Short. But the world would come to know her as The Black Dahlia. In this episode, we peel back the layers of one of the most haunting unsolved murders in American history. Who was Elizabeth before she became a headline?  And why, after decades of suspects, theories, and confessions, does the case remain officially unsolved? From the dark feel of post-war Hollywood to the strange and disturbing clues left behind, this story is more than just a murder—it’s a descent into obsession, power, and the shadows where justice never quite reaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was once seen as a struggling father of 17—famous for living off the state and sparking debate across Britain. But behind closed doors, Mick Philpott was something far darker. In this episode, we dive deep into the twisted life of the man who orchestrated a fire that killed six of his own children in a sick attempt to play the hero and win a custody battle. From his disturbing control over the women in his life to the press conference that left the world uneasy, we unravel the shocking truth behind the Derby house fire that horrified the nation. This is a story of manipulation, obsession, and a plan so evil, it turned a father into a killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was a mysterious billionaire with powerful friends, a private island, and a secret life that would eventually shake the world. In this episode, we unravel the twisted rise of Jeffrey Epstein—from high society circles to a global operation hidden in plain sight. Who helped him climb the ladder? Who looked the other way? And how did it all come crashing down? We dig into the money, the manipulation, the survivors’ voices, and the questions that still haunt the case. Epstein may be gone—but the shadows he left behind are very much alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the deeply unsettling story of Nicola Edgington—a woman with a violent past and a history of severe mental illness who slipped through the cracks of the system. After being released from psychiatric care for a previous killing, Edgington warned authorities she was a danger to others. Her cries for help were ignored—and within hours, she struck again. We break down the timeline, the failures that allowed it to happen, and the haunting questions left behind. How many warnings does it take before tragedy repeats itself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 3, 2011, 20-year-old Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out with friends in Bloomington, Indiana. Security footage shows her walking barefoot near her apartment around 4:30 a.m., but she never made it home—and was never seen again. Despite intense media coverage, police investigations, and countless tips, no arrests have been made, and her disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in recent history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 0: The Beginning! I Wish You Were Here is something I'm very proud of and something I can't wait to share with all of you. This is an intro video explaining what is to come - see you all soon, we have many cases to talk about. Love to love you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices