Ada
By Casefile Presents
In 2011, the body of a woman was discovered in a California vineyard. The scene was utterly surreal. Disturbing, yet eerily clean. It was unlike anything investigators had encountered before. The killer had seemingly gone to extraordinary lengths to make sure the victim couldn’t be identified. And yet, they had left her somewhere she was certain to be found. For more than a decade, she was known only as Jane Doe. Then detectives finally got a name: Ada. But identifying her didn’t solve the mystery. It opened an entirely new one. Through years of reporting, and the discovery of unusual newspaper columns and deeply personal writings Ada left behind, a portrait emerges of a brilliant, complicated woman. The more her life comes into focus, the stranger her already bizarre murder becomes. Who was Ada? Why was she killed? And why did someone seemingly try to erase her identity? Ada is a seven part investigative series about an unforgettable crime and the woman at its center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ada’s loved ones learn the news about her gruesome murder. New information and unexpected connections come to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ada disappears. Loved ones have competing theories about where she’s gone and why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ada’s life becomes increasingly mysterious to those around her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ada finds love and makes a surprising move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Through personal writings left behind by Ada, a portrait begins to emerge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The mystery woman in the vineyard is finally identified. A letter to the editor published in a small newspaper raises questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A horrifying discovery is made in a vineyard outside of Arvin, California, unlike anything investigators have ever encountered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*Coming October 26* In 2011, the body of a woman was discovered in a California vineyard. The scene was utterly surreal. Disturbing, yet eerily clean. It was unlike anything investigators had encountered before. The killer had seemingly gone to extraordinary lengths to make sure the victim couldn’t be identified. And yet, they had left her somewhere she was certain to be found. For more than a decade, she was known only as Jane Doe. Then detectives finally got a name: Ada. But identifying her didn’t solve the mystery. It opened an entirely new one. Through years of reporting, and the discovery of unusual newspaper columns and deeply personal writings Ada left behind, a portrait emerges of a brilliant, complicated woman. The more her life comes into focus, the stranger her already bizarre murder becomes. Who was Ada? Why was she killed? And why did someone seemingly try to erase her identity? Ada is a seven part investigative series about an unforgettable crime and the woman at its center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A crucial player in James’ case speaks out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Jane Doe, whom the Bakersfield Three moms named 'Lil' (short for 'Lady in the Lake'), has been identified as a missing woman from Orange County. However, learning her name has only deepened the mystery of her death and how she ended up in the lake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When listening to the Bakersfield Three podcast, did you ever find yourself wanting to put a face to the voice of the people you're listening to? Well, now you can. We've created the Bakersfield Three podcast on YouTube, a visual guide to the story. You'll see the photos of the people you're listening to speak, and see some other case visuals described in the story. You can watch the Bakersfield Three podcast series now on YouTube—on the Casefile Presents YouTube channel—or just search for the Bakersfield Three podcast on YouTube. We're also excited to announce that we launched an Olivia Presents series on YouTube, where I am recapping some of the most memorable stories covered by the Casefile podcast. You can find all of it on the Casefile Presents YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@CasefileTrueCrimePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revelations from the trial and questions that linger in the minds of the jury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Someone unexpected decides to speak out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A verdict is handed down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A trial begins that unearths evidence and chilling testimony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The mothers of the Bakersfield Three deal with the fallout from the bombshell announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A recorded phone call surfaces, taking the Bakersfield Three case in a devastating, new direction that no one saw coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A police chase takes an unexpected turn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rumors and terrifying stories about the Bakersfield Three become the talk of the town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another bombshell surfaces as the mothers of the Bakersfield Three brace themselves for answers that change everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.