Two Graves, One Victim: A Murder Planned in Advance

Girl Digs Two Graves in Forest Five Days Before Murder: The Killing of Elizabeth Olten On October sixteenth, 2009, a fifteen-year-old girl walked into a Missouri forest and dug two graves. Five days later, she lured a nine-year-old neighbor into those same woods. One grave would be filled that night-the other would remain empty, its purpose never fully explained. In this episode, we explore how a chain of ignored warning signs-violent social media posts, psychiatric hospitalization, a friend's desperate plea, and a diary confession-all converged on one afternoon in October. We examine the evidence that led investigators to those graves, the question of premeditation versus impulse, and the haunting mystery of why the second grave was ever dug. Victim: Elizabeth Olten Date: October 21, 2009 Location: St. Martins, Missouri Status: Solved (Conviction) - Alisa Bustamante dug two graves five days before the victim disappeared, suggesting clear premeditation, not impulse - The empty second grave was never explained, raising questions about whether a second victim was intended - Her recovered diary confessed to the killing and stated it felt "quite pleasant" before noting she had to attend church - She disclosed knowledge of the victim's neck wound to investigators before the body was discovered Elizabeth Olten, St. Martins Missouri, 2009 murder case, serial killers, true crime investigation, forensic evidence, homicide, unsolved mysteries, criminal minds, murder investigation, true crime English To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com . Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-6981245 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.