About this episode

The episode explores the tragic kidnapping and death of David Heisler, revealing unsettling details surrounding the case.

The Santa Clara sun beats down on a quiet cul-de-sac, but inside the Heisler home, a freezing silence takes hold. A television hums; a video game remains paused, waiting for a player who never returned. Ken stands alone, staring at dark stains marring the kitchen tiles and garage floor. His son's wallet remains untouched; slippers sit abandoned. Most unsettling is the grit of desert sand scattered across the entryway. Somewhere beyond the porch, the vast, scorched scrubland hides a secret born from blood. --------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to the Casefile Confidential podcast Two chilling episodes will be released every week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. ---------------------------------------------------------- Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

People in this episode

Host: Tony Sale

Topics covered

• kidnapping
• death
• true crime
• family tragedy
• unsolved case

Keywords

• David Heisler
• kidnapping
• death
• true crime
• Santa Clara
• family tragedy
• unsolved crime

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Santa Clara, cul-de-sac, desert, scrubland

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