About this episode
Katie Callaway shares her chilling encounter with a man she sent to prison, leading to her disappearance for nearly 20 years.
In 1988, Katie Callaway was working at a casino in South Lake Tahoe when she suddenly heard a voice say her name. Without looking, she knew exactly who it was because that voice has been haunting her for 11 years. Hoping she was wrong, she looked up and saw that sadly she wasn't. The man she sent to prison for life was suddenly in front of her and she has no idea how. She was so shaken from the encounter that she quit her job and disappeared for nearly 20 years; but when she heard his name on the news in 2009, she knew she had to resurface -- especially after finding out what he did... Produced by Jacob Hollabaugh -Armoire: Visit armoire.style/people and get up to 60% off your first month - AquaTru: Use code WORST for 20% off - Avocado Mattress: Visit avocadogreenmattress.com/THEWORST to shop their mattress and furniture sale - Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/peoplearetheworst to get 10% off your first month - Cozy Earth: use discount code PATW - Factor Meals: factormeals.com/worst50off use code worst50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month - Force Factor: Visit…
People in this episode
Guest: Katie Callaway
Topics covered
- true crime
- personal story
- haunting experience
- prison
- disappearance
- resurfacing
Keywords
- Katie Callaway
- true crime
- South Lake Tahoe
- prison
- disappearance
- haunting voice
- 2009 news
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cloud10
Places: South Lake Tahoe
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