Episode 278
- Dec 1, 2024
- 1:20:15
- Full Episode
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The murder of 14-year-old April Millsap in July 2014 sent the village of Armada into a frenzy. They hadn’t seen a murder in years let alone the murder of a child. The police enlisted the help of the Michigan State Police and the FBI to run down over 1000 tips. They followed every path of investigation. Most were dead ends but one led to James VanCallis.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
April Millsap, 14, was murdered in Armada, Michigan, leading to James Van Callis's arrest and conviction for her murder.
Key points
- The Worst Monsters Are Real. Sword and Scale reveals that the worst monsters are often human beings.
- April Millsap's Disappearance. April Millsap went missing after taking her dog for a walk, sparking a frantic search.
- Tragic Discovery. April's body was found off the trail, leading to a homicide investigation.
- A Disturbing Text. Just minutes after seeing April, she texts a chilling message.
- A Frightening Encounter. Amy's instinct kicks in as she feels someone might jump out at her.
- A Shocking Discovery. Witnesses find April's body, leading to a deeper investigation.
Episode highlights
- The Worst Monsters Are RealSword and Scale reveals that the worst monsters are often human beings.“The show that reveals the worst monsters are real.”0:37Dec 1, 2024
- April Millsap's DisappearanceApril Millsap went missing after taking her dog for a walk, sparking a frantic search.“When she was gone for two hours, I started to worry.”10:10Dec 1, 2024
- Tragic DiscoveryApril's body was found off the trail, leading to a homicide investigation.“It was likely April's body that they found in the woods off the trail.”16:16Dec 1, 2024
- A Disturbing TextJust minutes after seeing April, she texts a chilling message.“I think I almost got kidnapped.”32:33Dec 1, 2024
- A Frightening EncounterAmy's instinct kicks in as she feels someone might jump out at her.“My guard went up.”32:53Dec 1, 2024
- A Shocking DiscoveryWitnesses find April's body, leading to a deeper investigation.“If the brush weren't so thick, she would have seen April.”34:33Dec 1, 2024
- The Search IntensifiesPolice begin to connect the dots as they investigate a suspicious motorcycle.“If not for the presence of the motorcycle...”36:32Dec 1, 2024
- James Van CallisThe investigation leads to a man with a troubling past.“James kind of fits the description, too.”40:53Dec 1, 2024
Tension
85/ 100High tension
