Episode 280
- Jan 19, 2025
- 1:00:57
- Full Episode
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In June of 2014, 16-year-old Gina Burger went missing from her home in Austintown, Ohio. Two days after she was reported missing, Gina was found 50 miles away, in another state. Her lifeless body was discovered among trash, in a landfill.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Gina Berger, 16, was murdered in 2014; her killer, Ricky Williams, was identified through a neighbor's testimony and later confessed.
Key points
- The Disappearance of Gina Berger. Gina Berger, a 16-year-old girl, goes missing after leaving home for tea bags.
- Tragic Discovery. Two days after her disappearance, Gina's body is found in a landfill.
- A Mother's Despair. Jackie Botcher speaks out after her daughter's body is found, desperate for answers.
- The Search for Answers. Investigators work to determine how Gina ended up in a landfill, uncovering dark truths.
- Ricky's Confession. After hours of interrogation, Ricky admitted to killing Gina.
- The Murder Scene. Gina's body was found in a dumpster, leading to the investigation.
Episode highlights
- The Disappearance of Gina BergerGina Berger, a 16-year-old girl, goes missing after leaving home for tea bags.“My 16-year-old daughter... went down to my neighbor to ask for tea bags.”15:44Jan 19, 2025
- Tragic DiscoveryTwo days after her disappearance, Gina's body is found in a landfill.“16-year-old Gina Berger was found... her lifeless body was discovered among trash.”16:31Jan 19, 2025
- A Mother's DespairJackie Botcher speaks out after her daughter's body is found, desperate for answers.“How many days did she lay in a landfill with garbage?”17:43Jan 19, 2025
- The Search for AnswersInvestigators work to determine how Gina ended up in a landfill, uncovering dark truths.“Investigators concluded that Gina was likely murdered...”18:50Jan 19, 2025
- Ricky's ConfessionAfter hours of interrogation, Ricky admitted to killing Gina.“Detectives finally got Ricky to admit that he had plunged a knife into Gina's chest and killed her.”32:07Jan 19, 2025
- The Murder SceneGina's body was found in a dumpster, leading to the investigation.“An exhaustive investigation led police to conclude that Gina had been murdered inside her neighbor's apartment.”32:55Jan 19, 2025
- Ricky's Manipulative BehaviorRicky attempted to shift blame onto Ronisha during interrogation.“He claimed that Ronisha committed the crime and that he was just an unwilling participant.”36:58Jan 19, 2025
- Family's Impact StatementGina's family expressed their pain during Ricky's sentencing.“Your decision to take the life of my daughter with no regard for the effect it may have on others is unimaginable.”54:19Jan 19, 2025
Tension
85/ 100High tension
