Episode 285
- Apr 6, 2025
- 1:03:03
- Full Episode
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When a welfare check on Sherry Harlan led the Snohomish County police to her tattered and bloody apartment, they knew something much more sinister had happened. But an investigation would soon uncover a murder twisted up in pagan magic.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Sherry Harlan was murdered by her boyfriend Eric Christensen, who was later convicted after a gruesome investigation revealed his violent past.
Key points
- Sherry Harlan's Disappearance. Sherry Harlan, a 35-year-old woman, goes missing after her last shift at JCPenney.
- Crime Scene Discovery. Police discover a gruesome scene in Sherry's apartment, indicating a homicide.
- Eric Christensen's Alibi. Eric Christensen, Sherry's boyfriend, becomes a person of interest after her disappearance.
- The Dark Side of Wicca. Eric's beliefs and rituals take a darker turn as detectives probe deeper into Sherry's fate.
- Wiccan Ritual Pact. Eric describes a Wiccan ritual he performed with Sherry, revealing their complex relationship.
- Blood Oath Betrayal. Eric confronts Sherry about breaking their blood oath, leading to a violent outburst.
Episode highlights
- Sherry Harlan's DisappearanceSherry Harlan, a 35-year-old woman, goes missing after her last shift at JCPenney.“Sherry had left her shift at JCPenney on January 1st and hadn't been seen since.”4:37Apr 6, 2025
- Crime Scene DiscoveryPolice discover a gruesome scene in Sherry's apartment, indicating a homicide.“Sherry's small one-bedroom apartment was a complete disaster.”5:10Apr 6, 2025
- Eric Christensen's AlibiEric Christensen, Sherry's boyfriend, becomes a person of interest after her disappearance.“Detectives soon got a call that Eric Christensen had been spotted at a hospital.”9:19Apr 6, 2025
- The Dark Side of WiccaEric's beliefs and rituals take a darker turn as detectives probe deeper into Sherry's fate.“Nothing could have prepared them for what came out of this Wiccan's mouth.”20:06Apr 6, 2025
- Wiccan Ritual PactEric describes a Wiccan ritual he performed with Sherry, revealing their complex relationship.“Eric claimed to have made a deal with Sherry using Wiccan rituals.”21:51Apr 6, 2025
- Blood Oath BetrayalEric confronts Sherry about breaking their blood oath, leading to a violent outburst.“You broke your oath.”29:51Apr 6, 2025
- Discovery of Sherry's RemainsDetectives uncover Sherry's charred car and human remains, revealing the brutal murder.“There appeared to be a human skull on the front seat.”33:38Apr 6, 2025
- Ryan's Shocking ConfessionRyan reveals Eric asked for help disposing of Sherry's body, implicating himself further.“He said, get rid of the body. I'm like, what body?”37:04Apr 6, 2025
Tension
85/ 100High tension
