Episode 336
- Jan 27, 2026
- 1:24:19
- Full Episode
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Rebekah Gould was young, beautiful, and murdered in a quiet Arkansas town. Her case haunted the internet for years—until a confession surfaced. But instead of answers, it raised a far darker question: what if the truth is still being hidden?<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
Rebecca Gould's murder case unfolds through George Jarrett's investigation, leading to William Miller's confession after years of unsolved mystery.
Key points
- The Missing Girl. Rebecca Gould, a 22-year-old, goes missing after visiting her boyfriend in Melbourne, Arkansas.
- The Discovery. George Jarrett discovers Rebecca's body while searching for her, marking a turning point in the case.
- The Investigation Focus. Despite evidence, detectives focus on Chris Cantrell instead of Rebecca's boyfriend, Casey.
- The Podcast Revival. In 2018, a podcast brings renewed attention to Rebecca's cold case, leading to new investigations.
- The Podcast That Changed Everything. A podcast called Hell and Gone reignites interest in a cold case, giving it new life.
- The Suspicious Behavior of Casey. Casey’s actions after Rebecca’s disappearance raise eyebrows and suspicion.
Episode highlights
- The Missing GirlRebecca Gould, a 22-year-old, goes missing after visiting her boyfriend in Melbourne, Arkansas.“And then one, I remember very vividly, it was a Wednesday morning, phone rings at my desk.”2:54Jan 27, 2026
- The DiscoveryGeorge Jarrett discovers Rebecca's body while searching for her, marking a turning point in the case.“And he says, she's right there.”6:51Jan 27, 2026
- The Investigation FocusDespite evidence, detectives focus on Chris Cantrell instead of Rebecca's boyfriend, Casey.“It's always the boyfriend, right?”12:46Jan 27, 2026
- The Podcast RevivalIn 2018, a podcast brings renewed attention to Rebecca's cold case, leading to new investigations.“I first heard about a podcast called Hell and Gone in late 2018.”19:40Jan 27, 2026
- The Podcast That Changed EverythingA podcast called Hell and Gone reignites interest in a cold case, giving it new life.“The show gave the public a voice.”24:44Jan 27, 2026
- The Suspicious Behavior of CaseyCasey’s actions after Rebecca’s disappearance raise eyebrows and suspicion.“You can't... after we got the crime scene photos.”35:54Jan 27, 2026
- William Miller's InvolvementA new name emerges in the case, raising questions about his connection to the crime.“William Miller was quickly moving up their list of suspects.”44:33Jan 27, 2026
- The Polygraph TestWilliam fails the polygraph test, indicating deception and raising suspicions.“The results on the exam were deception indicated.”59:39Jan 27, 2026
Tension
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