In this episode, we examine the story of Rebecca Vance: one of a mother’s misdirected love, the line between self-determination and mental illness, and the way conspiracy theories can compel us to make very dangerous decisions, even in the name of safety. 

 

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This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

This episode was written by Grace Heerman

Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein

Associate Producer is Leo Culp
Produced by Antonio Enriquez
Theme Music by Tyler Cash
Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth


Special thanks to:
Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition. 

Pre-order Mary Kay's forthcoming true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here

SOURCES 

The Women Who Walked Away, Elizabeth Weil

“Please I Will Give Anything for You to Come Back,” Ted Conover

In this episode, we examine the story of Rebecca Vance:&nbsp;one of a mother&rsquo;s misdirected love, the line between self-determination and mental illness, and the way conspiracy theories can compel us to make very dangerous decisions, even in the name of safety.&nbsp;
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&bull; Explore more: <a href="http://diversionaudio.com/" data-stringify-link="http://diversionaudio.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">diversionaudio.com</a>&nbsp; This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at <a href="http://www.marykaymcbrayer.com">www.marykaymcbrayer.com.</a> This episode was written by Grace Heerman Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein
Associate Producer is Leo Culp Produced by Antonio Enriquez Theme Music by Tyler Cash Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth
 Special thanks to: <a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250121974/invisible">Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition.</a>&nbsp;
Pre-order Mary Kay's forthcoming true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem&rsquo;s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/madame-queen-mary-kay-mcbrayer?variant=43118704984098">here</a>
SOURCES&nbsp;
<a href="https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/colorado-springs-family-christine-rebecca-vance-off-the-grid.html">The Women Who Walked Away</a>, Elizabeth Weil
<a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/colorado-off-grid-deaths/?scope=anon">&ldquo;Please I Will Give Anything for You to Come Back,&rdquo;</a> Ted Conover

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The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told S2 is an anthology of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories of female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast series tells stories at the intersection of society, justice, and the human psyche, siphoning wisdom and understanding from these truly great stories.

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