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This is Part 2 of 2 - Today, we're diving into a very mysterious and heartbreaking case of a mother of 4 who seemingly vanished right from her street, just about 1/2 mile from her home. In part one, we explore the clues left behind: her car, her outfit from the night before, her cell phones, and the relationships that could link her to something dangerous. What really happened to Karen Swift? 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

This is Part 1 of 2. Today, we're diving into a very mysterious and heartbreaking case of a mother of 4 who seemingly vanished right from her street, just about 1/2 mile from her home. In part one, we explore the clues left behind: her car, her outfit from the night before, her cell phones, and the relationships that could link her to something dangerous. What really happened to Karen Swift? 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

SORRY I accidently uploaded the WRONG video (I was so jet lagged in London that I was practically sleep walking so my apologies! this is the correct video for Christie's case. Christie Wilson was a bright, vivacious 27-year-old with a quick smile and a love for the game of blackjack. On an October night in 2005, she did something completely ordinary: she stopped by the Thunder Valley Casino near Sacramento for a few hours at the tables. Casino regulars knew her. Security cameras watched the whole evening unfold. And at 1:13 in the morning, surveillance footage captured Christie walking out into the dark parking lot alongside a man she'd met that night. It was the last time anyone would ever see her. Christie was simply gone- no trace, no sign, nothing. In this episode of Darklivity, we trace the full Christie Wilson case: the young woman she was, the night the cameras captured her final steps, and a mother who refused to stop searching for her daughter. 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

THIS IS PART TWO OF TWO As investigators pulled at the threads of Jesse's final weeks, they uncovered a secret he'd reportedly been ready to reveal. But the most stunning twist was still to come. What detectives uncovered would shake their own department to its core. Who was Jesse Valencia, really? And who had the most to lose if his secret came out? How does a case like this stay hidden in plain sight… until it doesn't? In this episode of DARKLIVITY, we trace the full Jesse Valencia case: the vibrant young man he was, the relationship he kept quiet, and the investigation that exposed a betrayal no one saw coming. 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO For more true crime check out Kimbyr's Podcast True Crime with Kimbyr: HERE The Jesse Valencia case happened in Columbia, Missouri. Jesse James Valencia was a bright, charismatic 23-year-old University of Missouri student and former model, openly himself, deeply loved by his family, and dreaming of a future in law. On a June morning in 2004, students walking across a quiet residential neighborhood came upon a young man lying in the grass. At first they thought he'd simply fallen asleep. He hadn't. It was Jesse — and his death would send shockwaves through the entire community. As investigators pulled at the threads of Jesse's final weeks, they uncovered a secret he'd reportedly been ready to reveal. But the most stunning twist was still to come. What detectives uncovered would shake their own department to its core. Who was Jesse Valencia, really? And who had the most to lose if his secret came out? How does a case like this stay hidden in plain sight… until it doesn't? In this episode of DARKLIVITY, we trace the full Jesse Valencia case: the vibrant young man he was, the relationship he kept quiet, and the investigation that exposed a betrayal no one saw coming. 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.