Page 114 of The Lake of Lost Girls

Stella:We ended this podcast three weeks ago, and a lot has happened since then. So much, in fact, that we had to go back and re-tape this final episode to keep up to date with all the news that’s come out since calling it a wrap.

Rachel:Because guys, there’s been an arrest in the case of the missing coeds of Southern State University. And it’s not any of the suspects we were dancing around all season.

Stella:It’s a bit frustrating. We researched so much and I swore it was the teacher!

Rachel:Well, my money was on the boyfriend. It was wild when we discovered he’d been involved with all four of the missing girls. Who saw that coming?

Stella:I know some of our listeners were convinced it was a nameless serial killer. That particular theory really picked up steam toward the end. If this were a book or a movie, it would make sense.

Rachel:Goes to show you, life is stranger than fiction. It’s what keeps true crime podcast creators like us in business.

Stella:Very true. I do want to touch on one thing before we give you the big news. There’s been quite a bit of criticism thrown our way about how we handled these cases. Saying we were making light of the disappearances and murders. I want to apologize to anyone who we may have offended. It was never our intention to minimize the deaths of these four women.

Rachel:Exactly. And it’s actually made us do some soul searching. To really think about how we move forward with this podcast. We want to do some good, so that means acknowledging when we get things wrong.

Stella:Well said, Rach. We have an obligation to the victims, and their families, to be respectful. To remember that these are real people who experienced very real tragedy. This isn’t about entertainment, but about giving them a voice.

Rachel:And that’s what we’re here to do, ya know?

Stella:Okay, back to the big break. So, Rach, you’ll never guess who’s now being charged with the murders of not only Jessica Fadley, but also Tammy Estep, Phoebe Baker, and Meghan Lambert.

Rachel:I know the answer, but I’ll let you do the honors. Drumroll, please.

Stella:Benjamin Fadley! Lieutenant Jane Higgins held a news conference yesterday announcing they had arrested Jessica’s father for all four murders. Turns out he confessed to every single one.

Rachel:And Jessica’s remains were found in the house, actually in the garage in an old boat.

Stella:That’s right, she had been there the whole time. I’d be surprised if that place wasn’t haunted by a very unhappy Jessica.

Rachel:Definitely. I hope she’s haunting the shit out of her crappy dad. What a psycho!

Stella:We’re not too sure of the motive, but it seemed, like the pervy teacher, dear ol’ Dad had a thing for the too young and very gorgeous. Maybe Jessica found out and he had to shut her up.

Rachel:God, I keep thinking about the poor sister. Can you imagine finding out your dad killed not only your sister, but a bunch of other girls, too?

Stella:I don’t know, but from all accounts, Lindsey Fadley is the one that turned her dad in.

Rachel:Well, I hope she finds some kind of peace. She deserves it.

Stella:I heard that she’s planning to move to New York to manage a posh hotel there. Sounds like the remaining Fadley girl is going to do just fine.

Rachel:And Jessica and Lindsey’s mom? How did she take the news?

Stella:Cara Fadley hasn’t issued a statement. All I know, from anonymous sources of course—

Rachel:Of course.

Stella:Is that Cara has filed for divorce—

Rachel:Obvs.

Stella:And she’s selling the house and getting out of there. Can’t say I blame her.

Rachel:I hope both she and Lindsey can move on.

Stella:As for our main suspect, the creepy professor. A little birdie told me—

Rachel:From more anonymous sources—

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