In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. Johnny Gosch went missing from Des Moines, Iowa in September of 1982. In August of 1984, 13 year old Eugene Martin disappeared during his early morning Des Moines Register paper route. After Eugene vanished the Anderson Erickson Dairy company began printing black and white photos and bios on the sides of Milk Cartons distributed across the state of Iowa. In March of 1986 Marc Allen became the third boy to vanish from the streets of Des Moines.
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Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 5 /// A Need to Kill
21.04.2026 | 1 Std. 31 Min.
Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 5 /// A Need to Kill
Chapter 5 - A Need to Kill
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In the eighties in middle America paperboys were disappearing. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off of the street and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gosch. The second was Danny Joe Eberle. The third boy didn’t have a paper route at all. Christopher Walden was abducted near his home while walking to school, on December 2, 1983. John Joubert confessed to and later was convicted of murdering Danny Joe Eberle and Christopher Walden. Even with a confession Joubert was a man with many secrets. Some he told to investigative reporter Mark Pettit. Mark Pettit is the author of “A Need to Kill,” and he was kind enough to join us in the Garage for a discussion about abduction, murder, and what goes on in the mind of a serial killer.
A NEED TO KILL: The life and crimes of John Joubert, Nebraska’s most notorious serial child killer by Mark Pettit is available on Amazon.
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In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. In less than two years time - Johnny Gosch went missing in Iowa, Danny Joe Eberle was abducted in Nebraska, Christopher Walden was abducted in Nebraska, and then tragedy befell Iowa once again in August of 1984. 13 year old Eugene Martin disappeared during his early morning paper route. After Eugene vanished the Anderson Erickson Dairy company began printing black and white photos and bios on the sides of Milk Cartons distributed across the state of Iowa.
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Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 3 /// Boy Scout Killer
14.04.2026 | 1 Std. 11 Min.
Missing Paperboys /// Chapter 3 /// Boy Scout Killer
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In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. The first boy gone was Johnny Gosch. The second was Danny Joe Eberle. The third boy didn’t have a paper route at all. Christopher Walden was abducted near his home while walking to school, on December 2, 1983.
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In the early eighties middle America experienced tragedies that no parent could imagine. Newspaper boys were disappearing. They would step out into the dark of the early morning hours to deliver the daily news to their neighborhoods and some of them did not return. It started in Iowa and then moved to Nebraska. Kids were plucked off the street just a few steps into their routes and some have vanished forever. One year after Johnny Gosch went missing, Danny Joe Eberle was abducted during his early morning paper route.
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True Crime Garage: Your Weekly Dive into Real-Life Mysteries
Grab a chair, crack open a cold one, and join hosts Nic and the Captain for an immersive journey into the world of true crime. True Crime Garage isn’t just a podcast—it’s a deep dive into some of the most fascinating and chilling cases, all delivered with smart storytelling, sharp banter, and a beer in hand.
Each week, Nic and the Captain dissect a new case—from infamous international crimes to haunting hometown mysteries. Whether it’s an unsolved disappearance, a cold case, or the dark psychology behind serial killers, True Crime Garage invites you to think, question, and engage like a true armchair detective.
Why Listen?
Perfect for mystery lovers and true crime enthusiasts, True Crime Garage combines in-depth research, thoughtful discussion, and just the right dose of humor. With a massive archive of episodes, there’s something for everyone—from lifelong fans to new listeners discovering the world of true crime storytelling.
The only rule: don’t litter—and don’t take yourself too seriously. Nic and the Captain sure don’t.
Explore Gripping True Crime Cases
Missing Persons
Maura Murray • Brandon Lawson • Asha Degree • William Tyrrell • Emma Fillipoff • Brian Shaffer • Jaliek Rainwalker • Madeleine McCann • Jennifer Kesse
Unsolved Mysteries
Mitrice Richardson • Kendrick Johnson • JonBenét Ramsey • The Delphi Murders • O.J. Simpson • The Tylenol Murders • Elisa Lam • Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon • The West Memphis Three • Amy Mihaljevic
Infamous Serial Killers
The Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) • Zodiac Killer • Ted Bundy • Ivan Milat (The Backpacker Killer) • BTK (Dennis Rader) • John Wayne Gacy • Jeffrey Dahmer • Edmund Kemper • Ed Gein
Solved Cases
Chris Watts • The Unabomber • John Lennon • Scott Peterson • Son of Sam • Columbine • Sidney Teerhuis-Moar (Room 309) • Kenneka Jenkins • Rae Carruth
Pour yourself a drink and join the garage each week—where the cases are cold, the stories are hot, and the conversation never ends.
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