What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. In their newest season, you’ll hear from a man who watched as his wife developed 21 new identities, or the women who began seeing demons everywhere inhabiting people, including her own son. These stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next.To hear the newest season, follow This Is Actually Happening on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to This Is Actually Happening ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus. Listen Now: Wondery.fm/TIAH_TCBThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3588169/advertisement

When the foster system fails a twelve-year-old boy, family and police argue over whether it's the case of a runaway or foul play.This episode was written and researched by Shana Wilensky.With production, editing, and additional research by Josh Hallmark. Resources: Reactive attachment disorder - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicJaliek Rainwalker Cold Case | The College of Saint Rose (strose.edu)What happened to Jaliek Rainwalker? The case remains unsolved. (timesunion.com)Jaliek L. Rainwalker - Missing Persons Center - Live Site(4) Missing Jaliek - adoptive parents interview - YouTube(4) Find Our Missing - Jaliek Rainwalker - YouTubeHope Fades for Boy Missing in Upstate New York - ABC News (archive.org)Police study Jaliek letter – SaratogianRainwalker evidence found | Local News | benningtonbanner.comJaliek Rainwalker went missing 10 years ago (news10.com)Jaliek Rainwalker – A Little Boy Vanished « Colton Levi Clark (wordpress.com)This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: truecrimebullshit.com / bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothandMusic by: Starwalker, Drifting, Buddha Times, and Delta Featured song by Ben Reneer Patreon Producers: Adrienne Aiello, Amelia Hancock, Amy Basil, Annette L, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Dana Keith, Dr. Jill Cooper, Drew Vipond, Hallie Reed, Jessica Alihodzic, Jillian Natale, John O’Leary, Kendall C, Kimberly K, Lauren F, Lynnlie Tuschoff, Manolis Boulukos, Meggan Capps-Seawel, Mike Sherman, Nicole & Dennis Henry, Sarah King, SC, Shannon Foster, Shelly Brewer, Tuesdi Woodworth, Zack Ignatowicz Warren, Beth McNally, John Comrie, Jordan Taylor, Karli McNutt, Lana, Sara Cee, and Lydia FiedlerThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3588169/advertisement

An eleven year-old girl goes missing during an acrimonious divorce involving restraining orders and allegations of abuse. Her disappearance is one of three NAMUS-45 disappearances along a small stretch of rural highway that runs through Tennessee.This episode was written and researched by Shana Wilensky.With production, editing, and additional research by Josh Hallmark.This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandMusic by: Pylos and CirclesFeatured song by James ForestPatreon Producers: Adrienne Aiello, Amelia Hancock, Amy Basil, Annette L, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Dana Keith, Dr. Jill Cooper, Drew Vipond, Elizabeth Weidner, Hallie Reed, Jessica Alihodzic, Jillian Natale, John O’Leary, Kendall C, Kimberly K, Lauren F, Lynnlie Tuschoff, Manolis Boulukos, Meggan Capps-Seawel, Mike Sherman, Nicole & Dennis Henry, Sarah King, SC, Shelly Brewer, Tuesdi Woodworth, Zack Ignatowicz Warren, Beth McNally, John Comrie, Jordan Taylor, Karli McNutt, Lana, Sara Cee, and Lydia FiedlerThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3588169/advertisement

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The final missing person from the NAMUS-45 is identified, which only makes the Ohio-Pennsylvania state line all the more suspicious. And a harrowing tale of abduction and survival inspires both hope and a closer look at the many failures in law enforcement when teenagers go missing.This episode was written and researched by Michelle Tooker.With production, editing, and additional research by Josh Hallmark.This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyiFor an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothandMusic by: Buddha Times, Interference, Be Still the Earth, Drifting, and Caleb EtheridgeFeatured song by Duce WilliamsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3588169/advertisement