
Disappeared: Amber Dubois and Chelsea King
Crime Salad
06/28/25
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Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of child abduction, sexual violence, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.
In February 2009, 14-year-old Amber Dubois disappeared while walking to school in Escondido, California. Her family searched tirelessly—without answers. A year later, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing during her routine run in a nearby park.
Was this a total coincidence that two young girls completely vanished? Or was there a serial killer to blame? In this episode, we piece together the facts behind Amber’s disappearance, the shocking investigation into serial offender John Gardner, and how one mother’s heartbreak became a mission to protect others.
Hosted by Ashley and Ricky Plum of Crime Salad.
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If you'd like to support the families affected by today’s case or learn more:
Amber Dubois Memorial Foundation
https://www.amberduboisfoundation.org
Chelsea’s Light Foundation
https://www.chelseaslight.org
If you or someone you know has been impacted by a case like this, here are some organizations offering grief support and victim advocacy:
National Center for Victims of Crime
https://victimsofcrime.org
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
https://pomc.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
https://www.rainn.org | 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
The Dougy Center—Grief Support for Children & Families
https://www.dougy.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7 crisis support)
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In February 2009, 14-year-old Amber Dubois disappeared while walking to school in Escondido, California. Her family searched tirelessly—without answers. A year later, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing during her routine run in a nearby park.
Was this a total coincidence that two young girls completely vanished? Or was there a serial killer to blame? In this episode, we piece together the facts behind Amber’s disappearance, the shocking investigation into serial offender John Gardner, and how one mother’s heartbreak became a mission to protect others.
Hosted by Ashley and Ricky Plum of Crime Salad.
Thanks to the sponsors for this episode
Switching is easy. Keep your phone, your number, and your sanity.
To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/salad
Episode Resources & Support Links
If you'd like to support the families affected by today’s case or learn more:
Amber Dubois Memorial Foundation
https://www.amberduboisfoundation.org
Chelsea’s Light Foundation
https://www.chelseaslight.org
If you or someone you know has been impacted by a case like this, here are some organizations offering grief support and victim advocacy:
National Center for Victims of Crime
https://victimsofcrime.org
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
https://pomc.org
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
https://www.rainn.org | 24/7 Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
The Dougy Center—Grief Support for Children & Families
https://www.dougy.org
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (free, 24/7 crisis support)
Have a Case You Want Us to Cover?
If there's a case you'd like to hear us cover, please reach out—we’re always listening!
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Facebook (we check it too, just not as often)
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Murder Without Justice: Jason Corbett
June 22, 2025
•43m
When Irish father Jason Corbett relocated to North Carolina with his two children, it was meant to be a fresh chapter after the tragic loss of his first wife, Mags. He eventually married Molly Martens, an American woman hired to help care for his young children. But nearly a decade later, Jason’s life would end violently inside their North Carolina home—sparking an international investigation and a courtroom battle that has left many questions unanswered.
In this episode, we look deeper into the years leading up to Jason’s death through the eyes of his daughter Sarah, now an adult, and his sister Tracey Corbett Lynch, who has long fought for answers. Tracey remembers troubling signs during the couple’s wedding visit to America, including Molly’s alleged behavior and inconsistencies in her personal story. Meanwhile, Sarah later came forward with unsettling memories from childhood—claims that challenge the public image of a loving stepmother and raise questions about control and manipulation inside the home.
From conflicting narratives to transatlantic legal twists, we break down the facts, examine the claims, and explore why many still feel justice remains out of reach for Jason Corbett and his children.
Please note: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, mental health, and graphic content related to a violent murder. Listener discretion is advised.
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In this episode, we look deeper into the years leading up to Jason’s death through the eyes of his daughter Sarah, now an adult, and his sister Tracey Corbett Lynch, who has long fought for answers. Tracey remembers troubling signs during the couple’s wedding visit to America, including Molly’s alleged behavior and inconsistencies in her personal story. Meanwhile, Sarah later came forward with unsettling memories from childhood—claims that challenge the public image of a loving stepmother and raise questions about control and manipulation inside the home.
From conflicting narratives to transatlantic legal twists, we break down the facts, examine the claims, and explore why many still feel justice remains out of reach for Jason Corbett and his children.
Please note: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, mental health, and graphic content related to a violent murder. Listener discretion is advised.
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