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In 1997, a diabolical duo, Jamie McMahan and Christopher Kauffman, embarked on a terrifying crime spree involving robbery, kidnapping, and murder. Their subsequent disappearance launched an intense FBI manhunt across six states. Relive this gripping real-life case from "The FBI Files," featuring reenactments and interviews. This episode is not for the faint of heart; viewer discretion is advised. Subscribe for more true crime stories: youtube.com/c/RealCrime

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Last Breath | "48 Hours: NCIS" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 6)

Last Breath | "48 Hours: NCIS" | "48 Hours" Podcast (Episode 6)

34:35

Inside the Mind of The Queen of Cons: Lily Schmidt | Exhibit A | Real Crime

Inside the Mind of The Queen of Cons: Lily Schmidt | Exhibit A | Real Crime

46:23

This Man Committed Murder By INSULIN POISONING? | Poisonous Liaisons | Real Crime

This Man Committed Murder By INSULIN POISONING? | Poisonous Liaisons | Real Crime

46:38

The Daughters Who Disappeared | Full Episode

The Daughters Who Disappeared | Full Episode

41:53

The Killing Zone: Bringing Down The K Street Crew | The FBI Files S6 EP 5 | Real Crime

The Killing Zone: Bringing Down The K Street Crew | The FBI Files S6 EP 5 | Real Crime

49:33

Hunter and His Prey: A Blood-Chillig Murder Case | Dark Waters Of Crime

Hunter and His Prey: A Blood-Chillig Murder Case | Dark Waters Of Crime

46:08

Cruel Revenge | The FBI Files S5 EP 8 | Real Crime

Cruel Revenge | The FBI Files S5 EP 8 | Real Crime

49:34

The Suspicious Death of Megan Parra | Full Episode

The Suspicious Death of Megan Parra | Full Episode

41:50

The Hunt for the Boneyard Killers: California's Most Infamous Murder Case | Real Crime

The Hunt for the Boneyard Killers: California's Most Infamous Murder Case | Real Crime

01:31:36

The Serial Killer That Hid For 20 Years | Guiltology | @RealCrime

The Serial Killer That Hid For 20 Years | Guiltology | @RealCrime

01:23:33

How a Nurse Killed 7 Newborns and Almost Got Away With It

How a Nurse Killed 7 Newborns and Almost Got Away With It

29:14

Ice Cream Parlor Murders: The Shocking Paul Reed Trial | The Prosecutors | Real Crime

Ice Cream Parlor Murders: The Shocking Paul Reed Trial | The Prosecutors | Real Crime

01:39:25

Murder by Clown | Full Episode

Murder by Clown | Full Episode

41:47

The Ding Family Slaughter: A Tragic Case of Revenge | A Killer's Mistake | Real Crime

The Ding Family Slaughter: A Tragic Case of Revenge | A Killer's Mistake | Real Crime

01:27:19

The Monster's Mother: My Serial Killer Son | Dark Waters Of Crime

The Monster's Mother: My Serial Killer Son | Dark Waters Of Crime

45:42

Unraveling the Secrets of a Single Mother's Brutal Slaying | 72 Hours | Real Crime

Unraveling the Secrets of a Single Mother's Brutal Slaying | 72 Hours | Real Crime

44:00

How an Innocent Man was Freed After 17 Years in Jail

How an Innocent Man was Freed After 17 Years in Jail

21:03

Terror by Mail: The Shocking Case of the Serial Bomber | The New Detectives | Real Crime

Terror by Mail: The Shocking Case of the Serial Bomber | The New Detectives | Real Crime

52:51

Degenerate Son Slaughters His Mother With A Hammer | Forensics

Degenerate Son Slaughters His Mother With A Hammer | Forensics

43:27

Cross Country Hunt For An Elusive Serial Killer | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Cross Country Hunt For An Elusive Serial Killer | The FBI Files | Real Crime

50:05

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Abductions

Abducted From A Slumber Party: The Murder Of Polly Klaas | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Abducted From A Slumber Party: The Murder Of Polly Klaas | The FBI Files | Real Crime

51:36

Catching The Serial Killer That Targeted The LGBTQ+ Community | A Killers Mistake | @RealCrime

Catching The Serial Killer That Targeted The LGBTQ+ Community | A Killers Mistake | @RealCrime

01:25:28

Impersonating The Victim: Seeing Through Fabricated Evidence | Forensics | Real Crime

Impersonating The Victim: Seeing Through Fabricated Evidence | Forensics | Real Crime

44:32

The Rise of Piracy in South East Asia | the Pirates of Asia

The Rise of Piracy in South East Asia | the Pirates of Asia

23:53

The Hunt for the Boneyard Killers: California's Most Infamous Murder Case | Real Crime

The Hunt for the Boneyard Killers: California's Most Infamous Murder Case | Real Crime

01:31:36

Surviving Her Kidnaping | The FBI Files S4 EP12

Surviving Her Kidnaping | The FBI Files S4 EP12

50:37

Sadistic Friends Charles Ng & Leonard Lake Abducted & Murdered Dozens of Victims | Real Crime

Sadistic Friends Charles Ng & Leonard Lake Abducted & Murdered Dozens of Victims | Real Crime

43:26

The Untold Story Of Myra Hindley: What Drove The Depraved Woman To Kill? (Part 1)

The Untold Story Of Myra Hindley: What Drove The Depraved Woman To Kill? (Part 1)

44:08

Horrifying Tale of The Kansas City Butcher | World’s Most Evil Killers

Horrifying Tale of The Kansas City Butcher | World’s Most Evil Killers

43:23

Ruthless Mother Murdered Her Own Son | The FBI Files

Ruthless Mother Murdered Her Own Son | The FBI Files

50:34

The Dangers Of Modern Dating | Murder On the Internet (Part 1) | Real Crime

The Dangers Of Modern Dating | Murder On the Internet (Part 1) | Real Crime

43:28

Twisted Family Secrets: Missing Girl's Body Found Washed Ashore | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Twisted Family Secrets: Missing Girl's Body Found Washed Ashore | The FBI Files | Real Crime

50:04

Vulnerable Woman Suspiciously Vanishes From Foster Family | Murder At My Door | Real Crime

Vulnerable Woman Suspiciously Vanishes From Foster Family | Murder At My Door | Real Crime

43:59

Kidnapping Of A Millionaire: The Million Dollar Daughter (True Crime Documentary)

Kidnapping Of A Millionaire: The Million Dollar Daughter (True Crime Documentary)

50:12

Snatched: Getting My Daughters Back | Kidnapping Crime Documentary | Real Crime

Snatched: Getting My Daughters Back | Kidnapping Crime Documentary | Real Crime

49:22

What Ever Happened to Mary Day? | Full Episode

What Ever Happened to Mary Day? | Full Episode

42:00

Mr. Cruel: The Mystery Murderer Of Melbourne

Mr. Cruel: The Mystery Murderer Of Melbourne

46:09

Gone Girl: Camping Trip Tragedy | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Gone Girl: Camping Trip Tragedy | The FBI Files | Real Crime

49:34

Highway Of Tears: The Unsolved Serial Murders Of Aboriginal Women (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

Highway Of Tears: The Unsolved Serial Murders Of Aboriginal Women (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

50:25

Murderer Refuses To Give Last Location Of His Victim | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Murderer Refuses To Give Last Location Of His Victim | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

42:48

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Heist

Award-winning Documentary | The Fake Van Gogh Paintings? | Real Crime

Award-winning Documentary | The Fake Van Gogh Paintings? | Real Crime

49:18

Teen Killers On The Run: FBI Hunt Diabolical Duo | The FBI Files S4 EP10

Teen Killers On The Run: FBI Hunt Diabolical Duo | The FBI Files S4 EP10

50:04

Shoulder Surfing: Credit Card Scams Explained | Fraud Squad TV

Shoulder Surfing: Credit Card Scams Explained | Fraud Squad TV

21:24

Elusive Fugitives | The FBI Files S4 Ep7 | Real Crime

Elusive Fugitives | The FBI Files S4 Ep7 | Real Crime

50:20

The Family That Was Murdered for £5 Million | Real Crime

The Family That Was Murdered for £5 Million | Real Crime

47:13

Protect yourself against Car Insurance & Real Estate Fraud | Fraud Squad TV

Protect yourself against Car Insurance & Real Estate Fraud | Fraud Squad TV

23:54

DB Cooper Link? The Untold Story of Richard McCoy's Skyjacking Saga | FBI Files Movie of the Week

DB Cooper Link? The Untold Story of Richard McCoy's Skyjacking Saga | FBI Files Movie of the Week

49:57

The Man That Conned Pro-Athletes And Senior Politicians | Serial Swindlers | Real Crime

The Man That Conned Pro-Athletes And Senior Politicians | Serial Swindlers | Real Crime

28:11

Texas Bank Robber Turns Child Murderer | The FBI Files S6 EP12 | Real Crime

Texas Bank Robber Turns Child Murderer | The FBI Files S6 EP12 | Real Crime

49:06

The Real Story Of The Puppet Master | Conmen Case Files | Real Crime

The Real Story Of The Puppet Master | Conmen Case Files | Real Crime

46:15

"Dr." Paul Bint: The Fake Physician | Conmen Case Files | Real Crime

"Dr." Paul Bint: The Fake Physician | Conmen Case Files | Real Crime

49:05

America's Most Wanted: The Real-Life Crimes Of Notorious Gangsters | Real Crime

America's Most Wanted: The Real-Life Crimes Of Notorious Gangsters | Real Crime

50:33

What Are Nigerian 419 Scammers? | Fraud Squad TV

What Are Nigerian 419 Scammers? | Fraud Squad TV

23:18

The Fake Diploma Scam | Fraud Squad TV

The Fake Diploma Scam | Fraud Squad TV

23:14

This Criminal Made It On To The Sunday Times Rich List 😳 | Gangs of Britain | Real Crime

This Criminal Made It On To The Sunday Times Rich List 😳 | Gangs of Britain | Real Crime

45:05

Escaping Fate: The Dramatic Story of a Prison Break Genius | FBI Files

Escaping Fate: The Dramatic Story of a Prison Break Genius | FBI Files

49:36

From Counterfeit Bills to Dark Crimes: The Mall Passer Case (Part 1) | FBI Files Movie of the Week

From Counterfeit Bills to Dark Crimes: The Mall Passer Case (Part 1) | FBI Files Movie of the Week

49:36

Lawyers Representing Criminals | the Briefs S2 EP1

Lawyers Representing Criminals | the Briefs S2 EP1

46:23

How Rick Lydges Became America's Most Successful Drug Smuggler | Masterminds | Real Crime

How Rick Lydges Became America's Most Successful Drug Smuggler | Masterminds | Real Crime

45:03

The Tragic Fall Of "The Gentleman Gangster" l How the Mafia Changed Forever

The Tragic Fall Of "The Gentleman Gangster" l How the Mafia Changed Forever

44:53

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Violence

The 10-Year-Old Killers: 2 Boys Murder 2-Year-Old Toddler | Real Crime

The 10-Year-Old Killers: 2 Boys Murder 2-Year-Old Toddler | Real Crime

49:15

Inside Broadmoor: Britain's Most Notorious Psychiatric Hospital | Broadmoor S1 EP1 | Real Crime

Inside Broadmoor: Britain's Most Notorious Psychiatric Hospital | Broadmoor S1 EP1 | Real Crime

44:23

Omega 7: The Anti-Fidel Castro Bombings | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Omega 7: The Anti-Fidel Castro Bombings | The FBI Files | Real Crime

49:05

Stranger Danger: Careful Who You Trust

Stranger Danger: Careful Who You Trust

50:49

Wife Killer Unmasked: The Family Man Who Almost Got Away WIth Murder | Real Crime

Wife Killer Unmasked: The Family Man Who Almost Got Away WIth Murder | Real Crime

49:11

The Star Is Dead: The Murder of Nick De Noia | The FBI Files

The Star Is Dead: The Murder of Nick De Noia | The FBI Files

50:21

The Case That Jeopardised The Abolition Of The Death Penalty | Murder Maps | Real Crime

The Case That Jeopardised The Abolition Of The Death Penalty | Murder Maps | Real Crime

43:07

Raoul Moat And The Northumbria Manhunt - Real Crime

Raoul Moat And The Northumbria Manhunt - Real Crime

44:56

Murder, Bootleg Liquor And Deception: The Untold Story of Nico Galatis | 72 Hours | Real Crime

Murder, Bootleg Liquor And Deception: The Untold Story of Nico Galatis | 72 Hours | Real Crime

44:00

When The Son Of A Preacher Man Kills | Bizarre Murders | Real Crime

When The Son Of A Preacher Man Kills | Bizarre Murders | Real Crime

22:13

This Man Accidentally Becomes A Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary) | Real Crime

This Man Accidentally Becomes A Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary) | Real Crime

22:16

Exploring The Psychology of Infamous Killers | World’s Most Evil Killers S1 Marathon | Real Crime

Exploring The Psychology of Infamous Killers | World’s Most Evil Killers S1 Marathon | Real Crime

14:12:38

A Century-Old Mystery: The Murder of Connell Boyle in Donegal | Red Mist Killers | Real Crime

A Century-Old Mystery: The Murder of Connell Boyle in Donegal | Red Mist Killers | Real Crime

47:15

Systemic Racism in Canada | the Donald Marshall Jr. Story | Real Crime

Systemic Racism in Canada | the Donald Marshall Jr. Story | Real Crime

46:08

The Crime That Shook Canada | Dark Waters Of Crime | Real Crime

The Crime That Shook Canada | Dark Waters Of Crime | Real Crime

46:08

What Angelina Saw | Full Episode

What Angelina Saw | Full Episode

42:03

Homeless 'Santa' Murder Cracked And Sikh Murder Solved By DNA Evidence | 72 Hours | Real Crime

Homeless 'Santa' Murder Cracked And Sikh Murder Solved By DNA Evidence | 72 Hours | Real Crime

44:01

Impossible To Disarm: The 1000 Pound Bomb | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Impossible To Disarm: The 1000 Pound Bomb | The FBI Files | Real Crime

49:05

Kidnapper Stephen Reese Cochran: Race Against Time | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Kidnapper Stephen Reese Cochran: Race Against Time | The FBI Files | Real Crime

50:12

Tortured To Death: The Story of Emma Agnew | Forensics Documentary

Tortured To Death: The Story of Emma Agnew | Forensics Documentary

44:29

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Cold Cases

Blood Chilling Story Of Scotland's Most Terrifying Serial Killer | World’s Most Evil Killers

Blood Chilling Story Of Scotland's Most Terrifying Serial Killer | World’s Most Evil Killers

41:36

Shocking Discovery Of Elena Busiakos' Body: What Really Happened? | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

Shocking Discovery Of Elena Busiakos' Body: What Really Happened? | Murder She Solved | Real Crime

44:55

Murderous Greed: Father And Son Kill For Inheritance | Nightmare In Suburbia | Real Crime

Murderous Greed: Father And Son Kill For Inheritance | Nightmare In Suburbia | Real Crime

47:01

Interviewing a Killer | The Fisherman (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

Interviewing a Killer | The Fisherman (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

51:43

Scientology: Murders and Cover-Ups (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

Scientology: Murders and Cover-Ups (Full Documentary) | Real Crime

41:11

The Shocking Story of the Trucker Who Killed 50 People | The FBI Files | Real Crime

The Shocking Story of the Trucker Who Killed 50 People | The FBI Files | Real Crime

50:12

The Murderous Cult Of Nation Of Yahweh | The FBI Files | Real Crime

The Murderous Cult Of Nation Of Yahweh | The FBI Files | Real Crime

50:06

Ruthlessly Killed His Own Children | The Family Slayer

Ruthlessly Killed His Own Children | The Family Slayer

45:17

Surviving Her Kidnaping | The FBI Files S4 EP12

Surviving Her Kidnaping | The FBI Files S4 EP12

50:37

Ruthless Gang Kidnaps Innocent Teen | The FBI Files Se Ep3

Ruthless Gang Kidnaps Innocent Teen | The FBI Files Se Ep3

49:34

Robin Hood-Esque Bank Robber Gains Fans For Pre-Christmas Robbery | The FBI FIles | Real Crime

Robin Hood-Esque Bank Robber Gains Fans For Pre-Christmas Robbery | The FBI FIles | Real Crime

49:05

Body In The Bathtub: The Mysterious Corpse In My Apartment

Body In The Bathtub: The Mysterious Corpse In My Apartment

22:27

When People Mysteriously Dissapear

When People Mysteriously Dissapear

47:28

Robert Lee Yates Jr’s Reign Of Terror | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

Robert Lee Yates Jr’s Reign Of Terror | World’s Most Evil Killers | Real Crime

41:50

Mary Ann Cotton: Victorian Era's Black Widow | Murder Maps | Real Crime

Mary Ann Cotton: Victorian Era's Black Widow | Murder Maps | Real Crime

43:17

Story Of Stephen Hough: Teen Killer That Evaded Justice For 40 Years

Story Of Stephen Hough: Teen Killer That Evaded Justice For 40 Years

42:39

Murder For Hire Conspiracy | The FBI Files | Real Crime

Murder For Hire Conspiracy | The FBI Files | Real Crime

50:24

Inside the Loki 7 Bombing Plot: Narrow Escape | 72 Hours | Real Crime

Inside the Loki 7 Bombing Plot: Narrow Escape | 72 Hours | Real Crime

21:50

The Conman Who Faked His Own Death

The Conman Who Faked His Own Death

48:15

The Real Life Countess Dracula | Ladykillers | Real Crime

The Real Life Countess Dracula | Ladykillers | Real Crime

46:46

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