Episode 61 - Sherri Dally
The morning of May 6th, 1996 was routine for Sherri Dally. The thirty-five-year-old wife and mother woke up early and got her family prepared for their day, laying out her children’s clothing and organizing lunches.
After she dropped her two young boys off at school, Sherri drove to the local Target in Ventura California to pick out a gift for her mother for the fast-approaching Mother’s Day.
But Sherri never made it home from her errands that day. Instead, she vanished without a trace from the store’s parking lot, leaving behind a distraught family and a bewildered community.
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Music Credits:
The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster
The Funkoars – Feel The Madness
Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/
Research & Writing:
Christine Penhale
https://thetruecrimefiles.com/
Featured Podcasts:
Apple For The Teacher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/apple-for-the-teacher
Hillbilly Horror Stories - https://audioboom.com/channel/hillbilly-horror-stories
Sources:
“Ventura Crimes: The Parking Lot Abduction of Sherri Dally.” Medium, February 4, 2019.
https://medium.com/@ashleyhorsfall/ventura-crimes-the-murder-of-sherri-dally-38d12c7137de
“Sherri Dally’s Murder.” Forensic Files Now, October 24, 2018.
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2018/10/24/sherri-dallys-murder/
“Ventura Man Serving Life Sentence in Wife's 1996 Killing Seeks Clemency.” VC Star, August 31, 2018.
https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/ventura/2018/08/31/ventura-man-1996-killing-seeks-clemency/1115644002/?source=post_page-----38d12c7137de----------------------
“Remote Control.” American Monster, 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2_bt0Ibe48
“A Lonely Place.” Fatal Vows, 2013.
https://www.google.ca/search?source=hp&ei=5VFPXcLCN-2P9PwPnfq-6AU&q=fatal+vows+a+lonely+place&oq=fatal+vows+a+lonely+place&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i22i30.754.4748..4823...0.0..0.152.2951.0j25......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131j0j0i3..11%3A1j12%3A4j13%3A0.r-t5ih3qLBg&ved=0ahUKEwiCyambufnjAhXtB50JHR29D10Q4dUDCAs&uact=5
“A Lover’s Betrayal.” Wicked Attraction, 2010.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnxenCSs88c
“Sign Here.” Forensic Files, 2004.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXFjwihUO00
“Dally Sentenced to Life in Prison.” Los Angeles Times, June 10, 1998.
https://www.latimes
After she dropped her two young boys off at school, Sherri drove to the local Target in Ventura California to pick out a gift for her mother for the fast-approaching Mother’s Day.
But Sherri never made it home from her errands that day. Instead, she vanished without a trace from the store’s parking lot, leaving behind a distraught family and a bewildered community.
How to support:
For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon
How to connect:
Website
Music Credits:
The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster
The Funkoars – Feel The Madness
Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/
Research & Writing:
Christine Penhale
https://thetruecrimefiles.com/
Featured Podcasts:
Apple For The Teacher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/apple-for-the-teacher
Hillbilly Horror Stories - https://audioboom.com/channel/hillbilly-horror-stories
Sources:
“Ventura Crimes: The Parking Lot Abduction of Sherri Dally.” Medium, February 4, 2019.
https://medium.com/@ashleyhorsfall/ventura-crimes-the-murder-of-sherri-dally-38d12c7137de
“Sherri Dally’s Murder.” Forensic Files Now, October 24, 2018.
https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2018/10/24/sherri-dallys-murder/
“Ventura Man Serving Life Sentence in Wife's 1996 Killing Seeks Clemency.” VC Star, August 31, 2018.
https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/ventura/2018/08/31/ventura-man-1996-killing-seeks-clemency/1115644002/?source=post_page-----38d12c7137de----------------------
“Remote Control.” American Monster, 2018.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2_bt0Ibe48
“A Lonely Place.” Fatal Vows, 2013.
https://www.google.ca/search?source=hp&ei=5VFPXcLCN-2P9PwPnfq-6AU&q=fatal+vows+a+lonely+place&oq=fatal+vows+a+lonely+place&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i22i30.754.4748..4823...0.0..0.152.2951.0j25......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131j0j0i3..11%3A1j12%3A4j13%3A0.r-t5ih3qLBg&ved=0ahUKEwiCyambufnjAhXtB50JHR29D10Q4dUDCAs&uact=5
“A Lover’s Betrayal.” Wicked Attraction, 2010.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnxenCSs88c
“Sign Here.” Forensic Files, 2004.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXFjwihUO00
“Dally Sentenced to Life in Prison.” Los Angeles Times, June 10, 1998.
https://www.latimes
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