Thank you for your patience as we work through our technical issues with our host service. We are hoping the issue is fixed! Find caseacquaint on your favorite podcast platform or youtube. It's really that easy Share this episode with your friends, especially those who have the gift of insight.  Maria Ridulph December 3rd, 1957 This is the story of the abduction and murder of little Maria Ridulph from her neighborhood street in Sycamore, Illinois. Who took Maria? Many people have been suspected, one person was convicted, declared innocent, and is currently in the process of collecting money from anyone associated with the conviction. Throughout it all, Maria's family bore the constant turmoil of forces beyond their control. It's been over 60 years since Maria was taken and killed. Will anyone ever be brought to justice? How would YOU cope if you were the victim of sexual abuse as a child or if your family member was taken killed and thrown away like garbage? What would you need to do in order to go on? Find out how these folks have found their own ways to survive and live, despite the horrendous tragedies they endured. Who do you think killed Maria? Let us know. Hit us on FB, IG, Twitter, YT, or our website. caseacquaint.com. Also go there for working links to information and resources associated with the subjects in this episode.   Music for this episode was created by the talented Kai Engel Music: Modum   Album: Caeli Music: Rainfall Serenade    Album: Evening Colors Link to more music by Kai Engel Chec