Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale

Episode 336

January 27, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: Narrative true crime podcast blending host narration, archival police interviews, witness testimonies, and expert analysis.
  • The Key Players:
    • George Jared: Local journalist who covered Rebecca Gould's disappearance from day one; became obsessed, attached her story to every resume.
    • Jen Bucholtz: Former Army counterintelligence agent turned cold case investigator; partnered with George via Facebook group to crack the case.
    • Mike Boudet (host): Delivers gritty narration with dark humor; features clips from suspects like Casey McCullough and killer William "Billy" Miller.
  • The Vibe: Intense and chilling, with shocking revelations, investigative triumphs, and sarcastic jabs at bungled police work.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: George Jared**
  • 2 (02:26) **Rebecca's Disappearance and Crime Scene**
  • 3 (04:28) **Body Discovery**
  • 4 (09:19) **Initial Suspect: Casey McCullough**
  • 5 (12:31) **Misguided Investigation: Chris Cantrell Theory**
  • 6 (19:06) **Case Stalls for 14 Years**
  • 7 (20:04) **Jen Bucholtz Joins the Effort**

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Show Notes

Rebekah Gould was young, beautiful, and murdered in a quiet Arkansas town. Her case haunted the internet for years—until a confession surfaced. But instead of answers, it raised a far darker question: what if the truth is still being hidden?

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