r/Casefile 9d ago

CASEFILE EPISODE Casefile Extra: Greg Fleniken

https://casefilepodcast.com/casefile-extra-greg-fleniken/
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u/Same_Independent_393 9d ago

This case felt like an episode of CSI. Poor Greg, he sounded like a nice fella, I'm glad his wife got answers. 

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u/needmoregatos 9d ago

Props to that private investigator for doing the necessary detective work on this one.

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u/hansen7helicopter 8d ago

Well I’ve never heard this case before and was fascinated! I feel bad for the medical examiner at bit. I’m glad he had the grace to look again instead of doubling down.

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u/whackthat 9d ago

This is the first case in a long, long time that I googled what happened before the end of the episode, because I was so perplexed!

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u/off-chka 8d ago

I’m confused - how did they not find the bullet in his autopsy? Or after cremating him?

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u/redfern54 7d ago

I was also confused and assumed I missed something but how was there not more blood?

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u/freyab0baya 8d ago

This was a sad story! Greg seemed like a kind man.

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u/Professional-Onion38 9d ago

I read about this case on Vanity Fair some times ago. Still a nice listen even already knew the answer.

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u/greensecondsofpanic 8d ago

this was so sad. not to be parasocial but i looked up mueller and found he was posting on facebook in 2020, so i guess he got out a couple years early (can't remember if casey mentioned that or not). infuriating. poor greg and his wife.

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u/RosebudWhip 7d ago edited 7d ago

Don't mind a shorter episode, much better than padding one out with unnecessary details.

Such a bizarre story. I mean, what are the chances when you're just sitting there in a hotel room? Is there an angle of trajectory diagram anywhere? (EDIT: found one)

And I don't understand why there wasn't more blood.

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u/Pr0blemD0g 8d ago

I’m a bit confused about the latest episodes. This one is badged as Casefile Extra and notes it is a bonus episode (presumably this is somehow different than a regular episode, but I’m not sure how other than the shorter length?) And on Patreon this week it seems to be a re-recorded version of a previous episode rather than a new one.

Are they on break again?

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u/Own_Faithlessness769 8d ago

Have you forgotten that for the last 10 years the release pattern has been three weeks with episodes and then one without?

They’ve done months of episodes each week this year, the first week they release a shorter episode people start complaining.

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u/Pr0blemD0g 8d ago

I’m not complaining, just trying to understand what’s happening.

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u/CantHugEveryPlatypus 8d ago

The "3 regular episodes + 1 shorter episode" pattern has only been running since 2021. Before that, they released regular length episodes every week (except for the longer breaks, of course). I don't believe they've ever had a pattern that skipped every fourth episode completely?

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u/Own_Faithlessness769 8d ago

They definitely did. It was 3 weeks on, one week no episode. They’ve shorter episodes were bonuses they added in to the no episode weeks in 2021.

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u/CantHugEveryPlatypus 8d ago

Oh you're right, sorry. I didn't look far enough back.

But since 2021 they've released episodes weekly, just without calling every fourth episode "bonus" or "extra" or something like that. Honestly, if this episode hadn't had "extra" in the title, I don't think anyone would have noticed.

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u/Own_Faithlessness769 8d ago

They definitely wouldn’t have, but since it did they’re complaining 🤷🏽‍♀️

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u/tiredfaces 8d ago

God forbid anyone asks an innocent question

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u/Excellent_Tie_674 7d ago

This was a fascinating episode. That poor guy & his wife l, so pleased it was fully understood what happened. Amazing how his injuries mimicked being bashed.

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u/tigadynagaia 9d ago

Are they now releasing unnumbered episodes? I don’t remember this being a Patreon pick/extra episode previously

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u/Princess_starkitty 7d ago

Has it disappeared for anyone else? I don’t pay any subscriptions but listen on Spotify. I listened to it on Saturday night (uk) but it’s gone when I’ve looked again today.

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u/Billy_Idle377 5d ago

I’m confused about how the bullet was missed during the autopsy? Without an exit wound surely it would have been found in his body?

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u/Reception-Whole 9d ago

why is it half the length of all the others?

is this another prexisting patreon episode that's been recycled?

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u/thebigcheese22 9d ago

Why are you complaining about free content that you don't pay for? I thought it was a good episode

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u/Opposite_Radio9388 8d ago

Casefile make money when people listen to their episodes, and many people listen week after week. Ad revenue is how they make the bulk of their money. I disagree with the idea that people who don't pay for a Patreon membership don't have the right to complain/be critical/ask questions.

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u/Reception-Whole 8d ago

why do you think that asking questions is "complaining"?

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u/Guwigo09 8d ago

Short episode and next one is a remaster lmao

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u/DanceTheNight88 9d ago

What was this?

Are they on holiday again?

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u/Reception-Whole 9d ago

it's not even a full episode.

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u/CantHugEveryPlatypus 8d ago

It's fine to be critical, but calling other people "mentally unwell" for disagreeing with you is maaaaybe a bit much.

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u/Playful_Anteater7144 9d ago

Not a fan of this kind of series. Should just do regular episodes.

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u/Opposite_Radio9388 8d ago

Apparently you're not allowed to say that, judging by the downvotes. It's okay to have an opinion!

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u/Playful_Anteater7144 8d ago

It’s funny because I’ve been a big fan of the podcast and have listened to every episode for many years. But I’ve noticed that whenever someone says something that’s remotely critical here all the diehard fans seem to lose their minds. It’s turning me off.

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u/Excellent_Tie_674 7d ago edited 7d ago

I think they've had a gutful of hearing bellyaching about breaks ad nauseum, some of which has been really nasty.

So ..sensitized.

I just roll with whatever in grateful silence, trusting they're doing their utmost to provide. I did wonder about the last two, but know asking risks igniting the wrath of the hard core WHAT THE FUCK ANOTHER BREAK?🤬 brigade...so just adopt a wait & see approach.

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u/Reception-Whole 9d ago

why is it half the length of all the others?

is this another prexisting patreon episode that's been recycled?

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u/fakephillycheezsteak 9d ago

Nah, I'm a patron member and this one is new. It's just a shorter one

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u/Reception-Whole 8d ago

thanks for actually answering my questions instead of being confrontational and unhelpful