Episode 311: Brenda Gail Lambert

In the evening hours of July 26, 1992, a 22-year-old mother of two vanishes from her home in Bluewell, West Virginia after hosting a birthday party for her one-year-old son. The woman's car, purse, and all personal belongings are left behind, creating a sense of urgency and fear among her loved ones. Despite the alarming circumstances, initial investigations fall short, and crucial opportunities to uncover the truth about the young woman's fate are missed. In episode 311, Jac and Alexis delve into the disappearance of Brenda Gail Lambert, exploring the complexities of her troubled marriage, the chilling details surrounding her last known moments, and her sister’s relentless quest for justice that continues to this day.

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Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be friends with a murderer? Or escape a kidnapping? Or have a father who was a serial killer? Join Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter on a chilling ride into the darkest corners of your worst nightmares. Murders, cults, kidnappings, and conspiracies—all told through the eyes of a guest who is one degree of separation from the story itself. From infamous serial killers to the unbelievable unknown murder in your own backyard, The First Degree delivers a new perspective to the already fascinating true crime landscape. And who knows... you may be our next guest. (Plus, join them every Thursday for Killing Time, the light-hearted, true crime-adjacent aftershow!)