The Missing Candy Heiress
Claim This Podcastby Jonathan Rocks & Beth McNamara
Podcast Overview
<p>In 1977, Helen Brach vanished without a trace.<br><br>Her disappearance has haunted Chicago for nearly five decades—a mystery entangled in greed, deception, and the underworld of the gang known as the horse mafia.<br><br></p><p>Through <b>never-before-heard tapes</b>, <b>exclusive interviews with Helen’s family, law enforcement, and reporters</b>, and <b>unsealed police files</b>, The Missing Candy Heiress re-investigates what really happened to Helen—and what became of her $100 million fortune.<br><br></p><p>This limited series blends investigative reporting with cinematic storytelling to unravel the power, secrets, and lies behind one of Chicago’s most enduring unsolved mysteries.</p>
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2/9/2026
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Recent Episodes
April 21, 2026
Episode Seven: Blood and Money
In the final episode of The Missing Candy Heiress, the investigation reaches a turning point as long-standing narratives are reexamined and new questions come into focus. Drawing on previously unseen documents and firsthand accounts—including rare, exclusive interviews with Richard Bailey—our on-the-ground reporting takes us to Glenview, Illinois, where we visit Helen Brach's estate for the first time, sit down with Glenview Police, and uncover new evidence that has never before been made pub...
April 3, 2026
Episode Six: The Confidential Informant
This episode contains explicit descriptions of murder and crimes against children. It is intended for mature audiences. Listener discretion advised. A late-night phone call. A confession. And potential answers in a decades-old murder investigation. In this episode, ATF agent John Rotunno recounts the moment a confidential informant reached out with a chilling admission about the disappearance of Helen Brach—25 years after she vanished. We trace Rotunno’s path from deep undercover operations...
March 25, 2026
Episode Five: The Golden Tongue
On New Year’s Eve 1976, Helen Brach dances beneath the chandeliers of New York's Waldorf Astoria—just weeks before she vanishes without a trace. In this episode, the investigation centers on Richard Bailey—a dance instructor turned horse trader who becomes a key figure in the case. Through exclusive interviews, court records, and firsthand accounts, a pattern emerges: a calculated scheme targeting wealthy, often widowed women through fraudulent horse deals. As investigators begin linking fina...
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- What is The Missing Candy Heiress?
<p>In 1977, Helen Brach vanished without a trace.<br><br>Her disappearance has haunted Chicago for nearly five decades—a mystery entangled in greed, deception, and the underworld of the gang known as the horse mafia.<br><br></p><p>Through <b>never-before-heard tapes</b>, <b>exclusive interviews with Helen’s family, law enforcement, and reporters</b>, and <b>unsealed police files</b>, The Missing Candy Heiress re-investigates what really happened to Helen—and what became of her $100 million fortune.<br><br></p><p>This limited series blends investigative reporting with cinematic storytelling to unravel the power, secrets, and lies behind one of Chicago’s most enduring unsolved mysteries.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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