S29 Ep2: The Darknet Assassin - The Tragedy of Amy Allwine

Foul Play: Crime Series

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

True Crime, Society & Culture, News, Daily News, History

4.4 • 986 Ratings

🗓️ 27 December 2023

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In Episode 2 of "The Darknet Assassin," we delve deeper into the unsettling case of Amy Allwine, a mother and active community member found dead in her Minnesota home. The investigation uncovers her idyllic life as a devout churchgoer, dog trainer, and family woman, which contrasts sharply with the dark revelation of a murder-for-hire plot against her. As the FBI and local police become involved, we explore the disturbing details of the Besa Mafia website, where an anonymous user, "Dogdaygod," orchestrated a sinister plan to eliminate Amy.

The episode further reveals the intricate and alarming communications between "Dogdaygod" and the admin of Besa Mafia, outlining various murder methods and transactions. Amy's life takes a harrowing turn upon learning about these threats, leading to increased security measures at home. However, the plot thickens with the mysterious circumstances surrounding Amy's death, challenging the initial assumption of suicide. As new evidence comes to light, suspicions and theories abound, drawing listeners into a complex web of deceit, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of the internet.

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0:00.0	And I'm Hello. Hello friend and welcome back to foul play as we continue our look into the Darknet
0:30.8	assassin on November 13th into the Darknet Assassin.
0:33.2	On November 13, 2016, Amy Allwine for Minnesota was found dead in her home.
0:40.8	A mother of a nine-year-old and an active member of her community, it was shocking to people
0:47.1	that anyone could want this lovely woman dead.
0:51.8	Amy was the epitome of kindness.
0:54.0	Throughout the countless interviews conducted by the police,
0:58.0	not a single person had anything negative to say about her.
1:02.0	At 43 years old Amy was married to Stephen Alwine and
1:07.6	together they lived in Minnesota with their nine-year-old son Joe.
1:12.8	Amy and Stephen were devout members of the United Church of God, and they took their
1:18.4	faith to heart.
1:21.2	The family adhered to the church's guidelines, choosing not to celebrate Christmas and Easter
1:27.7	due to their pagan roots.
1:30.3	They often traveled, spreading the word of God, and embarked on an annual spiritual journey each fall.
1:37.0	They even created online videos demonstrating how to dance in a wholesome manner.
1:45.7	Even so Amy never imposed her beliefs on others.
1:50.4	She was a dedicated dog trainer, operating her business from their home in Cottage Grove
1:57.1	And she was wholeheartedly devoted to her family her faith and her dogs
2:03.0	So an FBI agent, Asher Silky, arrived at the Alwine residence in May 2016
2:11.0	to inform the family of a threat to Amy's life. They were shocked.
2:17.0	Cottage Grove is a suburb in Minneapolis and it has experienced its fair share of crime.
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