The Secret Diary

“Why didn’t she just leave?” This is a question usually proposed by the uninformed. Individuals unaware of just how difficult and dangerous it is for victims of domestic violence to get out of their toxic relationship. It’s never that simple and everyone’s situation is different. A young school teacher by the name of Amber Guichelaar was one of these women. She wanted to get out and almost did. A tragedy that was first reported as an accident, would turn out to be much more than that. When detectives found letters Amber had left behind, they would finally reveal the truth of what really happened. 

Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. 

Special Thanks to Jessica Yergin, Sandy Machado, & The Misery Machine Podcast.

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Written/Audio Sources: 

• Why I am a teacher by Amber Guichelaar
• 'Am I safe sleeping next to him?': Murder victim's words expose husband | WOODTV.com
• Amber Guichelaar Obituary (1987 - 2020) - Grand Rapids, MI
• State of Michigan vs. Richard Guichelaar
• Kentwood man pleads in strangulation death of pregnant wife - mlive.com
• 'Beyond comprehension,' judge says in sentencing Kentwood man who killed pregnant wife - mlive.com
• Pregnant Michigan Teacher Strangled To Death By Her Husband, Authorities Say
• George Guichelaar: LinkedIn
• George Guichelaar: Forced to Choose
• R. Guichelaar Facebook Video Fantasy Football Talk v.1
• R. Guichelaar Facebook Video Fantasy Football Talk v.2
• Richard Guichelaar's 911 call: 'My wife isn't breathing'
• Kentwood man faces murder charge in pregnant wife’s death
• Suspect charged in death of Kentwood teacher
• Richard Guichelaar
• Husband gets 33 years in prison for wife's murder | NewsNation Prime
• ‘Am I safe sleeping next to him?’: Murder victim’s words expose husband
• Man breaks down at sentencing hearing for killing his pregnant wife
• Kentwood man pleads to killing pregnant wife
• Experts discuss warning signs of domestic violence

Music & Sound Effect Sources

• Opening Track: Chakra Balancing - Manos Apostolopoulos 
• Closing Track: Feeling Empty - DS Productions 

Music & Sound Effect Sources

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The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible.