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In May 2013, 17-year-old Georgia Williams vanished after telling her parents she was helping a friend with a photo shoot. That friend was Jamie Reynolds, a boy with a hidden obsession, a disturbing past, and a plan he had written in horrifying detail years before.This episode explores the chilling case of Georgia Williams's murder, the warning signs authorities ignored, and the predator hiding in plain sight. With exclusive insight, narrative depth, and haunting detail, we expose the cracks in the system that allowed a known threat to escalate into tragedy.Sources: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/worlds-most-evil-killers/6655699059636331112/seasons/6/episodes/jamie-reynolds-episode-2/e7974646-335a-3892-ba8a-7e0386e3b62dJudiciary of England and Wales: In the Crown Court at Stafford. The Queen v Jamie Reynolds: Sentencing Remarks. December 19, 2013. https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Judgments/r-v-jamie-reynolds.pdf.Georgia Williams murder: 'Sexual deviant' Jamie Reynolds jailed for life after luring teenager to his home and hanging her. By Richard Vernalls for Independent.co.uk. December 20, 2013.'I cry endlessly from morning to night... we have been damned by evil to endure this misery to the end of our lives': Agony of father of murdered teenager Georgia Williams as her killer is jailed for life. By James Rushand Lucy Crossley - DailyMail.co.uk. December 19, 2013.Jamie Reynolds took photos of himself killing Georgia Williams, court hears. By Hayley Dixon for Telegraph.co.uk. December 2, 2013. Jamie Reynolds charged with murder of Georgia Williams. Telegraph.co.uk. June 1, 2013. Fears are growing for the safety of Georgia Williams, the missing 17-year-old daughter of a police officer, after a man whom she rejected on Valentine's Day was arrested. By Nick Britten For Telegraph.co.uk. May 29, 2013. Jamie Reynolds: Sex fantasy led to Georgia Williams murder. No Author Noted for BBC.com. October 14, 2015. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-34475373. Timeline: Georgia Williams murder. No Author Noted for BBC.com. October 14, 2015. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-25137700. Georgia Williams: killer had been cautioned after similar attack. By Steven Morris for TheGuardian.com. October 15, 2015.Georgia Williams: police admit failing murdered 17-year-old: Serious case review finds 'shortfalls' in investigation of killer's previous offence by The Week Staff for TheWeek.com. October 14, 2015. https://theweek.com/56615/georgia-williams-police-admit-failing-murdered-17-year-old.

In this gripping true crime episode, we investigate the haunting case of Nathan Ybanez, a 16-year-old who murdered his mother after years of alleged abuse. This deeply emotional story examines how a system meant to protect children failed repeatedly, leading to tragic consequences.Featuring exclusive details about Nathan's troubled childhood, his desperate calls for help, and the controversial trial that sent a teenager to prison for life, this episode challenges everything we think we know about juvenile justice, from the inadequate legal defense to the ignored warning signs, we uncover how multiple institutions failed to prevent this tragedy.Join us for this powerful examination of abuse, justice, and redemption that has captivated true crime audiences and sparked crucial debates about juvenile sentencing reform.Sources: Scars of abuse concealed. By Miles Moffeit for DenverPost.com. October 28, 2006. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/whenkidsgetlife/five/nateerik.htmlJournal entry from Nathan Ybanez. RocktMountainNews.com. September 20, 2005. New trial sought for teen who killed mom. By Miles Moffeit For DenverPost.com. May 7, 2016. https://www.denverpost.com/2007/08/27/new-trial-sought-for-teen-who-killed-mom/. 'Thankful For The Opportunity': Erik Jensen Ready For Second Chance After Being Released From Prison. Author not noted for CBSNews.com. March 5, 2020. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/erik-jensen-nathan-ybanez-prison-sentence-jared-polis/.Prison theatre: Finding freedom and purpose in the power of making art. By John Moore for Denver Centre of the Performing Arts. September 16, 2019. https://www.denvercenter.org/news-center/prison-theatre-finding-freedom-power-purpose-making-art/. In this gripping true crime episode, we investigate the haunting case of Nathan Ybanez, a 16-year-old who murdered his mother after years of alleged abuse. This deeply emotional story examines how a system meant to protect children failed repeatedly, leading to tragic consequences.Featuring exclusive details about Nathan's troubled childhood, his desperate calls for help, and the controversial trial that sent a teenager to prison for life, this episode challenges everything we think we know about juvenile justice, from the inadequate legal defense to the ignored warning signs, we uncover how multiple institutions failed to prevent this tragedy.Join us for this powerful examination of abuse, justice, and redemption that has captivated true crime audiences and sparked crucial debates about juvenile sentencing reform.Sources: Scars of abuse concealed. By Miles Moffeit for DenverPost.com. October 28, 2006. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/whenkidsgetlife/five/nateerik.htmlJournal entry from Nathan Ybanez. RocktMountainNews.com. September 20, 2005. New trial sought for teen who killed mom. By Miles Moffeit For DenverPost.com. May 7, 2016. https://www.denverpost.com/2007/08/27/new-trial-sought-for-teen-who-killed-mom/. 'Thankful For The Opportunity': Erik Jensen Ready For Second Chance After Being Released From Prison. Author not noted for CBSNews.com. March 5, 2020. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/erik-jensen-nathan-ybanez-prison-sentence-jared-polis/.Prison theatre: Finding freedom and purpose in the power of making art. By John Moore for Denver Centre of the Performing Arts. September 16, 2019. https://www.denvercenter.org/news-center/prison-theatre-finding-freedom-power-purpose-making-art/. 

In 2012, Celeste Fronsman was abducted, tortured, and burned alive in rural Ohio. Her killers? People she thought were her friends. In this episode of Almost Fiction, we explore the dark world of addiction, abuse, and betrayal, and how Celeste's final words helped solve her own murder. Sources: Lafonse Dixon v. Warden Richland Correctional Institution. Case NO. 2:16-CV-0251-EAS-KAJ. Filed November 21, 2016. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ohsd-2_16-cv-00251/pdf/USCOURTS-ohsd-2_16-cv-00251-0.pdf.Those responsible for Celeste Fronsman's death serving life. By Kate Snyder for ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com. September 14, 2017. https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2017/09/14/those-responsible-celeste-fronsmans-death-serving-life/662198001/.Culberson to be sentenced in Fronsman murder. By Ed Balint for TimesReporter.com. November 5, 2013. https://www.timesreporter.com/story/news/local/canton/2013/11/06/culberson-to-be-sentenced-in/41981635007/. Former lover gets life sentence for Canton woman's burning death. By Eric Lyttle for The Columbus Dispatch. November 7, 2013. https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2013/11/06/former-lover-gets-life-sentence/23746132007/. Ohio Man Guilty of Setting Woman Ablaze. Author not noted for The Columbus Dispatch. October 16, 2013. https://www.firehouse.com/home/news/11192998/ohio-man-facing-death-penalty-for-burning-woman.5 years later: Celeste Fronsman murder case stays with officials. By Kate Snyder for ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com. September 15, 2017. https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2017/09/14/5-years-later-celeste-fronsman-murder-case-stays-investigators/626693001/.Celeste Fronsman Murder: LaFonse Dixon sentenced to life in prison in death of Ohio woman who was beaten and burned. By Crimesider Staff for CBSnews.com. November 4, 2013. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/celeste-fronsman-murder-lafonse-dixon-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-death-of-ohio-woman-who-was-beaten-and-burned/. Fronsman investigation unique for Muskingum. By Ed Balint for CantonRep.com. November 9, 2013. November 9, 2013.Woman sentenced to life for Fronsman burning death. Author not Noted for CoshoctonTribune.com. November 7, 2013. Canton woman pleads guilty to murder in Fronsman death. By Kathy Thompson for ZanesvilleTimesRecorder.com. September 27, 2012. 

In the shocking conclusion of our three-part true crime series, we uncover the final days of Charles William Yukl, a manipulative killer whose parole failure led to a second brutal murder in 1970s New York City. After convincing the system he was rehabilitated, Yukl lured an aspiring actress to his apartment under the pretense of casting her in a fake film. What followed was a horrific repeat of his first crime, strangulation, assault, and deception, all while hiding in plain sight.With disturbing psychological insights and haunting survivor accounts, this episode dives deep into the failures of parole boards, psychiatric oversight, and the criminal justice system.It's a devastating reminder of what happens when dangerous people are given a second chance, and how the system too often listens to the wrong voices.Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/1974/08/25/archives/-village-slaying-laid-to-paroled-killer.htmlhttps://case-law.vlex.com/vid/people-v-yukl-893896295https://www.nytimes.com/1974/09/03/archives/sexslaying-case-posing-questions-to-justice-system-sexslaying-case.htmlhttps://mail.murderpedia.org/male.Y/y/yukl-charles.htmhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/spontaneous_exclamationTanenbaum, Robert K., and Peter S. Greenberg. The Piano Teacher: The True Story of a Psychotic Killer. eBook ed., Simon and Schuster, 1987.

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the life of Charles William Yukl, we explore the years that followed his shocking manslaughter conviction. After serving just a portion of his time, Yukl was released on parole, and what happened next is a chilling reminder of how the justice system can fail. Set in 1970s Manhattan, this episode traces Yukl's disturbing reentry into society: his fake credentials, psychological manipulation, therapy sessions, and how he infiltrated New York's struggling artist scene under the guise of casting a fake film.And as he lured aspiring actresses with false promises of stardom, Yukl's violent urges and delusions began to resurface, all while he presented himself as a rehabilitated model citizen. Featuring firsthand details from The Piano Teacher: The True Story of a Psychotic Killer, this is a story of deception, danger, and missed red flags. If you're into true crime, serial killers, parole system failures, and 1970s New York noir, this is an episode you won't forget.

In this chilling episode of Almost Fiction, we begin the disturbing story of Charles William Yukl, a classically trained pianist, teacher, and, ultimately… convicted killer. From his troubled upbringing and intense musical training to his years of hidden darkness, we uncover how a seemingly mild-mannered man led a double life. Based heavily on the book The Piano Teacher by Robert K. Tanenbaum and Robert Greenberg, this episode dives deep into Yukl's past, his manipulations, and the brutal 1966 murder of Suzanne Reynolds. It's a terrifying portrait of depravity hiding under a mask of weakness.Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/1974/08/25/archives/-village-slaying-laid-to-paroled-killer.htmlhttps://case-law.vlex.com/vid/people-v-yukl-893896295https://www.nytimes.com/1974/09/03/archives/sexslaying-case-posing-questions-to-justice-system-sexslaying-case.htmlhttps://mail.murderpedia.org/male.Y/y/yukl-charles.htmhttps://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/spontaneous_exclamationTanenbaum, Robert K., and Peter S. Greenberg. The Piano Teacher: The True Story of a Psychotic Killer. eBook ed., Simon and Schuster, 1987.

In this gripping episode of Almost Fiction, we dig into one of the strangest true crime cases in American history, the disappearance and murder of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the woman once dubbed “The Most Hated Woman in America.” From her rise as an infamous atheist activist to her mysterious vanishing in 1995, this story is steeped in ideology, betrayal, greed, and ultimately, tragedy. We follow the twisted path of David Roland Waters, an ex-con turned office manager at American Atheists, whose dark past and vengeful motives led to one of the most chilling crimes of the ‘90s. With extortion schemes, missing gold, mutilated bodies, and a multi-year-long investigation that finally unearthed the truth, this is a story that sounds too wild to be real, until you realize every word of it… is true.Sources: The Atheists' Cold Case Gets Warmer, By Paul Duggan. Washington Post Staff WriterMonday, August 16, 1999.Mysterious Disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair By Tori Richards for TruTV.comWikipedia page for Madalyn Murray O'Hair. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madalyn_Murray_O%27HairO'Hair death mastermind dies in prison, SAN ANTONIO NEWS. By John MacCormack. March 21, 2017.Murderpedia.org David Roland Waters. 

In this gripping true crime episode, we uncover the horrifying story of serial killer Anthony Edward Sowell, also known as the Cleveland Strangler. Between 2007 and 2009, Sowell lured vulnerable women to his Cleveland home, where he committed unspeakable acts of violence. We trace his troubled childhood, disturbing behavior, and the systemic failures that allowed him to evade justice for so long. Featuring survivor accounts, court details, and the tragic stories of the 11 women whose lives were taken, this deep-dive exposes the chilling reality of one of America's most shocking serial murder cases.Sources:The road to Imperial Avenue. By Tony Brown and Joe Guillen for The Plain Dealer. January 24, 2010. State v. Sowell, 148 Ohio St.3d 554, 2016-Ohio-8025. 2016. Cleveland serial killer Anthony Sowell dies in prison. By Deanna Hackney and Jason Hanna for CNN. Tuesday February 9, 2021. https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/09/us/anthony-sowell-cleveland-serial-killer-dies-trnd/index.html.The Victims of Anthony Sowell, the Cleveland Strangler. By Crystal Ponti for A&E. September 23, 2021. https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/anthony-sowell-victimsAnthony Sowell, Serial Killer Who Terrorized Cleveland, Dies at 61. By Neil Vigdor for NY Times.com. February 9, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/09/us/anthony-sowell-serial-killer-dead.html.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_SowellSerial killer Sowell's family testify he was abused. By Kim Palmer for Reuters. August 2, 2011. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crime-sowell-idUSTRE7715ZF20110802/. Serial killer Anthony Sowell began raping niece when both were children, witness testifies. By Leila Atassi for Cleveland.com. August 2, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20171014084027/http://www.cleveland.com/anthony-sowell/index.ssf/2011/08/serial_killer_anthony_sowell_began_raping_niece_when_both_were_children_witness_testifies.html. Anthony Sowell was considered unlikely to attack again in 2005 evaluation. By Gabriel Baird for The Plain Dealer. November 6, 2009. https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2009/11/anthony_sowell_was_considered.html. Cleveland to demolish serial killer's home. By Maggie Schneider for CNN. December 5, 2011. Death Row Drawings: Sowell's Controversial Artwork is Selling. By Kevin Freeman for Fox 8 News. November 13, 2012. 11:59 Media has made a big (risky) change.No more $18 VIP pricing. For $5, supporters get everything we have to offer - every podcast, live backdoor access to watch us record, video episodes, uncut episodes, all of our PLUS podcasts, early and ad-free, and more. Support 11:59 Media's vision to build our great creators. Visit ⁠11:59 Media on Patreon⁠ https://patreon.com/1159media to sign up now. Start your support, and access everything you've been missing.

Richard Paul White's life was filled with violence, fear, and manipulation—but did his past shape him into a serial predator, or was the evil already inside him? This episode of Almost Fiction explores the disturbing transformation of a man who claimed demons made him kill.Sources:I Am a Killer: Richard Paul White. By SE King for MorningCoffeeandCrime.com. March 27, 2023.Killers' Families Left to Confront Fear and Shame. By Serge F. Kovaleski. Feb. 4, 2012.https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/video/evil-lives-here-investigation-discovery/my-brothers-secrethttps://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/i-lived-with-a-killer/6072212492067750112?orig_ref=https://www.google.com/Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Mauricio Rodriguez Silva's life was a constant struggle—abandoned, abused, and cast aside at every turn. But did his tragic childhood create a monster, or was he always destined for violence? This episode of Almost Fiction unravels the disturbing life and crimes of a man who could have been saved… but wasn't.Sources:PEOPLE v. SILVA. Supreme Court of California. No. S004727. April 30, 2001. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-supreme-court/1072397.htmlPortrait of ‘The Monster' on Death Row By Claudia Núñez, Translated by Elena Shore for New America Media. January 4, 2011. Parolee pleads innocent to triple-murder charges. The San Bernardino County Sun. Fri, Jun 1, 1984. Page 10. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-parolee-pl/100605415/.Wanted in 3 slayings, man turns himself in. By Bill Schlotter for The Tribune. San Luis Obispo, California. Tue, May 29, 1984. Page 1. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tribune-mauricio-silva/104446223/Parolee Found Guilty of Murdering 3 Teens. By Robert W. Stewart for The Los Angeles Times. Thursday April 18, 1985. Page 137https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-mauricio-silva/104446083/No Break for Teen Slay Suspect. The Napa Valley Register. Sat, Sep 29, 1984. Page 4.https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-napa-valley-register-mauricio-silva/104446101/Killer's Jury Deadlocks on Death Penalty By Paul Feldman for the Los Angeles Times. Friday July 26, 1985.https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-mauricio-silva/104446120/Silva to Face Sentencing Re-trial. By Tim O'Leary for The Lompoc Record. Wednesday August 21, 1985. Page 3.https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lompoc-record-mauricio-silva/104446206/Jury Votes Death for Killer of Three Teen-Agers. By Terry Pristin for The Los Angeles Times. Thursday May 29, 1986. Page 41. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-silva/76785682/Death Penalty Nullified for Killer. By Ana Beatriz Cholo for The Los Angeles Times. Tuesday May 1, 2001. Page 20. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-mauricio-silva/104446159/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauricio_Silva_(serial_killer) Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

What happens when a predator lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike? This episode of Almost Fiction delves into the dark and disturbing case of Thomas Whisenhant, a killer whose crimes haunted Alabama for decades. Join us as we unravel the chilling details of his past, the investigation that led to his capture, and the twisted psychology behind his horrific acts.Sources: Whisenhant v. State. 370 So.2d 1080 (Ala.Cr.App.). (Direct Appeal). 1979. THOMAS WARREN WHISENHANT v RICHARD F. ALLEN. No. 04-15810. Docket No. 02-00397-CV-WS-C. February 3, 2009. Thomas Whisenhant executed for 1976 kidnapping, rape and murder. By Brendan Kirby for  Al.com. May 27, 2010.A lifetime on death row: Thomas Warren Whisenhant was murderous mama's boy. By Gary McElroy or Brendan Kirby for Al.com. October 06, 2002.Inmate executed after 32 years on death row. By Bob Johnson for MontgomeryAdvertiser.com. Associated Press. May 28, 2010.Thomas Whisenhant: Serial killer executed for murdering 3 Mobile women. By Summer Poole for WKRG 5 News. January 7, 2023. https://www.wkrg.com/true-crime/thomas-whisenhant-serial-killer-executed-for-murdering-3-mobile-women/. Thomas Warren WHISENHANT v. STATE. Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. 370 So.2d 1080. 20 February 1979. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_WhisenhantThomas Whisenhant executed for 1976 kidnapping, Rape and Murder. By Brendan Kirby for AL.com. May 27, 2010. A lifetime on death row: Thomas Warren Whisenhant was murderous mama's boy. By Gary McElroy for AL.com. October 6, 2002. https://www.al.com/live/2002/10/whisenhant.html.http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/whisenhant1212.htmAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Justice is served, or is it? In the chilling conclusion to our Sean Vincent Gillis series, we explore his final crimes, the investigation that finally brought him down, and the disturbing details of his confessions. From his shocking courtroom antics to the families seeking closure, this episode uncovers the twisted mind of a man who evaded capture for years. Did the system truly hold him accountable? Or did his victims deserve more?Tune in for the gripping finale on Almost Fiction. SOURCES: Mustafa, Susan D.; Israel, Sue. Dismembered. Kindle Edition. Pinnacle Books. 2011.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58750961/rachel-anna-bryanhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147871800/donna-johnstonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93816412/annie-hardee-schmidtBoth sides give reaction to Gillis sentencing. By Jim Shannon for WAFB.com. August 28, 2008. https://www.wafb.com/story/2421873/prosecutors-plan-to-use-letters-video-against-gillis/https://web.archive.org/web/20121111151219/http://blogs.discovery.com/bizarre/2008/07/baton-rouge-ser.htmlhttps://www.wafb.com/story/5354384/judge-gillis-jury-can-see-confession-letters/‘I Would Do It Again': Inside The Sickening Crimes Of Baton Rouge Serial Killer Sean Vincent Gillis. By William DeLong for All That's Interesting.com. Edited by John Kuroski. October 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234819/http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?s=1826593The Devil You Know: Episode A Twisted Mind. Investigation Discovery. 2011. Living With a Serial Killer, The Disturbing Case of Sean Vincent Gillis. Law and Crime Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paQHOEPshsoAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

The darkness continues. In Part 2 of our deep dive into Sean Vincent Gillis, we explore the gruesome evolution of his crimes, his twisted obsessions, and the investigation that struggled to catch up. As police search for answers, Gillis remains in the shadows—watching, waiting, and perfecting his horrifying craft. What drove him deeper into depravity? And how did he evade capture for so long?Tune in for the chilling continuation of this case on Almost Fiction. SOURCES: Mustafa, Susan D.; Israel, Sue. Dismembered. Kindle Edition. Pinnacle Books. 2011.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58750961/rachel-anna-bryanhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147871800/donna-johnstonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93816412/annie-hardee-schmidtBoth sides give reaction to Gillis sentencing. By Jim Shannon for WAFB.com. August 28, 2008. https://www.wafb.com/story/2421873/prosecutors-plan-to-use-letters-video-against-gillis/https://web.archive.org/web/20121111151219/http://blogs.discovery.com/bizarre/2008/07/baton-rouge-ser.htmlhttps://www.wafb.com/story/5354384/judge-gillis-jury-can-see-confession-letters/‘I Would Do It Again': Inside The Sickening Crimes Of Baton Rouge Serial Killer Sean Vincent Gillis. By William DeLong for All That's Interesting.com. Edited by John Kuroski. October 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234819/http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?s=1826593The Devil You Know: Episode A Twisted Mind. Investigation Discovery. 2011. Living With a Serial Killer, The Disturbing Case of Sean Vincent Gillis. Law and Crime Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paQHOEPshsoAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

A quiet Louisiana neighborhood. A troubled past. A gruesome discovery. In this chilling episode of Almost Fiction, we unravel the disturbing origins of Sean Vincent Gillis, a seemingly ordinary man with a dark secret. From a childhood shaped by instability to a life spiraling into depravity, we explore the events that led to one of Baton Rouge's most terrifying crimes. What drives someone to cross the line between fantasy and horror? And who, if anyone, saw the warning signs?Listen now for a gripping deep dive into a mind consumed by darkness. SOURCES: Mustafa, Susan D.; Israel, Sue. Dismembered. Kindle Edition. Pinnacle Books. 2011.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58750961/rachel-anna-bryanhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147871800/donna-johnstonhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93816412/annie-hardee-schmidtBoth sides give reaction to Gillis sentencing. By Jim Shannon for WAFB.com. August 28, 2008. https://www.wafb.com/story/2421873/prosecutors-plan-to-use-letters-video-against-gillis/https://web.archive.org/web/20121111151219/http://blogs.discovery.com/bizarre/2008/07/baton-rouge-ser.htmlhttps://www.wafb.com/story/5354384/judge-gillis-jury-can-see-confession-letters/‘I Would Do It Again': Inside The Sickening Crimes Of Baton Rouge Serial Killer Sean Vincent Gillis. By William DeLong for All That's Interesting.com. Edited by John Kuroski. October 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234819/http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?s=1826593The Devil You Know: Episode A Twisted Mind. Investigation Discovery. 2011. Living With a Serial Killer, The Disturbing Case of Sean Vincent Gillis. Law and Crime Network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paQHOEPshsoAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

In this episode of Almost Fiction, we delve into the bizarre and horrifying case of Kevin Lloyd Artz, infamously known as the "Deep Fry Killer." What begins as a story of a seemingly ordinary man takes a dark turn into a tale of obsession, crime, and culinary horror. Join us as we piece together the unsettling puzzle of a man whose crimes shocked a community and earned him a macabre nickname that still haunts true crime enthusiasts. What drove Artz to such extremes, and could he have been stopped before it was too late? Tune in for a journey into one of the most unique and disturbing cases we've covered yet.Subscribe now and don't miss the newest episode of Almost Fiction. Sources: PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, Plaintiff-Appellee, v KEVIN LLOYD ARTZ, Defendant-Appellant. No. 233471. Jackson Circuit Court. LC No. 00-000647-FC. 2003. Kevin Artz v. Paul Klee, No. 14-2035 (6th Cir. 2016) https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca6/14-2035/14-2035-2016-03-11.htmlThe Disturbing Story of the "Deep-Fry Killer" Kevin Artz. By Jessika M. Thomas for ranker.com. September 18, 2018. https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2016/03/man_who_bludgeoned_wife_to_dea.htmlHeartland Homicide Season 1 Episode 3: Patricia Artz. Aired April 29, 2022. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

A talented jazz musician with a mysterious past. Melvin David Rees captivated audiences with his haunting melodies and effortless skill, but behind the stage lights and smoky jazz clubs lurked something far darker. A man of intelligence, charm, and discipline. A man who lived two lives: one in the spotlight, and one in the shadows.From his time as a military musician in Europe to his nights playing in dimly lit clubs around Washington, D.C., Rees moved through life unnoticed, well… until the crimes began. A brutal murder on the side of the road. A family vanishing into the night. A shack filled with disturbing photographs. And a cryptic note that would finally expose him for what he was.Sources: Melvin Davis Rees, Jr., Appellant, v. C. C. Peyton, Superintendent of the Virginia State Penitentiary, Appellee, 341 F.2d 859 (4th Cir. 1965). https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/341/859/380776/. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvin_ReesMelvin Rees - The Sex Beast. By Katherine Ramsland for Crime Library: Criminal Minds and Methods.  https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/melvin_rees/13.htmlhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-serial-killer-preys-upon-a-woman-out-for-a-driveAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

In 1993, a stolen car, a desperate plan, and a shattered life set the stage for one of California's most disturbing crimes. Mark Scott Thornton had always struggled to find his place in the world—but when his obsession spiraled out of control, the result was abduction, murder, and a reckless attempt to outrun justice. Decades later, the echoes of his crimes still haunt those left behind. But in a shocking twist, one voice from the past is fighting to save the man who destroyed his family.Sources: PEOPLE v. THORNTON. Supreme Court of California. No. S046816. June 28, 2007. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-supreme-court/1216732.htmlDeath Penalty Information Center (2024, September 25). VICTIMS: 20 Years After Urging Death Sentence, Man Seeks to Save His Mother's Killer. Retrieved December 7, 2024 from https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/victims-20-years-after-urging-death-sentence-man-seeks-to-save-his-mothers-killerThornton Sentenced to Death in Murder of Westlake Nurse : Judge Charles McGrath issues the decision after hearing the victim's 6-year-old son describe the pain he's suffered since his mother's slaying. By Dwayne Bray for LATimes.com. May 16, 1995. Save the life of your mother's murderer? He would. By Jessica Bliss for TheTennessean.com. May 15, 2015. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

What happens when reality shatters? When paranoia and delusion take hold, twisting a mind beyond recognition?In this harrowing episode of Almost Fiction, we uncover the chilling case of Larry Keith Robison—a man battling schizophrenia, abandoned by the system, and left to spiral into unthinkable violence. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia yet denied proper treatment, Robison's descent into madness led to one of Texas's most brutal mass murders.

In this heart-wrenching episode of Almost Fiction, we examine the harrowing case of Mark Dean Schwab and his horrifying crimes against 11-year-old Junny Rios-Martinez. What began as an act of manipulation spiraled into a tragedy that shook an entire community. This is a story of unimaginable loss, but also one of resilience, as Junny's family worked tirelessly to ensure his legacy would spark change. Join us as we navigate the complexities of this case, from the psychology of the predator to the justice system's ultimate response.Sources:Schwab v. Crosby, 451 F.3d 1308 (11th Cir. 2006)SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA: Mark Dean Schwab v. State of Florida. Case No. SC07-2138.Supreme Court of Florida: Mark Dean Schwab v. State of Florida. Case No. SC97008. SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA: Mark Dean Schwab v. State of Florida. Case No. 97,008. SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA. MARK DEAN SCHWAB v. STATE OF FLORIDA. Case No. SC07-1603. November 1, 2007. http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/schwab1109.htmTimeline Of The Mark Schwab Case. CFNews13.com. July 01, 2008. Florida executes child killer. By Ron Word for the Miami Herald. July, 2008.Schwab v. Crosby, 451 F.3d 1308 (11th Cir. 2006)Remembering Junny Rios-Martinez, who would have turned 42 this week. By John A. Torres for FloridaToday.com. April 30, 2001. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

In this chilling episode of Almost Fiction, we uncover the twisted story of Joachim Georg Kroll, infamously known as "The Cannibal of Ruhr." For over two decades, Kroll preyed on unsuspecting victims across West Germany, leaving a trail of horror and confusion. We delve into the dark psychology behind his crimes, from his unsettling methods of victim selection to his shocking motive for cannibalism, a reason as cold and practical as it is horrifying.Join us as we unravel how police were misled by false accusations, leading to wrongful arrests and even suicides. What made Kroll evade justice for so long, and how did his crimes finally come to light? This is one story where the truth is more haunting than fiction.Sources: Worlds Most Evil Serial Killers: Joachim Kroll. Season 1 Episode 16. Pluto.Tv. https://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/series/60b6a6b7a9f076001a55629c/season/1/episode/60b8f0924db0eb0013b71abe. How Cannibal Serial Killer Joachim Kroll Got Caught After Clogging His Toilet With Guts. By John Kuroski for All That's Interesting.com. Published July 16, 2020. Updated May 30, 2024. https://allthatsinteresting.com/joachim-kroll.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15125197/joachim-georg-krollhttps://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/hitler-youth-2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joachim_Krollhttps://cvltnation.com/europes-cannibal-killer-joachim-kroll/Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

In this chilling episode of Almost Fiction, we explore the violent crime spree of Mitchell Sims and Ruby Padgett, a couple whose anger and desperation led to a series of horrifying murders. From the Domino's Pizza murders in South Carolina to the shocking double homicide in California, their story reveals how personal grievances and greed spiraled into a nationwide killing spree.Join us as we dissect the motives behind their actions, the details of their crimes, and the legacy of fear they left behind. Was this a case of workplace rage taken too far, or something even darker?Sources:No. S004783. Jun 28, 1993. THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. MITCHELL CARLTON SIMS, Defendant and Appellant. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, No. A 591707, Jack B. Tso, Judge.United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. - 425 F.3d 560. Mitchell Carlton Sims, Petitioner-appellant, v. Jill Brown, Warden,* Respondent-appellee. 2 Sought in Deaths of Pizza Workers Arrested in Vegas. By David Freed - Los Angeles Times. December 26, 1985.‘Lessons learned as the son of a serial killer'. By The Baptist Courier. Published on October 1, 2008. Snapped: Killer Couples. Season 7 Episode 3: Ruby Padgette and Mitchell Sims. Aired June 23, 2012.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Julie Corey had already had 5 children and had full custody of none of them. The 35 year old woman could feel the pressure of time, and was making one last chance to start a family, one that hopefully this time, she could keep. But sometimes, fate just has other plans. Sources: COMMONWEALTH vs. JULIE A. COREY. SJC-12100. Worcester. December 8, 2023. Julie Corey sobs as jury finds her guilty of first-degree murder in Worcester fetal abduction case. By John F. Hill - MassLive.com. February 12, 2014.Julie Corey fetal abduction trial: Defense rests, Corey doesn't take stand. By John F. Hill For MassLive.com. February 10, 2014.Closing arguments will be made Tuesday Feb. 11, 2014 in the Julie Corey fetal abduction murder trial, after the defense wrapped up its case Monday.Julie Corey trial: 11 things we learned in the first week. By John F. Hill For MassLive.com. February 3, 2014.Family believed baby cut from womb was theirs. Relatives of kidnapping suspect's boyfriend even held party for child's birth. NBCnews.com. July 31, 2009.Top Massachusetts court reinstates first-degree murder conviction in cut-from-womb killing. By Phil Tenser for wcvb.com. March 18, 2024. Court reinstates first-degree murder conviction for woman who killed former neighbor, ripped baby from womb. By David Harris for LawAndCrime.com. March 18, 2024.

Ramon Jay Rogers was a nice guy. He grew up in a strange environment, but by all outward appearances he was well adjusted, polite, and well liked. Until he killed his best friend, and everything just seemed to spiral out of control. Sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rogers-ramon-jay.htm#google_vignettePeople V. Rogers (2009). Supreme Court of California. No. S064337. Decided July 6, 2009. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramon_RogersState court upholds death sentence for actor in mid-1990s murders. By San Diego Tribune. For their website. August 29, 2016. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

From the outside, it appeared as if Veronica Paz desperately missed high school. She missed the social aspect, the drama, and most importantly… the boys. For his part, Brandon Perry would have probably done just about anything for his high school sweetheart, Veronica, and she was about to put that devotion to the test.Sources:3 More Arrested in Killing of O.C. High School Wrestler By David Reyes, H.G. Reza And Daniel Hernandez. November 15, 2003 for the LA TIMES.Timeline. By Larry Welborn, The Orange County Register.The People v. Veronica Paz, No. 03CF3338. Court of Appeals. 3 More Arrested in Killing of O.C. High School Wrestler By David Reyes, H.G. Reza And Daniel Hernandez. November 15, 2003 for the LA TIMES.A Love Triangle Leads To The Slaying Of An OC Teen Wrestling Champion by Joe Dziemianowicz December 27, 2021 for Oxygen.com.Guilty verdict in love-triangle killing. Veronica Paz is convicted of first-degree murder in the death of her 17-year-old former beau. She faces a mandatory 25 years to life. By Larry Welborn. The Orange County Register. Tuesday, August 29, 2006.Snapped: She Made Me Do It. Veronica Paz. Season 1, Episode 4. Oxygen Network. Aired September 30, 2015.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Welcome to Season 3!!Christy Thompson Harris was a good mother. And even though she had her issues, she always did what she felt was best for her children, something not shared by her husband, Jason Thomas Harris. Welcome to another episode of Almost Fiction. Sources: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/wrongful_deathState of Michigan Court of Appeals. People v Jason Thomas Harris. No. 359675 Genesee Circuit Court. LC No. 19-046043-FC. February 2024. Davison 'cereal murderer' Jason Harris sentenced to life in prison, no parole. By Mark Bullion for ABC12 NEWS. December 10, 2021. No new trial for Davison man who poisoned wife's cereal, judge says. By Joey Oliver for MLive.com. January 24, 2023. Milking a Murder. Meet Marry Murder Season 1 Episode 5. Lifetime Television. 2022. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

For a lot of people, the holiday season can be a time of happiness, togetherness, and joy. A time full of family, laughter, and good will, but for others, the holiday season can have the opposite effect. Enjoy the latest episode of Almost Fiction Plus for free as a gift from me and the rest of the 11:59 Media crew, and no matter what you celebrate, or don't, this year, know that all of us appreciate everything you do. Hugs. SOURCES:https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2021/06/04/man-gets-15-to-life-for-beating-wife-to-death-on-christmas-day-2011-in-anaheim/https://www.oddmurdersandmysteries.com/the-murder-of-zazell-preston/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9K6hmczL28https://www.thedailybeast.com/william-wallace-gets-15-to-life-for-posing-slain-wife-zazell-prestons-body-in-deranged-christmas-scenehttps://apnews.com/article/3badb32e6a39d34c4c4e458c2e8aeee7https://people.com/crime/man-convicted-murder-after-killing-wife-having-kids-open-christmas-gifts-in-front-body/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9447539/Man-placed-wifes-body-kids-guilty-murder.htmlAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Some people are… magnetic, easily able to attach themselves to others, drawing them in with relative ease with their larger than life personalities. There are just some people who can talk to anyone, make them feel at ease, quickly transitioning from stranger to acquaintance, to… friend. SOURCES: https://murderpedia.org/male.Z/z/zack-michael-duane.htmMichael Duane Zack vs State of Florida Case No. SC03-1374 Answer Brief of Appelleehttps://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/10/03/michael-duane-zack-execution-lethal-injection-desantis-death-escambia/Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

October.You can feel it. A change in the air. The days grow shorter, the nights grow colder. Fall tends to feel like an end.Welcome to a special Halloween episode of Tethers. CHECK OUT TETHERS SEASON 1 WHERE EVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS! TETHERS SEASON 2 COMING SOON!Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Rituals span across every country, every religion, and every group. No matter what you are a part of, there are going to be rituals and practices that you follow, sometimes without even realizing it. This week we follow the case of a man who wanted to perform an ancient ritual, one now banned in almost every civilized country. This week we cover the story of Tyree Lincoln Smith. SOURCES:https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-ct-tyree-smith-released-18394546.phpARTICLE: A Portrait of Tyree Smith, Man Accused of Cannibalism BY Brittany Lyte and Tom Cleary for CTpost.comTyree Smith, Accused Axe Murderer And Cannibal, Allegedly Said Victim's Eye 'Tasted Like Oyster' by Huffingtonpost.comhttps://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/smith-tyree-lincoln.htmSky.com article Cannibal Apologizes To Victim's Relatives September 11, 2013Article Titled: Judges: Cannibal not Guilty Due to Insanity. Written by Daniel Tepfer for Stamford Advocate.com on Tuesday, July 9, 2013Article: Accused Cannibal Considered Eating Psychiatrist by Daniel Tepfer -CTpost.comAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Welcome to the final episode of this series on Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham. As season 2 wraps up, I just wanted to thank you all for coming on this journey, a journey that hopefully is just beginning. As a reminder, names may have been changed in order to protect the identity of those who wished to remain anonymous. Sources:Cauffiel, Lowell. Forever and Five Days: The Chilling True Story of Love, Betrayal, and Serial Murder in Grand Rapids, Michigan . MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition. https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wood-catherine.htmFemale Serial Killer Who Murdered Patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia Released After Nearly 30 Years. By KC Baker for People.com. January 21, 2020. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Welcome back to part 3 of the tale of Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham. This is the season 2 finale, and it only gets crazier from here.As a reminder, names may have been changed in order to protect the identity of those who wished to remain anonymous. Also, shout out to Producer Jess for her voice-work in this episode. We couldn't do what we do without her. Sources:Cauffiel, Lowell. Forever and Five Days: The Chilling True Story of Love, Betrayal, and Serial Murder in Grand Rapids, Michigan . MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition. https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wood-catherine.htmFemale Serial Killer Who Murdered Patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia Released After Nearly 30 Years. By KC Baker for People.com. January 21, 2020. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Welcome back to our continuation of the tale of Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham story.  This is the season 2 finale, and it's… a doozy. As a reminder, names may have been changed in order to protect the identity of those who wished to remain anonymous. Sources:Cauffiel, Lowell. Forever and Five Days: The Chilling True Story of Love, Betrayal, and Serial Murder in Grand Rapids, Michigan . MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition. https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wood-catherine.htmFemale Serial Killer Who Murdered Patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia Released After Nearly 30 Years. By KC Baker for People.com. January 21, 2020.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Catherine May Wood was… an enigma. She constantly complained about how unfair her life was right before bragging about how she was in complete control, not only of her life, but also of the lives of those around her. She just couldn't seem to make up her mind claiming that she was both a victim, and a maestro, a tragic character beset by life, while also being the puppeteer controlling everything in her domain. Then, Gwendolyn Gail Graham entered into her life, and seemingly all hell broke loose.NOTE: Some names may have been changed in order to protect the identities of those who wish to remain anonymous.  Sources: Cauffiel, Lowell. Forever and Five Days: The Chilling True Story of Love, Betrayal, and Serial Murder in Grand Rapids, Michigan . MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition. https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wood-catherine.htmFemale Serial Killer Who Murdered Patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia Released After Nearly 30 Years. By KC Baker for People.com. January 21, 2020. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

We will be back next week for another new episode. Please enjoy this PLUS episode in the meantime. To access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media This week's case has a little bit of everything. I wish that there was more information, I wish there was more to find on this story, but what is available is enough to see that people like Ed Gien aren't one of a kind.SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alonzo_Robinsonhttps://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1935-03-05/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1934&sort=date&date2=1935&words=Coyner+James&searchType=basic&sequence=0&index=8&state=&rows=20&proxtext=James+Coyner&y=7&x=14&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1935-01-17/ed-1/seq-22/#date1=1934&sort=date&date2=1935&words=Coyner+James&searchType=basic&sequence=0&index=5&state=&rows=20&proxtext=James+Coyner&y=7&x=14&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1935-01-15/ed-1/seq-7/#date1=1934&sort=date&date2=1935&words=Coyner+James&searchType=basic&sequence=0&index=3&state=&rows=20&proxtext=James+Coyner&y=7&x=14&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1935-02-05/ed-1/seq-5/#date1=1934&sort=date&date2=1935&words=Coyner+James&searchType=basic&sequence=0&index=7&state=&rows=20&proxtext=James+Coyner&y=7&x=14&dateFilterType=yearRange&page=1

Steven Ray Thacker is one of those enigmas. He was no stranger to the law, with most of his run-ins usually for nonviolent crimes, until one day he just snapped killing three different people over a 10 day period. So, why did he do it?Sources:Court of Appeals. STATE OF TENNESSEE v. STEVEN RAY THACKER. Dyer County No. C00-54; Lake County No. 01-CR-8238. December 18, 2003. From Casetext: Smarter Legal Research. State v. Thacker. Supreme Court of Tennessee. Apr 27, 2005. http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/thacker1325.htmOKLAHOMA MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN 3 STATES EXECUTED IN MCALESTER. Tuesday, March 12th 2013, 7:47 am. By: News On 6UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS TENTH CIRCUIT. STEVEN RAY THACKER, v. RANDALL G. WORKMAN, Warden, Oklahoma State Penitentiary. No. 10-5127.  April 12, 2012. Judge rules no new trial for convicted murderer Thacker. StateGazette.com. Friday, July 30, 2010. Condemned killer Steven Ray Thacker more complex than just a cold-blooded killer. By Bill Hiles for StateGazette.com. February 13, 2002. https://theforgivenessfoundation.org/2022/04/27/steven-thacker-executed-in-oklahoma/Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Robert Ronald Mudman Simon was a prototypical biker gang member not only in appearance but also in temperament. He really didn't care about the world or those around him, unless they were in his gang. Human life was just not that important to him, and it showed. Sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/simon-robert.htmhttps://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/1999/a-149-97-opn.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Simon_(biker)Death row biker killed in prison fight. By Michael Ellison for TheGuardian.com. September 8, 1999. Unknown dangers: Fatal shooting of N.J. police officer still felt 20 years later. By Greg Adomaitis For NJ.com. May 06, 2015.'They shot Lee,' the officer cried, 'Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em!'. By Jim Six for NJ.com. May 06, 2013. https://onepercenterbikers.com/warlocks-mc-motorcycle-club-pennsylvania/#google_vignetteInmate says killer bribed jailers. By Gary Miller for UPI.com. September 28, 1995. Mihalick v. Simon. United States District Court, D. New Jersey. Civil Action No. 97-2510. May 14, 1999. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Anthony Allen Shore was a sexual sadist with no boundaries. He took what he wanted with no regard for others or their feelings. In essence, he was just another monster, but unlike some, he wanted to be put down. Sources:Shore v. State, No. AP-75,049 (Tex. Crim. App. Dec. 12, 2007).The Killer Next Door: He left clues all over, but it still took investigators years to unmask the serial murderer in their midst. By Sarah Fenks. Man Charged in Serial Killings of Four Houston-area Women Dallas Lab Found Link in Suspect's DNA. By S.K. Bardwell - The Houston Chronicle. Oct. 28, 2003. Confessed serial killer's trial to start. By Denise Davis for Citizen Staff. September 15, 2004.https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/shore-anthony.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Allen_ShoreAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

In the beginning it appeared as if Paul Eugene Rowles was an easy criminal to work with if there ever was such a thing. Almost every time he was confronted about a crime he would quickly crumble and admit to it if he was in fact the man who had committed the act, but eventually that all changed. Due to that fact we just can't be sure exactly what he's done, but what we do know is grim to say the least.SOURCES: On the trail of a serial killer. By Glenn Garvin - MiamiHerald.com. April 26, 2014. https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rowles-paul.htmA look at Paul Rowles' background and criminal past. By WFLA.com. February 5, 2014.Student's killer dies untried in prison as story of guilt and heroism unfolds from justice system. By Jack Strickland. TheTallahasseeNews.com. April 02, 2013.Paul Rowles' only surviving victim shares her story. By John Martin, and Claire Wiseman. February 7, 2014.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Tiffany_SessionsPaul Rowles Timeline. By The Gainesville Sun for Gainsville.com. February 5, 2014.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media  

There is not much to say about Christa Gail Pike, except for the fac that she single handedly proves that evil lives among us. SOURCES:https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/pike-christa.htmSTATE v. PIKE (1998) Supreme Court of Tennessee,at Knoxville. STATE of Tennessee, Appellee, v. Christa Gail PIKE, Appellant. Decided: October 05, 1998.https://www.mercyforchrista.org/christa-s-storyJudge dismisses death row inmate Christa Pike's bid to reopen her criminal case. By John North For WBIR10 News. October 31, 2023. Woman convicted in 1995 Knoxville murder asks death sentence be vacated. By Gregory Raucoules for WATE Knox County News. August 30, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_PikeStaff management; How to tell the difference between an excuse and a reason. By Steve Parker for Linkedin.com. September 24, 2024. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Not much is known about Dennis Duane Webb because luckily for us, he was caught relatively early in his career. He was cold, heartless, and ignorant traits he thought were positive attributes rather than negative ones. Welcome back to yet another episode of Almost Fiction. Don't forget to leave a review. SOURCES:https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/webb-dennis-duane.htmPeople v. Webb (1993) 6 Cal.4th 494 , 24 Cal.Rptr.2d 779; 862 P.2d 779 [No. S006938. Dec 7, 1993.]https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-inmate-on-death-row-since-1988-dies-in-the-hospital/Dennis Webb, Convicted in 1988 of Murdering Atascadero Couple, Dies on Death Row. By Matt Fountain. December 14, 2016. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Gary Gene Tison tried anything and everything to avoid punishment, no matter how small the issue. He also had a family who stood by him no matter how ridiculous he became. Those two facets combined caused one of the worst prison breaks in Arizona history. Check out my cameo at: https://v.cameo.com/e/dpkehyHCAKb SOURCES: The Tison Prison Break Arizona Gary, Donald, Ricky, and Ray Tison; Randy Greenawalt 1978 by Beverly Roath from the book Malice, Madness, and Mayhem: an Electric Collection of American Infamy. 2010. https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/tison-gary-gene.htmShotgun-toting sons free dad, 2nd killer. By David L. Teibel. The Arizona Daily Star. July 31, 1978.Tison's Body Found, Corpse Half a Mile from Shootout Site. By John Rawlinson and Armando Durazo. The Arizona Daily Star. August 23, 1978.Prison escapees still at large; 'serious security breach' cited. By John DeWitt and Armando Durazo. The Arizona Daily Star. August 1, 1978.Escapees linked to 3 deaths. The Arizona Daily Star. August 8, 1978.3 Captured, One Killed in Shootout. By Aarmando Durazo, Gene Nail and John Rawlinson - The Arizona Daily Star. August 12, 1978.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Thomas William Rigterink was a former model turned killer who seemingly out of nowhere, committed a brutal attack, one that spilled over to innocents just trying to live their lives. It's a sobering testament to just how quickly our lives can change, especially when we least expect it. Check out my cameo at: https://v.cameo.com/e/dpkehyHCAKb Sources: Supreme Court of Florida. No. SC05-2162. THOMAS WILLIAM RIGTERINK, Appellant,Vs. STATE OF FLORIDA, Appellee. January 30, 2009. Ex-Model Rigterink Is Sentenced to Death. Adopted Son of PCC Professors Becomes Polk's 14th Death Row Inmate. Jason Geary - The Ledger. October 15, 2005https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2010/03/01/court-orders-new-look-at-fla-murder-case/Murder Defendant Takes the Stand: Thomas Rigterink tells jurors he played no part in double slaying, by Jason Geary - The Ledger Friday, September 2, 2005.Stabbing Suspect Arrested: Authorities say Thomas William Rigterink admitted to being involved in two slayings, by Amy L. Edwards - The Ledger. Friday, October 17, 2003.

Daniel Lee Siebert becomes another name on our growing list of murderers who were let out of jail, only to kill again.He also makes another growing list, the list of killers who for some reason had almost unbelievable luck, until… he didn't. As always, remember to rate and review so Almost Fiction can continue to grow. SOURCES:https://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/11/nyregion/guide-killed-in-atlantic-city-died-in-a-lounge-police-say.htmlhttps://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-criminal/1989/562-so-2d-586-0.htmlAlabama Death Row Inmate Who Challenged Protocol Dies. Desiree Hunter, Associated Press Writer. Edwards, A K . All American Criminal: Daniel Lee Siebert. Kindle Edition.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

There's really not much to say about this week's episode other than it was definitely one of the harder cases I have covered. By definition, Banita M. Jacks was a mother and that's about the only positive thing I can say about her, especially after all that she's done. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banita_JacksSE Home Where Girls Found Slain Not Selling After New Paint, 40% Reduction, It Goes to Auction; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, February 19, 2009.Banita Jacks Case: Lots of Blame to Go Around in D.C. Girls' Deaths, Report Says; By Petula Dvorak, Washington Post Staff Writer, Friday, April 3, 2009.Prosecutor Tells Horror Story in Deaths of 4 D.C. Girls; Defense Denies Guilt; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, July 16, 2009.Details of Banita Jacks's Relationship With Eldest Daughter Emerge; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Wednesday, July 15, 2009.Fenty Fires 6 In Girls' Deaths; By Petula Dvorak and David Nakamura, Washington Post Staff Writers, Tuesday, January 15, 2008.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

This week we go over the case of another killer couple, a pair of individuals who would have done just about anything not for each other, but for meth. This week we talk about Cynthia Lynn Coffman and James Gregory Marlow. Announcement: Come see Almost Fiction at Crimecon Nashville 2024SOURCES:Michael Newton - An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers - Hunting HumansS.C. Upholds Death Sentences for ‘Folsom Wolf' and Girlfriend Who Claimed He Battered Her By Kenneth Ofgang - MetNews.com Friday, August 20, 2004Condemned and Waiting: Cynthia Coffman Came West for a New Life; Now She Faces 2nd Death Sentence By Nancy Wride - Los Angeles Times April 26, 1992People v. Marlow IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA August 19, 2004 THE PEOPLE, PLAINTIFF AND RESPONDENT, v. JAMES GREGORY MARLOW AND CYNTHIA LYNN COFFMAN, DEFENDANTS AND APPELLANTS.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media 

Welcome back to Almost Fiction and the conclusion of our talke about Gordon Frederick Cummins. SOURCES:Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_CumminsAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Gordon Frederick Cummins wasn't the original ripper, but it didn't stop him from trying to make a name for himself anyways. SOURCES:https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htmRead, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_CumminsAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

DESCRIPTION:Sometimes people just… snap revealing who and what they are and in a split second, your entire world can either change, or even… end. FLASH SALE!Check out the limited edition Almost Fiction Shirt designed by me!https://1159media.myshopify.com/products/almost-fiction-fan-teeSOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Charles_Nielsenhttps://www.sunjournal.com/2006/09/16/troubled-childhood/https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nielsen-christian.htmhttps://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/state/2007/10/17/nielsen-aspired-to-be-serial/52766583007/ STATE OF MAINE v. CHRISTIAN NIELSEN Docket: Oxf-07-645, May 6, 2008. Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Gordon Frederick Cummins wasn't the original ripper, but it didn't stop him from trying to make a name for himself anyways.  SOURCES: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htm Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins

John Sapp always had an excuse for what he did, and those excuses were never good. SOURCES:https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-sapp-33309THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA, THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, S023628v. JOHN SAPP, Contra Costa County, Defendant and Appellant.Super. Ct. No. 33597-6https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/capital-punishment/condemned-inmate-list-secure-request/Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media

Welcome to part 2 of the case of Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley. Don't forget to rate and review as it helps the show continue to grow. SOURCES:Cook, Thomas H.. Early Graves: A True Story of Murder and Passion. MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media