Burden of Proof is a true crime podcast run by two paralegals with a generation gap. Join Elysia and Savannah as they tell each other true crime stories with a focus on what happens AFTER the criminals get caught!
Paul Kruse wasn't about the life he grew up in. He dreamed of living a life of luxury and he legitimately did for a little while. When things fell apart and he was forced to work for more modest means, he decided he was willing to lie, cheat and steal his way to the life he wanted. He might have gotten away with his scheme for longer had he not made gross advances toward the underage daughter of his assistant, Amy. She knew something was sketchy about his business and wanted him to pay for trying to take advantage of her child. Little did Amy know that turning him in to the FBI would be just the beginning! Tune in as Elysia gives all the details on this unbelievable case of fraud, pedophilia, and murder for hire and Savannah laughs until she "can't" and tries to end the show. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/27/how-to-blow-the-whistle-on-your-boss-and-live-to-tell-about-it.html https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2013/07/31/jacksonville-con-man-who-tried-hire-hitman-sentenced-30-years-prison/15820988007/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/jacksonville-man-convicted-orchestrating-scheme-defraud-attempting-murder-witness-and https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-kruse-1 https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/jacksonville/press-releases/2013/florida-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-orchestrating-fraud-scheme-attempting-to-murder-witness-and-murder-for-hire https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca11/13-13787/13-13787-2015-02-10.html https://www.palmbeachfederaldefense.com/2023/06/the-application-of-the-sophisticated-means-enhancement-in-federal-fraud-cases#:~:text=The%20Sophisticated%20Means%20Enhancement%20holds,carry%20out%20the%20fraudulent%20scheme. https://www.justice.gov/action-center/locate-prison-inmate-or-sex-offender American Greed: A Mother's Costly Revenge S10 E3 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
This week Savannah ventures way out of her comfort zone to give you all the details of Taylor Schabusiness and her crimes against Shad Thyrion, her former boyfriend. After Shad's mother found his head in a bucket at the bottom of her basement steps, police immediately found Taylor who was presumably the last person to see him alive. Taylor was literally caught red handed! Tune in to hear Savannah deep dive into all the gory details including what drove this woman to commit such atrocities as murders and changing her name to Schabusiness. For fun, you can create a game around how many times Elysia says "Oh my God!" or "Schabusiness!". Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://open.spotify.com/episode/423UisBKCJJWajgMeAEDY3?si=B7IPqIYZSau63QPOt0kgDA https://nypost.com/2023/07/27/taylor-schabusiness-guilty-of-kiling-lover-abusing-corpse/amp/ https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/taylor-schabusiness-describes-allegedly-dismembering-abusing-lovers-body/ https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2022/03/04/what-we-know-green-bay-decapitation-taylor-schabusiness-shad-thyrion/9363885002/ https://heavy.com/news/taylor-schabusiness-husband-warren-family/amp/ https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/updates-from-the-courtroom-everything-that-happened-on-day-1-of-taylor-schabusinesss-trial/amp/ https://www.scribd.com/document/646744221/Schabusiness-Motion-to-Suppress https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-taylor-schabusiness-attack-her-attorney https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/pop-culture/news-what-happened-taylor-schabusiness-mom-brother-real-last-name-family-wake-father-s-trial-testimony Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
What happened when the residents of Clearwater, Florida parked in the only handicap parking at the local convenience store? Michael Drejka happened. Tune in as Elysia covers this controversial case that practically has it all including a wannabe law enforcement officer, racial conflict, a justifiable use of force defense, a spicy trial, and audio clips of a police interview that left Savannah speechless. Let us know what you think. Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/second-district-court-of-appeal/2021/19-4385.html https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/mcglockton-shooting-gun-owners-outraged/ https://www.courttv.com/trials/fl-v-drejka-2019/ http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0790/Sections/0790.06.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/shooter-florida-stand-ground-case-charged-manslaughter/story?id=57151343 Sheriff's Press Conference- July 20, 2018- Shooting Investigation- Unincorporated Clearwater http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0782/Sections/0782.02.html#:~:text=782.02%20Justifiable%20use%20of%20deadly,History. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0776/Sections/0776.032.html Sheriff's Press Conference- Follow-Up to Markeis McGlockton Shooting Investigation- July 31, 2018 Video shows Michael Drejka shoot Markeis McGlockton | 10News WTSP Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 1 Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 2 Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 3 Full Michael Drejka sentencing Autopsy of Markeis McGlockton released by the Pinellas County medical examiner Search Pinellas County Criminal Records https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/what-is-permitless-carry-understanding-floridas-gun-laws-in-light-of-new-bill/2962434/ Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
What kind of murderer calls 911 after he brutally kills his victims and how does he get away with for 2 years? Find out when Savannah takes Elysia on this wild journey through the unbelievable actions of Paul Michael Stephani. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family held their annual holiday party with all their family and friends. As the party was winding down, Santa paid a visit as he had many years before. Unfortunately, it wasn't the Santa they all knew and loved. Instead of a bag full of goodies, he brought a nightmare that was unleashed on the entire family. Join us for this disturbing holiday tale as Elysia walks through the many twists and turns of the investigation and Savannah shames Santa. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Homicide for the Holidays: A Christmas Massacre, Season 1, Episode 3 https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html https://www.sgvtribune.com/2008/12/25/christmas-eve-massacre-leaves-9-dead-in-covina/ https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6530779&page=1 Christmas Eve Santa Shootings https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195422391/bruce_jeffrey-pardo https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32414952/joseph_santiago-ortega/photo https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32415013/sylvia-ortega/photo https://abc7.com/la-salle-high-school-katrina-yuzefpolsky-parkland-florida-shooting-national-student-walkout/3217340/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Susan Cabot, a rising Hollywood star in the 1950's, was known for her roles in cult classic films like The Wasp Woman. Unfortunately, her life off screen was marked by tragedy, failed romantic relationships and eventually mental health struggles. This in turn created the unhealthiest of dynamics between she and her only son, Timothy. In this episode, Savannah unravels the bizarre and heartbreaking events that led to her untimely death in 1986. Meanwhile, Elysia attempts to crawl straight out of her skin and out of the studio. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Yolanda Holmes was a beloved pillar of her community in Chicago, Illinois where she owned a small business and raised her son, Qawmane Wilson. After a night of rekindling a romance with her former boyfriend, Yolanda was killed while lying in bed next to him. According to him, there was an intruder that shot her before he could react but the two men fought until the gunman got away. The problem with his story was there was no forced entry into the high rise apartment. Detectives spent over a year following leads on more than 80 pieces of evidence only to find that the person responsible was in front of them the entire time. Tune in as Elysia shares the investigation ups and downs and Savannah suffers from whiplash. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Sleeping With Death: Bad Blood, Season 1, Episode 3 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/3-arrested-for-murder-of-woman-allegedly-arranged-by-son/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/12/24/police-son-had-mom-killed-to-get-at-bank-account-insurance-policies/ https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/3/1/18481677/what-s-wrong-with-you-detective-asked-man-on-trial-for-murdering-his-mother https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/aspiring-chicago-rapper-sentenced-to-99-years-in-mother-s-murder https://www.uptownupdate.com/2019/03/guilty-verdicts-for-murderer-and-son.html NICK GIVING BACK TO HIS FANS PART 1 https://www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/search/inms_print.asp?idoc=Y41192 https://www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/search/inms_print.asp?idoc=Y41721 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122627629/yolanda-holmes https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/c840e262-bb89-441e-83c9-35e2aae42130/People%20v.%20Wilson,%202023%20IL%20App%20(1st)%20200702-U.pdf https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/52906259-41ff-4f8b-afd6-0364c5aa979e/People%20v.%20Spencer,%202023%20IL%20App%20(1st)%20200646-U.pdf Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When Danielle Locklear left home on March 11, 2014 saying she was running to a friend's house down the street, her family had no idea their lives were about to change forever. After she failed to return, police were slow to act until her family tracked down the first clues that indicated she did not run away. Several potential suspects were ruled out including Danielle's on again/off again boyfriend, Je'Michael Malloy. However, his alibi turned out to be a clever scheme. Tune in as Savannah walks us through the investigation and elimination of suspects while Elysia becomes enraged at the motive for this tragic crime. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/ex-boyfriend-has-2042-prison-release-date-a-decade-after-hope-mills-teen-girls-murder/ https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/jemichael-malloy-dominic-lock-behind-danielle-locklears-murder https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/monday-marks-10-years-since-north-carolina-teen-danielle-locklear-was-murdered/ https://people.com/teen-didnt-return-home-boyfriend-questioned-inside-case-of-danielle-locklear-10-years-later-8679081 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdered-danielle-locklear/id1710293202?i=1000670906922 https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/season-1/episode-5/videos/what-happened-to-danielle-locklear https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000428307_01/a4f99df6-8178-3a36-9c55-287da218c6d8?paused=true https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/04/danielle-locklear-case-dateline-examines-hope-mills-murder/12313762007/ https://www.wbtw.com/news/man-involved-in-2014-murder-of-nc-teen-danielle-locklear-to-be-sentenced-monday/ https://www.wral.com/ex-boyfriend-sentenced-to-25-31-years-in-hope-mills-girl-s-death/15687965/ https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/season-1/episode-5/videos/what-happened-to-danielle-locklear Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When Earl and Terry Robertson were found slaughtered in their home just days before Thanksgiving, detectives were stunned at how such horrific murders could take place in their small town of Rock Hill, South Carolina. It did not take them long to determine the Robertson family were not as picture perfect as they seemed, especially Earl and Terry's eldest son, Jimmy Robertson. Tune in as Elysia breaks down how the events unfolded, who was involved and why a family that seemed to have it all fell apart. Meanwhile, Savannah tries to make it make sense. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Family Massacre: The Rogers Family, Season 1, Episode 10 Forensic Files: Water Logged, Season 14, Episode 8 https://projects.tampabay.com/projects/classics/angels-and-demons/ https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1997/84812-0.html https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/84812/84812ans.pdf https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14143195/joan_mae_rogers https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14143204/michelle_lee_rogers https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14143213/christe-eugenia-rogers https://www.tampabay.com/narratives/2019/06/05/from-2011-i-dont-need-any-closure-hal-rogers-rebuilds-his-life-oba-chandler-is-about-to-lose-his/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
In this bizarre and horrifying case, what began as a couple of outcast teenagers breaking the rules escalated into breaking the law and eventually committing the ultimate sin. On a seemingly ordinary night Tony's Pizza and Pasta took one last delivery order. Due to the late hour, owner Giorgio Gallara refused to let his teen driver, Jeremy Giordano go it alone. Unfortunately for them both, this delivery turned into a nightmare of mayhem and cold-blooded murder. Tune in as Savannah shares the unsettling motives and the shocking aftermath. Finally, Elysia asks the question she believes is on everyone's mind but is extremely disappointed with the answer! Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: "The Pizza Killers: Just for the Thrill of it" by David Laiosa https://www.njherald.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/19/1997-thrill-killings-2-pizza/4127116007/ https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/chilling-case-baby-faced-pizza-31912103 https://www.njherald.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/16/franklin-man-writes-book-on/4127006007/ https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2010/a1697-07-opn.html https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/2001/a-22-99-opn.html https://www.njherald.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/19/1997-thrill-killings-2-pizza/4127116007/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When Michael Reese was found murdered in his Alabama home, it initially appeared as a burglary gone wrong. However, as investigators dug deeper into this very average joe's life, they uncovered a chilling conspiracy involving his wife, Cindy Reese, and their former Pastor, Jeff Brown. Tune in as Elysia unravels the details of this case, examining the motives, the evidence, and the web of lies that ultimately led to Cindy's conviction. Meanwhile, Savannah gets swept away in the small town Baptist Church gossip. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Dateline: Even the Devil Went to Church, Season 29, Episode 9 https://www.al.com/life/2023/03/the-milos-fries-that-broke-a-murder-case-true-crime-legend-gets-chrissy-teigens-attention.html https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2019/06/woman-who-killed-husband-execution-style-sent-to-work-release-after-less-than-3-years-in-prison.html https://www.the-sun.com/news/7310611/cindy-reese-murder-dateline-alabama/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-henderson-reese-9b6b1640 https://abc3340.com/news/local/woman-who-killed-husband-to-be-with-lover-denied-appeal https://www.the-sun.com/news/7311360/who-cindy-henderson-michael-reese-where-dateline/ Snapped: Bonus Clip - Cindy Reese Talks To Investigators (Season 23, Episode 17) | Oxygen Snapped: Bonus Clip - Jeff Brown Talks To Investigators (Season 23, Episode 17) | Oxygen https://doc.alabama.gov/InmateHistory.aspx https://doc.alabama.gov/docs/PublicFemaleInmateHandbook.pdf Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Join us for this very special episode where Christie and Melissa from Buried Motives presents their coverage of the Patricia Rorrer case! When Joann Katrinak and her 4 month old baby, Alex, went missing all detectives eyes were on her husband, Andy. That is until their bodies were found and evidence suggested that Andy's claims about his ex-girlfriend, Patty, started making sense. Was Patty spurred on by a jealous rage over the life she had wanted with Andy or did they conspire to set her up? Tune in as Melissa presents the evidence and Christie, Savannah, and Elysia share their thoughts on whether Patty is a dirtbag or not. If you like what you've heard, checkout Buried Motives wherever you listen: https://buriedmotives.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buried-motives/id1579516226 https://open.spotify.com/show/0EkGXVJtQnMJeFa9gox4TB Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
In the suburb of Brandon, Mississippi, Ashley and Heath Smylie were, by all accounts, doing their best to raise their family in a loving and healthy home. This included Carly Gregg, Ashley's daughter from a previous marriage. From the outside everything appeared pretty normal. Unfortunately, Carly's thoughts were anything but typical. Basically leading a double life, even her friends grew concerned. When one of them informed Ashley of the trouble, conflict arose and Carly made a deadly decision. Tune in as Savannah breaks down the facts for us and shows off her impeccable geography skills. Meanwhile, Elysia is absolutely heartbroken over this entirely preventable case. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/carly-gregg-murder-trial-verdict-b2616303.html https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2024/09/18/defense-carly-madison-gregg-expects-first-witness-in-murder-trial/75244116007/ https://www.wlbt.com/2024/09/26/first-interview-carly-greggs-biological-father-says-he-hopes-she-finds-jesus/ https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2024/09/17/carly-madison-gregg-stepfather-heath-smylie-testifies-in-murder-trial/75244108007/ https://www.reddit.com/r/CarlyGregg/comments/1flvad0/how_did_carlys_sister_die/ https://www.wapt.com/article/carly-gregg-mother-murder-trial-day-4/62277234 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
23-year-old Bonnie Haim, a young mother from Jacksonville, Florida, mysteriously disappeared in January of 1993. Initially a missing person's case, detectives' suspicion of foul play arose quickly with Michael Haim, Bonnie's Husband, at the center of the investigation. Bonnie had been preparing to leave her marriage and making plans to start a new life with their young son, Aaron. The case went cold for over two decades, until a shocking discovery in 2014. This episode dives into the years of mystery, the unraveling of the case, and the emotional toll on Aaron, who had always believed his father was guilty. Tune in as Elysia reveals how justice was finally served and sends shivers down Savannah's spine with the words of a child. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Dateline: She Never Left, Season 27, Episode 40 https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/21/judge-sentences-michael-haim-to-life-in-prison-for-wifes-death/986718007/ https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-district-court-of-appeal/2124129.html https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/05/02/jacksonville-man-who-killed-wife-in-1993-again-appeals-conviction-now-claiming-ineffective-counsel/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
In this episode, we dive into the tragic case of Kirsten Costas, a 15 year old high school student and cheerleader from the quiet suburb of Orinda, California, whose life was cut short by a fatal act of jealousy. Kirsten was lured out under false pretenses by her classmate Bernadette Protti and the evening took a horrifying turn. What drove this deadly encounter between the two girls? We explore the toxic pressures of high school popularity, envy, and the shocking lengths Bernadette went to fit in. We discuss the events leading up to Kirsten's death and discuss the dynamics behind this heartbreaking crime. Join us as Savannah examines how the intense desire to belong can sometimes lead to devastating consequences and Elysia asks all the questions no one can answer. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/protti-bernadette.htm https://loriajohnston.medium.com/kirsten-costas-the-real-life-death-of-a-cheerleader-95bc7b3f393 https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/o6eupy/37_years_ago_today_kirsten_costas_15_was_murdered/ https://clickamericana.com/topics/crime/the-real-death-of-a-cheerleader-1985 https://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=500&year1=198407&year2=202408 https://deadlywomen.fandom.com/wiki/Bernadette_Protti#:~:text=She%20had%20several%20older%20sisters,wealthier%20friends%2C%20including%20Kirsten%20Costas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qrGrV51egc&t=893s https://www.tuko.co.ke/facts-lifehacks/435391-the-story-bernadette-protti-everything-know/#google_vignette Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
In this episode, we dive into the haunting case of the Rogers family murders also known as the Tampa Bay murders, a crime that shocked Florida in 1989. While on a dream vacation, Joan Rogers and her two daughters, Michelle and Christe, were lured onto a boat by Oba Chandler. What started as a friendly offer turned into a horrific crime when the family was bound, assaulted, and thrown into Tampa Bay to drown. Tune in as Elysia unravels the chilling details of this tragic case, the investigation that followed, and how Chandler was ultimately caught and brought to justice years later. Meanwhile, Savannah gags at the thought of a dairy farm life. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Family Massacre: The Rogers Family, Season 1, Episode 10 Forensic Files: Water Logged, Season 14, Episode 8 https://projects.tampabay.com/projects/classics/angels-and-demons/ https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1997/84812-0.html https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/84812/84812ans.pdf https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14143195/joan_mae_rogers https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14143204/michelle_lee_rogers https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14143213/christe-eugenia-rogers https://www.tampabay.com/narratives/2019/06/05/from-2011-i-dont-need-any-closure-hal-rogers-rebuilds-his-life-oba-chandler-is-about-to-lose-his/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
In this episode we unravel the horrifying story of Bruce McArthur, a seemingly harmless landscaper who preyed on Toronto's LGBTQ+ community. From his unsuspecting double life to the slow investigation that uncovered his gruesome crimes, we discuss each layer of the case. We touch on the lives of his victims, the mistakes and breakthroughs that shaped the investigation, and the broader social context surrounding Toronto's marginalized communities. This episode isn't just about the crimes; it's about the resilience of a community, the failures of a system, and the haunting question of how evil can sometimes hide in plain sight. Tune in as Savannah pieces together how McArthur was able to evade capture for so long - and how he was finally brought to justice. Meanwhile, Elysia is completely baffled by how someone with such violent tendencies waited so long to act on them. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/hunter-what-made-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthur-tick https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mcarthur-investigation-timeline-1.4697727 https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/a-timeline-of-the-toronto-police-investigation-into-bruce-mcarthur-and-the-gay-village-serial/article_373b4ce0-a463-5f5f-a28b-366a57d112db.html https://www.grunge.com/377322/heres-what-we-know-about-serial-killer-bruce-mcarthurs-childhood/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bruce-mcarthur-documents-released-1.4724392 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Kay was just your typical single mother who was trying to find companionship, love and perhaps a good role model for her son, Jason. In December of 1993, she thought she may have found just that with Victor Gunnarsson. Right when Kay thought the relationship was moving forward though, Victor disappeared. She didn't have much time to worry about Victor's disappearance because just six days later, Kay's mother, Catherine Miller, was murdered. With little to no evidence at the scene, detectives pressed Kay for any information that could help. It turned out she and Jason had been receiving threatening letters and calls, but they had no proof it was connected to Catherine's murder. When Victor's body was found in January of 1994, all signs began pointing at Kay's ex fiance, LC Underwood. Tune in as Savannah unknowingly opens the episode perfectly with the perils of dating (especially with a large age gap). Elysia then gives her emotional whiplash in this unbelievable but true story about how one bad relationship can ruin so many lives. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Forensic Files: To the Viktor, Season 10, Episode 39 Dead of Winter: Cold Blue, Season 2, Episode 2 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nc-court-of-appeals/1435151.html https://casetext.com/case/underwood-v-harkleroad#:~:text=FACTUAL%20AND%20PROCEDURAL%20BACKGROUND,and%20murder%20of%20Viktor%20Gunnarsson. https://www.wbtv.com/story/11823288/judge-orders-new-trial-for-cop-convicted-of-murder/ https://www.salisburypost.com/2011/01/12/no-new-trial-for-l-c-underwood/ https://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/convicted-felon-former-officer-dies-while-serving-sentence-for-25-year-old-murder/article_122572e8-7598-58ce-b4ee-8d36d0f5f428.html https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206535233/lamont_claxton-underwood/photo Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme were just your typical teenage girls living in Christchurch, New Zealand in the 1950's, or so everyone thought. The pair became fast friends through their mutual health issues that excluded them from gym class. Then, they just as quickly established their mutual love for all things dark and depraved. The girls' became obsessed with each other and with living out their disturbing fantasies. Pauline's parents in particular became extremely concerned with the relationship. So, when Juliet's parents, Henry and Hilda Hulme, decided to ship her to South Africa, Pauline knew her mother, Honorah Parker, would stop her from going with Juliet. Tune in as Savannah details the unbelievable plan and flawless execution Pauline and Juliet conducted. Meanwhile, Elysia is simply befuddled as to why they would ever think it would work. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://nzhistory.govt.nz/parker-hulme-murder https://www.criminalbroads.com/episodes/2021/8/11/the-parker-hulme-murder-case https://youtu.be/3ZNxBbRb2Co?si=LxA7Jp1lcXiBvyts https://allthatsinteresting.com/pauline-parker-juliet-hulme https://wondery.com/shows/morbid-a-true-crime-podcast/episode/10863-heavenly-creatures-the-parker-hulme-murder/ https://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/Digitised/ParkerHulme/Page23.asp Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
To celebrate our 100th case, we discuss the women who inspired Maureen Dallas Watkins' play and longest running musical, Chicago. During the height of prohibition the beautiful and classy pair ended up in Cook County's murderess row after being charged with the murders of their lovers. Belva Gaertner, the real life counterpart to Velma Kelly, was accused of shooting her lover after a drunken fight in her own car. After weeks of dominating the newspaper headlines, she had competition when Beulah Annan, counterpart to Roxie Hart, joined the cell block after shooting her lover while her husband was at work. Join in as Savannah and Elysia put on their 100 year old personas and dance to Hula Lou, Beulah's favorite song. We discuss the crimes, trials, and how it was that they were acquitted. Don't forget to let us know if you've seen Chicago for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: "The Girls of Murder City: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago" by Douglas Perry https://www.chicagohistory.org/true-crime-beulah-annan/ https://chicagology.com/notorious-chicago/beaulahandbelva/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/03/09/photos-chicagos-murderess-row-in-1924-and-all-that-jazz/ https://blog.history.in.gov/maurine-dallas-watkins-sob-sisters-pretty-demons-and-all-that-jazz/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://archive.org/details/78_hula-lou_california-ramblers-milton-charles-and-wayne-king_gbia0430195a
Possibly America's most infamous family annihilator, John Emil List shocked all of the country in 1971 when he killed his mother, wife and three children before fleeing New Jersey. Convinced he was "saving their souls" the devoutly religious Lutheran saw the death as the only way they would be accepted into Heaven. Perhaps more shocking than their murders was the well laid plan that gave John an entire month head start before detectives would be looking for him. He made a clean getaway assuming a new identity as Bob Clark and living a new but very similar life for 18 years. Tune in as Savannah details what drove this seemingly devoted family man to kill his entire family and Elysia really commits to John's theory that a man should just work hard. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/04/12/Chronology-of-John-Emil-List/6707639892800/ https://www.americas-most-haunted.com/2016/06/28/twisted-mind-family-annihilator-john-list/ https://www.historic-newspapers.com/blog/the-list-murders/ https://fatherwantsusdead.com/ https://www.historydefined.net/john-list/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-list https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=132646&page=1 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
The working class community on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio were shocked when two teenage girls went missing almost exactly one year apart. Little did they know another young woman had been taken before that as well. All three victims had one thing in common. They knew who the perpetrator was. Ariel Castro was fairly well known on the west side. Many people thought they knew the Little Puerto Rico neighborhood resident, but on May 6, 2013 they found out the horrific truth. Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus had been abducted by Ariel and spent the better part of a decade being tortured. Tune in as Elysia dives into how Ariel lived a double life for so long without getting caught and Savannah talks a lot about pitchforks. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: The Cleveland Kidnappings "Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland" by Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus https://abc.com/episode/a6ad4d49-3c5a-42db-bc20-ec60ce22a45c https://www.biography.com/crime/ariel-castro https://www.usnews.com/news/newsgram/articles/2013/06/12/ariel-castro-pleads-not-guilty-to-kidnapping-rape-and-murder-charges https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2014/05/ariel_castro_files_documents_o.html https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2014/05/ariel_castro_files_kidnapper_a.html https://vladimiraras.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/plea-agreement-ariel-castro.pdf https://mediaassets.news5cleveland.com/uploads/wews_castro_sentencing.PDF https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/ng/date/2013-08-01/segment/01 Books mentioned in this episode: "Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed" by Michelle Knight "Life After Darkness" by Michelle Knight now known as Lily Rose Lee Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
We pick up after Ti has died and Do shifts the group's focus with a slightly more religious view and a little less sci fi perspective. Though, they still very much prepare to "graduate" to the alien ship that they believe Ti will now send for them. In order to shed more of their humanity, many of the members make major physical sacrifices. The 1990's gave them a renewed hope that the computer age would both keep the income flowing and assist them in spreading their message to the masses. However, Do's videos met more ridicule than popularity. Still, they held on that their ship would come and believed that it had when reports of a UFO following the 1997 sighting of the comet Hale-Bopp. Unfortunately, their belief led to the largest mass suicide by willing participants in U.S. history. Tune in as Savannah shares the weirdly peaceful ending to the group and Elysia explains why she would likely never get caught up in a cult. Don't forget to leave us your Heaven's Gate name or the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.max.com/shows/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults/83f1cb47-bce8-4e60-a9d3-9153e5d4c455 https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/3/3/JCMC334/4584381 https://daily.jstor.org/behind-the-curtain-of-the-heavens-gate-cult/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42491283/steven_terry-mccarter https://www.heavensgate.com https://www.amazon.com/Father-Jesus-Heavens-Gate-Witnesses/dp/152465762X https://people.com/crime/heavens-gate-cult-suicide-remembering-lives-lost/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/cult/overview.htm Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When Marshall "Herff" Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles met during a stint in the psych ward of their local hospital, the pair hit it off instantly. They decided to go on a spiritual journey together once released and left their lives behind. Influenced by a number of spiritual, religious and cultural practices, they came to the conclusion that they were to lead a group of people to Heaven. However, they viewed Heaven different than most. Traveling the west coast, they made strides in recruiting members to their group until a couple of curious sociologists infiltrated the group and made what they learned public. The group abruptly stopped recruiting and even made cuts to those already following. That's when things grew even stranger. Tune in as Savannah breaks down the beginning of this long running cult and the critical turning point that shaped its future. Meanwhile, Elysia strives to maintain composure though her head wants the implode. Don't forget to leave us your Heaven's Gate name or the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.max.com/shows/heavens-gate-the-cult-of-cults/83f1cb47-bce8-4e60-a9d3-9153e5d4c455 https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/3/3/JCMC334/4584381 https://daily.jstor.org/behind-the-curtain-of-the-heavens-gate-cult/ https://www.amazon.com/Father-Jesus-Heavens-Gate-Witnesses/dp/152465762X/ref=asc_df_152465762X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693413892191&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3777191151684894304&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052080&hvtargid=pla-944822343526&psc=1&mcid=963616406ae53e10bc8bd071f4f027c7&gad_source=1 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Within a two month period, Sarah went from being a young woman who created a promising future for herself to housing three unemployed criminals. Her new boyfriend, Richard Hull, had vouched for his friend, Andrew Cataldi and Andrew's girlfriend, Tricia Nordman. Then Sarah met the couple and she thought they were great! Unfortunately, Sarah quickly learned why some people do judge a book by it's cover. Within another two months of living together, life as she knew it was gone and all that was left was a defunct drug business and two bodies. Tune in as Elysia shares the many cringe worthy decisions Sarah made along the way and why a growing number of people (including the man who prosecuted her) believe she is innocent. Meanwhile, Savannah gives her best "babe" impression. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Sarah-Jo-Pender/B08W4KN5JW https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2003/12090302-smb.html https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/pender-sarah.htm https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/in-court-of-appeals/1219359.html https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2008/12/21/indiana-prison-escapee-arrested-in/44214832007/ https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-insd-1_14-cv-01287/pdf/USCOURTS-insd-1_14-cv-01287-0.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-insd-1_14-cv-01287/pdf/USCOURTS-insd-1_14-cv-01287-3.pdf https://casetext.com/case/pender-v-peckham-2 https://progressive.org/magazine/fixing-their-mistakes-law/ https://citybase-cms-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/c7ff0713d8ff4b5da139b6c676f638c7.pdf Women Behind Bars (Full Length Prison Documentary) | Our Life https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/lawyer-asks-for-sara-penders-murder-convictions-to-be-overturned/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/09/prosecutor-says-womans-guilty-verdict-not-fair/2404247/ https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/he-once-called-her-the-female-charles-manson-now-this-prosecutor-believes-sarah-jo-pender-deserves-freedom https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/georgetown-students-seek-to-exonerate-indiana-prisoner-sarah-jo-pender-who-they-say-was-wrongly-convicted https://prisonsandjustice.georgetown.edu/news/making-an-exoneree-launches-sixth-cohort/?mc_cid=33f9881954&mc_eid=f75261fa09 https://www.in.gov/apps/indcorrection/ofs/ofs?previous_page=1&detail=128967 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When 46 year old Eridania Rodriguez went missing in the middle of her evening cleaning shift, her family immediately knew something was very wrong. After a search, they reported her missing as they suspected foul play. By the next morning, most of New York City was talking about the cleaning woman who disappeared in the financial district. It took three official searches and one detective's keen eye for video surveillance to find Eridania and connect her death to a maintenance worker in the building named Joseph Pabon. Tune in as Elysia details the frantic 4 day search and poses the recently trending question "Would you choose to be alone with a man or a bear in the woods?" Meanwhile, Savannah yells that they should have listened to the smartest detectives the entire time. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Homicide New York: Vanished on Wall Street, Episode 3 https://abc30.com/archive/8605974/ https://nypost.com/2012/03/06/cleaning-lady-died-a-slow-painful-death-coroner/ https://www.urbanmag-online.com/netflixs-homicide-new-york-highlights-the-murder-of-eridania-rodriguez/ https://www.womanandhome.com/life/news-entertainment/homicide-new-york-joseph-pabon-now/ https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-first-department/2018/7839-3616-09.html https://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Sing-Sing https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134041850/eridania-rodriguez/photo https://casetext.com/case/martinez-v-rector-trinity-assocs-llc-1 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
After years of struggle with both life circumstances and a medical condition that gave way to bullying, Christine finally found Rachel Coloroutis and Tiffany Rowell. The two girls took Christine under their wings and helped her achieve a status she never thought possible. Voted "Miss Irresistible" of her class, she blossomed from an ugly duckling to one of the most popular girls in school. Unfortunately, all three girls fell into relationships that took them down a darker path and their tight knit friendship began to crack. When Christine and her boyfriend, Christopher Lee Snider, were desperate to feed their addiction, they knew just where to go. Rachel and Tiffany were with Marcus Precella and Adelbert Sanchez. Marcus was known for dealing so Christine and Chris payed them a visit that ended in a massacre. Tune in as Savannah covers this tragic story of friendship gone wrong and Elysia calls out Christine for deflecting responsibility. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/paolilla-christine.htm https://allthatsinteresting.com/christine-paolilla https://youtu.be/XFkvtyQCX8E?si=ef1kTRM5nMI8MhXl https://youtu.be/fWo1w-qhSjY?si=qiTEQU2dG5az6nGK https://youtu.be/4xxmqGuydeQ?si=eKAz_p793gnNXlNj Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When 10 year old Joel Kirkpatrick was stabbed to death in the middle of the night at his mother's home, detectives were convinced she staged the scene. However, Julie Rea swore a masked intruder had committed the heinous act before grappling with her and making his getaway. Her story never changed and there wasn't strong physical evidence against her. So, no charges were pressed until 3 years later when a new prosecutor was assigned the case. Julie was convicted of killing her own son until an unbelievable string of events led to her exoneration. Tune in as Elysia details this tragic story of how some events impact lives in a way that can never be reversed. Meanwhile, Savannah sits on the edge of her seat questioning where it's all going. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://abc.com/episode/39c5211b-d0cd-4517-95f7-ed20045136c1 Unusual Suspects: A Mother's Conviction; Season 1, Episode 3 “Through the Window” by Dianne Fanning https://www.uis.edu/illinoisinnocenceproject/julie-rea https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=3278 https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2004/06/26/court-overturns-rea-convictio/118184118/ https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2004/07/09/julie-rea-harper-faces-new-charges/48509547/ https://www.mrt.com/news/article/A-chronology-in-the-Julie-Rea-Harper-case-7644687.php https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189939462/joel_craig-kirkpatrick https://lifeafterinnocence.wordpress.com/clients/julie-rea/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6543367/Illinois-mom-wrongly-convicted-stabbing-son-1997-speaks-out.html Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Unsatisfied in her marriage, Candy's eye wandered towards fellow church member and friend, Allan Gore. Allan loved his wife, Betty, and had no interest in leaving her, but he could not stop thinking about Candy after she admitted she was attracted to him and thought he might be the one to fulfill her desires. The two went on to have an affair that likely made their marriages look spontaneous. It wasn't quite the boundless passion Candy had hoped for physically but they had grown quite close confiding in one another. Eventually, Allan realized he must end the affair if he hoped to save his marriage. Months after it ended Candy and Betty were alone when Betty ended up dead from 41 axe strikes. Tune in to hear Savannah recall Candy's account in all her dramatic glory and Elysia is traumatized by visuals of both the affair and Betty's murder. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/love-and-death-in-silicon-prairie-part-i-candy-montgomerys-affair/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/love-and-death-in-silicon-prairie-part-ii-the-killing-of-betty-gore/ https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/what-happened-to-candy-montgomery-betty-gore https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102672932/verdict-of-not-guilty-stuns-ax-murder/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When Marc Despain arrived home after meeting his wife Michelle for a lunch date, he was gunned down in the couple's kitchen. The house had seemingly been ransacked but nothing of serious value taken. It didn't take detectives long to figure out this wasn't a burglary. It also didn't take long for the family to turn on each other. Michelle's Father, Carl, insisted that Marc's Father, Jack probably had something to do with it claiming that he had made threats toward the family. Michelle too claimed that Jack had a terrible temper and they had to distance themselves from him. Tune in as Elysia tells this tale of three Fathers whom all claimed to act out of love for their children. Meanwhile, Savannah attempts to take a break from googling the individuals in the case and instead spends her time theorizing what they look like. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Dateline: The Root of All Evil, Season 23, Episode 8 https://www.kait8.com/story/23248796/jack-and-tana-despain-honor-son-marc-pledge-to-keep-his-memory-alive/ https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2013/jan/04/third-defendant-sentenced-in-murder-for-hire-case/ https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2012/may/24/widow-4th-arrest-killing-spouse-20120524/ https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2013/jan/05/role-killing-son--law-nets-35-years-20130105/ https://apps.ark.org/inmate_info/search.php?dcnum=152800&token=cb6e30198f24b722734467cdeab6e0fa40ceb60b7f74de9a39d909d07705859c&lastname=Hubbard&firstname=John&sex=M&agetype=1&RACE=B&disclaimer=1&PHPSESSID=605877268e2e5ccba12a57111eabeca8&__utmc=149258854&__utma=149258854.293493980.1716149280.1716149280.1716507218.2&__utmz=149258854.1716507218.2.2.utmcsr%3Dgoogle%7Cutmccn%3D%28organic%29%7Cutmcmd%3Dorganic%7Cutmctr%3D%28not+provided%29&__utmb=149258854.1.10.1716507218 https://apps.ark.org/inmate_info/search.php?dcnum=153225&token=cb6e30198f24b722734467cdeab6e0fa40ceb60b7f74de9a39d909d07705859c&lastname=Barker&firstname=T&sex=M&agetype=1&RACE=B&disclaimer=1&PHPSESSID=605877268e2e5ccba12a57111eabeca8&__utmc=149258854&__utma=149258854.293493980.1716149280.1716149280.1716507218.2&__utmz=149258854.1716507218.2.2.utmcsr%3Dgoogle%7Cutmccn%3D%28organic%29%7Cutmcmd%3Dorganic%7Cutmctr%3D%28not+provided%29&__utmb=149258854.7.10.1716507218 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105/pdf/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105-0.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105/pdf/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105-1.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105/pdf/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105-2.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105/pdf/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105-3.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105/pdf/USCOURTS-ared-3_12-cv-00105-4.pdf Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
After a rocky childhood, Dana faced losing her Mother to cancer at the young age of 14. Despite getting kicked out by her Father and Stepmother at 16, Dana went on to graduate high school and attend college to pursue a career in nursing. Inspired by the nurses who took care of her Mother, she wanted to help others in such a time of need. Unfortunately, Dana's addictions caused her life to come crashing down and within months of losing her nursing job, she began taking lives instead of saving them. She targeted elderly women who lived alone mostly. She may have gotten away with it longer had it not been for one victim who survived. Dana made the mistake of attacking a woman who worked at an antique shop who was younger and stronger than the other victims. When detectives connected the crimes, it wasn't long before they identified her. Tune in as Savannah gives an insightful take on this tragic serial killer's life and Elysia is somehow both speechless and not surprised by Dana's audacity. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: “To Die For” by Kathy Braidhill Addicted to Luxury: The Pampered Killer By Katherine Ramsland “Dana Sue Gray” Parts One and Two on Serial Killers Podcast https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/women/dana_sue_gray/9.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1Wk0bu04mg Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When Ron Cohen and his family tried to sell their Long Island, New York home, the buyers requested they clear out everything in a crawl space that had been used for storage. This included an industrial barrel that had been there since the Cohen family had bought the house 10 years prior. This reasonable request turned into a complete nightmare. When forced to open the barrel in an attempt to lighten its weight, Ron also opened an investigation into a 30 year old murder. Her name was Reyna Marroquin and she had been missing since 1968. Tune in as Elysia details the astounding lengths her murderer DID NOT go to to hide her body but still got away with it. Meanwhile, Savannah is on a rollercoaster of emotions. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Buried in the Backyard: Season 1, Episode 3 https://nypost.com/1999/09/30/cops-solve-mystery-of-mummified-body/ https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/14/nyregion/body-in-barrel-is-believed-to-be-woman-who-vanished-in-69.html https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/reyna-marroquin/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193062199/howard_burton-elkins https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215199418/reyna_angelica-marroquin/photo https://law.justia.com/codes/new-york/2022/exc/article-35/837-f-2/#:~:text=The%20division%20shall%20transmit%20the,injury%2C%20or%20may%20be%20a https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/title-52/section-52-17b-213/#:~:text=b.,primary%20responsibility%20over%20the%20investigation. https://lauthmissingpersons.com/history-of-missing-persons-law-in-the-united-states/ https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=6639683&GUID=049FEC8A-3019-4AA0-9892-E94C2CAA792B https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-york-missing-bipoc-women-and-girls-task-force/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Charles Scudder and his partner, Joseph Odom, moved to the town of Trion, Georgia to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in Chicago and live on their own terms. Many in the town were not happy with the couple's arrival due to their unorthodox lifestyle. Eventually acceptance grew when they realized Charles and Joseph had no ill intention toward anyone. Some of the towns people even became friends with the couple whether they enjoyed the couples' company, attended parties or partook in Charles' homemade wine. It was a peaceful life for six years before two men they thought were friends took their lives as well as their beloved dogs lives in a brutal attack. Tune in as Savannah shares the story of how these two peculiarly creative souls were taken too soon and Elysia is reminded of how one's intuition of impending death can make a person do otherwise strange things. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: “The Corpsewood Manor Murders of North Georgia” by Amy Petulla https://law.justia.com/cases/georgia/supreme-court/1984/40344-1.html Gore Report: A True Crime Podcast: "Hometown Legends Volume 2: The Corpsewood Manor Murders" Beers With Queers: A True Crime Podcast: Episode 2 "The Corpsewood Manor Murders" Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When Bonnie's body was found at the bottom of a cliff just off a hiking trail, her family was in utter shock and disbelief. The park was nowhere near where she was supposed to be that day and it was completely out of character for her to stray from her routine. Karen, Bonnie's Mother, was further shocked when she arrived at the medical examiner's office to identify her body. She recognized the bruises and wounds on Bonnie's hands and arms as defense injuries. That began a 17 year journey to finding justice for Bonnie and advocating for stricter DNA laws. Tune in as Elysia takes us through the lengthy process of elimination in the investigation and possibly the most suspenseful trial we've covered. Meanwhile, Savannah is flabbergasted at the number of potential suspects Bonnie knew. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Dateline: Justice for Bonnie, Season 20, Episode 18 Justice for Bonnie by Karen Foster and I.J. Schecter https://justiceforbonnie.com/ http://www.sitnews.us/0507news/050207/050207_shns_dna_arrest.html https://www.fosters.com/story/news/2007/05/13/cold-case-unites-mothers-on/52506313007/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kenneth-dion-ex-soldier-on-trial-for-1994-murder-of-alaska-coed-bonnie-craig/ https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/defendant-guilty-bonnie-craig-murder/2011/06/16/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
The prominent and wealthy Wales family dynamic had long been complicated but tensions rose when matriarch, Margaret Wales-King, and her husband, Paul King, both went missing. When it was discovered that Margaret's youngest son, Matthew, and his wife, Maritza, were the last to see Margaret and Paul, the rest of her children wanted answers. Instead, they got a lot of dramatics as Matthew would do nothing but sob and act out every time they spoke with him. Detectives quickly found some potential motives and the couple were the number one suspects. When their bodies were found, detectives had all the physical evidence they needed and when faced with murder charges, Maritza confessed everything she knew. Tune in as Savannah gives us the details one of the worst planned crimes we've seen and Elysia explains that this is why one shouldn't try to control inheritance from the grave. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.theage.com.au/national/murder-in-the-family-20030411-gdvivr.html Bonney, Hilary (2003). The Society Murders: The True Story of the Wales-King Murders. Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints rejected Jeffrey Lundgren from both a position as the Kirtland Temple Guide and Sunday School Teacher, his already disturbing beliefs became completely unhinged. Having already developed a following of individuals within the church, he convinced many of them that it would be their Godly mission to oust the current church elders and recapture the Temple to bring about a long time mormon belief. As the plan took shape, Jeffrey's vision grew increasingly violent. Fortunately for the church, local police became suspicious and began working with the FBI to put a stop to the plan. Unfortunately for Jeffrey's followers, he caught on and the plans changed along with who he condemned. They would instead go out to live in the wilderness for a time to meet Jesus. He insisted they could only do so if they rid themselves of the worst sinners and according to him that was a family with 3 young children. Tune in as Elysia works really hard to get this horrific story out of her system and Savannah is truly left angry and speechless. Then plan on taking a mental health break because this one's a doozy! Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Cult Justice: The Cult Tapes; Season 1, Episode 5 https://www.news-herald.com/2014/12/30/kirtland-cult-killings-timeline-of-events/ https://fox2now.com/news/true-crime/true-crime-dinner-invite-ends-in-missouri-family-cult-killing/ https://www.news-herald.com/2014/12/30/kirtland-cult-killings-the-prison-sentences/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-01-13-me-188-story.html https://casetext.com/case/state-v-lundgren-1 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-6th-circuit/1105132.html https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/state-v-lundgren-1993-892948386 https://murderpedia.org/male.L/images/l/lundgren_jeffrey_don/lundgren_jeffrey.pdf https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/ohio-cult-leader-executed-for-slaying-family-of-5/ https://casetext.com/case/state-v-lundgren-7 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/mormons-timeline/ https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/fundamentalist-church-jesus-christ-latter-day-saints Timesuck | The Kirtland Cult Killings and Jeffrey Lundgren: 1 of 2 https://www.jstor.org/stable/43200280 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/W025516 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A224420 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A237062 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A230044 https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2007/11/14/site-ohio-cult-murders-razed/23329962007/ https://krcgtv.com/news/local/alleged-child-abuser-had-cult-murderer-father https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/crime/2010/03/05/father-jailed-in-infant-abuse/64062068007/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
After a tragic childhood, Aileen was living on the streets by age fourteen. From that point forward all she really knew was drinking, drugging, grifting and hooking. When she met Tyria Moore, Aileen hoped to settle down in a place of their own. However, she would go to great lengths to make ends meet and keep Tyria. From 1989 to 1990, Aileen killed seven men by hitchhiking and receiving rides from them under a false pretense or in some cases engaging in prostitution. She then shot each of them and stole anything of value. Eventually, she was caught, convicted and sentenced to death. Questions still remain as she had sworn from the beginning that she killed in self defense. However, on the day of her execution, she asked for one last interview where she said she needed to confess and then claimed not a single one had been in self defense. Tune in as Savannah attempts to give the facts with insight as to why Aileen may have suddenly changed her story. Meanwhile, Elysia tries to think of anything at all to say other than "yeah", "oh my god", and "I don't know about that". Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Prime Video - Aileen, Life and Death of Serial Killer https://www.biography.com/crime/aileen-wuornos https://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornos - lots of detailed trial information and break down. https://allthatsinteresting.com/aileen-wuornos https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/aileen-wuornos-serial-killer-murders-b2455045.html http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/wuornos805.htm Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
After passing out and being abandoned in a park, Amber Smith woke up face down on a floor, bound and gagged. When she attempted to fight back and scream, her attacker brutally assaulted her until she passed out again. The next time she regained consciousness, she was outside still naked, bound, gagged and blinded by duct tape wrapped around her head. Choosing to fight for her life, she screamed continuously for help. Fortunately, nearby residents heard her and called 911. Despite having a clear dna profile, years went by with no further leads on who committed the atrocity against her. Amber had finally learned to come to terms with not knowing when he committed another felony and was entered into the system. The horrifying truth was that Amber did in fact know who her attacker was, just not at the time of the crime. Tune in as Elysia terrifies Savannah with one of the most awful twists we've ever covered and we sidebar about the importance of stolen bicycles. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Dateline: Left for Dead; Season 29, Episode 2 https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/more-from-detective-seymour-s-interview-with-brian-and-susie-moon-92400197593 https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2019/10/08/stefan-moon-cottonwood-glen-park-sexual-assault-kidnapping-fort-collins-sentence/3911338002/ https://www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2019/08/15/man-convicted-2013-sexual-assault-woman-found-naked-fort-collins-park/2020140001/ https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Court_Of_Appeals/Case_Announcements/Files/2022/EA6A8008-25-22%20.pdf https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Supreme_Court/Case_Announcements/Files/2023/EFD8E604-17-23.pdf https://www.doc.state.co.us/oss/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/amber039s-future Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When Brian Cohee, Jr. showed interest in the morbid at a young age, his parents did what any parents might. They encouraged him to channel that interest into something positive. They hoped it might spark an interest in forensic sciences and lead to a career helping others. Unfortunately, Brian instead chose to use his knowledge to harm others. In particular, he decided to prey upon someone that he thought wouldn't matter. Someone who wouldn't be missed. He chose Warren Barnes, a local unhoused man who he found sleeping. Brian was wrong though. Warren wasn't less than and he was missed the very next day. Join us as Savannah shares this disturbing story of how one person's actions can drastically change multiple lives and Elysia shares her frustration at our country's mental health care system. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.westernslopenow.com/news/the-people-v-brian-cohee-sentencing-hearing/ https://www.westernslopenow.com/brian-cohee-trial/the-people-vs-brian-cohee-day-2/ https://www.westernslopenow.com/?submit=&s=Brian+Cohee Watch - Documentary mentioned in episode. Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Putting a twist on the love triangle, Jeff's story is more like a love pentagon, with just as many secrets as the government building. A decade long affair with one of the richest and connected women in area. A love child. Business dealings gone wrong. Jeff Zack was truly living a soap opera life. So, when he was shot point blank on Father's Day weekend of 2001 at a gas station, detectives had quite a time finding leads on who the shooter could have been. All the eyewitnesses agreed on what description they could give of the clad in black killer and his motorcycle, but that wasn't much to go on. Shockingly, it was the motorcycle that lead to the first big break in the case. Tune in as Elysia gives you all the sordid details of who was convicted and who else might have been involved while Savannah gets caught up on Attorney Fee Agreements and conflicts of interest. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Snapped: Killer Couples; Season 12, Episode 10 https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/mbb213_jeff_zack/1_index.html https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/george-cynthia.htm#google_vignette https://www.thetangier.com/history https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ohnd-5_05-cv-01485/pdf/USCOURTS-ohnd-5_05-cv-01485-0.pdf https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2024/03/04/cindy-george-charged-murder-jeffrey-zack-wife-akron-restaurateur-ed-george/72837222007/ https://casetext.com/case/state-v-rohr-george-1 https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/PublicSite/Documents/civy600001C8F.pdf https://clerkweb.summitoh.net/PublicSite/Documents/civzze70000352C.pdf https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2008/10/judge_approves_wrongfuldeath_s.html https://www.cleveland.com/news/editors-picks/2008/04/jeff_zack_murder_investigation.html https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/12/22/tangier-memories-ed-george-wonders-what-to-do-with-memorabilia/69722420007/ https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2007/03/_ed_george_called_his.html https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A443498 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
***WARNING: This episode is intended for mature (18+) audiences only.*** After Travis Alexander's body is found in his shower five days after he was brutally murdered, everyone was quick to point detectives in the direction of Jodi. Not concerned because she had an alibi, Jodi carried on as any heartbroken friend would and attended Travis' funeral. Unfortunately for Jodi, detectives were easily able to see the holes in her story and found the evidence she clumsily left behind. Failing to believe a photo lasts forever would be one of her greatest downfalls. Tune in for the conclusion where Savannah explains why she named the case "The Courtroom None of Us Want to Be In" and Elysia finds the humor in identifying Jodi's body parts but gets very serious when talking about the difference between ending a toxic relationship and an abusive one. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/friends-warned-travis-alexander-jodi-arias-dangerous-months/story?id=68731237 https://allthatsinteresting.com/travis-alexander https://abcnews.go.com/US/jodi-arias-trial-timeline-events-arizona-murder-case/story?id=18123295 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jodi-arias-a-timeline-of-a-sensational-murder-case/ https://www.reddit.com/r/TravisAndJodi/?f=flair_name%3A%22Timeline%22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il2iAxpacaw The-messed-up-truth-about-jodi-arias https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/mesa/arias-trial-timeline-of-events-in-mesa-murder-case/article_4248e012-b822-11e2-8ab9-001a4bcf887a.html https://www.reddit.com/r/TravisAndJodi/comments/ohmhzg/travis_jodi_timeline_part_11_may_22_2008_june_1/ https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/mesa/arias-trial-timeline-of-events-in-mesa-murder-case/article_4248e012-b822-11e2-8ab9-001a4bcf887a.html The-jodi-arias-trial-a-deep-dive-into-a-case-that-captivated-the-nation Story https://www.reddit.com/r/Documentaries/comments/o6284y/the_jodi_arias_trial_craziest_moments_2021_the/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/jodi-arias-trial-judge-declares-mistrial-hung-jury/story?id=29226362 https://apnews.com/general-news-818c4f7be7544d2894c613f8eed810e7#:~:text=They%20asked%20her%20about%20past,bloody%20scene%20at%20Alexander%27s%20home. https://www.courttv.com/trials/arizona-v-jodi-arias-2013/ https://casetext.com/case/state-v-arias-2008 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
***WARNING: The crimes discussed in this episode include sexual assault, listener discretion is advised*** When Bobby Joe Long's violence towards women escalates, he develops a pattern of picking them up or abducting them from "the strip" in Tampa. Many of them were involved in the sex industry but some of them were just unfortunate enough to live in it's proximity. Though detectives connected a few of the cases early on, they had no leads as to who the perpetrator was and Bobby was picking up the pace. It was a grave error on his part to let Lisa McVey go. Her incredible ability to remain calm and remember details was his undoing. Tune in as Elysia gives what details she can about each victim and is happy to leave this horrific story with Lisa's happy ending. Meanwhile, Savannah is mad that Elysia won't tell her Bobby was castrated. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/bobby-joe-long Bobby Joe Long's Murder Spree in Florida (S1, E3) | Close Encounters With Evil | Full Episode Young Girl ESCAPES Killer After Abduction (S1, E3) | I Survived a Serial Killer | Full Episode | LMN https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/bobby-joe-long-lisa-mcvey-classified-ad-rapist https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051411201618 https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lisa-mcvey-interview Survivor of Tampa serial killer vows to attend his execution https://www.fox13news.com/news/escaping-a-serial-killer-im-a-survivor https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1987/67103-0.html https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1988/69259-0.html#:~:text=Robert%20Joe%20Long%20appeals%20the,accordance%20with%20a%20jury%20recommendation. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-supreme-court/1459381.html https://casetext.com/case/long-v-state-508 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/03/07/florida-court-overturns-two-death-sentences-bobby-joe-long/ https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/serial-killer-bobby-joe-long-challenges-states-lethal-injection-protocol-in-court/ https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/judge-to-rule-whether-serial-killer-bobby-joe-longs-execution-will-proceed-20190506/#:~:text=Long%2C%2065%2C%20suffers%20from%20temporal,uses%20to%20kill%20the%20condemned. https://www.wfla.com/news/crime/case-of-bobby-joe-long-notorious-tampa-bay-serial-killer-executed/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
***WARNING: The crimes discussed in this episode include sexual assault, listener discretion is advised*** After years of abuse, 17 year old Lisa McVey had believed her life would come to an end on November 3, 1984. She never thought that she instead would find the motivation and courage to survive an unimaginable attack that lasted over 24 hours. Shockingly, the perpetrator drove her back to her neighborhood and let her go. Lisa would later find out just how lucky she was as the man who abducted and held her at gunpoint to assault and rape her was Bobby Joe Long. Previously known as the "Classified Ad Rapist", his violent crimes against women escalated to murder in 1984. Investigators believe he committed more than 50 rapes throughout the south Florida area through the early 1980's and murdered at least 9 women in the Tampa Bay area. Tune in for Part 1 as Elysia describes the incredible tactics Lisa used to stay alive and the path that Bobby took to serial killer status. Meanwhile, Savannah is stunned to hear Florida is actively working to roll back the child labor laws to what they were back then. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/bobby-joe-long Bobby Joe Long's Murder Spree in Florida (S1, E3) | Close Encounters With Evil | Full Episode Young Girl ESCAPES Killer After Abduction (S1, E3) | I Survived a Serial Killer | Full Episode | LMN https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/bobby-joe-long-lisa-mcvey-classified-ad-rapist https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100051411201618 https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lisa-mcvey-interview Survivor of Tampa serial killer vows to attend his execution https://www.fox13news.com/news/escaping-a-serial-killer-im-a-survivor https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1987/67103-0.html https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/supreme-court/1988/69259-0.html#:~:text=Robert%20Joe%20Long%20appeals%20the,accordance%20with%20a%20jury%20recommendation. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-supreme-court/1459381.html https://casetext.com/case/long-v-state-508 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/03/07/florida-court-overturns-two-death-sentences-bobby-joe-long/ https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/serial-killer-bobby-joe-long-challenges-states-lethal-injection-protocol-in-court/ https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/judge-to-rule-whether-serial-killer-bobby-joe-longs-execution-will-proceed-20190506/#:~:text=Long%2C%2065%2C%20suffers%20from%20temporal,uses%20to%20kill%20the%20condemned. https://www.wfla.com/news/crime/case-of-bobby-joe-long-notorious-tampa-bay-serial-killer-executed/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
***WARNING: This episode is intended for mature (18+) audiences only.*** It may not have been kismet that Jodi Arias met Travis Alexander at that Prepaid Legal convention in 2006, but that didn't stop her from believing they were meant to be. Unfortunately, Travis didn't realize Jodi wasn't the "one" until after things had gone too far. Instead of making a clean break, Travis continued seeing Jodi to fulfill a very specific need while looking for a wife of purity on the side. Despite Jodi's knowledge of this, she continued to grow incredibly possessive of Travis. When his friends finally tell him they will no longer help him continue the toxic relationship, things escalate quickly. Tune in as Savannah gives us the background on these lovers turned codependents and Elysia stresses about trying not to victim shame while simultaneously recognizing Travis' culpability in this extremely toxic relationship. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/friends-warned-travis-alexander-jodi-arias-dangerous-months/story?id=68731237 https://allthatsinteresting.com/travis-alexander https://abcnews.go.com/US/jodi-arias-trial-timeline-events-arizona-murder-case/story?id=18123295 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jodi-arias-a-timeline-of-a-sensational-murder-case/ https://www.reddit.com/r/TravisAndJodi/?f=flair_name%3A%22Timeline%22 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
First responders found more than they bargained for when Jeff Lamb reported he arrived home to find his wife beaten to death. They also found Cathy's two dogs severely beaten but still alive. Though the dogs were unable to save her life, they were able to provide detectives with clues as to who the killer was. One thing was for certain, it was not the burglary gone wrong that Jeff proposed it was. Tune in as Elysia walks through this not planned so well murder and Savannah speculates on the real hard hitting questions like "How does a guy like Jeff get all these women?" Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.oxygen.com/killer-relationship-with-faith-jenkins/season-2/episode-10/videos/who-was-cathy-lamb https://www.oxygen.com/killer-relationship-with-faith-jenkins/season-2/episode-10/videos/cathy-lambs-family-reflects-on https://www.oxygen.com/killer-relationship-with-faith-jenkins/season-2/videos/a-tooth-discovered-at-cathy-lambs-crime https://www.oxygen.com/killer-relationship-with-faith-jenkins/crime-news/jeff-lamb-convicted-murder-wife-cathy-lamb https://www.crimelibrary.org/criminal_mind/forensics/ff312_jeffrey_lamb/1_index.html https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fredericknewspost/name/cathy-lamb-obituary?id=45406678 https://supremecourt.flcourts.gov/content/download/343490/file/10-1679_JurisIni_ada.pdf https://fdc.myflorida.com/offenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=W19471&TypeSearch=AI Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Already facing a financial crisis that would cause life as they know it to cease, the Ward family never anticipated the tragedy to come. A 911 call recorded a dispassionate sounding Bob Ward informing the dispatch that he shot and killed his wife. Was it a textbook true crime case of a man who's failing finances pushed him to do the unthinkable? Some say yes, but the family says no. Tune in as Savannah makes her best effort at covering this case unbiasedly and Elysia is left with a lot of questions about investigators alleged activity at the Ward family home. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/murder-trial-millionaire-bob-ward-killed-wife-prosecutors/story?id=14532065 https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2018/11/02/former-isleworth-millionaire-convicted-of-killing-wife-fights-for-bond-again/ https://mynews13.com/content/dam/News/static/FL/generic-images/documents/0507_n13_bob_ward_sentencing_defense_filing.pdf https://myeclerk.myorangeclerk.com/DocView/Doc?eCode=CdmhJQb72jZUEYd5MBwNaQJgqNvxxXLq%2FDa5NbhVGf%2FtkYUlPB1yULw5jIwBnhEobupw%2FzuIQocJy09ddg6ZMPpq%2BqsmvP8vgepmncvwbmp4%2BFivDNflHtOULSGObf%2Fk8Pnc5YmrYkRgtG6GPZLnTA%3D%3D Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
After teacher/basketball coach, Jimmy McClain, missed two days of work and no one was able to reach him, a wellness check by police was executed. He was found deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. There was no sign of forced entry nor any signs that the home had been burglarized. It was evident that Jimmy must have known his killer, but the police were forced to investigate in circles when it appeared no one he knew would have motive. After getting side tracked by a scandal involving one of Jimmy's basketball players, detectives finally catch a break on a cell phone data report that leads to a witness with more information. Tune in as Elysia and Savannah show their lack of knowledge on basketball and question where is Jimmy's scandalous student now. Spoiler... we don't know. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: An Unexpected Killer: Deadly Betrayal, Season 1: Episode 8 https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/court-of-criminal-appeals/2016/w2014-02432-cca-r3-cd.html https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/former-uca-basketball-star-and-pastor-murdered-in-memphis/91-309093348 https://www.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2013/feb/28/jimmy-mcclain-2013-02-28/ https://foil.app.tn.gov/foil/details.jsp https://www.wsmv.com/2022/05/13/news4-investigates-mothers-call-improved-medical-care-incarcerated-loved-ones/ https://uca.edu/news/jimmy-fitzgerald-mcclain-scholarship-fund-established/ https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1618/index.aspx?sid=1618&gid=1&pgid=1204&cid=2173&paymenttype=perpetualonly Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
********WARNING: This case contains details of sexual assault******** Best friends, Liz Reiser and Brandi Hicks, had put a girls movie night into motion when they were interrupted at the local Hollywood Video. Approached by an older man asking for a ride just a mile up the road so he could get home to say good night to his wife and kids, the teen girls debated on whether to help. Ultimately, they agreed that as long as they were together, it would be safe enough. Unfortunately, this was anything but true. The mile turned into a drive into the next town and though he was in fact a husband and father, his intention was definitely not to get home. Tune in as Savannah gives the account of both the investigation and the survivor. Meanwhile, Elysia remains confused by the entire event, especially the man's audacity. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Join us on Patreon for exclusive bonuses! https://patreon.com/user?u=112566537&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Sources: Teen 'played dead' while being thrown off bridge ...Daily Starhttps://www.dailystar.co.uk › News › World News › Crime The Murder Of Elizabeth Riser & The Attempted ... - YouTubeYouTube · Morbid A True Crime Podcast11K+ views · 7 months ago Brandi/Joseph/Sam and SuzanneIMDbhttps://www.imdb.com › title The Murder of Elizabeth Reiser — and How Her Best Friend ...Medium · Verity Partington620+ likes · 2 years agohttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0DWLNdLfU2T2fiS0fGL76i?si=VLcSExKnSNSyF--JW_p6rg Brandi Hicks Now: Where is Elizabeth Reiser's Friend ...The Cinemaholichttps://thecinemaholic.com › where-is-brandi-hicks-now Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
When 25 year old Corey Parker was found brutally stabbed in her Jacksonville Beach apartment, investigators immediately had their suspicions that she knew her killer. Unfortunately, determining the identity of the perpetrator wasn't so easy. Being a social butterfly with many friends and acquaintances made narrowing down the persons of interest a little more difficult. Having several different DNA samples from the crime scene certainly did not help either. After ruling out all those suspected from Corey's list of friends, detectives had no choice but to wait for more leads. Over a year later, when a reward was offered for more information, a couple local residents recalled a former coworker who lived in the building next to Corey and how he lied about his need to leave town shortly after her murder. Join us for this listener requested case as Elysia shocks Savannah with the plot twist she never saw coming and we discuss the difficulties of believing a man who claims innocence when DNA places him at the crime scene. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: Dateline: Rear Window S24 E48 Man's Spit on Ground Solves Murder of a Young Woman Nearly 10 Years Later | Cold Case Files | A&E https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=93742&page=1 https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/07/16/man-sentenced-to-life-in-ragtime-waitresss-murder-hopes-for-new-trial/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/el-paso-times/52685934/ https://fdc.myflorida.com/offenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=126916&TypeSearch=AI https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/first-district-court-of-appeal/2015/15-2003.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-district-court-of-appeal/2142745.html Written closing argument to evidentiary hearing of 2018 https://coreyparker-murder-trial.blogspot.com/2013/06/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28843849/#:~:text=The%20contamination%20of%20crime%20scene,that%20can%20cause%20deceptive%20investigations. https://web.archive.org/web/20140406115654/http://jacksonville.com:80/tu-online/stories/083102/nes_10315305.shtml https://web.archive.org/web/20140406115650/http://jacksonville.com:80/tu-online/stories/042705/met_18587233.shtml Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
Upon welcoming their adopted daughter, Marlene, into the family, Jim and Naomi Olive almost immediately began to struggle with parenthood. With Jim often away working, Naomi was left to face motherhood and her mental health disorder alone much of the time. This dynamic continued and by Marlene's teen years the toll it took on Marlene was evident. After they chose to prescribe a cocktail of drugs to "help" Marlene, she really began to spiral. That was when she met Charles David Riley. It was love at first site for Charles and Marlene eventually found a reason to love him back. Despite an age gap and his proclivity to deal and abuse drugs, Jim and Naomi gave the young couple their blessing. A decision they certainly came to regret. Tune in as Savannah shares this teenage killer tale as old as time. Girl meets boy, boy would do anything for girl, girl says kill my parents. Meanwhile, Elysia has many questions as to why teen killers do what they do. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SykOF4p8ZmU&t=233s Determinately-Sentenced Nonviolent Parole Process - CDCRca.govhttps://www.cdcr.ca.gov › blog › proposition-57-determi… https://gabrielaguraiiblaw.com/minors-charged-as-adults-california/#:~:text=Under%20Proposition%2057%2C%20California%20bars,juvenile%20records%20can%20be%20sealed. https://alchetron.com/Barbecue-murders https://criminaldiscoursepodcast.com/marlene-olive/ Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
********WARNING: This case contains child victims of sexual abuse******** As a student Christian missionary, Richard quickly figured out that he would be whole heartedly trusted with the children. After getting away with his first crime against a child in Cambodia, he decided foreign, poverty stricken communities were easy targets. He then earned his certificate to teach English as a second language and moved through East Asia ultimately settling in Malaysia. Under the premise that he was teaching English and a professional travel photographer he took advantage of the villagers who had accepted him. Through a rather complicated investigation, Richard was finally caught after 9 years of abusing what is believed to be hundreds of children. Once imprisoned, he found a fate far worse than most of us could imagine. Keep your "vom bucket" close by as Elysia tells this incredibly disturbing story about Britain's worst Pedophile and the final encounter he had with sex offender, Paul Fitzgerald. Meanwhile, Savannah attempts to delay the story with more palatable conversation, some of which we've saved for you at the end so be sure to listen past the credits! Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nULEpeA4v7k The Predator Within the Christian Church: Richard Huckle (True Crime Documentary) https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/jul/13/shining-a-light-on-the-dark-web-how-the-police-ended-up-running-a-paedophile-site https://mapsexoffenders.com/sex-crimes-richard-huckle/ https://www.thelawpages.com/court-cases/Richard-Huckle-17648-1.law https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/cannibal-killer-who-raped-and-murdered-paedophile-richard-huckle-committed-first-sex-offence-at-12/39813976.html Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181
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