Cafe Macabre

This week's episode is very special. The death of Kurt Cobain shocked the world in April 1994, but it may not be as it seems. Was it truly a suicide? Or were more nefarious things at play? Join me, and my special guest Damian, to discuss all the controversy and intrigue surrounding this musician's tragic death.Sources: https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/kurt-cobain-file-released-by-fbi-27-years-after-his-death/2506248/https://allthatsinteresting.com/kurt-cobain-murderedhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/02/07/kurt-cobains-daughter-frances-bean-talks-guilt-inheriting-fortune/2806822002/Soaked In BleachKurt Cobain: Montage of HeckSupport the show (https://linktr.ee/cafemacabre)

The most prolific female serial killer ever. This week, join me as I talk about Countess Elizabeth Bathory, the Hungarian noble who tortured and murdered hundreds of young girls. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thoryhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bathorys-torturous-escapades-are-exposedSupport the show (https://linktr.ee/cafemacabre)

Homemade submarines and murder? This week's episode is all about Swedish journalist Kim Wall, and how she was murdered by a self-titled 'inventrepreneur.' Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54018795https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/mar/13/kim-wall-netflix-distances-itself-from-documentary-after-participants-claim-they-didnt-consenthttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a35368170/kim-wall-the-investigation-hbo-series-true-story-death/https://www.insideedition.com/everything-we-know-about-the-killing-of-kim-wall-the-journalist-slain-after-boarding-peter-madsensSupport the show (https://linktr.ee/cafemacabre)

Forget torture and murder, this week's true crime case is about...aliens? Heaven's Gate was a pseudo-Christian religious cult that believed heaven could be found quite literally, in space. 39 people lost their lives in what would be, and remains to this day, the largest mass suicide on U.S. soil. Bizarre doesn't even begin to cover this true crime case. Sources:https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/heavens-gate-20-years-later-10-things-you-didnt-know-114563/https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/heavens-gate-cult-members-found-deadhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/heavens-gate-cultHeaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults docuseriesMark Twain and Heaven's Gate by Cynthia D. SchragerSupport the show (https://linktr.ee/cafemacabre)

In honor of PRIDE month, this week's case is covering one of the most famous murders in the alphabet mafia, that of transgender man Brandon Teena. His story is tragic from the very beginning, but it helped shine a light on trans hate crimes. Sources:All She Wanted by Aphrodite Joneshttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/brandon-teenaChewy.com All the food, toys, and more that every pet parent needs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://linktr.ee/cafemacabre)

Hold on to your butts everyone, this week is a roller coaster of a case. Jayna Murray was tragically and savagely murdered at a Lululemon store in 2011. Elaborate tales and red herrings abound, but justice was served in just one short week. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lululemon_murderhttps://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/lululemon-murder/https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/brittany-norwood-convicted-of-killing-lululemon-co-worker-jayna-murray/2011/11/02/gIQAXdFvgM_story.htmlhttps://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2057040/Brittany-Norwood-guilty-Lululemon-yoga-worker-Jayna-Murrays-murder.htmlSupport the show (https://linktr.ee/cafemacabre)

Knoxville's first serial killer targeted sex workers in the early 1990s. Police had everything from evidence to a confession, but it's never that easy. This week's case is about Thomas Huskey, and how insanity may or may not negate guilt. Sources:Death's Acre: Inside the legendary forensic lab The Body Farm, where the dead do tell tales by Dr. Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson (Available here: https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Acre-Inside-Legendary-Forensic/dp/0425198324/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=death%27s+acre&qid=1621287474&sr=8-1 )https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/huskey-thomas.htmhttps://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/appalachian-unsolved-the-serial-killer-who-got-away-with-murder/51-409311086https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/shadow-boxing/202005/the-zoo-man-murdershttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/tn-court-of-criminal-appeals/1164569.htmlhttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9792-dissociative-identity-disorder-multiple-personality-disorderSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CafeMacabre)

This week's case is the most infamous unsolved crime, probably ever. The Zodiac killer terrified San Francisco in the late 60s-early 70s. What is even more terrifying, we will never know who he was. Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/zodiac-killerhttps://zodiackiller.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CafeMacabre)Chewy.com All the food, toys, and more that every pet parent needs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This week's episode is all about the infamous criminal couple of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. How much of their true story do you know?Sources:https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/bonnie-and-clydehttps://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-bonnie-and-clydehttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Bonnie-and-Clyde-American-criminalshttps://www.biography.com/news/bonnie-and-clyde-9-facts-lifetime-movie-videohttps://www.factinate.com/people/43-outlawed-facts-bonnie-clyde/https://dustyoldthing.com/8-surprising-facts-bonnie-clyde/4/https://mashable.com/2014/05/23/bonnie-clyde-anniversary/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CafeMacabre)Chewy.com All the food, toys, and more that every pet parent needs.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Get ready for a rough one. This week's case is all about a high school girl's 44 days of torture. Junko Furuta is the high school girl encased in concrete in Japan. Sources: https://japaninsides.com/44-days-of-hell-the-story-of-junko-furuta/https://allthatsinteresting.com/junko-furutahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Junko_Furutahttps://medium.com/the-mystery-box/a-murder-so-horrific-that-people-dont-believe-it-happened-639e4f0fb744https://www.cnn.com/2015/09/15/asia/yakuza-yamaguchi-gumi-explainer/index.htmlRotten Mango Podcast

 It's the most famous sanatorium in the US. And it just so happens to be one of the most haunted places as well. Join me this week as we discuss how Waverly Hills began, what atrocities took place there, and who might still be hanging around 100 years later.Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waverly_Hills_Sanatoriumhttps://www.therealwaverlyhills.com/about/https://kyhi.org/other/tuberculosis-sanatoria/waverly-hills-sanatorium/https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/waverlytbhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/17263/haunted-hospitalhttps://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-from-waverly-hills-sanatorium/anna-lindwasserhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/unsolvednotes/notes-for-unsolved-waverly-hills-sanatoriumhttps://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/basics/signsandsymptoms.htmhttp://exhibits.hsl.virginia.edu/alav/tuberculosis/https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/full/10.1513/AnnalsATS.201509-632PS

What do a tall, faceless creature and two 12-year-old girls from Wisconsin have in common? In 2014, those girls pledged loyalty to internet meme Slender Man by stabbing their best friend in the woods. Sources:Beware the Slenderman - HBO Films"The Wicked" - Dateline 20/20https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_stabbinghttps://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/waukesha/news/waukesha/2021/03/04/slender-man-stabbing-anissa-weier-requests-her-release-what-we-know/6894513002/https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/anissa-weier-teen-in-slender-man-stabbing-has-exhausted-treatmenthttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/slender-man-stabbing/https://allthatsinteresting.com/slender-man-stabbing

Let's finish up one of the most famous murder cases in history. This week I'll discuss the investigation, trial, and where are they know of everyone involved. Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/charles-mansonhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/charles-manson-and-the-manson-family/https://www.vox.com/2019/8/7/20695284/charles-manson-family-what-is-helter-skelter-explainedhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-07-30/where-are-they-now-charles-mansons-family-decades-after-horrific-murders

In part 1 of this series, we cover the chaotic evil that is Charles Manson, how he created his cult, as well as the most famous murders committed by the family. "You got to realize; you're the Devil as much as you're God." Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/charles-mansonhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/charles-manson-and-the-manson-family/https://www.vox.com/2019/8/7/20695284/charles-manson-family-what-is-helter-skelter-explainedhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-07-30/where-are-they-now-charles-mansons-family-decades-after-horrific-murders

This week is another Florida case. Denise Amber Lee was a 21 year old mother who was abducted in broad daylight, raped, and murdered. So why were five 9-1-1 calls not enough to save her life?Sources:https://www.deniseamberlee.org/en/About-the-Foundation/Denises-Storyhttps://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20080424/News/605224931/SHhttps://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/king-michael.htmhttps://www.yoursun.com/northport/investigation-discovery-recounts-the-denise-lee-tragedy/article_e8f420ae-3721-11ea-8c94-b77b541f859b.htmlhttps://psc.apcointl.org/2012/07/23/fla-telecommunicator-admits-regret/https://www.heraldtribune.com/article/LK/20120719/news/605210972/SH

A family slaughtered. A scandalous past. And one of Germany's most infamous unsolved cases. Do you know who the murderer of Hinterkaifeck is?Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/hinterkaifeck-murdershttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crimehttps://www.ranker.com/list/hinterkaifeck-farm/cat-mcauliffehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinterkaifeck_murdershttps://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-hinterkaifeck/

This week it's all about America's most prolific killer nurse, Charles Cullen. Join me as I discuss his mental illness, his methodology, and we remember his innocent victims.Sources:

What do game shows from the 1970s and one of the world's most prolific serial killers have in common? Join me this week and find out as we discuss Rodney Alcala, the Dating Game Killer. Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rodney-alcalahttps://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/alcala-rodney.htmhttps://law.justia.com/cases/california/supreme-court/4th/4/742.htmlhttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article116796023.htmlhttps://www.truecrimezone.com/rodney-alcala/

Accident or murder? Could someone be so unfortunate that multiple people mysteriously die around them, but they aren't at fault? The questions remain to this day in the death of Kathleen Peterson. Perhaps most interesting, is that an owl could be enough to determine the truth. Intrigued? Join me as I discuss Michael Peterson and his alleged murder of his wife. Sources: The Staircase docu-series on Netflixhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Peterson_(criminal)https://www.wired.com/story/the-staircase-netflix-owl-theory/https://peterson-staircase.com/kathleen_peterson.htmlhttps://www.factinate.com/things/facts-michael-peterson-staircase/

As a nurse, I've been interested in what exactly Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy will affect in the world we live in. This week's case, the often-hushed murder-suicide committed by professional wrestler Chris Benoit, allows my two worlds of healthcare and true crime converge. Sources:Dark Side of the Ring docuseries from Vice TVhttps://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/benoit-chris.htmTrue Crimecast Podcast"Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in a professional American wrestler" from the Journal of Forensic Nursing"Ring of Hell: The Story of Chris Benoit and the Fall of the Pro Wrestling Industry" by Matthew Randazzo

What happened in Dyatlov Pass? How did 9 experienced hikers mysteriously die in 1959? And how is Disney animation involved in one of the world's most interesting true crime mysteries? This week we dive in to the facts and theories of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-may-have-finally-unraveled-mystery-dyatlov-pass-incident-180976886/https://dyatlovpass.com/page.php?language_id=1&id=12786https://allthatsinteresting.com/dyatlov-pass-photos#34

The church-going ax murderer in Texas. How does a pros and cons list lead to an affair, that leads to a small town's most brutal murder? This week we discuss the case of Candy Montgomery. Sources:Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs by John Bloom and Jim AtkinsonFemale Criminals podcast

We've reached the end of our very long journey into one of the U.S.'s most frustrating cases. To wrap up the case, join me in discussing the Alford plea that freed the men, as well as the possible theories as to who was the actual killer. Sources:Paradise Lost documentariesWest of Memphis documentaryDevil's Knot by Mara LevirettLife After Death by Damien Echols

Part 3 of the West Memphis Three case. This episode is all about the trials of Jesse Misskelley, Jason Baldwin, and Damien Echols. From the ridiculous excuses to the false testimonies, and to the convictions of three teenage boys. Sources:Paradise Lost DocumentariesWest of Memphis documentaryDevil's Knot by Mara Levirett Life After Death by Damien Echols

Part 2 of the West Memphis 3 case takes a closer look at the police investigation, as well as the highly controversial confession of Jessie Misskelley. Sources:Paradise Lost documentariesWest of Memphis documentaryDevil's Knot by Mara LevirettLife After Death by Damien Echols

Hoo boy do we go deep into the tragic case of the West Memphis Three. In part 1, we discuss the actual crime and evidence collected, background on the members of the West Memphis Three, and explain the atmosphere that led to this Arkansas town's own satanic witch hunt. Sources:Paradise Lost documentariesWest of Memphis documentaryDevil's Knot by Mara LevirettLife After Death by Damien Echols

Happy Holidays! The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is listening to a true crime podcast episode about a brutal murder under a Christmas tree...or so the saying goes. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CafeMacabrehttps://teespring.com/stores/shop-cafe-macabreSources: https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/paradise-township-man-charged-with-cutting-axing-wife-to-death/article_e5e1e4d2-8ca9-11e4-8fd0-f7625cc3354c.htmlhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/dustin-lee-klopp_n_6391524https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2015/03/inmate_accused_of_killing_wife.htmlhttps://www.wgal.com/article/lancaster-county-man-faces-new-charges-in-wife-s-christmas-eve-death/6235737TwistedPhilly Podcast

Dennis Nilsen just wanted his lovers to stay with him forever. 15 murders later, he was behind bars all alone.https://teespring.com/stores/shop-cafe-macabrehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/CafeMacabreSources:https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nilsen-dennis.htmhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/dennis-nilsenhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-50152862

Everyone knows the rhyme, but do you know the truth? This week's episode is all about Lizzie Borden and the double murder of her parents. Listen along as I discuss all the details, including a few conspiracy theories. Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/lizzie-bordenhttps://web.archive.org/web/20140204212414/http://www.thelizziebordencollection.com/lizzie-borden-sights.phpCrime Junkies Podcast

Let's take a trip down under this week, and talk about a case that was recently solved. Kim Edwards, Tim Thomson, and Gordon Twaddle were shot and killed during their motorcycle tour of the Australian countryside. It took 41 years for an arrest to be made, but the killer had been right under their nose the whole time.Sources:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-12/cold-case-arrest-spear-creek-triple-murder/10996428https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/former-prison-guard-accused-of-three-murders-granted-bail-20200131-p53wi2.htmlSpear Creek Podcast

When I say "serial killer," who is the person that immediately jumps to mind? It's usually the one whose case is the most morbidly fascinating to you. This week we cover my "favorite," the Co-Ed Killer, Edmund Kemper. Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/edmund-kemperhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/edmund-kemperhttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/edmund-kemperhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201403/the-twisted-tale-the-co-ed-killer?amp=https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ty9_24qKP3N4QBxaE7oTutvIDrwOSuxW/viewSerial Killer Trivia by Michelle Kaminsky

When I think of the most incredible story of true crime survival, the top of that list is Mary Vincent. When she was only 15, she was put through more trauma, more horror than anyone can believe. It's not often true crime stories end with the victim alive and well, but Mary has always been one to prove the impossible can happen. Sources:https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/A-victim-a-survivor-an-artist-1106335.phpOnce Upon A Crime Podcast

A mummy in a drag queen's closet....what is a more enticing mystery than that? Dorian Corey was a drag legend, and with her passing, we lost the truth of what happened. This week is a look at when murder and sequins collide. Sources:Paris Is Burning documentary https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OeQCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA50&lpg=PA50&dq=drag+queen+and+the+mummy&source=bl&ots=9P9lNELRMV&sig=ExToyAJtmc1naRfg0uv2HqUzj5k&hl=en&ei=KRw-TczzLMeh8QP_j4DbCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result#v=onepage&q=drag%20queen%20and%20the%20mummy&f=true

Those who enjoy exploring true crime cases have never been known to shy away from controversy, and that is where we have landed this week. Breonna Taylor was a young black woman killed by white police officers in Kentucky earlier this year. With all of the emotion and political and civil unrest in the world, this really is the time to make sure all the facts are out there. Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/article/breonna-taylor-police.htmlhttps://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2020/06/16/breonna-taylor-fact-check-7-rumors-wrong/5326938002/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/breonna-taylor-grand-jurors-say-police-actions-were-negligent-criminal-n1245022https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/breonna-taylor/2020/09/23/fbi-investigation-into-breonna-taylor-case-still-open-after-indictment/5865796002/https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/louisville/news/press-releases/fbi-louisville-statement

Happy Halloween! What better way to celebrate the holiday than to take a peak at America's first known serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Most people have heard of him, and his infamous murder castle, so why not unmask the monster.Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/hh-holmeshttps://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmeshttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/hh-holmes/https://www.history.com/news/murder-castle-h-h-holmes-chicagohttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72642/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-americas-first-serial-killer-hh-holmeshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/hh-holmeshttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/american-ripper-in-london/articles/could-jack-the-ripper-have-been-hh-holmeshttps://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/american-ripper-dna-reveals-identity-of-body-found-in-hh-holmes-grave/23038/https://www.phillyvoice.com/a-death-defying-dig-at-the-grave-of-a-serial-killer-/

There is just something about a creepy forest that draws you in, even when you know it shouldn't. Romania's Hoia Baciu Forest does just that. This week I fall head first into the appealing spook that is a portal to another dimension, a mecca for paranormal lovers, and a complete scientific anomaly. Sources:https://www.travelawaits.com/2478360/hoia-baciu-forest-bermuda-triangle-romania/https://jaywaytravel.com/blog/romanias-haunted-hoia-baciu-forest/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoia_Foresthttps://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/hoia-baciu-transylvania-haunted-trees-ufo-ghosts-how-visit-camping-alex-surducan-marius-a8023136.htmlhttps://hoiabaciuforest.comThat's Weird Podcast

The next stop on our Haunted October tour is The Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Not only is it known for more deaths than your average hotel, but it can also boast that it was the home of not one, but two different serial killers. However, it might just be an unexplained death in 2013 that firmly cements this building as one of the creepiest places in the world.Sources:https://filmdaily.co/news/the-hotel-cecil/https://www.discovery.com/exploration/Cecil-Hotel-LA-Haunted-Reasonshttps://the-line-up.com/cecil-hotelhttps://www.hauntedrooms.com/california/los-angeles/haunted-places/haunted-hotelshttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/jack-unterwegerhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-deathhttp://sites.gsu.edu/anesujunior/support-2/

It's spoopy season y'all! The best time of the whole year. And to celebrate, we're going to spend the whole month checking out some of America's most haunted places. This week we try to solve the Winchester Mystery House, a haunted labyrinth where logic and reality are swept aside by wild theories, ghostly encounters, and unending intrigue. Sources: https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winchester-mystery-househttps://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/real-story-of-sarah-winchester-mystery-house-12552842.php#item-95844-tbla-2https://allthatsinteresting.com/sarah-winchester

Who doesn't love an unsolved mystery? I take a deep dive this week into the Black Dahlia murder, sharing details rarely discussed and wild theories that abound. Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/black-dahliahttp://blackdahlia.web.unc.edu/the-crime-scene/https://killerswithconscience.wordpress.com/2014/05/25/the-final-suspects/

When a doctor let's his ego guide him, he ends up on a path of chaos, destruction, and death. Christopher Duntsch might be the world's worst surgeon, and his story is unlike any other. Grab a cup of joe and listen in as I discuss his atrocities and what it took to get him out of the operating room.Sources: https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2016/november/christopher-duntsch-dr-death/Dr. Death Podcast from Wondery Mediahttps://www.beckersspine.com/spine/item/46730-dr-death-to-hit-tv-screens-a-timeline-of-the-former-neurosurgeon-s-case.htmlhttps://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a22989305/dr-death-podcast-wondery-christopher-duntsch-philip-mayfield/

Was there a more hated woman during 2011? Probably not, but this one definitely deserved that title. Grab your favorite drink and join me as I discuss the case of Casey Anthony, the woman who got away with murdering her 2 year old daughter. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/us/casey-anthony-trial-fast-facts/index.htmlhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/casey-anthonyhttps://apnews.com/581ec3848f24484bac5e216f180f6f59https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/casey-anthony/caylee-anthony-casey/67-9d6589ab-46f1-4940-b00e-56b60cda6c6dhttps://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/where-is-casey-anthony-now-see-where-she-is-after-the-death-of-her-daughter/https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/casey-anthony-trial/https://www.alcatrazeast.com/crime-library/criminal-law/caylees-law/

This week we go into the bizarre, and old school Florida Man story of the real life corpse bride, Elena de Hoyas. Was Carl Tanzler a hopeless romantic or a depraced lunatic? Make your own opinions as I discuss the case. References: https://www.ozy.com/true-and-stories/the-woman-of-his-dreams-died-but-he-didnt-let-that-pull-them-apart/93207/https://allthatsinteresting.com/carl-tanzler

A Chinese woman studying abroad in the US is the target of a vile man's dream of fetish gone too far. And who is the mysterious person who was able to get a confession when police couldn't? Grab your favorite cup of coffee, and let's talk about the kidnapping and murder of Yingying Zhang.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/illinois-man-sentenced-life-killing-chinese-scholar-yingying-zhang-n1031556https://dailyillini.com/yingyingzhangtimeline/#2018https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-illinois-chinese-student-kidnapping-case-20190409-story.htmlhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-brendt-christensen-yingying-zhang-trial-20190614-story.html

After 40+ years, Joseph DeAngelo finally got his comeuppance. Join me as I go through the numerous crimes this monster committed in the 70s and 80s, as well as acknowledge and praise his survivors for their courage and strength. With his sentencing last week, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss this serial rapist and murderer. Sources: I’ll Be Gone In The Dark docuseries on HBO based on book by Michelle McNamarahttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/golden-state-killerhttp://www.goldenstatekiller.com

Black Widow Stacey Castor shows her true sociopathic tendencies in this case. And she almost got away with it, except her scapegoat survived. This week we discuss the sick mind of a woman who tried to murder her own child to save herself.Sources:https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/castor-stacey.htm“20/20: Black Widow,” ABC. Aired 2/9/19. https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2019-02/08-020119-black-widow

Let's travel back in time to late 19th century London, and explore one of the most infamous murders ever. Jack the Ripper has always been shrouded in mystery, so let's examine his crimes, discuss the lineup of suspects, and share those absurd conspiracy theories that go hand in hand with all things Ripper. Sources:https://www.jack-the-ripper.orghttps://www.casebook.org/ripper_letters/https://www.history.co.uk/shows/american-ripper-in-london/articles/jack-the-ripper-the-most-bizarre-theorieshttps://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-victims-of-jack-the-ripper/https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/03/does-new-genetic-analysis-finally-reveal-identity-jack-ripper

This week I dig into a case from my neck of the woods. It's a rough one too. Follow me as I discuss the kidnapping and murder of Carlie Brucia, a vibrant 11 year old. I discuss the legal implications this case has created, as well as my own personal ties to it.Sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/smith-joseph-peter.htmhttps://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20200128/florida-seeks-to-reinstate-death-penalty-for-joseph-smith-carlie-bruciarsquos-killerhttps://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/carlie-brucia

Hollywood has created some of the most terrifying thrillers and horror movies, but what if I told you that it wasn't all fiction? Come join me as I dive into the psyche of one of America's most deranged murderers, who served as inspiration for multiple horror movie classics. Ed Gein.Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ed-geinhttps://youtu.be/QtIQhuxipYINecronomipod Podcasthttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Ilse-Kochhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167560260/mary-j-hoganhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5965865/bernice-c_-worden