Clemency: A True Crime Podcast

Special news broadcast: Police have apprehended a suspect in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation. Known by such monikers as The Craigslist Killer, The Manorville Butcher, and the Gilgo Beach Murderer, The Long Island Serial Killer, or LISK, has avoided capture for over 15 years. Leslie Van Houten, convicted murderer and former Manson Family cult member has been released from California prison. 

25 Cromwell Street will forever be associated to the horrific crimes of Fred and rosemary West. It was a dumping ground, torture chamber, and a family home to their multiple children - but even their own children weren't safe from them.  Part 3 of the Cromwell Street Enquiry delves into the confessions, trial(s), victims and casts related to solving the case. 

Fred and Rosemary West were responsible for some of the most horrific murders ever committed in Gloucester, UK. The married couple were sexual sadists who often abused and murdered young women - hired help, abducted hitchhikers, and even their own children. The Season 2 Premiere of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast is The Cromwell Street Enquiry; discovering what exactly the West children mean by "Heather being under the patio."

Frederick and Rosemary West were married serial killers and serial rapist. The English couple was charged with the murder of 12 young women, 2 of which were Fred's children. Season 2 Premiere of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast explains how the enquiry at 25 Cromwell street began and lists the sequence of events leading up to the excavation of the first five bodies.    

  In 2017, the world was rocked by the deaths of 2 of the most loved musicians of their generation. Chris Cornell, front man of Audioslave and Sound Garden, and Chester Bennington, front man of Linkin Park, were both rock icons as well as close personal friends. Episode 19 of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast is the autopsy, toxicology, and investigators' reports regarding the death of these two great musicians.   If you suffer from suicidal thoughts or find yourself in an abusive relationship, please reach out and seek help: National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org 1-800-799-7233 TTY 1-800-787-324 When you're ready, we're here to listen with confidential support 24/7/365 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-8255 ** 988 is not currently active nationally and may not connect callers to the Lifeline. The new three digit number (988) is projected to be transferred by July 2022. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Robert A. Buell was convicted for the July 17, 1982 murder of 11 year old Krista Lea Harrison. Krista had been only 100 yards from her home when she was kidnapped by Buell. Her body was found 6 days later. It was evidence found at this scene that helped forensic scientist connect Buell to two more murders of young girls. Not limited to just children, Buell also abduct, rape, and torture 28 year old Debbie Davis and 29 year old Patricia Lively. Both Debbie and Patricia survived their attacks. Episode 18 of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast is the final clemency report.

Special news broadcast: Jane Doe B-10 has been identified as 14 year old Wendy Stephens, a runaway from Colorado. Confirmed to have been a victim of the Green River killer. Gary Ridgway was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the premeditated murder of Wendy Stephens in 2003. At that time of sentencing her identity was unknown. In total Ridgway was convicted for the deaths of 48 women, 2 still remain unidentified.

Following his third punishment trial, David Lee Powell was convicted and sentence to death for the 1978 capital murder of Austin Police Officer Ralph Ablanedo. He requests a Certificate Of Appealability ("COA") authorizing him to appeal the district court's denial of federal habeas relief.  Episode 17 of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast is the official appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin.

Special news broadcast: Samuel Little dead at 80, Dec. 30th 2020.

On December 26th, 1996, 6 year old JonBenet Ramsey was reported missing to Boulder Colorado Police. Her Mother informed the Police that there was a ransom note claiming that the kidnappers were going to killer their daughter if they did not pay the $118,000 as demanded. It wasn't until later, that JonBenet's body was discovered in the basement of the Ramsey home. Episode 13 of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast is the beginning investigation of the mysterious death of JonBenet Ramsey.

On May 26th, 2012, Miami Police Dispatch received a call about a naked man on the MacAuthor Causeway. Upon the Police's arrival, they found 31 year old Rudy Eugene on top of another person, biting and tearing flesh from 65 year old Ronald Poppo's face. The incident was soon dubbed "The Causeway Cannibal", "The Miama Zombie" and "The Bath Salts Attack" by media from around the world. Episode 12 of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast is Poppo's statement to police and the autopsy report of Rudy Eugene.

On March 21, 1985, Sherry Byrne told her husband that she was going to meet up with family friends, David and Kathy Brewer regarding audio speakers. When Sherry arrived though, she found David alone and the invitation to be a ruse. Brewer then raped, abducted and murdered Byrne. Brewer was convicted of Byrne's murder and sentenced to death. Episode eleven of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast is the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Adult Parole Authority, Columbus Ohio, held on April 7, 2003.

Special news broadcast: The Zodiac 340-Cypher has been solved by amateur code-breakers, confirmed by the F.B.I. We appreciate the efforts of David Oranchak, Sam Blake, and Yarl Vonika. The identity of the Zodiac remains unknown. 

Engelica Castillo was convicted for the murder of her 2 year old cousin, Jada Justice. Castillo was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, while her partner, Timothy Tkachik, received 40 years. This is her Appeal from 2012.

This weekend we're focusing on family annihilator and cult leader, Marcus Wesson. Also a self proclaimed Vampire or Immortal God, Wesson greatly secluded and abused his children - children that he had created with his child brides, his own daughters, nieces and granddaughters. When confronted by family members for the release of their children, Wesson went inside and shortly returned covered in blood. Episode 8 of Clemence A True Crime Podcast is Marcus Wesson's Motion to Dismiss Charges 1 to 9.

After spending more than 3 decades on death row, Bobby Joe Long's death warrant was signed on April 23, 2019. His date of execution is set for May 23. Known as the Classified Ad Rapist, Long was responsible for a brutal spree of sexual assaults as well as the murders of at least 10 women. Seven days before his execution is to be imposed, he files an emergency motion for a stay of execution. Episode 8 of Clemency A True Crime Podcast is The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit - Bobby Joe Long  Vs. State of Florida - May 22, 2019.

Jeffrey Lundgren is an American self proclaim prophet that is responsible for the death of 5 people. Lundgren orchestrated the mass murder of the Avery family on April 17, 1989. Episode 7 of Clemency: A True Crime Podcast is the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Adult Parole Authority in Columbus, Ohio, held on September 26, 2006.

Special news broadcast: Peter Sutcliffe, known as the Yorkshire Ripper, died toady at the age of 74. At the time of this recording his cause of death is unconfirmed. Our thoughts are with the victims, the survivors, and their friends and family.

We left off in October of 1995 with the Seattle Police Department follow-up report, filed by Detective Steve Kirkland. The death of Kurt Cobain immediately became a matter of public interest, which has not subsided in nearly 3 decades. If you suffer from suicidal thoughts or find yourself in an abusive relationship, please reach out and seek help: National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org 1-800-799-7233 TTY 1-800-787-324 When you're ready, we're here to listen with confidential support 24/7/365 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-8255 ** 988 is not currently active nationally and may not connect callers to the Lifeline. The new three digit number (988) is projected to be transferred by July 2022. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

On April 8th, 1994, Kurt Cobain was discovered in the greenhouse of his Seattle home with an apparent self inflicted shotgun wound to the head. Join us as we cover the events leading up to his tragic death, and the legal proceedings that continue to this day.

Gary Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer, was convicted for the murder of 48 women in the state of Washington. Episode 4 of Clemency is Ridgway's official statement on plea of guilty.

"Woman, I have no mercy for you." Susan Atkins along with three other members of the Manson Family entered the home of Sharon Tate and Roman Polanski. The gruesome murder scene was so horrifying it was quickly dubbed the crime of the century. Episode two of Clemency is the Grand Jury Testimony provided by Susan Atkins on Friday, December 5, 1969; Los Angeles, California