A weekly true crime podcast exploring unsolved cases by way of psychology, linguistics, and spirituality.
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The Cold Case Murder Mysteries podcast is a truly fascinating and unique true crime podcast that delves into cold cases with a fresh perspective. Host Ryan's brain works in unusual and wild ways, resulting in analyses that are both captivating and incisive. His ability to think outside the box and offer original insights leaves my head spinning at times, but it is always insightful. I have been researching, reading, and writing about true crime for years, and Ryan's analysis and profiling techniques stand out as one-of-a-kind. He brings his own brand of critical thinking to each case, utilizing evolutionary behavior and correlations to media, among other factors. This allows him to arrive at compelling theories and hypotheses that offer excellent profiles of known offenders and cold cases.
One of the best aspects of The Cold Case Murder Mysteries podcast is Ryan's unique style of thinking. Unlike many generic podcasts that do the bare minimum of research or simply follow popular opinion narratives, Ryan goes above and beyond. He smashes the surface of the cases to pieces and dives beneath to uncover hidden layers. This deep dive into the human mind sets this podcast apart from others in the genre. Additionally, the amount of time that must go into each episode is truly appreciated. It is clear that Ryan puts tremendous effort into his research, writing, and analysis.
While The Cold Case Murder Mysteries offers a refreshing departure from generic podcasts, it may not be for everyone. Ryan's style can be polarizing, as he presents his own brand of insight with an emphasis on evolutionary behavior. Some listeners may find this perspective far-fetched or a stretch on things. Additionally, there have been instances where Ryan's theories or analyses did not align with subsequent developments in solved cold cases using familial DNA. While this may be seen as a drawback by some, it is important to acknowledge that any analysis or profiling will have its hits and misses.
In conclusion, The Cold Case Murder Mysteries podcast provides a thought-provoking and unique take on true crime. Ryan's insights and analyses, although not for everyone, offer a fresh perspective that goes beyond surface-level understanding. The podcast's focus on evolution and correlation to media adds depth to each episode, allowing listeners to better understand the motivations and behaviors of both criminals and victims. While Ryan has had misses in the past, his contributions to the genre are valuable for both law enforcement and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of these terrible crimes. I highly recommend subscribing to this podcast to gain further insight into the world of cold cases.
In this installment of the JonBenet series, Ryan analyzes the infamous ransom note line by line to uncover the hidden meaning offered in the subtext. Was this the writing of an unknown kidnapper who disappeared into the night, or did someone else author this note to cover up what truly took place? Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY
Join host Ryan Kraus for a breakdown of the days leading up to JonBenet's death, beginning with the mysterious 911 call hang up from the Ramsey's home during a Xmas party on December 23, 1996 to the controversial events that took place on Christmas Day before the family went to bed. Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY
At 5:52am on December 26, 1996, Patsy Ramsey dialed 911 to report that her 6-year-old daughter, JonBenet, had been kidnapped from the family's home in Boulder, CO, which became the impetus for one of the greatest mysteries in true crime lore. Join host Ryan Kraus for the first part in this series as we analyze the audio of that infamous 911 call. Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY
When FBI Special Agent Lee Harker agrees to take on a baffling cold case involving an elusive and unknown serial killer called Longlegs, she soon learns that the man has a terrifying personal connection to her past... Join host Ryan Kraus for a deep dive into this fascinating psychological horror/thriller film, which was written and directed by Osgood Perkins, the son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins. Introducing Longlegs: 00:00 His Letters: 1:10:34 All of Your Things: 2:21:00 Birthday Girls: 3:18:20
Join host Ryan Kraus for an introduction to his new podcast: Rock Bottom Rising https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-bottom-rising/id1717006062 If you would like to assist Ryan in his fight against homelessness, please visit the links below with your donation. Thank you! PayPal.Me/RyanKraus411 https://www.patreon.com/coldcasemm
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Join host Ryan Kraus for an update about the future of the show. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
March 8, 2014. Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 departs Kuala Lumpur in the darkness of night, heading for Beijing. It suddenly disappears from radar, and is never seen or heard from again. Nearly a decade later, the mystery of where it went and what happened next to the 227 passengers and 12 crew members onboard remains a mystery. Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange journey through the psychology of the event as we seek to uncover the truth.
It's the night of November 16, 1957. In the aftermath of Bernice Worden's murder, law enforcement enters the home of suspect Ed Gein to search the premises for evidence related to the local businesswoman's disappearance. What they discovered inside the reclusive bachelor's dilapidated farmhouse, however, was nearly unspeakable, a sight so terrifying and disturbing that it changed the landscape of American culture forever. Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to the Ed Gein series as we tour the contents of his home in an effort to extract the psychological narrative lurking within his evil logic. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
In the aftermath of Ed Gein's mother dying, his loneliness drives him into a psychosis in which he is going to try to satisfy both his need to be with another woman and her demand that he never does such a thing, leading to a horrific abomination of romantic love between a man and a woman. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus for the third installment in the Ed Gein series as we delve into the fascinating, yet disturbing psychology inherent within his adolescent upbringing in which Ed's unrequited childhood affections for Mother suddenly boil over into a sexually charged adulthood that leaves him desperate and alone without her, inspiring the legendary character Norman Bates from the film Psycho and TV show Bates Motel.
Haunted by troubled pasts, young married couple George and Augusta unleash their demons upon each other and their sons, Henry and Eddie, foreshadowing the house of horrors their infamous home would one day become. Join me as we examine the formation of the devastating emotional wounds that led to the creation of a child destined to commit unspeakable acts. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Sergeant Jill Evans is a small-town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she's beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He's a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries. Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits. But that would be boring, wouldn't it? Instead, this is a love story like no other. It's all going so well for Jill and Dean, until Halloween night, when Dean disappears. And Sgt. Jill is left to pick up the pieces. From Wondery and Novel, comes a new series. Hosted by Kerry Godliman. Follow Stolen Hearts on Amazon Music of wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Listen to Stolen Hearts: Wondery.fm/SH_CCMM
Join host Ryan Kraus for the introductory episode in a series examining the harrowing psychology lurking behind the life and crimes of the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein. In preparation for examining the events to come, we'll first break down Gein's disturbing and irrational logic that led him to inspiring a number of legendary horror film villains, from Norman Bates to Leatherface.
Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange psychological journey into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of 27-year-old school teacher Ellen Greenberg as we endeavor to answer one pertinent question: suicide or murder?
The most difficult part of examining true crime is often the gruesome, fatal injuries associated with extreme physical violence, but beneath those gratuitous offerings of gore lies a deeply enlightening and fascinating emotional context that tells us everything we need to know about the pain the killer felt inside psychologically, and why he transferred that horrific and prolonged suffering to the unsuspecting victims. Join host Ryan Kraus for a neurodivergent journey through our evolutionary narrative as we endeavor to understand why a murderer chooses a particular method or weapon in the act of killing. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there. When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumstances, police always turn suspicious eyes towards the husband. And although there was distrust around Charles Warren, he wasn't the only suspect when Sheree went missing. She also had a boyfriend, a former cop named Cary Hartmann, who lived a sinister double life. Season three follows two suspects– men who both raised suspicion for investigators. But with two strong persons of interest with competing facts and evidence, it muddied the murder investigation. This season, host Dave Cawley, digs into the lives of these two men, the details of the case and examines the intersections between domestic abuse and sexual violence. The COLD team seeks to answer the question: what really happened to Sheree Warren? Listen to COLD: The search for Sheree, early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: https://wondery.app.link/cold_ccm
A fascinating journey through the psychological implications lurking beneath the explicit motivations and actions of Idaho Murders suspect Bryan Kohberger. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/ccmm today to get 10% off your first month.
On the evening of February 12, 1971, in Durham, NC, young lovers Jesse McBane and Pat Mann left a Valentine's dance and parked at a local "lovers' lane" spot called the Croasdaile Hotel, but never arrived home later that night. The next day, Jesse's car was found abandoned, and soon after a local worker discovered their bodies when he saw Pat's leg sticking out from a pile of leaves underneath a tree three miles away. To this day, however, the case remains unsolved. Join host Ryan Kraus for an evolutionary and psychological breakdown of the crime scene and circumstances in an effort to understand who the killer was, and why he did it. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus for an examination of the shocking murders of four college students near the University of Idaho in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022. This podcast is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to hellofresh.com/ccmm18 and use code ccmm18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping!
Join host Ryan Kraus for a short conclusion to the LISK episodes, followed by a reading of--and commentary on--the Affidavit of Probable Cause in the Delphi Murders case. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus to examine the discovery of the victims' remains in the Long Island Serial Killer case. picking up where we left off in the Shannan Gilbert episode. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus for a look back at some of the most sensational updates in cases throughout 2022, including the Delphi Murders, Adnan Syed, and JonBenet Ramsey, followed by a bit of motivation for making your dreams come true in the coming year. This podcast is sponsored by HelloFresh, America's #1 meal kit. Go to hellofresh.com/ccmm65 and use code ccmm65 for 65% off plus free shipping. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts on mainstream cases, as well as little known ones. Listen in, to hear what The Vanished will uncover next: http://wondery.fm/thevanished
Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange journey through the emotional narrative lurking beneath the mysterious disappearance and untimely death of 24-year-old sex worker Shannan Gilbert in the early morning hours of May, 1, 2010, an event which led to the discovery of multiple victims of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK). This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological breakdown of the events leading to the disappearance of college student Josh Guimond on November 9, 2002. This podcast is sponsored by Magic Mind. For a limited time, get 40% off your subscription at magicmind.co/ccmm and 20% off a one-time purchase using code CCMM20.
On the evening of September 12, 1980, lovers Roger Atkison and Rose Burkert checked into the Amana Holiday Inn in Williamsburg, IA, to kick off a weekend getaway of fun and romance. By morning, however, they would be discovered bludgeoned to death inside the room, leaving behind an enduring mystery that remains unsolved today. Sponsor: The Girl in Cabin 13 by A. J. Rivers: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Cabin-Emma-Griffin-Mystery/dp/1658306856
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Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological examination of the mysterious death of Tiffany Valiante in May's Landing, NJ, on July 12, 2015.
On the evening of May 3, 2014, 88-year-old Russell Dermond and his 87-year-old wife, Shirley, were expected to arrive at a friend's house in their gated community along Lake Oconee in GA to watch the Kentucky Derby. When the couple never arrived, and phone calls went unanswered for days, their friends came knocking on the door. What they discovered is a baffling, gruesome mystery that no one could have seen coming... This podcast is sponsored by HelloFresh, America's #1 meal kit. Go to hellofresh.com/ccmm65 and use code ccmm65 for 65% off plus free shipping.
In the early morning hours of September 11, 2000, 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt disappeared from a Clearwater, FL apartment when his mother went for a short walk and a swim. To this day, there has been no evidence recovered to suggest what his fate might have been, leaving many to wonder if there was ever an intruder in the home. Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating psychological breakdown of the events surrounding this mysterious, unsolved case. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
On the morning of November 4, 2018, 40-year-old wife and mother of five Tamla Horsford was found dead in the back yard of a friend's house in Cumming, GA, seemingly the victim of an accidental fall from a balcony during a party; however, a closer look at the scene revealed inconsistencies that left many wondering if something more sinister occurred. Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological excursion through the night of Tamla's death and the discovery of the body the next morning.
Join host Ryan Kraus for an examination of one of the most feared men in the history of La Cosa Nostra, notoriously violent hitman and Gambino family Capo, Roy DeMeo.
On the afternoon of December 5, 2015, 19-year-old Katelin Akens was supposed to board a flight leaving Virginia and returning home to Arizona after visiting family. Upon being dropped off at the airport, Katelin unleashed a bizarre series of texts that concerned family and friends. She hasn't been seen since. Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating examination of this baffling, unsolved disappearance. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
January 28, 1993. An attorney from Amarillo, TX named David Lewis tells coworkers at the firm that he's leaving because he doesn't fell well. They never saw him again. What happened after his disappearance was difficult to believe. Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange psychological journey through the enigma of a troubled man's mind in an effort to learn the truth about his intentions. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological excursion through the baffling, unsolved disappearance of Timmothy Pitzen, in addition to the shocking suicide of his mother, Amy Fry Pitzen, in May 2011.
Join host Ryan Kraus for a deep dive into the harrowing psychology lurking beneath the motivations of 10-year-old child killers Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, who abducted, tortured, and murdered 2-year-old James Bulger. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
On the evening of April 22, 1974, a small group of armed men entered a home audio store in Ogden, UT called the Hi-Fi Shop with the intention of stealing its inventory. By the time they left, three people were dead, and two more suffered life-threatening injuries, leaving the survivors to tell a nearly unspeakable tale about the torture and suffering that occurred within those walls.
Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange trip through the harrowing psychological narrative lurking beneath the events leading to the death of 29-year-old model Reeva Steenkamp at the hands of her 26-year-old boyfriend, Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
We all have unrealized monsters lurking in the abyss of our emotional lives, locked behind an invisible barrier, banging on the glass to break through to the other side. And sometimes they do. Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to a limited series examining Frank Darabont's 2007 horror film, The Mist, which is based upon Stephen King's novella of the same name. In this episode, we'll do a comprehensive, scene-by scene psychoanalysis of the evolutionary and political narratives present in the movie. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus for this introductory episode in a limited series examining our political and evolutionary systems through the conduit of Frank Darabont's 2007 horror film, The Mist, which is based upon Stephen King's novella of the same name. *Please note: The film itself will be analyzed in Part 2. Part 1 is a roadmap for the fascinating concepts we'll explore.*
Join host Ryan Kraus for part 3 of the Ryan Shtuka series as we conclude our in-depth psychological assessment of what really happened that fateful night the young man disappeared.
Join Ryan Kraus for part 2 of a limited series examining the baffling disappearance of 20-year-old Ryan Shtuka.
Join host Ryan Kraus for part 1 of the mysterious, unsolved disappearance of Ryan Shtuka, who vanished leaving a party near Sun Peaks resort in BC, Canada on the night of February 17, 2018. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first order, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to the Tyler Davis series as we switch gears from the factual timeline and endeavor to assemble the harrowing psychological narrative lurking beneath the circumstances leading to his mysterious disappearance. This podcast is sponsored by Microdose Gummies. For free shipping and 30% off your first order, visit microdose.com and enter code CCMM.
Join host Ryan Kraus for an examination of the baffling, unsolved disappearance of 29-year-old Tyler Davis in Columbus, OH. In part 1, we retrace the events leading to the moment this young man seems to vanish into thin air, and ask what drove him to flee.
Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to a limited series examining the evolutionary implications of the Mindhunter pilot episode, in which we unlock the door to the next dimension of criminal behavioral analysis, and peer into the darkness of the abyss.
Holden Ford sets off on his journey to become the Mindhunter and enlighten his audience about criminal psychology, but his progress comes to a screeching halt when faced with a terrifying, unavoidable question staring back at him in the classroom: How do I get my audience to feel empathy for Charles Manson? This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Cold Case Murder Mysteries listeners: 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ccmm.
Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological breakdown of the Mindhunter pilot episode. Part 2 of a limited series. A time comes when we meet our shadow face to face. The monster. When we do, we rise above that darkness into the light or descend into the abyss below. Either way, we're always becoming something. What will you become?
Join host Ryan Kraus for this introductory episode in a trilogy examining the hit crime series, Mindhunter, where we'll first descend into the basement of reality to uncover the driving force behind the show's revolutionary criminal psychology. What was its origin? Where do we go from here?
Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to this limited series examining the terrifying “Scream” murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart in Pocatello, ID on September 22, 2006. This podcast is sponsored by Better Help. Special offer for Cold Case Murder Mysteries listeners: 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/ccmm.
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