Killer Vibes

In our final episode of the podcast, we cover one of our all-time favorite stories: the Tate-LaBianaca murders committed by the Manson Family in August 1969. We will detail the murders and share our theories about Charles Manson’s true motivations. Sources The post Season 7 EP11: The Tate-LaBianca Murders appeared first on KCSU FM.

The gang war in Chicago reached its conclusion with the murder of seven men in the SMC Cartage Co. garage on Feb. 14, 1929. This calculated mass murder was said to be orchestrated by one of the most powerful mobsters in the United States, Al ‘Scarface’ Capone as a way to showcase his dominance of […] The post Season 7 EP11: Saint Valentines Day Massacre appeared first on KCSU FM.

On June 17, 1966, pro-boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was arrested for triple homicide. He wasn’t at the scene of the crime. He didn’t know the victims. And he didn’t possess a weapon. Yet, an all-white jury convicted him. In this episode, we detail the appeal of his wrongful conviction, the media coverage, and his subsequent […] The post Season 7 EP10: Rubin “Hurricane” Carter appeared first on KCSU FM.

When three young girls were murdered in the early 1970s the community of Rochester, New York searched for answers. Out of all the similarities between their murders, one detail stood out; the girls all had alliterative names. Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowitz and Michelle Meanza were all in their pre-teens when they were murdered and after […] The post Season 7 EP8: The Alphabet Killer appeared first on KCSU FM.

In Longmont, Colorado, in 1993, Tammy Tatum was found raped and murdered in her apartment. Detectives immediately suspected her abusive husband. But because there was no usable forensic evidence, the husband walked. Although police were confident they knew the identity of Tatum’s murderer, another rape in the same town makes them think twice about their […] The post Season 7 EP9: Tammy Tatum and Renee Dulany appeared first on KCSU FM.

On November 13, 1974, Ronnie Defeo murdered his entire family at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, Long Island. About a year later, the Lutz family moved in and experienced 28 days of intense paranormal activity. Listen to hear the real murder story behind one of the most talked about haunted houses in America. Sources The post Season 7 EP6: The Real Amityville Horror appeared first on KCSU FM.

On November 28, 1969, Betsy Aardsma was a masters student at Penn State and was last seen heading to an area of the Pattee library known as ‘The Stacks.’ No one in the library at the time heard or saw anything out of the ordinary other than a couple talking quietly and the fall of […] The post Season 7 EP7: Betsy Aardsma appeared first on KCSU FM.

The ocean occupies the majority of the Earth’s surface. It belongs to no one and has claimed the lives of countless victims every year since the dawn of time. The sea has also given way to stories of ships vanishing into thin air and people seemingly disappearing while they traverse across the vast open ocean. […] The post Season 7 EP5: Lost at Sea appeared first on KCSU FM.

In the summer of 1994, Elizabeth Ramirez’s two nieces, ages seven and nine, stayed at her apartment along with her three friends Kristie Mayhugh, Anna Vasquez and Cassandra Rivera. All four women had recently come out as lesbians. Shortly after, the women were charged with sexually abusing the nieces. The children’s stories fueled by the […] The post Season 7 EP4: The San Antonio Four appeared first on KCSU FM.

Amy Archer Gilligan was a pillar for the Windsor, Conn. community. She was one of the first to introduce the nursing home as a way to help families take care of their elderly relatives. She and her husband paved the way for caring for the elderly. But when her husband died under mysterious circumstances the […] The post Season 7 EP3: Amy Archer Gilligan appeared first on KCSU FM.

On September 16, 2009, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department arrested 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and frauding an innkeeper. Despite showing obvious signs of a manic episode, Richardson was released without her phone, money, or transportation in the middle of the night. She was never seen alive again. […] The post Season 7 EP2: Mitrice Richardson appeared first on KCSU FM.

Lacey Miller dropped her friend off at a Fort Collins apartment at about 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 18, 2003. She planned to drive home, which was about 5 minutes away. No one ever saw her again. Investigators catch a break when they receive a tip about a man they arrested two weeks prior in relation […] The post Season 7 EP1: Lacey Jo Miller appeared first on KCSU FM.

Jonelle Matthews disappeared from Greeley, Colorado, in 1984 just before her twelfth birthday. She is still missing today. In December, The Greeley Police Department re-opened her case. Listen to learn about the recent investigative efforts to find Jonelle. Sources The post Season 6 EP1: Jonelle Matthews appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Dozier School for Boys first opened its doors in 1900. The purpose of this institution was to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents in Florida and then release them back out into society with hopefully a change of tune and a new purpose in life. As with most government institutions, this is not what would happen. The […] The post Season 6 EP2: The Dozier School for Boys Part 1 appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Dozier School for Boys first opened its doors in 1900. The purpose of this institution was to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents in Florida and then release them back out into society with hopefully a change of tune and a new purpose in life. As with most government institutions, this is not what would happen. The […] The post Season 6 EP2: The Dozier School for Boys Part 2 appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Dozier School for Boys first opened its doors in 1900. The purpose of this institution was to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents in Florida and then release them back out into society with hopefully a change of tune and a new purpose in life. As with most government institutions, this is not what would happen. The […] The post Season 6 EP2: The Dozier School for Boys Part 3 appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Dozier School for Boys first opened its doors in 1900. The purpose of this institution was to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents in Florida and then release them back out into society with hopefully a change of tune and a new purpose in life. As with most government institutions, this is not what would happen. The […] The post Season 6 EP2: The Dozier School for Boys Part 4 appeared first on KCSU FM.

On November 17, 1978, more than 900 people drank cyanide-laced punch on a plot of land in Guyana, South America, called Jonestown. Before this group rose to the level of a cult, they were progressive social advocates who subscribed to a new congregation called The People’s Temple, led by their leader, Jim Jones. Listen to […] The post Season 6 EP3: Jonestown Part 1 appeared first on KCSU FM.

On November 17, 1978, more than 900 people drank cyanide-laced punch on a plot of land in Guyana, South America, called Jonestown. Before this group rose to the level of a cult, they were progressive social advocates who subscribed to a new congregation called The People’s Temple, led by their leader, Jim Jones. Listen to […] The post Season 6 EP3: Jonestown Part 2 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Whitechapel in 1888 was home to nearly 900,000 people. This small little hamlet of London was not only overcrowded but crime and murder seemed to be a daily occurrence. It was during this time that one of the most notorious serial killers in history murdered five sex workers who were living in the slums of […] The post Season 6 EP4: Jack the Ripper Part 1 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Whitechapel in 1888 was home to nearly 900,000 people. This small little hamlet of London was not only overcrowded but crime and murder seemed to be a daily occurrence. It was during this time that one of the most notorious serial killers in history murdered five sex workers who were living in the slums of […] The post Season 6 EP4: Jack the Ripper Part 2 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Whitechapel in 1888 was home to nearly 900,000 people. This small little hamlet of London was not only overcrowded but crime and murder seemed to be a daily occurrence. It was during this time that one of the most notorious serial killers in history murdered five sex workers who were living in the slums of […] The post Season 6 EP4: Jack the Ripper Part 3 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Whitechapel in 1888 was home to nearly 900,000 people. This small little hamlet of London was not only overcrowded but crime and murder seemed to be a daily occurrence. It was during this time that one of the most notorious serial killers in history murdered five sex workers who were living in the slums of […] The post Season 6 EP4: Jack the Ripper Part 4 appeared first on KCSU FM.

In June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found brutally murdered. Within hours, the Los Angeles Police Department had a suspect: beloved football player, O.J. Simpson. His trial would later be dubbed “The Trial of the Century.” Listen to learn about the drama, social justice, and unexpected twists and turns that led to […] The post Season 6 EP5: O.J. Simpson Part 1 appeared first on KCSU FM.

In June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found brutally murdered. Within hours, the Los Angeles Police Department had a suspect: beloved football player, O.J. Simpson. His trial would later be dubbed “The Trial of the Century.” Listen to learn about the drama, social justice, and unexpected twists and turns that led to […] The post Season 6 EP5: O.J. Simpson Part 2 appeared first on KCSU FM.

In June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found brutally murdered. Within hours, the Los Angeles Police Department had a suspect: beloved football player, O.J. Simpson. His trial would later be dubbed “The Trial of the Century.” Listen to learn about the drama, social justice, and unexpected twists and turns that led to […] The post Season 6 EP5: O.J. Simpson Part 3 appeared first on KCSU FM.

In June 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were found brutally murdered. Within hours, the Los Angeles Police Department had a suspect: beloved football player, O.J. Simpson. His trial would later be dubbed “The Trial of the Century.” Listen to learn about the drama, social justice, and unexpected twists and turns that led to […] The post Season 6 EP5: O.J. Simpson Part 4 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Female serial killers are far and few between but those who have existed have left long paths of blood and torture in their wake. Elizabeth Bathory is one of the first female sadomasochists, femme fatal and is currently the most prolific female serial killers in history. Elizabeth and her story have been mixed together with […] The post Season 6 EP6: Madam Bathory Part 1 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Female serial killers are far and few between but those who have existed have left long paths of blood and torture in their wake. Elizabeth Bathory is one of the first female sadomasochists, femme fatal and is currently the most prolific female serial killers in history. Elizabeth and her story have been mixed together with […] The post Season 6 EP6: Madam Bathory Part 2 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Female serial killers are far and few between but those who have existed have left long paths of blood and torture in their wake. Elizabeth Bathory is one of the first female sadomasochists, femme fatal and is currently the most prolific female serial killers in history. Elizabeth and her story have been mixed together with […] The post Season 6 EP6: Madam Bathory Part 3 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Female serial killers are far and few between but those who have existed have left long paths of blood and torture in their wake. Elizabeth Bathory is one of the first female sadomasochists, femme fatal and is currently the most prolific female serial killers in history. Elizabeth and her story have been mixed together with […] The post Season 6 EP6: Madam Bathory Part 4 appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Golden State Killer committed 45 rapes and 12 murders in California in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite having such a large victim count, detectives struggled for decades to catch the elusive serial rapist and murderer. The hunt for GSK came to a surprising halt in 2018. Listen to learn how one woman pushed […] The post Season 5 EP1: The Golden State Killer Part 1 appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Golden State Killer committed 45 rapes and 12 murders in California in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite having such a large victim count, detectives struggled for decades to catch the elusive serial rapist and murderer. The hunt for GSK came to a surprising halt in 2018. Listen to learn how one woman pushed […] The post Season 5 EP1: The Golden State Killer Part 2 appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Golden State Killer committed 45 rapes and 12 murders in California in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite having such a large victim count, detectives struggled for decades to catch the elusive serial rapist and murderer. The hunt for GSK came to a surprising halt in 2018. Listen to learn how one woman pushed […] The post Season 5 EP1: The Golden State Killer Part 3 appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Golden State Killer committed 45 rapes and 12 murders in California in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite having such a large victim count, detectives struggled for decades to catch the elusive serial rapist and murderer. The hunt for GSK came to a surprising halt in 2018. Listen to learn how one woman pushed […] The post Season 5 EP1: The Golden State Killer Part 4 appeared first on KCSU FM.

The Golden State Killer committed 45 rapes and 12 murders in California in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite having such a large victim count, detectives struggled for decades to catch the elusive serial rapist and murderer. The hunt for GSK came to a surprising halt in 2018. Listen to learn how one woman pushed […] The post Season 5 EP1: The Golden State Killer Part 5 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer active from 1974-1978. Bundy would become notorious due to his ability to manipulate those around him into believing he was nothing more than a prospective law student who wanted to make the world a better place. Bundy would kill over 30 women during his time as an […] The post Season 5 EP2: Ted Bundy Part 1 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer active from 1974-1978. Bundy would become notorious due to his ability to manipulate those around him into believing he was nothing more than a prospective law student who wanted to make the world a better place. Bundy would kill over 30 women during his time as an […] The post Season 5 EP2: Ted Bundy Part 2 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer active from 1974-1978. Bundy would become notorious due to his ability to manipulate those around him into believing he was nothing more than a prospective law student who wanted to make the world a better place. Bundy would kill over 30 women during his time as an […] The post Season 5 EP2: Ted Bundy Part 3 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer active from 1974-1978. Bundy would become notorious due to his ability to manipulate those around him into believing he was nothing more than a prospective law student who wanted to make the world a better place. Bundy would kill over 30 women during his time as an […] The post Season 5 EP2: Ted Bundy Part 4 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer active from 1974-1978. Bundy would become notorious due to his ability to manipulate those around him into believing he was nothing more than a prospective law student who wanted to make the world a better place. Bundy would kill over 30 women during his time as an […] The post Season 5 EP2: Ted Bundy Part 5 appeared first on KCSU FM.

Theodore Robert Bundy was an American serial killer active from 1974-1978. Bundy would become notorious due to his ability to manipulate those around him into believing he was nothing more than a prospective law student who wanted to make the world a better place. Bundy would kill over 30 women during his time as an […] The post Season 5 EP2: Ted Bundy Part 6 appeared first on KCSU FM.