Kinda Murdery

For months, the skeleton of an unknown girl had lain in the Islip woods, still covered in expensive jewelry, a bullet-hole in her skull. Who was she? How could she be identified? Who killed her? What was there motive? In October 1909, the answers to those questions were left up to New York City Police Detectives, William Roddy and Tom Murray. Find out what they uncover on the latest episode of, Kinda Murdery...CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Sources:https://ia902206.us.archive.org/20/items/TrueDetectiveNov1925/TrueDetectiveNov1925.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

On April 12th, 1903, Mrs. Frances Connors spotted a overcoat draped over a barrel at the corner of 11th Street and Avenue D in Manhattan's Alphabet City. The coat looked new, and it wasn't wet, even though it had been raining all night. "Who gets rid of a perfectly good overcoat?" Mrs. Connors wondered, and, "What's in that barrel?" Curiosity got the better of her, she sidled over to the barrel, lifted the coat, and SCREAMED...Call 888-MURDERY, that's 888-687-3379 to share your story of living with a disability, or, your real-life Kinda Murdery story, and YOU could inspire an episode of the show!Sources: The Ananconda Standard, "The Baffling Mystery of the Barrel Murder," by William J. Flynn, Sunday, April 19th and April 26th, 1914.Accessed via Newspapers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

In 2014, FBI agents raided Stephen Gore's Body Resource Center in Phoenix Arizona and recovered a total of 10 tons of frozen human remains comprised of 1,755 total body parts. These included: 281 heads, 241 shoulders, 337 legs, and 97 spines. Was Stephen Gore a serial killer? Not exactly. Find out now, on Kinda Murdery...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

The American Revolution? Serial Killers? Pirate treasure? WITCHES? Is this a true crime podcast or a conspiracy podcast? It's a true crime podcast, and this true story has EVERYTHING...Also the Harp Brothers were f*****g monsters. Find out why.CALL 888-MURDERY (888-687-3397) to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story, and inspire an episode of the show! Sources: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-harpes/#:~:text=Earning%20the%20dubious%20distinction%20of,Mississippi%20in%20the%20late%201700s. https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-samuelmason/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_serial_killers_before_1900Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

On September 15th, 2010, Texas Oil man, Greg Fleniken, died in his hotel room. Greg had a sterling reputation. The kind of standup, privately introverted man who everyone loved and respected. He had no enemies, and he wasn't a womanizer. There was no sign of forced entry, no sign of struggle, no sign of injury, none of his posessions had been disturbed, and no one had seen or heard anything out of the ordinary The ripple effects of Greg Fleniken's sudden death emanated far beyond his hotel room. For a man who valued his routines, failing to call his wife, Susie, in the morning was more than an oversight; it was an alarm bell. His silence set a series of events into motion. Concerned co-workers, unanswered knocks, an unlocked door—these were the first steps into unraveling what had happened in that room. Susie had been expecting a routine call, but instead, she set off a cascade of inquiries that led two of Greg's co-workers to his hotel room. Once the door swung open, what they found was a tableau of stillness, life interrupted. Greg lay prone, with a cigarette arrested in its journey to his lips. The room was suffocatingly warm, in stark contrast to Greg's preference for a cool environment...Call 888-MURDERY that's 888-687-3379 to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story, or your story of living with a disability or other unique challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show. Sources: https://973thedawg.com/greg-fleniken-death-true-crime-mystery-body-in-room-348-vanity-fair/ https://thecinemaholic.com/greg-fleniken-murder-where-is-lance-mueller-now/ https://medium.com/illumination/room-no-348-mystery-man-smashed-to-death-with-no-major-external-injuries-b0217bbf0837 https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/wife-of-man-found-dead-at-mcm-elegante-proceeds-4725451.php https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/05/true-crime-elegante-hotel-texas-murderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

In the wake of Kari Baker's funeral, the community turned its gaze toward Matt, her husband. A minister of just 35 years, Matt sat on the front row at the service, his demeanor a tableau of inconsolable sorrow. When he lifted his head from his hands, his eyes, a light blue hue that was almost startling, met the congregation's gaze.After the eulogy, Matt found the strength to stand beside the pulpit, his two remaining daughters flanking him. With each hug and expression of condolences he received, he assured the congregation that he'd be back to preach on the most hopeful day in the Christian calendar—Easter Sunday. "God has not abandoned me," he whispered to one close friend, "He will give me the strength to carry on."But something unsettling began to shift about a month later. Rumors surfaced that Kari's mother, Linda Dulin, backed by her sisters and niece, was conducting her own investigation into Kari's death. The whispers intensified when word got out that Linda and her husband, Jim, had engaged a lawyer and private investigators. This was puzzling to many; after all, the Hewitt police had been convinced enough of Kari's suicide that they hadn't even requested an autopsy...CALL 888-MURDERY that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34983893https://wacotrib.com/news/local/crime-courts/judge-denies-matt-bakers-request-for-new-trial/article_11218a26-8d83-504d-ad7f-c27aaf7a2a26.html#:~:text=Matt%20Baker%20walks%20out%20of,a%20new%20trial%20was%20denied.&text=Former%20Central%20Texas%20Baptist%20minister,Strother's%2019th%20State%20District%20Courthttps://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-valley-of-the-shadow-of-death/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/witness-for-theprosecution/#:~:text=Skip%20Hollandsworth%20specializes%20in%20long%2Dform%20narratives.&text=Editor's%20note%3A%20On%20January%2020,suspected%20of%20murdering%20his%20wife.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

In December 2000, in a remote area of the Oder River in Poland, three fishermen discovered a dead body, initially mistaken for a log, near the shore. The corpse, with a noose around its neck and hands bound, was identified as Dariusz Janiszewski, a 35-year-old businessman from Wroclaw, reported missing by his wife four weeks earlier. Janiszewski's body showed signs of torture, starvation, and drowning. Despite an extensive police investigation featuring scuba divers and forensic specialists, no significant evidence was found. Janiszewski, described as a gentle man and an amateur guitarist, had a stable personal life with no known debts, enemies, or criminal record. He and his wife were planning to adopt a child. The case remained a perplexing mystery with no apparent motive or suspects...Legendary Magic the Gathering Artist and friend of the show, ANSON MADDOCKS RETURNS and joins Zevon for this insane story of art imitating life, imitating art...Find Anson's incredible work here: https://ansonmaddocks.com/CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Sources:https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/02/11/true-crimehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/sep/06/books.booksnewshttps://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2007/09/23/2003380130Kristen Bell vs. Christian BaleBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

You know the terrible, true tale of Bonnie and Clyde...Or do you? Buckle up for the ultra-violent love story behind one of America's most murderous romances...Everything's bigger in Texas, especially the bloodlust...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

In the early hours of a chilly winter morning in 2005, a grim discovery marks the beginning of a perplexing case that would haunt the western edge of Miami. Amid the transition where the orderly outer suburbia surrenders to the wild embrace of the Everglades, with its towering grass and dark, unforgiving mud, a scene unfolds that seems almost too brutal, too out of place. A local power-company worker, navigating through the routine of his day, drives by the desolate expanse of an unbuilt cul-de-sac. It's here, amidst the weeds and solitude, that he spots something. A young woman, merely 21, with long blond curls, lies facedown. She's naked, her body battered, an undeniable signal of the violence she endured, discarded at the very threshold of civilization and wilderness...CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.Sources:https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2010/12/vanishing-blonde-201012?redirectURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanityfair.com%2Fculture%2F2010%2F12%2Fvanishing-blonde-201012 https://www.insideedition.com/how-serial-rapist-was-finally-caught-thanks-suitcase-and-eagle-eyed-private-investigator-51906 https://www.nola.com/news/suitcase-rapist-pleads-guilty-in-new-orleans-and-sentenced-to-45-years/article_dac682b5-3590-5a25-ac1e-63c384ada70f.html  

Acknowledging that it sounded, “truly bizarre,” Robert J. Moody would say during his trial that, cocaine-pushing space aliens took control of his body and forced him to murder Michelle Malone, a friend, and Patricia Magda, a neighbor, in November 1993 to prove that aliens existed. The aliens told him that their mission required that he be convicted and sentenced to die but that he would survive a lethal injection, he testified Wednesday."After being declared dead, the extrasensory biological entities will bring me back to life to speak through me," he further insisted that his involvement in these crimes was involuntary. Space aliens were in control of his body, and he was merely an unconscious observer of the murders.Say what now? Find out. Only on Kinda Murdery.Sources:https://caselaw.findlaw.com/al-court-of-criminal-appeals/1401686.htmlhttps://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/25/man-gets-life-sentence-for-killing-ex-girlfriend/https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/walter-leroy-moody/https://buffalonews.com/news/murder-conviction-rejects-blaming-space-aliens/article_21c30df0-f243-5ec6-b644-f1905e39d3bc.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-01-08-me-9546-story.htmlhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/579473752/?terms=Michelle%20malone%20murder&match=1https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/101619_moody_death/double-murderer-robert-moody-dies-arizona-prison/https://apnews.com/article/7807abb6db457768f004140582971fc0https://casetext.com/case/state-v-moody-64/https://tucson.com/opinion/letters/local-issues/letter-re-the-feb-1-article-2-life-terms-for-killer-of-2-tucson-women/article_97da6464-516a-11e9-93be-6768b2114384.html#tracking-source=article-related-bottomBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

In the dimming light of February 24, 1986, LAPD detectives stepped through the gates of a condo complex in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, their faces etched with stern concentration. The scene that awaited them was grim. Sherri Rasmussen, a 29-year-old nursing director and a newlywed of just three months, lay dead in her living room. She was found by her husband, John Ruetten, an engineer who had arrived home from work at precisely 5:55 p.m. As Ruetten pulled into his driveway, the first thing that caught his eye was the open garage door. Odd. The silver two-door BMW—a cherished engagement gift he had given to Sherri—was conspicuously missing...CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/sherri-rasmussenhttps://www.oxygen.com/the-real-murders-of-los-angeles/crime-news/bite-mark-on-sherri-rasmussen-ties-stephanie-lazarus-tohttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/06/the-lazarus-file/308499/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/nbc-dateline-who-sherri-rasmussen-s-killer-nowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

He methodically prowled the highways, targeting teenage girls who had run away, those seemingly invisible to the world. In the scorching summer of 1985, she was one such girl. A chance encounter on I-95 with a stranger led to the most petrifying ordeal of her life. Years on, she revisits the haunts of her fraught youth, seeking insights into the terror she faced and the fate of the girls who were not as lucky...CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.Sources:https://www.gq.com/story/truck-stop-killer-gq-november-2012?printable=true https://serialkillershop.com/blogs/true-crime/regina-kay-walters-truck-stop-killer https://www.murderminute.com/story/the-truck-stop-killer https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-ben-rhoadeshttps://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2018/08/things-you-need-to-know-about-regina-kay-walters-robert-ben-rhoades-and-the-most-terrifying-photograph-of-all-time/

The murder of 14-year old Robert Franks is a story almost to horrible to tell. It's a mad caper, infused with daring, arrogance, mystery, privilege, chaos and horrible perversion. "Leopold and Loeb," is often called, "The Trial of the Century." Discover the true story of these American Monsters...Now!  On Kinda Murdery!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Kinda Murdery pays tribute to true friend, mentor and American Paladin, Jerry Paulley of Hillbilly Horror Stories. If you are able, please consider contributing to help cover Jerry's medical and funeral expenses:https://gofund.me/325f1f0eBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

In this Kinda Murdery Classic the discovery of the child's body, lying frozen in a cornfield, on Christmas Eve, in Chester, Nebraska, turned a the solitary hunter from a mere witness to an urgent harbinger of a dark mystery that needed unraveling. His pulse quickening, he retraced his steps out of the cornfield, each footfall a heavy note in the otherwise silent expanse. He sought help with the weight of his grim find pressing down upon him, a burden he could not bear alone. The police officers, upon their prompt arrival, plunged into the investigative fray, their professional detachment strained by the young age of the victim. They were driven by the conviction that somewhere, perhaps within the quiet homes dotted across the sleepy town or beyond its borders, there was a void where this child once existed—a family missing their little one. Someone must be missing, "Little Boy Blue." CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Sources: https://chesternebraska.com/little-boy-blue/ https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/stutzman-eli.htm https://authorcindyparmiter.medium.com/how-the-shocking-discovery-of-an-unidentified-corpse-dubbed-little-boy-blue-led-authorities-to-a-c97d1b6750c6Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Does big violence come in small packages? Maybe...In October of 1931, Ruth Judd, a stunning, diminutive redhead, only five feet tall, arrived at the Los Angeles train station to claim two trunks. The trunks were leaking blood...Is Ruth Judd, another "American Monster?" Find out what happened on this episode of Kinda Murdery...Sources: https://popculturecrime.medium.com/winnie-the-story-of-the-trunk-murderess-825b868af985https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ruthless-a-long-lost-confession-letter-may-finally-tell-the-real-story-of-winnie-ruth-judd-6657689https://alchetron.com/Winnie-Ruth-Judd#winnie-ruth-judd-abe0d9ec-3e80-49ac-889c-78a3e768926-resize-750.jpeghttps://www.newspapers.com/image/635867894/?terms=strange%20murder&match=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Imagine a quiet town in Pennsylvania, August 28, 2003. The stage was set for a chilling tale that will send shivers down your spine. Brian Wells, an unassuming pizza delivery driver, stepped into a bank, but it wasn't a simple transaction he sought. No, he demanded a staggering $250,000, warning of a bomb with a deadly countdown. His voice trembled as he spoke those ominous words to the teller. Now, picture this: Brian, carrying a mere $8,702, exits the bank, encircled by the tightening grip of law enforcement, a bizarre device is strapped around his neck, a device he claims is a bomb. The situation escalates, hearts racing, as the police and media gather...Sources: https://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-true-stories/patrick-thorntonhttps://pizzabomber.com/timeline-of-pizza-bomber-events/ https://www.goerie.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/01/diehl-armstrong-unique-deadly-criminal/12255559007/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Brian_Wells https://medium.com/p/e4114152b60e https://medium.com/@drhpod/the-pennsylvania-pizza-bomber-6986f451eb3d https://www.goerie.com/story/news/crime/2018/08/28/for-erie-s-diehl-armstrong/984919007/ https://www.tmz.com/2018/05/27/jerry-clark-evil-genius-fbi-agent-denies-hooker-jessica-confession/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

The legend of H.H. Holmes and his so-called "Murder Castle" is an American Tall Tale gone bad... Holmes wasn't just any killer—he was one of America's first real serial killers. And it wasn't just the body count that made him infamous. It was that house.   Initially, people thought it was just a regular hotel, a smart business move by Holmes to cash in on the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. But, when the police finally took a good, hard look inside, they found something straight out of a nightmare. The Murder Castle wasn't some run-of-the-mill hotel with a few secrets behind the wallpaper and a revolving bookcase. No, this thing was a cathedral to the macabre. It wasn't built for guests—it was built for victims. As for the body count? Well, that's still up for debate. Some say Holmes killed as few as nine people. Others think he might've murdered as many as 200...Either way, he wasn't running a hotel—he was running a slaughterhouse. Some might even say he was running the prototypical, "Haunted House"...If you found Kinda Murdery because of the Hillbilly Horror Stories Halloween Special, thank you so much for being here!  If you haven't heard Hillbilly Horror Stories, Jerry and Tracy deliver a fantastic show, and please do listen to their 7th Annual Halloween Special - featuring Kinda Murdery -  here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hillbilly-horror-stories-7th-halloween-episode/id1146579746?i=1000674689093Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mOvm0mPyfQ0g0ljOHwH6q?si=_z-7zZEGT4CjL1HbPGWvcAHillbilly Horror stories is also availble here, and wherever you get your podcasts!: https://www.hillbillyhorrorstories.com/podcast/episode/795e08d2/hillbilly-horror-stories-7th-halloween-episodeHAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/hh-holmes-hotel https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/enduring-mystery-hh-holmes-americas-first-serial-killer-180977646/ https://www.biography.com/crime/hh-holmesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Timothy O'Bryan didn't take candy from a stranger...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

The life of Earl Nelson was dark and awful. His crimes were even worse. Murder. Mutilation. Necrophilia. Infanticide. I honestly can't, in good conscience, recommend this episode.  But, if you'd like to learn more about a man history remembers as, "The Dark Strangler," an American Monster who even inspired an Alfred Hitchcock movie, then you really should listen... Photos and information about The Napa State Asylum (AKA Castle Dracul West)   https://www.napavalleymarketplace.com/post/2018/12/28/napa-state-hospital-the-early-years  Sources:https://winnipegpolicemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/the-stangler.pdf  https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nelson-earle.htm  Primary sourced news coverage from the time of Nelson's killing spree: Specifically, scanned articles available through a membership at www.newspapers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

The Lufthansa Heist etched its name in the annals of criminal history, standing as a stark reminder of the audacity of organized crime. when a group of mobsters executed this meticulously planned robbery, they weren't just committing a crime; they were setting a new benchmark for criminal exploits in America. The heist, which occurred in the winter chill of December 1978 at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, was not just another robbery; it was the largest of its kind in American history. Twelve years later, it would inspire the Martin Scorsese classic film, "Goodfellas." This is the Kinda Murdery version of that story...CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/lufthansa-heisthttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lufthansa-heist-murders-mafia-mobsters https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/true-story-of-the-goodfellas-lufthansa-heist/450855Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

You might know "King Con,"Charles Ponzi as the inventor of the pyramid scheme. But, did you know that he he was a master of disguise? Did you know he went on the run from American and International authorities disguised as a waiter? Find out more about a true AMERICAN OUTLAW...Only on Kinda Murdery!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Check out HHH Media's awesome Zombie Apocalypse audio drama: SOLO!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-a-zombie-apocalypse/id1456892608https://open.spotify.com/show/6tn6ELaz5fN3hVSqyTDdu7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

n 1928, a Colorado judge handed 38-year-old Danny Daniels, former safecracker for the notorious Kimes Gang in Oklahoma, two sentences: The first was 15 years hard labor for assault on a police officer. The second was 13 years, no hard labor, for armed robbery. Both sentences were to be served at at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Cañon City. Danny saw two problems with that. First off, Governor Billy Adams had promised the people of Colorado there would be NO PAROLE on his watch. Secondly, the sentences would be served CONSECUTIVELY...Danny swore there was no way he was going to do 28 years at Cañon City without the possibility of parole...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Nashville, Tennessee. February 16, 1997. The sun had yet to rise, but the morning had already begun at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen on Lebanon Pike. Inside, Steve Hampton, the manager, and his young employee, 16-year-old Sarah Jackson, were preparing for the Sunday rush.  But this particular Sunday was about to become  a date etched in Nashville's worst memories—a day when routine shattered and darkness crept into a well-lit place. No one at Captain D's knew what was coming, least of all Steve and Sarah...Sources: https://serialkillercalendar.com/PAUL-REID-THE-FAST-FOOD-KILLER.php https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/fast-food-murders-tn-serial-killer/ https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/reid-paul-dennis.htm  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Derek and Maria Broaddus worked hard, built a life together, and eventually became financially successful enough to buy their dream home in Westfield, NJ. They thought they had made it, that is, until the first letter from, "The Watcher," arrived...Sources: https://www.thecut.com/article/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/the-watcher-657-boulevard-update.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/the-watcher-house-owner-true-story-netflix-b2219719.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

American Monster Richard Chase, known as the “Vampire of Sacramento,” stood apart even in the twisted world of serial killers. From a young age, he was gripped by powerful delusions. The conviction that his blood was prepetually turning to dust inside his veins was just one of many.  These were not just fleeting fantasies, but deeply ingrained beliefs that dictated every aspect of his life and set the stage for the horrors he would later unleash...Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2021/08/13/revisiting-the-vampire-of-sacramento/ https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-trenton-chase/ https://restore-mentalhealth.com/killers-mind-richard-chase/ https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chase-richard.htmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

 Remember the Redneck Zombie Murder Family from the modern cult classic horror movie, CABIN IN THE WOODS?  Well, before they were a Redneck ZOMBIE Murder Family - They were a REAL American Murder Family...As the saying goes, every family has its secrets, and the Benders were no exception. Their secrets were just darker than most. A lot darker...Find out more on this episode of AMERICAN MONSTERS: The Bloody Benders - Only on Kinda Murdery...CALL 888-MURDERY that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenge, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Sources:https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://crimereads.com/the-bloody-benders-americas-first-family-of-serial-killers/ https://thecabininthewoods.fandom.com/wiki/The_Buckner_Family#:~:text=Except%20for%20the%20undead%2Fparanormal,travelers%20between%201871%20to%201873https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/bloody-benders-true-story-kate-bender-crimes-susan-jonusas.html https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/bloody-bendershttps://medium.com/internet-archaeology/the-bastardized-story-of-the-bloody-benders-a203fb0e419aFind out more in this episode of American Monsters:  The Bloody Benders, only on Kinda MurderyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

In the Summer of 2001, a predator walked among the unsuspecting residents of Western Washington. He moved quietly, slipping through towns and leaving devastation in his wake. This man, this American Monster, was Michael John Braae, better known as "Cowboy Mike," a serial killer and serial rapist who left behind him a tragic trail of violence, terror, and shattered lives.  The authorities might never have caught him if it weren't for the courage of a single woman who provided the tip that ultimately led to his arrest...Listen to Kinda Murdery's, "AMERICAN MONSTER: Cowboy Mike," now!Sources: https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/cowboy-mike-the-ladykiller/ https://www.chronline.com/stories/serial-rapistkiller-cowboy-mikes-tale-should-give-us-pause,198511Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

In the shadowy corners of the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State, Colton Harris-Moore emerged not merely as a troubled teenager but as a captivating figure who danced on the edge of legality. He became infamous as the "Barefoot Bandit," a moniker earned from his habit of executing crimes shoeless. Harris-Moore's crimes weren't petty acts of vandalism but a spree that captured the nation's imagination and law enforcement's frustration. His escapades included stealing cars, boats, and even airplanes—an improbable feat for someone with no formal training. His ability to evade capture became legendary, turning him into a media sensation and earning him a legion of online admirers who viewed him as a modern-day folk hero.   But not everyone was enamored. Critics pointed to the trail of victims left in his wake, each one facing the reality of lost property and violated privacy. The debate raged: Was he a Robin Hood figure or simply a criminal?  One thing is for sure.  Colt was just a kid.   Find out more on the thrilling second episode of Kina Murdery's 7th Season!Sources: https://www.historylink.org/File/22562https://internationalstudies.osu.edu/news/small-world-magazine-archive/small-world-magazine-winter-2011/putting-shoes-barefoot-bandithttps://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-barefoot-bandit-mother-20160426-story.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Kinda Murdery is back with new episodes and a brand new season!  The first episode of Season 7 is the story of America's most notorious serial killer - The Killer Clown - John Wayne Gacy.  After the Gacy story, Zevon interviews Karen Conti, Gacy's Death Row attorney, and author of the riveting, award-winning new book, "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy." Karen shares stories of her one-on-one time with Gacy, and offers some fascinating insights into human morality, horror, the justice system, the death penalty and more...Links to Karen's Book, Radio Show, Podcast...Karen Conti's Book: Killing Time With John Wayne GacyThe Karen Conti Radio ShowKaren Conti's Website The Karen Conti Podcast Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-wayne-gacyKilling Time with John Wayne Gacy by Karen ContiBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

This KM Classic Episode was originally published on April 23, 2023.   Stay Tuned, the first episode of a new season of Kinda Murdery is coming next Thursday, August 1st 2024...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

This Kinda Murdery Classic episode originally aired on July 16th, 2023...In October of 1931, Ruth Judd, a stunning, diminutive redhead, only five feet tall, arrived at the Los Angeles train station to claim two trunks. The trunks were leaking blood...Find out what happened on this episode of Kinda Murdery...CALL 888-MURDERY, that's 888-687-3379 to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Sources: https://popculturecrime.medium.com/winnie-the-story-of-the-trunk-murderess-825b868af985https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ruthless-a-long-lost-confession-letter-may-finally-tell-the-real-story-of-winnie-ruth-judd-6657689https://alchetron.com/Winnie-Ruth-Judd#winnie-ruth-judd-abe0d9ec-3e80-49ac-889c-78a3e768926-resize-750.jpeghttps://www.newspapers.com/image/635867894/?terms=strange%20murder&match=1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

This Kinda Murdery Classic episode was originally published on November 6th, 2022Just this week, after nearly 50 years of mystery, The "Lady of the Dunes," was finally identified as Ruth Marie Terry. Kinda Murdery explores the tragic arc of Ruth's life and the sordid, morally bankrupt career of her probable murderer - who once lived, and may have killed in The Emerald Triangle...Sources: https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Lady-of-the-Dunes-identified-nearly-50-years-17546994.phphttps://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/lady-of-the-dunes-family-history-17552900.phphttps://www.masslive.com/news/2022/11/lady-of-the-dunes-husband-suspected-of-1960-double-murder-in-seattle.htmlhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/qvmez7/jaws-lady-of-the-dunes-theory-unsolved-murder-cape-cod-vgtrnhttps://arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/after-nearly-50-years-fbi-identifies-lady-of-the-dunes-murder-victim/https://kymkemp.com/2022/01/01/72-years-ago-two-humboldt-county-lovers-went-out-for-a-date-one-was-found-shot-dead-and-the-other-never-seen-again/https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nearly-50-years-after-murder-the-lady-of-the-dunes-is-identified/#:~:text=O'Keefe%20said%20there%20was,to%20conduct%20her%20own%20investigation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Happy Fourth of July everyone!  In a humorous wink at American Independence Kinda Murdery is airing a classic episode where Zevon joins British Murders with Stuart Blues to tell the story of "Dr. Death," the notorious killer wife-killer, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen...Find British Murders here: https://www.britishmurders.com/team/stuart-blues/This Kinda Murdery Classic episode originally aired on November 13, 2022... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

This KM classic originally aired on March 9, 2023:In his best-selling book “Reversal of Fortune” (1986), Alan Dershowitz recounted his role in aiding Claus von Bülow..  He began the book with a quote from a prosecutor involved: “This case has everything. It has money, sex, drugs; it has Newport, New York and Europe; it has nobility; it has maids, butlers, a gardener..." Find out more on Kinda Murdery's "The Twilight Zone Killer(?): Claus Von Bülow.... Call 888-MURDERY to share Your Kinda Murdery Story!Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/30/obituaries/claus-von-bulow-dead.htmlhttps://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/a27675062/claus-von-bulow-dead/https://www.google.com/search?q=twilight+zone+music&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1003US1003&oq=twilight+zone+music&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512j46i512j0i512l4j69i60.4862j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:8d00bf82.b205f43d,vid:XVSRm80WzZk,st:0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0oQsTs_K7shttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/10/17/what-is-the-mandela-effect-explained/10276859002/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

This Kinda Murdery Classic Episode originally aired on January 22, 2023!In the 1970's The Johnstons were Pennsylvania's own modern day James-Younger Gang, until a motel rape and murderous paranoia brought them down. Find out how, only on Kinda Murdery!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

This classic Kinda Murdery episode originally aired on April 13, 2023. On February 1st, 1893, an African-American teen named John Howling, walking to work in the morning, spotted a young girl, lying in the grass on the side of the road to Fort Thomas Kentucky. At first, John thought she might be sleeping, or worse, taken by the late-winter cold and freezing (or already frozen.) Howling approached and laid a hand gently on the girls shoulder to awaken her. Suddenly, Howling was howling. He let out a blood curdling scream. The girl was headless. John didn't know it yet, but he had discovered the body of beloved Greencastle, Indiana socialite, Pearl Bryan. She was obviously dead, but why had the killer decapitated her, and where was Pearl's head now? Find out on the latest episode of Kinda Murdery!Call the Kinda Murdery toll-free hotline: 888-MURDERY (888-687-3379) to share your Kinda Murdery story!Sources: https://ia601502.us.archive.org/9/items/true-detective-march-1929/TrueDetectiveMarch1929.pdfhttps://www.nkytribune.com/2020/08/our-rich-history-shoe-dealer-solves-ghastly-murder-of-pearl-bryan-found-missing-her-head-in-1893/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Pushing the door open, Marie's eyes were met with a scene she would never forget. There, slumped in his chair, was Joseph Bowne Elwell. His usually composed demeanor was replaced by a haunting stillness. A single bullet wound, precise and deadly, marred the center of his forehead. Blood had pooled around the wound, seeping into the intricate patterns of the Persian rug below.   The room was eerily quiet, the silence only broken by the faint tick of the grandfather clock in the corner. The ornate decorations and lavish furnishings seemed out of place with the stark reality of the violent act that had taken place. Marie Larsen stood frozen, her mind racing to comprehend the horror before her. Joseph Bowne Elwell was no ordinary man. At forty-four, he had climbed the social ladder, amassing a fortune that would make most men green with envy. With just his sharp mind, impeccable taste, and the gentlemanly manners his mother instilled in him, he built an empire. By the time the bullet found its mark, Elwell owned $500,000 in real estate, $100,000 in personal property, a stable of twenty thoroughbreds racing at Latonia, a yacht in Palm Beach for the winter, five automobiles, and a swanky house on 70th Street.  So who killed the famous bridge expert and playboy?   Did anyone?Find out on today's episode of Kinda Murdery! Sources: https://classic.esquire.com/article/1950/10/1/who-killed-joe-elwellhttps://www.bridgebum.com/joseph_bowne_elwell.phphttps://mru.ink/the-unsolved-locked-room-murder-of-joe-elwell-1920/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

This "Kinda Murdery Classic" episode originally aired on January 23, 2023: In 1897 Zona Shue died suddenly of apparent natural causes; the victim of what the kindly town doctor called, "everlasting faint." However, Zona's ghost would appear to her bereaved mother and insist she had been murdered, and the ghost's testimony would prove crucial in court. This is a TRUE story. The Greenbrier Ghost is the only time in the history of American Jurisprudence that the statements of a victim's ghost have been used in court against their killer. Find out what really happened on this episode Kinda Murdery. MONSTERS AMONG US PODCASThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-podcast/id1094490100Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/greenbrier-ghosthttps://moonmausoleum.com/the-ghost-that-went-to-court/https://wvexplorer.com/2022/07/25/greenbrier-ghost-zona-heaster-shue-west-virginia-wv/and various articles from newspapers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

This "Kinda Murdery Classic" originally aired on January 13, 2023...he early life of Verle Peter Dills (twin brother of Merle Dills) reads like the opening scenes of a movie about an American golden boy. He was born in 1947, the early years of the baby boom, he was an honor student, an athlete and a student council member. But, somewhere along the way, things went sideways and by 2007, at age 60, Verle Dills became internationally famous as the man who spent years videotaping himself humping street signs - which sounds like an internet punchline, but the truth is much darker than that...What went so horribly wrong?CALL THE KINDA MURDERY HOTLINE: (888) MURDERY that's (888) 687-3379 is LIVE!Sources: https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/crime/bubba-humps#lightbox-popup-1https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-278-21-insane-true-sex-stories-you-thought-were-urban-legendshttps://jalopnik.com/south-dakota-man-arrested-for-sex-with-street-signs-285080https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/services/publications/fhwaop02084/index.htmVarious articles from www.newspapers.com search term: "Verle Dills"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

The conclusion of "A Cry from the Grave."Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities.  Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed.  Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was there that real-life, New Jersey-super-sleuth Ellis H. Parker, encountered a case of killing perpetrated by a man, who was, beyond all doubt, the most fiendish and cunning arch-criminal he had ever come in contact with during 35 years of man-hunting!Super detective Ellis H. Parker returns, not long after, "The Case of the Disappearing Parrot," for another tale of grim deeds in The Garden State.  Get ready for Kinda Murdery's, "A Cry from the Grave: An Ellis H. Parker Mystery!"Sources: https://dn790009.ca.archive.org/0/items/TrueDetectiveDec1928/TrueDetectiveDec1928.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities.  Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed.  Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was there that real-life, New Jersey-super-sleuth Ellis H. Parker, encountered a case of killing perpetrated by a man, who was, beyond all doubt, the most fiendish and cunning arch-criminal he had ever come in contact with during 35 years of man-hunting!Super detective Ellis H. Parker returns, not long after, "The Case of the Disappearing Parrot," for another tale of grim deeds in The Garden State.  Get ready for Kinda Murdery's, "A Cry from the Grave: An Ellis H. Parker Mystery!"Sources: https://dn790009.ca.archive.org/0/items/TrueDetectiveDec1928/TrueDetectiveDec1928.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Find out who killied circus-owner John Brunen, in the thrilling finale of "THE DISAPPEARING PARROT!"Sources: https://gardenstatelegacy.com/files/Who_Shot_Honest_John_Bilby_GSL34.pdf https://ia601404.us.archive.org/32/items/true-detective-jan-1929/TrueDetectiveJan1929.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Tonight's Kinda Murdery is True-Crime-Noir at its most hard-boiled. As always, everything you're about to hear really happened. John Brunen, a 47-year-old, wealthy circus owner known as, “Honest John,” is murdered in his own home before he even has a chance to draw the pistol he always carries. “Honest John's" life ended when he was decapitated, shot from behind, his head literally blown off by a double-barrelled shotgun fired through a locked window by  a shadowy, light-footed killer.  Brunen's wife Doris, a former broadway chorus girl, is upstairs when she hears the fatal blasts. But the killer didn't know that Brunen was a close friend of New Jersey super-sleuth Ellis H. Parker.  Parker swears vengeance, promising not to rest until the murderer is found.  Parker's as good as his word.  But promises don't mean much without results.  After investigating 600 possible suspects, he can't single clue. Parker's hit a stone wall, and he can't help but wonder why someone removed Brunen's talking parrot from the scene of the murder....What will Ellis H. Parker do next? If you're ready to find out, please join host Zevon Odelberg for Kinda Murdery's telling of, "THE DISAPPEARING PARROT!"Sources: https://gardenstatelegacy.com/files/Who_Shot_Honest_John_Bilby_GSL34.pdf https://ia601404.us.archive.org/32/items/true-detective-jan-1929/TrueDetectiveJan1929.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Zevon's back went out yesterday (youch), so his friends from Haunted Detective stepped in to save the day!  Thanks Kelsey and Pamela!Haunted Detective is a true crime podcast that investigates the Macabre side of the world. Kelsey Childs and her friend Pamela J explore Paranormal mysteries nestled within the strangest crime cases you will ever hear about. From human doll makers and odd hauntings to people who vanished without a trace, the Haunted Detective podcast is a series that will make you question everything.If you like Kinda Murdery, you'll LOVE Haunted Detective! Subscribe to Haunted Detective Here:  https://link.chtbl.com/haunteddetectiveBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Zevon's dear friend, and a great freind of the show, Unicorn Tech Founder and larger-than-life impressario, Mahbod Moghadam has passed away.   On this episode Zevon talks about Mahbod, his life, their friendship, and who he REALLY was as a person (not just his headline-grabbing, sometimes-scandalous, online persona).  Then Kinda Murdery replays Mahbod's guest appearance from 2021 as they explore three different Kinda Murdery stories from Olancha,CA, including: "The Case of the Missing Body," "Steve Leslie Wilson," and finally "Super Human Pilot Peter Deleo."RIP Mahbod Moghadam you are so RAD and you are so MISSED.CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Tune in for Northern Virginia's very own urban legend, "The Bunny Man," followed by "The Medici Easter Murder," and, "The Easter Massacre," on Kinda Murdery's very special CLASSIC 2023 Easter episode!Happy Easter everyone! Call 888-MURDERY to tell YOUR Kinda Murdery story!Sources: https://www.fodors.com/news/history/how-an-easter-murder-at-florences-most-famous-site-changed-the-renaissance https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/easter https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2022/06/06/easter-day-killer-11-family-members-dead-age-88/7538521001/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_(1950_film) https://wamu.org/story/17/10/31/true-story-bunnyman-northern-virginias-gruesome-urban-legend/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Within Private Detective Ken Brennan's mind, the image of the suspect was vivid and constant—an imposing figure moving through life with an air of untouchable confidence. This mental portrait of the suspect, casually interacting with potential victims while secure in the belief that his heinous acts were untraceable, fueled Brennan's resolve. The notion of the attacker, brazen and unrepentant, blending into the everyday while hiding in plain sight, propelled Brennan forward. It was this compelling image, and the desire to shatter the perpetrator's smug assurance of anonymity, that drove him to push the limits of his investigation, seeking justice in a case that had become far more than just another job...Follow Private Detective Ken Brennan on his hunt for "The Suitcase Rapist," in the thrilling conclusion of Kinda Murdery's, "HOTEL HOUDINI: The Mystery of the Vanishing Victim..."CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.Sources:https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2010/12/vanishing-blonde-201012?redirectURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanityfair.com%2Fculture%2F2010%2F12%2Fvanishing-blonde-201012 https://www.insideedition.com/how-serial-rapist-was-finally-caught-thanks-suitcase-and-eagle-eyed-private-investigator-51906 https://www.nola.com/news/suitcase-rapist-pleads-guilty-in-new-orleans-and-sentenced-to-45-years/article_dac682b5-3590-5a25-ac1e-63c384ada70f.html  

In the early hours of a chilly winter morning in 2005, a grim discovery marks the beginning of a perplexing case that would haunt the western edge of Miami. Amid the transition where the orderly outer suburbia surrenders to the wild embrace of the Everglades, with its towering grass and dark, unforgiving mud, a scene unfolds that seems almost too brutal, too out of place. A local power-company worker, navigating through the routine of his day, drives by the desolate expanse of an unbuilt cul-de-sac. It's here, amidst the weeds and solitude, that he spots something. A young woman, merely 21, with long blond curls, lies facedown. She's naked, her body battered, an undeniable signal of the violence she endured, discarded at the very threshold of civilization and wilderness...CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.Sources:https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2010/12/vanishing-blonde-201012?redirectURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vanityfair.com%2Fculture%2F2010%2F12%2Fvanishing-blonde-201012 https://www.insideedition.com/how-serial-rapist-was-finally-caught-thanks-suitcase-and-eagle-eyed-private-investigator-51906 https://www.nola.com/news/suitcase-rapist-pleads-guilty-in-new-orleans-and-sentenced-to-45-years/article_dac682b5-3590-5a25-ac1e-63c384ada70f.html