Lady Ripper: A True Crime Podcast

Listen in to hear and learn about the most infamous and prolific serial killers in Ireland's history. John Shaw and Geoffrey Evans team up to murder and rape women across the country. Listen to hear what they did and where they are today. Sources include: https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/the-late-summer-murders-two-men-on-a-mission-to-kill-irish-women-1.4804276 https://www.thejournal.ie/irelands-longest-serving-prisoners-2542447-Jan2016/ https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-20194707.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/serial-killer-geoffrey-evans-who-planned-murder-a-week-died-of-infection-29396613.html https://www.thesun.ie/news/5061902/john-shaw-granted-two-days-temporary-release/

Welcome to my minisode of RIPPED from the Headlines where I bring you true crime updates on stories you may have missed during the week. This week I bring you a story about a woman who goes missing on a cruise ship, a woman shot by her boyfriend, an exorcism on a small child, a prank gone wrong, and finally, a serial killer who gets to roam the streets for the day. 

On May 12, 2022, authorities announced that the remains of Brittanee Drexel have been found and that her alleged killer has been arrested. Here is her story.   Sources include: https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/waiting-for-brittanee-drexel-mother-thinks-missing-daughter-was-trafficked/article_1fcd7134-0055-11e4-b157-0017a43b2370.html https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/waiting-for-brittanee-drexel-mother-thinks-missing-daughter-was-trafficked/article_1fcd7134-0055-11e4-b157-0017a43b2370.html https://www.wbtw.com/news/grand-strand/brittanee-drexel-foundation-helps-fight-human-trafficking-supports-families-of-missing-people/ https://www.scribd.com/document/322491855/Transcript-of-hearing-for-Timothy-Da-Shaun-Taylor?irclickid=UxAz0mxYyz4WREAR8XWy40qGUkD0aZT9uQJr040&irpid=27795&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=affiliate_pdm_acquisition_Sovrn%20Commerce%20%28formerly%20Viglink%29&sharedid=&irgwc=1 https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/11/22/the-disappearance-of-brittanee-drexel/ https://abcnews4.com/news/local/georgetown-county-brittanee-drexel-raymond-moody-missing-remains-body-found-murder-crime-south-carolina-wciv https://wpde.com/news/local/timothy-dashaun-taylor-brittanee-drexel-prison-informant-story-that-just-wasnt-true-prosecutor-says-georgetown-mcclellanville-myrtle-beach-south-carolina https://wpde.com/features/community-news/kidnapped-and-raped-at-age-8-by-person-of-interest-in-spring-breakers-disappearance https://www.wbtw.com/brittanee-drexel/family-of-timothy-taylor-to-hold-news-conference-thursday-after-arrest-of-raymond-moody-in-brittanee-drexel-case/ https://wpde.com/news/local/timeline-disappearance-of-brittanee-drexel-wciv  

Welcome to the first minisode of RIPPED from the Headlines where I give you true crime updates on stories that you may have missed during the week! This week I talk about a Tinder date gone wrong, a missing mom tragically found in her car, police are trying to identify a young boy in a suitcase, Food Network star sentanced for murder, 911 tapes are finally released in Shannon Gilbert/LISK case, and special breaking news update on Brittanee Drexel. 

Today I will be telling the tragic story of the Petit family. This is the infamous Cheshire Murder story of a home invasion gone terribly wrong. Dr Bill Petit, his wife Jennifer Hawke-Petit and two daughters Hayley and Michaela are all held hostage throughout the night. The ordeal ends in sexual assualt, murder, and arson. Listen in to hear why this case made legal history and why it changed Cheshire, Connecticut forever. Sources include: HBO Documentary, "The Cheshire Murders" People Magazine Investigates, "Connecticut Horror Story" In the Middle of the Night, by Brian McDonald https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/court-rejects-appeal-killer-home-invasion-77043531 https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hayes-steven.htm#:~:text=Hayes%20is%20an%20inmate%20of,row%20for%20men%2C%20in%20Somers. https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/Steven-Hayes-once-on-death-row-for-Cheshire-11331738.php https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2019/5/1/cheshire-home-invasion-murders https://www.ranker.com/list/cheshire-murders-facts/cat-mcauliffe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheshire,_Connecticut,_home_invasion_murders#Victims      

Welcome to Lady Ripper! In our first eipsode we discuss the famous "Scream" murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart committed by teenager killers Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik. **Discussion at the end** The documentary that I reference is called Lost for Life and can be found for rent on Amazon Prime! Follow me on Instagram @Ladyripperpodcast or on Twitter @Ladyripperpod! See you next week! Sources include: Adamcik, S. (2012). The Guilty Innocent. Shannon Adamcik. State v. Adamcik, Docket No. 34639 (Idaho Nov. 29, 2011) State v. Draper, Docket No. 34667 (Idaho Sept. 13, 2011) Argyle, A. D. (n.d.). The Loss of Cassie Stoddart. Retrieved May 8, 2022, from www.adargyle.medium.com.