Murder Amongst Friends

We're here with the news we've all been waiting for, Karen Read is NOT GUILTY of 2nd degree murder and NOT GUILTY of any flavor of manslaughter that the Commonwealth tried to foist upon her. The one guilty verdict came on the OUI charge and we already know her sentence - one year of probation.Part one is done. Now for real justice for John O'Keefe.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

Listen to our second KR bonus episode!

Listen to our first KR bonus episode!

Some last minute hail Mary "tactics" by the prosecution and some final slam dunks by the defense bring the case to a close. We cover the final week of the Karen Read trial, let's get into it.Two additional bonus episodes are also available breaking down each closing argument individuallyFollow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

The defense puts on the meat of their case this week culminating in the return of the crash daddy himself, Dr. Wolfe. The prosecution's rebuttals are confusing to say the least. Let's break it all down.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

The prosecution ended and the defense began this week during the Karen Read trial. It was the battle of the experts with, in our opinion, one side clearly coming out of top. Let's get into it.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

Just a few commonwealth witnesses and some jury shenanigans to catch up this week. A few more technical expert witnesses that didn't seem to have moved the needle for the prosecution testified, with one being spectacularly discredited right before our very eyes.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

It's a regular parade of witnesses as we recap week 4 of Karen Read's second trial. A lot happened, some major, some minor, we'll cover, you know, most of it.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

A lot of witnesses took the stand this week in the retrial of Karen Read. From meteorologists, to tech experts, to investigating officers, we cover them all. Let's get into it.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

We're back to recap everything that went down in the second week of the retrial of Karen Read. From Jen McCabe to... Jen McCabe. Listen now.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

This week saw the start of the second trial of Karen Read. She is charged with second-degree murder for allegedly hitting her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, with her car during a snow storm in January of 2022. This first week was full of stuff to react to so let's get to it.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

We've made it to episode 100 and the long promised telling of the Maura Murray's disappearance, the case that has been obsessed over in New England and online for over 2 decades. There is an incredible amount of information available about this case, a lot of it contradictory, but we tried to keep it just to the major points. We also talk about the new person of interest in the case that came to public attention after some horrific convictions in other states.The information about Marua's case came from crimetimelines.comThe information about Steffan Baldwin came from an article published by The Vindicator written by Dan PompiliFollow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

We can't decide if we actually recommend this week's docu-series or not, that will be up to you after you hear our conversation. Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing is a 3 episode series on Netflix that is distressing to watch. Should there be stricter rules and requirements put on family and kid focused content that is posted to YouTube and other platforms? Watch this doc and we're sure you'll say yes.All three episodes of Bad Influence are available now on NetflixFollow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

As we get closer to our 100th episode, we check back in on the Massachusetts trials of Read and Tuerk. A lot to get to so let's do it.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

We have news as the second trial of Karen Read approaches and the trial of Dr. Ingolf Tuerk begins. Strange things are happening in Massachusetts, let's talk about them.Watch coverage of both trials on CourtTVFollow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

Welcome back to the show. This week we discuss the recently completed case of the Rose Petal Murder. A... let's call them "interesting" group of people came together in Greenville, South Carolina and a murder was committed.Information for this episode comes from crimetimelines.comFollow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

Up this week is a new miniseries that just dropped on Netflix. Adolescence tells a story from multiple perspectives about the real effect toxic internet influencers have on a person, a family, and a community.MAF says check it out.All four episodes of Adolescence can be streamed now on NetflixFollow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

We're all over the map this week. We talk about Karen Read. We talk about Lori Daybell. We talk about Casey Anthony. We talk about Ruby Franke. There's a lot to get to, so let's get to it.Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShowEmail us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

We're back with a new story and a new recommends! First, Joanne shares the story or a man arrested for hiding a camera in a public bathroom - oh, and she grew up with him.We also recommend The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer on hulu. The 4 episode miniseries explores the mystery surrounding what led to 10,000 bones being found in the woods behind a large farm house.Lastly, we, of course, have to discuss Karen Read! The information about Dean Faiola came from an article published by NBC 10 written by Molly Levine All 4 episodes of The Fox Hollow Murders are available on hulu Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

We close out the year with a non-traditional recommendation. This isn't a documentary but still deals with the world of true crime. Red Rooms is a French Canadian film dealing with true crime obsession, trauma, the media, the dark web, and many, many more interesting ideas. This film is filled with atmosphere and is well worth checking out. Red Rooms is available to rent (justwatch.com) Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We close out the trilogy of episodes talking about the seemingly final twist in the Hannah Kobayashi story. We also aren't done talking and speculating about JonBenét. Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

There isn't much new in the case of missing woman, Hannah Kobayashi but we talk about the latest information we have. We also give our thoughts about JonBenét Ramsey with the new Netflix special that is available. Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Emails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We're back with another breaking story this week. As of the date of this recording (11/24/24) this is all of the information we have about the movements and communications of Hannah Kobayashi. What happened to Hannah in California between 11-8 and 11/11? Where is she now? We aren't sure yet, but tune in to find out everything we do know. Much of the information for this episode comes from a story done for Fox 11 LA by Alexa Mae Asperin Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We are talking about an unfolding story this week. Actress, Chanel Banks, fell out of contact with her family so they requested a wellness check. What happens next is confusing, strange, and still developing. Did she join a cult? Is she close with her family or not? What is up with her husband? Catch up on this story and follow it with us. Much of the information for this story comes from an article published on usatoday.com written by Amaris Encinas Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We're back with a new episode this week. Mike tells the story of a horrific murder that happened inside a Lululemon store in 2011. What happened in the store is a wild story. Much of the information for this story comes from an article published on Allthatsinteresting by Jessica OConnor Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

An unplanned Rewinds episode this week as once again sickness has taken us down. We hope to be back next week but in the meantime, please enjoy this classic from the archives. Mike gives updates on the Julia Enright case (1:10) Joanne gives updates on the case of Orrin and Orson West (3:50) Joanne gives updates on the search for Paislee Shultis (10:28) Mike tells the story of the "Liquid Matthew" murder (16:56) Mike tells the breaking story of what's going on with Taylor Schabusiness (36:06) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We're back this week with a hodgepodge of short stories and updates along with a quick recommendation for a new series on a true crime classic. Joanne fills us in on the following stories: The verdict in the trial of Quinton Simon's mother An update on Courney Clenney An update on Delphi Dick A quick story about a tragedy in a Walmart over A hopeful update on the Menendez brothers And then Mike recommends: This Is The Zodiac Speaking, 3 episodes available now on Netflix Thanks to everyone still listening! Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We're finally back after vacation and an off week to give our final thoughts about the Menendez case and recommend the new documentary told from the perspective of the brothers. The 2 hour doc, appropriately titled The Menendez Brothers, is now available to stream on Netflix as an antidote to the Ryan Murphy show also streaming on Netflix. The Menendez Brothers is available to stream on Netflix now Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We're on vacation this week but wanted to once again bring you the spooky season story, The Vampire of Düsseldorf. Are you #TeamZombie or #TeamVampire? Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Time for another recommendation for you! This week we talk about a new mini-doc released on hulu, Little Miss Innocent. Who killed Mary Yoder? When the show starts you'll have questions. We feel confident that those questions will be answered by the time you finish the final episode. All 3 episodes of Little Miss Innocent are now available on hulu Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We're back this week with a longer than usual episode as Joanne wraps up our retelling of the killings of José and Kitty Menendez. The story is hard to listen to and we get on our soap boxes quite a bit this time around, but this story is still developing all these years later and it is one to learn from. Much of the information for this episode also comes from an article published on ⁠⁠biography.com⁠⁠ written by Jordan Zakarin Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

You've heard us talk about the Menendez family before, but now we are going to cover their story in depth. Joanne covers the basic details to familiarize (or re-familiarize) everyone before diving deep into the trials in our next episode. Much of the information for this episode comes from an article published on ⁠biography.com⁠ written by Jordan Zakarin Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We've been bringing you some heavy episodes lately so we wanted to change it up and do a recommends that was still all true crime, with a little less of the grisly. Both shows we discuss this week are 30 minute episodes and don't dive too deep into the depressing and the depraved. 2 seasons of Late Night Lockup are available now on Max 3 seasons of Court Cam are available now on Hulu Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We're back this week with one of the worst stories we've ever had to cover. The tragedy of Sandra Birchmore is something you've heard us reference more than a few times while covering the Karen Read case and other Massachusetts based scandals, but the details are truly difficult to stomach. Even more than usual, listener discretion is strongly advised. Much of the information for this episode comes directly from the ⁠federal indictment⁠ of Matthew Farwell Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Hi everyone! Mike has been struck down with Covid so no new episode this week. Instead we are rewinding back to one of our earliest episodes, the story of the mysterious death of Agneta Westlund. Much of the information for this story came from a Clermont Sun article by Marc Hoover. Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

It's time for another round of MAF Recommends. But first, Joanne gives us two updates from the state of Rhode Island. We then have three recommendations for you this week: American Murder: Laci Peterson - 3 episodes available on Netflix Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth - 3 episodes available on Max Welcome to Leith - documentary available on Tubi Check them all out now! Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Emails us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Come back with us to Massachusetts as we talk about SOME of the scandals that have been surrounding the MSP and local police here for decades. We don't cover any details or officers actually involved in the Read/O'Keefe controversy, but this is the accepted behavior and consequence-free attitude that allowed it to happen. Think of this as a prequel episode. Much of the information for this episode comes from several articles published by NBC 10 Boston by various authors Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Time for another recommendation hodgepodge episode. This week, we discuss the Netflix limited series, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. We also talk about the 2012 controversial crime drama, Killer Joe. And of course, we also have to mention Deadpool & Wolverine which is required by law these days. All 6 episodes of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder are available now on Netflix Killer Joe is available on Prime Video Deadpool & Wolverine is in theaters now (as if you didn't know) Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

This week, Mike tells the story of a killer that living legend Dr. Ann Burgess interviewed but still has questions about. Find out about this guy, what Dr. Burgess thinks about him, and some about his many victims in our all new episode! Much of the information for this episodes comes from a timeline published by the Charlotte Observer Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Welcome to episode 75! This week you're getting a hybrid episode, aren't you just so lucky? Joanne tells the story of the godmother of serial killer research, Dr. Ann Burgess. You'll hear the story of her work and some of the cases she studied and consulted on in this episode. You also get a bonus recommends because Hulu just put out a 3 part miniseries on Dr Burgess titled Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer. All 3 episodes of Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer are available on Hulu Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Hi everyone. A bit of an all over the place episode today. We have to touch on current events, and then we quickly give an update on Alec Baldwin, and some very minor updates related to Karen Read and some of the same players in Canton. Our main discussion is about the new movie Longlegs playing now in theaters. Longlegs is currently playing in movie theaters nation wide Follow us in Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us as MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We've had a mistrial but there is still a lot more ground to cover with the story of Karen Read, John O'Keefe, and the other Canton players. Once again, this episode is a conversation between the two of us with no main story source. Check out the ⁠Law & Crime⁠ or ⁠CourtTV⁠ trial feeds Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Get ready everyone as we kick off what promises to be multiple episodes of Karen Read coverage. We are still on verdict watch (this episode was recorded on June 30, 2024) but there are so many ins and outs to this case we wanted to get started. We'll give you the basics in this first installment, but we will continue with a deeper dive into our thoughts and opinions (and hopefully a verdict reaction) in our next episode. This episode, more than ever, is a conversation between the two of us with no main story source. Check out the Law & Crime or CourtTV trial feeds Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Here we are with episode 71 and we have another recommends for you. Robert Shinn added a twist to his church by recruiting TikTok dancers as his most prominent (and profitable) followers. Is it a cult? Is the documentary worth watching? We can at least answer one of those questions. You can check out all 3 episodes of Dancing for the Devil on Netflix now. Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult - ★★★★☆ Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Can you believe we've done 70 of these? Mike is back in the storyteller's seat this week to talk about the senseless murder of Sarah Stern by two former classmates. A confession was captured on video and the story is ridiculous and outrageous. Much of the information for this story is taken from the confession tape available here Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Welcome back to MAF Recommends, everyone! We have 2 shows for this week's recommendations. The first is Spacey: Unmasked (2 episodes) available on Max. The second is Fallen Idols - Nick and Aaron Carter (4 episodes) which is also available on Max. Both series examine abuse among the rich and famous. Check them out and then give us a listen! Fallen Idols - Nick and Aaron Carter - ★★★☆☆ Spacey: Unmasked - ★★☆☆☆” Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

We're back with a regular episode this week. Joanne tells the story of Zinaida Portnova and you won't believe what this one woman accomplished in a very short life. Much of the information for this episode comes from a an article on allthatsinteresting.com written by Natasha Ishak Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Welcome back, everyone! We are trying out a new format; one week we will do a deep dive into a documentary or mini-series from the world of True Crime that we think you should check out. Then the next week we will be back with a story told in our traditional way. This week's recommendation is The Pillowcase Murders, a 3 episode documentary series currently available on Paramount+. Check out the show and then give us a listen! The Pillowcase Murders - ★★★☆☆ Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Welcome back to MAF! We have practically two episodes in one this week. First, we have the obligatory discussion about Baby Reindeer*. We offer our thoughts on the story as well as the craftsmanship of the show. Then, Joanne shares the story of North Dakota's only serial killer. Taking place at the turn of the 20th century, there are details about this case that are still unknown to this day. Baby Reindeer discussion: 2:27-28:45 Eugene Butler's story: 28:46-1:01:41 Some information for the story comes from a post on ghostsofnorthdakota.com written by Troy Larson Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com * This conversation was recorded before the public interviews with "Martha" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Believe it or not, we're back! We've been away for quite some time and we're sorry about that. We've been hiding in our secret MAF underground bunker but have emerged to bring you a brand new episode to start a brand new season. To kick us off, Joanne tells the very recent story of the disappearance and murders of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley - two Kansas mothers and their inadvertent run in with the fringe group, "God's Misfits." More information on this story can be found in the CBSNews article written by Jordan Freiman, Faris Tanyos Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support

Hi everyone. We had to touch on current events this week, but we do also have a main story to share with you. We discuss a judge who was caught sending hundreds of (highly inappropriate) texts to her bailiff as a man was on trial for murder. If you want to skip directly to that story you can find it here: 8:24-32:14 The information for this story came from an article published by the New York Times written by Michael Levenson Follow us on Instagram @MAFPodcastShow Email us as MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/murder-amongst-friends/support