Murder, Vee Wrote

This week Vee covers the curious case of James Ruppert, a man who gunned down his entire extended family as they celebrated Easter, perpetrating the deadliest mass shooting by one individual in the state of Ohio's history. Find out what happens when paranoia, jealously, and delusion come home to roost. This weeks sources:murderpedia.com- James Ruppertthedeadhistory.com- James Ruppert: The Easter Sunday Massacrectpost.com - Family Annihilators: The Psychology Behind Familicide

This week, Vee is back to celebrate her birthday by sharing the case of one of the earliest know mass killers and the first school bombing in American History. Find out what happens when personal grudges, financial difficulties, and a proud angry man all collide. Music by: C. Johnson This weeks sources: Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Kehoe The Bath School Disaster -Monty J. Ellsworth Manic: The Bath School Disaster and the Birth of the Modern Mass Killer -Harold Schechter

In the early 90s, the bodies of 3 sex workers would be found in South Dallas, all with their eyes cut out with surgical precision. The clock is ticking as the police, aided by the first hand accounts of other sex workers, try to track down a dangerous man who didn't seem that dangerous at all.

This week covers the disappearance, and ultimately triple murder of Madalyn, Robin, and Garth Murray O'Hair. The O'Hair's went missing in 1995, and everyone including those closest to them thought they had fled to start a new life in New Zealand. It would take a dogged reporter and a private investigator years to ultimately to uncover the horrifying and gruesome truth.

This week, Vee covers the story of prolific con man and murderer John Edward Robinson. Robinson began luring, kidnapping and murdering women under the guise of love, job opportunities, and BDSM interactions, ultimately killing them. As time went on, John went from using classified ads, to online chatrooms to find his victims. Ultimately, John's inability to control himself in these BDSM scenarios (and a theft of an unusual kind) that would bring him to justice. Research for today's episode came from murderpedia.org as well as the following books: The Serial Killer Next Door by Steve Gorman and Anyone You Want Me to Be : A Shocking True Story of Sex and Death on the Internet by John Douglas.

As a bonus Mother's Day episode, Vee covers Audrey Marie Hilley- wife, mother, serial poisoner, and master of disguise. What Audrey wanted, she got and it didn't matter to her if she had to kill her own family to get it. A fascinatingly wild ride that includes a stint on the run, assumed identities, a prison escape, and of course, arsenic. Research for this episode came from the following: "Poisoned Blood" - Philip E. Ginsburg "The Encylopedia of Serial Killers"- Brian Lane and Wilfred Gregg "Murder Most Rare: The Female Serial Killer" - C.L. and Michael Kelleher

This week Vee covers the rise and fall of ex Carolina Panther's player Rae Carruth, who famously had his girlfriend killed in a murder for hire plot to avoid paying child support... and the little boy who fought to live in spite of it all. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call 1-800-799-7233, or Text START to 88788. Sources for this week's episode: "Rae Carruth, The Women Who Loved Him, and the One He Wanted Dead" - Peter Richmond for Deadspin.com "The Boy They Couldn't Kill" -Thomas Lake for Sports Illustrated "First Degree Tragedy" - Michael Bamberger for Sports Illustrated

This week, Vee covers the disappearance of former NBA star Bison Dele, his girlfriend Serena Karlan, and boat captain Bertrand Saldo. The trio is reported missing and assumed dead after a strange series of events leads authorities to an unbelievable suspect, with an even more unbelievable story to tell. 22 years later, the case remains open, leaving us to wonder what truly happened aboard the Hakuna Matata that faithful day in July. Research for today's episode came from the SI.com article entitled "Lost Soul" by Chris Ballard, and an article from tiebreaker.com entitled "The Unique Life and Mysterious Death of Bison Dele.

This week, Vee covers Diane Downs a young Oregon mother who attempted to murder her 3 children so that she was free to be with her married lover. A media sensation of its time, we look at why its so hard for the public to believe women are capable of murdering their children, and what it looks like when police work and forensics show a much darker version of events than anyone could've imagined. Research for this week's episode came primarily from Ann Rule's bestselling book about this case, "Small Sacrifices". Vee's IG and Twitter: @vj_burton Follow the show on IG and Twitter: @murderveepod

As promised, Vee covers the case of Italian serial killer and cannibal, Leonarda Cianciulli. After a life full of sadness and tragedy, Cianciulli turned to human sacrifice and superstitious beliefs to keep her son safe while fighting in WWII. Not only did she murder 3 women, she baked them into teacakes and soaps that she shared with her friends and neighbors. Find out what happens with a Romani fortune teller is a little too spot on for anyone's good.

This week Vee covers Nannie Doss, a serial poisoner and serial subscriber of lonely hearts ads. For years, Nannie married one man after another, in hopes of finding her happily ever after- the problem is that Nannie had no problem dispatching any husbands who didn't live up to the expectations... and any family members who got in the way.

This week, Vee covers Christopher Wilder, who for 7 weeks in 1984 hunted, tortured, and killed young women across nine different states before being fatally shot upon his arrest. A man who had lived a life of fast cars, women and luxury had a dark evil side that was covered by a smile and lies. Little did the women who he lured with the promise of fame as models know that being seduced by Wilder would cost them their lives.

This week, Vee covers the strange disappearance of Mike Williams, and how what at first glance seemed to be a drowning turned into a 19 year fight for justice. Find out what happens when the usual motives - sex and money, collide with duck hunting and allegedly hungry alligators.

This week, Vee covers John Haigh, a man who claimed to have murdered 9 people in fits of vampiric bloodlust, and then dissolved their bodies in sulfuric acid. Find out what happens an overconfident and greedy conman misinterprets corpus delicti, and the how sludge, a handbag handle, and gallstones brought this callous killer to justice.

This week, Vee covers the disappearance of Helle Crafts, who seemingly vanished one morning from her family home following a severe snowstorm. Friends and family were adamant that Helle hadn't just disappeared, her husband Richard had to be involved. Find out what happens when a private investigator and group of dogged detectives and scientists discover the grisly truth of just want became of Helle Crafts. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence, please call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or text "START" TO 88788 For more resources/information, please visit www.thehotline.org

This week Vee covers the curious case of Herb Baumeister, a family man and business owner who murdered gay men in and around Indianapolis by using his wealth and family as a cover. That is of course until a wildly unbelievable encounter is brought to the attention of a seasoned private investigator who is determined to crack the case. Find out what happens when buried skeletons, mannequins, and a street smart survivor all come together to uncover a horrifying truth.

This week Vee covers a case so bizarre its been made into not one, but TWO tv movies. Josef Frizl was a respected family man and pillar of his community with a horrible secret, he had kidnapped and locked his own daughter in the cellar beneath the family home. For 24 years, everyone though Elisabeth Fritzl had run away to join a religious cult, when in reality she was locked away and raped by her own father, eventually having 6 children in her cellar prison. Find out what happens when the no one asks the right questions of a man with far too many answers.

This week, Vee covers a man who pulled off a 30 year con- filled with lies, deceit and murder. The man known as Clark Rockefeller, along with a long list of other aliases was able to charm his way into the upper echelons of society until it all came crashing down spectacularly thanks to Unsolved Mysteries, fingerprints on a wine glass, and a custodial kidnapping. Find out what happens when you take your top siders and monograms a little too seriously....

This week, Vee covers The Order of the Solar Temple, a lesser known doomsday cult responsible for the deaths (murder/suicide) of more than 70 people. We find out what happens when "harmless" becomes harmful and money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you chalets, lasers, holograms, and a lot of drugs and guns.

This week Vee goes to the land down under to cover one of Australia's most infamous female killers Katherine Knight, along with the the psychology of cannibalism and borderline personality disorder. What happens when you use your skills from your dream job at the slaughterhouse to punish your estranged lover? Can you really block out any memory of cooking a human head with potatoes and carrots? Check out books and merch from author Taneisha Brianna (@Queen_P0iis0n) ! Merch: https://merch.taneishabrianna.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ATaneisha+Brianna&s=relevancerank&text=Taneisha+Brianna&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Try a pod this week! @momsandmartinis https://open.spotify.com/episode/0R51ZirUOrCWeKpcy33E0K?si=2naIR0MySwylylmGNPGxgA

This week, Vee covers the little know story of the abduction and sexual abuse experienced by Bizzy Bone, one of the members of the Grammy award winning hip hop group, Bone Thugs N Harmony. Vee also discusses different kinds of kidnappings and abductions as well as how one father's grief over the kidnapping and murder of his son made it possible for Bizzy to be rescued.

This week, Vee covers the MLMs and why they are very similar to cults and discusses the documentary LulaRich on Prime Video with two special guests. Find out what happens when you pay $5000 for leggings with patterns stolen from google images, all so you can retire your husband and live your girl boss fantasies.

Vee is back to cover the the infamous Rodney Alcala, the emerging psychology of child rapists, and what happens when you give a man a camera and the chance to be on the hottest dating game in the 70s.

Vee is back for the conclusion of this two part episode about the infamous Canadian cult led by Roch Theriault. This episode we discuss the torture and abuse inflicted on group members that eventually led to more death and the ultimate downfall of the Ant Hill Kids.

This week Vee covers a lesser know cult from Canada, the Ant Hill Kids and their torturous messiah, Roch Theriault. Vee also discusses brainwashing, love bombing, and one's man ability to be so charming that a whole psychiatric care team was fooled.

This week Vee enters the way back machine to discuss con artist, serial philanderer, and (well because it's this show) murderer, H. H. Holmes. The good doctor was smart, charming, and of course having a murder castle full of gas chambers, trap doors and acid baths really makes the girls go wild. So settle in as we recount all the schemes, cons, and murders leading up to Holmes' capture, conviction, and death. Vee also briefly covers some of the psychology behind cons and interesting supernatural theories surroundings Holmes. Podcast ( but not really podcast this week) Spotlight: #LetsKeepIt100 w/ @MsNicoleBanks and @its_missjackie Tune in Wednesdays at 7pm on IG for an interactive conversation! @_letskeepit100

This week, Vee covers Andrew Cunanan, the murder of Gianni Versace, and takes a deep dive into the psychology behind it all. What is the difference between a spree killer and serial killer, and can we ever really know what motivates people to kill? We find out what happens when being voted "Most Likely to Not be Forgotten" makes you a little overzealous to live up to expectations... Podcast Spotlight this week: She Gets It Pod Join Chantal as she gives lessons in life, love, and relationships with a grace and humor that is undeniable! Check out the show where ever you listen to podcasts and support here: Twitter and IG: @shegetsitpod Shop: Loud Mouf Stereo: https://teespring.com/stores/loud-mouf-stereo-shop Shop: SHE Gets it https://she-gets-it-shop.creator-spring.com/ #SHEgetsit #whoischan

This week Vee covers Robert Hansen- business owner, family man, and avid hunter by day, one of the most prolific serial killers in Alaska's history by night. Follow the Vee and show! Twitter/IG: @vj_burton or @murderveepod Email the show: murderveepod@gmail.com PODCAST SPOTLIGHT: Viewers Anonymous Podcast A review of movies & television from two “psuedo” movie critics... Hosted by SDotFoster & Scootzbronsen, we do a deep dive & give hot takes on new/ classic entertainment. https://open.spotify.com/show/4o7XSoePJFEt2L2YYPeXWQ?si=TF0iEEK1RYqPhXjH1Ukzug&dl_branch=1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/viewers-anonymous/id1499798730 @scootzbronsen @sdotfoster8

This week Vee takes us back, way back, back into time- to cover a turn of the century Black Widow with her own farm, a mean pen game, and a trail of murders that ends in arson and a possible faked death... Podcast of the Week: Tamara til the Break of Dawn https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tamara-til-the-break-of-dawn/id1487757344 Happy Belated Birthday to Bre (@SASS_CATCH_EM) and Khris (@iTS_kHRiS) !!! Special thanks to C.J. (@CEOHaize) for the catchy new intro music!

This week we visit our neighbors to the north to discuss one of the most prolific cases in Canada's history. A killer duo that that truly embodied the phrase "sex, lies, and videotape". Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of rape and torture that may not be okay for some listeners. Podcast Spotlight of the Week - One Mic: Black History Podcast Each episode of One Mic History centers around little known events or persons from Black history selected for their effect on African Americans and American history. website: www.onemichistory.com Twitter: @onemichistory IG: onemic_history

This week, Vee covers the story of a little old lady with large appetite for murder and scams, Dorthea Puente. Puente infamously ran a boarding house in Sacramento where she murdered her tenants and continued to collect their social security payments. Vee also discusses the psychology behind female serial killers. Podcast Spotlight of the Week: Ropes and Cuffs Podcast Twitter: @RandHpod IG: ropes_and_cuffs www.ropesandcuffs.com Follow Murder, Vee Wrote on Twitter and IG @murderveepod, and follow your host, Vee @vj_burton! Don't forget to rate and subscribe!

This week Vee discusses John List, the psychology of family annihilators, and how a clay bust featured on America's Most Wanted ended a 18 year manhunt.

This week, Vee covers The Grim Sleeper, Lonnie Franklin, Jr. Franklin was responsible for the deaths of at least 10 black women in South Central LA starting in 1985 and after a 14 year hiatus, started killing again.