Redrum Blonde

In 1935, Thelma Todd was one of Hollywood's most sought after actresses. When she was dead in her car, initially carbon monoxide poisoning was to blame. But that didn't explain the bruising and blood on her face. Todd had a very interesting love life with several people who could've wanted her dead. Was this an suicide, an accident, or murder?#ThelmaTodd Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/redrum-blonde.

When 15-year old cheerleader Kirsten Costas was stabbed just yards away from her home, the community of Orinda, California was in shock. Kirsten went to Miramonte High School where success was almost guaranteed. She was extremely popular and part of the elite, sorority-like group called the Bob-O-Links. The killer was no one anyone would ever suspect. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/redrum-blonde.

Mary Day was abused by her stepfather, William Houle. One night, after a brutal beating, Mary was never seen again. Her siblings were told never to speak of her and there was a spot in the backyard where the kids were never allowed to go near. Decades later, a woman emerged claiming to be Mary. Detectives were so skeptical of her story, they dubbed her "Phoenix Mary". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/redrum-blonde.

In 1995, one of the first celebrity sex tapes made its way into the headlines. Little did anyone know at the time, but this tape was stolen. It was found in a 500 pound safe stolen off the property of Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and his wife, Baywatch star Pamela Anderson. The tape made history but the crime of how it came to be never made the news until an article in Rolling Stone. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/redrum-blonde.

For sixteen years, one man terrorized New York City with his homemade bombs. Bombs were detonated everywhere from subways to theaters. Finally, an unconventional approach was taken that would change the world of criminal profiling forever and was used to catch the madman. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After Teresita Basa was murdered in her apartment, her case grew increasingly cold. Detectives had no leads as to motive or who murdered the woman. That was until a man came forward with a wild tale. He claimed that the ghost of Teresita spoke through his wife as she was sleeping. The ghost said she could not only tell why she was killed but could name her murderer. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On December 30, 2019, Tonee Turner's belongings were found on the Homestead Gray's Bridge in Pittsburgh. However, Tonee was last seen, miles away, getting off the bus by her home. To this day, she is still missing. No one knows what may have befallen her. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even though three people were murdered in the apartment that Easter weekend, pinup model Veronica Gedeon was the one that made the front page. The press couldn't get enough of the life of the young model. Police struggled to find who killed Ronnie, her mother, and their English boarder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1978, the body of an unidentified, murdered female was discovered in a ditch in Lyon County, Iowa. For decades, the Jane Doe would remain unidentified until she was discovered to be Wilma June Nissen. Years after, her biological daughter would begin a quest to find her mother's killer. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Frank Lloyd Wright is the one of the world's most famous architects, but few know his part in the grisly murders at his iconic Taliesin in 1914. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two friends decide to hike the vast Appalachian Trail. Along the way, they meet a stranger. Not all would emerge alive from the woods. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When dancer Sharon Stern started studying Butoh, the dance of death, her family say her life changed. Her mentor, Katsura Kan, controlled her life and changed her as a person, eventually leading to her untimely death. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci was gunned down on the steps of his office, police knew it had to be a premeditated hit. The only trouble was narrowing down the suspects, most of which were his family. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Friday the 13th in 1980, mother and housewife was found brutally murdered in her home, the small community of Lucas, Texas feared a serial killer was on the loose. However, the murderer was someone very close to Betty Gore. Someone no one ever suspected. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1949, actress Jean Spangler left for a late night film shoot. From there, she disappeared. The only trace of her found was her purse with a broken handle and a mysterious note. The case is rumored to involve movie stars, the mafia, and the killer of the Black Dahlia. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fourteen-year-old Dana Bradley was hitchhiking home near Newfoundland when she disappeared. For years, her story has been in and out of the news with false confessions and rumors of suspects. Her case is one of the most extensive and expensive investigations in Canadian history. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During a get together, an innocent game of William Tell turned deadly. William S. Burroughs declares this is what caused him to become a writer. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A woman's ghost is rumored to haunt the old mine roads in Logan, West Virginia. When Mamie Thurman was murdered, her body was dumped down a hillside. A local handyman was charged, but Mamie had many lovers, prompting the town to wonder if the real murderer was on the loose. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When police performed a welfare check on an elderly couple, they were in for a shock. Inside the fridge were parts of their bodies. Their adult son, Charles, was nowhere to be found. Investigators and several authors would follow the clues to a web of conspiracy with connections to Woody Harrelson and John F. Kennedy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Juliane Koepcke miraculously survived a LANSA plane crash in the Peruvian jungle in 1971. Seriously injured, she wandered the jungle trying to get help. Her ordeal is short of unbelievable. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Terrence Woods Jr. was a production assistant working deep in the Idaho woods. He shocked his crew members when he took off running into the woods and never returned. His strange disappearance occurred on the exact same day as Connie Johnson, a season veteran of the outdoors. Sadly, these are not the only bizarre disappearances linked to the wilds of Idaho. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did one of the richest women in the world commit murder? In 1966, Doris Duke's interior designer, Edward Tirella, was crushed to death by a car. The woman behind the wheel was the heiress. She said it was an accident, but evidence points to cold-blooded murder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The podcast Occultae Vertatis has asked me and other podcasters to simultaneously release their episode to help find Ashley Morin. Hear the story from the family that is actively looking for her, the struggle to get help from their local police, and what you can do to help bring Ashley Morin home. $20,000 reward to help bring her home. https://www.facebook.com/bringashleymorinhome/ Where is Ashley Morin.mp3Tipline Email: shorturl.at/pHKMXSaskatchewan Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=206#Tiki Laverdiere :https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/timeline-a-look-at-the-tiki-laverdiere-homicide-investigation-1.4543609 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was a superstar in her day, a kind of Billy Graham or Joel Osteen. When she disappeared, the world held its breath. After being missing for five weeks, she reappeared claiming she had been kidnapped. But was she telling the truth? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A young, black man is killed while sleeping in his own bed by police. Witnesses say it was murder, while police say it was justified. This is not a recent story, despite what one may think. This death happened in 1969 and not much has changed. Fred Hampton fought for equality and civil rights. His crusade led to his death. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even before the Broaddus family moved into their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, they began to receive strange letters. In the letters, the writer referred to himself as The Watcher. He claimed he had been watching the home for decades. When the family received more letters, they were terrified. The race was on to find The Watcher's identity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Convict James Keene was approached by the prosecutor who put him away with a deal- go undercover in a maximum security psychiatric prison and try to get a confession from suspected serial killer, Larry Hall, and you will go free. Keene's attempt to get this confession is a heart-pounding story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The murder of Dr. Amie Harwick on February 15th, 2020 was a wake up call about stalking and intimate partner violence. Amie had not seen her abusive boyfriend for years. After running into him at a red carpet event, Gareth Pursehouse began stalking his ex again. If you look online for stalking deaths in your area, you'll find a story similar to my area of Pittsburgh. Alina Sheykhet was brutally beaten to death by her ex, Matthew Darby, who had been stalking her. What can be done and what are the signs of an abusive relationship? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since December 30th, 2019, 22-year-old, Tonee Turner has been missing. She was last seen in the Squirrel Hill area in Pittsburgh. After that, she vanished. I interviewed her sister, Sydnee, at the 61B Cafe. Please listen to this episode to help find Tonee and bring her home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the new age of social media, crimes are now being broadcast and exploited on social media sites, especially on 4chan. Bianca Devins was an popular girl on various sites and her death was greatly exploited via social media. Sadly, there are a few cases that I discuss this week that were on social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Long before Craigslist and dating apps, there were lonely hearts ads. Harry Powers took advantage of widows and divorcees via these ads to swindle them out of their money. He eventually resorted to murder. This is the real life version of the film Night of the Hunter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every year, people look forward to the holidays. But it's also a time when many people are very sad or stressed. This stress can manifest into murder. This week, I have three tales of Christmas gone horribly wrong. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In St. Augustine, Florida, a woman was viciously murdered in broad daylight on her front steps. The entire neighborhood swore they knew who killed her. But somehow this is an unsolved mystery. Find out about this and it's strange link to another unsolved murder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You're probably familiar with rock star, Dave Navarro. He's known to millions world-wide. But what isn't so well known is the murder of his mother and her best friend at the hand's of his mother's ex-boyfriend. For years, the man was on the run. Meanwhile, Dave was dealing with his grief by using heroin. It took a toll on his life. Hear Connie's story and learn about the immense pain those who loved her suffered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the small town of Saxtown, near Millstadt, Illinois, an entire family was brutally slaughtered in their home with an axe. The murders have an odd similarity to the very famous Hinterkaifeck and Villisca Ax murders that occurred years later in the early 1900s. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Michael and Kristine Barnett decided to add to their family of three boys by adopting a Ukrainian orphan, they thought it was a good thing. However, it proved to be a nightmare. Kristine contends that the girl, Natalia, isn't a child but an adult woman who has tried to kill them. The couple left the girl in an apartment by herself and have been charged with neglect. Is Natalia a child or is she an adult? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fifteen-year-old Emanuela Orlandi disappeared from Vatican City on June 22, 1983. Her disappearance has been a mystery. This year, an anonymous tip suggested her family look for her beneath a pointing angel statue. The story has everything from the Pope, the Mafia, the Masons, to conspiracy and murder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part three of this episode, I talk about how Roman Polanski and Sharon's father each conducted their own investigation into Sharon's death. I also discuss how the Manson family were caught and the aftermath of the trial. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part two, we come to the night of the murders at Cielo Drive. Watson, Atkins, Krenwinkel, and Kasabian drive to the home in the quiet canyon. As Joan Didion wrote, on the night of August 9th, the sixties died. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On August 8, 1969, Sharon Tate, her unborn child, and four others were brutally slaughtered by the Manson Family. That much the world knows. But how much does everyone know about Sharon Tate. On part one of this episode, I'll talk about the life of Sharon as well as Roman Polanski, Wojciech Frykowski, and Abigail Folger. Next week's episode will focus on the murders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two men rob a bank, one to pay for his lover's sex reassignment surgery. Things go very wrong, hostages are taken, and chaos erupts. This is the true story of the film Dog Day Afternoon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael Gargiulo is accused of killing women between the years of 2001 and 2008. But, his first murder occurred back in 1993. It would take years before all these deaths would be connected. His vicious attacks earned him the nicknames "the Chiller Killer", and "the Hollywood Ripper". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Mother's Day in 2018, teacher Rachael Deltondo was gunned down in her parents driveway. Everyone involved in her life paints a different picture of her. Was she the loving teacher and daughter, or was she a seductress who was involved with an underage student? According to Rachael, she had major dirt on the Aliquippa Police Department. What led to her death? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When soul legend James Brown's third wife was found dead after a plastic surgery procedure, it seemed like an unfortunate event. However, Adrienne Brown's friend insisted for years that it was murder. This friend had her own secrets concerning James Brown. Years later, a secret notebook would reveal that Adrienne's death was not an accident, but a murder. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Karina Vetrano was a 30-year old woman who was attacked and murdered while jogging near Queens, New York. Chanel Lewis was arrested and charged with the crime. However, his family as well as many others declare he is innocent. Is this a miscarriage of justice or is the right man in jail? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Delvey conned friends, businesses, hotels, and many others out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Find out how this unassuming woman was able to do this. It'a a crazy tale. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For many years, R&B singer, R. Kelly, has been accused of being sexually involved with underage girls. Now, he supposedly has a sex cult, keeping complete control over several young women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2000, immigration lawyer, Richard Baumhammers, went on a racially motivated killing spree in Pennsylvania that lasted hours. What caused him to kill? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blonde bombshell Jayne Mansfield was killed in a horrific car crash in 1967. Supposedly, before her death, Church of Satan founder, Anton LaVey, put a curse on her boyfriend. What was her involvement with the Church of Satan? Was there really a curse? And, how did Jayne really die? Find out this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could the 1927 silent film London After Midnight starring Lon Chaney have caused a man to commit murder? The mystery deepens when all copies of the film are destroyed in a vault fire. Is this film cursed? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From 1974 to 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy admitted to killing 30 women. But, he insinuated that his actual kill number may be in the three digits. This week I examine some of the other possible victims of Bundy's. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.