Wild Society: True Crime Podcast

Welcome to the 50th episode of Wild Society!Jane Toppan was one of the most popular and adored nurses employed at Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She always expressed a pleasant and upbeat personality, earning her the nick name “Jolly Jane”. But Jane had another side….a side of pure evil.Violet Jessop travelled the world for 43 years as a stewardess aboard ships at sea. Many know her as the “Unsinkable Woman” because she survived not one, but three shipwrecks, two of which the ship completely sank. Being a Titanic survivor, Violet's story is wild and baffling!Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereJane Toppan Sources:The New England Historical SocietyCrime MuseumMurderpediaWikipediaViolet Jessop Sources:RankerMuseum HackEncyclopedia TitanicaHistory of YesterdayAll Thats Interesting

Welcome to the 49th episode of Wild Society!Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes herePhantom Killer Sources:Fox 4GrungeWikipediaNY Daily NewsBuzzFeed UnsolvedHindenburg Sources:Internet ArchiveWikipediaWikipediaThe IndependentSmithsonian Magazine

Welcome to the 48th episode of Wild Society! Nannie Doss soon became known as the “Giggling Granny” because of her odd flirty behavior while in jail. What was such a happy woman doing in police custody? Well it may have been that she murdered four of her five husbands and multiple family members. In this weeks episode we unravel the case of the serial husband killer and her motivate behind the murders.On December 18, 2004, 27 year old Alison Botha was abducted outside her apartment. After being driven to a remote location on the outskirts of town, she was subject to one of the most horrific crimes in South Africa's history. But perhaps the most shocking part, was that she survived.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereNannie Doss Sources:Tulsa WorldAll That's InterestingWikipediaAmerica's Most HauntedThe Famous PeopleAlabama HeritageFind A GraveAlison Botha Sources:UK Daily StarTimes LiveCeleb Hook

Welcome to the 47th episode of Wild Society! The disappearance of 39-year-old David Carter Sr. from Melvindale, Michigan, turned tragic when half of his body was found on the side of an Ohio interstate. His girlfriend at the time of the disappearance became the case's prime suspect. But how did an identified suspect simply disappear from multiple agencies? Authorities believe the answer could be the stuff of fiction: secretive societies.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereDavid Carter Sources:The CinemaholicFox NewsThe Detroit Free PressFox 2 DetroitWXYZCrosswalkNPRRadio TimesMike the Durable Sources:Smithsonian MagazineAll That's InterestingWikipedia

Welcome to the 46th episode of Wild Society! On July 30, 2008, Vince Li boarded a Greyhound bus bound for Winnipeg, Canada. The seat he chose was next to a young man named Tim McLean. Three hours after boarding, Li suddenly pulled out a large knife and stabbed McLean. What transpired after that moment would horrify a nation and forever change how you think about traveling by bus.The world was shocked at the tragic death of 24 year old James Dean. He was an up and coming actor, paving the way for a new generation in the film industry, when his life was cut short due to a car accident. After his death, many strange occurrences and deaths happened that involved his crashed 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder sportscar. Was the car cursed? Was it all a coincidence? Or are the rumors too crazy to be true?Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereVince Li Sources:Criminal MindsRankerAll That's InterestingMurderpediaWikipediaYouTubeLittle Bastard Sources:BiographyBack to Golden DaysLA TimesHollywood ReporterHagertyPJ StarUnderworld TalesAutomotive MapUSA TodayThe TribuneWikipedia

Welcome to the 45th episode of Wild Society! John Wayne Gacy is one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. The Chicago native assaulted, raped and murdered at least 33 young men and boys in a 6 year period. In January 1968, U.S. Army Sergeant Rick Duggan was shocked when he saw his childhood friend John “Chick” Donohue. Duggan was in the middle of a warzone in Vietnam. Donohue wasn't serving. In fact, he was wearing blue jeans and a plaid shirt. This is the story of the greatest beer run ever told.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereJohn Wayne Gacy Sources:John Wayne Gacy: Devil in DisguiseKiller Clown: The Nightmare Of John GacyWikipediaChicago TribuneChicago TribuneEsquireOxygen Chick Donohue Sources:New York PostWBURThe Greatest Beer Run EverDeadlineIMDBWikipedia

Welcome to the 44th episode of Wild Society! Carina Saunders was just 19 years old when she went missing from the Oklahoma City area. On October 13, 2011 her remains were found behind a grocery store in Bethany, OK. An investigation into her brutal murder ensued. Although there are many twists and turns in the investigation, the case is still unsolved.OSBI: 1-800-522-8017        Tips@OSBI.OK.GOVIn 1884, a crew of five set sail on a yacht named the Mignonette. When a storm hits, causing the ship to sink, the crew embark on journey of survival on the high seas. What transpired from their journey was forever immortalized in legal history. Find out why in the case of the Queen v Dudley and Stephens, murder in the case of necessity is not a defense to a charge of murder.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereCarina Saunders Sources:NewsOKNew York Daily NewsNBC NewsUnresolvedOKC FoxNews 9Justice for CarinaMignonette Sources:The Vintage NewsHistory ExtraWikipediaWikipedia

Welcome to the 43rd episode of Wild Society!Among the brutal beginnings of the United States, Micajah and Wiley Harpe were the most brutal of men. They killed women, children - even newborns. Their thirst for blood began as guerrillas for the British against the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. Their murderous path led them to kill whoever stood in their way. Their rage was so vicious even pirates once kicked them out of a secret hideout. This is the story of America's first serial killers, the Harpe Brothers.On October 13, 1972 Flight 571 crashed in the Andes Mountains, between Chili and Argentina. This is their survival story.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereHarpe Brothers Sources:The Library of CongressMurderpediaLegends of AmericaMediumFlight 571 Sources:7News SpotlightNews.comHistory DailyBritannica Wikipedia

Welcome to the 42nd episode of Wild Society!Described as the most revolting case in German criminal history, the story of Fritz Haarman is not for the faint of heart. Known to have possibly killed up to 50 boys and young men, find out why he was dubbed the “Vampire of Hanover”From the outside looking in, the Bush family appeared to be normal, even though the youngest child, Jennifer, had been in and out of doctor offices and hospitals from a very young age. Around age 8, nurses and doctors began to become suspicious that Jennifer's illnesses were being caused by her mother Kathy. Is this a case of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy? Child Abuse? Or just a young girl who was sick and outgrew her illnesses? Listen to find out!Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereFritz Haarman Sources:All That's Interesting MurderpediaThe Criminal CodeWikipediaKathy Bush Sources:NewsweekCNNPeopleOrlando SentinelLos Angeles TimesMSBPA Mother's Betrayal

Welcome to the 41st episode of Wild Society!It's commonly known that identical twins can have a strong connection to one another, but the case of Ursula and Sabina Eriksson takes this concept up a notch. This case investigates Folie à Deux, French for "a madness of two." Linda Lou Taylor was a sucker for love. Or maybe just marriage. At the age of 69, Linda had been married 23 times - a world record. Her husbands included a one-eyed convict, a couple of gay men, a groom who beat her and one who even locked up her refrigerator to control what she ate and drank. Her shortest marriage was about 36 hours long, to Fred Chadwick. Her last marriage made worldwide headlines when she tied the knot to Glynn Wolfe. Take a listen to the story of true loves.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereUrsula and Sabina Eriksson Sources:ViceMadness in the Fast LaneMotorway CopsDr. Todd GrandeLinda Lou Taylor Sources:Los Angeles TimesNBC ChicagoThe TelegraphFind A GraveWikipedia

Welcome to the 40th episode of Wild Society!John Douglas White appeared to be a pastor who had been saved from his past. But when his necrophilia fantasies got the best of him, he murdered 24 year old Rebekah Jane Gay on Halloween morning in 2012. However, this wasn't the first time White had killed…Growing up in a devout Catholic family in 1960s Germany, Anneliese Michel was pretty, vibrant and caring. Attending mass twice a week, her religious practices became more extreme as she grew older, and were heavily influenced by her mother. All of this changed however, when at 16 she suffered convulsions that led to a diagnosis of temporal lobe epilepsy. What transpired from this baffled doctors and psychologists, and led to the worst case of exorcism ever recorded.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereJohn Douglas White Sources:USA TodayCBS NewsCBS DetroitThe News HeraldMurderpediaInvestigation DiscoveryAnneliese Michel Sources:The Washington PostAll That's InterestingBuzzFeed UnsolvedChasing the FrogAudio from Anneliese Michel Exorcism

Welcome to the first live show of Wild Society at Pridefest in Oklahoma City!Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereHell's Half Acre Sources:The Emergence and Evolution of the Gay and bisexual Male Subculture In Oklahoma City, 1889-2005OKC HistoryMystoricalTony Sinclair & The Inferno Sources:The Emergence and Evolution of the Gay and bisexual Male Subculture In Oklahoma City, 1889-2005The OklahomanKGOUQuigley CartoonPink Tea Queens Sources:The Emergence and Evolution of the Gay and bisexual Male Subculture In Oklahoma City, 1889-2005WikipediaCompton's Cafeteria Riot Sources:Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's CafeteriaLadies In The Streets: Before Stonewall, Transgender Uprising Changed LivesSFGate

Welcome to the 38th episode of Wild Society!Gerald Cavanagh sat at a San Francisco gay bar, taking in the nightlife around him. An attractive young man approached the World War 2 veteran. He handed Cavanagh a piece of paper. The young man had drawn Cavanagh's portrait on that piece of paper. The sketch was good. Really good.After talking a bit, they left the bar and headed for Ocean Beach – a common hookup spot for gay men. As the two got close on the beach, Cavanagh's new friend pulled out a knife and stabbed him at least 17 times. Cavanagh had just become the victim of the serial killer who would eventually become known as The Doodler. Other gay men would have their fates sealed after being handed a striking sketch by the handsome young man.This story takes you through the decades as police and journalists join together in hopes to solve the mystery of the illusive artist. This week we discuss the Stonewall Riots or the Stonewall Uprising [as some people like to refer to it today] which took place in New York City in 1969, and began the modern day Gay revolution movement.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereThe Doodler Sources:San Francisco ChronicleWikipediaStonewall Sources:Stonewall UprisingStonewall ForeverNew York TimesHistory

Welcome to the 37th episode of Wild Society!On October 17th , 2006, New Orleans police received a phone call from the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. A man had jumped from the 7th floor. What transpired from this event and what was found in his back pocket led investigators to find one of the most heinous and heartbreaking crimes in New Orleans history.The reincarnation case of Shanti Devi was one that not only shocked the world but also created interest from Mahatma Gandhi. At just four years old, Shanti began talking about her past life. She began going into more details around age 8 and revealed that her previous name was Lugdi Devi and that she had been married to a man named Kedar Nath. She told her parents that she died shortly after giving birth to a son and that they lived in Mathura. After a large investigation by a group appointed by Gandhi, all claims from Shanti were found to be true. So how did such a young girl remember so many details from her past life? Was it really true or all just a big hoax?Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereZach Bowen + Addie Hall Sources:Nicole KennyHistoric MysteriesWow AmazingWhere Ya AtShanti Devi Sources:Reincarnation ResearchAll That's InterestingWikipediaCarol BowmanBelief Net

Welcome to the 36th episode of Wild Society!Herbert Mullin, also known as the “Earthquake Killer”, terrorized the Santa Cruz area of California during his 4 month murder spree. Although police were unaware they were dealing with a serial killer at first, upon his arrest Mullin confessed to killing 13 people. Equally shocking was his reasoning for the murders.The odds of being bitten by a venomous snake aren't all that high. The odds of being bitten by a venomous snake and then surviving a bear attack are even less. But the odds of doing both and THEN surviving a shark attack? Well, it's 1 out of 893,000,000,000,000. Given those odds, consider Dylan McWilliams really lucky, or really, really unlucky, because he survived all three. This is his story.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereHerbert Mullin Sources:SF WeeklyCBSN Bay AreaBorn to KillAll Thats Interesting WikipediaDylan McWilliams Sources:Outside MagazineFlorida MuseumNational Park Service

Welcome to the 35th episode of Wild Society!In the 1990’s Colombia’s young homeless boys began to disappear quickly off the streets. After numerous mass graves were found, investigators began to think they had a serial killer on the loose. After putting together a profile of the killer, based on evidence left at a crime scene, investigators were able to narrow down the suspect list to 25 men. On April 22, 1999 Luis Garavito was arrested for the attempted rape of a boy. After being interrogated for 18 hours, he broke and admitted to killing 140 boys in 54 cities. Ultimately Garavito was charged with killing 172 young males but officials believe the number may be closer to 400. Change.org PetitionAt the base of Mt. Fuji lies a dense sprawling forest called Aokigahara. A popular tourist attraction, the dense forest provides countless winding trails and caves. But some people who enter the forest, never intend on leaving. Is something sinister happening inside the “Sea of Trees”?Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereLuis Garavito Sources:History CollectionLawyers UpdateLawyers UpdateHealth Psychology ConsultancyDiscovery ChannelMurderpediaAll Thats InterestingWikipediaChange.org PetitionSuicide Forest Sources:CNNAtlas ObscuraHorror ObsessiveBuzzfeed NewsWikipedia

Welcome to the 34th episode of Wild Society!Movies can inspire change. They make us laugh. They make us cry. They move society to do great things. But for certain people, movies can inspire violence and murder. This story explores the minds of several criminals inspired by some of cinema's most famous films.As we know, the last year has been a tough one for everyone on the planet, but was it the worst year of all time? This wild story covers the year 536 - what many historians consider to be the actual worst year ever.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereMovie Inspired Killers Sources:The Los Angeles TimesThe GuardianBBCBBCBBCThe Criminal CodeThe IndependentABC NewsYear 536 Sources:HistoryScience MagazineWeird History

Welcome to the 33rd episode of Wild Society!In April of 1996, James Smith walked into a police station confessing he had accidently killed his girlfriend of three years, 17 year old Kelly Anne Bates. What transpired from that event became one of the most horrific cases of abuse and torture ever recorded in modern day history.A small village tucked away in the Iya Valley of Japan now has more scarecrow dolls than people. The dolls outnumber the residents ten to one. Tsukimi Ayano has made over 400 dolls that resemble people who have passed or people who once lived in the village and have left. The town of Nagoro lures around 3,000 people a year from all over the world who are interested in seeing these unique, life-size dolls. We will let you decide if you think it is creepy or cool!Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereKelly Anne Bates Sources:MurderpediaCrime and Investigation UKManchester Evening NewsThe MirrorWikipediaScarecrow Village Sources:All That’s InterestingUnusual PlacesNew York TimesCNNWikipedia

Welcome to the 32nd episode of Wild Society!Around 8 p.m. on March 20, 1974, a man in a white Ford Escort cut off a maroon Rolls-Royce limousine as it drove down a London road. A man in the limousine got out to stop the Ford Escort’s driver who was now walking toward the limousine, thinking he was a disgruntled motorist. From six feet away, the Escort’s driver pulled out a gun and shot the man. The gunman's mission to kidnap Princess Anne had begun.In 1998, Amy Lynn Bradley went missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise liner. After investigators found no evidence of suicide or falling overboard, the case became a world-wide mystery. Did Amy simply decide to run away? Or was something sinister at the heart of her disappearance?In the 1600’s pirates roamed the seas of the Caribbean in hunt of treasure and goods to be stolen. It was unheard of for females to be pirates. Most women on the ship were there to cook and clean for the crew. Anne Bonny and Mary Read pushed cultural norms when they became pirates aboard John “Calico Jack” Rackham's ship. Fighting alongside the men, the women were successful in overtaking many ships, often times leading the operations. Although they both had unusual upbringings, the women made themselves known as two of the most famous badass female pirates in history.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories herePrincess Anne Sources:Smithsonian MagazineBBC NewsWikipediaWikipediaAudio ClipsAmy Lynn Bradley Sources:Film DailyHistory DailyThe Charley ProjectWikipediaAnne Bonny & Mary Read Sources:BritannicaSmithsonianThe Way of the PiratesThe Way of the PiratesAll That’s InterestingWikipediaWikipediaWikipediaWikipedia

1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission Event CalendarGreenwood Art Project Event CalendarDonate to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial CommissionSources:“Events of the Tulsa Disaster” by Mary Elizabeth Jones Parrish“Black Wall Street: From Riot to Renaissance in Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District” by Hannibal B. Johnson “Tulsa’s Historic Greenwood District” by Hannibal B Johnson “Death in a Promised Land” by Scott Ellsworth 

Welcome to the 30th episode of Wild Society!New York City in the 1970’s was full of freedom and fun as the disco era took over. But when day turned to night, many people feared for their life as a serial killer roamed the streets. The media dubbed him the “.44 Caliber Killer” due to his weapon and bullet of choice. He prowled the streets of New York City late at night in search for young women with long brown hair. He would then shoot with intentions to kill. He began taunting police with hand written letters and gave himself the name “Son of Sam.” After being on the hunt for 13 months, killing six and injuring many others, David Berkowitz, known as "Son of Sam", was finally arrested outside of his apartment. Why did he kill? Why did he pick the name "Son of Sam"? And what is he up to now?Camera bulbs flashed as a young socialite took the stand in a trial that would intrigue the American public for the next several months. It was January of 1936, and heiress Ann Cooper Hewitt was suing her mother in a San Francisco court for $500,000 (roughly $9 million today). What the plaintiff claimed happened to her would fill newspapers from coast to coast and cause a nation-wide scandal.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainSon of Sam Sources:The New York TimesIDOxygenCBS NewsMen’s HealthMiddle Tennessee State UniversityBiographyWikipediaDavid Berkowitz’s WebsiteAnn Cooper Hewitt Sources:Narratively.comYourConfidentialGhostWriter.comWikipedia

Welcome to the 29th episode of Wild Society!Ronald Gene Simmons is at the heartbreaking center of the worst family murder spree in American history. During the Christmas holiday season of 1987, Simmons killed 14 family members and two others in smalltown Arkansas. Simmons' deadly massacre included tricking four of his own children into thinking they were about to receive Christmas gifts, right before he killed them. Hear what led to this unimaginable tragedy.Many of us grew up hearing nursery rhymes and associate them with happy childhood memories... but the true meaning behind these famous rhymes is nothing short of dark and disturbing.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainRonald Gene Simmons Sources:Encyclopedia of ArkansasMurderpediaAY MagazineNursery Rhyme Sources:All That’s InterestingWikipediaWikipediaMediumWikipediaSnopesBBCThrillistMental FlossHuffington Post

Welcome to the 28th episode of Wild Society!In the sleepy town of Amityville, New York, a large Dutch Colonial style home sits elegantly along the Amityville River on a picturesque street of other comfortable waterfront houses. As you drive down the quiet street, passing the stately mansion at what was once 112 Ocean Ave, it’s almost unfathomable to imagine the horrors that happened to the Dafeo family in the early morning hours of November 13, 1974. What transpired from that event forever changed the town of Amityville, and shot the once peaceful town into permanent spotlight.Authorities struggled for 2 years to find teenage Colton Harris Moore aka the Barefoot Bandit. He was on the run after countless burglaries. Colton continued to baffle the community when he was successful at stealing and flying multiple airplanes, most of the time while barefoot, and without any formal training. For Colton it was all the thrill of the game, and his extreme passion for airplanes.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainAmityville Murder Sources:All That’s InterestingFancy Pants HomesWikipediaTopicAmityvillemurders.comBarefoot Bandit Sources:CBS NewsCBS NewsLA TimesBBCWikipediaFox NewsSeattle TimesCNNHerald Net

Welcome to the 27th episode of Wild Society!This week’s murder case takes us to Alaska where we learn about an avid hunter gone rogue. Robert Hansen, an unassuming local bakery owner, abducted dancers and sex workers only to take them into the Alaskan wilderness and hunt them down as prey. Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Captain America, Wonder Woman. These superheroes rescue the innocent at life's darkest moments. Wouldn't it be great if versions of them existed in real life? Turns out - they do! Across the world, upwards of hundreds of real-life superheroes fight everything from poverty to brutal crimes. In this wild story, you'll hit the streets with two of the most famous of these avengers.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainRobert Hansen Sources:The Butcher Baker: Mind of a MonsterMark of a Serial Killer: Hunted to DeathFox NewsWashington PostFilm DailyWikipediaSuperhero Sources:GQRolling StoneMy NorthwestMysterious UniverseThe SunEvening StandardMy LondonWikipedia

Welcome to the 26th episode of Wild Society!In this weeks murder case we discuss the infamous serial killer, Rodney Alcala. Nicknamed the “Dating Game Killer,” because of his time on the show, Rodney Alcala scoured the country hunting young women. Alcala used his unique charm to convince them he was a photographer and ultimately tortured, raped, strangled, and killed them. He was convicted of 8 murders but is believed to have killed many more. Officials are still trying to find information on possible victims today through photographs found in Alcala’s possession.In 1920 a series of photos captured the attention of the world. The photos, taken by two young girls, Frances Griffith and Elsie Wright, were taken while playing in the garden of Elsie’s Cottingley village home in West Yorkshire. The subject of these photos baffled everyone from photographic experts to spiritualists and became the most widely recognized photos in the world.Links to photos taken by Alcala of possible unidentified victims:ABC NewsCBS NewsJulius Jones Information:Watch the Documentary hereSign the Petition hereJusticeForJuliusJones.comCheck out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainDating Game Killer Sources:PeopleCBS NewsABC NewsABC 2020MurderpediaBiographyWikipediaCottingley Fairies Sources:BBCHistoric UKWikipediaMessy Nessy

Welcome to the 25th episode of Wild Society!Beginning on Dec. 30, 1884, nighttime brought a sense of dread to the residents of the budding city of Austin, Texas. A killer was stalking the streets late at night, picking locks on cabins and homes, sneaking inside and using knives and axes to kill. In many of the cases, others were seriously wounded but survived. The killer earned the moniker, the Servant Girl Annihilator, as many of his victims were staff members at residences across Austin. But just as the city was on the brink of chaos, the killings mysteriously stopped. But why?In the early 1900’s men were practically required to wear a hat anytime they left the house. Just as fashion can still be today, there were many styles and many “rules” to be followed. In the early 20th century the most seriously followed fashion rule was that of not wearing your straw hat after September 15th. Eventually, if you were caught in public wearing your straw hat after this arbitrary date, you weren’t just subject to ridicule, your hat was fair game to be knocked off and stomped on in the street by any passerby. By 1922 this came to head with the infamous New York Straw Hat Riots. Julius Jones Information:Watch the Documentary hereSign the Petition hereJusticeForJuliusJones.comCheck out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainServant Girl Annihilator Sources:Texas MonthlyServant Girl MurdersMental FlossKVUERankerStraw Hat Riot Sources:RipleysNew York TimesNew York TimesWikipedia

Welcome to the 24th episode of Wild Society!Edmund Kemper III is one of the world’s most notorious serial killers, and is often referred to as “The Co-ed Killer.” Beginning with a mother that was anything but loving and ending with her demise, we find out why and how Edmund killed 10 people between 1964 through 1973. His crimes were brutal, but what we learned from them changed the course of criminal investigation history forever.The entire world watched as a homemade helium filled balloon, shaped like a UFO, soared through the Colorado sky in October of 2009. The Heene family and officials were panicked as they believed that 6 year old Falcon Heene was inside the balloon. After traveling 50 miles, the balloon finally landed, but the boy wasn’t inside. He was soon found hiding in the attic of the family home. Was the boy scared to get in trouble or was the whole thing a hoax?Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainEd Kemper Sources:Murder: No Apparent MotiveMurderpediaAll That’s InterestingCriminal Minds WikiWikipediaBalloon Boy Sources:New York TimesCNNUSA TodayNBC NewsABC NewsWikipediaHeene BoyzBear Scratch

Welcome to the 23rd episode of Wild Society!This week’s murder case takes us to South Africa where we learn about the country’s most notorious serial killer, Moses Sithole. Having been raised in the time of apartheid, abandoned by his mother, abused, and feeling out of control of his own life - Moses developed a hatred for women that would drive him to kill at least 38 people, although police suspect somewhere closer to 70.The future is unpredictable. Or is it? Millions say one philosopher and chemist born in the 1500s predicted the future - including events happening today. From world wars to Hitler to COVID-19 and more, Nostradamus has been credited for predicting the world's most historic events. But did he really?Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainMoses Sithole Sources:A&E BiographyLA TimesBritannicaMurderpediaWikipediaBiography.comNostradamus Sources:NewsweekYearly HoroscopeYearly HoroscopeBritannicaSnopesThe GuardianWikipedia

Welcome to the 22nd episode of Wild Society!Jill Coit enjoyed luring men with her looks and personality. She convinced ten men to marry her, even if she was still married to the lucky man before them. When things didn’t go her way, Jill moved on to the next man. It seems as though she got away with murdering her third husband William Clark Coit Jr, but wasn’t as lucky when her son testified against her for murdering her eighth husband, Gerald “Gerry” Boggs.Followers of folk legends and admirers of the paranormal are certainly familiar with the Bermuda Triangle and perhaps even the Michigan triangle. But one lesser-known cousin of these areas infamous for their strange disappearances over a five year stretch holds more than its fair share of tantalizing mysteries: the Bennington Triangle of Vermont.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainJill Coit Sources:AP NewsForensic FilesMurderpediaWikipediaCrime MuseumUnknownTapatalkBennington Triangle Sources:VermonterWikipediaOf Misdeeds and MysteriesHistory By DayHistoric MysteriesList Verse

Welcome to the 21st episode of Wild Society!On Valentine's Day 2007, Jodine Serrin's mother and father walked into the bedroom of her California condo and interrupted what they thought was a romantic moment between her and a man. Without realizing it, they had just witnessed a horrific crime. The man escaped. More than a decade passed before a new DNA technique would lead to a break in the case. But would the suspect ever be brought to justice?Cindy James was a recently divorced woman living in a suburb of Vancouver when she became the victim of harassing notes and phone calls. Police began to doubt Cindy, even after she was physically attacked several times. Was Cindy dealing with a split personality as the police suspect, or was she an innocent victim of someone who was trying to scare her to death?Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainJodine Serrin Sources:NBCSan Diego Union TribuneThe City of San DiegoJustice 365MorbidologyCindy James Sources:Unsolved Mysteries CTV W5MelanieHack.comTrue Crime Addiction

Welcome to the 20th episode of Wild Society!At the beginning of the 20th century, children began to go missing in Barcelona’s red light district known as El Raval. During this time, a woman named Enriqueta Marti began running a business selling lotions and ointments to the city’s wealthy residents. A sociopath with a business plan, find out why she became known as the “Vampire of Barcelona”A supernatural creature has been haunting people in cities all over the world for years. Was its motive to scare or to warn of bad things to come? Were people witnessing the Mothman or just a Sandhill Crane? Is there some sort of connection between the Mothman, the Freiberg Shrieker, and The Black Bird of Chernobyl? We discuss the crazy encounters with these creatures in this week’s wild story.Check out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainVampire of Barcelona Sources:The Barcelona LowdownViceVanilla MagazineHell HorrorMurderpediaWikipediaMothman Sources:ViceUnresolvedThe Mothman FandomNews.com.auMothman MuseumUnknown ExplorersWikipedia

Welcome to the 19th episode of Wild Society!This week’s murder case covers Dennis Nilsen. His fantasies, loneliness and a desire for ultimate control culminated and led to a murder spree that would make him infamous in UK serial killer history.For most of us, the idea of having our personal or financial information hacked is a nightmare. But for some, seeing their identity stolen in real time is the ultimate turn on. This wild story explores the world of Paypigs and the financial dominatrixes who voluntarily take over their digital lives.Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcastersCheck out our merch hereSee all of our episodes hereSend us case ideas, or personal stories hereBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainDennis Nilsen Sources:Killing for Company by Brian MastersDennis Nilsen by Russ CoffeyThe Real Des (documentary)Britains Most Evil KillersReal Crime UKBiography.comIndependentWikipediaHistory of a Drowning BoyPaypig Sources:ViceViceRolling StoneBuzzfeed

Welcome to the 18th episode of Wild Society!Known as the Shoe Fetish Slayer, Jerry Brudos abducted and brutally murdered four women in Oregon - Linda Slawson, Karen Sprinker, Jan Susan Whitney and Linda Salee. Driven by his hatred of women, and a love for their shoes, Jerry turned his garage into a perverted photo studio and torture chamber. In 2000, a mummy and sarcophagus showed up on the black market, sparking an international argument and confusing archaeologists and historians alike. But what they thought was the “find of a lifetime” un-raveled into a deep hole of mystery and even… murder.Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcastersBird Song by Sherree ChamberlainSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch hereJerry Brudos Sources:New York Daily NewsBiography Crime & Investigation documentaryLust Killer by Ann RuleAll That’s Interesting WikipediaThe Persian Princess Sources:Trafficking CultureArchaeology.comMummipediaWikipedia

Welcome to the 17th episode of Wild Society!Between 1979 and 1981, two dozen children and four young adults were murdered in Atlanta. Evidence in the investigation led law enforcement to believe one killer could be behind every death. Unable to solve the cases, local, county and state law enforcement brings in the FBI, including famous criminal profiler John Douglas and Special Agent in Charge John Glover. A loud splash in a river eventually leads to the arrest and murder conviction of Wayne Williams. But many - to this day - don't believe Williams is the lone killer, or a killer at all.Dancing can definitely be contagious, especially when a great song is on, but Choreomania takes this idea to the next level. In simplest terms, Choreomania is an outbreak of compulsive dancing, usually starting with one person and growing into the hundreds, lasting hours, days, weeks and even months. To this day, it’s not known if Choreomania was an actual illness or some kind of social phenomenon. Atlanta Child Murders Sources:The New York TimesHistory ChannelCNNThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionWikipediaWikipediaWomen’s Health MagazineDaily MailEsquire MagazineFBI Retired Case File Review with Jerri WilliamsChoreomania Sources:Smithsonian MagazineBBCOxford AcademicWikipedia

Welcome to the 16th episode of Wild Society!This week’s murder case covers Ed Gein - a quiet farmer from Wisconisin who had an unhealthy obsession with his dead mother. After local hardware store owner, Bernice Worden went missing in 1957, an investigation led local authorities to Gein’s farmhouse. What they found was such a shock to America that his heinous acts would inspire true crime culture for decades to come.In this week’s wild story we talk about Pauline Dakin’s bizarre childhood on the run. Why did her mom make them move suddenly and unexpectedly? Why did everything they do have to be kept a secret? It wasn’t until she was 23 that her mom finally explained that they were on the run from the Mafia and people had been out to kill them for the last 16 years. But there was more to the story…Run, Hide, Repeat: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Pauline DakinEd Gein Sources:HistoryBritannicaMurderpediaWikipediaCriminal Minds Pauline Dakin Sources:BBC NewsThe GuardianThe CurrentPaulineDakin.comNews.comTVO

Welcome to the 15th episode of Wild Society!This week’s murder case covers Josefina Rivera, Sandra Lindsay, Lisa Thomas, Deborah Dudley, Jacqueline Askins and Agnes Adams - all of whom were abducted, tortured, and raped by Gary Heidnik. Some of these women would never make it out of Gary’s basement alive, but Josefina was able to bring the others to freedom from one of the most sinister men we’ve ever heard about.In part two of this episode we learn about how in mid-century America, the Florida Panhandle made up two-thirds of the country’s total loss-of-limb accident claims. Vernon, Florida, was the epicenter. Claims included farming accidents, garage mishaps, hunting incidents and more. Some of the accidents were so brutal that the claims break the million-dollar mark in today’s money. When an insurance investigator arrives, he makes a stunning discovery that would cement a new nickname for Vernon: Nub City.Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcastersSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch hereGary Heidnik Sources:Cellar Girl by Josefina RiveraJosefina Rivera Interview with Kinetoscope Productions WikipediaWikipediaOxygenVernon, Florida Sources:All That’s InterestingMental FlossThe New York TimesWikipediaOZYStarcasm

Welcome to the 14th episode of Wild Society!A doctor was performing an autopsy on a motorcycle crash victim when he smelled cyanide in the stomach cavity, resulting in tests that proved the man was killed by cyanide poisoning. This discovery led to the finding of Donald Harvey, the “Angel of Death,” one of America’s most prolific serial killers, who claimed to have killed up to 70 victims during his 17 years as an orderly and nurses aide. Harvey claimed he performed “mercy” killings and used cyanide, arsenic, rat poisoning, and suffocation on his victims. Claiming he “played God”, Harvey showed no remorse for his many victims.In part two of this episode we learn about Madame Delphine LaLaurie and her haunted mansion.The city of New Orleans, Louisiana is considered to be one of the most haunted cities in the United States, but one house in particular, on the corner of Royal Street and Governor Nicholls Street, just one block from Bourbon Street, is said to be “the most haunted” place around. The Lalaurie mansion at 1140 Royal Street is home to one of the most gruesome tales of torture and mystery in New Orleans… and perhaps the country. On April 10, 1834, a fire broke out at the home of Madame Delphine Lalaurie and her third husband Dr. Louis Lalaurie. What was discovered inside would horrify neighbors and shake the foundation of a city.Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcastersDonald Harvey Sources:WikipediaNew York TimesCincinnati.comWCPO CincinnatiUSA TodayLos Angeles TimesUPIThe Washington PostCincinnati Business CourierAll That’s InterestingKrazy KillersOxygenDelphine LaLaurie Sources:The Historic New Orleans CollectionNOLA.comWikipediaHistory.comMurderpedia64 ParishesCrime MuseumMad Madame LaLaurie

Welcome to the 13th episode of Wild Society!After school on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin rode her bike to the apartment she shared with her father in Purcell, Oklahoma. It would be the last time anyone, other than her killer, would see her alive. A frantic 48-hour search for Jamie involves the FBI, the local police department and agents from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The hunt ends with an appalling discovery at Jamie’s apartment complex inside a closet. Co-host Chad Previch bases much of this case off original reporting he wrote when the story first broke.In part two of this episode we learn about the now infamous group of teens and twenty-somethings who became known as The Bling Ring. The Bling Ring took advantage of social media, and targeted their favorite celebrities and reality tv stars by burglarizing their homes multiple times.Sign Jamie’s Memorial PageSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch hereJamie Rose Bolin Sources:The OklahomanThe OklahomanThe OklahomanThe OklahomanThe OklahomanThe OklahomanThe OklahomanThe OklahomanThe OklahomanThe OklahomanNews 9The Norman TranscriptThe Bling Ring Sources:Vanity FairWikipediaWikipediaThe Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonaldThe Bling Ring (movie)

Welcome to the 12th episode of Wild Society!Before she was known as the “soap maker of Correggio“, Leonarda Cianciulli was a devoted Italian mother who just wanted to keep her favorite child safe from World War II. Becoming obsessed with superstition and believing sacrifice was the only way to save her son, Leonarda turned to a, dare I say, “creative” way of murdering her victims. Move over Gordon Ramsey, this is the real Hell’s kitchen.Part two of this week’s episode features Sarah Winchester, an heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company fortune, who claims she was being haunted by the ghosts of people killed with Winchester guns. After seeking out a psychic medium who confirmed she was being haunted, Sarah was instructed to move to California and continue building onto a home to confuse the ghosts. The home is now known as a “mystery” house because of its many quirks and labyrinth appeal.Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcastersSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch hereLeonarda Cianciulli Sources:All That’s InterestingMurderpediaBest of True CrimeWikipediaWinchester Mystery House Sources:Winchester Mystery HouseBiographyInsiderAtlas ObscuraCNNWikipedia

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Wild Society!This week’s murder case sheds light on one of the darkest and most sinister times in Oklahoma history - what would become nationally known as The Reign of Terror. The Osage murders were in the public eye from 1921-1926, but we now know the Osage were being targeted and murdered from the 1910’s to the 1930s.In part two, we learn about Jacques Mesrine who was known as the French Robin Hood and The Man of Thousand Faces. His story takes you through a half dozen countries, several continents, a secret meeting in a cave, the moon landing, prison breaks, kidnappings, ransom demands and more.Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcastersThe Osage Murders Sources:Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI - Book by David GrannDavidGrann.comThe Osage NationThe OklahomanWikipediaWikipediaFamous TrialsIndieWire Jacques Mesrine Sources:The IndependentThe Denver PostThe GuardianThe GuardianIMDbThe People’s MoviesAmo Mama

Welcome to the tenth episode of Wild Society!This week’s case features the serial killer Israel Keyes. After using one of his victims’ debit cards around the country, Keyes was tracked down, arrested, and indicted for the murder of 18 year old Samantha Koenig. Keyes would confess to four murders but the FBI believes he had a total of eleven victims, based on the blood drawings they found in his jail cell.In part two, we learn that nestled amongst the crowded streets of downtown Los Angeles lies one of the most famous hotels in the country… The Cecil Hotel. While one might think its famous for its glorious art deco architecture from the 1920s, or its early popularity amongst celebrities of the golden age of Hollywood, it is in fact known by most for its dark history of violence, murder, and suicide. FBI page with timeline of Israel Keyes’ travel activityIf you have any information, call 1-800-CALL-FBI or go to FBI.gov/tipsIsrael Keyes Sources:FBICBS News 48 HoursBiographyOxygenPeninsula Daily NewsThought Co.King 5New York PostWikipediaDevil in the Darkness - Book by JT HunterAmerican Predator - Book by Maureen CallahanThe Cecil Hotel Sources:All That’s InterestingCountry LivingDiscoveryCurbed Los AngelesWikipediaWikipediaWikipediaThe Elevator Game Wiki Fandom

Welcome to the ninth episode of Wild Society!This week we cover Armin Meiwes, a German computer repair technician that killed and ate a voluntary victim in 2001 upon finding the man on a cannibal website.In part two we discuss the tragically early death of the incredibly talented and gorgeous actress, Brittany Murphy. Since Brittany’s death, rumors and headlines have been filled with conspiracy theories. Did she die from pneumonia, or were more sinister works at play?Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode!See all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch hereArmin Meiwes Sources:MurderpediaToronto SunCrime + InvestigationHarper’s MagazineNew York Daily NewsThe SunEvening StandardBrittany Murphy Sources:The Hollywood ReporterAutopsy: The Last Hours of Brittany MurphyThe Curious Life and Death of Brittany MurphyWikipediaWikipediaWeb MDNJ.comPeopleNicki SwiftBrittany Murphy: An ID Mystery

Welcome to the eighth episode of Wild Society!This week we cover Elizabeth Bathory, the woman who became known as “The Blood Countess." In part two we discuss the interesting history and facts given by former members of an active polygamist cult called The Order, or the Kingston Clan.Hope After PolygamySee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch hereElizabeth Bathory Sources:HistoryAll That’s InterestingRejected PrincessesSyfy WireHow Stuff WorksBadass of the WeekWikipediaThe Order Cult Sources:Polygamist Mafia: Escaping The Kingston Clan videoThe Salt Lake TribuneThe Salt Lake TribuneCBS NewsKUTVMormon FundamentalismFox 13Fox 13LifetimeWikipediaWikipediaDaily Mail

Welcome to the seventh episode of Wild Society!This week we cover the man known as “America’s first serial killer”, H.H. Holmes. A medical school graduate, swindler and ladies man, H.H. Holmes ruled the dark side of Chicago during the time of the World’s Fair. Building what would become known as the “murder castle”, Holmes’ morbid obsession with anatomy and chemistry took a dark turn in late 19th century Chicago. Or, are all of the tales we’ve come to know as fact just sensationalized stories?In part two of this episode we learn about the Lake Michigan Triangle, also known as the Michigan Triangle. It has accounted for numerous mysterious events, beginning in 1891. Ships, people and even the nation's once largest commercial airline disaster have all occurred in the Triangle, which spans from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to Ludington, Michigan, and south to Benton Harbor, Michigan. Chad talks about the mystery and what's possibly to blame.Leave a rating or review!H.H. Holmes Sources:H.H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil by Adam SelzerMysterious ChicagoH.H. Holmes: Myth and MysteryThe H.H. Holmes “Body Dump” videoThe Devil in the White City by Erik LarsonWikipediaMichigan Triangle Sources:NBC DetroitMilwaukee MagazineABC Grand RapidsZME Science MagazineWBCK News Talk RadioWisconsin’s Great Lakes ShipwrecksSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch here

Welcome to the 6th episode of Wild Society!This week Bethany covers the tragic and horrifying Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders, then Jordan tells the story behind halloween candy paranoia. Leave a rating or review!Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders Sources:The OklahomanThe OklahomanTulsa WorldTulsa WorldWikipediaSomeone Cry For The Children DocumentaryStatelineRonald Clark O’Bryan Sources:WikipediaStatesman News NetworkMediumMurderpediaSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch here

Welcome to the bonus Halloween episode of Wild Society! In this episode we’ll be hearing spooky stories from all four hosts. From bedroom spooks, house and hotel haunts, creepy jails, and a really freaky ghost app experience, we’ll leave it up to you to determine if you’re a believer.Leave a rating or review!PhenVox Ghost Box AppBaker Mansion Sources:Baker Mansion on ZillowThe Moonlit RoadBackpackerverseSquirrel Cage Jail Sources:American HauntingsHaunted Rooms AmericaCouncil Bluffs Convention & Visitors BureauThe Daily NonpareilSkirvin Hotel Sources:The New York TimesThe OklahomanWikipediaLegends of AmericaHistoric Hotels of AmericaTripSavvyClutch PointsThe Players TribuneSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch here

Welcome to the fifth episode of Wild Society!This week we discuss notorious serial killer, BTK, or Dennis Lynn Rader. In part two, we hear about Anatoly Moskvin's dark obsession with bringing the dead back to life.Leave a rating or review!BTK Sources:The OklahomanThe Wichita EagleThe Wichita EagleThe New York TimesMurderpediaCNNThe Washington PostThe AtlanticLos Angeles TimesThe Wikipedia Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by WikipediaAnatoly Moskvin Sources:WikipediaAll That’s InterestingPolice Footage {Warning: Graphic}Madeleine McCann 60 Minutes AustraliaSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch here

Welcome to the fourth episode of Wild Society!In April of 1976, three men wandered into an abandoned building in the middle of Oklahoma City. Soon after, they would discover it was a house full of horrors. Inside were the remains of a young woman - the first known victim of the Oklahoma City Butcher. It was the beginning of a murder spree that would target Native American women over the span of 10 years.In part two of this episode we hear about Elmer McCurdy, a plumber turned train robber. He became a carnival attraction after his body was mummified from the use of arsenic during the embalming process. What happened to his body after the embalming is something straight out of horror movies and completely bizarre.Leave a rating or review!Oklahoma City Butcher Sources:Red Dirt ReportVocal CriminalJustice for Native WomenThe OklahomanThe OklahomanWebsleuthsRedditHer Last RunElmer McCurdy Sources:WikipediaThe New York TimesNational Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumNew England Historical SocietyThe Human MarvelsNotes From the FrontierSee all of our episodes hereSend us story ideas, or personal stories hereCheck out our merch hereGraphic Design by Carley Hummel

Welcome to the third episode of Wild Society!In 2000, Katherine Knight shocked the world from her little town of Aberdeen, Australia. Katherine stabbed, skinned and cooked her partner, John Charles Thomas Price. Katherine was found guilty and is the first woman in Australian history to be given life imprisonment with no chance of parole.In part two of this episode, we hear about the shocking origins of trick-or-treating. For many children, nothing is as exciting as Oct. 31. On Halloween, millions of children dress up in costumes, go door-to-door and get free candy. But the history behind this mainstream tradition is not as innocent as you think. Riots, individual acts of violence and coordinated pranks by children eventually evolved into this now cherished pastime. Leave a rating or review!Katherine Knight Sources:MurderpediaCrimes That Shook AustraliaKatherine Knight: Cannibal, Psychopath, Mother and WifeBlood StainWikipediaTrick-or-Treating Origins Sources:The AtlanticThe Institute of Education SciencesThe History ChannelHuffington Post

Welcome to the second episode of Wild Society!At the beginning of 1984, Christopher Bernard Wilder went on a 6 week cross-country murder spree. Wilder was an Australian emigrant who had an interest in photography. He used his photography skills to lure women to their ultimate and unfortunate deaths. Wilder travelled all over the US approaching women, landing himself on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted List.In part two of this episode we learn about Vesna Vulovic, the woman who fell 33,330 feet. On January 26th, 1972, flight attendant Vesna Vulovic boarded JAT flight 367 in Copenhagen en-route to Zagreb, Croatia. Little did she know she was about to become the most famous flight attendant in history.Leave a rating or review!The Beauty Queen Killer, Christopher Wilder Sources:MurderpediaWikipedia7 NewsNY Daily NewsListverseFind a GraveCriminal MindsLauth InvestigationsVesna Vulovic Sources:New York TimesAll That's InterestingWikipediaAviation 24

Welcome to the very first episode of Wild Society!In 1929, Benny Evangelist, his wife and four children are brutally murdered by an ax in their Detroit home. Detroit’s best detectives are assigned to the case to solve the brutal massacre in the country’s fourth largest city. The case quickly takes a bizarre turn when police uncover that Evangelist is a self-described prophet, spiritual leader and mystical healer. Suspects include a rival cult, his parishioners, neighbors and a possible psychopath roaming the streets. In part two of this episode, we dive deep into the life of Marilyn Monroe, and discuss the many conspiracies surrounding her death.Leave a rating or review!Graphic Design: Carley Hummel, www.carleyhummel.com St Aubin Street Massacre Sources:Click on DetroitThe LineupBenny Weird LecturesCensusThe Detroit Free PressThe Associated PressMarilyn Monroe Sources:Marilyn Monroe: The Private Life of a Public Icon by Charles CasilloMy Story by Marilyn MonroeMarie Claire MagazineThe Killing of Marilyn Monroe (Podcast)Conspiracy Theories (Podcast)