Podcast appearances and mentions of Charles Schmid

Smitty: My Marriage to Serial Killer Charles Schmid, the Pied Piper of Tucson unveils an unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and survival. Diane Schmid thought she had found her Prince Charming when she met Charles Schmid, a charismatic and mysterious man who swept her off her feet as a teenager in the mid-1960s. But her fairytale quickly unraveled when her husband was arrested for multiple shocking murders that captured national attention.Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, this deeply personal memoir recounts Diane's journey from a young girl in love to a woman facing unimaginable revelations of murder. Through vivid memories and unflinching honesty, Diane reveals how she navigated a life overshadowed by her husband's heinous crimes while striving to protect her family and find peace.Written with co-author Marshall Terrill, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the most infamous cases in American history, shedding light on the devastating human cost of living with such a dark secret. Blending gripping storytelling with heartfelt reflection, Smitty captures the strength of a survivor who chose to share her voice after decades of silence.Smitty is a compelling and haunting story for those who seek a deeper understanding of resilience in the face of unthinkable events. SMITTY: My Marriage to Serial Killer Charles Schmid, the Pied Piper of Tucson—Marshall Terrill Follow and comment on Facebook-TRUE MURDER: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064697978510Check out TRUE MURDER PODCAST @ truemurderpodcast.com

Smitty: My Marriage to Serial Killer Charles Schmid, the Pied Piper of Tucsonunveils an unforgettable tale of love, betrayal, and survival. Diane Schmid thought she had found her Prince Charming when she met Charles Schmid, a charismatic and mysterious man who swept her off her feet as a teenager in the mid-1960s. But her fairytale quickly unraveled when her husband was arrested for multiple shocking murders that captured national attention.Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, this deeply personal memoir recounts Diane's journey from a young girl in love to a woman facing unimaginable revelations. Through vivid memories and unflinching honesty, Diane reveals how she navigated a life overshadowed by her husband's heinous crimes while striving to protect her family and find peace.Written with co-author Marshall Terrill, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the most infamous cases in American history, shedding light on the devastating human cost of living with such a dark secret. Blending gripping storytelling with heartfelt reflection, Smitty captures the strength of a survivor who chose to share her voice after decades of silence.Smitty is a compelling and haunting read for those who seek a deeper understanding of resilience in the face of unthinkable events.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

As we finish out this story, Schmid's mouth gets the better of him yet again. Add that to the same people who he bragged to about killing the girls are the same ones who will make sure that he gets what he deserves. Also remember that the autobiography by convicted serial killer Todd Kohlhepp is now available on Amazon. click the link below. https://a.co/d/bcFo91w

This story heats up with the murders of a few more girls and Schmid's loud mouth getting the better of him The autobiography of convicted serial killer, Todd Kohlhepp is now available on Amazon. Click the link below https://a.co/d/4ihcsdm

In the 1960, parents in good neighborhoods really didn't worry about the safety of their children. In the city of Tucson, AZ however, they should have paid closer attention to who their kids were hanging out with. This is the story of a spoiled brat who turned killer. Remember that the autobiography, A Devil Reflects, By Todd Kohlhepp as told to author Scott Cole is now available on Amazon. Click the link below to get your copy today. https://a.co/d/ikWLFxW

We're back with serial killer September! Alex tells us about a horrendous killer, Randall Woodfield. Clara tells us about another terrible person, Charles Schmid. We also talk chimpsanity and secret lives of Mormon wives.

Subscriber-only episodeToday's episode is wild. We're talking about Charles "Smitty" Schmid, a charismatic sociopath who compensated for his below average height by stuffing his cowboy boots with rags and crushed beer cans, wore pancake makeup, and sported a fake beauty mark on one cheek. He murdered three teenaged girls and buried their bodies in the desert outside of his hometown, Tucson, Arizona. Weird Law: https://www.hastingsandhastings.com/absurd-arizona-laws/ Merch: https://belleame-creations.square.site/shop/judgy-crime-girls/2 Sources available upon request Thanks for listening! Subscribe here: For Bonus Friday Episodes in Judgy After Dark! (You'll also get a shout out on the show, a handwritten thank you from your ladies, and 20% off our merch! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Join Emma Kenny as we delve into the sinister world of Charles Schmid, the self-styled "Pied Piper" who lured his victims with a charismatic facade. This episode dissects the chilling murders that terrorized Tucson in the 1960s, the unsettling charisma of Schmid, and the eventual unraveling of his crimes. We'll look at the psychological aspects that drove Schmid, the cultural impact of his case, and the lessons learned about the influence of personality in criminal behavior.

In this weeks episode the pod heads to Tucson, AZ to talk about yummy Patrick Dempsey and shitty Charles Schmid. Can't Buy Me Love is an 80's teenage Rom Com about a nerd named Ronald (Patrick Dempsey) who comes to the rescue of popular neighbor Cindy (Amanda Peterson) with a little quid pro quo… He'll help her out of a pickle if she agrees to pretend to be his girlfriend for one month. With a killer soundtrack and sizzling chemistry we think this is deserving of a rewatch. Then Averyn continues with a tale of Tucson teens who were so beguiled by charming, strange, tin cans in his boots wearing Charles “Smitty” Schmid, that even after three teenage girls went missing and Shitty Smitty bragged about killing them no one said a word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN THIS EPISODE: Could the Mothman of Point Pleasant also have been responsible for the Chernobyl nuclear disaster? (The Black Bird of Chernobyl) *** A man accidentally awakens angry spirits when relieving himself at the base of a tree. (The Sacrifice) *** Vampires in the movies lust after virgins. In real life, one of them lusted after a prostitute. (The Vampire Murder Mystery of Lilly Lindeström) *** What is it truly like to experience a ghost? Author G. Michael Vasey goes into detail about what he saw and felt! (I See Dead People) *** Was it a legitimate UFO sighting, or a hoax? We look more closely at the famous Straith Letter from 1957. (Straith Letter: UFOs and a Hoax) *** A mother bathing her children sees a black, shadow-like head peeping around the corner into her bathroom. And it continues to happen. (Bathroom Shadow Peeper) *** Loud noises, moving furniture, flying objects: You've probably seen it all in any modern paranormal film. But could you handle the real life experience of dealing with a violent poltergeist? (Five Violent Poltergeists That Terrorized People Around The World) *** Some events are so weird one doesn't even know how to properly relate the story – and thus describes the life and death of Charles Francis Coghlan. (Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature) *** Some people are obsessed with communicating with spirits through the Ouija board. In one case, it was the Ouija board that was obsessed with the users. (The Ouija Boy) *** On the surface, Charles Schmid was good-looking, intelligent and well-mannered. But then, many psychopaths look that way. (The Pied Piper of Tucson) *** A woman's love for gardening continues even after she dies. (My Mother's Flowers) *** In 1991 Austin, Texas, police entered a frozen yogurt shop – and came across a murder scene that could appall even the most hardened homicide detective. (The Yogurt Shop Murders) *** After months of being pursued by Will Orpet, young Marion Lambert gave in to his advances. But then he lost interest… and she lost her life. (The Girl In The Snow)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Sacrifice” from YourGhostStories.com: http://bit.ly/2FtokWx“The Black Bird of Chernobyl” from Ghost-Story.co.uk: http://bit.ly/2Y8hmxA“The Vampire Murder Mystery of Lilly Lindstrom” from CoolInterestingStuff.com: http://bit.ly/2xaBxiI“I See Dead People” by Gary Vasey from the MyHauntedLifeToo.com website: http://bit.ly/2X21hgh“The Straith Letter: UFOs and a Hoax” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2LdpTLZ“Bathroom Shadow Peeper” submitted by Linda “Five Violent Poltergeists That Terrorized People Around The World” written by Audrey Webster for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2XzzD9Q“Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature” by Ellen Lloyd: (link no longer available)“The Ouija Boy” was written by an unknown author: (link no longer available)“The Pied Piper of Tucson” from BizarrePedia.com: http://bit.ly/2wUkTn1“My Mother's Flowers” was submitted anonymously “The Yogurt Shop Murders” by Robert Walsh for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2WM388Y“The Girl In The Snow” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2wUiatX= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Originally aired: May 2018CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/mothman-chernobyl/

In this hilarious and twisted episode of Gloom and Bloom, your favorite true crime/comedy podcast, we dive into the dark side of toys just in time for Christmas! Brace yourselves as we uncover the shocking tale of the cannibal cabbage patch kids who developed a taste for children's hair. Yes, you heard that right - these innocent-looking dolls turned into hair-hungry monsters! But that's not all! We also delve into the bizarre world of Elvis lover and murderer, Charles Schmid. This guy couldn't keep a secret to save his life, especially when it came to his three murders. Join us as we dissect his inability to keep his mouth shut and spill all the gory details to his friends. So grab your eggnog, cozy up by the fire, and prepare to laugh your way through the dark and twisted tales of Gloom and Bloom. It's a Christmas episode like no other, filled with holiday cheer and morbid humor. Don't miss out on this festive dose of true crime comedy!Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!

Charles Howard Schmid Jr. (July 8, 1942 – March 30, 1975), also known as the Pied Piper of Tucson, was an American serial killer whose crimes were detailed by journalist Don Moser in an article featured in the March 4, 1966, issue of Life magazine. Schmid's criminal career later formed the basis for "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?", a short story by Joyce Carol Oates.  In 2008, The Library of America selected Moser's article for inclusion in its two-century retrospective of American true crime literature. And now we tal about him on my podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jWULJqbglY Sleeper Cell Vig- find him on Spotify.  https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/truckstopmrdrandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/truckstopmurder/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKXs4CjSF4xKCTmynFsKwSg https://www.patreon.com/Truckstopmurder truckstopmurder@gmail.com-----email/paypal https://faceofhorror.org/2023/julie-torres?fbclid=IwAR14XrPB3ylXY8yWe_z0oTQfc9XoYDkHXF73psHr_s7aoJ41zOsMaZfC1jk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truck-stop-murder-and-true-crimes-podcast/support

Charles era um garoto mimado que queria ser rebelde. Obcecado por Elvis Presley, ele fazia de tudo para parecer uma estrela do rock e atrair o máximo de adolescentes possível para venerá-lo como líder. Conheça o caso que chocou uma geração, e entenda por que ele ficou conhecido como O Flautista de Tucson. Apoie nosso podcast: www.1001crimes.com.br Mande suas histórias: 1001medinhos@gmail.com Fale com a gente: 1001crimes@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anastasia is joined by BP of The Let's Talk Horror Podcast again. This time BP brings his love and knowledge of Jack Ketchum's The Lost (2006) and Ana covers the real life crimes of Charles Schmid that inspired Jack Ketchum's novel and by proxy, the film adaptation. Plus, Dolphining is a thing now; Ana recalls how she first discovered Gus Van Sant's Elephant; and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well dear listeners, we have another shitbag for you today. Charles Schmid, who also went by "Smitty," because of course he did, was technically a serial killer. But like, he's the serial killer equivalent of a dude showing up for a gangbang with a micropenis. Sure he meets the bare minimum requirement for the job, but we're all going to laugh at him. Also he was apparently super charming, or women back in his day were retarded. Either way I hate him. Anyways, join us in making fun of him, and enjoy!

Charles Schmid var ung, smuk og charmerende - han havde både mænd og kvinder i sin hule hånd. Tilgengæld kendte han ikke til den gyldne regel for seriemordere, Hold kæft med Alt!Hvis du kan lide podcasten, så må du meget gerne give et Like på vores Facebook side https://www.facebook.com/paastribe/og en 5-⭐️ anmeldelse i din podcast app.Følg på den app du normalt lytter til os på og på Instagram @paa_stribe. Det hjælper med at sprede ordet. Lyt også til eReolen, Podimo, Mofibo med flere for vores fortællinger om de mest berygtede seriemordere. Black Shadow by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2013 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/42282 Ft: Robert Warringtondfx

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Reposición de este audio Otro Serial Killer que se pasa por "Basado en hechos reales" de Luces en el Horizonte. Charles Howard Schmid Jr. Conocido como "Smitty" o "The Pied Piper Killer". Como siempre empezaremos sacando todo el argumento de una película que tomó como base sus fechorías "Los asesinatos de Todd" para luego tratar la historia del asesino conocido como "El Flautista de Hamelín": Charles Schmid. Espero que os guste. Presenta y dirige: Luis Martínez Vallés Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Reposición de este audio Otro Serial Killer que se pasa por "Basado en hechos reales" de Luces en el Horizonte. Charles Howard Schmid Jr. Conocido como "Smitty" o "The Pied Piper Killer". Como siempre empezaremos sacando todo el argumento de una película que tomó como base sus fechorías "Los asesinatos de Todd" para luego tratar la historia del asesino conocido como "El Flautista de Hamelín": Charles Schmid. Espero que os guste. Presenta y dirige: Luis Martínez Vallés

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The desert town of Tucson, AZ lived a spoiled brat. He was given everything and had to work for nothing really. That is when he decided that he wanted to kill a girl, or 2, or?? with some friends. The best part is that he told Time Magazine about it before he was even a suspect. Listen and find out more in this 2 part story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-alexander74/support

Todays story takes us to Tucson Arizona in the mid sixties for a serial killer that not only took the lives of three young women but also corrupted the local youth. Charles Schmid was a smooth talking bad boy who tried his best to emulate his idol Elvis Presley in not just his looks but with his charisma which ultimately lead to him attracting some cult like followers. Join us in these Bloodthirsty Times as we talk about the life and crimes of the Pied Piper of Tucson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bloodthirsty-times/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bloodthirsty-times/support

Three girls disappear but one man cannot help talking about his actions - in today's episode we talk about Charles Schmid the Pied Piper of TucsonPlease follow, comment, like and share with your friends. You can email the show at themondaynightrevue@gmail.com or find us on social media @themondaynightrevue. Our website is https://themondaynightrevue.blogspot.com/ If you want to support me further you can check out The Monday Night Revue on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/themondaynightrevueAll episodes written and edited by Corinna Harrod with support from Holly ClarkeMusic is The Mooche 1928 recording by Duke Ellington

Cuando Mary convenció a Alleen, una tierna niña de tan solo 15 años, para que tuvieran una cita doble aquella noche, jamás se imaginó que estaba a escasos minutos de morir. Una vez llegando a un páramo cercano, Charles #asesinó brutalmente a la menor de edad y después abusó de ella. Lo #horrible aparte de esto es que este no sería el único crimen del llamado Flautista de Hamelín de Tucson. En el video de hoy te voy a hablar del #asesino en serie que vivió su vida como quiso, pero que no pudo escapar de la mano dura de le ley. Distribuido por Genuina Media

Muriel brings you an example of the kind of episodes coming out on our Patreon: the fascinating story of the Pied Piper of Tucson - Charles Schmid. This Elvis-styled odd-ball dude lead a group of teens down a murderous rabbit hole in the 1960s. Going forward, Muriel's Murders Patreon Exclusive episodes will be a mix of requests, famous cases Nick has never heard of, and cases that Muriel loves but for whatever reason couldn't add to our main feed episodes... like the case of The Black Dahlia now available at www.patreon.com/murielsmurders For now we will be putting out one Patreon Exclusive episode a month until we hit our goal of $500/month and then we will begin to put out two every month. To check the rest of our goals and see what we have to offer, hit up the Patreon! -- SHOW INFORMATION Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murielsmurders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/murielsmurders TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMe5PLqCn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2AFeVf3ocqTctje_qCrcA/featured Email: MurielsMurders@gmail.com T-Shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/campfiremedia/albums/119055-muriels-murders Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3n6OOSwSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3emLD5g Researched & Hosted by Muriel Montgomery Edited, Co-Hosted & Animations by Nick Casalini If you love Muriel's Murders, the best way to support us is through our Patreon. Plus you unlock exclusive episodes. Thank you! XOXO Want more Nick & Muriel? Check out their non-murder podcast Hella In Your Thirties! Hella In Your Thirties on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2L9CNeM Hella In Your Thirties on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2G5g7bA Hella In Your Thirites on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellainyourthirties/

For our second episode this week, Ash brings us the case of Charles Schmid aka the Pied Piper of Tucson. This case, dare we say, may be one of the wildest rides we've brought you along for in quite some time. Charles was really a vibe in the 60's, at least according to the youths of the day. He would change his appearance quite drastically when he turned 18 and it was at that moment he became a hot commodity. However, he was one of the most evil, callous assholes on the planet. He was responsible for the deaths of three young girls, one being his girlfriend at the time, and some say there's a fourth victim. Buckle up, buttercups.  As always, thank you to our sponsors: Everlane: Go to everlane.com/MORBID and sign up for 10% off your first order plus free shipping!! Candid Co: Right now, you can save seventy-five dollars on your Candid starter kit when you get started from home, or you can book an appointment at a Candid studio near you today. Go to CandidCO.com/morbid and use code morbid Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code MORBID at checkout Norton Lifelock: Join now and save 25% or more off your first year at Norton.com/MORBID

“IS THE MOTHMAN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CHERNOBYL DISASTER?” and 6 More True Stories! #WeirdDarknessThis episode is sponsored by Reel Paper. As a Weird Darkness listener you get 25% off your first subscription – meaning you save money on an ongoing basis!  Get your subscription for Reel Paper by using the promo code WEIRD at ReelPaper.com. And let your friends know about this special deal too! (PodCorn)This episode is sponsored by Honey. Save money at over 30,000 online stores with this browser extension – and support the show at the same time! Free to download, free to use, and it saves me a bundle of cash every time I use it! Download it to all of your browser extensions so you'll never miss the savings when you are online! http://JoinHoney.com/WeirdDarkness (Spreaker)Please SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending the show to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS BONUS DARKIVES EPISODE WITH STORIES FROM MAY 2018: A man accidentally awakens angry spirits when relieving himself at the base of a tree. (The Sacrifice) *** Vampires in the movies lust after virgins. In real life, one of them lusted after a prostitute. (The Vampire Murder Mystery of Lilly Lindeström) *** What is it truly like to experience a ghost? Author G. Michael Vasey goes into detail about what he saw and felt! (I See Dead People) *** Was it a legitimate UFO sighting, or a hoax? We look more closely at the famous Straith Letter from 1957. (Straith Letter: UFOs and a Hoax) *** A mother bathing her children sees a black, shadow-like head peeping around the corner into her bathroom. And it continues to happen. (Bathroom Shadow Peeper) *** Loud noises, moving furniture, flying objects: You've probably seen it all in any modern paranormal film. But could you handle the real life experience of dealing with a violent poltergeist? (Five Violent Poltergeists That Terrorized People Around The World) *** Could the Mothman of Point Pleasant also have been responsible for the Chernobyl nuclear disaster? (The Black Bird of Chernobyl) *** Some events are so weird one doesn't even know how to properly relate the story – and thus describes the life and death of Charles Francis Coghlan. (Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature) *** Some people are obsessed with communicating with spirits through the Ouija board. In one case, it was the Ouija board that was obsessed with the users. (The Ouija Boy) *** On the surface, Charles Schmid was good-looking, intelligent and well-mannered. But then, many psychopaths look that way. (The Pied Piper of Tucson) *** A woman's love for gardening continues even after she dies. (My Mother's Flowers) *** In 1991 Austin, Texas, police entered a frozen yogurt shop – and came across a murder scene that could appall even the most hardened homicide detective. (The Yogurt Shop Murders) *** After months of being pursued by Will Orpet, young Marion Lambert gave in to his advances. But then he lost interest… and she lost her life. (The Girl In The Snow)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Sacrifice”: http://bit.ly/2FtokWx “The Black Bird of Chernobyl” (“The Ghosts of the Chernobyl Disaster”): http://bit.ly/2Y8hmxA “The Vampire Murder Mystery of Lilly Lindstrom”: http://bit.ly/2xaBxiI “I See Dead People” by Gary Vasey: http://bit.ly/2X21hgh “The Straith Letter: UFOs and a Hoax” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LdpTLZ “Bathroom Shadow Peeper” submitted by Linda at http://www.weirddarkness.com “Five Violent Poltergeists That Terrorized People Around The World” written by Audrey Webster: http://bit.ly/2XzzD9Q “Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature” by Ellen Lloyd: (link no longer available)“The Ouija Boy”: (link no longer available)“The Pied Piper of Tucson”: http://bit.ly/2wUkTn1 “My Mother's Flowers” was submitted anonymously at WeirdDarkness.com“The Yogurt Shop Murders” by Robert Walsh: http://bit.ly/2WM388Y “The Girl In The Snow” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2wUiatX Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony: https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t, Midnight Syndicate: http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ, Kevin MacLeod: https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu, Tony Longworth: https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7, and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu: https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8 is used with permission. 

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Tento díl potvrzuje pravidlo, že pod svícnem je největší tma! Přinášíme taky vyprávění o milovníkovi žen, kterému peníze i láska byly málo...

The Pied Piper fairytale takes a sinister turn in this case. We all know how the story goes - the magical piper who tricks all the rats in town to follow him out. Charles Schmid took this a bit too far. He lured women out and killed them, just for the sake of it. They never knew what was coming until they were staring into his dark eyes and realised there was no humanity left in there. Listen to find out how an athletic, star student went on to become a serial killer by the age of 23... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sarah continues her streak of RPS and shares the story of the Pied Piper of Tucson, and professional wig wearer Charles Schmid. Melissa tells Sarah about the meth bender murders of John Painter and Barbara Martin.

This week we explore Arizona! Arizona wows the world with the beauty of the grand canyon.  We're hoping to wow you with horror in this weeks episode! Maggie starts us off with a tale of a spoiled douche bag who thought he could get away with murder, and did for a little while. Amber then tells us about a pair of robbers turned murderers who struck completely at random Sources:  https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schmid-charles-howard.htm    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Schmid  https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jones-robert-glen.htm    https://murderpedia.org/male.J/images/jones_robert_glen/cr980537.pdf

Charles Schmid was known as many things - a trickster, a liar, an egomaniac. He never worked and instead he survived off of handouts from his parents. He also thought himself to be quite the womanizer. Yet, standing at just 5 feet 3 inches tall, Schmid fit the colloquial idea of the “Napoleon Complex,” making up for his feelings of inferiority due to his height with boisterous, outrageous claims. One night he was on such a roll that he claimed he wanted to kill a girl. It wouldn’t be long until Schmid boasted about murdering 3 young girls and police would finally catch the Pied Piper of Tucson. Check out the Mask of Sanity Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes. Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan.PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanityMERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypUMUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.comPROMO: Brew CrimeMask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. https://www.theoracl3network.comRESOURCEShttp://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Schmid,%20Charles%20_spring,%202007_.pdfhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/applied-and-social-sciences-magazines/napoleon-complexhttps://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schmid-charles-howard.htmhttps://peoplepill.com/people/charles-schmid/https://tucson.com/nov-11-1965-charles-schmid-charged-with-murder/article_ea302b58-0732-11ea-bcdd-bff853f34adc.htmlhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-killer-who-cant-keep-his-mouth-shuthttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/pied-piper-tucson-twisted-1960s-killings-charles-howard-schmid-jr-article-1.434271

Esta semana contamos la historia de Charles Howard 'Schmid, Jr., también conocido como "El flautista de Tucson", fue un asesino en serie estadounidense. El 31 de mayo de 1964, Charles Schmid decidió asesinar a Alleen Rowe, una estudiante de secundaria que vivía con su madre divorciada. Tambien contamos la historia de Jason Eric Massey quien fue un asesino estadounidense que fue ejecutado en 200. El lunes 26 de julio de 1993, asesinó brutalmente a dos adolescentes: Brian King, de 14 años, y su hermanastra de 13 años, Christina Benjamin, en su ciudad natal.

This episode we talk about Charles "Smitty" Schmid who coaxed girls into bed with his daredevil ways and his music. He would also change his appearance to seem like a tough guy roaming the streets. His #1 girl and his friends would bring other women into their friend group for Smitty's enjoyment and caused them to meet their end.

Charles Schmid, Jr. was a narcissistic young man living in Tucson, Arizona in the early 1960's. He had fantasies of becoming a rockstar. He wanted to see what it was like to kill and if he could murder and get away with it. At least three girls were brutally murdered by him before his bragging of the killings and showing friends the bodies eventually got him caught. For exclusive episodes and content, click here If you like us, FOLLOW us!Twitter: @TnTcrimes Instagram: @TnTcrimes Facebook: @TnTcrimesVISIT US AT:www.TNTcrimes.comwww.TNTcrimes.com/members/www.Patreon.com/tntcrimesYouTube: TnT: Crimes & ConsequencesSOURCES FOR EPISODE: Life Magazine ArticleCold Blooded by John GilmoreI, Squealer by Richard Bruns

We have a twofer for you guys this week! Listen as Katie takes us through the crimes of Jack Gilbert Graham and Charles Schmid!

#WeirdDarkness: “THE OUIJA BOY” and 5 More Terrifying True Paranormal Horror Stories! #ParanormalPodcast #TrueCrimePodcast(Weekend archive episode originally aired May 15, 2018)Tired of ads? Get the commercial free version of each episode at WeirdDarkness.com/WEIRDOIN THIS EPISODE: Some events are so weird one doesn’t even know how to properly relate the story – and thus describes the life and death of Charles Francis Coghlan. (Bizarre And Unexplained Phenomenon That Defied The Laws Of Nature) *** Some people are obsessed with communicating with spirits through the Ouija board. In one case, it was the Ouija board that was obsessed with the users. (The Ouija Boy) *** On the surface, Charles Schmid was good-looking, intelligent and well-mannered. But then, many psychopaths look that way. (The Pied Piper of Tucson) *** A woman’s love for gardening continues even after she dies. (My Mother’s Flowers) *** In 1991 Austin, Texas, police entered a frozen yogurt shop – and came across a murder scene that could appall even the most hardened homicide detective. (The Yogurt Shop Murders) *** After months of being pursued by Will Orpet, young Marion Lambert gave in to his advances. But then he lost interest… and she lost her life. (The Girl In The Snow)
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Hello Wildcats! I hope all ya'll aren't afraid of any scorpions or tarantulas, because we're about to journey out west to Arizona! That's right, this week we cover the sick murderer known as Charles Schmid, aka the Pied Piper of Tucson! Thank you everyone for listening! Be Good, Stay Safe and Laugh at the Dark Stuff!Don't forget to share, subscribe,  rate and 5* review on Apple Podcasts! #WildmanBrotherscommon.placehttps://www.patreon.com/thebrotherscommonplacehttps://thebrotherscommonplace.threadless.com/

Welcome to 2019! This is Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! We are back with one of our longest episodes containing some really intense true crime to start off the year.  Liv covers the not all that well known serial killer in St. Louis, Maury Troy Travis while Mack covers the insane story of the Pied Piper of Tucson, Charles Schmid. This episode contains foul language, discussions about rape, child murder, torture, and a really graphic description about animal cruelty.  We’ll do our best to stay on track, but the bottles are popped!

The year was 1965. The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and The Righteous Brothers filled the airwaves. Television shows like "The Adventures of Ozzy and Harriett" and "The Andy Griffith Show" mirrored the innocence of life in the dusty city of Tucson, Az. But the sunbaked desert surrounding Tucson was hiding a sinister secret. A psychopath names Charles Schmid, later nicknamed the "Pied Piper of Tucson" by Life Magazine, would steal that innocence away, along with the lives of three beautiful teenage girls.In this firsthand account written in 1967, Richard Bruns shares the evolution of his friendship with Schmid, the details of getting involved way in over his head, and how he finally summoned the courage to blow the whistle to end the deadly rampage that shocked the nation and changed the city of Tucson forever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The year was 1965. The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and The Righteous Brothers filled the airwaves. Television shows like "The Adventures of Ozzy and Harriett" and "The Andy Griffith Show" mirrored the innocence of life in the dusty city of Tucson, Az. But the sunbaked desert surrounding Tucson was hiding a sinister secret. A psychopath names Charles Schmid, later nicknamed the "Pied Piper of Tucson" by Life Magazine, would steal that innocence away, along with the lives of three beautiful teenage girls.In this firsthand account written in 1967, Richard Bruns shares the evolution of his friendship with Schmid, the details of getting involved way in over his head, and how he finally summoned the courage to blow the whistle to end the deadly rampage that shocked the nation and changed the city of Tucson forever. I, A SQUEALER: The Insider's Account of the Pied Piper of Tucson Murders-Lisa Espich

Fifty years after the brutal murders of three Tucson women, an inside account of killer Charles Schmid, aka "The Pied Piper of Tucson" is published -  written by Schmid's former friend Richard Bruns not long after the tragic and terrible events.  The author's daughter, Lisa Espich joins the Most Notorious podcast to share the fascinating details from her father's book, called "I, a Squealer: The Insider's Account of the Pied Piper of Tucson Murders".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen here as Maradel Gale, Frank Stowell, and Charles Schmid describe the upcoming May 21st Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference at Islandwood, where the topic will be: “Changing the Nature of Puget Sound: A Look at the Impacts of Industrial Aquaculture.” The event runs from 12:30 to 5:30pm. As they explain, “industrial aquaculture” includes two commercial activities which, if unchecked, could dramatically impact Bainbridge shorelines -- shellfish farming on beaches, and in-water pens for farmed fish like Atlantic salmon. Seating for the conference is limited. As of the podcast recording date, there are only about a dozen seats left. To reserve a seat, register at the Sustainable Bainbridge website or at the Islandwood website. Our podcast guests include: Maradel Gale, a founding board member and current officer of Sustainable Bainbridge, and a director of Bainbridge Beach Naturalists, which offers walking tours of the marine life along Bainbridge shorelines; Frank Stowell, a long-time member of the the Association of Bainbridge Communities (ABC), president of the ABC Foundation, and the moderator of the Environmental Conference; and Charles Schmid, one of the founders of the ABC organization in 1978, and a continuing officer. The Conference will include an exhibition in the main reception area at Islandwood, representing many of the local and regional environmental organizations co-sponsoring the event. Presentations will include: An overview of the impacts of industrial aquaculture A talk by a marine ecologist dispelling the myths of aquaculture An attorney explaining the legal aspects, and describing the “Shellfish Initiative” An explanation of regulatory gaps in the permitting of aquaculture A talk on Atlantic salmon net pens -- friend or foe? An overview of pesticide use in shellfish aquaculture A panel discussion about impacts for Puget Sound homeowners Final thoughts on how you can get involved in local efforts The primary sponsor is ABC, and, in addition to Sustainable Bainbridge, there are more than a dozen additional co-sponsors including the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, the City of Bainbridge Island; Kitsap Audubon; and a committee of the Sierra Club. In this podcast, Maradel explains why this topic matters on Bainbridge Island and compliments the City for significant and valuable improvements in its shoreline regulations. Frank discusses the notable history of neighborhood and community organizing -- and environmental activism -- on Bainbridge Island. Charles notes that this is the 14th environmental conference on Bainbridge, and offers highlights of prior conferences. This is BCB's first podcast in its new Media Arts Studio at BARN. The public grand opening of the newly constructed BARN center will be Saturday, June 3rd from 10am to 4pm. Credits: BCB host: Barry Peters; audio editor: Chris Walker; social media publisher: Diane Walker.

In this podcast, three of the leading members of the 1991 "home rule" movement to form a Bainbridge island-wide city - Darlene Kordonowy, Vicki Johnson and Charles Schmid - reminisce about that transformative event on its 25th anniversary. Darlene describes the 1988 to 1991 home rule movement and recalls her role as its co-chair. She discusses the resilience of the 21-member home rule group as they persevered despite initial rejections by certain officials. Darlene also discusses her transition, after the victory on the November 1990 island-wide ballot, to the 7-member group that drafted the new city's first comprehensive plan. Vicki Johnson shares personal anecdotes from her vantage point as the chair of publicity and citizen education for the local home rule group. She reminisces about the talents of the small group, and how they continued to bounce back when a tactic or strategy seemed thwarted. Charles Schmid talks about his views of the process from the vantage point of being the pragmatic professional engineer on the home rule team, and the environmental leader of the Association of Bainbridge Communities (ABC). Charles tells an anecdote about driving to the Port Orchard county offices to oversee the recount of the close vote, and its triumphant outcome, with a return to the island accompanied by a musical overture. The podcast follows this chronology of the home rule movement: Nov 1988: Home Rule Committee formed April 1989: Winslow City Council initially rejects annexation idea Jan 1990: Boundary Review Board rejects island-city proposal Jan 1990: crucial "Fight or Quit" meeting; the Committee decides to fight on March 1990: Incoming mayor of Winslow (population: 2,800) invites resolution to annex the rest of the island (population: 12,200) March 1990: new State legislation gives Bainbridge citizens a vote Sept 1990: Winslow residents vote to approve annexing the rest of the island Nov 1990: A 51.1% majority of voters outside Winslow say "yes" to all-island city March 1, 1991: First day of new all-island City You are invited to the 7pm Tuesday March 1st City Hall celebration and public commemoration of the 25th anniversary of all-island home rule, highlighting our community's accomplishments over the past 25 years. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this podcast, three of the leading members of the 1991 "home rule" movement to form a Bainbridge island-wide city - Darlene Kordonowy, Vicki Johnson and Charles Schmid - reminisce about that transformative event on its 25th anniversary. Darlene describes the 1988 to 1991 home rule movement and recalls her role as its co-chair. She discusses the resilience of the 21-member home rule group as they persevered despite initial rejections by certain officials. Darlene also discusses her transition, after the victory on the November 1990 island-wide ballot, to the 7-member group that drafted the new city's first comprehensive plan. Vicki Johnson shares personal anecdotes from her vantage point as the chair of publicity and citizen education for the local home rule group. She reminisces about the talents of the small group, and how they continued to bounce back when a tactic or strategy seemed thwarted. Charles Schmid talks about his views of the process from the vantage point of being the pragmatic professional engineer on the home rule team, and the environmental leader of the Association of Bainbridge Communities (ABC). Charles tells an anecdote about driving to the Port Orchard county offices to oversee the recount of the close vote, and its triumphant outcome, with a return to the island accompanied by a musical overture. The podcast follows this chronology of the home rule movement: Nov 1988: Home Rule Committee formed April 1989: Winslow City Council initially rejects annexation idea Jan 1990: Boundary Review Board rejects island-city proposal Jan 1990: crucial "Fight or Quit" meeting; the Committee decides to fight on March 1990: Incoming mayor of Winslow (population: 2,800) invites resolution to annex the rest of the island (population: 12,200) March 1990: new State legislation gives Bainbridge citizens a vote Sept 1990: Winslow residents vote to approve annexing the rest of the island Nov 1990: A 51.1% majority of voters outside Winslow say "yes" to all-island city March 1, 1991: First day of new all-island City You are invited to the 7pm Tuesday March 1st City Hall celebration and public commemoration of the 25th anniversary of all-island home rule, highlighting our community's accomplishments over the past 25 years. Credits: BCB host, audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.