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  • We dive into the madness of this world. When a 16 year old boy mistakenly rings the doorbell of the wrong house and is met with gunfire that almost takes his life. Another young life is lost when a group of young adults drive up the wrong driveway only to be met by a disgruntled man who fires at them as they leave his property. We discuss the cases of Ralph Yarl and Kaylin Gillis on this episode.


  • On Friday the 13th, Betty Gore’s neighbors found her in an ocean of blood. Wylie, Texas was in shock, how could this young mother of two be hit with an axe 41 times. The town was in even more disbelief when popular, church going, Candy Montgomery was arrested for the murder. Although she was the last to see Betty alive and admitted to an affair with her husband; Candy was acquitted. We also look into the Hulu show Candy and share our excitement about the upcoming Love & Death on HBO.

    References

    Bloom, John, and Jim Atkinson. Evidence of Love. Open Road Media, 20 Dec. 2016.

    Helling, Steve. “When Candy Montgomery Killed Her Lover’s Wife with an Axe, Police Thought It Was a Copycat of “the Shining.”” Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2020, people.com/crime/when-candy-montgomery-killed-her-lovers-wife-with-an-axe-police-thought-it-was-a-copycat-of-the-shining/. Accessed 6 Apr. 2023.

    Mahato, Nikita. “People Magazine Investigates: 5 Chilling Details about Betty Gore’s Death.” Www.sportskeeda.com, 4 Sept. 2022, www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/chilling-details-betty-gore-s-death-1980. Accessed 11 Apr. 2023.

    Terrace, Vincent. From Radio to Television. McFarland, 21 Oct. 2022.

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  • Rasheem Carter was a 25 year old black man who suspiciously went missing from Taylorsville Mississippi on Oct 2nd 2022 after reporting to police that he was being targeted by several white men threatening to harm him and calling him racial slurs. Some of Raheem's remains would be discovered on the private property of a Taylorsville resident a month later, decapitated and dismembered. What really happened to Rasheem Carter?

  • Madeleine Beth McCann was the 3 year old British girl who went missing from her bed in a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal. Millions of dollars and countless hours have been put into the search of the missing girl. Although there have been many suspects including Madeline’s parents Cate and Jerry McCann, no one has been officially charged. In 2022, German prosecutors said they had "concrete evidence" that Christian Brueckner murdered Madeline. His cell phone shows He was near Praia da Luz resort on May 3, 2007. The case is back in the media because Julia Wendell, 21 created an instagram account claiming that she is Madeline McCann. She is now working with a private investigator to have her DNA tested.

    References

    “About Us: | Findmadeleine.com.” Findmadeleine.com, findmadeleine.com/about_us/madeleines-fund.html. Accessed 13 Mar. 2023.

    Griffiths, Emmy. “Madeleine McCann Found? DNA Test Request for Woman Claiming to Be Missing Girl Explained.” HELLO!, 20 Feb. 2023, www.hellomagazine.com/film/20230220164833/madeleine-mccann-dna-test-julie-wendall-explained/.

    Madeleine McCann /// Part 2 /// 121. 4 July 2017, www.stitcher.com/show/true-crime-garage/episode/madeleine-mccann-part-2-121-200168737.

    Mccann, Kate. Madeleine : Our Daughter’s Disappearance and the Continuing Search for Her. Transworld Digital, 2011.

    SAUNOKONOKO, Mark. “Madeleine McCann Case ‘Set to Be Shut Down’ by UK Police.” Www.9news.com.au, 22 Mar. 2022, www.9news.com.au/world/madeleine-mccann-operation-grange-investigation-will-be-closed-reports/2a5da18a-92cc-4bf5-ac22-14760d696431.

  • In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022,  6 University of Idaho students were in their off campus home after a night out. Later that day it was discovered that 4 of them were brutally stabbed to death and 2 were left unharmed. As more details about this ongoing case come out, we discuss the details and the suspect in custody, Bryan Kohberger.

  • On February 14th 2008, Steven Kazmierczac started shooting at students in Cole Hall, at Northern Illinois University. After 5 minutes and 50 rounds the gunman shoots himself; 5 would lose their lives and 18 were injured. We will take a deep dive into the mental state of Seven. Megan from The Nerd Cantina joins us to share her first hand account of that day at NIU.  Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace and Daniel Parmenter will never be forgotten.

    Works Cited

    “Catalina Garcia Biography - NIU - Forward, Together Forward.” Northern Illinois University, www.niu.edu/forward/bios/garcia.shtml. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

    Danahey, Mike. “Friends Remember Carpentersville Teen Ryanne Mace, Killed in NIU Shooting.” Chicago Tribune, 2 Summer 2018, www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-b-ryanne-mace-st-0211-20180213-story.html. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

    “Gayle Dubowski Biography - NIU - Forward, Together Forward.” Northern Illinois University, www.niu.edu/forward/bios/dubowski.shtml. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

    Grasgreen, Allie. ““Last Day on Earth.”” Inside Higher Ed, 11 Oct. 2011, www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/10/11/last-day-earth. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.

    Vann, David. “Portrait of the School Shooter as a Young Man.” Esquire, 12 Feb. 2009, www.esquire.com/news-politics/a4863/steven-kazmierczak-0808/.

    Violence, Stop Gun. “Making Sense of the NIU Tragedy.” The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, 24 Oct. 2011, www.csgv.org/making-sense-of-the-niu-tragedy/. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.

    Wang, Judy. ““Feels like Yesterday”: NIU Mass Shooting Survivor Reflects on 13th Anniversary.” WGN-TV, 15 Feb. 2021, wgntv.com/news/feels-like-yesterday-niu-mass-shooting-survivor-reflects-on-13th-anniversary/. Accessed 14 Feb. 2023.

  • A scorned divorcee dresses as Santa to down his ex and her family on Christmas eve. We take a deeper look into the 2008 Covina California  Christmas massacre that left 9 dead, 3 badly injured and orphaned 13 children.  Bruce Pardo has been called the FlameThrowing Santa, The Santa Clause Shooter and the Christmas Slayer but the Ortega family just calls him a monster.

    Works Cited

    Abdollah, Tami. “A Solitary Man with Murder in His Heart.” Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2009, www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-11-me-santa11-story.html. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

    Moore, Cortney, and Fox News. “How Tall Is Santa Claus? Here’s How to Answer That Question for Kids.” New York Post, 24 Dec. 2021, nypost.com/2021/12/24/how-tall-is-santa-claus-heres-how-to-answer-that-question-for-kids/. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

    Thomas, Josh and Joel. “Bruce Pardo the Santa Claus Shooter & the Covina Christmas Massacre - Lights out Podcast #83.” Www.youtube.com, 24 Dec. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnUj77qs-9c. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

  • Orion Krause, a 22-year-old from Rockport, Maine killed his mother, his grandparents and their caretaker at the 80 Common St. home. What made this young musician and Oberland graduate take the life of 4 people with a baseball bat? Join us as we take a deep dive into this Groton, Massachusetts tragedy.

    Works Cited

    Acquisto, Alex. ““Another Person Came Out,” Father Says of Son Accused of Killing Four.” Bangor Daily News, 14 Sept. 2017, www.bangordailynews.com/2017/09/14/news/another-person-came-out-father-says-of-son-accused-of-killing-four/. Accessed 27 Nov. 2022.

    Archive, View Author, et al. Orion Krause Pleads Guilty to Quadruple Murder with Baseball Bat. 3 Sept. 2021, nypost.com/2021/09/02/orion-krause-pleads-guilty-to-quadruple-murder-with-baseball-bat/. Accessed 28 Nov. 2022.

    Boudet, Mike. “Sword and Scale Episode 214.” Www.swordandscale.com, www.swordandscale.com/Sword-and-Scale-Episode-214. Accessed 28 Nov. 2022.

    “Maine Man Pleads Guilty to Baseball Bat Killings of 4.” The Patriot Ledger, www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2021/09/02/maine-man-pleads-guilty-killing-four-baseball-bat/5702607001/. Accessed 28 Nov. 2022.

    [email protected], Melissa Hanson |. “What We Know: Groton Quadruple Murder.” Masslive, 12 Sept. 2017, www.masslive.com/news/2017/09/orion_krause_accused_of_killin.html. Accessed 27 Nov. 2022.

  • On November 9, 1971, John List methodically murdered his entire immediate family in their Westfield, New Jersey mansion. Find out the shocking reason this devout Lutheran killed his 3 children. After placing the bodies on sleeping bags in the ballroom, List disappeared. Finally after 18 years on the run, America’s Most Wanted was able to assist in capturing this mass murderer. “The Watcher”, Netflix’s newest mystery thriller, includes parts of the List family murder throughout the series.

  • Update: The skeletal remains in the Yakima River of Lucian Munguia. Police said based on the autopsy results, nothing indicates that criminal actions led to the child's death. Our hearts and prayers are with the family! 

    Five year old Lucian Mungia went missing from the Sarge Hubbard Park in Yakima, Washington on September 10th, 2022. One second he was playing and the next he seemed to have vanished with no clue to which direction he went. After many resources were exhausted searching for Lucian the family believes he has been abducted.

    Lucian is autistic and non-verbal

    Brown, shoulder length, curly hair

    4 ft tall and 50 pounds

    1 Freckle under his left eye

    The family is now offering a $10,000 reward for the safe return or information resulting in the safe return of Lucian James Munguia.

    If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Lucian please contact 911, your local FBI office or the Finding Lucian Facebook page.

    Even if you are not in the Yakima area you can help by:

    Post/hang flier  Sharing this information Joining the Finding Lucian Facebook page GoFundMe created by Amy Bailey
  • Oct 31st 1974 Ronald O'Bryan thought he could use Halloween to mask his sinister plan of murdering his 8 year old son Timothy using cyanide, to cash in on his life insurance policies. In this episode we discuss the man who killed Halloween, aka The Candyman.  

    References: 

    Newspapers.com 

    Deer Park Progress 

    Fort Worth Star-Telegram

  • On Nov 13, 1974 around 3:15 am at 112 Ocean Avenue Amityville New York, Ronald DeFeo Jr. killed his entire family. We take a deep dive into the family and the days leading to the tragic murders.

    References

    Editors, History com. “Trial Begins in Amityville Murders.” HISTORY, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/trial-begins-in-amityville-murders.

    Lorite, Jaime. “It Wasn’t Ghosts but Something Worse: The Brutal Truth about Amityville.” EL PAÍS English Edition, 10 Jan. 2022, english.elpais.com/usa/2022-01-10/it-wasnt-ghosts-but-something-worse-the-brutal-truth-about-amityville.html.

    Osuna, Ric. The Night the DeFeos Died: Reinvestigating the Amityville Murders. 7 Mar. 2006.

    Very Scary People. 18 Mar. 2022, disc 1-6.

  • We cover a case out of Austin Texas. Linda Collins Coleman was murdered by Maurice Sword on Sept 17th 1988. Linda's youngest daughter Alisha shares her mothers story as told to her by her family members. The episode continues following Maurice's release in 2019 and his vicious attacks on another woman earlier this year.

    References:

    https://statesman.newsbank.com/doc/news/0EAD8950C7F6F582?search_terms=

    Florida Department of Corrections

    Texas Department of Criminal Justice

    Criminal Conviction History Name Search

    Florida Department of Law Enforcement

  • If Jodi Arias couldn’t have Travis Alexander, no one could. This week we take a deep dive into the shocking details of Travis Alexander’s murder. We look at Jodi’s changing stories and what led her to commit this heinous crime. Is this just another toxic love story or is Arias a cold blooded killer?

    References

    discovery plus. “If I Can’t Have You: The Jodi Arias Story | Now Streaming on Discovery.” YouTube, 5 Mar. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-dUFt3MSEI. Accessed 17 Feb. 2022.

    “Full Interview with Prosecutor Juan Martinez.” Www.youtube.com, www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKNt2N4Fzyc&t=613s. Accessed 12 Sept. 2022.

    L Kirk Nurmi. Trapped with Ms. Arias. Part 1 of 3, from Getting the File to Being Ready for Trial. Phoenix, Arizona, L. Kirk Nurmi, [North Charleston, South Carolina, 2015.

    Martinez, Juan. Conviction : The Untold Story of Putting Jodi Arias behind Bars. New York, William Morrow, 2017.

    “Watch Jodi Arias Season 1 | Prime Video.” Www.amazon.com, 13 Jan. 2018, www.amazon.com/Jodi-Arias-Season-1/dp/B078W3NXZW. Accessed 12 Sept. 2022.

  • On this episode we discuss the rise and fall of R. Kelly. The man who some believe to be a musical genius and the King of R&B. His music career continued to excel all while he was sexually, emotionally and physically abusing countless people at the same time. We talk about how he transitions from victim to perpetrator. 

    References:

    Nigel Bellis, Astral Finnie, (2019). Surviving R. Kelly. Lifetime

    Nigel Bellis, Astral Finnie, (2020). Surviving R. Kelly. Lifetime

    Andrea Kelly Details Allegations Of Abuse By Ex-Husband R. Kelly | The View. (2018, October 4). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFpcvwPrbR8

    CBS News. (2021, September 30). Azriel Clary, who defended R. Kelly in 2019 interview, says the singer coached her on what to say. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/azriel-clary-r-kelly-accuser-gayle-king-interview/

    Danielle, B. (2020, December 7). Op-Ed: Yes, R. Kelly Is Trash, But So Are Those Who Enabled Him. Essence. https://www.essence.com/entertainment/r-kelly-is-trash-but-so-are-those-who-enabled-him/

    DeRogatis, J. (2017, July 12). Timeline: The Life And Career Of R. Kelly. WBEZ Chicago. https://www.wbez.org/stories/timeline-the-life-and-career-of-r-kelly/f6aed43d-d7a4-418c-b707-385640a43dfb

    Heath, C. (2016, January 20). The Confessions Of R. Kelly. GQ. https://www.gq.com/story/r-kelly-confessions

    Lisa Van Allen on R. Kelly, Aaliyah, Aaliyah’s Mother, Arrests, Trial (Full Interview). (2019, March 20). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COanAq2iUF4

    R. KELLY AND MGM WINNERS ON BIG BREAK. (2007, January 31). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AND9B3FRQo

    R Kelly Full Interview with Tavis Smiley. (2019, February 5). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRTU4gJ6Ks

    R. Kelly tape; reporter Jim DeRogatis recounts how it began. (2022, August 26). Chicago Sun-Times. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/8/26/23323384/rkelly-tapes-jim-derogatis-sparkle-stephanie-edwards-ian-alexander-abdon-pallasch

    Savage, B. M. (2022, June 29). R. Kelly: The history of allegations against him. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-40635526

    Staff, C. T. (2021, October 20). R. Kelly timeline: Chicago upbringing, rapid rise to stardom and years of sexual abuse charges, suits and rumors, conviction. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-viz-r-kelly-timeline-htmlstory.html

    Taylor, S. T. (2021, August 10). MUSIC MAN. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1992-10-02-9203300009-story.html

    White, A. (2021, August 4). R Kelly finally admits to ‘underage sexual contact’ with Aaliyah. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/r-kelly-aaliyah-relationship-b1896521.html

    Wikipedia contributors. (2022, August 26). Aaliyah. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaliyah

  • This week we cover the trial and execution of John Wayne Gacy. We start with the murder of Robert Piest and cover Gacy’s downfall. We detail the cops investigation and the moments leading up to Gacy’s arrest and his life in jail.

    References

    Amirante, S., & Broderick, D. (2011). John Wayne Gacy defending a monster. Skyhorse Pub Co Inc.

    Blackhurst, R. (2021, March 21). John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise (No. 1-4) [Docuseries]. Peacock.

    The chilling of one of the worlds most notorious serial killers told through his own words.

    Growing Up with John Wayne Gacy. (2010, February 17). Oprah.com. https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/johny-wayne-gacys-sister-speaks-out/all

    Kozenczak, J. R., & Kozenczak, K. M. (2011). The Chicago killer : the hunt for serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Xlibris.

    Moose International-About Us. (n.d.). Moose International. https://www.mooseintl.org/about-us/

    Rumore, K. (2018). Chicago Tribune - We are currently unavailable in your region. Chicagotribune.com. https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-john-wayne-gacy-timeline-htmlstory.html

    Sullivan, T., & Maiken, P. T. (2013). Killer clown : the John Wayne Gacy murder. Pinnacle Books.

  • This week we cover each of John Wayne Gacy’s known victims. Learn more about their lives and how they possibly encountered the killer clown. It is important to remember each and everyone of the boys that have been harmed by this horrific serial killer.

    Timothy Jack McCoy, 16, murdered on 3 January 1972, John Butkovich, 18, murdered on 31 July 1975 Darrell Julius Samson, 18, murdered on 6 April 1976 Randall Wayne Reffett, 15, murdered on 14 May 1976 Samuel G Dodd Stapleton, 14, murdered on 14 May 1976 Michael Lawrence Bonnin, 17, murdered on 3 June 1976 William Huey Carroll Jr, 16, murdered on 13 June 1976 James Byron Haakenson, 16, murdered on 5 August 1976 Rick Louis Johnston, 17, murdered on 6 August 1976 Kenneth Ray Parker, 16, murdered on 24 October 1976 Michael M Marino, 14, murdered on 24 October 1976 William George Bundy, 19, murdered on 26 October 1976 Francis Wayne Alexander, 21, murdered on 1 December 1976 Gregory John Godzik, 17, murdered on 12 December 1976, John Alan Szyc, 19, murdered on 20 January 1977 Jon Steven Prestidge, 20, murdered on 15 March 1977 Matthew Walter Bowman, 19, murdered on 5 July 1977 Robert Edward Gilroy Jr, 18, murdered on 15 September 1977 John Antheney Mowery, 19, murdered on 25 September 1977 Russell Lloyd Nelson, 21, murdered on 17 October 1977 Robert David Winch, 16, murdered on 10 November 1977 Tommy Joe Boling, 20, murdered on 18 November 1877 David Paul Talsma, 19, murdered on 9 December 1977 William Wayne Kindred, 19, murdered on 16 February 1978 Timothy David O’Rourke, 20, murdered 16 – 23 June 1978 Frank William Landingin, 19, murdered on 4 November 1978 James Mazzara, 20, murdered on 24 November 1978 Robert Jerome Piest, 15, murdered on 11 December 1978

    The details of the five unidentified victims are:

    Male aged 14–18, murdered 3 January 1972 – 31 July 1975 Male aged 23–30, murdered 13 June – 5 August 1976 Male aged 17–22, murdered 6 August – 5 October 1976 Male aged 15–24, murdered 6 August – 24 October Male aged 17–21, murdered 15 March – 5 July 1977
  • This week we start a deep dive into the killer clown, John Wayne Gacy. Follow us through the early life of Gacy as we look at the blueprint for creating an American serial killer and rapist. We start with his birth on March 17, 1942 and dig into his childhood abuse, physical injuries, and illnesses. We will travel with Gacy to Vegas, Springfield IL., Waterloo Iowa and then back to the notorious house in Chicago IL.

    Research References

    Amirante, S., & Broderick, D. (2011). John Wayne Gacy defending a monster. Skyhorse Pub Co Inc.

    Blackhurst, R. (2021, March 21). John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise (No. 1-4) [Docuseries]. Peacock.

    The chilling of one of the worlds most notorious serial killers told through his own words.

    Growing Up with John Wayne Gacy. (2010, February 17). Oprah.com. https://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/johny-wayne-gacys-sister-speaks-out/all

    Kozenczak, J. R., & Kozenczak, K. M. (2011). The Chicago killer : the hunt for serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Xlibris.

    Moose International-About Us. (n.d.). Moose International. https://www.mooseintl.org/about-us/

    Rumore, K. (2018). Chicago Tribune - We are currently unavailable in your region. Chicagotribune.com. https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-john-wayne-gacy-timeline-htmlstory.html

    Sullivan, T., & Maiken, P. T. (2013). Killer clown : the John Wayne Gacy murder. Pinnacle Books.

  • This week we cover the disappearance of Rachel Mellon Skemp. This is a case that is personal to Kristin as they were childhood friends. Rachel went missing from her home 26 years ago. She was just 13 years old and at home sick with her stepfather. On one of the coldest days of that year Rachel mysteriously disappeared and hasn't been seen or heard from since. After interviews with Rachel's childhood friend Carrie and other anonymous sources we remember Rachel, discuss the details of what we do know about her disappearance and question potential theories of her whereabouts. Where is Rachel Mellon Skemp?

  • This week we cover the mysterious case of The Watcher House. Maria and Derek Broaddus found their dream house on 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey. Just days after purchasing their new home the family received threatening letter addressed to The New Owners. After a series of letters listing out the names of the three Bradduss children and referencing the excitement for young blood they realized there was no way they could ever move into the house. Please join us as we take a deep dive into all of the theories and timeline of The Watchers terror. 

    We can't wait for The Watcher series to be available on Netflix.