Avsnitt
-
Heather Morgan wanted to be famous.
Years before the world knew her as Razzlekhan—the self-proclaimed "Crocodile of Wall Street" and creator of some truly unforgettable rap videos—she built a career as an entrepreneur, writer, and startup founder. Alongside her husband, Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, she cultivated a quirky online persona that seemed more cringe than criminal.
But behind the scenes, federal investigators were tracking billions of dollars in stolen cryptocurrency linked to one of the largest financial crimes in history.
In 2016, hackers stole nearly 120,000 Bitcoin from the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. For years, authorities followed the money through dark web marketplaces, shell companies, gift cards, and thousands of transactions designed to hide its origin.
What they expected to find were elite cybercriminals.
What they found instead was a rapper named Razzlekhan and her tech-bro husband living in a luxury apartment at 75 Wall Street.
Sponsors:
🖤 Whisker / Litter-RobotGet $50 off bundles with code CREEPERS at whisker.com/CREEPERS
💪 FableticsGet 70-80% off everything as a new VIP at fabletics.com/creepers
🍷 FirstleafGet 50% off your first box + free shipping for a year at TryFirstleaf.com/CREEPERS
🌱 AcornsSign up at acorns.com/creepers and get a $5 bonus investment
✨ QuinceGet free shipping + 365-day returns at quince.com/creepers
Sources:
The Ballad of Razzlekhan and Dutch, Bitcoin’s Bonnie and Clyde | Vanity Fair
Meet the ‘Crocodile of Wall Street’, Heather Morgan: the crypto rapper and TikToker known as ‘Razzlekhan’ once allegedly laundered US$4.5 billion worth stolen from a Hong Kong bitcoin exchange | South China Morning Post
What Living in Post-Revolutionary Egypt Taught Me About EntrepreneurshipFeds arrest married couple, seize $3.6 billion in hacked bitcoin funds
Crypto convict Heather ‘Razzlekhan’ Morgan dishes on rap future
2016 Bitfinex hack - Wikipedia
Feds arrest married couple, seize $3.6 billion in hacked bitcoin funds
Bitcoin Plunges After Hacking of Exchange in Hong Kong - The New York Times
‘Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde’ plead guilty in Bitfinex hacking case - The Washington Post
US hacker sentenced over Bitcoin heist worth billions | BBC
Razzlekhan, crypto’s most embarrassing rapper, is going to prison | The Verge
Bitfinex comes back from $69 million bitcoin heist
Inside the Chess Match That Led the Feds to $3.6 Billion in Stolen Bitcoin
Bitcoin Worth $72M Was Stolen in Bitfinex Exchange Hack in Hong Kong | Fortune
Bitcoin security breaches raise questions about digital currency's future - CSMonitor.com
Bitcoin worth $72 million stolen from Bitfinex exchange in Hong Kong | Reuters
Accused Bitcoin Mega Crook Made Rap Videos. And Dear God, Are They Cringey
Razzlekhan: The Untold Story Of How A YouTube Rapper Became A Suspect In A $4 Billion Bitcoin Fraud
Bitcoin buried in Newport landfill - Wikipedia
Netflix: Biggest Heist Ever
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
In 1998, 6 year old Brooke Sutton survived a brutal attack that left her grandmother, Judy Johnson, dead. When Brooke identified her Uncle Clarence as the attacker, police quickly built their case around him, and despite a complete lack of physical evidence, he was convicted and sent to prison for life.
But one person refused to believe the verdict: Judy's daughter, Melinda. As appeals failed and the justice system closed ranks, she launched her own investigation, following leads police ignored and uncovering shocking twists that would transform the case into one of the most extraordinary wrongful conviction stories in American history.
Sources:
Conviction: The True Story of Clarence Elkins | YouTube
Wrongfully Convicted Man...|True Crime News | YouTube
Shocking: 6-Year-Old's Eyewitness Account Convicts Innocent Man | Murder She Solved | Real Crime | YouTube
Forensic Files - Season 12, Episode 19 - All Butt Certain - Full Episode
Dateline NBC 2016 Clarence Elkins Crime
Shadow of a Doubt: The Clarence Elkins Story – Crime Library
Criminal: Melinda and Clarence | WUNC News
Sponsors:
🖤 Whisker / Litter-RobotGet $50 off bundles with code CREEPERS at whisker.com/CREEPERS
💪 FableticsGet 70-80% off everything as a new VIP at fabletics.com/creepers
🍷 FirstleafGet 50% off your first box + free shipping for a year at TryFirstleaf.com/CREEPERS
🌱 AcornsSign up at acorns.com/creepers and get a $5 bonus investment
✨ QuinceGet free shipping + 365-day returns at quince.com/creepers
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Saknas det avsnitt?
-
When Peggy Carr suddenly became violently ill in October 1988, doctors were baffled. She complained of excruciating pain in her feet, began losing weight at an alarming rate, and eventually slipped into a coma. Then other members of her family started showing the same mysterious symptoms.
As panic spread through their small Florida community, investigators discovered the family had been exposed to a rare and highly toxic poison. But how had it gotten into their home? And more importantly, who would want to target an entire family?
What followed was a years-long investigation involving FBI profilers, a brilliant and eccentric suspect, and one of the most unusual undercover operations we've ever covered. This is the story of Peggy Carr, a poisoning that shocked Florida, and the hunt for a killer who believed he'd committed the perfect crime.
Sponsors:
🖤 Whisker / Litter-RobotGet $50 off bundles with code CREEPERS at whisker.com/CREEPERS
💪 FableticsGet 70-80% off everything as a new VIP at fabletics.com/creepers
🍷 FirstleafGet 50% off your first box + free shipping for a year at TryFirstleaf.com/CREEPERS
🌱 AcornsSign up at acorns.com/creepers and get a $5 bonus investment
✨ QuinceGet free shipping + 365-day returns at quince.com/creepers
Sources:
The Hunt for the Diabolical Thallium Nitrate Killer | Murder She Solved | Real Crime
Section H13: George Trepal
Trepal v. State :: 1993 :: Florida Supreme Court Decisions
George James Trepal | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Trepal v State 1993
Trepal v State, Trepal v Crosby 2003
Trepal v State: Answer Brief of the Appellee
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
In February 2005, Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone Jr. left a bar on Philadelphia’s South Street after a fun night out with friends — and were never seen again. Even more bizarre? Richard’s massive black Dodge Dakota truck vanished with them, without leaving behind a single trace.
What began as a missing persons case quickly spiraled into one of Philadelphia’s most baffling mysteries. Investigators uncovered a contentious divorce, threatening phone calls, rumors of organized crime involvement, and a possible murder-for-hire plot tied to Philly chop shops and the criminal underworld. But despite years of investigation by local police and the FBI, no arrests have ever been made and no evidence has ever definitively revealed what happened that night.
Sponsors:
🖤 Whisker / Litter-RobotGet $50 off bundles with code CREEPERS at whisker.com/CREEPERS
💪 FableticsGet 70-80% off everything as a new VIP at fabletics.com/creepers
🍷 FirstleafGet 50% off your first box + free shipping for a year at TryFirstleaf.com/CREEPERS
🌱 AcornsSign up at acorns.com/creepers and get a $5 bonus investment
✨ QuinceGet free shipping + 365-day returns at quince.com/creepers
Sources:
A Secret in South Philly — FBI
MISSING: Danielle Imbo & Richard Petrone
Still Missing: Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone
FROM 2014: Petrone family seeks closure in 2005 cold case
Wikipedia- Disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
This week, we’re heading deep into the Alaskan wilderness to cover one of the most chilling mass murders in the state’s history — the 1983 McCarthy massacre.
McCarthy wasn’t just remote… it was practically off the grid entirely. A tiny community tucked inside Wrangell-St. Elias National Park where residents crossed icy rivers by hand-powered tram, recognized each other by boot prints in the snow, and gathered every Tuesday for the biggest event of the week: mail day.
But on March 1st, 1983, that quiet tradition turned into absolute horror.
A man named Louis Hastings arrived with a rifle, a plan, and a terrifying mission that would leave six people dead, two more wounded, and an entire community permanently shattered. And somehow, the motive behind it all is even more unbelievable than the crime itself.
This case has isolation, survival stories, a real-life sniper hunt in the snow, and one of the strangest murder plots we’ve ever covered.
Sponsors:
🩷 Whisker / Litter RobotGet an additional $50 off bundles with code CREEPERS at whisker.com/CREEPERS
🏡 RuggableRefresh your home with washable rugs at Ruggable.com and get 10% off your first order sitewide with promo code CREEPERS
🧥 QuinceGo to Quince.com/CREEPERS for free shipping and 365-day returns
🔧 HomeServeGo to HomeServe.com to find the plan that’s right for you. Plans start at just $4.99/month
Sources:
Hastings v. State :: 1987 :: Alaska Court of Appeals Decisions
Louis D. Hastings - Wikipedia
6 KILLED IN ALASKA IN SHOOTING SPREE - The New York Times
The McCarthy Massacre of 1983
Death Does Not Wait For the Mail Plane - The Washington Post
Louis Hastings | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Jason Young was three hours away when his wife was murdered. Receipts, surveillance footage, phone records—on paper, everything checks out. He was exactly where he said he was.
But the more investigators dig in, the more that story starts to fall apart.
There’s a gap in the timeline no one can fully explain. A security camera that was tampered with. A strange stop at a gas station that raises more questions than answers. And piece by piece, it starts to look less like coincidence… and more like something planned.
As more comes to light—affairs, money, a marriage that was clearly struggling—the question becomes harder and harder to ignore:
Was this a solid alibi… or something much more calculated?Sources:
Dateline episode S20 E34 Silent Witness
Book: Murder on Birchleaf Drive: The True Story of the Michelle Young Murder Case by Steven B. Epstein
Sponsors:
AcornsHead to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started and receive a $5 bonus investment.
FirstleafGet 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping for a year at TryFirstleaf.com/CREEPERS
QuinceGet free shipping and 365-day returns at Quince.com/creepers
FableticsGet 70–80% off everything as a new VIP at Fabletics.com/creepers (take the style quiz and select “creepers” to unlock the offer)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
A routine favor turns into a nightmare.
When Meredith Fisher agrees to stop by her sister’s house, something feels off the moment she arrives—lights on in the middle of the day, a dog whining inside, a door that won’t open. What she finds upstairs will haunt her forever: a brutal crime scene, her sister dead, and a child left behind in the aftermath.
As investigators begin to piece together what happened inside that house on Birchleaf Drive, the picture that emerges is anything but simple. A marriage unraveling. Fights escalating. Secrets building.
And a husband who just happens to be out of town… with a story that almost makes sense.
Big thanks to our sponsors!!
AcornsHead to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started and receive a $5 bonus investment.
FirstleafGet 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping for a year at TryFirstleaf.com/CREEPERS
QuinceGet free shipping and 365-day returns at Quince.com/creepers
FableticsGet 70–80% off everything as a new VIP at Fabletics.com/creepers (take the style quiz and select “creepers” to unlock the offer)
Sources
Dateline episode S20 E34 Silent Witness
Book: Murder on Birchleaf Drive: The True Story of the Michelle Young Murder Case by Steven B. Epstein
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What starts as a messy love triangle and a drunken fight quickly spirals into something much darker. By the next morning, one man is dead, one woman is critically injured, and the person responsible has already fled the scene. But the biggest question isn’t just what happened—it’s who should be held accountable in the end.
Sponsors:
🛍️ Quince – Go to Quince.com/CREEPERS for free shipping and 365-day returns.
🏡 Wayfair – Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.
🔧 HomeServe – Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that’s right for you. Plans start at $4.99/month.
Sources:
Netflix: I Am A Killer, Season 1 Episode 5: Intended Evil
Charles Victor Thompson - Wikipedia
Court of Criminal Appeals Opinion 73,431 Handed Down 10/24/2001
Who Remembers the Young Teen Whose Mother Was Shot to Death? - Houston Press
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
What's that saying about the best laid plans? Well, ours were derailed this week and unfortunately we were not able to record an episode. But with Mogab's recent visit to the Masters tournament, we thought it was a good time to drop our episode, originally a mini creep over on our Patreon, about that time #1 golfer in the world Scottie Scheffler was arrested at the PGA championship.
Sponsors:
🛍️ Quince – Go to Quince.com/CREEPERS for free shipping and 365-day returns.
🏡 Wayfair – Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.
🔧 HomeServe – Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that’s right for you. Plans start at $4.99/month.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Dr. Amie Harwick was a well known therapist in Los Angeles with a full life and a wide circle of friends, but on Valentine's Day 2020, that life was cut short in a shocking attack at her home. At first, the case left investigators trying to figure out what had even happened. But as they dug deeper, a clearer picture started to form - one that pointed to a history that couldn’t be ignored and a situation that may have been building for much longer than anyone realized.
For resources on what to do if you are being stalked, visit www.stalkingawareness.org
Sponsors:
🛍️ Quince – Go to Quince.com/CREEPERS for free shipping and 365-day returns.
🏡 Wayfair – Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.
🔧 HomeServe – Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that’s right for you. Plans start at $4.99/month.
Sources
Cops Panic When They Realize He’s Not Hallucinating | The Case of Amie Harwick
Justice for Amie Harwick | Full Episode + Post Mortem
First Responder Describes Amie Harwick's Injuries
Amie Harwick Trial: Adult Film Star Testifies Against Accused Killer Gareth Pursehouse
Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial | Opening Statements
Witness Remembers Angry Incident with Gareth Pursehouse
Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial: Roommate's 911 Calls
Inside the Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial Crime Scene
"I Know She Was Scared" | Amie Harwick's Friend Testifies
First Responder Describes Amie Harwick's Injuries
Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial | Day 5
Bodycam Video of Crime Scene | Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial
Day After Murder | Friend Testifies Meeting Gareth Pursehouse
Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial: Jury Sees Photos of Crime Scene
Gareth Pursehouse Calls Himself a 'Bad Boy'
Gareth Pursehouse's Voicemails For Amie Harwick
'She Was Scared' | Amie Harwick's Close Friend Testifies
Prosecution Closing Argument | Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial
Prosecution Rebuttal | Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial
Defense Closing Argument | Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial
VERDICT | Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial
LIVE: CA v. Gareth Pursehouse Sentencing - Hollywood Obsession Murder Trial
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
After her death, one doctor refuses to let the case go. What he uncovers transforms a so-called “mysterious illness” into something far more sinister—and far more intentional. As investigators begin piecing things together, a chilling pattern emerges, pointing toward someone who was there all along. But in a case built almost entirely on circumstantial evidence, proving it won’t be easy. Because when there’s no direct proof, the question becomes: is it enough to convince a jury… and expose a killer?
Sponsors:
Quince – Go to quince.com/creepers for free shipping and 365-day returns!
Wayfair – Head to wayfair.com April 25th through the 27th to shop Way Day!
Shopify – Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/creepers!
Acorns – Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started!
HomeServe – Go to homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you!
Sources:
Lazarus, Eve. Murder by Milkshake: An Astonishing True Story of Adultery, Arsenic, and a Charismatic Killer
The Heartwrenching Clue That Cracked One of Vancouver’s Most Infamous Homicides | MONTECRISTO
Castellani v. R., 1969 CanLII 57 (SCC), [1970] SCR 310L?
MURDER BY MILKSHAKE- EVE LAZARUS | YouTube
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
When 40-year-old Esther Castellani begins experiencing strange and worsening symptoms, doctors can’t figure out what’s wrong. What starts as stomach pain quickly turns into something far more serious—numbness, vomiting, and a steady, terrifying decline that no one can explain. As Esther fights to get better, her husband, Rene Castellani, plays the role of devoted partner… but behind the scenes, his life is moving in a very different direction. With rumors swirling and Esther’s condition growing more dire by the day, the truth is quietly taking shape—hidden beneath something as simple, and as unsuspecting, as a drink.
Sponsors:
Quince – Go to quince.com/creepers for free shipping and 365-day returns!
Wayfair – Head to wayfair.com April 25th through the 27th to shop Way Day!
Shopify – Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/creepers!
Acorns – Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started!
HomeServe – Go to homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you!
Sources:
Lazarus, Eve. Murder by Milkshake: An Astonishing True Story of Adultery, Arsenic, and a Charismatic Killer
The Heartwrenching Clue That Cracked One of Vancouver’s Most Infamous Homicides | MONTECRISTO
Castellani v. R., 1969 CanLII 57 (SCC), [1970] SCR 310L?
MURDER BY MILKSHAKE- EVE LAZARUS | YouTube
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
On Mother’s Day 2020, 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew went out for a bike ride near her home in Salida, Colorado… and never came back.
At first, it looked like a tragic accident, maybe even a mountain lion attack. But the deeper investigators dug, the stranger things became. A missing phone. A staged scene. A husband with a story that kept shifting. And digital evidence that told a very different version of events.
Then came the secrets: an affair no one saw coming, a hidden recording device, and a timeline that unraveled everything.
For years, the case seemed to stall, raising more questions than answers… until a bombshell development no one saw coming changed everything.
Sponsors:
BlissyUpgrade your sleep with Blissy’s award-winning silk pillowcases that help protect your hair and skin overnight.➡️ Get 60 nights risk-free plus 30% off at blissy.com/CREEPERSPOD with code CREEPERSPOD.
ShopifyTurn your idea into a business with Shopify, the commerce platform powering millions of brands worldwide.➡️ Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/creepers.
HomeServeUnexpected home repairs can be expensive. HomeServe offers plans that help protect against covered repairs for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more.➡️ Learn more and find the right plan for you at homeserve.com.
WayfairRefresh your home with furniture, decor, and organization solutions that fit your style and budget.➡️ Shop everything for your home at wayfair.com.
QuinceHigh-quality wardrobe staples made with premium fabrics like European linen, silk, and organic cotton—without the luxury markup.➡️ Get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/creepers.
Sources
Battle over a little-known wildlife sedative at center of murder case against Barry Morphew
The Suzanne Morphew Case: Nothing Is What It Seems | Full Episode
Battle over a little-known wildlife sedative at center of murder case against Barry Morphew
Suzanne Morphew's family fighting for her remains - Denver Gazette
Court papers: One day stood between Suzanne Morphew being cremated and her remains being taken back by authorities
Suzanne Morphew's body was moved at least twice after she was murdered, according to new indictment - CBS News
WARNING, DISTURBING DETAILS: Autopsy reveals manner of death for missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew was homicide
Barry Morphew out on $3M bond after 2025 murder indictment
Judge in Barry Morphew case rules to limit pre-trial publicity - Denver Gazette
Barry Morphew pleads not guilty to the murder of his wife in longrunning case
Suzanne Morphew Case Evidence CBS News
Suzanne Morphew's husband rearrested for her murder after her remains reveal presence of tranquilizer drugs - CBS News
2021 Barry Morphew Arrest Affidavit
Barry Morphew Indictment
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
A glamorous Fort Worth mansion. A bitter divorce. A masked gunman waiting in the dark.
When Priscilla Davis came home just after midnight, she never imagined the night would end in bloodshed. Before the sun came up, two people would be dead, two more wounded, and one of Texas’s richest men would be at the center of it all.
This week, we’re diving into the shocking murders of Stan Farr and Andrea Wilborn — a case filled with wealth, power, scandal, and a trial that left people questioning whether justice was ever really served.
If you think money can’t buy freedom… this story may change your mind.
BlissyUpgrade your sleep with Blissy’s award-winning silk pillowcases that help protect your hair and skin overnight.➡️ Get 60 nights risk-free plus 30% off at blissy.com/CREEPERSPOD with code CREEPERSPOD.
ShopifyTurn your idea into a business with Shopify, the commerce platform powering millions of brands worldwide.➡️ Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/creepers.
HomeServeUnexpected home repairs can be expensive. HomeServe offers plans that help protect against covered repairs for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more.➡️ Learn more and find the right plan for you at homeserve.com.
WayfairRefresh your home with furniture, decor, and organization solutions that fit your style and budget.➡️ Shop everything for your home at wayfair.com.
QuinceHigh-quality wardrobe staples made with premium fabrics like European linen, silk, and organic cotton—without the luxury markup.➡️ Get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/creepers.
Sources:
Rich Man, Dead Man | Texas Monthly
How Cullen Davis Beat the Rap – Texas Monthly
Stonegate Mansion: A final look inside an infamous and iconic home
Cullen Davis trial: The famous Fort Worth, Texas murder case | wfaa.com
Is Priscilla Davis' Story True? - D Magazine
American Justice: Oil, Money, and Murder - S9 E13
Sponsors
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
When an entire family is found murdered inside their suburban home in Canberra, investigators are confronted with a crime scene so disturbing it shocks even seasoned detectives. What begins as a search for the person responsible quickly turns into something far more unsettling as buried connections, strange evidence, and overlooked details from the past begin to surface.
As the investigation unfolds, detectives realize this tragedy may not be an isolated act of violence. The deeper they dig, the more they uncover a web of secrets that stretches back years—raising chilling questions about what really happened before that horrific night.
This case is a haunting reminder that sometimes the truth hides in plain sight… waiting for someone to finally look closely enough.
Sponsors:
QUINCE
Go to Quince.com/CREEPERS for free shipping and 365-day returns.
WAYFAIR
Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.
HOMESERVE
Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that’s right for you. Plans start at $4.99/month.
Sources:
On the 31 st of March 1984, the Milosevic family including Radmila 'Rad' and her husband Tony, as well as their young daughter and son were found dead in their home. They had received gunshot wounds and unsuccessful attempts were made to ignite the bodies and home.
Investigators make a surprising discovery 🤫 | Forensic Investigators | S01 EP03 Full Episode
14 Feb 1986 - Thompson found guilty of 1981 murders - Trove
Melbourne newspaper article
Castle, Philip --- "Changing Face of Crime" [1989] AUFPPlatypus 97; (1989) 28 Platypus: Journal of the Australian Federal Police 11
Marianna Milosevic (1964-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
This episode contains discussion of child abuse.
In part 1, Ruby Franke went all-in on Jodi Hildebrandt, to the point of inviting her to move into the house. That’s when everything truly crossed the line.
Kevin is pushed out. Chad and Shari are cut off. The younger kids disappear from view. And people around them can tell something is wrong, but no one can get close enough to prove it.
Until August 2023, when a 12 year old boy gets out and asks a neighbor for help, setting off a truly unbelievable series of events, including a frantic search, a horrifying discovery inside Jodi’s home, and Ruby’s own words documenting what she believed she was doing.
This is the ending everyone heard about... but the details are worse than you think.
Sources
“Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt story” documentary on Netflix
"Devil in the Family” docuseries on Hulu
Sponsors
Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh dot com slash creepers10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
This episode contains discussion of child abuse.
Ruby Franke built an empire on being the “perfect” mom. Millions of followers watched her raise six kids, share parenting advice, and present a picture-perfect family life.
But behind the wholesome image, things weren’t as perfect as they seemed. Viewers began noticing punishments that felt extreme… then disturbing… then impossible to ignore.
In 2023, Ruby Franke was arrested for child abuse, alongside a woman many people had never heard of, but who may be the real key to understanding how everything went so wrong: Jodi Hildebrandt.
In Part 1, we’re unpacking the rise of 8 Passengers, the early red flags, and the relationship that would change this family forever.
This episode contains discussion of child abuse.
Sources
“Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt story” documentary on Netflix
"Devil in the Family” docuseries on Hulu
Sponsors
Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh dot com slash creepers10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
In 1976, 20-year-old Tulane student Ken Gutzeit was stabbed to death in front of dozens of witnesses outside his fraternity house. His killer was arrested, and then... nothing happened.
No trial. No conviction. No justice.
Ken’s case has been largely forgotten, it's mentioned only briefly in Netflix’s Worst Roommate Ever as the event that allegedly changed Jamison Bachman’s life. But the real story is far more disturbing.
How does someone commit a public killing with eyewitnesses and a weapon — and walk free?
Sources: ken gutzeit - Newspapers.com™
Kenneth Laurence Gutzeit (1955-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial
The Shocking Murder That Shaped The Life Of The 'Worst Roommate Ever'
The Ken Gutzeit Case | MediumSponsors:
Blissy - go to blissy.com/creeperspod and use code CREEPERSPOD to get 30%
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Originally released on our Patreon in January of 2022.
In the summer of 2000, a drug debt set off a chain of events that no one could take back.
Ben Markowitz owed money to a local dealer named Jesse James Hollywood. Jesse believed Ben was blowing him off, and what started as frustration quickly turned into something more volatile. Jesse wanted control. He wanted leverage.
Then he saw it.
While driving around with friends, Jesse spotted Ben’s 15 year old brother Nick walking alone. Jesse told the driver to pull over and they grabbed Nick, forced into the van, and drove away.
Instead of being hurt, Nick was taken to Santa Barbara and absorbed into Jesse’s circle. For nearly three days, they partied. Nick was given drugs and alcohol. The atmosphere felt temporary, almost casual.
Everyone believed Nick would eventually be taken home. That this was nothing more than a scare tactic.
They were wrong.
Sponsors:
Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/creepers10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box.
Sources:ArticlesWikipedia | Woodland HillsThe Los Angeles Times | The Last Days of Nick Markowitz (Sue Fox)Fresh Edits | A Stolen Boy: The Real Story Behind the Film Alpha Dog (Noam Heller)
BooksMy Stolen Son: The Nick Markowitz Story (Susan Markowitz)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
Originally released on Patreon in August of 2023.
How do I even begin to describe this episode? Today, we're exploring the age old question: What happens when your college roommate's dad gets out of prison, needs a place to stay, moves in to your dorm room, and starts a cult in your living room?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Visa fler
