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The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd

Wed, 18 May 2022 17:58:16 GMT

In 1935, Thelma Todd was one of Hollywood's most sought after actresses. When she was dead in her car, initially carbon monoxide poisoning was to blame. But that didn't explain the bruising and blood on her face. Todd had a very interesting love life with several people who could've wanted her dead. Was this an suicide, an accident, or murder?

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The Murder of Kirsten Costas

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:35:30 GMT

When 15-year old cheerleader Kirsten Costas was stabbed just yards away from her home, the community of Orinda, California was in shock. Kirsten went to Miramonte High School where success was almost guaranteed. She was extremely popular and part of the elite, sorority-like group called the Bob-O-Links. The killer was no one anyone would ever suspect.

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The Story of Phoenix Mary

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:35:23 GMT

Mary Day was abused by her stepfather, William Houle. One night, after a brutal beating, Mary was never seen again. Her siblings were told never to speak of her and there was a spot in the backyard where the kids were never allowed to go near. Decades later, a woman emerged claiming to be Mary. Detectives were so skeptical of her story, they dubbed her "Phoenix Mary".

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The Story Behind the Stolen Sex Tape of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:21:58 GMT

In 1995, one of the first celebrity sex tapes made its way into the headlines. Little did anyone know at the time, but this tape was stolen. It was found in a 500 pound safe stolen off the property of Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and his wife, Baywatch star Pamela Anderson. The tape made history but the crime of how it came to be never made the news until an article in Rolling Stone.

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The Mad Bomber of New York

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 23:26:09 GMT

For sixteen years, one man terrorized New York City with his homemade bombs. Bombs were detonated everywhere from subways to theaters. Finally, an unconventional approach was taken that would change the world of criminal profiling forever and was used to catch the madman.

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The Ghost of Teresita Basa

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:31:22 GMT

After Teresita Basa was murdered in her apartment, her case grew increasingly cold. Detectives had no leads as to motive or who murdered the woman. That was until a man came forward with a wild tale. He claimed that the ghost of Teresita spoke through his wife as she was sleeping. The ghost said she could not only tell why she was killed but could name her murderer.

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Still Missing- Tonee Turner

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:23:51 GMT

On December 30, 2019, Tonee Turner’s belongings were found on the Homestead Gray’s Bridge in Pittsburgh. However, Tonee was last seen, miles away, getting off the bus by her home. To this day, she is still missing. No one knows what may have befallen her.

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The Murder of Pinup Model Veronica Gedeon

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:40:42 GMT

Even though three people were murdered in the apartment that Easter weekend, pinup model Veronica Gedeon was the one that made the front page. The press couldn't get enough of the life of the young model. Police struggled to find who killed Ronnie, her mother, and their English boarder.

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The Murder of Wilma June Nissen

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:47:19 GMT

In 1978, the body of an unidentified, murdered female was discovered in a ditch in Lyon County, Iowa. For decades, the Jane Doe would remain unidentified until she was discovered to be Wilma June Nissen. Years after, her biological daughter would begin a quest to find her mother's killer.

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Frank Lloyd Wright and the Murder at Taliesin

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:06:16 GMT

Frank Lloyd Wright is the one of the world's most famous architects, but few know his part in the grisly murders at his iconic Taliesin in 1914.

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Murder on the Appalachian Trail

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:50:01 GMT

Two friends decide to hike the vast Appalachian Trail. Along the way, they meet a stranger. Not all would emerge alive from the woods.

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The Death of Sharon Stern

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:57:09 GMT

When dancer Sharon Stern started studying Butoh, the dance of death, her family say her life changed. Her mentor, Katsura Kan, controlled her life and changed her as a person, eventually leading to her untimely death.

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The Plot to Kill Maurizio Gucci

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 00:47:06 GMT

When Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci was gunned down on the steps of his office, police knew it had to be a premeditated hit. The only trouble was narrowing down the suspects, most of which were his family.

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The Murder of Betty Gore

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:00:00 GMT

On Friday the 13th in 1980, mother and housewife was found brutally murdered in her home, the small community of Lucas, Texas feared a serial killer was on the loose. However, the murderer was someone very close to Betty Gore. Someone no one ever suspected.

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The Disappearance of Jean Spangler

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:53:34 GMT

In 1949, actress Jean Spangler left for a late night film shoot. From there, she disappeared. The only trace of her found was her purse with a broken handle and a mysterious note. The case is rumored to involve movie stars, the mafia, and the killer of the Black Dahlia.

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The Disappearance of Dana Bradley

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Fourteen-year-old Dana Bradley was hitchhiking home near Newfoundland when she disappeared. For years, her story has been in and out of the news with false confessions and rumors of suspects. Her case is one of the most extensive and expensive investigations in Canadian history.

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The Death of Joan Vollmer-Wife of William S. Burroughs

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:43:52 GMT

During a get together, an innocent game of William Tell turned deadly. William S. Burroughs declares this is what caused him to become a writer.

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The Ghost of Mamie Thurman

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 20:00:00 GMT

A woman's ghost is rumored to haunt the old mine roads in Logan, West Virginia. When Mamie Thurman was murdered, her body was dumped down a hillside. A local handyman was charged, but Mamie had many lovers, prompting the town to wonder if the real murderer was on the loose.

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The Icebox Murders of Fred and Edwina Rogers

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

When police performed a welfare check on an elderly couple, they were in for a shock. Inside the fridge were parts of their bodies. Their adult son, Charles, was nowhere to be found. Investigators and several authors would follow the clues to a web of conspiracy with connections to Woody Harrelson and John F. Kennedy.

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Survivor Juliane Koepcke

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Juliane Koepcke miraculously survived a LANSA plane crash in the Peruvian jungle in 1971. Seriously injured, she wandered the jungle trying to get help. Her ordeal is short of unbelievable.

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Disappearances in the Idaho Wilderness

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 23:00:00 GMT

Terrence Woods Jr. was a production assistant working deep in the Idaho woods. He shocked his crew members when he took off running into the woods and never returned. His strange disappearance occurred on the exact same day as Connie Johnson, a season veteran of the outdoors. Sadly, these are not the only bizarre disappearances linked to the wilds of Idaho.

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Doris Duke and the death of Edward Tirella

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Did one of the richest women in the world commit murder? In 1966, Doris Duke's interior designer, Edward Tirella, was crushed to death by a car. The woman behind the wheel was the heiress. She said it was an accident, but evidence points to cold-blooded murder.

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Where is Ashley Morin?

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 17:00:00 GMT

The podcast Occultae Vertatis has asked me and other podcasters to simultaneously release their episode to help find Ashley Morin. Hear the story from the family that is actively looking for her, the struggle to get help from their local police, and what you can do to help bring Ashley Morin home. $20,000 reward to help bring her home.

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The Strange Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 23:59:45 GMT

Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson was a superstar in her day, a kind of Billy Graham or Joel Osteen. When she disappeared, the world held its breath. After being missing for five weeks, she reappeared claiming she had been kidnapped. But was she telling the truth?

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The Assassination of Fred Hampton

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:13:39 GMT

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

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The Watcher

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:04:16 GMT

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

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James Keene & The Trap To Capture Larry Hall

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:34:18 GMT

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

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The Stalking and Murders of Amie Harwick and Alina Sheykhet

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 02:08:21 GMT

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

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Missing-Tonee Turner

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:08:27 GMT

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

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The Murder of Bianca Devins and other 4chan crimes

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 02:08:49 GMT

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

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The Murderer in Quiet Dell

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:57:31 GMT

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

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Christmas Family Massacres

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 04:08:47 GMT

Every year, people look forward to the holidays. But it's also a time when many people are very sad or stressed. This stress can manifest into murder. This week, I have three tales of Christmas gone horribly wrong.

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The Murder of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:34:47 GMT

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

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The Murder of Connie Navarro

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:16:32 GMT

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

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The Saxtown Ax Murders

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 20:31:15 GMT

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

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The Adoption of Natalia Barnett- Child or Adult Sociopath?

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 20:26:48 GMT

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

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The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 02:15:55 GMT

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

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Sharon Tate- Part Three- The Aftermath

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 21:42:08 GMT

In part three of this episode, I talk about how Roman Polanski and Sharon's father each conducted their own investigation into Sharon's death. I also discuss how the Manson family were caught and the aftermath of the trial.

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Sharon Tate- Part Two- The Murders at Cielo Drive

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:53:49 GMT

In part two, we come to the night of the murders at Cielo Drive. Watson, Atkins, Krenwinkel, and Kasabian drive to the home in the quiet canyon. As Joan Didion wrote, on the night of August 9th, the sixties died.

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Sharon Tate- Part One

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 04:19:21 GMT

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

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The Real Dog Day Afternoon Robber- John Wojtowicz

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:19:24 GMT

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

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The Hollywood Ripper- Michael Gargiulo

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 03:38:11 GMT

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

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The Murder of Rachael Deltondo

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:06:02 GMT

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

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The Mysterious Death of Adrienne Brown, Wife of James Brown

Thu, 23 May 2019 01:22:32 GMT

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

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The Murder of Karina Vetrano

Fri, 03 May 2019 01:27:59 GMT

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

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Con Artist Anna Delvey

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 04:21:00 GMT

Anna Delvey conned friends, businesses, hotels, and many others out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Find out how this unassuming woman was able to do this. It'a a crazy tale.

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R. Kelly Sex Cult Scandal

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 21:49:16 GMT

For many years, R&B singer, R. Kelly, has been accused of being sexually involved with underage girls. Now, he supposedly has a sex cult, keeping complete control over several young women.

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Spree Killer Richard Baumhammers

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 01:51:18 GMT

In 2000, immigration lawyer, Richard Baumhammers, went on a racially motivated killing spree in Pennsylvania that lasted hours. What caused him to kill?

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The Death of Jayne Mansfield

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:21:36 GMT

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

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London After Midnight Murder

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:34:29 GMT

Could the 1927 silent film London After Midnight starring Lon Chaney have caused a man to commit murder? The mystery deepens when all copies of the film are destroyed in a vault fire. Is this film cursed?

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Other Possible Victims of Ted Bundy

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:07:15 GMT

From 1974 to 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy admitted to killing 30 women. But, he insinuated that his actual kill number may be in the three digits. This week I examine some of the other possible victims of Bundy's.

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Incels

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 02:03:20 GMT

Scott Beierle walked into a hot yoga studio, killing two and wounding several others. He identified as an Incel. What is an Incel? Join me this week to find out about this frightening new group.

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The Babysitter Murder - Janett Christman

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 20:39:05 GMT

We all know of the urban legend where the babysitter is being terrorized by phone calls telling her to check on the children. Did you know this legend is roughly based on a true story? In 1950, 13-year old Janett Christman was babysitting when she was brutally raped and murdered.

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Dryden, New York - Village of the Damned

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:02:33 GMT

Starting in 1989 with the murder of a family, the small, quaint town of Dryden, New York, became labeled as cursed. Year after year, more strange misfortunes fell upon the town. Was it really cursed or were these instances just a string of random bad luck?

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The Murder of Annette Bright

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 01:39:35 GMT

Marcia Bright was only ten when family friend, Charles Koschalk took an interest in her. He became obsessed with the girl, lavishing her and her family with gifts, all the while he was sexually abusing her. The family allowed her to be with the man even after he served prison time. His obsession would soon turn to murder.

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The Murder of Lobster Boy: Grady Stiles

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 04:27:41 GMT

In 1992, sideshow attraction, Lobster Boy, Grady Stiles, was murdered in his home. He was a convicted murderer, himself. What led to his death? Was it his abusive behavior towards his family? Or was it done for money? This episode if full of very colorful characters.

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The Death of Arlis Perry

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 03:12:28 GMT

In 1974, Arlis Perry was murdered in what looked like a ritual slaying inside of a church. For years, her murder went unsolved. Some speculated that David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, was involved. This year, her killer was apprehended.

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The Bloody Benders

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:43:30 GMT

In the 1800's, an inn on the Osage Trail became the sight of many murders committed by one family. But, were they even really a family?

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The Murder of Nia Wilson

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:21:49 GMT

Nia Wilson was only 18 when she was brutally slashed in the neck by a stranger. Her death has become a focus in social media with #sayhername.

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The Cult of Carlos Castaneda

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:36:14 GMT

Author Carlos Castaneda became a New Age leader with the success of his books about Yaqui Shaman, don Juan Matus. But, some questioned their authenticity. He dropped out of the public eye and started a new movement called Tensegrity. He had a cult-like following of women who lived with him. These women later disappeared. What happened?

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The Life of Dante "Tex" Gill

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 22:23:04 GMT

Dante "Tex" Gill was a transgender person who ran a string of massage parlors in Pittsburgh in the 70s. His story is one of sex, bombs, shootings, arrests, police, and the mob. Scarlett Johansson was set to play Tex in an upcoming movie.

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The Murder of Madeline & Melba Marie Everett & Jeanette Stephens

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 04:18:34 GMT

In 1937 three little girls were lured away from a park in California. They were found murdered. When the a suspect was caught, the public was thrilled. But, was he the killer?

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The Murder of Kitty Genovese

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 04:52:16 GMT

Many think they know the story of the murder of Kitty Genovese. She was stabbed to death on the streets of New York. A famous New York Times article stated that her neighbors heard her screams, yet no one helped or even called police. But, was that article factual? Or was there more to that story?

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The Other Laci Peterson: Evelyn Hernandez

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 03:23:28 GMT

A very pregnant woman's body washed ashore on the San Francisco Bay. But, this story isn't about Laci Peterson. It was Evelyn Hernandez, and her case is very similar. In fact, some think they are related.

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Casanova Killer- Paul John Knowles

Wed, 23 May 2018 22:24:47 GMT

In 1974, Paul John Knowles went on a killing spree. Unlike other serial killers, Knowles didn't have a type of target-he killed men, women, and children of various ages.

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The Murder of Writer James Ellroy's mother Geneva Hilliker/Jean Ellroy

Mon, 14 May 2018 01:44:38 GMT

Every author has something that fuels them. For American crime writer James Ellroy, it was the murder of his mother in 1958, when he was a boy. For years, he wondered what happened. In his adult years, he went back to research her death and possible rape. This week, I discuss what he found out.

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Mysterious Death of Lisa McPherson

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:46:17 GMT

How did Lisa McPherson end up dead after 17 days in the care of fellow Scientologists? Was it an accident?

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The Murder of Sister Roberta Elam

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 03:21:01 GMT

In 1977, Sister Roberta Elam was raped & murdered. Was her death connected to other rapes & murders in nearby Pennsylvania at that time?

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The Cyanide Death Of Autumn Klein

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 11:48:16 GMT

The Cyanide Death Of Autumn Klein

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Charlie Brandt-Serial Killer?

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:27:46 GMT

Michelle Jones invited her Aunt Teri & Uncle Charlie to stay at her home during the evacuation of Hurricane Ivan. She and her aunt were murdered. Her uncle killed himself. There was a dark secret in his past. And, maybe more bodies.

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Hare Krishna Murders

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 02:34:51 GMT

In the 80s, two murders rocked the New Vrindaban Hare Krishna Temple in rural West Virginia.

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The Sleepwalker Murder- Scott Falater

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 02:00:00 GMT

Can sleepwalking lead to murder? This week, I look at a case where that is the defense.

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Andrews Haunting and Gustafon Murders

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 03:58:48 GMT

Jessica and Annie Andrews conduct a seance to contact their dead mother, and murders begin happening.

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Death of Anna Lisa Raymundo

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 01:56:28 GMT

This week's case is full of twists involving sex, lies, a love triangle, and murder.

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The Fager Murders and BTK Letter

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 01:07:44 GMT

Mary Fager came home to find her family murdered. Days later she would receive a letter from notorious serial killer BTK. Did he murder the family, or was it someone else?

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Chessboard Killer-Alexander Pichushkin

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 01:30:41 GMT

Alexander Pichushkin was one of Russia's most prolific serial killers, killing a possible 40-60 people.

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Tiede Family Attack

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 01:49:40 GMT

The Tiede family went to their cabin for Christmas. Little did they know, it would be their last one together as a family.

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The Murder of Debbie Makel

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:48:55 GMT

Eight-year old Debbie Makel disappeared from a small town in Pennsylvania in the early 70s.

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The Blackout Ripper- Gordon Frederick Cummins

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 23:21:21 GMT

In London, 1942, a killer was stalking the streets. He was know as the Blackout Ripper.

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Bellevue Massacre

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 19:02:00 GMT

In January of 1997, a body is found in a park. But, investigators would discover that the slaughter didn't end there. Soon a whole family would be found dead.

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Katherine Knight- Lady Cannibal

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:44:47 GMT

In 2000, John Price was found dead - stabbed and skinned. His girlfriend, Katherine Knight, cooked parts of his body, intending to serve him to his children. She is the first Australian woman sentenced to life without parole.

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The Kidnapping of John Paul Getty III

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 04:43:51 GMT

In the summer of 1973, John Paul Getty III, the heir to the Getty fortune, was kidnapped in Rome, Italy. He was held for months, pieces of him sent in the mail in an attempt to get the ransom.

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The Greyhound Bus Murder of Tim McLean

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 17:41:14 GMT

In 2008 Vince Li brutally stabbed and beheaded fellow Greyhound bus passenger Tim McLean.

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The Axe Attack on Terri Jentz

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 04:30:10 GMT

In 1977, in Oregon, two college roommates are viciously attacked by a man with an axe while camping.

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The Night Stalker- Richard Ramirez

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:56:23 GMT

In the mid 80s, an assailant was creeping into homes at night, burglarizing, raping, and murdering the inhabitants. His crimes were vicious and unrelenting. He was known as The Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez.

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The Pitchfork Murder of Charles Walton

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 22:30:09 GMT

Charles Walton was murdered on Valentine's Day. Was it witchcraft of just plain murder?

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Deadly Twins: Sabrina & Ursula Eriksson/June & Jennifer Gibbons

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:23:33 GMT

Twins Ursula & Sabina Eriksson make an inexplicable dash into traffic, and June & Jennifer Gibbons; "The Silent Twins"; who decide one of them has to die for the other to live.

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Current True Crime Cases in the News

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 00:01:12 GMT

This week I look at true crime cases in the news this week.

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Richard Chase- The Vampire of Sacramento

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In Sacramento, California, Richard Chase forged a bloody spree. HIs mental illness caused him to think he needed the blood of others to survive.

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The Tylenol Murders

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 01:30:52 GMT

In the 80s, several people fell ill to tampered Tylenol medicine.

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Robert Hansen- The Butcher Baker of Alaska

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 03:10:22 GMT

From 1971 to 1983, Robert Hansen stalked and murdered women in the Alaska wilderness like game.

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Son of Sam-David Berkowitz

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 04:03:06 GMT

David Berkowitz, also known as the Son of Sam, terrorized New York in the 70s.

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The Dating Game Killer- Rodney Alcala

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Rodney Alcala worked under the guise of a photographer to lure young women. He would murder and rape many. He's most infamous for his appearance on the TV dating game show "The Dating Game".

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