Sunday, December 12, 2021

The Duisburg Man-Eater: Joachim Kroll Day 12 The 12 Nightmare Before Christmas

 This episode is more graphic than usual. Listener discretion is strongly advised .  

The corpses of five young women were found in and around several small villages in West Germany. Each woman had been raped, stabbed, or strangled. Even worse, they had been mutilated. Nearly two decades would pass, and many more women would lose their lives. When police finally arrested the man responsible for all these gruesome murders, there was a stew brewing on the stove with, well, you can’t imagine.

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “Duisburg Man-Eater: Joachim Kroll” on Day 12 of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

We didn't cover all the victims' names in this episode so we wanted to list them here. They deserve to be remembered.

Joachim Kroll’s Victims

Irmgard Strehl, 19,
Erika Schuletter, 12,
Klara Frieda Tesmer, 24, Heinrich Ott, was arrested for the crime. He hanged himself in jail.
Manuela Knodt, 16,
Petra Giese, 13, Vinzenz Kuehn was arrested and convicted.
Monika Tafel, 12, Walter Quicker was arrested for the crime. He was later released but was driven to suicide due to relentless neighbors.
Barbara Bruder, 12, Her body was never found.
Hermann Schmitz, 25,
Ursula Rohling, 20 Her boyfriend Adolf Schickel was falsely accused of killing her and he completed suicide
Ilona Harke, 5
Maria Hettgen, 61,
Jutta Rahn, 13
Karin Toepfer, 10
Marion Ketter, 4

Edward October from @octoberpodVHS does all our listener discretion warnings.
Nico @wetalkofdreams provides all original music and is our executive producer.


Sources:
https://www.spiegel.de/politik/ganze-masse-a-f1af7b2a-0002-0001-0000-000040942727
https://kulturmeister.com/notorious-serial-killers-en/joachim-kroll/?lang=en
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2opfxa
https://killer.cloud/serial-killers/show/72/joachim-kroll
https://www-focus-de.translate.goog/panorama/welt/bernd-jaegers-im-focus-online-interview-duisburger-kannibale-toetete-frauen-und-kinder-er-wollte-seine-opfer-sterben-sehen_id_13350216.html?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=nui,sc
https://books.google.de/books?id=srw2DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT74&lpg=PT74&dq=how+many+siblings+to+joachim+kroll+have&source=bl&ots=uX-o2d03EQ&sig=ACfU3U279iPjAkWP_VzJgY_flvUUMIMKjA&hl=en&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjGqc-fkYL0AhXiyIsBHXtcAO8Q6AF6BAgLEAM#v=onepage&q=how%20many%20siblings%20to%20joachim%20kroll%20have&f=false
https://www.dieterwunderlich.de/Joachim-Kroll.htm
https://www.derwesten.de/staedte/duisburg/horror-duisburg-kannibale-mord-id213090825.html
https://www.express.de/nrw/duesseldorf/der-kannibale-von-duisburg-als-die-polizei-kam-kochte-er-gerade-zwei-haende-27342?cb=1635200583330
https://www.ruhrbarone.de/der-menschenfresser-von-duisburg/129644
https://www.stern.de/panorama/stern-crime/die-schlimmsten-deutschen-serienmoerder_6858244-6858272.html
https://www.derwesten.de/staedte/duisburg/horror-duisburg-kannibale-mord-id213090825.html
https://www.express.de/nrw/duesseldorf/der-kannibale-von-duisburg-als-die-polizei-kam-kochte-er-gerade-zwei-haende-27342?cb=1635200583330
https://www.ruhrbarone.de/der-menschenfresser-von-duisburg/129644
https://pantheon.world/profile/person/Joachim_Kroll/
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x843si0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joachim_Kroll
https://www.amazon.com/Murderous-Minds-Real-Life-Murderers-Collection/dp/B084YZT31L/ref=asc_df_B084YZT31L/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416690198812&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1061099044750594481&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022837&hvtargid=pla-886457204629&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=93867145117&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416690198812&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1061099044750594481&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022837&hvtargid=pla-886457204629

A Way with Words & Murder: Jack Unterweger Day 11 The 12 Nightmares Before Christmas

 On September the 15th, 1990, people were walking along a river near Prague when they stumbled up what they thought was a mannequin. As they got closer, they realized it was the body of a young woman. Her body, nude, was left in a vulgar display. Her stocking was wrapped around her neck. The killer had tried to cover her with leaves and debris as if to hide his crime. The woman would turn out to be Blanka Bockova. Blanka had gone out the night before with friends to have drinks. The group decided to leave just before midnight, but Blanka was having fun and decided to stay for just one more. Her friends would say she was talking with a man who looked nearly 40 years of age, but that is all the information they could provide. What authorities could not yet know was that an international serial killer was just getting started, and he was no stranger to police.

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “A Way with Words and Murder: Jack Unterweger” on Day 11 of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

Edward October from @octoberpodVHS does our magical listener discretion.

Nico is our bestie. Nico @wetalkofdreams makes all our music and just happens to be our EP too.

Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/jack-unterweger
https://www.ranker.com/list/jack-unterweger-facts/cat-mcauliffe
https://www.moviemaker.com/jack-unterweger-austrian-serial-killer-netflix-vanishing-at-the-cecil-hotel/
https://killer.cloud/serial-killers/show/103/jack-unterweger
http://jimshelley.com/crime/jack-unterweher/
https://www.hayvine.com/entertainment/5-shocking-facts-of-jack-unterwegers-dark-history-of-grisly-murders-and-crimes
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/jack-unterweger

Tampa's Classified Ad Rapist: Bobby Joe Long Day 10 The 12 Nightmares Before Christmas

 Listener warning! Listener discretion is strongly advised.


Starting in 1981, a man answered several classified ads posted by women who were selling various items in local newspapers. This man was not buying a toaster or a new home; he was searching for his next victim. They were petite young women who often worked the streets. He would become known as one of the most prolific killers operating in Florida during the 1980s, but his luck would run out when he ran into a brave teenager who would lead officers right to this serial killer.


Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “Tampa's Classified Ad Rapist: Bobby Joe Long Day” on Day 10 of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

All the music, as well as our executive producer, is Nico @wetalkofdreams. He is as impressive as he is talented.

That incredible voice at the top of the show warning listeners is Edward October from @octoberpodVHS

Source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDQIN96pTQU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeZgGhvVico
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STMfUBI5IfY
https://www.oxygen.com/it-takes-a-killer/season-1/terror-on-the-strip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv9TQLCdblU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv9TQLCdblU
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/on-the-case-with-paula-zahn/full-episodes/hanging-by-a-thread
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7u3in4
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/believe-me-the-lisa-mcvey-story
https://web.archive.org/web/20190524064415/http://time.com/5595252/serial-killer-florida-executed/
https://web.archive.org/web/20071010024023/http://www.oranous.com/florida/RobertLong/063088long.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20080105062445/http://www.francesfarmersrevenge.com/stuff/serialkillers/long.htm
https://truecrimedaily.com/2016/02/22/ex-wife-offers-look-inside-the-mind-of-notorious-serial-killer/
https://web.archive.org/web/20120714050023/http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/serial_killers/predators/long/6.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20071010024018/http://www.oranous.com/florida/RobertLong/Robert%20J.%20Long%20v.%20State%20Of%20Florida.htm
https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/content/download/523876/file/04-23-2019-Robert-Joseph-Long-Death-Warrant.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20080821131048/http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Long%2C%20Bobby%20Joe.htm
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201909/shame-and-the-serial-killer
https://www.amazon.com/Bound-Die-Anna-Flowers/dp/0981733700/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bound+to+die&qid=1633364940&s=books&sr=1-1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Joe_Long
https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/long-bobby-joe.htm
https://www.tampabay.com/tampa/tampa-serial-killer-bobby-joe-long-is-executed-in-silence-20190523/
https://www.the-sun.com/news/3015939/bobby-joe-long-victims-lisa-mcvey/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSK-r0g7FM0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdTqfiEsGw8
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/bobby-joe-long-lisa-mcvey-classified-ad-rapist

Slaughter Under the Midnight Sun : 9 Nightmares Before Christmas

 Alaska, the Last Frontier: It is a place of stunning beauty and rugged wilderness. It is an outdoorsman’s paradise with plenty of big game to hunt and fish to catch. It is also a place where people disappear--some because they want to drop out of the fast-paced rat race and some not by choice.  On April 29, 1984, Roger Culp went missing from Hopkinsville. Roger was last seen in the company of a newcomer to the area, a 25-year-old man named Michael Silka. Officers head out to Michael’s remote cabin to see if they can question him about Roger.  As soon as they arrive,  they notice what looks to be blood outside the cabin. As they approach the door, a man comes out and identifies himself as Michael Silka. He tells the troopers that the blood was from a moose he recently killed and was outside to skin the animal. Michael tells them he hasn’t seen Roger since Roger came by for a quick visit.  Content with the explanation, officers leave the cabin. This was a mistake, and many would lose their lives at one man’s hand.

Join Cam and Jen as we discuss “Slaughter Under the Midnight” on Day 9 of 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

Edward October from @octoberpodVHS does our magical listener discretion.

Nico is our bestie. Nico @wetalkofdreams makes all our music and just happens to be our EP too.

Sources:
https://robinbarefield76.medium.com/murders-at-manley-hot-springs-2ca3205d2901
https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/11/us/memories-of-springtime-murders-chill-small-alaskan-town.html
https://www.tactical-life.com/lifestyle/military-and-police/firefight-at-manley/
https://militaryjusticeforall.com/tag/michael-silka/
https://www.nytimes.com/1984/11/11/us/memories-of-springtime-murders-chill-small-alaskan-town.html
https://peoplepill.com/people/michael-silka
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Silka

The Ogre of Ardennes: Michel Fourniret Day 8 The 12 Nightmares Before Christmas

 Listener warning!  Listener discretion is strongly advised!  Also, Jen tries to pronounce French words. She is very sorry but she tried really hard,

When a 13-year-old victim escaped a killer’s hold by gnawing through her bindings and running from the killer’s van, little did the police know that a series of murders and rapes were about to be solved. The officers arrested the man and soon heard a horror story that included crimes against young victims, but he had a partner. Together the two would commit a series of crimes to earn him the name Ogre of the Ardennes. 


Join Cam and Jen as we discuss “The Ogre of Ardennes: Michel Fourniret” on Day 8 of 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

Edward October from @octoberpodVHS does our magical listener discretion.

Nico is our bestie. Nico @wetalkofdreams makes all our music and just happens to be our EP too.

Sources:

https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-divers-justice/mort-de-michel-fourniret-la-justice-a-failli-pour-l-avocate-de-la-famille-de-marie-angele-domece-1620656403
https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/le-tueur-en-serie-michel-fourniret-est-mort-a-79-ans-10-05-2021-A2RAORSLWBALHHVAYKEI3DAZT4.php
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Fourniret
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/true-crime-scene/michel-fourniret-french-serial-killer-craved-only-virgins-to-rape-and-murder/news-story/07e873fd5b64f10f14a7af83be43fc9d
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-murder-trial/french-serial-killer-and-wife-get-life-sentences-idUSL273256320080528
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joanna_Parrish
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13935448/ogre-ardennes-dead-serial-killer-michel-fourniret-film/
https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-michel-fourniret-the-ogre-of-the-ardenne/cat-mcauliffe
https://www.serialkillercalendar.com/Michel%20FOURNIRET.php
https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20210513-ex-wife-of-france-s-ogre-of-the-ardennes-serial-killer-may-face-justice
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/serial-killer-who-murdered-british-24077032
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_0dC5zZbU4
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7yup7p
https://www.rtl.be/info/monde/france/fourniret-conteste-la-tentative-de-viol-sur-elisabeth-brichet-regardez-les-videos-43520.aspx
https://newsrnd.com/news/2021-04-08-who-is-monique-olivier--the-ex-wife-of-serial-killer-michel-fourniret-.BJSh-c2HO.html
https://www.leparisien.fr/faits-divers/le-tueur-en-serie-michel-fourniret-est-mort-a-79-ans-10-05-2021-A2RAORSLWBALHHVAYKEI3DAZT4.php
https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-divers-justice/michel-fourniret-l-ogre-des-ardennes-1605892944
https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/faits-divers-justice/chronologie-affaire-estelle-mouzin-de-la-disparition-d-une-fillette-aux-aveux-de-michel-fourniret-1598291132
https://www.femmeactuelle.fr/actu/news-actu/michel-fourniret-cette-condition-atroce-pour-que-monique-olivier-laide-a-chasser-de-jeunes-filles-vierges-2115456
https://www.femmeactuelle.fr/actu/news-actu/michel-fourniret-cette-activite-surprenante-quil-avait-en-prison-pour-passer-le-temps-2113511
https://www.francetvinfo.fr/societe/justice/michel-fourniret/monique-olivier-de-rabatteuse-complice-a-ultime-gardienne-des-secrets-de-michel-fourniret_4623819.html
https://www.lemonde.fr/police-justice/article/2020/12/10/affaire-fourniret-autopsie-d-un-fiasco-judiciaire_6062833_1653578.html
https://www.20minutes.fr/dossier/michel_fourniret
https://www.ouest-france.fr/societe/faits-divers/apres-la-mort-de-michel-fourniret-monique-olivier-face-a-la-justice-et-aux-familles-des-victimes-2acdb30e-b26a-11eb-af28-7060889facb9
https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/tags/michel-fourniret
https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/918115/article/2021-01-08/l-ex-femme-de-fourniret-mise-en-examen-pour-la-disparition-de-lydie-loge
https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/911999/article/2020-12-22/michel-fourniret-mis-en-examen-dans-l-affaire-de-la-disparition-de-lydie-loge

Ramon's Ruthless Rampage: Ramon Salcido Day 7 The 12 Nightmares Before Christmas

 Today we are going back to April 14, 1989, where we meet a man named Ramon Salcido, a 28-year-old. Ramon grew up in Mexico and, at age 18, met a young lady he would marry. The only thing was she was pregnant with another man’s baby. After the baby arrived, she left Ramon and went back to the father of her baby. At this point, Ramon left Mexico and moved to California- Kern County area, to be exact. Here, he met a woman named Debra, and the two would marry. One child was born from that union; however, it was not meant to be, and they separated but never divorced. These two women and their children would not know they escaped a murderer, but the next would not be so lucky.

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “Ramon’s Ruthless Rampage: Ramon Salcido” on Day 7 of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

That mystical voice you hear at the top of the podcast is our friend Edward October from @octoberpodVHS

As always, our music is from Nico @wetalkofdreams. We liked him so much; we made him our executive producer.

Sources:
https://abcnews.go.com/2020/carmina-salcido-confronts-dad-left-dead/story?id=8835209
https://www.sonomanews.com/article/news/the-worst-crime-in-sonoma-history-30-years-later/
https://www.smdailyjournal.com/news/local/appellate-court-death-row-inmate-s-petition-must-be-heard-here/article_a3488b0c-4956-11ea-970d-b37d70970896.html
https://wn.com/20_20_on_id_what_happened_to_carmina_ramon_salcido_kills_his_family,_carmina_salcido_survi
https://web.archive.org/web/20120802065242/http://investigation.discovery.com/tv/evil-i/episodes/episode-guide-07.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1990/11/17/us/killer-of-7-gets-penalty-of-death.html
http://inmatelocator.cdcr.ca.gov/search.aspx

The Mosman Monster: Granny Killer John Wayne Glover Day 6 the 12 NIghtmares Before Christmas

 It is day six of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas. We are going to Mosman, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, where 82-year-old widow Gwendolin Mitchellhill was found right outside her apartment building around 4 pm on March 1st, 1989. Two children had just stepped off the elevator; through the glass security doors, they saw the poor woman crawling on her hands and knees with an immense amount of blood coming from her head. The woman’s belongings, shoes, cane lay neatly a few feet away, her pantyhose were off, and her purse was open. Assuming she had fallen and hit her head, an ambulance was called for the woman, and she was rushed to the hospital. One keen-eyed ambulance driver noticed her open purse, noticed her wallet was not inside and reported it to the police. Kind neighbors took it upon themselves to gather Ms. Mitchelhill’s cane and bag and clean all the blood from the sidewalk. This was the first murder by a man known as The Granny Killer.

Join Cam and Jen as we discuss “The Mosman Monster: Granny Killer John Wayne Glover” on Day 6 of 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

Edward October from @octoberpodVHS is the voice you hear at the top of the show.

Sweet Nico is our bestie. Nico @wetalkofdreams makes all our music and just happens to be our EP too.

Sources:
Book: Crime and Punishment: 50 Crimes That Shocked Australia by Alan Sharpe
https://www.amazon.com/Crime-Punishment-Crimes-Shocked-Australia/dp/0908272502
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Glover
https://www.smh.com.au/national/suburban-serial-killer-20050910-gdm1em.html
https://www.serialkillercalendar.com/John%20Wayne%20GLOVER.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSRwUI3nkVQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4ZAX1yxKUs
https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/glover-john-wayne.htm
https://www.9news.com.au/national/foy-family-archives-could-link-juanita-nielsen-disappearance-killer-john-wayne-glover-a-current-affair/3b54825c-b77d-417f-856f-c6155fb043aa
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/from-the-archives-1990-granny-killer-glover-gets-life-20200312-p549i4.html
https://www.newspapers.com/image/123604229/?terms=%22lady%20winifreda%22&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/123427788/?terms=granny%20killer&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/124699907/?terms=granny%20killer&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/272649570/?terms=granny%20killer&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/123429009/?terms=granny%20killer&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/70158039/?terms=granny%20killer&match=1

Death Down Under: William Macdonald Day 5 The12 Day 5 Nightmares Before Christmas

 For day five we are going ‘down under’ to Saturday, June 4, 1961. We are in Brisbane where a 55-year-old man named Amos Hurst meets a gentleman outside the Roma Street Railway Station. The two of them partake in lots of drinking and not wanting to end the night, the two head back to Hurst’s hotel room where they continued to drink. As the pair drank to near oblivion, Amos passed out only to wake up to his friend strangling him. Amos tried to fight back and was hit so hard in the face, he died. The killer then undressed Amos and put him in the bed as if he were just sleeping and made his escape. For days the murderer would obsessively check the newspapers for the death. Finally, days later,  Amos Hurst’s obituary was in the paper saying that Amos had died of a heart attack. The man had just gotten away with his first murder and was now on the prowl In Brisbane for his next victim.

Join Cam and Jen as we discuss “Death Down Under:  William Macdonald” on Day 5 of 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

Edward October from @octoberpodVHS does our magical listener discretion.

Nico is our bestie. Nico @wetalkofdreams makes all our music and just happens to be our EP too.

Sources:

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/death-of-serial-killer-william-the-mutilator-macdonald-not-suspicious-coroner-20160609-gpfai0.html
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/william-macdonald-the-mutilator-serial-5695616
https://medium.com/the-partnered-pen/the-innocent-serial-killer-455ce312bfd2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_MacDonald_(serial_killer)

A Man Most Vile: Robert Black Day 4 the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas

 Listener warning as this episode deals with sexual assault and abuse of young children. Please use discretion as needed.
This killer described his sexual abuse and torture of young girls as being like a theatre performance, and he was like an actor who would commit these crimes. However, he was not an actor but a delivery driver who committed the most heinous acts on the most vulnerable: young children. He was one of Scotland’s most evil, and we are looking at the atrocities one man bestowed on a community during the 1980s.

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “A Man Most Vilel: Robert Black” on Day 4 of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

That mystical voice you hear at the top of the podcast is our friend Edward October from @octoberpodVHS

As always, our music is from Nico @wetalkofdreams. We liked him so much; we made him our executive producer.
 
Sources:
Book: Murder by Numbers: British Serial Sex Killers Since 1950 by Anna Gekoski
https://www.amazon.com/Murder-Numbers-British-Killers-1998-09-17/dp/B01K8ZE1LK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TR17kMRY7g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZWwZlIPTM
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6fal3y
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4nnb1m
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7s994y
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/remains-serial-child-killer-robert-7193277
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2056915/I-escaped-child-killer--destroyed-life.html
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/detective-who-netted-scottish-child-serial-killer-robert-black-after-painstaking-probe-into-abductions-and-murders-of-3-young-girls-has-died-3192683
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-44660880

The Bible John Killings: Day 3 The 12 Nightmares Before Christmas

 We are headed across the pond to Glasgow. It is the late 1960’s and there are lots of changes happening in the world. Glasgow had been ravaged over the years but the town was investing in herself. Fashion and music were bigger and better than ever before with the young generation leading the charge. The young adults were heading out and partying in clubs overall Glasgow wearing their finest attire. All that came to an abrupt end in 1968 when a killer came to prey on young women.

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “The Bible John Killings” on Day 3 of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

Edward October from @octoberpodVHS does our fabu listener discretion.

Nico @wetalkofdreams does all our music and just happens to be our EP too.

Sources:
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/8029670/bible-john-new-portraits-glasgow-serial-killer/
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/how-notorious-killer-bible-john-12078716
https://www.vice.com/en/article/5947e5/the-mystery-of-bible-john-scotlands-zodiac-killer
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/who-exactly-is-bible-john-24553749
https://unresolved.me/bible-john
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/husband-bible-john-murder-victim-23770769


Wanda Beach Murders Day 2 The 12 Nightmares Before Christmas

 For the 2nd nightmare before Christmas, we discuss one of the oldest unsolved cases in New South Wales, Australia, and one of the country’s most infamous cases.  Most of us know about the Beaumont Children’s disappearance, the three Australian siblings who disappeared from Glenelg Beach near Adelaide, South Australia, and are still missing. But I don’t think many of us outside of Australia know about Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock, murdered on Wanda Beach a year before.

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “Wanda Beach Murders” on Day 2 of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

That mystical voice you hear at the top of the podcast is our friend Edward October from @octoberpodVHS

As always, our music is from Nico @wetalkofdreams. We liked him so much; we made him our executive producer.
 
Sources
Crime and Punishment by Alan Sharpe
https://www.amazon.com/Crime-Punishment-Crimes-Shocked-Australia/dp/0908272502/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=crimes+and+punishment+sharpe&qid=1633142280&sr=8-3

The Snapshot Killer: The shocking true story of serial killer Christopher Wilder - from Sydney's beaches to America's Most Wanted https://www.amazon.com/Snapshot-Killer-shocking-predator-Christopher-ebook/dp/B07L2V7LL2/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=snap+shot+killer&qid=1633142425&sr=8-3

Chris Wilder - The Snapshot Killer: Inside the Wanda Beach murders | 7NEWS Spotlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQDW9pr_KzA

Crime Investigation Australia - Wanda Beach Murders: The Beaumont Children Mystery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfzy0DPTLBs

https://www.newspapers.com/image/122800045/?terms=wanda%20murders&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/122113478/?terms=wanda%20beach%20murders%20schmidt&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/122727455/?terms=wanda%20murders&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/122729183/?terms=wanda%20murders&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/122113478/?terms=wanda%20beach%20murders%20schmidt&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/122733141/?terms=wanda%20beach%20murders%20schmidt&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/123986430/?terms=wanda%20beach%20murders%20helmut&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/123894408/?terms=wanda%20beach%20murders%20met%20boys&match=1
https://www.atsb.gov.au/media/36390/Measured_alcohol_lev.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanda_Beach_Murders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Percy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Wilder
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70764870/christine-mary-sharrock
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70764995/marianne-schmidt

Lies That Bind: Chris Morris: Day 1 The 12 Nightmares Before Christmas

 To kick us off on our first episode of12 Nightmares Before Christmas, we are traveling to southern Florida-- Coconut Creek, to be exact, where the Broward County Sheriff’s dept has been called out to an abandoned car. It is January 9, 1990, and just after 1:30 in the morning. Officers arrive at the car and notice all the windows have been shot out. As they get closer, they see something slumped over in the back seat: a man with duct tape covering his mouth, and bullets riddle his body. Officers are careful to search the car for some ID and find it. The man is 42-year-old Christopher Morris. So begins a tale of deceit, betrayal, and murder.

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “Lies that Bind: Christopher Morris” on Day 1 of the 12 Nightmares Before Christmas.

That mystical voice you hear at the top of the podcast is our friend Edward October from @octoberpodVHS

As always, our music is from Nico @wetalkofdreams. We liked him so much; we made him our executive producer.

Sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1990/02/05/parents-accused-of-murder-in-deadly-doublecross/ceae6cc7-ceea-4076-ae1c-b46f4c8582ed/
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1991-09-05-9102030870-story.html
https://www.newstribune.com/news/local/story/2019/aug/09/police-identify-driver-who-died-gunshot-wound-thursdays-chase/789986/
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1991-08-24-9102010727-story.html
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1990-02-02-9002023094-story.html
https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19900202&slug=1053982
https://www.postbulletin.com/insurance-murder-ploy-backfires-police-say/article_ccbe4300-c254-56d2-b30d-3c98c2cb98dc.html

148. Small Town Tragedy: Kristin Umstadter

 In 1986, a young teenage couple was out and enjoying their final summer nights of fun. They were trying to make the most of their days off and freedom. Just as many teens do, they make a few bad decisions, but one of them would pay for that poor choice with her life. This tragic event would lead to another tragedy and leave a small town in disbelief.

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Small Town Tragedy: Kristin Umstadter.’

Listener Discretion by the wonderful Edward October @OctoberpodVHS. Music and EP  courtesy of Nico from @wetalkofdreams.


Listener Discretion by the wonderful Edward October @OctoberpodVHS. Music and EP  courtesy of Nico from @wetalkofdreams.



Sources:
https://apnews.com/8a3e684f3b585796677d223531b196ab
https://openlibrary.org/works/OL4233360W/Blood_and_revenge
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/09/17/Man-receives-20-years-for-revenge-killing/3142558849600/
https://www2.ljworld.com/news/2004/mar/13/confidential_digs_into/
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-08-02-mn-750-story.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1987/07/27/us/family-who-lost-a-child-will-see-another-tried-for-murder.html

147. The Trunk Murders: Winnie Judd

 It was October 16, 1931, when Winnie Ruth Judd bought a train ticket, boarded the vessel with the two traveling trunks, and made her way to Los Angeles. En route, the trunks began to leak and emit a horrible smell. Police greeted Judd at the Los Angeles station and asked her to open the trunks. Winnie was afraid and mortified on the inside, but her outward demeanor was coy and stand-offish. When asked to smell the trunks, she leaned in and claimed that she couldn't smell anything at all. The baggage attendants pushed her to open the trunks. Claiming that her husband had the keys, she fled the scene. What would occur next would leave many asking what happened and who was responsible?

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss this listener submission entitled “The Trunk Murders: Winnie Judd” A giant thank you to long-time listener and friend, Chrissy with a K. She wrote and researched this episode.

As always our listener discretion warning is by the lovely voiced Edward October from @octoberpodVHS.
Our music and executive producer is the multi-talented Nico @wetalkofdreams

Sources:
Azcentral.com https://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/digital/collection/ahfmur
Arizona press releases https://www.azfamily.com/news/original_reporting/true-crime-arizona-the-1931-trunk-murderess-winnie-ruth-judd/article_4f444576-415f-11eb-8b47-43dbe03cc05c.html
Book by Jane Bommersbach-https://www.amazon.com/Trunk-Murderess-Winnie-Ruth-Judd/dp/1590580648
Wikipedia -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnie_Ruth_Judd
Newspapers.com
YouTube videos

146. The Murder of Nicola Cross

 On September 14th, 2015, Nicola “Nikki” Cross tucked her two children into bed and kissed them goodnight in their home in Hemel Hampstead. Her husband, Daniel, was on a business trip in Hull three hours away,

Around 10:30 pm a strange man appeared outside the house demanding Nikki let him in.  Nikki called Daniel to discuss how she and the kids could get somewhere safe when the strange man broke into the home. Helpless, Daniel listened as the whole nightmare unfolded.

Join Cam and Jen as we discuss The Murder of Nicola "Nikki" Cross.  

If you would like to donate to Nikki's Wishes, go to Nikkiswishes.Org and hit the Take Action button.

Thank you Fern from Evidence Of A Crime for researching and writing this episode.

And a huge thank you to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode.
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Promo by Missing Persons by AbJack Entertainment

Listener Discretion by Edward October of @OctoberpodVHS
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQk-oAsjZNG18y8bX24c6w

Our producer in charge of music, sound, and editing is Nico Vettese
https://wetalkofdreams.com/

Sources:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-38346960
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2433767/schizophrenic-knifeman-who-hacked-mum-of-two-to-death-in-her-home-as-her-hubby-listened-helplessly-on-the-phone-is-caged-for-life/
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2433767/schizophrenic-knifeman-who-hacked-mum-of-two-to-death-in-her-home-as-her-hubby-listened-helplessly-on-the-phone-is-caged-for-life/
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2017-10-25/police-cleared-of-misconduct-over-mothers-murder/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3237023/Man-accused-stabbing-mother-death-home-husband-heard-happen-phone.html
https://www.nikkiswishes.org/projects
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/605872/Husband-Nicola-Cross-murder-inquiry-heard-stabbed-home-over-phone
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nicola-cross-mum-two-stabbed-6454866
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-34294064
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/sep/16/man-charged-with-of-nicola-cross
https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/13765758.amp/
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/mother-of-two-knifed-to-death-protecting-her-children-while-husband-listened-helplessly-over-the-phone-35301517.html
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/sep/18/nicola-cross-murder-accused-marcin-porczynski-court
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-34268091
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/hemel-hempstead-husband-nicola-cross-was-talking-her-phone-when-burglar-stabbed-his-wife-death-10504906.html
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/nicola-cross-stabbing-marcin-porczynski-25-charged-murder-mum-two-hemel-hempstead-1520035
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/mother-of-two-stabbed-to-death-at-home-in-hemel-hempstead-a2948291.html
https://www.gosocial.co/husband-hears-wife-murdered-phone-tried-protect-children/
https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/113248/heartbroken-family-of-murdered-woman-pay-tribute-to-perfect-mum/
https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/memorial-match-beautiful-nikki-795806
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-41736001
https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-news/no-misconduct-herts-police-before-746162
https://www.hemeltoday.co.uk/news/nicola-cross-killer-be-detained-indefinitely-754267
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/dec/16/man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-woman-while-her-husband-listened-on-phone
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/dec/19/nicola-cross-killer-marcin-porczynski-held-indefinitely-secure-hospital
https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/22/man-who-heard-wifes-murder-over-the-phone-will-marry-woman-who-helped-rebuild-his-life-7652211/
https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-news/hemel-hempstead-murder-victims-husband-1081363
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4042682/Drug-crazed-schizophrenic-Polish-warehouse-worker-broke-family-home-stabbed-mother-two-death-helpless-husband-listened-phone.html
https://metro.co.uk/2016/12/18/husband-listened-on-phone-as-man-murdered-wife-trying-to-protect-their-children-6330200/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4048208/Schizophrenic-Polish-warehouse-worker-hacked-stranger-death-tried-protect-children-husband-listened-helplessly-phone-detained-indefinitely.html
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/more-us/news-and-blogs/volunteer-d%E2%80%8B-cross-talks-morning-about-being-berea%E2%80%8Bved-homicide
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/murder-hemel-hempstead-nicola-cross-danny-marcin-porczynsci-a7480601.html
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/husband-tells-how-listened-wife-10808607
https://closeronline.co.uk/real-life/news/horrified-husband-hears-wife-stabbed-death-front-children-phone/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/745298/death-manslaughter-polish-man-mother-hospital-order-guilty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rcrr4m-qUk&t=136s
https://www.nikkiswishes.org/new-blog/2018/9/27/blog-1-the-first-18-months
http://london-news.watfordlondon.uk/nicola-cross-murder-man-appears-in-court.html#gsc.tab=0
https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/schizophrenic-killer-detained-indefinitely-after-9484007
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8mNhlLplwcv

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

145. Dexter Wannabe: Mark Twitchell

It all started with an online dating site, a place where lonely people can find someone they can connect with and, hopefully, become a pair. Dating sites have helped many find their soul mate and live a happy life but unfortunately, It has also been used as a hunting ground for a few unsuspecting souls.

Join Jen and Cam on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast as we discuss "Dexter Wannabe: Mark Twitchell."

Promo by our friend Mike Morford with his podcast 'Zodiac Speaking.' Check it out!

Thanks to our ever faithful sponsor Best Fiends.

Listener Discretion by Edward October from @octoberpodVHS
EP/ and Music by Nico @wetalkofdreams

Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/mark-twitchell-a-closer-look-at-the-evidence/
https://thecinemaholic.com/crime-junkie-podcast-mark-twitchell-dexter-killer/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twitchell
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4662648/
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton-court-hears-twitchell-revealed-location-of-altingers-remains-in-note-to-police
https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton-garage-in-movie-murder-now-morbid-shrine-1.339696
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/amateur-filmmaker-admits-to-killing-stranger-he-lured-to-garage/article575580/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/slain-man-called-friend-after-garage-visit-twitchell-jury-told-1.1051080
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton-court-hears-twitchell-revealed-location-of-altingers-remains-in-note-to-police
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PXipLSS2xE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpzjETiN_zY
https://www.empireadvance.ca/local-news/reporters-look-back-on-dexter-inspired-killer-4291552

144. A Family Shattered: Becky Watts, Bristol's Angel

 Cam and Jen are going to St George, Bristol, England in this listener-requested episode.

Thursday, February 19, 2015, started like any other day. Dad, Darren, had left early for work. His wife, Anjie, was getting ready for a doctor’s appointment when their 16-year-old daughter Becky knocked on the door. She was coming home from spending the night at a friend’s house and her key didn't work. Becky went up to her room and was never seen again.

Everyone is stunned when Becky's dismembered body is found close to home.  Even more shocking was the person who confessed to her murder.

Make sure you listen to the promo for DNA ID from AbJack Entertainment

Thank you to OctoberpodVHS for our listener discretion.  Please check out his YouTube channel
for amazing creepy stories. You may even hear Cam and Jen on a few.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQk-oAsjZNG18y8bX24c6w

Thank you to Nico for the toe-tapping theme music, plus sound and editing.
wetalkofdreams.com

Sources:

Evil Within by Darren Galsworthy. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evil-Within-Murdered-stepbrother-heartbreaking-ebook/dp/B019MIKTJM
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/murder-becky-watts-unseen-police-11492155
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x80r59s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MtD5EjmKC0
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/becky-watts-killer-shauna-hoare-337
https://tv.apple.com/us/episode/nathan-matthews--shauna-hoare/umc.cmc.a7gtaqbwyhhtlkyzy37y06z8?showId=umc.cmc.6fvpm4l8ub0mn5xgdlc5gs3sh
https://metro.co.uk/2018/11/30/schoolgirl-giggle-that-made-police-realise-she-had-killed-becky-watts-8194696/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-51221854
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/nathan-matthews-killer-becky-watts-979
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Becky_Watts
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/11/nathan-matthews-shauna-hoare-becky-watts-dark-fantasies-reality
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/becky-watts-murder-father-daughter-decapitated-morgue-nathan-matthews-a8032796.html
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/reports/a13449692/what-happened-to-becky-watts-death-brother-nathan-matthews-shauna-hoare/
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/what-happened-becky-watts-killers-745839
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/02/becky-watts-disappearance-timeline-16-year-old-bristol
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/what-happened-becky-watts-killers-745839
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/becky-watts-murder-trial-schoolgirl-6597897
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1439988/dying-wish-of-murdered-becky-watts-stepmum-is-to-be-buried-with-teen-and-see-guilty-son-one-last-time/
https://www.inde
pendent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/becky-watts-s-body-was-cut-eight-parts-and-put-asda-carrier-bags-a6694656.html
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/apr/17/becky-watts-funeral-bristol
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/oct/08/becky-watts-was-happy-and-relaxed-in-days-before-she-was-killed-jury-told
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN4fYTXObcg
https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/story/2015-10-19/becky-watts-trial-day-9/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/932357/Becky-Watts-murder-told-social-worker-scared-abduction-report
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-34486247
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/becky-watts-murderer-nathan-matthews-645185
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/inside-squalid-house-horrors-murdered-6812008
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/becky-watts-grieving-family-murdered-5293816
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-32335353
https://www.reddit.com/r/MakingaMurderer/comments/40h0mh/example_of_a_murder_where_the_killer_used_bleach/

143. Halloween Horror: Nicole Hutchings

 It is Halloween night October 2004 and we are in Bend, Oregon. The evening is in full swing for the young treat or treaters but just getting started for the older ones. It is about 745 when a knock is at the front door of the Hutchings household. It was 21 year old Nicole’s friends asking her to attend a halloween party with them. After telling her mother about the invite, Nicole was out and ready to have some fun. Nicole had a lot of friends and enjoyed hanging out and having a good time. The following morning, Nicole was still not home. When her parents went into her room, they noticed her purse was still in her room. Thinking Nicole probably had a bit too much fun and must have stayed with a friend, her parents were not worried. That all changed as the day turned to night and no one had her from Nicole. 



Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “Halloween Horror: Nicole Hutchings” on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast.

Listener discretion is by our good pal Edward OctoberpodVHS
@octoberpodVHS

Executive Producer/ all music is courtesy of Nico @wetalkofdreams                      

A special thanks to HELLO FRESH for sponsoring this episode.
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Promo is by @criminology   They are awesome-make sure to listen if you have not yet.

Sources:
https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2-charged-with-murder-human-remains-found/article_45b30338-592d-5493-93e5-dfde88a1ba3b.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/03/two_bend_men_arrested_for_nov.html
https://charleyproject.org/case/nicole-marie-hutchings
https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/man-gets-life-in-prison-for-hutchings-murder/article_698072a4-d7ba-5dbd-bb54-d1e283bb04ad.html
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/porchlightusa/2004-hutchings-nicole-11-1-2004-t683.html
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7956684/
https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/true-crime/murder-of-nicole-hutchings-by-loren-bowers-and-craig-whiting-featured/

Monday, October 25, 2021

142. Sadistic Confessions: Shawn Grate


 In the early hours of September 13th, 2016, a woman we will only know as Jane Doe, loosened the clothes that were used to bind her hands and legs, found her captor’s phone, and quietly called 911.

When the 911 dispatcher answered, Jane Doe, whispered that she was lying next to the man that had abducted her and was holding her hostage. When asked if she knew the name of her kidnapper, Jane Doe replied Shawn Grate.

When police interviewed Grate, he confessed to more than just kidnapping.


Join Cam and Jen as we discuss Sadistic Confessions: Shawn Grate

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This episode was researched by Eileen McFarland

Edward "The Voice" October from OctoberpodVHS brings you the Listener Discretion.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQk-oAsjZNG18y8bX24c6w

Producer Nico "Neeks" Vettese does all of OTCP's music, sound, and editing.
wetalkofdreams.com

Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbqhOjaZEnY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U42pGmnlig0  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc2X11ZVd1M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P8k75k-ax8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8DVZFixd88
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fGEK-egBx4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwMyMLKPqjA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeMfOTVVUeY Shawn Grate trial part 1
https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Lives-Here-Season-8/dp/B08GJ79BDF Evil Lives Here Season 8 Episode 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLTtCL2asXc Jane Doe testimony.
https://eu.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2016/10/01/shawn-grate-cold-blooded-charmer-life-story-accused-serial-killer-ashland-mansfield-marion-ohio/91340968/
https://eu.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2018/04/26/woman-whose-911-call-led-shawn-grates-arrest-tells-story-court/553900002/
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190911/already-in-prison-for-life-ohio-serial-killer-shawn-grate-admits-to-first-murder
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/911-call-leads-to-accused-serial-killer_n_57dbdaf9e4b0071a6e0673d2
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/suspected-serial-killed-pleads-not-guilty-as-authorities-probe-cold-cases_n_57e01003e4b04a1497b5a7f2
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-lorain/shawn-grate-trial-opening-statements
https://www.cleveland19.com/story/33129586/shawn-grate-marion-county-murder-2005/
https://eu.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2016/09/19/mansfield-police-searching-evidence-leicy-investigation/90715336/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/09/20/hes-obviously-a-serial-killer-deaths-of-at-least-5-women-now-linked-probed-by-ohio-police/
https://www.dispatch.com/news/20190911/already-in-prison-for-life-ohio-serial-killer-shawn-grate-admits-to-first-murder
https://www.cleveland19.com/2018/12/10/nd-trial-convicted-serial-killer-shawn-grate-has-been-continued/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ohio-serial-killer-case-sent-jury-death-two-women-n872001
https://eu.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2019/03/01/serial-killer-grate-pleads-guilty-2-murders/3019380002/
https://eu.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2019/03/01/serial-killer-grate-pleads-guilty-2-murders/3019380002/
https://www.the-daily-record.com/news/20180427/jury-hears-initial-interview-between-shawn-grate-detective/1
https://www.richlandsource.com/ashland_source/jury-hears-audio-of-grate-s-confessions/article_462e6e36-4a5d-11e8-94f5-9b0370a346a0.html
https://eu.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2018/04/24/grate-trial-jurors-see-photos-two-dead-women/545151002/
https://eu.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2020/02/04/mansfield-house-where-serial-killer-shawn-grate-stayed-demolished/4654001002/
https://www.cleveland19.com/story/33129586/shawn-grate-marion-county-murder-2005/
https://www.cleveland19.com/story/33119482/ashland-abduction-911-call-transcript-are-you-bleeding-not-anymore/
https://www.richlandsource.com/news/ohio-supreme-court-rejects-local-serial-killers-bid-to-reopen-death-penalty-case/article_a497f3ce-c882-11eb-a45b-7beacd3587aa.html
https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2021/02/12/serial-killer-shawn-grate-case-ohio-ashland-new-attorney/6719364002/
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/suspected-serial-killer-shawn-grate-reveals-why-he-murdered-victims-in-letters-to-news-5
https://www.the-daily-record.com/news/20180507/serial-killer-shawn-grate-convicted-in-two-ashland-murders
https://www.cleveland19.com/story/38077801/testimony-continues-in-sixth-day-of-accused-serial-killer-trial/#:~:text=Police%20testimony%20also%20covered%20the,stole%20cash%20from%20her%20wallet.
https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2016/10/01/shawn-grate-cold-blooded-charmer-life-story-accused-serial-killer-ashland-mansfield-marion-ohio/91340968/
https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/08/where-is-christina-hildreth-shawn-grates-ex-girlfriend-now/#:~:text=They%20were%20together%20for%20five,police%20fully%20during%20the%20investigation.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/10/14/the-twisted-confessions-of-shawn-grate-who-says-he-killed-5-women/
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/dana-lowrey-remains-returned-to-family/530-23129e29-8a67-4d23-b248-ba8b278d4044
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/state/marion-county-jane-doe-identified-convicted-killer-shawn-grate-confessed-to-her-murder
https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/2019/03/08/leicys-family-doesnt-think-serial-killer-grate-murdered-her/3089762002/
https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20160925/canton-mother-fears-daughter-was-victim-of-suspected-serial-killer
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2020/2020-Ohio-5584.pdf
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-lorain/shawn-grate-trial-opening-statements
https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-ashland/bci-testimony-day-2-of-shawn-grate-murder-trial

141. A Dark Love: Columbo Family Murders

 It is May 7, 1976 right before 5pm when a stolen car had been located. The car belonged to a man named Frank Columbo who lived in Elk Grove, a suburb of Chicago. Authorities notified the Elk Grove police and asked them to do a welfare check on the Columbo home. When officers entered the home, it was clear that this was much more than a stolen car recovery case. A loving family had been brutally murdered and a neighborhood was scared. The crime would shock everyone but the biggest shock was yet to come. 


Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “A Dark Love:Columbo Family Murders” on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast.
Listener Discretion by our buddy Edward October from @octoberpodVHS            
All music is by our EP Nico @wetalkofdreams                
 
Sources:
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200730/parole-denied-again-for-patricia-columbo-frank-deluca-in-elk-grove-murders
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2011-03-02-ct-x-n-columbo-parole-20110302-story.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTj6GDpKYkc
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200730/parole-denied-again-for-patricia-columbo-frank-deluca-in-elk-grove-murders
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-young-woman-and-her-married-lover-kill-her-family
https://www.facebook.com/137265619731/posts/patricia-columbo-64-and-frank-deluca-82-will-seek-release-from-prison-when-they-/10158652602764732/
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/state/woman-speaks-out-about-1976-murder-of-her-parents-brother/article_da4a76ca-7eb2-5857-bb6a-ff726a92046a.html
https://www.newsbreak.com/news/1609226285604/parole-denied-again-for-patricia-columbo-frank-deluca-in-elk-grove-murders
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-110302-patricia-columbo-pictures-photogallery.htm

Thursday, October 7, 2021

140. From Debt to Death Row: Maureen "Miki" McDermott

 We're are going back to the mid-80s with this case. 1985.   Police Academy 2 was a box office smash and holding on to number 1 at the box office for 4 weeks and We Are The World by USA for Africa was the number 1 song. Coca-Cola released New Coke and women’s hair was as high as a stockbroker on Wall Street.

Stephen Eldridge 27year old and 37 years old Maureen “Miki” McDermott were pretty much inseparable from the night they met through mutual friends at a gay bar called In Touch Lounge in Van Nuys, California. Miki was about 10 years older than Stephen but they both were gregarious people and loved being the center of attention.

They were great friends. Well...at least one of them thought so.

Join Cam and Jen as we talk about Stephen and Miki in From Debt to Death Row.

Big thanks to these amazing men

Edward "The Voice" October from OctoberpodVHS brings you the Listener Discretion.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQk-oAsjZNG18y8bX24c6w
Producer Nico "Neeks" Vettese does all of OTCP's music, sound, and editing.
wetalkofdreams.com


Sources:

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ca-supreme-court/1465157.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-06-09-me-660-story.html
https://khmezek.com/2021/02/14/the-man-who-saved-monsters/
https://khmezek.com/2012/12/04/a-dangerous-woman-2/
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/06/08/Nurse-sentenced-to-die-for-1985-slaying/8974644817600/
http://www.cncpunishment.com/forums/showthread.php?730-Maureen-McDermott-California-Death-Row
https://lethalladies.blogspot.com/2019/10/maureen-miki-mcdermott-hunger-for-cash.html
http://www.metnews.com/articles/2020/mader010720.htm
https://murderpedia.org/female.M/m/mcdermott-maureen.htm
https://mycrimelibrary.com/maureen-mcdermott-women-on-death-row/
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/State-s-top-court-upholds-woman-s-death-sentence-2811405.php
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2812808/
https://deadlywomen.fandom.com/wiki/Hunger_for_Cash




Wednesday, September 29, 2021

139. A Very Chilly Cold Case: Ellen Sherman


 

 We all know things are not always as they seem. From the outside, your neighbor or friend has a perfect life. We all know this from all the perfect Facebook posts we see. Oftentimes these people have secrets and the Shermans were no different.
We are going to Niantic Connecticut, a small northeastern town with a population just under 3000. In 1985, a horrific tragedy would rattle this quaint community as murder came for one of their own. It would be years before the killer would be brought to justice, all courtesy of a movie. Join Jen and Cam on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast as we discuss ‘A Very Chilly Cold Case: Ellen Sherman.’

Listener Discretion is by our friend Edward October @octoberpodVHS   
Our terrific music is courtesy of our Executive Producer   @wetalkofdreams

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Sources:
Forensic Files: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1326485/
https://www.ihorror.com/how-a-horror-movie-helped-solve-a-real-life-murder/
https://juniperpublishers.com/jfsci/pdf/JFSCI.MS.ID.555578.pdf
https://www.criminalelement.com/four-murders-and-a-missing-woman-in-the-nutmeg-state/
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1992-02-08-0000206091-story.html
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-xpm-1996-01-12-9601120342-story.html
http://www.aphroditejones.com/blog/2016/5/2/true-crime-with-aphrodite-jones-can-famed-forensic-scientist-dr-henry-lee-solve-a-gruesome-cold-case
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190010847/edward-robert-sherman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgZ5nfT1gBk

Thursday, September 23, 2021

138. The Brutal Murder of Celeste Fronsman

 Early on a Sunday morning, a man was driving along Ohio Route 208 when he noticed a woman lying in the middle of the road, As he got closer the woman picked herself up and threw herself at the truck begging for help and screaming that somebody was trying to kill her.

The woman was severely burned and covered in scratches from dragging herself a quarter of a mile through branches and undergrowth. The man got out of his truck, laid her down in the grass, and gave her a blanket to cover her naked body before he placed a call to 911.


 

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss The Brutal Murder of Celeste Fronsman.  This one is pretty gruesome.

***The episode was researched and written by Fern from Evidence Of A Crime.  Thank you Fern for your top-notch work. We appreciate you.***

Listener Discretion by OctoberpodVHS
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQk-oAsjZNG18y8bX24c6w

Music, Sound, and Editing by Nico Vettese
wetalkofdreams.com

Thank you to this week's sponsor Best Fiends.  That's Friends without the R

Sources

https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/culberson-katrina.htm
https://eu.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2017/09/14/those-responsible-celeste-fronsmans-death-serving-life/662198001/
https://eu.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2017/09/14/5-years-later-celeste-fronsman-murder-case-stays-investigators/626693001/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96522206/celeste-elaine-fronsman
https://fox8.com/?s=celeste+fronsman&search_submit=
https://www.wcbe.org/term/celeste-fronsman
https://eu.lcsun-news.com/videos/news/crime/2017/09/14/celeste-fronsman-memorial/105596340/
https://www.facebook.com/TheNewsMessenger/posts/less-than-a-month-after-celeste-fronsman-was-burned-alive-and-left-for-dead-in-t/10155723285467265/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/two-women-plead-not-guilty-in-gruesome-death-of-ohio-woman-celeste-fronsman/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2196610/Katrina-Marie-Culberson-charged-murder-Celeste-Fronsman-covered-burns-roadside.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2205908/Celeste-Fronsman-LeFonse-Dixon-pleads-guilty-woman-raped-tortured-murdered-rural-Ohio-road.html
https://sunny95.com/news/061160-life-for-3rd-defendant-ion-burned-woman-case/
https://eu.coshoctontribune.com/videos/news/crime/2017/09/14/family-friend-talks-celeste-fronsman/105596902/
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/09/09/suspects-in-slaying-of-burned-ohio-woman-tell-their-stories/1409637/
https://eu.coshoctontribune.com/story/news/local/2014/06/27/culbersons-claim-of-unjust-imprisonment-dismissed/11431233/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/celeste-fronsman-murder-katrina-culberson-gets-life-in-prison-for-her-role-in-death-of-burned-ohio-woman/
https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/culberson-katrina-photos.htm
https://horrorhistory.net/2018/08/26/woman-flags-down-motorist-and-names-attackers-after-choked-beaten-set-on-fire/

Articles clipped from Newspapers.com:
Zanesville Times Recorder, August 30th, 2012 – “Now and forever, she was beautiful”
Coshocton Tribune, August 31st, 2012 – “Family recalls life of Canton victim”
Coshocton Tribune, September 9th, 2012 – “Fronsman suspects tell own stories”
Zanesville Times Recorder, September 27th, 2012 – “Canton woman pleads guilty to murder charge”
Zanesville Times Recorder, August 25th, 2013 – “Remembering Celeste Fronsman”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 9th, 2013 – “Specialist: Fronsman couldn’t have survived”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 10th, 2013 – “Culberson: ‘Celeste was afraid of me’”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 11th, 2013 – “Prosecution calls on phone expert to track Dixon’s cell”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 12th, 2013 – “Second co-defendant testifies in Dixon case”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 15th, 2013 – “Man recalls finding Fronsman on road”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 16th, 2013 – “EMT: Victim named 1 attacker”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 17th, 2013 – “Dixon case in jury’s hands”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 18th, 2013 – “Dixon found guilty of murder”
Zanesville Times Recorder, October 23rd, 2013 – “Jury suggests life in prison”
The Journal News, November 5th, 2013 – “Man gets life sentence in slaying of woman”
The Tribune, November 5th, 2013 – “2 of 3 get life in prison for death”

137. Picture Proof: Lorraine Kirkley

 Lorraine Kirkley lives in Valparaiso Indiana with her loving husband Robert. Lori worked as a cardiac rehab nurse and seemed to really like her job. The couple were madly in love and had just put up their house for sale and had planned to move to South Bend which is where Robert worked. It was July 21, 1999 around 9:30pm Robert came home from work. Expecting Lori to be home as she was supposed to be, he arrived to an empty home. Even though no one was in the home, it was apparent someone had been there and helped themselves to a few of the belongings.  Robert walked across the street to a neighbors and asked if they had seen Lori and when they told him they had not, Robert called 9-1-1. It would take years to find out exactly what happened to Lori.


 

Join Jen and Cam on this Our True Crime Podcast episode entitled ‘Picture Proof: Lorraine Kirkley.’

As always our listener discretion is by the wonderful @octoberpodVHS     

Our EP/ Music is by the stupenedous @wetalkofdreams.

Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/supreme-court/2003/09030301-rts.html
https://charleyproject.org/case/lorraine-a-kirkley
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2005-10-16-0510160225-story.html
https://thecinemaholic.com/lori-kirkley-murder-where-is-david-malinski-now/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-08-06-9908060364-story.html
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/murder-case-of-valparaiso-nurse-examined-in-discovery-true-crime-series/article_05c2c9bb-68b7-5b73-95ca-b3d80cdb6297.html
https://www.nwitimes.com/uncategorized/husband-files-suit-against-malinski/article_fd76dcb0-fab1-5937-a451-b0d64cd6bd7b.html
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/history/crime/true-crime/true-crime-lorraine-kirkley-disappeared-july-21-1999/collection_47a24482-554a-58a1-af7d-9ae38ec57b4d.html

136. The Final Fall: Chris Benoit


Join Jen and Cam on this listener submission episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘The Final Fall: Chris Benoit.’ A GIANT thank you to our friend Ethan who wrote and researched this episode.
Listener discretion by @octoberpodVHS         EP/music by @wetalkofdreams       

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Benoit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Benoit_double-murder_and_suicide#Possible_motives
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Story?id=3560015&page=2
https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/benoit-part-two/5e5ed26fc72abc126f065829
https://nypost.com/2020/01/23/chris-benoits-son-david-opens-up-about-fathers-murder-suicide/
https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/benoit-part-one/5e5ed19e9202a153ee37abb1
https://vimeo.com/443104973
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE0MYinzr3A&ab_channel=WrestleTalk
https://worldinsport.com/implications-chris-benoits-death-wwe/

 It started with the WWF’s (now WWE) boom period in the mid-1980’s with stars like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Randy Savage, and many others. It represented the colourful culture of the 1980’s and later the edgy period of the late 1990’s with stars like Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker, Triple H, and many others. Chris Benoit wanted to be just like them. He wanted to be one of the big stars and his dream came true. Chris was on top in the world of wrestling. He was winning titles with his best friends and wife by his side. On June 22, 2007 it all came to an end when the Benoit family was found dead leaving all his fans devastated and more than a few questions.

135. Murder in a Small Town: Tray Phelps

 It is September 24, 2015, when David Phillips who goes by the name Tray failed to show up to work. The 26-year-old worked on a boat and was a dependable employee who would always show up for work so when he didn’t call, his boss called his grandfather to see if perhaps Tray decided to take the day off or was sick. The grandfather said he would drive over to check on Tray. As the grandfather was approaching the house, he could see a police car and a man lying on the ground in front of his house on Swan Lake Drive. The man would turn out to be Tray Phillips.



 

Join Jen and Cam as we discuss “Murder in a Small Town: Tray Phelps” on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast.

As always, our listener discretion is by the wonderful Edward October from @octoberpodVHS.
Our music is by our executive producer, Nico, from @wetalkofdreams.

We would like to thank Birthdate.co for sponsoring this episode. Birthdate.co makes unique personalized treasures, based on your astrology. Starting with your birthdate, we craft unforgettable candles and products that are one-of-a-kind and perfect for every occasion.

Sources:
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/archive/5th-arrest-in-connection-to-beating-death-of-hayti-mo-man/article_b96ca7ae-4b94-5a55-830c-8682c1fda8b4.html
https://thecinemaholic.com/tray-phelps-murder-where-is-heather-cummings-now/
https://www.pemiscotpress.com/story/2419876.html
http://www.ktmoradio.com/2017/02/07/heather-cummings-pleads-guilty-conspiracy-to-commit-murder/
https://www.kfvs12.com/story/30216870/second-man-charged-with-murder-in-hayti-beating-death/
https://www.kfvs12.com/story/30225576/fourth-suspect-charged-in-hayti-murder-investigation/
https://www.pemiscotpress.com/story/2419876.html
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10755666/
https://www.semissourian.com/story/2239646.html
https://www.kait8.com/story/30115995/suspect-arrested-in-pemiscot-co-murder-investigation/

Saturday, August 7, 2021

134. Bloody Christmas at the Drama Club: Robert LeCompte

 



It was early Christmas morning 2009 in Houma, Louisiana when just after 3 am a call comes into the police. The man on the phone was the owner of a local bar called the Drama Club. He tells officers that his friend and manager of the Drama Club, Robert LeCompte, called him to let him know he was leaving for home. When Robert didn’t arrive home, police were sent to check out the bar. Once inside, police find a gruesome scene with blood everywhere and a lifeless body on the floor. Who would want to hurt Robert? Join Jen and Cam on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled “Bloody Christmas at the Drama Club: Robert LeCompte. 

A special thank you to Love Letter from Z-man Games for sponsoring this episode. Order the game at www.zmangames.com or your local Target store.

Listener Discretion by our buddy Edward October @octoberpodVHS

Our original music is by our executive producer Nico @wetalkofdreams      

Sources:

https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20121129/News/608087505/HC

https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20121130/News/608087544/HC

https://www.houmatimes.com/news/healing-can-begin-guilty-verdict-delivered-in-drama-club-murder-case/

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/murder-in-the-gay-south-the-christmas-day-killing-at-the-drama-club

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/society/2014/01/murder-drama-club-louisiana

https://www.wdsu.com/article/ex-bartender-guilty-in-killing-at-houma-nightclub/3359973#

https://unfinishedlivesblog.com/2010/01/02/christmas-murder-of-gay-man-in-louisiana-still-unresolved/

https://www.wafb.com/story/12252814/man-arrested-in-connection-with-bar-murder/

https://www.houmatoday.com/article/DA/20130116/News/608072979/HC

133. Acid Attack : The Betrayal of Naomi Oni

 


 



Naomi Oni was an extremely smart and respectful young lady. She was always taught to place more value in who she is as a person, as opposed to how she looked.  She had a tight group of friends and just like a lot of teens, they were all into celebrity culture, fashion, make-up, and music. On the 29th of December 2012, Naomi set off as usual to work her shift in Stratford. After finishing at 11:30 pm, she left the store with her colleagues and as a group, they all walked to the train station where they eventually went separate ways.  As she exited the bus and began walking the short distance home, something caught her eye. She felt uneasy, but what would happen next would change Naomi forever. 


Join Jen and Cam on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Acid Attack: The Betrayal of  Naomi Oni.’

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Listener Discretion by the amazing Edward October of OctoberpodVHS

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Music and editing by Nico Vittese of We Talk of Dreams

https://wetalkofdreams.com


Written and researched by Fern from Evidence of a Crime


Sources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg3uTwxIOro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o8t1zkFDZI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXHt4FkV5Mc 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/5d38c003-c54a-4513-a369-f9eae0d52f91

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2442620/Acid-attack-victim-Naomi-Oni-weeps-joy-eyebrows-restored.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POrHN9VF9-U

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-25840681

https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/crime-court/mary-konye-sentencing-naomi-oni-tells-how-dagenham-acid-attack-left-her-suicidal-1-3461645

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2014/mar/21/mary-konye-jailed-12-years-acid-attack-oni-friend-london

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/victorias-secret-worker-naomi-oni-poured-acid-on-her-face-after-becoming-obsessed-with-katie-piper-9048615.html

https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/685292/mary-konye-jailed-for-12-years-after-evil-acid-attack-on-friend/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2535784/Brave-acid-attack-victim-arrives-court-evidence-against-jealous-friend-accused-scarring-life.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKMvNmJAczc

https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/crime-court/i-have-been-part-of-a-game-dagenham-acid-attack-victim-naomi-oni-s-victim-impact-statement-in-full-1-3484370 - victim impact statement


132. The Wicked Stepmother: Judith Hawkey

 

Like many children, Corey Breininger was being raised by his father and grandparents as his mother was not currently in his life. The arrangement worked well for all of them. When Robert Breininger met a woman by the name of Judith Hawkey, there was an immediate connection because the family could once again become a unit. Corey was only 4 years old when he met Judith, and at that young age, he could not yet know how much Judith would change his life and make what should be a little boy’s dream of having a family turn into a nightmare that no one would believe. 


Join Jen and Cam on this episode of OTCP as we discuss ‘The Wicked Stepmother: Judith Hawkey.’ 


Listener discretion by the phenom Edward October @octoberpodVHS.

All those ear jingles and flawless editing is from our EP Nico @wetalkofdreams.


Sources:

https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190305/news/303059909

https://www.stltoday.com/news/national/did-woman-sway-boy-to-kill-his-dad-court-raises-doubts/article_c3c59007-8f20-5724-aa48-eacbf00efd57.html

https://thecinemaholic.com/robert-breininger-murder-where-are-judith-hawkey-and-corey-breininger-now/

https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190305/news/303059909

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11678176/

https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hawkey-judith.htm

https://apnews.com/article/f37420a2d6c34217b950f1c4a649bfd4


131. Behind Closed Doors: The Kansas City Butcher Robert Berdella

 



***********Graphic Content Warning***************

Join Cam and Jen as we discuss Missouri's most heinous modern-day serial killer.  Bob Berdella preyed on young men that were down on their luck. Once they were in his grasp, they would be raped, tortured, and murdered.


Whether you know him as The Kansas City Butcher or The Collector, one thing is clear, Robert Berdella will still be one of the most sadistic serial killers that Cam and Jen have ever covered. 


Listener discretion by Edward October from OctoberpodVHS.  Please subscribe to his YouTube  channel for amazing content

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQk-oAsjZNG18y8bX24c6w


Producer and music by Nico Vettese of We Talk Of Dreams.  

If you are looking for a composer, reach out to him at

www.wetalkofdreams.com


Research for this episode was sent to us by Gabriel Bulsara

and Emma from True Crime Witch Podcast helped with the writing.



Sources - 

https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Rites_of_Burial/Y6q5OAAACAAJ?hl=en 

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=iZ4SfpW5Er4C&pg=PA243&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false 

https://www.nytimes.com/1988/12/20/us/missourian-admits-murders-of-5-men.html  

https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/berdella-robert.htm 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-berdella 

https://www.thoughtco.com/robert-berdella-case-972707 

https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/robert-berdella-the-butcher-of-kansas-city-562f95c41858 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/kansas-city-butcher-warped-serial-10987094 

https://www.kansascity.com/news/special-reports/kc-true-crime/article704522.html 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6139717/robert-andrew-berdella

https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Robert_Berdella 

https://www.kctv5.com/news/investigations/family-questions-how-crime-scene-evidence-from-berdella-murders-now-for-sale/article_ee4fcc4c-437e-11ea-8a06-777cddb3aef8.html 

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/serial-killer/serial-killer-bob-berdella-sold-human-skulls-at-his-bizarre-bazaar 

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/kansas-city-sex-slayer-detailed-diary-torture-murder-article-1.2723454

130. The Case of the Honolulu Strangler

 



Today we go to Paradise where a predator stalked and murdered his victims over thirty years ago. It was the mid-late 1980’s and Hawaii was about to be struck by their first serial killer. It is May 29, 1985 when 25-year-old Vicky Gail Purdy was reported missing by her husband. Vicki had gone out with friends in Waikiki but never came home. This would be the first in a series of murders that would plague the island.


Join Jen and Cam as we discuss ‘The Case of the Honolulu Strangler’ on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast.

Please note: the recording takes a turn at the end and we wanted you all to hear it as, well, Cam gets quite the shock. Also, I apologize for my course language, I can’t even remember saying those words. It is shocking, to say the least.

As always our listener discretion is by our bestie @octoberpodVHS.

All music (as well as our producer) is courtesy of Nico @wetakofdreams.

Sources:
Investigation Discovery (ID) channel program, Breaking Homicide, on May 13, 2018
https://web.archive.org/web/20110908192856/http://www.kitv.com/news/4506075/detail.html
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/hawaii/honolulu-strangler-mystery-hi/
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15711491/honolulu-star-bulletin/
https://listverse.com/2018/08/25/10-terrifying-facts-of-the-honolulu-strangler/
https://sites.psu.edu/gillianpassionblog/2021/04/01/hawaii-the-honolulu-strangler/
https://activefugitives.com/is-the-honolulu-strangler-dead-or-still-at-large/
https://serialdispatches.com/the-honolulu-strangler/

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

129. Hanging From A Cliff: The Crawford Family Murders



 In this episode, Jen tells Cam about one of Australia’s most infamous cases.

On July 2, 1970, tourists visiting the Loch Ard Gorge in Port Campbell see a yellow Hudson sedan 52 feet below the cliffs. Once the police bring the vehicle to safety, they discover the bodies of Therese(35), Kathryn (13), James (8), and Karen(6).

Therese, Kathryn, James and Karen


The police suspect the deaths to be murder-suicide. But, things aren't always what they seem.  When investigators enter the family home, they find a horrifying crime scene.

Join us as we discuss this week's episode Hanging From A Cliff: The Crawford Family Murders.

Age progression of Elmer Crawford. 


Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
 www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Listener Discretion by Edward Octoberpod from Octoberpod VHS.
Please check him out on YouTube and subscribe to his channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQk-oAsjZNG18y8bX24c6w

Producer and music theme by Nico Vettese.
www.wetalkofdreams.com

This episode was written by the amazing Fern from Evidence of a Crime.

Sources:

https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Perfect-Crawford-Family-Murders/dp/1450285163/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crawford-elmer.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5xhYa2g4PU
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawford_family_murder
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/5st557/the_crawford_family_murder_glenroy_austrailia/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5037065/Killer-Elmer-Crawford-believed-living-WA-outback.html
https://twistedhistory.net.au/2018/07/01/murder-of-the-crawford-family-2-2/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za8i0JpD3p8
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/british-woman-holds-key-to-40-year-old-australian-murder-mystery-vp5m32c9qqz
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/7890825/Irish-woman-holds-key-to-40-year-old-Australian-murder-mystery.html

Articles from Newspapers.com:
The Age, July 4th, 1970 – Murder Family: Husband Sought
The Sydney Morning Herald, July 4th, 1970 – Four murdered, put over the cliff
The Age, July 6th, 1970 - ‘Lights’: New Lead in Cliff Murders
The Sydney Morning Herald, July 6th, 1970 – Girls tell police: We saw a man at death home
The Age, July 7th, 1970 – Seeking Glenroy Husband
The Age, July 8th, 1970 – Search for him goes on
The Age, July 9th, 1970 – Irish Police Alerted on Crawford
The Sydney Morning Herald, July 6th, 1971 – Killed wife, three children
The Age, June 24th, 1971 – Crawfords Inquest Soon
The Age, July 6th, 1972 – Two-year police hunt goes on for ‘quiet family man’
The Sydney Morning Herald, Jan 29th, 1973 – Road death may solve 1970 murders
The Sydney Morning Herald, Jan 31st, 1973 – Dead man not alleged murderer



Tuesday, June 29, 2021

128. Special: Beyond the Rainbow: Mysterious Murder of Kevin Fret



Join Jen and Cam on this special edition of Our True Crime Podcast as we welcome our friend, CJ from ‘Beyond the Rainbow’ podcast as she presents the story of Kevin Fret entitled ‘Beyond the Rainbow: Mysterious Murder of Kevin Fret.’

Special thanks and shoutout to CJ for all your hard work and research on this episode but mostly for agreeing to be associated with us. Just like our dear friend Edward from @octoberpodVHS  who does our listener discretion each week and our bestie Nico from @wetalkofdreams who does all our sound and produces the show.


Sources:
Death of Kevin Fret Highlights Crisis of Violence in Puerto Rico - Rolling Stone
Ozuna blackmailed over 'intimate tape' - BBC News
Ozuna Admits He Was a Victim of Extortion Plot: 'I Made a Mistake' - Rolling Stone
Kevin Fret - Bio, Rapper, Net Worth, Death, Murder, Gay, Trap Star, Cause of Death, Age, Facts, Wiki, Soy Asi, Killed, Dies at 24, Family, News - Gossip Gist
Ozuna's manager not person of interest in rapper’s murder (pagesix.com)
Hispanic Rapper Kevin Fret Arrested for Battery in Miami – NBC 6 South Florida (nbcmiami.com)
Well-known gay rapper murdered in Puerto Rico (washingtonblade.com)
Exploring the Santurce Neighborhood | Discover Puerto Rico
Who Was Kevin Fret? 5 Things To Know About The Gay Latin Trap Artist | Billboard | Billboard
Latin rapper Kevin Fret faces judge after Brickell fight – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
Cosculluela - Wikipedia
Kevin Fret's Mother Continues to Accuse Ozuna and His Manager, Vicente Saavedra, of the Trap Artist's Death (newsweek.com)

 This is a Special OTCP featuring ‘Beyond the Rainbow.’

24-year-old Kevin Fret was an up-and-coming Latino trap singer who also happened to be the first openly gay artist in the genre. On Thursday, January 10th, 2019, his life was cut short when he was fatally shot in the head as he was driving his motorcycle in San Juan, Puerto Rico. While questions still circle the crime, one thing remains true. No one has ever been charged with the murder and a killer still walks free. 

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

128. A Girl like Gwen: Gwen Araujo

 An anonymous phone call comes into the police in October 2002. On the other end of the line is a man who states he’s been hearing rumors and the rumors were so strong, he felt he needed to call the police. The man said he had heard that a body had been dumped near Half Moon Bay. Police arrive on the scene and aren’t sure what they have found but they know it is suspicious. They work to secure the scene and call for backup. Detectives arrive and work the scene. As they move the rocks, they now know that the 911 call was not just a tip but was responsible for leading investigators to a body.

Join Jen and Cam from Our True Crime Podcast as we discuss ‘A Girl like Gwen: Gwen Araujo.’

Our listener discretion is by the oh-so-talented Edward October @octoberpodVHS.
All our original music is by the merrymaking Nico @wetalkofdreams. Nico is also our executive producer.

Sources:
https://www.mercurynews.com/2016/10/14/the-murder-of-gwen-araujo/
https://medium.com/the-crime-center/the-brutal-murder-of-gwen-araujo-fce7d95b6560
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787484/
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2016/10/14/gwen-araujo-murder-14-years-later-transgender-teens-killers-face-parole/
https://www.queersiliconvalley.org/the-panic-defense/
https://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/339
https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/13/us/two-guilty-of-murder-in-death-of-a-transgender-teenager.html
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19332053/gwen-amber_rose-araujo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Gwen_Araujo
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19332053/gwen-amber_rose-araujo
https://lgbt.wikia.org/wiki/Gwen_Araujo
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/One-year-since-transgender-teen-s-death-Gwen-2584451.php