Rotten Mango

The public was split. Most wanted him dead. He didn’t deserve to live, he killed 2 people, and shot another in the face. Another group of people, a smaller group, fought to save his life. Activists, professors, and lawyers fought hard. They knew he was guilty but they fought.One man fought the hardest. He traveled the world campaigning for his release. The world was shocked. They asked him: are you sure you want him to be free? Are you out of your mind? Do you need psychiatric help?“But… but didn’t he shoot you in the face?” Book: “True American” - by Anand Giridharadas (this is one of the best books I’ve read all year… it’s incredibly emotional and I highly recommend it)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Think about your dog, cat, or any beloved pet. If you don’t have one - imagine one. Would you ever chain your dog up to your chair all day long while you and your buddies watched TV?Would you make the dog beg you on all fours to use the restroom?And if the dog did something you didn’t like - would you ever dream of chaining up outside to a tree in the cold winter night?You wouldn’t dream of doing that to a dog. It would make you a horrible person.But that’s how David liked to treat his girlfriends. What does that make him? A murderer.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Children say the scariest things. Sometimes you can’t help but feel like they know something you don’t.One daycare worker vividly remembers a moment that sent shivers traveling down her spine. A little boy was playing with a little girl. House. Innocent right?Out of nowhere, the little boy started to scream and smash mommy doll up against the wall. It was so unlike him.The alarming part? The little boy’s mom had recently been murdered and everyone suspected someone close to her. Did the boy know more than he told the police?`Book Rec: “Shattered” - by Kathryn Casey (amazing deep dive and really shines a light on the victim)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The only thing he loved in life was his mom. She was his everything. He couldn’t bear to be fighting with his “Mama Bear.”He was worried that South Hill Rapist would come for his mom. I mean why wouldn’t he? He was terrorizing the entire neighborhood - no woman was safe.The rapist would drag women into the bushes, assault them, threaten them, and then whisper in their ears. “I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to, you didn’t deserve this, are you okay?” In a high-pitched baby voice.His mama bear did always say his baby voice was just so adorable.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cleveland Health Department had been flooded by calls from residents on Imperial Avenue. The residents complained of an inescapable, pungent, thick stench that was so strong that it made their eyes sting.After years of calls, the inspectors went out to investigate. The source was clear.Ray’s Sausage Shop! That made perfect sense, fresh meat being ground daily into sausages has to produce some stench right?No matter what the residents tried - the smell never went away.At least for years. 11 bodies later.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What would scare you the most about being on a deserted island? The sharks? The thick jungle that is so thick and humid you have no idea what animals are lurking beyond?Or maybe it’s basic survival - finding out how to get water, food, and shelter.The last thing on your mind would be murder right? That’s what the Graham couple thought when they docked on the deserted isolated island of Palmyra.But they didn’t know that they weren’t alone there. And that they would never leave the island ever again.Book Rec: “And The Sea Will Tell” - by Vincent Bugliosi & Bruce Henderson (best deep dive on this case and fascinating perspective into the trials but heavily biased)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jean was a successful doctor working as a researcher at the well-respected World Health Organization. His wife was a pharmacist and they had 2 beautiful children. Ah yes, it’s another perfect family.But we both know that there’s no such thing. Jean was cheating on his wife with a mutual friend - a child psychologist.But the affair does something mysterious to Jean. He starts blacking out, has holes in his memory, but most alarming of all - he wakes up one day to find himself hovering over his wife’s dead body... What really happened here?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carol demanded to see what Doug had been doing with his other women. Recently their relationship had changed - all Doug cared about was cheating with other women and threesomes.He warned her. This would scare her away. She couldn’t handle the truth. Doug was smug. He walked over and he plopped down into the sink…A severed head.Carol didn’t scream, she didn’t run, instead, she sat down and started applying makeup on the severed head. Doug was her man and she would stick by him.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a tale as old as time. A farmer was walking his fields one cold winter when he spotted a snake. The snake was frozen stiff from the cold.The farmer knew the snake to be deadly but he couldn’t help himself. He scooped it up and put it in his jacket to warm it up.Slowly the snake woke up and gathered enough strength to look up at the kind man who saved him… and bit him. The ultimate betrayal.But we know snakes are cold-blooded. Humans are different - we would never do such a thing to someone who saved our lives. Or would we?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You might think her life is perfect. Millionaire boyfriend, $13million dollar mansion, and a cute dog.But behind closed doors it was rough - her boyfriend’s ex-wives hated her, she fought with his teenage kids all the time and spent a lot of her time babysitting his youngest child.One day under her care - the little boy ends up unconscious and is rushed to the hospital. Nobody blames her though - or do they?Because just 2 days later she is found dead with the words “she saved him, can you save her?” scribbled on the door.Book Rec: “Death On Ocean Boulevard” - by Caitlin Rother (Yes, there’s a ton of info on this case but this is the best deep dive you will find).Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

15 year old James gathered all his friends at the bowling alley and dragged them outside. He wanted to show off his 13 yr old girlfriend and his brand new car!The kids were shocked - how did James get a new car? He doesn’t even have a license but they were too excited to care. They all packed in the car. Windows down. Music on. Speeding on the streets.James and his girlfriend felt free for the first time in their lives.Well almost free - they had to get rid of the body in the trunk first.Book Rec: “Kill Grandma For Me” - by James & Jim DeFelice (the best deep dive you will find on this case!)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The FBI agent watched her across the store. He was seasoned enough to know what that little girl was trying to do. He watched her steal a notebook and make a run for the door. Not today. The agent grabbed her arm and stopped her. She was under arrest. “I’m an FBI agent and you just committed a crime, little girl. I need to take you to my boss.”This is how Sally Horner was kidnapped, held hostage, and tortured for 2 years. Book Rec: “The Real Lolita” - by Sara Weinman (without her this case would have been forgotten).Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is a nymphet? It’s a seductress of course. She knows what she’s doing.She finds men that are alone, vulnerable, and she tempts them.She will walk by and by using her superpower seduction she doesn’t even need to talk to them. She doesn’t touch them. She simply exists and that is enough.The men then drop to their knees and forget to think straight.They are willing to risk it all for her. Even years of their lives in prison.Why prison you ask? Did I forget to mention nymphets are 9 years old?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The sisters were arrested - they went with the plan.Stare at a fixed object to the point of looking hypnotized.The police were getting fed up “YOU'RE AN EVIL LITTLE MANIAC TELL US WHERE THE BOMBS ARE.”The sisters remained “hypnotized” till at exactly 3 PM they looked at their wristwatch and let out a big sinister smile.BOOM.The bomb went off in the busy streets of London injuring hundreds. The sisters had 3 more.Book Rec: “Say Nothing” - by Patrick Keefe (one of my favorite authors of all time you won’t be disappointed by any of his books)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The three girls never went anywhere without each other. They were besties.Well, except Biology Class - the one class that only Rachel and Sheila were in.Maybe that’s why during biology Sheila would ask a lot of strange questions.“Excuse me, what kind of acid would you dispose of a body in?”“I don’t know… why?”“Oh, we’re trying to figure out what to do with Skylar.”Rachel would be off on the side giggling. That’s how the two girls started to plot their best friend’s murder in biology class.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The two women met in the psychiatric ward and instantly sparks were flying.Their hair was wild, they were heavily drugged up but they knew that it was only a matter of time before they had s*x.They were so different but it worked. One woman - the wife of a millionaire. The other woman - was struggling with life and addiction.But they just knew that they would be together. They just didn’t know it would be in jail… for murder.Book Rec: “She Wanted It All” - by Kathryn Casey (an amazing deep dive on this case I was hooked).Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 16-year-old girl couldn’t stop ranting at work.Life is so short - her high school teacher’s husband had just been viscously murdered. Can you believe it? Her teacher is now a sad widow.During her rant, one of her coworkers cut her off.Wait- didn’t you tell me a few weeks ago that your 15-year-old friend was planning on murdering him? So that he could be with his teacher?Cecilia looked up and responded… “Oh, sh*t I forgot I told you that.”Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They were just like any other couple.They went on dates on the beach, went shopping for lingerie together, and they had “fun” wherever they could.In cars. At their houses. In the park. Everywhere.Sure, they were plotting a murder but does that really mean much in the grand scheme of their all-encompassing love?By night - they were plotting the perfect murder.By day - he was a 15-year-old high school student and she…Well, she was his high school teacher of course.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The wife of high-powered influential Harry Piper was kidnapped.A random note was left - “We want $1 million dollars to be paid in 50,000 unmarked $20 bills.” The family paid it.It would be two full days till Virginia was found chained up to a tree. Alive.She never saw the kidnapper’s face.After three long years, the police presented her with a few audio clips. She perked up. “That’s him! My kidnapper! I’m sure of it! I remember his voice.”If this were true Virginia was lucky to be alive.She was listening to the voice of the Hammer Man- who smashed women to death with his bare hands.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tony was getting fed up. His friend wasn’t listening to him.“No no no you don’t get it! I’m f***ing my mother!” - he screamed. The restaurant went quiet. Tony came from a strange family, to say the least. His great-grandparents were the creators of plastic. Yes, plastic. His mom was an eccentric aspiring author working on her debut novel about a mom who seduces her son on a yacht - that everyone believed to be more of an autobiography. Strange? Sure.Homicidal? Absolutely. Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The stories were becoming wilder. Did you know that right after killing her roommate with her boyfriend - she took a shower in the blood-soaked bathroom?She killed her roommate over a threesome gone wrong! She even did cartwheels, backflips, and splits in the police station. If this were true she just might be the evilest woman in all of Italy. But what if it wasn’t? What if this was an innocent woman spending 5 years in prison for a murder that she did not commit?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The American exchange student skipped home - her life in Italy was perfect.She had great roommates and a new Italian boyfriend. Nothing could ruin her time abroad.That is - till she finds the door to her apartment wide open, blood smeared all over her bathroom, and one of her roommates dead in her room.Her “strange behavior” makes her a target for the police. I mean would an innocent person do yoga in the police station, journal about pizza during an interrogation, and “make-out” with her boyfriend while police are around?Book Rec: “Waiting To Be Heard” - by Amanda Knox (one of my fave books of the year)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They say family secrets are like vampires - they never really die.The Murdaugh family knows this better than anyone. For generations, they were one of the most powerful, wealthiest, families in South Carolina.But when those around them start mysteriously dying… and even two of their own end up dead.You have to wonder - is someone finally getting their revenge on the untouchable family? An eye for an eye?Or are the Murdaugh family secrets out for blood?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He was about to sell his family company and become a billionaire. But then he went missing.In order to find him, the police had to dig into his personal life.Why was a private detective following him? Who hired them? What’s on the videos the PI took of him?Why was he visiting a very shady chat forum every single day - what kind of information was he looking for on there?And most importantly - did the dismembered body parts scattered on the side of the road have anything to do with this?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Welcome to the House of Gucci.” You’re instantly hit with the smell of leather and well - money.This is what Gucci is all about - wealth, excess, and opulence. It’s a household name. But have you heard of the Gucci killer?The one fueled by lust, greed, and counterfeit bags. The one that would kill in the name of Gucci.They say money can’t buy happiness - but it’ll get you a whole lot of Gucci. Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Ghostwriter, a new gripping and suspenseful podcast movie listening experience from C13Features. In Ghostwriter, Kate Mara and Adam Scott star in a psychological thriller about a former journalist who reluctantly accepts a job ghostwriting a new murder mystery novel for an eccentric billionaire. Kate Michaels has been living a solitary life after a traumatic experience, but after pressure from her rational agent and candid best friend, she begrudgingly concedes that she needs the work. As she collaborates with the enigmatic James Webber on the project, she finds herself growing dependent on him and starts to suspect that something is wrong…deeply wrong. Will Kate be able to trust herself with James’ story, or even her own voice? Get ready to pop some popcorn, and get lost in your imagination in this invigorating new podcast movie experience, Ghostwriter, from C13Features, dropping December 6. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bbzzz - when the buzzer goes off they know it’s game time. The high contact sport of water polo begins. For the next few hours - they attack, get dragged underwater, and they try to win at all costs.And then afterward the team will reward themselves with shots at the bars. Keli was nervous.She didn’t know how to sneak out of the party early without anyone knowing. But what choice did she have?She was going to give birth tonight. In secret. For the second time.Book Rec: “Nice Girl” - by Rachel Jane Chin (so good!)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The highway patrol officers turned on their sirens. 2nd drunk driver of the night. This guy was worse than the first.He had a friend in the passenger seat - drunk, passed out, and he didn’t even realize they had been pulled over.He sat there sleeping while the driver was being arrested.“Come on bud time to find a new ride” - the officer tapped the window.That’s when he realized - the passenger wasn’t drunk.He was dead.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the halls of their high school - nobody dared to walk near her.Most of the students pretended they didn’t see her, hear her, or know her.If you were new there you might ask - “What did she do?”“Oh, you don’t know? That’s Gitchie Girl. She went into the woods with 4 of her friends and she’s the only one that came out alive. And we all know that Gitchie Girl is hiding something.”Book Rec: “Gitchie Girl” - by Phil Hamman & Sandy Hamman (There are 2 books written by the authors and both are incredible, heartbreaking reads)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Florence, Italy - it’s said that 1/3 of people are conceived in cars.Young couples would drive up the isolated hills to have some fun - and creepers would flock to watch them. They would watch, record, “enjoy” themselves, and then go home.Except for one creeper - he wanted more.He would ambush the couple right after they were done - and drag the woman out of the car to take something for himself.His little trophies…Book Rec: “The Monster of Florence” - by Douglas Preston & Mario Spezi (Might by me favorite read of the whole year - you need to pick it up)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alligators are one of the world’s oldest predators. Their bite is 3x stronger than that of a lion. So it was a no-brainer to police when they were told Mike Williams went missing at Lake Seminole.“He was eaten alive - maybe they took his body to their dens for later food.” - they thought.But when pieces of clothes that presumably belonged to Mike surfaced - people were confused. There were in pristine condition. Practically new.The dark waters and mystery at Lake Seminole will haunt 4 families for over 20 years. But the truth will eventually come to shore.Book Rec: “Evil At Lake Seminole” - by Steven Epstein (such a good deep dive and amazingly written)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason was a straight A college student, with 2 jobs, and his favorite show was “The Sopranos.” He was a nice kid with a bright future ahead of him.One day police found Jason’s mom had gone missing. Jason was worried.He had thrown her headless body off a cliff - just like what he learned from his favorite show. But he had been so busy - that he hadn’t gotten around to burning her head and her hands. They were still sitting in the closet waiting for him.Book Rec: “Such Good Boys” by Tina Dirmann (best deep dive on this case and an amazing read)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He wrote in his diary everyday about his love and desire for Susan.He took hundreds of pictures of Susan - of her getting dressed, eating cereal, using the restroom, even shopping at Costco.Her husband was no good for her. They were not in love. Not like the way he and Susan were in love.You probably guessed it but Susan had no idea that he was in love with her.And she definitely wasn’t interested in dating her father-in-law.When Susan went missing - all his creepy secrets would be exposed. But you know what they say - like father like son.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s healthy for couples to talk to each other.That’s exactly what Mrs. C was trying to do to keep her marriage alive. She would come home to tell her husband about the love triangle at work.“Melissa loves Jack but Jack is seeing Anna” can you believe it?At first, it seemed like innocent coworker drama but slowly it got sinister. Mrs. C wanted to help Melissa spy on the couple, hack into voicemails, and even break into apartments.Mr. C also knew all about Melissa & Jack’s sex life. How in love they were behind Anna’s back.But he didn’t know that his wife was telling him all the dirty details of her own affair. Or that it would lead to two people being stabbed.Rec: “Obsessed” - by M Phelps - this is such a good book by one of my fave authors!Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Family should always be close. The two cousins did everything together.They slept with their son's underage girlfriends together, started a business, and even lived together.They wanted to experience life’s greatest pleasures - together, as a family.The rush of injecting a woman with Windex (the window cleaner) to see how they would convulse. The rush of hooking up a woman to electrical wires from an auto shop. The rush of leaving naked bodies all over happy Los Angeles.They did it all - as a family.Rec: “The Hillside Stranglers” - by Darcy O’Brien (best deep dive on this case out there but it is really intense.)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kenny was ecstatic - he was finally moving to LA where he would chase his dreams. To make things better his older cousin was letting him stay at his house. He would also teach him a few lessons on how to be successful.“Lesson #1: You gotta hit the bullseye. Make it your target.Right between the legs.Always use a wet towel. It doesn’t leave bruise marks.Oh, and Kenny? Don’t chicken out when you strangle them.”The two cousins would be known as the “Hillside Stranglers” and they would leave behind a trail of bodies all over the hills of LA.Rec: “The Hillside Stranglers” - by Darcy O’Brien (best deep dive on this case out there but it is really intense.)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The beekeeper called for his friend - “Jose you need to come now!”He had found something near the abandoned house. They rushed over to a small pit on the ground covered with branches.They bent down - used an old spatula to move around the dirt. It was a watch.They screamed…the watch was still attached to its owner.The two men unknowingly discovered the bodies of 3 missing girls, that would lead the whole country down a rabbit hole of conspiracies, scandal, and a man on Interpol’s most-wanted list.Rec: “Alcàsser Murders” - by NetflixFull Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This night was special from the rest - he felt his stomach rumble violently. Oh no. He bent over and threw up everything…What was the problem? He was used to drinking all night - in fact, it was his only true joy.Maybe it was her fault. He looked down at the girl laying on the ground covered in her own blood.Maybe her blood just didn’t sit right in his stomach.He is, after all, the Vampire of Düsseldorf.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A perfect town comes with a terrifying price. From C13Features comes Treat, a podcast movie starring Kiernan Shipka as Allie West, an unpopular teenager who is dealing with issues beyond her years while struggling to fit in with her seemingly perfect small town. But, on one Halloween night, everything changes, and she discovers that her town’s idyllic image comes at a deadly cost. As she learns about the mysterious Piper’s powerful hold on the town, she, along with her younger brother, realize they are the only ones who can save their community before it’s too late. Can Allie West help rescue her family, and their town, and even herself, from its evil past and own demise? Grab some popcorn, and get lost in your imagination in this new thrilling and frightening podcast movie experience, Treat, from C13Features, a Cadence13 Studio. Available now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You look around - you’re in the hospital but you feel trapped.Why can’t you talk? Why can’t you move? You start to feel your body involuntarily shake… The nurse noticed and rushed to your bedside. Good, someone is coming to help.She pulls back your covers and crawls into the bed with you. She’s stroking your hair, kissing your face, and wants to look you directly in the eye as your pupils dilate, violently convulse, and you take your last breath. You were always her favorite patient… right?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Big John” loved his little apartment. It wasn’t nice but it was his.He was in his 40’s and he wanted to decorate it with whatever style he pleased. His bedroom was more of a game room with a mattress on the ground.The walk-in closet was wall-to-wall with the newest and latest games. Nintendo games, board games, barbies, you name it. His drawers were stuffed full with candy and his mini-fridge only had soda in it.The only thing is - none of these things were for Big John.Book Rec: “Buried Memories” - by Katie Beers (Written by the victim of the crime - and how she recovered from such a traumatic event. Get your tissues ready)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Charles took a step back from his self-portrait. He was just adding his finishing touches of paint.“Are you sure this is what you saw? This is how I’m going to die?”“Yes” the voice said.The painting showed Charles with a gag in his mouth and 5 bullet wounds on his forehead. It was a gruesome piece of art but everyone that knew Charles said he was just “eccentric.”They had no idea that’s almost exactly how Charles would later be found at the crime scene.With the painting hanging above him…Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

They sat around the dinner table - whispering. As if the man the town called “The Ripper” could hear them. “Don’t wear red shoes - he will kill all girls wearing red shoes.” “I thought it was red clothes?” “I heard it was girls with long hair - because it’s easier to grab when they try to run away.” Whatever it is - we have to try it all. Cut your hair. Throw out your red clothes because if The Ripper gets a hold of you… He will leave you without your hands, ears, breasts, and sometimes even the skin on your back. Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The banyan tree is a terrifyingly beautiful sight. It looks like it's draped in a shredded cloak… with its long roots suspended from the branches - hanging eerily straight towards the ground. That’s the first thing the officer thought of when he walked into the family home. 11 people dead. 10 hanging. Together, perfectly spaced out, 10 family members were suspended from the ceiling like the roots of a banyan tree. Suspended. 3 generations of a family had been wiped out. But why? Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 7 nursing students were huddled in their dorm room bunk beds - panicking about what to do next. They had been tied up by an intruder. They waited till he came back into the room and he pointed at a nurse “you.” He escorted her out and tortured her for 30 minutes. She would never return. One by one - like a ritual the killer escorted out nurses to their death. The hostage room went from 7 to 6 then 5…4…3…2… Then there was one. How will she escape? Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 17 year old girl woke up in a panic. Where was she? It was so bright and cold - a hospital? She turned her head to the left - a pale dead body. She tried to scream but her voice wouldn’t work. She looked to her right - a dead body. She wanted to jump up and run out of there but half of her body was now paralyzed. She had woken up in a morgue with half her hair torn out, she couldn’t move, and she didn’t even remember her name. All she knew was earlier she was in a forest staring at the werewolf. Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Ooooh Sanford get out here! I have a present for you - it’s in the bucket!” Sanford didn’t understand why his uncle was so giddy to be back to the chicken farm but he rushed outside. He peered into the bucket for his surprise. Immediately he wanted to gag. Why did his uncle bring home roadkill? Why did it look like the animal had a wig on? “Look closer Sanford.” - Uncle Stew ordered. And that’s when Sanford realized - this isn’t roadkill. It’s not an animal. It’s the severed head of a young boy not much older than him… Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

All morning there had been whispers at LHS - they found a student’s body in the old gym. The body of 17 year old KJ had been found rolled up into a giant gym mat about 6ft tall. When the police arrive they rule out foul play - they believe KJ willingly went into the mat where he would later suffocate to death. But what about all the other strange evidence? The blood on the gym walls, the FBI agent’s high school son who had problems with KJ, and why were KJ’s organs missing? Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com New Merch available at https://Fanjoy.co/stephaniesoo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The couple embarked on a cross country trip in their converted van to experience the beauty of the national parks. They documented their trip, posted on Instagram, YouTube, they were in the process of starting their blog. But only one came back. How is that possible? Where did Gabby go? Why did Brian - her fiance - come back with the van without her? And now with Gabby’s body found and Brian is now missing - the ongoing investigation is only getting muddier. If you have any tips or information please reach out to the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324). Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When you walked by her house in the exclusively rich part of Newport Beach California you would never think it holds such sinister secrets. She was holding young women captive in her house and would be arrested for slavery charges. After escaping from prison - she went on to brutally murder and scam her way into millions of dollars with her boyfriend. Who is her boyfriend you ask? Well, none other than her very own son. And just when you think you know her - she surprises you. Book Rec: “Son Of A Grifter” - by Kent Walker (one of Sante’s sons I couldn’t put it down it was so good!) Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.