The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories
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Show overview
The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 329 episodes, alongside 8 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 260 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 53 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 29 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 54 episodes published. Published by themindsofmadness.
From the publisher
Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.
Latest Episodes
View all 329 episodesEpisode 317 - A History of Death - The Murder of Sharon Randolph
Episode 316 - Final Cut: Murder, Movie Sets - The Case of Aisling Tucker Moore
Between The Madness - Episode 9 - Deal With The Devil – Scott Kimball & The FBI
Episode 315 - It's Happening - The Murder of Matthew Restelli
Episode 314 - Mrs. Baker - The Murder of Fabio Sementilli
Between The Madness - Episode 8 - Where Evil Hides - The Geneva Street Murders
Episode 313 - Unholy Matrimony - The Murder of Jonathan Willette
Episode 312 - Nobody You Need to Worry About – The Disappearance of Heather Elvis
Between The Madness - Episode 7 - What Happened at the Lake House? - The Murder of Denise Hallowell
On a quiet summer afternoon in Inverness, Florida, a 911 call shattered the stillness of a lakeside home. Inside, Denise Hallowell was found barely alive in her bedroom, the victim of a brutal attack that made no immediate sense.At first, the story pointed outward toward an unknown intruder. But as investigators began to piece together the timeline, the evidence started pointing somewhere far more unsettling.Because sometimes, the truth isn’t hidden outside the home.It’s already inside.A video version of this episode is available on YouTube and SpotifyHow to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSSources:FOX 13 Tampa Bay – “Citrus County man sentenced to life in prison for murder of adoptive mother, former teacher”FOX 13 Tampa Bay – “Son who once defended mother against allegations of abuse now charged with her murder”Citrus County Chronicle – “Hallowell found guilty of murder” (PDF)Bay News 9 – “Authorities: Son Facing Charges in Death of Citrus County Teacher”NBC Miami – “Parricide: The Act of Killing a Parent – The Axe Murder”Justia – Florida 5th District Court of Appeal – “Carlos Antonio Hallowell v. State of Florida”
Episode 311 - "She Had A Little Scream" - The Murder of Brandi Celenza
On a quiet spring morning in Palm Coast, Florida, a young mother was making coffee while her son ate breakfast at the kitchen table. Hours later, her husband would call 911, claiming she had accidentally shot herself.But from the very beginning, something about the story didn’t sit right.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Court TV PlaylistGood Interrogation / Kid Interrogation VideoInterrogation Parents Come InInterrogation "3 Different Stories""Keith Forgot About The Cameras"Keith Johansen Appeal Palm Coast man convicted of killing his wife while her son was in houseKilling Brandi Celenza, He Takes the Stand to Say He’s Now TruthfulKeith Johansen Claims Stand Your Ground Would Have Exonerated HimAdmissibility of Incendiary Video Evidence Still PendingKeith Johansen Arrested in Shooting Death of Wife Brandi CelenzaAfter 3 1/2 Years of Lies, Keith Johansen Is Found GuiltyJudge Rejects Wife-Murderer’s Claim that Stand Your Ground Would Have Exonerated HimKeith Johansen, Accused of Murdering His Wife, May Not be Competent to Stand TrialClarity on Shooting Death of Brandi Celenza in F-Section May Take Weeks, Possibly MonthsKeith Johansen Springs New Defense in Gunning Down of Wife Brandi Celenza: ‘Self-Defense’Johansen Motion for ReliefGunshot Kills Brandi Celenza
Episode 310 - Operation Rebound - The Murder of NBA Center Lorenzen Wright
A former NBA star vanishes after a trip home to Memphis, and for days no one knows where he went. Then a missed 911 call, a body in a field, and a murder weapon recovered years later begin to expose a conspiracy no one saw coming.A story of failed plans, shifting stories, and the long trail of evidence that finally brought the truth into focus. Beneath the headlines was a father of six, a hometown hero, and a family left waiting years for answers.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Court TV RecapWatch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 1Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 2Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 3Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 4 (part 1)Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 4Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 1)Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 2)Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 3)TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Prosecution ClosingTN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Defense ClosingTN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Prosecution RebuttalWatch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial VERDICTProsecution ClosingDefense ClosingProsecution RebuttalSentencingKilling Lorenzen: Billy breaks his silenceThe 12-year-long case of Lorenzen Wright's murder is finally closedLorenzen Wright WikipediaTurner Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years In Lorenzen Wright Murder and ConspiracyWife of murdered NBA player Lorenzen Wright denied paroleFamily of Lorenzen Wright speaksLorenzen Wright killing: Shelby County man arrested, charged with murder WREG.comWho killed Lorenzen Wright? LA TimesHow Sherra Wright Orchestrated the Murder of Her Ex-HusbandLorenzen Wright’s mom, son reunite after near-decadeNew drama involving murder of Lorenzen Wright as twin sons speak out for first timeSherra Wright and Billy Turner tried to kill Lorenzen multiple times, documents saySherra Wright’s cousin details murder plot in bombshell statement, $15M bond for TurnerWho is Jimmie Martin? Alleged Lorenzen Wright conspirator has killed beforeBilly Ray Turner Appeal Dec. 16 Press Conference on Sherra Wright Murder ChargesDeborah Marion Reacts to Verdict
Between The Madness - Episode 6 - Did Interpretation Overtake the Evidence? - The Murder of Jim Melgar
In December 2012, a quiet Houston home became the center of a mystery that still raises questions.Jim Melgar was found dead inside a closet. Just steps away, his wife Sandra was discovered alive, bound, and unable to explain how the night had unfolded.There were no clear signs of forced entry. No witnesses. Only a scene that could be read more than one way.What followed was a case built on interpretation, memory gaps, and the question of what really happened behind closed doors.A video version of this episode is available on YouTube and SpotifyHow to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSSources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/amateur-sleuths-case-woman-prison-stabbing-bludgeoning-husband/story?id=59477363https://abc13.com/archive/8930172/https://www.click2houston.com/news/2012/12/25/man-killed-couple-tied-up-in-home/https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/innocence-project-reward-sandra-melgar-murder-case-houston-texas/285-bc5a3f07-1e31-4af5-8826-bd1a851ffdc4https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/sandra-melgar-new-dna-evidence/285-30850e86-6336-4ae9-92e7-3e23aaf14711https://people.com/crime/sandra-melgar-convicted-murder-husband/https://www.latintimes.com/innocence-project-texas-woman-murder-husband-100k-sandra-jim-melgar-568091https://innocenceprojectoftexas.org/cases/sandra-melgar/https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2020/14-18-00293-cr.htmlhttps://www.spa.texas.gov/media/1806/melgar.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPks6QICDYohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9VBpZ1LwT8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R90hhpbbFSwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF-OWy_ZuxQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cCoSkdreT8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78QG2QPV_OEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74s7jg1Fdf4
Ken McElroy Part 1, The Bully of Skidmore with Murder: True Crime Stories
In this special true crime crossover episode, I joined Carter Roy for a 2-part episode of Murder: True Crime Stories. To hear part 2 and my extended conversation with Carter, follow Murder: True Crime stories wherever you listen to podcasts.For nearly 30 years, Ken McElroy terrorized the small town of Skidmore, Missouri. Accused of theft, assault, arson, statutory rape, and intimidation, he manipulated the legal system and silenced witnesses through fear. When he shot 70-year-old grocery store owner Bo Bowenkamp in broad daylight—and still managed to delay justice yet again—the town’s patience began to crack. In Part 1 of this two-episode series, I join Carter Roy to help unravel how one man’s unchecked violence exposed the limits of the justice system and pushed a quiet farming community toward the brink.Follow Murder: True Crime Stories wherever you listen to podcasts to hear me on part 2 and an extended conversation about the case with Carter Roy. Listen and follow here: https://play.megaphone.fm/1c4m9ll3rcg3-hgdpn2_ww
Episode 309 - OCEAN'S TWO - A Heist Gone Terribly Wrong
In October 2024, two men in Detroit believed they had found the perfect target. A longtime jeweler and pawnbroker whose success made him seem like easy money.They came prepared with disguises, a stolen truck, and a plan designed to look official. But when they arrived at the home of 72 year old Hussein “Sam” Murray in Rochester Hills, that plan began to collapse.A story about assumption, desperation, and how the promise of one last score can end in something far darker.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:DTE imposter murder trial: Opening Statements STREAMING LIVEDTE imposter murder trial STREAMING LIVELIVE I DTE imposter murder trial after Rochester Hills man killedLIVE I DTE impostor murder trial stretches into fourth day of testimonyFake DTE workers: Interview with victim's family after guilty verdictsVERDICT: DTE imposters guilty of murder by juriesCourt TV Trial RecapDay 2 of testimonies in trial for men accused of posing as DTE workersTrial Begins for Men Accused of Impersonating Utility WorkersWife of Rochester Hills murder victim testifies at trial against fake DTE workersMorning 4: Men disguised as DTE workers convicted of murderFake badges, real consequences:2nd arrest made in deadly Michigan home invasionJuries find 2 men guilty in murder of Hamtramck jeweler after posing as fake DTE workers2 accused of killing jeweler after posing as DTE workers at Rochester Hills home bound overMan killed in Rochester Hills had 'heart of gold,' family saysVictim identified in Rochester Hills man's murder by fake DTE workersGold and Glitter InstagramReturned from Deep South to face murder charge, second alleged DTE imposter is denied bondTrial begins for 2 accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Hamtramck jeweler in homeMan killed, wife bound by men posing as utility workers, Oakland County sheriff saysElderly Michigan homeowner killed by murder suspects disguised as utility workersChilling video shows 'utility worker' at Michigan couple's door just hours beforeSlain Hamtramck business owner was 'a man with a gold heartFamily remembers Michigan man killed by suspects posing as utility workersDay 1 of testimonies in trial for men accused of posing as DTE workersFamily, life-long customers of man killed by fake DTE workers speak outUpdate: Second Individual Charged with Felony MurderREVISED Michigan Homicide Suspect Captured in Caddo ParishSecond man charged with killing Rochester Hills man in home denied bondText Messages
Episode 308 - Blood Brothers - The Murder of Justin and Amber Hicks
In the fall of 2021, a young couple in Cobb County, Georgia thought they’d found their dream home. An upscale subdivision. A quiet street. A perfect place to raise their two year old son.What they could not have known was that the house came with an unspoken history. A neighbor who had already crossed the line. A fear that had driven the previous owners to leave. And a threat that did not disappear when the “For Sale” sign went up.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Life without parole handed down to man convicted of murder of Acworth coupleThe Terror of the Lanz BrothersLanz brothers had history of crime at Acworth home before couple's murder, records showMan charged in murders after arrested for stabbing officerBefore Austin Lanz killed a Pentagon police officer, he was investigated for menacing neighborsBehavioral Threat Assessment of Austin William LanzCompetency hearing held for man accused of killing firefighter and wifeShooter sentenced for killing metro Atlanta firefighter, his wifeWarrant11/19/2025 TranscriptBefore Austin Lanz killed a Pentagon officer, he was accused of targeting the couple next doorCouple killed in Acworth home loved each other for most of their livesCommunity to support Acworth toddler after parents are killedFundraiser launched for son of Acworth couple killed in their homeDepartment honors Cherokee County firefighter and his wife who were murderedJustin and Amber Hicks lived a life full of love, generosity, and kindness…Man killed couple, left toddler in home who 'tried to cuddle" and 'play' with parents: DADefendant InterrogationDefendant Interrogation Part 2Scott & Theresa InterrogationCourt TV Trial RecapMan sentenced to life in slayings of Cherokee firefighter, wifeUniversity of Georgia student found guilty of murdering couple inside their homeTrial of man accused of killing his neighbors in Cobb County wraps first dayAccused killer’s parents tell police their son was seeing a psychiatrist, had ‘demonic side’
Between The Madness - Episode 5 - A Lockdown Birthday Dinner Turned Deadly - The Murder of David Jackson
On a cold February night in Somerset, England, a retired couple sat down to celebrate a birthday dinner during the COVID lockdown.Hours later, police were standing outside their quiet bungalow while one of them calmly admitted what had just happened inside.What began as an ordinary evening of steak, lobster, and a video call with family would end with a husband on the kitchen floor and a case that left even seasoned investigators struggling to understand how the night had spiraled so far out of control.A video version of this episode is available on YouTube and SpotifyHow to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Giselle Melanson TattrieSources:Sky NewsITVDaily MailThe Times UKCoffeehouse crime The GuardianMetro.co.ukBBCCenter for Women’s JusticeBodycam FootageR v Penelope Jackson Sentencing Remarks
Episode 307 - He Kissed Her Again - The Murder of Tracy Mondabough
In the spring of 2020, as isolation settled over Pella, Iowa, one woman’s new beginning ended in violence.Tracy Mondabough was building a fresh start when a silver Cadillac began appearing in the background of her life. What followed was a confrontation caught between obsession and heartbreak, leaving investigators to untangle what was planned and what was simply justified after the fact.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Court TV Full TrialEmotional first day for Iowa woman on trial for fatally stabbing husband's girlfriend‘She Was The Provocation’: Iowa Woman Found Guilty In 2020 SlayingChilling CrimesJury finds Michelle Boat guilty of first-degree murder in death of estranged husband's girlfriend'This is not a whodunit'She 'had so much love to give':'He don't belong to you'Pella woman sentenced to life in prisonWoman charged in Pella homicide investigation, victim identifiedWoman charged in Pella murder describes deadly stabbingSTATE OF IOWA v. MICHELLE LEE BOAT (2024) | FindLawObituaryIowa woman convicted of killing estranged hubby’s girlfriendFacebook
Episode 306 - A Nobody From Nowhere - The Tower Murders
North Port, Florida is built for fresh starts, quiet streets, new homes, friendly neighbors.On Mallicoat Road, Robbie and Jennifer Tower were the kind of people who made a neighborhood feel like family. Always present. Always helping. Always opening the door.Then one summer night, a Ring doorbell rang just before midnight. A voice screaming for help. Blood on a front porch. A car slipping into the dark.By morning, the town wasn’t asking what happened. It was asking who could have done it.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Slaughtered Parents Murder Trial – FL v. Dima Tower – Day 1Slaughtered Parents Murder Trial – FL v. Dima Tower – Day 2Slaughtered Parents Murder Trial – FL v. Dima Tower – Day 3Court TV RecapDima Tower admits to brutal murder of adoptive parents in chilling testimonyNORTH PORT | Records show man accused of killing family has violent historyNorth Port man accused of stabbing 2 family members to deathAdoptive Son on Trial After Mom and Dad MassacredRobbie Tower ObituaryJennifer Tower ObituaryUkrainian adoptee accused of stabbing his missionary parents to death in family’s Florida homeDima Tower murder trial: Defense offers manslaughter plea as jury selection beginsDima Tower murder trial begins with opening statements in Sarasota CountyDima Tower found guilty of first-degree murder in parents’ deathsDNA expert testifies in Dima Tower murder trial“An evil spirit:” Judge hands down maximum penalty to convicted killerFlorida man accused of killing adoptive parents could face life in prison as trial comes to an endDima Tower Faces 2 Counts of Murder for His Adoptive Parents - New Leaf NewsAdopted Ukrainian son, 22, charged with murdering Florida parentsUkrainian adoptee charged with murder after 'caring' parents found 'slaughtered' in homeDima Tower parents: What we know about Robbie and Jennifer TowerUkrainian adoptee, 21, charged with murder for slaughtering ‘caring’ American parents'They forgave him for everything': Adoptee from Ukraine allegedly murdered loving parentsTower Memorial Service
Between The Madness - Episode 4 - The 911 Call That Didn’t Add Up - The Murder of Ryan Poston
When 21-year-old Shayna Hubers called 911 saying she had “killed him,” officers found attorney Ryan Poston shot six times in his Kentucky condo. What followed were two trials, conflicting stories, and years of questions about what really happened that night.A video version of this episode is available on YouTube and SpotifyHow to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for 45% off your first order and free delivery.HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSEditing:Aiden WolfSources:CaselawLaw JustiaCBS NewsWCPOWCPO #2CincinnatiCincinnati #2Cincinnati #3ABC NewsABC News #2ABC News #3ABC News #4AETVEONLINENKYTribune
Episode 305 - Nowhere to Go - The Murder of Stephanie Pavlons
When a woman in Wisconsin is found dead in the woods, the explanation seems almost ready-made. It is built from familiar truths, repeated often enough to sound convincing.But as investigators dig deeper, small inconsistencies begin to surface. Timelines shift. Messages do not quite fit. And what first appears straightforward slowly turns into something far more unsettling.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for 45% off your first order and free delivery.HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Court TV RecapProsecution Opening StatementsDefense Opening StatementsLIVE: Hidden Body Murder Trial – WI v. Matthew Pahl – Day 1LIVE: Hidden Body Murder Trial – WI v. Matthew Pahl – Day 2LIVE: Hidden Body Murder Trial – WI v. Matthew Pahl – Day 3LIVE: Hidden Body Murder Trial – WI v. Matthew Pahl – Day 4LIVE: Hidden Body Murder Trial – WI v. Matthew Pahl – Day 5LIVE: Hidden Body Murder Trial – WI v. Matthew Pahl – Day 6LIVE: Hidden Body Murder Trial – WI v. Matthew Pahl – Day 7Police InterrogationProsecutors charge man with killing woman found in town of Delafield last yearCriminal Complaint Construction crew finds body in DelafieldTrial delayed for man charged with killing girlfriend and dumping bodyWaukesha man charged with homicide and hiding corpseMan accused of killing girlfriend, dumping her body pleads not guiltyJudge hears motions in Pahl homicide caseJackson home searched for evidence in murder probeDoctor’s testimony in Pahl murder trial to be limitedMan convicted of murdering his girlfriendLive updates: Day 1 of WI v. Matthew Pahl, homicide of Stephanie PavlonsLive updates: Day 2 of WI v. Matthew Pahl, homicide of Stephanie PavlonsLive updates: Day 3 of WI v. Matthew Pahl, homicide of Stephanie PavlonsLive updates: Day 4 of WI v. Matthew Pahl, homicide of Stephanie PavlonsLive updates: Day 5 of WI v. Matthew Pahl, homicide of Stephanie PavlonsBody found in woods, Waukesha man on trial for girlfriend's deathMan killed girlfriend and hid her body in the woods after she said she was going to leave'She was caring, loving': Waukesha man charged in 2022 murder of girlfriendWaukesha man found guilty of girlfriend's 2022 murder