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The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

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Episode 317 - A History of Death - The Murder of Sharon Randolph

May 10, 202657 min

Episode 316 - Final Cut: Murder, Movie Sets - The Case of Aisling Tucker Moore

May 3, 202645 min

Between The Madness - Episode 9 - Deal With The Devil – Scott Kimball & The FBI

May 1, 202650 min

Episode 315 - It's Happening - The Murder of Matthew Restelli

Apr 26, 202650 min

Episode 314 - Mrs. Baker - The Murder of Fabio Sementilli

Apr 19, 20261h 0m

Between The Madness - Episode 8 - Where Evil Hides - The Geneva Street Murders

Apr 15, 202621 min

Episode 313 - Unholy Matrimony - The Murder of Jonathan Willette

Apr 12, 202653 min

Episode 312 - Nobody You Need to Worry About – The Disappearance of Heather Elvis

Apr 5, 202653 min

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”

Apr 2, 202630 min

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

Mar 29, 202646 min

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

Mar 22, 202656 min

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

Mar 19, 202631 min

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

Mar 17, 202643 min

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

Mar 15, 202652 min

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’

Mar 8, 202649 min

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

Mar 5, 202623 min

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

Mar 2, 202656 min

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

Feb 23, 202647 min

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

Feb 19, 202621 min

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

Feb 16, 202648 min

Episode 304 - Interstate Nightmare – The Tragic Case of the Williston Five

It was a calm fall night in Vermont when something suddenly felt off. A neighbor heard an engine roar through the quiet, then take off again. Not long after, sirens filled the air.By morning, the state was trying to understand how five teenagers had lost their lives, and how one man, Steven Bourgoin, became the center of a tragedy that would haunt Vermont for years. What happened on the highway was only part of the story. The harder question was what led up to it, and whether it could have been stopped.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 DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Law and Crime Network Trial PlaylistBourgoin gets 30 years to life in wrong-way crash that killed 5 teenagersBourgoin: A blame-shifter shirking responsibility or psychotic with delusions of a mission?Wrong-way driver argues five murder convictions should be reversedNearly 1,000 mourn deaths of five teens in I-89 wrong-way crashThe Mad River Valley Remembers Five Teens With Constellations of Holiday LightsHarwood community mourns teen crash victimsIn Vermont, deaths of 5 teens are a devastating blowWrong-Way Driver Kills Five Teens on Interstate 89Suspected Wrong-Way Driver Arrested, Remains HospitalizedAccused Wrong-Way Driver in I-89 Crash Charged With MurderSteven Bourgoin Pleads Not Guilty to Five Counts of MurderDefense expert says Bourgoin was insane at time of crash: ‘He’s out of it’Bourgoin: A blame-shifter shirking responsibility or psychotic with delusions of a mission?Families hope focus returns to victimsMad River Valley Pays Tribute to Five Teens Killed in CrashThe Deeper Dig: Seeking justice in the Steven Bourgoin trialHigh court upholds Bourgoin’s five murder convictions in wrong-way crashSentencing NewsProsecutor: Man under investigation for 'murder' of 5 teens

Feb 9, 202647 min

Between The Madness - Episode 3 - She Stepped Into the Car…and Vanished - The Savannah Gold Story

On August 2, 2017, 21-year-old Savannah Gold arrived for her evening shift at a Jacksonville restaurant and was never seen alive again. What began as a missing person case quickly turned into a homicide investigation that revealed a story of betrayal, deception, and a family’s unwavering fight for answers.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSMarley 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.Editing:Aiden WolfSources:https://sao4th.com/news/2021/rodarte-pleads-guilty-to-murder-in-2017-killing-of-savannah-gold/https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/lee-rodarte-jr-florida-man-sentenced-for-killing-savannah-goldhttps://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/02/18/jacksonville-man-admits-to-killing-co-worker-trying-to-cover-up-her-murder/https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/03/11/jacksonville-man-who-murdered-bonefish-grill-co-worker-faces-sentencing-today/https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/jacksonville-man-pleas-guilty-murder-his-bonefish-grill-coworker/OZF26FSO2NBMBMFY7DPQFODV2E/https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/duval-county/confessed-killer-savannah-gold-lee-rodarte-sentenced-40-years-prison/PSEOEJDCO5DPBCWXLR5L5O6FAI/https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/live_breaking/lee-rodarte-sentencing-savanah-gold-bonefish-murder/77-af070dfc-2d6b-479d-b005-218dfffc97d5https://people.com/crime/lee-rodarte-charged-savannah-gold-murder/https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/courts/2021/03/11/lee-rodarte-sentenced-death-jacksonville-co-worker-savannah-gold/4651864001/

Feb 5, 202620 min

Episode 303 - What Are We Supposed to Say? - The Murder of Joey Carnot

In the summer of 2024, a woman retreats into isolation, filling notebooks with carefully written details and rehearsing every line until it feels unshakable. To anyone watching, it looks like preparation. Discipline. Control.But what she is preparing for has nothing to do with school.When police are called to a Wisconsin apartment late one humid night, the story they’re given seems simple enough. Yet as investigators begin to listen closely, timelines shift, memories fracture, and the same brief window of time splinters into conflicting versions of the truth.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSMarley 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.Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:WI v. Samantha Krebs, Days 1 - 4 | Kiss & Kill Murder TrialLIVE: WI v. Samantha Krebs, Day 4 | Kiss & Kill Murder TrialSamantha Krebs' Call With Police: 'Is He (Joey Carnot) Okay?'LIVE: WI v. Samantha Krebs, Day 5 LIVE: WI v. Samantha Krebs, Day 6LIVE: WI v. Samantha Krebs, Day 7Court Tv Trial RecapOutagamie County jury convicts Samantha KrebsProsecution says Samantha Krebs' suicide story is 'full of holes'Samantha Krebs' defense claims boyfriend's injuries were self-inflictedAppleton police investigating suspicious death of man on North Park Drive LaneAppleton woman charged with homicide after boyfriend is stabbedPolice refer homicide charge against Appleton womanHandwritten notes offer ‘play-by-play’ of boyfriend’s murder, police say Krebs pleads not guilty to killing her boyfriend$1 million bond set for womanPolice: Woman killed boyfriend, kissed him and apologized before leavingAppleton woman charged with fatally stabbing boyfriendWoman 'kissed' dying boyfriend and begged friend to ' tell the police he stabbed himself'Criminal ComplaintJoey Carnot Obituary

Feb 2, 202648 min

Episode 302 - An Ordinary Shift - The Murder of Brooklyn Sims

An eighteen year old mother goes to work expecting an ordinary day and never comes home. Brooklyn Sims was building a life for herself and her young daughter when a familiar place suddenly became the setting for something unthinkable.What followed was not chaos but calculation. As investigators began piecing together the truth, hidden connections and erased messages slowly surfaced. The deeper they looked, the more unsettling the picture became, revealing how grief, loyalty, and deception quietly converged.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSMarley 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!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Court TV Trial RecapLIVE: Mom Helped Plot Murder Trial — FL v. Sheila Agee — Day 1LIVE: Mom Helped Plot Murder Trial — FL v. Sheila Agee — Day 2Keith Agee testifies in his Pensacola Home Depot murder trialSheila Mistrial - Crossword JurorMother in Escambia County Home Depot murder gets balloon release video thrown outMom helps son kill 18-year-old mother of his child, FL cops say. She’s convictedMom helped son plan fatal shooting in Florida: deputiesMother found guilty of aiding son in Pensacola Home Depot murder of Brooklyn SimsDeputies: Mother of suspected Escambia County Home Depot murderer helped coordinate Sheriff: Mother worked with victim, gave her a ride to Escambia County Home DepotArrest report details employee murder inside Escambia County Home DepotFriend sheds light on Escambia County Home Depot victim's rocky relationship with suspectFriends, family honor life of woman shot and killed in Escambia County Home DepotKeith Agee confesses to Pensacola Home Depot killing while testifying at his own trialPensacola Home Depot shooting suspects Keith & Sheila Agee indicted by Escambia grand juryHome Depot shooting in Pensacola leaves one dead, mom and son in jail. What we know so farECSO: One person killed, two others shot in shooting at Pensacola Home DepotSheila Agee convicted, sentenced to life in Home Depot murderTrial underway for Sheila Agee, the mother accused in deadly Home Depot shootingWEAR Channel 3 News

Jan 26, 202649 min

Between The Madness - Episode 2 - When They Looked Too Late - The Story of Ryan Waller

On Christmas Day 2006, police in Phoenix, Arizona, entered a quiet home expecting a simple welfare check. Instead, they found 21-year-old Heather Quan deceased, and 18-year-old Ryan Waller barely alive, suffering from a gunshot wound that went unnoticed at first. What followed changed the course of multiple lives, reshaped an Arizona law, and left two families searching for understanding in the aftermath of unimaginable violence.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSMarley 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.Editing:Aiden WolfSources:https://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=541https://caselaw.findlaw.com/az-court-of-appeals/1600718.htmlhttps://law.justia.com/cases/arizona/court-of-appeals-division-one/2014/1-ca-cr-12-0858.htmlhttps://law.justia.com/cases/arizona/court-of-appeals-division-one/2009/1-ca-cr-08-0457.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c_lmx4LdNwhttps://www.azleg.gov/legtext/49leg/1r/bills/sb1153s.pdfhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228526929/ryan_thomas-wallerhttps://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/ryan-waller-case-prompts-law-change-in-arizonahttps://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/heathers-law-passes-after-tragic-phoenix-murder-6652176

Jan 22, 202619 min

Episode 301 - The Promise of the Road - The Jessica Goodrich Case

Under the glare of fluorescent lights, the world feels suspended in time. Highway stops where strangers cross paths for minutes and then vanish back into the dark. Places built on movement, anonymity, and trust between people who know almost nothing about each other.When that trust is misplaced, a journey meant for escape or healing can quietly turn into something far more dangerous. What begins on the open road, in a place designed only for passing through, drifts toward a destination no one expects.Some crossroads are meant to lead you forward.Others are where everything stops.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSMarley 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.Research & Writing:Sherri SmithEditing:Aiden WolfSources:CourtTVPeople MagazineFirst Coast NewsMassLiveTelegram and GazetteLowell SunCrime OnlineNBC Boston

Jan 19, 202644 min

Episode 300 - Happy, Joyous, and Free - The Murder of Tim Smith

On a warm March night in Ocala, Florida, a quiet household settles into its familiar routine. A movie plays. The lights go out. Nothing feels out of place. By morning, that sense of normalcy is gone.Join us, as we examine the disappearance and murder of Tim Smith, a man known for stability, kindness, and devotion to his family. What begins inside the safety of home slowly unravels into a haunting mystery. One shaped by unanswered questions, unsettling details, and a truth that would only emerge after everything had already changed.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSMarley 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!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Court Tv Trial RecapLIVE: Drugged Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Herbert Swilley — Day 1LIVE: Drugged Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Herbert Swilley — Day 2LIVE: Drugged Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Herbert Swilley — Day 3LIVE: Drugged Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Herbert Swilley — Day 4LIVE: Drugged Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Herbert Swilley — Day 5Defendant's daughter testifies for the state in Day 3 of Ocala murder trialTrial Day 2 for man accused of killing his husband. Law officers, landlord testifyReward: $14,500 offered for help solving Timothy Smith killingViolent death near Ocala: Deputies ask for the public's help finding the killerOcala: Man accused of killing his husband stands trial. Defense points to 'suspicious man'Jury finds Marion County man guilty of murdering husbandMan overdosed husband with allergy medicine before beating, strangling him: ProsecutorsMan who allegedly asked for immunity is arrested as husband's accused murdererProsecutors will not seek death against man who allegedly murdered his husband"He Was Very Cold":Fla. Man Raised Thousands on GoFundMe After Husband Was Killed. Now, He's a Suspect

Jan 12, 202650 min

Between The Madness - Episode 1 - A Routine Interrupted - The Porco Family

A quiet Monday morning. A trusted routine that suddenly breaks. And a crime scene that left investigators asking how any of it was possible.In this episode, we unravel a case built not on eyewitnesses but on movement, silence, and a timeline that refuses to behave the way it should. A family forever altered and a truth that remains deeply contested.Sometimes the most unsettling stories are not about what was seen but about what happened after no one was watching.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSEditing:Aiden WolfSources:https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ny-supreme-court-appellate-division/1395324.htmlhttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/ny-court-of-appeals/1489181.htmlhttps://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2653428/people-v-porco/https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/appellate-division-third-department/2008/2008-07079.htmlhttps://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/court-of-appeals/2011/2011-ny-slip-op-08446.htmlhttps://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/porco-christopher.htmhttps://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2016/08/10/christopher-porco-case-trial-appeal/88490340/https://timesunion.com/news/article/porco-mother-testifies-what-i-know-my-son-2366327.phphttps://timesunion.com/news/article/porco-case-timeline-678905.phphttps://timesunion.com/news/article/porco-appeal-update-2021-15968156.phphttps://nbcnews.com/id/wbna11689963https://abcnews.go.com/US/christopher-porco-case-revisited/story?id=41544960https://cbsnews.com/news/the-porco-trial/https://cbsnews.com/news/christopher-porco-case-update/https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2016/08/10/christopher-porco-case-10-years-laterhttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/news/2021/09/20/christopher-porco-appeal-oral-argumentshttps://nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2008/2008_07079.htmhttps://nycourts.gov/reporter/3dseries/2011/2011_08446.htmhttps://rochester.edu/news/show.php?id=2356https://archive.org/details/christopher-porco-trial

Jan 8, 202619 min

Episode 299 - Fire & Fury – The Murders of Jerome and Dora Faulkner

An elderly couple known for their quiet lives and deep roots in North Carolina are found dead, setting off an investigation that stretches far beyond a single crime scene. What begins with an early-morning fire along a rural highway soon collides with a second act of violence nearly two hundred miles away.As authorities follow the trail, familiar assumptions fall apart. An arrest brings answers, but also raises unsettling questions about what was planned, what was hidden, and how much more lay beneath the surface.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Law and Crime Trial Playlist2020 AppealJury chooses life not death for CDPL client CampbellTexas man gets life sentence for robbing, killing Granville coupleCampbell found guilty of murder; Victims' family speaksJudge won't allow statements of dead father to be part of son's murder trialMultistate crime spree leaves 2 dead, 3 woundedNew details emerge in gruesome murders of Granville County coupleSon of murdered Granville couple recounts unsettling phone callA To Z of True Crime Stories Volume 1Man accused of murdering Granville County couple seeks to avoid death penaltyEric Campbell found guilty of all charges following shootout on I-64 in 2015"Crazy" father and son charged in crime spree; couple dead, cops shotBodies of Granville County couple found after police shootout on West Virginia highwayRelatives of accused killer round out defense case in Granville murder trialProsecution wraps up case against man accused of killing Granville coupleGun, fuel found in burned home of slain Granville coupleGranville community mourns couple killed in apparent random attackFather, son charged in New Year's Day slaying of Granville coupleAunt: Texas man took fall for Granville couple's murders because dad wasn't there

Jan 5, 202648 min

Episode 298 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - The Return of "The Hustler"

Happy holidays everyone!!If you’ve been with us since the beginning, all the way back to 2017, thank you for continuing to join us for this crazy ride.We started with biweekly episodes and transitioned to weekly episodes. Now, we're excited to share that we’ll be adding two additional episodes a month (every other Thursday) starting January 8th! The new episodes will be titled Between The Madness, and you now have the option to listen to these episodes in our regular podcast feed or watch me present them to you on YouTube and Spotify!Follow our YouTube channel to be notified of our releases: The Minds Of Madness PodcastOur Spotify video channel will be created next week, and I will update you all with that information once it's complete.We would also like to thank all the listeners who have generously contributed to Gunner Alan Lindbloom's GiveSendGo campaign. It's still not too late to help Gunner and his wife navigate this difficult time: www.givesendgo.com/gunnerdetroitSince this was supposed to be a dark week for us, we decided to pull Gunner's episode out that was released in Oct of 2021 and re-release it, as many of our new listeners may not have heard it. It just might be the only episode we've ever produced that has a happy ending.From everyone at Team Madness, we'd like to wish you a Happy New Year!!!!--------------------------------Episode 113 - The Hustler Whether or not you're into mafia films like The Godfather or Goodfellas, you're guaranteed to love this episode - a story filled with all the makings of a Hollywood movie: comedy, romance, schemes, scams, sketchy characters, violence...and the occasional murder.This is a story about a man born into a life of crime and raised by a prominent mafia family in Detroit, Michigan - Gunner Alan Lindbloom. In this episode, he takes us back to his troubling childhood and into his professional life of crime where he eventually finds redemption and love in the unlikeliest of places.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:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSSources:https://www.youtube.com/c/GunnerLindbloomhttps://www.gunnerdetroit.com/https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/detroitnews/name/peter-tocco-obituary?pid=182296126https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/06/24/organized-crime-in-detroit-forgotten-but-not-gone/https://americanmafiahistory.com/giacomo-black-jack-tocco/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Toccohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Partnership

Dec 29, 202557 min

Episode 297 - Silent Christmas - The Ivancic Family Massacre

A Christmas reunion meant to bring a family together becomes the starting point of a crime that would confound investigators across two states. What initially appears to be a brutal triple homicide slowly unravels into something far more calculated, a deception maintained for nearly a year, hiding a truth no one was prepared to face.Join us, as we explore the Ivancic family murders, a case defined by misplaced trust, unanswered questions, and a revelation that changes everything once it comes to light.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSTo Make Donations To Gunner's Fund:Gunner Alan Lindbloom's GiveSendGoResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:LIVE: FL v. Shelby Nealy, Day 1LIVE: FL v. Shelby Nealy, Day 2LIVE: FL v. Shelby Nealy, Day 3LIVE: FL v. Shelby Nealy, Day 4LIVE: FL v. Shelby Nealy, Day 5LIVE: FL v. Shelby Nealy, Day 6LIVE: FL v. Shelby Nealy, Day 7LIVE: FL v. Shelby Nealy, Day 8Court TV RecapShelby Nealy sentencing trial: Jurors hear details of murders in Day 4 of testimonyThe remains found outside a Pasco County home have been identifiedNealy pleads guilty to killing in-laws as cover-up for ex-wife’s murderTarpon Springs quadruple-homicide suspectBody found buried at home connected to Tarpon Springs triple-homicide caseInvestigators: Tarpon Springs murder suspect ‘tricked’ family into thinking wife was still aliveShelby Nealy sentencing trial: Day 3 of testimony FridayNealy pleads guilty to killing in-laws as cover-up for ex-wife’s murderNew Leaf NewsJury recommends death penalty in Shelby Nealy's sentencing trialCourt records: Man bludgeoned ex-wife’s family with hammerQuadruple murder suspect ordered pizza to crime scene days after murders Man Suspected Of Murdering Wife And Her Family May Have Posed As Her Over TextPolice: Suspect in Tarpon Springs Triple Homicide Admits InvolvementTarpon Springs Police Investigating Deaths as Triple HomicideFor months, he said his wife was too busy to answer the phone. A massacre revealed the truth.Suspect in Florida triple murder has violent history in Northeast OhioPRESS CONFERENCEBody found in yard of murder suspect accused of killing NE Ohio familyTampabay.com

Dec 22, 202547 min

Episode 296 - Garbage Confession - The Murder of Tania & Josiah Wise

On a deserted Florida backroad, a passing moment goes unnoticed until it becomes the key to a crime no one saw coming.When a young, pregnant woman is found in a roadside ditch, investigators are left with fragments: a truck in the dark, a web of secrets, and a timeline that refuses to stay quiet.What follows is a slow unraveling where routine turns sinister, and the truth is revealed in a place no one thought to look.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Opening StatementsLIVE: Pregnant Lover Murder Trial — FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera — Day 1LIVE: Pregnant Lover Murder Trial — FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera — Day 2LIVE: Pregnant Lover Murder Trial — FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera — Day 3LIVE: Pregnant Lover Murder Trial — FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera — Day 4LIVE: Pregnant Lover Murder Trial — FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera — Closing ArgumentsLIVE: Pregnant Lover Murder Trial — FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera — VerdictSENTENCING: Pregnant Lover Murder Trial — FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera — Day 1 SENTENCING: Pregnant Lover Murder Trial — FL v. Jose Soto-Escalera — Day 2Court TV Trial RecapJury finds Port St. Lucie man guiltyTrial underway for man accused of killing woman and unborn childTrial to begin for Florida man accused of murdering pregnant mistressProsecutors to seek death penalty in pregnant woman's deathMan arrested for murder of pregnant St. Lucie County woman: SheriffBody found on road in St. Lucie County identified as 23-year-old Tania Esther WiseFlorida Man Allegedly Killed Pregnant Lover After She Took Abortion MoneyMarried man killed his 8-month-pregnant lover after she gave away abortion money: PoliceTania Wise murder case: Blackmail, abortion and 'ghost gun' referenced in St. Lucie arrest Father of pregnant Port St. Lucie woman's child arrested in their deathsPregnant woman found dead in St. Lucie 'always happy and positive,' friend saysDeath penalty sought in homicide of Tania Wise and her unborn child8-year-old St. Lucie boy whose mom died in homicide gets visit from SantaMan jailed in death of woman, unborn child 'maintains his innocence' (VIDEO OF PRESS CON)Married Florida Dad Accused of Killing Pregnant Mistress After She Refused to Get AbortionPregnant murder victim had blunt force trauma, per reportFlorida Man Charged In Murder Of Mistress And Their Unborn ChildSt. Lucie County landfill searched in Tania Wise homicide 'to look for any evidence,'Arrest Report

Dec 15, 202546 min

Episode 295 - Burning Secrets - The Bonnie Drive Murders of Fort Worth, Texas

Join us, as we uncover the investigation that followed — how a burning dumpster led detectives from a quiet street in Fort Worth to a budget motel across town…And how what first looked like a single gruesome act revealed a far deeper horror —one that had been hiding in plain sight for years.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madnessGrow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Victim's families confront killer Prosecution closing Fort Worth officials provide details into arrest in case of dismembered bodies found in dumpsterPunishment phase SentenceMother Of Lauren Phillips, A Victim Of Serial Killer Jason Thornburg Talks With CBS 11Timeline, criminal history: Here's what we know about Jason ThornburgArrest in case of dismembered bodies found in burned Fort Worth dumpsterJury determines cannibal serial killer who burned bodies in Fort Worth dumpster should die‘Did you eat anybody?’ Suspect in Euless motel killings says he took a bite of man’s heartWho is Jason Thornburg? Texas cannibal serial killer sentenced to deathAffidavit: Accused Killer Jason Thornburg Says Slayings Were Human SacrificesAccused Fort Worth Serial Killer Jason Thornburg Indicted For Capital MurderSerial killer who ‘sacrificed’ three people and left bodies in dumpster sentenced to deathArrest WarrantTX True Crime Blog Woman found in Fort Worth dumpster battled addiction before her slaying, mother saysAuthorities release name of third person whose dismembered body was found in dumpsterTarrant County cannibal trial: Witness testifies defendant said lizards spoke to him'Pure Evil', Accused Killer Jason Thornburg Spoke At Alleged Victim's FuneralFort Worth serial killing suspect spoke at victim’s funeral, preached on streetMother of woman identified as 2nd victim found in burned Fort Worth dumpster:'I just knew in my heart something was wrong': Parents of 3rd victimTexas man admits to killing five people including his roommate and girlfriendFort Worth serial killing suspect indicted on fourth murder chargeGrand jury indicts man accused of killing, dismembering three people at Euless motelPolice had connected suspect to another Fort Worth fire death before dumpster killingsThe Call to KillA Texas man invited people into his motel roomSuspected serial killer says he 'sacrificed' his girlfriend in ArizonaDefense calls for life in prison during closing

Dec 8, 202542 min

Episode 294 - A Serial Killer's Daughter - The Murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger

Join us, as we revisit the mysterious murder of Melissa Wolfenbarger. A 21-year-old mother of two who vanished in 1999. You’ll hear how a confessed serial killer begged police to help find his missing daughter… before realizing she was already in the morgue.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSUncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to Uncommongoods.com/madness Grow Therapy - Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MADNESS today to get started. Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.Smalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 1LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 2LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 3LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 4LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 5LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 6LIVE: Thanksgiving Day Murder Trial — GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger — Day 7Court TV Trial RecapHow the capture of a serial killer father led to a breakthroughDeja News: Father of homicide victim was 1970s Flint River killer25 years after Atlanta woman found decapitated, husband charged with murder‘Never had the evidence’: Georgia man acquitted of murder in twisty cold caseJury returns not guilty verdict for man accused of killing his wife decades agoTrial begins for husband accused of murdering, dismembering wife, Melissa WolfenbargerJudge denies bond for husband accused of killing wife | Atlanta cold case'There was just evil in his eyes' Trial begins for husband accused of murdering, dismembering wife, Melissa WolfenbargerMother of Murder Victim Reveals Disturbing Past:Family hopes new year brings justice for beloved mom foundFull Press Conference of Arrest Family vows to get justice for Melissa Wolfenbarger two decades after gruesome murder

Dec 1, 202554 min

Episode 293 - Dragged in Darkness - The Disappearance of Barry Schmalbach

Join us, as we examine the disappearance of Barry Schmalbach, a man who vanished without a trace from his Florida condominium. You'll hear a desperate voicemail left in the final hour, a search that spanned counties, and a trail of evidence buried beneath lies, dirt and duct tape.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 1LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 2LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 3LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 3 Part 2LIVE: Missing Boyfriend Murder Trial — FL v. Christopher Davis — Day 4CourtTV Trial RecapLive-in boyfriend sentenced to life in prison in Barry Schmalbach murderMurder trial delayed for Cape Coral man in boyfriend's disappearanceDocuments detail what may have led to disappearance of Cape Coral man Barry SchmalbachFamily, friends remember Barry Schmalbach as his killer is sentenced to life in prisonLoved ones remember Barry Schmalbach after guilty verdictCape Coral man vanishes; police calling it suspiciousPolice searching missing man’s Cape Coral home for leadsFriends of missing Cape Coral man unsure if suspicious texts actually came from himCape Coral Police working a death investigationReward for information regarding missing Cape Coral man now $16,000Cape Coral missing man’s family speaks outFormal notice to vacate condo sent to boyfriend of missing Cape Coral manSchmalbach family joins search, landlord gives no commentBoyfriend of missing Cape Coral man arrestedCape Coral Police have person of interest in missing man case‘Foul play’ involved in Cape Coral missing man case, police sayFamily gives out flyers for missing Cape Coral man in Jaycee ParkSearch continues for missing Cape Coral manPolice search sewer drains near missing man’s condoBoyfriend of missing Cape Coral man extradited to South Carolina jailBoyfriend of missing Cape Coral man moved to correctional centerMysterious disappearance of Cape Coral man Barry Schmalbach: search for answersFrom suspicious behavior to murder charges: A Timeline of Barry Schmalbach’s disappearanceArrest warrant issued in the murder of Barry SchmalbachBarry Schmalbach’s sister speaks out for the first timeNew documents show evidence against accused killerNew details released on the timeline of Barry Schmalbach’s disappearanceSister of Barry Schmalbach speaks out after new documents released1 year later: The mystery behind Barry Schmalbach’s disappearanceBooking Report

Nov 24, 202544 min

Episode 292 - Orlando Tragic - The Murder of Adreian Payne

Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Adreian Payne. A former NBA first-round draft pick and Michigan State basketball star.You’ll hear how a late-night attempt to calm a dispute ended in sudden gunfire.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:FL vs Lawrence Dority Day 1FL vs Lawrence Dority Closing ArgumentsSentencingTrial PlaylistFormer Michigan State basketball star Adreian Payne fatally shotFormer NBA, Michigan State star Adreian Payne shot, killed‘Intimidated by size:’ Man retrieved gun from home before killing ex-NBA player, records showAdreian Payne death: Doorbell video appears to capture audio of deadly shooting in OrlandoFormer Orlando Magic Player's Murder Trial Set to BeginMan found guilty of murder in shooting of former Orlando Magic player Adreian PayneLawrence Dority guilty in shooting death of ex-Orlando Magic player Adreian PayneOrange County Clerk of CourtsGirlfriend: Adreian Payne was killed trying to help woman in domestic dispute - NBC SportsFlorida man gets life sentence for murder of Dayton native and former NBA player The Adreian Payne Story: How Michigan State Star Became the Ultimate Role ModelThe Story of Adreian Payne: An inspirational story of life after lossMan who killed former NBA player, Dayton-native Adreian Payne found guiltyDomestic Battery Charge 2016 Against Tatiana MesaAffidavit for Arrest Warrant WPTV News

Nov 17, 202539 min

Episode 291 - Text Messages from the Dead - The Gretchen Anthony Case

Join us, as we examine the case of Gretchen Anthony, a woman whose final words may not have been her own.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Sherri SmithEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Palm Beach PostKIRO 7Legacy48 Hours Season 34, Episode 31Killer Relationship with Faith JenkinsFilm Rise True CrimeEW Crime StorytimeMiami New TimesWikipediaKTSMCBS12CBS News

Nov 10, 202544 min

Episode 290 - The Farmhouse Conspiracy - The Murder of Ryan Cooper

Join us, as we unravel the murder of Ryan Cooper. A husband and father of four found dead in his favourite chair. We’ll follow the twists of a case that began as straightforward…but revealed layers of deception that stunned even veteran investigators, showing how modern technology exposed secrets someone thought were deleted forever.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSFeatured Podcasts:Le MonstreResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 1LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 2LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 3LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 4LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 5LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 6LIVE: IA v. Karina Cooper, Day 7Court Tv Trial RecapKarina Cooper convicted of first-degree murderNew evidence shows bullet casing, graphic messages in wife's alleged affair murder pactShe Murdered Her Husband — And Snapchatted Her Salon Client Ryan Cooper ObituaryTraer woman and her lover carried out plot to kill her husbandLinn County jury convicts Traer woman who plotted with ‘lover’ to kill husbandShellsburg man told police he helped Traer woman kill her husband in 2021Traer woman and her lover carried out plot to kill her husband,Traer woman testifies affair was ‘fantasy,’Friends testify Traer woman was verbally abusive to husband,Rural Traer homicide remains unsolved two years laterTraer woman charged with killing husband in 2021Texts, Snapchat messages implicate Traer woman, lover in her husband’s fatal shootingSecond suspect arrested, charged with first degree murder

Nov 3, 202548 min

Episode 289 - Para-Social Activity - The Strange Case of Grant Amato

Join us, as we explore the bizarre and tragic case of the Amato family, where love turned lethal and fantasy became fatal. You'll hear how Grant Amato's obsession with an online model escalated from stolen credit cards to something darker and how his fixation, even behind bars didn’t stop, finding a new target in a reality TV star who investigates the paranormal.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSFeatured Podcasts: Small Town DicksBuried: Inside the John Wayne Gacy InvestigationResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:'Ghost Adventures' star Aaron Goodwin cries as ex-wife sentenced in plot to kill himArrest report: Wife of 'Ghost Adventures' star plotted his murder from Las Vegas'Ghost Adventures' star's wife arrested, murder plot alleged - Los Angeles TimesWife of ‘Ghost Adventures’ star gets up to seven years for murder plotThe Cam Girl Killer'Ghost Adventures' star confronts murder-plotting wife in court as she gives groveling apology: ‘Half the story:’ Las Vegas reality star opens up about murder plot,Reality Star Confronts Wife in Court Over Plotting His MurderHe spent $200,000 on a Bulgarian ‘cam girl.’Grant Amato Murdered His Family for a Webcam Model He Never MetGrant Amato verdict: Guilty of first-degree murder in killings of familyMan sent $200K to Bulgarian woman he met onlineWorried co-workers led to slain family's discovery, 911 calls showObsession, money, lies tore Grant Amato’s family apartGrant Amato AffidavitGrant Amato Trial Playlist

Oct 26, 202549 min

Episode 288 - Two of a Crime - The Murder of Genai Coleman

Join us, as we examine the murder of Genai Coleman, a teacher and mother who was gunned down in a shopping mall parking lot.You’ll hear how detectives spent two years chasing a case that always seemed just out of reach.And how one piece of DNA gave them what looked like an ironclad case… until a twist so strange, it felt more like a dream than real life.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSFeatured Podcast: Broken: The Black Dahlia MurderResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Ronald & Donald Smith InterrogationDonald Interrogation5 key details about Genai Coleman's murderDNA from Georgia woman's murderIdentical DNA: Murder Has Georgia Police Seeing DoubleGBC News Story: Wrong TwinTwin convicted in Gwinnett killing first tied to brotherTwin held in GA killing implicates brotherTrue Crime Stories – DNA Evidence and Identical TwinsFingerprints Aid Case Involving TwinsListversePolice identify shooting victimThe Atlanta Constitution Tue, Jul 22, 2008 ·Page J1The Atlanta Constitution Wed, Jul 23, 2008Rare Twin Murder Case Echoes Bizarre Fingerprint OriginsWhen DNA test falls short, fingerprints point to guilty twin

Oct 19, 202543 min

Episode 287 - Who the Hell is Jim McIntyre? - The Murder of Mindi Kassotis

The Airbnb in Savannah, Georgia was just one more stop in a long line of temporary homes. Their 50th rental since they’d started running, maybe their 60th. By then, Nicholas Kassotis had stopped keeping count. What mattered wasn’t the number. It was survival. Staying a step ahead of whoever was hunting them. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Nutrafol - 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 MADNESS Live It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS DailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first order Smalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESS Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - 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. Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESS CBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESS Featured Podcast: Undisclosed: Toward Justice Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: LIVE: GA v. Nicholas Kassotis - Day 1 LIVE: GA v. Nicholas Kassotis - Day 2 LIVE: GA v. Nicholas Kassotis - Day 3 LIVE: GA v. Nicholas Kassotis - Day 4 LIVE: GA v. Nicholas Kassotis - Day 5 LIVE: GA v. Nicholas Kassotis - Day 6 LIVE: GA v. Nicholas Kassotis - Day 7 LIVE: GA v. Nicholas Kassotis - Day 8 Court TV Trial Recap Nicholas Kassotis found guilty on all counts in unanimous decision ‘She was such a special person’: Former Professor of Mindi Mebane Kassotis reflects UPDATE: Kassotis found guilty on all charges Kassotis found guilty, sentenced to life without parole GBI: Savannah man dismembered wife's body and fled the state. Now he's behind bars Ex-Navy officer Nicholas James Kassotis charged with murder Months After Writer's Dismembered Body Is Found at Ga. Hunting Club New information surfaces about the Georgia man arrested in connection to the death of his wife GBI identifies victim and killer in 2022 Liberty Co. homicide Ex-Navy officer charged with murdering wife Man arrested for death of wife whose remains were found at Georgia hunting club in 2022 Remains Found in Riceboro in 2022 Identified, Suspect Arrested Hunting club horror Unidentified Woman’s Remains Found in Riceboro ‘They Got It Wrong’ — Mindi Kassotis Case Divides Families Murder Trial to Begin for Former Navy JAG Officer Accused of Killing, Dismembering Wife Police investigating after woman’s body found in Riceboro GBI working to identify body of woman found in Riceboro Woman’s body found in Riceboro identified, suspect arrested in Pennsylvania 'Gruesome' details revealed about Liberty County man accused of killing his wife Washington Post September 2016 Jury Foreman Comments

Oct 12, 202555 min

Episode 286 - Where's Vanessa? - The Murder of Christine Holloway

Join us, as we look into the murder of Christine Holloway and the disappearance of her 14-month old daughter, Vanessa Morales.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 1LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 2LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 3Day 3 Part 2LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 4LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 5Day 5 Part 2LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 6LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 7LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 8LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 9LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — Day 10LIVE: Bathtub Murder Trial — CT v. Jose Morales — VERDICTMan convicted of murdering a Connecticut womanMan Convicted of Killing Girlfriend — But Where Is the Baby Who Vanished After the Murder?CT v. Jose Morales: Missing Daughter, Murdered Mother Trial‘I did not kill Christine Holloway': Morales concludes testimony in murder trialFather of missing 1-year-old named suspect in her mother's murderConnecticut man charged with killing his girlfriend, baby still missingJose Morales charged in homicide of Christine HollowayVanessa Morales still missing: Where the investigation stands one year later‘Peanut, we’re still looking for you’:Missing 3 months, Ansonia police seek return of Vanessa MoralesAnsonia police: Vanessa Morales not in video at Bridgeport HospitalAnsonia community gathers at vigil for 1-year-old Vanessa MoralesLittle girl from Ansonia still missing after four years'Offer' To Be Made In Ansonia Murder CaseJose Morales plea deal not expected to include info about missing daughter VanessaMissing items may indicate 1-year-old not seen in 3 weeks is still alive, authorities sayTimeline: Search for Vanessa MoralesInvestigators find bloody clothes in Ansonia murder, missing baby caseFacebook: Bringing Home Vanessa Morales Deliberations begin in Jose Morales trial in Ansonia killingVanessa Morales AMBER Alert -- cousin speaks on her disappearance Family of missing Vanessa Morales ‘content’ as Jose Morales heads to trial Aunt of missing 1-year-old Vanessa Morales speaks about her disappearance Aunt of girl that's been missing for 3 years shares story Vanessa Morales AMBER Alert -- Police News Conference ListverseArrest Affidavit

Oct 5, 202549 min

Episode 285 - Operation Kill Mom - The Death of Catherine Griffith

Join us, as we take a closer look at the death of Cathy Griffith – a 39-year-old teacher and mother, stabbed to death by her own teenage son.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSCBDistillery - Right now you can save 25% off your entire purchase by going to CBDistillery.com and use promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Killer Son Murder Trial — FL v. Collin Griffith — Day 1Killer Son Murder Trial — FL v. Collin Griffith — Day 2Killer Son Murder Trial — FL v. Collin Griffith — Day 3Killer Son Murder Trial — FL v. Collin Griffith — Day 4Killer Son Murder Trial — FL v. Collin Griffith — Day 5Killer Son Murder Trial — FL v. Collin Griffith — Day 6Polk County Sheriff's OfficeTeen Accused and Absolved of Fatally Shooting Dad in 2023Attorneys file motions in case of 17-year-old accused of murdering his motherAffidavit released in fatal shootingOklahoma AffidavitCharles Robert Griffith ObituarySmirking Florida teen reacts as he gets away with killing both of his parents just two years apart‘Psychopath’ Son Told Deputies He’d Kill Mother a Year Before Murder‘Psychopath’ Florida Teen Accused of Killing Father in 2023Teen Said 'I'm Not a Psychopath.' Months Later, Police Say He Stabbed His Mother to DeathTeen acquitted in mom's killing -- 2 years after he was accused of shooting dadFlorida Teen Accused of Stabbing Mom to Death Year After Shooting Dad Will Be Tried as AdultFlorida Teen Murdered Mom by Stabbing Her in Neck17-year-old stabs mother to death in Florida one year after killing fatherFlorida murder case could reopen Lincoln County self-defense shooting caseThe shocking family secrets of Collin Griffith'I want foster care:'Court TV Trial Recap

Sep 28, 202557 min

Episode 284 - TikTok Followers, Secrets, and a Fatal Chase

Join us, as we unravel the events that led to a fatal ambush, orchestrated not by hardened criminals… but by a young TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother. A story of obsession, betrayal and a decision that turned a social media dream into a real-life nightmare.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills; start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/MADNESSResearch & Writing:Sherri SmithEditing:Aiden WolfSources:BBC The GuardianSky NewsStoke EssentialBirmingham LiveWall Street JournalLeicester Live Leicester LiveLeicester Mercury

Sep 21, 202541 min

Episode 283 - Body Moving - The Murder of Gregory Rice

A silver body transport van — the kind used by coroners to collect the deceased — moved quietly through suburban streets in the dead of night.No one looked twice.Why would they? People die every day, and someone has to move the bodies.The van, the late hour, even the body inside…all seemed perfectly ordinary in the business of death.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Prosecutors: Meagan Jackson 'Is A Master Manipulator'LIVE: SC v. Meagan Jackson | Coroner Affair Murder Trial | Day 1LIVE: SC v. Meagan Jackson | Coroner Affair Murder Trial | Day 2LIVE: SC v. Meagan Jackson | Coroner Affair Murder Trial | Day 3LIVE: SC v. Meagan Jackson | Coroner Affair Murder Trial | Day 4LIVE: SC v. Meagan Jackson | Coroner Affair Murder Trial | Day 5LIVE: SC v. Meagan Jackson | Coroner Affair Murder Trial | Dontell SentencingMurder TrialCourt TV Trial RecapEx-Horry Co. deputy coroner sentenced to 20 years for role in 2020 murder2 people, including Horry County deputy coroner, charged with murder of missing manWoman found guilty, sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murderTrial continues, evidence shown for woman charged in 2020 murderDay 1: Opening statements, daughter testifies in 2020 murder trialDigital evidence expert takes the stand as 2020 murder trial continues'I had to get rid of the body:' Former Horry Co. deputy coroner testifies in murder trialFamily files lawsuit against former Horry Co. deputy coroner, woman charged in man’s deathJudge revokes bond for former Horry County deputy coroner charged in missing man’s murderWoman accused in death of Horry County man locked children in rooms with electronic lockWoman charged in missing Horry County man’s murder was mother of his four kids,Police continue to search for missing man last seen near Myrtle BeachMurder suspect arrested after home detention violation in Horry County: ReportA coroner and his mistress met while moving corpses. Then her ex vanishedHow Meagan Jackson and Her Lover Killed Gregory Rice: A Deadly AffairFormer Horry Co. deputy coroner pleads guilty to accessory, conspiracy charges'I instantly loved Greg from the moment I met him.' Those who knew murder victim mournFormer Horry Co. deputy coroner indicted on new charges in 2020 murder caseMeagan Jackson verdict caps five-year saga of betrayal, conspiracy and murderHorry County police search for missing man last seen FridayHorry County deputy coroner 1 of 2 charged with murderMissing Person's ReportWarrants reveal details of Horry County murder suspect’s alleged child abuseTestimony begins in Meagan Jackson murder trial; killing happened during affair Former Horry County Deputy Coroner Chris Dontell testifies in Meagan Jackson murder trialMeagan Jackson found guilty, sentenced to life in prison for 2020 Horry County killingGregory Vincent Rice ObituaryNo decision on bond for Conway woman accused of killing her children’s father

Sep 14, 202548 min

Episode 282 - The Murder of Becky Bliefnick - An Estranged Husband on Trial

Quincy, Illinois, isn’t the kind of place that usually makes national headlines.But in 2020, the town cheered as local dad Tim Bliefnick stepped onto Family Feud with a bowtie and a quick joke.Just a few years later, Quincy would see his name again. But this time, no one was laughing.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Research & Writing:Giselle Melanson TattrieEditing:Aiden WolfSources:People KHQA Trial Footage KHQAUSA TodayLaw and CrimeLaw and Crime 2Quincy UniversityCBS News Muddy River NewsLegacy.comTrue Crime DailyHeavy.comNo Bull CrossfitHerald and ReviewJudici.com Alex the Comic HoarderTikTok

Sep 7, 202549 min

Episode 281 - When Evil Has a Key – The Murder of Jamie Hahn

Join us, as we examine the senseless murder of Jamie Hahn. A rising political strategist, with a sharp mind, a giving heart, and a future full of promise.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSLive It Up - Live It Up is offering you 15% off your first order, including subscriptions, with code MADNESS. Plus shipping’s always free. Head to Letsliveitup.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESSDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSShopify - 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.Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:The Murder of Jamie Hahn: A Tale of Betrayal and TragedyNation Hahn: The world is still 'essentially good'Hahn left legacy of 'participating in life' and helping othersBroyhill found guilty in Jamie Hahn stabbing deathTherapist: Broyhill struggled with low self-esteem, sexual identityProsecution rests in Jonathan Broyhill murder trialBroyhill's lies went beyond cancer tale, detective testifies'He's trying to kill me,' slain strategist's husband recalls of stabbingPolice recording: Broyhill remembered screaming on night of stabbingsHahn stabbing scene 'stuck with' police officerNeighbors comforted a fading Hahn as she bled after stabbingWake prosecutor: Broyhill 'selfishly murdered' his longtime friendRaleigh man goes to trial for political strategist's stabbing deathAutopsy: Democratic strategist Jamie Hahn was stabbed four timesMissing money search in Hahn murder caseWarrant: Raleigh man admitted involvement in political strategist's stabbing deathBroyhill's family 'reeling' after stabbing death, murder chargeHusband of slain political strategist: 'She was my hero'Ex-Congressman: Accused killer wrote campaign checks to himselfSuspect in Raleigh stabbing reportedly claimed he had cancerStabbing victim questioned suspect's handling of campaign fundsJury convicts Jonathan Broyhill of first-degree murder in death of Democratic strategistBroyhill Sentenced to Life in Prison for Slaying of Democratic StrategistRipped From the HeadlinesNation Hahn recounts wife’s death at Jonathan Broyhill murder trialJonathan Broyhill gets life in prison; Jamie Hahn’s family speaks of heartbreakDefense: Jonathan Broyhill only planned to kill himself, not Jamie HahnJonathan Broyhill Trial - Full Playlist

Aug 31, 202553 min

Episode 280 - First Date Fatal - The Murder of Sade Robinson

Join us, as we examine the horrifying murder of Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old student just weeks from graduating college.You’ll hear how what started as a missing persons report soon became a gruesome puzzle. One that stretched across Milwaukee.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSMint Mobile - For premium wireless plans starting at $15 a month go to mintmobile.com/madnessDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSMasterclass - See MasterClass’s latest deal–at least 15% off–at MasterClass.com/MADNESSCremo - Head to Target or Target.com to find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents.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.Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:First Date Murder Trial — WI v. Maxwell Anderson — Day 1First Date Murder Trial — WI v. Maxwell Anderson — Day 2First Date Murder Trial — WI v. Maxwell Anderson — Day 3First Date Murder Trial — WI v. Maxwell Anderson — Day 4First Date Murder Trial — WI v. Maxwell Anderson — Day 5First Date Murder Trial — WI v. Maxwell Anderson — Day 6First Date Murder Trial — WI v. Maxwell Anderson — Day 7First Date Murder Trial — WI v. Maxwell Anderson — Day 8Maxwell Anderson trial in Milwaukee: Verdict, community reaction, sentencing'It's never going to be the same': Sade Robinson's mother reacts to Anderson's conviction'Justice is not just one day in court': Sade Robinson's family, prosecution react to guilty verdictSheena Scarbrough told Sade Robinson, 'Baby, Mommy's got this,' the night before trial verdictMaxwell Anderson charged with killing, dismembering 19-year-old Milwaukee police ask for help finding critically missing womanHuman leg found near Warnimont golf course in Cudahy, authorities sayAuthorities arrest 'person of interest' linked to severed human leg discovery at Warnimont ParkSade Robinson remembered as a 'kind soul' at memorial service in MilwaukeeHere's a timeline of events in the Sade Robinson homicideAuthorities testing DNA of severed arm found in Illinois, Sade Robinson family notifiedMaxwell Anderson will be back in a Milwaukee courtroom on April 22Sade Robinson's family says in lawsuit 2 Milwaukee bars played roleFamily, supporters of Sade Robinson commemorate one year since her deathHere's what we know about Maxwell Anderson's past legal issuesMan for murder arrested after woman's leg found in lake following first date: CopsCriminal ComplaintCourtTV Trial RecapSade's Voice FoundationSade's MuralSade Robinson's father searches for remains | FOX6 News MilwaukeeFamily Reacts to Verdict

Aug 24, 202551 min

Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES

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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House Original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story. Listen and follow here: https://link.podtrac.com/cofrbaek

Aug 18, 20258 min

Episode 279 - Southern Soap Opera - The Murder of Gary Farris

Join us, as we examine the murder of Gary Farris, a respected real estate lawyer from Cherokee County, Georgia.You’ll hear how a picture-perfect Southern estate became the backdrop for a brutal crime.And how investigation uncovered a web of betrayal—hidden affairs, missing money, and a marriage held together by image… long after the love was gone.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Nutrafol - 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 MADNESSMint Mobile - For premium wireless plans starting at $15 a month go to mintmobile.com/madnessDailyLook - Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MADNESS for 50% off your first orderSmalls - For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order PLUS free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/MADNESSMasterclass - See MasterClass’s latest deal–at least 15% off–at MasterClass.com/MADNESSCremo - Head to Target or Target.com to find Cremo’s new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents.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.Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 1Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 2Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 3Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 4Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 5Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 6Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 7Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 8Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 9Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 10Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 11Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 12Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 13Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 14Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 15Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 16Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 17Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — Day 18Husband Burned Murder Trial — GA v. Melody Walker Farris — VERDICTGA v. Melody Walker Farris: Burn Pile Murder Trial - COURT TV RECAPAtlanta Attorney Found DeadGeorgia woman blames son after life sentence for murdering husband, burning bodyProminent Attorney's Wife Sentenced to Life in PrisonA Georgia woman is convicted of murdering her husbandGeorgia woman convicted of husband's murder says she knows who the real killer isWhere are Gary Farris’ siblings now?Wife Charged In The 2018 Murder Of A Law Firm PartnerWife convicted of murdering prominent attorney husband claimed to reveal real killer A Little Patch of Perfect

Aug 17, 202553 min