True Crime All The Time

William Scott Day was in trouble pretty much his entire adult life. He spent over 90% of it in Michigan prisons. Most of the time he spent outside of prison was because of his numerous prison escapes. His last escape was his most daring as he was able to talk a hospital supervisor into smuggling him out. While on the run, Day murdered at least six people during his 39 days of freedom.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss William Scott Day. This man was a master manipulator who was able to talk people into doing what he wanted them to do. During his time on the run, Day used the Greyhound bus system to travel the country. He would walk from bus stations to find his victims, and after committing his murders, he stole money from his victims to finance his run from the law.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Arthur Gary Bishop was one of Utah's most infamous killers. Between 1979 and 1983, Bishop murdered five boys, but over years he molested many more. When the police closed in on him they found hundreds of photographs he had taken over the years of many different boys. Many have never been identified so police have no way of knowing how many victims Bishop may have had over the years.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Arthur Gary Bishop, a man conflicted between his Mormon faith and the sexual urges he had from a young age. What motivated Bishop to carry out his evil crimes against such a young and innocent group? Was it his excommunication from the church? Was it his claim that he was molested at an early age? The end result was that Bishop preyed upon vulnerable children to satisfy his sick sexual urges. His crimes progressed to murder and would have continued if law enforcement had not stopped his monster.You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2013, 71-year-old Gerald Uden and his 74-year-old wife Alice were arrested at their Missouri home. The couple had been keeping some very dark secrets for over 30 years. Alice had killed her 3rd husband in 1974. She then married Gerald. Gerald murdered his ex-wife and his two adopted sons in 1980. It took decades but the police finally put the pieces of the puzzle together and would hold these two people accountable for their murders in Wyoming.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the twisted but fascinating case of Gerald and Alice Uden. Was there a connection between these murders that happened six years apart? Could it be a coincidence that Gerald murdered his ex-wife and adopted boys after he married Alice and just happened to dispose of their bodies in the same manner she had? Many different claims were made about the murders. The question is, who is telling the truth?You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionCheck out Sakara at: https://www.sakara.com/tcatt?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=tcattSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob Berdella murdered at least six men in Kansas City, Missouri in the 1980s. When he was finally caught and all the details of his crimes came out, the press dubbed him "The Butcher of Kansas City" and "The Kansas City Butcher". Berdella drugged, sexually assaulted, tortured and murdered his victims. He was a sadist and his crimes were extremely brutal.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Robert Berdella. What was it, exactly, that caused Berdella to begin murdering when he was in his thirties? For much of his life he appeared to be an upstanding citizen who always held a job, started his own business, and owned his own house. But something was festering inside Bob that he began acting on in the 1980s. He began luring men back to his house with evil intentions.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charles Cullen was a nurse who murdered a large number of patients over 16 years in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He confessed to murdering between 30 and 40 patients, but many people believe the true number of his victims could be in the hundreds. Unlike many serial killers, Cullen didn't feel compelled to keep souvenirs from his victims and he didn't even keep a list. So, for that reason, he has had a lot of trouble remembering just exactly who he murdered.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Charles Cullen. This is a man who has labeled himself as an "Angel of Death" and has tried to pass his murders off as ending the suffering of his patients. But, we know this is simply not the case. It is well known that Charles Cullen murdered people who were not suffering or dying. He simply killed because he wanted to and he may have reveled in the power to take the life of another human being.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phillip Jablonski was a serial killer who five women in California and Utah. Jablonski grew up with an abusive alcoholic father and it is thought that he patterned his later behavior from what he saw from his father. Jablonski's crimes were many and heinous in nature.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of this lesser known, but very brutal, serial killer Phillip Jablonski. This is a guy that was caught a number of times, served his sentences, but continued to commit crimes as soon as he was released. No woman was ever truly safe around Phillip Jablonski. How was it that this man was let out time after time to commit his crimes?You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2012, 21-year-old Canadian Travis Baumgartner was swimming in debt and struggling in life. After getting a job with an armored truck service, Travis began developing a plan to solve all of his problems. In June of that year, while still a trainee, Travis Baumgartner shot four fellow employees while they were replenishing ATM machines. He took off with the armored truck full of loot.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Travis Baumgartner. at 21 years old, his life was really just beginning. What could have been going so hopelessly wrong that Travis would make the decision to murder three and seriously wound another? And, where did Travis think he was going to hide out with all of the money that he had stolen? This was a landmark case as Travis received one of the longest sentences since Canada abolished the death penalty.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1997, 17-year-olds friends Aaron Needle and Samuel Sheinbein were looking for someone to kill. They settled on a 19-year-old acquaintance named Freddy Tello Jr. Prosecutors would later claim that this murder was practice for the pair and that their main target was a romantic rival of one of the boys. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the strange and twisted case of Needle and Sheinbein. It's a case that involves a horrific murder and plans for at least one other, all formed in the minds of these two boys. But neither of them would see the inside of a U.S. courtroom, each for different reasons. The flight of one of the boys would set off a firestorm between the United States and Israel over his fate.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2012, 21-year-old Shayna Hubers shot and killed 29-year-old Ryan Poston inside Ryan's condo. Ryan was a promising young attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shayna had recently graduated from the University of Kentucky and was pursuing her master's degree. The two began an on-again off-again relationship in 2011. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the tragic murder of Ryan Poston. These two young people seemingly had it all. What happened during their year-and-a-half relationship to cause things to end so badly. The prosecution claimed that Shayna killed Ryan out of jealousy. She didn't want the relationship to end and found out he was dating someone else. The defense claimed she killed Ryan out of self-defense.This is an interesting case in that there is plenty of audio, including Shayna's 911 call and her interrogation tapes. They provide quite a bit of insight into the case, but both sides tried to use them to their advantage.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSponsors:Best FiendsSakara - https://www.sakara.com/tcattAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jaacob Van Winkle turned to alcohol and drugs at an early age. His first documented run-in with police was at the age of 16. For the rest of his free days, Jaacob was in and out or prison. Some of his crimes were despicable but it seems as though his sentences were light and he was let out to create more misery. All of this led to Van Winkle's final crime which was the murder of a mother, 2 of her children and the sexual assault of a third child.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the crimes of Jaacob Van Winkle. This is a guy that seemingly gave nothing back to society and felt as though he could do whatever he wanted with little to no repercussions. His final crime was shocking, ended three lives and wrecked the lives of countless people.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

George Sodini committed a mass murder inside a fitness gym in 2009. Sodini was a loner who felt as though all of the women around him were rejecting him. His hatred of women grew over the years until it culminated with, what was in his mind, his final act of revenge.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the thoughts and writings of George Sodini. This is a man that published an online blog for 9 months leading up to his shooting spree. These writings give us an incredible window into the mind of a man who hadn't had a woman in his life for many years. In his own writing, Sodini says that there were 30 million eligible females and not a single one of them would give him the time of day.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glen Edward Rogers is often referred to as either the "cross country killer" or the "cassanova killer". Rogers traveled extensively throughout the United States and lured his female victims through his looks and charm. He is suspected of killing at least five people but has made claims in the past that his total could be as high as 70 or 80.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Glen Rogers. He came up as a possible suspect in our most recent Patreon episode. Since his arrest in 1995, police have looked into Rogers as a suspect in countless unsolved homicides. He has also been linked by some, including his brother, to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're discussing Peter Lundin, one of Denmark's most notorious murderers. But, Lundin moved to the United States with his family as a child and committed his first murder in North Carolina. After doing his time for that murder, he was shipped back to Denmark and within a short time butchered a family of three.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss one of Denmark's most infamous killers. Lundin has a tumultuous childhood and ultimately killed his own mother. We delve in Lundin's spot on the psychopathy scale and his later murders in Denmark. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, we're discussing South Dakota killer Robert Leroy Anderson. Anderson had sexual murderous fantasies that he decided to carry out. He even enlisted the help of his best friend to abduct women so that he could carry out his fantasies.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murderous Robert Anderson. This is a man that made his own tire poppers to help disable the cars of women so that he could abduct them. There's no way to know how many potential victims Anderson may have had. Police caught up with him quickly after his murders but it took Anderson blabbing to a cellmate to help seal his fate.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ed Amos was a manipulative and conniving bluebeard. His first wife died in 1979 from an apparent fall. Over the years, two more wives and his mother died under similar circumstances. Amos collected life insurance from many of these deaths. But, he escaped suspicion in most of them. It was the death of his third wife that put the police on his tail.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the bluebeard Ed Amos. The circumstances surround the deaths of the women in his life were extremely suspicious. How could a man be so unlucky in life and yet, at the same time, prosper so much from his tragedies?You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Kuklinski was the subject of the second episode of True Crime All The Time. There was one big problem with it, there was no Gibby. It is the only episode that Gibby was not a part of it and we could not let that stand. So, in a newly researched episode, Mike and Gibby present to you Richard Kuklinski, the way it should have been done.Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski committed his first murder at the age of 14. In his early days he killed anyone that annoyed or slighted him. He went on to become a mafia hitman and eventually formed his own crime ring. He earned the Iceman moniker for his method of freezing his victims, sometimes for years, in order to confuse law enforcement as to the victim's time of death. Law enforcement believes that the body count of The Iceman could be as high as 200.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katherine Knight is one of the most infamous women in Australian history. Katherine had a toxic and turbulent childhood. She had issues with every relationship she had with the men in her life. In 2000, Katherine committed an unbelievably vicious murder of the current man in her life, John Price. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Katherine Knight whom many refer to as the female Hannibal Lecter. The murder that Katherine committed against John Price was heinous. But, its the acts she performed on John's body after death that shocked the world.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation information An Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

George Kent Wallace did his first prison stint at the age of 25. Newspapers dubbed him "The Mad Paddler" because he was convicted of abducting a number of boys in North Carolina and paddling them. Wallace would get out but go on to amass a lengthy prison record. Eventually, he turned to murder.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss "The Mad Paddler" George Wallace. Wallace impersonated a police officer to stop young boys. He would handcuff them, put them in his car, and then paddle them. But, as with many violent criminals, eventually even that wasn't enough. He began to murder these boys. What would drive a person to want to paddle children and then murder them? This is one of those cases where you're left wondering how one man could commit and be convicted of so many crimes only to be let out of prison time and time again.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeffrey Mailhot is a man who spent his entire life in the state of Rhode Island. In his thirties, Mailhot made the decision to begin targeting women. During 2013 and 2014, he became one of Rhode Island's most infamous serial killers.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Jeffrey Mailhot. What makes a man, who most people said was the typical guy next door, decide to become a serial killer? Mailhot targeted sex workers around his hometown of Woonsocket, RI, but it was two women who escaped his attack that ultimately helped bring him down.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glennon Engleman was a respected dentist who was admired in the community. What people didn't know was that Engleman moonlighted as a hitman. He wasn't your typical hitman, Engleman concocted his murder for hire schemes with women to murder their husbands and split the insurance money. His crimes spanned a period of over 20 years and his downfall was blabbing about his exploits to his ex-wife who had been wired by the authorities.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder for hire dentist, Glennon Engleman. This is a man who is thought to have murdered at least seven people, and many people believe there were many more. And sure, there was money involved in these murder plots. But, it is thought that money was just a small part of the motivation for Engleman. He enjoyed the planning, the chase, and the thought that he was smart enough to outwit the police every step of the way.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationAn Emash Digital ProductionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Dennis Reid was dubbed "The Fast Food Killer' after he murdered seven people in 3 different Tennessee robberies in 1997. Reid's childhood was unstable to say the least. He had a very low IQ and suffered from a large number of head injuries both as a child and as an adult. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Paul Reid. Reid had a history of armed robbery and was sent to prison in Texas in his younger days. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee to become a country singing star. But, when that didn't work out, he resorted to the one thing he knew how to do; commit armed robberies. And, in doing so, he killed 7 innocent people and gravely injured another.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're headed to Texas to discuss the life and crimes of Elroy Chester. Chester began as a burglar early in life and spent years in prison on those charges. After he was paroled he started right back up again. But, this time around, he was not content with breaking into homes and stealing things. He began committing sexual assaults and murders. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Elroy Chester's crimes. This is a death penalty case where the question was raised regarding Chester's low mental capacity. His low intelligence was pretty well documented over the years including tests while he was in elementary school that placed him special education classes. However, the State argued that the steps Elroy went through while committing his crimes showed a level of sophistication that far exceeded his IQ scores. Elroy Chester left a big path of destruction in the Port Arthur, Texas area. You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Hill was a married father of three who lived in Pensacola, Florida. Hill found his calling at a young age and, after graduating from seminary school, became a pastor. He later realized that he wasn't cut out for the job and instead went into business for himself.In Pensacola, Paul got very entrenched into the anti-abortion movement. He came to believe that the only way to stop doctors from performing abortions was to kill them. He set out a plan to make that happen at the local clinic where he protested on a daily basis. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Paul Hill. How did this former minister come to believe that God wanted him to murder a doctor? On that fateful day of July 29th, 1994, Paul not only killed the doctor at the clinic but also shot an elderly couple that had picked up the doctor at the airport. This episode will leave you scratching your head. This man who believed in the sanctity of life so much murdered two people and wounded a third. And in the end, the State took his life for his actions. But to his final day, Paul Hill never wavered in his belief that what he did was right.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationTrue Crime All The Time is an Emash Digital production.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Suzanne Basso lured a mentally impaired man named Buddy Musso to Texas with the promise of marriage. What Basso was really after was money and she saw her way to get it in the form of Buddy Musso's social security and life insurance that she took out on him. Basso enlisted her family and friends to help torture and ultimately murder Buddy.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this almost unbelievable story of a woman so evil she was willing to kill a man whose intelligence was on a 2nd grade level just to get her hands on his money. Suzanne had bad childhood, and many of the things she experienced she levied on her own kids. This woman was a con artist who preyed on a vulnerable man and his desire to find a companion. You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Tracy Burris was a spree killer who shot and killed five people in a six day period in South Carolina in 2009. Burris terrorized the small community of Gaffney, South Carolina during this time. The shootings were random and the ages of the victims ranged from fifteen to eighty-three. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Patrick Tracy Burris. What made this man, who had just recently been paroled from prison, go on such a horrific killing spree? Gaffney, with only 12,000 residents, had experienced this type of fear once before. They had a serial killer on the loose back in 1968 that struck this same type of fear. We will discuss the Gaffney Stranger, Lee Roy Martin, in this episode.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Wayne Gacy is one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. In the 1970s, Gacy raped, tortured and killed at least 33 boys and young men in the Chicago area. Gacy was very well-known and liked in his community and he enjoyed dressing up as a clown to entertain the neighborhood kids. He was the perfect example of a monster hiding in plain sight.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murderous John Wayne Gacy to mark the 150th episode of the podcast. In this fourth, and final, part on Gacy, we discuss additional crimes and murders Gacy committed in 1978 leading up to his arrest. We talk about his confession and the massive amount of work it took to recover all the bodies Gacy had buried at his property. We delve into Gacy's trial, his time on death row, his execution and the aftermath that his actions left behind.You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Wayne Gacy is one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. In the 1970s, Gacy raped, tortured and killed at least 33 boys and young men in the Chicago area. Gacy was very well-known and liked in his community and he enjoyed dressing up as a clown to entertain the neighborhood kids. He was the perfect example of a monster hiding in plain sight.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murderous John Wayne Gacy to mark the 150th episode of the podcast. In this third part on Gacy, we discuss the collapse of his second marriage, his run for elected office and the birth of Pogo the clown. We talk in detail about his known victims up through the end of 1977. We also discuss Gacy's distinctive MO and the boy that escaped Gacy early on that helped shed light on that MO.You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Wayne Gacy is one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. In the 1970s, Gacy raped, tortured and killed at least 33 boys and young men in the Chicago area. Gacy was very well-known and liked in his community and he enjoyed dressing up as a clown to entertain the neighborhood kids. He was the perfect example of a monster hiding in plain sight.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murderous John Wayne Gacy to mark the 150th episode of the podcast. In this second part on Gacy, we dive into Gacy's first conviction for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy in Iowa. When Gacy gets out of prison, he heads back to Chicago to rebuild his life. But, not even a year after getting out of prison Gacy commits his first murder.You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Wayne Gacy is one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. In the 1970s, Gacy raped, tortured and killed at least 33 boys and young men in the Chicago area. Gacy was very well-known and liked in his community and he enjoyed dressing up as a clown to entertain the neighborhood kids. He was the perfect example of a monster hiding in plain sight.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss John Wayne Gacy for their 150th episode of the podcast. In this first part on Gacy, we'll explore his childhood and some of the things that he experienced that shaped his life and may have influenced his future behavior. We will get into Gacy's first act which involved his first wife and family in Waterloo, Iowa. This is also where Gacy's predatory behavior began to take shape.You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Ezra Rhoades was an Idaho man who murdered at least three individuals in a short span of time in 1987. Paul had an abusive childhood and was stricken with polio. Bad luck seemed to follow him throughout his life, including debilitating workplace accidents. But, this was a man who preyed on individuals working alone in convenience stores late at night.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and murders of Paul Ezra Rhoades. What set this man down the path to murder at the age of 30? How much of it goes back to what he witnesses on a daily basis during his childhood? According to police, Rhoades is most most likely responsible for many more violent crimes including additional murders. You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leonarda Cianciulli was born in Italy into a tumultuous situation. Her mother was raped and was forced to marry her rapist after finding out she was pregnant with Leonarda. She resented Leonarda because of the situation that brought her into this world. But, as an adult, Leonarda dreamed of having a large family to give the love to that she was never shown as a child. Many of her children died young as a fortune-teller had predicted. So Leonarda began sacrificing other women as a means to help keep her children alive.Join MIke and Gibby as they discuss Leonarda Cianciulli, the soap maker of Corregio. She was a first-class con artist who lured women in with a web of fantastic lies. Leonarda learned what these women wanted and she told them that she could give it all to them. But, instead of getting what they most wanted in the world, they were murdered, boiled in Leonarda's kettle and turned into soap, candles, and cakes.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Copenhefer was born into a life of wealth and privilege near Dayton Ohio. But, as an adult, David realized that he couldn't make the kind of money that he wanted to, at least not legally. How far was David willing to go to the kind of money he wanted? Was he willing to commit murder?Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the case of David Copenhefer. David was put on trial for the murder of John Calkins when he was in his early twenties but was acquitted by a jury of his peers because the case hinged on circumstantial evidence. Copenhefer later moved to Pennsylvania but found out that he couldn't things happen there the way he wanted to either. So, he plotted out an elaborate kidnapping for ransom plot. But, when the woman he kidnapped, 37-year-old Sally Weiner, turned up dead the police began to zero in on him.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elisa Baker is a manipulative woman who married more times than we could track. She zeroed in on men who she felt were vulnerable and would be easier to control. She met an Australian man named Adam Baker through online gaming. The two got married and moved to North Carolina. But, when Adam's daughter Zahra Baker was reported missing, the police focused squarely on Elisa.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Elisa Baker of her step-daughter Zahra Baker. Zahra was a sweet girl who had battled cancer and the loss of a leg in her short life. What type of monster would want to harm her? That monster turned out to be the extremely evil Elisa Baker.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colleen Slemmer was an 19-year-old woman training at the job corps in Knoxville, Tennessee. In January 1995, Colleen was lured into the woods by three other teens and killed in a very horrific way. The ringleader was an 18-year-old named Christa Pike who believed that Colleen was trying to steal away her boyfriend.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this tragic murder. Did Christa and her cohorts set out to murder Colleen Slemmer, or as some have claimed, was this a situation that spiraled out of control when Christa made the decision to commit murder? The lives of three young people were changed forever that night and Colleen Slemmer lost her life. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at www.truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawrence Singleton committed his first documented major crime when he was in his fifties. Driving along one day he picked up a hitchhiker who he sexually assaulted and mutilated. His victim survived her ordeal and went on to become a victim's advocate. Singleton did a relatively small amount of time and then, after getting out, went on to murder.Join MIke and Gibby as they discuss the crimes committed by Singleton. His first victim's story is inspiring. Unfortunately, his next victim would not survive. Why does a man in his fifties decide to suddenly commit a particularly heinous act? And why does he then, after serving his sentence, decide to commit murder when he is in his late sixties?You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the website at truecrimeallthetime.com for all show related informationCredits:Writing/Research - Lana HiottSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robert Howard, born in Wolfhill Ireland, was later dubbed The Wolfman. His crimes against girls and women were horrific. But, time and time again, Howard was caught for his crimes and given short sentences. He targeted girls, invaded their lives, and earned their trust as well as the trust of their families.Join Mike and Gibby as they talk about Howard's crimes. He was convicted of a great many including the murder in Britain of 14-year-old Hannah Williams. But, he is thought to have been behind the disappearance of 15-year-old Arlene Arkinson in Ireland as well. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

50-year-old Craig Rideout's marriage was over. To make matters worse, his wife had moved in with his best friend. There was a tremendous amount of animosity that had built up over the custody of their seven children. Then, in 2016, Craig's body was found on the side of the road. His face had been burned with some type of acid as had his fingertips in an effort to hide his identity.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and murder of Craig Rideout, a man who was loved by a great many people. But it ended up being those closest to him in life that turned on him and ultimately planned and carried out his murder. As the details of this case unfolded in the media, people were shocked to find out all the sordid details behind his murder.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thomas Whisenhant grew up in Alabama with a domineering mother and grandmother that, according to him, caused him to have a negative outlook towards women. He committed his first murder at the age of 16. Later in life, after marrying, he began to target women who worked in convenience stores around the Mobile, Alabama area. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss a lesser-known but extremely brutal Alabama serial killer. We've profiled a number of killers who grew up in households with domineering mothers. How much of this influenced the brutal crimes against women that Thomas Whisenhant later committed? You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andre Thomas grew up in a religious household. Various members of his family described hearing voices that they believed were God. Andre began hearing voices as well. In March of 2004, Andre claims that these voices told him he had to murder his estranged wife, the son they had together, and his wife's daughter. The details are incredibly horrific. But, after he was incarcerated, Andre continued the carnage; on himself. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Andre Thomas. This is a man that many believe was suffering from some very serious mental health issues. These manifested themselves early in Andre's life but he never got the treatment that he needed. Doctors would later cast doubt on whether these issues caused Andre to commit his murders or if instead, they were a result of his substance abuse. One thing is not in doubt. These were extremely graphic and tragic murders.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bill Petit and his wife Jennifer Hawke-Petit had built a wonderful life. They lived in the upscale neighborhood of Cheshire, Connecticut with their two amazing daughters 17-year-old Hayley and 11-year-old Michaela. In 2007, Jennifer and Michaela were at the grocery when they caught the eye of Joshua Komisarjevsky. Joshua followed them home and realized their house was the perfect burglary target for him and his partner. Joshua met fellow career criminal Steven Hayes early in 2007 at a halfway house and the two were looking to continue burglarizing houses. They broke into the Petit house on July 23, 2007, and in a bizarre set of events, burned down the house and murdered three of the four members of the familyJoin Mike and Gibby as they discuss the horrific crimes committed against the Petit family. The paths of both Komisarjevsky and Hayes led them to serve time and then ultimately to meet each other just months before the murders. How did what they've stated was meant to be a home burglary end up in three murders and a husband left to grieve his wife and daughters?You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for merchandise, contact and donation informationCreditsWriting/research - Lana HiottSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2011, 17-year-old Tyler Hadley murdered his parents and then held a party at the house with their bodies still inside. Tyler had been telling friends and posting on Facebook about his plans for some time. His friends did not take him seriously.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this horrible case of a son killing his parents. What led up to Tyler killing his parents Blake and Mary-Jo, parents that had done everything for him as he was growing up? Tyler began to hate his parents over time and fantasized daily about taking their lives. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 2002, Ian Huntley murdered 10-year-old girls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, England. These are often referred to as the Soham murders as they shocked the small town. Many people turned out to look for these two girls after they went missing.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Ian Huntley and the Soham murders. Huntley was 28 years old when he committed the murders. People were shocked when the news of his background came out. He worked at the local school and yet somehow had a long history of inappropriate sexual contact with children as well as charges of robbery.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Earl Richmond Jr. was a drill sergeant in the Army who, after being kicked out in 1990, began murdering single mothers and in some cases their children. Richmond began his murderous way near Fort Dix where he had been stationed and then resumed them in Fayetteville, North Carolina after he moved back to his home town.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the crimes of Earl Richmond Jr. His story includes a man that spent years in prison for a crime he did not commit; a crime for which Richmond is thought to be guilty. We'll detail out that travesty as we talk about the many victims in this case.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessie James Cummings was a polygamist who lived in Oklahoma with his two wives and family. He kept everyone under strict control through verbal and physical abuse. In 1991, Jessie made the decision that he wanted his half-sister Judy Moody Mayo dead. He accomplished this by pressuring his wives into helping him make that a reality. Then, Jessie murdered Judy's 11-year-old daughter Melissa.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss what is undoubtedly one of the most messed up family trees we have ever covered. This case is tragic but also fascinating for a number of reasons. How does a man get his wives to kill for him? This case came down to the testimony of Jessie's two wives, Sherry and Juanita, against him. And it was that testimony that caused him to be ultimately executed. Many people have wondered over the years if that alone was enough to put a man to death.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ed Gein is one of the more intriguing characters in the history of true crime. He didn't murder a large number of people as some other killers did. What makes Ed stand out is the scope of his crimes and what he did with his victims. In addition to being a murderer, Ed Gein was a prolific grave robber. And it is what he did with the bodies that has fascinated many people for years.Join Mike and Gibby as we discuss Ed Gein, the basis for many of Hollywood's most famous villains. In this second and last part of the Ed Gein story we focus on Ed's murders, his house of horrors and some missing persons that authorities believe he is connected to. We also discuss the shock around world as the details of Ed Gein's deeds came to light in the late 1950s.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ed Gein is one of the more intriguing characters in the history of true crime. He didn't murder a large number of people as some other killers did. What makes Ed stand out is the scope of his crimes and what he did with his victims. In addition to being a murderer, Ed Gein was a prolific grave robber. And it is what he did with the bodies that has fascinated many people for years.Join Mike and Gibby as we discuss Ed Gein, the basis for many of Hollywood's most famous villains. In this first part of the Ed Gein story we focus on Ed's childhood, his sexual confusion and his domineering mother Augusta. All of these parts of Ed's childhood go together to start him down the path of grave robbing and making his "suits" out of recently buried women.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation information See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When many people think about kids that kill they may think about Eric Smith, the 13-year-old that killed a 4-year-old boy in 1993. The pictures of Eric Smith sitting in court with his large glass and red hair are seared into some people's memory. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the details of the lives of both Eric Smith and little 4-year-old Derrick Robie. What were the events that occurred in Eric's life that led up to his decision that day in 1993 to murder young Derrick? The details of this case will anger you. But maybe the most shocking thing of all is the contention by many that have studied Eric Smith that he enjoyed doing what he did.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Matthew Hoffman neared his 30th birthday, his life was falling apart. Friends and neighbors described him as odd and he had already completed a lengthy prison stretch. He couldn't keep a job and was constantly broke. He made the fateful decision to rob a house and this decision led to him committing three murders and kidnapping a 13-year-old girl. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this harrowing murder case from our home state of Ohio. What was it with Hoffman's fascination with leaves? Is this a clue into his mental illness that may have contributed to the evil acts he committed? The details of the murders and what Hoffman chose to do with the bodies are unbelievable. His kidnapping victim survived but lost most of her family and will have to live with what happened to her for the rest of her life.You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dru Sjodin was a 22-year-old college student at the University of Dakota when she was murdered in 2003. Dru was a responsible person. She was taking a full class load, was in a sorority, worked multiple jobs and even found time to volunteer. So when she went missing the evening of Nov 22, 2003, her friends and family knew it wasn't like her and they began to search for Dru. What no one knew was that Dru encountered a vile sexual predator named Alphonso Rodriguez as she headed to her car after work.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the assault and murder of Dru Sjodin. This was a woman who was preparing herself for life after college and was working hard to accomplish her goals. Her killer Alphonso Rodriguez saw an easy target in Dru Sjodin. She was a pretty young woman who was talking on her cell phone and, as most of us are when we're talking on our cell phones, she was less aware of her surroundings. The act committed by Rodriguez will make you upset, but even more so will his rap sheet and how he seemed to get away with similar acts time and time again throughout the years.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Cooke was an Australian serial who operated in the area of Perth, Western Australia, predominately in the early 1960s. This was a man that committed his crimes because in his words he wanted to hurt people. Cooke has the distinction of being the last man hanged in Western Australia.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Eric Cooke. An abusive alcoholic father and head injuries mix to form a bad childhood. But is that what turned Eric Cooke into a killer? What was it that fueled this man's need to hurt, maim and kill? This case is interesting on a number of levels but particularly for the fact that two innocent men served lengthy sentences for Cooke's murders.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise and donation informationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.