Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast

In January 2018, 17-year-old Jordan Turpin took a leap of faith out of her family's window to rescue her siblings, who were shackled to their beds. Jordan, who had never spoken to a stranger before, was determined to end the lifelong torture she and her twelve siblings had endured. Her brave escape revealed the horrifying conditions inside the Turpin home, shocking the public and exposing years of severe abuse and neglect.

In 1981, Ladonna Mathis and her two sons were brutally murdered in their rural South Dakota home. Over 40 years later, the crime has yet to be solved, although most believe the killer to be John Mathis, Ladonna's husband and the children's father. In this episode, Andy and Rian discuss John's bizarre story of the murders, along with one of the most covered trials in the history of the state.

The Hungryland Preserve is a huge wildlife sanctuary in southeast Florida. Sadly, in 2016, 30-year-old Tricia Todd's dismembered body was found there. But how she got to the preserve in the first place is a shocking and tragic story. _________ Connect With Us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: [email protected]

In June 2009, Ed Thomas, one of the country's most beloved and well-known high school football coaches, was brutally murdered in the small town of Parkersburg, Iowa. Surprisingly, the perpetrator was one of Ed's former players, Mark Becker. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: [email protected]

Last month, a seemingly routine scam took an unforeseen turn when an Uber driver, Loletha Hall, arrived at the Ohio home of 81-year-old William Brock. Instead of a typical encounter, Hall found herself facing Brock's .22 caliber revolver at the doorstep. Here is the Video of the Ohio Uber Shooting (Viewer Discretion Advised) Here is the Video of the Police Bodycam Footage and 911 Call -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: [email protected]

In Part Two of our look at the Apple River Stabbing, Nicolae Miu takes the stand, as does the victim's mother, Alina Hernandez. Later, the verdict is in, leaving many people confused and shocked. Links: Nicolae Miu Takes The Stand Isaac Schuman's Family Speaks After The Trial Here is the link to the video of the stabbing Here is the link to the Police Bodycam footage -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: [email protected]

Join us for our 3rd-anniversary episode! And Emily is back to join Andy and Rian, as they cover a case that's gripping the Upper Midwest. In July of 2022, Nicolae Miu (Nic) was tubing down the Apple River in Wisconsin with several of his friends. When one of them accidentally dropped their cellphone in the river, Nic went to retrieve it with his scuba gear. Shortly thereafter, a confrontation ensued with another group floating down the river, and one teenage boy wound up dead. Here is the link to the video of the stabbing Here is the link to the Police Bodycam footage -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: [email protected]

Scott Sessions was a renowned musician and beloved figure in the community of Greeley, Colorado. Sadly, in early 2020, Scott met a tragic end in a brutal ambush, where he was nearly decapitated. His new girlfriend, Heather Frank, was also killed in a violent and inhumane way, leaving the residents in this quiet Northern Colorado area in shock and disbelief. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: [email protected]

In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, Palmyra Atoll, a remote and uninhabited island, bore witness to a series of brutal killings that rocked the world. In 1981, unsuspecting visitors to the island stumbled upon a metal box filled with the bones of a dismembered body. As authorities delved deeper, they uncovered a sinister plot involving a power struggle, greed, and betrayal. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: [email protected]

Minnesota resident, Henry McCabe gained national attention after his mysterious disappearance and subsequent death in 2015. Authorities and volunteers initiated a widespread search but his body wasn't found until 2 months later, when a kayaker discovered him in a local lake. Henry's death was listed as a drowning but the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remained shrouded in mystery. Particularly due to a mysterious voicemail Henry left on his wife's cell phone as he lay dying. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Email: [email protected]

In one of the most perplexing cases, 32-year-old Hannah Upp vanished off the face of the earth shortly after Hurricane Irma hit the Virgin Islands in 2017. What makes it even stranger is that she had disappeared twice before -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In 1960, a young woman was murdered shortly after attending confession at her local catholic church in McAllen, Texas. What transpired after led many to believe a larger conspiracy and cover-up was at play. In a case that took almost 60 years to solve, Irene Garza's murderer was finally brought to justice in 2017. This is the story of why it took so long to catch her killer. Also, check out Emily's book "Behind Someone Else's Door" on Amazon. We're so incredibly happy she's pursuing her love for writing and is now a published author! -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

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In late January, a video surfaced on YouTube of one of the most gruesome and degrading acts imaginable. 32-year-old Justin Mohn held his own father's severed head up to the camera for the world to see, and proceeded to go on a 14-minute rant. His motives and what happened next left the public in shock and disgust. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In the late 70s, three women were gunned down, execution style in Dale City, Virginia. There were few clues at the scene, and investigators were perplexed about who may have committed this egregious act. It's now been over 45 years since the murders took place, and while the case is as cold as they come, numerous theories have arisen. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

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Step into the mysterious depths of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1987 as we unravel the enigma surrounding Theresa Ann Bier's disappearance. On a quest to find the elusive Bigfoot, Theresa ventured into the wilderness with a man named Skip. However, what was intended as a journey into the world of myths and legends turned into a haunting mystery. Join us as we explore the tangled web of clues, suspicions, and unanswered questions that surround Theresa's vanishing. Did she encounter the creature she sought, or did something far more sinister unfold in the shadows of the mountains? -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

Unnatural unveils its list of the biggest true-crime cases of the year. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In the spring of 2018, Lois Riess led authorities on a wild goose chase across the U.S., after murdering her husband in the small Minnesota town of Blooming Prairie. Sadly, her husband wouldn't be the only person she killed in cold blood before she was apprehended a few weeks later. In this episode, Rian joins Andy to talk about what led this Midwest Grandmother to go on a killing spree, and what could have been done to prevent it from escalating further. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In July of 2022, the small Iowa town of Maquoketa was the unfortunate setting of one of the most horrific murder-suicides in the state's history. Nearly a year and a half later, questions remain about a motive. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

Emily and Andy discuss five of the worst murders and crimes committed on Thanksgiving. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

It's been ten years since Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus were thrust into the national spotlight, after freeing themselves from Ariel Castro's prison. In this episode, we'll look at the events that led up to their abductions, along with what their lives were like during and after their imprisonment. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

It's our 100th-episode special! To celebrate, Emily and Andy will be looking back at all of our best outtakes from the past 100 episodes. But first, the two examine a list of the worst serial killers in history, according to Psychologists. Thanks so much to everyone who has listened, made suggestions, and been a part of the Unnatural community for the past two and a half years. This is a special one and we can't wait for you to check it out. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

It's Haunty Spook Spook Season, and Emily and Andy are celebrating with two special cases. In our first case, Andy lists some of the most chilling and disturbing murders to ever happen on Halloween. Later on, Emily tells the true tale of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal power couple behind some of the most famous horror movies in history, including The Amityville Horror, The Conjuring, and Annabelle. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In part two of our look into Maura's disappearance, Emily and Andy discuss the countless theories and most likely outcome of this 19-year-old cold case.

Maura Murray was an intelligent and talented 21-year-old who seemingly had her entire life ahead of her, as she was a star athlete and honor student. However, things changed dramatically in Maura's life shortly before her disappearance. She had run-ins with law enforcement, issues with alcohol, and dropped out of the prestigious West Point Military Academy. In part one of our two-part look at Maura's disappearance, we'll look at the events that led up to that fateful day that no one in the New England area will ever forget, and set the stage for the striking events that occurred after she went missing. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

This past summer, Erin Patterson hosted a number of people for lunch at her home in Victoria, Australia. In a matter of hours, four individuals who attended this lunch became violently ill, including her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson. Sadly, three people have died since this infamous luncheon and what's most shocking; all three of them are believed to have died from eating the poisonous death cap mushroom. Was this an accident, or did Erin intentionally serve her guests the deadly fungi? -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In this bonus episode, Emily and Andy delve into some of the most memorable unsolved cases that they've covered so far; including the latest developments in the Idaho Murders, a recent arrest in the Long Island Serial Killer case, and a crowd-sourced effort in search of answers in the Evansdale Murders of Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

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In September 1982, the city of Chicago was perplexed when multiple people died under rather mysterious circumstances. It wasn’t until later, when it was discovered the victims had all consumed Tylenol that a sinister plot was revealed leading to nationwide panic, copycats and major changes to the pharmaceutical industry. This is the story of the Chicago Tylenol murders. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

Today we are being joined by a special guest, Scott Cawelti who wrote a book titled "Brother's Blood: A Heartland Cain and Abel". Scott grew up knowing the man (Jerry Mark) who was ultimately convicted of murdering his brother and entire family back in the 1970s. In this episode, we dive deep into why this happened in the first place and discuss what questions still remain in this bizarre and haunting case out of Iowa. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

We're heading to Canada for this episode, with a case that began with petty crimes, like the theft of lingerie and adult toys but ended in cold-blooded murder. In this episode, we dive deep into the crimes this perp committed, along with the shocking items investigators found when they raided his home. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In February of 2010, the body of a young woman was found wrapped in Christmas decorations and stuffed inside of a garbage bin and discarded in a parking lot. Authorities would later discover this woman was maliciously tortured for hours over the course of two days by people she considered her friends. This is the story of Jennifer Daugherty and the Greensburg Six. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

We're Finally Back! And today we're bringing you a case that has yet to go to trial, but as of this month, we're at long last getting some clarity in the mysterious death of 39-year-old, Eric Richins. Eric was found dead in his room last year in Kamas, Utah and the entire community was scratching their heads as to what may have happened to the married, father of three. But after a year-long investigation, new evidence points to an alleged murder and cover-up. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In the early 2000s a couple of divorcee's met on a dating site. Their love of travel and similar senses of humor brought them close very quickly and they tied the knot just 7 months after meeting. As the years went buy, their love quickly soured which led Terry Thomas' wife, Cynthia Guy down a dark path that led to a murder for hire plot. This is the story of Terry Thomas and the Killer Counselor. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: www.patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

The Appalachian Trail stretches from Georgia all the way to Maine in the United States. It's one of the most popular hiking trails in the entire world, but there have been a few incidents where people are abducted and even killed on the trail. This is the story of one of those cases, which spans two decades and is a story that shook the hiking community to its very core. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In Northport, New York on a warm June evening, four teenage boys entered the woods but only three would emerge alive. The death of 17-year-old Gary Lauwers at the hands of his classmate Ricky Kasso aka The Acid King was sensationalized in the media with allegations of torture and satanic cult worship. This is the story of the murder of Gary Lauwers and The Acid King. Andy also shares an update around the bizarre death of Elliot Blair. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

John Allen Chau was, by all accounts, a wonderful, fun-loving, 26-year-old American missionary. Through his church, John trained in a religious boot camp of sorts to infiltrate North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean, in hopes to convert the native population to Christianity. This is an island that is home to one of the few "uncontacted tribes" left on the planet. John's journey to the island would be short-lived and the ramifications would be disastrous for everyone involved. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

What was supposed to be a romantic sigh seeing weekend before their upcoming marriage turned deadly when young couple Lindsay Cutshall and Jason Allen decided to spend the night on the beach. It would be years before their killer was finally brought to justice. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In this episode, we dive deep into the mysteries surrounding the Sodder children. Did they die in the fire, or did an elaborate kidnapping take place? And what might this story have to do with George Sodder's country of birth, Italy? Find out in part two of the Disappearance of the Sodder Children. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder household of Fayetteville, West Virginia was emblazoned with a fire that destroyed the family's home and presumably killed five of their children. However, strange coincidences the night of the fire and in the days afterward point to a larger conspiracy at hand... -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

Earlier this month, Elliot Blair and his wife Kimberly Williams were celebrating their one-year anniversary at a resort in Mexico. It’s a place they had vacationed at a number of times. But only Kimberly would return home from this vacation, as she was told that Elliot had died in an accident. However, not everything authorities are saying seems to be adding up... Was Elliot’s death a terrible and unfortunate accident? Or a brutal murder that is being covered up. This is the story of the tragic and bizarre death of Elliot Blair. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

Sarah Anne walker was a young Texas real estate agent who had her life tragically cut short when she was brutally murdered in a model home while awaiting some clients. It didn't take long for a suspect to be apprehended and convicted largely due to some evidence that is now considered unreliable. Her killer, Kasoul Chanthakoummane was executed in 2022 despite pushback from her family. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

In one of the most infamous murder sprees of the twentieth century, 19-year-old Charles Starkweather committed 11 homicides in a short span of time, taking his 14-year-old girlfriend along for the ride. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

Hey Unnaturalists! Happy new year! To kick off 2023 in true Unnatural style, we decided to debut Unnatural News, a new monthly segment where we will be discussing the big news in the true crime community. For the inaugural episode we’re discussing the Idaho Murders and the arrest of Bryan Kohberger. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Brinkman was a fun-loving 19-year-old who was brutally murdered while her father was on vacation. Over 20 years later, DNA evidence has led to an arrest in this case out of Washington State. Also, Andy gives Emily updates on two new movies based on cases covered last season. Later, Emily gives her thoughts on the new Casey Anthony series, now streaming on Peacock. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]

A young prospective journalist was attending her first year of college and making a name for herself at her University's newspaper. When she heard rumors of a sexual assault that had taken place on campus, she wanted to dive in and find answers in hopes of preventing this from happening again. She quickly caught the attention of several fraternity brothers when she began asking questions. She would be brutally killed before she would find any answers and it would be a strange coincidence that eventually led investigators to her killer. This is the story of Brook Baker. -- Connect with us! Instagram: @unnaturalthepodcast Facebook: Unnatural: A True Crime Podcast Twitter: @unnaturalthepod Patreon: Patreon.com/unnaturalthepod Email: [email protected]