Voices of a Killer

This week on Voices of a Killer, we bring you the harrowing crime of Trystan Westrip. In 2016, pensioner Mary Shisler was enjoying her retirement in the Strafford outskirts – until 16-year-old Trystan darkened her door. What followed was a senseless murder that scandalized a tight-knit community and convicted Trystan to jail for life. More information about this case:Article about Trystan’s Sentencing | Republic man gets life sentence after committing murder at 16 | Springfield News-LeaderArticle about Trystan’s Crime and Sentencing | Republic’s Westrip gets life sentence for murder of Shisler | Greene County CommonwealthArticle about the Crime and Investigation | Teenager said murder victim tried to help him before he killed her | KY3Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Voices of a Killer, we bring you the harrowing crime of Trystan Westrip. In 2016, pensioner Mary Shisler was enjoying her retirement in the Strafford outskirts – until 16-year-old Trystan darkened her door. What followed was a senseless murder that scandalized a tight-knit community and convicted Trystan to jail for life. More information about this case:Article about Trystan’s Sentencing | Republic man gets life sentence after committing murder at 16 | Springfield News-LeaderArticle about Trystan’s Crime and Sentencing | Republic’s Westrip gets life sentence for murder of Shisler | Greene County CommonwealthArticle about the Crime and Investigation | Teenager said murder victim tried to help him before he killed her | KY3Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Voices of a Killer, we revisit the case of Pamela Fregia from Episode 7. Today we are joined by Pamela's daughter, Hannah. Now, I get a lot of messages through social media about our episodes and this one really stood out to me. Hannah has a tragic and traumatic connection to this case as she actually witnessed the crime that her mother committed.More information about this case:News about charges | Woman charged in killing of missing Lecompte woman, baby | Daily Advertiser News about case being solved | Charges upgraded in missing pregnant woman case after remains found | 7 KPLC News News about case being solved | Tragic Louisiana cold case solved after children turn their mother in | K4 Oklahoma CityNews coverage about case | Oakdale woman accused in 2011 murder, burning gets life in prison | KALB News about sentencing | Life sentence in Pamela Causey-Fregia case brings some closure for victim's family | 7 KPLC NewsNews about plea | Oakdale woman seeks to change plea in death of Lecompte woman | Town TalkWikipedia PageAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Voices of a Killer, we revisit the case of Pamela Fregia from Episode 7. Today we are joined by Pamela's daughter, Hannah. Now, I get a lot of messages through social media about our episodes and this one really stood out to me. Hannah has a tragic and traumatic connection to this case as she actually witnessed the crime that her mother committed.More information about this case:News about charges | Woman charged in killing of missing Lecompte woman, baby | Daily Advertiser News about case being solved | Charges upgraded in missing pregnant woman case after remains found | 7 KPLC News News about case being solved | Tragic Louisiana cold case solved after children turn their mother in | K4 Oklahoma CityNews coverage about case | Oakdale woman accused in 2011 murder, burning gets life in prison | KALB News about sentencing | Life sentence in Pamela Causey-Fregia case brings some closure for victim's family | 7 KPLC NewsNews about plea | Oakdale woman seeks to change plea in death of Lecompte woman | Town TalkWikipedia PageAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Voices of a Killer, we revisit the case of Pamela Fregia from Episode 7. Today we are joined by Pamela's daughter, Hannah. Now, I get a lot of messages through social media about our episodes and this one really stood out to me. Hannah has a tragic and traumatic connection to this case as she actually witnessed the crime that her mother committed.More information about this case:News about charges | Woman charged in killing of missing Lecompte woman, baby | Daily Advertiser News about case being solved | Charges upgraded in missing pregnant woman case after remains found | 7 KPLC News News about case being solved | Tragic Louisiana cold case solved after children turn their mother in | K4 Oklahoma CityNews coverage about case | Oakdale woman accused in 2011 murder, burning gets life in prison | KALB News about sentencing | Life sentence in Pamela Causey-Fregia case brings some closure for victim's family | 7 KPLC NewsNews about plea | Oakdale woman seeks to change plea in death of Lecompte woman | Town TalkWikipedia PageAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Voices of a Killer, we talk to Floridian and convicted killer, Aaron Stimus. In July 2002, Aaron woke up in a hospital bed to discover that he had just survived a gunshot wound to the head and that he was being charged with first-degree murder. Today we hear Aaron’s account of that fateful summer’s evening. We’ll hear about the hostile divorce proceedings, the life-ruining painkillers, and the police oversight that culminated in one chaotic and emotionally fraught July evening. Throughout, we’ll scrutinize the plausibility of Aaron’s account. Is this a man living in denial or a man who’s been wrongfully accused of premeditated murder for the past 20 years? More information about this case:Outcome of Aaron’s 2008 Appeal |  Aaron Stimus v. State | Justia US LawOutcome of Aaron’s 2004 Appeal | Stimus v. State | FindLawArticle about Police Failings in the Case | Deputy loses job for nonresponse in threatening case | The LedgerReflections by Julianne’s Sister-In-Law | Domestic conflicts, weapons don’t mix | BDNArticle about the Crime| ’We did a … sloppy job’ | Florida TodayAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Voices of a Killer, we talk to Floridian and convicted killer, Aaron Stimus. In July 2002, Aaron woke up in a hospital bed to discover that he had just survived a gunshot wound to the head and that he was being charged with first-degree murder. Today we hear Aaron’s account of that fateful summer’s evening. We’ll hear about the hostile divorce proceedings, the life-ruining painkillers, and the police oversight that culminated in one chaotic and emotionally fraught July evening. Throughout, we’ll scrutinize the plausibility of Aaron’s account. Is this a man living in denial or a man who’s been wrongfully accused of premeditated murder for the past 20 years? More information about this case:Outcome of Aaron’s 2008 Appeal |  Aaron Stimus v. State | Justia US LawOutcome of Aaron’s 2004 Appeal | Stimus v. State | FindLawArticle about Police Failings in the Case | Deputy loses job for nonresponse in threatening case | The LedgerReflections by Julianne’s Sister-In-Law | Domestic conflicts, weapons don’t mix | BDNArticle about the Crime| ’We did a … sloppy job’ | Florida TodayAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Voices of a Killer, we talk to Floridian and convicted killer, Aaron Stimus. In July 2002, Aaron woke up in a hospital bed to discover that he had just survived a gunshot wound to the head and that he was being charged with first-degree murder. Today we hear Aaron’s account of that fateful summer’s evening. We’ll hear about the hostile divorce proceedings, the life-ruining painkillers, and the police oversight that culminated in one chaotic and emotionally fraught July evening. Throughout, we’ll scrutinize the plausibility of Aaron’s account. Is this a man living in denial or a man who’s been wrongfully accused of premeditated murder for the past 20 years? More information about this case:Outcome of Aaron’s 2008 Appeal |  Aaron Stimus v. State | Justia US LawOutcome of Aaron’s 2004 Appeal | Stimus v. State | FindLawArticle about Police Failings in the Case | Deputy loses job for nonresponse in threatening case | The LedgerReflections by Julianne’s Sister-In-Law | Domestic conflicts, weapons don’t mix | BDNArticle about the Crime| ’We did a … sloppy job’ | Florida Today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Voices of a Killer, we talk to Javier Evans, a man convicted of killing his childhood friend in a fight gone wrong. For most of his life, Javier has navigated a world of drug culture and gang politics that eventually led him to a fatal confrontation with his longtim friend. Today, revisit the night of Antonio Long’s untimely death and hear the full story of that fateful night that news articles didn’t publish. Where did the bad blood between them originate? Who pulled the fatal trigger? Are the witnesses reliable or motivated by other interests? We’ll dig into these questions and unpack the choices that have led Javier to the prison cell he’s in today, following in the criminal footsteps of his father.More information about this case:News About the Crime | Police arrest man on murder charge in shooting death at St. Petersburg home  Tampa Bay Times Police Press Release | News Release St. Petersburg Police DepartmentMemorial for Antonio | Antonio Martez Long | National Gun Violence MemorialAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Voices of a Killer, we talk to Javier Evans, a man convicted of killing his childhood friend in a fight gone wrong. For most of his life, Javier has navigated a world of drug culture and gang politics that eventually led him to a fatal confrontation with his longtim friend. Today, revisit the night of Antonio Long’s untimely death and hear the full story of that fateful night that news articles didn’t publish. Where did the bad blood between them originate? Who pulled the fatal trigger? Are the witnesses reliable or motivated by other interests? We’ll dig into these questions and unpack the choices that have led Javier to the prison cell he’s in today, following in the criminal footsteps of his father.More information about this case:News About the Crime | Police arrest man on murder charge in shooting death at St. Petersburg home  Tampa Bay Times Police Press Release | News Release St. Petersburg Police DepartmentMemorial for Antonio | Antonio Martez Long | National Gun Violence MemorialAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Voices of a Killer, we talk to Javier Evans, a man convicted of killing his childhood friend in a fight gone wrong. For most of his life, Javier has navigated a world of drug culture and gang politics that eventually led him to a fatal confrontation with his longtim friend. Today, revisit the night of Antonio Long’s untimely death and hear the full story of that fateful night that news articles didn’t publish. Where did the bad blood between them originate? Who pulled the fatal trigger? Are the witnesses reliable or motivated by other interests? We’ll dig into these questions and unpack the choices that have led Javier to the prison cell he’s in today, following in the criminal footsteps of his father.More information about this case:News About the Crime | Police arrest man on murder charge in shooting death at St. Petersburg home  Tampa Bay Times Police Press Release | News Release St. Petersburg Police DepartmentMemorial for Antonio | Antonio Martez Long | National Gun Violence MemorialAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Voices of a Killer takes us to Bootheel, Missouri, where life might seem peaceful, but tensions simmer beneath the surface. Our guest, Samuel Howard, shares his story of one heated fight that left two men dead and many lives ruined. Samuel recounts the events of the crime, his strict Pentecostal upbringing, and the life-changing pact he made with his nephew. While he maintains that he acted in self-defense, Samuel now expresses his regrets from prison and the lessons he’s since learned. Join us as we hear about the true cost of blood loyalty and revisit one fateful December night in small-town Missouri.More information about this case:Appeals Document | State v. Howard | CaseTextAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Voices of a Killer takes us to Bootheel, Missouri, where life might seem peaceful, but tensions simmer beneath the surface. Our guest, Samuel Howard, shares his story of one heated fight that left two men dead and many lives ruined. Samuel recounts the events of the crime, his strict Pentecostal upbringing, and the life-changing pact he made with his nephew. While he maintains that he acted in self-defense, Samuel now expresses his regrets from prison and the lessons he’s since learned. Join us as we hear about the true cost of blood loyalty and revisit one fateful December night in small-town Missouri.More information about this case:Appeals Document | State v. Howard | CaseTextAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Voices of a Killer takes us to Bootheel, Missouri, where life might seem peaceful, but tensions simmer beneath the surface. Our guest, Samuel Howard, shares his story of one heated fight that left two men dead and many lives ruined. Samuel recounts the events of the crime, his strict Pentecostal upbringing, and the life-changing pact he made with his nephew. While he maintains that he acted in self-defense, Samuel now expresses his regrets from prison and the lessons he’s since learned. Join us as we hear about the true cost of blood loyalty and revisit one fateful December night in small-town Missouri.More information about this case:Appeals Document | State v. Howard | CaseTextAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we’re talking to Anthony Frenzel, an inmate of a maximum security prison in Potosi. In 2020, Anthony unintentionally killed an oncoming driver in a car accident  – a mistake he deeply regrets. Anthony’s trial is still ongoing and his story is unresolved, yet through his case, we’ll explore how the law punishes vehicular-related deaths. How can we fairly hold irresponsible drivers accountable? And how do individuals like Anthony often receive the short end of the stick in cases like this? More information about this case:News about the Crime | Pacific man killed, Wildwood man seriously hurt in head-on crash on Hwy. HH | Accidents | myleaderpaper.com | Leader PublicationsGo Fund Me Page for the Victim’s Family | Fundraiser for Nikki French by Big Boys Towing | Go Fund MeAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we’re talking to Anthony Frenzel, an inmate of a maximum security prison in Potosi. In 2020, Anthony unintentionally killed an oncoming driver in a car accident  – a mistake he deeply regrets. Anthony’s trial is still ongoing and his story is unresolved, yet through his case, we’ll explore how the law punishes vehicular-related deaths. How can we fairly hold irresponsible drivers accountable? And how do individuals like Anthony often receive the short end of the stick in cases like this? More information about this case:News about the Crime | Pacific man killed, Wildwood man seriously hurt in head-on crash on Hwy. HH | Accidents | myleaderpaper.com | Leader PublicationsGo Fund Me Page for the Victim’s Family | Fundraiser for Nikki French by Big Boys Towing | Go Fund MeAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, we’re talking to Anthony Frenzel, an inmate of a maximum security prison in Potosi. In 2020, Anthony unintentionally killed an oncoming driver in a car accident  – a mistake he deeply regrets. Anthony’s trial is still ongoing and his story is unresolved, yet through his case, we’ll explore how the law punishes vehicular-related deaths. How can we fairly hold irresponsible drivers accountable? And how do individuals like Anthony often receive the short end of the stick in cases like this? More information about this case:News about the Crime | Pacific man killed, Wildwood man seriously hurt in head-on crash on Hwy. HH | Accidents | myleaderpaper.com | Leader PublicationsGo Fund Me Page for the Victim’s Family | Fundraiser for Nikki French by Big Boys Towing | Go Fund MeAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thanksgiving eve 2020, the body of Amethyst Killian was found, stabbed to death in a local Missouri park. What followed was a brief investigation that led police to 27-year-old Damion Delgado. With no criminal record to his name, Damion’s actions were unexpected and left many questions unanswered. This week on Voices of a Killer, Damion bravely breaks his silence to tell us the truth about what happened to Amethyst. We’ll hear about the true nature of their relationship and the pivotal moment at which Damion snapped. This interview is a poignant portrait of a flawed man, one who now grapples with the consequences of his life’s biggest mistake.More information about this case:Article after Damion’s Arrest | Pregnant Missouri Woman Was Stabbed 20 Times by Man She Met Online: Cops | HeavyArticle about the Investigation | St. Peters pregnant woman stabbed 20 times; man she met online charged with murder | Fox 2 Now (includes video)Article about the Investigation | How police tracked down suspected killer of pregnant St. Peters woman | KSDK (includes video)Article about Damion’s Sentencing | O'Fallon, Mo., man gets life without parole for fatally stabbing pregnant woman | St. Louis Post DispatchVideo of Damion’s Interview With Police | Man Charged With Fatally Stabbing Pregnant Woman He Met On App | BlueDot CrimeAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thanksgiving eve 2020, the body of Amethyst Killian was found, stabbed to death in a local Missouri park. What followed was a brief investigation that led police to 27-year-old Damion Delgado. With no criminal record to his name, Damion’s actions were unexpected and left many questions unanswered. This week on Voices of a Killer, Damion bravely breaks his silence to tell us the truth about what happened to Amethyst. We’ll hear about the true nature of their relationship and the pivotal moment at which Damion snapped. This interview is a poignant portrait of a flawed man, one who now grapples with the consequences of his life’s biggest mistake.More information about this case:Article after Damion’s Arrest | Pregnant Missouri Woman Was Stabbed 20 Times by Man She Met Online: Cops | HeavyArticle about the Investigation | St. Peters pregnant woman stabbed 20 times; man she met online charged with murder | Fox 2 Now (includes video)Article about the Investigation | How police tracked down suspected killer of pregnant St. Peters woman | KSDK (includes video)Article about Damion’s Sentencing | O'Fallon, Mo., man gets life without parole for fatally stabbing pregnant woman | St. Louis Post DispatchVideo of Damion’s Interview With Police | Man Charged With Fatally Stabbing Pregnant Woman He Met On App | BlueDot CrimeAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Thanksgiving eve 2020, the body of Amethyst Killian was found, stabbed to death in a local Missouri park. What followed was a brief investigation that led police to 27-year-old Damion Delgado. With no criminal record to his name, Damion’s actions were unexpected and left many questions unanswered. This week on Voices of a Killer, Damion bravely breaks his silence to tell us the truth about what happened to Amethyst. We’ll hear about the true nature of their relationship and the pivotal moment at which Damion snapped. This interview is a poignant portrait of a flawed man, one who now grapples with the consequences of his life’s biggest mistake.More information about this case:Article after Damion’s Arrest | Pregnant Missouri Woman Was Stabbed 20 Times by Man She Met Online: Cops | HeavyArticle about the Investigation | St. Peters pregnant woman stabbed 20 times; man she met online charged with murder | Fox 2 Now (includes video)Article about the Investigation | How police tracked down suspected killer of pregnant St. Peters woman | KSDK (includes video)Article about Damion’s Sentencing | O'Fallon, Mo., man gets life without parole for fatally stabbing pregnant woman | St. Louis Post DispatchVideo of Damion’s Interview With Police | Man Charged With Fatally Stabbing Pregnant Woman He Met On App | BlueDot CrimeAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We pick up Kristofer Warden’s story just days after Gaylen Terrill’s murder, as Kristofer races to cover his tracks and flee to Florida. On this week’s episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with Kristofer’s fiancé, Maria, who has stuck by Kristofer’s side for the past 20 years. Now, she shares her candid insights into Kristofer’s crime and his character, shedding light on the man behind the crime. With Maria’s help, we seek closure to a tragic story and the answer to one burning question: Does Kristofer deserve a second chance at freedom?More information about this case:News Report after Kristofer was Charged | Principal Tortured, Killed by Visine & Limeaway Injections | Springfield News LeaderOnline Memorial for Gaylen | Dr Gaylen W. Terrill | Find a GraveNews Report after Discovery of Gaylen’s Body | Body Found in Basement | Springfield 33 NewsInformation about the Preliminary Hearing | https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/208157167/ | Springfield News LeaderAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest Kristofer Warden has one of the most traumatic backstories we’ve heard on this podcast so far. And after staying silent for many years, Kristofer is finally opening up on a public forum about the sexual abuse that has crippled his life and ultimately culminated in the 2003 death of a 57-year-old man. We’ll hear about Kristofer’s chaotic childhood and his early exposure to the prison system. At various points in this conversation, Kristofer reveals how several institutions failed him and set him down a criminal path. Why was Kristofer sent away from his family at 10 years old? What led to him consorting with a school principal? And what do the headlines get wrong about his grisly crime? We’ll answer all these questions and more on this episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:News Report after Kristofer was Charged | Principal Tortured, Killed by Visine & Limeaway Injections | Springfield News LeaderOnline Memorial for Gaylen | Dr Gaylen W. Terrill | Find a GraveNews Report after Discovery of Gaylen’s Body | Body Found in Basement | Springfield 33 NewsInformation about the Preliminary Hearing | https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/208157167/ | Springfield News LeaderAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we bring you a story of one man’s 10-year struggle with methamphetamine. In 2008, Ronald Wright murdered a 70-year-old war veteran while experiencing the psychotic effects of meth. Although Ronald, now sober, is horrified by his past actions, his defense that he was not in his right state of mind fell on deaf ears. As we’re about to hear, all information about drug-induced psychosis was excluded from Ronald’s trials, and news articles at the time painted him as a vicious monster who deserved to be locked away for a long time. Now, you’re about to hear the full story of Ronald’s crime, a version that the jury members were not allowed to hear in 2008. What was running through Ronald’s mind as he started up his old truck that day? Why did Ronald knock on a stranger’s door in a quiet Missouri suburb? Join us to hear Ronald’s recollections of his life and crime on this week’s episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:Appeal Decision Document | State of Missouri, Respondent, vs. Ronald Wright, Appellant | Justia US Law Article about Ronald’s Sentencing | Judge sentences Wright to life without parole | Daily Journal Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear about an ill-fated love story on this week’s episode of Voices of a Killer. To outward appearances, Darrell and Vanessa Isaiah were a match made in heaven, an ex-football quarterback and a beautiful wife, both young and happily in love. That was until their relationship took a dark and grisly turn. How did a passionate love affair go from flowers and late summer nights to heated arguments, spiteful acts, and, ultimately, raw violence? Today, Darrell Isaiah walks us through the volatile course of his marriage until its destructive end. What drove Darrell into such a rage that he hurt his wife? How did their happy early marriage sour, with police called in to intervene? And has Darrell been able to find forgiveness for his actions, 34 years after his crime? Join us as Darrell answers all these questions and more.More information about this case:Court Document after Darrell’s Appeal | State v. Isaiah: Missouri Court of Appeals Decisions | JustiaAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Christopher Sokolic, the man responsible for a bloody homicide that took place in a parked car in 2020. The crime was violent and the body disfigured, but is Christopher really the cool-headed killer the press made him out to be? In this episode, Christopher shares another side of himself that is absent from news coverage, detailing his 15-year-long battle with addiction that destroyed his life. We’ll hear about Christopher’s first, life-changing experience with meth and the star witness whose testimony was instrumental in Christopher’s guilty conviction. Now in active recovery, Christopher often battles to recall what happened on that drug-hazed May afternoon, but we’ll piece together the story and hear exactly what was going through his mind during a fit of stabbing that cut the life of Zachary Tripp short.More information about this case:Article about Christopher’s Trial | Sokolic convicted of first-degree murder in stabbing death | Leader PublicationsInformation about Christopher’s Appeal | State of Missouri, Respondent, v. Christopher Robert Sokolic, Appellant. | Missouri Court of AppealsAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We place our trust in the criminal justice system to carry out the law and bring about justice. But what happens if an agent of the law withholds key evidence and presents edited video footage to the jury to gain a wrongful conviction? Today, we talk to Kent Taylor who makes allegations such as these, claiming that the course of justice was perverted when he was convicted of first-degree murder back in 2011. To this day, Kent has fought to overturn his conviction and fought for his voice to be heard. This episode gives Kent the platform to recount the events of his case and detail his concerns with the trial that convicted him. Just as Kent’s defense team is gearing up for his final appeal, we revisit the evidence that landed him behind bars in the first place. So sit back and listen closely as Kent seeks to right the wrongs of the past on this episode of Voices of a Killer. More information about this case:Court Document about Kent’s Appeal | Taylor v. Griffith | CasetextPetition for Kent’s Case to be Reviewed | Petition · Freedom for Kent Taylor family man/business owner | Change.orgInterview with Kent Taylor’s Defense Team | Portrait of the Innocent | The New Real STL NewsAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the conclusion to this tragic and horrific crime committed by William Dyer (better known as Billy) we discover exactly what happened on that day and why Billy did it. Billy is confronted with the real impact of his actions as we question him about the impact he had on the Swift family and his encounter with the mother of two of the victims Joyce Swift.More information about this case:Article about the Swift Family | Not on her life will this killer go free | Tampa Bay Times Article about the Impact of the Killings on the Swift Family | Faith & Soul: Pastor’s slain grandchildren brought him closer to God | LakeExpo Link to Joy Swift’s 1st Book: They're All Dead Aren't They? A Grieving Mother's Journey Toward HopeLink to Joy Swift’s 2nd Book: A Cry for Justice: A Mother's Journey to Confront the Killer of Her ChildrenAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One rainy evening in 1977, Camden County police entered a lake cabin in the Ozarks, where they found what can only be described as a blood bath. Four young children lay slaughtered inside their family home, stabbed, shot, and beaten in various ways, and strewn across the house. But while police initially profiled the culprit as a young adult man, little did they know that the real killer, who lived a few doors down, was only a 14-year-old boy. Billy joins us to revisit the crime that rattled a quiet Ozark community and traumatized a young family. This two-part story will be difficult to listen to and even harder to begin to understand. But as we probe this case, we seek the answer to one question that can only be given by Billy Dyer: why did he do it? More information about this case:Newspaper Clipping about William’s Trial | Classmate testifies at Camdenton hearing: 'Couldn't wait to open fire' | The Sedalia DemocratArticle about the Swift Family | Not on her life will this killer go free | Tampa Bay Times Article about the Impact of the Killings on the Swift Family | Faith & Soul: Pastor’s slain grandchildren brought him closer to God | LakeExpo Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1980, Randy Armbruster was a 19-year-old with a don’t-care attitude and a failed military career. Then, one August night on a De Soto street, Randy shot his longtime friend out of a fit of anger and, partly, because of a single lyric in a 1950s Johnny Cash song. Nearly 50 years on from that day, Randy revisit's this crime on this episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:Information about Randy’s 1982 Appeal | State v. Armbruster | Justia US Law Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode takes us to a late-night shooting in the year 2000, when two young men lost their lives in the parking lot of a local bar. The killer, who vanished into the Kansas City night, was later identified as 23-year-old Michael Irby. Now, 24 years later, Michael invites us to revisit the day of this crime. Voices of a Killer is sponsored by BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/VOK today to get 10% off your first month 👈Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On December 6th, 2008, an elderly Springfield man was found dead in the kitchen of his West Chicago Street home. The subsequent investigation identified 6 individuals who had orchestrated a complex murder-for-hire plot. Among them was 25-year-old William Reed. To this day, William has repeatedly maintained his innocence about the crime and claimed that he was unwittingly drawn into a murder scheme he knew nothing about. In this week’s episode, we investigate the facts of William’s case, giving him the platform to set the record straight and tell his unfiltered version of events 16 years later. As we cut through the details of this case, we’ll find that there are only two key people who truly know what happened inside the victim’s house that December evening. Join us as we interview these two individuals and seek the answers that lie at the heart of William’s Reeds case, on this episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:News Release about Each Sentencing | News Release | Greene County Prosecutor Dan PattersonNews after Charging the Co-Conspirators | Six People Charged With First-Degree Murder In Slaying Of Elderly Man | The Crime Scene More News after Charging the Co-Conspirators | Six People Charged with Murder in Missouri | The Crime Beat Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, we meet William Benedict, a man whose life has been rocked by both meth and mental illness. This episode takes us back to the 2010s, when a thriving meth scene in Missouri was curtailed by the law. Around the same time as this crackdown, William Benedict found himself implicated in an operation that seriously threatened the safety of his family. Today, William walks us through the events that followed that eventually culminated in his incarceration in a Missouri jail. We’ll hear about the lasting impact of intergenerational mental illness and William’s complex dynamic with the victim of this crime, somebody who brought both stability and chaos into his family home. While personal and tragic, this episode also critically examines the flaws in media representation and sketches the landscape of small-scale meth production that still haunts the state of Missouri today.More information about this case:News about William’s Sentencing | Bunker man gets 25 years for shooting man who tried to talk him out of suicide | MissourinetNews about William’s Arrest | Man arrested for murder in Reynolds Co. | KVFS 12Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Voices of a Killer, we’re looking at a prolonged case that unfolded over nearly a decade. We sit down with Justin Moyers to reflect on an incident for which he has spent the past 18 years of his life in prison. Still today, Justin vehemently maintains his innocence and has tried repeatedly to clear his name. He contends that investigators spun a false narrative that wrongly framed him as a killer. This case sheds light on some systemic flaws in the US criminal justice system, such as the bias faced by those who have prior criminal convictions, and the twisting of evidence to suit a story. Although criminal cases involving children elicit strong emotion, we invite you to approach Justin’s story with an open mind and review the facts of the case objectively for yourself. So join us as we unpack the events of the crime, Justin’s path in and out of prison, and the court battle that determined the fate of a young man’s life. More information about this case:News about Appeal | STATE v. MOYERS (2008) | FindLawAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week our episode ended up with more questions than answers on how the tragic death of Christopher Younes occurred. Gabby Shields, the subject of these two episodes was involved in somewhat of a love triangle it turns out with both Younes and one of her codefendants Albert Romero. Well, at least this was the story told to us by Tim Murray - the other codefendant.On this episode we will delve further into the case with an exclusive interview with one of the detectives on the case, Mike Wells. Mike gives us a clear insight from a law enforcement point of view as to just how things played out and it’s his voice that you’ll hear first on this episode of Voices of a Killer.Voices of a Killer is sponsored by BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/VOK today to get 10% off your first month 👈More information about this case:News about Gabby’s Sentencing | Shields Gets Life Plus 40 Years in Homicide  | Ozark’s FirstNews about Gabby’s Charge | Woman takes plea deal for murder in 2014 in Christian County | KY3.comAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2014, Christopher Younes was murdered in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri, a crime that implicated Gabriella Shields with two other accomplices, Albert Romero, and Timothy Murray. The trio was charged after investigations revealed their belief that Younes was informing police about their drug activities, leading them to conclude that he had to be "dealt with." The case unfolded with evidence from text messages, surveillance footage, and witness statements, detailing the chilling plot and execution of Younes' murder, highlighting the brutal end to a life entangled in a web of crime and betrayal. However there is a dark cloud over what really happened that day. In this two part episode we will interview Gabby as well as some of the other characters from this story to try and find out who really shot Christopher Younes on that fateful night. We will uncover the complexity of the relationship between these people as well as speak to former law enforcement on the case to uncover the truth on this episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:News about Gabby’s Sentencing | Shields Gets Life Plus 40 Years in Homicide  | Ozark’s FirstNews about Gabby’s Charge | Woman takes plea deal for murder in 2014 in Christian County | KY3.com  Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, we revisit the threads of a story that spans decades, diving deep into a sequel to one of our most compelling and tragic tales - the case of James Love. In Episode 15, we heard from James Love himself, a man convicted of a horrific double murder of 2-year old Jeffery Berger and 14-year-old Sheila Curwright in 1974 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Today, we connect past to present, as new allegations surface and a family seeks long-overdue closure. Our journey begins with Gena Duncan, who believes Love's history of violence extends even further back — to her own grandmother, Lauvina McWilliams. In this episode I speak to Gena to hear her side of why James Love might just be her grandmother’s killer and I follow up with James himself to try and discover the truth behind this tragic story.Voices of a Killer is sponsored by BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/VOK today to get 10% off your first month 👈More information about this case:News about James’ Parole Hearing | Parole Hearing Nears Again As City Remembers – Lee's Summit Tribune | JournalStarNews about petition to keep James in prison | Lee's Summit mom petitions Missouri's parole board to keep her child's killer in prison | KSHB Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of Voices of a Killer, we bring you a story of an ill-fated friendship in the heart of Kansas City. Our interviewee, Tayelor Fitzpatrick found herself unwittingly entangled in a 2017 murder that took place in her home and that began with a click on an advert on Craigslist. In recent years, Craigslist has become a hotspot for a thriving sex industry. It has also – as we’ll hear about today – attracted a host of scammers. The unfortunate victim of this case, Michael Luckey, fell prey to one of these scams that lured him from his Osawatomie home to Kansas City and, tragically, ended the young man’s life. Today, Tayelor gives us her insider’s perspective on this series of events. This is a cautionary tale about the dangers of trusting the wrong people and a look into the moral ambiguity of being a bystander during a violent crime.Voices of a Killer is sponsored by BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/VOK today to get 10% off your first month 👈More information about this case:News about Tayelor’s Arrest | Suspects arrested on murder charges | Republic OnlineNews About the Discovery of the Body | Death in wooded Kansas City area investigated as homicide  | KSHBAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we’re bringing you an exclusive interview with Jerry Asbell from Hannibal, Missouri. For the past two years, Jerry has maintained his silence about his crime but is now breaking that silence to tell the story in his own words and set the record straight. In our conversation, we’ll trace back Jerry’s long history in and out of the criminal justice system. The course of Jerry’s life has been marred by his run-ins with the police, and the destructive power of meth has catapulted him down a dark path. All this culminated in the crime that Jerry will recount for us today, and for which he is currently serving 30 years in prison. We’ll hear Jerry’s account of one turbulent drug-fueled day in August 2020, the remorse he has for his actions, and his hopes to turn his life around with this second chance he’s been given in jail. More information about this case:News about Jerry’s Sentencing | Monroe City man pleads guilty in 2020 murder case, receives 30-year prison sentence | Muddy River NewsNews about Jerry and Jessica being Charged | Two charged in connection to murder of missing woman, fatally shot in cemetery | KRCGAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North of St. Louis, Missouri, the Chain of Rocks bridge connects Missouri and Illinois. Although once a bustling interstate route, the bridge was closed and abandoned in 1968. This historic bridge also carries a dark past. In 1991, it was the seat of a crime that shook the city of St. Louis when two women, Julie and Robin Kerry, were murdered. Today we’re talking to one of the four men linked to this crime, Reginald Clemons. After 25 years of denying any involvement in the crime, Reginald is finally ready to come clean about what happened that April night in 1991. Voices of a Killer is sponsored by BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/VOK today to get 10% off your first month 👈More information about this case:News about Case | The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Murders |  Mid West Crime FilesOverview of the Case | Ex-Missouri death row inmate re-sentenced to life in prison | The Seattle TimesNewsletter from Justice for Reggie | Justice for Reggie Clemons Campaign Article about the Victims | Julie and Robin Kerry: anti-racism activists opposed to the death penalty | The GuardianCourt Documents After Reginald’s Appeal | State v. ClemonsArticle About Reginald Being Freed From Death Row |  Missouri Supreme Court tosses out murder conviction and death sentence against Reginald Clemons| STLPRAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Voices of a Killer, we talk to Kansas-born Marcus Spielman, a man convicted of murdering his long-time friend, Ronnie Engel. At just 25 years old, Marcus, who was born into a stable, middle-class family, now finds himself behind the bars of a prison cell. We’ll hear about the misguided choices Marcus made, the circumstances that led him to raise his gun at Ronnie, and the lessons he’s learned after the incident. This interview is a stark warning about the power of addiction to wreck a promising young life. So sit back and get ready to listen to a story about drugs, crime, and the consequences in this conversation with Marcus.More information about this case:News about the Discovery of Ronnie’s Body | Police Identify Victim in Deadly Shooting on Poe Street | FOX 4 NewsroomAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Voices of a Killer, we journey back to the early 1990s in St. Louis, Missouri, a time and place where the crack epidemic was reshaping communities and lives. Amidst this backdrop, we meet Kwan Johnson, a young man entangled in a complex relationship with Alvin Foster; a relationship marked by intimidation and a struggle for respect in a community grappling with the harsh realities of drug culture and street politics. This episode delves deep into the night that changed everything for Kwan, a night of confrontation and a deadly struggle that would lead to Alvin's untimely death and Kwan’s life sentence.More information about this case:News about Kwan’s Charge and Arrest | 11/10/1991 - Report #200 - Victim: Alvin Dale Foster - Location: Beverly Hills, MO | Major Case Squad of St LouisGrave information for Alvin Dale Foster | Alvin's Grave | Findagrave.com Access exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second installment of our conversation with Matthew Hamm. So far, Matthew has recounted the events leading up to the death of his 19-month-old son, Orion. With his partner, Ashley detained, and pressure building on Matthew’s shoulders, Matthew, in a moment of irritability, threw a cup at his son which inadvertently killed him. Devastated, Matthew chose to burn the toddler’s body in a cabinet in his yard. But as the weeks roll on, the consequences of Matthew’s actions are looming. How will Ashley react to her son’s death? Will Matthew fight the course of justice? And – six years down the line – what kind of life does Matthew Hamm now lead? Buckle up for a moving episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:News about Sentencing | Missouri man gets life sentence for killing son, burning body | KRCGMore News about Sentencing | Moniteau County man admits to killing baby | Mointeau County Pleads Guilty In Killing | ABC 17 NewsNews Report after Matthew’s arrest | Fortuna man struck infant with mug, burned child's body | KRCGAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this two-part episode of Voices of a Killer, we’re talking to Matthew Hamm, a man convicted of second-degree murder in 2017. This conversation isn’t an easy one. It’s a story of childhood trauma and  a battle with addiction, and sadly, it ends in tragedy. As Matthew retells the life choices that led him to his rock bottom, we invite you to put prejudice aside and see him for who he truly is: a man who’s been through hell and back and wants to atone for his past. Join us for the first part of Matthew’s journey on this episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:News about Sentencing | Missouri man gets life sentence for killing son, burning body | KRCGMore News about Sentencing | Moniteau County man admits to killing baby | Mointeau County Pleads Guilty In Killing | ABC 17 NewsAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How would you react if somebody pulled a gun on you? Would you freeze up or fight to save your life? Nobody truly knows until the day it happens to you. Today we’re talking to a man who had to make this split-second decision. In July 2008, Matthew Jennings of Springfield, Missouri stabbed Jason Isenbletter to death. But Matt is not the monster society might make him out to be; instead, this is a story of a flawed individual who was put into a difficult situation in the heat of the moment  – and made a terrible mistake. What led to that defining moment? Why did Matt do what he did? And how has he found his own road to redemption? These are the questions we’ll explore on this episode of Voices of a Killer. More information about this case:News about Matt’s sentencing | Jennings Found Guilty Of Isenbletter's "Grisly" Murder | The Crime SceneNews about Christopher’s sentencing | Life In Prison For Springfield Man Who Murdered "Friend" | The Crime SceneMore news about Jason’s death | Jason Isenbletter (31) died after he was stabbed and cut 50 times | MyDeathSpaceAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Voices of a Killer, we delve deep into the tragic murder of south Kansas City, Missouri local Patricia Bliven, a kind-hearted animal lover, and the subsequent events that ensnared Timothy Straeten, a man from Harrington Texas, in a web of crime and punishment.But there’s another layer to this story, one that involves the media's portrayal of Timothy. As we peel back the layers of his narrative, we uncover a stark disparity between the man himself and the media's depiction of him. The sensationalism and inconsistencies in reporting raise critical questions about accuracy and the rush to judgment. How did the media's portrayal affect public perception, and how did it align or diverge from Timothy's own recounting of events?More information about this case:News Clippings available at patreon.com/voicesofakiller Court Documents for Timothy’s Appeal | Straeten v. MO Department of Corrections et al  | GovInfoAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Voices of a Killer, we’re talking to Ben Terry, a man convicted of first-degree murder. Life without parole is a sentence usually reserved for egregious crimes and guarantees that an offender will spend the rest of their life cut off from society. But, since 2006, Ben has argued that he acted justifiably out of self-defense and has fought to prove his innocence. Today, we’ll give Ben a chance to tell his side of the story. We’ll hear about the build-up to the killing, to the point that Ben felt his life was at stake. We’ll also raise questions about the failures that plague the U.S. justice system. Should Ben Terry be spending the rest of his life in prison? Join us and decide for yourself on this episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:News about Ben’s case | Lifers look for way out  | Columbia TribuneCourt Documents about Ben’s Case| Terry v. Denney | CaseTextAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Voices of a Killer we bring you the tragic murders of Janice and Alyssa Owen, told via interviews with killers Eric and Angela Mize. Today's episode will walk you through events mainly from Eric's perspective, a narrative that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche.  What led Angela, a mother and caretaker, and Eric, her supposedly compliant partner, down a path that would shock a nation? What was the motive behind the heinous acts they committed in 2002—acts that would eventually attract the grim spotlight of a Discovery Channel documentary?More information about this case:News about the case | Janice and Alyssa Owen | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki  Initial Unexplained Death Case | Unsolved.com (Archived)Newspaper Cutting about the Case | Teen-ager and wife charged with murder | Nevada Daily MailMore about the Documentary | "Nightmare Next Door" Heartless in the Heartland (TV Episode 2011) | IMDBAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American justice system recognizes self-defense as a legal right. But where does the line fall between justified killing and cold-blooded murder? Today’s case explores the moral ambiguity of self-defense killings. Our guest, David Myers, found himself caught up in a longtime feud that culminated in the death of his neighbor. To this day, David claims that he was acting out of self-defense. We’ll examine the evidence ourselves and give David a chance to tell his side of the story. Join us for a story of bullying, neighborhood vendettas, and a messy legal battle on this gripping episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:News about David’s Conviction | Jury finds Columbia man guilty of 2020 second-degree murder | ABC17NEWSNews about David’s Sentencing | 40-year sentence for Columbia man's 2nd-degree murder of neighbor | Columbia Daily TribuneMore News about David’s Sentencing |Convicted Columbia murderer sentenced to 40 years in prison | The EagleDetective Perkin’s Probable Cause Statement | Probable Cause Statement | Boone County Sheriff’s DepartmentAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Voices of a Killer, we’re winding back the clock to October of 1997, when a 14-month-old girl was found in dead in St. Louis, Missouri. Sean Corbett, the subject of our interview today, has spent the last 25 years, and most of his life, in prison, paying for this crime. Sean recounts the rocky state of his marriage at the time and the burning jealousy that led to his unthinkable act. We’ll hear about the police investigation that followed, and the pivotal polygraph test that would expose the truth. So sit back, listen closely, and prepare for a heartbreaking story on this episode of Voices of a Killer.More information about this case:Copy of News Article on Google Forums | Link | Google ForumsArticle on Polygraphs with Reference to Sean’s Case | Polygraphs Helpful in Solving Crimes | STLPRAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Voices of a Killer, we’re talking to Larry Dinwiddie, a man in his sixties who is currently serving 20 years for murder. You’ll hear in Larry’s own words how he brutally murdered his wife of 26 years. What marks Larry’s case apart is his eerie method of concealing his wife’s body for four long years after the fact. As we talk to Larry, it also becomes impossible to separate this murder from the domestic abuse that pervaded the Dinwiddies’ marriage. What drove Larry’s actions that night, and in the four years that followed? Did the onslaught of abuse push Larry to his breaking point? And what emotional cost has Larry faced after killing the woman he loved?More information about this case:News about Larry’s sentencing | Judge sentences Marshfield, Mo. man for killing wife, stuffing body in freezer | KY3News about Larry’s sentencing | Larry Dinwiddie Gets 25 Years for Killing Wife, Storing Body in Freezer  | Law & CrimeNews about Larry’s conviction Missouri Man Smashed Wife's Head With Hammer and Then Kept Dead Body in Freezer for 4 Years | NewsweekAccess exclusive unseen and unheard material via our Patreon:www.patreon.com/voicesofakillerIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Apple PodcastsFollow and rate on SpotifyWatch our videos on the Voices of a Killer YouTube Channel!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!Listen to more episodes via the Voices of a Killer Website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.