Episode 237 - Ghost Ship - The Joe Cool Murders

Join us, as we dive into the strange case of the Joe Cool Murders. You’ll hear how a grisly crime scene aboard an abandoned fishing boat told a gruesome tale of murder and the harrowing details of a high seas hijacking revealed by two survivors found floating in a liferaft….How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS.Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessCremo - You can find all the new, decadent scents of Cremo Women’s Body Wash at Walgreens and CVS OR CremoCompany.com.Lean - Visit takelean.com and enter promo code MADNESS for your discount.HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go tohiyahealth.com/MADNESSLumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go tolumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen.Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. *Offer available for new customers only*Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Archer Criminal ComplaintSail-World.comGettyimagesBBC NewsCBS NewsArkansas OnlineNBC NewsRiverfront Times Murder on the High Seas - Carol Soret CopeDeadly Waters with Captain Lee S1E1The Miami Herald Tue, Sep 25, 2007 - Boat Crew VanishesFlorida Today Tue, Sep 25, 2007 - Coast Guard Finds Two BoatersSouth Florida Sun Sentinel Tue, Sep 25, 2007- Coast Guard Searching The Bradenton Herald Tue, Sep 25, 2007 · Two Boaters FoundThe Miami Herald Wed, Sep 26, 2007- 2 Customers Charged in Boating MysterySouth Florida Sun Sentinel Wed, Sep 26, 2007 - Mystery On The OceanThe Miami Herald Thu, Sep 27, 2007 - Boater Suspected of Abusing Boys in ArkansasThe Bradenton Herald Thu, Sep 27, 2007 - 2 Held in Missing Boaters MysteryNews-Press Fri, Sep 28, 2007 - Ex Wife of Missing Boater SuspectThe Miami Herald Fri, Sep 28, 2007 - Suspect’s Father May Have Met Other Suspect in 1995The Miami Herald Sun, Sep 30, 2007  - Missing BoatersThe Miami Herald Tue, Oct 02, 2007 - Parents of SuspectThe Miami Herald Wed, Oct 03, 2007 - Judge Prods ProsecutorsThe Miami Herald Thu, Oct 11, 2007 - Two charged with murder of boat crewThe Miami Herald Sat, Oct 20, 2007 - Murder Charges Stun Family The Miami Herald Fri, Oct 26, 2007 - Ghost Boat Suspects Are IndictedThe Miami Herald Thu, Nov 01, 2007 - Inmate May have Info in Boater CaseThe Miami Herald Thu, Nov 08, 2007 - Jailhouse Conversations Are At IssueSouth Florida Sun Sentinel Thu, Dec 20, 2007 - Prisoner: Joe Cool Suspect ConfessedThe Miami Herald Tue, Apr 29, 2008 - Jail Informant Won’t TestifyThe Miami Herald Thu, May 01, 2008 - Joe Cool Murder Suspect Changes StoryThe Miami Herald Thu, May 22, 2008 - Gun Box Allowed as EvidenceSouth Florida Sun Sentinel Thu, Jun 05, 2008 - Prosecutors Seek to Disallow Lie DetectorThe Miami Herald Wed, Jun 18, 2008 - Aunt to Get Boater’s OrphansThe Miami Herald Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - Boat Suspect to Plead GuiltySouth Florida Sun Sentinel Fri, Jul 25, 2008 - Guilty Plea Deal in 4 Slayings at SeaThe Stuart News Thu, Aug 14, 2008 - Suspect in Boat Killings Blames co-The Miami Herald Tue, Sep 16, 2008 - Suspect Gullible, Jury Told DefendantThe Orlando Sentinel Wed, Sep 17, 2008 - Agent: Suspects Tale of Piracy Hard to BelieveThe Miami Herald Thu, Sep 18, 2008 - Defendant Sought Cop JobThe Miami Herald Fri, Sep 19, 2008 - Witness: Big Job Required BoatThe Miami Herald Tue, Sep 23, 2008 - Ghost Ship Defendant Tells His Side