Episode 331 - Second Chance Slaughter - The Case of Brandon Howell

In Kansas City, Missouri, five people were murdered in a quiet suburban cul-de-sac during a terrifying afternoon of violence. But the man responsible had a history stretching back nearly two decades, including another murder case that once ended in acquittal. What followed would leave a community asking a haunting question: what happens when the wrong person gets a second chance?How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessGhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details.Special Thanks:Christina DoddResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Metro mom describes triple homicide suspect as ‘pure evil’Brandon Howell’s family shocked, thought he turned life aroundGeorge & Ann Taylor ObituarySusan Choucroun ObituaryDarrel Ray Hurst ObituaryAlice Lorene Hurst ObituaryFamily, neighbors remember woman, son killed in shootingsThe Kansas City Star - Sat, May 02, 1998The Kansas City Star - Fri, May 08, 1998The Kansas City Star - Tue, May 26, 1998The Kansas City Star - Sat, Jun 27, 1998The Kansas City Star - Sat, Aug 15, 1998The Kansas City Star - Sun, Aug 16, 1998The Kansas City Star - Tue, Aug 18, 1998The Gazette - Wed, Aug 19, 1998The Kansas City Star - Thu, Aug 20, 1998The Kansas City Star - Fri, Aug 21, 1998The Kansas City Star - Sat, Aug 22, 1998The Kansas City Star - Fri, Sep 25, 1998The Kansas City Star - Tue, Nov 24, 1998Olathe News - Tue, Feb 29, 2000Olathe News - Thu, Mar 23, 2000Olathe News - Thu, May 25, 2000The Kansas City Star - Fri, Jul 28, 2000The Kansas City Star - Thu, Sep 07, 2000Olathe News - Fri, Sep 08, 2000Olathe News - Tue, Dec 12, 2000The Kansas City Star - Tue, Apr 18, 2006The Kansas City Star - Wed, Mar 04, 2009The Kansas City Star - Thu, Mar 05, 2009The Kansas City Star - Tue, Mar 10, 2009The Kansas City Star - Mon, Mar 16, 2009The Kansas City Star - Thu, Sep 04, 2014Charges Filed In Tuesday's South Kansas City Triple HomicideSlow journey to justice in south Kansas City slaying that killed 5Slain KCPD officer Muhlbauer arrested quintuple murderer Brandon HowellMan accused of killing five Kansas City neighbors finally set for trialMan convicted of 5 murders in Kansas City cul-de-sac in 2014The Charley Project4 Years Later, Accused Kansas Hate Slayer of 7 Still Has Not Gone to TrialBrandon Howell accused of killing Susan Choucroun, Lorene Hurst and Darrel HurstVictim of Brandon Howell from the 90s shares her storyMurder suspect's criminal past re-emergesAs Missouri Man Is Convicted of 5 Murders, a Look at the Case of the 'Cul-de-sac Killer'Man convicted of killing 5 south Kansas City neighbors