Killer Stories

I'm baaaaaack!I am bringing you a "House of Horrors" story suggested by multiple listeners of the show- The Turpin Family. Thank the Lord no one is killed, but this case is far from having a happy ending. Trigger warning- this case involves child abuse. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesResearch and partial writing by Sara Breau Sources:You Tubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9cHOpyilBIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd2zmJGx8LEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chIFYO_F9wYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEmj0qXgmP4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbjNRCTMXecWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turpin_caseNew York Posthttps://nypost.com/2023/02/13/some-house-of-horrors-turpin-siblings-finding-life-impossible-after-parents-torture/https://nypost.com/2021/11/20/house-of-horrors-kids-still-being-abused-this-time-by-system/https://nypost.com/2022/03/31/2-turpin-siblings-molested-by-foster-father-report/https://nypost.com/2024/01/24/news/turpin-kids-seek-settlement-over-foster-care-abuse-years-after-being-rescued-from-sadistic-parents-lawyer/

Welcome to the first episode of my new segment, Close Calls! This episode features a story about a REAL Irish car bomb, words of wisdom from someone who has been burned by so-called "friends" with ill intentions, and a creepy man in the darkness of Yosemite National Park. Thank you for submitting your stories, Stuart Blues, Anonymous & Tori.Send your close calls to [email protected]/KillerStories

This episode is extremely gruesome and disturbing. Fair warning...Taylor Shabusiness (there is a story behind this interesting last name) and her boyfriend Shad Thyrion were high on meth when they began to engage in some rather kinky sexual acts- resulting in Shad's death. linktr.ee/KillerStoriesSourcesYou Tubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qY9rR_-zEQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_6xLjA4W3Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUIdkEMo_DMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj1H3KL7i7gHeavy.https://heavy.com/news/shad-thyrion/https://heavy.com/news/taylor-schabusiness/https://heavy.com/news/taylor-schabusiness-husband-warren-family/WISNhttps://www.wisn.com/article/wisconsin-crime-man-decapitated-dismembered-taylor-schabusiness/39285966https://www.wisn.com/article/wisconsin-woman-accused-of-dismembering-man-after-sex-competent-for-trial/40061952https://www.wisn.com/article/family-identifies-victim-in-grisly-green-bay-murder-says-he-was-loved-by-many/39318083Newsweekhttps://www.newsweek.com/taylor-schabusiness-shocking-moments-murder-trial-shad-tyrion-wisconsin-1816018Wealthy Peepshttps://wealthypeeps.com/taylor-schabusiness-parents-family-ethnicity/Court Tvhttps://www.courttv.com/news/court-documents-reveal-taylor-schabusiness-past/https://www.courttv.com/title/motions-reveal-taylor-schabusiness-home-family-life/https://www.courttv.com/news/suspect-in-green-bay-dismemberment-killing-attacks-attorney-in-court/Cornerstone Healing Centerhttps://cornerstonehealingcenter.com/taylor-schabusiness-meth-sexual-behavior/Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Shad_Thyrion

I want to bring more frequent content on Killer Stories and had the idea of my listeners sharing their "Close Calls". This is an intro to the segment where I discuss my own close call from my college days.Please email your close call encounters to [email protected] could hear your story on a future episode!

In this strange case, 54 yo Peter Porco woke up and went about his daily routine completely oblivious to the severe head injuries he sustained before collapsing to his death. Who attacked Peter and his wife Joan with an axe on the early morning of Nov 15th, 2004? https://linktr.ee/Killer Storiesmusic credit: Upbeat by Adi GoldsteinPorco Obithttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/timesunion-albany/name/peter-porco-obituary?id=4901498CBS News/48 Hourshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-porco-murder-did-a-college-student-take-an-ax-to-his-parents/All That’s Interestinghttps://allthatsinteresting.com/christopher-porcoGrungehttps://www.grunge.com/1031947/the-disturbing-crime-scene-of-peter-porco/Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Peter_PorcoMurderpediahttp://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/porco-christopher.htmhttp://murderpedia.org/male.P/images/porco_christopher/sentence.pdfYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXPn-T8U9X8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se1dZjVVa7ohttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/extra-christopher-porcos-911-calls/Spotlight Newshttps://spotlightnews.com/news/2006/07/18/timeline-around-murder-includes-text-messaging/Times Union Web Archivehttps://web.archive.org/web/20071118232518/http://timesunion.com/specialreports/porco/graphics/nohearjury.pdfhttps://web.archive.org/web/20071011103240/http://www.timesunion.com/specialreports/porco/graphics/emails.pdf

Today's case was suggested by listener, Abigail Vega Medina. Thank you for your continued support!Shelly Knotek (born Michelle Watson) was a nightmare child, constantly tormenting her little brothers and causing trouble for her parents. As an adult, she continued to torment those around her. Over the years, 3 house guests mysteriously went missing from the Knotek home. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesmusic credit: Upbeat.com, Adi Goldstein - Blank Lightsourceshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/shelly-knotekhttp://www.murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knotek-michelle.htmhttps://www.lawinfo.com/resources/criminal-defense/criminal-procedure/what-is-an-alford-plea.html#:~:text=An%20Alford%20plea%20allows%20a,avoid%20a%20harsher%20criminal%20sentencehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12016159/Americas-evil-mother-Shelly-Knotek-released-prison.htmlhttps://www.oxygen.com/snapped/photos/episode-19-michelle-knotek#288881https://www.grunge.com/985238/the-messed-up-truth-about-serial-killer-mom-shelly-knotek/https://lizmanuelle.medium.com/when-a-other-becomes-a-monster-7949aa1d89d3https://youtu.be/P3IQuJIsHLg?si=iR6aTuRp_QFbpH8t

This week I'm covering covicted killer and raging narcissist, John Battaglia. In a twisted plan to get back at his ex-wife, John gunned down their 2 daughters. 9 year old Faith and 6 year old Liberty. http://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesResearch by Sara BeauWriting by Sara Beau & Bobbie Holmessources: • John Battaglia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Battaglia) • Deadly Affection: Part 3 (http://res.dallasnews.com/interactives/2014_deadlyaffection/ part3/) • Mother of slain girls testifies at ex-husband's murder trial (https://www.mrt.com/news/ article/Mother-of-slain-girls-testifies-at-ex-husband-s-7876927.php) • Slain girls' mother tells of hearing fatal shots on phone (https://www.deseret.com/ 2002/4/23/19651020/slain-girls-mother-tells-of-hearing-fatal-shots-on-phone) • Execution Report: John Battaglia - Page 1 (http://www.txexecutions.org/reports/548-John Battaglia.htm) • Execution Report: John Battaglia - Page 2 (http://www.txexecutions.org/reports/548-John Battaglia.htm?page=2) • Prosecutors show photos of slain girls (https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/ Prosecutors-show-photos-of-slain-girls-8921910.php) • More psychiatric testimony expected in Battaglia trial (https://www.myplainview.com/news/ amp/More-psychiatric-testimony-expected-in-Battaglia-8848292.php) • Jury finds Battaglia guilty of capital murder (https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/ Jury-finds-Battaglia-guilty-of-capital-murder-9012597.php)• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php? href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRealStoriesChannel%2Fvideos%2Ffull-doc my-dads-on-death-row%2F1813553625644817%2F&show_text=0&width=410&height=238 • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Wl1LuQhEs&t=1s • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaU79hjGrjs&t=80s • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Tr6_5xkC4&t=12s • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLB-nORtSMs&t=9s • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuJdoH0c_No&t=2s • YouTube: https://youtu.be/42ORubuDmTk?si=FOfQg9JExH5yWmWp• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxfK5S7lIVU

In today's episode, I discuss the 2007 murder of Paige Birgfeld in Grand Junction, CO.In the beginning, there are two main suspects- her ex-husbands. I mean... its always the husband, right? But the investigation becomes more complex when Paige's secret life as a high-end escort is revealed.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:Dateline double-livescbsnewscbsnews coloradoabcnewstvguidetimeshenbagalakshmi.mediumdenverpostheavygjsentinel

Today I am covering the Lundy Murders- suggested by New Zealand listener, Lizzie Bourke.Mark Lundy was convicted of murdering his wife and daughter in August 2000. But did he actually do it? This case has SO much controversy. I am here to lay out all the facts and let you be the judge. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:MurderpediaWikipediaGirl guidesnzheraldthermofisherLiz Wakeford - part 1Liz Wakeford - part 2newsroomNZhistory

I'm baaaaaack!Kicking off Season 11 with one of the craziest cases I've ever heard- The Lululemon Murder.30-year-old Jayna Murray was a manager in the Bethesda, MD Lululemon store. March 11, 2011, Jayna worked the evening shift alongside 29-year-old Brittany Norwood. After closing, there was an attack that ended in the brutal murder of Jayna. Brittany lived to tell the tale.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1344622322001353https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/lululemon-murder-store-employee-suffered-over-300-blows-severed-spinal-cord-in-fatal-attackhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lululemon_murder https://murderpedia.org/female.N/n/norwood-brittany.htm https://allthatsinteresting.com/lululemon-murderhttps://casefilepodcast.com/case-210-jayna-murray/https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-appeals-court-affirms-conviction-in-lululemon-murder-trial/2015/04/30/35c5270a-ef21-11e4-8666-a1d756d0218e_story.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-yoga-store-murder-the-shocking-true-account-of-the-lululemon-athletica-killing-by-dan-morse/2013/11/29/36493e46-51fc-11e3-a7f0-b790929232e1_story.html

Well helllllloooo!It has been a thick minute, hasn't it? Life has been a bit chaotic to say the least. A new work schedule and my son home for the summer has put a halt on my ability to research, write, record, edit... get anything done at all. But.. I can't leave you hanging!I wanted to give a little teaser until I am in a place where I am ready to bring you a full season. Some of you may have heard this story already if you are fans of British Murders. I was a guest on the show and told the story of Larry Gene Bell- a convicted killer from Lexington, SC. Hang on because you are in for a crazy ride!Victims:Sharon (Shari) Faye Smith, 17Debra May Helmick, 9Suspected victims:Sandee Elaine Cortnett, 26Denise Porch, 29sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/bell-larry-gene.htmhttps://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2020/12/26/larry-gene-bellhttps://lizjin.medium.com/kidnapper-forces-victim-to-write-last-will-and-testament-before-killing-her-da39bff5cc0bhttps://law.justia.com/cases/south-carolina/supreme-court/1990/23163-2.htmlhttps://thecinemaholic.com/shari-faye-smith-and-debra-helmick-murder-is-larry-bell-dead-or-alive/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_E._Douglashttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/john-douglas-shari-smith

I am back with part two of this season's finale- The Black Dahlia.This week I am covering all the potential suspects in this infamous unsolved murder. Who do you think is responsible? I thought I knew.. but after a deep dive into my research, I'm not so sure!https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/the-black-dahlia-murder/Parcast Serial Killers- https://open.spotify.com/episode/395kOhd0FV0Xk8dZiZrdKq https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1867198_1867170_1867291,00.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/elizabeth-short-aka-the-b_n_1195314 https://www.theblackdahliainhollywood.com/?p=1030 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Hodel https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/louise-springer-green-twig-murder-cold-case https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/jeanne-french-and-the-red-lipstick-murder/ books black-dahlia-murder-steve-hodel-elizabeth-short https://crimereads.com/pop-cultures-black-dahlia-obsession/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Dahlia_(film) https://www.tbdmofficial.com

For the finale of season 10, I am bringing you one of America's most infamous unsolved murders-- The Black Dahlia.This week I am covering the life of Elizabeth Short (AKA The Black Dahlia) and her murder. I will be back with part 2 to cover America's reaction, potential suspects and how this crime influenced pop culture. https://linktr.ee/Killer Storiessources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahliahttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/the-black-dahlia-murder/Parcast Serial Killers- https://open.spotify.com/episode/395kOhd0FV0Xk8dZiZrdKqhttps://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1867198_1867170_1867291,00.html

This week I am covering the murder of Lisa Naegle. You may recognize her as a contestant on the 2010 E! network reality show, Bridalplasty. 6 years after the show aired, she was brutally attacked by her student and "friend", Jackie Rogers.But why? https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridalplasty True Crime Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7aEQ6f6Y4Q https://people.com/crime/man-sentenced-to-26-years-to-life-for-killing-reality-star-with-hammer/ https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/12/trial-begins-for-lennox-man-accused-of-bludgeoning-former-reality-tv-star-to-death/ https://www.dailybreeze.com/2019/04/08/lennox-man-gets-26-years-to-life-for-killing-of-san-pedro-nurse-former-reality-star/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/defense-admits-guilt-says-hammer-killing-wasnt-premeditated/48626/ https://www.instagram.com/allyson_donovan_/?hl=en

This week I am covering the 1977 Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders.3 young girls were killed while attending what would have been a 2 week long Girls Scout Camp near Locust Grove, Oklahoma.Lori Farmer (8), Michelle Guse (9) & Denise Milner (10)Their main suspect is an escaped prisoner and local football star, Gene Leroy Hart.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:kjrh.comurban-mythology.comkillerqueenspodcast.com/oklahoma-girl-scout-murdersoklahomadaily.newsthecrimewire.comoklahoman.comlegendsofamerica.comnewsweek.cominvestigationdiscovery.comcriminaldiscoursepodcast.com/camp-scott-girl-scout-murdersgirlscoutmurders.comkoco.cowikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Girl_Scout_murdersthe-line-up.com

This week I am covering the murder of Cordell Richards. 3 teens in Fort Walton Beach, FL kidnap and torture a US Air Force veteran. After a 12-year-old boy discovers his charred remains in the woods, Kristel Maestas, Ronald Bell and Renee Lincks are charged with murder. linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/kristel-maestas-ronald-bell-murder-cordell-richards-torture https://guanabee.com/cordell-richards/ https://expressdigest.com/florida-woman-36-jailed-at-15-for-grisly-murder-now-lives-high-life-after-being-freed/ https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Cordell_Richards https://www.grunge.com/994979/the-tragic-1999-murder-of-cordell-richards/ https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1999/03/19/3-teens-charged-with-man-s-murder/

In a previous episode, I covered the mysterious deaths of 9 hikers in the Dyatlov Pass. This week I am going to discuss a very similar incident that occurred in Southern Siberia back in 1993. And even though there was one survivor... the Khamar-Daban Incident is still a mystery to this day.What do you think happened to the 6 hikers who perished? Military conspiracy, lethal chemicals, low-frequency sound waves, shrooms or simply hypothermia?linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident Madness in the Mountains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tifHdZnK_EE https://morbidkuriosity.com/the-khamar-daban-incident/ https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-most-credible-theories-regarding-the-khamar-daban-incident-ae84d8a60be2 the_khamar_daban_incident_madness_in_the_mountains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novichok https://dyatlovpass.com/hamar-daban

This week's episode involves the abuse of a 3 year old girl that ultimately led to her death. I understand this is not everyone's cup of tea (I mean who's cup of tea is child abuse?) but Nia Glassie's story deserves to be told. To raise awareness and prevention of child abuse. 5 individuals were involved in the abuse/lack of protection, including her own Mother. Tighten your boot straps becasue this one is going to be a rough ride.linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://www.okaybliss.com/nia-glassie-story/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Nia_Glassie https://www.geni.com/people/Nia-Glassie/6000000176987146824 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/sisters-of-nia-deserted-by-mother/BR42FKECRVOIG4N4G22SWZQYLE/ https://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/curtis-brothers-sentenced-to-more-than-17-years--2009020414 https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/324654/nia-glassie%27s-mother-paroled-for-second-time https://www.paroleboard.govt.nz/decisions/2017/kuka_-_lisa_michelle_-_31012017 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/nias-abuser-is-free/3VS3D7FO6DHVI2EYSMSTJ4KNUQ/ https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/317438/kemp%27s-child-removed-by-cyf https://theforeveryears.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/in-loving-memory-of-nia-glassie-and-so-many-others-a-song-and-an-article-for-child-abuse-prevention-month/ https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/episode-7-nia-glassie/id1590546847?i=1000542582803

This week I have a very special episode. Jennifer Barlow joins me to tell the story of her Uncle, Stephan Manolis, and how he was convicted of a murder that took place in 1996.(The murder of Kristin Scarabelli)Jennifer took 8 months off to write a book dedicated to the facts of the case and how she believes he was wrongly convicted. linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:Stephan Manolis' niece, Jennifer Barlowhttps://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missing87975/unsolved-child-homicide-kristin-scarabelli-t2639.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2001/10/11/nyregion/suffolk-police-arrest-neighbor-in-1996-killing-of-teenager.htmlhttps://anatomyofmurder.com/nightmare-next-door/

Today's case was suggested by listener Jody Parisi. She is from Rochester, NY and wanted me to cover this (unsolved) string of murders that happened in the 1970's.These 3 victims had something in common, they had first and last names that started with the same letter- Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz and Michelle Maenza. Did this murderer have a thing for illiteration or was this just pure coincidence?linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://podcastaddict.com/episode/141265620 https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/investigations/2009/03/01/double-initial-murders-remain-mystery-after-35-years-police-still/77384622/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphabet_murdershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillside_Stranglerhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/alphabet-murdershttps://www.the-sun.com/news/5692904/chilling-mystery-alphabet-murders-names/

This week I am covering the murder of Alexandra Pesic.After a nasty divorce from her husband, Zandra receives a paperback book in the mail titled, 'The Deaths of Cindy James'. This book highlights passages about Cindy being harrassed, tormented and ultimately killed.All the highlighted portions of the book become a reality for Zandra as well, including the final highlighted passage, "You're dead."help support the show --> http://buymeacoffee.com/killerstorieshttp://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://www.amazon.com/Deaths-Cindy-James-Neal-Hall/dp/0771037848https://www.oxygen.com/killer-relationship-with-faith-jenkins/crime-news/jelka-pesic-organized-murder-of-former-daughterhttps://celebseek.com/where-is-jelka-pesic-now-alex-pesic-murder-story-on-killer-relationships-with-fahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mt7EtXpekSohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHebklEJ4XAhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-156-mother-in-law-from-hell-jelka-pesic/id1464989238?i=1000568700837

What the phuck is phrogging?!Phrogging is the act of secretly living in someone else's home without their knowledge or permission. And that is exactly what happened to the Campbell family when they moved to Honolulu, HI in 2019.23 year old Ezequiel Zayas lived amongst the family for months without their knowledge. And if that isn't creepy enough... he had an agenda. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KillerStorieslinktr.ee.com/KillerStoriessources:Lifetime Phrogging: Hider in My House, S1 E1: Bump in the Nightmetro.co.ukWhat is phrogging?civilbeat.orgthecinemaholic.comnypost.comhoney.nine.comthe-sun.com

Happy Halloween!I wanted to cover this mysterious murder from 1975. On the eve of Halloween, 15 year old Martha Moxley was blugeoned and stabbed to death with a golf club. Someone DID go to prison for a short period of time... but this is technically still an unsolved murder. A scandelous one... the prime suspect is a cousin to the Kennedys. Innocent? Or just privileged? Now that you have all the details.. who do you thik is responsible?https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://www.oxygen.com/murder-and-justice-the-case-of-martha-moxley/crime-time/families-moxley-skakel-kennedyhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/martha-moxley-murder-diary-killer-48-hours/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Martha_Moxleyhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/martha-moxleyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mischief_Nighthttps://www.oxygen.com/murder-and-justice-the-case-of-martha-moxley/crime-time/martha-moxley-diary-skakel-familyhttps://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/17/court.archive.skakel10/index.html

In Jan of 1996, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman went on an innocent bike ride. 8 minutes later... she was gone. She was abducted and murdered in Arlington, Texas. This case was the inspiration for the Amber Alert. A system that alerts the public of an abducted minor.This case is still unsolved. If you have any information, call Arlington, TX police dept.Tip line: 817 575-8823sources:https://sites.psu.edu/jiyoonnicky/unsolved-crimes/amber-hagerman/https://allthatsinteresting.com/amber-hagermanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKaqwlht1Xghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_alert#namesake https://people.com/crime/texas-girls-abduction-inspired-amber-alert-26-years-later-case-remains-unsolved/https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/police-release-new-photos-seek-new-info-unsolved-1996-murder-amber-hagerman/DYCH62JDMVCOZFBRS265GCKCJU/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Samantha_Runnion

In 2012, Israel Keyes was arrested for the kidnapping of Samantha Koenig. He confessed to murdering her and showed police where to find her body. Then Israel said, "I've got lots more stories to tell." He is known as one of America's most prolific serial killers.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:Oxygen Method of a Serial Killer, S1, E1Podcast: Murder in America - Israel Keyes part 1 & 2https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/israel-keyeshttps://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/keyes-israel.htmhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/samantha-koenighttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/alaska-serial-killer-told-police-he-targeted-victims-boyfriend/https://thebrag.com/israel-keyes-serial-killer/https://dotcomstories.com/israel-keyes-ransom-photo-of-samantha-koenig/https://www.khq.com/news/fbi-releases-details-of-samantha-koenigs-abduction-murder/article_d5077784-11ed-5998-88fa-0042b550d444.htmlhttps://alaskapublic.org/2012/12/04/police-release-detailed-account-of-koenig-murder/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Identity

A Jane Doe and her killer went unidentified for over 20 years. Thanks to advancements in forensic science and a "cold case hobbyist", the Maidenwater Victim has been identified as Lina Reyes Geddes and her killer as her husband, Edward Geddes. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesthis weeks sponsor:https://linktr.ee/barrefortekaysvillesources:https://www.sltrib.com/news/2022/06/29/dna-evidence-helps-solve-utah/https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/dna-rope-ties-late-husband-1998-murder-ohio-woman-found-slain-utah-desert/Q2R4KOPI4BBW5BLEJDKGFTN7GM/https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Lina_Reyes-Geddeshttps://www.abc4.com/news/family-of-cold-case-maidenwater-victim-finally-gets-chance-to-say-goodbye/https://ksltv.com/497630/investigators-close-the-maidenwater-cold-case/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Lee_Kimballhttps://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/dna-rope-ties-late-husband-1998-murder-ohio-woman-found-slain-utah-desert/Q2R4KOPI4BBW5BLEJDKGFTN7GM/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/edward-geddes-identified-killer-lina-reyes-geddes-utah-cold-case/https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/utah-authorities-use-dna-to-identify-killer-in-case-of-missing-austintown-woman/https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/eddie-geddes-allegedly-killed-wife-lina-reyes-geddes

The heartbreaking story of a 5 year old girl who spent her short life in and out of foster care. She died at the hands of her Mother and live-in boyfriend. Child and Family Services had many opportunities to intervene and help protect her. The system failed Phoenix.The week's sponsor- https://www.instagram.com/barrefortekaysville/New client deal ---> https://linktr.ee/barrefortekaysville?fbclid=PAAaY1pQwEzxFeCFu9lR_OAHOL9uaZH-nLyLBQyh_CHrESMXBWZLVMlGfCdtUsources:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/phoenix-sinclair-mother-escorted-outings-manitoba-1.6544872https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Sinclairhttps://nationalpost.com/news/canada/manitoba-inquiry-hears-5-year-old-phoenix-sinclair-beaten-choked-shot-in-final-days/wcm/9be41fd9-28b4-49b4-ac7c-9bb86d482661/amp/https://www.timescolonist.com/national-news/i-was-a-liar-and-they-were-incompetent-family-friend-at-dead-girls-inquiry-4567133https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/phoenix-sinclair-mother-escorted-outings-manitoba-1.6544872https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.1328816https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/mobile/life-sentences-for-phoenix-sinclair-murder-1.351199https://www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/news/national/life-in-prison-for-manitoba-couple-who-murdered-daughter/article1067868/https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.2518147

Jeffrey Mailhot was described as your average Joe. Everyone who knew him was completely dumbfounded when he confessed to being a serial killer. He targeted sex workers and says he learned how to dismember their bodies from an episode of 'The Sopranos'.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriescollaboration with Lorraine on Once Upon a Nightmare https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cape-fear/id1521865524?i=1000576186605sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mailhot-jeffrey.htmhttps://www.oxygen.com/twisted-killers/crime-news/rhode-island-serial-killer-jeffrey-mailhot-dismembered-womenhttps://www.verywellfamily.com/psychological-effects-of-divorce-on-kids-4140170https://www.rimonthly.com/an-ordinary-guy/https://oddstops.com/location.php?id=189

46 yo. Thomas Montgomery pretended to be an 18 yo. Marine online and fell head over heels in love with a teenage girl - Talhotblond.This relationship full of lies led to the murder of 22 yo. Brian Barrett. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/online-love-triangle-deception-end-murder/story?id=14371076https://www.thedailybeast.com/webs-killer-love-trianglehttps://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/09/25/thomas-montgomery/https://buffalonews.com/news/love-triangle-killer-takes-plea-deal/article_178b08b7-a2e3-50cf-97b8-b40e4e8d0e09.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/slideshow/photos-talhotblond-hollywood-plays-blood-soaked-online-love-16855392/image-16855580https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KVsAqZDijIUvAMKqKiBGXhttps://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/09/25/thomas-montgomery/

John Albert Gardener III sexually assaulted a 13 year old girl. He was released on parole after serving 5 years in prison. He violated his parole repeatedly but was never sent back to prison, allowing him to rape and murder Amber DuBois and Chelsea King.https://lintr.ee/KillerStorieshttps://www.tipsypod.com (trailer featured in today's episode)sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gardner-john-albert.htmhttps://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/john-gardner-agrees-to-plead-guilty-to-murder-of-chelsea-kinghttps://web.archive.org/web/20100309140755/http://www.aolnews.com/crime/article/did-system-fail-slain-california-teen-chelsea-king/19385884http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/07/california.amber.dubois/https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/facts.html#SignsSymptomshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-mar-10-la-me-gardner10-2010mar10-story.htmlhttps://web.archive.org/web/20120630193456/http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/region-old-report-offers-peek-into-gardner-s-past/article_e2393e7e-fd8c-5335-a8f9-f198cb13c364.htmlhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/sd-me-amber-anniversary-20190211-story.htmlhttps://voiceofsandiego.org/2010/06/13/a-robbery-that-was-really-an-attempted-rape/https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/john-gardner-in-his-own-words-i-could-not-stop-myself/509-a596d3e0-0882-4a32-ac76-a9f3131f4476https://chelseaslight.org/changemakers/changemakers-in-action/

This week I'm discussing the case of Ezra McCandless. She was head over heels in love with her boyfriend Jason Mengel, but had a secret relationship with another man- Alex Woodworth. This love triangle has deadly results.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ezra-mccandless-murder-alex-woodworth-48-hours-preview/https://www.courttv.com/title/10-24-19-defendants-ex-boyfriend-says-he-never-stopped-loving-her/https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-ezra-mccandless-now/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ezra-mccandless-alex-woodworth-murder-sentencing-why-was-the-word-boy-carved-into-the-arm-of-accused-killer/https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-ezra-mccandless-now/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_McCandless#cite_note-:9-17https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/ezra-mccandless-murder-investigation-photos/3/

Last week's delay has put me behind and I'm still working on the next Killer Story...In the meantime I am sharing a collaboration I did a while back with Lorraine Purdon of Once Upon a Nightmare. We covered Ringu (Japanese) vs. The Ring (American) films. to shop Killer Stories merchandise visit https://freedomstreetboutique.com and choose Killer Stories from the drop down menu.ORhttps://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesget yourself a black crew neck sweatshirt or TIE DYE! 10% off with code: KILLERSTORIESPODCAST10

John Bunting was the ringleader of a gang who takes it upon themselves to rid Australia of pedofiles and homosexuals. They were beaten, tortured and strangled to death. While the first few victims were buried, he found a new way of disposing of their bodies- placing them inside large plastic barrels filled with acid. With 11 total victims, John Bunting is known as Australia's WORST serial killer. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:Crime Investigation Australia - Murders: Bodies in the Barrels Murders https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/bunting-john-justin.htmhttps://medium.com/crimebeat/bodies-in-the-barrels-the-snowtown-murders-e8bc0571ccf4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowtown_murdershttps://victimsofhomicide.fandom.com/wiki/Clinton_Trezisehttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Michelle_Gardinerhttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Ray_Davieshttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Vanessa_Lanehttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Troy_Youdehttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Gavin_Porterhttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Frederick_Brookshttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Thomas_Trevilyanhttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Gary_O'Dwyerhttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/Elizabeth_Haydonhttps://victimsofhomicine.fandom.com/wiki/David_Johnson

I welcome back Stuart Blues for our 5th episode of 'Killer British Murder Stories'. A mashup of our two podcast names (Killer Stories & British Murders). This week Stu is telling me the case of David Fuller. Familial DNA helped nail him for 2 murders in the late 80's...but as you will soon find out, he is guilty of much MUCH more. https://lintr.ee/KillerStorieshttps://www.BritishMurders.comsources:- Akass, B. (1987, November 30). Fears for Caroline as beast strikes. Daily Mirror, 5.- Clue may help in rapist hunt. (1987, December 1). Aberdeen Press and Journal, 11.- Dackevych, A. (2021, December 15). David Fuller: How police caught a killer. BBC News. Retrieved 3 July 2022, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-59660424- David Fuller: Independent inquiry announced into mortuary abuse. (2021, November 8). BBC News. Retrieved 3 July 2022, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-59207611- David Fuller: Killer who abused mortuary bodies will die in jail. (2021, December 15). BBC News. Retrieved 3 July 2022, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-59601656- David Fuller: Man admits 1987 murders and abusing corpses. (2021, November 5). BBC News. Retrieved 3 July 2022, from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-59167648Dodd, V. (2021, December 15). - David Fuller jailed for murder of two women and abuse of over 100 corpses. The Guardian. Retrieved 3 July 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/dec/15/david-fuller-jailed-for-of-two-women-and-abuse-of-over-100-corpses- Hotline in hunt for girl’s killer. (1987, December 19). Sandwell Evening Mail, 2.- Keys clue in search for rapist. (1987, December 1). Daily Mirror, 16.- Man on flat rape charge. (1987, December 1). Liverpool Echo, 5.- Merrin, T. (1987, December 17). MURDERED GIRL WAS PRISONER FOR 3 WEEKS. Daily Mirror, 11.- Murder cops may quiz rape accused. (1987, December 17). Liverpool Echo, 23.- Murder hunt on TV. (1987, September 3). Sevenoaks Focus, 7.- UPDATED with sentence: DAVID FULLER: Hospital electrician convicted of cold-case double murder and 51 sexual offences. (2021, December 15). The Crown Prosecution Service. Retrieved 3 July 2022, from https://www.cps.gov.uk/cps/news/updated-sentence-david-fuller-hospital-electrician-convicted-cold-case-double-murder-and- WOMAN MURDERED IN BED-SIT. (1987, June 26). Kent & Sussex Courier, 1.

Today is the 2 year anniversary of Killer Stories! I wanted to do something special.. and what is more special than Penn hosting an episode. He is back to talk to you about his favorite dinosaurs.Elasmosaurus, Pachycephalosaurus, Velociraptor, Indominus Rex and Tyrannosaurus Rex. http://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elasmosaurushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachycephalosaurushttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velociraptorhttps://jurassicpark.fandom.com/wiki/Indominus_rexhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrannosaurus

Season 8 finale!9 years after the Stockdale family appeared on the ABC show 'Wife Swap', 25 year old Jacob murdered his Mother, Kathy Stockdale, and his younger brother James. But WHY?https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://www.nickiswift.com/768527/the-tragic-story-of-the-stockdale-family-from-wife-swap/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9095281/Christian-musician-two-attempts-escape-mental-hospital.htmlhttps://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/the-wife-swap-murders-the-stockdale-familyhttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/one-kids-super-controlling-family-051602083.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHFmCVENXgKfEIEMYphW2aH_w67dXQ3RxCMJjtvLHpOTl48__IGa0vpCGBqhzZaXUF4YXVlJ-wbdsEHF_tBUgQFymrq3rYpmHdDaLNF79ZVXPhHdvCkBTU-3xmf4V8gmqCoXOG6YJbWfubMP6CnlD3i9Nmx-UYXTLdNA5LJ-pPu3https://www.savingcountrymusic.com/god-family-bluegrass-murder-inside-the-life-of-the-stockdale-family-band/https://allthatsinteresting.com/wife-swap-murders

This week I am covering the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, AKA The Scream Murder. 16 year old boys Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper felt the need to kill. Cassie was their friend but she gave them the perfect opportunity to act out their fantasy while she was house sitting for her aunt and uncle.https://linktr.ee/Killer Storiessources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/cassie-jo-stoddarthttps://www.ranker.com/list/cassie-jo-stoddart-facts/jacob-sheltonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Cassie_Jo_Stoddarthttps://www.ladbible.com/news/chilling-confession-by-teen-killers-20211215https://www.distractify.com/p/cassie-jo-stoddart-boyfriend-nowhttps://fatimhemraj.medium.com/the-real-life-scream-murder-cf5cee364d56https://www.parkaman.com/transcripts-tapes-stoddart-murder/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRYxhN_Rg0

58 year old Mary McLaughlin was murdered after a night of playing dominoes at the pub. This case went unsolved for 35 years until advancements in forensic science and technology helped nail the killer.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-56505250https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/mary-mclaughlin-murder-graham-mcgill-20622101https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/7128088/mary-mclaughlin-murder-graham-mcgill-killer-jailed/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9591693/Convicted-rapist-59-murdered-mother-11-jailed-14-years-DNA-breakthrough.htmlhttps://www.sundaypost.com/fp/mary-mclaughlin-murder/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19841545.glasgow-crime-story-mary-mclaughlins-killer-brought-justice-35-years-later/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/life-should-mean-life-daughter-24137585

This week I am covering the case of Alice Trappler. She manipulated her ex-husband Wes Borden into murdering her ex-husband Dan Bennett. She may not have pulled the trigger... but she was the mastermind.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:Snapped Season 12, Episode 3http://www.odessafile.com/government-TrapplerTrial1.htmhttp://www.odessafile.com/government-TrapplerTrial9.htmhttps://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/alice-trappler-denied-appeal-for-murder-conspiracy-charges/https://www.wivb.com/news/new-york/us-supreme-court-alice-trappler-schuyler-county/https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/2012/09/20/corning-man-pleads-guilty-in/44441019007/

This week I'm covering the case of Harold Henthorn, AKA The Black Widower. When his wife Toni died in a tragic accident hiking in Estes Park, suspicions were raised about the death of his first wife, Lynn.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:HULU original Wild Crime season 1 4 part series "Murder in the Rocky Mountains"https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/48-hours-the-unusual-deaths-of-the-two-mrs-henthorns/https://www.westword.com/news/harold-henthorns-first-wife-lynn-henthorn-didnt-die-by-accident-sheriff-believes-6281711https://mediaassets.thedenverchannel.com/documents/Henthorn_13-sw-05063-MEH.pdf

This week I am covering the case of Helle Crafts. A flight attendant who was murdered by her pilot husband, Richard Crafts. He disposed of her body using a wood chipper, inspiring the ending in one of my favorite movies- Fargo.https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/crafts-richard-photos.htmhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/green-beret-indicted-for-murderhttps://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/11/14/the-murder-of-helle-crafts/https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/woodchipper-connecticut-murder-crafts-case-todayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Helle_CraftsThe Woodchipper Murder by author Arthur Herzog IIICrimes of Passion - The Woodchipper Murder part 1 & 2

Sharon Kinne, AKA La Pistolera, murdered 3 different people using a pistol. Her husband James Kinne, the wife of a lover Patricia Jones, and a random dude she met in Mexico Francisco Paredes Ordoñez.She escaped from prison in 1969 and has never been seen again.https://linkt.ree/KillerStoriessources:https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kinne-sharon.htmhttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Sharon_Kinnehttps://kchistory.org/islandora/object/kchistory%3A75840https://www.amazon.com/Im-just-ordinary-girl-Sharon/dp/1890622109https://www.amazon.sg/Serial-Killin-Slut-Story-Sharon/dp/1530674387Parcast Female Criminals - Sharon Kinne "La Pistolera"

This week I am joined by Lorraine Purdon. She tells me the story of The Hinterkaifect Murders. A 1922 unsolved mass murder that took place in Germany. An entire family was slain with a pick axe and 100 years later, we still have no idea who was responsible.Lorraine is the host of Once Upon a Nightmare podcast and has a new podcast coming out on May 4th - American Murder Stories. Be sure to tune in and subscribe!sources:https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime https://allthatsinteresting.com/hinterkaifeck-murders https://grimhappenings.com/the-hinterkaifeck-murdershttps://alchetron.com/Hinterkaifeck-murdersSteve MacGregor (2020) - Mysterious Death: Thirteen of the most baffling, unsettling and strange cases from around the world Edward Chilvers (2016) - FOOTSTEPS IN THE ATTIC: A TRUE ACCOUNT OF THE SLAYINGS AT THE HINTERKAIFECK FARMSTEAD

This week I'm covering religious cult leader Rev. Jim Jones, The People's Temple and the massacre that occurred in Jonestown Guyana.Jim Jones led his followers to what he called a revolutionary suicide. But was it suicide? Or murder?https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:Casefile 60: Jonestown part 1, 2 & 3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Joneshttps://jonestown.sdsu.edu/https://digitaljonestown.library.drake.edu/inside-peoples-temple-annotation/https://historycollection.com/25-unpleasant-facts-about-the-jonestown-massacre/12/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Ryanhttps://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=32381https://variety.com/2022/film/markets-festivals/joseph-gordon-levitt-chloe-grace-moretz-jonestown-massacre-jim-jones-white-night-1235169687/https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jul/26/ambition-desire-and-the-search-for-meaning-inside-the-mind-of-a-cult-leaders-lover

This episode is to spotlight one of my favorite podcasts, Once Upon a Nightmare. I was recently on the show with host , Lorraine Purdon, to discuss the 2006 film, KARLA. KARLA was directed by Joel Bender.Between the years of 1990 and 1992 Paul Bernardo aka The Scarborough Rapist and Karla Homolka aka The Witch of Ontario would rape, murder and torture many young women. Together they would be known as The Ken and Barbie Killers. Thank you for listening and don’t forget to rate and review on iTunes.For updates, reviews and behind the scenes info follow via one or all of the below options:Instagram – @onceuponanightmarepodcast @killerstoriespodcastTwitter - @anightmarepod @killerstoriespcFacebook - Once Upon a Nightmare Email - [email protected] Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anightmarepodSources: KARLAProduction Companies: Goldmill Productions, MB PartnersTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94Z2XxPxQm8

In 2015, brothers Robert and Michael Bever murdered 5 members of their immediate family. They planned to go on a killing rampage and they stood in the way. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:Oxygen series 'Killer Siblings' Season 1, Episode 4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broken_Arrow_killingshttps://tulsaworld.com/news/local/history/six-years-ago-five-members-of-bever-family-murdered-in-broken-arrow/collection_83f33ca0-cfad-11eb-8334-27b061d835c8.html#2https://www.oxygen.com/killer-siblings/crime-news/robert-michael-bevers-stab-family-broken-arrow-crystalhttps://tulsaworld.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/broken-arrow-family-killer-robert-bever-gets-additional-life-sentences-for-attempted-attack-on-prison/article_bc799210-290c-11eb-87dd-03c07f6bd5ae.htmlhttps://www.khits.com/story/5e35c21d2f69d76f620114cf/robert-bever-tries-to-attack-prison-staff-with-sharpened-instrument-report-stateshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/oklahoma-court-rejects-appeal-fatal-stabbing-people-71453654https://ktul.com/news/local/doc-moves-michael-bever-to-holding-facility-in-cleveland-county

My 6 year old son, Penn, is back to discuss Monsters (or Kaiju) from the Godzilla franchise.He covered Godzilla, King Kong, Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah & Mechagodzilla.sources:https://godzilla.com/monsterpedia/godzilla-1954-1975/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaijuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzillahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Konghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mothrahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodanhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ghidorahhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechagodzilla

This week takes us back to 1994 when the story of Susan Smith swept the nation. She claimed to be carjacked by a black man who took her car with her 2 young boys inside. But in reality, she was the one responsible for their deaths. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesclick the link above to shop Killer Stories merch.sources:https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/smith-susan.htmhttps://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/susan-smith-42153.phphttps://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/types/sexual_trauma_child.asphttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/susan-smithhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Smithhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/susan-smithhttps://people.com/crime/moms-discovery-of-sons-severed-head-in-bucket-leads-to-murder-charge-for-wisconsin-woman/https://www.wyff4.com/article/susan-smith-sends-a-letter-to-the-state-newspaper/7016170#https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-11-06-9411060101-story.htmlhttp://www.languageandlaw.org/TEXTS/TRIAL/SMITH2.HTMhttps://www.amazon.com/Beyond-All-Reason-Susan-Smith/dp/0821752200

This week I'm discussing Mark Twtichell, the Dexter Copycat Killer. He blurred the lines of reality and cinematic fantasy. Believing he was ridding the world of "negative people" like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan, he lured in 2 unsuspecting men to his garage suite where they became part of his live action thriller film. Victims:Gilles Tetreault (survivor)Johnny AltingerTo shop Killer Stories merchandise, click the link belowhttps://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes/2018/8/6/30-the-dexter-killerhttps://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/twitchell-mark.htmhttps://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/mark-twitchell-a-closer-look-at-the-evidence/2/https://medium.com/dark-aberrations/the-murder-of-johnny-altinger-3dcc0a6883f8https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twitchellhttps://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/mark-twitchell-52658.phphttps://edmontonjournal.com/tag/mark-twitchell/?from=25https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dexter-killer-mark-twitchell-among-members-of-dating-site-for-inmates-1.3925555

“The single worst crime perpetrated against an individual in Indiana's history". -Deputy Prosecutor Leroy NewGertrudę Baniszewski was to watch 16 year old Sylvia Likens and 15 year old Jenny Likens in addition to her 7 children for $20/week. When payments came late she started taking it out on the Likens girls. The abuse escalated but was focused primarily on Sylvia.Within 3 months of moving in, Sylvia was dead. https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriessources:https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/baniszewski.htmhttps://genius.com/Sylvia-likens-gertrude-baniszewski-letter-from-sylvia-likens-to-her-parents-as-dictated-by-her-murderer-annotatedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likenshttps://sylviascac.org/sylvias-story/https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2013/10/24/sylvia-likens/3178393/https://allthatsinteresting.com/sylvia-likens-gertrude-baniszewskihttps://gonetoosoon.fandom.com/wiki/Sylvia_Likens