Shades of Murder

In early March 2020, in a small town in Northern Alaska, the body of a young woman was discovered on the Mayor's property, and she wasn't the first. An investigation would expose a pattern of family violence, corruption, and injustice by a system that had sworn to protect them and countless other females. This is the case of Jennifer Kirk and Susanna "Sue Sue" Norton of Kotzebue, Alaska. Thank you so much for listening and supporting the show. If you enjoy what I do and want to help the global community grow, please follow/subscribe, share with a friend, leave a rating, and leave a review. Your feedback truly makes a difference. If anyone out there listening has any information regarding these women’s deaths, please contact The Alaska State Troopers’ Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Investigation Unit at (907) 451-5100. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit tips through the AKTips smartphone app or online. To learn more about the show and the episode, please visit shadesofmurder.com

In the Fall of 2007, when a VA Agent contacted the Garland, Texas, police department about a suspicious-looking piece of concrete on a property, what lay beneath it would unfold into a roller coaster of an investigation. A missing person whose family didn’t realize that they had disappeared. A mysterious woman who claimed to be the home’s new owner.  And the revealing of one of the most diabolical plots of murder.Thank you so much for listening! Please help the global community grow by following, rating, and leaving a review.Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes? Please DM Alita @shadesofmurder_podcast on Instagram, or email [email protected] shadesofmurder.com for more fascinating true crime episodes

Within a few weeks of one another near Stockholm, Sweden, suspicious-looking trash bags were found discarded on a motorway. Homicide detectives were stunned and horrified by what lay inside, and the pieces they never found. This investigation would unravel into one of the most controversial and bizarre murder cases in the history of Scandinavia.Thank you so much for listening! Please participate in the poll! Help the global community grow by following, sharing, rating, and leaving a review. Your support means everything!DM Alita on IG @shadesofmurder_podcastFor more compelling in-depth cases of murder, please visit shadesofmurder.com

In the summer of 2016, the bodies of two teenagers were discovered along a bridge in the port city of Cirebon. What first appeared to be a tragic motorbike accident would unfold into one of the most mysterious and strange incidents of homicide in the history of Indonesia. Whispers of conspiracy, cries of injustice, and ghostly possession continue to haunt the case today. This is the true story behind the horror film Vina: Before 7 DaysThank you so much for listening! Please participate in the poll. If you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, and leave a review. Your feedback and support mean everything to me and the show. Comments, questions, ideas for future episodes - Contact Alita at [email protected], or DM on IG at @shadesofmurder_podcast.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information on this episode and other fascinating true crime stories

What makes a monster? How does a small child one day innocently discover a pair of women’s high heels and turn into one of the most sadistic and depraved serial killers in history? This episode unravels the layers of darkness beneath the childhood, deviant adolescence, and the disturbing and violent obsessions of the man who would become known as the Shoe Fetish Slayer. Thank you so much for listening! Please follow the show so you never miss an episode. For more information on this episode and to discover other captivating deep-dives into cases, please visit shadesofmurder.com

The investigators and crime scene analysts who searched the workshop and home of serial killer Jerome “Jerry” Brudos were shocked and horrified by the evidence of evil that lay inside. Their discoveries would result in one of the most macabre and disturbing criminal trials in American history.Thank you for listening! Please follow the show so you never miss an episode. Help the show grow by rating, sharing, and leaving a review. Each of you truly matters!Questions, Comments, or Ideas for future episodes? DM Alita @shadesofmurder_podcast Visit shadesofmurder.com to learn more about the show!

Along the Long Tom River in Oregon, the body of a missing young woman was discovered. Her disappearance and murder were a string of mysterious incidents in the region. Detectives would soon realize that they were on the hunt for a serial killer. The worst kind of killer. A lust killer, and time was not on their side.Episode 67 was inspired by Ann Rule's novel "Lust Killer," based on the suspect's confessions and the investigators' case files, and considered one of the most comprehensive and accurate sources of information. Please note that there is a lot of misinformation around this notorious offender and the case. ***Warning! Explicit graphic and violent content, which may be disturbing to some listeners.Follow the show now so you never miss an episode. Help the community grow by leaving a rating, a review, and sharing! Your support truly makes a differenceFor more information about this episode, please visit shadesofmurder.com

When two depraved, twisted minds crossed one another’s paths, they would embark on a plan of true evil. Their cruel, sick desires would lead to one of the most horrific crimes in Canadian history. This is the case of killer couple Terri-Lynne McClintic and Michael Rafferty. #justicefortoriThank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to follow, rate on Apple or Spotify, and leave a review. Your support and feedback truly matter.For more information on this episode and the podcast, please visit shadesofmurder.com

On June 5th, 2005, in Memphis, Tennessee, a woman discovered in a blood-spattered bedroom would lead homicide investigators to the most rare of suspects. This case would unfold in many shocking twists and turns, leaving some to wonder whether justice was ever served.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow, rate on Spotify or Apple, and leave a review on Apple or Amazon Music. For more information about the episode, please visit shadesofmurder.com

On Christmas Day, 2010, in London, UK, first responders arrived at a couple’s blood-spattered flat. The discovery of a young man’s tortured body would uncover a disturbing and bizarre murder, and reveal a shocking pattern of faith-based child abuse. This is the Witchcraft Murder of Kristy Bamu. Children accused of witchcraft can call Childline on 0800 1111 or NSPCC on 0808 800 500.Thank you, my dear listeners, for an amazing 2025! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to subscribe, rate, share, and leave a review. For more information on this episode and the podcast, please visit shadesofmurder.com

In 1985, on the night before Christmas in Seattle, WA, a family’s festive plans would turn into a blood bath. The investigation into their brutal and bizarre murders would reveal a twisted, sick mind behind a conspiracy to hunt down and eradicate members of the Communist Party. It remains today one of the most disturbing and violent hate crimes and politically motivated murders in the history of the United States.Thank you, my dear listeners! If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, please make sure to follow, rate, share with a friend, and leave a review. If you, or someone you know, is suffering from depression and thoughts of suicidal ideation, please reach out to 988lifeline.org⁠, or call or text 988 Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator

Original Air date of 11/29/2023. Re-published for Thanksgiving-themed episodes.In 1991, over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a real-life nightmare unfolded in the kitchen of a beautiful new bride. A red hat, scissors, an iron, and homemade BBQ ribs would reveal the most disturbing and bizarre of holiday rituals.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING TO MY SHOW!IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST, PLEASE FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, AND LEAVE A REVIEW.Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator

Original air date 11/27/2024. Re-published for Thanksgiving-themed episodes.Around 2:15 am on Thanksgiving morning, 1995, in Fairfax, Virginia, 911 operators received a call that the Harper residence was on fire. When firefighters arrived at the house, fire and smoke masked the horrific scene inside. Once the flames were extinguished and the heavy smoke cleared, emergency personnel found the burnt body of a young woman. When investigators examined the scene, they discovered a rolling pin smeared with blood nearby. Who was this woman, and who was the monster who savagely attacked her on a family holiday and left her to burn in the flames?Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review.Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator

On 02/14/2025, the gruesome discovery of a young indigenous girl’s remains was made in the Tonto National Forest near Globe, Arizona. The investigation into her disappearance and the events leading up to her death would reveal a long pattern of neglect and systemic failures. This is the story of Emily Pike of the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.If anyone has any information about the death of Emily Pike, please get in touch with Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, your local FBI/American Embassy, or submit online at tips.fbi.gov.Spread awareness and support the MMIWG Movement:National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center at ⁠⁠https://www.niwrc.org⁠⁠Alaskan Native Women’s Resource Center at ⁠⁠https://www.aknwrc.org/⁠⁠The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto at ⁠⁠https://nwrct.ca/⁠⁠Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women at ⁠⁠https://www.csvanw.org/⁠If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact:988lifeline.org⁠ call or text 988 ⁠Rainn.org⁠   1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Domestic Violence Hotline  1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

On October 14th, 2022, when a 12-year-old schoolgirl goes missing in Paris, France, the nightmare that unfolds would shock and enrage the entire country. This is the story of Lola Daviet and the Devil Monster of France, Dahbia Benkired.If you enjoy the show, please support it by following, rating on Apple/Spotify, and leaving a review! Thank you for listening. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creatorOn Spotify, underneath the title and cover art, there is a gear or 3 dots; click on that, and you can rate from there.On Apple, scroll down the page of the show, select a rating, and then tap on “write a review”.Or leave a review on the platforms Castbox, Podchaser, Audible, and Amazon Music

In 2015, in Elkhart, IN, when a family's house goes up in flames, a mother is found stabbed to death, and a young girl goes missing, the police are on the hunt for an unlikely killer. Investigators would learn how the young offender of this vicious crime was obsessed with a creepypasta serial killer clown known as Laughing Jack.*Please note that due to minor laws, the identity and thus any photograph of the offender is not available. If you enjoy the podcast, please support the show by following, rating, sharing, and leaving a review. Each one of your voices truly makes a difference!Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator

On March 17th, 1979, at the Palmland Motel in Fort Myers, Florida, the body of 73-year-old Inez Kelly was discovered in her room. The old woman had been viciously slain. Bloody footprints would lead the police to a sleeping maid. The real perpetrator of this brutal murder would not only surprise and shock psychiatrists, the prosecution, and the judge, but also the defendant herself.This episode was updated thanks to a listener who addressed the inaccurate image of the woman. Please note that I always conduct extensive research, and this photo was used in conjunction with her story on various reputable websites. I apologize for the inaccurate portrayal. Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, remember to follow the podcast and consider a 5-star rating, please :)Let your voice be heard. Please participate in the poll, and let me know what you think of the episode. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator

On November 13th, 2013, the body of 78-year-old Joseph Gatto was discovered in his Silver Lake, Los Angeles residence. The house was ransacked and appeared to be a fatal home invasion, but the scene and evidence failed to make any sense. His son would embark on a quest for truth and journey into darkness to seek justice for his beloved father. **Remastered for balanced audioFeaturing an emotional and deeply personal interview with Mike Gatto, the victim's son.This is the story of Joseph Gatto and his son Mike’s more than decade-long devotion to finding out what happened on that tragic night.Noir by Necessity: How My Father’s Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places by Mike Gatto is an intimate and heartbreaking look inside his father’s death, the investigation, and how this crime has profoundly affected his life. Please support Mike Gatto’s mission to uncover the truth.https://www.amazon.com/Noir-Necessity-Fathers-Unsolved-Murder/dp/1685133819If anyone knows anything about this crime, no matter how big or small the tip may be, it could help lead to a break in this cold case. Please reach out directly to Mike Gatto at https://mikegatto.com/Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator

In the Spring of 1998, in Winter Park, Florida, a 19-year-old co-ed was found dead inside her dorm room. The scene was bizarre and suspicious. This homicide investigation would lead to strange, conflicting forensic reports and leave people to wonder whether it was an accident, suicide, or murder.This is the unsolved murder of college student Jennifer Kairis.***Remastered audioThank you so much for listening! Please make sure to follow, subscribe, rate, and review to support the show.Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator

Alyssa Bustamante has been labeled a thrill killer, a psychopath, and an evil monster. Only a child of fifteen herself when she committed an act of unimaginable violence, she remains a true killing anomaly. Part 2 of this story explores the dark layers of this young female offender, signs of psychopathy, and discusses how our society defines juvenile justice.Thank you so much for listening! Please ensure you are following/subscribed, and leave a review/rating to help support the show. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.

In the small town of St. Martins, Missouri, when a nine-year-old girl vanishes, the entire community comes together to search for her. While investigators combed through the vast woods where it was believed she had last been, they discovered two small graves. The disturbing words found inside a teenager’s diary would lead homicide detectives to a shocking and very unusual suspect. This is the tragic and disturbing case of child killer Alyssa Bustamante and her victim, Elizabeth Olten. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.

Lurking behind the dreamy destinations of tropical islands lie sands of blood and secrets. Tourists and residents become victims of horrific violence, and countless murders are never solved. This episode discusses two murder mysteries set in islands of paradise, Fiji and Jamaica.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow me and consider leaving a positive rating or review. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.If you have any information that can help lead to the arrest of Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova’s killers, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Fiji Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 919If anyone has any information about the murder of Desiree Gibbon, please contact the Jamaica Constabulary Force Crime Stop line at 311 or submit a tip at crimestop.org. Her family's GoFundMe page can be found at justicefordesiree.comVisit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and the podcast

In January 2017, when a gruesome discovery was made at a commercial trash facility in Bronx County, New York, law enforcement investigators quickly identified the brutal killer. This horrific murder would lead to a historical fight for justice for society’s most marginalized women. This is the case of Brooklyn's Leondra Foster.If you or someone you know has been a victim of human trafficking, please reach out for help:⁠www.humantraffickinghotline.org⁠Call/Text 1-855-484-2846 or chat online at⁠www.victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/human-trafficking/⁠Thank you so much for listening. Please follow and subscribe, rate us on Apple or Spotify by visiting the About Tab, and leave a review! Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.

In March 2014, when two bodies were discovered behind a convenience store, Galveston County homicide detectives were stumped on who and why these victims were killed. A letter, a window shutter, and surveillance footage would lead investigators to the shocking and horrible truth. This is the case of Brittney Cosby and Crystal Jackson of Houston, Texas.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a positive rating or review! To rate on Spotify/Apple, go to the "About" Show Tab.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about this episode and the podcast

In March 2012, a young woman from Ukraine was discovered lying inside the basement of an abandoned hospital. She was on fire and barely alive. Her shocking and brutal story would highlight the injustice, corruption, and lack of accountability for the country's elite. This is the case of Oksana Makar.Please make sure to follow and rate the show! Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

On May 16th, 2021, in Tempe, AZ, a tragic and shocking family murder occurred. This brutal and disturbing crime would horrify the community and forever traumatize law enforcement, crime scene specialists, the coroner, and the entire courtroom. This is the case of Yui Inoue. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, hallucinations, or any mental health concerns, you are not alone, Please reach out for help.Substance Abuse and Mental Health - 1800-662-HELP 24/7 or visit samhsa.govIf you enjoy the show, please be sure you are following, leave a rating on Apple or Spotify by heading to the ABOUT TAB, or leave a review on Google. Each one of you matters! Thank you for listening to Shades of Murder. Comments, or Ideas for future episodes? Contact me at [email protected], visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode, or DM on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast.

On May 2nd, 2016, on the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico, two young children disappeared while walking home after school. The tragedy that would unfold would expose a loophole in the system that failed to protect indigenous children. This is the story of Ashlynne Mike. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy what I do and want to support me, please follow the podcast and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple by clicking on the 'About' tab. Spread awareness and support the MMIWG Movement:National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.niwrc.org⁠⁠⁠Alaskan Native Women’s Resource Center at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.aknwrc.org/⁠⁠⁠The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto at⁠ ⁠⁠https://nwrct.ca/⁠⁠⁠Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.csvanw.orgIf you, or someone you know, has been a victim of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact:⁠988lifeline.org⁠⁠ call or text 988⁠⁠Rainn.org⁠⁠ 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)⁠Domestic Violence Hotline⁠ 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode.

On June 2nd, 2023, in a suburb outside of D.C., patrol officers entered a basement searching for signs of a missing woman. There, they were struck with the foulest of odors. As they looked around the room, they noticed a knife on the ground and several trash bags, all of which appeared to be wet. This routine welfare check had quickly turned into a crime scene.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please push that follow button. If you are on the Spotify or Apple app, click on the ABOUT tab to rate the show!If you or someone you know is a victim of elderly abuse, please reach out for help:Visit the National Adult Protective Services Association website to find your local APS agency by state.National Elder Fraud Hotline 1-833-FRAUD-11 or (833-372-8311)National Elder Justice Hotline: 1-837-200-1000If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse and/or has mental health concerns, you are not alone. Call/Text 1800-662-HELP or visit samhsa.gov available 24/7Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode.

On Midsummer, 2003, in Pirkkala, Finland, the police received a call from a woman who had been told about a murder in which a man had been dismembered. It wasn’t until the second call, which was from a witness to this horrendous crime, that officers began to take the report seriously. These calls would lead investigators down a path to the discovery of atrocious and shocking crimes.If you enjoy the show, please be sure that you are following and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple. Go to the "About" section of the podcast to leave a rating. Thank you so much for listening! Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

Between April and June 2017, in the small rural Southern town of Lumberton, North Carolina, whispers of a serial killer spread throughout the neighborhood. The bodies of three women were discovered within only a few blocks of one another. Their deaths would shine a light on the unknown number of missing and murdered Indigenous women of Robeson County whose homicides have yet to be solved.  This episode covers the unsolved murders and disappearances of: Michelle Ann Driggers, Lisa Hardin, Lisa Marie Hohman, Lauren Holmes, Marcey Elizabeth Blanks. Rhonda Jones, Christina “Kristin” Bennett, Megan Oxendine, Cynthia Jacobs, Lumbee Tribe, North CarolinaIf you have any information about the women featured in this episode, please get in touch with the FBI- Charlotte Office: (704) 672-6100 or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, please don't hesitate to call/text 988 or go to samhsa.gov for resources.If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please rate the podcast on Spotify/Apple by going to the About page or leave a review online.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

On November 11th, 2010, in the quaint, lovely town of Apple Valley, Ohio, law enforcement officers entered a family’s residence who had been reported missing.  Inside, officers were met with a bloodbath, but there were no bodies in sight. The investigation would unravel one of the most brutal and bizarre of crimes. Many of the officers involved would forever be traumatized by what they saw.Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, please follow and leave a positive rating on Spotify or Apple. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

On January 6th, 1999, in Port St John, Florida, the body of 29-year-old Sonya Nicole Speights was discovered lying in a blood-drenched tub. Investigators were initially informed that it was the sight of an accidental shooting, but the evidence indicated something far more suspicious. This is the tragic case of brother and sister Catherine and Curtis Jones, who, at the time when these events unfolded, became the youngest convicted murderers in U.S. history.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

When paramedics entered a garage in Studio City, CA, they discovered the body of a woman lying on a pile of blankets. A lit charcoal grill had been knocked to the ground.  What police initially believed to be a tragic accident would unravel a murder mystery so bizarre that it could have been written in Hollywood, and it may have been.If you enjoy the show, please follow and leave a positive rating on Spotify or Apple, or a review. Thank you so much for your support! Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

Disguised under their shared hatred of child predators, a group of men led by the dictatorial direction of an influential older man would embark on the most depraved and twisted of missions. To rid the world of individuals they defined as filth and lacking value, together they would commit some of the most horrifying serial murders the world has ever known. This is the Snowtown Murders of Australia.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please remember to follow, and leave a positive rating on Spotify/Apple, or a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

On Friday, October 24th, 2015, at 10:30 am, students gathered inside the cafeteria at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. They casually chatted and ate lunch with their peers like any other normal day. Then, out of nowhere, they stood frozen in horror as they witnessed five of their classmates being shot. They dropped their lunches on the ground, tripped over one another to escape, and screamed in terror as the room filled with smoke and the floors pooled over in blood. Who and why were these innocent teenagers being attacked, and who was the monster that ripped them of their young lives?Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy what I do, please subscribe/follow, and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple. If you have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes, I would love to hear from you. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.If you or someone you know needs help, you are not alone:988lifeline.org - depression, thoughts of suicide CALL or TEXT 988samsha.gov - 1-800- 662- HELP, TEXT 435748 (HELP4U)Mental Health Hotline 866-903-3787Mobile Crisis Team: Call 1-877-626-1772 to have a professional come to you

December 10th, 1909, Savannah, Georgia. On a brisk winter morning, a patrolman walking the streets of downtown heard loud moaning sounds coming from one of the homes. When he entered the residence, he discovered the bloodied, mutilated body of the lady of the house. She was sitting in her bedroom easy chair with her glasses having fallen at her feet next to the newspaper. The imprint of an ax was visible on her skull. It was only the beginning of the horrific scene inside. Who was this lady of the house, and who was the monster who viciously killed her during the holiday season?Thank you so much for listening! All I want for Christmas is for you to follow, rate, or leave a review for my show :) Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

Christmas is known as a time of joy, but not all tales from this season are merry. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, a sinister force invaded the small Southern Baptist town of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Each murder whispers of evil, and its darkness still lingers within the town’s lore. These are the two chilling tales of Raymond Downing Hair and Luna Holmes Beddingfield.Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to support the show, please remember to follow/subscribe and consider leaving a positive rating on Spotify/Apple or a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

On May 11th, 2021, in a town outside of Athens, Greece, law enforcement officers arrived at the residence of a young couple. When they entered the master bedroom, they discovered the swollen blue body of a nineteen-year-old woman. Next to her lying in bed was an infant crying but thankfully unharmed. Near the stairs, crime scene investigators came across a gruesome discovery. A small dog was hanging by its leash. Who murdered this beautiful young mother, and who was the monster who tortured the family pet?Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.If you or a loved one is suffering from domestic abuse, please reach out for help.Call 800.799.7233, text "START" to 88788 or chat online at thehotline.org 24/7/365In Greece contact SOS 15900

February 1946, in the town of Texarkana, an unknown assailant wearing a sack with holes cut out for eyes and mouth terrorized unsuspecting residents. Once the moon rose, the bordering area between Texas and Arkansas would become his personal hunting ground. Within only a few months, the masked killer brutally murdered five people. Three of them escaped his homicidal clutches to tell their stories. The events that transpired would change the town and its reputation, making it forever known as The Town that Dreaded Sundown.HAPPY HALLOWEEN MY DEAR LISTENERS! Please follow, share, rate, and leave a review.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

On October 30th, 1992, in Coulter’s Hole, a beautiful hiking and camping spot near Oil Station, PA, the body of a badly bruised young girl was discovered lying in the creek. She was dressed strangely wearing oversized shorts, a t-shirt that was inside out, and socks which clearly weren’t hers. Investigators had been searching the exact location only the day before, and nothing had been there. Police believed the perpetrator had dumped the child there to rub it in their face taunting them that he had killed her and gotten away with it. Who was this innocent child, and who was the monster who murdered her and left her alone in the woods to die?I would love to hear from you! Please share any thoughts, comments, or ideas for future episodes.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

In the early morning hours of September 15th, 2004, in Southwick, East Sussex, England, a passerby stumbled upon the body of an elderly woman found along the footpath of a neighborhood. She was lying in a pool of blood. The victim had been viciously stabbed in the back and on the side of her neck. Who was this poor old woman, and what kind of monster slashed her to death while she was walking home? This is the story of England’s aspiring Freddy Krueger killer, Daniel Gonzalez. Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, please remember to follow and leave a rating/review. I would love to hear from you so please reach out with any thoughts, suggestions, or ideas for future episodes. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, suicidal ideation, hallucinations, or kind of mental health concerns, you are not alone, please reach out for help:Substance Abuse and Mental Health - 1800-662-HELP 24/7 or visit samhsa.gov

Part 1 of The Internet's First Serial Killer exposed the twisted and freakishly calculated modus operandi of serial killer John Edward Robinson. This next episode breaks down the investigation and what led to the horrifying crime scene evidence that connected this depraved murderer to his known victims. If you want to support the show, please make sure you are subscribed and consider leaving a positive rating/review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

In early June 2000, law enforcement investigators performed a search warrant in connection with a missing woman on the 16-acre farm of a business owner and grandfather near Kansas City, KS. Cadaver dogs alerted them to a spot where two metal barrels stood. The horrific scene inside would unravel a man’s two-decades-long web of deceit. If you want to support the show, please make sure you are subscribed and consider leaving a positive rating/review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

Frozen in a Truck - The Denise Huber Story Part 1 revealed the terrifying truth behind the abduction and murder of the missing woman Denise Huber. This second part closely details and analyzes the childhood of her killer, John Joseph Famalaro, and what may have triggered his violence. This is Part 2 of Frozen in a Truck: The Denise Huber StoryPlease forgive my use of the offender's name in two different name orders. Some sources were confusing regarding this, but the correct name order per court files is John Joseph Famalaro.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, or have any type of mental health concerns, you are not alone, please reach out for help:Substance Abuse and Mental Health - 1800-662-HELP or visit samhsa.govIf you or someone you know is a victim of sexual abuse, please reach out for help:1.800.799.SAFE (7233), text START to 88788Sexual assault - rainn.org 1800-656-HOPE

On July 13th, 1994 in Prescott Valley, AZ, law enforcement vice officers would search a suspected stolen moving truck with a mysterious running freezer inside. They believed they were about to bust a hidden drug operation but what they found inside would chill them to their bones. What appeared to be a woman’s arm was peeking outside of a large black trash bag, and a pool of bodily fluids had crystallized at the bottom of the freezer. Who was this woman, and what kind of monster of a human being laid her to rest inside this cold dark grave?If you want to support the show, please follow and leave a rating/review. Thank you so much for listening! Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

On Mother’s Day weekend in 2003, in Tyler County, Texas, a mother of three small children called 911 to report that her sons had been attacked. The weapons used and the confession of the perpetrator would shock and horrify the residents of this tiny close-knit Christian town. Perhaps the only thing more terrifying than the murders themselves were the reasons behind them. *NOTE: Technically, Deanna Laney lived in the town of New Chapel Hill, which is part of Tyler County. Since some sources conflicted with where she resided, I used Tyler since it is the greater metro area.Please support the show, and make sure to follow, share, rate, and leave a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

On January 7th, 2020, on the Umonhon reservation in Macy, Nebraska, the body of tribal member Ashlea Aldridge was found lying in a snow-covered field. The investigation into her death would reveal abuse, neglect, and bias, and leave her family still seeking answers and justice. Her story is just one of the countless cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls whose voices deserve to be heard. Please support the show, and make sure to follow, share, rate, and leave a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.Learn more about the MMIWG Movement, and Show your Support. Please visit:National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center at ⁠https://www.niwrc.org⁠Alaskan Native Women’s Resource Center at ⁠https://www.aknwrc.org/⁠The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto at ⁠https://nwrct.ca/⁠Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women at ⁠https://www.csvanw.org/⁠

During the late 1800s into the beginning of the 20th Century, the greater area of Boston, MA was plagued by a young female serial killer. Countless murders of the elderly and the sick were disguised as natural deaths. The perpetrator could have continued their murder spree for decades had her killings not become so personal. This is the story of Boston’s “Jolly Jane” Toppan whose claim, if true, makes her the most prolific serial killer in American History.Please support the show, and make sure to follow, share, rate, and leave a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.

In March 2005, a young child disappeared along a desolate road in Nithari Village, India. Then another child and another until over thirty children had vanished in less than two years. Desperate pleas by parents to help find their missing children were ignored by the local police. Then, in one of the wealthiest suburbs of Noida, the most gruesome and heartbreaking discovery was made. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.

On March 28th, 2020, twenty-year-old Mary Santina Collins went missing after she took an Uber to NoDA, the art and entertainment district of Charlotte, N.C. What began as a fun night with her friends would end in a blood bath. Investigators never believed her family who knew she was in danger until days later when police discovered the mattress. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, share, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.