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The Spoon River Gothic Podcast
by Radio Vérté | Cory Zimmerman
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester. Blog Written by Samantha Thomas. Subscribe to THE SRG AGENCY @ https://www.patreon.com/SpoonRiverGothicPodcast & Access The SPOON RIVER GOTHIC CASE FILE for Bonus Weekly Episodes & Investigative Materials (Audio Interviews, Trial Footage, Police Files, Court Documents, Photos, Diagrams, etc.) to Accompany each Season Two Episode. Patreon @ www.patreon.com/SpoonRiverGothicPodcast Contact SRG @ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" hre
Episodes
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Cross-Examination | Charismatic Authority
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Daniella Mestyanek Young was born a third-generation member of the infamous Children of God religious cult. She grew up being trafficked around the world before escaping that life and...
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Chapter 11 | Part II - An Ordinary Country Road
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester. Blog Written by Samantha Thomas. Subscribe to...
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Cross-Examination | The Charlie That I Knew
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester. Blog Written by Samantha Thomas. Subscribe to...
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Chapter 11 | Part I - A Strange Thing
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester. Blog Written by Samantha Thomas. Subscribe to...
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Cross-Examination | The Limelight
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester. Blog Written by Samantha Thomas. Subscribe to...
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Chapter 10 | In & of Itself
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester. Blog Written by Samantha Thomas. Subscribe to...
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INTRODUCING - A PLACE OF PARADOX
RADIO VÉRTÉ Presents: A PLACE OF PARADOX A Literary Fiction Podcast Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. SEASONAL | WEEKLY -SEASON ONE- THE WILD WIND - A Novel by Cory Zimmerman. The Wild Wind is an American gothic tale of a woman born and raised on the grounds of a psychiatric institution—not…
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Cross-Examination | Ain't Gotta Lie to Me
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester. Blog Written by Samantha Thomas. Subscribe to...
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Chapter 9 | Stockholm Syndrome
Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester. Blog Written by Samantha Thomas. Subscribe to...
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Cross-Examination | The Story of the Waffle Stomper Shoe
Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives. Think, feel, understand the sideways world around you. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper! Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly Written and hosted by Cory Zimmerman, our flagship series, THE SPOON RIVER GOTHIC...
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Chapter 8 | 138 Minutes
Description Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives. Think, feel, understand the sideways world around you. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper! Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly Written and hosted by Cory Zimmerman, our flagship series, THE SPOON RIVER...
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Cross-Examination | To Bear Witness
Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives. Think, feel, understand the sideways world around you. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper! Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly Written and hosted by Cory Zimmerman, our flagship series, THE SPOON RIVER GOTHIC...
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Chapter 7 | Right-Hand Girl
Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives. Think, feel, understand the sideways world around you. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper! Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly Written and hosted by Cory Zimmerman, our flagship series, THE SPOON RIVER GOTHIC...
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Chapter 6 | Ark-La-Tex
Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives. Think, feel, understand the sideways world around you. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper! Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly Written and hosted by Cory Zimmerman, our flagship series, THE SPOON RIVER GOTHIC...
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Cross-Examination | 48th of an Inch
Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives. Think, feel, understand. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper! Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly Written and hosted by Cory Zimmerman, our flagship series, THE SPOON RIVER GOTHIC PODCAST, is a growing collection of...
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Chapter 5 | Bubble Yum
Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives. Think, feel, understand. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper! Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly Written and hosted by Cory Zimmerman, our flagship series, THE SPOON RIVER GOTHIC PODCAST, is a growing collection of...
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Chapter 4 | .69 Item
In this episode, we journey into the enigmatic heart of 1985 Florida, a state pulsating with life and exponential population growth. New residents flock to its shores daily, drawn by promises of economic prosperity and boundless opportunity. Yet beneath the surface lies a tapestry of…
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Cross-Examination | An Affluent Man
Eric Stull, the nephew of Merle “Chet” Reeder, offers a poignant narrative surrounding the life of his mysterious uncle, whose life was tragically cut short during the 1985 multi-state killing spree masterminded by Daniel Rameta. He offers profound insights as he intimately recounts “Chet”...
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Chapter 3 | The Land of Misfit Toys - Part II
A February 8th, 1985, armed robbery at an Ocala gas station that leaves attendant Merle “Chet” Reeder brutally murdered is meticulously dissected with the testimonies of witnesses and law enforcement officers, who piece together the harrowing sequence of events that unfolded in those early…
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Chapter 3 | The Land of Misfit Toys - Part I
Beginning with a poignant biblical quote, we explore the intricacies of the courtroom trial against the backdrop of moral dilemmas, community challenges, and themes of justice, personal belief, and societal norms. As the courtroom drama unfolds, we are invited to ponder thought-provoking…
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Cross-Examination | The Passage of Arms
In today’s gripping episode, we delve deep into the heart of the chaos that unfolded on February 13, 1985, as we listen to the brave officers’ firsthand accounts that granted an intimate glimpse into that climactic showdown with the outlaws, Daniele Rameta, Lisa Dunn, Mark Walters, and James...
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SRG - Trailer
Radio Vérité Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - A Literary True Crime Podcast. Think, feel, understand. We go where the others don’t. We dive deeper! Seasonal | Long Form | Weekly Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman. Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman. Research by Rachel Laubis,...
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Chapter 2 | God's Country
In the wake of a harrowing crime spree that left rural Kansas reeling in 1985, a somber analogy emerged from the lips of a local gas station owner near the junction of Kansas 25 and I-70: "You just don’t know what’s coming down the sewer pipe next." February 13, 1985, marked the culmination of…
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Chapter 1 | Mad Dogs
Radio Vérté Presents SPOON RIVER GOTHIC - Season Two: Death Rides the Highway - A Thrill Ride of Murder & Terror! This season, we will unravel the captivating story of four vastly different individuals and how they all came together to embark on a cross-country crime spree marked by violence and...
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Ch. 69 - Season Finale: Part III - "Dear Donna..."
A heart-wrenching narrative-- Through a poignant exploration of Donna Tompkin’s perspective, we relive the ordinary moments of the day before and the aftermath of the devastating fire that claimed her and her three-year-old daughter, Justine, lives and the intricate details of the people close to...
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Ch. 68 - Season Finale: Part II - "The Beautiful Victim"
Nearing the end of our journey-- We hint at additional potential affairs and emotional motives by exploring alternative theories involving suspects, scrutinizing timelines for inconsistencies, and delving into the complexities of romantic dynamics. Such as with noteworthy figures, like Donnie’s...
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Ch. 67 - Season Finale: Part I - "Slug Bug"
Twists & turns-- We zoom out and plunge into the chilling mystery surrounding the double homicide of Donna and Justine, meticulously revisiting key suspects and challenging established narratives. Listeners are guided on a gripping exploration as we scrutinize the individuals in Donna's life:...
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Ch. 66 - Ponzi Schemes & Polygraphs... "Chester & Croiser, will you take the test?"
A candid conversation with Jeremy Bull-- Jeremy, the son of Donald Bull, despite not having a close relationship with him, provides us with a unique and very personal insight into the story that gripped the small town of his youth and left lasting implications upon his adult life. Though always…
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Ch. 65 - The Actual Innocence of Donnie Bull
Recap-- As we revisit the key details in this chilling case, we are confronted with much information we did not have at the start of our journey. The inconclusive autopsy results are discussed, as the perplexing circumstances surrounding the house fire, the initial ruling of no foul play, and…
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Ch. 64 - The "Cop Drama"
A Candide conversation-- Rusty Graham divulges insights into the enigmatic controversies surrounding the Canton Police Department. The conversation kicks off with revelations from a departmental meeting led by Chief Elam, where an undisclosed investigation takes center stage. The common theme of...
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Ch. 63 - The "Grocery List"
An anonymous letter-- August 1, 1998, was a day that sparked a cascade of investigations into the Canton Police Department's Chief of Police, Michael Elam. The anonymous letter signed by “The Honest Police Officers of Canton Police Department” outlines a theme of abuse of authority, cover-ups…
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Ch. 62 - At the Hands of the State
Layers upon layers-- Exploring the complex legal odyssey of Donald Bull’s case, we unravel and peel back the layers, from the initial trial to the heart-wrenching appeals to revealing arguments from both sides of the legal spectrum. We journey into a historical backdrop, discussing the intensity…
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SRG S2 | Trailer
Season Two: “DEATH RIDES THE HIGHWAY” A Cross-Country Thrill Ride Fueled by Murder & Terror! The Motive of this cross-county killing spree at its heart: storytelling. And though this horrid crime is true, the story was birthed by imagination, as the characters, the players involved, created their...
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Ch. 61 - The People v. Bull - Part 2: "I'm glad she is gone!"
DNA-- We delve into the ominous genetic evidence, a cryptic residue left at the murder scene, otherwise known as DNA, which aligns with the genetic fingerprint of Donald Bull Jr. Expert testimonies, like the foreboding voice of David Metzger, unfurl statistical probabilities, shrouding the...
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Ch. 60 - The People v. Bull - Part 1: "Deadman Walking"
A step back into the courtroom-- The complex legal drama surrounding the Donald Bull trial reveals a web of conflicting testimonies, shifting timelines, and questionable evidence. At its core, the prosecution contends that Donnie committed the double murder, while the defense skillfully…
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Ch. 59 - "I've been waiting for you to call me..."
David Shaw-- The half-brother of Donald Bull Jr., David Shaw, offers a unique and intimate perspective into the Bull family and the tumultuous journey they've weathered. In his 20s, David discovered the intricate web of familial connections, realizing that his biological father was none other…
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Ch. 58 - Donald R. Bull
Inner workings-- We review the riveting intricacies of the prosecution's tactics in the case against Donald Bull, a trial where the stakes are nothing short of life and death. The prosecution, determined to establish Bull as responsible for the tragic deaths of Donna and Justine, seeks to…
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Ch. 57 - "I don't know what your're asking me..."
A legal landscape-- We explore the intricate legal maneuvers, testimonies, and controversies that emerge during Donnie Bull's interactions with Canton Police officers, mainly focusing on his allegations of coercion and rights violation against them. The story highlights the importance of…
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Ch. 56 - Sweet Adeline
A fire hazard-- Canton has a long history of enduring disasters, all of which, again and again, have disrupted the idyllic nature of small-town living, some more tragic than others. Through a meticulous exploration of domestic fire risks, from historical Victorian homes to the hidden dangers of...
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Ch. 55 - Shoot First!
A public affair-- The circumstances surrounding Donnie Bull's arrest, with its lack of discretion as an open spectacle, highlight a significant and complex issue in the criminal justice system. We delve into the ramifications of public displays during the arrest process and how they can…
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Ch. 54 - Machinery of Death
Welcome to Hell-- We dive into several accounts from inmates on death row, as they appear in letters written from Death Row. Death Row inmates describe the extreme confinement conditions they face, 23 hours a day in 6x9 feet cells. These accounts offer a deeply thought-provoking insight into the...
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S1. Bonus - A Solemn Responsibility
Bonus Author- I will present a bonus chapter written by Spoon River Gothic co-producer Samantha Thomas. This report shall pertain to Samantha’s subjective analysis of the Defense and Prosecution team’s closing arguments during Donald Bull’s 1996 trial. “A Solemn Responsibility” by Samantha Thomas...
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Ch. 53 - All Bets are Off
Dr. Michael Gelbort-- Notably, Dr. Gelbort starred in the hit Netflix series "I Am a Killer," lending his expertise to the show. Dr. Gelbort assists patients by conducting interviews and coordinating testing for suspected neurological issues. His evaluations contribute essential insights for...
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Ch. 52 - Eye for Eye, Tooth for Tooth
The pursuit of closure-- Death penalty cases are a profoundly intricate and emotionally charged process with profound implications for the victims’ families and the defendants. In the case of Donald Bull Jr., his journey through the legal system underscored these complexities. Donnie's appeals,...
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Ch. 51 - "Something fishy is going on here..."
A conversation with Ken & Alan-- Ken, the former deputy who escorted Donnie Bull to and from the courthouse each day of his trial, provides us with a fascinating juxtaposition--his impression of Donnie as calm and self-assured in the face of grave charges, starkly contrasted with Ken's own...
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Ch. 50 - A Heavy Burden
Mr. Parkinson-- The assistant state's attorney, ardently presenting the prosecution's case with counterarguments to the defense’s closing, reminds us of the importance of recalling the complexity of Donna Tompkins' relationships with multiple male suspects. Was her relationship with them as black...
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Ch. 49 - Burn Hot, Fast & Intense
A closing argument-- McMillian, Donald Bull’s co-defense attorney, masterfully navigates the twists and turns of this complex trial, leading us toward a thought-provoking destination—engaging, challenging, and captivating us as we dissect her closing argument and consider the profound…
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SRG: Narrative of a Double Homicide - TRAILER
Cory Zimmerman and Radio Vérité Present the Literary, Long-Form, True Crime Podcast: "SPOON RIVER GOTHIC - NARRATIVE of a DOUBLE HOMICIDE" A True Crime Saga Revealing a Mystery of Romance, Obsession & Terror. The Borders of the Puzzle - Arson & Murder! A HAUNTING TALE - The perplexing double...
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Ch. 48 - A Reasonable Doubt
The Legal Arena-- As the pursuit of justice hangs in a precarious balance, the intricacies of the Donald Bull case unravel—what reveals itself to be a gripping courtroom drama that has captivated the public’s attention. Donnie Bull, a name etched in the annals of Canton, Illinois, history…
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Ch. 47 - The Stepping Stone
An intricate tapestry-- During closing arguments, the prosecution, led by the formidable Mr. Ed Danner, weaves a compelling narrative, drawing upon several critical threads of evidence. The enigmatic ring found in Donald Bull's possession is at the heart of Danner’s case. It is a piece of jewelry...
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Radio Vérté Presents: The Spoon River Gothic Podcast - True Crime Narratives Written & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman
Executive Producer Cory Zimmerman.
Written, Edited & Narrated by Cory Zimmerman.
Research by Rachel Laubis, Moira King & Allison Hester.
Blog Written by Samantha Thomas.
Subscribe to THE SRG AGENCY @ https://www.patreon.com/SpoonRiverGothicPodcast & Access The SPOON RIVER GOTHIC CASE FILE for Bonus Weekly Episodes & Investigative Materials (Audio Interviews, Trial Footage, Police Files, Court Documents, Photos, Diagrams, etc.) to Accompany each Season Two Episode.
Patreon @ www.patreon.com/SpoonRiverGothicPodcast
Contact SRG @ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" hre
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