All Episodes - Criminally Insane
Have a seat with us, Haley Pullos and Dylan Keenan, as we dive into what we like to call “Criminally Insane.” Our happy hour setting creates a safe space for dialogue that our audience feels a part of. The cases we cover are gruesome, both new and old. With Dylan’s background in production and Haley’s background in acting, we feel we found a happy medium in the terrible world of true crime podcasts.
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Shaye Groves
Obsession and jealous rage turn a relationship into torture. This case unravels how unhealthy obsessions can influence someone to do the unthinkable to someone you love.Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.Sources:James, John. "The schoolgirl who grew up to be killer: How 'manipulative' Shaye Groves developed a childhood obsession with killer doll Chucky before becoming a serial killer-fixated 'weirdo' who murdered her BDSM-loving partner in bed." DailyMail.com, 26 February 2023, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11789549/Friends-murderer-Shaye-Groves-say-manipulative-weirdo.html"Serial killer fan Shaye Groves jailed for murdering boyfriend." BBC News, 22 February 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-64720003Courtney-Guy, Sam. "Serial killer-obsessed mum who stabbed boyfriend to death jailed for 23 years." Metro, 22 February 2023, https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/22/shaye-groves-serial-killer-obsessed-murderer-jailed-for-23-years-18327660/Land, Olivia. "Woman butchered boyfriend, giggled while showing pal dead body: prosecutors." New York Post, 20 January 2023, https://nypost.com/2023/01/20/shaye-groves-butchered-boyfriend-showed-pal-dead-body-prosecutors/ Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Richard Ramirez AKA The Night Stalker Part 2
We are finally completing the tale of the Night Stalker, possibly one of the most terrible human beings to ever walk this earth. Grab a beverage and relax while we rehash Richard Ramirez's crimes and ultimate capture.Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Carlo, Philip. The Night Stalker: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez. Citadel Press, 2016. Chervinski, Ashley. “A Detailed Timeline of Night Stalker Richard Ramirez' Crimes.” Timeline Of The Night Stalker From Childhood To Crimes, 2021, https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/01/10260137/night-stalker-richard-ramirez-childhood-murders-death. Serena, Katie. “The Twisted Tale of Richard Ramirez, The ‘Night Stalker’ Serial Killer Who Terrorized 1980s California.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 15 July 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Murder of Stoni Blair and Stephen Berry
A mother of four is left with only two children, but the discovery of her two missing children shocks the East Side of Detroit. Is the story she shares to the court true?Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.Sources:"Detroit Mom Pleads Guilty to Killing 2 Kids Found In Freezer; Outlines Crime in Gruesome Detail." CBS News and Stations, 29 June 2015, https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/detroit-mom-back-in-court-in-freezer-bodies-case/"Mitchelle Blair Tortured Her Children - Then Hid Their Bodies in a Freezer for Years." All That's Interesting, 5 October 2021, https://allthatsinteresting.com/mitchelle-blairSupport the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Richard Ramirez AKA The Night Stalker Part 1
Today, we are diving deep into the rarely discussed early life of Richard Ramirez, AKA The Night Stalker. Were there signs in Ramirez's childhood that he would grow into the monster he became? Let's find out.Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Carlo, Philip. The Night Stalker: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez. Citadel Press, 2016. Chervinski, Ashley. “A Detailed Timeline of Night Stalker Richard Ramirez' Crimes.” Timeline Of The Night Stalker From Childhood To Crimes, 2021, https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/01/10260137/night-stalker-richard-ramirez-childhood-murders-death. Serena, Katie. “The Twisted Tale of Richard Ramirez, The ‘Night Stalker’ Serial Killer Who Terrorized 1980s California.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 15 July 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Erika and Benjamin Sifrit and the Murder of Joshua Ford and Martha Crutchley
Can a couple drive each other to commit a murder? A night of partying turns into a night of terror. How did an innocent couple on vacation end up in pieces in the Delaware landfill? Let's find out!Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.Sources:"Erika and Benjamin Sifrit." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 18 May 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erika_and_Benjamin_SifritBartlette, DeLani R. "Thrill Kill Couple." Medium, 11 February 2019, https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/thrill-kill-couple-the-sifrits-cd459245fe75Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Hinterkaifeck Murders
What would you do if you suspected there was a person living in your attic? Andreas Gruber had to answer that very question for himself in 1922, and the carnage that followed is something out of a nightmare. Let's get into the unsolved case of the Hinterkaifeck murders. Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Sources: Bedtime Stories. “The Mysterious Murders of Hinterkaifeck.” YouTube, YouTube, 7 May 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r93z8MH_eg8&t=609s. Chilvers, Edward. Footsteps in the Attic: A True Account of the Slayings at the Hinterkaifeck Farmstead. Kindle ed., 2017. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
JonBenét Ramsey
The case of JonBenét Ramsey has been unsolved now for over 20 years. Her iconic pageant photos released to the media made it hard to forget this horrific nightmare. How does every piece of evidence lead to a dead end?Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.Sources:"JonBenét Ramsey." Crime Museum, Crime Museum LLC, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/jonbenet-ramsey/"The breakthrough new DNA evidence that could find JonBenét Ramsey's killer." 60 Minutes Australia, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93UdoApio5sConklin, Audrey. "JonBenét Ramsey case: Father remembers 'daddy's girl' on what would be her 32nd birthday." Fox News, 06 August 2022, https://www.foxnews.com/us/jonbenet-ramsey-case-father-remembers-daddys-girl-her-32nd-birthday"JonBenét Ramsey (Homicide)." City of Boulder, https://bouldercolorado.gov/jonbenet-ramsey-homicideKenton, Luke. "Explosive new JonBenét Ramsey theory about ransom note signature 'may help identify cold case killer,' expert claims." The U.S. Sun, the Sun US, INC, 28 August 2022, https://www.the-sun.com/news/6079622/jonbenet-ramsey-evidence-cold-case-murder-killer-pageant/McClish, Mark. "JonBenét Ramsey Murder - The Ransom Note." Statement Analysis, July 2001, https://www.statementanalysis.com/jonbenet-ramsey-murder/ransom-note/Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Murder & Ghost Story of Mamie Thurman
Let's go way back to the 1930s when things were... not all that different. Was the right person indicted for the murder of Mamie Thurman? Or maybe this is why Mamie's spirit is said to haunt the top of Trace Mountain. Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Sources: Mysterious WV. “Paranormal: The Ghost and Murder of Mamie Thurman.” YouTube, YouTube, 26 Oct. 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VR9pvQqbmQ&t=1320s. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Jonestown Massacre
How does one man have such power over so many people? Over 900 members of the Peoples Temple drank a deadly punch, leaving an unforgettable scene behind. This case is a dark cloud in history. Editing & Sound Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING. Sources: Barro, Andre, et al. Jonestown: Paradise Lost. Film Afrika Worldwide, 2007. Chiu, David. “Jonestown: 13 Things You Should Know about Cult Massacre.” Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2021, https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/jonestown-13-things-you-should-know-about-cult-massacre-121974/. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Laci Peterson Part 2
Part 2 is here! In this week's episode, we continue discussing the events surrounding Laci Peterson's disappearance. Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING. Sources: Dr. Peterson, Brian. “Conner's Autopsy.” Conner's Autopsy, https://pwc-sii.com/Research/conner/autopsy.htm. Kaufmann, Dawna, and David Thompson. “The Laci Autopsy Files.” The Laci Autopsy Files, http://pwc-sii.com/Media/files.htm. The Murder of Laci Peterson. Created by A&E Networks and BQE Films, 2017. Waldrop, Theresa, et al. “Scott Peterson Sentenced to Life in Prison after Being Spared a Death Sentence.” CNN, Cable News Network, 9 Dec. 2021, https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/08/us/scott-peterson-resentencing/index.html. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Laci Peterson Part 1
Join us as we discuss the case that gripped America in the early 2000s. A very pregnant Laci goes missing on Christmas Eve, and the story that unfolds is something directly out of the movies. Where is Laci? Let's find out. Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING. Sources: Dr. Peterson, Brian. “Conner's Autopsy.” Conner's Autopsy, https://pwc-sii.com/Research/conner/autopsy.htm. Kaufmann, Dawna, and David Thompson. “The Laci Autopsy Files.” The Laci Autopsy Files, http://pwc-sii.com/Media/files.htm. The Murder of Laci Peterson. Created by A&E Networks and BQE Films, 2017. Waldrop, Theresa, et al. “Scott Peterson Sentenced to Life in Prison after Being Spared a Death Sentence.” CNN, Cable News Network, 9 Dec. 2021, https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/08/us/scott-peterson-resentencing/index.html. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Yates Family
What would drive a mother to kill all five of her children? Did she know what she was doing and know it was wrong? Or was she truly criminally insane? This case will haunt you and have you spinning your wheels on how to feel.Editing & Sound Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING.Sources: “Andrea Yates.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 June 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Yates. Helling, Steve. “Andrea Yates, Who Drowned Her 5 Kids in a Tub in 2001, Annually Declines Release from Mental Hospital.” PEOPLE.com, 5 Apr. 2022, https://people.com/crime/andrea-yates-who-drowned-kids-in-bathtub-in-2001-annually-declines-release-from-mental-hospital/. Willey, Jessica. “Andrea Yates: 20 Years since the Tragedy That Shocked the Nation.” ABC13 Houston, KTRK-TV, 17 June 2021, https://abc13.com/andrea-yates-rusty-george-parnham-clear-lake-texas/10802560/. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Pablo Escobar
The King of Cocaine, Pablo Escobar, marketed himself as a nothing more than a flower trader. But could a simple flower trader be responsible for so much death and horror? Join us as we discuss Escobar's rise to the top, and his inevitable fall from grace. Editing & Sound Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING. Sources: Biographics. “Pablo Escobar : Colombian Drug Lord and Narcoterrorist.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 May 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFvU0bFcpNk. Boudreaux, Richard. “Colombia Drug Lord Surrenders : Cocaine: Pablo Escobar, Object of a Seven-Year Manhunt, Turns Himself in after a Promise of Leniency and a Guarantee against Extradition to the United States.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 1991, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-06-20-mn-1456-story.html. Serena, Katie. “How One Phone Call Brought down the World's Most Notorious Drug Kingpin'.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 25 Apr. 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/pablo-escobar-death. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Toy Box Killer
This story is one you'll never forget, with evidence of possibly over 40 women murdered, but no bodies ever discovered. How could a man inflict so much torture in his own backyard, leaving women screaming for their lives? Join us for this unbearable episode that will leave your emotions as confused as Haley's. Editing and Sound Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING.Sources: All That's Interesting. “The Serial Killer Who Tortured and Murdered up to 60 Women in His ‘Toy-Box.’” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 16 Aug. 2019, https://allthatsinteresting.com/david-parker-ray-toy-box-killer. Gutierrez, Crystal. “Surviving the ‘Toy Box Killer.’” KRQE News, 10 Mar. 2022, www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/surviving-the-toy-box-killer. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Knoxville Job Corps Murder
Christa Pike committed atrocious acts against fellow Knoxville Job Corps student, Colleen Slemmer in 1995. Pike had satanic rumors swirling around her, but was she really influenced by the devil? Let's discuss. Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING.Sources: Dorman, Travis. “How Young Is Too Young for a Death Sentence? Christa Pike Fights Move to Set Execution Date.” Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville News Sentinel, 13 June 2021, https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/12/christa-gail-pike-death-row-murder-university-tennessee-case/7610001002/. Explore With Us. “A Case Almost Too Gruesome to Mention: Christa Pike.” YouTube, YouTube, 29 Mar. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq4A8V9yMoY. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Kara Robinson’s Survival
Kara was taken from her friends home in broad daylight in the front yard of her best friends house. She lived in an actual nightmare for 18 hours. Over those dreadful 18 hours, Kara would form an escape plan that would not only save her life but unravel other tragedies. Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING.Sources: Pelisek, Christine. “At 15, Kara Robinson Chamberlain Was Kidnapped by a Serial Killer. She Not Only Escaped - She Helped Catch Him.” PEOPLE.com, 2022, https://people.com/crime/kara-robinson-chamberlain-survived-serial-killer-helped-catch-him-as-teen/. Nolasco, Stephanie. “Kara Robinson Recalls How She Escaped from a Serial Killer in Doc: 'I Was Not Going to Be His Intended Victim'.” Fox News, FOX News Network, 14 Oct. 2021, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kara-robinson-true-crime-documentary. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Dru Sjodin
Dru Sjodin, a University of North Dakota student and Victoria's Secret employee, was targeted and followed - something that happens to women and girls every single day. In this episode, we discuss was happened to Dru. Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING.Sources: The Associated Press. “Feds Drop Appeal in Sjodin Killing, Still Seek Death Penalty.” Https://Www.kfyrtv.com, 2022, https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/03/25/feds-drop-appeal-sjodin-killing-still-seek-death-penalty/. "Watching Dru." See No Evil, created by Mole, Ben, season 2 episode 5, Arrow Media, 2016.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Shauna Haynes
A young San Diego woman thinks she’s escaping an abusive household just to land into another. Shauna Haynes was the victim of unspeakable acts of violence that left people wondering who they actually work with. This detrimental case will leave you feeling disgusted and disappointed in human beings. Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander. Visit our sponsor at athleticgreens.com/EMERGING.Sources: Editor. “Court Upholds Murder Conviction in Case of San Diego Victim Stuffed in Suitcase.” Times of San Diego, 23 May 2020, https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2020/05/22/appeals-court-upholds-murder-conviction-in-case-of-san-diego-victim-stuffed-in-suitcase/. FOX 5 Digital Team, and City News Service. “Man Found Guilty of Murdering Woman, Stuffing Corpse in Suitcase.” FOX 5 San Diego, FOX 5 San Diego, 20 Apr. 2018, https://fox5sandiego.com/news/verdict-reached-in-trial-accusing-man-of-stuffing-womans-body-in-suitcase/. Generation Why Podcast. “The Murder of Shauna Haynes.” Generation Why Podcast, 2022, https://genwhypod.com/blogs/the-generation-why-podcast-blog/the-murder-of-shauna-hayes. Sokmensuer, Harriet. “Young Woman's Body Found Stuffed in Suitcase behind San Diego Hotel.” PEOPLE.com, 2007, https://people.com/crime/young-womans-body-found-stuffed-in-suitcase-behind-san-diego-hotel/. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Ted Bundy Part 2
This week, we get into all the gory details of Bundy at his worst as we bring this two-parter to a close. Editing & Audio Engineering: Dane Ostrander. Sources: Dobkin, Finn. “Tracing the Infamous Ted Bundy's Tacoma Roots.” The Trail, 26 Oct. 2018, https://trail.pugetsound.edu/?p=15586. Ott, Tim. “Ted Bundy Killings: A Timeline of His Twisted Reign of Terror.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 13 Aug. 2021, https://www.biography.com/news/ted-bundy-timeline-murders. Rule, Ann. The Stranger beside Me. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2022. Schofner, Heather. Ted Bundy: Beyond the Rumors His Relation to Olympia, WA. 2008, https://archives.evergreen.edu/1976/1976-32/2007-08/Research-Stilson/SchofnerH-Bundy.pdf. Halsne, Christopher. “Episode 1: The Murder of Georgann Hawkins.” Interview With Evil, Interview With Evil, 12 Oct. 2020, https://www.interviewwithevil.com/episodes/episode-1-the-murder-of-georgann-hawkins. Margaritoff, Marco. “Ted Bundy Killed Dozens - Then Called His Mom and Blamed Pornography Just before His Execution.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 23 Mar. 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/ted-bundy-execution. Martin, Laura. “The Women Murdered by Serial Killer Ted Bundy.” Inews.co.uk, 8 Oct. 2020, https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/ted-bundy-victims-serial-killer-how-many-murders-zac-efron-film-286996. Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes. Created by Joe Berlinger, RadicalMedia, 2019.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Ted Bundy Part 1
It's here - the first episode of our deep dive into the life & crimes of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. Was there something in his upbringing to point to the monster he would become? Or was Bundy broken from the moment he was born? Editing & Audio Engineering: Dane Ostrander. Sources: Dobkin, Finn. “Tracing the Infamous Ted Bundy's Tacoma Roots.” The Trail, 26 Oct. 2018, https://trail.pugetsound.edu/?p=15586. Ott, Tim. “Ted Bundy Killings: A Timeline of His Twisted Reign of Terror.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 13 Aug. 2021, https://www.biography.com/news/ted-bundy-timeline-murders. Rule, Ann. The Stranger beside Me. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2022. Schofner, Heather. Ted Bundy: Beyond the Rumors His Relation to Olympia, WA. 2008, https://archives.evergreen.edu/1976/1976-32/2007-08/Research-Stilson/SchofnerH-Bundy.pdf. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Duval Twins
Twin sisters were once local celebrities in Palm Beach, FL, but did they let money get to their heads? One of the twin’s lives ended on the cliffs of Hana, HI. Was this just a terrible accident or was there something more sinister going on? Editing & Audio Engineering: Dane Ostrander. Sources: ABC News. “Mysterious Hawaii Crash Leaves One Twin Dead ...” Youtube, 9 June 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukrxc8du9ck. Baker, KC. “Pastor Tips off Police in Antifreeze Murders after 2 Congregants Die in the Same Way, He Tells 20/20.” PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022, https://people.com/crime/pastor-tips-police-in-antifreeze-murders-ive-never-had-two-family-members-die-in-the-same-type-of-situation/. Griffith, Keith. “Surviving Yoga Twin Breaks Her Silence after Being Acquitted of Murdering Her Sister.” Daily Mail Online, Associated Newspapers, 25 Oct. 2018, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6316201/Surviving-yoga-twin-breaks-silence-acquitted-murdering-sister.html. Ortiz, Erik. “Yoga Instructor Accused of Murdering Twin by Driving Her off Maui Cliff.” NBCNews.com, NBCUniversal News Group, 8 June 2016, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/yoga-instructor-accused-murdering-twin-driving-her-maui-cliff-n587261. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Audrey Marie Hilley
This case has it all: twins, hidden identity, and of course, murder. Lets talk about Audrey Marie Hilley, or whomever else she may be. Editing & Audio Engineering: Dane Ostrander. Sources: "Marie Hilley." Snapped. Season 27, episode 8.Distributed by Oh! Oxygen, 2020.“Audrey Marie Hilley.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Jan. 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Marie_Hilley. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins
Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins’s last victim was an inmate on death row in the Central Correctional Institution Prison in Columbia South Carolina. Pee Wee was a man who had an urge to kill, trying to compensate for his small stature. He killed many other victims, but claimed to kill even more than police were able to discover. Editing & Audio Engineering: Dane Ostrander. Sources: “Donald Henry Gaskins.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Feb. 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Henry_Gaskins. Real Crime. “The Hitchhiker's Killer: Pee Wee Gaskins | Real ... - Youtube.” Youtube, 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J_pyF5vZv4. Vanapalli, Viswa. “Is Donald Gaskins Dead or Alive? Where Is Shirley Gaskins Now?” The Cinemaholic, 21 Jan. 2022, https://thecinemaholic.com/is-donald-gaskins-dead-or-alive-where-is-shirley-gaskins-now/. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Griselda Blanco
You've heard of The Godfather; but what about The Godmother? Griselda Blanco was the wealthiest female kingpin ever, and that title did not come easily. Editing & Audio Engineering: Dane Ostrander. Sources: “Griselda Blanco.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 4 Feb. 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griselda_Blanco#Arrest. Museum, Crime. “The Cocaine Godmother.” Crime Museum, 29 June 2017, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/drugs/the-cocaine-godmother/. Our History. “The Shocking Transformation of Griselda Blanco into the Black Widow | Our History.” YouTube, YouTube, 2 Dec. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ7dsmTRWRc. Visit our sponsor and save 10% when you use our link! BetterHelp.com/listenerSupport the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Tina Faelz
The damage bullying can have on someone is exponential, especially for kids in high school. Tina Faelz and her killer both endured brutal bullying that basically ended their lives. Sources: Vanapalli, Viswa. “Tina Faelz Murder: Where Is Steven Carlson Now?” The Cinemaholic, 6 Jan. 2022, https://thecinemaholic.com/tina-faelz-murder-where-is-steven-carlson-now/. Abraham, Cathy and Aaron Simard, producers."She Never Came Home." Cold Case Files.AMPLE, 2017.Visit our sponsor and get 10% off when you use our link! BetterHelp.com/listenerSupport the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Lizzie Borden
Dubbed the crime of the century, the events that took place in the Borden house in 1892 are shrouded in mystery. Let's dive into the details. Sources: Gulfstorm75. “History's Mysteries The Strange Case of Lizzie Borden (History Channel Documentary).” YouTube, YouTube, 14 Apr. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL51H94cFKc. Robertson, Cara. The Trial of Lizzie Borden: A True Story. Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2020. Take control of your life! Visit BetterHelp.com/listener.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Killer Clown: John Wayne Gacy
Do monsters exist? They sure do and this monster is none other than John Wayne Gacy. “The Killer Clown” hid behind a facade of community leadership and local political success. He should have been stopped before his urge to murder grew. Sources: Rumore, Kori, and Kyle Bentle. “John Wayne Gacy's Victims: What Is Known about the 28 Identified and 5 Unknown Men.” Chicagotribune.com, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2021, https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-john-wayne-gacy-victims-20181215-htmlstory.html. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Lillelid Murders
"The Satanic Panic" may have distracted people from the truth of the matter: the attack on the Lillelid family was gruesome and absolutely senseless.Sources: Lakin, Matt. “Lillelid Murders Still Haunt East Tennessee, 20 Years Later.” Knoxville News Sentinel, 2017, https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2017/04/02/lillelid-murders-haunt-east-tennessee-20-years-later/99876020/. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Torture and Murder of Brian Waters
This case will make your ears bleed. We uncover the torturous hours that took place at Burnthouse farm and the murderer who went into hiding for almost two decades. Sources: Gangster Times. “Christopher Guest More Jr: The Killer Who Evaded Capture for 16 Years by Switching Identity.” YouTube, YouTube, 10 Dec. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC4YeM0043Q. Mailonline, Laurence Dollimore For. “Undercover TV Researcher Is Guilty of Torturing and Murdering Father in Front of His Children.” Daily Mail Online, Associated Newspapers, 9 Dec. 2021, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10271589/Undercover-TV-researcher-convicted-torturing-murdering-father-children.html. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Gabby Petito
Let's get into this hot, emotional case. Gabby Petito was murdered while traveling cross-country in a van with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Sources: 60 Minutes Australia. “The Gabby Petito Story: An American Tragedy - Youtube.com.” Youtube, 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxWR-8-4wDU. Hauser, Christine. “A Timeline of the Search for Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 17 Sept. 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/article/gabrielle-gabby-petito-missing-timeline.html. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Julie Williams
An innocent bystander dies from a sip of water at work. Let’s uncover the dark path to this tragedy. Sources: Healy, Liesa and Vince Sherry, producers. “Forensic Files.” Medstar Television, season 11, episode 24, 2006. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Snapchat Murders
So little is actually known about these horrific killings, but one thing we do know for sure: Abigail Williams and Liberty German will always be known as heroes for catching their killer on camera.Sources: Harding, Nick. “Why Have Police Not Found Man Who Teens Filmed before Their Murder?” The Sun, The Sun, 29 Sept. 2019, https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/10008017/snapchat-murder-mystery-teens-girls/. Shapiro, Emily. “Delphi Murders.” ABC News, ABC News Network, https://abcnews.go.com/US/delphi-murders-connected-nearby-kidnapping-case-sheriff/story?id=77364836. Crime Weekly. The Snapchat Murders - Youtube.com. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvyN5YD8Vpk. Crime Weekly. The Snapchat Murders - Youtube.com. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW7G0fOnQ-Y&t=3357s.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Sheila von Wiese-Mack
Sheila von Wiese-Mack struggled as a single mother after her husband died, but this struggle is nothing compared to what will happen in Bali, Indonesia in 2014. Sources: Don Babwin, Kathleen Foody. “Heather Mack Remains in Custody on Murder Conspiracy Charges after Bail Hearing.” NBC Chicago, NBC Chicago, 10 Nov. 2021, https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/heather-mack-ordered-held-without-bond-on-murder-conspiracy-charges/2680458/. “Heather Mack.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 16 Nov. 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heather_Mack. NBC Chicago. “Heather Mack, Convicted in 2014 Murder of Her Mother in Bali, to Be Released from Prison.” NBC Chicago, NBC Chicago, 23 Aug. 2021, https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/heather-mack-convicted-in-2014-murder-of-her-mother-in-bali-to-be-released-from-prison-report/2596421/. True Crime Daily. “Heather Mack Case - Youtube.com.” Youtube, 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHsHiSrvXdc. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Friendly Murders
This case is full of familial drama and greed. Let's talk about the Friendly murders! Sources: Kelman, Brett. “Palm Springs Friendly Murders Remain Unsolved after 35 Years.” The Desert Sun, TDS, 3 Nov. 2013, https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/crime/1/01/01/palm-springs-friendly-murders-remain-unsolved-after-35-years/3403873/. Michael Taylor, Chronicle Staff Writer. “Prime Suspects.” SFGATE, 4 Feb. 2012, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Prime-Suspects-Seventeen-years-after-former-San-3027880.php. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Christopher Henderson
Sources: Dailymail.Com, Shannon Thaler For. “Alabama Man Sentenced to Death for Murdering Pregnant Second Wife, Cut Full Term Fetus from Her Body.” Daily Mail Online, Associated Newspapers, 14 Oct. 2021, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10089307/Alabama-man-sentenced-death-murdering-pregnant-second-wife-cut-term-fetus-body.html. Klapp, Caroline. “Christopher Henderson Convicted of Murder in Madison County; Prosecution Hopes for the Death Penalty.” Https://Www.waff.com, 2021, https://www.waff.com/2021/07/02/christopher-henderson-convicted-murder-madison-county-prosecution-hopes-death-penalty/. Kroschel, Matt. “Christopher Henderson Sentenced to Death for 5 Murders in New Market.” WAAY News, 2021, https://www.waaytv.com/content/news/Christopher-Henderson-sentenced-to-death-for-fiver-murders-in-New-Market-575528971.html. Lambe, Jerry. “Alabama Man Who Murdered Pregnant Wife in Third Trimester and 3 Young Children Is Sentenced to Death.” Law & Crime, Law & Crime, 14 Oct. 2021, https://lawandcrime.com/crime/alabama-man-who-murdered-pregnant-wife-in-third-trimester-and-3-young-children-is-sentenced-to-death/. Mahan, Madison Scarpino and Anna. “Jury Finds Christopher Henderson Guilty on All Charges in a Madison Co. Murder Trial.” Https://Www.waff.com, 2021, https://www.waff.com/2021/07/01/jury-finds-christopher-henderson-guilty-all-charges-madison-co-murder-trial/. Scarpino, Madison. “Jury Recommends Death Penalty for Christopher Henderson.” Https://Www.waff.com, 2021, https://www.waff.com/2021/07/05/jury-deliberation-resumes-tuesday-hendersons-penalty-phase/. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Maura Murray
This case was swallowed up by conspiracy theorists and online sleuths. This week, we dive into Maura Murray, a college student who seemingly vanished without a trace.Sources:Dubin, Jenny and Linda H. Hamm, producers.The Disappearance of Maura Murray.Texas Crew Productions and Oxygen Network, 2017.Trufant, Jessica. “Sister of Hanson's Maura Murray, Missing for 17 Years, Hopes for Breakthrough in Case.” The Patriot Ledger, The Patriot Ledger, 17 Sept. 2021, https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2021/09/17/sister-missing-hanson-woman-hopes-new-information-17-year-old-case/8361135002/. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Westley Dodd
Want to hear Dylan get super hot? This case is infuriating and is a perfect example of how the system can fail to keep a dangerous man off the streets.“Westley Allan Dodd.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Oct. 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westley_Allan_Dodd. Davis, David and John Lindsay, producers. Frontline "Monsters Among Us."Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), 1992.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Bugsy Siegel
Biography.com Editors. “Bugsy Siegel.” Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 22 Apr. 2021, https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/bugsy-siegel. “Bugs and Meyer Mob.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 8 Apr. 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugs_and_Meyer_Mob. “Bugsy Siegel.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 24 Sept. 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugsy_Siegel. Buzzfeed Unsolved. The Unexplained Murder Of Mobster Bugsy Siegel - YouTube. 12 Apr. 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iv7PW4ZEFD4. The Gangster Times. Bugsy Siegel - THE MAFIA’S Greatest Hits ... - Youtube.com. 7 Apr. 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVVMR9mNW1w. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Kansas Serial Killer
Join us for a roller coaster of a case with a plot twist you never saw coming!Sources:The Doe Network: Case File 500dfks, www.doenetwork.org/cases/500dfks.html. Cold Case Files.Season 1, epi 3 - Sex, Lies and Murder.Exec Producer - Michael T. Harvey.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Rebecca Zahau
Sources:“Death of Rebecca Zahau.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Aug. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Rebecca_Zahau. “Jonah Shacknai.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Aug. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonah_Shacknai. Teri Figueroa. “10 Notable Crime or Investigation Stories in San Diego over the Last Decade.” Tribune, 31 Dec. 2019, www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2019-12-31/10-notable-crime-or-investigation-stories-in-san-diego-over-the-last-decade. Amber Gallagher, producer.Rebecca Zahau: An ID Murder Mystery.American Media and Investigation Discovery, 2019.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Matthew Coleman
Listen as we dive into the extremely recent case of Matthew Coleman. He wanted to save the world, but at what cost?Sources:Fry, Wendy. “Santa Barbara Surfer Dad 'Enlightened by Qanon' to Kill His Kids, Feds Say.” Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2021, www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/border-baja-california/story/2021-08-11/coleman-charged-mexico-killings-qanon. HellingAugust, Steve, and Steve Helling. “Matthew Coleman's Wife Wants to Meet with Him and Get Answers about Children's Alleged QAnon-Inspired Murders.” PEOPLE.com, 2021, people.com/crime/matthew-colemans-wife-wants-answers-about-childrens-alleged-qanon-inspired-murders/. Lovewater, LLC. “The Team.” Lovewater Surf School, 5 Mar. 2021, lovewatersurf.com/about-us/. Madani, Doha, et al. “California Dad Killed His Kids over QANON and 'Serpent Dna' Conspiracy Theories, Feds Claim.” NBCNews.com, NBCUniversal News Group, 12 Aug. 2021, www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-dad-killed-his-kids-over-qanon-serpent-dna-conspiracy-n1276611. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Casey Anthony
Casey Anthony was hated by the public but did she get what she deserved? This episode covers all the dirty details from crazy narratives to the surprise surprise finale.Sources:https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/where-is-casey-anthony-now-see-where-she-is-after-the-death-of-her-daughter/Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The Nobles and The Nortons
In today's episode, we discuss two deaths that are connected more than you'd think. This is the story of the Noble family and the Norton family. Sources: Cartwright, Gary. “Poisoned with Love.” Texas Monthly, 1 May 1989, www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/poisoned-with-love/. Bourdette, Paul, Stephanie Kovac, and Vince Sherry, producers.Forensic Files “Penchant for Poison."Medstar Television, 2006.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Tampa Bay Murders
This one is a wild ride of a case, guys. Join us as we discuss the murder of the Rogers family and the crazy way investigators caught the killer. Sources: Lennard, C. “Ninhydrin.” Ninhydrin - an Overview | ScienceDirect Topics, 2005, www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/ninhydrin. N/A, N/A. “Oba Chandler.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 Aug. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oba_Chandler.Donaldson, Toni and Vince Sherry, producers.Forensic Files: Water Logged.Medstar Television, 2011.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Karla Turcios
Join us as we discuss the murder of Karla Turcios and the horror that is femicide. Sources: Damon, Poppy. “Assignment - El Salvador: The Story OF KARLA Turcios - BBC Sounds.” BBC News, BBC, 2020, www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3csy5dv. Hermesauto. “Missing Salvadoran Journalist Found Dead on the Side of a Road.” The Straits Times, 15 Apr. 2018, www.straitstimes.com/world/americas/missing-salvadoran-journalist-found-dead-on-the-side-of-a-road. Press, The Associated. “Colleagues, Relatives BURY Slain Salvadoran Journalist.” The Seattle Times, The Seattle Times Company, 17 Apr. 2018, www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/colleagues-relatives-bury-slain-salvadoran-journalist/. Santillana, Maria Gracia. “Murderer of SALVADORIAN JOURNALIST Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison For Femicide.” IR INSIDER, IR INSIDER, 7 Feb. 2020, www.irinsider.org/latin-america-1/2020/2/6/murderer-of-salvadorian-journalist-sentenced-to-50-years-in-prison-for-femicide. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Criminally Idiotic - Mini 3
Welcome back to Criminally Idiotic, our mini series! Enjoy this lil palate cleanser, friends.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Albert Fish
This is a rough one, guys. Join us as we discuss Albert Fish, the real life Boogeyman.Sources:Borowski, John, producer.Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation.WaterfrontProductions, 2006.Montaldo, Charles. “Biography of Albert Fish, Notorious Child Serial Killer.” ThoughtCo, 2019, www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-albert-fish-973157. N/A, N/A. “Albert Fish.” Crime Museum, 18 July 2017, www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/albert-fish/. Serena, Katie. “The Gruesome Crimes OF Albert Fish, The Brooklyn Vampire.” All That's Interesting, All That's Interesting, 13 Feb. 2021, allthatsinteresting.com/albert-fish. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Criminally Idiotic - Mini 2
Welcome back to another episode of Criminally Idiotic, where we discuss the dumbest criminals we can find. We hope you enjoy as much as we did!Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Marlen Ochoa-Lopez
A young woman expecting her second child ends up in an unimaginable situation. This episode will show you just how cruel this world can be.Sources:CBS Chicago. “Defendants In Marlen Ochoa Case Indicted On First Degree Murder Charges In Baby's Death.” CBS Chicago, CBS Chicago, 6 Aug. 2019, chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/06/defendants-in-marlen-ochoa-case-indicted-on-first-degree-murder-charges-in-babys-death/. CBS Chicago. “Woman Charged With Killing Marlen Ochoa Gives Birth.” CBS Chicago, CBS Chicago, 19 Nov. 2019, chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/11/19/woman-charged-with-killing-marlen-ochoa-gives-birth/. Chicago Tribune. “Marlen Ochoa-Lopez: Timeline of the Tragedy.” Chicagotribune.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2019, www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-viz-marlen-ochoa-lopez-timeline-htmlstory.html. Peña, Mauricio. “A Year After Death Of Slain Teen Marlen Ochoa's Son, Family Honors Him With Act Of Kindness.” Block Club Chicago, Block Club Chicago, 25 Jan. 2021, blockclubchicago.org/2020/06/16/a-year-after-death-of-slain-teen-marlen-ochoas-son-family-honors-him-with-act-of-kindness/. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Dr. Nat Brown Special
Hey guys! Today's episode is super exciting - we interviewed prison psychologist Dr. Brown. Not only did we get to pick his brain and hear his stories, but we also asked him a little bit about Aileen Wuornos (if you haven't listened to our episode on Aileen, make sure to check that out as well!).Listen to Dr. Brown's music here:www.natbrown.comSupport the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Aileen Wuornos
Take a wild ride with us as we discuss Aileen Wuornos, the first known woman serial killer, and the seven men she murdered.Websites:Malhotra, Noor. “Aileen Wuornos's Son Now: What Happened to Serial Killer's Kid?” The Cinemaholic, 2 Sept. 2020, thecinemaholic.com/what-happened-to-aileen-wuornoss-son/. N/A, N/A. “Aileen Wuornos.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aileen_Wuornos. Wright, William J. “The True Story Of Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos.” Grunge.com, Grunge, 26 Feb. 2021, www.grunge.com/342800/the-true-story-of-serial-killer-aileen-wuornos/. Documentaries:Owens, John, Sam Starbuck and Camilla Wheeler, producers.Aileen Wuornos: Mind of a Monster.Arrow Media and Investigation Discovery, 2020.Human, Jo, producer.Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer.Channel 4 Television Corporation and Lafayette Films, 2003.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
The McStay Family
The McStays were a successful and seemingly happy family, until they vanished without a trace in 2010. Did the McStay family just take a vacation, or were they brutally murdered for financial gain? Join us as we “dig up” the deets on this unruly case.Websites:Flynn, Meagan. “'They Just Vanished': A Business Partner Murdered a Family of Four with a Sledgehammer, Jury Finds.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 11 June 2019, www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/06/11/chase-merritt-joseph-mcstay-summer-mcstay-sledgehammer-mojave-desert/. Monica Garske, Artie Ojeda. “After 8-Hour Day in Court, Sentencing Delayed for Man Who Killed McStay Family.” NBC 7 San Diego, NBC San Diego, 17 Jan. 2020, www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/sentencing-day-charles-merritt-learn-fate-for-mcstay-family-killings/2245876/. Moreno, John A. “Crosses Erected for McStays at Site Where Remains Were Found.” KTLA, KTLA, 21 Nov. 2013, ktla.com/news/memorial-planned-for-mcstay-family-at-site-where-remains-were-found/. Robins, Becki. “Bizarre Things That Happened At The Grand Canyon.” Grunge.com, Grunge, 12 Dec. 2017, www.grunge.com/100358/bizarre-things-happened-grand-canyon/. Robins, Becki. “The Tragic History Of Joshua Tree.” Grunge.com, Grunge, 13 Apr. 2020, www.grunge.com/201060/the-tragic-history-of-joshua-tree/. Yates, Tucker. “McStay Family Murders.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 June 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McStay_family_murders. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Criminally Idiotic - Mini
Welcome to our mini series, Criminally Idiotic, where we discuss two of the most ridiculously idiotic criminals we can possibly find - and the biggest idiotic criminal will be named winner of the Criminally Idiotic Award! *I cited the wrong website during the recording of this episode, but please find our correct sources below:WebsitesAiles, Emma. “13 Of the World's Most Stupid Criminals.” BBC News, BBC, 4 Apr. 2016, www.bbc.com/news/uk-35785834. Norman, Greg. “Ohio McDonald's Fight: Woman Became Irate after Employees Rejected Drink Request, Report Says.” Yahoo!, Yahoo!, 16 June 2021, www.yahoo.com/entertainment/ohio-mcdonald-apos-fight-woman-145908159.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADyPI2uhn0t0XicVSmMku6-5sVyovBePlxmTgw_Qmxp8-FcZ2lxqYsK4aVndYqU1HXt-o1mBhBGx4dk2xgemBmjWrvVEpUDHIhkTsrPs_cnNj_7caKFwuTli-JNo4F3kQnRSSYqUZ3AAPn2PvQnOp6fKJ3Wcy3xE9HccUeueCf7T&guccounter=2. Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Jodi Arias
For our first episode we’re kicking it off with a bang (see what we did there?). Jodi Arias brutally murdered her on again off again boyfriend, Travis Alexander. Join us for a deep dive into the case that captured the attention of the nation for years.Documentaries:Cronin, Melissa and Sarah Tautin, producers. Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery. Jupiter Entertainment and Discovery Communications, 2018.Owens, John, producer. If I Can’t Have You: The Jodi Arias Story. Arrow Films, 2021.Websites:Arizona Republic, The. “Timeline: A Look Back at the Jodi Arias Murder Case.” AZ Central [AZ], 16 Feb. 2016, eu.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2015/03/03/jodi-arias-trial-timeline/24326127.“AZ v. ARIAS (2013).” Court TV, uploaded by N/A, 10 Mar. 2020, www.courttv.com/trials/arizona-v-jodi-arias-2013/#:%7E:text=In%20a%20highly%20publicized%20trial,killed%20Alexander%20in%20self%2Ddefense.FindLaw. “Jodi Arias Testimony Transcripts.” Scribd, www.scribd.com/document/252543734/Jodi-Arias-Testimony-Transcripts. Accessed 30 June 2021.Juror13. “Jodi Arias Trial Archive.” Juror13, 26 July 2015, juror13lw.com/2015/01/14/the-jodi-arias-trial.Newberry, Brian. “The Jodi Arias Timeline.” Project WASABI, 22 Dec. 2018, projectwasabi.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/the-jodi-arias.Support the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane
Jodi Arias Trailer
An introduction to Criminally Insane: A True Crime PodcastSupport the showCheck us out on Instagram! instagram.com/criminallyinsanepodcastOr join us on Patreon for even more information. patreon.com/criminallyinsane