Madness and Murder

Authors: Bella Rink & Austin RykowskiDescription: This episode will be deep diving into the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard as new videos dubbed "The Gypstein Files," on social media, have recently been released. This perspective explores not just the murder, but the relationship that made it possible. Please be aware, Listener Discretion is Advised. This podcast will be focusing on heavy topics concerning murder, manipulation, and deviate sexual acts, especially those acts focusing on BDSM and other extreme kinks. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, feel free to step away and take care of yourself first.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/@into-the-weeds-podcast https://www.ky3.com/2022/08/09/greene-county-judge-deciding-nicholas-godejohns-murder-conviction-appealhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/factitious-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20356028#:~:text=Factitious%20disorder%20imposed%20on%20another,another%20person%20to%20deceive%20othershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9St29MiRwy8&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIWGktLekVc&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOiuU_hG-1M&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=9Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RixwdSS7TE&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=10Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRtzJ2edGxk&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=11Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fpMaJjXJ_k&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=12Links to an external sitehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtfJLWEbBa4&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=19Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5atkf2-CHA&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=18Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTp9PVgIt9A&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=17Links to an external site. https://www.scribd.com/document/423229476/Godejohn-McDonaldsLinks to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJ1fH7FU0YU&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=42Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8sM7kFvzVo&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=77Links to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRj7v8mT_84&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=84Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc7WlB9tp3E&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=110Links to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS7UNm24qss&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=111Links to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQQxw2mXfNo&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=113Links to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmO1E66NII8&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=114Links to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu5IAcIUn8E&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=124Links to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpSC5Ed6ep0&list=PLhSwUSWKBiwwRjUbh78qaSMh3vKq0w0rs&index=129Links to an external site.https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2024/1/8/24024249/gypsy-rose-blanchard-timeline-murder/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard#:~:text=Dee%20Dee%20sustained%20a%20leg,that%20Laura's%20condition%20improved%20afterward

Authors: Gianna DeSalvo and Haylie MedlinDescription: In this episode, we will be covering the case of Richard Ramirez who was dubbed by the media as “The Night Stalker” and “The Valley Intruder”. Ramirez’s murder spree lasted from 1984-1985 and in this time, he killed 13 individuals. We discuss details of the case, lives of the individuals before their passing, briefly cover the trial, and the sentencing/years to follow.Disclaimer: In this episode sensitive topics will be discussed and listener discretion is advised. We would also like to apologize in advance if we mispronounce any names.Sources:Peacock Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Tapes: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/richard-ramirez-the-night-stalker-tapes/5445336098818518112/seasons/1/episodes/making-of-a-monster-episode-1/6ea68fe0-f128-3a17-b8b9-26a6a3e62b8fhttps://www.aetv.com/articles/richard-ramirezhttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/richard-ramirez-the-night-stalkerhttps://vault.fbi.gov/richard-ramirez/Richard%20Ramirez%20Part%2001%20%28Final%29/viewhttps://www.aetv.com/articles/richard-ramirezhttps://crimeviral.com/2021/01/8-disturbing-moments-during-the-trial-of-richard-ramirez/https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/710261-richard-ramirez-guilty-on-all-night-stalker/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dna-links-night-stalker-richard-ramirez-to-1984-killing-of-9-year-old-mei-leung/

Authors:Presly McConnell and Vincent MosherSpecial Guest:Detective Ronald Garey - Akron Police DepartmentDescription:This episode dives into the fires that Stanley Ford set in the suburbs of Akron. This episode covers the victims, the investigation, and how the case was solved. We interviewed Detective Ronald Garey of the Akron Police Department and he shared his experience with the terror of Stanley Ford.  Sources:https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/10/26/stanley-ford-akron-man-who-killed-9-people-sentenced-by-judge-following-jurys-recommendation-life-prison/Cite as State v. Ford, 2023-Ohio-2220.Ohio Supreme Court (.gov)https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov › docs › pdfhttps://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/08/17/what-we-know-stanley-fords-arson-trial-9-murders-akron-start-again-lewis-hart-huggins-boggs/8164058002/https://www.courttv.com/tag/stanley-ford/https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/stanley-ford-sentenced-akron-fires-killed-9-people/95-a9869f03-e9b2-4747-9c11-b17e118aa28d

Authors: Haven Brady and Ella DavisDescription: In this episode we will be discussing the Slendman Stabbing. In May of 2014, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser stabbed their best friend 19 times in an attempt to sacrifice her to save themselves and their family from the wrath of Slenderman. Join us as we discuss the background and ending of the case, as well as analyze different aspects that played a key role.Viewer Discretion is Advised.Sources:https://play.hbomax.com/movie/7d311e1b-d7d1-4536-a612-68dedd60835ehttps://www.wicourts.gov/ca/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=276546 https://people.com/slender-man-stabbing-where-are-anissa-weier-and-morgan-geyser-now-11855565https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8663440https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/scene-of-the-crime/2946

Authors: Samantha Pijor and Bella BiroDescription: From generational wealth and family prestige to undercover robberies, in this episode, we dive into the strange sequence of events that evolve around Patty Hearst's kidnapping. Sources:https://famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2198-chronologyhttps://historycollection.com/16-crazy-facts-about-the-kidnapping-of-patty-hearst/Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) | History, Members, Beliefs, & Facts | BritannicaPatty Hearst kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army | February 4, 1974 | HISTORY  Patty Hearst — FBIWilliam Randolph Hearst - Biography, Facts & Career | HISTORY

Authors: Nora Ineman and Mercede DennisonDescription: In this episode Mercede Dennison and Nora Ineman take a deep dive into the 1995 case of Christa Pike and its rising concerns due to her upcoming execution scheduled for September 30th 2026.Sources:https://www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf/19a0205p-06.pdf https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/tennessees-execution-of-christa-pike-would-make-her-the-first-woman-to-be-executed-in-the-state-in-over-200-yearhttps://deathpenaltyinfo.org/death-sentenced-prisoner-christa-pike-files-religious-challenge-to-tennessees-execution-protocohttps://www.mercyforchrista.org/christa-s-storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqDhXKrNs4Q https://www.disneyplus.com/play/f65c8f6d-fb24-4b97-833f-bc93d3ae167b

Authors: Sophia Sherry and Katelyn Oakley. Description: A killer with an estimated kill count between 60 and 200 using the uncertainty of war to enact his crimes. The French doctor Marcel Petiot, a World War One veteran, politician, and doctor trusted within the community turned killer. The cover of World War Two allowed him to argue his innocence and claim immunity due to war. We focus on the history behind his case, how the media sensationalized it, and his many victims.Content warnings: are in the episode introduction Disclaimer: there are many French and German names and words and neither of us speak either language, so apologies for any mispronunciation.  Sources: Dark Histories – “The Paris Bluebeard: The Life and Lies of Marcel Petiot https://darkhistories.podbean.com/e/the-paris-bluebeard-the-life-lies-of-marcel-petiotBritannica - “Marcel Petiot” https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcel-PetiotLibrary of congress - “France in WW2: the French Resistance” https://guides.loc.gov/french-resistance-world-war-twoMaeder, Thomas. The Unspeakable Crimes of Dr. Petiot. Open Road Media, 2016.National Library of Medicine - “Doctor” Marcel Petiot: Serial Murderer https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9324719/World War Two multimedia data base - “France in World War II” https://www.worldwar2database.com/france-in-world-war-ii/  Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LRR41ElJ8VCyGvqJr2iEfMuj0uNi9e-bE3wCgXA5qtM/edit?tab=t.0

Authors: Emma Howard and Gracie Rosette Instagram: @grosettephotosDescription:  In this episode, we dive into the tragic case of the “Twitter Killer,” a 27 year old man from Japan that took the lives of nine people in 2017. We discuss the details of the case, how social media played a role in his crime, and how his death in 2025 sparked controversy in Japan regarding the death penalty. Through this story, we hope to raise awareness on mental health and honor the victims who lost their lives too soon. Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, rape, suicide, and violent crime. We advise you to continue at your own risk.Disclaimer: There are many Japanese names involved in this case. We apologize in advance for any mispronunciation and will do our best to say each name with care and respect.Sources: https://www.npr.org/2020/12/15/946625736/japans-twitter-killer-sentenced-to-death-in-killing-of-9https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takahiro_Shiraishihttp://cnn.com/2025/06/26/asia/japan-takahiro-shiraishi-executed-intl-hnkhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y05dk2p92ohttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-executes-twitter-killer-takahiro-shiraishi-serial-killer/https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15868722https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/26/asia/japan-takahiro-shiraishi-executed-intl-hnkhttps://people.com/twitter-killer-rape-murder-women-execution-hanging-japan-11762615Link for Anonymous Mental Health Resourceshttps://www.crisistextline.org/ Song: GhostComposer: Tim BeekWebsite: https://soundcloud.com/timbeek License: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-freeMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xARkRApqx92jgXjBCa6ri61tqzYT00OfrPfJljgtAUA/edit?tab=t.0 

Author: Meadow E. WeissDescription: In a time labeled the Golden Age of Poisoning, it should be no surprise that a high number of suspicious deaths were caused by lethal dosage in the Victorian Era. This frequent method of chemical killing was largely due to a lack of regulation surrounding the sale of poison, which many wrongdoers used to their advantage. One such wrongdoer was Dr. Thomas Neill Cream, who murdered ten people, most of which were prostitutes, with what would seem to be no motive other than an occasional blackmail money grab. Additionally, thanks to his alleged claim of being the renowned killer of 1888, this particular poisoner also landed himself on the list of possible Jack the Ripper suspects.Transcript: https://surl.li/lsohpqMusic: https://taketones.com/track/obscure-answersPicture of Cream: https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore/politics-law/the-evil-deeds-of-dr-cream

Authors: Norah Weiss and Raygan Hoover  Description: Quoted as “the O.J. Simpson Case of 1910”, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen was convicted and hanged for the gruesome murder of his wife, Cora Crippen. A century later new evidence turned the case upside down.Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-10802059. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/hawley-crippen/199/. http://news.msu.edu/media/documents/2011/01/3cda8882-265b-4282-9eba-a13d880f09a2.pdf.https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/was-dr-crippen-really-innocent-we-exam-the-startling-new-evidence-6639308.html.https://www.historytoday.com/archive/execution-dr-crippen.https://www.britannica.com/topic/crime-law.https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-notorious-case-of-dr-crippen/.Crippen, H. H. to Lady Somerset. Borowitz Crime manuscripts. Box 1, Folder 16. Borowitz Collection. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.

Authors: Maddie VanDamme and Lizzy SpurlockDescription: Previously made infamous by the docuseries Dead North, this episode covers the twisted and disturbing case of Chris Regan. Chris disappeared in 2014 from a small secluded town in the thick forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Throughout this episode, we follow the lead detective from Iron River PD, Chief Laura Frizzo, as she untangles the web of obstacles and evidence to find Chris Regan. Since this case has already been solved, we will introduce and discuss the many theories that were once believed until justice was eventually served. "A Killer Barbecue" will have listeners on the edge of their seats, especially when a seemingly friendly neighbor cook-out takes a potentially devastating turn. Sources:ttps://abcnews.go.com/US/devil-woman-investigators-cracked-2014-murder-michigan-resident/story?id=99869387.https://whatliesbeyond.boards.net/thread/8429/couple-served-murder-victim-barbecue. Jason Fox, Executive Producer. Dead North. Inzee Entertainment, 2022. 

Author: Willa SabelkoDescription: The infamous Zodiac Killer was a serial killer in the Bay Area in the late 1960s who claimed to "like killing people because it's so much fun." There are five confirmed victims, but the killer claimed to have killed 37, and some say it may have been even more. The case has never been solved despite the many arguments made and evidence found against more than one suspect. This episode focuses on the evidence against the police's only named suspect, Arthur Leigh Allen. Since the case is unsolved, victims and their families have never gotten justice, and a killer walked free.Sources:Netflix - "This is the Zodiac Speaking"Links to an external site. Britannica - Zodiac killer.TODAY.com - Who was Arthur Leigh Allen? New Netflix doc explores the only named Zodiac Killer suspectCollider - The True Story Behind 'This Is the Zodiac Speaking' Will Leave You Unsettled.Business Insider - Netflix's 'This is the Zodiac Speaking' tells the story of the hunt for a serial killer. Here's what happened to murder suspect Arthur Leigh Allen.The Sacramento Bee - Vallejo police have sent Zodiac Killer DNA to a lab. Results could come in weeks.SFGATE (The Examiner Interview) - Author, Web site claim SFPD let Zodiac escape.Oxygen - Here’s What We Know About the Victims of the Still-Unidentified Zodiac Killer.    Music - Scott Buckley.

Author: Taylor Gerring Description: In this episode, I will discuss the infamous Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen, also known as “The Butcher Baker”. This case is filled with fraud, stealing, abductions, murder, and arson. With over 30 victims, some are still unknown and unidentified, which is why I picked this case. Advances in DNA and genealogy make this case still relevant today, and some of the victims have recently been identified even though these disappearances took place from 1972-1984. Sources: Who Is Serial Killer Robert Hansen? What To Know About Alaska Murderer | Crime News.SLAYER IN ALASKA WAS JAILED IN OTHER CASES, JUDGE NOTES - The New York Times.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serial-killer-robert-hansen-victim-identified-robin-pelkey/.https://eds.p.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=5&sid=3f3125f0-d816-4c73-9794-564136cf6ed7%40redis&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPWlwJnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=Q4KHSON2014082230282074&db=pwh.https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AMNEWS&docref=news/14ECA9C5478FDA20.Robert Hansen, convicted serial killer in Alaska, dies at 75 - The Washington Post.You Have Questions - Butcher Baker.https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/hansen,%20robert%20-%20fall,%202005.pdf.

Authors: Ben Szalay and Elliott WhitesideTranscript Link.Malaysian Airlines flight 370 diminished confidence in the aviation industry after it’s disappearance.  While many documentaries constructed theories attempting to explain the disappearance, this podcast describes the facts about the crash and the responses from the media, the victims, the aviation industry, and us.  Information used to describe the flight was sourced from the Ministry of Transport Malaysia’s “Factual Information” report of the incident along with many other sources used to explain the flights' reaction which are linked below. 1. Microsoft Word - 1. Cover%2c Contents%2c Objective & Disclaimer%2c Glossary and Abbrev. & Codes Pages-%2827Feb2015%29_FINAL%281608%29. 2. MH370: Families of those on missing flight cannot shake off their grief without answers | AP News. 3. The MH370 families seeking closure, justice and a fresh search | Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 | The Guardian. 4. 'What happened to our loved ones?': Why families of MH370 crash victims are calling for a new search - Times of India. 5. How can jet disappear? In the ocean, it's not hard | AP News. 6.https://youtu.be/Cm1j1fpldkc?feature=shared. 7. MH370: The Plane That Disappeared - Netflix. 8. 10 years on—how MH370 changed flight tracking and aviation safety | Flightradar24 Blog. 9. D-AIPX. 10. Malaysia agrees to resume 'no find, no fee' hunt for flight MH370, 10 years after plane disappeared | AP News. 11. Researchers Create Oceanic Tracking Model to Urge Investigators to Revive Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight | lettersandsciencemag. 12. MH370 mystery finally solved? AI and quantum tech may have cracked the biggest puzzle in aviation history - The Economic Times. 13. 10 years later: New radio wave tech puts MH370 search back on track. Audio  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRXYb-eO1ew(time 6:56) 

Authors: Samya and MiaDescription:On November 18, 1978, a mass suicide at Jonestown changed nearly one thousand lives. Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones led over 900 members in a mass suicide through the consumption of cyanide-laced punch. We take a deep dive into the Peoples Temple timeline, and the years leading up to the mass suicide. Through the exploration of Jim Jones’ leadership and members' experiences we discover the true conditions of the Peoples Temple. Additionally, we dissect the media’s approach to the coverage of Jonestown from an ethical standpoint.Sources:https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/mass-suicide-at-jonestown. https://www.history.com/news/jonestown-jim-jones-mass-murder-suicide. FBI statement of the jonestown cult including FBI files.https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=16973https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/media/pdf/transcript/Jonestown_transcript.pdf.https://time.com/6120017/jonestown-massacre-survivors/# https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g294078-d32714084-2_Day_Jonestown_Memorial_Tour-Georgetown_Demerara_Mahaica.html#/media/32714084/?albumid=-150&type=ALL_INCLUDING_RESTRICTED&category=-150 Music:“Dark mysterious true crime music - loopable” by Joel Fazhari - Pixabayhttps://pixabay.com/music/crime-scene-dark-mysterious-true-crime-music-loopable-235870/

Authors: Lindsay Klink and Bella ChismarDescription: In this episode, we will be discussing the 2001 Anthrax Attacks. The attacks were less than a week after the terrorist attack on 9/11, instilling more fear in Americans. Over 10,000 people were affected by the powder sent with letters containing threats to America. After ten long years of working on this case, the case remains relatively inconclusive, with their only prime suspect taking his life before they could indict him. Join us as we discuss in further detail the specifics of the attacks and investigation into these mysterious letters.Sources: Amerithrax or Anthrax Investigation — FBIFBI Records: The Vault — AmerithraxThe United States Department of JusticeAnthrax in America: A Chronology and Analysis of the Fall 2001 AttacksAnthrax Fast Facts | CNNIntroduction - Review of the Scientific Approaches Used during the FBI’s Investigation of the 2001 Anthrax Letters - NCBI BookshelfSummary - Review of the Scientific Approaches Used during the FBI’s Investigation of the 2001 Anthrax Letters - NCBI BookshelfWho Was Bruce Ivins? : NPRPortrait Emerges of Anthrax Suspect’s Troubled Life - The New York TimesThe anthrax killings: A troubled mind - Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/5766-audio-timeline-an-anthrax-scare-in-the-aftermath-of-the-sept-11-attacksMusic from Powerful Digital Assets & Tools for Video Creators | Artlist

Authors: Sarah Henson & Leah GarrettDescription: This podcast talks about the sloppy investigation of the Frog Boys of South Korea. We dive into details about how the police messed with evidence leading to this case still being cold after almost 35 years. We also describe some different theories about what could have really happened to the 5 boys that chilly spring night.Sources: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0B6TTZYBJ/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r https://www.criminallyintrigued.com/blog/2019/1/6/the-curious-case-of-the-frog-boyshttps://web.archive.org/web/20160311052735/http:/koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=1909669https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cnainsider/intrigue-scandal-heartbreak-case-south-korea-missing-frog-boys-774406Music: Music by Piotr Witowski from Pixabay.Music by Free Sound Server. from PixabayMusic by Sergii Pavkin. from Pixabay.

Authors: Bree Latell, Abby SmithDescription: In this episode, we will be discussing the tragic events of what is known as the “Idaho college murder case.” As we take a deeper look into this case, we are reminded of the horridness of that night, and justice is deserved for the victims—Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, and Ethan Chapin—who will never be forgotten. Join us as we go over the timeline of events, the suspected killer, Bryan Christopher Kohberger, and what is to come for this ongoing case. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most disturbing cases in recent history. Sources: https://abc7.com/timeline-idaho-murders-bryan-kohberger-moscow-affidavit-college/12664492https://abcnews.go.com/US/parents-idaho-college-murder-victims-speak-2-year/story?id=115809998 https://www.google.com/search?q=bryan+kohberger&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1119US1119&oq=bryan+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggGEAAYsQMYgAQyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQLhixAxiABDIKCAIQLhixAxiABDIHCAMQLhiABDINCAQQLhjUAhixAxiABDINCAUQLhjUAhixAxiABDIKCAYQABixAxiABDIQCAcQLhiDARixAxiABBiKBTIKCAgQLhixAxiABDIHCAkQABiPAtIBCDQyMzNqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:0d52275f,vid:vPKpc_x0D50,st:0 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bryan-kohberger-charged-suspect-idaho-murders/ https://nypost.com/2023/11/13/news/university-of-idaho-murders-where-the-surviving-roommates-dylan-mortensen-and-bethany-funke-are-now/ 

Authors: Megan Mencsik and Adanna JohnstoneDescription: In this episode, we discuss the case of a man named Steve Titus, who was falsely accused of rape due to a lapse in a victim's memory. We break down how memory is unreliable, how the court system should handle sensitive cases, and the stigma from society towards rape victims. We hope our segment gives you something to consider regarding our legal system and how we treat victims of assault.Sources: https://www.law.umich.edu/specialexoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=331Steve Titus - National Registry of Exonerations Pre 1989https://blog.ted.com/tk-elizabeth-loftus-at-tedglobal-2013/https://www.npr.org/transcripts/557424726https://special.seattletimes.com/o/news/local/tituscase/lookingback.htmlLinks to an external site.http://georgiainnocenceproject.org/general/beneath-the-statistics-the-structural-and-systemic-causes-of-our-wrongful-conviction-problem/#:~:text=Studies%20estimate%20that%20between%204,result%20in%20a%20wrongful%20convictionLinks .State v. King, 78 Wn. App. 391 | Casetext Search + Citatorhttps://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19961127/2362059/rapists-prison-sentence-upheldThe Criminal Justice System: Statistics | RAINNLoftus Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_loftus_how_reliable_is_your_memory

Authors: Aaron Erler & Travis StipetichDescription: Leonardo Notarbartolo, and a crew of masterminds robbed the Antwerp Diamond Center in Antwerp, Belgium. A near $100 million heist, that was almost perfect. Breaking into the Antwerp Diamond Center, they stole around $100 million dollars of diamonds, gold, jewelry and cash. In this episode we give a detailed description of the events that transpired on February 15th-16th, 2003. We discuss a near-perfect crew, for the perfect job. We discuss the execution of "The Heist of the Century", and an escape thwarted.Sources: BBC NewsLinks to an external site.ABC NewsLinks to an external site. The Economic TimesLinks to an external site. The True Crime DatabaseLinks to an external site.WiredLinks to an external site.YouTube | $100 MILLION DIAMOND HEISTLinks to an external site.

Authors:Charlie Cotteleer and Cassie Tyler Description: Charlie and Cassie dive into the Dyatlov Pass Incident. In 1959, nine hikers from the Ural Polytechnic Institute went on a hiking expedition in the Siberian Ural Mountains, but they never returned. When their bodies were found each member of the group was dead, most of whom with significant internal injuries. The case has captured international attention for over 60 years, culminating in many theories from avalanches to yetis.  The trail they traveled has been renamed the “Dyatlov Pass”, after the lead hiker, in remembrance of the group. Dedicated to Madelyn Nelson, Charlie’s Partner  Disclaimers:  Neither of us is Russian, we did our best with pronunciation and consistency, but we apologize if they are inaccurate.  The basic story of Dyatlov’s Pass is agreed upon; however, many details vary from report to report. We have done our best to compile reputable sources, but understand that given the historical context of the Soviet Union in the 1950s details may have been left out or exaggerated over time.  Sources:Dyatlov PassLinks to an external site.Caitlin Doughty Video EssayLinks to an external site.Delayed Slab Avalanche - Johan Gaume & Alexander M. PuzrinLinks to an external site.Katabatic Winds - Richard HolmgrenLinks to an external site.BBC: The Mystery of The Dyatlov PassLinks to an external site.

Authors: Frankie Ross and Danielle MachDescription: In this episode, we will be discussing the infamous serial killings of the Zodiac Killer. Throughout it, we will cover the case itself and its victims, potential suspects, and the importance of ethics in publishing media on cold cases. As this case continues to be a mystery, it is important to remember that some questions may never be answered. Sources:https://www.biography.com/crime/zodiac-killerLinks to an external site. https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2007/march/zodiac_030207Links to an external site.   https://www.britannica.com/place/San-Francisco-California/Industry-and-tourismLinks to an external site.  https://apbweb.com/2021/12/group-claims-to-have-irrefutably-solved-the-zodiac-killer-case-others-call-b-s/Links to an external site. https://www.today.com/popculture/zodiac-killer-arthur-leigh-allen-rcna176996Links to an external site. https://allthatsinteresting.com/who-was-the-zodiac-killer/7Links to an external site. https://www.aol.com/zodiac-killer-claimed-responsibility-37-153411031.htmlLinks to an external site.Documentary: This Is Zodiac Speaking. Mark, A. Lott, P. (Directors). Netflix, 2024.  

Authors: Ash Gierhart and Punarjai PratapDescription: In this episode, we talked about the dangerous side of love and how that manifested in Lucas, Ohio's Ceely Rose. We dive into her murders, what became of her, and what became of her crime scene.Sources: https://ohiomysteries.com/ohio%20mysteries/1896-the-disturbing-world-of-ceely-roseLinks to an external site.https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/ceely-rose-houseLinks to an external site.https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/holidays/halloween/haunted-ohio-ceely-rose-murders-malabar-farm/95-ed2ad706-e468-4814-8bf0-25b0c165ae1eLinks to an external site.https://vocal.media/criminal/ceely-roseLinks to an external site. https://www.ourhauntedtravels.com/post/searching-for-ceely-roseLinks to an external site. https://malabarfarm.org/about-us/Links to an external site. 

Authors: Madilynn Kilgore and Joey GagorikDescription: In this new episode, we take a dive into the case of the Hicks Baby Clinic. Dr. Thomas Hicks was an important figure in Mcayesville, Georgia in the 1940s. He was the town’s doctor and took care of most of the residents. However, Hicks was a selfish man who fell prey to his greed. When illegal abortions weren’t paying enough to satisfy his hunger for money, he turned to a much more sinister practice. Hicks would steal babies from their mothers, often lying that they had died during birth. Out of the back door of his clinic he would sell these babies to anyone who wanted them. He families apart, broke the trust of the town, and took advantage of these, often young and poor, mothers. Join us as we uncover how his business came to be and analyze one of his victims–an adoptee named Melinda Elkins-Dawson. With this new story we hope to shed light on all affected by Dr. Hicks' crimes and hold him accountable for the unspeakable acts he has committed. Sources:https://www.hulu.com/series/taken-at-birth-990aae44-5cee-4960-bdb3-ecbb303996d3Links to an external site.https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/finding-terry-hicks-baby-leader-never-quit/95-070bd534-a8d1-4f0f-9091-e323b655285dLinks to an external site.https://www.nytimes.com/1997/08/23/us/town-secret-is-uncovered-in-birth-quest.htmlLinks to an external site.https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/hicks-clinic-stolen-babiesLinks to an external site.https://abcnews.go.com/US/hicks-baby-adoptee-sold-georgia-doctor-50-years/story?id=32743492

Authors: Taylor Hawkins and Finn SnyderDescription: On February 12th, 2010, 6 biology professors were shot during a staff meeting at the University of Alabama Huntsville by Amy Bishop. In this episode we explain the details of the UAH shooting and its victims. Reflecting on Amy’s past we talk about how her criminal history was overlooked and was a stressor leading up to the staff meeting at UAH. Join us in exploring how Amy’s personality played a role in her distress in life which ultimately led to this horrific case. Sources: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2010/02/amy_bishop_alleged_uah_shooter.htmlLinks to an external site. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/02/11/a-loaded-gunLinks to an external site.https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/maria-davis-obituary?pid=139736878Links to an external site.https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/us/alabama-ex-professor-gets-life-term-in-shooting.htmlLinks to an external site.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/us/21bishop.htmlLinks to an external site.https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/amy-bishop-gets-life-in-prison-for-ala-univ-shooting/21/Links to an external site.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/17/us/17alabama.htmlLinks to an external site.https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/14/us/14alabama.htmlLinks to an external site.https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/amy-bishop-gets-life-in-prison-for-ala-univ-shooting/10/Links to an external site.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvljtqZ_eYULinks to an external site.

Authors: Ellie Brandt and Hannah CarrosselliaDescription: In this episode, we talk about the cold case of Elisa Lam, a 21 year old who went missing during her stay at the Cecil Hotel. We talk about all the facts of the case, and discuss some theories as to how she may have died. Sources:  The Horrifying History of the Infamous Cecil HotelLinks to an external site.Elisa Lam Elevator Video Links to an external site.Elisa Lam - Death, Case & ElevatorLinks to an external site.11 Theories About What Exactly Happened to Elisa LamLinks to an external site.How Did Elisa Lam Die At The Cecil Hotel? 5 Theories, ExplainedLinks to an external site.Paranormal/ Suicide?Links to an external site.Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel - NetflixLinks to an external site.Elisa Lam Wrote Tumblr Posts Ahead Of Her Death At The Cecil Hotel | Crime NewsLinks to an external site.

Authors: Hannah Orris and Anna Zucconi(Visit Hannah's Handshake: https://kent.joinhandshake.com/profiles/x7zty8 and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-orris-821670330)Description: This case covers the case of The Staircase Killer, who we know as Michael Peterson, who was accused of murdering his second wife, Kathleen Peterson (formerly Hunt, and then Atwater). Mr. Peterson was sent to prison despite a lack of real incriminating evidence. Did he do it? And if he didn’t, who or what killed Kathleen? And was it the same person who killed his family friend, Elizabeth Ratliff, sixteen years prior?Works Cited:Dibdin, Emma. “A Complete Timeline of The Staircase’s Michael Peterson Murder Case.” Town & Country, Town & Country, 4 June 2022, www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a40059316/the-staircase-michael-peterson-murder-case-timeline/Links to an external site.. Dupont, Joan. “Behind the Scenes of a Murder Trial.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 29 Apr. 2005, www.nytimes.com/2005/04/29/arts/behind-the-scenes-of-a-murder-trial.htmlLinks to an external site..  Friedman, Bob. “Michael Peterson: ‘What Happened in That Trial Could Not Happen Today.’” Attorney at Law Magazine, Attorney at Law Magazine, 31 Aug. 2023, attorneyatlawmagazine.com/stories/michael-peterson-what-happened-in-that-trial-could-not-happen-todayLinks to an external site..General Court of Justice, State of North Carolina. Plaintiff v. Michael Iver Peterson. 9 May 2012. Forensic Resources Office of Indigent Defense Services, https://forensicresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Peterson_order.pdfLinks to an external site.. Morfoot, Addie. “‘The Staircase’s’ Michael Peterson Slams Series as ‘Homophobic,’ Calls Colin Firth ‘Not My Favorite Actor’ (Exclusive).” Variety, Variety, 15 June 2022, variety.com/2022/tv/news/staircase-michael-peterson-owl-theory-colin-firth-1235294477/Links to an external site..Wral. “Peterson Daughter Shares $1.4 Million Insurance Payout with Biological Father.” WRAL.Com, WRAL, 30 Sept. 2004, www.wral.com/story/peterson-daughter-shares-1-4-million-insurance-payout-with-biological-father/1090679/Links to an external site..

Authors: Alexis Hood and Elliana Edwards Description: In this episode, we will cover the case of Lizzie Borden, a thirty-two-year-old woman who was accused of and tried for the axe murder of her father and stepmother. Sources:  How Lizzie Borden Got Away With Murder | Smithsonianhttps://gizmodo.com/all-the-evidence-against-lizzie-borden-and-why-she-was-1721936980All the Evidence Against Lizzie Borden—And Why She Was AcquittedLinks to an external site.https://www.heraldnews.com/story/news/history/2021/08/01/lizzie-borden-fall-river-legend-abby-andrew-murder-maplecroft/5419748001/Links to an external site. https://www.britannica.com/story/lizzie-borden-took-an-axLinks to an external site.Book Lizzie Borden House Ghost TourLinks to an external site.The Bizarre Theories Surrounding Lizzie Borden's Alleged MurdersTheories 2: Lizzie did not Commit the Murders — Lizzie Borden: Did she take an axe and kill her father & stepmother? — Crime LibraryLinks to an external site.

Authors: Sarah Lyons and Savanna McIlvain Description: This episode talks about the June 1962 escape from Alactraz by Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin. We discuss the facts of what happened the night of the escape, as well as the prep leading up, and the possibility of the men surviving the escape. Find out what single man gave investigators all of their information, and listen to a letter delivered to the FBI that was supposedly written by John Anglin many years after. Do you think they survived?Sources:Company, Ocean View Publishing. “The Great Escape from Alcatraz.” The Great Alcatraz Escape - Page 4, www.alcatrazhistory.com/alcesc4.htmLinks to an external site...  Craig, Ian. “The Great Alcatraz Escape - 1962.” Alcatraztherock, 22 Feb. 2024, www.alcatraztherock.com/post/untitledLinks to an external site.. FBI. “Alcatraz Escape.” FBI, 8 Aug. 2016, www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/alcatraz-escapeLinks to an external site..  Kumar, Karthik, and Allarakha, Shaziya. “What Is the Average IQ? Normal Ranges, Chart, Uses, Scores.” MedicineNet, 17 July 2024, www.medicinenet.com/what_is_the_normal_range_for_iq/article.htmLinks to an external site..  Pruitt, Sarah. “Escape from Alcatraz: June 11, 1962.” History.Com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/news/escape-from-alcatraz-june-11-1962Links to an external site..  Ray, Justin. “The Escape from Alcatraz, 60 Years Later: The Story & Images.” Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2022, www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2022-06-20/escape-alcatraz-prisoners-60-years-later-essential-californiaLinks to an external site..  Rivard, Katherine.“A Genius, Two Brothers, and Fake Heads.” National Park Foundation, www.nationalparks.org/connect/blog/genius-two-brothers-and-fake-heads#:~:text=Sign%20up%20to%20receive%20the,next%20trip%20to%20the%20parks.&text=Frank%20Morris%20was%20considered%20highly,at%20the%20age%20of%2011Links to an external site..  Schon, Diya. “Alcatraz Prison Escape Conspiracy Theory.” Sequoit Media, 10 Sept. 2021, www.sequoitmedia.com/alcatraz-prison-escape-conspiracy-theory/Links to an external site.. 

Authors: Gabrielle Hickman and Ellie Miller Description: In this episode, we discuss the case of JonBenét Ramsey. Because her case was so highly publicized, almost everyone has heard about her death and the various theories surrounding it. While there is a lot to cover regarding that aspect, something that is not discussed often is the media’s interference with the investigation and how they terrorized the people involved, including her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, her 9-year old brother, and detectives working on the case. They also spread rumors about the case itself, distracting investigators from actual leads. The most unfortunate part of it all was that little to none of the articles or media covering the case focused on remembering JonBenét. This innocent young girl lost her life, and all people want to hear about is the gore and outlandish theories. This podcast aims to change that narrative and remind people to monitor their media consumption, especially regarding cases that have real victims who deserve respect, just like JonBenét.  Sources:  Mile Higher Spotify Podcast: Ex-Deputy DA on JonBenét Ramsey Case Tells Us Why Her Parents Weren’t Charged & How He Thinks DNA May Solve This Case https://www.biography.com/crime/jonbenet-ramseyLinks to an external site.  https://abcnews.go.com/US/da-opens-cleared-ramsey-family-jonbenets-murder/story?id=43106426#:~:text=John%20and%20Patsy%20Ramsey%20were,prosecutors%20by%20exonerating%20the%20familyLinks to an external site..  https://www.bustle.com/articles/184091-what-does-burke-ramsey-think-of-the-case-of-jonbenet-ramsey-hes-spoken-about-media-coverageLinks to an external site.  https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/ramsey/epilogue_12.htmlLinks to an external site.  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-sep-28-ca-27182-story.htmlLinks to an external site.  https://www.csmonitor.com/1997/0124/012497.opin.opin.4.htmlLinks to an external site.  https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/jonbenet-ramsey-police-boulder-trujillo-b2240693.htmlLinks to an external site.  https://www.foxnews.com/us/boulder-police-officers-including-jonbenet-ramsey-investigator-disciplined-failing-investigate-casesLinks to an external site.  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/who-killed-jonbenet-ramsey-8-possible-suspects-129125/the-town-drifter-129341/?sub_action=logged_inLinks to an external site. 

Authors: Bryson Bodo and Riishiu L'Affaire Kardashian: Le vol de Kim Kardashian. This podcast talks about Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery in 2016. How her exciting Paris Fashion Week trip turned into her worst nightmare. We discuss how the internet took this robbery to another level. Everyone was so caught up in entertainment, forgetting that she is also a human and went through a traumatic incident.  Sources: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2016/10/solving-kim-kardashian-west-paris-robberyLinks to an external site. https://people.com/tv/kim-kardashian-robbery-questions-answered/Links to an external site. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/10/04/kim-kardashian-robbery-heres-everything-we-know-and-dont-know/Links to an external site. https://www.thecut.com/2016/10/conspiracy-theories-about-why-kim-kardashian-was-robbed.htmlLinks to an external site. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/10/03/kim-kardashian-robbed-fabricated/Links to an external site.

Authors: Cecelia Leffler & Madison Malito Description: In this episode we will cover the case of Denise Huskins' kidnapping. On March 23, 2015 Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn's home was broken into. Denise was then kidnapped, sedated, and brought to an unknown location. Throughout this episode, we will explain the details of the case, different people's perspectives, as well as the effects the media coverage has on those involved. This case taught us to expect the unexpected!! Sources: American Nightmare: True Story Behind Netflix Docuseries | TIMELinks to an external site.  ‘American Nightmare:’ What you need to know about Netflix’s latest true crime hit | CNNLinks to an external site.  American Nightmare review – the woman who went through hell … then got blamed for it | Television | The GuardianLinks to an external site.  Watch American Nightmare | Netflix Official SiteLinks to an external site.  Soundtrap - Make music onlineLinks to an external site. (background audio) 

Authors: Harrison Pittle and Madeline Lally   In this episode, we cover a foreign hazing case taking place at the Catholic University of Leuven in Leuven, Belgium. In 2018, 20-year-old Sanda Dia made the decision to join a prestigious fraternity in order to make helpful connections with the elites. His recruitment took a deadly turn during his initiation period. Follow us as we delve into Sanda Dia’s twisted “baptism” at the hands of the Reuzegom fraternity and the injustice that followed.   The Brussels Times https://www.brusselstimes.com/522943/deadly-hazing-trial-all-18-reuzegom-members-avoid-prison-over-sanda-dia-deathLinks to an external site. https://www.brusselstimes.com/555534/the-last-rites-for-student-hazingLinks to an external site.   University of Northern Iowa https://scholarworks.uni.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3865&context=grpLinks to an external site.   The Fierberg National Law Group https://tfnlgroup.com/practice-areas/hazing-lawyers/is-hazing-illegal/#:~:text=The%20Legal%20Landscape-,Is%20hazing%20illegal%3F,state%20to%20pass%20such%20legislation.Links to an external site.    American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/how-much-sodium-should-i-eat-per-dayLinks to an external site.    Rotten Mango https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHgqjsqYNJE&t=2461sLinks to an external site.    Aljazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2021/1/12/why-did-a-black-student-die-after-a-belgian-fraternity-hazingLinks to an external site.    Baker McKenzie Law Firm https://resourcehub.bakermckenzie.com/en/resources/fighting-domestic-violence/europe/belgium/topics/1legal-provisionsLinks to an external site.    Legal Database http://legaldb.freemedia.at/legal-database/belgium/Links to an external site.    Politico https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-hottest-youtube-star-acid-nathan-vandergunst-justice-freedom-of-speech/Links to an external site.    Music:  Ivan Fidrovskiy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c37esLwHkxoLinks to an external site.   Foggy Background https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DmHf3cGY1g&t=234sLinks to an external site.

Authors: Olivia Vance and Sabina Johnson   In 1912, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar disappeared during a family fishing trip in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Eight months later, little Bobby Dunbar was found...or was he? In a case that spans over 92 years, there are discrepancies, theories, and wavering maternal instincts. Throughout this episode, we will be diving into the accuracy of the theories and how even one small detail could have changed everything.    Sources: Barclay, Shelly. “What Happened to Bobby Dunbar?” Historic Mysteries, 17 March 2012, https://www.historicmysteries.com/unexplained-mysteriesLinks to an external site./bobby-dunbar/747/. Accessed 22 February 2024. Blust, Tonya. “The Disappearance of Bobby Dunbar.” Historic True Crime, 16 October 2016, http://www.historictruecrime.com/the-disappearance-of-bobby-dunbar/. Accessed 22 February 2024. Breed, Allen G. “Family Sleuth Wavers in Solving 92-Year Mystery.” Los Angeles Times, 1 February 2004, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-feb-01-adna-bobby1-story.html. Accessed 22 February 2024. Tirosh, Gur. “Who was Bobby Dunbar? A Century-Old Case Finally Solved.” History By Day, https://historybyday.com/human-stories/who-was-bobby-dunbar-a-century-old-case-finally-solved/?br_t=ed. Accessed 22 February 2024. Music: Unsolved by Torus unsolved - Uppbeat SearchLinks to an external site.

Authors: Tamia Hall and Giovanni Tripi On July 2nd, 1966, three young women mysteriously disappeared from the beach at Indiana Dunes State Park. Now, 58 years later, this case remains unsolved. In this episode we will tell you the story of Renee Bruhl (19), Patricia Blough (19), and Ann Miller (21), exploring some of the absurd theories that were come up to explain the disappearances of these young women. At the same time, we will comment on the negative influence that suggestion and opinion can have on cold cases.  Thank you for tuning in, we hope you enjoy! Sources:  https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/happened-three-young-sunbathers-disappeared-indiana-dunes-state-park-5-rcna69110Links to an external site. https://charleyproject.org/case/renee-bruhlLinks to an external site. https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/young-women-lostLinks to an external site.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/1987/06/21/without-a-trace-3/Links to an external site.  Sound Credits: https://freesound.org/people/prosounder/sounds/32727/Links to an external site. 

Authors: Authors: Kat Ross, Valeria Vidal-Jimenez, and Kearsey Gween In this episode, we discuss how photography has influenced our perception of victims of crime with a focus on Emmett Till. The fourteen-year-old Black child’s murder at the hands of white men was highly publicized. Images of his brutalized body were included in the press. Many people were polarized by said images, including those involved in the budding civil rights movement. We elaborate on his case, investigate the origins and ethics of photography as assistance in criminal cases and as awareness, and explain Emmett's legacy.   Sources: History  - https://www.history.com/news/a-look-back-at-the-crime-scene-photos-that-changed-how-murder-is-documentedLinks to an external site. History - https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/emmett-till-1Links to an external site. MoMA - https://www.moma.org/collection/terms/photography/photography-as-witnessLinks to an external site. USA Today - https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2017/01/30/the-blood-of-emmett-till-timothy-b-tyson-book-review/97058060/Links to an external site. FBI - https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/emmett-tillLinks to an external site. Photography Course - https://photographycourse.net/ethics-in-photography/Links to an external site. Time (Youtube) -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V6ffUUEvaMLinks to an external site. PBS - https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/emmett-impact-emmett-tills-murder/Links to an external site. Smithsonian - https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/emmett-tills-death-inspired-movementLinks to an external site. National Museum of African American History and Culture - Emmett Till's Death Inspired a Movement | National Museum of African American History and Culture (si.edu)Links to an external site. U.S. National Park Service - Birth of the Civil Rights Movement, 1941-1954 - Civil Rights (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)Links to an external site.

Authors: Grace Beck and Sophia Cartellone On January 15th, 1978, Ted Bundy broke into the Chi Omega fraternity house at Florida State University. Come with us as we will be taking a deep dive into the murders, attacks, and the survivors from this time. As well, the downfall of Ted Bundy and what led him to death.    Links: https://abcnews.go.com/US/chi-omega-survivor-ted-bundy-murders-asleep-evil/story?id=60894306Links to an external site.   https://abcnews.go.com/US/remembering-kimberly-leach-12-ted-bundys-victim-world/story?id=60912704Links to an external site.   https://www.foxnews.com/us/ted-bundy-survivor-reveals-what-saved-her-serial-killers-sorority-house-rampageLinks to an external site.   https://www.ketv.com/article/ted-bundy-guilty-sorority-sisters-killing-this-day-in-history/44626309Links to an external site.   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ted-bundy-serial-killer-survivor-stories/Links to an external site.   Music by: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpJx-MJvIWQDXFEw5u80nogLinks to an external site. 

Authors: Julia Hartman & Aasya Savage In this episode, we will dive deep into the case of Frank Abagnale Jr. who was merely 16 years old when committing his first crime. He then began to move on to commit crimes all over the world with a trail of crimes overseas in twenty-six countries. His other crimes include check fraud and impersonation of white-collar professionals. Since prison, Frank has turned his life around and now prevents others from being victims of similar crimes. We hope you enjoy listening to our episode!   Works Cited  “---.” Biography, 28 Dec. 2023, www.biography.com/crime/frank-abagnaleLinks to an external site..  ---.www.google.com/url?q=https://www.abagnale.com/Frank-W-Abagnale-Jr-Film-And-Book-Comments.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1708550366402919&usg=AOvVaw1CxncY72R6IMgPncWNTITgLinks to an external site..  FedScoop. “Frank Abagnale - FedTalks 2013.” YouTube, 20 June 2013,www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJIc16aqpO8Links to an external site.. “Frank Abagnale.” Biography, 28 Dec. 2023, www.biography.com/crime/frank-abagnaleLinks to an external site.. Lunawat, Rajat. “How Did Abagnale Jr. Steal Millions Just by Writing Bank Checks?” Science ABC, 19 Oct. 2023, www.scienceabc.com/social-science/what-is-a-cashiers-check-definition-safety.htmlLinks to an external site..  Lynch, Patrick. “Catch Me if You Can: The Real Story of Frank Abagnale, Jr.” History Collection, 19 Oct. 2021, historycollection.com/catch-can-real-story-frank-abagnale-jrLinks to an external site..  Redirecting. 11 Oct. 2020, www.google.com/url?q=https://artcrimearchive.net/2020/10/11/frank-abagnale-con-man/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1708550333579371&usg=AOvVaw2_FxBDD209A1tFMEMxpOeCLinks to an external site..

Authors: Kylie McColloch and Shannon Rohrer In this episode, we will be discussing the events of Casey Anthony's trial. As we follow Casey's web of lies that leads us to the discovery of her missing daughter, Caylee, we uncover the details about her childhood leading up to the murder, as well as the events of the trial. Although the case remains unsolved as of today, the media is quick to make its presence known, shaping the views of the world and forming stereotypes. We hope you enjoy listening! Here is a link to our sources used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OdSzhmhUHrsnawGajD90Gvasm9hIgokHcsUsyIrO8EU/edit

Authors: Gabriella Smallwood and Amorae Lyles In 1828, two men named William Burke and William Hare drunkenly murdered 17 people and donated their bodies to The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. This episode will explore the details of this case and the importance of asking questions when things seem off. Were they truly evil, or were they just in desperate need of money?  Thank you so much for listening, we hope you enjoy!  Sources:  Episode 152: Live at the O2 Academy in Glasgow presented by My Favorite Murder https://open.spotify.com/episode/62ID3uU2fRA1WZnASzOgc2?si=722a87a612b749f3Links to an external site.  Richardson, Shaun. “The Murders of Burke and Hare.” YouTube, uploaded by S.A.R Histories, 15 October 2022,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e27-hbhU4MwLinks to an external site. “Burke and Hare.” The University of Edinburgh, 22 September. 2021, www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/about/history/burke-and-hare

Authors: Adrian Ihle and Ella Kalinowski  On February 24th, 1978, five young adult men would go on a road trip to a California State University basketball game, only to disappear 70 miles off course into the Plumas National Forest, never to be seen alive again. Theories rise as the case still remains unsolved and unclosed, bringing wild accounts to the table. Join us as we retell and theorize the mysterious case of The Yuba County Five.    Sources (TW: some sources do include slurs due to the time posted): https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1978/07/06/5-boys-who-never-come-back/f8b30b11-baeb-4351-89f3-26456a76a4fb/Links to an external site. https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-yuba-county-5-revisited/Links to an external site. https://www.thehumanexception.com/l/the-yuba-county-5/Links to an external site. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sz2fNx0HW8Links to an external site. https://charleyproject.org/Links to an external site.  https://youtu.be/hCsPV0eiqxg?feature=sharedLinks to an external site.   

Authors: Kelsey Hamm and Lindsay Nagy In this episode, we will be discussing the tragic life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard that ultimately led to the murder of her mother, Clauddine Blanchard, and the subsequent conviction of both Nicholas Godejohn and Gypsy herself. We'll also focus on her recent release from prison and how the media reacted to her release. Sources-  https://people.com/gypsy-rose-blanchard-people-cover-story-exclusive-interview-8423037 https://www.biography.com/crime/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mother-dee-dee-murder https://www.fox6now.com/news/charged-couple-arrested-in-big-bend-accused-of-murdering-womans-mother-in-missouri https://www.newsweek.com/gypsy-rose-blanchard-slams-backlash-after-prison-release https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5875173/  https://www.today.com/news/gypsy-rose-blanchard-now-rcna118124  https://www.since1872.ca/news/gypsy-rose-blanchard-gains-worldwide-popularity/  https://www.krtv.com/nicholas-godejohn-gypsy-rose-blanchard-s-ex-files-new-appeal

Authors: Lauren Dusek, Katelin Leibin, and Jennifer Sycz  In this episode, we explore two similar killers taking advantage of their status and occupation to commit medical malpractice. The first is that of Dr. Harold Shipman and the second is Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Dr. Harold Shipman took advantage of over 200 patients and led them to their death unknowingly. To Shipman, he believed he was saving these patients from suffering, but to the horror of the patients’ families, he was a murderer. On the other hand, Dr. Jack Kevorkian was helping with physician-assisted suicide, claiming the lives of approximately 100 patients. Despite Shipman and Kevorkian's different methods of committing these heinous crimes, both were medical professionals, and both were killers.  Sources:  (Dr. Harold Shipman)  https://proxy.library.kent.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip&db=edshol&AN=edshol.hein.journals.cbmh20.23&site=eds-live&scope=siteLinks to an external site.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1116792/Links to an external site.  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harold-ShipmanLinks to an external site.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC318504/Links to an external site.  https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/harold-shipman-victims-list-who-14579587Links to an external site.  (Dr. Jack Kevorkian)  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jack-KevorkianLinks to an external site.   https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2000/12/08/study-kevorkian-patients-weren-t-dying/Links to an external site.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12577944Links to an external site.  Music: Sound Cloud: Eerie Music by Dungeon Master Sound Effe (Copyright free)Links to an external site. 

Authors: Mia DiPerna and Grace Meuleman In this episode of Madness and Murder podcast, we dig deep into the case of Mary Bell, an 11-year-old who murdered two young boys. We look at her life, the murders, and the trial, and then discuss how her accomplice, Norma Bell, was treated in comparison. Was Norma Bell innocent? We consider this and more in this episode.  Sources: https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bell-mary-flora.htmLinks to an external site.  https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bellLinks to an external site.  https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Murderous-Children-Mary-BellLinks to an external site.  https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/bell/trial_7.htmlLinks to an external site. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1968/dec/18/ukcrime.childprotectionLinks to an external site. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/bell/bell_11.htmlLinks to an external site. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/bell/incar_9.htmlLinks to an external site.  Music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/lightless-dawn License code: ZFBNVJGYXICKTSAD   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho License code: YKVPNMMFEQTCNE3K

Welcome back! I'm Danielle French, and this podcast is a class project for my sections of Freshman Honors Colloquium at Kent State University. Once again, we're analyzing true crime media this semester, and these brilliant students have an incredible season of new episodes for you. This season, students use this podcast as a space to create the media they think should be generated about a true crime case of their choosing. Students chose their partners for this assignment and have worked together to make decisions about the case they investigate and have collaboratively researched, written, recorded, and edited EVERY ASPECT of their episodes. Be sure to check out the episode descriptions where students give credit to and share their sources from which they gleaned information about the case. Once again, we are trying to answer the same question--is there a positive use of true crime?  I hope you listen and try to answer that question with us.

Authors: Lily Stenroos and Gavin Douglas In this episode we explore the kidnapping of Elizabeth Fritzl by her own father and compare the harsh realities of her case vs what media, specifically the lifetime movie “girl in the basement” portrays her story as. Sources: Lifetime movie: “Girls in the basement” Director: Elisabeth Röhm: Big Dreams Entertainment https://allthatsinteresting.com/elisabeth-fritzl#:~:text=Elisabeth%20 Fritzl%20 spent%2024%20 years,the%20 whereabouts%20of%20her%20daughter https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/may/04/austria.internationalcrime1 https://www.the-sun.com/news/2446584/elisabeth-fritzl-now-girl-in-basement/ https://haubrichnoir.medium.com/josef-fritzl-the-monster-of-amstetten-7cc830aa9dcd

Authors:  Addie Hopkins and Gabby Kennedy Thanksgiving Eve of 1971, 37 unsuspecting passengers boarded flight 305 to Seattle that would soon be taken over by a hijacker. Hijacker Dan Cooper or incorrectly named D.B. Cooper by sloppy reporters was the first man to ever hijack a U.S. plane for ransom that didn’t result in any casualties. Today we will dive into the specifics of the case as well as why this case still remains unsolved decades later in addition to what effects this case had that can still be seen today. Sources: https://sites.google.com/kent.edu/themysteryonflight305/home

Authors: Sydney Roche and Rebecca LaGuardia In this episode, we discuss the mystery of Philadelphia's unsolved Boy in the Box murder. We discuss some of the holes in the case, the details that do not add up, and the information that is still missing. We also discuss some of the advancements of forensic genealogy and how these advancements impacted this case, and will continue to impact many criminal cases in the future.  This case continues to remain unsolved but authorities are hoping for advancements in the future. Hope you enjoy!

Authors: Faith Angiocchi and Moira George Sphere of Influence: Charles Manson’s Familial Commune In this episode, we will be discussing the famous Manson Family cult, focusing on how cults are formed and manipulate their prospective members rather than the wrongdoings of Charles Manson. We explore his ideology, motivation, and ability to influence young people with the intent of expanding his supremacy. Articles Referenced: Manson Family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manson_Family Cult Background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult What were the beliefs of Charles Manson? His philosophy: https://ideapod.com/what-were-the-beliefs-of-charles-manson-his-philosophy/ Understanding Cults: The Basics: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-mind/202106/understanding-cults-the-basics The Real Cult of Charles Manson: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/11/the-real-cult-of-charles-manson/546206/ News Video Intro: https://youtu.be/X8IQB4OcUrc Background Music: iMovie Soundtracks: Falls by Keith Kenniff

Authors: Hannah Rieger and Virginia Doherty In mid-19th century Scotland, the trial of Madeleine Smith shocked and scandalized the upper echelons of society. Smith, coming from affluence, got involved in a secret affair with a poor warehouse clerk. This led to his untimely death when Smith allegedly poisoned his hot chocolate with arsenic. What led Smith to kill? How was it covered in the media? How did Victorian culture at the time influence the trial? We hope you enjoy listening! Sources: Indiana University Press journal by Mary S. Hartman in 1973 titled “Murder for Respectability: The Case of Madeleine Smith” A Glasgow Times article by Norman Silvester in 2022 titled “The Glasgow crime story of socialite Madeleine Smith and her French lover who was poisoned” A 2011 book review in the Women’s History Review by Anne Logan titled, “Murder and Morality in Victorian Britain: The Story of Madeleine Smith” Ellen Plante’s 1997 work “Women at Home in Victorian America: A Social History”