The Wild and Vile Case-File Files

This week we talk about a stabbing that was a little to close to Sean's hometown. It involves the famous Slenderman (an internet monster) and two girls who wholeheartedly believed that he existed. Ultimately the two girls decide they need to kill for him as well. Apologies for the audio - first episode on a new mic Edit: Anissa was released in 2021 not 2001.  Sources: Beware the Slenderman

In this episode Budde tells us the story of Gypsy Rose and her Mom DeeDee.   Sources:  https://www.biography.com/news/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mother-dee-dee-murder https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/michelledean/dee-dee-wanted-her-daughter-to-be-sick-gypsy-wanted-her-mom  Mommy Dead and Dearest Doc on HBO

John Walker Lindh is a classic story of wrong place wrong time. This week we dive into his life and how he ended up in a prison in Afghanistan fighting on the Taliban's side. Depending on the perspective you take he did nothing wrong or he is guilty of treason. Maybe you think he falls somewhere in between. Find out by listening! 

This week we have a compilation of 6 shorter topics. These are topics we wanted to hit on but just didn't have enough information to do a whole episode on. We are all over the place on topics here. Sean keeps it wild and Budde keeps it vile. Learn about conspiracy theories, AI, murder, and more!

We are back in full swing! This week we are discussing all things spy related. We have old timey spies, new timey spies, and many conversations that go off the rails. American, British, or Russian spies are just like us. 

Part Two of the murders of John Wayne Gacy. Buckle up.  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/john-wayne-gacy/

This week we cover True Crime must-do John Wayne Gacy. Serial killer known for murdering 33 young men in Chicago during the 1970s. We should mention up top that among the disturbing and vile things this man did, he was also a clown. Buckle up, this is a good one.  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy 

This week we are talking about H.H. Holmes, his "Murder Mansion", and the true story of what crimes he committed. A sprawling narrative that involves many wives, many states, and many cons.  https://allthatsinteresting.com/hh-holmes https://answerswithjoe.com/whole-story-hh-holmes/

We cover the OG GG (Gone Girl) Laci Peterson with an even worse ending than the movie. No Affleck this time around, just terrible husband and philanderer Scott Peterson.   Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Laci_Peterson  https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/70rkn6/could_scott_peterson_be_innocent/ 20/20 on Hulu Nancy Grace lol

This episode is a stream of consciousness that roughly follows 6 different medical related stories. Some of them are vile and some of them are wild. All of them send Budde and Sean off the rails and into some serious side conversation.  https://metro.co.uk/2016/10/06/11-of-the-most-bizarre-foreign-objects-found-up-peoples-backsides-6175049/?fbclid=IwAR3rzK7tiNWIG8-EqMYePJUen-XLOFhtzEkKd0AYkwriKJUt4O5N_jrjHVA https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/medical-mysteries/?fbclid=IwAR0k7QGkNCVkkM0JtNxe3QPaUD-PbeRw_8Lw1FYlIH1Oje5Zh5xqLKJzOoo https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170426-the-people-who-never-feel-any-pain https://people.com/human-interest/boy-wakes-after-parents-sign-organ-donation-papers/?fbclid=IwAR12qBBMfLt0pRtRhlT44X4r1bLPpLwErTh5mIMAmP8No-PaU9aHIPnKch0 https://www.thehealthy.com/healthcare/medical-miracles/?fbclid=IwAR3nK9qmg8FNPYqwfC99nOQjUNCQISnJgLULrPWOpD9cOfl-5jHrLDCFBVA Medical Murders Podcast 

What causes a young man to kill four men and then one of the most famous fashion designers in the world? We literally have no idea but it's a wild ride anyway!  Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cunanan-andrew.htm  The FX series American Crime Story season 2

This week we dive into the Salem Witch Trials. We find out whether Budde would have survived the trials or not. We also find out some TMI info on how the witches were tested. Its a lot more chaotic than I remember learning about but hey it was the 1600's  Sourches  https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials https://www.history.com/news/7-bizarre-witch-trial-tests#:~:text=Swimming%20Test,they%20would%20sink%20or%20float.

What is the 411 on the Missing 411? Let's find out.  Sources: Missing 411 Doc on Hulu https://www.otherhand.org/home-page/search-and-rescue/the-hunt-for-the-death-valley-germans/introduction/ https://www.toptenz.net/10-unsolved-missing-411-cases.php https://www.reddit.com/r/Missing411/top/?t=all https://www.startribune.com/longtime-minneapolis-teacher-found-dead-in-idaho-after-hiking-tragedy/225667131/

In this episode we tackle the mystery of flight MH370. Besides Amelia Earhart this has to be one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history so you know Sean had to cover it. We talk the strange flight pattern, the poor handling, and the conspiracies behind it all.  Sources:  What Really Happened to Malaysia's Missing Airplane by William Langewiesche Unexplained Mysteries Podcast

Oh you haven't racked up a $30K hotel bill? Scammed $60K from a friend? Commit bank fraud? Clearly you're not Balenciaga.  This week we cover Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin the Fake Heiress of Manhattan who made headlines following her arrest for bank fraud and ya know, being a sketchy conman.  Sources:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47741923  https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2021-10/01-the-sinfluencer-of-soho https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a28607104/rachel-deloache-williams-how-fake-heiress-anna-delvey-conned-me/

Please learn more about the cause at the links below and check out our sources.  https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw STATISTICS Indigenous Women (girls +) murdered 10x higher than all other ethnicities. Murder is the 3rd leading cause of death for Indigenous Women (Centers for Disease Control). More than 4 out of 5 Indigenous Women have experienced violence (84.3%) (National Institute of Justice Report). More than half Indigenous Women experience sexual violence (56.1%). More than half Indigenous Women have been physically abused by their intimate partners (55.5 percent). less than half of Indigenous Women have been stalked in their lifetime (48.8 percent). Indigenous Women are 1.7 times more likely than Anglo-American women to experience violence. Indigenous Women are 2xs more likely to be raped than Anglo-American white women. Murder rate of Indigenous Women is 3xs higher than Anglo-American women. Sources:  https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2021/09/27/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-relatives  https://mmiwusa.org/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jan/13/a-well-of-grief-the-relatives-of-murdered-native-women-speak-out

This week we cover Gabby Petito story and share two more missing women of the thousands who have gone missing in Wyoming.  Please stay tuned for an upcoming episode about MURDERED & MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN and read more about them at  https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw who provided the following:  STATISTICS Indigenous Women (girls +) murdered 10x higher than all other ethnicities. Murder is the 3rd leading cause of death for Indigenous Women (Centers for Disease Control). More than 4 out of 5 Indigenous Women have experienced violence (84.3%) (National Institute of Justice Report). More than half Indigenous Women experience sexual violence (56.1%). More than half Indigenous Women have been physically abused by their intimate partners (55.5 percent). less than half of Indigenous Women have been stalked in their lifetime (48.8 percent). Indigenous Women are 1.7 times more likely than Anglo-American women to experience violence. Indigenous Women are 2xs more likely to be raped than Anglo-American white women. Murder rate of Indigenous Women is 3xs higher than Anglo-American women. Sources:  CNN, ABC News, Tik-Tik, The Cold Vanish by Jon Billman, Missing - Runners World Magazine - John Brandt, Crimelines Podcast

Back to Wisconsin for another serial killer this week. What is in the water out there?  Sources:  https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ed-gein  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein 

we have a quick one this week because it's already way too much time spent on this creep 

This episode covers one of the most prolific (jury is still out on the use of this word to describe someone who kills people) serial killers of all time that you've never heard about   Grab some coffee, plant your kill and sewing kits, and let's get vile  Sources:  https://thebrag.com/israel-keyes-serial-killer/ https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/israel-keyes  Reddit Wikipedia 

Sean teaches us about the insane 1985 case that flabbergasted Japan 

This week we hear Budde really struggle to say Italian last names while telling the story of the biggest heist ever pulled off  Sources:  Literally Wikipedia  Sketchy Jewelry Website

This week is a short and sweet family murder! Sean takes us to Sugarland Texas for some quality family time  Sources Murdered by Family by Kent whitaker  Going West podcast

Budde covers the infuriating case of Jonbenet Ramsey  Sources:  Rolling Stone The Last Podcast on the Left Morbid https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/jonbenet-ramsey/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/killed-jonbenet-ramsey-investigators-dying-search-family/story?id=75186109

First 10 minutes have out of place edits. Hello Comrades. This week we trek up to the Ural Mountains in Russia to follow the story of 9 hikers' mysterious deaths. Though this case is not solved we make our own attempts at some answers. This case is ranked high on the wild and the vile scale.  Sources: Death of Nine - The Dyatlov Pass Mystery : Launton Anderson Dead Mountain: Donnie Eichar

Hope you're not hungry. This week we learn way too much about Jeffrey Dahmer. Buckle up this one is a vile ride.  Sources:  Time: https://time.com/4412621/jeffrey-dahmer-cannibal-murderer-25th-anniversary-arrest/  Last Podcast on the Left Morbid Good ol' Wikipedia

Part two of the mother load of all true crime cases Plus Budde shares a wild story about 3 disappearances that are mysteriously connected   Sources:  Imperfect Justice by Jeff Ashton Last Podcast on the Left The New Yorker 

Casey Anthony Part 1: This week we head down to the trashiest place on earth: Florida. We learn about Mom of the Year 2008, Casey Anthony and her web of strange lies. This is all about the events leading up to the trial and mostly a dive into Casey's character and suspicious activities while her daughter is missing. If you know nothing about the case you'll love this. If you know everything about the case this is a great refresher.   Sources:  Imperfect Justice by Jeff Ashton  Last Podcast on the Left

This week we go to Duluth Minnesota to talk about the famous Glensheen Mansion Murders but on our way up North we stop in Northeast Minneapolis to talk about the recently discovered body parts in 3 separate locations around the city. This ongoing case is our new obsession! Budde has the tweet to prove that we coined the phrase "The Grain Belt Butcher" cannot wait to see where this goes!  Sources:  Good Ole' PBS  Yikes! Murder and Stuff Podcast. Check them out! 

In this episode Sean dives into 3 outrageous lawsuits. They start tame and get more and more wild. Without giving away too much you'll hear about mail men, fighter jets, and lawsuits against the holy grail. Enjoy!

Episode three covers joke theft in comedy which has effected some of the biggest names in the business.  We cover the lawsuit against Conan O'Brien and his team and the allegations against Amy Schumer.  Sources  https://www.vox.com/2016/1/27/10839856/amy-schumer-joke-stealing  https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/conan-obrien-jokes-lawsuit-alex-kaseberg-settlement-1203210214/  https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/conan-obrien-joke-theft-lawsuit-guide.html 

In this episode we cover the guardianship of Sharon Kowalski.  In the 1980s Sharon became incapacitated following an automobile accident which resulted in a nearly decade long court battle between her conservative family and her lesbian partner for legal guardianship.  Shout-Outs Music by: Digiit Check him out on https://soundcloud.com/digiit Sources: Google Scholar, LA times, Minnesota Lawyer, and GLBTQ Archive

Sean Braden and Amanda Budde share wild and vile case-files that are bound to make you cringe and smile from trials, investigations, news stories, local hometown connections, and more. Not another True Crime Podcast but also another True Crime Podcast  In this episode we cover The Brom Family Slayings and The case of a 14-year-old who dreamed of being a psychopath, like we all do.  Shout-Outs Music by: Digiit Check him out on https://soundcloud.com/digiit Mernie Budde's excellent books: Coincidental Evidence & Foul Hook  Sources: Google Scholar, The Daily Mail, The New York Times , Eau Claire's WKOW