Best Mr. Ballen Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 141: The Murder of Jason Corbett // Part 2 57:58

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Send us a text Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman living in North Carolina, was brutally murdered on August 2, 2015, by his wife, Molly Martens, and her father, retired FBI agent Tom Martens. He was beaten to death in his bedroom with a baseball bat and a concrete brick. Molly and Tom claimed they acted in self-defense, alleging Jason was abusive.…

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Episode 140: The Murder of Jason Corbett // Part 1 1:12:56

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Send us a text Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman living in North Carolina, was brutally murdered on August 2, 2015, by his wife, Molly Martens, and her father, retired FBI agent Tom Martens. He was beaten to death in his bedroom with a baseball bat and a concrete brick. Molly and Tom claimed they acted in self-defense, alleging Jason was abusive.…

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Episode 139: Botched Executions // Part 2 1:25:54

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Send us a text Join us this week as Lindsay lays our the grisly details on what can happen when a death penalty execution goes wrong. Part 2 is finally here and it was worth the wait! Part 2 brings us to more modern times as Lindsay breaks down the issues in the firing squad, the gas chamber, the electric chair, and lethal injection. Botched execut…

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Episode 138: The Haight Family Familicide 1:08:31

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Send us a text Michael Haight was a 42-year-old man from Enoch, Utah, who, on January 4, 2023, killed his wife, Tausha Haight; their five children, aged 4 to 17; and Tausha’s mother, Gail Earl, before taking his own life. The tragedy occurred two weeks after Tausha filed for divorce and days after Michael removed firearms from the home, potentially…

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Episode 137: Ash Armand // The Gigolo Murder 1:15:46

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Send us a text Ash Armand, born Akshaya Kubiak, is a former reality TV star known for his role in Showtime’s Gigolos. In July 2020, he was arrested for the murder of Herleen Dulai, a 29-year-old personal trainer and client. Dulai was found dead in Kubiak’s Las Vegas home, having suffered blunt force trauma and strangulation. Kubiak claimed he black…

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Episode 136: The Circleville Letters 1:05:28

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Send us a text The Circleville Letters refer to a mysterious series of anonymous, threatening letters sent to residents of Circleville, Ohio, beginning in 1976. The letters targeted individuals with accusations of infidelity, corruption, and other personal secrets. One of the most prominent targets was Mary Gillespie, a school bus driver, who was a…

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Episode 135: The Killer Clown of Wellington // The Boujee Clown Murder 1:21:13

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Send us a text The "Killer Clown" case centers on the 1990 murder of Marlene Warren in Wellington, Florida, when she was fatally shot at her front door by a person dressed as a clown delivering flowers and balloons. Her son, Joe Ahrens, witnessed the attack. The investigation initially pointed to Sheila Keen, a business associate of Marlene's husba…

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Episode 134: Wayne Nance // The Missoula Mauler 58:52

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Send us a text Wayne Nathan Nance, known as the "Missoula Mauler," was a suspected American serial killer active in Montana from 1974 until his death in 1986. Although never formally charged or convicted, law enforcement linked him to at least six murders and suspected he may have had more victims. Born on October 18, 1955, in Clinton, Montana, N…

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Episode 133: The Murder of NFL Great Steve McNair 1:30:21

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Send us a text Steve McNair, a former NFL quarterback, was tragically murdered on July 4, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was found shot to death in a condominium he shared with his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi, who was also found dead at the scene. Investigators concluded it was a murder-suicide, with Kazemi shooting McNair multi…

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Episode 132: The Torture of Raymond Buys 1:05:16

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Send us a text Raymond Buys was a 15-year-old South African boy who died in 2011 after enduring severe abuse at a military-style training camp run by Alex de Koker and Michael Erasmus. His mother had enrolled him in the Echo Wild Game Rangers camp in hopes of helping him overcome behavioral issues. However, during his time there, Raymond was starve…

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Episode 131: The Tragic Murder of Amanda Plasse 1:06:03

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Send us a text Amanda Plasse, a 20-year-old waitress from Chicopee, Massachusetts, was tragically murdered in her apartment on August 26, 2011. She was found with multiple stab wounds in her kitchen by her boyfriend, Seth Green, who immediately called 911. The crime scene showed signs of a violent struggle, including bloodstains and bloody shoe pr…

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Episode 130: Wade Wilson and The Murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz 1:15:45

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Send us a text In October 2019, Wade Wilson, a 25-year-old from Fort Myers, Florida, committed the brutal murders of two women in Cape Coral. On October 6, Wilson met 35-year-old Kristine Melton at a local bar and accompanied her home. The following morning, he strangled Melton to death in her residence. Later that day, Wilson encountered 43-year-…

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Episode 129: The Murder of Nicholis Wilcox 1:25:48

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Send us a text In October 2017, 39-year-old Nicholis Wilcox was murdered in Plantation, Florida, in a fatal love triangle involving his roommate, Eric Robinson, and Robinson's ex-girlfriend, Isabella Tagliarini. Robinson discovered Wilcox and Tagliarini together and fatally beat Wilcox with a metal rod. He then forced Tagliarini to assist in dispos…

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UPDATE: Little Miss Innocent // Kaitlyn Conley 5:04

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Send us a text Hey Guys!! We just wanted to update you on a case we did, episode 114, on Kaitlyn Conley and Mary Yoder. Go check out the episode if you haven't first then jump over here and check out our update! Thanks for all the support!! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok, or email us, and remember we now have a Patreon!! patre…

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Episode 128: The Tragic Murder of Jerry Bailey 1:28:56

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Send us a text In January 1976, the town of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, was shaken by the disappearance and subsequent murder of Jerry Bailey, a beloved high school football coach. Bailey had recently resigned from his position as head coach at Sapulpa High School and was preparing to transition to another coaching role. On the day of his disappearance, Bai…

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Episode 127: Gerard John Schaeffer // Part 2 2:00:18

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Send us a text Gerard John Schaefer was an American serial killer and former police officer who committed murders in Florida during the early 1970s. He was convicted of killing two young women but was suspected of murdering many more. Schaefer lured victims by abusing his authority as an officer, often pretending to offer them safety before abducti…

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Episode 126: Gerard John Schaeffer // Part 1 1:45:01

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Send us a text Gerard John Schaefer was an American serial killer and former police officer who committed murders in Florida during the early 1970s. He was convicted of killing two young women but was suspected of murdering many more. Schaefer lured victims by abusing his authority as an officer, often pretending to offer them safety before abducti…

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Episode 125: Honor Killings // Amina and Sarah Said 1:32:42

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Send us a text Amina and Sarah Said were two sisters from Texas who were murdered on January 1, 2008, in Irving, Texas. Their father, Yaser Abdel Said, an Egyptian-American, was convicted of their murders in 2022. The sisters had long suffered abuse and control from their father, and their deaths were widely considered an "honor killing." On the ni…

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Episode 124: The Murder of Jodi Parrack and The Railroading of Ray McCann 1:03:21

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Send us a text Jodi Parrack was an 11-year-old girl from Constantine, Michigan, who was tragically found murdered in 2007. Her body was discovered in a local cemetery, sparking a years-long investigation. Ray McCann, a reserve police officer at the time, became a suspect largely due to inconsistencies in his statements and his suggestion to search …

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Episode 123: Marcus Shrenker 1:17:46

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Send us a text Marcus Schrenker is a former American financial advisor and businessman known for his dramatic attempt to fake his own death in 2009. Schrenker was facing multiple legal issues, including investigations for financial fraud and embezzlement from clients through his company, Heritage Wealth Management. As authorities closed in, Schrenk…

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Episode 122: Christa Pike // The Youngest Woman Sentenced to Death 1:25:36

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Send us a text Christa Pike is an American woman who became the youngest woman sentenced to death in the United States during the modern era. Born on March 10, 1976, in West Virginia, Pike had a troubled upbringing marked by instability and abuse. At 18, while attending a Job Corps program in Tennessee, she murdered a fellow student, Colleen Slemme…

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Episode 121: The Tragic Murder of Hollywood's Sweetheart Judith Barsi 1:11:11

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Send us a text Judith Barsi was a talented child actress known for roles in films like All Dogs Go to Heaven and The Land Before Time. Tragically, in July 1988, at just 10 years old, she was murdered by her father, József Barsi, in their Los Angeles home. József, an abusive and controlling figure, shot Judith and her mother, Maria, before setting t…

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Episode 120: The Tragic Murder of Jersey Bridgeman 1:19:04

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Send us a text Jersey Bridgeman was a six-year-old girl from Bentonville, Arkansas, whose tragic murder shocked the community in November 2012. Jersey had endured a difficult early life, including abuse by her father, David Bridgeman, who was convicted in 2011 for chaining her to a dresser as punishment. Afterward, she was placed in her mother's ca…

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Episode 119: Botched Executions // Part 1 1:32:21

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Send us a text Join us this week as Lindsay lays our the grisly details on what can happen when a death penalty execution goes wrong. This part she is going to go over the more archaic forms of executions like beheading, hanging, and dismemberment. The second part will not be a consecutive episode but one that we will release in the future. Botched…

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Bonus Patreon Upcycle: The Nutty Putty Cave Incident 1:07:38

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Send us a text The Nutty Putty Cave incident occurred on November 24, 2009, in Utah when 26-year-old John Edward Jones became trapped while exploring the cave with his family. Nutty Putty Cave, a popular spelunking site known for its narrow, twisting passages, posed significant risks even for experienced cavers. John became stuck upside down in a t…

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Episode 118: True Crime Short Stories With A Twist 47:18

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Send us a text Join us for this first episode of 2025!! We started the year off light and a little different before we take a week off to recharge! Thank you all for your continued support, we love you all!! Thanks for all the support!! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok, or email us, and remember we now have a Patreon!! patreon.c…

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Episode 117: Drew Peterson // Part 2 1:19:09

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Send us a text Drew Peterson is a former Illinois police officer who gained national attention due to his involvement in two high-profile cases. He was convicted in 2012 for the 2004 murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, whose death was initially ruled an accidental drowning but later reclassified as a homicide after her body was exhumed. Peter…

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Episode 116: Drew Peterson // Part 1 1:18:21

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Send us a text Drew Peterson is a former Illinois police officer who gained national attention due to his involvement in two high-profile cases. He was convicted in 2012 for the 2004 murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, whose death was initially ruled an accidental drowning but later reclassified as a homicide after her body was exhumed. Peter…

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Episode 115: Bianca Devins 58:08

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Send us a text Bianca Devins was a 17-year-old from Utica, New York, whose tragic death in July 2019 drew widespread media attention. Bianca, who was active on social media platforms like Instagram and Discord, was known for her artistic and expressive personality. She was murdered by Brandon Clark, a 21-year-old acquaintance, following a dispute a…

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Episode 114: Kaitlyn Conley 1:18:52

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Send us a text Kaitlyn Conley is a New York woman who gained national attention due to her involvement in a high-profile legal case. In 2017, she was convicted of first-degree manslaughter in the death of her boss and ex-boyfriend's mother, Mary Yoder, a chiropractor in Whitesboro, New York. Yoder died in 2015 from colchicine poisoning, a rare and …

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Episode 113: Samuel Little // Part 2 1:17:22

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Send us a text Samuel Little was an American serial killer convicted of three murders, though he later claimed responsibility for over 90 killings. Active between 1970 and 2005, Little preyed on women, often targeting those who were marginalized, such as sex workers and drug users. His crimes spanned across the United States, with many of his early…

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Episode 112: Samuel Little // Part 1 1:05:23

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Send us a text Samuel Little was an American serial killer whose crimes spanned several decades. Born in 1940, he was first arrested in 1966, but it wasn't until later that his true nature as a serial killer became evident. Little's early criminal history involved various assaults and violent crimes, but he was not convicted of murder until the 198…

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Episode 111: The Cokeville Miracle 57:51

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Send us a text The Cokeville Miracle refers to a remarkable event that took place on May 16, 1986, in Cokeville, Wyoming. A gunman, David Young, and his wife, Doris, took over the town's elementary school, holding 154 people—including 136 children—hostage. Young, who had previously planned to commit mass murder, strapped a bomb to himself and place…

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Episode 110: The Tragic Death of Eli Hart 1:07:14

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Send us a text Eli Hart, a 6-year-old boy from Minnesota, tragically died in May 2022 after being found in a vehicle by authorities. His mother, who was reportedly under the influence of drugs, was charged with his murder. The case drew significant media attention, highlighting issues of child welfare and parental responsibility. Eli's death sparke…

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Episode 109: La Llorona 43:28

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Send us a text La Llorona, or "The Weeping Woman," is a popular figure in Latin American folklore, often depicted as a ghostly woman who mourns her children. The legend varies by region, but typically tells the story of a woman who, in a moment of despair or betrayal, drowns her children and is doomed to wander the earth forever, searching for them…

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Episode 108: BONUS!! Ronald Clark O'Bryan: "The Man Who Killed Halloween" 41:34

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Send us a text Ronald Clark O'Bryan, often referred to as the "Candyman," was an American man infamous for his involvement in the death of his eight-year-old son, Timothy, in 1974. O'Bryan poisoned Halloween candy with cyanide, aiming to collect on life insurance policies. Timothy died after consuming the tainted candy, and O'Bryan's actions led to…

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Episode 107: Belle Gunness 1:06:21

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Send us a text Belle Gunness was a Norwegian-American serial killer active in the early 20th century. Born in 1859 in Norway, she immigrated to the United States in 1881. Gunness is believed to have murdered numerous suitors, husbands, and even her own children, often luring them with personal ads and then robbing them. Her crimes came to light aft…

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Episode 106: The Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker // Part 2 1:37:51

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Send us a text Marion Parker was a 12-year-old girl from Los Angeles who was tragically murdered in December 1927. Her abduction and subsequent death captured significant media attention at the time. William Edward Hickman, a 19-year-old with a troubled background, kidnapped her for ransom but ultimately killed her. Hickman was later apprehended, a…

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Episode 105: The Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker // Part 1 1:22:38

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Send us a text Marion Parker was a 12-year-old girl from Los Angeles who was tragically murdered in December 1927. Her abduction and subsequent death captured significant media attention at the time. William Edward Hickman, a 19-year-old with a troubled background, kidnapped her for ransom but ultimately killed her. Hickman was later apprehended, a…

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Episode 104: Buck Ruxton 1:22:13

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Send us a text Buck Ruxton was a notorious figure in the early 20th century, known for his involvement in a gruesome murder case in the UK. Born in 1899 in India, he moved to Britain and became a doctor. In 1935, he was convicted of murdering his wife, Isabella, and their housemaid, Mary Jane, in a crime that shocked the public due to its brutal na…

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Episode 103: Alonzo Burgess 1:09:29

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Send us a text On the evening of January 28, 1993, Alonzo Burgess attacked all three of his girlfriend's children before attacking her resulting in three deaths. All because she refused to turn her paycheck over to him. He lived a life of crime with little to no consequences and it took the loss of three lives for the system to finally deem him a d…

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Episode 102: Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children's Home Society 1:06:02

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Send us a text Georgia Tann was a deeply controversial figure in the early-to-mid 20th century, known primarily for her role as the director of the Tennessee Children's Home Society (TCHS). Operating in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1924 to 1950, Tann’s organization was involved in widespread illegal adoption practices. Under her leadership, Tann orches…

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Episode 101: Robert Berdella "The Kansas City Butcher" // Part 2 1:16:25

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Send us a text Robert Berdella, also known as the "Kansas City Butcher," was an American serial killer active between 1984 and 1987. He lured young men to his home in Kansas City, Missouri, where he subjected them to horrific torture and eventually murdered them. Berdella was known for his meticulous documentation of his crimes, which included deta…

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Episode 100: Robert Berdella "The Kansas City Butcher" // Part 1 1:13:46

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Send us a text Robert Berdella, also known as the "Kansas City Butcher," was an American serial killer active between 1984 and 1987. He lured young men to his home in Kansas City, Missouri, where he subjected them to horrific torture and eventually murdered them. Berdella was known for his meticulous documentation of his crimes, which included deta…

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Episode 99: The Murder of Kristin Smart 1:04:27

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Send us a text Kristin Smart was a college student who went missing on May 25, 1996, while attending California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She was last seen walking home from a party with Paul Flores, a fellow student. Her disappearance triggered a prolonged investigation but initially yielded few leads. In 2002, Paul Flores w…

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Episode 98: The Tragic Murder of Andrew Bagby 1:12:27

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Send us a text Andrew Bagby, a promising medical student, was tragically murdered in 2001 by his ex-girlfriend, Shirley Turner. Despite concerns raised by friends and family, Andrew agreed to meet Turner in a remote location. The meeting ended in violence, with Andrew being shot multiple times. The case sparked significant controversy due to the ci…

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Episode 97: The Perry Gas Station Murder 44:44

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Send us a text Another one from the vault, we hope you enjoy!! In 1984 Brad Perry was murdered while working the graveyard shift at a Utah gas station. It wasn't until decades later that DNA results on a bloody dollar bill helped crack this cold case. This was a cold case from our hometown all growing up! Thanks for all the support!! Please follow …

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Episode 96: The Murder of Alisha Bromfield 1:00:56

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Send us a text Hey guys, while we're on a break, here is an episode from the Patreon vault. Hope you enjoy!! This is the murder if Alicia Bromfield, a 21 year old mom to be. She was 6.5 months pregnant when her obsessive, narcissistic boss killed her and her unborn baby. The horror doesn't end there though! Thanks for all the support!! Please follo…

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Bonus Update: Claudia Benn and Taberon Honie 14:14

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Send us a text This is just a real quick update on a case that we released in Nov 2022. The perpetrator in the case was executed today, August 8, 2024. Thanks for tuning in, we love each and every one of you! Thanks for all the support!! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok, or email us, and remember we now have a Patreon!! patreon.…

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Episode 95: Dennis Rader "BTK" // Part 3 1:40:24

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Send us a text Dennis Rader, the notorious BTK Killer, added to his horrific crime spree with the murders of Nancy Fox, Marine Hedge, Vicki Wegerle, and Dolores Davis. In December 1977, Rader broke into Fox's home in Wichita, Kansas. He strangled her to death with her own belt. In April 1985, Rader murdered Marine Hedge in her home in Wichita, Kans…