Episode 244 - Sin City Confidential - The Murder of Jeff German
Join us, as we take a look at the murder of Jeff German - a seasoned journalist known for uncovering the hidden truths of Las Vegas. You’ll hear, how a small-time scoop about a lowly public official upended a local political race – shattering a politician’s career, and how it led to a brutal confrontation that shook, not only the entire city, but newsrooms around the world. How to support: Fo...
52m Dec 02, 2024
52m
Episode 243 - House of Secrets - The Lin Family Murders
On the morning of July 18th, 2009, in the quiet suburb of North Epping, Sydney, Australia, concerned relatives of the Lin family made their way to their home to check on them. The concern arose after a customer of the Lin’s usually bustling convenience store realized the store hadn’t opened yet. Instead, it was dark and shuttered up. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content...
45m Nov 25, 2024
45m
Episode 242 - BABY SHOES, NEVER WORN - The Cold Case of Angela Blackmore
During the New Zealand winter of 1995, a happy couple walked into a local retailer in the city of Christchurch. After browsing the aisles, they found a brand new high chair and made a small down payment to place it on layaway. It would still be some months before they needed it, as the woman had just discovered she was pregnant a few days prior. Within weeks, the man who’d been with her calle...
44m Nov 18, 2024
44m
Introducing: Mind of a Serial Killer
What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy...
21m Nov 13, 2024
21m
Episode 241 - Concrete Lies - The Disappearance of Michael Shaver
In the winter of 2015, friends and family of Florida resident Michael Shaver started noticing something strange going on. Suddenly, Michael just didn't seem like himself through his messages. He blamed his poor attitude and tone on a crumbling relationship between him and his wife. He'd been kicked out of his home, quit his job, and relocated out of state. How to support: For extra perks inc...
54m Nov 11, 2024
54m
Episode 240 - Call of Duty and the Cheerleader - The Murder of Emma Walker
A 16-year-old Cheerleader from Tennessee was shot through her bedroom wall in the middle of the night. Police initially suspected her on-again/off-again footballer boyfriend, who took straight to social media to mourn her murder. But just days before her death, the victim told friends about a mysterious man in black stalking her neighborhood… How to support: For extra perks including exclusi...
41m Nov 04, 2024
41m
Episode 239 - The Black Swan Case - Self-Defense or Murder?
Join us, as we find out how high school dropout-turned-ballerina-turned politician-turned-poisoning advocate Ashley Benefield went from helping Donald Trump pick out ties at Mar-a-Largo to being tried for the murder of her husband. You’ll learn about a couple who exchanged ‘I Love You’s’ after six days, marriage vows after 13, and restraining orders after 600…. How to support: For extra perks...
40m Oct 27, 2024
40m
Episode 238 - A Legend in His Own Mind - The Murder of Keri McClanahan
Join us, as we dive into the tragic murder of Keri McClanahan. A young mother of two on the cusp of leaving an abusive relationship. You'll hear, how one man’s desire for fame and fortune led to his arrest on the set of a children’s Disney TV show and how an unexpected phone call three weeks later, became a catalyst for murder. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, earl...
53m Oct 20, 2024
53m
Episode 237 - Ghost Ship - The Joe Cool Murders
Join us, as we dive into the strange case of the Joe Cool Murders. You’ll hear how a grisly crime scene aboard an abandoned fishing boat told a gruesome tale of murder and the harrowing details of a high seas hijacking revealed by two survivors found floating in a liferaft…. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (htt...
38m Oct 13, 2024
38m
Episode 236 - KILL KILL KILL - The Cape Coral Strangler
Join us, as we examine the terrifying case of the Cape Coral Strangler. A wolf in sheep's clothing who used his good looks and charm to lure women into a false sense of security. You’ll hear how two innocent women crossed paths with a brutal killer on the same day in 2019, and how police followed a trail of destruction across southwest Florida to catch a cold-blooded murderer who struck withou...
53m Oct 06, 2024
53m
Episode 235 - Run Lois Run - The Hunt For A Fugitive Grandma
Join us as we cover the case of a seemingly ordinary grandmother who was once the embodiment of routine suburban life before she suddenly veered into violent criminal behavior. You’ll hear about the shockwaves she sent through a community with her abrupt transformation into a fugitive on the run. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes ...
41m Sep 29, 2024
41m
Episode 234 - A Decade On The Run - The Story of Claudia Hoerig
For over a decade, Claudia Hoerig had been living a peaceful life in her native country of Brazil. She’d been operating her own accounting business and keeping a low profile with her third husband, making sure not to attract any unwanted attention. But what neighbors and friends didn’t realize was that there was a reason behind her extremely quiet existence. Claudia had been harboring a dark...
57m Sep 22, 2024
57m
Episode 233 - Leech of Wall Street - The Murder of Shele Covlin
Join us, as we uncover the mysterious death of Shele Covlin, a high-powered businesswoman discovered drowned in her own bathtub. You’ll hear how police were quick to rule her death an accident - despite a number of red flags and learn disturbing revelations about a suspect who’d stop at nothing to get his hands on Shele’s fortune…even if it meant attempting to frame his own 9-year-old daughter...
47m Sep 15, 2024
47m
Episode 232 - Scorched Earth - The Sheila Labarre Story
Join us, as we examine the utterly bizarre case of Sheila Labarre - a nymphomaniacal gold digger who left a path of fiery devastation in her wake. You’ll learn about a strange series of missing men in rural New Hampshire who had one thing in common: the woman who’d taken them in. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon ...
43m Sep 08, 2024
43m
Episode 231 - The Slaying of a Senator - Linda Collins-Smith
Join us, as we examine the strange case of Linda Collins-Smith. You’ll hear how the murder of a high-profile politician sparked an online firestorm of wild conspiracy theories pointing fingers in all directions, and how investigators ultimately uncovered the shocking truth: This was no conspiracy. This was betrayal. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, a...
45m Sep 01, 2024
45m
Episode 230 - Fatal Request - The Tragic Tale of Natalie Bollinger
Join us, as we examine the strange case of Natalie Bollinger — a 19-year-old who disappeared from her home in Colorado. You’ll hear how an online mob discovered a trove of shocking circumstantial evidence that all pointed in one direction and how detectives kept their heads cool behind the scenes, waiting to discover the truth of what happened to Natalie. How to support: For extra perks inclu...
49m Aug 25, 2024
49m
Episode 229 - The Escort, The Mercenary, and The Car Dealer
Join us, as we dive into the shocking case of Erik Maund, a multimillionaire Auto Magnate living the high life in Austin, Texas. You’ll learn the truth behind a scandalous secret Erik didn’t want anyone to find out about. And the lengths some people will go to protect their own image. Especially when money is no object. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early releas...
48m Aug 18, 2024
48m
Episode 228 - Jack in the Box - The Mysterious Case of Robert Caraballo
Four detectives stood in the rain, wearing their suits and ties. It was late September 2002 in Grand Haven, Michigan, and the gray skies matched their somber mood. They’d just arrived at a cemetery near the shores of Lake Michigan. It was time to bury the body of a victim they’d spent the past four months trying to avenge. But so far, it had all been in vain. The detectives watched as the Mi...
53m Aug 11, 2024
53m
Episode 227 - Occam’s Razor - The Murder of Ben Oxley
On a chilly February morning in 2008, Ben Oxley slept in a dark and silent bedroom in Minden, Nevada. When he went to bed that night, he couldn’t have imagined that barely two hours later, a terrifying boom would shatter the peace of his home, and gunsmoke would choke the air. When authorities arrived, Ben was dead, and there was only one person they knew of for sure who’d been in the bedroom...
45m Aug 04, 2024
45m
Episode 226 - Domino Effect - The Senseless Murder of Ashley Biggs
In 2012, two couples in northeastern Ohio were engaged in a bitter custody dispute over a 6-year-old child, unwilling to compromise. As the court system dragged its feet while making its decision, it was only a matter of time before someone decided to take matters into their own hands. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - P...
56m Jul 28, 2024
56m
Episode 225 - Dirty, Dirty, Secrets - The Murder of Farah Fratta
Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Farah Fratta. An American Airlines ticket agent and devoted mother of three. You’ll hear the harrowing story of a divorce from Hell and the bitter custody battle that followed, including how all signs pointed straight to her narcissistic ex-husband in the wake of her murder. But there was one major problem: her husband was nowhere near the scene of ...
51m Jul 21, 2024
51m
Episode 224 - Deadly Catch - The Catfishing and Death of Renae Marsden
On a beautiful day in sunny Sydney, Australia, Renae Marsden made her way to Jacob’s Ladder - a lookout in Watsons Bay's oceanside suburb. It was the 5th of August, 2013, and Renae was just a couple months shy of her 21st birthday. Climbing up a cliff known as “The Gap”, Renae stared into the crashing waves below. It had been a devastating day, after her boyfriend, Brayden Spiteri, sent her ...
41m Jul 14, 2024
41m
Episode 223 - Story of a Scarface Shooter - The Crimes of Ali Abulaban
A model couple with thousands of followers made TikToks about how drama-free their relationship was – but no one knew the full story until murder made the headlines…. Ali Abulaban was used to getting stopped on the streets for the Scarface and Skyrim impressions that had made him famous on TikTok– while his beautiful wife Ana made TikToks about what a great husband and father he was. But behi...
41m Jul 07, 2024
41m
Episode 222 - Looney Lenny - The Rockhampton Serial Killer
Join us, as we examine the shocking crimes of The Rockhampton Rapist, Leonard John Fraser, an Australian serial killer and one of the most bizarre cases we’ve ever covered. You’ll hear the story of a violent predator who terrorized the East Coast of Australia for over thirty years and how a shocking twist shell-shocked an entire country. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive con...
44m Jun 30, 2024
44m
Episode 221 - Richard Craniums - The Murder of Nicole VanderHeyden
Imagine you’re accused of a murder you didn’t commit. What's the worst alibi you could possibly have? It's the one with no eyewitnesses, right? It's the one that’s impossible to prove and might even seem a bit too convenient. Now, picture your dread as a detective leans in across the interrogation table and asks, "Where were you on the morning of “such and such a date”, between 3 and 6 in the...
55m Jun 23, 2024
55m
Episode 220 - Broken Connections - The Disturbing Case of Mom-influencer Ruby Franke
In the high desert of Utah, there’s a 10,000-square-foot house that’s considered an architectural masterpiece, constructed to seamlessly blend into the rocky landscape, as if rising from the ground. While the intent was to maximize the views of the Red Mountain Wilderness, it’s also a stark-looking home. Its brutalist architecture making it appear more like a compound, a place made to keep peo...
56m Jun 16, 2024
56m
Episode 219 - The Hail Mary - Cracking the Cold Case of Nicole Van Den Hurk
Join us as we examine the tragic case of Nicole Van Den Hurk, a 15-year-old girl from The Netherlands whose disappearance shocked a nation. You’ll hear, how one of the most high-profile cases in Dutch history became a seemingly unsolvable cold case and the truly incredible lengths one person would go to, in order to solve it. How to connect: Website (https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/) Instag...
46m Jun 09, 2024
46m
Episode 218 - Disciples of Destruction - The Murder of Kimberly Cates
In the very early morning hours of October 4th, 2009, a quiet town in New Hampshire was shattered by a brutal and senseless attack, leaving a mother dead and her daughter gravely injured. The motive for the gruesome home invasion was chillingly absent, leading investigators to classify it as a "Thrill Kill." But as police dug deeper into the case, they uncovered a disturbing revelation: the p...
50m Jun 02, 2024
50m
Episode 217 - Silent Witnesses - The Disappearance of Mengqi Ji
Join us, as we examine the mysterious disappearance of Mengqi Ji. A young mother and brilliant engineer who seemingly vanished into thin air. You’ll learn how investigators unraveled a shocking and complicated web of lies to discover the truth - a truly one-of-a-kind story about how a grove of Juniper trees solved a murder. How to connect: Website (https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/) Instagra...
46m May 26, 2024
46m
Episode 216 - Down The Tubes - The Apple River Tragedy
Join us, as we examine the tragic case of the Apple River Stabbings. You’ll hear how an ordinary day of tubing on a river in Wisconsin escalated into a deadly confrontation. And how a situation where mistakes were made on all sides, challenged the thin line between where self-defense ends and aggression begins. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad...
1hr 3m May 19, 2024
1hr 3m
Episode 215 - Snake Farm Insurance - The Death of Ben Renick
Join us, as we unravel the coils of the mysterious murder of Ben Renick, a young father of two, and a rockstar in the world of reptiles. You’ll hear how greed, deception, betrayal, and forbidden desire led to a complicated murder plot, and how a conspiracy of silence kept the reality hidden for years…until the truth finally slithered its way to the surface. How to support: For extra perks inc...
57m May 12, 2024
57m
Episode 214 - On The Run - The Hunt For Moriah Wilson's Killer
Join us, as we examine the tragic case of Anna Moriah Wilson. A 25-year-old racing prodigy senselessly murdered on the cusp of becoming a superstar. You’ll also hear how Moriah unwittingly found herself in the middle of a love triangle. One she’d tried her best to avoid. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https:/...
47m May 05, 2024
47m
Episode 213 - Inner Demons - The Crimes of Glen Race
Halifax, Nova Scotia regularly shows up on lists of Canada’s friendliest cities. Its East Coast charm and colorful maritime houses often lull visitors into thinking time moves more slowly there. But in 2007, it was the starting point for a cross-country killing spree. Glen Race had just received a mission from God and unfortunately for the people of Halifax, he was deeply in the grips of a sch...
47m Apr 28, 2024
47m
Episode 212 - Double Trouble - When a Twin's Envy Turns Deadly
The concept of an "evil twin" is something that’s fascinated and terrified human beings for millenia: a twin or doppelgänger who embodies the polar opposite of a person. It’s a trope that’s appeared throughout recorded history. In mythology, literature, and even the bible. But while it’s often used as a literary device and often a bad one at that…has it ever actually happened in the real worl...
38m Apr 21, 2024
38m
Episode 211 - Badd Barbie - The Playmate and The Doctor
Ever heard the phrase “If you give an inch, they’ll take a mile?” In 2017, a wealthy doctor in his 70s met a young, beautiful model on the verge of homelessness. Wanting to help her out, he began paying her rent. She quickly began asking for more and more…and more. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.p...
44m Apr 14, 2024
44m
Episode 210 - Selfie Slayer - The Case of Amanda Taylor
Imagine stepping out to your mailbox one morning, only to discover an envelope addressed to you from a notorious serial killer who has been locked away since the 80s. Inside the envelope, you're relieved not to find any grisly mementos; but instead find a birthday card for your infant child along with a handwritten message complimenting you on your beautiful family. Some might argue that such...
40m Apr 07, 2024
40m
Episode 209 - Honeymoon Hijacking - The Murder Of Anni Dewani
A newlywed couple’s honeymoon is supposed to be the happiest time of their lives - their first chance to introduce themselves as spouses to the world. Embarking on a journey of love, adventure, and discovery together. Comedian Mike Binder described Honeymoons as “A short period of doting between dating and debting” It's one of those things that’s funny because for many of us…it’s true One way...
44m Mar 31, 2024
44m
Episode 208 - Doctor Of Death - A Serial Killer In Omaha
Throughout the early 2000s, there was a particular man who believed he’d been severely wronged: treated unfairly and unjustly by a certain group of people…. Day after day, these perceived offenses continued eating away at him and he constantly blamed others for everything wrong in his life, which had fallen into utter shambles. Ultimately consumed by his rage, he decided to take revenge again...
58m Mar 24, 2024
58m
Episode 207 - Basement of Horrors - The Shocking Crimes Of Linda Weston
Join us as we take a terrifying look into the Philadelphia Basement of Horrors. You’ll hear the twisted story of a family harboring terrible secrets for more than a decade, and about the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, even when it seems all hope is certainly lost. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (...
42m Mar 17, 2024
42m
Episode 206 - The Imposter - The Crimes Of Christian Longo
Sometimes you meet the most fascinating people on vacation. You just never know who you might encounter. People from different cultures, possible future lifelong friends, or even someone famous. There’s also that chance of even meeting that special someone. In January 2002, a young German photographer named Janina was on holiday in Cancun, Mexico. She’d been enjoying the sand, surf and sun wh...
44m Mar 10, 2024
44m
Episode 205 - Unmasking the Monster - Chicago Serial Killer Paul Runge
Police in the Chicago suburbs were stunned in 1995 when a family dog brought home a severed human left leg and then again, five days later another leg. Over several months, numerous body parts from the same victim would be discovered scattered along the border between Wisconsin and Illinois. Whoever had done this, had gone through painstaking efforts to dispose of their victim. How to support...
43m Mar 04, 2024
43m
Episode 204 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 4 of 4 - The Final Chapter: Our Girl
In this last chapter of our series, we’ll tie everything together from what you’ve learned about Jennifer Lynn Shirm's case. You’ll also learn more about Joseph Blea's crimes and how he became connected to Jennifer. You’ll also hear from Andy Shirm (Jennifer’s son) share how he’s found healing and a way to cope living with the reality of not having a mother and knowing the details about her vi...
51m Feb 26, 2024
51m
Episode 203 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 3 of 4 - One Suspect, Two Cases & The West Mesa Link
In Part 3 of “Who Killed Jennifer” you’ll hear about one man who became tied to two separate cases and possibly linked to one of the most notorious crimes in New Mexico history - The West Mesa Murders. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/MadnessPod) How to connect: Website (https://mindsofm...
52m Feb 19, 2024
52m
Episode 202 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 2 of 4 - The Investigation
Join us for Part #2 of “Who Killed Jennifer” - The Investigation as we take you through our own two-year-long dive, into the murder of Jennifer Lynn Shirm. We’ll introduce you to Mike Gallagher a retired journalist for the Albuquerque Journal who suspected that Jennifer’s case might be linked to several other homicides in the area at the time of Jennifer’s murder. You’ll hear about the perils ...
53m Feb 12, 2024
53m
Episode 201 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 1 of 4 - A Son’s Quest For Answers
Andres Shirm spent his entire childhood terrified of a man his family thought was responsible for his mother - Jennifer Lynn Shirm's disappearance. Even the sight of the man’s photo sent Andy into full-on panic attacks. Although he'd eventually learn that his mother hadn't just been taken - she'd been murdered, it wouldn't be until decades later that he'd learn that the man he'd been afraid of...
47m Feb 05, 2024
47m
Episode 200 - Jeffrey Willis - The Monster Of Muskegon County
In 2016, April 16th was the first perfect day of spring in rural Muskegon County Michigan. By 9:00 that Saturday morning, it was 62 degrees and already the warmest day of the season by far. And 53-year-old Dawn Schmidt was among those taking advantage of these glorious conditions. Making herself a steaming cup of morning coffee, she carried it outside to her back deck and sipped away, staring...
46m Jan 29, 2024
46m
Episode 199 - The Multiverse Of A Workplace Crush
Our homes are more than just physical structures; they’re our sanctuaries, providing a safe refuge from the outside world. But imagine if someone had meticulously written a 250-page manifesto, obsessively determined to breach that sanctuary? Someone so consumed with rage over a perceived wrongdoing from years earlier, that deadbolts and alarms would do nothing to stop him from carrying out his...
44m Jan 22, 2024
44m
Episode 198 - Karl Karlsen - A Series Of Unfortunate Accidents
Join us as renowned True Crime investigative journalist and New York Times Bestselling author, Aphrodite Jones takes us on a chilling journey, of the decades-long saga of Karl Karlsen. A man whose life was filled with a series of strange and unfortunate accidents that seemed to follow him and his family, wherever they went. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early re...
1hr 4m Jan 15, 2024
1hr 4m
Episode 197 - 18 Years In The Dark - The Natalee Holloway Case
Join us as we re-examine the disappearance of Natalee Holloway. A case that spawned a media frenzy. A relentless personal investigation by Natelee’s family, and a thousand unanswered questions. Now, finally, we have a chance to return to the case with a more complete timeline of events, with answers from the killer himself. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early re...
48m Jan 08, 2024
48m
Episode 196 - Behind The Scenes - The Most Chilling Cases Covered In 2023
As we wrap up another incredible year, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation to all our listeners,  for joining us this year as we covered some pretty unbelievable cases. To wrap up 2023, we wanted to also bring you in on some other chilling cases, you may have never heard about. So we asked some of our closest podcast friends, to tell us about one of the cases they co...
49m Jan 01, 2024
49m