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
Episode 195 - Nova Scotia Nightmare - Inside Canada’s Deadliest Mass Shooting
On the cold spring morning of April 19, 2020, a woman staggered from the woods outside Portapique Nova Scotia. Her bare feet were blackened from running through the woods, and she was covered in scrapes and bruises. She hammered on the door of a neighbor, who let her inside and called 911. She told police something had finally snapped in her abusive common-law partner Gabriel Wortman. But by ...
47m Dec 25, 2023
47m
Episode 194 - Secret Bunker - The Keller Family Murders
Join us, as we examine the horrific case of the Keller Family Massacre. A family annihilation with no easy answers. You’ll hear the strange story of a doomsday prepper and family man who spent eight years digging an elaborate underground bunker into the side of a mountain. A bunker with only one purpose....his own survival. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early re...
45m Dec 18, 2023
45m
Episode 193 - Deceit in Derby - Unraveling the Mystery Behind The Philpott Fire
In May 2012, a man named Mick Philpott stepped up to the mic, at a small pub tucked away in a corner of Derby, England. Wearing a fedora and sunglasses, Mick picked up the microphone and waited for a few beats before belting out the legendary lyrics, "We're caught in a trap. I can't walk out." As Mick's wife giggled at the back of the pub, Mick poured himself into the Elvis song "Suspicious M...
42m Dec 11, 2023
42m
Episode 192 - Austria’s Most Notorious Serial Killer - The Case Of Jack Unterweger
Join us as we take a look at the shocking case of Austria’s most notorious serial killer - the unbelievable story of a violent, sadistic murderer, whose twisted crimes spanned two decades across four different countries. You’ll learn about a devious, crafty, and ruthless killer. Who wasn’t just hiding in plain sight…but in front of the cameras as well. How to support: For extra perks includin...
1hr 8m Dec 04, 2023
1hr 8m
Episode 191 - Chance Encounters Of The Deadly Kind - The Case Of Amie Harwick
On January 16th, 2020, the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles was hosting the adult industry’s biggest awards night. The atmosphere was Pure glitz and glamour, setting the scene for a night to remember. As Amie Harwick stood on the red carpet, waiting to be photographed, she suddenly heard a familiar voice say the words “It’s funny seeing you here.” It was Amie’s ex-boyfriend. But the line w...
48m Nov 27, 2023
48m
Episode 190 - Hollywood Horror - The Murder of Hervey Medellin
On the morning of January 17th, 2012, Lauren Kornberg, (a dog walker), and her mother, embarked on a trail in the direction of the iconic Hollywood Hills sign, accompanied by a pack of 9 furry companions. But as the mother and daughter meandered along the trail, a Golden Retriever in the group, suddenly bolted off, with a high pitch bark and started digging frantically. When the faithful Gold...
52m Nov 20, 2023
52m
Episode 189 - Escape from Reality - The Case of Barbara Rogers & Stephen Mineo
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “cult?”. That one word alone paints a picture of constant surveillance, suffocating conformity, and a community that hates to let anyone go. For some people caught up in cult-like circumstances, finding a way out can be a dangerous undertaking. But what if a cult was the source of where you found all your meaning, all your connections ...
1hr 2m Nov 13, 2023
1hr 2m
Episode 188 - A Mother’s Worst Nightmare - The Murder Of Shad Thyrion
In the dark morning hours of February 23rd, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tara Pakanich was awakened by a loud bang. Warm under her blankets, still groggy from a sound sleep, the startling noise seemed like it could’ve been only one thing: the storm door. As Tara got out of bed to investigate, she noticed the lights still on in the basement, where her 24-year-old son, Shad Thyrion, had been ...
53m Nov 06, 2023
53m
Episode 187 - Ghosts of Edgewater - The Chilling Story of Teresita Basa
Join us as we delve into the haunting tale of an Edgewater Hospital employee, who met a gruesome end, at the hands of a killer who left no trace behind. You’ll hear about the perplexing case, that left Chicago police stumped, with months of dead-end leads, until they received a chilling message from beyond the grave. A message from the ghostly presence of Teresita Basa. How to support: For e...
1hr 2m Oct 29, 2023
1hr 2m
Episode 186 - From Darkness to Light - How DNA Resurrected The Sharron Prior Case
Join us, as we look into the murder of Sharron Prior and a family whose unwavering love ignited hope and drove them to persevere against overwhelming odds. You’ll learn how advancements in DNA technology would eventually point to her murderer, a man who fully intended on taking his dark secret with him to the grave. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, a...
50m Oct 22, 2023
50m
Episode 185 - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished - The Case Of Kate Waring
In May 2009, two complete strangers met on a train traveling between Charleston, South Carolina and Washington D.C. The two strangers were both women, close in age, one was 28, the other 30. The slightly older woman had the misfortune of having her wallet stolen, and so the other woman opened up her own and lent some money to the perfect stranger. This random act of kindness would take both ...
49m Oct 15, 2023
49m
Episode 184 - Standing Her Ground - The Case of Brittany Smith
On a snowy January night in 2018, while most people were fast asleep and still enveloped in their post-holiday glow, the crack of a pistol shattered the silence of the frigid air. In a cozy little home in Stevenson, Alabama, a man had just been shot. Once. Twice. And then a third time before he fell. As he lay bleeding on the kitchen floor and as his shooter worked frantically to save his lif...
41m Oct 08, 2023
41m
Episode 183 - A Greek Tragedy - The Murder Of Caroline Crouch
Join us as we examine the tragic murder of 19-year-old Caroline Crouch. You’ll hear how a young mother living in Greece, was murdered in her own bed during an apparent robbery gone wrong. You’ll also learn, how police launched a massive manhunt in search of a professional gang of foreign robbers, only to discover the truth…was much closer to home. How to support: For extra perks including ex...
42m Oct 01, 2023
42m