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
Listen Now - Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen
Here’s a preview of a new podcast I think you’ll enjoy. Amid the nuclear threat of the Cold War, America's prized secrets were falling into the hands of its sworn enemy, the Kremlin. The FBI's hunt for the leak led to an astonishing discovery—the mole was one of its own, special agent Robert Hanssen. For two decades, Hanssen masqueraded as a devoted patriot while ruthlessly selling out his coun...
9m Sep 25, 2023
9m
Episode 182 - The Last Supper - The Murder Of Shirley Merritt
Join us as we examine the case of Richard Merritt. A small-town lawyer who swindled his most vulnerable clients only to have the entire scheme blow up in his face. You’ll hear how this successful lawyers fall from grace, ultimately ended in the most shocking and unpredictable tragedy. With the person who loved and supported him in his darkest time, brutally murdered. How to support: For extra ...
59m Sep 24, 2023
59m
Episode 181 - Double Trouble - Olga Tyvsk's Evil Doppelganger
Join us as we examine the incredible true story of Olga Tyvsk and her horrific encounter with a lookalike. You’ll hear a twisted story of friendship, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. You’ll also learn that sometimes it’s not you who finds your very own doppelganger - your doppelganger, finds you. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes...
50m Sep 17, 2023
50m
Episode 180 - Law and Disorder - The Disappearance of Stacy Cales
Join us as we delve into a saga of broken marriages, and an unfaithful husband who discarded wives like a modern-day Henry VIII. You’ll hear about a murder-for-hire plot and a case that examines the thin blue line between those who enforce the law and those who break it. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://...
57m Sep 10, 2023
57m
Episode 179 - Broiled Rats - The Mysterious Disappearance of James Sheaffer
For most people, a cemetery is a place to pay last respects to a loved one, to grieve a loss, or revisit a bittersweet memory of a happier time. For others, it’s a place of fear - full of superstitions and terrors. Whether or not you’re a believer in superstitions, there’s no question that a cemetery isn’t exactly your normal location for a casual meeting. But in the early morning hours of Ap...
51m Sep 03, 2023
51m
Episode 178 - The Brighton Ax Murder - The Cold Case Of Cathy Krauseneck
Join us as we take a closer look at the Brighton Axe Murder Case. You’ll hear a strange twisting narrative that left police and the suburb of Brighton puzzled for decades. And you’ll learn, how after all those years, a new analysis of this horrific crime scene got this very cold case moving yet again toward justice. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, an...
42m Aug 27, 2023
42m
Episode 177 - From Fantasy To Tragedy - The Murder Of Matthew Trussler
In a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, one woman's extraordinary journey captivated millions. She was a cosplayer, camgirl, and an online sensation who brought fictional characters to life with a seductive twist. But behind closed doors, the cracks in her real-life relationships grew deeper, leading to a tragic climax that no one saw coming. How to support: For extra perks including...
54m Aug 20, 2023
54m
Episode 176 - No Body, No Murder - The Disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr.
Join us as we unravel the disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. You’ll learn how one of his new relationships was being monitored by a dangerous stalker, and how a jealous ex-boyfriend would do anything to keep his former flame, all to himself… How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/MadnessPod) ...
1hr 3m Aug 13, 2023
1hr 3m
Episode 175 - Private Pain To Public Conviction - A Mother's Journey To Redemption
One after the other, the children just kept dying. By the time Laura Elizabeth Folbigg was laid to rest at just one-and-a-half years old, the world wanted answers, and her mother Kathleen Folbigg stood accused of one of the most heinous crimes imaginable, the murder of four of her own children, all under the age of two. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, a...
47m Aug 06, 2023
47m
Episode 174 - Double Jeopardy - The Murder At Camp Nelson
Join us, as we examine the mysterious murder at Camp Nelson Lodge and the unbelievable twists and turns that came in its wake. You’ll hear how greed, blackmail, and the need to tie up loose ends, resulted in a second murder that finally unraveled the mystery at Camp Nelson…or did it? How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon...
56m Jul 30, 2023
56m
Episode 173 - Texas Taboo - The Murder Of Jack Mossler
On February 1st, 1966, hundreds of spectators lined up outside the Dade County Courthouse in Miami Florida, hoping to gain admission to a murder trial that had taken the area by storm. The courtroom was filled to maximum capacity, mostly women, eager to catch a glimpse of one of the accused Candace Mossler, a socialite and wealthy heiress taking center stage in a trial so salacious, people und...
43m Jul 23, 2023
43m
Episode 172 - Broken Arrow Killings - The Bever Family Tragedy
They say you can get almost anything online. Well, in 2015, teenage brothers, Robert and Michael Bever tested this theory and found it to be true. Anything they could dream up was just a click away. And what they had in mind was truly frightening. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/MadnessPod)...
43m Jul 16, 2023
43m
Episode 171 - The Grudge - The Abduction Of Sasha Krause
27-year-old Sasha Krause had her whole life ahead of her. She’d already made her parents incredibly proud of the young woman she’d become and they were eager to see how her life would unfold after moving away from home. And although Sasha was living in an entirely different state, her parents felt their daughter was safe, living in a peaceful community of Mennonites. There was no way Sasha’s ...
45m Jul 09, 2023
45m
Episode 170 - Unlikely Assassins - The Case Of Ellen Friar
It was a cool fall morning in Medford, Oregon when police picked up three young runaways by the side of the road. 19-year-old Gavin MacFarlane, a high school dropout, his girlfriend, 15-year-old Ellen Friar, and their mutual friend 22-year-old, Russell Pierce Jones II, a young man with a criminal record and a history of mental illness. From the back of the police cruiser, Russell made cryptic...
51m Jul 02, 2023
51m
Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark"
Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of physical evidence and a questionable eyewitness identification, he was convicted. But new realities start to come to light when attorney Lara Bazelon takes up his case and is determined to secure Benson's release. Season three of Suspect, co-produced b...
6m Jun 26, 2023
6m
Episode 169 - Secrets In The Valley - The Murder Of Desiree Sunford
On April 13th, 2013, a devastating crime sent shockwaves through the picturesque valley of Yakima, nestled in the central part of Washington State. Desiree Sunford, a beloved art teacher, had been found murdered in her own home. As the investigation unfolded, secrets emerged, casting suspicion on those closest to her. But just when the case seemed to have reached a dead end, a remarkable turn...
48m Jun 25, 2023
48m
Episode 168 - Gumshoe. Hitman. Fraudster. Spy. - The Disappearance Of Rick Post
52-year-old Rick Post was bound to a chair, inside the shower stall of an abandoned house. His mouth was duct-taped shut. Even if he could scream, no one would hear him. His abductors paced back and forth flashing their instruments of torture. He’d been in this Tijuana dungeon for five days, subjected to relentless rounds of violent beatings. They’d also done a number on his fingers with a set...
51m Jun 18, 2023
51m
Episode 167 - The Long Con - The Murder of Mee Kuen Chong
On June 10th, 2021, an elderly woman vanished without a trace from her own home in Wembley, London. 16 agonizing days later, and a staggering 200 miles away, visitors exploring the seaside town of Salcombe stumbled across a horrific scene. There amidst the beauty of the coastal landscape, lay a headless body. Joining us to unravel the mysteries surrounding this gruesome case, is Esther Ludlo...
43m Jun 11, 2023
43m
Episode 166 - Persecution Complex - The Renfrew County Murders
A grim monument stands in Renfrew County by the banks of Ontario’s Petawawa River, where three steel sculptures bend gracefully towards a stone inscribed, with the names of over two dozen murdered women. The Women’s Monument commemorates lives lost at the hands of men since 1969 and in 2016, it added three more. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-fr...
47m Jun 04, 2023
47m
Episode 165 - The Ohio Strangler - Part 2 of 2
Previously in Part 1 of the Ohio Strangler case, you heard the harrowing story of Jane. A woman who barely escaped being kidnapped, raped, and tortured at the hands of a local drifter named Shawn Grate in Ashland, Ohio. In the end, police found and raided the abandoned house she was being held captive. A house turned torture chamber. But if detectives thought this is where the story would end...
46m May 28, 2023
46m
Episode 164 - The Ohio Strangler - Part 1 of 2
It’s no secret, that one of the most common fears among women is the possibility of being randomly attacked by a complete stranger. And sadly, it's a fear all too often based in reality. But what happens when a dangerous predator decides, he wants to get to know his victims before attacking them? A twisted killer who wants to become friends…before revealing the darkness within. How to suppor...
40m May 21, 2023
40m
Episode 163 - Uncovering The Murder Of Dr. Sutorius - With Aphrodite Jones
Join us on a captivating journey with the highly esteemed true crime writer, investigative journalist, and TV personality Aphrodite Jones - as we unveil the riveting saga of Dr. Darryl Sutorius. Renowned as a brilliant heart surgeon in Cincinnati, his path takes a treacherous turn when he discovers love on a dating service. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release...
56m May 14, 2023
56m
Episode 162 - Murder On The Farm - Uncovering The Dark Secrets Of An Oregon Pig Farmer
Join us as we take a look into the twisted tale of Susan Monica. You’ll hear a case so bizarre and heinous, that it might make you cancel that side order of bacon. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/MadnessPod) How to connect: Website (https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/) Instagram (https://ww...
1hr 1m May 07, 2023
1hr 1m
Episode 161 - Deadly Secrets - The Murder Of Brad McGarry
There are just some things in life - we simply can’t live without: such as Food, water, shelter… and perhaps the occasional podcast… These things keep us alive, but what about the things that make life really worth living? Goals that propel us…Art that inspires us… Experiences that fulfill us… And of course, the one thing that’s driven humanity to its greatest heights…love. And if we’re lucky...
45m Apr 30, 2023
45m
Episode 160 - Lethal Love Triangle - The Disappearance Of Heather Strong
In the quiet little town of Reddick, Florida, things had taken a sinister turn when a dedicated mother of two, failed to show up for her shift at the local Iron Skillet. It was the day after Valentine's Day, and Heather Strong, never missed a day of work - at least not without calling. As days passed, Heather's absence only added to the mounting concerns of those who knew and loved her. Ten ...
52m Apr 23, 2023
52m
Episode 159 - The Final Sacrifice - The Solar Temple Suicides
On an autumn day back in 1994, authorities from a tiny ski village in Canada’s Laurentian Mountains responded to reports of a house fire. What they discovered inside was chilling: two bodies, at first believed to be suicides. But the investigation didn't end there. Three more victims would be discovered, stabbed to death. The very next day, two small towns in Switzerland were rocked by eerily...
47m Apr 16, 2023
47m
Episode 158 - The Aftermath - A Tale Of Two Brothers And The Burden Of Grief
Join us as we embark on a gripping journey and explore the disturbing case of a son's deadly rampage and another son's daunting task of piecing together the shattered remnants of his brother's violence. It’s a story that will take us on a journey through the most chilling aspects of the human psyche, but also a story of strength and perseverance. A true testament to the resilience of the human...
39m Apr 09, 2023
39m
Episode 157 - Sinister Snapchats - The Murder Of Tyrone Hassel III
New Year's Eve is a time for reflection and hope. A moment to bid farewell to the past and embrace the future. But for one family in St. Joseph Township Michigan, the festivities in 2018 would be cut short in the most brutal way. At 11 PM, the police department received a chilling 911 call from a woman in distress. Her voice was shaking, her words barely audible, but the message was clear, her...
42m Apr 02, 2023
42m
Episode 156 - Operation Miranda - The Untold Story Of Sheryl Okoro
In 1985, Cheryl Gyant was 10 years old, when she learned she’d been adopted. What she didn’t realize, was that very same year, her biological mother was experiencing a living nightmare, after being abducted by one of the most notorious serial killing duos in American history.....Leonard Lake & Charles Ng How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episo...
1hr 7m Mar 26, 2023
1hr 7m
Episode 155 - Deadly Shame - In A Not So Perfect World
July 28th, 2019, was the day Menhaz Zaman was supposed to be graduating from Canada’s York University. Instead police were on their way to his parents home for a welfare check. The call had been made by members of an online community after he’d sent them disturbing photos. When police arrived, a young man answered the door calmly. But what lay within the home revealed the true chaos that had ...
52m Mar 19, 2023
52m
Episode 154 - Trouble With The Pipes - The Disappearance Of Rori Hache & Kandis Fitzpatrick
In Ontario, Canada, September marks one of the last months of the year to get out and enjoy the great outdoors before packing it in for the season. In 2017, one fisherman in Oshawa, Ontario, was out on the pier when he noticed something floating in the water. What he and another fisherman managed to catch in his net, would be a visual that would forever be seared in his mind. Not a prize salm...
38m Mar 12, 2023
38m
Episode 153 - Nowhere For The Devil To Hide - The Crimes Of David Snow
Join us as we examine one of Canada’s most twisted and notorious criminals. Some called him the House Hermit. Others called him the Cottage Killer. You’ll hear the story of a sadistic murderer and serial rapist who terrorized Ontario’s cottage country and led police on a trail of horror all the way to the Pacific Coast. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, a...
37m Mar 06, 2023
37m
Episode 152 - Voodoo Divorce - The Mysterious Deaths Of Scott Dell & Nancy Fillmore
A bottle of wine, nostalgic love songs and a late night phone call with an ex. It’s a relatable scene for many and one that Scott Dell found himself in, on a wintery night, in Killaloe, Ontario back in 1995. On the phone was the love of his life, his ex Cherrylle. The wine went down easy, perhaps too easy and Scott scribbled out hopeful notes as the conversation went on for hours, and for Scot...
39m Feb 27, 2023
39m
Episode 151 - Jacob Kinn - Every Parent's Worst Nightmare
In the early morning hours of June 23rd, 2016, special agents followed a set of tire tracks in a rural field in Bigfork, Minnesota. In the distance, a camper squatted ominously against the treeline. The agents had no idea what they would find inside the camper; they hoped for the best, but were prepared for the worst… How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ...
35m Feb 20, 2023
35m
Episode 150 - Deadly Deception - The Crimes of Brett Ryan
In the spring of 2016, Brett Ryan’s future looked promising.  He was living in a waterfront condo, had a job at a Toronto tech firm, and was just days away from his big bachelor party weekend. In a few weeks' time, he’d be marrying his beautiful fiancé and by all outward appearances, things never looked brighter. But like a heat mirage on a stretch of highway, it was all an illusion and Brett...
42m Feb 13, 2023
42m
Episode 149 - Stranger In The Night - The Case Of John Stevens & Michelle Mishcon
August 15th, 2016 was a warm night in Tequesta, Florida. The perfect night to relax and enjoy some fresh air. For a couple living on Southeast Kokomo Lane, their garage was the ideal spot to hang out on a couch with the garage door up, watching the world go by. Until an encounter with a stranger on the sidewalk shattered their family’s entire world in a few nightmarish moments. How to support...
43m Feb 06, 2023
43m
Episode 148 - A Mother Unravelled - The Crimes of Jody Herring
In a small town in Vermont, workers at the Department for Children and Families ended their work day and started thinking about what the weekend would hold for them. Lara Sobel had plans to go home to her two spirited young daughters, to be joined later by her husband. No one in the office could have predicted the bloodshed that lay ahead - a murderous rampage that had already begun hours ear...
36m Jan 29, 2023
36m