Episode 100 - Pit of Darkness
When 25 year old Josefina Rivera stepped into a white Cadillac on the evening of November 26th, 1986, it set in motion the first of a series of sinister events that would shock Philadelphia to its core. In this terrifying case, you’ll hear about six courageous young women and the horrors they endured in their desperate bid to stay alive. How to support: For extra perks including extra content,...
45m Apr 11, 2021
45m
Episode 99 - Vicki Robinson
Usually, when we think about the possibility of an intruder entering our home with the intention of bringing us harm, we think of a stranger. Someone we don't know. But what happens when the intruder is someone from within? In the picturesque neighborhood of Carrollwood, Florida, Vicki Robinson finds herself caught in what became every parent's worst nightmare. How to support: For extra perks ...
45m Mar 28, 2021
45m
Episode 98 - Monika Beerle
In 1989, 26-year-old Monika Beerle headed to New York City in hopes of fulfilling her dream of becoming a dance instructor. As she searched for affordable housing she met an eccentric pot dealer named Daniel Rakowitz who offered to share his apartment with her. She had no idea that the laid-back hippie who served food to the homeless wasn’t the pushover he appeared to be. Listen to Episode #98...
58m Mar 14, 2021
58m
Episode 97 - Taylor Wright
In Pensacola Florida, 2017, 33 year old Taylor Wright was a newly divorced young mom struggling to rebuild her life. As Taylor dealt with exhausting custody proceedings, she decided to reach out to a good friend for help. She could never have imagined that one of the people she’d grown to trust the most would deceive her in the worst possible way. How to support: For extra perks including ext...
54m Mar 01, 2021
54m
Episode 96 - Telford Lane
On the morning of August 6th, 2004, a local painter stopped by a Deltona, Florida home to pick up his two friends for work. After knocking several times with no answer, the door suddenly popped open revealing a scene straight out of a horror film. Hours later, the community learned of a massacre that became the area’s bloodiest and more horrific mass murder ever. How to support: For extra perk...
41m Feb 15, 2021
41m
Episode 95 - No More Silence
On November 13th 2015, Megan Hiatt was busy packing up her belongings when her partner showed up unexpectedly. She’d called him earlier that day to inform him she was leaving him and taking their 5 month old twin daughters with her. 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...
50m Feb 01, 2021
50m
Episode 94 - Joe Cinque
In October 1997, Joe Cinque uprooted his entire life in Newcastle Australia to be with his girlfriend in Canberra. He had no idea just how deeply disturbed she was or how she'd been fantasizing about becoming the star performer in her own romantic tragedy, with the final act involving a suicide pact. There was just one problem. Joe wasn’t aware of it, or about the friends she’d invited to be th...
35m Jan 18, 2021
35m
Episode 93 - Cari Farver
In 2012, David Kroupa was working as a mechanic and enjoying life as a bachelor when his life was suddenly turned upside down after a few visits to a dating website. David had no idea he’d become the deadly obsession of a woman with predatory focus unwilling to let anything stand in her way. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to -...
48m Jan 04, 2021
48m
Episode 91 - Lisa and Joel Guy
As Lisa and Joel Guy prepared to host their family Thanksgiving in Knoxville, Tennessee, a gruesome plot was being concocted behind the scenes. You’ll hear how two parents' abounding love wasn’t enough to protect them from the inner workings of a dark and disturbed mind. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www...
43m Dec 07, 2020
43m
Episode 90 - Pushed To The Edge
Nicole Nachtman was excited to begin University in Tallahassee Florida, mostly because it meant she’d finally be free from her mother’s authoritarian parenting. Little did she realize, no amount of distance could ever break the ties that connect a mother and daughter. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.pa...
41m Nov 23, 2020
41m
Episode 89 - A Family Feud
In 1988, along a peaceful stretch of farmland road in Florida, a war was brewing among two families. As Peggy Carr and her new husband Pye were focused on raising their rambunctious blended family, their neighbors an elderly couple who lived across the street were determined to live out a peaceful existence. A clash that would ultimately lead to disaster. How to support: For extra perks inclu...
33m Nov 09, 2020
33m
2020 Halloween Special - The Clown House
We put a last-minute Halloween episode together that's kid friendly!In fact, it was written by our 11 year old daughter!Please check out this episodes sponsors and help support our podcast:Spotlight Oral Care - Go to https://spotlightoralcare.com and get 20% off your first order with code MADNESSVarsity Tutors - To reserve your spot in a FREE class, go to https://www.varsitytutors.com/madnessSa...
12m Oct 31, 2020
12m
Episode 88 - The Bite Mark Case Of Newport News
On a fall evening in 1982, as residents of Newport News, Virginia lay peacefully asleep in their beds, a vicious predator quietly crept through the dark and quiet streets preparing to attack. 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....
52m Oct 25, 2020
52m
Episode 87 - Marlen & Yovanni Ochoa Lopez
In the spring of 2019, an expectant teen mother living in Chicago, Illinois was eagerly preparing for the birth of her second child. Although money was tight, Marlen Ochoa Uriostegui Lopez was determined to have her baby's nursery ready in time before she delivered. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patr...
39m Oct 11, 2020
39m
Episode 86 - Robert Limon
In the peaceful community of Silver Lakes, California most considered Robert Limon to be a lucky man. A beautiful wife, the perfect marriage, and two amazing children. That is until...a curtain was pulled back revealing a different reality. 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...
52m Sep 27, 2020
52m
Episode 85 - Melinda Pleskovic
As an adult, Melinda Pleskovic still proudly considered her birthplace, Strongsville, Ohio home, which is why once she got married, she felt it was the perfect place to raise a family. But in the midst of some of her happiest moments living in Strongsville, she would unknowingly invite someone into her home, who would ultimately betray her entire family in the most gruesome way. How to support...
37m Sep 13, 2020
37m
Episode 84 - Tracey Wylde
On November 24th, 1997,  21-year-old Tracey Wylde spent the early hours of the morning wandering the streets of Glasgow’s red-light district. The place where she met the majority of her clients.   However, Tracey had no idea that the strange man who had enlisted her services that night would be the last client she’d ever meet. Co-host - C.K. https://play.acast.com/s/mirthsandmonsters https://p...
31m Aug 30, 2020
31m
Episode 83 - Sophie Lionnet
Sophie Lionnet had dreamed of becoming a nanny and was excited when an opportunity presented itself working for a glamorous and upscale family living in England. However, the innocent young girl couldn’t see the ominous horror creeping just beneath the surface. In fact, no one could. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon ...
35m Aug 16, 2020
35m
Episode 82 - Brian Barrett
Honesty is the foundation for any successful relationship. A quality that can be difficult to find if you’re seeking love online. That’s exactly what one young man discovered after finding himself on an unpredictable virtual journey leading him down a deadly and inescapable path. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (ht...
38m Aug 02, 2020
38m
Episode 81 - The Farmville Murders
In 2009 in Farmville, Virginia, 16-year-old Emma Niederbrock struck up an online relationship with an aspiring rapper. The two bonded over their love of music, but Emma didn’t realize that her online boyfriend was a much different person in real life. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/Madness...
48m Jul 19, 2020
48m
Episode 80 - Angela Samota
In the fall of 1984, the future was looking promising for 20-year-old college junior, Angie Samota. The university student had just moved into her own condominium, had a boyfriend, plenty of friends, and a job in the field she was studying.....But sometimes, bad things happen to good people. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - ...
44m Jul 05, 2020
44m
Episode 79 - Donna & Dan Fryman
On a chilly January evening in 2004 all that Donna and Dan Fryman had built together, came crashing down. Life as they knew it would never be the same. 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://www.instagram.c...
35m Jun 22, 2020
35m
Episode 78 - The Whitaker Family
December 2003 was a special time for Kent and Tricia Whitaker. Their sons had returned home from University for the holidays, and they were happy to have the whole family back together again. Little did the Whitakers know it would be the last fond memory the family of 4 would share. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon ...
51m Jun 08, 2020
51m
Episode 77 - Cindy James
On May 25th, 1989, the years of harassment endured by 44-year-old Cindy James came to a grim conclusion......With her sudden disappearance. 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://www.instagram.com/themindso...
37m May 24, 2020
37m
Episode 76 - Nina Reiser
On Sunday September 3rd, 2006 Nina Reiser dropped her kids off with their father Hans in Oakland California so they could spend time with him over the Labour Day weekend. But when she missed a couple of dinner dates and failed to pick up her children from school on Tuesday, friends alerted police she was missing. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-fr...
38m May 10, 2020
38m
Episode 75 - LaNell Barsock
In the summer of 2010, 29 year old LaNell Barsock just about had it all and was living out her dream life in Palmdale California, or so it seemed. She had a beautiful home on a quiet suburban street and a successful career working as a licensed vocational nurse. But there was just one thing missing. The perfect person to share it all with. How to support: For extra perks including extra conten...
32m Apr 26, 2020
32m
Episode 74 - Annabelle Grace Richardson
In the early morning hours of May 7th, 2017, in the small town of Carlisle, Ohio, a high school cheerleader quietly gave birth to a full-term infant while the rest of her family lay fast asleep. Little did she realize all her fears of becoming a teenage mom would soon be overshadowed by the consequences of her choices in the hours that followed the birth of her child. How to support: For extr...
47m Apr 12, 2020
47m
Episode 73 - Molly McLaren
On June 29th, 2017, 23-year-old Molly McLaren prepared to spend the morning working off some stress at the gym, as she'd done so many times in the past. She had no way of knowing just how horrifying and inescapable a simple part of her routine would become. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/M...
42m Mar 29, 2020
42m
Episode 71 - Katrina Smith
In October 2012 Katrina and Todd Smith marked their 7th wedding anniversary. A joyful occasion, that within less than 24 hours would become a distant memory. 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://www.insta...
41m Mar 02, 2020
41m
Episode 70 - Veronica Navarro
In the spring of 2011, Veronica Navarro was taking a break from an on and off again relationship when she thought she’d met the man of her dreams. Little did Veronica realize, within two months, her dreams would turn into an unimaginable nightmare. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/MadnessPod...
43m Feb 17, 2020
43m
Episode 69 - Moncton's Fallen RCMP Officers
In June 2014, residents in Moncton, New Brunswick were going about their evenings. Parents were making together dinner, while children played in their yards. No one could have predicted that this warm and peaceful evening would abruptly become one of the darkest points in Moncton’s history. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - P...
51m Feb 03, 2020
51m
Episode 68 - The Tiede Family
In December of 1990, the Tiede family was on a break from their hectic lives up at their remote country cabin in Oakley, Utah. Rolf and Kaye along with their two daughters Linae and Tricia were busily prepping for their annual Christmas party when suddenly, the tranquility was shattered by two cold-hearted intruders. The aftermath would haunt the Tiedes for years to come. How to support: For e...
46m Jan 20, 2020
46m
Episode 67 - Iana Kasian
In 2014, Iana Kasian left war-torn Kiev, Ukraine and immigrated to sunny Los Angeles, California to build a new life for herself. Shortly after arriving, she met the man of her dreams......or so she thought. A wealthy screenwriter and graphic novelist who showered her with gifts and promised her the world with a hidden and very disturbing dark side. How to support: For extra perks including ex...
59m Jan 06, 2020
59m
Episode 66 - Valerie McDaniel
In 2017, Valerie McDaniel was a prominent veterinarian, running a successful practice, while focusing much of her attention on raising her eight-year-old daughter. Although she’d recently left an unhappy marriage of 17 years, she quickly found herself falling in love with another man. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon...
1hr 1m Dec 23, 2019
1hr 1m
Episode 65 - Sally & Richard Challen
On Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Sally Challen was with her husband Richard packing up their family home in Claygate Surrey England. The couple had been married for thirty-one years and were preparing to rent out the house so they could embark on a six-month adventure in Australia. That is, until later that afternoon, when Sally made a startling discovery. How to support: For extra perks includi...
53m Dec 09, 2019
53m
Episode 64 - Jessie Davis
In the summer of 2007, a very pregnant twenty-six-year-old Jessie Davis was eagerly preparing for the arrival of her daughter Chloe. She was thrilled her two-year-old son Blake would soon have a baby sister. Jessie was a single mother with a good job and a great support system. She loved being a mother and made it the center of her world. On June 14th, Jessie went shopping at a local market and...
59m Nov 25, 2019
59m
Episode 63 - Marlene Warren
Marlene Warren was busy preparing breakfast on Saturday, May 26th 1990 in South Florida when her doorbell suddenly rang. Excited to see who was at the front door, Marlene dropped everything to answer it and was ecstatic when she saw who was standing outside. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/...
51m Nov 11, 2019
51m
Episode 62 - Kim Wall
On the evening of August 10th, 2017, in Copenhagen, Denmark, freelance journalist Kim Wall decided to squeeze in one more story before moving to China with her partner. She was given a last-minute opportunity to interview an eccentric Danish “inventrepreneur” who had built three submarines and worked on two crowd-funded manned space projects. How to support: For extra perks including extra con...
57m Oct 27, 2019
57m
Episode 61 - Sherri Dally
The morning of May 6th, 1996 was routine for Sherri Dally. The thirty-five-year-old wife and mother woke up early and got her family prepared for their day, laying out her children’s clothing and organizing lunches. After she dropped her two young boys off at school, Sherri drove to the local Target in Ventura California to pick out a gift for her mother for the fast-approaching Mother’s Day. ...
55m Oct 13, 2019
55m
Episode 60 - Brandi Mathews - Part 2
PART #2 of 2 - Previously in Part One of Brandi Mathews story....You heard how she met and moved in with a man by the name of Kelly Semino. An abusive partner, who terrorized Brandi’s entire family in order to maintain complete control over her throughout the course of their relationship. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Pat...
52m Sep 29, 2019
52m
Episode 59 - Brandi Mathews - Part 1
PART #1 of 2 - By early 2006, Brandi Mathews had realized it was time to take control of her future. The young Missouri mother had spent years trying to turn her life around. With the support of her family and even the police, Brandi knew it was time to stop being a victim for the sake of both herself and her young son Caleb. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early relea...
44m Sep 29, 2019
44m
Episode 58 - Leonard, Lucas & Chynna
In mid-July of 2019, three intrepid explorers who all had a deep appreciation of nature and love of adventure ventured into Northern British Columbia, Canada to make the most of all the region has to offer. A young couple set out on a road trip to explore Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska and a seasoned biologist with some extra time on his hands decided to head further north tha...
53m Sep 15, 2019
53m
Episode 57 - The Wright Family
From the outside looking in at least, Jeff and Susan Wright appeared to be living the perfect life: two kids, a dog, and a beautiful house in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. But what happened on the evening of January 13th, 2003, forever shattered that illusion and destroyed whatever the future might have held for the Wright family. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early...
58m Sep 01, 2019
58m
Episode 56 - The Benoit Family
Chris Benoit was an international superstar, an elite athlete, and one of the most inspiring performers in the world of professional wrestling. However, following a weekend in June 2007, Chris Benoit's reputation as a hero was stripped away, leaving behind a much more sinister legacy. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon...
51m Aug 18, 2019
51m
Episode 55 - Ronald Platt
51-year-old Ronald Platt was thrilled to be invited boating with his dear friend David Davis. Davis was a semi-retired Canadian businessman who lived in Woodham Walter, a village about 80 kilometers northeast of London in the English county of Essex, with his young wife and two beautiful daughters. The pair set sail in the English Channel near the Devon resort town of Torquay on Davis’ 24-foot ...
51m Aug 04, 2019
51m
Episode 54 - Heather DeWild
In July of 2003, 30-year-old Heather DeWild was a loving mother to two beautiful children: Jacob, five, and Hannah, three. Heather and her husband Daniel had been married for six years and had created a good life for themselves in Edgewater, Colorado. By all accounts, the DeWilds were living the American Dream. Until their marriage slowly unraveled and Heather vanished on July 24th, 2003. How ...
51m Jul 21, 2019
51m
Episode 53 - Quee Choo Chadwick
On Wednesday October 10, 2012 Peter Chadwick and his wife Quee Choo disappeared from their Newport Beach home in California. The following day, Peter made a call to 911 from a gas station close to the Mexican border. 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...
57m Jul 08, 2019
57m
Episode 52 - Helle Crafts
On November 18th, 1986, thirty-nine-year-old Helle Crafts was dropped off at her house in Newton, Connecticut by her co-workers. She was exhausted after fulfilling her flight attendant duties on a long haul from Frankfurt to New York. Helle was happy to have made it home before the impending storm and looking forward to tucking in her three children.  As Helle’s co-workers watched their friend ...
58m Jun 23, 2019
58m
Episode 51 - Lauren Phelps (Hugelmaier)
In 2017, twenty-nine-year-old Lauren Ashley-Nicole Phelps appeared to have her whole life ahead of her. The newlywed lived in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband Michael Phelps, where she taught Sunday school, owned her own business, and was busy mapping out her future. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon (https:/...
45m Jun 10, 2019
45m
Episode 50 - Candace Rough Surface
On August 2nd, 1980, eighteen-year-old Candace “Candi” Rough Surface vanished while out for the evening in Mobridge, South Dakota. Nine months passed before the young mother was found. 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/) I...
37m May 26, 2019
37m