Twisted Podcast: Recent Episodes
John W. Taylor
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Miami was the center of the war on drugs, specifically against the Columbian Drug Cartels. Miami Police Detective Raul Diaz took the battle to the cartels during his career in law enforcement. I will be speaking with him and his co-author, Sean Oliver.
Eric Matthew Frein used a sniper's rifle to indiscriminately kill a Pennsylvania State Trooper and permanently injure another. Afterward, it took law enforcement 48 days to capture him in the nearby, rural woods. True crime author Howard Frank will unpack these tragic events.
We will delve into the murder of Ora Schonarth and her connections to the wealthy Rhode Island family, the Blumenthals.
Part 3 of 3. In 1982 in Chicago, Illinois, people dropped dead after taking Tylenol filled with potassium cyanide. It all happened in a matter of hours and then it stopped. I will be interviewing Michelle Rosen, whose mother was one of the unfortunate victims. We will discuss the official narrative in this case, and all the illogical and perplexing actions taken by the authorities in response to the murders.
Part 2 of 3. In 1982 in Chicago, Illinois, people dropped dead after taking Tylenol filled with potassium cyanide. It all happened in a matter of hours and then it stopped. I will be interviewing Michelle Rosen, whose mother was one of the unfortunate victims. We will discuss the official narrative in this case, and all the illogical and perplexing actions taken by the authorities in response to the murders.
Part 1 of 3. In 1982 in Chicago, Illinois, people dropped dead after taking Tylenol filled with potassium cyanide. It all happened in a matter of hours and then it stopped. I will be interviewing Michelle Rosen, whose mother was one of the unfortunate victims. We will discuss the official narrative in this case, and all the illogical and perplexing actions taken by the authorities in response to the murders.
Dozens of people across numerous companies conspired to get women to remove doctor implanted transvaginal wire mesh so that they could profit from the class action lawsuits. The facilitators made millions and left hundreds of women in debt and with permanent pain. I will be interviewing Elizabeth Burch, the author of "Pain Brokers."
We delve into the triple murder of Jeffrey Ryan, 10-year-old Jesse Ryan, and Jason DeHaan, along with the police interrogation of Thayne Ormsby.
Whit Rummel will talk about his brother stealing a Picasso painting, supposedly by accident, and how he and his father helped his brother get rid of it.
Part 2 of 2. Sandy Shaw was known as the 'Show and Tell Killer,' and a jury convicted her of a murder she didn't commit. Yet, she still spent 21 years in prison. We will discuss her tumultuous life, the horrific chain of events that led to her conviction, and how she came out on the other side.
Sandy Shaw was known as the 'Show and Tell Killer, and a jury convicted her of a murder she didn't commit. Yet, she still spent 21 years in prison. We will discuss her tumultuous life, the horrific chain of events that led to her conviction, and how she came out on the other side.
Rashod Newton shot and killed his girlfriend Alessia Mesquita. We will delve into his subsequent police interrogation.
In 1990, thieves stole $500 million in rare works of art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. The case remains unsolved. I will be talking with Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna from the Crawlspace podcast about the museum heist.
Someone murdered Joseph Gatto inside his home in Silver Lake, California. His son, Mike Gatto, who was a state Assemblyman at the time, wrote a book about his father's murder and the associated investigation into the still unsolved murder. I will be speaking with Mike Gatto.
We have a kidnapped newborn, an abandoned child, organized crime, and a lot of secrets. I will be talking with Paul Fronczak from The Fronczak Files Podcast about the twists and turns in his life.
Former inmate Paul Smith talks about what it is like to be thrust into federal prison in America. How the environment can turn seemingly normal, average men into savages who act and treat others in an inhuman manner.
Criminal profiler Phil Chalmers will be discussing the psychology behind serial killers, based on his numerous interviews and conversations with mass murderers and serial killers over the years.
Greg Scarpa was a hitman for the Colombo Crime Family with the nickname, The Grim Reaper. He also worked as an FBI informant for decades snitching on his fellow wise guys. I will be talking with true crime author Jonathan Dyer about his latest book, Legendary Evil, The Many Faces of a Mafia Killer, which chronicles Greg Scarpa's life.
Kenny Bunn was found murdered and his ex-girlfriend, Nadya Swartz, and her new boyfriend, Justin Hooker, immediately came to the attention of police. Can they convince detectives they weren't involved, or will their statements be their undoing?
In the 1990s in a suburb of Chicago, seven people were murdered inside a Brown's Chicken restaurant terrifying the entire area. Police aggressively investigated the case, but no suspects were uncovered for years, until they finally got a break. I will be talking with Patrick Wohl, the author of "Something Big: The True Story of the Brown's Chicken Massacre, A Decade-long Manhunt, and the Trials That Followed."
A fight gets out of hand when someone starts shooting. Police arrest 18-year-old Ava Mooring on three counts of attempted murder. We will delve into her interrogation with detectives.
Part 2 of 2. Anomalous Health Incidents. AHI’s. That is what the intelligence community refers to it as, but you likely know it as “The Havana Syndrome.” People reported feeling sick, dizzy, or even worse after experiencing a loud sonic-like wave in and around the U.S. Embassy in Cuba. The U.S. Intelligence Community says there is no evidence of any deliberate actions by a foreign actor. Is there more to the story?
Anomalous Health Incidents. AHI’s. That is what the intelligence community refers to it as, but you likely know it as “The Havana Syndrome.” People reported feeling sick, dizzy, or even worse after experiencing a loud sonic-like wave in and around the U.S. Embassy in Cuba. The U.S. Intelligence Community says there is no evidence of any deliberate actions by a foreign actor. Is there more to the story?
Investigative Genetic Genealogist, Kaycee Connelly, from Moxxy Forensics, talks about her efforts in trying to locate Sherry Lynn Crossland Eastman.
Part 2 of 2. People were being shot and killed on the streets of New York City by a crazed madman known as 'Son of Sam.' The authorities later arrested David Berkowitz. Was he a lone gunman, or did the authorities get it wrong and a group of devil worshippers conspired to commit these murders?
Part 1 of 2. People were being shot and killed on the streets of New York City by a crazed madman known as 'Son of Sam.' The authorities later arrested David Berkowitz. Was he a lone gunman, or did the authorities get it wrong and a group of devil worshippers conspired to commit these murders?
Kim Davis from the Slaycation Podcast talks about the death of David Rainey and the strange actions and reactions by his family members.
Sharee Miller convinced her lover, a former police detective, to drive across the Midwest to kill her husband, Bruce Miller. How and why did she go to such lengths to get rid of her husband?
How far will a mother go to win custody of her son? For Devan Schreiner, it involved murdering her ex-boyfriend and the father to her son, Jason Schaefer.
Jonathan Schwartz was a business manager to high-net worth celebrities in Hollywood, but his addiction to gambling changed everything. It consumed his life, ultimately resulting in him stealing from the very clients who trusted him with their life savings. I will be talking to Jonathan Schwartz about being on top, losing it all, and emerging on the other side.
Branden Morgan from The Devil Within Podcast discusses season 1, which covers the murder of Betty Ann Sullivan in the late 1980s and the role of Satanism and the occult in her murder.
We delve into the murder of Huey Newton, who co-founded The Black Panther Party, a group whose reputation was primarily crafted by FBI propaganda.
Part 2 of 2. Someone murdered eleven-year-old Terry Bowers while on a Boy Scouts’ camping trip in 1970 in rural Pennsylvania. His case is still unsolved. I will be talking with Terry Bowers’ younger brother, Chris.
Someone murdered eleven-year-old Terry Bowers while on a Boy Scouts’ camping trip in 1970 in rural Pennsylvania. His case is still unsolved. I will be talking with Terry Bowers’ younger brother, Chris. Part 1 of 2.
While Anni Dewani and her husband Shrien were on their honeymoon in Cape Town, South Africa, several individuals kidnapped the couple and then murdered Anni. Was this just random violence, or was this a targeted attack?
In the 1980s, Jody Plauche was kidnapped and molested by a family friend. After the police rescued him, his father took matters into his own hands and killed the man who hurt his child. I will be talking with Jody about how these events impacted him and his family.
Melissa Leinweber and Whitney St. Andre from the Navigating Advocacy True Crime Podcast will discuss how they work with and help victims of crime. Often times, the victims are lost in many true crime stories, but Melissa and Whitney are working to have their voices heard.
Best-selling crime writer Patricia Cornwell discusses writing, true crime, and her latest book in the Scarpetta series, Identity Unknown.
Investigative journalist, Katie Kaplan, from the Two Sleuths Podcast and I discuss the unsolved murder of Stephon Edgerton, who is also known as DJ Juan Gotti.
Former Orange County California prosecutor Matt Murphy will be talking about his autobiography: The Book of Murder. It is fascinating and pure true crime from someone who lived it.
Part 2 of 2. Alison Duiker's mother, Lonnie Rogers, went missing in 1981. Alison still doesn’t have answers to what happened to her mom or where she is.
Part 1 of 2. Alison Duiker's mother, Lonnie Rogers, went missing in 1981. Alison still doesn’t have answers to what happened to her mom or where she is.
We will be delving into the complicated and conspiratorial aspects of Stanley Kubrick's work and his death.
The CIA needed to figure out how our enemies brainwashed people. There was no rule, law, or moral code they would not break to 'protect' us from the evils of others. The conducted their work under the super secret project: "MK Ultra."
Part 5 of 5. Elizabeth Holmes created the hugely publicized blood-testing company, Theranos. Her inventions put her on the cover of magazines. However, it was all a fraud.
Part 4 of 5. Elizabeth Holmes created the hugely publicized blood-testing company, Theranos. Her inventions put her on the cover of magazines. However, it was all a fraud.
Part 3 of 5. Elizabeth Holmes created the hugely publicized blood-testing company, Theranos. Her inventions put her on the cover of magazines. However, it was all a fraud.
Part 2 of 5. Elizabeth Holmes created the hugely publicized blood-testing company, Theranos. Her inventions put her on the cover of magazines. However, it was all a fraud.
Part 1 of 5. Elizabeth Holmes created the hugely publicized blood-testing company, Theranos. Her inventions put her on the cover of magazines. However, it was all a fraud.
Lacey Fletcher was found deceased, melted into the couch inside her parent’s home. How did her mother and father allow this to happen?
Attorney and true crime writer Doug Kari talks about his new book: “The Berman Murders: Unraveling the Mojave Desert’s Most Mysterious Unsolved Case,” which delves into the unsolved deaths of Barry and Louise Berman in 1986.
Lawyer for serial killer John Wayne Gacy, Karen Conti, will delve into what it was like to talk one-on-one with Gacy and why she decided to defend someone, who many consider pure evil.
In 2022, Paul Pelosi, the husband of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representative, was viciously attacked inside their home.
Interview with Crisis Negotiator Patrick Doering on the many aspects of dealing with people in highly stressful situations.
Part 2 of 2. The murder of Sherri Rasmussen on February 24th of 1986 remained unsolved until 2009 when LAPD detectives turned their focus onto one of their own. I will be dissecting the interrogation of LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus.
The murder of Sherri Rasmussen on February 24th of 1986 remained unsolved until 2009 when LAPD detectives turned their focus onto one of their own. I will be dissecting the interrogation of LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus. Part 1 of 2.
Liberty Forrest, the mother of a convicted killer Jacob Alexander Tolchinsky, will speak to me about what it was like to raise her son and try to cope with his violent and criminal actions. Part 2 of 2.
Part 1 of 2. Liberty Forrest, the mother of a convicted killer Jacob Alexander Tolchinsky, will speak to me about what it was like to raise her son and try to cope with his violent and criminal actions.
Twenty-month-old Ayla Reynolds disappeared from her father’s home in the middle of the night. Was this another rare child abduction from a stranger, or do the adults inside the home know more than they are telling?
After 16 years, a judge exonerated Leonard Allan Cure for a crime he didn’t commit. Then, just a few years later, a roadside traffic stop with a Georgia Deputy Sheriff would end his life.
Part 2 of 2. Police and prosecutors believe Lacey Spears poisoned her five-year-old son to death with excessive amounts of salt. This was likely a culmination of years of Lacey causing her son to be sick to garner attention for herself, commonly referred to as Munchausen by proxy.
Part 1 of 2. Police and prosecutors believe Lacey Spears poisoned her five-year-old son to death with excessive amounts of salt. This was likely a culmination of years of Lacey causing her son to be sick to garner attention for herself, commonly referred to as Munchausen by proxy.
In 1971, John List killed his entire family. He left a lengthy confession letter explaining his reasoning for the murders. Does a killer’s explanation help us understand his crimes better?
Whitey Bulger ran one of the most ruthless and violent Irish gangs in Boston in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. How did he hold onto his power for so long? The FBI protected him. Yet, this business arrangement would ultimately lead to his demise.
Writer Abayomi Azikiwe from the Pan African News Wire and I discuss the death of legendary singer Sam Cooke.
Someone took eight-year-old Jennifer Schuett out of her bed as she slept. However, the perpetrator picked the wrong girl because she dedicated her life to finding the man who took her.
Tupac Shakur is one of the most influential musicians of all time. He was gunned down in his prime. I will delve into the life and death of Tupac.
Part 2 of 2. Savanna Steele from the ‘Woo! There it is! Podcast’ and I will be talking about a group of concerned citizens who burglarized an FBI office in the 1970s. They risked their freedom and livelihood because they believed the FBI was doing horrible things to American citizens. They were right.
Part 1 of 2. Savanna Steele from the ‘Woo! There it is! Podcast’ and I will be talking about a group of concerned citizens who burglarized an FBI office in the 1970s. They risked their freedom and livelihood because they believed the FBI was doing horrible things to American citizens. They were right.
Interview with director Michael Neelsen about the death of Tom Monfils and his documentary, "Beyond Human Nature."
The final episode of a seven-episode series on the disappearance and death of Rebekah Barsotti. She went missing outside of Missoula, Montana in July of 2021. Her body was found in May of 2022. Did she die from a river accident or didn’t something nefarious happen to her?
Part six of a seven-episode series on the disappearance and death of Rebekah Barsotti. She went missing outside of Missoula, Montana in July of 2021. Her body was found in May of 2022. Did she die from a river accident or didn’t something nefarious happen to her?
The fifth in a seven-episode series on the disappearance and death of Rebekah Barsotti. She went missing outside of Missoula, Montana in July of 2021. Her body was found in May of 2022. Did she die from a river accident or didn’t something nefarious happen to her?
The fourth in a seven-episode series on the disappearance and death of Rebekah Barsotti. She went missing outside of Missoula, Montana in July of 2021. Her body was found in May of 2022. Did she die from a river accident or didn’t something nefarious happen to her?
This is the third of a seven-episode series on disappearance and death of Rebekah Barsotti. She went missing outside of Missoula, Montana in July of 2021. Her body was found in May of 2022. Did she die from a river accident or didn’t something nefarious happen to her?
The second of a seven-episode series on the disappearance and death of Rebekah Barsotti. She went missing outside of Missoula, Montana in July of 2021. Her body was found in May of 2022. Did she die from a river accident or didn’t something nefarious happen to her?
The first of a seven-episode series on disappearance and death of Rebekah Barsotti. She went missing outside of Missoula, Montana in July of 2021. Her body was found in May of 2022. Did she die from a river accident or didn’t something nefarious happen to her?
Part 2 of 2. Savanna Steele, from the “Woo! There it is” Podcast, and I will discuss the mysterious case surrounding Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm from 1940s England.
Savanna Steele, from the “Woo! There it is” Podcast, and I will discuss the mysterious case surrounding Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm from 1940s England.
In 1962, four prisoners at Alcatraz planned a daring escape, using fake heads, raincoats as a raft, and lots of free time, to make their way off of the island. Did they make it to shore? Are they dead or alive?
In 1984, the first female prime minister of India, Indira Gandhi, was assassinated by two of her bodyguards. We will delve into the horrific events that led-up to the assassination of India’s leader.
Elliott Smith was a singer-songwriter with incredible talent. In 2003, Elliott Smith died from an apparent suicide. He allegedly stabbed himself in the chest twice while his girlfriend was locked in the bathroom nearby. Was it murder or suicide?
In 1967, Marvin Shumate, a Las Vegas cab driver, came-up with the idea of kidnapping the son of Horseshoe casino owner, Benny Binion. When criminals target other criminals, it doesn’t usually end well.
Leon Jacob and Valerie McDaniel had two significant problems. Leon Jacob’s ex-girlfriend accused him of stalking, which could result in him going to prison and losing his medical license. And Valerie McDaniel’s ex-husband wanted custody of their daughter because of her association with Leon Jacob. The couple decided the best way to address their issues was to hire a hitman.
Part 2 of 2. Former Children of God cult member, Lou Eytalis, talks about her experiences growing-up in a cult and what it took for her to finally break-away.
Former Children of God cult member, Lou Eytalis, talks about her experiences growing-up in a cult and what it took for her to finally break-away.
Part 3 of 3. We will delve into the perplexing and ever complicated cases surrounding the Murdaugh family in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Embezzlement, fraud, murder, what is going on in and around this family?
We will delve into the perplexing and ever complicated cases surrounding the Murdaugh family in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Embezzlement, fraud, murder, what is going on in and around this family?
Jason Derek Brown lived a lavish life-style as a conman, but he wanted more. In 2004, he shot an armored car guard in the process of stealing $56,000. In October of 2022, the true crime thriller, “American Murderer,” hit movie theaters. I will be interviewing the writer and director of “American Murderer,” Matthew Gentile.
Jason Derek Brown lived a lavish life-style as a conman, but he wanted more. In 2004, he shot an armored car guard in the process of stealing $56,000. In October of 2022, the true crime thriller, “American Murderer,” hit movie theaters. I will be interviewing the writer and director of “American Murderer,” Matthew Gentile.
Al Canty was murdered in 1985 in Detroit, Michigan. Unbeknownst to his wife, he was living a double life, spending considerable time and money with a prostitute and her john. I will be talking with Al’s wife, Jan Canty, about the horrific experience associated with having her husband murdered and how she managed to emerge from this tragedy.
Al Canty was murdered in 1985 in Detroit, Michigan. Unbeknownst to his wife, he was living a double life, spending considerable time and money with a prostitute and her john. I will be talking with Al’s wife, Jan Canty, about the horrific experience associated with having her husband murdered and how she managed to emerge from this tragedy.
Twenty-year-old Heather Elvis had a relationship with an older man, Sidney Moorer, who turned out to be married. After his wife, Tammy, found out, Heather’s world fell apart. Then, on December 18th of 2013, Heather Elvis simply vanished. Did Tammy and Sidney Moorer have something to do with the disappearance of Heather Elvis, or were there just a lot of bad coincidences?
Benjamin Siegel was a brutal and feared member of organized crime in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. He is also considered one of the forces behind the creation of modern-day Las Vegas. An unknown assailant murdered him in Los Angeles in 1947. His murder remains unsolved.
Benjamin Siegel was a brutal and feared member of organized crime in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. He is also considered one of the forces behind the creation of modern-day Las Vegas. An unknown assailant murdered him in Los Angeles in 1947. His murder remains unsolved.
U.S. Air Force Veteran and advocate for the reduction of human and sex trafficking, Christopher Armitage, will be talking about the complex and troubling crime of sex trafficking.
In the early 1960, the U.S. Government devised a plan to commit or stage acts of terrorism against the United States and blame them on Cuba. It was designed to garner support and justification for a war against Cuba. It was called Operation Northwoods.
Las Vegas-based blogger Anthony Smith and I will be discussing the murder of former FBI agent Bill Coulthard.
Sherry Shriner ran an online cult. When two cult members died, concern as to what was going on inside their group increased significantly. I will be talking with veteran journalist and podcaster Tony Russo about the cult he named the 'Shrinerites.'
In 1984, Bill Prewitt was murdered in his bed by his own gun while his wife, Patty Prewitt, slept next to him. Patty was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life in prison. Now, Patty has a strong contingent of advocates supporting her claims of innocence. Was Patty wrongfully convicted or is she where she is supposed to be?
David Parker Ray is known as the 'Toy Box Killer." His sick and demented torture of women is something normally reserved only for nightmares.
Historian and author, Andrew Noone, discusses how Bathsheba Spooner conspired to kill her husband, Joshua, with a teenaged Continental soldier and two British soldiers during the 1700s.
Tucker Reed shot and killed her uncle. She claimed it was self-defense. Her mother backed-up her story, but the police didn't believe either of them. Did she act to protect herself and her family or did she commit cold-blooded murder?
On April 4th of 1958, Lana Turner's teenaged daughter allegedly stabbed to death reputed mobster Johnny Stompanato. What really happened inside this Beverly Hills mansion?
Part 3 of 3. Michael Jackson was a superstar among superstars, but he also engaged in some rather bizarre behaviors. Later in his career, accusations came forth involving some of the most morally depraved acts one can engage in. Many disturbing aspects surrounded one of the most talented individuals of the 20th Century.
Part 2 of 3. Michael Jackson was a superstar among superstars, but he also engaged in some rather bizarre behaviors. Later in his career, accusations came forth involving some of the most morally depraved acts one can engage in. Many disturbing aspects surrounded one of the most talented individuals of the 20th Century.
Michael Jackson was a superstar among superstars, but he also engaged in some rather bizarre behaviors. Later in his career, accusations came forth involving some of the most morally depraved acts one can engage in. Many disturbing aspects surrounded one of the most talented individuals of the 20th Century.
Paul Bernardo and his wife, Karla Homolka, raped and murdered several women. They videotaped some of their horrific crimes. The press dubbed them the 'Ken and Barbie Killers' because of their perceived physical attractiveness. Were both of them responsible for these heinous acts, or was one of them another victim?
Saturday Night Live comedian Phil Hartman was murdered in his bed by his wife, Brynn. What darkness and turmoil in his personal life was he hiding?
Part 2 of 2.There are many questions surrounding the murder of Robert Wone. There were three men were inside the house when he was killed. Why aren't they talking and what exactly do they know?
There are so many questions surrounding the murder of Robert Wone. There were three men were inside the house when he was killed. Why aren't they talking and what exactly do they know?
Emilie Morris waited years to tell anyone about her alleged sexual assault by her high school cross-country coach, James Wilder. Her coming forward led to Wilder's arrest, but did it also lead to her death?
It's every parent's worst nightmare. A stranger comes into the sanctity of one's home and takes their child in the middle of the night. That's exactly what happened to Polly Klaas.
A man defrauds General Motors out of millions of dollars. Another man kills his wife. How did these two cases later get linked together?
Murder, allegations of rape, and many unknowns still to this day, surrounded Thalia Massie in the early 1930s in Hawaii.
The attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. I will delve into the sorted mind of John Warnock Hinckley and how close he came to changing the trajectory of this country.
John Wayne Gacy is one of the most prolific and talked about serial killers. We will analyze many of his disturbing acts and try to determine what motivated him to kill.
Pantyu Pantev was one of the heads of the Bulgarian Mafia. What caused someone to murder one of the most dangerous and ruthless men within this organized crime syndicate?
After Ronald DeFeo murdered his family at home, the Lutz family moved into the same house in Amityville, New York. What happened during their brief time living in the house on Ocean Avenue, and was it true or part of a publicity stunt?
Ronald Defeo murdered his entire family in their home in the middle of the night. A little over a year later another family moved into the home. They left their belongings and fled the home less than a month later claiming the house was possessed by evil spirits. These events were the basis for a 1970s book and later movie, called "The Amityville Horror." What actually happened in one of the most terrifying houses in America?
Part 2 of 2. Award-winning author, Kerrie Droban will discuss the 1996 murder of Arizona business man Gary Triano.
Award-winning author, Kerrie Droban will discuss the 1996 murder of Arizona businessman Gary Triano.
How did a freak car accident on a remote Wisconsin highway result in Illinois Governor George Ryan going to prison? We are going to delve into my home state of Illinois and look at arguably one of the most corrupt state governments in the country.
Exeter police officer Daniel Green was found shot to death inside his home. Though he just completed a nasty divorce, his ex-wife, Erika Sandoval, claimed she was nowhere near the house at the time of his murder. Her story continued to evolve to where she finally claimed that she killed her ex-husband to protect their son. What really happened?
It was the largest Ponzi Scheme ever created. This investment fraud didn't involve swindling money out of widows and orphans, it targeted the wealthiest and most sophisticated investors. How did Bernie Madoff con so many people? And why did it take so long for him to be caught?
Ron and Sue Witman experienced the ultimate tragedy when their 13-year-old son, Gregory Witman, was murdered. They wanted more than anything for the police to find his killer. However, when the police zeroed in on their 15-year-old son, Zachary, another tragedy began for them. Did the police, prosecutors, and ultimately, a jury, get it wrong in a rush to judgment, or did Zachary kill his younger brother?
Vincent Viafore drowned while kayaking on the Hudson River. Yet, investigators quickly believed this was no accident. His fiancé, Angelika Graswald, likely murdered him for his life insurance money. The press nicknamed her the "Kayak Killer." Was it a homicide or an accident?
Samuel Little is the most prolific serial killer in American history. How was he able to kill so many, and how was he eventually caught?
On March 26, 1997, 39 members of the Heaven's Gate cult were found dead in a mass suicide. How did their leader, Marshall Applewhite, convince so many people that taking their own lives was something they should do? And what do former members think about the group over 20 years later?
New York assistant district attorney Charlotte Bismuth will be talking about Dr. Stan Li who ran a pain clinic, but many referred to it as a 'pill mill.'
In 1974, a domestic terrorist group kidnapped college student and media heir, Patty Hearst. As time went on, Patty appeared to be less of a victim, which generated conflicting beliefs about her current mental state. Did she suffer from Stockholm Syndrome?
In 1932, Charles Lindbergh, Jr. was kidnapped from his second floor nursery with his parents awake in the house. Former judge Lise A. Pearlman has a theory as to what happened and who perpetuated it. I will be interviewing her about her her book, "The Lindbergh Kidnapping."
In 1911, someone stole Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. I will be discussing Mona Lisa's theft, Leonardo Da Vinci, art crimes, and more, with professor Noah Charney.
On the morning of April 18, 2016, surveillance video from the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas captured an individual inside the church. Minutes later, the individual brutally murdered Terri "Missy" Bevers. The case is still unsolved.
The third and final episode on the conspiracy to assassinate Malcolm X. He was a polarizing and often misunderstood civil rights' activist. His passion and outspoken nature likely contributed to his death. Who was behind the murder of Malcolm X?
Part 2 of 3. Malcolm X was a polarizing and often misunderstood civil rights' activist. His passion and outspoken nature likely contributed to his death. Who was behind the murder of Malcolm X?
Malcolm X was a polarizing and often misunderstood civil rights' activist. His passion and outspoken nature likely contributed to his death. Who was behind the murder of Malcolm X? This is episode 1 of 3.
After attacking and killing several women, Paul Michael Stephani called police in a whiny voice. The media dubbed him the 'Weepy-voiced killer.'
On the night of April 13, 2012, 23-year-old Army health specialist Kelli Bordeaux went to a bar in Fayetteville, North Carolina. After the evening out, she simply vanished.
Dalia Dippolito hired an undercover police officer to kill her husband, Mike Dippolito. After being caught red-handed, she claimed it was all a big misunderstanding. Part 2 of 2.
Dalia Dippolito hired an undercover police officer to kill her husband, Mike Dippolito. After being caught red-handed, she claimed it was all a big misunderstanding. Part 1 of 2.
Charles Cullen worked as a nurse at several hospitals. While working, he killed, at least, dozens of patients. How did he continue to get away with murder at hospital after hospital?
When Betsy Faria was murdered, police immediately suspected her husband, Russ Faria. However, the most obvious suspect is not always the correct one. Part 2 of 2.
When Betsy Faria was murdered, police immediately suspected her husband, Russ Faria. However, the most obvious suspect is not always the correct one. Part 1 of 2.
On June 7, 1992, Stacy McCall, Suzie Streeter, and her Suzie's mother, Sherrill Levitt, vanished from a home in Springfield, Missouri. What happened to these three women and who could be involved?
Part 2 of 2. On February 17, 1970 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jeffrey MacDonald's wife and two daughters were viciously murdered. MacDonald claimed a cult group invaded their home, but he luckily escaped with his life.
On February 17, 1970 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Jeffrey MacDonald's wife and two daughters were viciously murdered. MacDonald claimed a cult group invaded their home, but he luckily escaped with his life. Part 1 of 2.
We look into the murders of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Part 2 of 2. NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez had unlimited talent and potential. When he was arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd, his life came crashing down. Were there warning signs, and just how dangerous was Aaron Hernandez?
NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez had unlimited talent and potential. When he was arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd, his life came crashing down. Were there warning signs, and just how dangerous was Aaron Hernandez? Part 1 of 2.
When Marilyn Sheppard was murdered in 1954, the police immediately suspected her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard. In their rush to judgment, did they miss the true perpetrator, or did they get it right? Part 2 of 2.
When Marilyn Sheppard was murdered in 1954, the police immediately suspected her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard. In their rush to judgment, did they miss the true perpetrator, or did they get it right? Part 1 of 2.
Part 2 of 2. True crime writer Nate Hendley and I discuss the most notorious gangster of all time: Al Capone.
True crime writer Nate Hendley and I discuss the most notorious gangster of all time: Al Capone.
The second and final episode. Looking into the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Was his assassination the result of a vast conspiracy or a lone gunman?
Part 1: Looking into the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Was his assassination the result of a vast conspiracy or a lone gunman?
Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Flinders University in South Australia, Dr. Neil Brewer, will discuss the latest research on eyewitness identification and why eyewitnesses are wrong more than expected.
When Nina Sharanova mysteriously disappeared, her husband, Hans Reiser, began acting suspiciously. Where was Nina, and what role did Hans play in her disappearance?
Part 2. On the afternoon of March 23, 2015, Aaron Quinn called the Vallejo California Police Department to report that intruders kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, from their Mare Island home. Except, they didn't believe him.
On the afternoon of March 23, 2015, Aaron Quinn called the Vallejo California Police Department to report that intruders kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, from their Mare Island home. Except, they didn't believe him.
Legendary musician, Marvin Gaye, revolutionized the music industry, while his personal life crumbled. How did his contentious relationship with his father ultimately result in his death?
Seven-year-old Wayne Mallette was murdered in Toronto in 1956. Ron Moffatt, a local 14-year-old, was wrongfully convicted of his murder. True crime writer, Nate Hendley, will take us through these horrific events, which he chronicled in his book, "The Boy on the Bicycle."
Part 2. On January 29, 2019, actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was attacked on the streets of Chicago. Was it a hate crime or a hoax?
On January 29, 2019, actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was attacked on the streets of Chicago. Was it a hate crime or a hoax?
Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a balcony in the courtyard of her boyfriend's Coronado Island, California mansion. Her death was engulfed in suspicious circumstances, yet the authorities quickly ruled it a suicide.
Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a balcony in the courtyard of her boyfriend's Coronado Island, California mansion. Her death was engulfed in suspicious circumstances, yet the authorities quickly ruled it a suicide.
Part 2: Caylee Anthony vanished in June of 2008. A month later, Caylee's grandmother reported her missing, after her mother, Casey Anthony, told her that she was kidnapped. This was only the beginning of the lies.
Caylee Anthony vanished in June of 2008. A month later, Caylee's grandmother reported her missing, after her mother, Casey Anthony, told her that she was kidnapped. This was only the beginning of the lies.
Troubled throughout his life, rather than look inward, Elliot Rodger chose to hurt and kill perfect strangers to express his discontentment. Prior to his killing rampage, he uploaded a dark and disturbing video called "Retribution," which provided some insights into his twisted mind.
Lyle & Erik Menendez killed their parents. They lavishly spent their inheritance; however, when they were caught, they claimed self-defense associated with sexual abuse. Where is the truth?
Part 2, Chris Watts killed his wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, in 2018. What drove him to commit such unspeakable acts?
Chris Watts killed his wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, in 2018. What drove him to commit such unspeakable acts?
In 1992, Exxon executive Sidney Reso was kidnapped from the driveway of his New Jersey home. The kidnappers requested an unprecedented ransom of $18.5 million. Who was responsible and would they be able to pull-off the exchange?
Former Seattle P.D. Homicide Detective Cloyd Steiger talks about his experience investigating murders and his book "Homicide: The View from Inside the Yellow Tape."
In 1932, Charles Lindbergh, Jr. was kidnapped from his second floor nursery with his parents downstairs and awake. Bruno Hauptmann was tried and convicted, in what was known as the "trial of the century." Did he act alone?
In preparation for her true crime book, "His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer," attorney and writer Anne Howard corresponded and met with William Devin Howell over several years. I will be interviewing Anne about this experience.
Part 3 of 3: Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?
Part 2: Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?
Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?
Part 2: David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki were engaged in a contentious and lengthy divorce and custody battle. As this was transpiring, their two oldest daughters, Samantha and Gianna, disappeared. "The Girls Are Gone" chronicles this story, and I will be talking with the authors.
David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki were engaged in a contentious and lengthy divorce and custody battle. As this was transpiring, their two oldest daughters, Samantha and Gianna, disappeared. "The Girls Are Gone" chronicles this story, and I will be talking with the authors.
The murder of D.C. intern, Chandra Levy, is still unsolved. Was her murder a random, stranger killing or was it a targeted attack?
Oscar Pistorius fired three shots through his bathroom door, which killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Was it intentional or accidental?
Ronald Cotton spent over 10 years in prison for a rape he did not commit. How did this happen and what impact did it have on his life?
Part 2 of my discussion with true crime author Frank Girardot about his latest book, "Burned," which covers one of the most prolific arsonists of the 20th Century, John Orr.
True crime author Frank Girardot will discuss his latest book, "Burned," which covers one of the most prolific arsonists of the 20th Century, John Orr.
In 1993, the Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms ("ATF") tried to execute a search warrant on a Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas. In the end, dozens of men, women, and children were killed. How did this happen?
In 1996 in Rowlett, Texas, six-year-old Devon Routier and five-year-old Damon Routier were stabbed to death. Their mother, Darlie Routier, was also cut during the attack. Did Darlie kill her children and stage her injuries, or did an intruder attack the family?
In 1996 in Rowlett, Texas, six-year-old Devon Routier and five-year-old Damon Routier were stabbed to death. Their mother, Darlie Routier, was also cut during the attack. Did Darlie kill her children and stage her injuries, or did an intruder attack the family?
A bomb exploded at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The FBI raced to find the perpetrator, but inadvertently focused on the wrong person.
True crime blogger, E.J. Hammon, and I discuss serial husband killer Blanche Taylor Moore.
Rodney Alcala is a convicted rapist and serial killer who casually appeared on the game show "The Dating Game," concealing his dark and dark, evil side.
On September 2, 2010, Deputy Jeremy Banks of the St. Johns Sheriff's Office in Florida found his girlfriend, Michelle O'Connell, dead from a gunshot wound. He was allegedly standing outside the room when she shot herself with his duty firearm. Ignoring the obvious conflicts of interest, Sheriff David Shoar handled the case internally, which potentially compromised the entire investigation.
On September 2, 2010, Deputy Jeremy Banks of the St. Johns Sheriff's Office in Florida found his girlfriend, Michelle O'Connell, dead from a gunshot wound. He was allegedly standing outside the room when she shot herself with his duty firearm. Ignoring the obvious conflicts of interest, Sheriff David Shoar handled the case internally, which potentially compromised the entire investigation.
Jodi Arias claimed self-defense in the 2008 murder of Travis Alexander. Is she a cold, calculating murderer or a victim of her circumstances?
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Bunker and Herbert Hunt, among others, illegally manipulated silver prices. Numerous entities filed civil lawsuits against the Hunts for their losses. Mark Cymrot was the lead attorney for the largest lawsuit against the Hunts. He wrote a book about his experience called, "Squeezing Silver," and we will be discussing his book and the underlying case.
John Fay struck up a letter correspondence and later a friendship with notorious serial killer Arthur Shawcross. He recently wrote "The Shawcross Letters" about his relationship with Shawcross and his own dark journey.
John Fay struck up a letter correspondence and later a friendship with notorious serial killer Arthur Shawcross. He recently wrote "The Shawcross Letters" about his relationship with Shawcross and his own dark journey.
Behind a carefully crafted facade, Ted Kennedy was poised to pursue the U.S. presidency, but then came the Chappaquiddick incident, which resulted in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.