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Episode 55: Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode we’re diving into the disturbing case of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, the couple whose crimes terrorised Canada in the early 1990s. From manipulation and control to a legal outcome that left many furious.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bernardohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karla_Homolkahttps://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Bernardo,%20Paul.pdfhttps://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/bernardo/
 
 

Episode 54: Fritz Haarmann

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we unpack the chilling case of Fritz Haarmann — a trusted police informant who turned out to be one of Germany’s most terrifying serial killers.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Haarmannhttps://web.archive.org/web/20141023123126/http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/history/haarman/index_1.htmlhttps://fritzhaarmannlaw.weebly.com/victims.html
 

From Patreon: Leonarda Cianciulli

TODAY’S CASEShe ran a quiet little shop, loved her kids, and was known for her sweet nature… and even sweeter tea cakes. But behind closed doors, Leonarda Cianciulli was hiding something unthinkable. In this episode, we dig into the chilling story of Italy’s most infamous “soap-maker” and the strange string of disappearances that would haunt a small town forever.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonarda_CianciulliThe Soap Maker of Correggio - F. Amos HurtThe Deadly Soap Maker of Correggio by Genoveva OrtizLeonarda Cianciulli: Sanguine Soaps by Tolo Says

Episode 53: Kylie Maybury

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we’re talking about the heartbreaking case of six-year-old Kylie Maybury. A little girl who should’ve been safe, Kylie vanished and her family and community were left searching for answers for over 30 years.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kylie_Mayburyhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122527072https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/kylie-mayburys-killer-trapped-by-mix-of-newage-science-oldfashioned-policing-20170529-gwfe06.htmlhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1300&dat=19860123&id=kcwzAAAAIBAJ&pg=6758,4146460https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/victoria/sixyearold-kylie-mayburys-1984-melbourne-cup-day-kidnap-and-rape-and-murder-faces-fresh-investigation-by-victoria-police/news-story/3d72f36146568836cebadb278ee7fa63https://www.mamamia.com.au/kylie-maybury-murder/
 

Episode 52: Bryce Laspisa

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we discuss the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, a 19-year-old who vanished during a strange, stop-filled drive in 2013. We break down the final known movements, the mysterious crash, and why this case still leaves so many questions unanswered.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://fox40.com/news/local-news/roommate-hoping-for-the-best-after-sierra-college-student-goes-missing/https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/crime/bryce-laspisa-remains-missing-12-years-later-562525https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/bryce-laspisa-california-missing-person-rcna229928https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/bryce-laspisahttps://allthatsinteresting.com/bryce-laspisahttps://i.iheart.com/v3/re/new_assets/63054d863f34185e925fcc8d/?passthrough=1
 
 

Episode 51: Shanda Sharer

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we talk about the tragic murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer. What started as teenage drama and jealousy quickly turned into something far darker. We break down the relationships involved, what happened the night Shanda was lured from her home, and how the truth eventually came out.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Shanda_SharerCruel Sacrifice by Aphrodite Jones

Episode 50: John Wayne Gacy

TODAY’S CASEThis episode covers the deeply unsettling case of John Wayne Gacy, a man who managed to live a double life hiding in plain sight. By day, he was a well-liked local figure; by night, he was responsible for some of the most shocking crimes in true crime history.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy#InvestigationSerial Killers by Time-Life BooksBuried Dreams: Inside the mind of a serial killer by Tim Cahill & Russ EwingBoys Enter The House by David NelsonConversations with a killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes - Netflixhttps://clownopedia.fandom.com/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacyhttps://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/known-unknown-murder-victims-john-wayne-gacy-killer-clownhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/10/25/john-wayne-gacys-victims-what-is-known-about-the-28-identified-and-5-unknown-men/https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Wayne_Alexander

Episode 49: The Easey Street Murders

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we revisit one of Australia’s most shocking unsolved crimes — the 1977 Easey Street murders in Collingwood, Melbourne. Two young women were found brutally killed inside a shared home, in a crime marked by extreme violence and disturbing unanswered questions.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easey_Street_murdershttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/lrlffd/easey_street_murders_victorias_most_brutal_crime/https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/it-was-murder-1975-missing-librarian-case-revolves-around-boxer-violent-criminal-and-crime-reporter-20180411-p4z90f.htmlhttps://www.thatslife.com.au/true-crime/victorias-most-brutal-murder-mystery/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/people-who-defied-the-odds-will-inspire-you/news-story/0293bfdd0e6898fc855f42b416c5dc81Murder on Easey Street by Helen Thomas

Episode 48: Joseph Kappen

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Joseph Kappen, the man later exposed as one of Britain’s earliest known serial killers through the use of DNA profiling. In 1973, three teenage girls—Geraldine Hughes, Pauline Floyd, and Sandra Newton—were murdered in South Wales, their cases remaining unsolved for nearly three decades.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Kappenhttps://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/GWDG-RNW/joseph-william-kappen-1941-1990https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Llandarcy+murders+solved+-+now+the+search+for+more+Kappen+victims...-a087072755https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2003/jan/18/weekend.kevintoolis

Episode 47: Richard Chase

TODAY’S CASEThis episode explores the chilling case of Richard Chase, the “Vampire of Sacramento.” From his severe, untreated mental illness to the terrifying string of murders committed in the late 1970s, we examine how his life spiraled into deadly violence.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Chasehttps://web.archive.org/web/20090122215125/http://trutv.com/library/crime/serial_killers/weird/chase/index_1.htmlhttps://vault.fbi.gov/richard-chase/Richard%20Chase%20Part%2001%20%28Final%29