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Episode 46: Dolores Della Penna

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we delve into the haunting 1972 murder of 17-year-old Dolores Della Penna — a case that shook Philadelphia and still remains unsolved. Dolores left home one July evening and was never seen alive again. Within days, her remains were discovered across multiple locations, hinting at a level of cruelty and planning that stunned even seasoned investigators.
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_Dolores_Della_Pennahttps://mauryzlevy.wordpress.com/2011/02/02/dead-end-at-toms-river-a-bizarre-murder-mystery/The Unsolved Murder: Dolores Della Penna by Ricky Indrawan

Episode 45: Silk-Miller Police Murders

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we cover the Silk–Miller police murders — a deadly ambush that triggered one of the largest investigations in Victoria’s history. From the crime scene to the arrests, we unpack how detectives connected the dots and brought the offenders to justice.
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/Silk%E2%80%93Miller_police_murdershttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/true-crime-scene/everyman-serial-killer-bandali-debs-pays-price-for-murders-of-officers-gary-silk-and-rodney-miller-sex-workers-kristy-harty-and-donna-hicks/news-story/0dc866dfd6d60c8ab3d40b574bfdaf79https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandali_Debshttps://web.archive.org/web/20031225055430/http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/23/1071941733330.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Sarah_MacDiarmidhttp://www6.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/vic/VSC/2007/220.htmlhttps://www.afl.com.au/news/535874/blue-ribbon-cupSuburban Legends Podcast episode 32 “The Silk-Miller Police Murders”

Episode 44: David Berkowitz

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we dive into the chilling case of David Berkowitz — the man who called himself The Son of Sam. During the summer of 1977, New York City was gripped by fear as a gunman stalked young couples, leaving behind cryptic letters and an unsettling trail of terror.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Berkowitzhttps://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/berkowitz/letter_1.htmlhttps://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/berkowitz,%20david.pdf

Episode 43: Barry Winchell

TODAY’S CASEIn this week’s episode, Meg and Mum dive into the heartbreaking and infuriating story of Barry Winchell — a young soldier whose life was cut short by hatred within his own ranks.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Barry_Winchellhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7563770/barry-winchellhttps://inmagazine.ca/2024/07/flashback-soldier-barry-winchell-dies-after-anti-gay-hate-crime-july-6-1999/https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2000/05/kentucky-murder-200005https://www.huffpost.com/entry/taps-for-barry-winchell-r_b_226004https://jenniferandlee.com/2016/02/18/the-barry-winchell-case-helped-end-the-dont-ask-dont-tell-policy-in-the-military/https://www.facebook.com/amightygirl/posts/military-mom-patricia-kutteles-fought-for-over-a-decade-to-repeal-the-us-militar/1139222654902072/
 

Episode 42: Celeste Manno

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we cover the heartbreaking case of Celeste Manno, a 23-year-old Melbourne woman whose life was taken by a man who couldn’t take no for an answer. What began as unwanted messages from a former co-worker spiraled into months of stalking, fear, and pleas for protection that went unanswered.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://unrealtruecrime.com/2025/04/celeste-manno/https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/celeste-deserved-life-stalker-who-murdered-celeste-manno-jailed-for-36-years-20240223-p5f7dj.html
 

Episode 41: Ronald Ryan

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we dive into the story of Ronald Ryan, the last man ever executed in Australia. His 1967 hanging at Pentridge Prison sparked nationwide outrage and marked a turning point in Australia’s stance on capital punishment. We explore who Ryan was, the events leading to the prison escape that sealed his fate, and was Ronald Ryan truly guilty?
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Ryanhttps://www.bevleaross.com.au/shadows-of-the-past-the-dark-history-of-abbotsford-convent/
 

Episode 40: Ed Kemper

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we’re exploring the chilling case of Ed Kemper — the man known as “The Co-Ed Killer.” Standing at 6’9” and possessing a genius-level IQ, Kemper managed to charm and deceive everyone around him while carrying out a series of horrific murders across California in the early 1970s.
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/Edmund_Kemperhttps://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/kemper/edmund_1.html/https://edmundkemperstories.com/bloghttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/16557787/aiko-koo
 

Episode 39: The Hungerford Massacre

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we examine the case of Michael Ryan and the events of August 19th, 1987 — the day of the Hungerford Massacre. We trace Ryan’s background, his movements leading up to the tragedy, and the devastating timeline of his rampage that left 16 people dead.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungerford_massacre#https://www.jesip.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hungerford-Shootings.pdfhttps://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/08/20/Thatcher-English-language-cant-express-horror-of-Hungerford/1718556430400/
 

Episode 38: The Bluebelle

TODAY’S CASEIn November 1961, what should have been a relaxing family vacation aboard the luxury sailboat Bluebelle turned into one of the most chilling crimes on the high seas. When the vessel was later found adrift and burning off the coast of Florida, only one survivor remained—11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebelle_(ship)https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/women-who-survived-terry-jo-duperrault-sea-orphan-found-stranded-at-sea/1bdfb4c9-d89c-4461-9d37-1a83b27e6f41Alone: Orphaned on the Ocean by Tere Duperrault Fassbender & Richard Logan
 

Episode 37: Colin Pitchfork

TODAY’S CASEThis week we’re talking about Colin Pitchfork — the guy who ended up being the first ever criminal caught using DNA. Back in the 1980s, two terrible crimes in a small English town had everyone on edge, and police had no clue who was behind them. Then along came a brand-new bit of science that completely changed the game.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_PitchforkThe unsolved murder of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth. The Colin Pitchfork Case That Transformed Criminal Investigation by Ricky Indrawanhttps://www.thesun.ie/news/1796145/who-colin-pitchfork-prison-release/https://theconversation.com/a-milestone-legal-case-from-35-years-ago-holds-important-lessons-for-how-courts-deal-with-scientific-evidence-today-244033https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01440365.2024.2414536#d1e388https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-dna-science-andrews-case/41877068