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Shades of Murder68 : Evidence of Evil - The Shoe Fetish Slayer part 2The investigators and crime scene analysts who searched the workshop and home of serial killer Jerome “Jerry” Brudos were shocked and horrified by the evidence of evil that lay inside.Thank you for listening! Please follow the show so you never miss an episode. Please help the show grow by rating, sharing, and leaving a review. Each of you truly matters!Questions, Comments, or Ideas for future episodes? DM Alita @shadesofmurder_podcast Visit shadesofmurder.com to learn more about the show!
2026-02-221h 02
Shades of Murder67: Hunt for a Serial Killer - The Shoe Fetish Slayer part 1Along the Long Tom River in Oregon, the body of a missing young woman was discovered. Her disappearance and murder were a string of mysterious incidents in the region. Detectives would soon realize that they were on the hunt for a serial killer. The worst kind of killer. A lust killer, and time was not on their side.Episode 67 was inspired by Ann Rule's novel "Lust Killer," based on the suspect's confessions and the investigators' case files, and considered one of the most comprehensive and accurate sources of information. Please note that there is a lot of...
2026-02-061h 23
Shades of Murder66: Evil in Ontario - The Abduction of Tori StaffordWhen two depraved, twisted minds crossed one another’s paths, they would embark on a plan of true evil. Their cruel, sick desires would lead to one of the most horrific crimes in Canadian history. This is the case of killer couple Terri-Lynne McClintic and Michael Rafferty. #justicefortoriThank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to follow, rate on Apple or Spotify, and leave a review. Your support and feedback truly matter.For more information on this episode and the podcast, please visit shadesofmurder.com
2026-01-221h 16
Shades of Murder65: Did She or Didn't She? - The Mysterious Case of Noura JacksonOn June 5th, 2005, in Memphis, Tennessee, a woman discovered in a blood-spattered bedroom would lead homicide investigators to the most rare of suspects. This case would unfold in many shocking twists and turns, leaving some to wonder whether justice was ever served.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow, rate on Spotify or Apple, and leave a review on Apple or Amazon Music. For more information about the episode, please visit shadesofmurder.com
2026-01-071h 24
Shades of Murder64: Christmas Witchcraft Murder - Kristy Bamu, London, UKOn Christmas Day, 2010, in London, UK, first responders arrived at a couple’s blood-spattered flat. The discovery of a young man’s tortured body would uncover a disturbing and bizarre murder, and reveal a shocking pattern of faith-based child abuse. This is the Witchcraft Murder of Kristy Bamu. Children accused of witchcraft can call Childline on 0800 1111 or NSPCC on 0808 800 500.Thank you, my dear listeners, for an amazing 2025! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to subscribe, rate, share, and leave a review. For more information on this episode and the podcast, please visi...
2025-12-2449 min
Shades of Murder63: Christmas Eve Massacre - The Goldmark Family MurdersIn 1985, on the night before Christmas in Seattle, WA, a family’s festive plans would turn into a blood bath. The investigation into their brutal and bizarre murders would reveal a twisted, sick mind behind a conspiracy to hunt down and eradicate members of the Communist Party. It remains today one of the most disturbing and violent hate crimes and politically motivated murders in the history of the United States.Thank you, my dear listeners! If you enjoy the show and would like to support it, please make sure to follow, rate, share with a friend, and le...
2025-12-101h 07
Shades of Murder17: Thanksgiving Nightmare Feast - Omaima NelsonOriginal Air date of 11/29/2023. Re-published for Thanksgiving-themed episodes.In 1991, over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a real-life nightmare unfolded in the kitchen of a beautiful new bride. A red hat, scissors, an iron, and homemade BBQ ribs would reveal the most disturbing and bizarre of holiday rituals.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING TO MY SHOW!IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST, PLEASE FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, AND LEAVE A REVIEW.Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator
2025-11-2748 min
Shades of Murder39: Recipe for Murder - Thanksgiving at the HarpersOriginal air date 11/27/2024. Re-published for Thanksgiving-themed episodes.Around 2:15 am on Thanksgiving morning, 1995, in Fairfax, Virginia, 911 operators received a call that the Harper residence was on fire. When firefighters arrived at the house, fire and smoke masked the horrific scene inside. Once the flames were extinguished and the heavy smoke cleared, emergency personnel found the burnt body of a young woman. When investigators examined the scene, they discovered a rolling pin smeared with blood nearby. Who was this woman, and who was the monster who savagely attacked her on a family holiday and left her to burn in...
2025-11-2736 min
Shades of Murder62: MMIWG Emily Pike - San Carlos Apache Tribe, AZOn 02/14/2025, the gruesome discovery of a young indigenous girl’s remains was made in the Tonto National Forest near Globe, Arizona. The investigation into her disappearance and the events leading up to her death would reveal a long pattern of neglect and systemic failures. This is the story of Emily Pike of the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.If anyone has any information about the death of Emily Pike, please get in touch with Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, your local FBI/Am...
2025-11-261h 00
Shades of Murder61: Devil Monster of France - The Story of Lola DavietOn October 14th, 2022, when a 12-year-old schoolgirl goes missing in Paris, France, the nightmare that unfolds would shock and enrage the entire country. This is the story of Lola Daviet and the Devil Monster of France, Dahbia Benkired.If you enjoy the show, please support it by following, rating on Apple/Spotify, and leaving a review! Thank you for listening. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creatorOn Spotify, underneath the title and cover art, there is a gear or 3 dots; click on that, and you can rate from...
2025-11-121h 17
Shades of Murder60: Children who Kill - Obsession with a Serial KillerIn 2015, in Elkhart, IN, when a family's house goes up in flames, a mother is found stabbed to death, and a young girl goes missing, the police are on the hunt for an unlikely killer. Investigators would learn how the young offender of this vicious crime was obsessed with a creepypasta serial killer clown known as Laughing Jack.*Please note that due to minor laws, the identity and thus any photograph of the offender is not available. If you enjoy the podcast, please support the show by following, rating, sharing, and leaving a review. Each...
2025-10-301h 07
Shades of Murder22: Killer inside my Mind - Multiple Personalities Juanita MaxwellOn March 17th, 1979, at the Palmland Motel in Fort Myers, Florida, the body of 73-year-old Inez Kelly was discovered in her room. The old woman had been viciously slain. Bloody footprints would lead the police to a sleeping maid. The real perpetrator of this brutal murder would not only surprise and shock psychiatrists, the prosecution, and the judge, but also the defendant herself.This episode was updated thanks to a listener who addressed the inaccurate image of the woman. Please note that I always conduct extensive research, and this photo was used in conjunction with her story...
2025-10-2635 min
Shades of Murder59: A Son's Journey into the Dark - The Joseph & Mike Gatto StoryOn November 13th, 2013, the body of 78-year-old Joseph Gatto was discovered in his Silver Lake, Los Angeles residence. The house was ransacked and appeared to be a fatal home invasion, but the scene and evidence failed to make any sense. His son would embark on a quest for truth and journey into darkness to seek justice for his beloved father. **Remastered for balanced audioFeaturing an emotional and deeply personal interview with Mike Gatto, the victim's son.This is the story of Joseph Gatto and his son Mike’s more than decade-long devotion to...
2025-10-041h 27
Shades of Murder58: A Killer on Campus - Cold Case Jennifer Kairis, FLIn the Spring of 1998, in Winter Park, Florida, a 19-year-old co-ed was found dead inside her dorm room. The scene was bizarre and suspicious. This homicide investigation would lead to strange, conflicting forensic reports and leave people to wonder whether it was an accident, suicide, or murder.This is the unsolved murder of college student Jennifer Kairis.***Remastered audioThank you so much for listening! Please make sure to follow, subscribe, rate, and review to support the show.Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator
2025-09-2134 min
Shades of Murder57: Two Graves and A Diary - Thrill Killer Alyssa Bustamante part 2Alyssa Bustamante has been labeled a thrill killer, a psychopath, and an evil monster. Only a child of fifteen herself when she committed an act of unimaginable violence, she remains a true killing anomaly. Part 2 of this story explores the dark layers of this young female offender, signs of psychopathy, and discusses how our society defines juvenile justice.Thank you so much for listening! Please ensure you are following/subscribed, and leave a review/rating to help support the show. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.
2025-08-271h 01
Shades of Murder56: Two Graves and A Diary - Thrill Killer Alyssa Bustamante part IIn the small town of St. Martins, Missouri, when a nine-year-old girl vanishes, the entire community comes together to search for her. While investigators combed through the vast woods where it was believed she had last been, they discovered two small graves. The disturbing words found inside a teenager’s diary would lead homicide detectives to a shocking and very unusual suspect. This is the tragic and disturbing case of child killer Alyssa Bustamante and her victim, Elizabeth Olten. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.
2025-08-0952 min
Shades of Murder55: Murders in Paradise - Cold Cases Fiji & JamaicaLurking behind the dreamy destinations of tropical islands lie sands of blood and secrets. Tourists and residents become victims of horrific violence, and countless murders are never solved. This episode discusses two murder mysteries set in islands of paradise, Fiji and Jamaica.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow me and consider leaving a positive rating or review. Please visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show and its creator.If you have any information that can help lead to the arrest of Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova’s...
2025-07-2358 min
Shades of Murder54: NYC Fight for Justice - Brooklyn's Leondra FosterIn January 2017, when a gruesome discovery was made at a commercial trash facility in Bronx County, New York, law enforcement investigators quickly identified the brutal killer. This horrific murder would lead to a historical fight for justice for society’s most marginalized women. This is the case of Brooklyn's Leondra Foster.If you or someone you know has been a victim of human trafficking, please reach out for help:www.humantraffickinghotline.orgCall/Text 1-855-484-2846 or chat online atwww.victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/human-trafficking/Thank you so much fo...
2025-07-0248 min
Shades of Murder53: Bodies in Port Bolivar - Love & Betrayal in TexasIn March 2014, when two bodies were discovered behind a convenience store, Galveston County homicide detectives were stumped on who and why these victims were killed. A letter, a window shutter, and surveillance footage would lead investigators to the shocking and horrible truth. This is the case of Brittney Cosby and Crystal Jackson of Houston, Texas.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a positive rating or review! To rate on Spotify/Apple, go to the "About" Show Tab.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more...
2025-06-1847 min
Shades of Murder52: Girl on Fire - Justice for Oksana Makar, UkraineIn March 2012, a young woman from Ukraine was discovered lying inside the basement of an abandoned hospital. She was on fire and barely alive. Her shocking and brutal story would highlight the injustice, corruption, and lack of accountability for the country's elite. This is the case of Oksana Makar.Please make sure to follow and rate the show! Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.
2025-06-0438 min
Shades of Murder51: Mother Monster - Yui Inoue, Tempe, AZOn May 16th, 2021, in Tempe, AZ, a tragic and shocking family murder occurred. This brutal and disturbing crime would horrify the community and forever traumatize law enforcement, crime scene specialists, the coroner, and the entire courtroom. This is the case of Yui Inoue. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, hallucinations, or any mental health concerns, you are not alone, Please reach out for help.Substance Abuse and Mental Health - 1800-662-HELP 24/7 or visit samhsa.govIf you enjoy the show, please be sure you are following, leave a...
2025-05-2149 min
Shades of Murder50: MMIWG Ashlynne Mike - Navajo Nation/Dine', NMOn May 2nd, 2016, on the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico, two young children disappeared while walking home after school. The tragedy that would unfold would expose a loophole in the system that failed to protect indigenous children. This is the story of Ashlynne Mike. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy what I do and want to support me, please follow the podcast and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple by clicking on the 'About' tab. Spread awareness and support the MMIWG Movement:National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center at...
2025-05-0745 min
Shades of Murder49: Candace and the Chainsaw - Mothers and DaughtersOn June 2nd, 2023, in a suburb outside of D.C., patrol officers entered a basement searching for signs of a missing woman. There, they were struck with the foulest of odors. As they looked around the room, they noticed a knife on the ground and several trash bags, all of which appeared to be wet. This routine welfare check had quickly turned into a crime scene.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please push that follow button. If you are on the Spotify or Apple app, click on the ABOUT tab to...
2025-04-2341 min
Shades of Murder48: The Dismemberment Murders - Gladiator Virpi ButtOn Midsummer, 2003, in Pirkkala, Finland, the police received a call from a woman who had been told about a murder in which a man had been dismembered. It wasn’t until the second call, which was from a witness to this horrendous crime, that officers began to take the report seriously. These calls would lead investigators down a path to the discovery of atrocious and shocking crimes.If you enjoy the show, please be sure that you are following and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple. Go to the "About" section of the podcast to leave a...
2025-04-091h 07
Shades of Murder47: MMIWG - Lumbee Tribe, North CarolinaBetween April and June 2017, in the small rural Southern town of Lumberton, North Carolina, whispers of a serial killer spread throughout the neighborhood. The bodies of three women were discovered within only a few blocks of one another. Their deaths would shine a light on the unknown number of missing and murdered Indigenous women of Robeson County whose homicides have yet to be solved. If you have any information about the women featured in this episode, please get in touch with the FBI- Charlotte Office: (704) 672-6100 or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. If you...
2025-03-2656 min
Shades of Murder46: Murder Amongst the Trees - Leaf Killer Matthew HoffmanOn November 11th, 2010, in the quaint, lovely town of Apple Valley, Ohio, law enforcement officers entered a family’s residence who had been reported missing. Inside, officers were met with a bloodbath, but there were no bodies in sight. The investigation would unravel one of the most brutal and bizarre of crimes. Many of the officers involved would forever be traumatized by what they saw.Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, please follow and leave a positive rating on Spotify or Apple. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information abo...
2025-03-1252 min
Shades of Murder45: America’s Youngest Convicted Murderers - Catherine and Curtis JonesOn January 6th, 1999, in Port St John, Florida, the body of 29-year-old Sonya Nicole Speights was discovered lying in a blood-drenched tub. Investigators were initially informed that it was the sight of an accidental shooting, but the evidence indicated something far more suspicious. This is the tragic case of brother and sister Catherine and Curtis Jones, who, at the time when these events unfolded, became the youngest convicted murderers in U.S. history.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.
2025-02-2746 min
Shades of Murder44: Homicide in Hollywood - The Blackstone SistersWhen paramedics entered a garage in Studio City, CA, they discovered the body of a woman lying on a pile of blankets. A lit charcoal grill had been knocked to the ground. What police initially believed to be a tragic accident would unravel a murder mystery so bizarre that it could have been written in Hollywood, and it may have been.If you enjoy the show, please follow and leave a positive rating on Spotify or Apple, or a review. Thank you so much for your support! Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and i...
2025-02-0550 min
Shades of Murder43: Bodies in the Barrels - The Snowtown MurdersDisguised under their shared hatred of child predators, a group of men led by the dictatorial direction of an influential older man would embark on the most depraved and twisted of missions. To rid the world of individuals they defined as filth and lacking value, together they would commit some of the most horrifying serial murders the world has ever known. This is the Snowtown Murders of Australia.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please remember to follow, and leave a positive rating on Spotify/Apple, or...
2025-01-2259 min
Shades of Murder42: Highshool Tragedy - Homecoming Prince Jaylen FrybergOn Friday, October 24th, 2015, at 10:30 am, students gathered inside the cafeteria at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. They casually chatted and ate lunch with their peers like any other normal day. Then, out of nowhere, they stood frozen in horror as they witnessed five of their classmates being shot. They dropped their lunches on the ground, tripped over one another to escape, and screamed in terror as the room filled with smoke and the floors pooled over in blood. Who and why were these innocent teenagers being attacked, and who was the monster that ripped them of their young lives?
2025-01-0850 min
Shades of Murder41: Savannah Axe Murders - The Gribble House Massacre GADecember 10th, 1909, Savannah, Georgia. On a brisk winter morning, a patrolman walking the streets of downtown heard loud moaning sounds coming from one of the homes. When he entered the residence, he discovered the bloodied, mutilated body of the lady of the house. She was sitting in her bedroom easy chair with her glasses having fallen at her feet next to the newspaper. The imprint of an ax was visible on her skull. It was only the beginning of the horrific scene inside. Who was this lady of the house, and who was the monster who viciously killed her...
2024-12-2435 min
Shades of Murder40: Sinister Christmas - Dark Holidays Wake Forest NCChristmas is known as a time of joy, but not all tales from this season are merry. During the late 1940s and early 1950s, a sinister force invaded the small Southern Baptist town of Wake Forest, North Carolina. Each murder whispers of evil, and its darkness still lingers within the town’s lore. These are the two chilling tales of Raymond Downing Hair and Luna Holmes Beddingfield.Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to support the show, please remember to follow/subscribe and consider leaving a positive rating on Spotify/Apple or a re...
2024-12-1137 min
Shades of Murder39: Recipe for Murder - Thanksgiving at the HarpersRe-published for Thanksgiving themed episodesAround 2:15 am on Thanksgiving morning, 1995, in Fairfax, Virginia, 911 operators received a call that the Harper residence was on fire. When firefighters arrived at the house, fire and smoke masked the horrific scene inside. Once the flames were extinguished and the heavy smoke cleared, emergency personnel found the burnt body of a young woman. When investigators examined the scene, they discovered a rolling pin smeared with blood nearby. Who was this woman, and who was the monster who savagely attacked her on a family holiday and left her to burn...
2024-11-2736 min
Shades of Murder38: The Greek Murderer - Death of Caroline CrouchOn May 11th, 2021, in a town outside of Athens, Greece, law enforcement officers arrived at the residence of a young couple. When they entered the master bedroom, they discovered the swollen blue body of a nineteen-year-old woman. Next to her lying in bed was an infant crying but thankfully unharmed. Near the stairs, crime scene investigators came across a gruesome discovery. A small dog was hanging by its leash. Who murdered this beautiful young mother, and who was the monster who tortured the family pet?Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.
2024-11-1348 min
Shades of Murder37: The Phantom Killer - Texarkana Moonlight MurdersFebruary 1946, in the town of Texarkana, an unknown assailant wearing a sack with holes cut out for eyes and mouth terrorized unsuspecting residents. Once the moon rose, the bordering area between Texas and Arkansas would become his personal hunting ground. Within only a few months, the masked killer brutally murdered five people. Three of them escaped his homicidal clutches to tell their stories. The events that transpired would change the town and its reputation, making it forever known as The Town that Dreaded Sundown.HAPPY HALLOWEEN MY DEAR LISTENERS! Please follow, share, rate, and leave a review....
2024-10-311h 22
Shades of Murder36: Halloween is Canceled - Murdered Girl Scout Shauna HoweOn October 30th, 1992, in Coulter’s Hole, a beautiful hiking and camping spot near Oil Station, PA, the body of a badly bruised young girl was discovered lying in the creek. She was dressed strangely wearing oversized shorts, a t-shirt that was inside out, and socks which clearly weren’t hers. Investigators had been searching the exact location only the day before, and nothing had been there. Police believed the perpetrator had dumped the child there to rub it in their face taunting them that he had killed her and gotten away with it. Who was this innocent child, and...
2024-10-2357 min
Shades of Murder35: A Nightmare in England - Slasher Daniel GonzalezIn the early morning hours of September 15th, 2004, in Southwick, East Sussex, England, a passerby stumbled upon the body of an elderly woman found along the footpath of a neighborhood. She was lying in a pool of blood. The victim had been viciously stabbed in the back and on the side of her neck. Who was this poor old woman, and what kind of monster slashed her to death while she was walking home? This is the story of England’s aspiring Freddy Krueger killer, Daniel Gonzalez. Thank you so much for listening! If you want to su...
2024-10-0938 min
Shades of Murder34: The Internet's First Serial Killer - John Edward Robinson part 2Part 1 of The Internet's First Serial Killer exposed the twisted and freakishly calculated modus operandi of serial killer John Edward Robinson. This next episode breaks down the investigation and what led to the horrifying crime scene evidence that connected this depraved murderer to his known victims. If you want to support the show, please make sure you are subscribed and consider leaving a positive rating/review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.
2024-09-251h 06
Shades of Murder33: The Internet's First Serial Killer - John Edward Robinson part 1In early June 2000, law enforcement investigators performed a search warrant in connection with a missing woman on the 16-acre farm of a business owner and grandfather near Kansas City, KS. Cadaver dogs alerted them to a spot where two metal barrels stood. The horrific scene inside would unravel a man’s two-decades-long web of deceit. If you want to support the show, please make sure you are subscribed and consider leaving a positive rating/review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.
2024-09-1851 min
Shades of Murder32: Frozen in a Truck - The Denise Huber Story Part 2Frozen in a Truck - The Denise Huber Story Part 1 revealed the terrifying truth behind the abduction and murder of the missing woman Denise Huber. This second part closely details and analyzes the childhood of her killer, John Joseph Famalaro, and what may have triggered his violence. This is Part 2 of Frozen in a Truck: The Denise Huber StoryPlease forgive my use of the offender's name in two different name orders. Some sources were confusing regarding this, but the correct name order per court files is John Joseph Famalaro.Visit shadesofmurder.com for more...
2024-09-1137 min
Shades of Murder31: Frozen in a Truck - The Denise Huber Story Part 1On July 13th, 1994 in Prescott Valley, AZ, law enforcement vice officers would search a suspected stolen moving truck with a mysterious running freezer inside. They believed they were about to bust a hidden drug operation but what they found inside would chill them to their bones. What appeared to be a woman’s arm was peeking outside of a large black trash bag, and a pool of bodily fluids had crystallized at the bottom of the freezer. Who was this woman, and what kind of monster of a human being laid her to rest inside this cold dark grave?...
2024-09-0444 min
Shades of Murder30: The Perfect Mother - Deanna Laney of TexasOn Mother’s Day weekend in 2003, in Tyler County, Texas, a mother of three small children called 911 to report that her sons had been attacked. The weapons used and the confession of the perpetrator would shock and horrify the residents of this tiny close-knit Christian town. Perhaps the only thing more terrifying than the murders themselves were the reasons behind them. *NOTE: Technically, Deanna Laney lived in the town of New Chapel Hill, which is part of Tyler County. Since some sources conflicted with where she resided, I used Tyler since it is the greater metro area....
2024-05-2236 min
Shades of Murder29: MMIWG Ashlea Aldridge - Umonhon Tribe, NEOn January 7th, 2020, on the Umonhon reservation in Macy, Nebraska, the body of tribal member Ashlea Aldridge was found lying in a snow-covered field. The investigation into her death would reveal abuse, neglect, and bias, and leave her family still seeking answers and justice. Her story is just one of the countless cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls whose voices deserve to be heard. Please support the show, and make sure to follow, share, rate, and leave a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.Learn...
2024-05-0833 min
Shades of Murder28: Boston’s Serial Killer Nurse - “Jolly Jane” ToppanDuring the late 1800s into the beginning of the 20th Century, the greater area of Boston, MA was plagued by a young female serial killer. Countless murders of the elderly and the sick were disguised as natural deaths. The perpetrator could have continued their murder spree for decades had her killings not become so personal. This is the story of Boston’s “Jolly Jane” Toppan whose claim, if true, makes her the most prolific serial killer in American History.Please support the show, and make sure to follow, share, rate, and leave a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for mo...
2024-04-2438 min
Shades of Murder27: House of Horrors - Lost Children of Nithari VillageIn March 2005, a young child disappeared along a desolate road in Nithari Village, India. Then another child and another until over thirty children had vanished in less than two years. Desperate pleas by parents to help find their missing children were ignored by the local police. Then, in one of the wealthiest suburbs of Noida, the most gruesome and heartbreaking discovery was made. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2024-04-1049 min
Shades of Murder26: Body in the Bed - Mary Santina Collins, Charlotte NCOn March 28th, 2020, twenty-year-old Mary Santina Collins went missing after she took an Uber to NoDA, the art and entertainment district of Charlotte, N.C. What began as a fun night with her friends would end in a blood bath. Investigators never believed her family who knew she was in danger until days later when police discovered the mattress. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, share, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2024-03-2743 min
Shades of Murder25: MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - SERIAL KILLER EDMUND KEMPER part 3Once known as the Murder Capital of the world, the picturesque beach County of Santa Cruz, CA was terrorised by not one but two serial killers between 1972 and 1973. Edmund Emil Kemper III and Herbert William Mullin were behind some of the most grotesque and brutal slayings in criminal history, and sometimes their victims were even murdered within miles and days of one another. It was the only time that two serial killers were active at the same time in the same place. This is the story of their crimes, their victims, and how their killings forever impacted criminology.
2024-03-1343 min
Shades of Murder24: MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD -SERIAL KILLER HERBERT MULLIN part 2Once known as the Murder Capital of the world, the picturesque beach County of Santa Cruz, CA, was terrorised by not one but two serial killers between 1972 and 1973. Edmund Emil Kemper III and Herbert William Mullin were behind some of the most grotesque and brutal slayings in criminal history, and sometimes their victims were even murdered within miles and days of one another. It was the only time that two serial killers were active at the same time in the same place. This is the story of their crimes, their victims, and how their killings forever impacted criminology.
2024-03-061h 01
Shades of Murder23: MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - SERIAL KILLERS EDMUND KEMPER & HERBERT MULLIN part 1Once known as the Murder Capital of the world, the picturesque beach County of Santa Cruz, CA, was terrorised by not one but two serial killers between 1972 and 1973. Edmund Emil Kemper III and Herbert William Mullin were behind some of the most grotesque and brutal slayings in criminal history, and sometimes their victims were even murdered within miles and days of one another. It was the only time that two serial killers were active at the same time in the same place. This is the story of their crimes, their victims, and how their killings forever impacted criminology.
2024-02-2143 min
Shades of Murder23: THE MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - A TALE OF TWO SERIAL KILLERS PART 1Once known as the murder capital of the world, the picturesque beach county of Santa Cruz, CA was terrorized by not one but two serial killers between 1972 and 1973. Edmund Kemper and Henry Mullins were behind some of the most grotesque and brutal slayings in criminal history, and their victims were sometimes murdered within miles and days of one another. This is the story of their crimes, their victims, and how their killings forever impacted criminology.
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2024-02-2143 min
Shades of Murder21: When Little Girls Kill - Murdered Schoolgirl Luise FrischOn Sunday, March 12th, 2023, in the scenic village of Freudenberg, Germany, the body of a missing girl was discovered near an old railroad station deep in the woods. The perpetrators who viciously killed this twelve-year-old child would shock and horrify the entire community. How these offenders were treated by the justice system outraged the nation and led many to question the legal age of criminal culpability. ***There are currently 28 U.S. states and Washington D.C. that have no set minimum age for criminal prosecution. In the episode, I stated that there were 13 but after the fact...
2024-01-2442 min
Shades of Murder20: The Midnight Crew of Chicago - The Ronald Kitchen StoryOn July 27th, 1988, in Chicago, IL, a family's home went up in flames, leading the police to the discovery of five bodies inside, three of whom were small children. The crime scene indicated that arson had been used to cover up this heinous crime. An all-night interrogation would result in a young man facing multiple murder charges in a criminal court. His case would help to expose two decades of unspeakable acts of darkness and evil from those who swore to protect and serve. This is the story of Ronald Kitchen and his fight to free himself...
2024-01-1048 min
Shades of Murder19:Queen's Estate Murder - Cold Case Alisa Dmitrijeva, UKOn New Year's Day, 2011, a young female immigrant’s corpse was discovered on the royal family’s Sandringham estate, the Queen of England’s favorite home for the holidays. The investigation into the missing and murdered teenage girl leads to more questions than answers. Who killed her and why remains shrouded in mystery and conspiracy. This is the cold case of Alisa Dmitrijeva.If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-12-2749 min
Shades of Murder18: MMIWG White River Apache Tribe - Martha Rae Bones, AZIn the summer of 2006, a young White River Apache woman vanished. The police would later discover that she had been the victim of extreme torture and murder at the hands of people she knew. The criminal punishment that the judge handed her five assailants for her depraved and heartless death would shock the community. This became the most notorious case in history on the Fort Apache Reservation in Arizona. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-12-1346 min
Shades of Murder17: Thanksgiving Nightmare Feast - Omaima NelsonIn 1991, over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a real-life nightmare unfolded in the kitchen of a beautiful new bride. A red hat, scissors, an iron, and homemade BBQ ribs would reveal the most disturbing and bizarre of holiday rituals.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING TO MY SHOW!IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST, PLEASE FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, AND RATE :)LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD IN MY POLLS AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE EPISODE!Contact Information:Instagram: shadesofmurder_podcastalitadogmasshadesofmurder...
2023-11-2948 min
Shades of Murder16: Sleepwalking Killer of Canada - Kenneth James ParksOn an early Sunday morning in May 1987, in Toronto, Canada, a young man entered a police station with his hands dripping in blood. In a trance-like state, he says to the officers, “My God, I’ve just killed two people.” His crimes would shock and horrify the community, and the criminal trial revolutionized how Canada’s Supreme Court defined murder. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-11-1537 min
Shades of Murder15: Exploration of Witches - Witchcraft Around the WorldFrom Joan of Arc and the Salem Witch Trials to the modern-day Witches of Romania, women with power and divine insight have long been feared and persecuted. Explore the fascinating history of witchcraft around the world. Learn about the origin and motivations behind why women labeled as witches were subsequently hunted, tortured, and executed.If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-10-311h 02
Shades of Murder14: Terror in Tanacu - The Exorcism of Maricica Irina CorniciIn 2005, in the peaceful village of Tanacu, high up in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, lay a frightened and vulnerable young woman bound to a makeshift cross. Abandoned inside a dark, musty room within the monastery, she awaited her fate. Please support the show, and make sure to follow, share, rate, and leave a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.
2023-10-1850 min
Shades of Murder13: Murder Mansion of Minnesota - The Glensheen HouseWithin the walls of the lavish Congdon family mansion lies a mystery of murder, betrayal, and greed. A wealthy heiress, a candlestick, a stolen coin, and a spoiled daughter would all play a role in the strangest and most famous murders in Minnesota history.If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-10-0455 min
Shades of Murder12: Hindu Goddess Statue Killer - Forty Years to MurderOn February 9th, 2010, in the picturesque foothills of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, a woman anxiously awaited her husband’s return home to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of their first date together. A night that should have held romance and nostalgia for the couple would become one of blood and terror. IN THE EPISODE, I PRONOUNCE MARCIA ANNE FORSBERG’S NAME IN THE TRADITIONAL WAY LIKE MARSHA. HOWEVER, ACCORDING TO THE CHARLEY PROJECT, IT IS PRONOUNCED LIKE (MAR-SEE-AH) WHICH I WAS NOT AWARE OF UNTIL AFTER THE FACT. MY SINCEREST APOLOGIES TO HER LOVED ONES FOR THIS OVERSIGHT.
2023-09-2036 min
Shades of Murder11: Video Game Killer - Teenager Andreu Coll Tur, SpainIn the summer of 2013, on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain, a pact of greed and love would lead police to the bludgeoned and bloody body of a millionaire businessman. This is the case of Andreu Coll Tur and the hand-crafted weapon inspired by his love of violent video games. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-09-0650 min
Shades of Murder10: The Slayer's Books of Death - Jason Eric Massey, TXOn a desolate country road in a small Texas town, two workers were shocked to discover the decapitated body of a young girl whose body had been mutilated and carved into. A criminal profile of the murderer and their modus operandi was reflective of a lust killer. An investigation would ensue, with all evidence pointing in the direction of one young man known for his obsession with serial killers. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-08-2357 min
Shades of Murder9: Bones in the Desert - The Disappearance of Latricia Fipps, OKIn 2002, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Latricia Fipps vanished without a trace. The young mother of two faced terror and betrayal in her last moments of life. Her case remained cold for almost two decades before the story of her final days would be told.If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-08-0948 min
Shades of Murder8: Brooklyn to Bushkill - Richezza Williams aka Buffy "Materon" SmithTucked inside a dark and damp dead house lay the body of a badly rotting corpse covered in newspapers. A drug-addicted sex worker, insect larvae, and chewing gum, along with innovative forensic science and the dedication of law enforcement, would reveal the shocking truth about who the victim really was, and why she was murdered. This is the story of Richezza Williams, aka Buffy "Materon" Smith. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of...
2023-07-2642 min
Shades of Murder7: The Bait - Death row inmate Janeen Marie Snyder, CAInside a barn on a woman’s ranch in Southern California, the body of a naked and beaten sixteen-year-old girl was discovered with a single bullet wound to her head. This gruesome scene would expose a couple’s depraved and twisted game of hunting for young teenage girls. The young female offender, whose life was plagued with abuse and neglect, would not be given any leniency by the court for her crimes. This is the death row case of Janeen Marie Snyder. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a revi...
2023-07-1236 min
Shades of Murder6: Profit Predator - Serial Killer Lyda "Flypaper" Trueblood, IDBy the time she celebrated her 27th birthday, Lyda Trueblood of Twin Falls, Idaho, would witness her four husbands, her brother-in-law, and her baby daughter meet sudden and tragic deaths. It would take a Sheriff’s Deputy, the coroner, the discovery of a strange specimen, a stolen diamond, and a hunt for the killer cross-country to reveal the truth.If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-06-2829 min
Shades of Murder5: Taco Bell Strangler - Serial Killer Henry Louis Wallace, NCDuring the early 1990s, Charlotte, North Carolina, was terrorized by an unsuspecting serial killer, a friendly monster hiding in plain sight. He would take the lives of nine young women before his reign of fear would come to an end. This is the story of death row inmate Henry Louis Wallace.If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information.
2023-06-141h 06
Shades of Murder4: Faced with Death Three Times - The Trials of Timothy Hennis, NCThe investigation of a brutal triple murder would span more than two decades, making its primary suspect the only person in U.S. history to face a possible sentence of death three times. The trial and prosecution of Timothy Hennis made a powerful impact on the presentation of criminal evidence and highlighted the issues of double jeopardy and eyewitness testimony. This murder case holds many unexpected legal twists and investigative turns, and pieces of it may forever remain a mystery. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit...
2023-05-3133 min
Shades of Murder3: “Going to the sky to see Jesus" - Family Murderer Isabel Martinez, GAOn July 6th, 2016, a small town in Georgia would be shocked and horrified by the slaughter of four small children and their father. It was only because of a brave little girl, the only one in her family to have survived the vicious attack, that the perpetrator would be revealed. Come with me as I share this tragic story of a delusional woman obsessed with her father’s salvation who was willing to sacrifice anything and anyone to save his soul. This is the story of the maternal familicide offender, family murderer, Isabel Martinez.If you enjoy the...
2023-05-1734 min
Shades of Murder2: MMIWG Hanna Harris - Northern Cheyenne Tribe, MTOn the 4th of July, 2013, a night of watching fireworks would end in murder for a young mother from the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. It would be this woman’s tragic death that would inspire the MMIWG movement in the United States. The stories of the missing and murdered would, at last, be heard, and the victims' loved ones would demand that this epidemic of violence no longer be ignored. May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This is the story of Hanna Harris and her mother whose love, sorrow, and de...
2023-05-0441 min
Shades of Murder1: Belgium's Dungeon Duo - Serial Killers Marc Dutroux and Michelle MartinOn August 13th, 1996, tucked behind a shelving unit lay a tiny, dingy dungeon where two young girls were hidden. The shock and horror of what would unfold in the days to come would only be matched by the accusations made by the primary suspect, who swore that he was acting on behalf of a child sex trafficking network that was organized and operated by the Belgian elite. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the show.
2023-04-1941 min
Shades of MurderINVITATION TO SHADES of MURDERSHADES of MURDER is a true crime podcast that dives deep into the darkest and most chilling tales of homicide throughout history. Each week, your host Alita Cauldwell unravels a new case, exploring the shadows where secrets lurk, and justice often feels just out of reach. From notorious serial killers to strange unsolved mysteries, listen to horrifying stories that have shocked and captivated audiences around the world. With in-depth research and gripping storytelling, this show unfolds the layers of darkness that help make humans into monsters. Tune in to Shades of Murder—where every episode brings you face-to-face with th...
2023-04-1201 min