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Death and Taxes59 - West Memphis Part 1 - The Child Murders at Robin Hood HillsIn 1993, three eight-year-old boys (Steve Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers) are reported missing in West Memphis, Arkansas. Their bodies are found the following day. This case will go on to generate decades of widespread controversy, and will be subject of several documentaries beginning with HBO's 'Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills'. It will be known as the case of the 'West Memphis Three'.Sources: 'Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three' by Mara LeverittTheme music by MVM Productions.2025-06-041h 16
Death and Taxes57 - Casey Anthony (Part 1 of 2)On July 15 2008, Cindy Anthony phoned Orlando police to report that her car had been stolen, and that she wished to bring somebody in to have them placed in police custody. Over the course of multiple calls, it is revealed that the person is her own daughter, 22-year-old Casey Anthony. Furthermore, Casey's 2-year-old daughter Caylee is missing, and has not been seen for 31 days.Clare presents this week's case, and this is Part 1 of 2.Court audio from https://www.youtube.com/@WESHTheme music by MVM Productions.2025-05-181h 02
Death and Taxes58 - Casey Anthony (Part 2 of 2)On July 15 2008, Cindy Anthony phoned Orlando police to report that her car had been stolen, and that she wished to bring somebody in to have them placed in police custody. Over the course of multiple calls, it is revealed that the person is her own daughter, 22-year-old Casey Anthony. Furthermore, Casey's 2-year-old daughter Caylee is missing, and has not been seen for 31 days.Clare presents this week's case, and this is Part 2 of 2.Court audio from https://www.youtube.com/@WESHTheme music by MVM Productions.2025-05-181h 21
Death and Taxes56 - The Shark Arm CaseIt's April 1935 in Sydney, Australia. In Coogee, a beachside suburb in the east, there's a new attraction called the 'Coogee Aquarium Baths'. The owner and his son head out on the harbour determined to bring in Sydney's next must-see attraction: a one-tonne tiger shark. A series of unexpected events will soon occur, leading police to investigate multiple suspected homicides... Theme music by MVM Productions.2025-05-0146 min
Death and Taxes55 - Joss StoneJoss Stone is an English singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to prominence in late 2003 with her multi-platinum debut album, The Soul Sessions. But what does this artist have to do with two men, a map, and a samurai sword? Lizzie covers this fascinating case.Theme music by MVM Productions.2025-04-1744 min
Death and Taxes54 - Sarah Williams (April Fools 2025)In this bonus episode, Benny covers the 1986 abduction of a toddler by his 16 year old babysitter and half-sister, Sarah Williams.#Labyrinth #DavidBowie #JimHenson #JenniferConnellyTheme music by MVM Productions.2025-04-0146 min
Death and Taxes53 - Graeme ThorneIt's an incredibly famous building - perhaps one of the most recognisable modern buildings in the world - but the Sydney Opera House will also forever be linked to a crime that changed Australia forever. Benny presents this weeks case.Sources:https://www.amazon.com.au/Kidnapped-Crime-that-Shocked-Nation/dp/1925310221https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/nsw-treasury-bicentenary/walking-a-tightrope/moments/house-lotteries-builtCrime Investigation Australia, episode “Kid for Ransom”Theme music by MVM Productions.2025-03-261h 25
LIVRA-TE#164 - Dia do Pai (Ode a personagens masculinas)Apanhámos a boleia da efeméride e olhámos com mais atenção para as personagens masculinas das nossas leituras. O resultado foi uma lista de quais seriam as mais adequadas para nos socorrer nas mais variadas situações, que vão desde mudar um pneu a lidar com um desgosto amoroso. Livros mencionados:- Instructions for Heartbreak, Sarah Handyside (01:59)- Dream Count (Inventário de Sonhos), Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (03:49)- Foster (Acolher), Claire Keegan (13:05)- Green Dot ( (Não) Disponível), Madeleine Gray (14:23)- Quando...2025-03-1949 min
Death and Taxes52 - Christina ParcellIn 2021, 41-year-old veterinarian Christina Parcell was found brutally stabbed inside her South Carolina home. Her body appeared to have been posed, with rose petals strewn around her in what appeared to be some kind of ritual associated with the killing. Clare presents this fascinating case. This case does also include discussion of crimes involving children.Sources:https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvlive/video/7473226329081531679https://crimetimelines.com/rose-petal-murder/Theme music by MVM Productions.2025-03-1257 min
Death and Taxes51 - Behind 'The Wizard of Oz'Asbestos and amphetamines and explosions - oh my! In our season 3 premiere, Carrie covers the disastrous production of 1939's 'The Wizard of Oz'.Sources:Sesame Street - Wicked Witch Scenes from Episode 847 (1976) - RARE! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RytWnZbOA9s)Judy Garland on the Munchkins (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-zYbKiK6Gs)Theme music by MVM Productions.2025-02-121h 04
SubtextualCarrie (1976)Lizzie and Sam have a bloody fantastic time at prom with 1976 classic horror film CARRIE! From the twisted first novel of Stephen King, we find a lot of characters soaked in subtextuality and wait for the bucket of blood to drop. Happy Halloween and let the blood letting begin!
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Death and Taxes50 - The Williamson Sisters & "Starvation Heights"In 1910, two wealthy sisters would respond to an advertisement that promised wellness in the Seattle wilderness. An institution devoted to natural therapeutics, "Wilderness Heights" was run by Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard. To locals, however, the grounds were infamously dubbed "Starvation Heights"... Benny covers this week's case.Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-10-161h 15
Death and Taxes49 - Tamla HorsfordOn November 4 2018, Tamla Horsford was discovered dead in the backyard of a home where she had been attending a slumber party with other "football mums" the night before. Some argue that her race played a role in the events leading up to her death and in the investigation that followed, and her death became a topic of advocacy during the George Floyd anti-police brutality protests of 2020.Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-10-031h 52
Death and Taxes48 - The murder of Lana ClarksonLana Jean Clarkson was an American actress and fashion model. During the 1980s, she rose to prominence in several sword-and-sorcery films. On the morning of February 3, 2003, Lana was found dead inside the California mansion of record producer Phil Spector.Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-09-191h 15
Death and Taxes47 - Joseph GiarratanoWe've all been there. You've had a big night of partying, wake up the next morning, and you don't remember all that much about the night before.On February 4 1979, this was the case for Joseph "Joey" Giarratano. Only when he woke up, he was confronted by two dead bodies and the sinking feeling that he might be responsible.Clare covers this fascinating case and it's legacy.Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-08-191h 03
Death and Taxes46 - Pauline Parker & Juliet HulmeAt around 3:30pm on Tuesday, June 22nd 1954, a woman named Agnes Ritchie is working in a small tearooms or kiosk in a parkland known as Victoria Gardens. Suddenly she hears some commotion and hears footsteps running up the stone steps that lead to this kiosk window. She turns to see two young girls, around 15 years old, running frantically up the stairs. The girls cry out, “Please, somebody help us, mummy has been hurt! It’s mummy, she’s terribly hurt! She’s dead!”Benny covers the case of Pauline Parker (aka Rieper) & Juliet Hulme.Theme music by M...2024-08-021h 14
Death and Taxes45 - The Glee CurseThe show Glee, which ran from 2009 to 2015, jumpstarted the careers of actors like Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, and Naya Rivera.But the show's cast and crew fell victim to a number of tragedies and scandals during the end of its run and since it went off the air. Carrie covers this week’s episode on the ‘Glee Curse’.Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-07-251h 23
Death and Taxes44 - Lynette (Lyn) WhiteOn the 8th June 1973, the body of 26-year-old, Lynette (Lyn) White, was found by her husband, Paul, in their Coogee apartment. She had suffered horrific injuries, but their 11-week-old son was found in his cot unharmed. Lizzie covers this tragic case.https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/can_you_help_us/rewards/1000000_reward/reward_announced_for_information_into_the_1973_murder_of_lynette_whitehttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-06/murder-by-the-sea-opener/8588358?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_webTheme music by MVM...2024-07-1040 min
The Wellhouse ExorcismLizzie Borden Part 3The final episode in our three-part series on Lizzie Borden ends with a thorough look at the trial, biased Victorian views, and Lizzie's later life after her acquittal. Joining us for this episode are psychological expert Penny, paranormal expert Carrie, and medical expert Jackie! It's a full house and a full episode. Enjoy our longer episode, as we needed to include an extra 30 minutes to truly cover all the material. Whether you are #TeamLizzieDidIt or #TeamLizzieDidntDoIt, there is something for everyone in this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-081h 22The Wellhouse ExorcismLizzie Borden Part 2Shanna and PukwuPJ are once again blessed to have psychological expert Penny and paranormal expert Carrie on to help unfold the murders of Lizzie's parents. On this second part of our three-part series, we look at the weeks leading up to the murders as well as the grisly details of the murders themselves. PukwuPJ also decides to voice Lizzie Borden, so prepare yourselves for a vocal treat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0151 min
Death and Taxes43 - The Murder of the Romanov FamilyIt’s February 1920 in Berlin, Germany. A young woman has been found floating in a canal. She's still alive, but barely.Clinging to life, the woman refuses to give any information about her identity. She is dubbed ‘Frauline Unbekannt’, an equivalent of Jane Doe meaning ‘Miss Unknown’.But then people come forward with an extraordinary claim: Frauline Unbekannt is actually Princess Anastasia, one of the four daughters of Tsar Nicholas II. But how? The entire Romanov family had been executed four years earlier. But now, there is hope that at least one of them may hav...2024-06-261h 17The Wellhouse ExorcismLizzie Borden Part 1On this episode, we begin a three-part series on the infamous Lizzie Borden. Shanna and PukwuPJ are joined by Paranormal Expert Carrie and our new Psychological Liaison Penny to uncover details about Lizzie Borden and her family. Utilizing the newest theories, a psychological analysis, and a discussion of the general Victorian beliefs as a backdrop, we as a team attempt to figure out why exactly Lizzie Borden may have been compelled to murder her family.Warning: Please note that listener discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-241h 07
Death and Taxes42 - Dan MarkelDaniel Markel was a Canadian-born attorney and a law professor, who wrote various works on retribution in criminal law and sentencing, with a focus on the role of punishment in the criminal justice system. Shortly before 11 a.m. on July 18, 2014, Markel was gunned down. Clare presents this case.Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-06-111h 08
Death and Taxes41 - Jenelle Potter's Facebook FeudBarbara Potter is in a bit of a predicament. The year is 2011, Barbara is in her early sixties, and she lives with her husband Buddy and youngest daughter, 30 year old Jenelle. For some time now Jenelle has been the victim of severe online bullying. Benny presents this weeks case about a Facebook feud that will have terrible real-life consequences. (Remastered)Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-05-221h 16
Something to Hold OntoEpisode #81 Orange Hearts 🧡 with Megan Christensen talking about her son Connor🧡Connor Christensen loved Batman. No but really loved Batman - like wanted to be Batman. He loved taking care of his little sister Lizzie who died when Connor was just 3 years old. And from then on Connor loved kids. He was a swim teacher that knew not just the kids names but the parents names too. He played the drums in his high school marching band and was an Eagle Scout. Connor had some dark times too. His conflict inside overtook him and he died by suicide in the Fall of 2022. His mom Megan said, “Right after Connor died every si...2024-05-1346 min
Death and Taxes40 - Rebecca SchaefferIn 1989, actress Rebecca Schaeffer is on the verge of becoming a big star. Her celebrity status has taken off with the sitcom "My Sister Sam" and she is preparing to audition for Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather Part III". But for the past two years, Rebecca has been receiving some intense fan-mail... Carrie presents this weeks case. Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-05-091h 13
Death and Taxes39 - The Pelley Family MurdersClare joins the team again to present one of her favourite cases! On the morning of April 30, 1989, the congregation at the Olive Branch Church waited patiently for their service to begin. Reverend Robert Pelley never showed. Even his family was absent from their pews. After walking next door to check on the family, churchgoers found a horrifying scene.Theme music by MVM Productions.2024-04-301h 14