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Murder PhoneSeason 7 Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice: The Killing Cousins – Gore & Waterfield Part 9: "The Victim They Didn’t Believe"This is the episode that will leave you stunned, furious—and unable to look away.In 1976, a young woman named Angela Hommell survived the unthinkable. She was kidnapped. Raped. Slashed. And somehow… she lived. She did what every survivor is told to do—she went to the police. She told the truth. She named her attackers: David Gore and Fred Waterfield.But the police didn’t believe her. The system let her down. And the monsters kept killing.In this explosive new season of Murder Phone, Tony Ciaglia and his dad Al...2025-07-281h 28Murder PhoneSeason 7 Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice Special Edition: Kenneth Bianchi’s Parole Hearing – The Hillside Strangler Wants OutKenneth Bianchi—the Hillside Strangler—is up for parole.Yeah, you heard that right.The same sadistic predator who raped, tortured, and murdered teenage girls and children in one of the most horrific serial killing sprees in American history… is trying to walk free.In this Murder Phone Special Edition, Tony Ciaglia—The Serial Killer Whisperer—brings you breaking updates on Bianchi’s parole hearing, his disgusting new alias “Anthony D’Amato,” and what might happen if the system fails again.This isn’t just news. It’s personal. July...2025-07-0720 minMurder PhoneSeason 7 Slipping Through The Cracks of Justice John Wayne Gacy Part 5 “The Horror Unfolds”In this harrowing episode, Tony Ciaglia and his father Al peel back the bloodstained layers of John Wayne Gacy’s final killing spree—when the bodies no longer fit beneath the floorboards and the monster behind the clown makeup grew more careless, arrogant, and vicious. From the chilling murder of 15-year-old Robert Piest to the river-dumped remains of Gacy’s forgotten victims, this episode tracks the unraveling of one of America’s most sadistic predators. With raw emotion, brutal honesty, and their signature blend of dark commentary, Tony and Al expose the cracks in the justice sy...2025-06-021h 25Murder PhoneSeason 7 Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice,John Wayne Gacy Part 3 “Screams on Summerdale”In this harrowing third installment of the Gacy series, Tony Ciaglia and his no-bullshit co-host and dad Al—take listeners deep into the heart of darkness at 8213 West Summerdale Avenue. With chilling precision and raw emotion, Screams on Summerdale exposes how John Wayne Gacy’s monstrous acts escalated under the noses of neighbors, law enforcement, and even his own wife.As the bodies begin to pile up in the crawl space—the cracks in the justice system widen into chasms. Tony and Al explore the horrific timeline from Gacy’s 1976 divorce to his transformation into a full-blown predator...2025-05-051h 06Murder PhoneSeason 7, Slipping Through the Cracks of Justice – Part 2: The Deadly Charade of John Wayne GacyIn this chilling second installment, host Tony Ciaglia—The Serial Killer Whisperer—is joined by his father Al and brother Joey as they plunge even deeper into the twisted descent of John Wayne Gacy.After serving a laughable eighteen months in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage boy, Gacy slithers his way back into society… and right under the radar. He moves in with his mother, launches his construction business, and begins building what would become a house of horrors—brick by brick, lie by lie.As the trio unpacks Gacy’s so-called reinvention, they unravel hi...2025-04-211h 24Murder PhoneChristmas Message From Your Host Tony CiagliaTony sends a special Christmas Message and talks about his Near Death ExperienceTony shares one of his writings titled "Standing Before God"He discusses his unwavering faith in God and talks of life with a T.B.I. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of...2024-12-2416 minMurder PhoneSeason 6 Special Episode 3 Solving The I-70 Killings: with Guests Adam and Aaron MurrayTony and Al are trying to solve the identity of the I-70 killer. The case is 32 years old, but the detectives have never given up. With the help of todays guests we hope to give them the pieces of the puzzle that they need to finally close this case. These two men first became fans of Murder Phone and since then we have become friends. One day they contacted Tony and said they thought they had an interesting story, and they wanted to become Serial Killer Whisperers. You see folks this is all destiny, because it turn...2024-08-051h 21Murder PhoneSeason 6 Special Edition Episode 2 with Guest Bob CyphersBob Cyphers spent his career as a news reporter and producer for CBS affiliate KMOV in St Louis. In 1992 he covered an unusual murder in nearby St Charles, Mo. that turned out to be the 1st of the I-70 Killings At the time he had no idea this would become part of his life. He joined a cold case task force in 2021 and has recently authored a book titled Dead End: Inside the Hunt for the I-70 KillerTony and Al interview Bob as they try to help identify the serial killer kno...2024-07-291h 02Murder PhoneSeason 6 Special Edition Episode 1 The I-70 Killings, History and InvestigationsIt's been over 32 years since these killings happened and they are still unsolved.This cowardly killer would shoot defenseless victims in the back of the head for no apparent reason, and he has never been Identified.Tony and his dad will cover the series of murders, then they will follow information that was presented through the years as authorities tried to put the pieces together and identify this monster killer that’s going up and down Interstate 70 and shooting victims in the head with no apparent motive. Over the next few...2024-07-2248 minMurder PhoneSeason 6 Episode 5 The Hillside Stranglers “L.A. Women”The year is 1976 and Kenny is 25 years old and moving away from mommy with a whole bunch of problems. Tony shares many phone conversations with Bianchi covering his move to L.A. and his feelings about woman. These are all lies of course because Ken Bianchi has never revealed the real truth about the ruthless killer he is. As an adult Bianchi’s behavior had gotten worse. He has grown into a polished con man, a compulsive liar and a skilled manipulator. Bianchi’s Anger and hatred of women stemmed from a variety of sources. Much of the rage...2024-07-151h 19Murder PhoneSeason 6 Episode 4 Ken Bianchi: “The Demon Teeth of The Hillside Strangler”Tony shares a phone clip with Bianchi’s mom that has never been revealed before. When Kenny was 4 or 5 he got 3 sets of front teeth. She asked the dentist if he would be a demon, and if he would go crazy later in life.Talk about foreshadowing isn’t it ironic that this guy truly is a demon.Bianchi’s adopted father Nick Bianchi died suddenly in 1965. It has been said that Frances made him wear his dads shoes to his funeral to symbolize that now he has to fill his father’s shoes.Tony shares a convers...2024-07-081h 12Murder PhoneSeason 6 Episode 3 Ken Bianchi: The Trial of the Hillside Strangler “Nature or Nurtured”Last week Tony covered the terrible effects of ABS Abandoned Baby Syndrome. We know how bad Ken’s first 3 months were and now we will hear some of what the rest of his childhood was like. Tony will quote comments from some of the Medical reports that go back as far as the 1950s. Here are a few examples:“The relationship between Ken and his adoptive mother was not normal”Ken Bianchi was a bed wetter and when he was taken to the hospital the first time a quote from the attending doctor read “Mother Needs Help”The w...2024-07-011h 12Murder PhoneSeason 6 Episode 2 Francis Bianchi “Loving Mother or Evil Step Mom”This episode we are going back to Ken’s early years and we’ll see some of the reasons he turned out the way he did.Frances Bianchi and Tony became good friends so you will hear a lot of conversation from her during this season. As we get into the story we’ll see that it was a really complicated relationship between mother and son. A true Oedipus complex.Tony and Al think that this, along with his other childhood issues really messed little Kenny up during his early years. Kenny’s birth mother was a 17 year ol...2024-06-241h 29Murder PhoneSeason 6 Episode 1 The Trial of Ken Bianchi “The Hillside Strangler”Ken Bianchi’s life long wish was that his story could be told to the world to prove his innocence. This season we will grant his wish and present his case. Ken through old phone calls and letters will act as his defense lawyer and try to lie over and over again to prove he is an innocent victim.Tony and his dad will be the prosecutors and present the case that proves he is a lying, psychopathic serial killer that ruthlessly killed 12 innocent girls and he is right where he belongs.The Murderphoniacs all over...2024-06-171h 05Murder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 12 “The Wrap Up”Tony, his brother Joey and his Dad help him wrap up the entire season. Given all the information that Metheny has shared it is quite a task. This Episode is a must watch on You Tube. Tony shares some new videos of Joe Metheny’s neighbor, and where Joe lived before he was arrested. In order to help tell Metheny’s story and prove he was telling the truth Tony also shares all the seasons videos in an order that will help clarify everything.Metheny talks about his truck driving days and how the road was a “killers paradise...2024-02-191h 43Murder PhoneEpisode 11 “Visit With a Monster” Part 2Tony takes you back to July 2010 when he visits Joe Roy Metheny in prison.Tony and Al share videos of their trip that have never been seen before and they will make you feel like you were there with them. You will go under the bridge with us where he murdered 5 people and tasted human meat for the first timeYou will see The Border Line Bar and Grill where he hung out and hired prostitutesYou will see The McDonalds where he picked up his last victimYou will visit Joe Stein’s Pallet Company where he w...2024-01-291h 06Murder PhoneEpisode 10 “Visit With a Monster”Tony takes you back to July 2010 on one of his investigative trips to meet with the Monster Joe Roy MethenyTony and Al actually visit Joe Metheny in prison. They are the only visitors this monster ever had other than detectivesDuring the two days of visits Tony recounts the many stories that Metheny shared with them. He spoke openly of killings he was never charged with, his fascination with having sex with corpses, prison life and how he loved being a truck driver. At one point Tony and Al describe t...2024-01-151h 22Murder PhoneSeason 5 Special Edition "Madness"Tony and Al announce when Season 5 Episode 10 will resume.Tony shares scenes from his screenplay “Madness”.It’s a fictional story based on the many serial killers that Tony has corresponded with over the last 15 years. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproducti...2023-12-1123 minMurder PhoneSeason #5 A Special Message From Your Host Tony CiagliaTony and Al are going to take a short holiday break.Tony describes a little bit about the final 3 episodes of Season 5 Tony talks about depression and how it's tough during the holiday season.Tony shares one of his writings titled "Pull The Plug", which covers a low point in his life with a Traumatic Brain Injury. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Vide...2023-12-0414 minMurder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 9 “Child Killer”Joe Metheny admits to brutally murdering 6 year old Robin and her mother Kelly. The blood chilling details are not for the faint hearted. Just when you think Metheny is done talking about his First Kill he comes with more details about what he did on the anniversary of her murder.Once again Joe aka Tiny toys with the idea of giving Tony the locations of his many victims. He continues to ask for money for this information, and when he realizes Tony will not pay he becomes angry and the tr...2023-11-271h 00Murder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 8 “I Did The Bitches I Killed A Favor”Joe Metheny talks about how he did the many girls that he killed a favor. His favorite line was "They were just drug addicted bitches with one foot on a banana peel and the other in the grave."Tony asks Metheny a question that he asks all of the serial killers he’s writing: This is very short but important to me in gaining knowledge about you. When your life is over tell me what it is that you want to be remembered as? Metheny’s answer is priceless! Metheny the conman continues to whine ab...2023-11-2057 minMurder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 7 “Rest In Peace, Catherine”In todays episode Tony and Al are going to cover the question they have been receiving from our Murderphoniacs.Is Joe Metheny is a true sociopath?Tony actually asks Metheny on a rare phone call if he thinks he’s a sociopath, and receives an answer you have to hear.Tony shares a heartwarming story that he wrote to a friend who lost her sister. He wanted to see how Metheny would respond. In disgusting detail Joe Metheny describes the obscene murder of Catherine Magaziner and how she ended up...2023-11-131h 03Murder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 6 “Roadtrip”Joe Metheny discusses with Tony what life is like in prison, describes in detail who his “Prison Brothers” were. Metheny’s letters are so detailed and are always fascinating, putting the listener right in the middle of the story.Tiny describes how he thought he saw a ghost when describing one of the female guards. She reminded him of the 12 year old girl that was his first kill back in 1970. He lost control and his actions once again ended up with him being put in the dreaded hole. Finally he describes another o...2023-11-0648 minMurder PhoneEpisode 5 “The T- Shirt and The Tooth”Metheny sends Tony an unexpected present. He also describes more about his first kill experiences.Joe Metheny sends Tony a tooth that he pulled out of his mouth. This tooth actually consumed human flesh.Metheny also provides Tony with a T Shirt that is a 9 Large which give you an idea of the size of this monster. IOn the T-Shirt Tiny depicts in cartoon form what he used to do to his victims as he prepared them to serve at his BBQ stand. Al and Tony show and describe both the Tooth and T- shirt on th...2023-10-3053 minMurder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 4 “First Kill”Tony and Al revisit Tony’s Near death Experience from 1993Discussion about a new movie titled “After Death brings excitement and new discussion to the fact that there really is Life after DeathMetheny discusses how he was a serial killer in the making since his early childhood. From hurting insects then animals to other kids in his neighborhood.Metheny talks in detail with Tony about his first kill. Something he has never discussed before. He was 15 and his victim was a 12 year old red haired girl. Metheny discusses his f...2023-10-2357 minMurder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 3 “A Monster In The Making”This episode starts with Tony reading a description of one of Joe Metheny’s chilling murders. Metheny describes why he believes his mom is at fault for him becoming a serial killer. In a letter titled “Tears of a Child” Metheny describes his childhood and how he was left on the streets of Baltimore at the age of 6 to fend for himself. Tony and Al through Metheny’s letters and phone calls prove that Metheny is a narcissistic sociopath that truly has no feelings or empathy for what he has done over the ye...2023-10-1647 minMurder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 2 “ Getting To Know Joe”In todays episode we’re going to get to know a little bit about Joe MethenyJoe Metheny is the personification of evil. He didn’t try to hide who he was, there were no masks. He is one of the most vile people that you will ever hear about. Tony explains that when he got the letter from Metheny in January 2007 he really didn't know anything about these maniacs back then. But now after 15 years of communicating with them and learning so much about these psychopaths, It’s like he got a PHD in Psychiatry!Based on...2023-10-0946 minMurder PhoneSeason 5 Episode 1 Joseph Roy Metheny “The Cannibal Creator” The BeginningA serial killers true life story as told by Joe Metheny to Tony Ciaglia over a 7 year relationship. In the first of 12 episodes Tony and Al discuss some of the things they will be covering this season as they take a deep dive into the little known real life of Joe Metheny.Metheny’s first kill of a 12 year old girl when he was 15Metheny discusses why he became a serial killer Killed mostly hookers and he enjoyed torturing them before he killed themWhen he was a trucker he would pick hookers up a...2023-10-0255 minMurder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 18 Part Two Bonus Q & A Call with some of our MurderphoniacsTony, Al and Joey have a question and answer call with some of the MurderphoniacsManfried West’s remarkable artworkRobert Hansen and his secret cabinOur future trip tp Alaska and how our Murderphoniacs can helpClues regarding finding Hansen’s secret cabinA discussion of what was their favorite season. What killer would they like us to cover next. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, includin...2023-06-0550 minMurder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 17 Part One Bonus Q & A Call with some of our MurderphoniacsTony, Al and Joey have a question and answer call with some of the Murderphoniacs!Points of Discussion:Manfried West’s remarkable story of changeRobert Hansen and his secret cabinOur future trip tp Alaska and how our Murderphoniacs can helpClues regarding finding Hansen’s secret cabinA surprise call on the Murder Phone from Hadden Clark A discussion of what was their favorite season. What killer would they like us to cover next. ...2023-05-291h 19Murder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 16 Finding Megan Emerick “Finding The Cabin (Again) Part 2”Tony and Al welcome Joey to the podcast to discuss how they are going to finally find Hansen’s secret cabin. When these 3 get together you need to get ready to laugh.A summary of the season and where they are at today.The guys go over man of the clues and information that they will use to find the cabin.Tony sums up why they believe now is the time to find the cabin:We have Manfried’s notes, We the map of the coastline where the cabin is, pictures of the cabin, We have satelli...2023-05-221h 01Murder PhoneFinding Megan Emerick: Episode 15 A discussion with Manfried West's former attorney Bill SatterbergTony and Al have a fascinating discussion with Bill Satterberg. Bill was Manfred’s attorney back when Joe Vogler was killed. Bill talked with Manfried before our call and received permission from him to talk about the case.We learn exactly how the killing of Joe Vogler took place and that Bill felt Manfried had an excellent self defense case.You will hear the real story of how Joe Voglers body was found. No one has ever heard this story including Bill Satterberg. During there last call West revealed for t...2023-05-151h 16Murder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 14 Finding Megan Emerick “Finding The Cabin (Again) Part 1”Tony and Manfried are now in present day so everything they do from now on is about finding the cabin and of course bringing Megan Emerick home. Tony had to make sure that Manfried was still on board so he asks him if he still wants to try to find the cabin.He shares their most recent conversation, and here is just a little of what we learn:Manfried wants to do it, but you can tell he’s fed up.The only one he trusts to be involved is Tony.Hansen built the cabin with his...2023-05-081h 24Murder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 13 Finding Megan Emerick “Moving Ahead, On Our Own”In 2013 for some unknown reason the plug was pulled on the investigation to find the cabin where Megan Emerick was buried.Tony and Manfried never gave up and decided they would use all the information that they had compiled and move ahead on their own.Tony was constantly trying other ways to find Hansen’s cabin. This included many attempts through Hollywood connections that always led to dead ends. In 2017 Tony was receiving puzzling emails from Manfried regarding a Production company and Missing and Exploited Children looking to talk with Manfried again about finding the...2023-05-011h 18Murder PhoneSeason 4 Special Episode "The Venom of the Black Widow"In this Special Episode Tony share's one of his original writings from 2008. The Venom of the Black Widow is the story of a woman that just can't stand the thought of her boyfriend leaving her. Laverne Holton has her own unique way of keeping the man she loves close to her. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murde...2023-04-2424 minMurder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 12 Finding Megan Emerick “We’re On Our Own!”Tony discusses questions he has received about living life with a TBI. Manfried is so happy to be back in Alaska. Listen to a conversation he has just after he gets back. Manfried really wants to find Megan Emerick, but he’s beginning to think something is up. Everything went silent and none of us know why. Manfried once again reiterates that he can pinpoint the location of the cabin if he can just get a little help.Manfried sends some more exciting information about the cabin hoping it will peak Agent Gary’s interest. In Augus...2023-04-171h 10Murder PhoneEpisode 11 Finding Megan Emerick “The Frozen Ground” Movie Plays a Part!The newspaper article is once again causing big problems for Manfried. Manfried tells Tony that he wants to meet with the lady from Seward, Shiela Squires and Agent Gary who didn’t know about the article. He wanted nothing to do with the agent that he felt leaked the article that truly put him in danger. At this time they are seriously looking for the cabin, but Agent Gary is still going to Gage and trying to get information from other people. Manfried doesn’t understand this because only two people know where the cabin is, him and...2023-04-101h 01Murder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 10 Finding Megan Emerick “The Newspaper Article”Tony explains that because of what happened to Megan Emerick, Mary Thill and the rest of Hansens victims that we owe it to them to cover this the right way. The whole point of this season is to complete the search for this cabin that we started in 2008, and we’re going to need a lot of help with this. It has to become a Murderphoniac team effort. I believe that everyone that sticks with us and is involved will have a feeling of satisfaction like never before. After 15 years it’s high time we bring Megan Eme...2023-04-031h 05Murder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 9 “The Cabin” The Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenThe ball is rolling and The National center for Missing and Exploited Children have joined the search for the Cabin where Megan Emerick is buried.Megan was last seen in Seward, Alaska on July 7, 1973. Investigators believe the serial killer Robert Hansen may have been involved in Megan's disappearance, but he denied any involvement in her case. Hansen did admit to Manfried that he brought Megan Emerick out to the Cabin, killed her and buried her there. Hansen drew a sketch of the cabin in his cell and crumpled it up and threw it away. Manfried retrieved it and...2023-03-271h 12Murder PhoneSeason 4 Special Episode: “Fuck My Life”Tony has suffered with severe depression for the past 4 weeks, so he felt it was time for some light hearted comedy. Today he will share his fictional tale about a really bad day. It’s titled “Fuck My Life”Tony’s favorite pastime is writing and over the years his favorite topic was comedy. He often would send the criminals copies of his writings.Manfried especially loved Tony’s stories. Tony shared Fuck My Life with him back in September of 2008. You will hear a short conversation clip with Manfred’s reaction to the story. 2023-03-2030 minMurder PhoneSeason 4 Special Episode: Message from Your Host Tony Ciaglia about TBI “The Silent Epidemic”I suffered a severe TBI in July 1992 when I was struck in the head by a jet ski. Very little was know back then about Traumatic Brain Injury and it was a miracle that I survived. Traumatic Brain Injury then was known as “The Silent Epidemic”.It is now March 2023, more than 30 years after my accident, and TBI is still considered The Silent Epidemic. It is my mission in life to try and shed some light on this terrible injury and to enlighten the public on the life long effects that this injury has had on me and my fam...2023-03-1355 minMurder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 8 Finding Megan Emerick “The Cabin”The odyssey to find "The Cabin" continues. The search becomes very real when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children gets involved. Manfried finally gets out of the hole and you’ll hear a conversation between Tony and him describing how he handled the Hansen situation. West gets sent to an Arizona prison on Con Air and he continues to ask Tony for help on the Cabin and finding Megan Emerick and Mary Thill. Tony is busy trying to keep up with writing to the other 20 to 30 killers he’s corresponding with so his time is limited. Manfried...2023-03-061h 03Murder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 7 “Joe Vogler, The FBI, The Hole”Tony reveals a letter that Manfred’s attorney sent to the Parole Board in 2022 although Manfried’s hearing isn’t until 2025. This is not a normal occurrence and you can see that Mr. Satterberg clearly believes that Manfried acted in self defense, and that he has reformed himself and deserves parole. Tony hears about the Cabin for the first time and the fact that Hansen told him where it is. Tony and Al were heading to Alaska for a visit with Manfried when all hell breaks loose. Somehow Hansen finds out that Manfried has been talking to the F.B.I. abou...2023-02-271h 04Murder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 6 Finding Megan Emerick “The Story Starts Now”Tony and Al prepare to go to Alaska to visit Manfried and meet Robert Hansen at the Alaskan Native Dinner.However Tony had no way of knowing that things were happening that would change the course of his relationship with West.During the next several months you will see a dramatic change in the events surrounding Manfried and Hansen!Hansen went from being Bob, to being referred to as The Worm, and for good reason. Tony is going to take you through all of the stories, twists and turns and strange events that happened during his search for Megan Emerick and...2023-02-201h 07Murder PhoneSeason 4: A Message from Your Host Tony CiagliaMarch is Brain Injury Awareness month. Tony being a TBI survivor has decided to share one of his writings discussing the despair that comes with having severe depression caused by his Brain Injury.. This is a moving and very personal account of what brain injury can cause. .Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or r...2023-02-1319 minMurder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 4 Getting to Know Robert Hansen. Part 2 Slipping through the Cracks of Justice, Early years, The Crimes,Manfried West and Robert Hansen, Nature vs Nurture: Manfried West nicknamed Robert Hansen “The Worm” This is his story.Robert Hansen grew up hating his father who constantly subjected him to ridicule and mockery, and a mother who was compliant in the harsh treatment of her son. The bullying Hansen suffered as a child shaped his hatred of women. He was painfully shy, had a stutter and severe acne that left him permanently scarred. Not receiving the attention he wanted from the attractive girls in school, Hansen grew up hating them and nursing fantasies of cruel...2023-02-061h 06Murder PhoneEpisode 4 Getting to Know Robert Hansen The Cellmate From HellIn this episode we’re going all the way back to when Manfried West met his “Cellmate from Hell” Robert Hansen for the very first time. We will hear directly from Manfried West what it was like sharing a cell with the Butcher Baker. Hansen covered up who he was and acted so nice, you would never know how bad he is because he wears the Serial Killer Mask even in prison.Manfried had to read a book about Hansen’s crimes before he realized what he did. Hansen didn’t talk much about killing girls, but he did talk about...2023-01-3056 minMurder PhoneEpisode 3 Getting to Know Manfried West Part 2 “Hatred and Anger/Cookies and Coffee”Manfried walked through life with nothing but Hatred and Anger controlling his actions. He learned and lived the criminal life style at an early age. Manfrieds mom talks about his terrible upbringing and the way he was treated by his father. The frequent beatings and constant mental abuse. His mother admits how she failed him. Manfried tells how he shot his friend Joe Volger and how he should have died when a cabin he was in burned and collapsed on him. In prison now Manfried West was at the very...2023-01-231h 15Murder PhoneEpisode 2 Getting to Know Manfried West Part 1 The Early YearsManfred Forest West was born in 1956 in Jayville New York. He is in prison for murder 2 and other charges. Manfried grew up angry and mad at life in the backwoods of the mountains in upstate New York. They lived 4 miles from the nearest neighbors, the deep wilderness became his playground. Creeks, lakes, and old abandoned trail roads, caves and trees. His toys were sticks, old car parts, deer and bear skulls. Manfred’s Father was a drunk, lived off the land hunting and trapping year-round. The family lived near a large swamp with the sounds of bullfrogs bellyaching all ni...2023-01-161h 16Murder PhoneSeason 4 Episode 1 “Finding Megan Emerick” The BeginningMegan Emerick went missing in 1973 from Anchorage, Alaska and is still listed as a missing person. She was believed to be a victim of serial killer Robert Hansen, and the case still remains open.This is a long and involved story that covers a lot of years of investigation. Tony and his dad Al will be covering every aspect of this investigation, from its beginnings in 2008 to where we currently are today. Remember what we’ve always said, the wheels of justice move slowly Tony will share Manfred’s inspirational story of how he beat all the odds and h...2023-01-091h 02Murder PhoneLiving With A Traumatic Brain InjuryHost Tony Ciaglia a TBI survivor shares some of his writings about Life with A Brain InjuryStandard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. All audio...2022-12-2612 minMurder PhoneSeason 3 Bonus Episode Murder Phone Zoom Call Q & ATony and Al take questions from Top Tier MurderphoniacsTony and Al share the audio from the very first Buy Me A Coffee Murderphonic member Zoom call. This up close and personal zoom call with Tony and his dad is a great forum for really getting to know the hosts of Murder Phone. The discussion covers general questions such as”Which season did you like the bestWho is the worst serial killer out of the 3 seasonsWhat would you like done with the Root Cellar and ScalpsWho would you like to see...2022-12-121h 13Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 10 “Goodbye Art”This last episode of Season 3 will cover the sudden death of Arthur John Shawcross, Our last visit was September 8th, 9th, and 10th 2008Arthur John Shawcross died November 10th, 2008This is the final storyBefore he died he says in a letter:“You’re Welcome Anthony, I have written and given you what I have never given to anyone else Anthony and that is a blow by blow of the crimes I did in Rochester. As for the other two crimes that will stay hidden. Don't...2022-12-051h 16Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 9 Arthur John Shawcross, Poems, Puente, Dr Stone,Victims and NarcissismTony was very interested in the thought process of serial killer’s in prison and poems are a great form of expression.Shawcross shared many poems with Tony and they turned out to be thoughtful, dark and at times hopeful. This episode will cover some short bits and pieces about Serial Killer Dorothea Puente Dr Stone, who put together a scale determining who is “Most Evil”Tony and Al will detail the graphic descriptions of the murders of Victim #6 Elizabeth Gibson and Victim #7 June Stotts. June Stotts was the only murder that ever affected him...2022-11-281h 04Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 8 Keith Jesperson “The Happy Face Killer” and Arthur John Shawcross “The Genesee River Killer, Square Off!“Fuck This Maggot”Keith Jesperson “The Happy Face Killer” and Arthur John Shawcross “The Genesee River Killer, Square OffIn this Episode Tony and Al are going to cover something very rare in the serial killer world. Keith Jesperson sent Arthur Shawcross a letter which was shared with me. Art was not very happy with what Keith had to say, and wrote in large letters “Fuck This Maggot” across the top of the letter. As you can only imagine the responses from Shawcross aren’t very pretty. Ha haTony will be covering Shawcross’ descriptions of the murders of Patty Ives and Frances Brown Victim...2022-11-211h 17Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 7 John Douglas, Arthur John Shawcross The Case of the Missing HeadJohn Douglas, The Mindhunter himself sent Arthur Shawcross a letter, who in turn sent it to TonyTony has so much respect for John Douglas and this is one of his most prized possessions. Mr Douglas’ letter is handwritten and signed by him. It’s on FBI stationary with the FBI Gold Badge on the top. Tony and Al are going to cover what he asked of Shawcross and Art’s response that he shared in a couple of letters.Tony will also share the details of the Dorothy Keeler murder. Arthur Shawcross shared details of this murder and explains in graphic d...2022-11-141h 12Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 6 The Mask of SanityThe Mask Of Sanity, is a great term for what these killers use. Think about it, most all of them wore some type of mask,Ted Bundy, Ken Bianchi, Randy Kraft, John Wayne Gacy, Dorothea Puente, Wayne Elmer Henley and the list goes on including our season’s subject Arthur John Shawcross. Tony will describe a visit with Arthur Shawcross and how his Mask of sanity gradually came off over the two days they spent with him.Tony and Al will share actual stories that were told to them in person by Shawcross. The mask totally comes off as Tony des...2022-11-071h 12Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 5 Arthur John Shawcross Narcissism 101Tony points out that all the killers that he deals with are sociopaths and narcissistic, but Arthur John Shawcross is without a doubt the most arrogant killer that I’ve ever dealt with over the past 16 years.Tony and Al share several of the stories that Arthur wrote about in his letters that show his extreme narcissistic tendencies.Shawcross answers some of Tony’s questions about eating human flesh among other atrocities that he committed.The episode ends with Shawcross writing an exact narration of how he murdered his first Rochester victim Dorothy Blackburn. It is both graphic and disgusting. 2022-10-311h 11Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 4 Slipping Through The Cracks Of Justice: “Consequences”Tony is going to start with the Murders of Jack Blake and Karen Hill.Something Art never would discuss with anyone.Shawcross writes a very sarcastic letter to Tony and describes a ridiculous account of what happened to the two children, and warns Tony to never to ask about it again. In response Tony basically tells Art to go screw himself.Arthur actually apologizes and in his next letter and gives a detailed description of how June Cicero was murdered. Tony and Al discuss how Plea Bargains are abused and why Art should not have ever been released. This is a f...2022-10-241h 14Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 3 “Growing Up In The House Of Sin” The Making Of A Serial Killer Part Two “Vietnam”In this Episode Tony will cover some excerpts from Arthur’s book describing his time in Vietnam. You will also hear more actual conversation with Art describing certain things that happened while he was in “Vietnam”After listening to the atrocities that Art both witnessed and committed in Vietnam, and think about how he was raised, you’ll understand why Tony and Al believe that his is a classic case of nurturing a monster.Art’s stories become a text book example of Narcissism 101.Tony close’s with a letter from Art dated April 19th, 2007. It’s the first time he heard that Sh...2022-10-171h 16Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 2 “Growing Up In The House Of Sin” The Making Of A Serial Killer Part One “Incest”The story you are about to hear is taken from Art’s personal book that he wrote for Tony; “Growing Up In The House of Sin” or as we like to call it “The Making of a Serial Killer.” This story is a classic case of nurturing, a primer, if you will, on how to create one fucked up child and turn him into an animal. Art’s family and then the military did one hell of a job creating the monster that Arthur John Shawcross became.Then they turned him loose to walk among us. This is the story of h...2022-10-101h 00Murder PhoneSeason 3 Episode 1 Getting To Know Arthur ShawcrossTony’s first mailing went out to over 40 killers all over the country, and the very first letter that came in was from Arthur John Shawcross, Alias “The Genesee River Killer”Tony only knew Art for approximately 2 years, but during that short period he opened himself up in ways Tony never imagined. This season Tony will share the story exactly as Shawcross told it. Here’s a small sample of what Tony will share this season:Art wrote a detailed account of his Early Years and his time in Vietnam. (84 pages) titled “Growing Up in the House Of Si...2022-10-031h 09Murder PhoneA message from Your Host TONY CIAGLIATony gives a sneak preview of Season 3 The Arthur John Shawcross Story, that premiers Monday October 3rd, 2022.By popular demand Tony reads one of his writings from 2012 about living life with a Traumatic Brain Injury. The story turns out to be very prophetic. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redi...2022-09-2616 minMurder PhoneSeason 2 Episode 18 “Question and Answer Session”Tony, Al and Joey answer questions from supporters that were emailed into The Murder Phone Podcast. Here’s an example of the questions that were discussed.Is Hadden Clark still alive?Did you open the root cellar?Are you working with law enforcement?Did you tell Clark that you found the root cellar and what was his reaction?What has law enforcements reaction been to all of this?How do you gain the trust of these serial killers in order to get them to share so much information?Do you think Hadden killed the girl at his brothers apartment?Is Fr...2022-09-121h 07Murder PhoneMessage From Your Host Tony CiagliaTony talks about Season 3 and the definite launch date. He also thanks the new members that signed up for Buy Me a Coffee and discusses the new and exciting posts on Buy Me A Coffee including videos of Tony performing as Elvis and the new "Let's Talk About" video series starting with the Killer Clown John Wayne Gacy. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any an...2022-09-0506 minMurder PhoneA Message From Your Host Tony CiagliaTony sends a message about Season 3 and what's coming in September. Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone: “The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. All audio recordings featured in this podcast...2022-08-2911 minMurder PhoneSeason 2 Episode 17 “We Found The Root Cellar” Tony, Al and Joey were very disappointed after the first trip to Cape Cod in December of 2016. They found the general area of the root cellar so they knew it was there, but they needed a new plan of attack. We began to investigate Ground Penetrating Radar and after much investigation and some disappointments we finally are able to rent a GPR device (Noggin 500) and return to Cape Cod in November of 2018.We arranged for the GPR equipment to be shipped right to the hotel so it was there when we arrived. We had to assemble the unit and figure out...2022-08-221h 10Murder PhoneThe Mysterious Disappearance of Doreen VincentDoreen VincentDoreen Vincent disappeared from her father’s house in Wallingford June 15, 1988, never to be seen or heard from again.With no body and no evidence, police can’t say for certain who may have been responsible for the 12-year-old’s disappearance. Doreen’s father Mark Hunter Vincent became the prime suspect in her disappearance, much like the case of Michelle Dorr. On June 15th 1988 Hadden picked up Doreen Vincent in Wallingford Ct. and claims he drove her to a bowling alley. She went missing that day and has never been found. Hadden mention’s her briefly on...2022-08-1540 min