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Nature vs Narcissism13 Days of Halloween - FINALE (Caleb, Ollie, Jason, Mack, & Heather)FINALEAs part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats! This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks. Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best). Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy. The Scale:6 - Reese’s Pumpkins5 - M&M’s4 - Caramel Apple Lollipops3 - Skittles2 - Smarties1 - Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kis...2024-10-3139 minNature vs Narcissism13 Days of Halloween (Heather & Ollie_ Part 2)As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats! This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks. Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best). Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy. The Scale:6 - Reese’s Pumpkins5 - M&M’s4 - Caramel Apple Lollipops3 - Skittles2 - Smarties1 - Mary Jane Peanut Butter KissesToday’s...2024-10-2919 minNature vs Narcissism13 Days of Halloween (Heather & Becca)As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats! This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks. Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best). Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy. The Scale:6 - Reese’s Pumpkins5 - M&M’s4 - Caramel Apple Lollipops3 - Skittles2 - Smarties1 - Mary Jane Peanut Butter KissesToday’s...2024-10-2819 minNature vs Narcissism13 Days of Halloween (Heather & Jake)As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats! This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks. Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best). Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy. The Scale:6 - Reese’s Pumpkins5 - M&M’s4 - Caramel Apple Lollipops3 - Skittles2 - Smarties1 - Mary Jane Peanut Butter KissesToday’s episode was Heather & Ja2024-10-2723 minNature vs Narcissism13 Days of Halloween (Heather & Courtney)As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats! This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks. Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best). Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy. The Scale:6 - Reese’s Pumpkins5 - M&M’s4 - Caramel Apple Lollipops3 - Skittles2 - Smarties1 - Mary Jane Peanut Butter KissesToday’s episode was Heather...2024-10-2538 minNature vs Narcissism13 Days of Halloween (Heather & Chelsea)As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats! This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks. Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best). Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy. The Scale:6 - Reese’s Pumpkins5 - M&M’s4 - Caramel Apple Lollipops3 - Skittles2 - Smarties1 - Mary Jane Peanut Butter KissesToday’s episode was Heather and...2024-10-2430 minNature vs Narcissism13 Days of Halloween (Heather & Ollie)As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats! This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks. Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best). Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy. The Scale:6 - Reese’s Pumpkins5 - M&M’s4 - Caramel Apple Lollipops3 - Skittles2 - Smarties1 - Mary Jane Peanut Butter KissesToday’s episode was Heather and 2024-10-2320 min
Nature vs NarcissismCrimetober Series - October 12 (John Dillinger's Escape)Day 12 of the Crimetober Series is about John Dillinger’s jail escape that occurred on October 12, 1933.**Oops! Heather had one job and she still messed it up! Sorry everyone! Heather traveled to Nashville for her birthday and forgot to schedule the week of October 7th’s episodes ahead of time! So, you’re getting this a tad late, but you’re still getting it!Sourceshttps://www.thisdaytrivia.com/trivia/october-12 https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/john-dillinger https://archives.fbi.g...2024-10-1325 minNature vs NarcissismCrimetober Series - October 11 (Sleepy Sickness & Nessie)Day 11 of the Crimetober Series is about the plague known as “sleepy sickness”, with a connection to October 11, 1921 and the end of a search for the Loch Ness Monster that occurred on October 11, 1987.**Oops! Heather had one job and she still messed it up! Sorry everyone! Heather traveled to Nashville for her birthday and forgot to schedule the week of October 7th’s episodes ahead of time! So, you’re getting this a tad late, but you’re still getting it!Sources2024-10-1312 min
Nature vs NarcissismInterview with the Author - Bruce LeMaster (The Wolf & The Killer: Volume 1) PART 2BONUS EPISODE!!!!In this Bonus episode, Heather sits down with author Bruce LeMaster to discuss his recently released book “The Wolf & The Killer: Volume 1”. This was one of the most intriguing interviews that Heather has had on the show and can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Please be sure to let us know what you think of it and if you’ve read this book or ANY of Bruce’s books; we’d love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to email us at naturevsnarcissism@gmail.com.2024-10-111h 01Nature vs NarcissismInterview with the Author - Bruce LeMaster (The Wolf & The Killer: Volume 1) PART 1BONUS EPISODE!!!!In this Bonus episode, Heather sits down with author Bruce LeMaster to discuss his recently released book “The Wolf & The Killer: Volume 1”. This was one of the most intriguing interviews that Heather has had on the show and can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Please be sure to let us know what you think of it and if you’ve read this book or ANY of Bruce’s books; we’d love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to email us at naturevsnarcissism@gmail.com.2024-10-1100 minNature vs NarcissismCrimetober Series - October 9 & 10 (Zahra Clare Baker's Disappearance & Tragic Death)Day 9 and 10 of the Crimetober Series is about the disappearance of Zahra Clare Baker that took place on October 9, 2010. And the arrest of her stepmother on October 10, 2010 - who would eventually be convicted of her murder. **Oops! Heather had one job and she still messed it up! Sorry everyone! Heather traveled to Nashville for her birthday and forgot to schedule the week of October 7th’s episodes ahead of time! So, you’re getting this a tad late, but you’re still getting it!Sourceshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/polic...2024-10-1121 minNature vs NarcissismCrimetober Series - October 8 (Martha Stewart's Sentencing Date)Day 8 of the Crimetober Series is about Martha Stewart’s sentencing date that took place on October 8, 2004.**Oops! Heather had one job and she still messed it up! Sorry everyone! Heather traveled to Nashville for her birthday and forgot to schedule the week of October 7th’s episodes ahead of time! So, you’re getting this a tad late, but you’re still getting it!Sourceshttps://k1047.com/2021/10/08/5-of-the-weirdest-and-scariest-facts-for-october-8th/ https://genius.com/Billie-holiday-strange-fruit-lyrics https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2022/04/26/monica-conyers-run-wayne-county-exec-ban-office/9541868002/ https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sa...2024-10-1043 minNature vs NarcissismCrimetober Series - October 7 (Al Capone's Tax Evasion Trial)Day 7 of the Crimetober Series is about the beginning of Al Capone’s tax evasion trial that began on October 7, 1931.**Oops! Heather had one job and she still messed it up! Sorry everyone! Heather traveled to Nashville for her birthday and forgot to schedule the week of October 7th’s episodes ahead of time! So, you’re getting this a tad late, but you’re still getting it!Sourceshttps://billybirthday.com/fun-facts/10/7 https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/al-capone https://books.google.com/books?id=FiZWrNjIPykC&q=al+capone+pr...2024-10-1019 min
Ohio 88Episode 22: Fayette County (Ohio State & NFL QB Art Schlichter)Welcome to episode 22 of Ohio 88 where I, your host, Heather Wright, will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Fayette County, Ohio. For this episode, we will be discussing Art Schlichter. Schlichter, who is a Bloomingburg native and former Ohio State and NFL quarterback, is perhaps best known for throwing the decisive interception in the 1978 Gator Bowl. In the aftermath of that interception, Coach Woody Hayes was fired for punching Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman in the. But that’s not what we’re here for. Art Schlichter’s gambling addiction was ever present throughout his life and led to multiple st...2024-07-1144 min
Nature vs NarcissismLady Killers (Susan Lucille Wright) wKarahSusan was an American murderer from Texas who made headlines in 2003 for stabbing her husband, Jeff Wright, 193 times in an act of matricide and then burying his body in their backyard. But what led to this heinous act of violence? And where is Susan now?ALSO - just to remind you guys! The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival is happening in July 2024! We will be in Denver, Colorado from July 12th - 14th and YOU can visit us, meet us in person, grab some stickers, and hang out! You can also get 15% off your tickets if you ent...2024-07-0236 min
Nature vs NarcissismSpooktober Series: The Ohio State Reformatory & Infamous Inmates (Mansfield, Ohio) wKarahHaPpY hAlLoWeEn!!!!!!Heather is back and has a brand new guest; KARAH!!!! Heather and Karah bring you this final Spooktober Series episode of 2023's spooky season and that's because it's one of our favorite HAUNTS! Heather and Karah share all the details about the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. We delve into the nitty gritty details of the construction of the prison as well as pop culture connections, real-life hauntings, and the Halloween attraction, BLOOD PRISON.Does this sound like a place you'd want to visit? Why or why not? Share your thoughts with...2023-10-311h 15
Nature vs NarcissismBONUS: Edmund Kemper (2018 Documentary Review)Heather and Brittany watch the documentary on Edmund Kemper, "Kemper on Kemper: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer (2018)" and discuss our thoughts on the documentary as a whole. Additionally, Heather read the book "Real Crime by Real Killers Vol 2: Edmund Kemper (The True Story of the Brutal Co-Ed Butcher, second edition)" by Ryan Becker and gained a bit more insight into some of our questions from Parts 1 and 2 in the main feed.Sources https://www.amazon.com/Kemper-Inside-Mind-Serial-Killer/dp/B07K4S8Y5XBecker, R. (2020). Real Crime by Real Killers...2023-10-1950 min
Ohio 88Episode 21: Logan County (Scott Moody)Welcome to episode 21 of Ohio 88 where I, your host, Heather Wright, will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Logan County, Ohio. For this episode, we will be discussing Scott Moody. It was a Sunday morning, May 29, 2005 when 18-year-old Scott Moody is said to have “lost it” and shot 6 people; killing 5, gravely injuring another, and then killing himself. According to the Columbus Dispatch, investigators never disclosed a motive for the massacre, although rumors had swirled in the small rural town of Bellfefontaine, Ohio. One of which involved him not wanting to have the responsibility of the family farm now that...2023-04-0134 min
Ohio 88Episode 20: Defiance County (Judith Hawkey)Welcome to episode 20 of Ohio 88 where I, your host, Heather Wright, will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Defiance County, Ohio. For this episode, we will be discussing Judith Hawkey. Oakwood, Ohio resident Judith Hawkey was convicted of aggravated murder, insurance fraud, and four counts of endangering children, in her 2013 trial; where the judge sentenced her to life in prison without parole. But Ohio's Third District Court of Appeals ruled in 2016 that she should receive a new trial because her conviction had been largely based on the young boy's testimony. That young boy was the son of the...2023-03-0118 min
Ohio 88Episode 19: Wyandot County (Richard Clark Jr.)Welcome to episode 19 of Ohio 88 where I, your host, Heather Wright, will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Wyandot County, Ohio. For this episode, we will be discussing Richard Clark Jr. A man who walked into a local Sportsman Association and killed two others. For the aggravated murders of 49-year-old Roger Fredritz, and 49-year-old Cynthia Hawkinberry. He will be serving consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole with an additional consecutive three-year prison terms because a gun was used in the killings, terms that must be served before the life sentences begin.2023-01-0917 min
Nature vs NarcissismBONUS EPISODE - Doc Review - Memories of a Murderer: The Nilsen TapesHeather and Brittany reviewed the documentary about Dennis Nilsen. We heard, in his own words, about his crimes. And to say it was chilling, is an understatement.What would you rate this documentary?**Also - Heather was incorrect about the way the intruder entered the TikToker's home. It was through a door but not a sliding glass door. Link is below.Links discussed in the episode:Key facts about the documentaryDennis Nilsen's voice in documentaryIntruder enters Tik Toker's home2022-12-191h 06
Ohio 88Episode 18: Williams County (Andrew F. Tyler)Welcome to episode 18 of Ohio 88 where I, your host, Heather Wright, will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Williams County, Ohio. For this episode, we will be discussing fortune-teller Andrew F Tyler. As a quick summary; Andrew F. Tyler so notorious is the fact that he committed/aided in the commission of the county's FIRST murder and was executed in the county's ONLY recorded hanging in 1849, according to The Bryan Times.____________________________________________________________________________________Support the show by joining Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ohio88Check out our new website - www.ohio88...2022-07-0717 minNature vs NarcissismNVN Relaunch Trailer (2021/2022)Have you ever wondered who is considered the Ted Bundy of another country? What about the female serial killers of the world? Or the necrophiles of the world?If you're anything like Heather & Brittany, then you're fascinated with the minds of criminals! That thing that makes them tick. Why do they commit such egregious crimes? Why are they so different than us?Is it Nature? Nurture? Or plain 'ol Narcissism?Each week; Heather and Brittany will discuss a topic related to true crime and the psychology of killers. Then they'll break down a case or killer...2021-10-1503 min
Ohio 88Episode 14: Ross County (John Warren Parsons)Welcome to episode 14 of Ohio 88 where I, your host, Heather Wright, will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Ross County, Ohio. For this episode, we will be discussing John Warren Parsons. As a quick summary; John Warren Parsons shot and killed Chillicothe police officer Larry R. Cox while fleeing a gas station robbery in 2005. Detectives arrested him the next week, but his 2006 escape from prison earned him a spot on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Parsons eluded authorities for 83 days before being captured in Chillicothe. He is now serving a sentence of life in prison.2021-08-1131 min
Nature vs NarcissismLR - Joseph D. Ball (Alligator Man)In this Listener Request episode, Heather is joined by a returning guest, friend, and podcaster; Amy Derrick. Amy has a podcast called 10-96 Crime Chicks and is embarking on a new podcast that will explore paranormal AND crime! Two of Heather’s favorite things; for sure!So, this listener request episode has been a long time coming and was requested by Amy, herself. So, today, we will be discussing Joseph Douglass Ball – aka The Alligator Man. This is an older case – which is a pretty interesting aspect as there wasn’t a lot of coverage at the time. He was clas...2021-02-261h 24Ohio 88Episode 9: Sandusky County (Kyle Overmyer)Welcome to episode 9 of Ohio 88 where we will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Sandusky County, Ohio. This time, we have someone from law enforcement. The folks who are supposed to serve and protect. For this episode, we will be discussing Sheriff Kyle Overmyer.As a quick summary; Sandusky County Sheriff Kyle Overmyer pleaded not guilty to dozens of drug and theft charges Aug. 24, 2016. The 42-year-old sheriff has refused to resign after being indicted.We will be discussing this case a bit differently than cases in the past - you will see why once...2021-01-2921 min
Ohio 88Episode 8: Clermont County (Dovie Blanche Dean)Welcome to episode 8 of Ohio 88 where I, your host, Heather Wright, will discuss one of the most notorious individuals from Clermont County, Ohio. This time, we have another female to discuss; Dovie Blanche Dean.As a quick summary; Dovie Blanche Dean — is one of three women executed in Ohio since 1900. She used arsenic to poison her husband shortly before he died Aug. 22, 1952 at their farm in Owensville. Dean died two years later by electrocution.Also discussed in the beginning of this episode is a little bit about Clermont County’s history. If you want to learn more about what...2021-01-1331 min
Nature vs NarcissismTeen Killers Club - Interview with the Author: Lily SparksIn this very special episode; Heather is joined by yet another author! This time, the author is Lily Sparks and she describes her new book: Teen Killers Club – which hits shelves everywhere, on November 10, 2020!In Lily’s own words: “Teen Killers Club, (Crooked Lane/Penguin Random House) is really is built on the theme Nature vs. Narcissism: it's set in a world where convicted killers have their internet activity run through an algorithm and then are classed from A-F based on criminal potential, Class A being the most deadly. The Class A's who are under 18 are then whisked off to an...2020-10-1743 minNature vs Narcissism0404: Wanda Jean AllenIn episode 4 of Season 4; Heather discusses the 1981 manslaughter of Dedra Pettus and the 1989 murder of Gloria Jean Leathers - as well as the woman who was convicted AND executed for one of their deaths; Wanda Jean Allen. This case has plenty of mitigating factors and in today’s society; I don’t think that it would have turned out the way that it did. However, on January 11, 2001, the courts didn’t see it that way and Allen – after 12 years on death row; was executed by the State of Oklahoma. There were two dozen family members of Dedra and Gloria, who...2020-10-0733 minNature vs Narcissism0402: Steven Michael Woods, Jr.In episode 2 of Season 4; Heather discusses the 2001 double murders of 21-year-old Ronald Whitehead and 19-year-old Bethena Brosz as well as the man who was convicted AND executed for their murders; Steven Michael Woods, Jr. This is another case that has some twists and turns leading some to believe that Woods didn’t actually commit the murders. However, the courts didn’t see it that way and Woods was executed by the Texas Department of Justice in September of 2011. Although this case has a lot of similarities to the Odell Barnes, Jr. case in episode 1; the last meal was quit...2020-09-1525 minNature vs NarcissismLR - The Death of Lana ClarksonIn this listener request episode, Heather is joined by Melissa MORGAN Humphreys (hump-freeeeeze) of the Just the Tip-sters Podcast. FINALLY!! We have been wanting to collaborate for about a year and a half? We will be discussing the murder OR death of Lana Clarkson. Some say murder, while others say death…because of the details and lack of evidence. This is a case that was presented to me back in Season 2 as a listener request and I asked Melissa if she would like to cover it with me. Which, I’m glad she did, because there were so many twists and...2020-06-301h 42Nature vs NarcissismLR - The Smiley Face KillersIn this listener request episode, Heather is joined by Jon Towers of the Abracast Podcast. We will be discussing the Smiley Face Killers…or rather, the theory that they exist. This is a case that Jon presented to me back in Season 2 and he has some interesting insights and connections to different locations within the case(s). In 2008, retired New York Police Department detective Kevin Gannon and his team of investigators went public with their theory and have attempted to prove the existence of the Smiley Face Killers. They believe the serial killer gang murders college-aged men and dumps th...2020-06-261h 35Nature vs NarcissismLR - Murder at the Back FortyIn this listener request episode, we will be discussing a case that Ashley (from our previous bonus episode - The Serial Killer Cookbook: Interview with author Ashley Lecker) presented to me a few months back. We will be talking about the Back 40 Murder of Margaret Anderson. Which was a VERY VERY brutal crime. This is your warning now…if you can’t stomach brutal details; maybe skip this episode. It actually made Heather a bit uneasy to discuss. But, if you’re a trooper and you want to listen to this episode, minus the awful details; then you can start skipping...2020-06-191h 45Nature vs NarcissismMotive for Murder Discussion with Josh MankiewiczGoodPods set up an awesome event and invited Josh Mankiewicz to discuss his new podcast “Motive for Murder”. There ended up being more hosts than time allotted; so, the hosts (Heather, included) were able to sit in and have a Meet & Greet via Zoom with Josh! This audio can be found on Patreon! The actual discussion with Josh - where he talks about his podcast AND answers our questions - is what you're listening to right now! Enjoy!Be sure to check out Motive for Murder Podcast and head over to https://www.goodpods.com to join the new...2020-06-1839 minOhio 88Motive for Murder Discussion with Josh MankiewiczGoodPods set up an awesome event and invited Josh Mankiewicz to discuss his new podcast “Motive for Murder”. There ended up being more hosts than time allotted; so, the hosts (Heather, included) were able to sit in and have a Meet & Greet via Zoom with Josh! This audio can be found on Patreon! The actual discussion with Josh - where he talks about his podcast AND answers our questions - is what you're listening to right now! Enjoy!Be sure to check out Motive for Murder Podcast and head over to https://www.goodpods.com to join the new...2020-06-1839 minOhio 88Josh Mankiewicz / Motive for Murder - Exclusive Discussion DetailsJoin Heather for an exclusive discussion with host @JoshMankiewicz about podcast Motive for Murder with Goodpods - the new podcast social network. Search for Motive for Murder and submit your questions on the discussions tab before noon PDT June 10. Add it to your calendar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gKgBRZfyQ0-FSdJKckTD2wTwitter: @JoshMankiewiczTwitter: @goodpodsInstagram: @GoodpodsMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d2nz7Ais5A2020-06-0602 minNature vs NarcissismJosh Mankiewicz / Motive for Murder - Exclusive Discussion DetailsJoin Heather for an exclusive discussion with host @JoshMankiewicz about podcast Motive for Murder with Goodpods - the new podcast social network. Search for Motive for Murder and submit your questions on the discussions tab before noon PDT June 10. Add it to your calendar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gKgBRZfyQ0-FSdJKckTD2wTwitter: @JoshMankiewiczTwitter: @goodpodsInstagram: @GoodpodsMusic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6d2nz7Ais5A2020-06-0602 minNature vs NarcissismLR - Chris BenoitHeather is joined by Brian Olson from the Rabbit Hole Wanderer Podcast for this listener request episode. We discuss the case of Chris Benoit and the documentary surrounding his life and death as well as the murders of his wife and son.Find Brian’s podcast here:Instagram: @rhwandererpodTwitter: @PodRhwSpotify: The Rabbit Hole Wanderer Podcast2020-05-291h 22Nature vs NarcissismThe Serial Killer Cookbook (Interview with Author - Ashley Lecker)How about a dessert episode (aka a BONUS)? Heather had the absolute pleasure and opportunity to interview one of the coolest and most interesting people she’s ever met! Ashley Lecker is the author of a new book called “The Serial Killer Cookbook”. This book is super fun as Ashley takes you on a trip through history by providing synopses of killers who were on death row. She re-creates their last meals in a fun and easy way…even Heather can make these dishes! This is perfect for the true crime enthusiast! Grab some friends, chat about killers, and cook their la...2020-04-2548 minNature vs NarcissismBONUS: Why you do this to me, Rona?Heather and Rachelle discuss how the COVID19 quarantine is treating them. Rachelle has a secret hidden talent/hobby that many don't know about...and Heather has been talking to her dogs EVEN MORE than normal. Sometimes we take multiple showers a day to get that hug and sense of compassion from the warm water. Luna may be shipped to Rachelle's for a while...2020-04-0730 minNature vs NarcissismLR - The Murder of Dana Marie IrelandThis is our FINAL listener request episode for Season 2. After this episode, we will be changing up the format and there will be announcements in the upcoming weeks! If we've already planned episodes with you; don't fret, it will still happen...just in a different way. A way that YOU, the listeners, would like.For this listener request episode, Heather is joined by Hawaii native and podcaster; Breaker! We will delve into the very complicated and tragic death of 23-year-old Dana Marie Ireland. Dana died shortly after midnight on Christmas morning in 1991. After shopping with her mother and her...2020-03-241h 05Nature vs NarcissismLR - The Mysterious Death of Kenneka JenkinsThis will be one of the last two Listener Request episodes of Season 2. We are changing the format of the show for Season 3 AND have completely stopped the ongoing Season 2. This was a strategic decision made based off of the listener comments and feedback. We want to make the show FOR YOU; so, we are listening to what you want!Kenneka Jenkins was a 19-year-old who had attended a party at a Chicago hotel on a Friday evening in September of 2017. She was there with several of her friends and planned on leaving the hotel shortly before 3am...2020-03-231h 48Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Oakland, California (Tommy Lynn Sells)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.This will be our FINAL episode of Season 2. We know that we haven't finished the alphabet but there are some changes coming to the format, based on what the listeners want. More to come in the following days/announcements on this.In this episode, Heather is joined by Roseanne from the Killafornia Dreaming podcast to discuss Tommy Lynn Sells. Tommy...2020-03-231h 11Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Steven Zelich)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.*As with pretty much ALL of our episodes, this is not suitable for children. We discuss VERY adult content throughout the episode. *In episode 29 of season 2, Heather is joined by Dick from the Being There and Off the Cuffs Podcasts. We discuss Steven Zelich; who is a former law enforcement officer who was convicted and imprisoned for the...2020-03-011h 23Nature vs NarcissismLR - The Murder of Dr. Teresa SieversFor this listener request episode, Heather is joined by Paul from the Varmints Podcast. Paul requested this case as he lives in Bonita Springs, FL; very close to where this murder occurred. Dr. Teresa Sievers was a very successful and well-known holistic medicine physician practicing in Bonita Springs, FL. She and her husband Mark Sievers owned and operated their own practice called Restorative Health and Healing Center. On June 28, 2015, Teresa had just returned home early from a family vacation as she had patients to see on that following Monday. No sooner than she walked into the door of her...2020-02-281h 27Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Molalla, Oregon (Dayton Leroy Rogers: Part 2)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.THIS IS A GRAPHIC EPISODE; CONTAINING VERY ADULT CONTENTPart 2 of 2In episode 28 of Season 2, Heather is joined by listener and true crime addict; Sam Simpson. In this episode, we discuss the Molalla Forest Killer - Dayton Leroy Rogers from Molalla, Oregon. He was classified as a serial killer who was known to rape and torture his...2020-02-2146 minNature vs Narcissism(S2) Molalla, Oregon (Dayton Leroy Rogers: Part 1)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.THIS IS A GRAPHIC EPISODE; CONTAINING VERY ADULT CONTENTPart 1 of 2In episode 28 of Season 2, Heather is joined by listener and true crime addict; Sam Simpson. In this episode, we discuss the Molalla Forest Killer - Dayton Leroy Rogers from Molalla, Oregon. He was classified as a serial killer who was known to rape and torture his victims. Although...2020-02-211h 01Nature vs NarcissismLR - Lemp FamilyFor this listener request episode, Heather is joined by Chris from the Killer Jobs Podcast. One of our very loyal listeners from Instagram requested this one, and I'm glad she did because this was a really interesting story! Thank you @Brooksr86! Between losing stability in their business to suicide, grief, murder, animal murder and now HAUNTINGS...it's just so much to deal with. That is why we've created the hashtag #LempFamilyShit for this episode - shout out to Kris from the Hack or Slash Podcast !So, join us as we delve into the history of the...2020-02-191h 22Nature vs NarcissismLR - Sexton Parent Murders (Part 2)In this listener request episode, Heather is joined again by Kimberly - who is a SUPER listener and Patreon supporter! She has requested a case from her small hometown in Oregon. This case stood out to her as it was all over the media at the time as nothing like that had happened in her town before. This is Part 2, so if you haven't done so already - please listen to part 1 first. We already know what the first and second officers observed at the home (blood, shell casings, sheetrock on the floor, an earring, and some meaty substance...2020-02-151h 03Nature vs NarcissismLR - Sexton Parent Murders (Part 1)HAPPY Valentine's Day!!In this listener request episode, Heather is joined by Kimberly - who is a SUPER listener and Patreon supporter! She has requested a case from her small hometown in Oregon. This case stood out to her as it was all over the media at the time as nothing like that had happened in her town before. ALSO - Brian was in her elementary school class...AND asked her out on Valentine's Day! Did she take him up on the offer?When she first reached out to me about it, I had never heard about it...2020-02-151h 02
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Lakeland, Florida (Christine Falling: Part 2)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In episode 27 of season 2, Heather is joined by Brittany F. who is a fellow Cincinnati-an and SOON-to-be podcast host! She has been on multiple podcasts before Nature vs Narcissism and is currently working on creating her own! Be sure to follow @TrashLikeUs on Twitter for updates! In this 2-part episode, we discuss a female serial killer from Florida. Have...2020-02-141h 02Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Lakeland, Florida (Christine Falling: Part 1)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In episode 27 of season 2, Heather is joined by Brittany F. who is a fellow Cincinnati-an and SOON-to-be podcast host! She has been on multiple podcasts before Nature vs Narcissism and is currently working on creating her own! Be sure to follow @TrashLikeUs on Twitter for updates! In this 2-part episode, we discuss a female serial killer from Florida. Have...2020-02-141h 21Nature vs NarcissismLR - Odessa, TX (Michael Eugene Sharp)In this listener request episode, Heather is joined by Julie Ortega from the Women Behind the Veil Podcast to discuss a serial killer from Odessa, Texas. Our listener, Sal from Texas has requested this case and I'm glad that we now know about this sicko! Michael Eugene Sharp was classified as a murderer who kidnapped and raped his victims first. He had at least 2 confirmed victims but suspected of more. At the age of 28, he killed a mother (31-year-old Brenda Kay Broadway) and her 8-year-old daughter (Christy Elms). He kidnapped Brenda's 14-year-old daughter as well, but she was able to...2020-02-121h 14Nature vs NarcissismLR - #JusticeForAlissa (Part 2)The last day that Alissa Marie Turney was seen by anyone was on the last day of school on May 17, 2001. There were several things about Michael’s actions this day that stood out to both Scott Fuller and myself when we originally took on Alissa’s case for Status Pending. Since covering her case on Status Pending, Scott and I have had the chance to really get to know Sarah and we’ve become very close friends with her. Additionally, along the way, we’ve come to know and learn so much more about Alissa’s case than I ever ima...2020-02-021h 14Nature vs NarcissismLR - #JusticeForAlissa (Part 1)The last day that Alissa Marie Turney was seen by anyone was on the last day of school on May 17, 2001. There were several things about Michael’s actions this day that stood out to both Scott Fuller and myself when we originally took on Alissa’s case for Status Pending. Since covering her case on Status Pending, Scott and I have had the chance to really get to know Sarah and we’ve become very close friends with her. Additionally, along the way, we’ve come to know and learn so much more about Alissa’s case than I ever ima...2020-02-0147 minNature vs Narcissism(S2) Frankford Slasher: Revisited (Interview with Victim's Relative)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.January 8, 1987 - 33 years ago today; a 28-year-old woman by the name of Jeanne Durkin lost her life. She was stabbed to death & with over 70 stab wounds...she was considered the most brutal death of the Frankford Slasher's 7-9 victims. ---In our August 30, 2019 episode - Scott joins Heather to share the research he found on this case. What he...2020-01-0942 minNature vs Narcissism(S2) Kalamazoo, MI (Danny & Larry Ranes)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.FIRST OFF; HAPPY FUCKING BIRTHDAY TO BRITTANY!!! I love you so much, lady! I am so happy to have you in my life and so lucky to have met you when I did! Thank you so much for all of your research and help on this episode!-----In this episode, Heather is joined by the awesome Brittany...2020-01-051h 09
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Kingstree, South Carolina (William Junior Pierce)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In May 1970, William "Junior" Pierce was paroled from the Georgia state prison at Reidsville, despite a report from staff psychiatrists contending that he "may be dangerous to himself and others." The parole board chose to ignore that report, and Pierce claimed his first victim a month later, killing at least nine persons before his arrest, on March 8, 1971. Heather is joined...2019-12-091h 15
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Indianapolis, Indiana (Pt2: Howard Arthur Allen)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Part 2 of the Indianapolis, Indiana episodes, Heather is joined by Justin from Mysterious Circumstances to discuss Howard Arthur Allen. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1949 and is currently sitting in prison, serving his sentence. He was originally sentenced to death on June 11, 1988 but that sentence was later commuted to life in prison. He murdered at least three...2019-11-081h 23
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Indianapolis, indiana (Pt1: Herbert Baumeister)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather is joined by Danielle from Hoosier Homicide to discuss Herbert Baumeister. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1947 and died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in 1996. He was on the run from police who were searching his 18-acre farm for bodies of his victims – of which they found at least 11. Now, it is debated as...2019-11-021h 26
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) SCOH Urban Legends - Halloween Bonus*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this HALLOWEEN Bonus episode, Heather is joined by the father/son duo Stan and Jeru from Bad in the Boondocks! You will hear about four South Carolina urban legends (three-eyed man, the legend of Julia Legare, the lizard man, and the haunted barnyard crypt) and one Ohio urban legend (Loveland Frogman). We really hope you enjoyed this mashup!2019-10-3144 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) SCOH Crimey Bonus*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this crime-y bonus episode, Heather is joined by the father/son duo Stan and Jeru from Bad in the Boondocks! You will hear about two South Carolina murder cases (Amanda Cope & the murder of Christopher Frank Pittman's grandparents) and one major Ohio murder case (Pike County Massacre). Check back tomorrow for another mashup with this podcast!...2019-10-3153 min
Ohio 88#JusticeForDJDayToday - October 3, 2019 is #JusticeForDJDay.As many of you may already know; I (Heather) co-host another podcast called Status Pending with Scott Fuller. DJ was the inspiration behind the entire podcast Status: Pending.DJ's case has had such an impact on me that I want to spend my 30th birthday today, spreading the word about DJ; will you help me?________________On October 3, 2016, a gun went off and a 911 call was made. Responding officers find DJ shot in the face. He’s deceased. Witnesses claim someone else in the home - a one-time romantic interest of...2019-10-0343 minNature vs Narcissism(S2) #JusticeForDJDay*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.Today - October 3, 2019 is #JusticeForDJDay.As many of you may already know; I (Heather) co-host another podcast called Status Pending with Scott Fuller. DJ was the inspiration behind the entire podcast Status: Pending.DJ's case has had such an impact on me that I want to spend my 30th birthday today, spreading the word about DJ; will you help...2019-10-0343 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) BIRTHDAY BONUS - Dirty 30*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.Heather's 30th Birthday is here!! Have some laughs with us! Megan and Jessie join Heather for some crimes related to October 3rd regarding some pretty famous AND infamous individuals! Additionally, we talk about a few personal crimes (quite petty in nature) and clumsy stories...ending this episode in some wheeze laughing and fogged up glasses LOL! ENJOY!!Follow Megan...2019-10-0330 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Green River, Washington (Gary Ridgway AKA Green River Killer)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.**Small disclaimer - I tried to make a water sound in the intro...didn’t work out the best - oops! Oh well, it’s only a few seconds long!**In this episode, Heather is joined again by the one and only Scott Fuller to discuss a serial killer from the Green River, Washington area. This is a kill...2019-09-281h 28
Ohio 88Bonus #2: Old Sparky (Part 2)Capital punishment has been a part of Ohio’s justice system since early in the state’s history. From 1803, when Ohio became a state, until 1885, executions were carried out by public hanging in the county where the crime was committed. In February of 2002, Ohio's 105-year-old electric chair AKA "Old Sparky" was unplugged. At this point in time, it hadn't been used for 39 years! It was transferred to the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville until the Ohio Historical Society decides what to do with it. So, what happened to Old Sparky?In part 2 of this bonus episode, Heather is j...2019-09-2724 min
Ohio 88Bonus #2: Old Sparky (Part 1)Capital punishment has been a part of Ohio’s justice system since early in the state’s history. From 1803, when Ohio became a state, until 1885, executions were carried out by public hanging in the county where the crime was committed. In 1885, the legislature enacted a law that required executions to be carried out at the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus. The first person to be executed at the Ohio Penitentiary was Valentine Wagner, age 56. In part 1 of this bonus episode, Heather is joined by Karen to tell you about the death penalty in Ohio and the history behind it. Yes...2019-09-2747 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Guildford, Australia (Ivan Milat)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.IT HAS HAPPENED!!! Heather had the opportunity to have the folks from her FAVORITE podcast on the show and boy, did we have some fun! If you haven’t done so already, please go to the Hack or Slash Podcast feed and listen to Episode 58: Wolf Creek (2005). Heather joins the Hack or Slash Fam to review the movie that is loosely ba...2019-09-131h 22
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Fuck it! We'll Do It Live (w/Scott)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.Heather and Rachelle have been referencing the Bill O’Reilly quote “We’ll do it live! Fuck it!” ever since Rachelle busted out this line in one of the episodes! Needless to say, it’s been an ever-present and lingering title for a future episode. Scott has jumped in and interviewed Heather about Nature vs Narcissism in this episode; LIVE (okay, kind of…...2019-09-071h 09
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Frankford, Philadelphia (Frankford Slasher)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather is joined by the one and only Scott Fuller to discuss a serial killer from Frankford, Philadelphia. He is known as the Frankford Slasher and is believed to have killed 8-9 people between the years of 1985 and 1990. Leonard Christopher was apprehended for the murder of 46-year-old Carol Dowd in 1990 and police pegged him as the slasher. However...2019-08-301h 00
Ohio 88SNEAK PEEK #4 - Hamilton County PatreonThis is the sneak peek episode for our Hamilton County Patreon episode. Hamilton County, Ohio was established on January 2, 1790 and it was the second county formed in the Northwest Territory. In this episode we discuss the history of Hamilton County and how it came to be. You’ll hear much more on the Patreon page regarding the most interesting facts/people/best pizza place/most beautiful place, and even spooky places in the county! You’ll even hear about the word that Heather messed up on in the Scripps Spelling Bee in 5th or 6th grade! So, be sure to head...2019-08-2924 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Flint, Michigan (Elias Abuelazam)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather is joined by Brittany to discuss a serial killer/serial stabber from her home state of Michigan! He committed most of his murders in Flint, MI but also stabbed multiple victims in multiple other states. Elias Abuelazam is an Israeli convicted murderer who is also known as the “Flint Serial Killer” and “The Serial Slasher”. It is believed...2019-08-231h 02
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Epazoyucan, Hidalgo, Mexico (Juana Barraza)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather and Rachelle discuss another female serial killer! Her nickname was La Luchadora...which means “the fighter”. Why, you ask? Well, in Mexico, professional wrestling is a popular form of entertainment. But it’s a bit different than one might expect by the name...in Mexico, professional wrestling aka Lucha Libre has a certain sense of pageantry. Luchadores (aka wrest...2019-08-171h 12
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Eugene, OR (Unidentified Killer)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved. In this episode, Heather is joined by her sister Kim again; to discuss a killer from Eugene, Oregon who is STILL UNIDENTIFIED. With the new technology being used today (Parabon Nano Labs); police in Oregon have been able to link three cold case homicides to the same unknown suspect. What we do know is that the suspect is a MALE. The...2019-08-0940 min
Ohio 88TCPF 2019 w/CourtneyIn this episode, Heather is joined by Courtney of the Cult of Domesticity Podcast to discuss the True Crime Podcast Festival. We had a blast and wanted to share our experience with you! Ohio 88 will be back to regular episodes within the next couple of weeks!Subscribe: Cult of Domesticity Podcast Facebook@ohio88podcast Instagram @ohio88podcast Twitter @88_podcast Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ohio88 Email – ohio88podcast@gmail.com The music used in this episode is by Jahzzar and is called Thin Line. You can listen to/download this track via http://free...2019-08-0323 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Dakota Country, Wyoming or Dat B**** Polly Bartlett*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather and Rachelle travel to Dakota Country/Dakota Territory, WY; way back in 1868, to discuss a woman who may or may not have been the murderer of at least 22 men. This case is different from previous episodes as we aren’t 100% sure whether or not the details are based on factual information. Even though we found a decent amo...2019-08-0341 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) TCPF 2019 & Announcements!*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.Heather & Rachelle discuss their reactions to the first annual True Crime Podcast Festival. We also share some announcements!Our theme music was created and customized by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. You can follow him on IG (@wetalkofdreams) and Twitter (@WeTalkofDreams). Follow us on IG: @naturevsnarcissismFollow us on Twitter: @NvsNpodcastLike us on Facebook: @naturevsnarcissismJoin our discussion group: nature vs nar...2019-07-3117 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Charlotte, NC (Henry Louis Wallace aka The Taco Bell Strangler)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather and Rachelle travel to Charlotte, NC to discuss a man who confesses to the murder of at least 10 women. Since Rachelle LOVES Taco Bell; she takes the lead in this episode! Henry Louis Wallace aka the Taco Bell Strangler is currently awaiting execution at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina. His crime spree lasted from early 1990 until his...2019-06-1539 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Cleveland, Ohio (Ariel Castro)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather is joined by Courtney from The Cult of Domesticity Podcastto discuss a local monster! We head to Cleveland, Ohio to discuss Ariel Castro AND his survivors. Castro was born in Puerto Rico but moved to Cleveland, Ohio with his family as a child. He bought a house on Seymour Avenue…that he later turned into what can only...2019-06-011h 47
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Boulder, Colorado (Scott Lee Kimball)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather and Rachelle head to Boulder, Colorado to discuss Scott Lee Kimball.. Boulder County native Scott Kimball was known as a career criminal and conman whom had an uncanny ability to convince people to give him the benefit of the doubt. In fact, he was so charming, that he was able to convince the FBI…the fucking FBI to...2019-05-201h 07
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Boston, Massachusetts (Jane Toppan) w/Megan & Jessie*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather is joined by her return guests; Megan and Jessie to discuss Jane Toppan. Toppan was an American serial killer who was born on August 17, 1854 as Honora Kelley. Her name later changed when she was adopted. She was known as “Jolly Jane” by those whom she worked with at the Cambridge Hospital and briefly at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was...2019-04-121h 01
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Baltimore, Maryland (Joseph Metheny) w/Dad*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather is joined by a return guest and her father; Heath Pendergrass to discuss Joseph Roy Metheny. Metheny admitted to killing 10 people but evidence was found to indict him on just two murders; Cathy Ann Magaziner (45 years old) and Toni Lynn Ingrassia (28 years old). Metheny was convicted on numerous other charges such as kidnapping, attempted rape, and attempted mu...2019-03-291h 14
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Aberdeen, Australia (Katherine Knight) w/Chris from Killer Jobs*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather and Chris from Killer Jobs podcast & Exploiting Vicki Tims podcast discuss Katherine Knight - the woman who ate her boyfriend. She was the first Australian woman to be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. She was convicted for the murder of her boyfriend in 2001 after she stabbed him to death, skinned him, and then hung his skin fr...2019-03-011h 12
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Anchorage, AK (Pt2: Israel Keyes) w/Danielle from Hoosier Homicide*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.This is part 2 of Season 2; Episode 1 where we are traveling to Anchorage, AK to discuss the 2nd serial killer. In this episode, Heather is joined by Danielle from the Hoosier Homicide podcast to discuss Israel Keyes. Israel committed his murders in several states including New York, Washington, Vermont, and of course Alaska. He claimed the lives of 3 confirmed but most likely 11+ vi...2019-02-221h 12
Nature vs Narcissism(S2) Anchorage, AK (Pt1: Robert Christian Hansen)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 2. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.WE ARE BACK FOR SEASON 2!We are traveling to Anchorage, AK and since we found 2 serial killers that we wanted to discuss, this will be part 1 of 2. In this episode, Heather and Rachelle discuss Robert Christian Hansen (aka the Butcher Baker) - the guy who took "The Most Dangerous Game" and turned it into his hobby. Robert committed his murders from 1971-1...2019-02-2254 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Thanksgiving 2018 - Pissed off Families*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather and Rachelle discuss two crime/murder stories that occurred on turkey day. In one story, you'll hear about a sister who uses the carving fork as a weapon! In the second story, you'll hear about a man who just didn't want his wife's family in his house. Unfortunately, the second one ends in murder - you've been war...2018-11-2231 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) 12-Year-Old Lifer: Paul Henry Gingerich (with Warbaby)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.Did you know that in Indiana (where this case takes place) under extreme circumstances, children as young as 10 years old can be tried and sentenced in adult courts? The child that we will be discussing in this case remains one of the youngest EVER to be tried in this fashion. In this collaboration, Heather and Warbaby (from the Murderous Minors: Killer Ki...2018-10-1253 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Kyle Plush: Answer the Call (with Lisa)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this collaboration, Heather and Lisa (from the Eye for an Eye podcast) discuss the tragic death of 16-year-old Cincinnatian, Kyle Plush. He was reaching for a tennis racket that was located behind the seat in the back of his van when the seat collapsed, folding shut on the teen as he dialed 911 for help. This story is so tragic because it...2018-10-051h 17
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Black Dahlia: Part 1 (with Augie Peterson)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this special collaboration episode, Heather teams up with Augie Peterson from the Short Stories of Augie Peterson podcast! In part 1; you will hear about the case of Elizabeth Short, aka the "Black Dahlia". This is found on the Nature vs Narcissism feed - well, would you look at that...you're already here! In part 2; you will hear about the movie ada...2018-09-1552 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Your Brain on Murder (Neal Falls, Sex Workers, Dismemberment & Subway Bags)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.When Heather Saul opened her Charleston, WV door to greet the stranger she’d agreed to meet through an escort ad she had placed, she knew instantly she was in mortal danger. The man said just three words – “Live or die” – then held a gun to her stomach. The man grabbed Saul by the throat and dragged her around the house, until in a...2018-09-091h 04
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Zebra Murders*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In the FINAL letter episode of Season 1, Heather and Rachelle discuss the Zebra Murders aka The Zebra Killings. The best way to describe them is via a direct quote that we found here: https://blog.sfgate.com/crime/2013/03/13/zebra-killer-denied-parole/. The Zebra Killings were “execution-style shootings that killed 14 people and wounded eight others between October 1973 and April 1974, mostly at night along the city...2018-08-2554 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Interview with Psychotherapist & Actor Jason Eric Ross*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.This is a very special episode where Heather has the amazing opportunity to interview Jason Eric Ross! Jason is a licensed Psychotherapist, an actor and writer! At the age of 48 he moved back to NYC and began acting on shows such as The Perfect Murder, Mysteries at the Museum, and Dateline Crime with Tamron Hall. More recently, he became the first P...2018-08-101h 24
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Unidentified Killers (with Megan)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather and Megan discuss Unidentified Killers. Most people know of the famous, or shall I say infamous, serial killers. However, there are some serial killers whose identity baffles even the best of detectives…yes, I mean YOU; armchair detectives! Heather and Megan thought that it would be fun to discuss a couple of them in this episode. Heather covers...2018-06-2058 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Ted Bundy: Part 1 with Nick & Jessa from Getting Off*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.HEATHER IS FANGIRLING!!! In this episode, Heather invites Nick and Jessa from the Getting Off Podcast to discuss everyone’s eye candy serial killer; aka the Lady Killer, Ted Bundy. Although the Nature vs Narcissism Podcast has covered Ted Bundy in the past (Episode 2), we thought it would be fun to discuss Ted with folks who understand and are a part of t...2018-06-071h 11
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Shoe Fetish Slayer (with Off the Cuffs Podcast)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather invites Dick and Max from the Off the Cuffs Podcast to discuss good ‘ol Jerome Brudos; aka the Shoe Fetish Slayer. We thought it would be fitting to discuss Jerry with folks who understand and are a part of the BDSM community. Although we covered a lot about Jerry, there’s still so much more that we didn’t...2018-05-071h 41Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Robert Ben Rhoades & Dennis Rader*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Rachelle covers Robert Ben Rhoades (aka the Truck Stop Killer) and Heather covers Dennis Rader (aka the BTK Killer). Robert Ben Rhoades would pick up hitchhikers along the highways to torture and kill them. Whenever the females were with a male companion, Rhoades would shoot and kill the male immediately, whilst tying up the female in the cab of...2018-04-2349 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) Paul Michael Stephani & Philip Markoff*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.In this episode, Heather covers Paul Michael Stephani (aka the Weepy-Voiced Killer) and Rachelle covers Philip Markoff (aka the Craigslist Killer). Paul had a tendency to call the cops on himself after killing his victims. He had so much guilt and remorse that he would call, while crying/weeping, to inform the police that he had killed his victim and he di...2018-03-2652 min
Nature vs Narcissism(S1) The James Bulger Case (Collab with Warbaby from the Murderous Minors: Killer Kids Podcast)*This is a listener FAVORITE from Season 1. We are using a new format and recording style for Season 3 and beyond. We have kept this episode on the main feed as it was one that the listeners loved.Heather collaborates with Warbaby from the Murderous Minors: Killer Kids Podcast to break down this case and discuss some of the fascinating details surrounding it. Join us for the ride and be aware that this is not for the faint of heart. Two children abducted, beat, and killed another young child in this case. Robert Thompson and Jon Venebles were ruthless, hea...2018-02-1258 min