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There’s Danger HereBible JohnIn the 1960's in Scotland a man killed three women. All of them came from the Barrowland Ballroom, they were all mothers, and all menstruating. They were beaten, then strangled. The last victim had a bite mark on her arm. While this suggested a pattern of escalation. Instead the killing stopped. The man disappeared and the cases have remained unsolved. Sources: MacGregor, Steve. 2018. Murder World Scotland. The Face of Bible John. The hunt for a Scottish serial killer https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-63916850 https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/oct...2025-07-1818 min

There’s Danger HereMMIW- Their names start with A and they share a common tragedyThis months MMIW cases hail once again out of Canada. When looking for a reference, the CBC houses a plethora of information. After looking through the list, I got lost on where to start. I did as anyone would, the beginning. The cases are all hard and tragic. But what's worse is the lack of information and outcry for every single female. It should be shouted as loud as possible. I'm simply adding my voice to the many that are speaking up and speaking out. Sources: https://energeticcity.ca/2025/05/05/we-stand-in-solidarity-metis-society-on-15th-anniversary-of-local-womans-disappearance/ ht...2025-07-0718 min

There’s Danger HereGenene JonesGenene Jones always thought she was better than others. When she became an LVN she administered ordered however she saw fit, assuming she knew what was best. In a PICU she was present for more than half of the deaths that occurred in just over a year. After being released from the hospital, her reign of terror simply went on to the children who entered her clinic. While only convicted for a few of the murders and injuries, she is expected of killing up to sixty. Sources: Smith, Jack. Killer Nurse. Life of se...2025-06-3033 min

There’s Danger HereErick Jordan-Conversations with an inmateErick started in Texas. After a stint in juvi, he absconded up to Seattle to be with his dad. Bringing his girlfriend, who was pregnant with their first son at the time. He waited out the law until his record was expunged and he was free to move around again. The streets were familiar and he ran them under his fathers protection. Still he didn't manage to stay away from the law. Multiple run-ins and short sentences plagued his life, culminating in a second degree murder charge. But don't take my word for it, these are his words. 2025-06-2350 min

There’s Danger HereFred and Rose WestFred West was a happy child, but after a motorcycle accident in his teens, became a different person. His true terrifying nature didn't come to fruition until his life partner Rose came into the picture. A child of abuse and mental health issues Rose had the propensity for torture. Her sexual appetite barely satiated with Fred. Together the pair prowled for the vulnerable, when challenged they killed their own. Finally stopped after decades and a dozen murders. Fred refused to give the truth, opting to end his life and take his secrets to the grave. Rose will live out...2025-06-1631 min

There’s Danger HereThe Eastern State PenitentiaryIn 1821 the world Penitentiary comes in. A place for those who have committed crimes to be and seek reflection and penance. The original spoke and wheel design housed indoor plumbing from its inception. The addition of other buildings changing its landscape, design, and overall workings. Like other prisons, overcrowding plagued the system quickly. Drugs were introduced and idle hands led to disdain and riots. Still the location was active for over 141 years before its decay and decline were too much and the door were shut. That was until it was decided preservation was necessary and the door opened again...2025-06-0923 min

There’s Danger HereMMIW-Stories from the Navajo NationThis month is a multiple case month. Women, predominantly from the Navajo Nation go missing or are murdered. Many of the cases remain unsolved to this day. The last case is just as heartbreaking, Jamie Yazzie is killed by her then boyfriend following an argument, found just seven miles from the house she was living. But it takes years before she is found and news to the family is either delayed or delivered by the media instead of law enforcement. Their own lawyer can't get any updates either, frustrating everyone involved, but they persevered and justice is eventually served. 2025-06-0226 min

There’s Danger HereAndrea YatesAndrea Yates was a woman who suffered from mental illness throughout her adult life. Her religious mentor exacerbating her condition through his preaching. She married and the couple had five children together, but as the numbers increased, her mental health diminished. Committing several self-harm events, speaking of hearing voices and wanting to hurt her children but trying to end her own life instead. In the end, all the interventions aren't enough to save her five children. She is unattended for 60 minutes and in that time, ends the life of all of her children before calling for help. ...2025-05-2623 min

There’s Danger HereThe Oklahoma City BombingOn April 19th, 1995, two years after Waco. A truck bomb was set off next to the Alfred P. Murrah building. The act of domestic terrorism claimed 168 lives, while injuring 800. The response was swift, and with a little bit of luck, the main individual, who drove the truck to its location, was placed in jail on unrelated charges within hours of the bomb detonating. The two men were charged quickly, along with a man who had knowledge of the impending attack and failed to notify anybody. Sources: Oklahoma City Bombing:American Terror An...2025-05-1927 min

There’s Danger HereThe History Of Oregon State PenitentiaryThe Oregon State Penitentiary, OSP, started construction in the late 1800's. It has grown into the concrete monster that it is today. Starting on the outskirts of the town, Salem grew around it. The penitentiary was known for it's violence, overcrowding, and corruption for decades. It is the center of a high profile, yet little known hit on an employee within the Oregon Department of Corrections, who meant to shed light on the corruption. Welcome to the only maximum security prison in the state of Oregon. Sources: Goeres-Gardner, D and Ritter, J. 2014. Oregon St...2025-05-1235 min

There’s Danger HereMMIW- Emily PikeEmily Pike was just 14 years old when she was murdered. Her childhood looked bright, she was a happy child, then one event and her life was never the same. After being moved into a group home, she was isolated from family. Her mental health declined and she attempted suicide on multiple occasions. After absconding from her group home, multiple times, the lack of urgency seemed apparent. Unfortunately, the last time she ran off, the most unfortunate happened. Leaving a community to grieve. Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/04/17/ariz...2025-05-0714 min

There’s Danger HereMMIW: The Women of SaskatoonIn 1992, John Martin Crawford targeted indigenous women who were in sex work. He brutalized them and then killed them, dumping them around the same location. But years prior, 19-year-old John had done the same to another woman. Pleading to manslaughter instead of murder. He was able to rejoin society and continue his merciless actions against women. He killed Shelley Napope, Eva Taysup, and Calinda Waterhen before being brought to justice. Their names rarely brought up in the news. During trial they were almost forgotten, a fact not lost on the judge. Sources: Goulding, W...2025-05-0532 min

There’s Danger HereThe Kurim CaseIn a small town in the Czech Republic, a new father tests out his baby monitor only to find the shock of his life. A nude child in utter darkness, hands bound is displayed. Police are notified and a case of child abuse unravels into much more. A cult, a fake identity, and master manipulated child torture is uncovered. Sources: Green, R. 2016. The Kurim Case. A terrifying true story of child abuse, cults, & cannibalism. https://english.radio.cz/mother-aunt-mysterious-woman-girl-boy-sentenced-brno-child-abuse-case-8590790 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/czechs-jailed-over-child-abuse-linked-to-cult-1.900853 https://www.yo...2025-04-2829 min

There’s Danger HereThe Night CallerEric Edgar Cooke was born and raised in Perth, Australia. His family despised him from birth due to his cleft lip. He became a quiet boy and awkward teen. He did things to fit in, but that often including illegal activities. He was known as a petty thief early on. He got married and had numerous children, while he worked, he also continued his life of crime. Something that his wife accepted. But then his small crimes escalated to rape and assault. Even continuing to escalate until he murdered multiple people. He was caught after attempting to re...2025-04-2122 min

There’s Danger HereAdopt An Inmate-InterviewThe wonderful Rick and Melissa, founders of adoptaninmate, allowed me to have a conversation with them. The pair discuss how the vision came forward after their family came to an abrupt realization of what the judicial system can be for both those incarcerated and those who love the incarcerated. Now they work to change the minds of the masses, one letter at a time. https://adoptaninmate.org/v https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XShqCISYk4&authuser=0 Social Media ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Adoptaninmat#⁠ https://www.instagram.com/adoptaninmate/ ⁠https://x.com/adoptaninmate⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@adoptaninm...2025-04-1750 min

There’s Danger HereJohn ChristieJohn Christie, a hysterical hypochondriac. Hated women and used his knowledge of gas to lure multiple women in and end their lives. He couldn't perform in the bedroom without violence, resulting in his need to pick up prostitutes to feed his appetite. After bodies were found in his apartment, he didn't deny killing them. He did attempt to make himself the victim for each woman involved. After his confessions, he found the noose. Sources: Rosewood, J. Lo, R. 2016. John Christie. The true story of the Rillington Place strangler https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/j...2025-04-1427 min

There’s Danger HereMMIW: Savanna LaFontaine-GreywindSavanna LaFontaine-Greywind had her whole life ahead of her. She was pregnant with her first child, getting ready to move in with her long-time partner. Always willing to lend a helping hand. Instead her life was snuffed out by others. She was killed so that her neighbor, Brooke could live in a fantasy world, acting as though this new child was her own. After having seven children taken away by the state and her tubes tied, Brooke viciously attacked Savanna stealing her baby and her life in the process. Brookes boyfriend became an accomplice, going along with the plan...2025-04-0721 min

There’s Danger HereAuburn Prison and W. FreemanAuburn prison became the first "prison for profit" . Through use of inmate labor and local contracts. The inmates made no money from this labor, it all went to the prison and those who ran it. The striped uniform and solitary confinement were created here as well. This silent prison, was a havoc on the mental health of those who found themselves living in it. William Freeman proclaimed his innocence and demanded compensation. When he was left unheard or rebuffed he turned to violence. Sources: McHugh, Eileen. 2010. Auburn Correctional Facility Be...2025-03-3131 min

There’s Danger HereChristopher Lambert: AIC to MentorChristopher Lambert is the second success story. He was behind bars for decades. It took a while to shift his perspective, but once he did everything changed. He hasn't forgotten his roots, continuing to help those within his community. Through work and outreach programs. 2025-03-2731 min

There’s Danger HereA Killer Doctor and Nurse- with Daniel CiarrocchiThe creator of No Holmes Barred, Daniel Ciarrocchi joins me in a discussion about the man himself. H.H. Holmes was an American serial killer who built a murder castle in Chicago, Illinois in the late 1800's. Though he reports to have killed over 20, he is only convicted of one. But one is enough to hang. After that i'll transport us into the early 2000's and discuss a Nurse. Kimberly Saenz, was an LVN who bounced around from job to job before landing at a dialysis center. Shortly after she's hired, her murder spree starts. She kills b...2025-03-241h 29

There’s Danger HereThe Godfather of FentanylGeorge Eric Marquart, a man without a high school degree became the first to produce street Fentanyl. He had a high IQ, evident in school. But he found school boring and ridiculous. After winning the State Science Fair, he was immediately expelled for truancy issues. The local Doctor got him into making Heroin. Eric enjoyed the science behind making drugs. He switched to meth for the market and profitability. Then after several stints in prison, found out about Fentanyl. His curiosity turned to mad science and he managed to recreate a street version within weeks. The potency of which...2025-03-1736 min

There’s Danger HereThe I-5 KillerRandy Woodfield, a native Oregonian, was drafted to the Green Bay Packers. He had the potential to be a great man, but he couldn't stop exposing himself to women. After being released from the Packers, he drifted into the night scene in Portland. Still it wasn't enough, his voyeurism turned into attacking women. When rape wasn't enough, he advanced to murder. From California up to Washington, he attacked anyone he pleased along the I-5 Corridor, until history caught up with him, putting him on police radar. After a thorough police investigation, he was caught, tried, and convicted for his...2025-03-1042 min

There’s Danger HereMartin Lockett: His sobriety and successMartin Lockett is the first interview highlighting post-prison success. A man who made a devastating mistake, faced the consequences and came out of it with a new found purpose. I was honored to hear the story about how he changed, how his dedication brought him into a life of helping others. "Perhaps the person they will have ended up helping the most is the man who is charged with killing them." 2025-03-0637 min

There’s Danger HereMMIW-Tina Fontaine15 year old Tina Fontaine goes missing in Winnipeg, Canada. Her body is later found in the Red River after a boat propeller dislodged the weighted duvet cover that held her. An investigation goes on, but only a circumstantial case can be created. She is one of the many MMIW cases that plague society. The outcry for justice is still ringing in the ears of many. Sources: Jolly, Joanna. Red River Girl. The life and death of Tina Fontaine. 2019 https://www.cbc.ca/missingandmurdered/mmiw/profiles/tina-michelle-fontaine https://globalnews.ca/ne...2025-03-0356 min

There’s Danger HereKatherine KnightKatherine Knight is an Australian born terror. Starting from the beginning she had it rough. Her alcoholic father beat her and her mother used her as a confidant. Her brothers sexually exploited her. She grew into a tough woman, who beat her partners. Paranoia plagued her, believing every man was cheating. As she moved through partners her violence grew, until one day it boiled over ending in the death. Sources: Green, Ryan. 2019. Man Eater. The terrifying true story of cannibal killer Katherine Knight https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-29/katherine-mary-knights-john-price-murder-remembered-20-years-on/12006996 2025-02-2454 min

There’s Danger HereA History of Cattle MutilationsCattle mutilations have plagued farmers across the US. In this episode the discussion sheds some light on the similarities and differences across the US. Still with all that we know about what's happening. The questions of by whom and why linger. Sources: Unsolved Mysteries: V5: E3 “Mysterious Mutilations” Wolverton, Keith. 1976. Mystery Stalks the Prairie: unexplained cattle killings and UFOs in Montana Kagan, D; Summers, I. 1983. Mute Evidence: The cattle mutilations mystery-Solved! Finally, the incredible truth behind the wave of death that shocked the nation. O’Brien, Christopher. 2014. Stalking the Herd: Un...2025-02-1754 min

There’s Danger HereRuby FrankeRuby Franke rode the wave of internet fame from vlogging, creating an account called 8 Passengers. She chronicled her "life" with her family, but this sweet, LDS mother was not as she seemed. She scripted what was to be seen and when bits of her real life leaked out, the public response was to notify CPS. As she spiraled downward, she found new friend and counselor Jodi Hildebrant, a monster that matched her taste. Together the two indoctrinated the family into outlandish ideals until the men were isolated and out of the way. Then the pair set about torturing the...2025-02-1052 min

There’s Danger HereMMIW-MontanaIn this episode in the MMIW series the state of Montana is our focus. While there are far more missing and murdered women, there are a few stories of the women that lost their lives. In many cases police investigations are poor, in all the coroner report is suspect. Sources: Sources: Bley, Bonnie. 2024. Stolen Voices Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County https://thecinemaholic.com/roylynn-rides-horse-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/ https://www.dailycrime.com/murder-of-roylynn-rides-horse-by-jo-whitman-and-dimarzio-sanchez-examined-on-dead-silent/ https://www.whentheywerehere.com/ https://www.independent-press.com/news/missing-and-murdered/art...2025-02-0352 min

There’s Danger HereMartha MoxleyIn 1975, fifteen year old Martha went to her next door neighbors house for all Hallows Eve. She does not come home that night. Instead her body is found in the wood line in front of her own home the next morning. An investigation gets underway swiftly and prominent neighbors and the last known witnesses to her are spoken to along with the staff in the house. Still there is little evidence and soon the case goes cold. It isn't until 2000 that the case has a resolution, when Michael Skakel is arrested, then later tried and convicted. After years in...2025-01-2750 min

There’s Danger HereSusan MonicaSusan Monica served in the military during the Vietnam war. After being honorably discharged she worked as an engineer before purchasing a 20+ acre farm. There she hired multiple live-in handymen. But after a family is unable to reach their father, police are called. During the investigation, his EBT card is used in nearby Grants Pass. Video shows Susan at the ATM. A warrant is obtained and during the property search a leg is found out in the open. Clearly human and clearly cut. Interrogation results in the possibility of more victims. In the end two men are found, both...2025-01-2055 min

Poured OverAria Aber on GOOD GIRLGood Girl by Aria Aber is a coming-of-age novel featuring the daughter of Afghan immigrants set against the backdrop of Berlin’s creative scene. Aber joins us to talk about themes of identity and exile, speaking and reading in multiple languages, her literary influences in prose and poetry and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                    New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app Featured Books (Episode): Good Girl by Aria Aber Hard Damage...2025-01-1646 min

There’s Danger HereMiranda WarningMiranda vs Arizona established the Miranda Warning. But nobody talks about the man and the crime. Ernest Miranda wasn't some innocent man who was simply bullied by police. He was a recidivist with a multitude of criminal cases prior to the case that made him famous. Miranda was a serial attacker of women, working his way up to rape. But prior to giving his statement, no attorney was offered and the rest is history. Sources: ⁠https://www.history.com/topics/united-states-constitution/miranda-rights⁠ Williams, Papi, 2023. Ernesto Miranda: A life, a case...2025-01-1347 min

There’s Danger HereMMIW- British ColumbiaMissing Murdered Indigenous Women, a topic that every person should be aware of. The violence against indigenous women is like a widespread plague affecting thousands. It is an issue that needs to be acknowledged and fought back against. This is the first of many episodes in hopes of shedding some light on the subject. For the first episode we are going to British Columbia, Canada. Sources: McDiarmid, Jessica. 2019. Highway of Tears: A true story of racism, indifference, and the pursuit of justice for missing and murdered indigenous women and girls https://ww...2025-01-0659 min

There’s Danger HereHarvey Carignan Part 2 of 215 year old Kathy's body is found. Harvey is the main suspect, but the burden of proof keeps police from an arrest. As the world closes in, Harvey leaves town moving to Minnesota. There in Minneapolis and surrounding counties a string of beatings, rapes, and murders begins. the women that survived gave matching descriptions. Soon a task for is created to deal with this savage man attack teenagers and young women. After a memo goes out, police out on patrol spot their man. He is arrested without incident. Multiple line up's all point the finger at Harvey. After getting away...2024-12-301h 04

There’s Danger HereHarvey Carignan Part 1 of 2Harvey was born in 1927 in Fargo, North Dakota. During the great depression, his lack of nutrition stunted his growth and he wet the bed until 11. Once he started stealing things, he was moved around between family before finally ending up in a boys home. There his height exploded to 6'2". When he exited the boys home at 18, he joined the Army. His first duty station was Alaska. There he began to show his true colors. He killed a woman and attacked another. For this he was discharged and sentence to death, but a technicality vacated the murder charge. His...2024-12-231h 17

There’s Danger HereJoel RifkinJoel was born in 1959 and immediately placed for adoption. But a loving family took him in, later adopting a daughter to expand the family. He grew up in New York state and was a slow kid. Called Joel the Turtle by his peers, bullied throughout his school years. When he graduated, he tried and failed college, preferring sex workers to class. Jobs didn't prove much better. That was until his father died. After that he finished school, but never grew out of wanting to be with sex workers. But after idolizing serial murders for too long, he decided to...2024-12-1654 min

There’s Danger HereDonald "Pee Wee" GaskinsPee Wee was born in the 1930's and almost immediately the neglect began. After drinking kerosene at one he suffered convulsions for years. All the men in his life inflicted capital punishment on him. He was a fighter from the beginning. He thought school was useless and quit early on. Then met a couple of other like-minded boys and his criminal career took off. After a while, the law caught on and he was in and out of the confines for years. As an adult, nobody was to question him. He did what he wanted, when he wanted. Including...2024-12-091h 05

There’s Danger HereThe Stanford ExperimentThe Stanford Experiment was touted as the gold standard for determining how good people react in bad situations. Guards become monsters in an attempt to control their prisoners. Prisoners become hopeless and reckless. But what if the experiment that based all human actions on was scripted? More of an act or a play rather than human nature. Should everything continue to be based on the results of the experiment or should we take a different look at human actions? Sources: The Stanford Experiment: Unlocking the Truth Charles River Editors. 2024. The Stanford Prison Experiment. T...2024-12-0245 min

There’s Danger HereThe Beast of BCClifford Olson Jr was worn in Canada. He came from a nice and caring family. Yet from a young age he was angry, he was a fighter. Unfortunately once he learned to fight, he became more than a formidable opponent. After quitting school, he got in with the wrong crew of friends. Leading to a life of crime. But he was caught quickly, spending the better part of 20 years in and our of prison. When he met "the one" he made all the appearances of an honest, upstanding man. But in his wake he left dozens of bodies of...2024-11-2554 min

There’s Danger HereThe Casanova KillerPaul John Knowles had run-ins with authority from a young age. Starting with the truant officers in schools then police officers soon after. He became a ward of the state when his parents decided he was too much. From there the downward spiral began. He quickly went from group homes, orphanages and then landing himself in a boys home. Once he turned 18, he was left on the streets. Not knowing what to do with himself or how to support himself legally, he did the only thing he could think of. Stealing. After multiple stints in, Paul found himself in...2024-11-1849 min

There’s Danger HereThe Edmund FitzgeraldNovember 10th 1975, a storm swept across Lake Superior. By the end of the night, one ship was at the bottom of the lake. She didn't call out in distress and the ship 10 miles behind lost radar of it in seconds. The one ship that set multiple records in the preceding years was gone along with the 29 men aboard. Growing around the lakes, the story has become legend and all those know about the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Sources: ⁠https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/wxwise/fitz.html⁠ ⁠https://www.weather...2024-11-1145 min

There’s Danger HereThe Atrocity that is Martin DumollardMartin was unfortunate enough to be born from an exiled father. He grew up as an only child after the death of his younger brother. But that wasn't easy either. After the empire invaded their homeland, the family fled only to be caught as they sought refuge. His father was killed and Martin witnessed the entire affair. His mother became catatonic, by four he learned how to find enough food to survive. As an adult he stayed away from people as best he could, but life was hard. After injuries he found his niche taking care of livestock. But...2024-11-0452 min

There’s Danger HereThe I-70 KillerIn the spring of 1992, six people were murdered. All of them in shops next to the I-70 highway. Five of the six were women. All brunettes with slender build. They were killed execution style in the back of the shops with a small caliber bullet. The media released the information that the gun was the linking element and the killer went silent. Years later a string of killings occurred along another stretch of highway in the South. But still nothing. In 2021 a joint task force was created to solve these murders. Even still, the case remains open. ...2024-10-2830 min

There’s Danger HereThe Man who Created the Body FarmDr. Bill Bass was a leading anthropologist that found his love for the science after helping identify a woman who had been burned, buried, then exhumed exposing a leaking casket. As time went on his big mistake in time of death lead to the burning question. How to determine time of death. What can we learn from decomposition. Ultimately all roads led to the creation of a body farm. Advancing science to what we know today. Sources: Bass, Will; Jefferson, Jon. Death’s Acre. Inside the legendary forensic lab the body farm where the dead to te...2024-10-2123 min

There’s Danger HereToo much Doubt to be Just Reasonable- Cedric MarksCedric Marks is condemned to die, affirmed by the state of Texas. His crime that he was convicted of: the double murder of Jenna Scott and Michael Swearingen. The prosecution posited that he had the means and opportunity to commit the crime. But what about the possibility that he may not have done it. It wouldn't be the first time Texas railroaded the wrong man, going so far as to complete an execution. Exculpatory Evidence that should've been highlighted: the injuries of the victims the lack of marks on Cedric at arrest Jenna...2024-10-141h 04

There’s Danger HereHouska CastleBuilt in the 13th Century, this castle is built for unknown reasons. It was built with defenses facing in. The windows were fake and there wasn't even a kitchen or water resources. Many locals believed that it was built to keep demons rising from the depth of hell. That the chapel within the walls was placed directly over a pit in which creatures and demons had come out and plagued the local area. After Nazi's occupied the area, more rumors swirled that paranormal investigation was their purpose within the walls. Nowadays the castle is owned by a family and...2024-10-0723 min

There’s Danger Here"They Had to Die"- Inmate EpisodeIf you believed your child was in danger, that they were subjected to grooming. What would you do? Confront the person, talk it over, beat them, or kill them. Harley decided that his two best friends needed to die after his 4 year old daughter talked about how Paul treated her. Daniel's offense was simply being there and losing it when Paul is shot. *This case is based on conversations with an inmate and as such may be subject to false or altered information. * Sources: Harley Boitz personal account 2024-09-3058 min

There’s Danger HereThe Boston Marathon BombersSome days live in infamy, April 15th, 2013 is one that will live on in the minds of many. Particularly those in Boston Massachusetts. The day that two brothers started 101 hour reign of terror on the Boston and surrounding area. It began with two pressure cooker bombs set off at a historic marathon. Then the callous murder of a police officer, a kidnapping and carjacking, and a shoot-out with police. The elder brother, Tamerlan was killed following the shoot-out, but younger brother Jahaar managed to hide out for hours and hours. Still this may not have been Tamerlans f...2024-09-2319 min

There’s Danger HereThe Cases of Rowan and GeorgesA two for one: The first case is of Rowan Baxter, New Zealand born. Moved to Australia after a short professional life in Rugby. In Australia he established himself as a gym owner, father, and husband. But life isn't as wonderful as it should seem. His wife and kids left him and he does not like not being in control. He finds his ex and ends her life, their children, then in the ultimate act of cowardess he kills himself. The second case of Georges-Alexandre Sarret was the original acid bath killer. He first starts...2024-09-1615 min

There’s Danger HereThe Murder of Laura AckersonLaura suffered through an abusive relationship for years. Grant cheated on her openly and beat her into submission. When she finally left, there were two babies involved. A custody battle became heated. Accusations were thrown from both sides. Laura initially only had her two sons on the weekends. But after a psychological review of all parties, there was hope on the horizon. But that was dashed when Grant realized he was fighting a losing battle. Instead of split or lose custody he chose to end the life of their mother. In the end two sons lost both parents. 2024-09-0932 min

There’s Danger HereBenjamin FosterBen Foster was a bartender with the looks. He had a personality that made him likeable to those around him, though was touted as more of an introvert. His relationship started out happily, even convincing more than one to allow him to move in. But the good times never lasted and Ben would begin lashing out physically. He did this and was arrested with two different women before skipping town. Back in Oregon he began again, this time the woman ended up in the ICU, barely surviving the three day attack. After a manhunt, Ben was confronted, in a...2024-09-0221 min

There’s Danger HereLights OutAn inmate submission. A personal recollection of an experience in segregation. One in which both the guards and he, as an inmate, where humanized to one another. It created laughter and a good joke to be talked about later. Bonus were his thoughts as life moves on. Advice handed down through the years. Enjoy the unique episode, not filled with gore and hate. 2024-08-2618 min

There’s Danger HereMarcus Wesson and the Fresno murdersMarcus Wesson grew up in a tumultuous home. His religious mother left an imprint that was visible throughout his life. Marcus had a fascination for young girls, marrying a 15 year old in his late 20's. He believed himself to be a vampire and his clan could only grow through his insemination of his own daughters and nieces. He refused to work, yet wanted to reign over his family. When two of his daughters bring in authorities in a bid to get their children, Marcus puts a plan in motion. A plan that he had been grooming his most devoted...2024-08-1928 min

There’s Danger HereRobert MaudsleyRobert Maudsley suffered in his childhood at the hands of his parents. After being taken away, he lived as a foster child never seeing his siblings who believed him to be dead. On his own he struggled with drug use, often using sex work as a means of paying for drugs. But when a John shows him photographs of underage children, he turns to murder. Even after prosecution he continues killing, sex offenders are his only target. Three additional deaths later and the crown determined him to be too unsafe to be around others. Since then he has been...2024-08-1231 min

There’s Danger HereBritain's Acid Bath MurdererJohn George Haigh was born into a religious household. Fear of sin was taught, but after learning that sin didn't result in immediate punishment, he began to backslide. Getting ostracized from his church from criminal activity. After moving away and multiple prison sentences, John realized the only way to prevent another venture behind walls was to remove any witnesses. After reviewing a French murderers scheme, John decided to follow suit. Practicing on mice, then moving to man. But in his carelessness, he picked a victim that was not easily dismissed. Olive would be the downfall that led him to...2024-08-0523 min

There’s Danger HereDr DeathDr. Jack Kevorkian, a Michigan native went to medical skill at the University of Michigan. As soon as he started his career he was fascinated with death. Even after a short hiatus as an artist in California, the Dr returned to Michigan and immediately started back as an advocate for assisted suicide. But laws only change after being pushed by someone and his 130 physician assisted suicides weren't legal. After years fighting the legal system, he thought he could head up his own trial. Resulting in imprisonment for a time. Still the ball started moving and due partially for his...2024-07-2945 min

There’s Danger HereBeing "white" in prisonAn inmates perspective of race and the racial divide. Read directly from his correspondence. These two letters provide insight in why he became affiliated, what his indoctrination looked like, and why he thinks the way he does. It is a single perspective, but the view of many within the system. It is one of the ways racism continues to grow within our country rather than being blotted out. 2024-07-2223 min

There’s Danger HereThe Ogress of ReadingIn the late 1800's Amelia Dyer made a name for herself. The child of a shoemaker and a mentally ill mother, she became a caretaker at a young age. After the passing of her mother, she sought out a life of her own, but wanted the money for little work. After the passing of father, Samuel, Amelia went home for her share of the family money, but it was for not. Once again leaving, never to see her family again. Instead she found work as a nurse, there introduced to the exploitation of unwed mothers. Baby farm entered her...2024-07-1537 min

There’s Danger HereCedric Marks- His wordsIn this episode, Cedric sends a letter. He details his life before the murder of Jenna and Michael. Touching about his childhood and into teenage years. His prior convictions and military career. How it was that he became a professional fighter. Everything from his perspective. Including on the day two adults lost their lives. 2024-07-011h 10

There’s Danger HereLa Saponificatrice Di CorreggioLeonarda's bad luck started with birth. The result of an egregious act, Leonarda came into the world through blood and pain. She was beaten for existing by her mother. After finding a man who was kind and loved her, her mother scorned the relationship. Placing a curse on Leonarda, one that she took seriously. At time went on, the curse followed her where she went. When she finally bore a son, he was the apply of her eye. She didn't let him any freedoms as he grew, he felt the weight of her fear until early adulthood. Then when...2024-06-2436 min

There’s Danger HereSnowtownJohn Bunting lived in Australia. After a rough experience in childhood, he grew up with rage in his heart. Then he met a neo-Nazi that would instill ideology into him that would remain, even into adulthood. At first finding homosexual men to rob and beat, John later moved on to more depravity. When he moved into a derelict neighborhood, he accrued a following of sorts. After the first murder, the men complied and participated as John desired. But soon he was killing to close to home and his associations were his undoing. Not before he and an a subordinate...2024-06-1740 min

There’s Danger HereThe Truro MurdersFor seven weeks, two men trolled the streets of Adelaide Australia. In a dom/sub relationship, Chris got everything he wanted. He wanted to control everything, especially young women. After finding what he wanted, James drove them all out into secluded areas. When Chris was done, James even helped cover up the bodies. But Chris' recklessness and anger was his own undoing. Years later as the bodies were recovered, a woman led police back to James. James was steadfast for a moment, before spilling everything. even working with police to collect the girls still waiting where he had left...2024-06-1029 min

There’s Danger HereRobert Hansen the Alaskan Serial killerRobert Hansen grew up under the strict thumb of his father. The son of a baker, he grew to love the craft once on his own. As a young child he suffered from a stutter, severe acne, and isolation from his peers due to his home responsibilities. His father pushed him into hunting, finally finding pride in the man he was becoming. After a short stint in the military, Robert married, twice. The second marriage brought family, growth, and an expansion to Alaska. But Alaska proved to be dangerous for the women that inhabited it once he arrived. He...2024-06-0330 min

There’s Danger HereThe Death of Kent LeppinkKent Leppink moved to Alaska, becoming a successful boat tender on the Togiak. He was engaged and his father had just made a short trip to town to discuss wedding plans. But after finding a suspicious note on the kitchen counter things unravel. The fiance never showed for the short trip. Soon after his body was found in the woods with three large bullet holes punched into him. It took a decade for the case to go to trial, the outcome left open ended. Sources: Rosen, F. 2009. Deadly Angel: The Bizarre true story o...2024-05-2727 min

There’s Danger HereAlcohol, Soot, and tattoo gun-Prison EditionTutorials on the how to's in prison. Focusing on making pruno, spud juice, prison hooch, or whatever given name for poorly produced prison alcohol. One of the favorite past times of many a person incarcerated. Followed closely by another passion the how to's of making soot for the ink of tattoos as well as a tattoo gun itself. Enjoy the down and dirty prison style methods of some of our favorite past times. Source: Sickboy 2024-05-2011 min

There’s Danger HereThe Mathis Family MurdersOn September 8th 1981, three members of the Mathis family are murdered and one is injured. John calls into law enforcement seeking help. Instead he finds himself as the only suspect in the murder of his wife and children. The only problem, prosecuting without actual evidence. After a short trial, John is acquitted but the murder has yet to be solved. Sources: Hamiel, Noel. 2022. South Dakota’s Mathis Murders: Horror in the Heartland ⁠https://www.keloland.com/cold-cases/mathis-family-murders-40-years-later-no-other-suspects/⁠ ⁠https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/surviving-mathis-child-says-father-is-innocent-of-murders⁠ ⁠https://www.up...2024-05-2017 min

There’s Danger HereThe Death of Mother NoraHappy belated Mothers Day. This case discusses the love affair of two teenage girls at the end of WWII. When one of them is set to leave New Zealand a plan is concocted to get rid of the only person who might stand in the way of them remaining together. Paulines mother Nora realized that her daughter and Juliet were living in a world of fantasy together. When the pair finally relent and wish to spend one last day together, Nora tags along. This proves to be a deadly mistake. Sources: Gra...2024-05-1327 min

There’s Danger HereWelcome to the Polunsky UnitThe unit is a maximum security penitentiary that is touted to house the worst of the worst offenders. Included those on death row in Texas. Considered to have some of the worst conditions and as such rated as one of the worst prisons in the US. Welcome to Death row-The Polunsky Unit. As told from the letters of a currently housed inmate. 2024-05-0616 min

There’s Danger HereThe Torture of Sylvia LikenGertrude had a rough childhood. She grew up and ran from home fast, into the arms of a man who would beat her "just because". Her shell hardened, then after multiple failed marriages and miscarriages her mind seemed to snap. Taking in two girls at their parents bequest suddenly gave Gertrude and outlet. Sylvia took the brunt of Gertrudes' rage and torture for imagined slights. When Sylvia's body gave out, that was when it finally came down on old Gertie. Sources: Green, Ryan. 2018. Torture Mom: A chilling true story of confinement, mutilation and mu...2024-05-0630 min

There’s Danger HereThe Gang Mom of OregonMary Thompson was more than she seemed. She was touted as a staunch anti-gang activist after her teenage son, Beau, got rolled into the 74 Hoover Crips. His involvement with them left him with a record and a stint in a juvenile facility. Mary vowed to keep her son away from that life and encouraged her community to work against it. But when another teenager gives information to police that may jeopardize Beau's freedom, a mother had to step in and stop it. The consequences were deadly. Sources: Rosen, Fred. 1998. Gang Mom ht...2024-04-291h 08

There’s Danger HereThe Chameleon KillerFour bodies found in barrels lead to investigators with little more than their skeletal remains. Decades pass until a driven detective is sure a man in custody in California has a darker past than he's letting on. The investigation uncovers name changes, kidnappings, and the death of multiple women. While in prison he dies, leaving unanswered questions. Where was the mother of one of his children, where is Lisa's mother, and are there more victims that have yet to be discovered? Sources: Maybe one day Sam will give them up. When she does I...2024-04-221h 08

There’s Danger HereThe Welfare ReaperDorothea had a hard life from the start. From having abusive if not absent parents to becoming an orphan within a short time. She and her siblings were separated and she was alone in the world. She found herself often following in her mothers footsteps working as a sex worker for money and then drinking it away. Still she wanted more in life and so she opened a boarding house. Nobody thought anything of the staggering number of people who vanished, Dorothea took care of homeless and alcoholics known to fall back into street life more often than not...2024-04-151h 28

There’s Danger HereTheTuskegee StranglerJerry Marcus was a hard working man, who seemed kind-hearted. His aunt raved about how he took care of her when she became ill. But under that kindness was a rage that could only be dimmed once he took a life, and then another, and another. His undoing was forgetting to take care of his home life causing a loved one to get police involved. Soon after discovering one body, Jerry began confessing to more until his activity spanned over a decade. Sources: Sources: Long, Linda. 2022. The Tuskegee Strangler. The Nicest Serial Killer T...2024-04-081h 11

There’s Danger HereJane Bautista and the abuse of her sonsJane Bautista was born in 1961, from the start she was a tough, independent person. But when she became a mother, she went from strong to abusive. After the suicide of her first husband her resentment towards her first born son was clear. She treated him poorly his entire life. After her second was born, she was not only abusive, but she became paranoid. The trio bounced around, never setting in roots for over a decade. Then they hit a breaking point and only two of them made it out alive. Questions/ cases can be emailed t...2024-04-0155 min

There’s Danger HereRonald DominiqueRonald Dominque was active around the same time as Sean Vincent Gillis, Derrick Todd Lee, and Jeffrey Guillory. His victim profile however was men. Just as brutal as the other killers, Ronald tied up his victims before strangling them. He's thought to have over 20 victims. Going after parolees eventually brought him to justice as a would-be victim escapes then brings his own parole officer right back to Ronalds front door. Once the police come knocking, they don't quit until Ronald is held accountable for his heinous crimes. Sources: Rosen, Fred. 2017. The Ba...2024-03-271h 04

There’s Danger HereLevi Boone HelmLevi Boone Helm was a man born into the 1800's. His propensity for anger and action made him a dangerous man. His callous killings made him a legend. Moving between coasts, if he ran out of animal meat, he hunted man to satiate his hunger. But he west wasn't always wild and the long arm of the law caught up with him after just 35 years of life. He may have entered the world screaming, but he left it. Hanging. Sources: Green, Ryan. 2020. The Kentucky Cannibal: The True Story of an Outlaw Mu...2024-03-2536 min

There’s Danger HereJeffrey Guillory #3-3 Louisiana Serial KillersJeffrey Guillory may have the lowest body count of the active serial killers in the greater Baton Rouge area in Louisiana, but he is no less a monster. Attacking vulnerable women leaving them to be found each posed in a different way. He may have never been caught if it weren't for the quick wit of his final victim. While being viciously attacked, she plays possum and Jeffrey is tricked. Believing her to be dead, Jeffrey takes off with her bank card in tow, leaving behind an eye witness while creating a usable electronic trail to track him down. ...2024-03-1851 min

There’s Danger HereSean Vincent Gillis #2-3 Louisiana Serial KillersSean Vincent Gillis was an active serial killer who took a pause briefly allowing Derrick Todd Lee's attention to take over the media. Even more Brutal than Derrick however, he kills vulnerable women with the assistance of zip ties. Though the act of killing isn't the desirable part for him, it's what he does after. From cutting to eating, Sean is a monster in his own right. Only caught after tire tread analysis get police knocking on doors. Once interviewed, he spares no details with the police. He is the butcher of Baton Rouge. Sources:...2024-03-111h 36

There’s Danger HereLori Vallow Part 2When Tylee and JJ two minors go missing under mysterious circumstances one woman is pushed to give answers. Instead of telling the waiting world where her children could be, Lori and her new husband hide away on the tropical islands of Hawaii. As investigations rage on, the question remains. Who is this woman and what has she done with her children. In episode two, we finish up discussing the deaths that surround Lori and Chad. Further speaking about their extremist views as Lori continues to state she knows where her children are and that they are safe, l...2024-03-041h 11

There’s Danger HereChad DaybellChad Daybell grew up in the LDS community. He claims to have two near death experiences that open his mind to the othe side. As his grandfather becomes his guide through life, Chad morphs from loving husband and father to self proclaimed occult leader. His views are extreme within the faith and he is begins to lead a doomsday cult-like following picking up pretty young women along the way. His rhetoric is prescribed in his books determining how the end of times should come about. When he meets Lori at one of the end of times style conferences, he...2024-02-2833 min

There’s Danger HereLori Vallow Part 1When Tylee and JJ two minors go missing under mysterious circumstances one woman is pushed to give answers. Instead of telling the waiting world where her children could be, Lori and her new husband hide away on the tropical islands of Hawaii. As investigations rage on, the question remains. Who is this woman and what has she done with her children. In episode one of a two part series we discuss who Lori was growing up. How her life unfolded and what lead her down the path of potential doting mother to monster. Was it all because she met...2024-02-261h 30

There’s Danger HereElizabeth Fritzl and her years undergroundNewly 18 Elizabeth was excited to move away from home. Two days before her disappearance she argued with patriarch Joseph Fritzl upon the pronouncement that she would be moving in with her older sister in a different city. From 1988-2008 nobody saw Elizabeth, letters from her pronounced that she was happy and in a commune. But when her eldest daughter gets sick and her organs begin shutting down she is whisked away to the hospital. Staff and news plea with the, still absent Elizabeth, to come to the side of her daughter. After days, Elizabeth finally shows looking as fragile...2024-02-191h 28

There’s Danger HereDaniel Viegas from convict to free manIn 1993 Texas was feeling the heat of gang violence. During elections the new DA's platform is one of tough reform and persecution of gang related crimes. Two teenagers get killed shortly after election, and the DA makes good on his promise. "The Punisher" a seasoned detective is eager to solve the case using illegal methods to illicit false confessions from numerous teenagers. Deciding Daniel Viegas fit the narrative, the punisher beats a confession from him. The state uses statements only from fellow intimidated teens and zero evidence managing to come out victorious. It isn't until 2018 that Daniels story is...2024-02-121h 34

There’s Danger HereThe Baton Rouge Serial Killer #1 of 3 Derrick Todd LeeDerrick Todd Lee was one of three active serial killers all prowling the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana around the same time. Derricks below average intelligence didn't hinder his ability to stalk and attach women. Killing from women from 1992- 2003. Before a few Detectives made their case that Derrick Todd Lee should be a prime suspect. Time and time again the detectives were ignored or written off, each time allowing Derrick to increase his number of victims until one Detective had enough. Through hard police work and dedication a Derricks DNA was obtained and his reign of terror finally...2024-02-051h 30

There’s Danger HereBonus episode- The Werewolf ButcherJack Spillman had an obsession with werewolves. This obsession led to more than watching television and collecting memorabelia. Instead Jack thought himself a werewolf and began stalking his prey. In the middle of the night he broke into a home and attacked two females. But as court loomed, Jack confessed. This wasn't his first crime. The first one to fall prey to him was a nine year old girl. He admits to having had aspirations of becoming the worlds greatest serial killer, but the police ensured that didn't happen and the court confirmed it. For his crimes and obsession...2024-01-3125 min

There’s Danger HereThe Murders of Phil and Kathy RanzoIn 1979 the Ranzo's answered a knock at the door. Four teenagers tell them they are out of gas and could use some help. Being good people, they allow the teenagers inside. Instead of thanks they are brutally assaulted and killed. The house is ransacked looking for money before the quartet take off. Now, forty five years later parole is an option and the family of the Ranzo's continue to fight to keep those who put their loved ones in the grave, behind bars. Sources: https://www.modbee.com/news/local/crime/article278513974.html 2024-01-2944 min

There’s Danger HereThe Scorecard KillerRand Kraft was an average looking man who had a stunning secret. He had killed more than 40 people throughout the 1970-80's. All while maintaining the normalcies of society. Randy was active in California until he began contracting worth LSI which allowed him to travel to Oregon and Michigan as well, racking up bodies wherever he traveled. Finally on the night of May 14th, 1983 he was pulled over for suspected drunk driving. As the officer approached, the body of a deceased male was clearly visible in the car. This led to a search of his car exposing an upwards...2024-01-221h 00

There’s Danger HereIvan CantuIvan Cantu was convicted of Capital Murder in Texas in 2000. After serving over 20 years on death row, his execution date looms. But after a thorough review of his case, in which the state's star witness has been found to have committed purgery, is it certain that Ivan committed these crimes? Did the detectives and prosecution key into a single man and decide his guilt? Why were so many incorrect details given in the case and could Ivan really be inncocent? If there is reasonable doubt, why isn't Texas doing anything about it, rather than denying him the right to...2024-01-151h 31

There’s Danger HereThe Capital Hill MassacreOn March 25, 2006 a group of rave goers were winding down after a night of fun. As the ecstasy wore off the after party numbers dwindled, but as many exited the house one man entered. Shots rang out leaving seven dead. The question remains, why? Sources: ⁠https://www.legallyobscene.com/capitol-hill-massacre-kyle-huff/⁠ ⁠https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166724602/kyle-aaron-huff⁠ ⁠https://web.northeastern.edu/jfox/Documents/CapitolHillPanelReport.pdf⁠ ⁠https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/no-easy-explanations-offered-about-capitol-hill-1209140.php⁠ ⁠http://triggered.stanford.clockss.org/ServeContent?rft_id=info:doi/10.1093/brief-treatment/mhm005⁠ ⁠ht...2024-01-0847 min

There’s Danger HereThe Happy Face KillerKeith Hunter Jesperson was a serial killer active from 1990-1995. His final victim was the only one he knew personally and she led to his capture and later incarceration. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Hunter_Jesperson https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Keith_Hunter_Jesperson https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jesperson.htm https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/california-happy-face-killer-victim-idd-after-29-years/2867863/ https://www.biography.com/crime/keith-hunter-jesperson https://people.com/crime/womans-plot-to-frame-boyfriend-for-murder-let-serial-killer-continue-spree-abc-20...2024-01-0134 min

The SplashCast with Reggie and NorwoodEpisode 127: Sounds Of Blackness- Around The League EditionEpisode 127 of The SplashCast is out now! Like, Follow, Subscribe and tell a friend to tell a friend The guys are back with the around the league edition where they discuss: HBCU News Around The Culture First Take at Savannah State Grambling Soccer Alabama State Volleyball Howards New Figure Skating Team Sponsopro Launch Football SIAC News SIAC Championship CIAA News CIAA Championship ...2023-11-092h 51

Poured OverSarah Thankam Mathews on ALL THIS COULD BE DIFFERENT“So you know, something that is a big part of my project…is actually this idea that we deserve pleasure. I think that pleasure and care, these are antidotes against various kinds of violence and degradation that we're all beset with. And so for me, when I wrote this novel, I did not write it for a critic at The New York Times, you know. I wrote it for the past version of me. And I wrote for someone who would need to read this, who would be reading this book after work on the subway.” Sarah's Thankam...2022-10-0141 min

Dog Eared and Foxed86 Women Authors in 10 minutes, a prelude to Internation Women’s Day, 2022Ange has organised an event at The Ink Spot to celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th of March, and she asked me to take part and say something about the prioritisation of women authors in my reading over the last few years. I recorded the piece for timing purposes, and thought I might as well bash it out as an episode of Dog Eared and Foxed. It's the first outing for my new microphone. Alice Bradley Sheldon Alison Lurie Amanda Mason Anbara Salam Andi Osho Anita Brookner Anna Burns Anne Tyler Annie Proulx Ariel Levy A...2022-03-0511 min

Cold Case ChaseThe Puzzle of the Pizza Bomber Bank Heist- Brian WellsDirector: Matt Rukstar Producers: Matt Rukstar Leilani Jade Shane Carey Voice Actors: Tony Ditmo: Tim Howery Brian Wells: Matt Rukstar Linda Payne: Gemma Spencer Bank Teller: Leilani Jade 911 Operator: Emily Clarke John Sekel: Jakob Rukstar Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong: Taryn Kim Ken Barnes: Shane Carey William Rothstien: Jon DeBenedict Pizza Kid: Austin J. Tse Discord: https://discord.gg/uhtZJx7fAz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cold-case-chase/support 2021-05-2824 min