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VictimologyLive Q&A with True Crime Broads - Missy BeversWelcome back to Victimology!In this week's episode, I am joined by the lovely ladies of the True Crime Broads podcast to talk about the Missy Bevers case on a live q&a event on Facebook. Missy was murdered early one morning while setting up for an early morning workout class. There are more questions than answers surrounding the case. Crystal and Renae have been covering Missy's case for a while now and actually funded a billboard asking for tips about Missy's murder. https://truecrimebroadspodcast.com/?fbclid=IwAR2i55mRARwH3TMm36Sv3QkS0lhbE4ZqipgQO-pRmnoqTpd2KsWlg3...
2021-07-1255 min
Mask of SanityA Conversation with Juleen Moreno, the Host of It Goes Down In The PMHi friends, for today’s episode, I’m joined by the host of It Goes Down In The PM, Juleen Moreno, who speaks openly and candidly about the car accident that changed her life on November 11th, 2019.Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE...
2021-06-1644 minMask of Sanity54. Stephen StankoStephen Stanko’s life was seemingly derailed after he failed to earn an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy after high school. This failure triggered a change in his behavior where he soon resorted to petty crimes which eventually escalated to rape and murder. The reason for his sudden leap to kill remains somewhat of a mystery - Stanko refused to testify and his defense team tried to reason that Stanko’s brain was “defective,” hoping to convince the jury to rule in favor of an insanity plea. Stanko currently sits on death row at Broad River Correctional Institut...
2021-06-0224 minMask of Sanity#JusticeForKatiePalmer: An Analysis of the BodyCam Footage, Part TwoOn April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. They were hit by a F250 driven by Cory Todd Foster, which knocked them out of their shoes and sent them flying through the air. Katie’s injuries were fatal as she passed away in the early hours of April 22nd. John was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with severe injuries. Cory Foster was uninjured and, to this day, he has not been held accountable for his actions. This episode is Part Two of the an...
2021-04-2734 minMask of Sanity#JusticeForKatiePalmer: An Analysis of the BodyCam Footage, Part OneOn April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. They were hit by a F250 driven by Cory Todd Foster, which knocked them out of their shoes and sent them flying through the air. Katie’s injuries were fatal as she passed away in the early hours of April 22nd. John was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with severe injuries. Cory Foster was uninjured and, to this day, he has not been held accountable for his actions. Today marks the one year anniversary of th...
2021-04-2131 minMask of Sanity#JusticeForKatiePalmerOn April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. They were hit by a F250 driven by Cory Todd Foster, which knocked them out of their shoes and sent them flying through the air. Katie’s injuries were fatal as she passed away in the early hours of April 22nd. John was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with severe injuries. Cory Foster was uninjured and, to this day, he has not been held accountable for his actions. This episode focuses on shining a light on...
2021-04-151h 02Mask of SanityBonus Patreon Episode: Fritz HaarmannFritz Haarmann, the Butcher of Hanover, murdered at least 27 young boys and teenagers between 1918 and 1924 in the city of Hanover but the actual number of victims is most likely higher. He would lure runaways and sex workers back to his apartment with offers of a hot meal and somewhere comfortable to sleep but once the door closed, Haarmann turned deadly. He would attack them, strangling and beating them before biting each boy on the neck through the windpipe in what Haarmann later sickeningly referred to as a “love bite.” For years, he was able to avoid suspicion because he was cons...
2021-04-0734 minMask of SanityBeyond the Mask: The Amityville HorrorWelcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson combines her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the real life horror and possible supernatural experiences that inspired the 1979 film The Amityville Horror as well as a few sequels and the 2005 remake. Make sure to subscribe to Mask of Sanity wherever you listen so you don’t miss an episode!Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Ma...
2021-03-311h 36Mask of Sanity53. The Zodiac: Part ThreeHey there friends, welcome to Part Three of my coverage for the infamous Zodiac murders. So far, I covered the victims, the letters, and some of the main suspects. This week's episode will include the investigation and key players as well the most recent updates about this still unsolved case. The Zodiac Killer terrorized the Bay Area in California from December 1968 to October 1969, claiming at least six victims but writing to newspapers and the police that he’d killed as many as 37. The chaos and convoluted investigations involved thousands of potential suspects, more leads that could be counted, hours and ho...
2021-03-1735 minMask of Sanity52. The Zodiac: Part TwoHey there friends, welcome back to Part Two of my coverage for the infamous Zodiac murders. Last week, I covered the victims and the letters while this week, I'm walking you through some of the main suspects. Next week's episode will include the investigation and key players as well the most recent updates about this still unsolved case. The Zodiac Killer terrorized the Bay Area in California from December 1968 to October 1969, claiming at least six victims but writing to newspapers and the police that he’d killed as many as 37. The chaos and convoluted investigations involved thousands of potential suspects, mo...
2021-03-1053 minMask of Sanity51. The Zodiac: Part OneHey there friends, this one is going to be a really bumpy ride! I’m going to break down the infamous Zodiac murders in a multiple-part series where I will cover the victims, the letters and ciphers, the suspects, and the most recent updates about this still unsolved case. The Zodiac Killer terrorized the Bay Area of California from December 1968 to October 1969, claiming at least six victims but writing to newspapers and the police that he’d killed as many as 37 people. With all the chaos, the convoluted investigations involved thousands of potential suspects, more leads that could be counted, hour...
2021-03-0350 minVictimologyLive Q&A with Steven David LampleyThank you so much again to Steven David Lampley for joining me to discuss the murder of Kathy Jones. And thank you to all those who watched and participated! If you happened to miss the livestream, here is the video! https://fb.watch/3XkGPv6p6E/The Kathy Jones Tip Line in Nashville (615) 567-3268. https://www.stevenlampley.com/kathy-jones-cold-caseIf you were one of the winners for the book giveaway, I will be reaching out soon!Victimology is partnered with the Oracl3 network.Make sure to...
2021-03-0147 minMask of SanityBeyond the Mask: The StrangersWelcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson joins her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the three real-life events that inspired writer and director Bryan Bertino to create the 2008 horror film, The Strangers. Make sure to subscribe to Mask of Sanity wherever you listen so you don’t miss an episode!Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and ch...
2021-02-261h 31Mask of Sanity50. The West Port MurdersWilliam Burke and William Hare were the original bodysnatchers. They were responsible for 16 murders over a 10-month period in Scotland in which they had worked out a deal with Doctor Richard Knox. Knox would pay them anywhere from eight to 10 pounds for each cadaver they brought to them. When their final victim was discovered in Burke’s lodging house, they tried to bribe the couple who found the body but thankfully this couple went to the police and reported them. What happened next is shrouded in macabre and mystery.Join me on social media by following Mask of Sa...
2021-02-2426 minMask of Sanity49. Dean CorllDean Corll, known as the Candy Man, convinced two teenage boys to be his accomplices for his diabolical plan to kidnap, rape, torture, and murder as many boys as he could. When Corll was finally shot to death by one of those accomplices, Elmer Wayne Henley, on August 8th, 1973, it ended Corll’s reign of terror but the confessions of Henley and the other accomplice, David Brooks, only just began to uncover the true viciousness of Corll’s murder spree in which he claimed the lives of at least 28 boys between the ages of 13 and 20.Join me on soci...
2021-02-1040 minMask of SanityJustice for Jacob: A Conversation with Eric Carter-LandinToday is a first for Mask of Sanity. I am honored to be joined by the host of True Consequences, Eric Carter-Landin. Eric is working tirelessly to spread awareness about child abuse and murder in New Mexico and opens up about the tragic death of his nine-month old brother, Jacob Jeremiah Landin, who was murdered in April 1987. This episode will discuss child abuse, domestic abuse, sexual assault, and murder so listener discretion is advised.Medium Articlehttps://trueconsequences.medium.com/justice-deferred-for-new-mexicos-forgotten-children-f0a14a11e511NM Forgotten Child: Jacob Jeremiah Landinhttps://podcasts.apple.com...
2021-02-031h 02Mask of SanityHappy Pod-iversary!!Mask of Sanity is officially one year old so here’s a special Q&A bonus episode to celebrate! Make sure to subscribe to Mask of Sanity wherever you listen so you don’t miss an episode!Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE...
2021-01-2922 minVictimology12 and Murdered with Steven David LampleyWelcome back to Victimology! I am joined by Steven David Lampley on this week's episode talking about his newest book, 12 and Murdered - the case of Kathy Jones.Want a chance to win a signed copy of Steven's book and a Victimology shirt? Keep an eye out for the contest entry on Victimology's social media!Here is Steven's website and podcast: https://www.stevenlampley.com/https://www.crimeandforensicsmedia.com/?fbclid=IwAR0YfPcRczH2y0Ze7aLzxE8lJ4JhbGPPCu40X2ClV6Dp6976aUB-piezBucPurchase Steven's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/12...
2021-01-2942 minMask of Sanity48. Paul DurousseauIn 2007, Paul Durousseau, known as the Cabbie Killer, was convicted of the 1999 slaying of 24-year old Tyresa Mack and received a sentence of death by lethal injection. After he was arrested in 2003, he was also charged with the murders of six women, two of those were found to be pregnant at the time of their deaths. None of these cases went to trial. In 2017, Durousseau’s death sentence was overturned due to the ruling by the Florida State Supreme Court that any sentence of death which was not unanimously agreed upon by the jury was unconstitutional. When Durousseau was recommended fo...
2021-01-2732 minMask of SanityBeyond the Mask: The Donner PartyWelcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson joins her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the doomed Donner Party that very loosely inspired the 1999 film Ravenous, starring Guy Pearce and Robert Carlyle. Make sure to subscribe to Mask of Sanity wherever you listen so you don’t miss an episode!Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and ch...
2021-01-221h 24Mask of Sanity47. Robert BlackRobert Black was given up by his birth mother and spent several years in residential homes after his foster mother passed away when he was 11. He recalled that he began having an extreme fascination with female genitalia from as young as five years old, which only continued to escalate as he got older. By the time he was in his mid-30s, his obsession with young girls coupled with the trauma of his own sexual assaults as a child, led Black to kidnap, rape, and murder young girls while he worked as a delivery driver. The freedom of being on...
2021-01-2044 minMask of Sanity46. David Russell WilliamsColonel David Russell Williams was a distinguished military man. He commanded thousands, he was a respected leader, he even flew the Queen of England on a few occasions. But what no one knew was that Williams had a sinister side. He broke into homes and would steal undergarments after taking pictures of himself wearing them. This quickly escalated to committing sexual assault and murder. When he was arrested for the murders of Marie-France Comeau and Jessica Lloyd in 2010, he left both his military and civilian communities shaken with disbelief.Join me on social media by following Mask of...
2021-01-1337 minMask of Sanity45. John and Lavinia FisherWas Lavinia Fisher really America’s first female serial killer or have her exploits been greatly exaggerated over the last 200 years? She and her husband John ran a hotel outside of Charleston, South Carolina in the early 1800s and the couple were reportedly members of the Six Mile Gang. Although the facts are scarce, John and Lavinia were arrested in February 1819 for the assault of David Ross but were sentenced to death the following January for highway robbery. The infamous couple, once held in high esteem by the locals, was executed by hanging on February 18th, 1820.Join me on...
2021-01-0625 minMask of SanityBeyond the Mask: The Phantom KillerWelcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson joins her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the case of the unidentified Phantom Killer and the Texarkana Moonlight Murders that inspired the film The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Make sure to subscribe to Mask of Sanity wherever you listen so you don’t miss an episode!Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Fa...
2020-12-3050 minMask of Sanity44. Lesley Eugene WarrenLesley Eugene Warren, also known as the Babyface Killer, manipulated women into caring for him, making them feel comfortable around him, but then, in a flash, he would murder them, strangling them and then dumping the bodies in various locations. His victims ranged from women he had met that same day to ones he had known for years. When he was finally arrested on July 20th, 1990, friends and family were shocked that this seemingly “nice guy” could have murdered four women and possibly more.Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twit...
2020-12-1634 minMask of SanityCrimeCon House Arrest: Victimology featuring Mask of SanityHere’s a special bonus, my friends! I was honored to join Victimology host Melissa Lee as a special guest for CrimeCon House Arrest on November 21st, 2020. During our session, we discussed familicide, often referred to as family annihilators, what to look for, and a few well-known cases, including Chris Watts. Oh, how we loathe Chris Watts. Please forgive the occasional audio distortions in this recording - thank you for listening!Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Ma...
2020-12-1137 minVictimologyCC House Arrest Live Recording - Family Annihilators with Melanie from Mask of SanityWelcome to this extra-special episode of Victimology! This episode was recording at CrimeCon House Arrest with the brilliant host of Mask of Sanity, Melanie Peterson! Sit back, relax, and have a listen to our discussion on Family Annihilators! Special thanks to the wonderful people over at CrimeCon for allowing us to be apart of their event! And of course, thank you to Melanie Peterson for joining me in the discussion! Go and check out Mask of Sanity RIGHT NOW: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mask-of-sanity/id1495341586https://open.spotify...
2020-12-1139 minMask of Sanity43. Juan CoronaJuan Corona was a migrant worker turned labor contractor in Yuba City, California during the 1960s and 1970s. He had a reputation for being hard-working but occasionally a bit gruff with a ferocious temper. He would pick up transients and other men searching for work and bring them back to his farm, sending them out on work details when hired by local farmers to harvest crops in their nearby orchards. Corona would end up murdering at least 25 men between February and May 1971, using a machete, and burying the bodies in the orchards those same men were hired to work.
2020-12-0932 minMask of Sanity42. The Moors MurdersIan Brady and Myra Hindley kidnapped, tortured, and murdered five children, burying at least four of the bodies on Saddleworth Moor, over a three year period during the 1960s in Manchester, England. They were finally stopped when Hindley’s brother-in-law, David Smith, reported their fifth murder to police because he had been forced to watch and assist in covering up the crime scene. Both Brady and Hindley were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, callously taking the location of their third victim’s remains, Keith Bennett, to the grave when they passed away behind bars. The BBC call...
2020-12-0238 minMask of SanityBeyond the Mask: Earle Leonard NelsonWelcome back to Beyond the Mask, where host Melanie Peterson joins her passion for true crime with her love of all things horror. In this episode, Melanie dives into the case of Earle Leonard Nelson, known as the Dark Strangler and the Gorilla Man. His horrific crimes would loosely inspire the Merry Widow Murderer in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1943 thriller, Shadow of a Doubt. Make sure to subscribe to Mask of Sanity wherever you listen so you don’t miss an episode!Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more...
2020-11-2849 minMask of Sanity41. John CannanJohn Cannan, known as “The Lady Killer,” is a rapist and murderer who was convicted of the sadistic murder of Shirley Banks on October 8th, 1987. He is also believed to be the prime suspect in the two unsolved murders of Sandra Court on May 3rd, 1986, and Suzy Lamplugh who disappeared on July 28th, 1986. Lamplugh’s body has never been found. Cannan suffered a stroke in prison in 2019 and now the police are in a race against time to find Suzy Lamplugh and ensure the man that they believe is responsible stays behind bars. John Cannan has spent the last 31 years in pri...
2020-11-2540 minMask of Sanity40. Audrey Marie HilleyAudrey Marie Hilley lived for the finer things in life. She always dressed well and wanted to be seen and known for having expensive things and a lavish lifestyle. Despite what she wanted, Marie knew she needed more money than what she and her husband Frank were bringing in so she came up with a plan. She took out life insurance policies on her husband, her daughter, and her son at different points throughout her life and also began poisoning them with arsenic. She would end up being charged and convicted of the poisoning murder of Frank Hilley and attempted...
2020-11-1845 minVictimologyForgotten No More: Justice for Jacob LandinI am joined on this week's episode by the host of True Consequence and co-host of Dos Spookquenos, Eric Carter-Landin.Eric tells us the story of his brother, Jacob Landin. Jacob was murdered as an infant and justice has yet to be served. Content warning: we will be discussing child abuse and the death of a child. While this content is difficult to listen to, I want to remind you all why it is important we continue to talk about this. It is all about getting justice for these poor, defenseless victims. Please check...
2020-11-161h 13Mask of Sanity39. Robert SpanglerFor decades, Robert Spangler got away with the murders of two wives as well as his two children from his first marriage. It wasn’t until he was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in 2000, that he finally confessed to his crimes after being suspected and watched by authorities from several different agencies. During one of his interviews, he claimed it was easier to kill his wives than to go through a divorce. This serial killer and family annihilator is one of the most callous men to ever exist. Join me on social media by following Mask of Sa...
2020-11-1133 minVictimologyOnline Stranger Danger with Steven David LampleyWelcome back to Victimology! On this week's episode, I am joined by Steven David Lampley. Content/trigger warning: we discuss graphic topics such as online predators, pedophiles, sexual assault, and child abuse. Would you let a stranger just walk into your home? Most likely not...what if they were already there? Join us as we discuss the importance of talking about online safety. Steven is a seasoned law enforcement professional with multiple facets of different types of experience under his belt. Steven talks about his time working on a secret project in which he...
2020-11-0656 minMask of Sanity38. Gilles de RaisGilles de Rais was a French nobleman and highly respected military man who was suspected of murdering at least 140 children. It was alleged that he did this in the pursuit of the Philosopher’s stone as well as the fulfillment of a blood contract with the Devil as a way to replenish his wealth after recklessly overspending to maintain an extravagant lifestyle. He was found guilty and executed by hanging on October 26th, 1440.Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to li...
2020-11-0428 minMask of SanityBeyond the Mask: Ed GeinWelcome to the first Beyond the Mask episode, where Mask of Sanity host Melanie Peterson combines her love of true crime with her love of all things horror! This episode goes through the case of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield, and the horror villains his horrific crimes would help inspire, including Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs. Make sure to subscribe to Mask of Sanity wherever you listen so you don’t miss an episode!Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on up...
2020-10-3158 minMask of Sanity37. Elizabeth BáthoryElizabeth Báthory, the Blood Countess, was accused of torturing and murdering at least 650 young girls in the 1600s. The legends of her brutality have lasted centuries and she’s said to have played a part in author Bram Stoker’s inspiration for his 1897 gothic horror novel Dracula. However, there seems to be less fact and more fiction when it comes to what actually happened inside the walls of Castle Čachtice. Was she actually a demon murderess wreaking havoc in Hungary, committing unspeakable acts of torture and mutilation on the less fortunate, or were her accusations and imprisonment part of a cons...
2020-10-2829 minMask of Sanity36. Andrei ChikatiloAndrei Chikatilo, later known as the Butcher of Rostov and the Rostov Ripper, was convicted of murdering 52 people over a 12 year period during the Cold War and through the eventual collapse of the USSR in 1991. The judge who oversaw his case even admitted that one of the main reasons why Chikatilo evaded capture for so long was due to the “refusal of the Soviet Union to acknowledge that such crimes existed.” Chikatilo brutally strangled, stabbed, and mutilated dozens of young women and children and was eventually executed by a single gunshot to the head on February 14th, 1994.Join me o...
2020-10-211h 06VictimologyThe Case of Missy Bevers with True Crime BroadsWelcome back to Victimology! Thanks for joining me this week! In this week's episode, I am joined by the lovely ladies of the True Crime Broads podcast to talk about the Missy Bevers case. Missy was murdered early one morning while setting up for an early morning workout class. There are more questions than answers surrounding the case. Crystal and Renae have been covering Missy's case for a while now and actually funded a billboard asking for tips about Missy's murder. https://truecrimebroadspodcast.com/?fbclid=IwAR2i55mRARwH3TMm36Sv3QkS0lhbE4ZqipgQO-pRmnoqTpd2KsWlg3q4fTU
2020-10-151h 33Mask of Sanity35. Peter KürtenPeter Kürten, the Vampire of Düsseldorf, endured a horrific childhood, starved of love and suffering unimaginable abuse at the hands of his father. By the time he was nine years old, he was introduced to bestiality, which eventually escalated to brutally murdering men, women, and children. As a young man, he was in and out of prison for petty crimes, blaming society and prison for his hatred of the world and why he chose to exact revenge. When he insisted that his wife turn him in, Kurten confessed to nearly 80 violent crimes and was charged with nine murders. He...
2020-10-1436 minVictimologyThe Catfish Murder: The Case of Cynthia HoffmanWelcome back to Victimology! So glad you could join me this week.On this week's episode, we dive into the murky waters of the Alaskan Catfish Murder case. Quick heads up, some of the information I discuss in this episode is not suitable for all listeners and is considered to be quite disturbing. 19-year-old Cynthia Hoffman was murdered by her best friend Denali Brehmer. No one understood the true motive behind the crime until they looked much deeper. Police quickly released this was an iceberg of a case involving multiple players and a "millionaire" with evil...
2020-10-0832 minMask of Sanity34. Richard ChaseRichard Chase, notoriously remembered as the Vampire of Sacramento, was in and out of mental institutions for years, ultimately being diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Eventually, he was released from the American River Hospital just outside of Sacramento and, without the ability to control his thoughts or behavior, he would embark on a month-long murder spree from December 1977 to January 1978, which claimed the lives of six people as well as several animals. His moniker was due to the fact that Chase drank the blood of and cannibalized his victims because he believed that someone had stolen his pulmonary artery and that...
2020-10-0748 minVictimologyJesse Ross and Brian CarrickThis week's episode is dedicated to DJ Fickey. October 3rd you are invited to "Go Orange" in honor of DJ Fickey. To learn more and to donate, go here: https://justicefordj.com/?fbclid=IwAR3eaNs6Gy2rLR_l10U8MjXyaaXGlG2VBNDIkaDs2YFZ-oQJ_paMI_Yl4Lo #JusticeforDJ #GoOrange Thank you to both Bret Rodgers and Ami Mangold for suggesting both of these cases. I am joined by MY MOM on this week's episode. Join us as we discuss and break down two very mysterious missing persons cases from Illinois: Jesse Ross and Brian Carrick.
2020-10-021h 04Mask of Sanity33. Moses SitholeMoses Sithole, known as the ABC Killer, is considered South Africa’s most prolific serial killer after he was captured and convicted of 38 counts of murder, including the two-year old son of one of his female victims, as well as 40 counts of rape and 6 counts of robbery. He preyed on women with promises of a job and then lured them to isolated areas in Atteridgeville, Boksburg, and Cleveland where he would beat and rape them before strangling them with their own underwear.Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for mo...
2020-09-3027 minVictimologyInterview with Carl Koppelman Part 2Welcome back to Victimology! Thanks for joining me for part 2 of Carl's interview!Carl Koppelman has done some amazing things while volunteering with the DNA Doe Project. Carl has been featured on Vice Media as well as in the TV series The Killing Season. Check out the Vice Media video on Carl here: https://youtu.be/r86eID8R8O8The Killing Season: https://www.aetv.com/shows/the-killing-seasonYou can find Carl @ https://www.facebook.com/carl.koppelmanMake sure to take time to check out his...
2020-09-2426 minMask of Sanity32. Leonarda CianciulliLeonarda Cianciulli, known as “The Soap-Maker of Correggio,” had a volatile childhood and lived in fear that the predictions of a fortune-teller who told her that every single one of her children would die, would actually come true. When her oldest son, Guiseppe, was drafted into the Italian Army ahead of the country’s entrance into World War II, Leonarda decided that, in order to protect her son from harm, she needed to offer up a human sacrifice, hoping that God would accept the death of someone else in place of her son. She would murder three women over a year-l...
2020-09-2332 minVictimologyInterview with Carl Koppelman Part 1Welcome back to Victimology! So glad to be back with you all! Carl Koppelman has done some amazing things while volunteering with the DNA Doe Project. In part one of our interview, we discuss how he initially got involved with the DNA Doe Project as well as his process for making forensic renderings of unidentified persons. Carl has been featured on Vice Media as well as in the TV series The Killing Season. Check out the Vice Media video on Carl here: https://youtu.be/r86eID8R8O8The Killing Season...
2020-09-1731 minMask of Sanity31. Jane ToppanJane Toppan, also known as “Jolly Jane,” was an organized lust serial killer in Massachusetts during the turn of the 19th century, who poisoned her patients when she worked as a nurse, as well as close friends and family members, claiming her main goal in life was to “have killed more people - helpless people - than any other man or woman who ever lived.” Jane confessed to murdering more than 31 people but when she was brought to trial for the murder of one of her victims, Minne Gibbs, she was found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity and committed to Taunt...
2020-09-1637 minMask of Sanity30. Robert BerdellaRobert Berdella, known as The Butcher of Kansas City, brutally tortured and killed at least six young men between 1984 and 1987. After years of bullying as a child, the sudden loss of his father at age 16, being sexually assaulted by a co-worker as a teenager, Berdella was not mentally or emotionally equipped for everyday life. His trauma eventually manifested in violent fantasies of rape and torture to the point where he could not foster healthy relationships. Instead he kidnapped young male sex workers and turned them into his “playtoys,” by torturing them with electric shocks, injecting drain cleaners into their eyes, and...
2020-09-0933 minMask of Sanity29. Joe MethenyYou want fries with that? Maybe not while you listen to this episode. Melanie covers the grotesque case of Joe Metheny, a serial killer who preyed on drug addicts and prostitutes and then to hide the evidence, he used parts of his victims to create burger patties for his open-pit beef stand. This case will make your stomach do flip-flops because not only did he turn his victims into meat patties, he also sold these flesh burgers to unsuspecting customers who stopped by his roadside food stand near Baltimore, Maryland. After he was arrested, he began his confession by telling...
2020-09-0229 minMask of Sanity28. John Justin Bunting and the Snowtown MurdersIn the United States, the name John Justin Bunting and the Snowtown Murders may not be a household name, unlike Ted Bundy or Jeffrey Dahmer, and you might even shrug your shoulders, not knowing anything about him or the murders. But if you were in Australia, you’d get a completely different reaction. Bunting, along with his accomplices Robert Wagner, James Vlassakis, and Mark Haydon, tortured and killed at least 11 people during the 1990s in South Australia. The horrific murders would become known as The Snowtown Murders or the Bodies in Barrels murders because of how and where the remains of...
2020-08-2645 minMask of Sanity27. Charlie BrandtCarl “Charlie” Brandt is something of an enigma. When he was 13, he shot his father and killed his mother, seemingly without provocation. Due to his age, he could not be indicted for the murder but a grand jury ordered that he be sent to a psychiatric hospital for further evaluation and treatment. After spending over a year in a psychiatric hospital, Charlie was released into the custody of his father. With his medical and court records sealed, no one knew anything about the reality of Charlie Brandt until September 15th, 2004, when the stabbed and mutilated bodies of his wife, Teri, and...
2020-08-1936 minMask of Sanity26. Danny Rolling: Part TwoDanny Rolling, having been groomed as a menace to society from years of abuse at the hands of his father, would go on to murder five college students in Gainesville over a four-day period, causing students to flee the campus in terror and leaving a sleepy college town paralyzed. He mutilated the bodies, posed with them, and even dismembered some of them. After his capture from a botched robbery on September 8th, 1990, it would take another two years to link Rolling, who would become known as the Gainesville Ripper, to these murders. He would later be linked by DNA to...
2020-08-1233 minMask of Sanity25. Danny Rolling: Part OneDanny Rolling, having been groomed as a menace to society from years of abuse at the hands of his father, would go on to murder five college students in Gainesville over a four-day period, causing students to flee the campus in terror and leaving a sleepy college town paralyzed. He mutilated the bodies, posed with them, and even dismembered some of them. After his capture from a botched robbery on September 8th, 1990, it would take another two years to link Rolling, who would become known as the Gainesville Ripper, to these murders. He would later be linked by DNA to...
2020-08-0537 minMask of Sanity24. Derrick Todd LeeDerrick Todd Lee, known as the Baton Rouge Serial Killer, stalked women. He watched them through the windows of their homes, where they felt safe. When the moment was right, he would either sneak in through an open window or charm his way into their homes by flashing his million-dollar smile and then forcing himself inside before he would assault and murder them. Lee crept under the radar as a suspect for over a decade as the Baton Rouge law enforcement community tried to solve these murders, despite years of building a rap sheet with countless other crimes including burglary...
2020-07-2938 minMask of Sanity23. Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris: Part TwoIn Part 2 of the case of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, listeners will hear about the duo’s three remaining victims, Leah Lamp, Jackie Gilliam, and Lynette Ledford, as well as what led to the capture of the notorious Toolbox Killers. These men were savage and extremely brutal killers who were released back into society time and again to wreak havoc on whoever crossed their paths. When they were finally captured, the sheer sadism of their crimes was revealed with the discovery of the cassette tape they recorded when they tortured and murdered their final victim, Lynette Ledford. Ch...
2020-07-2236 minMask of Sanity22. Lawrence Bittaker & Roy Norris: Part OneLawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, known at the Toolbox Killers, terrorized Southern California for five months in 1979 when they went on a killing spree that claimed the lives of five teenage girls. Both men had been in and out of prison and state mental hospitals for repeated offenses and yet they always ended up being released back into society. The final time each was released proved to be a deadly mistake. After meeting while incarcerated at the California Men’s Prison, Bittaker and Norris concocted a plan that would involve kidnapping, raping, torturing, and murdering teenage girls - a plan th...
2020-07-1528 minMask of Sanity21. Herbert MullinHerbert Mullin had everything going for him - he was smart, popular, and athletic. But when his best friend was killed in a car accident the summer after graduating high school, Mullin began to spiral. This traumatic incident is what many believe triggered his schizophrenia, which was then exacerbated by LSD and marijuana use. Mullin began hearing voices, including one from his father, telling him to kill because human sacrifices would be the only way to prevent a massive earthquake from devastating California. He would murder 13 people before he was eventually caught.Check out the Mask of Sanity...
2020-07-0836 minMask of Sanity20. Charles SchmidCharles Schmid was known as many things - a trickster, a liar, an egomaniac. He never worked and instead he survived off of handouts from his parents. He also thought himself to be quite the womanizer. Yet, standing at just 5 feet 3 inches tall, Schmid fit the colloquial idea of the “Napoleon Complex,” making up for his feelings of inferiority due to his height with boisterous, outrageous claims. One night he was on such a roll that he claimed he wanted to kill a girl. It wouldn’t be long until Schmid boasted about murdering 3 young girls and police would finally catch...
2020-07-0133 min
All Things AnimeDr. Weeb Teaches Anime's history PT 1Do you have no clue what is Anime is? Do you love Anime and Manga but often wonder why it became so big in America and what it's origins are? Dive into a lesson from Dr.Weeb as he teaches and gives info on how Manga and Anime came to be. There is a lot of interesting facts that even the most hardcore Otaku's may not even know. Part 2 coming next week. This Podcast is presented by the Oracl3 Network.
2020-06-2641 min
All Things AnimeDr. Weeb Teaches Anime's history PT 1Do you have no clue what is Anime is? Do you love Anime and Manga but often wonder why it became so big in America and what it's origins are? Dive into a lesson from Dr.Weeb as he teaches and gives info on how Manga and Anime came to be. There is a lot of interesting facts that even the most hardcore Otaku's may not even know. Part 2 coming next week. This Podcast is presented by the Oracl3 Network.
2020-06-2643 minVictimologyThe Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 3October 3rd, 2016 forever changed the Fickey family when DJ “Don” Fickey was shot and killed. I am joined once again by DJ Fickey’s sister, Amanda Shirley, to discuss closing thoughts on the case, the future, and how we can help get justice for DJ. Please check out the following links regarding DJ’s case, and make sure to subscribe to not miss the final episode of my interview with Amanda. SIGN THE PETITION HERE: https://www.change.org/p/demand-the-state-of-georgia-re-open-dj-fickeys-case-and-present-to-a-grand-juryDONATE HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wwqw3-justice-for-dj#Ju...
2020-06-2531 minMask of Sanity19. Dorothea PuenteDorothea Puente looked like the kind, neighborly grandmother anyone would want to live next door. The woman who had suffered through an abusive childhood was now in the business of helping those in the community who needed it. But what her neighbors didn’t know is that she was murdering tenants in her boarding house and then continuing to cash their social security checks. Eventually, she would be caught and charged with the murders of nine people and sentenced to a life behind bars. Until the day she died, Dorothea Puente insisted that she was innocent and that her murder vi...
2020-06-2430 min
All Things AnimeThe Weebs Introduce ThemselvesWhy is his name Dr. Weeb? Noble? Dingo? Find out more about the hosts and their likes, favorite Anime's and characters, and their extremely boring lives (except Dingo, the man lives in Australia). The beginning of a long series of arguments, exciting chats, Anime and Manga reviews, and lots of other crazy discussions. Stick around for some humor, some fun facts and something that might just lead you to actually want to listen to the next episode! All Things Anime is partnered with The Oracl3 Network.
2020-06-1945 min
All Things AnimeThe Weebs Introduce ThemselvesWhy is his name Dr. Weeb? Noble? Dingo? Find out more about the hosts and their likes, favorite Anime's and characters, and their extremely boring lives (except Dingo, the man lives in Australia). The beginning of a long series of arguments, exciting chats, Anime and Manga reviews, and lots of other crazy discussions. Stick around for some humor, some fun facts and something that might just lead you to actually want to listen to the next episode! All Things Anime is partnered with The Oracl3 Network.
2020-06-1943 min
All Things AnimeWelcome to All Things AnimeInterested in what our Podcast could be about? Take a listen today! A Podcast courtesy of The Oracl3 Network.
2020-06-1901 min
All Things AnimeWelcome to All Things AnimeInterested in what our Podcast could be about? Take a listen today! A Podcast courtesy of The Oracl3 Network.
2020-06-1900 minVictimologyThe Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 2October 3rd, 2016 forever changed the Fickey family when DJ “Don” Fickey was shot and killed. However, according to investigators and the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation), DJ committed suicide. I am joined again in this week’s episode by Amanda Shirley, DJ’s sister. In part 2, Amanda talks about the crime, scene, and suspect. There are many indicators that point to murder, yet investigators refuse to change the information in the case. Please check out the following links regarding DJ’s case, and make sure to subscribe to not miss the final episode of my interview with Amand...
2020-06-1827 minMask of SanityPatreon Exclusive: Joel RifkinHere it is, friends! As a gift to all my listeners, I am releasing my second full-length Bonus Patreon episode covering the case of Joel Rifkin. He brutally murdered 17 women on Long Island and throughout the New York City area from 1989 to 1993. Seinfeld also pokes fun of him in an episode when Elaine tries to convince her boyfriend to change his name from Joel Rifkin to...anything else - revenge is sweet. Enjoy!Check out the Mask of Sanity Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes. Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity...
2020-06-1753 minVictimologyThe Case of DJ Fickey: Interview with Amanda Shirley Part 1October 3rd, 2016 forever changed the Fickey family when DJ “Don” Fickey was shot and killed. However, according to investigators and the GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation), DJ committed suicide. I am joined in this week’s episode by Amanda Shirley, DJ’s sister. Amanda has been fighting for justice for DJ since day 1. There are many indicators that point to murder, yet investigators refuse to change the information in the case. Please check out the following links regarding DJ’s case, and make sure to subscribe to not miss part 2 of my interview with Amanda. #Just...
2020-06-1128 minMask of Sanity18. Graham YoungGraham Young, also known as The Teacup Poisoner, began his life with tragedy with his mother dying when he was just three months old. He would spend his early years with his aunt and uncle, forming a strong bond with them, only to have his life turned upside down when his father remarried and brought his children back home. From there, Graham became withdrawn and focused all his attention on learning as much as he could about science and chemistry, especially poisons and how they worked. He would soon begin testing his concoctions...on the people around him. By the...
2020-06-1039 minMask of Sanity17. Charles AlbrightDid Charles Albright, the alleged Eyeball Killer, actually murder three women in Dallas during the early 1990s? Today’s episode attempts to navigate the murky waters surrounding this case and presents opposing theories and details about whether or not Albright was ultimately responsible or if the murders were the work of another unknown killer. Check out the Mask of Sanity Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes. Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Tw...
2020-05-2731 minMask of Sanity16. Pedro LópezPedro López, the Monster of the Andes, is believed to have murdered at least 350 young girls but most involved with the case believe his numbers could be upwards of 400 or more. After his capture in 1980, the terrified citizens of Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia thought they were safe. They thought the man who had haunted their lives and caused so much pain and suffering was finally behind bars, no longer roaming the countryside abducting, raping, and murdering their daughters. Yet, nearly 20 years later, Pedro López would be released back into society and since that day, he has never been se...
2020-05-2033 minMask of Sanity15. Marybeth TinningAll Marybeth Tinning wanted was love and attention - like most any other person, right? Except in her case, the lack of emotional development, abuse, isolation, and feelings of neglect that she experienced as a child would lead her to commit the most inexcusable crimes against children...her OWN children. Tinning murdered eight of her nine children as a way to elicit sympathy and attention from anyone who would give it to her. Because she was only charged and tried for the death of one child, Marybeth Tinning was released from prison on parole on August 21st, 2018.Check...
2020-05-1343 minVictimologyThe Delphi Murders: Interview with Kelsi GermanFebruary 2017 forever changed the town of Delphi, Indiana when Libby German and Abby Williams went missing and ultimately were found deceased. Their case remains unsolved to this day. I was recently on True Crime Garage discussing this case and figured it would be appropriate to release my interview with Kelsi the same week.Kelsi and I sit down and discuss the basic information about the case and information she wants the public to know. Thank you again to Kelsi for joining me on Victimology. You have a tip or information, please contact...
2020-05-0643 minVictimologyThe Murder of Margaret DurantPart 1 of this episode:I am joined by Steven David Lampley to discuss the online courses he is giving on Serial Killer Profiling 101 and How to Catch a Liar. Steven is a well-known law enforcement professional as well as a featured guest on many shows, and of course I cannot forget to mention: he’s also presented at CrimeCon! Steve is offering online classes for the low tuition of $20 a class! That’s a steal! See the link down below to check out his current and future classes he will be offering. There has been an upda...
2020-05-0150 minVictimologyBonus Episode: Live Q&A With Gloria Bobertz about Lewis Clark Valley Serial Killer-4/4/20Hello, everyone! Here is a bonus episode!Gloria Bobertz was featured in the documentary Cold Valley and Confluence, as well as Victimology's Lewis Clark Valley Serial Killer episodes part 2 & 3. Gloria was gracious enough to come onto a live stream and answer questions about the Lewis Clark Valley Serial Killer cases. If you are not familiar with the cases, I highly recommend you listen to Part 1, 2, 3 before listening to the live q&a session. This bonus epsiode was recorded 4/4/20. Gloria runs a facebook page and group dedicated to this case: https://www.facebook.com...
2020-04-142h 18VictimologyInterview with Judith Yates Part 2: When Nashville BledJudith Yates has over 30 years of experience in various roles in criminal justice including working as an investigator and professor. She has written multiple true crime books including "When Nashville Bled: The Untold Stories of Serial Killer Paul Dennis Reid". In part 2 where we discuss her book on serial killer, Paul Dennis Reid, and the victims' lives he took. We also discuss the means Judith went to while researching the story of the victims and their lives. A huge thank you to Judith Yates for coming onto Victimology. Please make sure to check out...
2020-04-1057 minVictimologyInterview with Judith Yates Part 1: The Truth about True CrimeJudith Yates has over 30 years of experience in various roles in criminal justice including working as an investigator and professor. She has written multiple true crime books including "When Nashville Bled: The untold stories of serial killer Paul Dennis Reid" and the book we discuss at the beginning of the interview, "How To Recognize the Devil - Common Sense Self Defense, Safety, & Security". In part 1 of our interview, Judith explains the facade of true crime and how she helps get the information clearly out there. Her candidness and honesty is what we all need to hear while researching...
2020-04-0227 minVictimologyAnnouncementHello, everyone! Just a quick update about the direction of Victimology. Please feel free to join the cold case discussion group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/quarantinecoldcase/New episode out next week!Be safe, be health, AND PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS!
2020-03-2704 minVictimologyAmy Mihaljevic Part 6: Interview with Nic from True Crime GarageThe final chapter of the Amy Mihaljevic case is finally here! If you have not listened to parts 1 through 4, catch up with those episodes first!At last, please enjoy the FINAL episode of my interview with Nic from True Crime Garage. Make sure to subscribe to Victimology...you do NOT want to miss the final two episodes of our interview. Huge thank you to again to Nic from True Crime Garage for coming on Victimology! Thank you again to James Renner and Bill Huffman as well! Victimology is a self produced...
2020-03-181h 08VictimologyAmy Mihaljevic Part 5: Interview with Nic from True Crime GarageThe final chapter of the Amy Mihaljevic case is finally here! If you have not listened to parts 1 through 4, catch up with those episodes first!At last, please enjoy part 1 of my interview with Nic from True Crime Garage. Nick’s analysis of Amy’s case is spot on and his interpretation of the facts surrounding her case are extremely interesting...you’ll just have to listen to find out! Make sure to subscribe to Victimology...you do NOT want to miss the final two episodes of our interview. Huge thank you to again to Nic...
2020-03-1137 min
VictimologyThe Siren of San Quentin-Part 2The long awaited Part 2 has finally arrived! BUT WAIT.Have you listened to Part 1 yet?...IF NOT, STOP AND LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST. In Part 2 of my interview with Laura Brand, we get into more detail regarding her research and upcoming events she will be a part of. We also discuss her future projects in the works as well as her being featured at CrimeCon.Thank you again to Laura Brand for coming on Victimology! If you want to follow Laura on social media she can be found at: https...
2020-01-2740 minVictimologyThe Siren of San Quentin-Part 1On this week's episode of Victimology, I interview private investigator and forensic psychology practitioner, Laura Brand. Laura has interviewed over 50 Serial killers nationwide and has been working on collective study for the last six years. Once published, it will be the largest collective study on serial killers ever conducted. Join me as I ask Laura what everyone is wanting to know about her work: what is it like talking to serial killers, were you ever scared, what cases has she been working on, and much MORE.Thank you again to Laura for being on Victimology. Make...
2020-01-2036 min
VictimologySneak Peak: The Siren of San QuentinComing soon on Victimology...PI and Forensic Psychology Practitioner, Laura Brand, joins us and talks about the very important and very *interesting* work she is doing.Stay tuned for one of the most informative and important episodes of Victimology.
2020-01-1803 min