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Kinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Frank Lindsay with Anson MaddocksFrank Lindsay was a Seattle-based wife killer. He was also a fry cook, and it was the fry cooking that got him caught for murder. But it also lead to his prison escape...Legendary artist, and frequent co-host, Anson Maddocks, joins Zevon to tell his own Seattle Kinda Murdery story featuring his very good friend, and fellow Magic the Gathering legend, Mark Tedin. After spending the day together at a coffe shop drawing the iconic cards for Limited Edition Alpha, Anson and Mark hit the town, only to discover...a dead body...Find and purchase Anson's...
2025-10-0345 minKinda MurderyThe Murder of Dariusz Janiszewski with Anson MaddocksIn December 2000, in a remote area of the Oder River in Poland, three fishermen discovered a dead body, initially mistaken for a log, near the shore. The corpse, with a noose around its neck and hands bound, was identified as Dariusz Janiszewski, a 35-year-old businessman from Wroclaw, reported missing by his wife four weeks earlier. Janiszewski's body showed signs of torture, starvation, and drowning. Despite an extensive police investigation featuring scuba divers and forensic specialists, no significant evidence was found. Janiszewski, described as a gentle man and an amateur guitarist, had a stable personal life with no known debts, enemies...
2025-02-211h 08Kinda MurderyAmerican Outlaws: Bonnie & ClydeYou know the terrible, true tale of Bonnie and Clyde...Or do you? Buckle up for the ultra-violent love story behind one of America's most murderous romances...Everything's bigger in Texas, especially the bloodlust...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
2025-02-074h 30Kinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Michael Lee JonesIn the early hours of a chilly winter morning in 2005, a grim discovery marks the beginning of a perplexing case that would haunt the western edge of Miami. Amid the transition where the orderly outer suburbia surrenders to the wild embrace of the Everglades, with its towering grass and dark, unforgiving mud, a scene unfolds that seems almost too brutal, too out of place. A local power-company worker, navigating through the routine of his day, drives by the desolate expanse of an unbuilt cul-de-sac. It's here, amidst the weeds and solitude, that he spots something. A young woman, merely 21, with...
2025-01-311h 02Kinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Robert J. Moody & Walter Leroy MoodyAcknowledging that it sounded, “truly bizarre,” Robert J. Moody would say during his trial that, cocaine-pushing space aliens took control of his body and forced him to murder Michelle Malone, a friend, and Patricia Magda, a neighbor, in November 1993 to prove that aliens existed. The aliens told him that their mission required that he be convicted and sentenced to die but that he would survive a lethal injection, he testified Wednesday."After being declared dead, the extrasensory biological entities will bring me back to life to speak through me," he further insisted that his involvement in these crimes was invo...
2025-01-2450 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monster: Stephanie LazarusIn the dimming light of February 24, 1986, LAPD detectives stepped through the gates of a condo complex in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, their faces etched with stern concentration. The scene that awaited them was grim. Sherri Rasmussen, a 29-year-old nursing director and a newlywed of just three months, lay dead in her living room. She was found by her husband, John Ruetten, an engineer who had arrived home from work at precisely 5:55 p.m. As Ruetten pulled into his driveway, the first thing that caught his eye was the open garage door. Odd. The silver two-door BMW—a cherished engagement gift he...
2025-01-171h 02Kinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Robert Ben RhoadesHe methodically prowled the highways, targeting teenage girls who had run away, those seemingly invisible to the world. In the scorching summer of 1985, she was one such girl. A chance encounter on I-95 with a stranger led to the most petrifying ordeal of her life. Years on, she revisits the haunts of her fraught youth, seeking insights into the terror she faced and the fate of the girls who were not as lucky...CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could...
2025-01-1055 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Leopold and LoebThe murder of 14-year old Robert Franks is a story almost to horrible to tell. It's a mad caper, infused with daring, arrogance, mystery, privilege, chaos and horrible perversion. "Leopold and Loeb," is often called, "The Trial of the Century." Discover the true story of these American Monsters...Now! On Kinda Murdery!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
2024-12-2058 minKinda MurderyAmerican Paladin: A Tribute to Jerry PaulleyKinda Murdery pays tribute to true friend, mentor and American Paladin, Jerry Paulley of Hillbilly Horror Stories. If you are able, please consider contributing to help cover Jerry's medical and funeral expenses:https://gofund.me/325f1f0eBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
2024-12-071h 32Kinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Ruth JuddDoes big violence come in small packages? Maybe...In October of 1931, Ruth Judd, a stunning, diminutive redhead, only five feet tall, arrived at the Los Angeles train station to claim two trunks. The trunks were leaking blood...Is Ruth Judd, another "American Monster?" Find out what happened on this episode of Kinda Murdery...Sources: https://popculturecrime.medium.com/winnie-the-story-of-the-trunk-murderess-825b868af985https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/ruthless-a-long-lost-confession-letter-may-finally-tell-the-real-story-of-winnie-ruth-judd-6657689https://alchetron.com/Winnie-Ruth-Judd#winnie-ruth-judd-abe0d9ec-3e80-49ac-889c-78a3e768926-resize-750.jpeghttps://www.newspapers.com/i...
2024-11-1523 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Marjorie Diehl -Armstrong and the Pizza BomberImagine a quiet town in Pennsylvania, August 28, 2003. The stage was set for a chilling tale that will send shivers down your spine. Brian Wells, an unassuming pizza delivery driver, stepped into a bank, but it wasn't a simple transaction he sought. No, he demanded a staggering $250,000, warning of a bomb with a deadly countdown. His voice trembled as he spoke those ominous words to the teller. Now, picture this: Brian, carrying a mere $8,702, exits the bank, encircled by the tightening grip of law enforcement, a bizarre device is strapped around his neck, a device he claims is a bomb. The...
2024-11-081h 03Kinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: H.H. Holmes and The Chicago Murder CastleThe legend of H.H. Holmes and his so-called "Murder Castle" is an American Tall Tale gone bad... Holmes wasn’t just any killer—he was one of America’s first real serial killers. And it wasn’t just the body count that made him infamous. It was that house. Initially, people thought it was just a regular hotel, a smart business move by Holmes to cash in on the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. But, when the police finally took a good, hard look inside, they found something straight out of a nightmare. The Murder Castle wasn’t some run-of-the-mill hotel with a...
2024-10-3137 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Earl Leonard NelsonThe life of Earl Nelson was dark and awful. His crimes were even worse. Murder. Mutilation. Necrophilia. Infanticide. I honestly can't, in good conscience, recommend this episode. But, if you'd like to learn more about a man history remembers as, "The Dark Strangler," an American Monster who even inspired an Alfred Hitchcock movie, then you really should listen... Photos and information about The Napa State Asylum (AKA Castle Dracul West) https://www.napavalleymarketplace.com/post/2018/12/28/napa-state-hospital-the-early-years Sources:https://winnipegpolicemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/the-stangler.pdf https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nelson-earle.htm Primary source...
2024-10-1840 minKinda MurderyAmerican Outlaws: GoodfellasThe Lufthansa Heist etched its name in the annals of criminal history, standing as a stark reminder of the audacity of organized crime. when a group of mobsters executed this meticulously planned robbery, they weren't just committing a crime; they were setting a new benchmark for criminal exploits in America. The heist, which occurred in the winter chill of December 1978 at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, was not just another robbery; it was the largest of its kind in American history. Twelve years later, it would inspire the Martin Scorsese classic film, "Goodfellas." This is the Kinda Murdery version...
2024-10-1126 minKinda MurderyAmerican Outlaws: King ConYou might know "King Con,"Charles Ponzi as the inventor of the pyramid scheme. But, did you know that he he was a master of disguise? Did you know he went on the run from American and International authorities disguised as a waiter? Find out more about a true AMERICAN OUTLAW...Only on Kinda Murdery!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
2024-10-0434 minKinda MurderyAmerican Outlaws: Danny Daniels and America's Deadliest Prison Riotn 1928, a Colorado judge handed 38-year-old Danny Daniels, former safecracker for the notorious Kimes Gang in Oklahoma, two sentences: The first was 15 years hard labor for assault on a police officer. The second was 13 years, no hard labor, for armed robbery. Both sentences were to be served at at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Cañon City. Danny saw two problems with that. First off, Governor Billy Adams had promised the people of Colorado there would be NO PAROLE on his watch. Secondly, the sentences would be served CONSECUTIVELY...Danny swore there was no way he was going to do 28 y...
2024-09-201h 16Kinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Paul Dennis Reid - "The Fast Food Killer"Nashville, Tennessee. February 16, 1997. The sun had yet to rise, but the morning had already begun at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen on Lebanon Pike. Inside, Steve Hampton, the manager, and his young employee, 16-year-old Sarah Jackson, were preparing for the Sunday rush. But this particular Sunday was about to become a date etched in Nashville’s worst memories—a day when routine shattered and darkness crept into a well-lit place. No one at Captain D’s knew what was coming, least of all Steve and Sarah...Sources: https://serialkillercalendar.com/PAUL-REID-THE-FAST-FOOD-KILLER.php https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/fast-food...
2024-09-1332 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: The WatcherDerek and Maria Broaddus worked hard, built a life together, and eventually became financially successful enough to buy their dream home in Westfield, NJ. They thought they had made it, that is, until the first letter from, "The Watcher," arrived...Sources: https://www.thecut.com/article/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/the-watcher-657-boulevard-update.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/the-watcher-house-owner-true-story-netflix-b2219719.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
2024-09-0657 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Richard Chase - "The Vampire of Sacramento"American Monster Richard Chase, known as the “Vampire of Sacramento,” stood apart even in the twisted world of serial killers. From a young age, he was gripped by powerful delusions. The conviction that his blood was prepetually turning to dust inside his veins was just one of many. These were not just fleeting fantasies, but deeply ingrained beliefs that dictated every aspect of his life and set the stage for the horrors he would later unleash...Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2021/08/13/revisiting-the-vampire-of-sacramento/ https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-trenton-chase/ https://restore-mentalhealth.com/killers-mind-richard-chase/ https...
2024-08-3023 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: The Bloody BendersRemember the Redneck Zombie Murder Family from the modern cult classic horror movie, CABIN IN THE WOODS? Well, before they were a Redneck ZOMBIE Murder Family - They were a REAL American Murder Family...As the saying goes, every family has its secrets, and the Benders were no exception. Their secrets were just darker than most. A lot darker...Find out more on this episode of AMERICAN MONSTERS: The Bloody Benders - Only on Kinda Murdery...CALL 888-MURDERY that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenge, a...
2024-08-2342 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: Michael John Braae - "Cowboy Mike"In the Summer of 2001, a predator walked among the unsuspecting residents of Western Washington. He moved quietly, slipping through towns and leaving devastation in his wake. This man, this American Monster, was Michael John Braae, better known as "Cowboy Mike," a serial killer and serial rapist who left behind him a tragic trail of violence, terror, and shattered lives. The authorities might never have caught him if it weren’t for the courage of a single woman who provided the tip that ultimately led to his arrest...Listen to Kinda Murdery's, "AMERICAN MONSTER: Cowboy Mike," now!Sources: http...
2024-08-1619 minKinda MurderyAmerican Outlaws: The Barefoot BanditIn the shadowy corners of the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State, Colton Harris-Moore emerged not merely as a troubled teenager but as a captivating figure who danced on the edge of legality. He became infamous as the "Barefoot Bandit," a moniker earned from his habit of executing crimes shoeless. Harris-Moore's crimes weren't petty acts of vandalism but a spree that captured the nation's imagination and law enforcement's frustration. His escapades included stealing cars, boats, and even airplanes—an improbable feat for someone with no formal training. His ability to evade capture became legendary, turning him into a...
2024-08-0934 minKinda MurderyAmerican Monsters: John Wayne Gacy - Featuring an Interview with Gacy Attorney Karen ContiKinda Murdery is back with new episodes and a brand new season! The first episode of Season 7 is the story of America's most notorious serial killer - The Killer Clown - John Wayne Gacy. After the Gacy story, Zevon interviews Karen Conti, Gacy's Death Row attorney, and author of the riveting, award-winning new book, "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy." Karen shares stories of her one-on-one time with Gacy, and offers some fascinating insights into human morality, horror, the justice system, the death penalty and more...Links to Karen's Book, Radio Show, Podcast...Karen Conti's Bo...
2024-08-021h 22Kinda MurderyGentleman, Cad, Card Shark: The Mysterious Death of Joe Bowne ElwellPushing the door open, Marie's eyes were met with a scene she would never forget. There, slumped in his chair, was Joseph Bowne Elwell. His usually composed demeanor was replaced by a haunting stillness. A single bullet wound, precise and deadly, marred the center of his forehead. Blood had pooled around the wound, seeping into the intricate patterns of the Persian rug below. The room was eerily quiet, the silence only broken by the faint tick of the grandfather clock in the corner. The ornate decorations and lavish furnishings seemed out of place with the stark reality of the violent a...
2024-06-0727 minKinda MurderyA Cry From the Grave - Part 2 - The ConclusionThe conclusion of "A Cry from the Grave."Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities. Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed. Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was there that real-life, New Jersey-super-sleuth Ellis H. Parker, encountered a case of killing perpetrated by a man, who was, beyond all doubt, the most fiendish and cunning arch-criminal he had ever come in contact with during 35 years of ma...
2024-05-1724 minKinda MurderyA Cry From the Grave: An Ellis H. Parker MysteryMoorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities. Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed. Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was there that real-life, New Jersey-super-sleuth Ellis H. Parker, encountered a case of killing perpetrated by a man, who was, beyond all doubt, the most fiendish and cunning arch-criminal he had ever come in contact with during 35 years of man-hunting!Super detective Ellis H. Parker returns, not lo...
2024-05-1018 minKinda MurderyThe Disappearing Parrot - PART 2Find out who killied circus-owner John Brunen, in the thrilling finale of "THE DISAPPEARING PARROT!"Sources: https://gardenstatelegacy.com/files/Who_Shot_Honest_John_Bilby_GSL34.pdf https://ia601404.us.archive.org/32/items/true-detective-jan-1929/TrueDetectiveJan1929.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
2024-05-0321 minKinda MurderyThe Disappearing Parrot: A True-Crime-Noir Murder MysteryTonight’s Kinda Murdery is True-Crime-Noir at its most hard-boiled. As always, everything you're about to hear really happened. John Brunen, a 47-year-old, wealthy circus owner known as, “Honest John,” is murdered in his own home before he even has a chance to draw the pistol he always carries. “Honest John’s" life ended when he was decapitated, shot from behind, his head literally blown off by a double-barrelled shotgun fired through a locked window by a shadowy, light-footed killer. Brunen’s wife Doris, a former broadway chorus girl, is upstairs when she hears the fatal blasts. But the killer didn...
2024-04-2624 minKinda MurderyRIP Mahbod MoghadamZevon's dear friend, and a great freind of the show, Unicorn Tech Founder and larger-than-life impressario, Mahbod Moghadam has passed away. On this episode Zevon talks about Mahbod, his life, their friendship, and who he REALLY was as a person (not just his headline-grabbing, sometimes-scandalous, online persona). Then Kinda Murdery replays Mahbod's guest appearance from 2021 as they explore three different Kinda Murdery stories from Olancha,CA, including: "The Case of the Missing Body," "Steve Leslie Wilson," and finally "Super Human Pilot Peter Deleo."RIP Mahbod Moghadam you are so RAD and you are so MISSED.CAL...
2024-04-121h 14Kinda MurderyFather of the Bride?...The CIA Hitman's Daughter and the Murder of Gary Patterson w/ Anson MaddocksIn the sweltering early summer heat of the El Paso County desert, a search had persisted for three grueling days. Leading the operation was a young female detective, now gripped by a sense of anticipation that often precedes a significant discovery in homicide investigations. She harbored a strong conviction: the victim's body was concealed somewhere close. After a year marred by frustration, misleading leads, and dead ends, she felt today would mark a pivotal turn. Today, they would uncover what they had been tirelessly searching for. The search team was a diverse assembly: dog teams sniffing for any trace, high-tech...
2024-03-151h 28Kinda MurderyThe Talented Mr. Rockefeller: Seduction, Murder and the Many Lives of Christian GerhartsreiterIn the vibrant landscape of the mid-'90s, Sandra Boss, a Stanford graduate pursuing her MBA at Harvard, found her path crossing with an enigmatic figure through a familial introduction. Her sister, playing the role of matchmaker, introduced her to Clark Rockefeller. Rockefeller presented himself as a man of considerable pedigree, claiming descent from the illustrious Rockefeller family, known for their monumental influence on American industry and philanthropy, and Sandra Boss fell…hard.Yet, this burgeoning tale of love and legacy was set against a backdrop yet to be fully unveiled, with the narrative threads of Rockefeller's life wa...
2024-02-2335 minKinda MurderyAnatoly Moskvin: The Russian DollmakerIn the shadowed corners of the early 1970s, a tale begins to unfold, one that would linger in the memories of the small Russian town of Gorky for decades to come. Our story centers around a young boy named Anatoly Moskvin, a curious soul wandering the streets with the kind of restless energy that only the innocence of youth can harbor. It was during one of these aimless wanderings that the unexpected sight of a funeral procession halted him in his tracks…Stay tuned, as we delve deeper into the life of Anatoly Moskvin, and unravel the mystery of...
2024-02-1633 minKinda MurderyArsenic and NEW Lace: The Harrowing Tale of, "Black Widow Blanche"In 1966, Blanche's Kiser's father, Parker Davis Kiser Sr., passed away. His death was attributed to heart disease at the age of 62. Tragedy struck again in 1973, seven years following her father's death, Blanche discovered her husband, James Taylor, lifeless in their bed. At just 45 years old, he was pronounced dead, with a heart attack cited as the cause. The specter of heart disease seemed to loom over the men in Blanche's life. As our Kinda Murdery story unfolds, the circumstances surrounding these deaths beckon for a closer look, hinting at a deeper, perhaps darker, narrative playing out beneath the surface of...
2024-01-2923 minKinda MurderyAlcohol Adultery Sex and Death: The Grant Park Actress Murders - PART II - ConclusionCoroner Simonds, analyzing the crime scene, focuses on a particularly striking detail—the substantial amount of blood present. This observation leads him to a hypothesis involving more than just the two victims. He speculates that the volume of blood could indicate the involvement of a third person, possibly an abductor who got wounded during a struggle. This theory propels Simonds to recommend a city-wide search of hospitals for anyone with unexplained injuries, a move that could potentially identify an injured suspect. On the other hand, the police, led by Detective Sergeant Lawrence McCarthy, are formulating a different theory. McCarthy posits th...
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