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Burden of ProofCase Number 92: The Alleged Crimes of Candy MontgomeryUnsatisfied in her marriage, Candy's eye wandered towards fellow church member and friend, Allan Gore. Allan loved his wife, Betty, and had no interest in leaving her, but he could not stop thinking about Candy after she admitted she was attracted to him and thought he might be the one to fulfill her desires.
The two went on to have an affair that likely made their marriages look spontaneous. It wasn't quite the boundless passion Candy had hoped for physically but they had grown quite close confiding in one another. Eventually, Allan realized he must end the affair if he...
2024-06-201h 01Burden of ProofCase Number 91: Marc Despain, A Deadly ConspiracyWhen Marc Despain arrived home after meeting his wife Michelle for a lunch date, he was gunned down in the couple's kitchen. The house had seemingly been ransacked but nothing of serious value taken. It didn't take detectives long to figure out this wasn't a burglary.
It also didn't take long for the family to turn on each other. Michelle's Father, Carl, insisted that Marc's Father, Jack probably had something to do with it claiming that he had made threats toward the family. Michelle too claimed that Jack had a terrible temper and they had to distance themselves from him.
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2024-06-1355 minBurden of ProofCase Number 90: Dana Sue Gray, The Serial ShopaholicAfter a rocky childhood, Dana faced losing her Mother to cancer at the young age of 14. Despite getting kicked out by her Father and Stepmother at 16, Dana went on to graduate high school and attend college to pursue a career in nursing. Inspired by the nurses who took care of her Mother, she wanted to help others in such a time of need.
Unfortunately, Dana's addictions caused her life to come crashing down and within months of losing her nursing job, she began taking lives instead of saving them. She targeted elderly women who lived alone mostly. She may have...
2024-06-0652 minBurden of ProofCase Number 89: The Lady in the BarrelWhen Ron Cohen and his family tried to sell their Long Island, New York home, the buyers requested they clear out everything in a crawl space that had been used for storage. This included an industrial barrel that had been there since the Cohen family had bought the house 10 years prior.
This reasonable request turned into a complete nightmare. When forced to open the barrel in an attempt to lighten its weight, Ron also opened an investigation into a 30 year old murder. Her name was Reyna Marroquin and she had been missing since 1968.
Tune in as Elysia details the astounding l...
2024-05-3056 minBurden of ProofCase Number 88: The Corpsewood Manor MurdersCharles Scudder and his partner, Joseph Odom, moved to the town of Trion, Georgia to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in Chicago and live on their own terms. Many in the town were not happy with the couple's arrival due to their unorthodox lifestyle. Eventually acceptance grew when they realized Charles and Joseph had no ill intention toward anyone.
Some of the towns people even became friends with the couple whether they enjoyed the couples' company, attended parties or partook in Charles' homemade wine. It was a peaceful life for six years before two men they thought...
2024-05-231h 03Burden of ProofCase Number 87: The Suspicious Fall of Bonnie CraigWhen Bonnie's body was found at the bottom of a cliff just off a hiking trail, her family was in utter shock and disbelief. The park was nowhere near where she was supposed to be that day and it was completely out of character for her to stray from her routine.
Karen, Bonnie's Mother, was further shocked when she arrived at the medical examiner's office to identify her body. She recognized the bruises and wounds on Bonnie's hands and arms as defense injuries. That began a 17 year journey to finding justice for Bonnie and advocating for stricter DNA laws.
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2024-05-1656 minBurden of ProofCase Number 86: The Society MurdersThe prominent and wealthy Wales family dynamic had long been complicated but tensions rose when matriarch, Margaret Wales-King, and her husband, Paul King, both went missing. When it was discovered that Margaret's youngest son, Matthew, and his wife, Maritza, were the last to see Margaret and Paul, the rest of her children wanted answers. Instead, they got a lot of dramatics as Matthew would do nothing but sob and act out every time they spoke with him.
Detectives quickly found some potential motives and the couple were the number one suspects. When their bodies were found, detectives had all the...
2024-05-091h 00Burden of ProofCase Number 85: The Kirtland Cult KillingsWhen the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints rejected Jeffrey Lundgren from both a position as the Kirtland Temple Guide and Sunday School Teacher, his already disturbing beliefs became completely unhinged. Having already developed a following of individuals within the church, he convinced many of them that it would be their Godly mission to oust the current church elders and recapture the Temple to bring about a long time mormon belief. As the plan took shape, Jeffrey's vision grew increasingly violent.
Fortunately for the church, local police became suspicious and began working with the FBI to put...
2024-05-021h 32Burden of ProofCase Number 84: Aileen Wuornos, America's First Female Serial KillerAfter a tragic childhood, Aileen was living on the streets by age fourteen. From that point forward all she really knew was drinking, drugging, grifting and hooking. When she met Tyria Moore, Aileen hoped to settle down in a place of their own. However, she would go to great lengths to make ends meet and keep Tyria.
From 1989 to 1990, Aileen killed seven men by hitchhiking and receiving rides from them under a false pretense or in some cases engaging in prostitution. She then shot each of them and stole anything of value. Eventually, she was caught, convicted and sentenced to...
2024-04-251h 08Burden of ProofCase Number 83: The Survival of Amber SmithAfter passing out and being abandoned in a park, Amber Smith woke up face down on a floor, bound and gagged. When she attempted to fight back and scream, her attacker brutally assaulted her until she passed out again. The next time she regained consciousness, she was outside still naked, bound, gagged and blinded by duct tape wrapped around her head. Choosing to fight for her life, she screamed continuously for help. Fortunately, nearby residents heard her and called 911.
Despite having a clear dna profile, years went by with no further leads on who committed the atrocity against her. Amber h...
2024-04-1850 minBurden of ProofCase Number 82: Brian Cohee, Jr.'s Cold Killing of Warren BarnesWhen Brian Cohee, Jr. showed interest in the morbid at a young age, his parents did what any parents might. They encouraged him to channel that interest into something positive. They hoped it might spark an interest in forensic sciences and lead to a career helping others.
Unfortunately, Brian instead chose to use his knowledge to harm others. In particular, he decided to prey upon someone that he thought wouldn't matter. Someone who wouldn't be missed. He chose Warren Barnes, a local unhoused man who he found sleeping. Brian was wrong though. Warren wasn't less than and he was missed...
2024-04-111h 01Burden of ProofCase Number 81: Who Really Killed Jeff Zack?Putting a twist on the love triangle, Jeff's story is more like a love pentagon, with just as many secrets as the government building. A decade long affair with one of the richest and connected women in area. A love child. Business dealings gone wrong. Jeff Zack was truly living a soap opera life.
So, when he was shot point blank on Father's Day weekend of 2001 at a gas station, detectives had quite a time finding leads on who the shooter could have been. All the eyewitnesses agreed on what description they could give of the clad in black killer...
2024-04-041h 14Burden of ProofCase Number 79: Jodi Arias, The Courtroom None of Us Want to Be In, Part 2***WARNING: This episode is intended for mature (18+) audiences only.***
After Travis Alexander's body is found in his shower five days after he was brutally murdered, everyone was quick to point detectives in the direction of Jodi. Not concerned because she had an alibi, Jodi carried on as any heartbroken friend would and attended Travis' funeral.
Unfortunately for Jodi, detectives were easily able to see the holes in her story and found the evidence she clumsily left behind. Failing to believe a photo lasts forever would be one of her greatest downfalls.
Tune in for the conclusion where Savannah explains why s...
2024-03-2859 minBurden of ProofCase Number 80: Lisa McVey, Serial Killer Survivor, Part 2***WARNING: The crimes discussed in this episode include sexual assault, listener discretion is advised***
When Bobby Joe Long's violence towards women escalates, he develops a pattern of picking them up or abducting them from "the strip" in Tampa. Many of them were involved in the sex industry but some of them were just unfortunate enough to live in it's proximity.
Though detectives connected a few of the cases early on, they had no leads as to who the perpetrator was and Bobby was picking up the pace. It was a grave error on his part to let Lisa McVey go. H...
2024-03-211h 05Burden of ProofCase Number 80: Lisa McVey, Serial Killer Survivor Part 1***WARNING: The crimes discussed in this episode include sexual assault, listener discretion is advised***
After years of abuse, 17 year old Lisa McVey had believed her life would come to an end on November 3, 1984. She never thought that she instead would find the motivation and courage to survive an unimaginable attack that lasted over 24 hours. Shockingly, the perpetrator drove her back to her neighborhood and let her go.
Lisa would later find out just how lucky she was as the man who abducted and held her at gunpoint to assault and rape her was Bobby Joe Long. Previously known as the "...
2024-03-1433 minBurden of ProofCase Number 79: Jodi Arias, The Courtroom None of Us Want to Be In, Part 1***WARNING: This episode is intended for mature (18+) audiences only.***
It may not have been kismet that Jodi Arias met Travis Alexander at that Prepaid Legal convention in 2006, but that didn't stop her from believing they were meant to be. Unfortunately, Travis didn't realize Jodi wasn't the "one" until after things had gone too far.
Instead of making a clean break, Travis continued seeing Jodi to fulfill a very specific need while looking for a wife of purity on the side. Despite Jodi's knowledge of this, she continued to grow incredibly possessive of Travis. When his friends finally tell him they...
2024-02-291h 03Burden of ProofCase Number 78: The Fatal Assault of Cathy LambFirst responders found more than they bargained for when Jeff Lamb reported he arrived home to find his wife beaten to death. They also found Cathy's two dogs severely beaten but still alive.
Though the dogs were unable to save her life, they were able to provide detectives with clues as to who the killer was. One thing was for certain, it was not the burglary gone wrong that Jeff proposed it was.
Tune in as Elysia walks through this not planned so well murder and Savannah speculates on the real hard hitting questions like "How does a guy like J...
2024-02-2253 minBurden of ProofCase Number 77: Millionaire Bob Ward, Killer or Loving Husband?Already facing a financial crisis that would cause life as they know it to cease, the Ward family never anticipated the tragedy to come. A 911 call recorded a dispassionate sounding Bob Ward informing the dispatch that he shot and killed his wife.
Was it a textbook true crime case of a man who's failing finances pushed him to do the unthinkable? Some say yes, but the family says no.
Tune in as Savannah makes her best effort at covering this case unbiasedly and Elysia is left with a lot of questions about investigators alleged activity at the Ward family home.
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2024-02-1544 minBurden of ProofCase Number 76: The Murder of Basketball Coach Jimmy McClainAfter teacher/basketball coach, Jimmy McClain, missed two days of work and no one was able to reach him, a wellness check by police was executed. He was found deceased with multiple gunshot wounds. There was no sign of forced entry nor any signs that the home had been burglarized.
It was evident that Jimmy must have known his killer, but the police were forced to investigate in circles when it appeared no one he knew would have motive. After getting side tracked by a scandal involving one of Jimmy's basketball players, detectives finally catch a break on a cell...
2024-02-0859 minBurden of ProofCase Number 75: Liz Reiser & Brandi Hicks********WARNING: This case contains details of sexual assault********
Best friends, Liz Reiser and Brandi Hicks, had put a girls movie night into motion when they were interrupted at the local Hollywood Video. Approached by an older man asking for a ride just a mile up the road so he could get home to say good night to his wife and kids, the teen girls debated on whether to help. Ultimately, they agreed that as long as they were together, it would be safe enough.
Unfortunately, this was anything but true. The mile turned into a drive into the next town a...
2024-02-0154 minBurden of ProofCase Number 74: The Brutal Murder of Corey ParkerWhen 25 year old Corey Parker was found brutally stabbed in her Jacksonville Beach apartment, investigators immediately had their suspicions that she knew her killer. Unfortunately, determining the identity of the perpetrator wasn't so easy. Being a social butterfly with many friends and acquaintances made narrowing down the persons of interest a little more difficult. Having several different DNA samples from the crime scene certainly did not help either.
After ruling out all those suspected from Corey's list of friends, detectives had no choice but to wait for more leads. Over a year later, when a reward was offered for more...
2024-01-251h 16Burden of ProofCase Number 73: The Barbecue Pit MurdersUpon welcoming their adopted daughter, Marlene, into the family, Jim and Naomi Olive almost immediately began to struggle with parenthood. With Jim often away working, Naomi was left to face motherhood and her mental health disorder alone much of the time. This dynamic continued and by Marlene's teen years the toll it took on Marlene was evident.
After they chose to prescribe a cocktail of drugs to "help" Marlene, she really began to spiral. That was when she met Charles David Riley. It was love at first site for Charles and Marlene eventually found a reason to love him back...
2024-01-181h 06Burden of ProofCase Number 72: Richard Huckle, Britain’s Worst Pedophile********WARNING: This case contains child victims of sexual abuse********
As a student Christian missionary, Richard quickly figured out that he would be whole heartedly trusted with the children. After getting away with his first crime against a child in Cambodia, he decided foreign, poverty stricken communities were easy targets. He then earned his certificate to teach English as a second language and moved through East Asia ultimately settling in Malaysia. Under the premise that he was teaching English and a professional travel photographer he took advantage of the villagers who had accepted him.
Through a rather complicated investigation, Richard was...
2024-01-111h 02Burden of ProofCase Number 71: The Senseless Murder of Karen GregoryKaren Gregory had just taken the next big step to moved in with her boyfriend. While he was away on a business trip out of state, she was going to spend the time unpacking and settling in to their new home. When Karen failed to answer the phone or contact him for nearly two days, he began to worry and called friends, family and a friendly neighbor.
That neighbor was the first to discover Karen's body and call first responders, or was she? It was another neighbor, George Lewis, that investigators inevitably had to set their sights on despite not w...
2024-01-0452 minBurden of ProofCase Number 70: A New Year’s Double HomicideBrandon Hutchinson's life had always been riddled with trouble, but when he moved to Missouri to get away from it all he found himself in deeper trouble than ever before. The addiction he had been trying to run away from only grew worse when he began working for his cousin's new husband, Freddie Lopez. One bad decision led to another on New Year's 1995 when Freddie's party began to come to an end leaving Brandon alone with Freddie's right hand man, Michael Salazar, and brothers Ronald and Brian Yates.
Though each of the men have slightly differing accounts, what is known...
2023-12-2850 minBurden of ProofCase Number 69: Swim Crossed Lovers, Colin Howell and Hazel StewartIt was lust at first sight when the successful Dentist, husband and father, Colin, met the younger wife and mother, Hazel, at their children's swim lessons. They quickly began an affair and were anything but discreet. Once caught by church elders, they agreed to end the relationship and attend counseling with their spouses. However, the two started their affair again and came up with a plan on how they could be together and not lose their good standing in the church.
Thanks to some questionable determinations from investigators, Colin and Hazel were free to be together for years. Of course, i...
2023-12-2145 minBurden of ProofCase Number 68: The Conviction of Chris WrightChris Wright was living the dream in 2007. He was newly married to his beautiful wife, Bianca, lived in the equally beautiful Salt Lake City, and worked a successful career in real estate. Everything changed though, when he took his neighbor up on an offer to introduce him to Ken Doleszar. Ken was a potential investor for Chris' latest real estate project.
When Ken was gunned down in front of an eye witness just two weeks before he was due to invest in the deal, Chris and Bianca's lives were flipped upside down. The case built on a questionable eye witness...
2023-12-141h 26Burden of ProofCase Number 67: The Tinder Murder of Sydney LoofeDespite using safety precautions when meeting a date from the ever popular app Tinder, Sydney Loofe was not prepared for what was to happen the night of November 15, 2017. Her date, Audrey, had spent some time gaining Sydney's trust and that night and convinced her to meet at her apartment. Unfortunately, Audrey was not who she claimed to be.
Audrey was actually Bailey Boswell, a woman in her twenties who had lured several women into a cult created by her much older boyfriend, Aubrey Trail. This time was different though. Instead of luring Sydney into a fantasy sex scandal revolving around...
2023-12-0748 minBurden of ProofCase Number 66: Paul Stephen Kruse, Financial Advisor Turned CriminalPaul Kruse wasn't about the life he grew up in. He dreamed of living a life of luxury and he legitimately did for a little while. When things fell apart and he was forced to work for more modest means, he decided he was willing to lie, cheat and steal his way to the life he wanted.
He might have gotten away with his scheme for longer had he not made gross advances toward the underage daughter of his assistant, Amy. She knew something was sketchy about his business and wanted him to pay for trying to take advantage of h...
2023-11-301h 13Burden of ProofCase Number 65: The Guy Family ThanksgivingWhen Joel and Lisa Guy hosted their children and grandchildren for Thanksgiving of 2016, they had no idea their dreams of retirement would be abruptly destroyed. Joel Michael, their youngest and only biological child together, was less than happy for them. After all, how is a 28 year old man supposed to live if Mom and Dad can no longer afford to pay his bills?
When Joel Michael arrived for the holiday, he came prepared with a to do list and plastic totes in tow. His sister noticed him behaving oddly but never could have suspected what his real intentions were. The...
2023-11-2350 minBurden of ProofCase Number 64: The Appalling Murder of Laurie HoutsLaurie Houts had it all at just 25 years old. She was loved by her family, friends and peers at work. She had started a career she loved at Adobe Systems and she had a blossoming relationship with boyfriend, Brent. On September 5, 1992, Laurie left work early to get ready for a wedding she and Brent were attending that evening. Hours later she was found in her car just a mile from her office with a nylon rope around her neck.
Tune in as Elysia tries her very best to explain why despite forensic technology advances, the State can no longer retry...
2023-11-1640 minBurden of ProofCase Number 63: Adam Sapinkowski and The Prom ParenticideToday's episode is brought to you by exhaustion and caffeine. Adam Sapinkowski was a teenager who seemed to have it all. Wealthy parents who gave him a private school education, regular access to $40,000, and a girlfriend that lived in the same neighborhood. What more could he ask for? No one's really sure. Adam story seemed to be that his father, Jim, was too hard on him and had even beat him before. Does that justify shooting both his parents?
Tune in to hear Savannah try to explain this very senseless case that leaves us with more questions than answers. Meanwhile...
2023-11-0941 minBurden of ProofCase Number 62: The Murder of Quad Mom, Sheila BellushWell known quadruplet parents, Jamie and Sheila Bellush moved their family to Sarasota, Florida in 1997 to live a more peaceful life away from her ex-husband, Allen Blackthorne. Allen had finally given up custody of his and Sheila's two daughters allowing them to move on in peace, or so they had hoped. Just months later a man broke into the Bellush's home in the middle of the day and brutally took Sheila's life in front of her toddlers.
Join us for both a good laugh and cry as Elysia shares this true life tale of the monsters that walk among us a...
2023-11-021h 11Burden of ProofBonus Halloween Episode: Collaboration with Gore ReportJoin us for a very special Halloween episode with Gage and Rae from Gore Report! First, Elysia shares the case of Ronald Clark O'Bryan otherwise known as the man who killed Halloween. If you thought checking kids' trick or treat candy for tampering was just an urban legend, you definitely don't want to miss this one! In an attempt to get a life insurance payout, Ronald ended up killing his own son and forever changing trick or treat.
Next, Rae shares the absolutely terrifying stories that make up the legend of the black eyed children. With encounters spanning multiple countries, c...
2023-10-311h 02Burden of ProofCase Number 61: The Scream Murder of Cassie Jo StoddartThe Stoddart family thought nothing of letting 16 year old Cassie pet sit at her Aunt's house for the weekend. After all, Cassie had always been a trustworthy and responsible young lady. What no one knew, not even Cassie, was that the company she had recently been keeping were not. She and her boyfriend, Matt, had friended two classmates that had a rather dark obsession with horror movies and mass shootings. Little did Cassie know when she invited Brian Lee Draper and Torey Michael Adamcik to her Aunt's home to watch movies that her life would literally turn into a real...
2023-10-2652 minBurden of ProofCase Number 60: The Senseless Murder of Robin HoynesLike most 21 year olds, Robin Hoynes looked forward to celebrating Halloween with her family and friends. Unfortunately, she wouldn't live to see the holiday. While working a closing shift the night before, Robin paid the ultimate price when she stood between William Charles Marshall and that night's profits. It's a tale quite more complicated than a robbery gone wrong though. While all signs pointed to William as the perpetrator, the case nearly went cold. It was another 23 years before he would face justice and only after creating a whole new life for himself.
Tune in as Elysia explains why a...
2023-10-1959 minBurden of ProofCase Number 59: Alyssa Bustamante, The Teenage Thrill Killer*WARNING: This case includes extra sensitive material including a child victim*
Alyssa Bustamante was just like any other teenage girl in 2009 that had endured some trauma in her early childhood, or so her family thought. They sought help for her as they knew she struggled with depression, but they had no idea the heinous thoughts running through her head. Unfortunately, they wouldn't find out the truth until 9 year old, Elizabeth Olten, went missing and all evidence pointed to Alyssa.
Tune in as Savannah walks us through Elizabeth's tragic death and how the one individual tasked with protecting Alyssa's rights failed...
2023-10-1245 minBurden of ProofCase Number 58: Christian Gerhartsreiter, The Man of Many NamesA German born foreign exchange student, Christian Gerhartsreiter, conned his way into a U.S. citizenship and it's elite society. When John and Linda Sohus got in the way of Christian's plans, they suddenly disappeared under strange circumstances. Keeping just ahead of law enforcement, Christian managed to out run his crimes for 23 years before his finale when he kidnapped his own daughter while living under his most infamous alias, Clark Rockefeller.
Join us as Elysia details how this seemingly delusional con artist nearly got away with murder and Savannah finds fulfillment in creating the illusion that Christian was a die h...
2023-10-051h 01Burden of ProofCase Number 57: The Murder of Elizabeth SennettAlways the ever loyal wife and loving mother, Elizabeth Sennett devoted her life to her family. As a Pastor, her husband Charles relied on Elizabeth for a multitude of things including being his rock through a mental health crisis. According to those closest to her, Elizabeth was nothing but joyful to do just that. However, after years of a seemingly happy marriage, something changed and Charles had a secret.
Tune in as Savannah tells the true crime tale as old as time; husband has debt, husband has affair, husband buys hit man a water bed. Meanwhile, Elysia gets temporarily lost i...
2023-09-2838 minBurden of ProofCase Number 56: Henry Lee Jones AKA BAM, Part 2After seemingly getting away with one murder and multiple other crimes, why wouldn't Henry's actions escalate? In this episode we cover how this career criminal made his way to being labeled a serial killer. It began with his trip to Bartlett, Tennessee where his audacity reached new heights after he unalived elderly couple Clarence and Lillian James in front of a witness. With their stolen credit cards in hand, he headed back to Florida where he did very little to cover his tracks after killing Carlos Perez in a motel room in Melbourne.
Tune in as Elysia continues to remind e...
2023-09-2541 minBurden of ProofCase Number 56: Henry Lee Jones AKA BAM, Part 1There's really nothing extraordinary about Henry Lee Jones as far as serial killers go, with one exception. He really should have still been in prison when he committed his most heinous crimes. Thanks to a court system that consistently handed him minimal sentences and a prison system that released him far too soon due to overcrowding, Henry was free to unleash his violence for far too long.
Tune in to hear how Henry's violent patterns began as Elysia lays out his early crimes and the murder he initially got away with meanwhile Savannah asks the ever important question of "What...
2023-09-2144 minBurden of ProofCase Number 55: Grant Amato, The Cam Girl KillerGrant Amato's life was full of privilege, maybe a little too full. Following in his older brother's footsteps he had become a successful nurse and was in graduate school to further his career as a nurse anesthetist. In a series of grave errors that led to his family's destruction, he first took it upon himself to illegally administer medication to patients. After being fired from his nursing job, he then failed out of graduate school and quickly developed an addiction. Grant became so obsessed with a bulgarian cam girl online that he committed multiple counts of fraud and continuously stole...
2023-09-1451 minBurden of ProofCase Number 54: The Attempted Murder of Heather GrossmanAfter escaping her abusive first marriage, Heather thought she finally found her happily ever after with her second husband, John. Unfortunately, her ex-husband, Ronald Samuels, continued to use his money and power to abuse her through a bitter custody and child support battle. Heather warned the Family Court Judge that there was something far more sinister than missing child support payments going on, but the Judge simply threatened Ron with contempt and suspended his visitation with their children. This only fueled Ron's hatred for Heather and put her in more danger.
Listen along as Elysia shares this harrowing story of...
2023-09-0751 minBurden of ProofCase Number 53: The Complex Life and Crimes of Celeste Beard, Part 2Celeste Beard's life was far from perfect, but that’s no excuse for her heinous actions. She seemed to have a knack for getting others to believe that her own ghastly behavior was the result of her own abuse.
Join us on the second part of Celeste's journey as Savannah shares the lengths Celeste went to for money and freedom. Meanwhile, Elysia shares the good and the bad of being overly aware of narcissistic behavior.
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2023-09-0447 minBurden of ProofCase Number 53: The Complex Life and Crimes of Celeste Beard, Part 1Celeste Beard's life was far from perfect growing up but no one really understands why she would do the things she did. It's possible her mother was abusive, at least for a time. Though, it's not her mother that she accused of abuse. Throughout her life she went on to make several abuse and/or sexual assault allegations toward different men. She seemed to have a knack for getting others to believe that her own ghastly and abusive behavior was the result of these allegations. Unfortunately, some of those believers paid terrible consequences.
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2023-08-3142 minBurden of ProofCase Number 52: Mark Wangler, The Water Heater WidowerWhen Mark Wangler's wife, Kathy, dies from carbon monoxide poisoning, he tells investigators he believes it was the faulty water heater. There was just one issue. The water heater and every other appliance and fireplace in the home seemed to be in working order.
Tune in as Elysia deep dives into this complicated case of marital woes, pilot lights, unusual soot markings, and a questionable 911 call. Meanwhile, Savannah questions both state and defense evidence and discusses how she will haunt her fiance.
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2023-08-241h 05Burden of ProofCase Number 51: The Shocking Betrayal of Sarah SternThey say money changes everything. It certainly did for 19 year old Sarah Stern. After Sarah's mother passed away and she found a stash of "old" cash, two of her closest friendships took a very dark turn. Despite the appearance of being life long close friends, Liam McAstney and Preston Taylor conspired as to how they would get Sarah's money for themselves.
Tune in as Savannah shares this unbelievable tale of betrayal including clips of Liam's confession. Meanwhile, Elysia passionately defends Sarah's dog and finds humor in her own worst prom date story. Spoiler, Preston turned out to be worse.
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2023-08-1746 minBurden of ProofCase Number 50: Ellie Nesler, The Vigilante MomThe Nesler family story starts like so many others. Ellie Nesler sent son to a trusted church youth camp one summer. Month's later when Ellie finds out that a previously convicted pedophile who was working at the camp had sexually assaulted her son, she did what any mother would do. She notified the police. Unfortunately, it took well over two years for the man to face justice. It's then that Ellie changes the ending.
Tune in as Elysia explains Ellie's downward spiral and her final act in an attempt to end her family's nightmare. Meanwhile, Savannah throws tomatoes at the...
2023-08-101h 05Burden of ProofCase Number 49: The Gruesome Crimes of Taylor SchabusinessThis week Savannah ventures way out of her comfort zone to give you all the details of Taylor Schabusiness and her crimes against Shad Thyrion, her former boyfriend. After Shad's mother found his head in a bucket at the bottom of her basement steps, police immediately found Taylor who was presumably the last person to see him alive. Taylor was literally caught red handed!
Tune in to hear Savannah deep dive into all the gory details including what drove this woman to commit such atrocities as murders and changing her name to Schabusiness. For fun, you can create a game a...
2023-08-0356 minBurden of ProofCase Number 48: The Carlie Brucia Tragedy**********WARNING: This case includes extra sensitive material including a child victim, sexual assault, and addiction**********
Join us for this listener requested case that has left us reeling! On Super Bowl Sunday of 2004, 11 year old Carlie Brucia made the grave mistake of walking home alone from a friend's house. Her mom, Susan, and stepfather, Steve, immediately began looking for her but it was too late. Just minutes after leaving her friend's house, Carlie was approached and grabbed by a stranger. Find out how detectives catch the murderer, why he thought he could escape the death penalty, and the terrible aftermath as E...
2023-07-271h 03Burden of ProofCase Number 47: John Leonard Orr AKA The Pillow Pyro, Part 2When we left Captain John Orr in Part 1, he was just about to become the ATF's number one suspect in the Pillow Pyro arson cases. Hold on because the story is far from over! Elysia spills all the tea about John's dream of being a published author, the last series of fires, and how his, not one, not two, but three trials went! Meanwhile Savannah discusses a couple more brief legal lessons and confesses her love for ambiance.
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Burned: Pyromania, Murder, and a Daughter's Nightmare by Frank C. Girardot, Jr. and L...
2023-07-2058 minBurden of ProofCase Number 47: John Leonard Orr AKA The Pillow Pyro, Part 1What comes to mind at the mention of fires in the L.A. area in the early 1990's? Eclipsed in the national news by things like police brutality, riots and the infamous OJ Simpson trial, The Pillow Pyro and the prolific string of arsons he committed is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Tune in to find out how investigators began to suspect John Orr, an otherwise esteemed air force veteran and fire captain. Elysia walks us through John's early life, who he was as a family man, and the hunt for The Pillow Pyro as Savannah...
2023-07-131h 09Burden of ProofCase Number 46: The Terrifying Story of Lori Vallow Daybell, Part 2****WARNING: This case includes extra sensitive material including child victims****
We pick up part 2 of Lori's story with as much humor as possible because things take a very disturbing turn. So, we hope you like potatoes as much as we do! Savannah dives deeper into the conspiracy, Lori's rapidly declining behavior, more murders, how the police began investigating, and Lori's trial. Meanwhile, Elysia points out the obvious red flags in Chad Daybell's claims and presents a theory on one of his and Lori's delusional beliefs.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lori...
2023-07-0650 minBurden of ProofCase Number 46: The Terrifying Story of Lori Vallow Daybell, Part 1********WARNING: This case includes extra sensitive material including domestic violence and child victims********
How does a previously devoted mother begin to believe her children are dark spirited and the only way to save everyone is if they die? A good start is twisting her religion into a doomsday cult like conspiracy theology. Tune in as Savannah breaks down the case of Lori Vallow Daybell and opens up about her fear of the LDS church. Dig deeper with Elysia as she asks the real hard hitting questions about Lori's prophetic angel.
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2023-06-2951 minBurden of ProofCase Number 45: William ”Randy” Triplett, The Cash LaundererWhen Billy and Debbie Triplett are found murdered in their Clay County home, detectives know the killer is most likely someone the couple knew. Not only because things like double homicide just didn't happen in the small town, but also the gruesome nature of what otherwise appeared to be a robbery. However, every lead went seemingly nowhere until Billy's son, Randy Triplett, entrusts some laundered cash to a friend. Literally, the cash had been washed. Laugh along as Elysia dives into the ridiculous details of Randy's actions after the murders and Savannah gives us all a legal lesson on why...
2023-06-2250 minBurden of ProofCase Number 44: Elizabeth Holmes: TheraNOsElizabeth seemingly grew up on the fast track for success. Wealthy, well connected parents, opportunities to learn all over the world, and a big enough college fund to attend Stanford University. Elizabeth was a dreamer though. Unfortunately, her dream would end very differently than so many rich kids who run Fortune 500 companies. Tune in as Savannah tells how this college drop out would go on to scam hundreds of millions of dollars away from investors and Elysia debates on the why.
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https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/us-v-elizabeth-holmes-et-al
https://www.businessinsider.com...
2023-06-151h 13Burden of ProofCase Number 43: The Assassinations of George Moscone and Harvey MilkJoin us in a little Pride history lesson as we cover the lives and deaths of two great men that played an integral part in the LGBTQ+ community! As Mayor of San Francisco and ally to the community, George Moscone used his position and privilege to open doors for many who had always been oppressed and under represented. As San Francisco city supervisor, Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to hold an elected position in the U.S. When George had an opportunity to turn the board of city supervisors in their parties favor, former fellow city supervisor...
2023-06-081h 15Burden of ProofCase Number 42: The Love Has Won CultPack a bag and some snacks as Savannah takes us on a trip across three states! The Love Has Won cult, also known as "Mother God cult," was a controversial spiritual group founded by Amy Carlson, who referred to herself as "Mother God" or "Mother Earth." The cult gained attention for its unconventional beliefs and practices, which were often described as a mix of New Age spirituality, conspiracy theories, and pseudoscience. Gasp and "OMG" along with Elysia as we find out how this "loving" group's story ends in death and the arrests of several members.
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2023-06-0150 minBurden of ProofCase Number 41: Bobby Lee Cutts, Jr., Officer ElbowMany were shocked when officer Bobby Lee Cutts, Jr. told the FBI that he knew where, his former girlfriend, Jessie Davis, was nine days after she went missing. Others were in disbelief when he claimed her death was accidental. Follow along as Elysia tells Bobby's tale of an amazingly strong elbow thrust that took the life of Jessie and her unborn child. Join in with Savannah's bewilderment as we dissect exactly how a trained police officer fails to follow the law after such an "accident".
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https://law.justia.com/cases/ohio/f...
2023-05-251h 03Burden of ProofCase Number 40: Susan Walters, The Woman Who Killed Her HitmanSusan Walters thought she found her perfect match with her husband, Mike. Unfortunately, it didn't take Mike long to show his true colors. After 17 long years, Susan was ready for her ever after without Mike. Never did she imagine the lengths Mike would go to in an effort to stop her from getting it. Join Savannah and Elysia as they cheer on Susan in this rare bad ass survivor tale!
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https://casecompanion.multco.us/
Susan Walters Comes Face-to-Face with Her Hitman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wV_ByXpRbk
https://blurredbylines.com/articles/susan-kuhnhause...
2023-05-1844 minBurden of ProofCase Number 39: Rod Ferrell, The Vampire Cult MurdererTake a peek into the world of vampirism as Elysia and Savannah fail miserably at talking about it seriously. Rod Ferrell on the other hand, took it very seriously and grew to believe that he could become immortal by taking life. After murdering Richard and Ruth Wendorf, Rod's vampire family questioned if he did it to become immortal or to save their daughter, Heather, from abuse. Either way, the family too would pay the consequences instead of living out their dream in New Orleans building their vampire "house".
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Deadly Cults: Vampir...
2023-05-111h 08Burden of ProofCase Number 38: Sarah Boone, The Suitcase SleeperIn today's episode, Savannah brings us a twist on a domestic violence classic. Possibly bored during the pandemic of 2020, known alcoholics Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres, played a tragic game of hide and seek. After zipping Jorge up into a suitcase, Sarah refused to let him out and later claimed she didn't realize he couldn't get out and that she fell asleep only to awaken in the morning to find Jorge unalive. Tune in as Savannah breaks down Sarah's claims and discusses the legal drama leading to a postponed trial while Elysia continues to beg the question why are two 40...
2023-05-0452 minBurden of ProofCase Number 37: The Kananen Family, Part TwoTune in for this roller coaster of a second installment on the Kananen family tragedy! Elysia does her best to concisely piece together the most relevant and wild circumstantial facts that the prosecution used against one member of the family in the disappearance of their parents. We know it's a long one, but hold on to your butts and maybe even your ears for Savannah will scream or squeal at every twist and turn!
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Sources:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2010-03-12-os-daughter-accused-killing-mom-20100312-story.html
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/st...
2023-05-011h 31Burden of ProofCase Number 37: The Kananen Family, Part One**********WARNING: Child abuse detailed from 18:56 to 30:22**********
"You never know what happens behind closed doors" is an understatement when referring to the Kananen family. Join Elysia and Savannah for this tragic story of a family plagued with abuse, lies, resentment, and crime. In this first of two episodes, Elysia details what it was like to be a member of the Kananen family and Savannah roots for love to win!
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Sources:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2010-03-12-os-daughter-accused-killing-mom-20100312-story.html
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2010/03/04/murder-trial-begins-for-orlando/7311032007/
https://www.hera...
2023-04-2751 minBurden of ProofCase Number 36: Darren Mack, Reno’s Most WantedWhat's not to admire about a Father exercising his rights for the sake of his relationship with his daughter? Murder for one. Attempted murder, two. Lying about your assets, three. The list goes on and on when it comes to Darren Mack! Tune in to get the full list of reasons Savannah and Elysia left this recording session feeling really gross!
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Sources:
https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-crimes-of-darren-mack
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/caught-in-the-crossfire-23-02-2007/
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/crime/2016/06/12/10-years-later-reno-judge-reflects-assassination-attempt/85708968/
https://thecinemaholic.com/charla-mack-murder-where-is-darren-mack-now/
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2023-04-2048 minBurden of ProofCase Number 35: The Disappearance of Shannon Matthews****************WARNING: This case involves child victims*****************
After 9 year old Shannon failed to return home from school, her mother, Karen Matthews, filed a missing persons report to authorities. One of the largest search parties to ever happen in the UK was conducted. However, it was a tip from a concerned family member of one of the perpetrators that lead detectives in the right direction. Who was responsible for Shannon's disappearance and why would they take only one of the Matthew's children? Detectives believe they find the answers but some still believe there's more to this story. Listen along as Elysia horrifies S...
2023-04-131h 00Burden of ProofCase Number 34: The Pike Hazing of Stone FoltzA 20 year old fraternity pledge died as a result of his initiation ritual. Who is responsible for this tragic accident? Is it the fraternity brothers who put the bottle of whiskey in his hand and then left him? Or is it the University that had turned a blind eye to hazing for years? Listen in as Savannah details the events that led to his death, the trials and who she believes is responsible while Elysia awkwardly discusses why she steered clear of the sorority/fraternity life.
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Sources:
https://iamst...
2023-04-0637 minBurden of ProofCase Number 33: Eugene Marie Chantrelle, The FailureBetter known as the first person to be privately executed in Edinburgh, Scotland, this French native seemed to fail at everything he did, including fooling local authorities into believing his wife's death was accidental. Listen along as Elysia tells the sad tale of this once promising medical student turned alcoholic wife beater and Savannah continues to practice her French accent.
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Sources:
https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-murders-the-demon-frenchman-of-george-street-3163707
https://curiosity.lib.harvard.edu/studies-in-scarlet/catalog/41-990040353580203941
https://archive.org/stream/trialofeugnema00chanuoft/trialofeugnema00chanuoft_djvu.txt
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2023-03-3043 minBurden of ProofCase Number 32: The Murder of Tara GrantThis isn't your typical husband cheats on wife, husband kills wife story. Did he cheat? Yes. Did he kill his wife? Yes. Did he make some of the worst decisions possible through the aftermath making their story so ridiculous that you'll laugh? Also, yes. Join us as Savannah tells the tale of Stephen Grant's decent into madness after killing his wife, Tara, and disposing her body in a most gruesome way while Elysia can't stop laughing his choices. As Savannah says, the jokes just write themselves with this one!
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2023-03-2350 minBurden of ProofCase Number 31: Donald Leroy Evans, The Rest Area Killer******WARNING: This case involves a child victim******
While on parole, Donald borrowed a neighbor's car and abandoned his Christian girlfriend to travel to Mississippi where he unfortunately met a 10 year old girl named Beatrice. His capture for the murder of Beatrice led to his confession of killing over 70 people across 20 different U.S. states. Was it true or was this his last attempt at the ultimate con job before being sentenced for murder? Tune in as Elysia unpacks what is known about this conman and self proclaimed serial killer while Savannah is bemused by the entire story.
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2023-03-1646 minBurden of ProofCase Number 30: The Lies, Addiction, and Murders of Alex MurdaughWho is the Murdaugh family and why are they all over the news, social media and Netflix? If you're like Elysia, you didn't know much other than it has something to do with murder. Savannah couldn't wait to share what she knows now that Alex Murdaugh was found guilty! So, we're flipping the script and giving you two weeks of Savannah episodes! Listen in as she shares what happens when the fabric of this much too powerful family begins to unravel.
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SLED : South carolina Law Enforcement Department
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2023-03-091h 05Burden of ProofCase Number 29: Belle Gunness, Hell’s Princess: Part 2If you didn't hold on to your butt during Part 1, be prepared to hold on now!! Join us for the finale episode of Savannah's black widow series and Part 2 to the twisted life of Belle Gunness, Hell's Princess. The lies, the murders, the affairs, and the accomplice! It's so much worse than Elysia could have predicted.
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Sources:
Schechter, Harold. Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men (p. 53). Kindle Edition.
Last Podcast on the Left
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2023-03-0651 minBurden of ProofCase Number 29: Belle Gunness, Hell’s Princess: Part 1Hold on to your butt! Savannah begins winding up her black widow mini series with the one, the only, Belle Gunness. There's far more to Belle's life than just killing her husbands though! For example, Elysia is still asking "Where did she get all those children!?" and "How did NO ONE question all those people disappearing from her farm!?" She's hoping those questions get answered in Part 2. Stay tuned to find out!
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Sources:
Schechter, Harold. Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men (p. 53). Kindle Edition.
Las...
2023-03-0242 minBurden of ProofCase Number 28: Michael Drejka, The Handicap Parking SheriffWhat happened when the residents of Clearwater, Florida parked in the only handicap parking at the local convenience store? Michael Drejka happened. Tune in as Elysia covers this controversial case that practically has it all including a wannabe law enforcement officer, racial conflict, a justifiable use of force defense, a spicy trial, and audio clips of a police interview that left Savannah speechless.
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Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/second-district-court-of-appeal/2021/19-4385.html
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/mcglockton-shooting-gun-owners-outraged/
https://www.courttv.com/trials/fl-v-drejka-2019/
http://www.leg.state.fl.us...
2023-02-231h 22Burden of ProofCase Number 27: Louisa Lindloff, The Seeress Who KilledIn this second installment of black widow killers, accessorize your corset with a witches hat or cloak and look into the past through Louisa's crystal ball as Savannah talks of seances, predicted deaths and insurance fraud. Elysia gets hung up on all the narcissism and they both establish that you cannot gaslight science!
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Sources:
Mediumship
https://drvitelli.typepad.com/providentia/2021/05/the-murderous-medium-case.html
http://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2011/09/louise-lindloff-black-widow-serial.html
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2023-02-1638 minBurden of ProofCase Number 26: The Jenny Jones Show MurderIf you've ever thought to yourself "How could 90's daytime talk shows get any worse?", but haven't heard of this case... buckle up! Elysia talks Savannah through the drama filled adventure of how one episode of The Jenny Jones Show ended in tragedy. It's got salacious tv, a murder with a gay panic defense, and a civil suit led by a showboat of an attorney.
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Sources:
Trial by Media on Netflix
https://www.courttv.com/title/judgment-with-ashleigh-banfield-mi-v-jonathan-schmitz/
https://www.courttv.com/title/5-amedure-v-jenny-jones-the-episode/
https://www.healthline.com/health/affec...
2023-02-091h 05Burden of ProofCase Number 25: Louise Vermilya, The Woman Who Loved DeathSlap on a corset and travel back to the early 1900's with us as Savannah starts her 3 part series of black widow killers! Was Louise's strange fascination with death the reason for killing or was it the insurance money she truly loved? Savannah answers that and other ridiculous Elysia questions like "Wait... Was there air conditioning then?"
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Vermilya
https://murderpedia.org/female.V/v/vermilyea-louise.htm
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SFC19111107.2.39&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------
https://images.chicagohistory.org/as...
2023-02-0238 minBurden of ProofCase Number 24: The Murder of Laurie ShowWhile briefly home alone one early morning, 16 year old Laurie is brutally attacked. She survived just long enough for her mother to hear her last words. Did she in fact whisper the name of her killer as her mother claims? One thing is certain, the long history of stalking, bullying and assault by the accused did not help their case! Tune in as Elysia attempts to untangle the web of lies one suspect weaved and Savannah asks "WHAAATTT?!"
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Sources:
https://www.fox43.com/article/news/timeline-the-murder-of-laurie-show-trials-and-appeals-of-co-conspirators-lisa-michelle-lambert-tabitha-buck-and-lawrence-yunkin/521-f388b38d-4...
2023-01-261h 02Burden of ProofCase Number 23: America’s KNOWN Child, AKA The Boy in the BoxSavannah's at it again! She has a knack for weaving a legal lesson through even when the case is unsolved! Even if you've heard the latest news on the Boy in the Box, tune in as Savannah also dives in to introduce the players that have been investigating this 60+ year mystery. She and Elysia also discuss Safe Haven Laws and the importance of all children having a viable and safe option as they grow up.
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Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/us/philadelphia-boy-in-box-thursday/index.html
http://www.vidocq.org/
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2023-01-1945 minBurden of ProofCase Number 22: Pamela Smart, The Media SensationThe first criminal trial to be televised live in U.S. history. It's difficult to imagine anyone has not heard about this case! With two new generations having been too young or not yet born, it is possible though. Listen in as Elysia takes Savannah on this roller coaster of a case and trial. Buckle up! This case has everything! A marriage gone wrong, an especially icky affair, and conspiracy.
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Sources:
https://www.bu.edu/law/journals-archive/bulr/documents/bellin.pdf
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/09/15/juries-sentencing-ignorant-reform/
https://www.co...
2023-01-121h 35Burden of ProofCase Number 21: Chrisley Does Not Know BestWhat happens when two of Savannah's favorite worlds collide? She shifts gear to cover all the juicy legal details of one of her beloved reality tv families and their downfall into fraud and tax evasion! Listen in while Savannah explains to Elysia who the Chrisley's are, why they're serving time, and how it may not harm their popularity in the long run.
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Sources:
Chrisley Indictment_16130461_ver1.0.pdf
the-chrisleys-lied-through-their-teeth-30-million-in-loans-2022-5
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/julie-chrisley-32442.php
https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a20685487/todd-chrisley-facts/
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2023-01-0544 minBurden of ProofCase Number 20: The Christmas SleighingsMerry Christmas! Join us for this holiday special to find out how the Downtown Posse of Dayton, Ohio spent Christmas of 1992. Elysia walks us through the Winter Nightmare Land of the groups 3 day killing spree while Savannah attempts to make sense of it all.
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Sources:
Oxygen True Crime: Homicide for the Holidays, S4 E2, Six Slays of Christmas
https://www.journal-news.com/ohio/29-years-after-southwest-ohio-christmas-murder-spree-it-will-never-be-forgotten/VXESJEQ6VFGW5PSQKBDZGZTJEY/
https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/1992-dayton-christmas-killings-laura-taylor-to-have-parole-hearing/
https://opd.ohio.gov/static/About%20OPD/Communications/News/LegistlativeUpdates/SB%20256_FAQs_blue.pdf
https...
2022-12-2257 minBurden of ProofCase Number 19: Adam Strong, The Baby Wipes of Serial KillersWhat happens when a man clogs his apartment building's drain with his stomach churning secret? He unsuccessfully attempts to unclog it in a most ridiculous way before plumbers call the police, of course! Tune in as Savannah covers what might possibly be our grossest case yet and Elysia wants to crawl out of her skin.
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Sources:
https://oshawaexpress.ca/year-in-review-many-twists-and-turns-in-adam-strong-case/
https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/8148165-accused-in-rori-hache-case-jokes-laughs-during-court-appearance/
https://www.durhamregion.com/news-story/10218465--i-have-all-the-characteristics-of-a-serial-killer-adam-strong-told-durham-police/
Buried Motives, Episode 50: “A Plumber’s Worst Nightmare” - Adam Strong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6k8lr_Efjc...
2022-12-1549 minBurden of ProofCase Number 18: Anthony Sowell, The Cleveland Strangler Part TwoHow does a convicted sex offender who has regular check in's with the police department kill 11 women over a period of two and a half years without being caught? Spoiler alert: It has to do with victim "credibility" or in other words victim shaming. Listen in on Part Two where Elysia covers Anthony's most heinous crimes and we discuss why it is some true crime cases are seemingly overlooked.
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Sources:
https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2021/02/cleveland-serial-killer-anthony-sowell-dies-of-terminal-illness-in-prison-hospital.html
https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/11/06/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-garden-11-angels-memorial-victims-cleveland-serial-killer-anthony-sowell/
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod...
2022-12-121h 12Burden of ProofCase Number 18: Anthony Sowell, The Cleveland Strangler Part OneHow does a seemingly sweet kid grow up into a horrific serial killer? Join Savannah on the struggle bus as Elysia dives deep into the disturbing details of Anthony Sowell's childhood and mental health history on this part one of two episodes.
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Sources:
https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2021/02/cleveland-serial-killer-anthony-sowell-dies-of-terminal-illness-in-prison-hospital.html
https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/11/06/ribbon-cutting-ceremony-garden-11-angels-memorial-victims-cleveland-serial-killer-anthony-sowell/
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/0/2016/2016-Ohio-8025.pdf
https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2016/SCO/1208/111921.asp#.YqXysxPMLDI
https://www.acluohio.org/en/cases/state-ohio-v-anthony-sowell-amicus
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/anthony-sowell-victims
https://www.cleve...
2022-12-0849 minBurden of ProofCase Number 17: The Mary Morris MurdersWhat happens when two women named Mary Morris from the same area are killed just days apart in similar fashion but investigators can find no connection? Conspiracy theories are born , of course! Join us as Savannah takes us through the strange and fascinating coincidences of our first (possibly only) unsolved case and Elysia jumps on the conspiracy theory bandwagon but goes even bigger!
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Sources:
https://unsolved.com/gallery/mary-lou-mary-mcginnis-morris/
Mary-morris-murders
The-mary-morris-murders
https://cina.gmu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/An-Assessment-of-Hitmen-and-Contracted-Violence-Providers-Operating-Online.pdf
Generation Why Podcast
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2022-12-0142 minBurden of ProofCase Number 16: Paul Michael Merhige, The Unwelcome GuestHow do you get yourself uninvited to future family Thanksgiving dinners? Just invite your mentally unstable son without telling the hosts like the Merhige's! Join us for an unforgettable Thanksgiving tale of a family torn apart by more than politics, a brief discussion about peeing one's pants, and Savannah's love of civil litigation.
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Sources:
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/parents-of-makayla-sitton-to-sue-thanksgiving-killer-paul-merhige-parents/2055945/
https://www.cnn.com/2011/10/27/justice/florida-thanksgiving-killings
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thanksgiving-massacre-witness-paul-merhige-ate-dinner-sang-songs-then-executed-family/
http://live.wptv.com/Event/Paul_Merhige_Hearing?Page=1
https://www.wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-beach-county/jupiter...
2022-11-241h 05Burden of ProofCase Number 15: Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke AKA The Crapbag WerewolfWhat could possibly go wrong when a 23 year old man who believes he's a 300 year old werewolf falls in love with an 12 year old rebellious girl? For the Richardson family, everything. Take this remarkable journey with us as Savannah tells the facts and Elysia can't stop calling Jeremy "Crapbag".
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richardson_family_murders
Jasmine-richardson-now
Steinke-jeremy.htm
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/yj-jj/tools-outils/back-hist.html
Teachers Talk Crime: Episode 8
Morbid: Episode 66&67
Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Fam...
2022-11-1757 minBurden of ProofCase Number 14: Joshua Davies, The Alpha NarcissistWhat does a teenage boy do when his narcissistic abuse no longer has a hold over his ex-girlfriend? Plots her murder at his weekly breakfast club, of course! Listen in as Elysia walks Savannah through the audacious actions of this "alpha male" while simultaneously giving all the young women listening a public service announcement on the red flags of a narcissist.
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Sources:
Ex-Girlfriend Killed To Win A Bet | Real Stories
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/jul/27/rebecca-aylward-welsh-schoolgirl-murder
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/schoolboy-killer-joshua-davies-finally-15311092
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2022-11-1053 minBurden of ProofCase Number 13: Carl Tanzler and His Corpse BrideWhat does a man do when he meets the woman of his dreams but she is dying? He forces experimental medical treatment on her and then keeps her body after she dies in an attempt to preserve her until he can resurrect her, of course! Join us for a Halloween wind down as Savannah shares some all too up close and personal details about Carl Tanzler and Elysia just tries not to lose her lunch.
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Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/carl-tanzler-key-west-story/cheryl-adams-richkoff
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2022-11-0348 minBurden of ProofBonus Halloween Episode: The Trick or Treat Murder and The Haunting of the Pensacola LighthouseWho in the true crime world doesn't love a good spooky story? How about two spooky stories? Join Elysia and Savannah as they uncover a trick-or-treat visit gone wrong and discuss creepy wax figures that are the least of the problems in the Pensacola Lighthouse.
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https://calisphere.org/item/5faa0f452cbc1b414990c726c75ec83f/
https://thevintagewomanmagazine.com/mid-century-halloween-murder/
https://historichorrors.com/a-murder-on-halloween/
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/trick-treat-murder-article-1.231823
https://derangedlacrimes.com/?p=10268
https://ghost-hunters.fandom.com/wiki/Pensacola_Lighthouse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
2022-10-3156 minBurden of ProofCase Number 12: Scott Purk, The Ninja ArsonistWhat does a man with a sorted past do after committing arson? Tell police about all his other crimes and then commit another arson to throw them off his trail, of course! Join us as Elysia blows Savannah's mind with this tale of intrigue, arson, burglary, murder and the innocent ferret whose death tipped off investigators.
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https://www.oxygen.com/exhumed/crime-news/scott-purk-caught-for-murder-of-margaret-meg-purk-by-exhumation
https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2015/11/18/jury-finds-scott-purk-guilty/10617166007/
https://law.justia.com/cases/ohio/ninth-district-court-of-appeals/2017/28059.html
Dateline: Secrets From the Grave (Season 28, Episode 47
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2022-10-2742 minBurden of ProofCase Number 11: Tyler Hadley, The King of Killer PartiesWhat does a teenage kid do when he wants to throw a killer party but his parents won't allow it? He kills them first, of course! Tune in while Savannah lets Elysia know how the party went and what Tyler is up to today.
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https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2018/09/26/tyler-hadley-resentencing/1411524002
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hadley-tyler.htm
https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/police-release-brutal-details-of-tyler-hadley-allegedly-murdering-his-parents-with-hammer-6460657
https://www.courthousenews.com/teen-murder-suspect-sued-by-older-brother/
State V. Hadley (all)
Morbid Podcast: Episode 226
Teachers Talk Crime, Episode 39
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2022-10-2051 minBurden of ProofCase Number 10: The Devil Worshiper: Pazuzu Algarad, Part TwoIs someone really buried in Pazuzu's back yard? Find out if the cadaver dogs failed to find what was right under their noses when Elysia wraps up the ending of this tragic story that will leave you wanting to know more.
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The Devil You Know, Season 1 on HULU
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/amber-burch-pleads-guilty-in-clemmons-house-of-horrors-murder-case/83-421141406
https://www.winstonwatchman.com/unanswered-questions-in-the-deaths-of-tommy-welch-and-joshua-wetzler/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2014/11/07/the-church-of-satan-wants-you-to-stop-calling-these-devil-worshipping-alleged-murderers-satanists/
https://myfox8.com/news/clemmons-murder-suspect-claims-he-ate-still-beating-heart-of-sacrificial-animal-bragged-about-killing-2-prostitutes-source-says/
https://www.wjhl.com/news/self-proclaimed-satanist-found-dead-in-north-carolina-jail-cell/
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2022-10-171h 02Burden of ProofCase Number 10: The Devil Worshiper: Pazuzu Algarad, Part OneDid the devil protect him or did no one want to stand up to this mentally ill man? Tune in as Elysia begins to unravel what happened in the small town of Clemmons, North Carolina and Savannah slow blinks A LOT as she processes.
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Sources:
The Devil You Know, Season 1 on HULU
https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/amber-burch-pleads-guilty-in-clemmons-house-of-horrors-murder-case/83-421141406
https://www.winstonwatchman.com/unanswered-questions-in-the-deaths-of-tommy-welch-and-joshua-wetzler/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2014/11/07/the-church-of-satan-wants-you-to-stop-calling-these-devil-worshipping-alleged-murderers-satanists/
https://myfox8.com/news/clemmons-murder-suspect-claims-he-ate-still-beating-heart-of-sacrificial-animal-bragged-about-killing-2-prostitutes-source-says/
https://www.wjhl.com/news/self-proclaimed-satanist-found-dead-in-north-carolina-jail-cell/
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2022-10-1358 minBurden of ProofCase Number 9: The Weepy Voiced Killer: Paul StephaniWhat kind of murderer calls 911 after he brutally kills his victims and how does he get away with for 2 years? Find out when Savannah takes Elysia on this wild journey through the unbelievable actions of Paul Michael Stephani.
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2022-10-0656 minBurden of ProofCase Number 8: The Exoneration of Kevin StricklandHow does an innocent man spend 43 years wrongfully imprisoned for killing 3 people and injuring a 4th? Find out when Elysia walks Savannah through this remarkable case of questionable investigation tactics, contaminated witness memory, and egregious court procedure.
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Sources:
https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=6081#:~:text=Judge%20Welsh%20said%20that%20no,cannot%20stand%2C%E2%80%9D%20he%20wrote.
https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/kevin-strickland-exonerated-42-years-after-wrongful-capital-murder-conviction-in-missouri
https://www.findlaw.com/criminal/criminal-procedure/fingerprints-the-first-id.html#:~:text=The%20idea%20that%20fingerprints%20might,least%20nine%20different%20fingerprint%20patterns.
https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/1801/MotiontoSetAsidetheJudgment
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2022-09-291h 01Burden of ProofCase Number 7: The Twilight MurdersWhat happens when a girl with mental health issues falls for a boy with behavioral issues? They share a romantic movie marathon for two in the living room after killing her mother and sister, of course! Join us as Savannah tells the tale of this modern day Romeo and Juliet.
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Kids Who Kill: Evil Close Up
Murderpedia: The Murder of Elizabeth and Katie Edwards
True Crime with Emma Kenny
Crown v. Markham
Crown v. Edwards
2022-09-2254 minBurden of ProofCase Number 6: Bernie Tiede, The Nicest MurdererElysia gives Savannah both sides of the debate on Bernie: Is he a nice guy who's mental health episode caused him to shoot his friend in the back or is he a con man who shot his friend when he feared being caught as a fraud?
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Sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/48-hours-the-mortician-the-murder-the-movie/#x
http://www.marjorienugent.com/
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/15/magazine/how-my-aunt-marge-ended-up-in-the-deep-freeze.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/48-hours-the-mortician-the-murder-the-movie/#x
https://www.kltv.com/story/27322053/nugent-family-shares-what-happened-before-bernie-tiede-killed-grandmother/
https://www.texastribune.org/2017/08/10/murderer-bernie-denied-new-trial/
https://www.suggest.com/bernie-tiede-jack-black-murderous-funeral-director-what-happened/2640615/
https://www.news-journal.com/news/police/judge-mo...
2022-09-151h 00Burden of ProofCase Number 5: The Slenderman StabbingSavannah tells the tale of Slenderman, explains to Elysia what CreepyPasta is, and talks in depth about the story of Anissa and Morgan as they stab their friend Payton Lautner.
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