Episodios

  • EP266: The Kidnapping of Steven Stayner

    EP266: The Kidnapping of Steven Stayner
    Apr 26 2025
    "I know my first name is Steven." These words were uttered by Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped in 1972 at the age of six by a pedophile. Eight years later, and still in the clutches of his captor, once 5-year-old Timmy White was kidnapped, Steven knew he couldn't let what happened over the prior eight years happen to Timmy. The boys escaped their captor and made their way to a police station, where Steven, who had been brainwashed and groomed by his captor, uttered those words to law enforcement.

    SOURCES:

    1) Heroism and Horror: One Brother Was Kidnapped, The Other Became A Serial Killer
    2) Two kidnapped boys, a hero’s return, then a tragic twist: The unbelievable story of Steven Stayner
    3) Steven and Cary Stayner: The tale of two brothers' horror and heroism
    4) Steven Stayner's Kidnapping, Cary Stayner's Horrific Crimes and One Family's Unbelievable Story
    5) 'Captive Audience': Who Was Steven Stayner and What Happened To Him?
    6) Who Was Steven? : The Little Boy Who Had Been Kidnaped Never Found Himself
    7) He Was Abducted As A Child. Then His Brother Became A Serial Killer.
    8) Kidnapper Returns To Jail
    9) Molester Gets Life Term for Attempt to Buy a Boy
    10) A Child Abductee's journey back
    11) Steven Stayner Wikipedia Page
    12) The Little Boy Who Never Came Home
    13) Second Man Held in '72 Abduction of California Boy; Statute of Limitations
    14) Propensity Podcast: Episode 1: In the Shadow of Yosemite - Part 1: Steven Stayner
    15) Kenneth Parnell Wikipedia Page
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    34 m
  • EP265: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 2 of 2

    EP265: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 2 of 2
    Apr 25 2025
    The manhunt was massive. The victims were piling up. And yet, for years, Andrei Chikatilo continued to slip through the cracks of the Soviet justice system. In Part 2 of this Early Release series, we follow the chilling escalation of The Red Ripper’s crimes—his increasingly brazen attacks, the wrongful arrests, and the sheer horror of a killer who seemed unstoppable.But justice would eventually catch up. We dive into the groundbreaking forensic work, the psychological profile that finally cracked the case, and Chikatilo’s jaw-dropping confession that stunned the world.🎧 Finish the story before it’s released to the public.Content Warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of sexual violence, murder, and crimes against children. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
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    43 m
  • EP264: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 1 of 2

    EP264: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 1 of 2
    Apr 18 2025
    He seemed a mild-mannered teacher, a family man... and he was one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Dubbed The Red Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo terrorized the Soviet Union for over a decade, preying on society’s most vulnerable while hiding in plain sight. In a system riddled with secrecy and denial, his crimes went unchecked—leaving a trail of horror that spanned over 50 victims.
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    39 m
  • EP263: Who Killed Julia Wallace?

    EP263: Who Killed Julia Wallace?
    Mar 27 2025
    In 1931, William and Julia Wallace had what seemed to be the perfect life. The couple had been married for over 16 years and resided in Liverpool. This perfect life, however, came to a screeching halt when Julia Wallace had her skull smashed in with a blunt object on the night of January 20, 1931, in the Wallace family home. This heinous crime led investigators in England on quite the journey, ending with the most usual suspect in these types of crime: the husband. But did William really kill his wife that night? Or is our killer more clever and sneaky than anticipated?

    SOURCES:
    1) The Julia Wallace Murder Foundation
    2) William Herbert Wallace -- Wikipedia
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    38 m
  • Ep 262: Cam Girls, Lies And Familicide by Grant Amato

    Ep 262: Cam Girls, Lies And Familicide by Grant Amato
    Mar 21 2025
    Grant Amato was drowning in a world of fantasy—obsessed with a Bulgarian cam girl and willing to do anything to keep the illusion alive. When his family tried to intervene, they had no idea the depths of his desperation. In January 2019, their once-loving son and brother repaid their concern with cold-blooded murder.In this Early Release episode, available exclusively to our Apple and Patreon subscribers, we uncover the shocking case of Grant Amato—the web of lies, the staggering financial ruin, and the brutal execution of his family, all in pursuit of a woman who barely knew he existed.
    Content Warning: This episode discusses familicide, financial exploitation, and online obsession. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
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    50 m
  • EP261: The Murder of Gianni Versace and Cunanan's Other Victims

    EP261: The Murder of Gianni Versace and Cunanan's Other Victims
    Mar 17 2025
    If you grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, the idea of supermodels strutting on the runway in sleek, sophisticated, and sometimes whimsical outfits is woven into the fabric of international culture. However, it wasn’t always that way. High-profile design icon Giovanni (Gianni) Versace gets much credit for that runway revolution. Sadly, his legacy and last moments are inextricably intertwined. However, Gianni Versace was not Andrew Cunanan's only victim; he was his most famous one.SOURCES:1) https://www.biography.com/history-culture/gianni-versace 2) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gianni-Versace 3). https://people.com/crime/gianni-versace-partner-speaks-out-people-magazine-investigates-crimes-of-fashion/#:~:text=The%20depression%20Antonio%20D'Amico,Florida%2C%20villa%20after%20hearing%20gunshots. 4) http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0%2C9171%2C138062%2C00.html 5) http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,138062,00.html#ixzz11H6hE2vi 6) https://wunderlabel.com/lab/fashion-designer/gianni-versace-biography/#:~:text=1968,business%20as%20a%20fabric%20buyer 7) https://variety.com/2018/scene/news/the-assassination-of-gianni-versace-darren-criss-andrew-cunanan-1202907696/ 8). https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Andrew_Cunanan 9). https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gianni-versace-murder-did-iconic-designer-icon-know-killer-andrew-cunanan/ 10) https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/murder-of-chicago-real-estate-mogul-lee-miglin-horrors-andrew-cunanan-murder-spree-gianni-versace/ 11) https://www.businessinsider.com/gianni-versace-donatella-versace-family-life-story-2019-4#gianni-also-had-a-nephew-from-donatella-daniel-beck-gianni-left-daniel-his-art-collection-which-includes-two-pieces-by-picasso-18
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    44 m
  • EP260: The Terrible Things Christina Did To Her Kids

    EP260: The Terrible Things Christina Did To Her Kids
    Mar 13 2025
    In 1997, Christina Marie Riggs, a single mother from Arkansas, made a decision that would shock the nation. Struggling with depression and financial hardship, she convinced herself that there was only one way out—for her and her children. What followed was an unspeakable tragedy that left her two innocent children dead and a community searching for answers.In this Early Release episode, available exclusively to our Apple and Patreon subscribers, we take a deep dive into the heartbreaking case of Christina Riggs—what led her to commit the unthinkable, her shocking confession, and the legal battle that ended with her becoming the first woman executed in Arkansas in over 150 years.🎧 Listen now before the episode is released to the public.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of filicide, mental illness, and execution. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
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    41 m
  • EP259: The Richmond Spree Murders

    EP259: The Richmond Spree Murders
    Feb 27 2025
    Ricky “Coolie” Gray, his nephew, Ray “Lucky” Dandridge, and Ashley Baskerville (Ricky’s girlfriend) were cruising the streets of Richmond in Ricky’s van during the mid-morning of January 1, 2006 "looking for a house to rob" when they ended up in the middle-class neighborhood of Woodland Heights. By the time they were caught, 7 people were dead, and one was beaten so badly, he'd never use his right arm again.

    SOURCES:
    1) Court Records
    2) House of Freaks Singer Murdered
    3) Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Stepfather didn't trust Gray
    4) Fox News: Jury Weighing Execution for Killer of Richmond Family Hears Testimony of Violence
    5) CBS6: Friday Morning Blog - Arlington Attack Testimony
    6) Death Penalty Information Center: Independent Pathologist Says Autopsy Reveals Problems With Virginia’s Execution of Ricky Gray
    7) Richmond.com: Dandridge Gets Three Life Sentences
    8) CourtTV Crime Library: Tucker/Baskerville Family Murders--"She Never Really Had a Life..."
    9) inRich.com: Dandridge pleads guilty; sentenced to life without parole
    10) Fredericksburg.com: Culpeper indicts Gray Man convicted of Richmond murders charged in slaying of Sheryl Ann Embrey.
    11) StarExponent.com: Not guilty plea from convicted killer Gray
    12) TimesDispatch.com: Execution date set for Harvey family killer but appeal likely
    13) CBS6: Supreme Court will not hear appeal of Harvey family killer Ricky Gray
    13: CBS6: Richmond killer should not endure ‘chemical torture’ lawyers argue
    14: CNN: Virginia executes convicted family killer Ricky Gray
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    39 m
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