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SHADES of MURDER
Alita Cauldwell
61 episodes
4 days ago
Shades of Murder, hosted by academic and criminal law enthusiast Alita Cauldwell, explores true crime across time and around the world. From female criminals, serial killers, to historical cold cases, each episode dives deep into criminology, psychology, and culture in a way never heard before.
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Shades of Murder, hosted by academic and criminal law enthusiast Alita Cauldwell, explores true crime across time and around the world. From female criminals, serial killers, to historical cold cases, each episode dives deep into criminology, psychology, and culture in a way never heard before.
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SHADES of MURDER
60: Creepypasta Laughing Jack - J.T. & The Serial Killer Clown

Less than one year after the Slenderman stabbing, a brutal and horrific murder would shock the community of Elkhart, Indiana. Investigators would learn how the young offender of this vicious crime had become obsessed with a creepypasta paranormal serial killer clown known as Laughing Jack.

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If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health concerns or is a victim of abuse, you are not alone. There are resources to help 24/7:

⁠Rainn.org⁠   1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 

⁠988lifeline.org⁠ call or text 988 

Domestic Abuse hotline  1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Research Materials for Episode 60 include:

Aggressive scripts, violent fantasy and violent behavior: A conceptual clarification and review - ScienceDirect⁠

Dissociative Identity Disorder in Children⁠

⁠Fantasy or Reality: Do Teens Always Know the Difference? - Dr. David Lowenstein and Associates⁠ 

⁠Laughing Jack | Creepypasta Files Wikia | Fandom⁠

⁠Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf⁠

⁠Psychotic Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Primer on Contemporary Evaluation and Management - PMC⁠

⁠PTSD in Children and Teens - PTSD: National Center for PTSD⁠ ⁠Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder in Children | Psychology Today⁠

⁠STATE v. J.T., Appellee-Respondent. (2019) | FindLaw⁠

Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes?

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 7 minutes 18 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
22: Killer inside my Mind - Multiple Personalities Juanita Maxwell

On March 17th, 1979, at the Palmland Motel in Fort Myers, Florida, the body of 73-year-old Inez Kelly was discovered in her room. The old woman had been viciously slain. Bloody footprints would lead the police to a sleeping maid. The real perpetrator of this brutal murder would not only surprise and shock psychiatrists, the prosecution, and the judge but also the defendant herself.


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Email me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail

Research Materials for Episode 22:

dictionary.apa.org

www.ijirmf.com/wp-content/uploads

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9396032/

www.nytimes.com/1981/08/09/us/woman-with-2-identities-absolved-of-murder.html

www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/dissociative-disorders/what-are-dissociative-disorders

www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/psych-unseen/202302/the-debate-over-whether-dissociative-identity-disorder-is-real

supremestudy.com/abnormal-psychology-dissociative-identity-disorder/

www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/09/26/juanita-maxwell-s-many-faces/



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2 weeks ago
35 minutes 9 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
59: The Joseph Gatto Story - A Son's Journey into the Dark

On November 13th, 2013, the body of 78-year-old Joseph Gatto was discovered in his Silver Lake, Los Angeles residence. The house was ransacked and appeared to be a fatal home invasion, but the scene and evidence failed to make any sense. His son would embark on a quest for truth and journey into darkness to seek justice for his beloved father. 

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Featuring an emotional and deeply personal interview with Mike Gatto, the victim's son.

This is the story of Joseph Gatto and his son Mike’s more than decade-long devotion to finding out what happened on that tragic night.

Noir by Necessity: How My Father’s Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places by Mike Gatto is an intimate and heartbreaking look inside his father’s death, the investigation, and how this crime has profoundly affected his life. 

Please support Mike Gatto’s mission to uncover the truth.

https://www.amazon.com/Noir-Necessity-Fathers-Unsolved-Murder/dp/1685133819

If anyone knows anything about this crime, no matter how big or small the tip may be, it could help lead to a break in this cold case. Please reach out directly to Mike Gatto at https://mikegatto.com/


Characteristics and patterns of older adult homicides in the United States | Injury Epidemiology

Elderly victims - bureau of justice statistics. (n.d.). https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/ev92.pdfGATTO, M. (2024). Noir by necessity: How my father’s unsolved murder took me to dark places. BLACK ROSE WRITING. Homicide Victimization in the United States, 2023Victimization During Household Burglary


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1 month ago
1 hour 27 minutes 36 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
58: A Killer on Campus - The Jennifer Kairis Story

In the Spring of 1998, in Winter Park, Florida, a 19-year-old co-ed was found dead inside her dorm room. The scene was bizarre and suspicious. This homicide investigation would lead to strange, conflicting forensic reports and leave people to wonder whether it was an accident, suicide, or murder.

This is the unsolved murder of Jennifer Kairis.

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Thank you so much for listening! Please make sure to follow, subscribe, rate, and review to support the show.

Comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Please reach out. DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast

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Research Materials for Episode 58 include:

3 doctors say death at Rollins a homicide

Accident, Suicide, or Murder? - Season 5, Episode 4 Justice for Jennifer

Campus sexual assault: Fact sheet from an intersectional lens.

"Highly Unusual" Death of a Vivacious Florida College Student Becomes a Years-Long Mystery | Oxygen

Police say Rollins student was killed

Rollins College - Wikipedia


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1 month ago
34 minutes 53 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
57: Two Graves and A Diary - A Female Thrill Killer part 2

Alyssa Bustamante has been labeled a thrill killer, a psychopath, and an evil monster. Only a child of fifteen herself when she committed an act of unimaginable violence, she remains a true killing anomaly. Part 2 of this story explores the dark layers of this young female offender, signs of psychopathy, and discusses how our society defines juvenile justice.

Thank you so much for listening! Please ensure you are following/subscribed, and leave a review/rating to help support the show.

Comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? DM me on IG at shadesofmurder_podcast, or you can reach me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

Research for Episode 57 includes:

Courses: Gender & Crime, Criminal Justice System, Violence in America, Criminology

A Look Back at the Teenage 'Thrill Killer' Who Slit the Throat of a 9-Year-Old Girl | Investigation Discovery

Alyssa D. Bustamante, Appellant, v. State of Missouri, Respondent. (2015) | FindLaw

Alyssa Bustamante Interrogation Video

Alyssa Bustamante | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Alyssa Bustamante sentenced in child murder case - CSMonitor.com

Diary of a 'thrill-kill': Missouri teen Alyssa Bustamante murders neighbor girl, records event in journal

Elizabeth-Olten-murder-Mother-sues-mental-health-clinic-Missouri-teen-killed-daughter

Evidence in Bustamante case detailed

Journal helps police find a 2009 Missouri teen thrill killer

Judge Grants Motion to Suppress Evidence in Bustamante Case | Fulton Sun

Petition · Repeal Law That Could Free Elizabeth Olten's Murderer Alyssa Bustamante Within 3 Years - United States · Change.org

Psychopathy Symptoms and Signs

Prosecutor: Alyssa Bustamante Killed Elizabeth Olten Because "She Wanted to Know What it Felt Like" - CBS 

www.researchgate.net/publication/307819660_The_Traits_and_the_Thrill_of_Serial_Kill

Teen killer had troubled family

Witness Testimony Key in Bustamante Sentencing | News | komu.com


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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 31 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
56: Two Graves and A Diary - A Female Thrill Killer part I

In the small town of St. Martins, Missouri, when a nine-year-old girl vanishes, the entire community comes together to search for her. While investigators combed through the vast woods where it was believed she had last been, they discovered two small graves. The disturbing words found inside a teenager’s diary would lead homicide detectives to a shocking and very unusual suspect. 

This is the case of Alyssa Bustamante and Elizabeth Olten.

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Research for Episode 56 includes:

A Look Back at the Teenage 'Thrill Killer' Who Slit the Throat of a 9-Year-Old Girl | Investigation Discovery

Alyssa D. Bustamante, Appellant, v. State of Missouri, Respondent. (2015) | FindLaw

Alyssa Bustamante Interrogation Video

Alyssa Bustamante | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Alyssa Bustamante sentenced in child murder case - CSMonitor.com

Diary of a 'thrill-kill': Missouri teen Alyssa Bustamante murders neighbor girl, records event in journal

Elizabeth-Olten-murder-Mother-sues-mental-health-clinic-Missouri-teen-killed-daughter

Evidence in Bustamante case detailed

Journal helps police find a 2009 Missouri teen thrill killer

Judge Grants Motion to Suppress Evidence in Bustamante Case | Fulton Sun

Petition · Repeal Law That Could Free Elizabeth Olten's Murderer Alyssa Bustamante Within 3 Years - United States · Change.org

Prosecutor: Alyssa Bustamante Killed Elizabeth Olten Because "She Wanted to Know What it Felt Like" - CBS 

Teen killer had troubled family

Witness Testimony Key in Bustamante Sentencing | News | komu.com





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3 months ago
52 minutes 43 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
55: Murders in Paradise - Cold Cases Fiji & Jamaica

Lurking behind dreamy destinations of tropical islands lie sands of blood and secrets. Tourists and residents become victims of horrific violence, and countless murders are never solved. This episode discusses two murder mysteries set in paradise.

Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow me, and consider leaving a positive rating or review.

Questions, Comments, or Ideas for future episodes? DM me on IG at shadesofmurder_podcast or alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

If you have any information that can help lead to the arrest of Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova’s killers, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Fiji Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 919

If anyone has any information about the murder of Desiree Gibbon, please contact the Jamaica Constabulary Force Crime Stop line at 311 or submit a tip at crimestop.org. Her family's GoFundMe page can be found at justicefordesiree.com

Research for Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova includes:

Bid to keep integrity - The Fiji Times

Criminality in Fiji - The Organized Crime Index.

Economy in Fiji

Fear grips residents - The Fiji Times

Friends seek help - The Fiji Times

Fiji Homicide rate - data, chart | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Fiji Murder/Homicide Rate | Historical Chart & Data

Fiji police believe Russian couple Yuri and Natalia Shipulin murdered, dismembered - ABC News

Ghost-Figure Killer?

Minister targets reset of police force - The Fiji Times

Public trust in Fiji police ‘relatively low’ due to corrupt practices - academic | RNZ News

Severed head found on Fiji beach linked to missing Russians - CBS News

Russian Couple Murdered, Dismembered In Fiji

Russian couple, vehicle missing - The Fiji Times

Russian couple still missing - The Fiji Times

Tests confirm body parts are those of Russian couple - The Fiji Times

Vehicle found, Russian couple still missing - The Fiji Times

Aunt-of-ny-woman-killed-in-jamaica-receives-chilling-call-from-dead-nieces-phone/

Jamaica Tourism Sets New Records With 2 Million Visitors in 5 Months | TravelAge West

Justice for Desiree Gibbon (GoFundMe page)

female-and-male-dna-found-on-2017-murder-of-queens-woman-in-island-of-jamaica

The Murder of My Best Friend, Desiree Gibbon — Steemit

Why Jamaica's Homicide Rate Is Up 20%










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3 months ago
58 minutes 6 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
54: Brooklyn’s Leondra Foster - New York Fight for Justice

In January 2017, when a gruesome discovery was made at a commercial trash facility in Bronx County, New York, law enforcement investigators quickly identified the brutal killer. This horrific murder would lead to a historical fight for justice for society’s most marginalized women. This is the case of Brooklyn's Leondra Foster.

Thank you so much for listening. Please follow and subscribe, rate us on Apple or Spotify by visiting the About Tab, and leave a review!

Research for Episode 54 includes:

18 U.S. Code § 2245 - Offenses resulting in death

Accused Brooklyn Pimp Charged With Murdering, Dismembering Sex Worker, Torturing Others | Oxygen

Boyfriend of Dismembered New York City Woman Found in Trash Charged With Her Murder

Brooklyn man who dodged murder rap in killing of sex worker will be tried again

Defending the Less Dead: Using the Decriminalization of Sex Work to Combat the High Incidence of Serial Homicide of Street

Eastern District of New York | Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in First Prosecution of Federal Statute Criminalizing Murder in the Course of Sex Trafficking | United States Department of Justice

East Flatbush Man Indicted for Murder and Dismemberment of Girlfriend – The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

Human Trafficking: Key Federal Criminal Statutes | Congress.gov

Legal prostitution and human trafficking in the Netherlands

Pimp faces up to life in prison after admitting to chopping up prostitute girlfriend, sex trafficking 8 women

Pimp Pleads Innocence of Killing and Dismembering Girlfriend – Brooklyn News Service

Pimp who kept dead girlfriend’s head in freezer gets light prison sentence

https://prostitutionresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Alsalem-UNSpecialRap-Prostitution-and-VaW.pdf

https://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2023/09/SOMORI-MOSES-DOCS.pdf

Suspect Typology; Profiling the Sex Offender



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4 months ago
48 minutes 43 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
53: Bodies in Port Bolivar - Love & Betrayal in Texas

In March 2014, when two bodies were discovered behind a convenience store, Galveston County homicide detectives were stumped on who and why these victims were killed. A letter, a window shutter, and surveillance footage would lead investigators to the shocking and horrible truth. This is the case of Brittney Cosby and Crystal Jackson of Houston, Texas.

Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a positive rating or review! To rate on Spotify/Apple, go to the "About" Show Tab.

Questions, Comments, Ideas for future episodes?

DM on IG at shadesofmurder_podcast or you can reach me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

Research for Episode 53 includes:

A Review of Maternal and Paternal Filicide | Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law

Analysis: 32 years of U.S. filicide arrests | News from Brown

Anti-LGBT Hate Crimes Are Rising — But We Really Don’t Know How Much | Security.org

Anti-LGBT Victimization in the United States - Williams InstituteFather Arrested in Murder of Lesbian Daughter and Partner

Father found guilty of capital murder for killing daughter, her girlfriend | Local News

Father of murder victim arrested in connection to daughter and friend's death | 6abc Philadelphia

HRC | New FBI Data: Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Continue to Spike

ID: See No Evil, Season 8, Episode 1 “I loved my Daughter”

James Cosby, Houston man, charged with killing daughter and her girlfriend, report says - CBS News

Man convicted, sentenced in daughter's death | FOX 26 Houston

Man found guilty of capital murder in death of daughter and her girlfriend - ABC13 Houston

Prosecutors say man shot daughter in head, clubbed her female lover

Toward a More Holistic Understanding of Filicide: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of 32 Years of U.S. Arrest Data - PMC


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4 months ago
47 minutes 44 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
52: Girl on Fire - Oksana Makar of Ukraine

In March 2012, a young woman from Ukraine was discovered lying inside the basement of an abandoned hospital. She was on fire and barely alive. Her shocking and brutal story would highlight the injustice, corruption, and lack of accountability for the country's elite. This is the case of Oksana Makar.

Please make sure to follow and rate the show!

Comments, Questions, Ideas for future episodes?

DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast

Email me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

Research for Episode 52:

Gang-raped, strangled and set on fire: Teen dies in Ukraine hospital

https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/odr/oksana-makar-can-her-shocking-death-change-anything-in-ukraine

Oksana Makar, Ukraine teen allegedly gang-raped, burnt and left in a ditch, dies (VIDEO) - The World from PRX

Rape Victim Whose Case Shocked Ukraine Dies From Injuries

https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-oksana-makar-rape-sentencing/24782951.html

The Accused in the Makar Case Changed His Testimony | Censor.NET

Ukraine rape and murder: Trio jailed - BBC News

Ukraine rape scandal victim Oksana Makar dies

Video of Teen Rape Victim Oksana Makar From Hospital Bed Posted Online - ABC News


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5 months ago
38 minutes 30 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
51: Mother Monster - Maternal Filicide Tempe AZ

On May 16th, 2021, in Tempe, AZ, a tragic and shocking family murder occurred. This brutal and disturbing crime would horrify the community and forever traumatize law enforcement, crime scene specialists, the coroner, and the entire courtroom. This is the case of Yui Inoue.

If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, hallucinations, or any mental health concerns, you are not alone, Please reach out for help.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health - 1800-662-HELP 24/7 or visit samhsa.gov

If you enjoy the show, please be sure you are following, leave a rating on Apple or Spotify by heading to the ABOUT TAB, or leave a review on Google. Each one of you matters! Thank you for listening to Shades of Murder.

Your VOICE counts! Answer the Poll. Questions, Comments, or Ideas for future episodes? Contact me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com or DM on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast.

Research Materials for Ep 51:

100 Years of the Infanticide Act: A Legacy of Controversy and Compassion

An Overview of Filicide - PMC

Ariz. Mom Murdered Her 2 Young Children with a Meat Cleaver to Get Back at Estranged Husband

Behavioral Characteristics of Maternal Filicide: A Case Study Jessica L. Shouse The University of Central Oklahoma

Child murder by mothers: patterns and prevention - PMC

Fatality Statement - Kai Inoue and Mia Inoue

FBI — Table 43

'It's incomprehensible:' Tempe mom convicted of killing her two kids sentenced to life in prison

Mental Health Problems of Prison and Jail Inmates

Mom used meat cleaver to kill her children, ages 9 and 7, while they were 'sleeping soundly in their beds'

Mother Who Killed Her Children With Meat Cleaver Gets Life

Mothers Who Kill: Cross-cultural Patterns in and Perspectives on Contemporary Maternal Filicide

National Violent Death Reporting System | NVDRS | CDC

Police: Woman kills her 2 kids with meat cleaver in Arizona | AP News

Tempe mom found guilty of murdering her 2 children after police visit for domestic disturbance

Tempe mother sentenced to life in prison for murder of 2 children

The Migration of Arizona's Post-Insanity Defense Procedures to a Modified GBMI Model | Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law



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5 months ago
49 minutes 27 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
50: MMIWG Navajo Nation/Dine' - Ashlynne Mike

On May 2nd, 2016, on the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, NM, two young children disappeared while walking home after school. The tragedy that would unfold would expose a loophole in the system that failed to protect indigenous children. This is the story of Ashlynne Mike. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy what I do and want to support me, please follow the podcast and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple by clicking on the 'About' tab.

Suggestions, comments, or questions? You can DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast or write me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

Research for Episode 50:

Ashlynne Mike's killer wants life prison term reversed

Church member says murder suspect "betrayed him"

Justice for Ashlynne – AMBER Advocate

Missing & Murdered Diné Relatives’

Naal Tsoos Saní (The Old Paper): The Navajo Treaty of 1868, Nation Building and Self-Determination | NMAI Magazine

Navajo man sentenced to life for kidnapping, assault of 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike | News | nhonews.com

Navajo Nation signs contract to implement AMBER Alert system on reservation

Navajo Treaty of 1868

New Amber Alert law for tribal lands honors slain Navajo girl | PBS News

Scammers attempt to profit off death of daughter, father says - Navajo Times

The Legacy of Ashlynne Mike | Office of Justice Programs

Thousands mourn kidnapped Navajo girl | Nation | sharonherald.com

www.justice.gov/usao-nm/file/848756/dl?inline=


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6 months ago
45 minutes 38 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
49: Candace and The Chainsaw - A Mother & Daughter Story

On June 2nd, 2023, in a suburb outside of D.C., patrol officers entered a basement searching for signs of a missing woman. There, they were struck with the foulest of odors. As they looked around the room, they noticed a knife on the ground and several trash bags that appeared to be wet. This routine welfare check had quickly turned into a crime scene.

Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please push that follow button. If you are on the Spotify or Apple app, click on the ABOUT tab to rate the show!

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please reach out, I would love to hear from you!

DM on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast or email me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

Research for Ep 49 includes:

Daughter, accomplice in murder of Md. grandmother recounts more gruesome details in trial

Daughter found guilty of murdering and dismembering mom, burning body on a barbecue grill

Female murderers who mutilate or dismember their victims: An exploration of patterns and sex differences - PubMed

Homicidal Women, Personality, Crime Dynamics and Modus Operandi

Maryland woman found guilty of murdering, dismembering her mother with chainsaw – NBC4 Washington

Maryland woman receives life sentence in gruesome murder of her mother

Matricide: A Critique of the Literature https://doi-org.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/10.1177/152483800934951

Parricide, Mental Illness, and Parental Proximity: The Gendered Contexts of Parricide in England and Wales - PMC

Prince George's County Police Department

Relatives describe what they saw in home of Md. mother, whose daughter is on trial in her killing, dismemberment - WTOP News

Woman Who Grilled Mom's Remains, Cut Her Up With Chainsaw Sentenced


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6 months ago
41 minutes 10 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
48: The Dismemberment Murders - Gladiator Virp Butt

On Midsummer, 2003, in Pirkkala, Finland, the police received a call from a woman who had been told about a murder in which a man had been dismembered. It wasn’t until the second call, which was from a witness to this horrendous crime, that officers began to take the report seriously. These calls would lead investigators down a path to the discovery of atrocious and shocking crimes.

If you enjoy the show, please be sure that you are following and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple. Go to the "About" section of the podcast to leave a rating. Thank you so much for listening!

Research for Episode 48 includes:

Anabolic androgenic steroids, antisocial personality traits, aggression and violence - ScienceDirect

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids, Violence, and Crime: Two Cases and Literature Review - PMC

Finnish Criminal Policy: From Hard Time to Gentle Justice.

Gladiaattori ja surmattu tunsivat vain yhden päivän - Ilta-Sanomat

Kannibalismiin syyllistynyt paloittelijamurhaaja pääsee ehdolliseen vapauteen ensi vuonna - Ilta-Sanomat

Näin hiljaisesta ja syrjäänvetäytyvästä Virpi Buttista tuli pelätty paloittelumurhaaja – käytös muuttui äkisti

Oikeuspsykiatri paloittelumurhaaja-Buttin vapauttamisesta: ”Aivan loogista, että tällainen ihminen olisi kiinni kauemmin” - Ilta-Sanomat

Paloittelumurhaaja Virpi Butt on kuollut

Paloittelumurhaaja Virpi Buttin kuolinsyy on selvinnyt - Ilta-Sanomat

Paloittelumurhan uhrin etsintä kaatopaikalta lopetettiin - Ilta-Sanomat

Paloittelumurhasta tuomittu Virpi Butt vapautuu ylihuomenna – riski väkivallan uusimisesta arvioitu korkeaksi - Ilta-Sanomat

Paloittelumurhan uhrin etsintä kaatopaikalta lopetettiin - Ilta-Sanomat

Poliisi epäili Virpi Buttia Raisa Räisäsen paloittelumurhasta - Ilta-Sanomat

Steroid Use Among Women Focus of House Committee Hearing

Tampereen paloittelusurmat - Alibi



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7 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 39 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
47: MMIWG2S NC - Lumbee Women of Robeson County

Between April and June 2017, in the small rural Southern town of Lumberton, NC, whispers of a serial killer spread throughout the neighborhood. The bodies of three women were discovered within only a few blocks of one another. Their deaths would shine a light on the unknown number of missing and murdered Indigenous women of Robeson County whose homicides have yet to be solved. 

If you have any information about the women featured in this episode, please get in touch with the FBI- Charlotte Office:

(704) 672-6100 or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. 

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, please don't hesitate to call/text 988 or go to samhsa.gov for resources

If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please rate the podcast on Spotify/Apple by going to the About page or leave a review online.

DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast

or contact me at alitadogmasshadesomurder@gmail.com

Research for Episode 47:A look back at the kidnapping of Hania Aguilar, a case that gripped NC — and beyond

An arrest in Hedgepeth death, but other missing and murdered Indigenous cases unsolved

Authorities look for 16-year-old runaway | Robesonian

Fired Robeson deputy speaks out on allegation his mishandled evidence linked to Hania Aguilar murder suspec

History and Culture | lumbee-tribe-of-nc

Lauren Holmes, Unsolved Murder from North Carolina in 2013.

Man gets life without parole for killing Hania Aguilar in Robeson County, tries to escape before and after court appearance | WBTW

Missed evidence in Robeson rape case prompts investigation, puts spotlight on rape-kit backlogs - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

North Carolina officials are ignoring a crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women – Scalawag

Operation Tarnished Badge: Years later, tarnish remains

Police unsure if slayings of 2 prostitutes linked | Robesonian

Red Justice Project calls attention to NC’s missing and murdered Indigenous people

Robeson County man charged with killing 18-year-old woman, setting her house on fire

The Lumbee Tribe and MMIWG2S: How a Crisis Hides Behind Unreported Data

"There's a Sickness in Robeson": Families of Slain Native Americans in NC Want Justice

Three murders not forgotten six years later | Robesonian

‘When it’s one of us nobody cares’ | Robesonian


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7 months ago
56 minutes 2 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
46: The Leaf Killer - Murder Amongst the Trees

On November 11th, 2010, in the quaint lovely town of Apple Valley, Ohio, law enforcement officers entered a family’s residence who had been reported missing.  Inside officers were met with a bloodbath, but there were no bodies in sight. The investigation would unravel one of the most brutal and bizarre of crimes. For many of the officers involved, they would forever be traumatized by what they saw.

Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, please follow and leave a positive rating on Spotify or Apple.

DM me on IG @shadesofmurder_podcast or alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

Research for Episode 46 includes:

An Examination of Escalation in Burglaries Committed by Sexual Offenders - PubMed

being caught in a "criminal spin" - PubMed

Do Property Crimes Escalate into Violent Crimes? - Threat Analysis Group

Escalation in the severity of offending behaviour - GOV.UK

How Investigators Discovered Three Murder Victims Inside a Tree - A&E True Crime

Man convicted of arson in Steamboat is suspect in Ohio kidnapping case | SteamboatToday.com

Man Kept Teen Captive On Bed Of Leaves, Dismembered 3 Others And Hid Them In A Hollow Tree

Matthew Hoffman, Ohio Killer Who Hid Bodies in Tree, Pleads Guilty - CBS News

Mother Of Suspected Kidnapper Says He Is 'Loner' | 10tv.com

Ohio missing trio may be dead, cops say

Serial Killer: The Mechanism from Imagination to the Murder Phases.

Special Report Victimization During Household Burglary

The psychology behind Dendrophiles: understanding the love for trees


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8 months ago
52 minutes 11 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
45: America’s Youngest Convicted Murderers - Catherine and Curtis Jones

On January 6th, 1999, in Port St John, Florida, the body of 29-year-old Sonya Nicole Speights was discovered lying in a blood-drenched tub. Investigators were initially informed that it was the sight of an accidental shooting, but the evidence indicated something far more suspicious. Who was this woman and who was the monster who murdered her inside her home?

This is the tragic case of brother and sister Catherine and Curtis Jones who at the time when these events unfolded, became the youngest convicted murderers in U.S. history.

My sincerest apologies for the delay in its release

Research for Episode 45 includes:

Course Material: Race, Ethnicity, and Crime

America's Youngest Convicted Murderers Are Being Released

Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth

Documents unveil history of abuse for young killers | 11alive.com

Juvenile Transfer to Criminal Court

Questionably Imprisoned for Murder at Ages 12 and 13, Brother and Sister Now Set to Leave Prison 18 Years Later

Racial disparities in Florida’s criminal justice system are shameful

Role of Waiver in the Juvenile Court - Questions of Philosophy and Function (From Major Issues in Juvenile Justice Information and Training Readings in Public Policy, P 207-226, 1981, John C Hall et al, ed. - See NCJ-77318) | Office of Justice Programs

The Impact of Waiver to Adult Court on Youths’ Perceptions of Procedural Justice - PMC

Youth in the Adult Criminal Justice System



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8 months ago
46 minutes 9 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
44: Homicide in Hollywood - The Blackstone Sisters

When paramedics entered a garage in Studio City, CA, they discovered the body of a woman lying on a pile of blankets. A lit charcoal grill had been knocked to the ground.  What police initially believed to be a tragic accident would unravel a murder mystery so bizarre that it could have been written in Hollywood, and it may have been.

If you enjoy the show, please follow and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify, or Apple, or a review. Thank you so much for your support!

Questions, Comments, or Ideas for future episodes:

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alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

Research for Episode 44:

Did TV Producer Jill Blackstone Kill Sister Wendy? | Crime News

‘Disability is Everywhere’ — Yet Anti-Disability Hate Crimes Rising | EMS

Homicides of people with developmental disabilities: An analysis of news stories

Media Coverage of the Murder of People with Disabilities by their Caregivers – Ruderman Family Foundation

Onetime ‘Jerry Springer’ Producer Sentenced To Prison After Death Of Sister In Burning Garage

Producer Jill Blackstone arrives in a wheel chair for her Los Angeles court appearance | Daily Mail Online

Representations of Violence, Representations as Violence: When the News Reports on Homicides of Disabled People | International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy

The Psychology of Sibling Homicide 1 Siblicide

TV producer sentenced for manslaughter in sister's death | AP News

TV Producer Jill Blackstone Sentenced To 8 Years For Death Of Her Sister - CBS Los Angeles

Watch Snapped Season 34, Episode 21: Jill Blackstone | Peacock

Working with Victims of Crime with Disabilities.








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9 months ago
50 minutes 16 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
43: Bodies in the Barrels - The Snowtown Murders

Disguised under their shared hatred of child predators, a group of men led by the dictatorial direction of an influential older man would embark on the most depraved and twisted of missions. To rid the world of individuals they defined as filth and lacking value, together they would commit some of the most horrifying serial murders the world has ever known. This is the Snowtown Murders of Australia.

Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please remember to follow, and leave a positive rating on Spotify/Apple, or a review.

Research for Episode 43:

A Criminological Analysis of Notorious Serial Killers in the United States.red.library.usd.edu

A life sentence - ABC News.abc.net.au

Bizarre dynamics of bodies in barrels case | World news | The Guardian

Bodies-in-barrels trial not over.smh.com.au

John Justin Bunting.maamodt.asp.radford.edu

Hunting Humans: An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers | Office of Justice Programs.ojp.gov

Serial Killer Statistics – Putting Methods to the Madness

Snowtown 'bodies-in-the-barrels' accomplice Mark Ray Haydon set for release after 25 years in jail - ABC News

Snowtown murderer James Vlassakis eligible for parole next year

The victims.theage.com.au


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9 months ago
59 minutes 23 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
42: Highshool Tragedy - Homecoming Prince Jaylen Fryberg

On Friday, October 24th, 2015, at 10:30 am, students gathered inside the cafeteria at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. They casually chatted and ate lunch with their peers like any other normal day. Then out of nowhere, they stood frozen in horror as they witnessed five of their classmates being shot. They dropped their lunches on the ground, tripped over one another to escape, and screamed in terror as the room filled with smoke and the floors pooled over in blood. Who and why were these innocent teenagers being attacked, and who was the monster that ripped them of their young lives?

Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy what I do, please subscribe/follow, and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple. If you have any comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes, I would love to hear from you.

DM me at shadesofmurder_podcast on IG

If you or someone you know needs help, you are not alone:

988lifeline.org - depression, thoughts of suicide CALL or TEXT 988

samsha.gov - 1-800- 662- HELP, TEXT 435748 (HELP4U)

Mental Health Hotline 866-903-3787

Mobile Crisis Team: Call 1-877-626-1772 to have a professional come to you Research Materials for Episode 42:

www.aecf.org/blog/native-childrens-health-and-well-being

www.cnay.org/suicide-prevention/

www.cnn.com/2014/10/28/us/washington-school-shooting/index.html

https://cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/06-2017/cops_funding_in_action.html

www.csmonitor.com/USA/2014/1025/What-led-Jaylen-Fryberg-to-a-violent-end-in-a-high-school-cafeteria

https://ictnews.org/archive/10-things-know-tulalip-tribes

www.jpedhc.org/article/S0891-5245(21)00290-X/pdf

www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/pr/father-marysville-school-shooter-convicted-illegal-firearms-possession

www.kuow.org/stories/marysville-shooters-ex-girlfriend-fears-backlash-over-release-texts/

www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1089/vio.2018.004

www.nbcnews.com/storyline/marysville-school-shooting/tulalip-tribes-report-threats-after-washington-school-shooting-n236961

nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/a01/violent-deaths-and-shootings

www.newsweek.com/2015/09/25/jaylen-ray-fryberg-marysville-pilchuck-high-school-shooting-372669.html

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00008.x

www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359178909000196

https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/Jaylen_Fryberg_Search_Warrant.pdf

www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/23727810.2020.1835417



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10 months ago
50 minutes 47 seconds

SHADES of MURDER
Shades of Murder, hosted by academic and criminal law enthusiast Alita Cauldwell, explores true crime across time and around the world. From female criminals, serial killers, to historical cold cases, each episode dives deep into criminology, psychology, and culture in a way never heard before.