From a young age, Jim Jones had his eyes set on becoming a preacher. At 24 he would accomplish that goal by opening the Peoples Temple church in Indianapolis. But, by the end of his life he lead over 900 people to their death in what is now known as the Jonestown Massacre. Before 9/11 the Jonestown Massacre was the largest loss of U.S. civilian lives from a non-natural disaster, and I caution anyone who decides to look up this case because the pictures alone will have you shaking.
Sources for this episode:
https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/jonestown-13-things-you-should-know-about-cult-massacre-121974/
https://www.businessinsider.com/drinking-the-kool-aid-meaning-jonestown-massacre-2018-11
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Peoples-Temple
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Jones
You GUYS. We are tackling one of the newest religions, or oldest cults, depending on how you want to look at it. We are tackling the church of scientology, Leah Remini, Tom Cruise, Danny Masterson, and the disappearance of Shelly Miscovich. Buckle up, it's about to be a long ride.
Sources:
Family is everything. No question about it. True, they will get on your nerves like nobody’s business. But at the end of the day, it's all love. I WISH that was the theme for today. But, this “Family” is nothing of the sort. This “Family” ruthlessly murdered without remorse or care, all led by a deranged racist who couldn’t deal with rejection. What better way to kick off the cult season then by starting with Charles Manson.
Sources:
https://www.oxygen.com/all/charles-manson
https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a27920517/charles-manson-children/
Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn
https://www.npr.org/2013/08/04/206652873/charles-manson-master-manipulator-even-as-a-child
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Manson
https://www.biography.com/crime/charles-manson
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Roman-Polanski
https://people.com/crime/charles-manson-terrorized-america-real-life-monster/
https://www.britannica.com/event/Tate-murders
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/manson-cult-kills-five-people
https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a27920517/charles-manson-children/
GUYS! This is our final episode of the celebrity crimes season and so we thought we would end it on a fun note, where no one is murdered!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Spade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJKbtVtPz-o
https://www.aerlawgroup.com/blog/can-you-shoot-someone-who-breaks-into-your-house/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0ivwzDEwbM
https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=112651&page=1
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jan-24-cl-16050-story.html
On November 13, 2022, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves lost their lives in a tragic quadruple homicide. Xana, Ethan, Madison and Kaylee all attended the University of Idaho and had come back from a night out when their lives were taken. Much of this episode’s facts and topics are coming from the Probable Cause Affidavit that was released last week. It is a statement made by Brett Payne, Corporal at the Moscow Police Department. CPL Payne is being assisted by the members of the Idaho State Police and the FBI. To be clear: There may be (and there probably is) more evidence in this case that is not in the affidavit. That is because the affidavit’s purpose is not to outline everything that the police know. It is to satisfy the probable cause for arrest standard. Please be sure to keep up with the case as the investigation is ongoing and new facts are sure to emerge.
Sources for this episode:
THE AFFIDAVIT https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/05/us/bryan-kohberger-affidavit.html
WTF ARTICLE https://www.wsj.com/articles/bryan-kohberger-idaho-murders-explained-11673046120
Jennifer Twitter (Former FBI Agent) https://twitter.com/CoffindafferFBI
2014 Isla Vista Killings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Isla_Vista_killings
Thank you to all of our listeners that joined us in 2022, and to all of our listeners who were (for some reason) with us before that. We are so grateful for these silly little microphones and this community. We talk about really gruesome crimes but MAN are we looking out for each other!
Listen along as we recap wtf happened in 2022. It was truly a year that is for the books (good and bad!).
Stay tuned for 2023...... it only gets better!
**TW: In this episode we discuss topics that are not suitable for all listeners. The topics we discuss include abuse toward children and gross mistreatment. Please take care and be well :)
It’s February 25, 1957, and someone reports finding the body of a little boy in a box in Philadelphia. This was nearly 64 years ago, yet the boy in the box, or rather “America’s Unknown Child” is still considered one of the most infamous and mind boggling cases to strike our country. Last week we FINALLY got the news that the boy in the box has been identified!!!
Sources for this episode:
On December 20, 2009, Brittany Murphy collapsed on the bathroom floor in the home where she lived with her mother Sharon and her husband Simon. A few hours later, around 10 a.m., she was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Brittany was only 32 years old when she died and it’s suspicious circumstances rocked Hollywood and the world.
Sources for this episode:
ID Documentary
https://nypost.com/2009/12/22/debts-and-arrests-in-husbands-dark-past/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=404d64wYldU
What Happened, Brittany Murphy? - HBO Documentary
YOU GUYS! The police in Stockton, California have MADE AN ARREST in connection with the Serial Killer investigation. We discuss the developments in the case!!
Sources for this episode:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/mysterious-stockton-serial-killings-timeline/story?id=90916836
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-arrested-apparent-stockton-serial-killings/story?id=9155914
https://abcnews.go.com/US/suspected-stockton-serial-killer-didnt-make-mistakes-set/story?id=91620581
https://www.kcra.com/article/stockton-police-chief-arrest-suspected-serial-killer/41661262
https://people.com/crime/stockton-serial-killer-how-police-caught-suspect/
YOU GUYS!!!! We are ending 2022 with a freaking bang. Another step closer to justice!! The Lady of the Dunes has officially been identified, her name is Ruth Marie Terry. If you haven't listened to our initial episode on the case, do that first!!! This one is a wild ride.
If you have any information please contact the FBI’s Toll Free tipline at 1-800-225-5324 or the Massachusets State Police at 1-800-527-8873.
OR submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov or MSPtips@pol.state.ma.us
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/ruth-marie-terry
Sources for this episode:
https://apple.news/ApvGt2EAdS0u6WIMBW26ZBg
https://apple.news/A7l3s1x3pSKWMOM4GKxedGQ
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/03/us/provincetown-body-lady-of-the-dunes.html
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=MT19601201.2.22&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------1
https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/lady-dunes-ruth-marie-terry-husband-guy-muldavin/2891059/
https://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/lady-of-the-dunes-husband/2881407/
Princess Diana was a legend. I could go on for hours about how much of an influence she is, not only for the barriers she broke for women, but for being the breath of fresh air that the people needed. Whether it was breaking stigma around AIDS or being apart of 10000 charities, Princess Diana was and will always be remembered for her heart.
Sources for this episode:
Discovery Plus: The Diana Investigations
https://people.com/royals/princess-diana-death-facts-of-tragic-car-accident/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/paparazzi-chauffeur-caused-diana-s-death-jury-rules-1.771778
https://www.npr.org/2022/08/31/1120223493/princess-diana-death-25th-anniversary
https://www.history.com/topics/british-history/princess-dianas-death
https://miscelana.com/2022/07/22/who-is-nanny-tiggy-legge-bourke/
For those of you who sleep under rocks, and aren’t on your phones 24/7 refreshing the news like me, a press conference was held on October 31st to discuss the arrest made in connection with the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Helen covered this case, more commonly known as the Delphi murders, last December with the latest update, and today we are bringing you all another update. We break down exactly what was said at this conference AND everything that wasn't said.
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Sources for this episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/31/us/delphi-murders-indiana.html
https://6abc.com/delphi-murders-libby-german-abby-williams-press-conference-monday/12401359/
This week’s episode is not another true crime case. Hold your tears. Instead, we took a moment to formally introduce you all to…the celebrity game. It’s a fun game that we’ll be playing throughout this season and we really want to hear your answers. Make sure to write to us on Instagram, we want to find out who you’d be absolutely heartbroken over if they died. BUT!!!! there is so much more to this game y’all, you’re just going to have to listen to find out.
We think of serial killers as being mostly associated with the past, where it wasn’t as easy to trace someone, you could easily slip through so many cracks, but to think of a potential serial killer, being active today, is chilling.
Sources for this episode:
https://apple.news/ANXJTmYClTi6jPVcE8x_RoA (the article)
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/police-release-video-person-interest-murders-men-91029955
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/stockton-serial-killer-survivor/3024630/ ‘
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/05/1126865908/stockton-serial-killer-california-shooting-homicides
Armie Hammer, heir to the controversial Occidental Petroleum, and mediocre actor, has really been on everyone’s radar lately. Whether you know him from Call Me By Your Name, J Edgar, The Social Network, or his quick little guest appearance on Gossip Girl, I’m sure you also know him as a potential cannibal. While the cannibal claims have never truly been substantiated, we are here to discuss and sum up the Armie Hammer stuff so that you don’t have to waste any of your precious time looking into this d-bag. You’re welcome for our service.
Sources for this episode:
House of Hammer on Discovery +
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armand_Hammer
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armie_Hammer
https://www.vox.com/culture/22338844/armie-hammer-rape-accusation-effie-cannibalism-explained
https://www.vulture.com/article/armie-hammer-allegations-career-timeline.html
Resources for Sexual Assault Victims:
https://www.rainn.org/resources
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (available 24/7)
Effects of Sexual Assault: https://www.wcsap.org/help/about-sexual-assault/effects-sexual-assault
https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/sexual-assault/
https://www.insider.com/places-that-help-survivors-of-sexual-assault-2019-4
https://nacvcb.org/
https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations?field_organizations_target_id=4&field_states_territories_target_id=All
PSA to all asthmatics, don't drop your inhaler when you're fleeing the scene of the crime! If your lungs don't fail you, that DNA on the inhaler will give you all the karma you need :))
Thank you for listening!!! We appreciate all the feedback!! <3
Sources for this episode:
Forensic Files, S11 E9, Key Evidence
https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/2001-08-04/
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/2011/07/13/william-buck-convicted-kevin-rice/44736405007/
At several points during this episode, you might think, this… is not real. This cannot be happening, oh this did happen? OMG…I'm here to tell you that it’s all true. These events, this story that seems like it was pulled straight from a movie, is real. It ALL happened to a real person with real feelings, and that person is Ramon Sosa. This episode were going to be talking about how he faked his death because his wife tried to have him murdered...
Tune in every THURSDAY for a new episode !
Sources for this episode:
My Wife Hired a Hitman So I Faked My Death | Fakes, Frauds & Scammers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpyQDo_VoaM&t=120s
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ramon-sosa-boxer-marked-for-murder-goes-undercover-to-catch-the-person-who-wanted-him-dead-48-hours/ (Interview with "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant)
Maybe this week you wanted to listen to true crime, or maybe you wanted to watch a bad rom com about a love triangle. Well I’ll tell you what people!!! I happen to be delivering both this week!!!! This episode is riddled with toxicity you guys...this is the mysterious death of Christina Kettlewell.
Tune in every THURSDAY for a new episode !
Sources for this episode:
https://thetruecrimefiles.com/christina-kettlewell-murder/
Buzzfeed Unsolved
https://buzzfeed-unsolved.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mysterious_Death_Of_The_Eight_Day_Bride
https://filmdaily.co/obsessions/true-crime/eight-day-bride/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178245448/christina-cecelia-mocon