Episodes

  • Selena
    Jan 11 2025

    Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was a Tejano singer who captured hearts and rose to fame in the late 80s and early 90s. She was a true fashion icon, adored by fans in Texas and Mexico alike. Tragically, just before her 24th birthday, she was murdered by someone who had been close to her - a woman who managed her boutiques, used to run her fan club, and had been considered a friend.

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    2 hrs and 4 mins
  • Season 1 Finale: Spooky Special
    Jul 3 2021

    Yes, we're late but...

    Surprise! It's the Season 1 Finale!

    It's Summertime and in Florida, that means Tourist Season. Between that and some personal things, Maggie and Janessa decided that it was best to take July off and come back sometime in August refreshed and ready to take on some more true crime. We'll still be here, so stick around and you may get some bonus content!

    We leave you for now with a Spooky Special. This was recorded at the same time as the interview with Maggie's dad about Frank Walls, so forgive the quality and background noise.

    See you soon!

    Maggie & Janessa

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    40 mins
  • Richard Trenton Chase: The Vampire of Sacramento
    Jun 17 2021

    Richard Trenton Chase was living under the delusion that his blood was turning to powder. Unfortunately, instead of receiving the mental health assistance he desperately needed, his delusions became horrific actions, and he became the Vampire of Sacramento.


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    Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.


    Sources for this episode:

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mg8DqZv-sE
    • https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Richard_Chase
    • https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-trenton-chase/
    • https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase
    • https://murderpedia.org/male.C/images/chase_richard_trenton/info.pdf
    • https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chase-richard.htm
    • https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2020/5/6/richard-chase
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Chase
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    31 mins
  • Nai Yin Xue: Martial Arts Master
    Jun 3 2021

    After a 3-year-old girl was found abandoned in a Melbourne, Australia train station, the ensuing investigation led to a worldwide manhunt for her parents - and the discovery of a murder.


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    Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.

    Sources for this episode:

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/xue_family_murder_and_abandonment
    • https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/120393329/pumpkins-dad-nai-yin-xue-finally-admits-he-murdered-his-wife-as-he-launches-bid-for-freedom
    • http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/28/nz.pumpkin.arrest/index.html
    • https://casefilepodcast.com/case-149-anan-liu/
    • http://netk.net.au/NewZealand/NZ7.asp
    • https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ipumpkin-casei-wife-an-ans-blog-reveals-sorrow-photos/QEP72ASQOZTPBT6DGVNSXKYG6U/
    • https://www.smh.com.au/world/a-monster-sent-by-the-gods-20070922-gdr64a.html
    • https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ipumpkin-casei-an-ans-shattered-dreams/S5WHH6B6RMYQKZ2DTUANOZADHI/
    • https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/New-Zealand-fugitive-may-be-hiding-out-here-1791632.php
    • https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20080301/281513631852855
    • https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/xue-tells-court-i-am-innocent/UBKV3CMFMDAY76DON7WNTTKFP4/
    • https://www.smh.com.au/world/pumpkins-mum-used-dad-for-new-zealand-residency-20090604-bwpa.html
    • https://www.smh.com.au/world/jurors-watch-moment-pumpkin-abandoned-by-father-20090611-c4f4.html
    • https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/756280/Pumpkin-thrives-in-Chinese-home
    • https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/610773/xue-strangled-wife-court-told
    • https://ma-mags.com/Mags/TC/TC%202000-04%20Cov.jpg
    • http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/41611/xue-talked-of-killing-wife-friend
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    38 mins
  • Jane Toppan: Jolly Jane
    May 20 2021

    We've moved to Wednesdays!

    Jane Toppan had a difficult childhood which she overcame to become a nurse. She was so friendly and well-liked by patients and staff that she earned the nickname "Jolly Jane." What no one knew, though, was that Jane had a darker ambition - to be a serial killer.


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    Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.


    Sources for this episode:

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Toppan
    • https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/jolly-jane-toppan-killer-nurse-obsessed-death/
    • https://murderpedia.org/female.T/t/toppan-jane.htm
    • https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/jane-toppan/
    • https://filmdaily.co/news/jolly-jane-toppan/
    • https://www.lowellsun.com/2011/11/02/for-10-years-jolly-jane-poured-her-poison/
    • http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Toppan,%20Jane%20-%202005.pdf
    • https://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/jane-toppan-nurse-and-serial-killer/
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    48 mins
  • Abigail Williams & Liberty German: Last Seen on Snapchat
    May 4 2021

    Abby Williams and Libby Germain were 14-year-old best friends who were spending the day taking pictures on the Monon High Bridge. The last time anyone heard from them was when Libby posted a picture of Abby to Snapchat. The next day, their bodies were found. The killer has never been caught, despite video footage of him taken by Abby. Can you help solve this crime?

    To submit tips: abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com; Tip Line: 844-459-5786; Indiana State Police: 800-382-7537; Carroll County Sheriff: 765-564-2413; FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI; Tips.fbi.gov

    To donate to the Abby & Libby Memorial Park: Donations may be made to the L&A Park Foundation at 3348 W. County Road 500 North, Delphi, IN, 46923; online via the Community Foundation of Carroll County at www.cfcarroll.org; For more information, go to abbyandlibbymemorialpark.org


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    Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.

    Sources for this episode:

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Abigail_Williams_and_Liberty_German
    • https://www.courttv.com/news/the-unsolved-casefile-who-killed-liberty-german-abigail-williams/
    • https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/new-clues-in-chilling-murders-of-girls-who-filmed-their-killer/news-story/60e64d709e947d70ce445ee308346e8a
    • https://www.downthehillpodcast.com/
    • http://www.abbyandlibby.org/
    • https://casefilepodcast.com/case-119-abigail-williams-and-liberty-german/
    • https://www.wrtv.com/longform/delphi-daughters-the-untold-story-of-abby-libby
    • https://www.jconline.com/story/opinion/columnists/dave-bangert/2019/03/29/delphi-murders-dirt-moves-abby-libby-park-their-families-hands-on-1-m-dream/3286912002/
    • http://www.abbyandlibby.org/suspect-audio/
    • https://www.in.gov/isp/delphi.htm
    • http://www.abbyandlibby.org/suspect-overlay-video/
    • https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered/augmented-reality-video-delphi-libby-german-abby-williams/531-28aabc59-53a8-4da3-83bb-373368c2165d
    • https://www.reddit.com/r/LibbyandAbby/comments/mlagag/new_sketch_animation/
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    50 mins
  • Edward Wayne Edwards: Reformed Conman Turned Murderer
    Apr 20 2021

    Edward Wayne Edwards was proud to be the shining example of a reformed prisoner, having gone from the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List to paroled motivational speaker. It wasn't until he was in his 70s that this was recognized as a mistake. This episode features a special guest, our friend Ruby!

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    Sources for this episode:

    • https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/edwards-edward.htm
    • https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Edward_Edwards_(serial_killer)
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Edwards_(serial_killer)#cite_note-8
    • https://www.dailyunion.com/news/article_69bd0238-0a56-11e7-a499-4bf127661e89.html
    • https://thecinemaholic.com/tim-hack-and-kelly-drew-murders-how-did-they-die-who-killed-them/
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Edwards_(serial_killer)#References
    • https://madison.com/edward-wayne-edwards-a-timeline-of-his-life/article_1604863a-741b-11df-ae59-001cc4c03286.html
    • https://wiki.wcpl.info/w/The_Murder_of_William_Lavaco_and_Judith_Straub
    • https://www.dailyunion.com/news/ed-edwards-indicted-in-murder-of-foster-son/article_7cfcd79d-8daf-569c-bc5f-3e7685570d91.html
    • https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/crime_and_courts/edward-edwards-convicted-killer-of-5-dies-of-natural-causes-in-ohio-prison/article_48ae9dfa-6245-11e0-9e72-001cc4c03286.html#tracking-source=article-related-bottom
    • https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2009/08/interest_in_1996_geauga_murder_1.html
    • https://militaryjusticeforall.com/1997/04/13/dannie-boy-edwards-us-army-1996/
    • https://people.com/crime/serial-killer-edward-edwards-caught-daughter-pmi-episode/

    Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.

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    40 mins
  • John Haigh: The Acid Bath Murderer
    Apr 7 2021

    John Haigh's life was one of petty crime, though it had the trappings of wealth. The secret of where he got his money, however, was hidden down drains and in his workshop's back garden.


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    Sources for this episode:

    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Haigh
    • https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-george-haigh
    • https://penny-arcade.info/amusement-arcades-from-the-past
    • https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-acid-bath-murders/
    • https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haigh-john.htm
    • https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haigh-john-photos-3.htm
    • https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haigh-john-photos-2.htm
    • https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haigh-john-photos-1.htm


    Our theme music is: "Spare the Dying" by Matt Cyrus. Find him on Instagram @deathbydrumsolo.

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    1 hr and 4 mins