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April 16, 2023

Chapter 36: The Murder of Jarrell Cuyler

Tammi and Arnold Cuyler got married in 1989 and had a baby boy soon after they named Jarrell. they enlisted the help of Tammi's 21 year old cousin Chasity west to baby sit as they worked full time, and Chasity was happy to do...

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April 9, 2023

Chapter 35: Spree Killer Andrew Cunanan Pt. 2: The Murders

Last week, we told you all about the life of Andrew Cunanan leading up to the murders. Today, we tell you about the murders and give you some background on each one of his victims. we may never know the true motive behind why...

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April 2, 2023

Chapter 34: Spree Killer Andrew Cunanan Pt. 1

When people hear the name Andrew Cunanan, most people think of the murder of Gianni Versace, but Gianni was not Andrew's only victim. in Part 1 we discuss Andrew's life growing up, and some key players in this horrific case. ...

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March 19, 2023

Chapter 32: Christa Pike-The She Devil of Tennessee Part 2

We've come to the conclusion of the Christa Pike story and, frankly, its a doozy. we go over the trial, the appeals and some shenanigans that Christa has gotten into since her incarceration. If you like court case deep dives ...

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March 12, 2023

Chapter 31: Christa Pike-The She Devil of Tennessee Pt: 1

***This Case come's with a pretty heavy trigger warning for mentions CSA, Torture, and graphic details. Listener discretion is very much advised*** Christa Gail Pike wasn't exactly a model citizen. In fact, pretty much from b...

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March 5, 2023

Chapter 30: Luke Fawcett-The Devil Next Door

66 year old Maree Collins was a kind woman who would do anything for everyone, including offering a room to her struggling neighbor, 27 year old psychologist, Luke Fawcett. In repayment, Luke would commit a crime so horrific,...

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Feb. 26, 2023

Chapter 29: The Murder of Stephanie Parze

25 year old Stephanie Parze had a wonderful life & a wonderful family, but that all would be taken away when she met John Ozbilgen. Due to his violent temper she would break up with John-weeks later, Stephanie goes missing. H...

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Jan. 29, 2023

Chapter 25: The Antifreeze Murders Part:2

On this weeks chapter, we discuss how Stacey Castor may just be the worst mother on the face of the planet, how laws regarding forged wills are asinine, and another potential victim of antifreeze poisoning. It seems as if no ...

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Jan. 22, 2023

Chapter 24: The Antifreeze Murders Part: 1

Stacey Castor: Daughter, mother, wife, widow, wife.....widow? Stacey had a good life married to her husband, Michael Wallace. until Michael died at 38 of a heart attack due to his bad heart and substance abuse issues, accordi...

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Jan. 15, 2023

Chapter 23: The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen Part 2

After over 2 decades and 2 different detectives going over Sherri's murder, answers are finally found when a new detective takes on the case. After a new investigation spanning months and the involvement of internal affairs p...

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Jan. 8, 2023

Chapter 22: The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen Part 1

In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen was newly married and had the career of her dreams. she was beautiful and intelligent and had a wonderful life ahead of her with her husband, John Ruetten. On February 24th, 1986 tragedy would strike...

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Dec. 11, 2022

Chapter 20:The Murder of Lynnette Quast Craft

Lynnette Quast and Thomas Crafts were high school sweethearts when they got married at 21 in august of 1985. For a few years, everything is great and they're building a good life together. After Lynnette gets pregnant with th...

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Nov. 27, 2022

Chapter 18: The Murder of Colleen Ritzer

Colleen Ritser was a 24 year old Algebra Teacher in Danvers Massachusetts, known for her passion for teaching, her big heart, and her warm smile. Philip Chism was a 14 year old freshman, new to Danvers from Tennessee with a p...

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Nov. 20, 2022

Chapter 17: The Murders of the Kern and Ventura County Jane Does

In July of 1980, the bodies of two unidentified women were found. One in an Almond Orchard in Kern County and one 4 days later, 180 miles away in Ventura County, California. No one knew who they were or who killed them. Over ...

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Nov. 13, 2022

Chapter 16: The Brutal Murder of Junko Furuta

This Chapter comes with a very big trigger warning. if anyone planning on listening to this chapter is sensitive to or triggered by discussion of SA or graphic details, please skip past this chapter. we don't want anyone to b...

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