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A brutal bus killing shocks Canadians and leads to questions regarding convicted killers rejoining society.
Sources:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/greyhound-killer-believed-man-he-beheaded-was-an-alien-1.1131575
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/please-kill-me-accused-begs-in-court/article657590/
https://web.archive.org/web/20090315135511/http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Health/Beheader%2Bcriminally%2Bresponsible/1356476/story.html
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/2009/03/04/fateful_meeting_on_greyhound#:~:text=The%20Greyhound%20driver%20pulled%20to,his%20head%2C%20court%20was%20told.
https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2009/03/10/hearing-set-for-man
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/greyhound-beheading-10th-anniversary-1.4760074
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/vince-li-could-get-absolute-discharge-1.3968166
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/mother-of-tim-mclean-ends-petition-to-change-law-1.2502104
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/40-year-old-suspect-held-in-gruesome-manitoba-bus-killing-1.705008
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/greyhound-killer-believed-man-he-beheaded-was-an-alien-1.1131575
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Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? This is a question that has been asked for nearly eighty years, and one that may never be answered. This week, Kayley presents a case surrounding an unknown woman whose bones were found inside a hollow wych elm tree in April 1942. While this case is unsolved, there are several prevalent theories that remain. Who is “Bella”? How did she come to be in an old hollow tree? While we may never know the answer to these question, perhaps somewhere out there, someone does.
Sources:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-07/mystery-over-who-put-bella-down-the-wych-elm-/102171844
https://crimereads.com/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/31-days-of-halloween-who-put-bella-down-the-wych-elm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b04c9dfn
https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm/
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A kindly crew rescues a man adrift on the ocean. The man, Julian Harvey, claims to be the only survivor of the Bluebelle, a boat that went down in a tragic accident. But as events unfold, people soon have good reason to question Harvey's narrative.
Sources:
https://miamiherald.newspapers.com/image/620525150/?clipping_id=127150055&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjYyMDUyNTE1MCwiaWF0IjoxNjk5NzMxNjI5LCJleHAiOjE2OTk4MTgwMjl9.vz9cXkZ9zenSUHFlPJgFl27Ye1buJNG4eGVaiX8T-DM
https://www.today.com/popculture/orphaned-sea-tere-now-tells-story-wbna36964672
https://www.today.com/news/murder-rampage-left-girl-orphaned-adrift-2D80555998
https://allthatsinteresting.com/terry-jo-duperrault
In the future, we hope to revisit this story after reading the book Alone: Orphaned on the Ocean by Richard Logan and Tere Fassbender.
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This week, come with us to Scotland as Kayley tells us about the infamous Alexander “Sawney” Bean—the story of a cannibal family that left Scottish travelers wary of caves for hundreds of years.
Sources:
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Sawney-Bean-Scotlands-most-famous-cannibal/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/sawney-bean
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-21506077
https://www.scotclans.com/pages/the-legend-of-sawney-bean
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The story of Brandon Swanson is a story of separation and sadness, but also of hope. One family’s response to tragedy lights the way for others who suffer loss in today’s episode of True Crime and Punishment.
Sources:
https://www.house.mn.gov/sessionweekly/art.asp?ls_year=86&issueid_=43&storyid=1297&year_=2009
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/01/18/grace.coldcase.swanson/index.html
https://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2015/10/gaining-ground-in-the-search-for-missing-adults/
https://www.house.mn.gov/sessionweekly/art.asp?ls_year=86&issueid_=43&storyid=1297&year_=2009
https://www.jonfrancisfoundation.org/
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2007/07/26/hikerfound
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/forms-documents/Documents/MMIW%20Task%20Force/MP%20Power%20Point%20MMIW%207-15-20.pdf
https://www.twincities.com/2015/10/13/brandon-swanson-search-resumes-in-western-minnesota/
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Since-2008-Brandon-Swanson
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Let's start with an apology. No excuses, just an apology. The lateness of this episode is entirely my fault. Essentially, I thought I'd posted this in June, and I hadn't. Please ignore the "we'll be back after the summer lol" at the end of this episode. Now that Siera is back, consistency will be through the roof, 'cause she's the responsible one here. Once again, I apologize for not posting this months ago. My "post it , run away, and don't look back" tactic works much better when I actually, you know, post the episode. --Kayley
On May 6, 1993, three eight-year old boys were found murdered in a water-filled ditch in Robin Hood Hill in West Memphis, Arkansas. The town of West Memphis is terrified that someone who could do this is on the loose. As they begin their investigation, police get hung up on one possibility: a satanic cult was responsible.
In part three of this three part series, Kayley walks us through the trial and appeals process and how two documentaries caused public outrage once again--only this time, the public's outrage helped the West Memphis Three finally get a retrial.
Sources:
Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three—Book by Mara Leveritt
https://www.gq.com/story/west-memphis-three-trial-story-sean-flynn-gq-december-2011
https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three/crime-news/victims-injuries-animal-predation-west-memphis-three-case
https://www.eonline.com/news/1135012/inside-the-unknown-story-of-the-forgotten-west-memphis-three
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/23/us/west-memphis-three-dna-court-hearing/index.html
https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/04/06/ark-supreme-court-decides-favor-west-memphis-3-damien-echols-appeal/
https://www.britannica.com/event/West-Memphis-Three
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/west-memphis-three-3039/
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On May 6, 1993, three eight-year old boys were found murdered in a water-filled ditch in Robin Hood Hill in West Memphis, Arkansas. The town of West Memphis is terrified that someone who could do this is on the loose. As they begin their investigation, police get hung up on one possibility: a satanic cult was responsible.
In part two of this three part series, Kayley introduces the third member of the three, the police's newest and most unexpected (and unqualified) detective, and walks through how a seemingly coerced confession ends in a three way conviction.
Sources:
Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three—Book by Mara Leveritt
https://www.gq.com/story/west-memphis-three-trial-story-sean-flynn-gq-december-2011
https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three/crime-news/victims-injuries-animal-predation-west-memphis-three-case
https://www.eonline.com/news/1135012/inside-the-unknown-story-of-the-forgotten-west-memphis-three
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/23/us/west-memphis-three-dna-court-hearing/index.html
https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/04/06/ark-supreme-court-decides-favor-west-memphis-3-damien-echols-appeal/
https://www.britannica.com/event/West-Memphis-Three
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/west-memphis-three-3039/
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On May 6, 1993, three eight-year old boys were found murdered in Robin Hood Hill in West Memphis, Arkansas. The town of West Memphis was terrified that a vicious murderer was on the loose. As they began their investigation, police got hung up on one possibility: a satanic cult was responsible.
In part one of this series, Kayley walks us through the beginning investigation and how detectives land on their lead suspects, as well as how the case is bungled from the very start. Now, just days after the 30 year anniversary of the murders, we still can't be sure if justice was served for the three young boys who lost their lives.
Sources:
Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three—Book by Mara Leveritt
https://www.gq.com/story/west-memphis-three-trial-story-sean-flynn-gq-december-2011
https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three/crime-news/victims-injuries-animal-predation-west-memphis-three-case
https://www.eonline.com/news/1135012/inside-the-unknown-story-of-the-forgotten-west-memphis-three
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/23/us/west-memphis-three-dna-court-hearing/index.html
https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/04/06/ark-supreme-court-decides-favor-west-memphis-3-damien-echols-appeal/
https://www.britannica.com/event/West-Memphis-Three
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/west-memphis-three-3039/
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Dorothea Puente looked like a harmless grandmotherly figure running a boardinghouse for people down on their luck. However, the discovery of buried bodies in her backyard called Puente's benevolent persona into question.
Articles:
https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8b85fn5/entire_text/
https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-xpm-2011-mar-28-la-me-0328-dorothea-puente-20110328-story.html
https://www.jstor.org/stable/23400917
https://chicagoreader.com/arts-culture/in-print-dorothea-puentes-killer-cookbook/
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The Chicago Tylenol murders took place in Chicago in 1982. Seven people were killed after multiple pills containing cyanide were placed in extra strength Tylenol bottles and sold to an unsuspecting public. The Tylenol murders were never solved, but thanks to a speedy response from manufacturers, the public was able to return to taking over-the-counter medications once again. However, in 1986, 52 year old Bruce Nickell came home from work with a headache. According to his wife, 42 year old Stella Nickell, Bruce took four extra strength Excedrin capsules and, minutes later, collapsed. Though it was years later, someone was once again tampering with over-the-counter pain medication. Only this time, the case of the Excedrin murders would not go cold, and the mystery of who was placing poison on store shelves would be solved.
Sources:
The Tylenol Murders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders
https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/chicago-tylenol-murders/
https://www.chicagohistory.org/tylenol-murders/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tylenol-murders-investigation-new-dna-tests-40-years-later/
pbs.org/newshour/health/tylenol-murders-1982
The Excedrin Murders:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/woman-convicted-for-tampering-with-excedrin
https://www.insider.com/woman-told-how-her-mom-was-killed-by-cyanide-poisoner-2022-11
https://murderpedia.org/female.N/n/nickell-stella.htm
https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung
https://www.wcjn.org/Stella_Nickell.html
https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=93160&page=1 bv
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On September 11, 2016, officers responded to a call to the Holton residence. When officers responded, Jesse "Madison" Holton, April and Michael Holton's 17-year old son was waiting with his hands cuffed behind his back. His parents had called police over a party the teen had thrown. After learning that juvenile court would not open until the following Monday, Madison's parents decided to wait until Monday to potentially press charges. However, eleven minutes after leaving the Holton residence, police returned. This time, officers found Michael Holton dead and April clinging to life. Both had been shot in the head, and Madison was still waiting with his hands cuffed behind his back. Join Kayley and Siera as they ask the question: What happened to April and Michael?
Sources:
https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/did-madison-holton-kill-parents-michael-and-april
https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-jesse-madison-holton-now/
https://heavy.com/news/2019/04/jesse-madison-holton/
https://www.wsfa.com/story/33273902/new-evidence-revealed-during-hearing-for-teen-charged-with-parents-murder/
https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/crime/2016/09/28/case-slain-eclectic-parents-goes-grand-jury/91234752/
https://www.alexcityoutlook.com/news/new-indictment-handed-down-in-eclectic-double-homicide/article_1c71444f-0908-5a6d-8092-3e3a7746ed11.html
https://www.foxnews.com/us/alabama-teen-once-charged-with-killing-his-parents-claims-sheriff-is-still-looking-for-ways-to-put-him-in-jail
https://thecinemaholic.com/april-and-mike-holton-murder/
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Join Siera and Kayley as they tackle a tough topic in today's Tangent Tuesday: capital punishment. Emotions can quickly rise to the surface when we consider the sensitivities surrounding life, death, and justice.
On Tangent Tuesdays, we take a break from covering cases to discuss general true crime topics. If you would like to join in the conversation, feel free to email your thoughts to us at [email protected].
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In 1987, a shocking discovery launched a long investigation in the desert outside El Paso, Texas. The case of 6 murdered young women ended in a conviction--but no closure. Join Siera and Kayley as they cover their first serial killer case: The Desert Killer.
Articles: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1987-bodies-identified-karen-baker-and-maria-rosa-casio/480260001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1987-buried-body-identified-desiree-wheatley/480421001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1987-4th-body-identified-dawn-smith/480561001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1987-david-wood-rape-suspect-served-7-years-sex-offenses/480608001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1987-police-identify-fifth-body-angelica-jeannette-frausto/480762001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2017/08/10/murdered-missing-women-tied-serial-killer-david-leonard-wood/551097001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1988-david-wood-ready-fight/481038001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1988-6th-body-identified-police-ivy-williams/480993001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1990-convicted-rapist-david-wood-now-state-prison/481268001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1991-desert-deaths-trial-set-open/481307001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/2009-david-wood-scheduled-executed-aug-20/488213001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/2009-execution-stayed-woods-mental-ability-issue/488399001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/2014-convicted-el-paso-serial-killer-loses-appeal/488778001/
https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2017/08/10/desert-killer-david-leonard-wood-legal-saga-remains-tied-up/548308001/
https://apnews.com/article/de6a76455abbc93a619563e37e1d5400
Brief from the Supreme Court:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/18/18-9262/112415/20190814184654950_Wood%20Second%20BIO%20ID.pdf
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On Christmas day 2006, Ryan Waller was taken into custody following the murder of his 21 year old girlfriend Heather Quan. This case gained internet infamy because the entire hour long interrogation is available on Youtube. What first seems like an open and shut case turns out to be anything but.
Ryan Waller, eye swollen shut and face bruised, is detective's number one suspect in the murder of Heather Quan. However, as the interrogation proceeds, it becomes more evident that something is seriously wrong. Waller's story is all over the place, and he's claiming that two men with bows and arrows shot him in the eye. What happened in Phoenix, Arizona on Christmas day 2006? The answer is mind boggling.
Sources:
this is monsters interview with Don Waller-- https://www.podcastone.com/episode/Searching-For-Justice-The-Ryan-Waller-StoryThe interrogation video-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI8G0KOOtqk&t=1309s
https://www.vizaca.com/ryan-waller/
okaybliss.com/ryan-waller-story/
https://www.maricopacountyattorney.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=185
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/ryan-waller-obituary?pid=177547295
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In 2015, a murder-suicide gained national coverage for the choice of weapon--a chainsaw.
Join Siera and Kayley as they discuss the sad circumstances surrounding the deaths of Christopher and Nicole Peppleman. Their deaths shocked their community and inspired family members to reach out to others experiencing domestic abuse.
Sources
News Articles:
https://www.q13fox.com/news/coroner-no-drugs-involved-in-chain-saw-murder-suicide
https://abc13.com/chainsaw-deaths-husband-wife-killed-couple-dead/598079/
https://news.yahoo.com/chain-saw-found-scene-apparent-murder-suicide-near-162434042.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/husband-killed-estranged-wife-with-chainsaw-used-machine-to-take-own-life-coroner/97883/
https://people.com/crime/pennsylvania-couples-deaths-by-chainsaw-ruled-a-murder-suicide/
https://www.inquisitr.com/1972492/chainsaw-murder-in-pennsylvania-young-son-discovers-his-parents-bodies
https://www.foxnews.com/us/coroner-man-woman-bled-to-death-in-murder-suicide-from-wounds-son-blamed-on-chain-saw
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/-christopher-peppelman-chainsaw-wife_n_6988864?ec_carp=5050355297897501738
Obituaries:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/inquirer/name/christopher-peppelman-obituary?id=9561368
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/philly/obituary.aspx?pid=174547746
Nicole's Place/Laurel House:
https://laurel-house.org/about/our-programs/nicoles-place/
https://laurel-house.org/about-us/https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/domestic-violence-resources/31980/
Statistics and Information About Domestic Violence:
https://www.ojp.gov/feature/family-violence/overview
https://bjs.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh236/files/media/document/cv21.pdf
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First episodes, love triangles, and a murder--oh my!
Join co-hosts Kayley and Siera as they dive into the case of the Bermondsey horror. In the first episode of the True Crime and Punishment podcast, we'll take a look into 1800s London. Marie de Roux, a Swiss maid looking for a way to pull herself up in the world, meets two eligible bachelors. Patrick O'Connor, a wealthy Irish man nearly twice her age, and Fredrick George Manning, a railway guard waiting on his inheritance. Of the three, one will die by violent hands, and two will die by the hangman's noose. Who will Marie marry? Who will she maim?
Sources:
https://southwarknews.co.uk/history/in-depth-history/bermondsey-horror-maria-manning-frederick/
The Woman who Murdered Black Satin by Albert Borowitz
https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/The-Bermondsey-Horror
https://www.theministryofhistory.co.uk/short-histories-blog/bermondsey-horror
https://headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/fred-maria-manning-victorian-murderers/
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Join Siera and Kayley, two friends who are applying their professional writing degrees to research the motivation, perpetration, and investigation of true crime cases.
