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Episode 128: Murder for Avril Tickets
In March 2008, Robert Bolek had an argument with his mother Linda , but this argument was unlike any theyâd had before. Robert had struggled with his mental health for most of his life, and it became increasingly worse in the months leading up to March. An argument over a trivial concert ticket ended in a night heâd never forget.
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Mental health emergency: Dial 988
Help for Mental Illnesses - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (nih.gov)
Homepage | NAMI
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Episode 127: Diane Downs (Part 2)
In our second and final installment on Diane Downs, we cover the investigation, trial, and the aftermath. A case that started with a frantic night in a Springfield, OR emergency room ended with a single mother of three becoming one of the most hated women in America. To find out how, youâll have to tune in.
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Episode 126: Diane Downs (Part 1)
Diane Downs was the center of a lot of controversy after arriving at an Oregon Hospital with her three children; all of whom, like herself, had gunshot wounds. In part one, we cover that night in 1983, and Dianeâs life before that.
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Episode 125: The Brighton Ax Murder, the murder of Cathy Krauseneck
On the afternoon of February 19, 1982, Jim Krauseneck arrived home from work after 5pm like he always did. When he entered his home, he discovered a brutal scene in which his 29 year old wife Cathy was slain, and their 3 year old daughter stood in a daze. The investigation into Cathyâs murder wouldnât conclude until 40 years later in 2022, and some believe it has never truly been solved.
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Episode 124: The Murder of Lauren Astley
In July 2011, Lauren Dunne Astley was a beautiful recent high school graduate, who had committed to college in North Carolina, and wanted to enjoy her summer before going off to school. She had recently broken up with her boyfriend of 3 years, Nate, who hadnât taken the breakup well. In one night, one life was ended, two futures were ruined, and two families' lives changed forever.
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Healthy Relationships
Tomo Fujita Interview
Lauren's Senior Solo
DV Statistics
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Episode 123: The Murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett; Fetal Abduction
In December 2004, Bobbie Jo Stinnett was a 23-year-old wife and mother-to-be. She and her husband Zeb were expecting to welcome a beautiful baby girl, but just a month before her due date, Bobbie Jo was murdered, and her unborn baby was stolen from her womb. Conversely, Lisa Montgomery had a tragic upbringing, and adult life. After surgery that would prevent her from getting pregnant again, she strangely wound up cradling a newborn infant the day after Bobbie Joâs murder.
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Episode 122: The Rotenburg Cannibal
Armin Meiwes was a German man with a normal job, a mix of friends and acquaintances, and one huge secret: he wanted to eat people. But not just anyone; a willing volunteer, a consenting adult who was as devious and eager as he was. Armin found support in online chat rooms, and ironically, those same chat rooms led to his capture.
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Episode 121: The Toolbox Killers (Part 2)
In the second and final installment of our series on the Toolbox Killers, we cover the final three (confirmed) murders of Jackie Gilliam, Jacqueline âLeahâ Lamp, and Shirley Lynette Ledford. Lastly (thankfully) we cover the capture of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, the court proceedings, and finally, their deaths. (TW/CW: gruesome subject matter, SA, child abuse, violence, murder)
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Episode 120: The Toolbox Killers (Part 1)
In part one of our series on the Toolbox Killers, we discuss the childhoods and early adult years of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris. The pair were a serial rapist/killer duo who planned and documented their attacks. In this episode, we discuss the pairâs first two confirmed murders.
(TW/CW: assault, SA, child abuse, violence, animal cruelty)
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Episode 119: The Remarkable Survival of Jayme Closs
The evening of October 17, 2018 began as any other had in the Closs home. James, his wife Denise, and their 13-year-old daughter Jayme went to sleep, but awoke just after midnight to a strange noise outside. What happened next left two people dead, young Jayme missing, and a whole community invested in the search for answers. Though tragedy struck the Closs family, their resilience and strength propelled them forward in remarkable ways.
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Episode 118: Reena Virk: the Girl Under the Bridge
14 year old Reena Virk had been ostracized from her classmates and was the victim of severe bullying. On one particular night in November 1997, an especially heinous and vicious attack was carried out against her by other teens. This attack resulted in Reenaâs death, the prosecution of 8 teenagers, and significant media attention regarding girl violence in 1990s Canada.
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Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast - the Murder of Reena Virk
Racism, âGirl Violenceâ, and The Murder of Reena Virk by Sheila Batacharya
Hulu Series: Under the Bridge
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Episode 117: The Baffling Case of Cindy James
From 1982 to 1989, Cindy James was harassed and tormented by a seemingly invisible assailant who evaded capture. Throughout her torment, her mental and physical health suffered greatly. It is highly debated whether Cindy was truly being attacked, or perhaps it was her all along. Was her assailant her ex husband, an unknown stalker, a friend, was it her?
Mental health crisis line: Dial 9-8-8 (US only)
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Episode: 116: The Murder of Andrea Cincotta
In August of 1998, 52-year-old Andrea Cincotta was found strangled in her home. With little evidence and few leads, the case went cold, and it stayed cold for decades. Fast forward more than 20 years later and not one, but two men were on trial for Andreaâs murder. Who killed her, why they did it, and what really happened the day she died were questions that Andreaâs only son Kevin fought years to find the answers to.
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Dateline NBD Behind the Closet Door (published 6/27/2023; accessed 3/6/2024)
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Episode 115: Accidental Attempted Assassin: Pearl Lusk and Olga Rocco
Pearl Lusk and Olga Rocco grew up in different states, had different interests, and never could have imagined how their paths would cross. Olga had recently escaped an abusive relationship, and Pearl had recently moved to the big city with hopes of making it on her own. Their paths intersected when Pearl met a private investigator who was investigating a slew of jewel thefts and needed her help, and Olga was his main suspect.
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Episode 114: The Tragic Murder of Grace Millane
In 2018, Grace Millane took herself on a celebratory vacation after having graduated from college with a degree in marketing and advertising. She decided to take a gap year between graduation and joining the workforce, and traveled to Auckland, New Zealand. There, she met a guy on tinder that she really seemed to hit it off with. Though CCTV footage captures her elevator ride up to his hotel room, no such footage shows her leaving. This case is one of callous murder, excellent investigative work, and one familyâs love and dedication to their daughter that they played a vital role in capturing her killer.
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Love Grace
Rough Sex Defense Petition
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Episode 113: The Tragic Murder of LeeAnn Mangrum
When LeeAnn Mangrum and her husband Terry divorced, it was an amicable split and they shared custody of their two children, Terry Jr. and Alicia. Terry married a woman named Kimberly, who hated LeeAnn, and influenced those around her to feel the same. On Sunday, September 8, 2002 LeeAnnâs Jeep was found submerged in water, and her body was found floating next to it. Was Kimberly the murderer, did she have help?
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Episode 112: The Murder of Iana Kasian
Listener request! In this episode, Abby covers the murder of Ukrainian-immigrant Iana Kassian, who worked so hard for an opportunity for a better life. Iana was a beautiful, kind, successful woman who moved to California in the interest of practicing law. One day, she met a rich man named Blake Leibel, and her whole life changed.
Resources: (US only)
Mental health crisis line: Dial 988
National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
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Episode 111: John Brennan Crutchley: the Vampire Rapist
In this episode, Allie brings us another bizarre and gruesome case. John Brennan Crutchley was a hard working engineer working in tech, whose high security clearance made him an excellent candidate for many positions. By day, he was your average guy, but by night he was something out of a horror movie. He wasnât just a monster, he was a self-proclaimed vampire.
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Fascinating And Disturbing Facts About The Vampire Rapist, John Brennan Crutchley (ranker.com)
https://youtu.be/ARPdMpS_n7U
âVAMPIRE RAPISTâ NOT A SUICIDE â Orlando Sentinel
John Crutchley | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Florida's 'Vampire Rapist' Investigated in '78 Fairfax Killing - The Washington Post
How Much Blood Can You Lose Before You Pass Out, Shock, Death, More (healthline.com)
Bleeding to Death: Am I at Risk, and How Can I Stop It? (healthline.com)
FLA. RAPIST INTERESTS LOCAL INVESTIGATORS (vt.edu)
Deputies Hope Skull Will Link 'Vampire Rapist' Crimes - YouTube
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Episode 110: Amy Carlson: Mother God
In this episode, Abby brings us a cult under the name âLove Has Won.â The cultâs leader, self-proclaimed Mother God, was Amy Carlson. She reached most of their thousands of followers via Youtube videos and other social media outlets. Amyâs story is one of an ill woman battling her own inner demons, who disguised her illness as enlightenment and divinity.
National Eating Disorder Association
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Episode 109: The Horrific Murder of Kelly Anne Bates
In this episode, we discuss the life and murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Kelly was only 14 when she started dating an older man, though no one knew just how old he was until later. A month shy of her 18th birthday, her boyfriend, James Patterson Smith, reported her death to law enforcement. The following investigation revealed just how horrific her last weeks alive really were. (TW for severe torture, assault, abuse, grooming, and murder)
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Mental health crisis line: Dial 988
National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
UK Womenâs Aid: Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk)
National DV Support Home | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
Call: 0808 2000 24
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