A true crime podcast that explores horrific murders and disappearances mostly from American history, and let's not forget those strange occurrences. Twice a month, I will explore murder and mayhem as a way to try to discuss the cultural and individual aspects that could have contributed to these horrific events. Many of these cases will involve some of the most brutal actions and may not be for the faint of heart.
Young mother, Erica Jane Franolich was last seen in my hometown of Middleburgh NY, 39 years ago today on a Friday the 13th. This is an active missing person's case.
Please if you have any information contact the New York state police at 518-630-1700
Show notes: https://www.theschoharienews.com/2020/06/franolich-case-not-dead.html (https://www.theschoharienews.com/2020/06/franolich-case-not-dead.html)
https://www.theschoharienews.com/2022/01/billboards-seek-info-on-what-happened.html#google_vignette (https://www.theschoharienews.com/2022/01/billboards-seek-info-on-what-happened.html#google_vignette)
https://www.news10.com/news/private-investigators-dedicated-to-solving-local-cold-case/ (https://www.news10.com/news/private-investigators-dedicated-to-solving-local-cold-case/)
25 Sept 2025
Ruby McCollum's killing of Dr. Clifford LeRoy Adams
After years of sexual violence Ruby went into the Doc's office and gunned him down. Why did she do this? This episode will try to explore what was happening in a small Southern town that lead to her act of violence.
1 Sept 2025
The Disappearance of Brittney Nicole Wood
Brittney was a 19 year old mother when she disappeared in 2012. Her uncle's untimely death may have been linked to her disappearance.
Sources:
https://uncovered.com/cases/brittney-wood#sources (https://uncovered.com/cases/brittney-wood#sources)
If you have any information about this case, please contact Mobile police department at 251-208-7211 or 251-208-1700, if you are afraid to leave your name you can leave your tip anonymously.
14 Aug 2025
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Preview of upcoming season
6 Sept 2022
Vera Jo Reigle
I have no words for this. Vera's story needs to be told as she still hasn't gotten full justice. Vera was murdered at 24 because a demon wanted her baby.
National DV hotline
You can call them at 1800799SAFE or
Text START to 88788
There may be a wait as they can have an over abundance of calls and text. If it is emergency call 911.
They can help you find local resources, help safety plan. Their we site: Thehotline.org has a live chat on it plus lots of information on resources.
Sources:
Documentary: Goodnight, Sugar Babe: The Killing of Vera Jo Reigle
https://www.wtol.com/amp/article/news/daniel-bixler-gets-life-for-vera-jo-reigle-murder/512-ef3bd287-036a-4901-84f6-4c211d4289cd (https://www.wtol.com/amp/article/news/daniel-bixler-gets-life-for-vera-jo-reigle-murder/512-ef3bd287-036a-4901-84f6-4c211d4289cd)
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67649557/vera-jo-reigle (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67649557/vera-jo-reigle)
https://www.hometownstations.com/news/more-charges-for-a-teenager-accused-in-the-murder-of-vera-jo-reigle/article_45c72fb1-f2bf-520a-93b4-3f5b9cd194f0.html (https://www.hometownstations.com/news/more-charges-for-a-teenager-accused-in-the-murder-of-vera-jo-reigle/article_45c72fb1-f2bf-520a-93b4-3f5b9cd194f0.html)
https://www.wtol.com/amp/article/news/second-suspect-charged-with-murder-of-findlay-woman-pleads-guilty/512-ce500ffd-d811-4808-ab86-8d7fb7561b03 (https://www.wtol.com/amp/article/news/second-suspect-charged-with-murder-of-findlay-woman-pleads-guilty/512-ce500ffd-d811-4808-ab86-8d7fb7561b03)
https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2012/01/20/Man-pleads-guilty-in-Findlay-woman-s-death.html (https://www.toledoblade.com/Courts/2012/01/20/Man-pleads-guilty-in-Findlay-woman-s-death.html)
https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2011/03/30/1M-bond-set-for-Tiffin-man-accused-in-woman-s-slaying/stories/201103300078 (https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2011/03/30/1M-bond-set-for-Tiffin-man-accused-in-woman-s-slaying/stories/201103300078)
https://www.wtol.com/amp/article/news/daniel-bixler-pleads-guilty-to-murder-of-vera-jo-reigle/512-cf7af98a-d528-4801-a429-a87e7590f5e3 (https://www.wtol.com/amp/article/news/daniel-bixler-pleads-guilty-to-murder-of-vera-jo-reigle/512-cf7af98a-d528-4801-a429-a87e7590f5e3)
https://www.hometownstations.com/news/daniel-bixler-pleads-not-guilty-in-vera-jo-reigle-murder/article_defc5327-c31d-5029-9971-0f96aec38958.html (https://www.hometownstations.com/news/daniel-bixler-pleads-not-guilty-in-vera-jo-reigle-murder/article_defc5327-c31d-5029-9971-0f96aec38958.html)
28 Aug 2022
Jacob Hendershot's senseless murder
In 2011, Jacob Hendershot was a 16 year old reconnecting with his birth mother. Little did they, know this happy reunion would have a short tragic ending when Jacob meet his mother’s 18 year old neighbor, Stephanie Pistey
Murder Among Friends S1 E10 "Unholy Friends"
Dark Temptations: S1 E3 "Hollywood Bondage"
https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/stephanie-pistey-arrested-in-boys-death-claims-shes-a-vampire-werewolf-hybrid-6467780 (https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/stephanie-pistey-arrested-in-boys-death-claims-shes-a-vampire-werewolf-hybrid-6467780)
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44736250 (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44736250)
https://www.religionnewsblog.com/26890/man-sentenced-to-15-years-in-vampire-cult-murder (https://www.religionnewsblog.com/26890/man-sentenced-to-15-years-in-vampire-cult-murder)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stephanie-pistey-florida-vampire-werewolf (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stephanie-pistey-florida-vampire-werewolf)n985009
22 Aug 2022
Linda Bailey Brown's Tragic Death
In the early hours of March 19, 23 year old Linda Bailey Brown was shot while she slept by her 14 year old stepdaughter. What the investigators learned afterwards is a tale of such manipulation and of corruption of innocence. How a father's love is worth killing for.
Sources:
Ann Rule: If You Really Loved Me
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-08-19-vw-3027-story.html (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-08-19-vw-3027-story.html)
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-who-plotted-wifes-1985-murder-that-inspired-2-books-tv-miniseries-dies-at-61/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/man-who-plotted-wifes-1985-murder-that-inspired-2-books-tv-miniseries-dies-at-61/)
14 Aug 2022
Delphi Murders
In this episode, I dive into the unsolved murder of 13 year old Abigail "Abby" Williams and 14 year old Liberty "Libby" German. I go over the evidence that the investigators have released and the investigation that the public is aware of. A lot of information is being withheld because the case is still unsolved. if you have any information that you believe can help solve the case, please do not keep it to yourself and reach out to:
tip line on FBI site: 765-822-3535
there is also: (844) 459-5786
email at abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com
Some of the sources I used:
Still A Mystery S1 E2 Down the HIll
People's magazine investigations S5 E4
HLN podcast "Down the Hill"
https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered-what-is-the-evidence?_ga=2.12210804.1173517132.1659990422-508504735.1659990422 (https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/delphi-girls-murdered-what-is-the-evidence?_ga=2.12210804.1173517132.1659990422-508504735.1659990422)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10829317/New-details-Delphi-Bridge-Murders-reveal-victims-died-bloodbath-killer-took-souvenir.html (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10829317/New-details-Delphi-Bridge-Murders-reveal-victims-died-bloodbath-killer-took-souvenir.html)
https://fox59.com/indiana-news/search-warrant-delphi-killer-took-souvenir-may-have-staged-murder-scene/ (https://fox59.com/indiana-news/search-warrant-delphi-killer-took-souvenir-may-have-staged-murder-scene/)
https://allthatsinteresting.com/delphi-murders (https://allthatsinteresting.com/delphi-murders)
https://fox59.com/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-delphi-murders/ (https://fox59.com/news/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-delphi-murders/)
https://people.com/search?q=Delphi+murders (https://people.com/search?q=Delphi+murders)
8 Aug 2022
The Night Stalker Part 3
This is the last episode in the three part series on the Night Stalker AKA Richard Ramirez. In this episode I summarize the trial and conviction then explore the cult like following Richard was able to amass. Plus I go over the other murders that are connected to this case as Richard seemed to attract death and destruction.
Horror at the Cecil Hotel:
Room 1402
Ancient Aliens S10 E4
Monster in my family S2 E2 The Nightstalker: Richard Ramirez
Marcela Slavikova, "Characteristics and Personality Styles of Women Who Seek Incarcerated Men As Romantic Partners: Survey Results and Directions for Future Research." in Deviant Behavior, 35:885-902, 2014.
2 Aug 2022
The Night Stalker Part 2
In this week's episode, I dive into the life of Richard Ramirez and try to show how a serial killer was made, it still doesn't change the fact that he is garbage fungus. Richard's crimes were his choices as he thought he was giving himself to his dark lord, Satan.
Along with using the sources noted in last week's episode, I also used:
Netflix's Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer
World's Most Evil-E2 S10 Richard Ramirez
Monster In My Family S2 E2 The NIghtstalker: Richard Ramirez
From the Journal of Aggression and Violent Behavior 19(2014);
"Serial Killers: I. Subtypes, patterns, and motives"
"Serial Killers: II. Development, dynamics, and forensics."
"Neurodevelopmental and psychosocial risk factors in serial killers and mass murderers."
Reid, Katan, Elite, Stua, Denisov, "THe Perfect Storm: Mapping the Life Course Trajectories of Serial Killers," International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
28 Jul 2022
The Night Stalker Part One
In this episode, I explore the darkness that terrified Los Angeles County in 1985. How a stinky piece of garbage fungus destroyed lives for his own selfish pleasure. This episode is one big trigger warning, there is lots of murder and violence as this episode focuses on his mayhem.
Sources from shows:
New Detectives S4 E5
Crime Stories S5 E 3
Murder Made me Famous S3 E10
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/richard-ramirez-night-stalker-murders/ (https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/richard-ramirez-night-stalker-murders/)
https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker (https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-ramirez-night-stalker)
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/01/10260137/night-stalker-richard-ramirez-childhood-murders-death (https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/01/10260137/night-stalker-richard-ramirez-childhood-murders-death)
Philip Carlo's The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker
20 Jul 2022
The Case Known As The Amish Stud
In the early hours of June 2, 2009, during a thunderstorm, someone entered a home in the Amish community through an unlocked basement door and fired one bullet upon a sleeping Amish mother of five. The police would soon have a suspect in sight and expose his secret life as the Amish Stud.
A Killing in Amish Country By: Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris
ID's Murder in Amish County episode "The Amish Stud" S1 E3
14 Jul 2022
Alice's Dark Obsession
In 1892, women were not free to love who they wanted to. After being forced apart from her lover, Alice decided that Freda must die and began to plan her dismiss. Along with the brutal death of a young teenage girl. this episode includes little historical lessons on 1892 dynamics.
Sources:
Coe, Alexis, Alice and Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis (Zest Books: 2014)
Duggan, Lisa. "The Trials of Alice Mitchell: Sensationalism, Sexology, and the Lesbian Subject in Turn-of-the-Century America," Journal of Women in Culture and Society, Summer 1993, vol. 18, no. 4. (pp 791-814)
LindQuist, Lisa J. "Images of Alice: Gender, Deviancy, and a Love Murder in Memphis," Journal of the History of Sexuality. 1995, vol. 6, no.1. (pp 30-61)
8 Jul 2022
Angila Wilder part two
In this episode we conclude with Richie's tales and court case; then we will explore the craziness of his wife Cynthia.
6 Jul 2022
The horrific murder of Angila Shannon Wilder Part One
Angila Shannon WIlder was a young pregnant mother of three when she was brutally murdered while she slept. It may not have taken long for the police to figure it out but this case had many twist and turns that may have given them whiplash!! In part one I will cover Angela's history, introduce her family, and the key event around her murder..
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