Join us every Sunday and Thursday, where we investigate all things dark and mysterious! Your hosts Scoot, and Hatter will take you on a journey through a new location every month, telling you cases from the paranormal to the true crime, and everything in between. Grab your magnifying glass, it's time to investigate!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Join us every Sunday and Thursday, where we investigate all things dark and mysterious! Your hosts Scoot, and Hatter will take you on a journey through a new location every month, telling you cases from the paranormal to the true crime, and everything in between. Grab your magnifying glass, it's time to investigate!<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 5, 2026
37- On The Case: Son of Sam, the Man behind the Letters
<p>Scoot dives into the chilling case of David Berkowitz, infamously known as the Son of Sam. Set against the backdrop of New York City, we recount the terror that gripped the streets as a mysterious shooter targeted young women and couples during the night. We unravel Berkowitz's troubled upbringing, including his adoption, and violent tendencies, before moving through a detailed timeline of the shootings and insights into Berkowitz's infamous letters. Join us as we piece together this notorious case</p><br><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction: The disco era and the fear of the Son of Sam</p><p>05:15 Berkowitz's troubled childhood and adoption</p><p>12:30 The early signs of violence and troubling behavior</p><p>20:45 The first attack: A Christmas Eve stabbing</p><p>25:00 The shooting spree begins: Victims and chilling details</p><p>35:30 The infamous letters: Berkowitz’s taunts to the police</p><p>45:00 Theories of cult involvement and the Carr brothers</p><p>50:00 The aftermath: Berkowitz’s arrest and confessions</p><p>01:00 Conclusion: The legacy of fear and the Son of Sam</p><br><p><a href="https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/august-10/son-of-sam-arrested" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/august-10/son-of-sam-arrested</a></p><br><p><a href="https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/berkowitz,%20david.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/berkowitz,%20david.pdf</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/son-of-sam-serial-killer-david-berkowitz-speaks-out-40-years-after-new-york-city-murder-spree/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/son-of-sam-serial-killer-david-berkowitz-speaks-out-40-years-after-new-york-city-murder-spree/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/david-berkowitz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/david-berkowitz</a></p><br><p><a href="https://time.com/7306481/son-of-sam-tapes-netflix/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://time.com/7306481/son-of-sam-tapes-netflix/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://csi.pressbooks.pub/uncserkill/chapter/chapter-20-david-berkowitz-son-of-sam/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://csi.pressbooks.pub/uncserkill/chapter/chapter-20-david-berkowitz-son-of-sam/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/david-berkowitz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/david-berkowitz</a></p><br><p><a href="https://csi.pressbooks.pub/darkmindsdeadlydeeds/chapter/david-berkowitz-the-son-of-sam-multiple-theories/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://csi.pressbooks.pub/darkmindsdeadlydeeds/chapter/david-berkowitz-the-son-of-sam-multiple-theories/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/son-of-sam-serial-killer-david-berkowitz-victims-and-timeline/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/son-of-sam-serial-killer-david-berkowitz-victims-and-timeline/</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.aetv.com/articles/david-berkowitz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aetv.com/articles/david-berkowitz</a></p><br><p>Send us your stories at investigatingwithus@gmail.com. We want to hear from you!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
July 2, 2026
36- On The Case: Secrets Beneath the Surface- The Jennings 8 pt1
<p>Hatter continues the deep dive into the haunting case of the Jennings 8, a tragic tale of eight women whose lives were cut short under suspicious circumstances in Jennings, Louisiana. Uncover disturbing details of police corruption, potential cover-ups, and the dark underbelly of the community. With shocking revelations about the involvement of local law enforcement, we navigate through the murky waters of this case, questioning the integrity of those sworn to protect the vulnerable. Who were the real perpetrators behind these unsolved murders? Join us as we unravel the tangled web of connections and conspiracies surrounding the Jennings 8.</p><br><p>00:00 Recap of Part 1</p><p>02:08 Police corruption runs rampant through the years</p><p>08:35 Charges against Bryan Jones and Lawrence Nixon in Ernestine's death were dropped</p><p>16:50 Another witness claims to have seen Danny Berry last seen with Brittney Gary </p><p>20:54 Who is Frankie Richards?</p><p>27:42 A cheap motel: The Bordeaux Inn</p><p>31:13 Eight women were murdered in Jennings, and answers have yet to be found</p><br><p><br></p><p>WORKS CITED</p><p>Case / Victim Sources</p><p>Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Loretta Lynn Chaisson Lewis. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/loretta-lynn-chaisson-lewis</p><p>Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Crystal Shay Benoit Zeno. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/crystal-shay-benoit-zeno</p><p>Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Brittney Gary. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/brittney-gary</p><p>Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Necole Jean Guillory. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/necole-jean-guillory</p><p>Wikipedia Contributors. Jeff Davis 8. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Davis_8</p><br><p>Investigative Journalism / Documentary Sources</p><p>Brown, Ethan. Murder in the Bayou: Who Killed the Women Known as the Jeff Davis 8? Matter / Medium, https://medium.com/matter/who-killed-the-jeff-davis-8-d1b813e13581</p><p>Brown, Ethan. Murder in the Bayou. Scribner, 2016.</p><p>A&E Television Networks. Jeff Davis 8 Interview – Ethan Brown / Murder in the Bayou, https://www.aetv.com/articles/jeff-davis-8-interview-ethan-brown-murder-in-the-bayou</p><p>Biography.com. Jeff Davis 8: The True Story Behind Murder in the Bayou, https://www.biography.com/crime/murder-in-the-bayou-jeff-davis-8-true-story</p><p>HBO. Murder in the Bayou. Directed by Matthew Galkin, HBO Documentary Films, 2019.</p><p>64 Parishes. Review: Murder in the Bayou, https://64parishes.org/review-murder-bayou</p><p>PS Magazine. Murder in the Bayou, https://psmag.com/news/murder-in-the-bayou</p><p>Oxygen. Murder in the Bayou: Who Are the Jeff Davis 8?, https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/murder-in-the-bayou-who-are-the-jeff-davis-8-key-players</p><p>Oxygen. Where Is Frankie Richard Today?, https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/where-is-murder-in-the-bayous-frankie-richard-today</p><br><p>News Sources</p><p>KPLC-TV. Discovery ID Hosting Special on Jeff Davis Murders, https://www.kplctv.com/2019/06/07/discovery-id-hosting-special-jeff-davis</p><p>KPLC-TV. Two Arrested in Murder of Kristen Gary Lopez, https://www.kplctv.com/story/6528397/two-arrested-in-murder-of-kristen-gary-lopez</p><p>Fox News. Jennings 8 Documentary True Crime Coverage, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jennings-8-doc-true-crime</p><p>https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/jennings-8-unsolved-murders-haunt-town-police/289-412271190</p><p>https://ulmhawkeyeonline.com/36821/news/whispers-from-the-bayou-the-mystery-of-the-jeff-davis-8/</p><p>https://www.kplctv.com/2023/09/20/candidates-jeff-davis-sheriff-answer-questions-about-issues-parish/</p><p>https://kpel965.com/jennings-8-murders-louisiana-police-corruption-coverup-2025/</p><br><p>Send us your stories at investigatingwithus@gmail.com. We want to hear from you!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 28, 2026
35- On The Case: Secrets Beneath the Surface- The Jennings 8
<p>Join Hatter and Scoot this week as Hatter takes us down the dark path labeled as the Jennings 8 murders. when the lives of 8 women were taking over the course of 4-5 years, the police proposed a serial killer, but no conclusion ever came. was it the work of a single person, or something darker and rooted in corruption. </p><br><p>0:00 Intro: The impoverished small town of Jennings</p><br><p>07:06 The disturbing disappearances and deaths of multiple victims with questionable pasts</p><br><p>24:03 The youngest victim snaps town into the chilling reality they can ignore no more</p><br><p>34:22 Birthday death premonition and delayed searches continue</p><br><p>40:14 Piecing together the cruel minds of serial killers; simultaneously ruling out that likelihood</p><br><p>46:05 Is this all just a ruse or something more sinister going on? Email us your thoughts at investigatingwithus@gmail.com</p><br><p><strong>WORKS CITED</strong></p><p><strong>Case / Victim Sources</strong></p><p>Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Loretta Lynn Chaisson Lewis. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, <a href="https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/loretta-lynn-chaisson-lewis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/loretta-lynn-chaisson-lewis</a></p><p>Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Crystal Shay Benoit Zeno. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, <a href="https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/crystal-shay-benoit-zeno" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/crystal-shay-benoit-zeno</a></p><p>Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Brittney Gary. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, <a href="https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/brittney-gary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/brittney-gary</a></p><p>Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cold Cases – Necole Jean Guillory. Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, <a href="https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/necole-jean-guillory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jdpso.org/hot-cases/necole-jean-guillory</a></p><p>Wikipedia Contributors. Jeff Davis 8. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Davis_8?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Davis_8</a></p><p><strong>Investigative Journalism / Documentary Sources</strong></p><p>Brown, Ethan. Murder in the Bayou: Who Killed the Women Known as the Jeff Davis 8? Matter / Medium, <a href="https://medium.com/matter/who-killed-the-jeff-davis-8-d1b813e13581?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://medium.com/matter/who-killed-the-jeff-davis-8-d1b813e13581</a></p><p>Brown, Ethan. Murder in the Bayou. Scribner, 2016.</p><p>A&E Television Networks. Jeff Davis 8 Interview – Ethan Brown / Murder in the Bayou, <a href="https://www.aetv.com/articles/jeff-davis-8-interview-ethan-brown-murder-in-the-bayou?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aetv.com/articles/jeff-davis-8-interview-ethan-brown-murder-in-the-bayou</a></p><p>Biography.com. Jeff Davis 8: The True Story Behind Murder in the Bayou, <a href="https://www.biography.com/crime/murder-in-the-bayou-jeff-davis-8-true-story?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.biography.com/crime/murder-in-the-bayou-jeff-davis-8-true-story</a></p><p>HBO. Murder in the Bayou. Directed by Matthew Galkin, HBO Documentary Films, 2019.</p><p>64 Parishes. Review: Murder in the Bayou, <a href="https://64parishes.org/review-murder-bayou?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://64parishes.org/review-murder-bayou</a></p><p>PS Magazine. Murder in the Bayou, <a href="https://psmag.com/news/murder-in-the-bayou?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://psmag.com/news/murder-in-the-bayou</a></p><p>Oxygen. Murder in the Bayou: Who Are the Jeff Davis 8?, <a href="https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/murder-in-the-bayou-who-are-the-jeff-davis-8-key-players?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/murder-in-the-bayou-who-are-the-jeff-davis-8-key-players</a></p><p>Oxygen. Where Is Frankie Richard Today?, <a href="https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/where-is-murder-in-the-bayous-frankie-richard-today" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.oxygen.com/martinis-murder/where-is-murder-in-the-bayous-frankie-richard-today</a></p><p><strong>News Sources</strong></p><p>KPLC-TV. Discovery ID Hosting Special on Jeff Davis Murders, <a href="https://www.kplctv.com/2019/06/07/discovery-id-hosting-special-jeff-davis?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kplctv.com/2019/06/07/discovery-id-hosting-special-jeff-davis</a></p><p>KPLC-TV. Two Arrested in Murder of Kristen Gary Lopez, <a href="https://www.kplctv.com/story/6528397/two-arrested-in-murder-of-kristen-gary-lopez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kplctv.com/story/6528397/two-arrested-in-murder-of-kristen-gary-lopez</a></p><p>Fox News. Jennings 8 Documentary True Crime Coverage, <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jennings-8-doc-true-crime" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jennings-8-doc-true-crime</a></p><p><a href="https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/jennings-8-unsolved-murders-haunt-town-police/289-412271190" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/jennings-8-unsolved-murders-haunt-town-police/289-412271190</a></p><p><a href="https://ulmhawkeyeonline.com/36821/news/whispers-from-the-bayou-the-mystery-of-the-jeff-davis-8/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ulmhawkeyeonline.com/36821/news/whispers-from-the-bayou-the-mystery-of-the-jeff-davis-8/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kplctv.com/2023/09/20/candidates-jeff-davis-sheriff-answer-questions-about-issues-parish/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kplctv.com/2023/09/20/candidates-jeff-davis-sheriff-answer-questions-about-issues-parish/</a></p><p>https://kpel965.com/jennings-8-murders-louisiana-police-corruption-coverup-2025/</p><p><strong>Environmental / Demographic Sources</strong></p><p>Census Reporter. Jennings, Louisiana Demographic Profile, <a href="https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US2238355-jennings-la" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://censusreporter.org/profiles/16000US2238355-jennings-la</a></p><p>Data USA. Jennings, Louisiana Profile, <a href="https://datausa.io/profile/geo/jennings-la" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://datausa.io/profile/geo/jennings-la</a></p><p>Weather and Climate. Jennings, Louisiana Humidity Data, https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Humidity-perc,jennings-louisiana-us,United-States-of-America</p><br><p><br></p><p>Send us your stories at investigatingwithus@gmail.com. We want to hear from you!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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