Beste Murder Story podcaster (2024)

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Ruthie Mae's Reflection: 6 27:12

18d ago27:12

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The judge and jury announce the fates of the two men accused of killing Ruthie Mae McCoy. Host Dometi Pongo looks at how the fourth Candyman film upends the franchise and the new exhibit honoring Ruthie Mae set to open in Chicago. Get ad-free access to episodes of Candyman: The True Story Behind The Bathroom Mirror Murder by subscribing to 48 Hours…

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The Wavering Witness: 5 31:25

25d ago31:25

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The two young men arrested for Ruthie Mae McCoy's murder go on trial three years after their arrest. Prosecutors planned to rely on the testimony of a star witness, but everything changes once he takes the stand. Steve Bogira spoke to the relatives of both suspects for his 1990 Chicago Reader article: https://shorturl.at/xMQ77 Get early, ad-free ac…

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Based on a True Story: 4 37:12

1M ago37:12

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While the suspects for Ruthie Mae McCoy's murder wait in jail, a British director is on the hunt for his next film. Host Dometi Pongo finds out how a murder similar to McCoy's ended up in Bernard Rose's 1992 Candyman and discovers just how many details stem from a fateful trip the director took to the Chicago projects. Get early, ad-free access to …

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The Suspects Next Door: 3 33:18

1M ago33:18

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Detective Anthony Mannina and his team find little physical evidence at the scene. When they question witnesses, most point the finger at two young suspects. While cops pursued one kind of justice, Ruthie Mae McCoy's daughter sued the Chicago Housing Authority for not doing more to protect her mother. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Candym…

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Deadly Design: 2 30:47

2M ago30:47

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Ruthie Mae McCoy wasn’t the only person who reported having someone come through her mirror. Host Dometi Pongo looks at the reality of life in Chicago projects and how the design of her building may have contributed to her death. Get early, ad-free access to episodes of Candyman: The True Story Behind The Bathroom Mirror Murder by subscribing to 48…

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Left High and Dry: 1 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Calling 911 didn't get Ruthie Mae McCoy help. The night she was shot, police didn't even break down her apartment door to check on her. Her body was discovered days later. The bizarre detail that McCoy was killed by someone entering through her bathroom medicine cabinet caught the attention of reporter Steve Bogira who decided to investigate the cr…

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The Strange Death of Ruthie Mae McCoy 2:41

2M ago2:41

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52-year-old Ruthie Mae McCoy’s frantic 911 call stated, “They want to come through the bathroom.” Nearly three days later, police found her shot to death, her apartment breached through her bathroom medicine cabinet. In Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder, Chicago native and journalist Dometi Pongo uncovers the terrifying rea…

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Mystery: The Zone of Silence 47:23

2y ago47:23

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In this episode of True Story, we explore the zone of silence. Several strange and seemingly unexplainable events occur in this patch of desert. Aliens seem to be to blame, but could the real explanation be more earthly in nature? Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truestory3m/ Our email: truestory3m@gmail.com If you're into anime, check out …

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Special Episode: An Update on the Healing Kofta Machine 28:47

2y ago28:47

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Happy 1-year Anniversary!! To celebrate one year of podcasting, we're taking another look at the episode that started it all - the machine that was said to cure all kinds of diseases. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to download and listen to our podcast! Here's to another happy year of podcasting! Our instagram: https://www.instagram.c…

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Murder: The Mexican Ripper 45:26

2y ago45:26

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In our first episode about Mexico, we talk about the first recorded serial killer in the country. In fact, someone who shares eerie similarities with another infamous serial killer... Trigger Warnings: Murder Sexual Assault Brief mentions of child abuseAv Ferdose and Ayah

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Mayhem: The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower 34:34

2+ y ago34:34

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In this Mayhem episode set in France we talk about a con-man and one of the most creative cons out there. Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truestory3m/ Our email: truestory3m@gmail.com If you're into anime, check out Nazek's (the designer of the podcast cover) etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AzouzouDesigns?ref=simple-shop-header-nam…

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Mystery: The Beast of Gévaudan 44:02

2+ y ago44:02

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For this episode of True Story, we visit a small area of 18th century France that is being terrorized by a mysterious beast. But what kind of monster is capable of the kind of death and destruction that Gévaudan is experiencing? Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truestory3m/ Our email: truestory3m@gmail.com If you're into anime, check out Na…

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Murder: The Murder of Renée Hartevelt 42:07

2+ y ago42:07

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In this episode, we talk about a horrifying murder case in France with, unfortunately, a very unsatisfying ending. Trigger Warnings: Death, Murder, Cannibalism, NecrophiliaAv Ferdose and Ayah

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Mayhem: The Attempted Annexation of Turks and Caicos 40:12

2+ y ago40:12

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In this episode of True Story, we talk about how Turks and Caicos almost got integrated with another country. But which country could it be?? Listen to find out! Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truestory3m/ Our email: truestory3m@gmail.com If you're into anime, check out Nazek's (the designer of the podcast cover) etsy shop: https://www.et…

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Mystery: The Molasses Reef Wreck 19:39

2+ y ago19:39

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In this episode of True Story, we explore an interesting shipwreck in Molasses Reef, which unfortunately has nothing to do with molasses... That we know of, at least. Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truestory3m/ Our email: truestory3m@gmail.com If you're into anime, check out Nazek's (the designer of the podcast cover) etsy shop: https://w…

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Murder: The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force and its Many Unsolved Murders 25:05

2+ y ago25:05

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We are back! Today's episode takes us to an ongoing issue present at Turks and Caicos Islands and how it makes it harder to solve the crimes that occur there. Trigger Warning: Sexual violence, Physical violence, MurderAv Ferdose and Ayah

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Mayhem: The Thieves Who Are the Law 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

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What happens when an alleged crime boss feuds with his nephew who is also allegedly a crime boss on instagram? Our last episode in Uzbekistan might have you asking yourself "What??" a lot, but that doesn't make this story any less true. Trigger Warning: We briefly mention torture that allegedly occurred from 29:42 to 30:03. Our instagram: https://w…

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Mystery: Rebirth Island 44:25

2+ y ago44:25

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In this episode of True Story, we explore a story from Uzbekistan that is stranger than fiction. Right before WWII, Uzbekistan was a part of the Soviet Union, and strange things seem to be happening on a secluded island there. You could easily confuse the story from this episode for the plot of a spy movie! Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

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Murder: The Small and Pathetic Man 57:37

2+ y ago57:37

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In our first episode in Uzbekistan, we talk about a rapist and killer who doesn't deserve to have his name mentioned (hence, the title of our episode). Trigger Warnings: Murder, RapeAv Ferdose and Ayah

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Mayhem: The Ghost Fleet of Chuuk Lagoon 50:11

2+ y ago50:11

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In this final Micronesia episode, we are talking about the history of Chuuk Lagoon and its fascinating remains. Make sure to google pictures of it, because it is truly something you have to see for yourself. Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truestory3m/ Our email: truestory3m@gmail.com If you're into anime, check out Nazek's (the designer o…

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Mystery: The Sunken Ruins of Nan Madol 34:28

2+ y ago34:28

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In this episode of True Story, we take a closer look at Nan Madol, an archaeological site in the Federated States of Micronesia with more questions than answers... Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truestory3m/ Our email: truestory3m@gmail.com If you're into anime, check out Nazek's (the designer of the podcast cover) etsy shop: https://www.…

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Murder: The Murder of Rachelle Bergeron 29:27

2+ y ago29:27

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In this episode, we talk about an amazing woman, Rachelle Bergeron, whose life was ended too soon. Trigger Warnings: Gun violence, child rape, brief mention of an animal death.Av Ferdose and Ayah

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Mayhem: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist 56:07

3y ago56:07

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The most Canadian crime you can think of! In this episode of True Story, we explore the biggest, sweetest, most delicious heist in the history of Canada (and, dare we say, the world). Who knew maple syrup could be so interesting?Av Ferdose and Ayah

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Mystery: The Oak Island Money Pit 1:35:06

3y ago1:35:06

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In this episode, we explore a wild topsy-turvy mystery story from Nova Scotia, Canada. It's an episode that will leave you with more questions than answers!Av Ferdose and Ayah

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Murder: The Killing of Tim McLean and the Montreal Massacre 1:34:05

3y ago1:34:05

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We have a two-for-one deal, thanks to the indecisiveness of the host! Check out Nazek's (the designer of the podcast cover) Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AzouzouDesigns In this episode, we talk about two tragic events in Canadian history: the killing of Tim McLean and the École Polytechnique mass shooting. Trigger Warning: ~8min to ~38min: M…

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Murder: Raya and Sakina 37:53

3y ago37:53

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In this episode, we talk about Raya and Sakina, one of the most infamous serial killers in the history of Egypt. Content Warnings: Murder, Death, Violence against women, Brief mentions of child abuseAv Ferdose and Ayah Mohamed

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Mystery: The Curse of the Pharaoh 1:22:54

3y ago1:22:54

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This week, we talk about curses from Pharaohs, more specifically the curse of King Tut. Is it real or is there a more earthly explanation? There might even be a serial killer on the loose... This episode has it all; murder, mystery and mayhem!Av Ferdose and Ayah

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Mayhem: The Healing Kofta Machine 40:17

3y ago40:17

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This week, we explore a wild story from Egypt. Officials claim they have found the cure to multiple diseases such as AIDS and Hepatitis... But the cure seems to be a tough pill to swallow.Av Ferdose and Ayah Mohamed

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Richard Farley: Remove My Restraining Order or Die 10:05

3y ago10:05

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In April of 1984, Richard Farley became acquainted with a 22-year-old woman named Laura Black, who worked at the same company as him. Richard immediately became obesessed with Laura and claimed that he had fallen in love with her at first sight. After having his romantic advances declined, Richard attempted to win Laura over by leaving her gifts, s…

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Janet Chandler: We'll Kill Her at Her Own Surprise Party 15:44

3y ago15:44

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Check out our sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off online counseling and therapy here: BetterHelp.com/storytime In 1979, Janet Chandler was a 22-year-old woman, working at a motel called the Blue Mill Inn in Holland, Michigan. While working at the inn Janet managed to upset several security guards there as well as her own best friend, to the point wh…

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Harold Shipman: The Deadliest Doctor in England 11:47

3y ago11:47

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Harold Shipman was a well respected doctor working in England during the 70's, 80's, and 90's. However Harold's career took a quick turn when a fellow hospital employee began to take notice of the unusually large number of cremation forms that Harold was submitting for approval. A futher investigation revealed that Harold had an outrageously large …

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Kari Swenson: What Do You Think, Shall We Keep Her? 15:05

3y ago15:05

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In 1984, a 22 year old woman named Kari Swenson went out on a training run into the wilderness of Montana. Kari happened to be a world-class athlete in the biathlon, an olympic sport which combines long distance skiing with rifle marksmanship, so endurance training was a regular part of her routine. During her run Kari encountered two stange men al…

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John Battaglia: Listen To Me As I Murder Our Daughters 11:36

3y ago11:36

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John Battaglia was born on August 2, 1955 and due to his military family, he ended up moving across the United States several times during his childhood. Later in life John moved to Highland Park, Texas where he met his second wife, Mary Pearle. Unfortunately for Mary, it was only after they had two daughters together that she found out exactly why…

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The Hart Family: I Wish We Had Never Adopted 6 Kids 12:53

3y ago12:53

12:53

20 Year olds Sarah and Jennifer first met each other in 1999, while they were both attending Northern State University and quickly became romantically involved with one another. A few years later the couple ended up adopting 6 children and on the outside they appeared to be a normal and happy family. However, the truth was that Sarah and Jennifer w…

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Suzanne Capper: Let's Shave Her Head and Remove a Tooth 13:48

3y ago13:48

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Suzanne Capper was born in 1976 and grew up in Manchester, England. By the age of 16 Suzzane had begun to routinely skip school, preferring instead to hang out at the home of 26-year old Jean Powell. Jean’s house was well known in the area for drug dealing and trafficking in stolen cars. After getting into several arguments over problems around the…

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John Glover: I Hate My Mother, So I Kill Grannies 20:20

3y ago20:20

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John Glover had an extremely bad relationship with his mother growing up due to the fact that she consistently neglected him in favor of hanging out with numerous men. This left John with an overall feeling of hatred toward most women throughout his adult life, especially those who reminded him of his mother. Later, rather than using his mother's p…

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Anders Breivik: Murdering 77 People to "Save Norway" 21:31

3y ago21:31

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Anders Breivik grew up in Oslo, Norway and as a child he was extremely mistreated by his mother, which later influenced him to become obsessed with graffiti, hip-hop, and politics. Eventually he came to the conclusion that the only way he would be able to "save the Norwegian people" would be through an attack on the government. This led to Anders c…

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Genie: Locked in Her Room, Never Taught to Speak 22:38

3y ago22:38

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Clark and Dorothy Wiley had an extremely toxic marriage in which Clark would constantly abuse his wife even though she suffered from blindness. Clarks anger issues only continued to get worse as the couple had children together, since he had always openly expressed his absolute distain for kids. Eventually his anger became focused on his daughter G…

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Ian and Myra: I'll Strangle You With a Shoelace 21:58

3y ago21:58

21:58

Ian Brady and Myra Hindley met in 1961 while working at the same chemical distribution company, and quickly became extremely close. Together they enjoyed reading about Nazi history, learning about torture, and taking risqué photos of each other. Over time the couple began indulging another pastime, picking up children in thier car and driving them …

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Katherine Knight: Feeding The Kids Their Own Father 22:12

3y ago22:12

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Katherine Knight was born in 1955 and lived in Tenterfield, Australia. After dropping out of high school without having learned to read or write, Katherine was able to find employment at what she referred to as her "dream job", working at a local slaughterhouse. Katherine consistently found herself ruining her own relationships due to the abuse she…

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Cheyanne Jessie: Why Didn't You Report Your Child Missing 20:42

3y ago20:42

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In 2015 the Polk County, Florida sheriff’s office received a call from Cheyanne Jessie who was reporting the disappearance of her father and daughter. Upon further questioning, detectives soon learned from Cheyanne that she had not seen either of them for 2 weeks. This did not turn out to be the only thing that stuck out as strange to them. After v…

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Shanda Sharer: If You Date My Ex, I'll Kill You 21:12

3y ago21:12

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Shanda Sharer was a 12 year old girl who through a chance encounter became romatically involved with a 15 year old girl from school named Amanda. Normally this would not have been a problem, but unfortunatelly for Shanda she had to deal with Amanda's extremely jealous ex-girlfriend Melinda Loveless. Before long Melinda convinced herself that the on…

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Barbara Keim: Kill My Mother and We'll Be Together 21:22

3y ago21:22

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Barbara Keim was a 39 year old single mother doing the best she could to raise her rebellious 17 year old daughter Hannah. One of the main concerns Barbara had about her daughter was the amount of time she was spending with her new boyfriend Spencer, and the fact that he had already had numerous run-ins with the law. Addressing the issues she had w…

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Peter Kurten: Killing is the Height of Sexual Pleasure 22:02

3y ago22:02

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Peter Kurten was born into extremely unfortunate circumstances where he was forced into a life of crime, not only to make money but also as a way to escape his abusive father. Peter had always been an agressive man by nature, and after experimenting at first with farm animals he was convinced from an early age that maximum sexual ecstasy could only…

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Peggy Carr: My Insides Are Melting 20:41

3y ago20:41

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Peggy Carr was working her shift as a waitress when she suddenly felt an intense pain growing inside her stomach. Eventually, after winding up at the hospital Peggy was informed that her mysterious illness may actually have been caused on purpose, by one or more individuals holding a grudge against her. What followed turned into a months long inves…

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James Bulger: 10-Year-Old's Can Commit Murder 18:30

3y ago18:30

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One Friday when 10-year-olds Robert Thompson and Jon Venables decided to skip school, it wasn't just to go have some innocent fun. The pair of boys had agreed that they would try to target a small child, perhaps even a baby, and attempt to kidnap them. Unfortunately for 2-year-old James Bulger the boys were successful. James had happened to be at t…

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Marvin Gabrion: If You Turn Me In, I'll Kill Your Baby 21:45

3y ago21:45

21:45

Rachel Timmerman was a young single mother who loved her daughter and in her free time enjoyed hanging out with friends. One night while leaving a small get together, she was stopped by an acquaintance named Marvin Gabrion who started insisting that he drive her home. Unfortunately for Rachel she ended up accepting the offer, leading to a horrifyin…

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Channon and Chris: We're Killing You For No Reason at All 15:55

3y ago15:55

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Channon Christian and Chris Newsom were a happy couple living in Knoxville, Tennessee. One night they decided that it would be fun to head over to a friends party. Once they arrived at the apartment parking lot they had the misfortune of being randomly targeted by a gang of individuals with extreme homicidal tendencies. What followed can only be de…

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Issei Sagawa: Murder Can Make You Rich and Famous 19:06

3y ago19:06

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Issei Sagawa was born with several serious health problems which lead doctors to believe he would not survive into adulthood. Despite the odds Issei grew up into a polite, yet troubled young man. For as long as he could remember, Issei was attracted to the idea of consuming human flesh but could not indulge in his hunger. After also having failed w…

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The Tylenol Murders: Poisoning Pills to Cause Chaos 18:45

3y ago18:45

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In 1982 numerous reports of Chicago residents suddenly dropping dead began to spread throughout the community. This created a terrifying scenario for investigators where they were essentially battling against a faceless enemy. Over time with the help of blood testing and careful investigations, the truth of the matter was brought to light. Unfortun…

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