The Abduction of Frank Sinatra Jr. | MURDERISH Ep. 069

Rod Demery spent many years working as a homicide detective for the Shreveport (Louisiana) Police Department, and he retired in 2016. Rod now works as a special homicide investigator for the district attorney’s office. He is also a United States Navy veteran and served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. As if all of that wasn’t enough, Rod is also the star of hit tv show, Murder Chose Me, on Investigation Discovery. Murder Chose Me features Rod telling murder stories in his own words, as well as reenactments provided by a very well-chosen cast who deliver these scenes in a gripping way that really pulls you into the story. Sponsor: Book of the Month Club - For a limited time, you can join and get the first book for just $5 with code FORYOU. Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder …ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Joulu 202358min

Iconic rapper Tupac Shakur, in his lyrics and persona, foreshadowed his own violent end. Tupac’s bold, brash and fearless demeanor earned him a legion of fans, but it also made him a target. Whether intentional or not, Tupac's “thug life” mantra blurred the lines between Hollywood gangsters and real ones, a threshold from which there was no turning back. Now, nearly 30 years after the prolific rapper was gunned down in a hail of bullets near the Las Vegas Strip, the public may finally get confirmation of the men and the motive behind one of music’s greatest mysteries: Who killed Tupac Shakur? Why did it take authorities over 25 years to file charges in such a high-profile case when so many apparently already knew who was responsible? Who were they trying to protect? And what’s changed? Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors: Rocket Money: Visit RocketMoney.com/MURDERISH to cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your money the easy way. Book of the Month: Visit bookofthemonth.com and use code FORYOU to get your first book for $5. ZocDoc: Visit ZocDoc.com/MURDERISH to download the free app and book a top-rated doctor today. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120?i=1000625570159 Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Research & Writing: K. Brant Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode.  Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Joulu 202356min

In April of 2002, the body of a young female was found floating in an abandoned well. Christy McKendall had been reported missing days earlier after leaving her apartment with three boys, whom she considered friends. Those “friends” would betray Christy in the most tragic way imaginable. The details surrounding this murder are especially heinous. Listener discretion is advised. Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder …ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Marras 202334min

This special episode is in collaboration with our good friends over at The Minds of Madness, a true crime podcast. On the morning of January 17th, 2012, Lauren Kornberg and her mother were walking a pack of 9 dogs in the direction of the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, California. As they veered just off the trail, a Golden Retriever in the group suddenly bolted off and started digging frantically. When the Goldie emerged from the underbrush, he was proudly carrying back something in his mouth …a bag containing a severed human head. The day before, 66-year-old Hervey Medellin had been reported missing. No one had seen or heard from him since December 26th, 2011. And as more body parts were eventually uncovered, the whereabouts of Hervey would soon become all too apparent. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Quince: Visit Quince.com/MURDERISH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Shopify: Visit Shopify.com/murderish (all lowercase) to take your retail business to the next level. OneSkin: Visit OneSkin.co and use code MURDERISH for 15% off. LifeMD: Visit LifeMD.com/MURDERISH to get started on your weight loss journey. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120?i=1000625570159 Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Research & Writing: The team at Minds of Madness, a true crime podcast. Story narration: Tyler Allen (Minds of Madness, the podcast) and Jami Rice. Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode.  Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Marras 20231h 2min

In this episode of Serial Streamers, Jami brings on a VERY special guest …her best friend since eighth grade, Jessi! Jami and Jessi both watched The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist on Netflix beforehand, and they share their spicy opinions about the docuseries in this hilarious episode. The ladies also share their own personal experiences with petty crime, as they committed a few together back in their teenage years (allegedly). Jessi calls Jami out for being the “mastermind” of their shenanigans back in the day, and Jami reveals her softer side as she shares her experience being a teenage mom whose child needed surgery to treat a life-threatening medical condition. The ladies laughed, cried, and they definitely brought the humor with their commentary on this docuseries.  Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir …and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Twice per month, Jami opens up the Serial Streamers club chat on Instagram so members can weigh in on the TV series we’re watching together.  Watch Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Check out Jami’s other podcasts! Lipstick & Lies: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120 Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to ad-free episodes. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Marras 20231h 27min

In 2015, 17-year-old Michelle Carter was indicted on charges connected to the suicide of her 18-year-old boyfriend, Conrad Roy Jr III. In a controversial 2017 trial, a Taunton, Massachusetts jury found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter. A similar case occurred in May 2019, though it received much less publicity. Boston College students Inyoung You and her boyfriend Alexander Urtula had been dating for 18 months when he died by suicide. An investigation would uncover an abundance of abusive text messages from Inyoung in the months leading up to Alexander’s death. The Carter and You cases involved problematic text messages that many argue are what drove both victims in these cases to end their lives. But where does free will end and the power of suggestion take over? Is it possible to brainwash someone into ending their own life? Let’s see if we get any closer to answers as we explore Alexander Urtula’s case in this episode of MURDERISH. Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder …ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Marras 202342min

Christine Paolilla had it rough growing up. Her household wasn’t the most stable, and her social life was a source of trauma. When two beautiful and popular classmates entered Christine’s life, everything changed for the better. Or so it seemed. On July 18, 2003, an evening that was supposed to be filled with laughs, drinks and spending time with friends, the unimaginable happened. By the end of the horrific event, four teenagers would be dead. Their loved ones and the community were shocked to learn who was responsible for their gruesome murders. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Sponsors Green Chef: Visit GreenChef.com/murderish250 and use code murderish250 to get $250 off. Rocket Money: Visit RocketMoney.com/MURDERISH to cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your money the easy way. ZocDoc: Visit ZocDoc.com/MURDERISH to download the free app and book a top-rated doctor today. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120?i=1000625570159 Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode.  Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Marras 202353min

In this episode of Serial Streamers, Jami walks listeners/viewers through the 2016 documentary, Betting on Zero. The documentary is about billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman’s pursuit to take down the multi-level marketing company, Herbalife. Ackman and his partners take a billion dollar short position on Herbalife, betting the MLM company will ultimately fail and the stock value will go to zero. Jami makes no bones about her negative opinion of multi-level marketing companies as she walks you through this documentary with plenty of hot takes and smart-a** comments. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir …and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Twice per month, Jami opens up the Serial Streamers club chat on Instagram so members can weigh in on the TV series we’re watching together.  Watch Serial Streamers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamionair Check out Jami’s other podcasts! Lipstick & Lies: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120 Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to ad-free episodes. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Marras 20231h 8min