What the Forensics7 Maalis 2024

Ep. 66 - Deception Unraveled: The Gypsy Rose Blanchard Story

We explore the tragic and complex case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, whose story of deception, abuse, and murder captured the nation's attention and sparked a debate on the ethics of caregiving, the criminal justice system, and the media's portrayal of victims and villains. For years, Gypsy was subjected to unnecessary medical treatments, surgeries, and drugs. She was confined to a wheelchair, her head was shaved to mimic the appearance of a chemotherapy patient, and she was fed through a feeding tube. The deception was so complete that Gypsy herself was unsure of what was real and what was not regarding her health. We explore Gypsy's life with her mother, Dee Dee, the psychological impact of the abuse, and the desperate plea for freedom that led her to conspire with her then-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, to kill Dee Dee. The episode examines the intricacies of the case, including the legal battles that ensued, the plea deals, and the public's reaction to the unfolding story. Join us as we journey into the depths of one of the most perplexing true crime stories of our time and discuss if someone can be both a victim and a murderer.

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Ep. 122 - The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart

This episode we're discussing the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart. This case is different because she lives and is able to tell her story and spread awareness so people can heal from traumatic events li...

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This is one of those episodes where just when you think it can't get worse, it does. Nicole shares the story of Gisèle Pelicot who was unknowingly drugged and sexually assaulted by her husband and 72 ...

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Ep. 120 - Cyntoia Brown & Sex Trafficking

This week we're discussing the case of Cyntoia Brown, a 16 year old girl sentenced to life in prison after killing the man she was pimped out to. Listen in to learn more about this heartbreaking case....

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Ep. 119 - Andre Rand & Cropsey

This week we're discussing the urban legend Cropsey and the real life manifestation of Cropsey in Andre Rand - which begs the question: who came first? Cropsey or Andre Rand?Interested in learning mor...

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Ep. 118 - Andrea Yates & Postpartum Illnesses

For this episode we're discussing the heartbreaking case of Andrea Yates. She was a young mother who drowned her five children during an episode of postpartum psychosis. Nicole does an amazing job edu...

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Ep. 117 - Killer Clown: Sheila Keen-Warren

For this episode we're discussing the death of Marlene Warren and the weird circumstances around it. She was killed in 1990 however it wasn't until 2017 when her killer was finally apprehended - or we...

26 Helmi 58min

Ep. 116 - The Chessboard Killer: Alexander Pichushkin

What if a community’s love for chess, would unknowingly become a killer’s ploy for luring innocent people to their deaths? Unfortunately, for at least 48 people who frequented their local park to play...

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Ep. 115 - Missing & Murdered Men of The Village

This week we introduce our listeners to Bruce McArthur and the men he killed in The Village in Toronto. He was active from 2010-2017 but could've been caught much earlier. Nicole shares many of the as...

29 Tammi 1h 11min