#146: The Pathological Liar & The Corpse (Case of Casey Anthony)
It’s said that some pathological liars are even considered functionally delusional. They can even pass a lie detector test. They believe their own lies.Sometimes they re-write their lies and memories on the spot. You can see their eyes flutter, a shift in attitude, and boom. They are living a new reality and you almost feel like you’re the one going crazy.But as humans, we can detect lies, right? Or can we? What happens when a pathological liar takes a stand in front of the whole nation to say - “my child has been kidnapped by her nanny! Help me!”Would you believe her?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
13 Maalis 20221h 36min
#145: He Was Shot Then He Fought To Save His Attacker’s Life (Terrorist Mark Stroman)
The public was split. Most wanted him dead. He didn’t deserve to live, he killed 2 people, and shot another in the face. Another group of people, a smaller group, fought to save his life. Activists, professors, and lawyers fought hard. They knew he was guilty but they fought.One man fought the hardest. He traveled the world campaigning for his release. The world was shocked. They asked him: are you sure you want him to be free? Are you out of your mind? Do you need psychiatric help?“But… but didn’t he shoot you in the face?” Book: “True American” - by Anand Giridharadas (this is one of the best books I’ve read all year… it’s incredibly emotional and I highly recommend it)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
9 Maalis 20221h 34min
#144: The Lake Waco Murders (Case of David “Chili” Spence)
Think about your dog, cat, or any beloved pet. If you don’t have one - imagine one. Would you ever chain your dog up to your chair all day long while you and your buddies watched TV?Would you make the dog beg you on all fours to use the restroom?And if the dog did something you didn’t like - would you ever dream of chaining up outside to a tree in the cold winter night?You wouldn’t dream of doing that to a dog. It would make you a horrible person.But that’s how David liked to treat his girlfriends. What does that make him? A murderer.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2 Maalis 20221h 18min
#143: The Temple Of DOOM (Case of Belinda Lucas)
Children say the scariest things. Sometimes you can’t help but feel like they know something you don’t.One daycare worker vividly remembers a moment that sent shivers traveling down her spine. A little boy was playing with a little girl. House. Innocent right?Out of nowhere, the little boy started to scream and smash mommy doll up against the wall. It was so unlike him.The alarming part? The little boy’s mom had recently been murdered and everyone suspected someone close to her. Did the boy know more than he told the police?`Book Rec: “Shattered” - by Kathryn Casey (amazing deep dive and really shines a light on the victim)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
27 Helmi 20221h 35min
#142: The Mama’s Boy Night Stalker (Case of Fred Coe)
The only thing he loved in life was his mom. She was his everything. He couldn’t bear to be fighting with his “Mama Bear.”He was worried that South Hill Rapist would come for his mom. I mean why wouldn’t he? He was terrorizing the entire neighborhood - no woman was safe.The rapist would drag women into the bushes, assault them, threaten them, and then whisper in their ears. “I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to, you didn’t deserve this, are you okay?” In a high-pitched baby voice.His mama bear did always say his baby voice was just so adorable.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
23 Helmi 20221h 35min
#141: The Cleveland Strangler (Serial Killer Anthony Sowell)
The Cleveland Health Department had been flooded by calls from residents on Imperial Avenue. The residents complained of an inescapable, pungent, thick stench that was so strong that it made their eyes sting.After years of calls, the inspectors went out to investigate. The source was clear.Ray’s Sausage Shop! That made perfect sense, fresh meat being ground daily into sausages has to produce some stench right?No matter what the residents tried - the smell never went away.At least for years. 11 bodies later.Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
20 Helmi 20221h 21min
#140: Murder On The Deserted Island (Case of Palmyra Island)
What would scare you the most about being on a deserted island? The sharks? The thick jungle that is so thick and humid you have no idea what animals are lurking beyond?Or maybe it’s basic survival - finding out how to get water, food, and shelter.The last thing on your mind would be murder right? That’s what the Graham couple thought when they docked on the deserted isolated island of Palmyra.But they didn’t know that they weren’t alone there. And that they would never leave the island ever again.Book Rec: “And The Sea Will Tell” - by Vincent Bugliosi & Bruce Henderson (best deep dive on this case and fascinating perspective into the trials but heavily biased)Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
17 Helmi 20221h 26min
#139: The “World Health Organization” Killer (Case of Jean-Claude Romand)
Jean was a successful doctor working as a researcher at the well-respected World Health Organization. His wife was a pharmacist and they had 2 beautiful children. Ah yes, it’s another perfect family.But we both know that there’s no such thing. Jean was cheating on his wife with a mutual friend - a child psychologist.But the affair does something mysterious to Jean. He starts blacking out, has holes in his memory, but most alarming of all - he wakes up one day to find himself hovering over his wife’s dead body... What really happened here?Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
13 Helmi 20221h 8min
