Restrained: The Crimes of Mr. Handcuffs
In 2012 and 2013, two women disappeared. They didn’t have a whole lot in common: One was a teenager on the west coast, the other a midwestern mom of seven. But both would fall under the spell of a poi...
12 Jan 202441min
Wrapped Around Her Finger: The Murder of Ron Whitehead
Two of the closest bonds a person can have are with a spouse and with a child. Ideally, in the first you're a loving partner, and in the second, a guide and a caregiver. Of course, real life doesn't a...
5 Jan 202439min
Foxcatcher: The Unhinging of an American Heir
Imagine growing up in a spectacular mansion, with access to the kind of wealth and connections most of us can only dream of. But although you’re surrounded by material riches, you’re in a social vacuu...
22 Des 202344min
Material Girl: The Murder of Greg Williams
The Rolling Stones told us “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” but some people DO get what they want…just not necessarily what they need. This week’s story is about a woman with a tempestuous life w...
15 Des 202342min
Vengeful: The Murder of Dr. David Cornbleet
We all live our daily lives in our own little spheres. We have our work, our families, our friends, all the million little things that keep us moving from one day to the next. We sometimes think about...
8 Des 202342min
Disgrace: The Story of the Profumo Affair
People will do crazy things for desire. From the earliest human tales and histories to stories you can read in your newspaper today, there have been a never-ending number of crimes and betrayals commi...
1 Des 202352min
Patreon Upcycle: Red Flaggy Reddit - The Tale of the Director of Operations
As most of you probably know, this week is the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S., and Katie and I both have family stuff to do—people to see, pies to bake. So we took the week off from our regular...
24 Nov 202347min
Crockefeller: The Story of a Killer Con Man
How many times have we seen it—a rich and/or powerful person gets in some kind of hot water, and all it takes is a quick “Do you know who I AM?” to fix it? I don’t really get why people are so dazzled...
17 Nov 202353min
