183: The Trunk Murders

We don’t find Michigan cases, they find us. This is a tragic story not too far from home. Danny Ranes was conditioned to use violence for what he wanted at a very young age. Naturally, this led to life of horrific crimes for him. It wouldn’t be long before he met Brent Koster, another troubled young man running from a broken home. What they did together is truly what nightmares are made of… but would Brent have done these things without Danny? You be the judge.  Michigan man convicted in killings of 4 women dies at 78 (wxyz.com) Judge said man who killed 3 women should never go free but felon seeking parole after 48 years - mlive.com Danny Ranes and Brent Koster | Serial Killers Wiki | Fandom’ Michigan panel grants parole to man convicted of killing 3 | AP News Kalamazoo man who as a teen killed 3 women in the 1970s is up for parole | WWMT Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell

27 Mars 20221h 7min

On January 2, 1935 around approximately 1:20pm, a well dressed younger looking man checked in to the Hotel President in Kansas City. The man seemed.. troubled.. as if he was avoiding someone, or some thing. As several days progressed, it was noted by hotel staff that the man was exhibiting some very unusual behaviors… but they had no idea of the horror that would soon unfold. The question still remains to this day…what happened in room 1046??? Seriously, what happened????? Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Artemus_Ogletree https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/instead-of-naming-his-killer-he-said-he-was-dying-because-he-fell-in-his-bathtub-4079d1a8fe0 https://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/artemus-ogletree-roland-t-owen https://kansascitymag.com/news/longform/the-owen-case/ Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell

24 Mars 202252min

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* If you are questioning all things, and all of humanity right now… that is very normal at this point in the case..  All things must come to an end, and thankfully that also applies for people who really suck. Join us in the conclusion of the Krugersdorp murders.  Krugersdorp Killers: Chilling details of their 11 murders emerge (thesouthafrican.com) Devilsdorp - The Official Companion Podcast · Killer Audio Creations - iono.fm Nic Diederichs Technical High School slashing - Wikipedia The Krugersdorp killings explained: Who was murdered, how, and why | News24 The Krugersdorp Cult Killings By: Jana Marx Cover Art By: Charnell Music By: Jonas Bjornstand

20 Mars 20221h 19min

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* We continue on with part two of the Cecilia Steyn shit storm. The web of lies, the exhausting attention seeking behaviors…the hair….If you didn’t think it could get much crazier, trust us… it does. Krugersdorp Killers: Chilling details of their 11 murders emerge (thesouthafrican.com) Devilsdorp - The Official Companion Podcast · Killer Audio Creations - iono.fm Nic Diederichs Technical High School slashing - Wikipedia The Krugersdorp killings explained: Who was murdered, how, and why | News24 The Krugersdorp Cult Killings By: Jana Marx Cover Art By: Charnell Music By: Jonas Bjornstand

17 Mars 20221h 25min

* Please note we recognize that throughout the episode we mispronounced Krugersdorp. We apologize if this offended anyone, we are human too and make mistakes* We introduce you to Cecilia Steyn, otherwise known as “Satan’s bride”. Cecilia was a master level manipulator and compulsive liar who pulled anyone she could play into her whirlwind of destruction. This is the beginning to a three part ultra deep dive into the Krugersdorp Murders. You really won’t believe this happened. Krugersdorp Killers: Chilling details of their 11 murders emerge (thesouthafrican.com) Devilsdorp - The Official Companion Podcast · Killer Audio Creations - iono.fm Nic Diederichs Technical High School slashing - Wikipedia The Krugersdorp killings explained: Who was murdered, how, and why | News24 The Krugersdorp Cult Killings By: Jana Marx Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell

13 Mars 20221h 31min

Domestic violence is a vicious cycle of power and control; 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US will fall victim to some form of DV in their life time. Ronald Haskell abused his family for years, keeping them in his control with rage and fear. Finally with help, his wife and children were able to escape. But their escape would come with an unfathomable price. This is the story of both tremendous loss and the beautiful resiliency of one amazing teenage girl.  Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox26houston.com/news/ronald-haskell-receives-death-penalty-in-murder-trial.amp https://youtu.be/h3NcXqwoLWw https://www.fox26houston.com/news/prosecutors-say-haskell-drove-to-fast-food-restaurant-after-committing-stay-family-murders https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2014/08/72434/j-k-rowling-cassidy-stay https://abc13.com/stay-family-murdered-execution-style-spring-killed-trial/5493731/ https://www.khou.com/article/news/investigations/court-records-reveal-haskell-planned-and-plotted-shooting-rampage/285-259152518 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox26houston.com/news/ronald-haskells-mom-tells-jurors-about-the-time-he-brutally-attacked-her.amp https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Harris_County_shooting Music By: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell

10 Mars 202257min

Terry Shephard has been in a structured detention setting/prison since the age of 12. He was not listened to when he begged to stay in the comfort of prison, and the outcome was deadly for three innocent women.  "I'm not like anyone else," murderer says (dispatch.com) Wife sentenced for helping husband after murder - The Lima News (limaohio.com) State v. Shepherd :: 2009 :: Ohio Court of Appeals, Third District Decisions :: Ohio Case Law :: Ohio Law :: US Law :: Justia RENAY MANDEL CORREN | Obituary | Pittsburgh Post Gazette (post-gazette.com) Cover Art By: Charnell Music By: Jonas Bjornstand

7 Mars 202254min

Tanner Ward was from the small town of Trenton, Missouri. He was a young father, and he had begun making efforts to turn his life around.  On the evening of June 7, 2017 Tanner was getting ready to have dinner with his family. Before sitting down he had one quick trip to make, meeting up with a friend just down the block.  Trenton  isn’t the kind of town you can’t find your way out of.. so after several hours passed and Tanner did not return, his family knew something wasn’t right.  The question is, what really happened?? Tanner Ward: Was It Suicide or Murder? | CrimeNeverSleeps | NewsBreak Original Mystery in Missouri: What happened to Tanner Ward? | Truecrimedaily.com Murder or Suicide? The Story of the Life and Death of Tanner Ward | by Nikki Young, Serial Napper | Serial Napper | Medium NBC reporter wears grape costume to interview student suspended for banana costume (wimp.com) Music by: Jonas Bjornstand Cover Art By: Charnell Lennox

3 Mars 202244min