62: The Disappearance of Brittanee Drexel- Part 1

On January 18, 6 members of the Blackman family were murdered by their loved one (son, brother, brother in law) Bruce. Bruce had been slipping into psychosis and had shown signs of a total break with reality leading up to the murders. In this episode, we examine this case and hope that by having the conversation, we can provide resources with information about mental illness, discuss warning signs to be aware of, and let anyone experiencing any form of mental illness know that you are not alone. October 4-10 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Saturday, October 10th is National World Mental Health Day. According to the NAMI website (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Mental Illness Awareness Week is dedicated to raising awareness around the topic of mental illness. Want to hear this episode ad-free? Support our show on Patreon and for as little as $3/month (that's less than a coffee at Starbucks) you can get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more! Support Our Sponsors:  Best Fiends: Best Fiends is the infamously impossible-to-put-down puzzle game with over 100 million downloads and counting. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Thrive: Thrive Market is an online membership-based market on a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for everyone. Go to Thrivemarket.com/queens. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Notecube: A NoteCube is the new and thoughtful way to show someone special how much you love and appreciate them. It’s a beautifully-packaged box, full of bespoke customised messages based on all their amazing qualities and you can even add photos! Listeners receive 20% off when using QUEENS Free delivery worldwide. Shop online at thenotecube.com.  Betterhelp: Counseling by Online Chat, Video or Phone Available Anytime, Anywhere. Get Started Today! Visit betterhelp.com/Queens to get 10% off your first month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Okt 20201h 23min

In 1992 Salem, Oregon was filled with racial tension and homophobia. It was because of this that Hattie Mae Cohens and Brian Mock lost their lives. Check out our Patreon page and support the show for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and much more! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook  Get Killer Queens Merch  Bonus Episodes Support Our Sponsors:  Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Queens  Homer: Visit learnwithhomer.com/queens to start a free 60 day trial today!  Amazon Music: Try Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days! Visit Amazon.com/queens. Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon. © 2020 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Sep 202052min

Leonard Lake and Charles Ng kidnapped, tortured, raped, and murdered anyone unfortunate enough to accept an invitation to their house and answer or post an ad in the newspaper.  After murdering between 12 and 25 people (and possibly more), it was petty theft that ended up being their downfall. Part 2 of 2. Check out our Patreon page and support the show for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and much more! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook  Get Killer Queens Merch  Bonus Episodes Support Our Sponsors:  Shapermint: Visit Shapermint.com/QUEENS and use our code QUEENS for an extra 10% off your order!  Gabi: Take a few minutes - right now– and stop overpaying on your car and home insurance! Go to Gabi.com/KQ.  NoteCube: Create a gift that lasts a lifetime. Our listeners get 20% off when using QUEENS. Shop online at thenotecube.com and use code QUEENS. Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon. © 2020 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Sep 202054min

Leonard Lake and Charles Ng kidnapped, tortured, raped, and murdered anyone unfortunate enough to accept an invitation to their house and answer or post an ad in the newspaper.  After murdering between 12 and 25 people (and possibly more), it was petty theft that ended up being their downfall. Check out our Patreon page and support the show for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and much more! Part 1 of 2. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook  Get Killer Queens Merch  Bonus Episodes Support Our Sponsors:  SimpliSafe: Try SimpliSafe today at SimpliSafe.com/KILLERQUEENS to get a FREE HD CAMERA for our listeners.  Prose: Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quizand get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/queens.  Purple: Experience The Purple Grid and you’ll sleep like never before! Go to Purple.com/queens10, and use promo code queens10. For a limited time you’ll get 10% off any order of $200 or more! Terms apply. Music provided by Steven TobiLogo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon. © 2020 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Sep 202044min

On October 15, 2018 the Closs family was asleep in their home in Baron, WI. A masked man showed up in the middle of the night and murdered James and Denise Closs and kidnapped 13 year old Jayme Closs from her home. It would be almost 3 months before anyone knew what happened to Jayme- and who took her.  Part 1 of 1.  Check out our Patreon page and support the show for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and much more! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook  Get Killer Queens Merch  Bonus Episodes Support Our Sponsors:  Homer: Visit learnwithhomer.com/queens for a FREE 60-Day Trial of the learn-to-read app proven to increase early reading scores by 74% in just 15 minutes a day. BetterHELP: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Queens. Best Fiends: With over 100 million downloads and tons of five-star reviews, Best Fiends is a must-play! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon.  © 2020 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Sep 20201h 8min

On January 1, 2008, Sarah and Amina Said were fatally shot by their father, Yaser Said. He allegedly committed this crime against his own children as an "honor killing." Yaser Said did not approve of the way his daughters were growing up in the world and took it upon himself to decide whether they lived or died. He then went on the run for 12 years and was on the FBI "Most Wanted" list until August 26, 2020 when he was taken into custody. Now, this piece of shit can face justice in a court of law.  RIP, Amina and Sarah ❤️ Part 1 of 1. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook  Get Killer Queens Merch  Bonus Episodes Support Our Sponsors:  Pretty Litter: PrettyLitter.com and use promo code QUEENS for 20% off your first order. Shapermint: Visit shapermint.com/queens and use our code QUEENS for an EXTRA 10% off your order- even on sale prices! HLTH Code: Visit getHLTH.com for an extra 10% off your order! Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon. © 2020 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Aug 202059min

Heaven's Gate Part 2: On March 26, 1997 39 UFO cult members were found dead in a hilltop mansion. They had died in a carefully orchestrated suicide that involved sedatives, vodka and plastic bags.    Part 2 of 2.    Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook  Get Killer Queens Merch  Bonus Episodes Support Our Sponsors:  BetterHelp: Special offer for KQ listeners get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/Queens What Makes a Killer: Search for and Subscribe to What Makes a Killer wherever you listen to podcasts! Homer: Visit learnwithhomer.com/queens to start a 60-Day FREE Trial Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon. © 2020 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Aug 202047min

*We are opening this case to our main feed as well because there is something we can do to help this case be reopened- you can sign the petition (link below) and tweet or contact Pennsylvania elected officials. We've also linked to the Justice for Ellen FB Page as well for more information.* If you want to access all of our bonus episodes including our Murder Mixtape which is a weekly bonus show that releases each Wednesday and our Doc Jams which is episode by episode coverage of true crime documentaries on Fridays, visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/killerqueenspod to support the show! Also, we accidentally called Cyril Wecht "Cyrus" Wecht and we TOTALLY didn't mean to. We love him and are in awe of his work. That was a total goof!  Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old elementary school teacher, was found dead on January 26, 2011 in the kitchen of her Philadelphia apartment. Her parents are still fighting for her case to be reopened and treated as a homicide so that her killer can be brought to justice.  Justice for Ellen Facebook  Sign the Petition to Re-open Ellen's Case  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Aug 202046min