Doug Benefield: “Black Swan Murder or Self Defense?”丨MURDERISH Ep. 175

Chris Newsom and Channon Christian had been dating just a couple of months on the evening they were carjacked and kidnapped. The couple was supposed to attend a birthday party that evening but never showed. Friends and family soon began to worry and sprung into action to try to find Chris and Channon. What they would learn about the events that unfolded that night would be anybody’s worst nightmare. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish.  Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: Murderish Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/      Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com MURDERISH merch now available (t-shirts, mugs & other swag): Murderish | Threadless online merch store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ Episode Sponsor: AMC’s Shudder. Head over to https://www.shudder.com/member and enter code MURDERISH to get 30 days FREE! AMC’s Shudder is like the “Netflix of Horror.” With Shudder, you can stream all of the best Horror, Thriller and Suspense movies/tv on just about any device. Research & writing assistance provided by: Steve Field This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy! Music in this episode created by: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project! Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re MURDER…ISH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Dec 20181h 19min

This BONUS episode of Murderish is a collaboration I did with my pals at The Pros & Cons podcast. Bethany, Adriana, and I are covering a handful of Southern California murder cases as part of a series we’re calling The Pros & Cons Presents Murderish: Southern California. This bonus episode covers the case of John Hillrich. This story involves infidelity, gangs, drugs, and a supposed confession letter written on Post-It notes. Yes, you read that right …Post-It notes. Please subscribe to The Pros & Cons podcast, and look forward to more crossover episodes in our Southern California murder case series …The Pros & Cons Presents Murderish: Southern California.  MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish.  Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/      Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com MURDERISH merch now available (t-shirts, mugs & other swag): Murderish | Threadless online merch store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ Episode Sponsor: Sudio. Go to sudio.com & enter discount code MURDERISHPOD for 15% off. PLUS, get a free pair of Tio headphones with your purchase (thru the end of December 2018). Research, Writing & story sourced by: Bethany Jones & Adriana Padilla, Hosts of The Pros & Cons podcast. This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by the team at Mouthoff Network: www.MouthOffNetwork.com. Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re MURDER…ISH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Dec 201848min

In this episode of Murderish, you’re going to hear the story of Clarence Elkins, who was convicted of two brutal rapes and a murder. But, as you’ll learn in this episode, things aren’t always as they seem. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish. Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/ Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com MURDERISH merch now available (t-shirts, mugs & other swag): Murderish | Threadless online merch store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ Episode Sponsors: Sudio, Poshmark & BetterHelp. Go to sudio.com & enter discount code MURDERISHPOD for 15% off. Download the Poshmark app, or go to www.PoshMark.com, & enter invite code MURDERISH at sign-up for $5 off your first purchase. Go to www.BetterHelp.com/Murderish & enter discount code MURDERISH for 10% off your first month. Podcast promo by: Crimesphere (subscribe, rate & review!). Research & writing assistance provided by: Steve Field This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy! Music in this episode created by: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project! Listener disclaimer by: Swindled podcast For a list of sources used to research this story, go to the MURDERISH Facebook Discussion Group (search “Clarence Elkins”). Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re MURDER…ISH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Nov 201854min

In this follow-up episode of Murderish, you’ll hear from DJ Fickey’s sister, Amanda. Lisa (host of Eye for an Eye podcast) and I interview Amanda and dive deeper into who DJ was. We also go into more detail about DJ’s case. You’ll recall from “DJ Fickey, Seeking Justice,” episode 20, that DJ’s family strongly believes his death was not a suicide …it was murder. Amanda and her family also believe they know who murdered DJ, and she’ll stop at nothing to get this person to face justice. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish. Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/ Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com MURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other swag): Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I Episode Sponsors: Poshmark & BetterHelp. Download the Poshmark app, or go to www.PoshMark.com, & enter invite code MURDERISH at sign-up for $5 off your first purchase. Go to www.BetterHelp.com/Murderish & enter discount code MURDERISH for 10% off your first month. Podcast promos by: Trace Evidence & Caskets & Cocktails (subscribe, rate & review!). Assistance with this case: Lisa, host of Eye for an Eye podcast. Follow Amanda on social media: Twitter @JusticeforDJ88 and Facebook “Justice for DJ.” This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy! Music in this episode created by: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project! Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re MURDER…ISH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Nov 20181h 18min

A series of three calls came into Walker County 9-1-1 the afternoon of October 3, 2016. The caller said a man shot himself and they needed an ambulance. A woman can be heard wailing and screaming in the background …she’s hysterical. An officer arrives on scene shortly after the third call was finished, and an investigation ensued. However, according to the victim’s family, a bungled investigation, misinformation in official reports, lying witnesses and the fact that all witnesses, and the victim, were drug users …led to an incorrect determination of the manner of death. The victim’s family strongly believes a killer is free and no justice has been served in this case. Join me as I tell the story of Donald Edward Fickey, Jr (“DJ”). MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFollow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries toMurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IThe disclaimer at the beginning of the episode by Swindled podcastPodcast promos by Criminology and Killafornia Dreaming (subscribe, rate & review!).Research assistance for this case by Lisa, host of Eye for an Eye podcast.This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutionswww.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Music in this episode created by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project!Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re MURDER…ISH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Okt 20181h 3min

This is a very special episode featuring none other than True Crime Legend, Josh Mankiewicz of Dateline NBC. My good friend, Kari Martin of White Wine True Crime podcast, and I got together with Manks and recorded this episode. We talked about murder, relationships, Dateline episodes, Scott Peterson, childhood …and Eminem even came up during our convo. At the end of the episode, you’re going to hear a little ditty that Kari and I wrote and performed for Josh. Once this episode airs, any dignity and self-respect Kari and I had will have been flushed down the toilet. But I have to say, it was welllllll worth it. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFollow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IPodcast promos by:The Minds of Madness and Murderous Minors (subscribe, rate & review!).Murderish podcast slogan at the beginning of the episode by: Josh Mankiewicz, Dateline NBC.This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Music in this episode created by: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project!Murderish is part of the murder.ly True Crime network …”Podcasts to Die for.”Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re MURDER…ISH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Okt 20181h 21min

Tristan Jensen was a young teenager who had his whole life ahead of him. He and his family lived in Redlands California. Unfortunately, he crossed paths with another boy who would end his life much too soon. After police caught up to Tristan’s murderer, JP Remsen, they discovered just how cold, and callous the boy was. Valaree Schwab was a smart and outspoken teenager. According to her family, Valaree was bullied at school for being so outspoken. On what should have been a typical day at school, Valaree and her boyfriend were stalked and followed to a nearby restaurant. The angry mob outside was shouting for Valaree to come outside. She and her boyfriend waited until they thought it was safe, and then exited the restaurant. What happened next would forever change the lives of several teenagers and their families. Tragically, Valaree lost her life.MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFollow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and advertising inquiries to:MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IPodcast promos by:Dumb & Busted and Ghosts of the Stratosphere podcasts (subscribe, rate & review!).Listener warning at the beginning of the episode provided by: Tyler, host of The Minds of Madness podcast.This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutionswww.audioeditingsolutions.com.Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Intro/Outro music in this episode created by: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project!Murderish is part of the murder.ly True Crime network …”Podcasts to Die for.”Research for this episode provided by:Friend of the Show, Steve Field.Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re MURDER…ISH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Sep 201832min

Darrell Keith Rich, known as “The Hilltop Rapist,” was born on February 14, 1955. Although he was born on Valentine’s Day, this would be no indication of who Rich would become as an adult. This cold-blooded Serial Killer got his name by the manner in which he captured most of his victims.  MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IPodcast promos by: It’s Haunted & Suspect Convictions (subscribe, rate & review!).Listener warning at the beginning of the episode provided by: Swindled podcast.This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!Intro/Outro music in this episode created by: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Contact Nico at nico@wetalkofdreams.com or www.wetalkofdreams.com if you’re interested in working with him to create music for your podcast …or any project!Murderish is part of the murder.ly True Crime network …”Podcasts to Die for.”Research for this episode provided by: Friend of the Show, Steve Field.Remember, listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer …it just means you’re MURDERISH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Aug 201834min