#145: He Was Shot Then He Fought To Save His Attacker’s Life (Terrorist Mark Stroman)

The couple were in bed. The same one that they had slept in every single night for the past few years. Only, nothing about the day was normal. Jackie was inconsolable. She was sobbing, shaking, not understanding what was going on. Her husband, Tom, tried to comfort her. He told her everything was going to be alright. He was going to be with her. He tried to lean over and grab her hand so he could lovingly stroke it, giving her more reassurance. Only, nothing was going to be okay. They were tied up, thrown onto the bed, by an evil child star who was making plans to have them thrown overboard the yacht. 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.

8 Jan 20231h 13min

It was her favorite outfit. A red Michael Jordan jersey, black shorts, and sneakers. She was hesitant about wearing it because, well, the color red meant something in the area, but her mom encouraged her to wear what she wanted.Besides, all she was doing was quietly waiting for the bus to take her back home to Grandma’s. As she stood there waiting, in red, a car drove past.For a brief second, the guys laid eyes on her. A girl wearing red. She was the one. That split second would lead to the horrific gang rape, torture, mutilation, and murder of a 14-year-old girl who just wanted to wear her favorite color.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.

4 Jan 20231h 24min

This is the ongoing case of the Idaho Murders. There were 6 roommates living in an off campus house when in the middle of the night, someone had entered the home, and left after taking 4 lives.Since this is an ongoing case, there have been many speculations online of who it could have been. People were pointing fingers at just about anyone. But breaking news - a suspect has been taken into custody.Which only brings us to ask more questions - what connection did the suspect have to the victims? Did he know them? And does the fact that he was studying criminology and getting his PhD in Criminal Justice have anything to do with the case?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.

1 Jan 202338min

Diana’s note in her diary read - “I am sitting here at my desk today in October, longing for someone to hug me, and encourage me to keep strong and hold my head high.”“My husband is planning an ‘accident’ in my car, brake failure and serious head injury in order to make the path clear for Charles to marry.”Diana predicted that her husband wanted her dead in a car accident so he could marry the true love of his life. She worried for her life. She felt someone was watching her, listening in on her, and keeping tabs on her.Less than a year later - Princess Diana was killed in a car accident.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.

28 Dec 20221h 38min

His two sons were out playing in the back while he supervised through the kitchen window. The boys were 13 and 12.What should have been a heartwarming moment, watching his two sons play and get along, was instead filled with anxiety. His friend asked, “what’s wrong?”“I don’t trust Derek.”His friend was confused. He peered at the window to see the boys playing on the swing set.“I don’t trust him. I’ve read the diaries. I’ve seen the pictures. Look at them. Look at them, they look like they’re plotting something.”Two hours later - Terry would be found dead. Both sons missing. House on fire.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.

21 Dec 202259min

Joe’s mom had big big plans for him. She was one of those parents that liked to have high expectations for her children. She wanted Joe to accomplish things she never thought of doing when she was his age.She told him “you’re going to be a big big star in those films Joe.” He was confused. He was only 9. He didn’t know how to read, write, or even talk so how was he going to memorize a full script?She must have caught onto his curious expression because she looked down at him and beamed…“You’re going to be world’s youngest p*rn star!”Joe was too young to know what that meant but he would soon find out.Book: “Cry Silent Tears” - by Joe Peters (This was one of the most eye opening books I’ve read this entire year. If you do anything this week, please go give this book a read. There is so much to learn 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.

18 Dec 20221h 14min

He was the college “simp.” His friends knew better than to ask him to go to a party with them. He would inevitably be too busy in his dorm room thinking about his girlfriend. Listening to audio clips of her telling her she loves him.But his best friend was the only one that knew the truth of what was going on. He had secretly recorded conversations he had with his dream girl on campus. Then he edited and spliced together clips of the audio to make her say “I love you.” He would listen to those distorted, unnatural clips for hours on end.His best friend finally had enough and brought him to a therapist. He had no idea that he would start plotting murder there.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.

14 Dec 20221h 18min

The letters brought them together. Dean was sitting in his office when he got his letter. He could feel his pulse picking up. Someone knew what he did.Not too far away, Norman and Todd were shaking as they opened their letters. Inside Norman’s letter were a series of pictures of a woman. Norman understood the blackmailer wanted this woman killed or else he would die.Todd anxiously waited for his best friend Norman to tell him what was in his package.“Todd, it’s your wife. They want me to kill her.”Welcome to the murder games where real lives were at stake.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.

11 Dec 20221h 10min