Episode 01 & 02 - Gary and Jody Plauche

In the summer of 2007, a very pregnant twenty-six-year-old Jessie Davis was eagerly preparing for the arrival of her daughter Chloe. She was thrilled her two-year-old son Blake would soon have a baby sister. Jessie was a single mother with a good job and a great support system. She loved being a mother and made it the center of her world. On June 14th, Jessie went shopping at a local market and chatted with her mom on the phone. However, later that day no one could get ahold of Jessie.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Crime and Scandal -  https://audioboom.com/channel/thehaleighcummingsmystery  Sources: “Ohio mother who forgave daughter’s killer fights for his release.” NBC4i.com, June 18, 2017.  https://www.nbc4i.com/news/ohio-mother-who-forgave-daughters-killer-fights-for-his-release/  “Convicted killer Bobby Cutts reflects on 10th anniversary of Jessie Davis murder.” Akron Beacon Journal, June 15, 2017.  https://www.beaconjournal.com/akron/news/convicted-killer-bobby-cutts-reflects-on-10th-anniversary-of-jessie-davis-murder “Bobby Cutts Jr.: I was selfish.” CantonRep.com, June 13, 2017.  https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20170613/bobby-cutts-jr-i-was-selfish  “U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from killer ex-cop Bobby Cutts Jr.” Cleveland.com, May 17, 2010.  https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2010/05/us_supreme_court_rejects_appea.html “Appeals court upholds conviction of Bobby Cutts Jr. in Jessie Davis murder.” The Plain Dealer, July 22, 2009.  https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2009/07/appeals_court_upholds_convicti.html  “State of Ohio v. Bobby Lee Cutts Junior.” Ohio Supreme Court, July 22, 2009.  http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rod/docs/pdf/5/2009/2009-ohio-3563.pdf  “Myisha Ferrell leaves prison early; had helped hide body of Jessie Davis.” The Plain Dealer, December 15, 2008.  https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2008/12/myisha_ferrell_released_early.html  “Ex-officer's life spared.” Desert News, February 28, 2008.  https://www.deseret.com/2008/2/28/20073368/ex-officer-s-life-spared  “Bobby Cutts sentenced for murdering pregnant girlfriend.” Newslamp, February 27, 2008. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIKtbxLfYJI  “Killer apologizes, asks jury to spare him.” CNN, February 27, 2008.  https://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/02/25/cutts.trial/index.html  “Killer ex-cop gets 57 to life after jury spares him.” CNN, February 27, 2008.  https://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/02/27/cutts.sentence/index.html  “Ex-cop Cutts reads the script of his life.” Cloud Writer, February 25, 2008.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8yse6Z5HSk  “Bobby Cutts Jr. found guilty of killing pregnant girlfriend and fetus, mistrial request denied.” Fox News, February 15, 2008.  https://www.foxnews.com/story/bobby-cutts-jr-found-guilty-of-killing-pregnant-girlfriend-and-fetus-mistrial-request-denied  “Ex-cop guilty in murders of girlfriend, unborn baby.” CNN, February 15, 2008.  https://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/02/15/cutts.trial/  “Ferrell pleads guilty; to testify against Cutts in Davis' death.” The Times-Reporter, February 15, 2008.  https://web.archive.org/web/20080215161241/http://www.timesreporter.com/index.php?ID=74994&r=0  “‘Mommy’s in the rug’ leads to murder verdicts.” NBC News, February 15, 2008.  http://www.nbcnews.com/id/23183540/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/mommys-rug-leads-murder-verdicts/#.XbSLEi3MzBI  “Bobby Cutts says he didn't mean to kill Davis.” The Plain Dealer, February 11, 2008.  https://www.cleveland.com/metro/2008/02/bobby_cutts_says_he_didnt_mean.html  “Home donated to trust for Jesse Davis' son.” The Plain Dealer, November 20, 2007.  https://www.cleveland.com/news/editors-picks/2007/11/home_donated_to_trust_for_jess_1.html  “'We prayed it was not him'.” People, July 9, 2007.  https://people.com/archive/we-prayed-it-was-not-him-vol-68-no-2/  “Jessie Davis’ funeral.” Cleveland.com, June 30, 2007.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBZptF0Qejc  “Ashtabula native handling funeral for Jessie Davis.” Star Beacon, June 29, 2007.  https://archive.is/20120910124106/http://www.starbeacon.com/local/local_story_180072340#selection-695.0-695.50  “Jessie Marie and Chloe Leann Davis obituary.” Akron Beacon Journal via Legacy.com, June 28-29, 2007.  https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ohio/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=89804371  “Local Metro Park cast into national spotlight.” Leader Online, June 28, 2007.  http://www.akron.com/20070628/wsl1.ASP  “Wife of Bobby Cutts Jr., suspect in pregnant woman's murder, files for divorce.” Fox News, June 27, 2007.  https://www.foxnews.com/story/wife-of-bobby-cutts-jr-suspect-in-pregnant-womans-murder-files-for-divorce  “Slain woman's mom says 'nothing' in alleged killer's eyes.” CNN, June 26, 2007.  https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/25/davis.slaying/index.html?eref=onion  “Memorial grows outside of Jessie Davis’ house.” Dover Post, June 25, 2007.  https://www.doverpost.com/article/20070625/news/306259990  “Sheriff: Pregnant woman, Jesse Davis, killed in her northeast Ohio home.” The Blade, June 25, 2007.  https://www.toledoblade.com/local/police-fire/2007/06/25/Sheriff-Pregnant-woman-Jesse-Davis-killed-in-her-northeast-Ohio-home/stories/200706250020  “Police: Pregnant woman's body found; cop arrested.” CNN, June 24, 2007.  http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/23/missing.woman/index.html  “Authorities recover body of Jessie Marie Davis.” News conference, Canton.Rep.com, June 23, 2007.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1glqRIYJwdU  “Medical examiner confirms body was Jessie Davis, fetus still in womb.” Cleveland 19 News, June 23, 2007.  https://www.cleveland19.com/story/6700990/medical-examiner-confirms-body-was-jessie-davis-fetus-still-in-womb/  “Sheriff: Found baby isn't missing mom’s.” CBS News, June 22, 2007.  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sheriff-found-baby-isnt-missing-moms/  “The search for Jessie Davis.” News conference coverage, Cleveland.com, June 21, 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JE4S890MyE  “First 911 call reporting missing Jessie Marie Davis.” CantonRep.com, June 18, 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LSp4JJGD-E “Missing Canton woman.” CNN, June 18, 2007. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZG9L1L02Mc  “Bobby Lee Cutts Junior.” Murderpedia, n.d.  https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cutts-bobby-lee.htm  “Disturbing facts about the murder of Jessie Davis.” Ranker, n.d.  https://www.ranker.com/list/jessie-davis-facts/amandasedlakhevener  “Murder of Jessie Davis.” Revolvy, n.d.  https://www.revolvy.com/page/Authorities-recover-body-of-Jessie-Marie-Davis?stype=videos&cmd=list&sml=1glqRIYJwdU&cr=1  “Texas EquuSearch.” Texas EquuSearch Website, n.d.  https://www.texasequusearch.org/about/

25 Nov 201959min

Marlene Warren was busy preparing breakfast on Saturday, May 26th 1990 in South Florida when her doorbell suddenly rang. Excited to see who was at the front door, Marlene dropped everything to answer it and was ecstatic when she saw who was standing outside.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Euphomet -   https://www.euphomet.com Sources: “Killer clown faces death penalty in 1990 cold case murder.” Toronto Sun, September 30, 2019.  “Evidence released in clown murder case.” Bristol Herald Courier, September 29, 2019.  “Florida killer clown suspect remains optimistic about freedom in jailhouse letters.” New York Post, September 28, 2019.  “Killer clown case: Detectives search sunken car for clown suit, murder weapon.” Fox 4 News Now, April 28, 2019.  “Killer clown case: Breakthrough witness claims to know where gun, clown costume were dumped.” WPTV, April 26, 2019.  “February trial set for woman accused in killer clown case.” MSN News, April 18, 2019.  “Female ‘killer clown’ who ‘murdered her lover’s wife’ faces death penalty.” Metro, April 17, 2019.  “The clown did it.” Dateline 48 Hours Mystery, January 12, 2019.  “Killer clown trial tentatively set for November.” Sun Sentinel, January 7, 2019.  “The killer clown.” Unmasked, October 15, 2018.  “Never-before-seen photos released in brutal killer clown murder.” CBS 6 News, July 4, 2018.  “‘Killer clown case’: DNA ties suspect to getaway car, prosecutors say.” CBS News, April 13, 2018.  “Killer clown investigators used DNA from hair samples to make cold case arrest.” The Hamilton Spectator, April 13, 2018.  "Victim's family shares relief and heartbreak after the arrest of ‘killer clown’ suspect.” People, November 15, 2017.  “The clown murder.” ABC 20/20, October 20, 2017.  “Sheila Keen Warren: 5 fast facts you need to know.” Heavy.com, October 17, 2017.  “Facing death: ‘Killer clown’ Sheila Keen-Warren accused of murdering the wife of her future husband 27 years ago will face execution if convicted.” The Sun, October 6, 2017.  “‘How nice’: Last words of woman shot by clown in 1990.” CBC Miami, September 28, 2017.  “In 1990, Marlene Warren was fatally shot by a clown. Now, her husband’s new wife has been arrested.” The National Post, September 28, 2017.  “PBSO holds news conference on Wellington 'clown murder' case.” Press conference. WBTV News, September 28, 2017.  “‘The clown shot her’: Police make arrest in bizarre cold case after nearly three decades.” The Washington Post, September 28, 2017.  “Mother of cold case victim Marlene Warren reacts to arrest.” WPTV News, September 27, 2017.  “Hunt for Sullivan’s riches goes on 28 years after he had wife killed.” The Palm Beach Post, June 7, 2015.  “Clown shoots woman at front door.” Sun Sentinel, May 27, 1990.  “Aero Club.” Website, n.d.  “Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Funeral Home and Lake Worth Memory Gardens.” Website, n.d.  “Marlene Mae McKinnon Warren.” Find A Grave, n.d.  “Marlene Warren Burial Notice.” Find A Grave, n.d.  “The search for a killer clown.” CBS News, n.d.

11 Nov 201950min

On the evening of August 10th, 2017, in Copenhagen, Denmark, freelance journalist Kim Wall decided to squeeze in one more story before moving to China with her partner. She was given a last-minute opportunity to interview an eccentric Danish “inventrepreneur” who had built three submarines and worked on two crowd-funded manned space projects.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Kim Wall resources: Kim Wall Memorial Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/rememberingkimwall  Remembering Kim Wall - https://www.rememberingkimwall.com/  A Silenced Voice: The Life of Journalist Kim Wall - https://www.amazon.com/Kim-Wall-Voice-Silenced-Ingrid/dp/1542018145  Special Thanks: Camilla and Kristine Mørkeland - https://moerkelandpodcast.dk/index.html  Featured Podcast: American Elections: Wicked Game -  https://wondery.com/shows/american-elections-wicked-game/  Sources: “Kim Wall Memorial Fund offers annual story grant in honor of murdered New York Times writer.” Forbes, December 20, 2018.  “'I feel no hate': Kim Wall's mother in new book.” The Local SE, November 13, 2018.  “Danish submarine inventor loses appeal against life sentence for killing Swedish journalist Kim Wall.” South China Morning Post, September 26, 2018.  “Kim Wall murder: Danish court upholds Peter Madsen life sentence.” Euro News, September 26, 2018.   “Kim Wall murder: Peter Madsen loses appeal against life term.” BBC News, September 26, 2018.  “Man convicted of killing Swedish journalist on submarine starts appeal for shorter prison sentence.” Global News, September 5, 2018.  “Danish inventor gets life for journalist Kim Wall's gruesome murder.” USA Today, April 25, 2018.  “Danish inventor sentenced to life in prison for murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall.” DW News, April 25, 2018.  “Danish inventor who murdered and mutilated journalist Kim Wall gets life in prison.” People, April 25, 2018.  “Danish submarine inventor sentenced to life in prison for ‘heinous’ murder of journalist Kim Wall.” The Washington Post, April 25, 2018.  “Death of Kim Wall: Peter Madsen sentenced to life in prison for submarine murder.” CBS News, April 25, 2018.  “Kim Wall's gruesome death detailed in Peter Madsen murder trial: A timeline.” Fox News, April 25, 2018.  “Kim Wall murder: Danish inventor Peter Madsen given life sentence.” BBC News, April 25, 2018.  Kim Wall murder: Danish inventor Peter Madsen given life sentence.” CNN, April 25, 2018.  “Kim Wall: What we know about Danish submarine death.” BBC News, April 25, 2018.  “Man who crowdfunded submarine sentenced to life for murder of journalist Kim Wall.” Gizmodo, April 25, 2018.  “Peter Madsen sentenced to life for murdering journalist Kim Wall.” The Guardian, April 25, 2018.  “Who is Peter Madsen, the Danish inventor charged with murdering Kim Wall?” Fox News, April 25, 2018.  “‘Everyone is following it’: millions gripped by Kim Wall murder trial as verdict nears.” The Guardian, April 22, 2018.  “The Kim Wall murder trial: The case against Peter Madsen.” The New Yorker, April 18, 2018.  “Danish inventor accused of Kim Wall murder 'psychopathic', court hears.” The Guardian, April 5, 2018. “Kim Wall's alleged killer admits to stabbing journalist, but says it was to make sure body sank.” Fox News, March 21, 2018.  “Depths of depravity: inside the mind of submarine maker Peter Madsen, accused of killing reporter Kim Wall.” South China Morning Post, March 6, 2018.  “The Danish inventor accused of the horrific murder of a Swedish journalist on his submarine allegedly texted his girlfriend a description of the crime.” Business Insider, February 20, 2018.  “The final, terrible voyage of the Nautilus.” Wired, February 15, 2018.  “Kim Wall memorial grant opens for applicants so slain journalist's 'spirit will live on'.” ABC News, January 23, 2018.  “Kim Wall murder: Danish inventor formally charged in 'unusual and extremely gross' case.” Fox News, January 16, 2018.  “Danish inventor admits dismembering body of Swedish journalist.” The Guardian, October 30, 2017.  “Memorial service for Kim Wall.” YouTube: Columbia Journalism School, October 11, 2017.  “Danish police find severed head in Kim Wall submarine case.” AP, October 7, 2017.  “Head, legs of missing journalist Kim Wall found by divers, police say.” CNN, October 7, 2017.  “Kim Wall murder: police find head of Swedish journalist.” The Guardian, October 7, 2017.  “Peter Madsens computer indeholdt optagelser af ægte drab på kvinder.” Exstra Bladet, October 3, 2017.  “Kim Wall was more than just another woman killed by a man.” BuzzFeed News, September 26, 2017.  “Kim Wall death: Memorial fund set up in Swedish journalist's name.” BBC News, September 9, 2017.  “It was a 'terrible accident,' inventor says of journalist's death aboard his sub.” NPR, September 6, 2017.  “Kim Wall: Mother of Swedish journalist who died on homemade Danish submarine pays emotional tribute.” Independent, August 23, 2017.  “Peter Madsen: Danish inventor with a rocky past.” France 24, August 23, 2017.  “What to know about the mysterious case of missing journalist Kim Wall.” The Cut, August 15, 2017.  “Copenhagen Suborbitals.” Wikipedia, n.d.  “Interview with Peter Madsen by fabiborges.” YouTube: safo poeta, n.d.  “Inventor to appeal life sentence for Kim Wall murder.” Sky News, n.d.  “Kim Wall Memorial Fund Go Fund Me page.” Go Fund Me, n.d.  “Remembering Kim Wall Memorial Site.” KimWall.com, n.d.

27 Okt 201956min

The morning of May 6th, 1996 was routine for Sherri Dally. The thirty-five-year-old wife and mother woke up early and got her family prepared for their day, laying out her children’s clothing and organizing lunches.  After she dropped her two young boys off at school, Sherri drove to the local Target in Ventura California to pick out a gift for her mother for the fast-approaching Mother’s Day.  But Sherri never made it home from her errands that day. Instead, she vanished without a trace from the store’s parking lot, leaving behind a distraught family and a bewildered community.   How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Apple For The Teacher -  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/apple-for-the-teacher  Hillbilly Horror Stories -  https://audioboom.com/channel/hillbilly-horror-stories  Sources: “Ventura Crimes: The Parking Lot Abduction of Sherri Dally.” Medium, February 4, 2019. https://medium.com/@ashleyhorsfall/ventura-crimes-the-murder-of-sherri-dally-38d12c7137de “Sherri Dally’s Murder.” Forensic Files Now, October 24, 2018. https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2018/10/24/sherri-dallys-murder/ “Ventura Man Serving Life Sentence in Wife's 1996 Killing Seeks Clemency.” VC Star, August 31, 2018. https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/communities/ventura/2018/08/31/ventura-man-1996-killing-seeks-clemency/1115644002/?source=post_page-----38d12c7137de---------------------- “Remote Control.” American Monster, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2_bt0Ibe48 “A Lonely Place.” Fatal Vows, 2013.  https://www.google.ca/search?source=hp&ei=5VFPXcLCN-2P9PwPnfq-6AU&q=fatal+vows+a+lonely+place&oq=fatal+vows+a+lonely+place&gs_l=psy-ab.3..0i22i30.754.4748..4823...0.0..0.152.2951.0j25......0....1..gws-wiz.......0i131j0j0i3..11%3A1j12%3A4j13%3A0.r-t5ih3qLBg&ved=0ahUKEwiCyambufnjAhXtB50JHR29D10Q4dUDCAs&uact=5  “A Lover’s Betrayal.” Wicked Attraction, 2010.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnxenCSs88c  “Sign Here.” Forensic Files, 2004.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXFjwihUO00  “Dally Sentenced to Life in Prison.” Los Angeles Times, June 10, 1998.  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-10-me-58398-story.html  “Husband Testifies He Had Nothing To Do With Wife's Kidnap-Murder.” San Diego Source, April 21,1998.  http://www.sddt.com/News/article.cfm?SourceCode=19980421cp#.XU8fiC3Mz6Y  “Haun Accuses Michael Dally of Betrayal.” Los Angeles Times, April 1, 1998.  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-apr-01-me-34881-story.html  “Judge Awards Dally Sons $6.4 Million.” Los Angeles Times, March 19, 1998.  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-mar-19-me-30460-story.html  “Clerk Sentenced to Life in Prison in Triangle Killing.” The Spokesman-Review, November 25, 1997.  https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/nov/25/clerk-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-triangle/  “Killing Sets Stage for Fight Over E-Mail to California Newspaper.” The New York Times, October 19, 1997.  https://www.nytimes.com/1997/10/19/us/killing-sets-stage-for-fight-over-e-mail-to-california-newspaper.html  “Lawyers Subpoena Newspaper Site.” Cnet, October 16, 1997. https://www.cnet.com/news/lawyers-subpoena-newspaper-site/  “Woman Guilty of Killing Lover's Wife in Possible Sacrifice.” Chicago Tribune, September 28, 1997.  https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1997-09-28-9709280200-story.html  “Prosecutors Helped Jury Get to Know Sherri Dally.” Los Angeles Times, September 27, 1997.  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-sep-27-me-36801-story.html “Love Triangle and Elements of the Occult in California Murder Trial.” Associated Press, August 4, 1997.  https://apnews.com/11b6e6509ca4ac57c3abe1847f9115d9  “City of Ventura.” City of Ventura Website, n.d.  https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/594/About-Ventura  “Sherri Renee Guess Dally.” Find A Grave Memorial, n.d.  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78362473/sherri-renee-dally

13 Okt 201954min

PART #2 of 2 - Previously in Part One of Brandi Mathews story....You heard how she met and moved in with a man by the name of Kelly Semino. An abusive partner, who terrorized Brandi’s entire family in order to maintain complete control over her throughout the course of their relationship. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale https://thetruecrimefiles.com/ Featured Podcasts: Texla True Crime - https://podtail.com/en/podcast/texla-true-crime/ True Crime Fix - https://truecrimefix.podbean.com/  Domestic Violence Resources: http://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm https://www.mosaicmethod.com/ http://vanetwork.org/ Sources:  “Feature: 5K to memorialize Brandi Matthews, victim of domestic violence.” Lake Expo, September 9, 2014. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/feature-k-to-memorialize-brandi-matthews-victim-of-domestic-violence/article_e8799612-3831-11e4-b671-0019bb2963f4.html “Mother forgives daughter’s killer at sentencing.” Lake Expo, January 9, 2012. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/mother-forgives-daughter-s-killer-at-sentencing/article_f8285f00-3a99-11e1-be1f-0019bb2963f4.html “The murder trial of Kelly Simino, the man convicted of killing Brandi Mathews.” Lake Expo, November 2, 2011. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/the-murder-trial-of-kelly-simino-the-man-convicted-of/article_6be867f6-0588-11e1-a155-001cc4c03286.html “Brandi Mathews’ killer convicted of murder.” Lake Expo, November 1, 2011. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/brandi-mathews-killer-convicted-of-murder/article_37c22144-04b9-11e1-b42a-001cc4c03286.html “Mother of murdered woman expresses gratitude to the Osage Beach Police.” Lake Expo, March 15, 2011. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/mother-of-murdered-woman-expresses-gratitude-to-the-osage-beach/article_9d41187c-3c23-5584-92f0-d0a9d4e65053.html “Brandi Mathews: A story of domestic violence, drugs, murder.” Lake Expo, January 9, 2011. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/brandi-mathews-a-story-of-domestic-violence-drugs-murder/article_96424048-3eeb-5cba-8015-403896019f0b.html “Missing Woman: Mother says Brandi Mathews helped law enforcement in attempt to escape abusive boyfriend.” Lake Expo, June 12, 2008. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/top_stories/missing-woman-mother-says-brandi-mathews-helped-law-enforcement-in/article_36780dfa-ef71-50f9-9fbe-70e3bb06afcb.html  “Brandi June Matthews.” Find A Grave, n.d. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33197810 “Eldon remains spotlight unsolved cases” https://krcgtv.com/news/local/eldon-remains-spotlight-unsolved-cases “Boyfriend of Woman Missing for 3 Years Charged With Murder; Simino Convicted” http://crimesceneinvestigations.blogspot.com/2011/01/boyfriend-of-woman-missing-for-three.html “The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence” https://ncadv.org/ “Interview With Deanna Roberts.” The Minds of Madness, 2019. “Interview With Osage Beach Detective.” The Minds of Madness, 2019. “Interview with Kate Hanger.” The Minds of Madness 2019.

29 Sep 201952min

PART #1 of 2 - By early 2006, Brandi Mathews had realized it was time to take control of her future. The young Missouri mother had spent years trying to turn her life around. With the support of her family and even the police, Brandi knew it was time to stop being a victim for the sake of both herself and her young son Caleb. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale https://thetruecrimefiles.com/ Featured Podcasts: Beyond Contempt True Crime - https://beyondcontemptpodcast.com/ Cold Girls - https://podtail.com/en/podcast/cold-girls/ Domestic Violence Resources: http://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm https://www.mosaicmethod.com/ http://vanetwork.org/ Sources: “Feature: 5K to memorialize Brandi Matthews, victim of domestic violence.” Lake Expo, September 9, 2014. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/feature-k-to-memorialize-brandi-matthews-victim-of-domestic-violence/article_e8799612-3831-11e4-b671-0019bb2963f4.html “Mother forgives daughter’s killer at sentencing.” Lake Expo, January 9, 2012. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/mother-forgives-daughter-s-killer-at-sentencing/article_f8285f00-3a99-11e1-be1f-0019bb2963f4.html “The murder trial of Kelly Simino, the man convicted of killing Brandi Mathews.” Lake Expo, November 2, 2011. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/the-murder-trial-of-kelly-simino-the-man-convicted-of/article_6be867f6-0588-11e1-a155-001cc4c03286.html “Brandi Mathews’ killer convicted of murder.” Lake Expo, November 1, 2011. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/crime/brandi-mathews-killer-convicted-of-murder/article_37c22144-04b9-11e1-b42a-001cc4c03286.html “Mother of murdered woman expresses gratitude to the Osage Beach Police.” Lake Expo, March 15, 2011. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/mother-of-murdered-woman-expresses-gratitude-to-the-osage-beach/article_9d41187c-3c23-5584-92f0-d0a9d4e65053.html “Brandi Mathews: A story of domestic violence, drugs, murder.” Lake Expo, January 9, 2011. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/lake_news/brandi-mathews-a-story-of-domestic-violence-drugs-murder/article_96424048-3eeb-5cba-8015-403896019f0b.html “Missing Woman: Mother says Brandi Mathews helped law enforcement in attempt to escape abusive boyfriend.” Lake Expo, June 12, 2008. https://www.lakeexpo.com/news/top_stories/missing-woman-mother-says-brandi-mathews-helped-law-enforcement-in/article_36780dfa-ef71-50f9-9fbe-70e3bb06afcb.html  “Brandi June Matthews.” Find A Grave, n.d. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33197810 “Eldon remains spotlight unsolved cases” https://krcgtv.com/news/local/eldon-remains-spotlight-unsolved-cases “Boyfriend of Woman Missing for 3 Years Charged With Murder; Simino Convicted” http://crimesceneinvestigations.blogspot.com/2011/01/boyfriend-of-woman-missing-for-three.html “The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence” https://ncadv.org/ “Interview With Deanna Roberts.” The Minds of Madness, 2019. “Interview With Osage Beach Detective.” The Minds of Madness, 2019. “Interview with Kate Hanger.” The Minds of Madness 2019.

29 Sep 201943min

In mid-July of 2019, three intrepid explorers who all had a deep appreciation of nature and love of adventure ventured into Northern British Columbia, Canada to make the most of all the region has to offer. A young couple set out on a road trip to explore Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska and a seasoned biologist with some extra time on his hands decided to head further north than originally planned to take in the beautiful scenery. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale https://thetruecrimefiles.com/ Featured Podcasts: The Westside Fairytales -  https://westsidefairytales.com/westside-fairytales-podcast Beyond The Rainbow -   https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cj-2/beyond-the-rainbow-true-crimes-of-the-lgbt-community Sources “Bryer Schmegelsky's dad 'very emotional' after viewing suspect's last video, lawyer says.” CTV News, September 5, 2019. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/bryer-schmegelsky-s-dad-very-emotional-after-viewing-suspect-s-last-video-lawyer-says-1.4580216 “Father of Bryer Schmegelsky seeks access to final video taken before murder suspect's suicide.” National Post, August 25, 2019. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/father-of-suspected-b-c-killer-seeks-access-to-video-taken-before-sons-death “Father of suspected northern B.C. killer seeks access to video of 'last will and testament'.” CBC News, August 24, 2019. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/northern-bc-suspects-video-1.5259069 “Teen fugitives gun shop visit before highway murder spree.” News Corp Australia, August 22, 2019. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/teen-fugitives-gun-shop-visit-before-highway-murder-spree/news-story/5ea81f961a8504e85b8a760f54c806f7 “B.C. murder suspects found dead in Manitoba left behind cell phone video message for their families.” Thompson Citizen, August 21, 2019.  https://www.thompsoncitizen.net/news/thompson/b-c-murder-suspects-found-dead-in-manitoba-left-behind-cell-phone-video-message-for-their-families-1.23922582 “Canada manhunt fugitives recorded final video messages, family says.” The Guardian, August 20, 2019.  https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/canada-manhunt-fugitives-recorded-final-video-messages-family-says/ar-AAG3CX7#image=AAFO14Y|13 “B.C. murder suspects recorded 'last will and testament' before their deaths: report.” CTV News, August 19, 2019. https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/b-c-murder-suspects-recorded-last-will-and-testament-before-their-deaths-report-1.4556547 “Brother of B.C. murder victim Chynna Deese says he may never know why she had to die.” National Post, August 15, 2019. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/brother-of-b-c-homicide-victim-says-he-may-never-know-why-she-was-killed “Behavioural analysis can help answer the 'why' in B.C. murders: expert.” City News, August 13, 2019. https://montreal.citynews.ca/2019/08/13/behavioural-analysis-can-help-answer-the-why-in-b-c-murders-expert/ “B.C. murder suspects Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod died by suicide by gunfire, RCMP confirm.” Huff Post, August 12, 2019. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/bc-murder-suspects-suicide_ca_5d51d058e4b05fa9df034968 “Manhunt suspects died in apparent suicides by gunfire: RCMP.” Maclean’s, August 12, 2019. https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/manhunt-suspects-died-in-apparent-suicides-by-gunfire-rcmp/ “Sister of B.C. murder victim accuses Bryer Schmegelsky's dad of failing to take responsibility.” National Post, August 11, 2019. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/homicide-victims-sister-accuses-fugitives-dad-of-failing-to-take-responsibility “Northern B.C. homicides and manhunt: A timeline.” The Vancouver Sun, August 9, 2019. https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/northern-b-c-homicides-timeline-of-what-we-know-so-far “'I was sobbing when I heard the news': murder victim's sister.” CTV News, August 8, 2019. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/i-was-sobbing-when-i-heard-the-news-murder-victim-s-sister-1.4541859 “B.C. manhunt ends: What we know about the victims and alleged killers.” National Post, August 7, 2019. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/bc-manhunt-victims-lucas-fowler-chynna-deese-leonard-dyck?video_autoplay=true “B.C. murder suspects Bryer Schmegelsky, Kam McLeod believed to be dead.” Global News, August 7, 2019. https://globalnews.ca/news/5736937/bc-manhunt-suspects-rcmp/ “Fugitives found dead: RCMP confirms hunt for B.C. murder suspects over.” Toronto Sun, August 7, 2019. https://torontosun.com/news/national/fugitives-dead-rcmp-to-provide-update-on-hunt-for-b-c-murder-suspects “RCMP 'confident' they've found bodies of B.C. fugitives Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod.” National Post, August 7, 2019. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/rcmp-say-two-male-bodies-found-in-search-for-b-c-fugitives-bryer-schmegelsky-and-kam-mcleod “Family, friends gather to remember Australian slain in B.C.” CTV News, August 2, 2019. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/mobile/family-friends-gather-to-remember-australian-slain-in-b-c-1.4534273?cache=yes?clipid=104056 “Funeral held for B.C. victim Lucas Fowler as RCMP scale back manhunt for suspects.” The Globe and Mail, August 1, 2019. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-funeral-held-for-bc-victim-lucas-fowler-as-rcmp-scale-back-manhunt/ “Report of murder suspect sightings in northeastern Ontario unconfirmed, OPP say.” CBC News, July 31, 2019. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/murder-suspect-sightings-not-confirmed-1.5231952 “'My big heart could have got me killed': Albertan unknowingly helped B.C. fugitives.” National Post, July 30, 2019. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/tommy-ste-croix-cold-lake-alberta-bryer-schmegelsky-kam-mcleod “In loving memory of Leonard Dyck.” Go Fund Me, July 29, 2019. https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-leonard-dyck “Family and friends gather for memorial of American backpacker murdered in Canada as manhunt continues for teenage suspects.” Daily Mail, July 28, 2019. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7293953/Family-friends-gather-memorial-American-backpacker-murdered-Canada.html “Chynna Noelle Deese July 15th 2019.” Canada Obituaries, July 26, 2019. https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2019/07/chynna-noelle-deese-july-15th-2019/ “Victims of northern B.C. killings remembered as travellers, loved ones, whose lives were tragically cut short.” The Globe and Mail, July 26, 2019. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-victims-of-northern-bc-killings-remembered-as-travellers-loved-ones/ “Questions abound in fugitives' hometown of Port Alberni.” CBC News, July 25, 2019. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/port-alberni-fugitives-hometown-1.5225792 “Everything we know about Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky, B.C. killing suspects.” Huff Post, July 24, 2019. https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/bc-murders-teen-suspects-kam-mcleodbryer-schmegelsky_ca_5d38d0c9e4b004b6adba7428 “‘He’s on a suicide mission’: Father of 18-year-old murder suspect says he won’t be taken alive.” National Post, July 24, 2019. https://nationalpost.com/news/murder-charge-laid-against-two-b-c-teens-sought-in-canada-wide-manhunt-as-third-body-identified “‘It’s incomprehensible’: Locals react to Port Alberni teens wanted for 3 deaths.” Alberni Valley News, July 24, 2019. https://www.albernivalleynews.com/news/always-a-chance-to-turn-your-life-around-locals-react-to-port-alberni-teens-wanted-for-3-deaths/ “National manhunt for suspected B.C. highway killers.” Toronto Sun, July 24, 2019. https://torontosun.com/news/national/national-manhunt-for-suspected-b-c-highway-killers “Port Alberni rocked by national manhunt for local teens after first believing the pair was lost in the bush.” The Vancouver Sun, July 24, 2019. https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/port-alberni-rocked-by-national-manhunt-for-local-teens-after-first-believing-the-pair-was-lost-in-the-bush

15 Sep 201952min

From the outside looking in at least, Jeff and Susan Wright appeared to be living the perfect life: two kids, a dog, and a beautiful house in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. But what happened on the evening of January 13th, 2003, forever shattered that illusion and destroyed whatever the future might have held for the Wright family. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Bad In The Boondocks - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bad-in-the-boondocks Invisible Choir -  https://www.invisiblechoir.com Domestic Violence Resources: http://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm https://www.mosaicmethod.com/ Sources: “The Secret Shame of Domestic Violence.” Psychology Today, October 23, 2014. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/mining-the-headlines/201410/the-secret-shame-domestic-violence “Lethal Love.” Deadly Women, 2011. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3h2p5h “‘Blue-Eyed Butcher’ Sentenced to 20 Years.” CNN, November 4, 2010. http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/11/03/texas.susan.wright.sentence/index.html “Exclusive: Wright Family Reacts to Lighter Sentence.” ABC7, November 4, 2010. https://abc7chicago.com/archive/7763855/ “5 Years Cut From Susan Wright’s Sentence for Killing Husband.” Chron, November 3, 2010. https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/5-years-cut-from-Susan-Wright-s-sentence-for-1694132.php “193.” Texas Monthly, February, 2010. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/193/ A Wife's Revenge: The True Story of Susan Wright and the Marriage That Ended in Murder, Macmillan, 2007. https://www.amazon.com/Wifes-Revenge-Wright-Marriage-Murder-ebook/dp/B003J48BXM “Betting Her Life.” Dateline 48 Hours Mystery, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzoVQkfznlI The Murderer Next Door: Why the Mind is Designed to Kill, Penguin Books, 2005.  https://books.google.ca/booksid=NEq9TTBbt64C&pg=PT89&lpg=PT89&dq=susan+wright+murderer&source=bl&ots=wKNx3SCcfP&sig=ACfU3U1R6FHXhGZRsyE_f0E2eTHDbSxXZg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjVpqTHitbjAhXaPM0KHSu5Cow4HhDoATADegQICRAB#v=onepage&q=susan%20wright%20murderer&f=false “Susan Wright.” Snapped, 2004. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_LwA8xamTY&t=1212s “What You Need to Know About Susan Wright.” CNN, 2004. https://www.cnn.com/videos/crime/2011/11/30/susan-wright-backgrounder.cnn “Susan Lucille Wright.” Murderpedia, n.d. https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wright-susan.htm “Susan Wright.” Crime Library, n.d. https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/susan-wright/ “Susan Wright Crime Scene Photos.” CBS News, n.d. https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/susan-wright-crime-scene-photos/

1 Sep 201957min