Episode 43 – Mary Hepburn & Helen Dorrington

Join us as we examine the case of Richard Merritt. A small-town lawyer who swindled his most vulnerable clients only to have the entire scheme blow up in his face. You’ll hear how this successful lawyers fall from grace, ultimately ended in the most shocking and unpredictable tragedy. With the person who loved and supported him in his darkest time, brutally murdered. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Settlement Checks Indictment Wife Jenine Merritt Veterinary Clinic Page Shirley Obituary The Champion Newspaper (on the run) Financial Crimes Guilty Newspaper Arrested in Tennessee Newspaper Still At Large Newspaper Fox 5 Atlanta Trial Day 1 Trial Day 2 Trial Day 3 Trial Day 4 Trial Day 4 #2 Former lawyer Richard Merritt, accused of killing mother, found guilty on all counts Law & Crime: Disgraced attorney Richard Merritt says he did not kill his mother UPDATE: Family relieved after former Cobb lawyer gets life for killing mother 11 Alive News

24 Sep 202359min

Join us as we examine the incredible true story of Olga Tyvsk and her horrific encounter with a lookalike. You’ll hear a twisted story of friendship, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. You’ll also learn that sometimes it’s not you who finds your very own doppelganger - your doppelganger, finds you. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Research & Writing: G.M. Lewis Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: THE GUARDIAN 1 THE GUARDIAN 2 The Guardian 3 The Guardian 4 SCIENCE ALERT The SUN 1 ABC 7_Chicago NY POST 1 NY POST 2  NY POST 3 NY POST 4 NY POST 5 NY POST 6 NY POST 7 NY POST 8 CBS - 48 hours 1 CBS 48 Hours 2 CBS News 1 CBS News 2 THE DAILY MAIL 1 THE DAILY MAIL 2 THE DAILY MAIL 3 Law and Crime 1 Law and Crime 2 The Cinemaholic The Cinemaholic 2 FOX NEWS Washington Post Washington Post 2 Insider 1 Insider 2 The Sun 2 Augsburger Allgemeine 1 Sueddeutsche.de ECHO 24 Focus Online 1 Focus Online 2 Focus Online 3 Merkur.de 1 Merkur.de 2 Wikipedia - Doppelgänger

17 Sep 202349min

Join us as we delve into a saga of broken marriages, and an unfaithful husband who discarded wives like a modern-day Henry VIII. You’ll hear about a murder-for-hire plot and a case that examines the thin blue line between those who enforce the law and those who break it. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Special Thanks: Heather Ashley - bigmadtruecrime.com Research & Writing: Sherri Smith Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Drew Peterson: The Tribune Files Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson by Joseph Hosey Drew Peterson Exposed by Derek Armstrong Illinois Appellate Court Document Peterson Story Timeline  Aunt: Stacy Wanted Out of Marriage Crime Magazine: Officer of the Year Justice Cafe Kathleen Savio’s Autopsy Report Cassandra Cale’s Go Fund Me

10 Sep 202356min

For most people, a cemetery is a place to pay last respects to a loved one, to grieve a loss, or revisit a bittersweet memory of a happier time. For others, it’s a place of fear - full of superstitions and terrors. Whether or not you’re a believer in superstitions, there’s no question that a cemetery isn’t exactly your normal location for a casual meeting. But in the early morning hours of April 3rd, 2013, two people pulled into the Osteen cemetery in Deltona Florida to have a little chat…only one of them left alive. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Special Thanks: John Brady - Former Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Research & Writing: Nicole Colin & Katherine Thomas - Epigram Literary Group Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: jacksonville.com angelastoldt.net murderpedia.org nydailynews.com nydailynews.com 2 news-journalonline.com news-journalonline.com 2 news-journalonline.com 3 dailymail.co.uk drugs.com insideprison.com oxygen.com oxygen.com 2 oxygen.com 3 oxygen.com 4 youtube.com youtube.com 2 youtube.com 3 youtube.com 4 findagrave.com lancasteronline.com orlandosentinel.com google.ca/maps zillow.com zillow.com 2 disabilitysecrets.com headlinesurfer.com en.wikipedia.org treeservicevolusia.com volusia.org websleuths.com

3 Sep 202351min

Join us as we take a closer look at the Brighton Axe Murder Case. You’ll hear a strange twisting narrative that left police and the suburb of Brighton puzzled for decades. And you’ll learn, how after all those years, a new analysis of this horrific crime scene got this very cold case moving yet again toward justice. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Featured Podcast: What Makes A Killer - https://audioboom.com/channels/5004071-what-makes-a-killer Featured YouTube Channel: Dark Corner Media - https://www.youtube.com/@darkcornermedia Research & Writing: G.M. Lewis Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: NBC DATELINE  Democrat & Chronicle 1 Democrat & Chronicle 2  Democrat & Chronicle 3 Democrat & Chronicle 4 Democrat & Chronicle 5 Democrat & Chronicle 6  WHEC NEWS 10 WHAM CBS NEWS 1 CBS NEWS 2  CBS: 48 Hours Podcast WGHN.COM Law and Crime ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 1 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 2 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 3 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 4 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 5 ROCHESTER FIRST.COM 6 JUSTIA: US LAW THE US SUN Atlanta-Journal-Constitution  People

27 Aug 202341min

In a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, one woman's extraordinary journey captivated millions. She was a cosplayer, camgirl, and an online sensation who brought fictional characters to life with a seductive twist. But behind closed doors, the cracks in her real-life relationships grew deeper, leading to a tragic climax that no one saw coming. 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 Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Research & Writing: Ellie Hayes Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: The Cinemaholic  CBS News CONAN Daily  48 Hours: Season 36, Ep. 13: Melissa Turner’s Closing Act Youtube - Melissa’s Interrogation  Youtube - The Sinister Story of Mellisa Turner  Youtube - Cosplay Model Stabs Boyfriend to Death… The U.S. Sun  Tampa Bay

20 Aug 202354min

Join us as we unravel the disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. You’ll learn how one of his new relationships was being monitored by a dangerous stalker, and how a jealous ex-boyfriend would do anything to keep his former flame, all to himself… 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 Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Research & Writing: Nicole Colin & Katherine Thomas - Epigram Literary Group Sources: lawandcrime.com  independent.co.uk jsonline.com nbcnews.comsportskeeda.com conandaily.com fox6now.com kenoshanews.com psychologytoday.com en.wikipedia.org communitycareinc.org youtube.com 1 youtube.com 2 youtube.com 3 youtube.com 4 youtube.com 5 youtube.com 6 youtube.com 7 youtube.com 8 youtube.com 9 youtube.com 10 youtube.com 11 youtube.com 12 youtube.com 13 youtube.com 14 youtube.com 15 Freezachariahanderson.org

13 Aug 20231h 3min

One after the other, the children just kept dying. By the time Laura Elizabeth Folbigg was laid to rest at just one-and-a-half years old, the world wanted answers, and her mother Kathleen Folbigg stood accused of one of the most heinous crimes imaginable, the murder of four of her own children, all under the age of two. 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 Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. CrimeCon Appearances: Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount. CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com Research & Writing: Matt Snell Sources: 7news.com.au: Kathleen Folbigg’s ex-husband Craig Folbigg speaks out after her pardon ABC.net.au Kathleen Folbigg conviction questioned after scientists discover genetic mutation which 'likely' killed two children BBC: Kathleen Folbigg: Woman jailed over infant deaths pardoned BHP: Our history CNN: Genetics may free a woman convicted of killing her 4 babies and help other parents explain the unexplainable Crimelibrary.org: Her Father's Daughter - The Kathleen Folbigg Story Daily Mail: Read the ominous handwritten letters a convicted baby killer sent to her best mate from behind bars - as they claim new evidence proves she DIDN'T smother her four kids to death: 'She's innocent' Huntervalley.com Justice for Kathleen Folbigg: Plea for Craig Folbigg to Provide His DNA Mamamia: When Kathleen Folbigg was 15, she learned the truth about her family's dark history Mayo Clinic: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Nationwide Children’s Hospital: Laryngomalacia New Zealand Herald: Kathleen Folbigg: Notorious serial killer savagely bashed after moving prisons news.com.au: Inside serial baby killer Kathleen Folbigg’s violent and tragic life Redacted report of Dr Michael Diamond dated 16 April 2019 Skynews.com.au: Tracy Chapman tells Kathleen Folbigg's former husband 'no point holding grudges' after ex wife pardoned over kids' deaths Supreme Court of New South Wales: R v Folbigg [2005] NSWCCA 23 (17 February 2005) The Age: 'I read her diary,' husband tells court The Age: Killing them softly The Daily Telegraph: Crime Week — The true story of child killer Kathleen Folbigg The Daily Telegraph: Kathleen Folbigg: Scientists plea for ex-husband's DNA The Guardian: Kathleen Folbigg hoped for ‘genetic miracle’ after murder convictions, prison letters show The Guardian: Kathleen Folbigg pardoned and released after 20 years in jail over deaths of her four children The Guardian: Kathleen Folbigg to testify at inquiry into convictions for killing her four babies The Guardian: Kathleen Folbigg’s ‘fierce women’ on the need to challenge misogyny in criminal cases The Sydney Morning Herald: ‘Dear Trace’: Kathleen Folbigg’s prison letters to childhood friend The Sydney Morning Herald: Brutal father, tragic children: Folbigg was doomed to trauma The Sydney Morning Herald: Four dead by their mother's hand YouTube: Despite Kathleen's release from jail, Craig Folbigg still believes his children were murdered YouTube: IN FULL: NSW Attorney-General pardons Kathleen Folbigg | ABC News YouTube: Kathleen Folbigg speaks after being released from a jail near Grafton | 7NEWS YouTube: Kathleen Folbigg's tragic life started long before her babies died | ABC News YouTube: The unshakeable faith of the supporters behind the Kathleen Folbigg pardon | 7.30

6 Aug 202347min