Episode 266 - Treehouse Cinderella - The Murder of Matthew Bonnett – Part 2 of 2

Halifax, Nova Scotia regularly shows up on lists of Canada’s friendliest cities. Its East Coast charm and colorful maritime houses often lull visitors into thinking time moves more slowly there.  But in 2007, it was the starting point for a cross-country killing spree. Glen Race had just received a mission from God and unfortunately for the people of Halifax, he was deeply in the grips of a schizophrenic delusion. 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. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: CBC: Cross-country search for car in N.S. slaying CBC: Homicide victim's clothes on search list of suspect's room CBC: Killing 'unforgivable': N.S. victim's daughter CBC: Glen Race guilty CBC: Slain Man’s Car Found Near Halifax Airport CTV News Atlantic: Glen Race found not criminally responsible for deaths of two men in Halifax Glen Race Hearing's Agreed Statement of Facts (Assessed via Scribd) Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia: Citadel Hill History.com: Uprising at Attica prison begins National Post: Man who claimed he was a vampire slayer found not criminally responsible for deaths of two gay men in Halifax Press-Republican: Manor murder suspect charged with two Nova Scotia killings Rough Guides: Why Halifax Is Canada's Friendliest City Saltwire: ‘I will always need you, Daddy’ Schizophrenia.com: Schizophrenia and Poverty, Crime and Violence Schizophrenia Society of Canada: Education Supreme Court of Canada: Glen Race Decision Toronto Star: Why was Glen Race guilty of murder in America, but not in Canada? Wikipedia: Attica Prison Riot Wikipedia: Citadel Hill YouTube: MyNBC5-WPTZ—Glen Race Sentencing YouTube: Toronto Star—Convicted murderer Glen Race provides rare insight into his mental state

28 Apr 202447min

The concept of an "evil twin" is something that’s fascinated and terrified human beings for millenia: a twin or doppelgänger who embodies the polar opposite of a person. It’s a trope that’s appeared throughout recorded history. In mythology, literature, and even the bible. But while it’s often used as a literary device and often a bad one at that…has it ever actually happened in the real world? 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. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. Featured Podcast: Private Dicks - https://podbay.fm/p/private-dicks Research & Writing: Emily McPhail Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Get Pocket LA Times LA Times #2 LA Times #3 Snapped. Season 3, Episode 4. CourtTv Trial  Courthouse News Court Tv youtube Doc  People V Han

21 Apr 202437min

Ever heard the phrase “If you give an inch, they’ll take a mile?” In 2017, a wealthy doctor in his 70s met a young, beautiful model on the verge of homelessness. Wanting to help her out, he began paying her rent. She quickly began asking for more and more…and more. 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. 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. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. GoHenry - Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/madness. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Featured Podcast: The Last Trip - audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Access Hollywood “We’re not Monsters” 20/20 A Model Murder The Model and The Murder (Elle Mag) The Californian True Crime Library The Californian #2 Washington Post Newstrail.com NY Post Kelsey Turner Arrest Warrant The Californian #3 Diana only gets Probation Inside Edition Jon & Diana Arrest Warrant Judy Speaks Out

14 Apr 202444min

Imagine stepping out to your mailbox one morning, only to discover an envelope addressed to you from a notorious serial killer who has been locked away since the 80s. Inside the envelope, you're relieved not to find any grisly mementos; but instead find a birthday card for your infant child along with a handwritten message complimenting you on your beautiful family. Some might argue that such a message would be just as horrifying as receiving a severed finger or lock of hair. Either way, for most people, receiving anything in the mail from a serial killer would be abnormal. 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. 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. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. GoHenry - Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/madness. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Featured Podcast: Foul Play - itsfoulplay.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Social Media Homicide Confessions, Elizabeth Yardley “Crime Scene Selfie” Medium  True Crime Horror Story Explore With Us The Roanoke Times The Roanoke Times #2 WDBJ7.com WDBJ7.com #2 WSLS.com True Crime Daily Daily Mail

7 Apr 202440min

A newlywed couple’s honeymoon is supposed to be the happiest time of their lives - their first chance to introduce themselves as spouses to the world. Embarking on a journey of love, adventure, and discovery together. Comedian Mike Binder described Honeymoons as “A short period of doting between dating and debting” It's one of those things that’s funny because for many of us…it’s true One way to avoid the “debt” part, of course, is to marry a millionaire. Which is exactly what Swedish citizen Anni Dewani had done, in the fall of 2010. 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. 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. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. GoHenry - Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/madness. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Anni Dewani: A Father’s Story Dewani Extradition Petition Father Demands Justice Extradition Delayed Court Dismisses Dewani Appeal Everything You Need to Know about Dewani Ruling Pre-Trial Press Conference Shrien to Be Treated as Normal Suspect Brother's Appeal for Trial to Continue Dewani Trial We Never Got to Hear Dewani's Story Anni: The Honeymoon Murder Atavist Magazine Wikipedia Khayelitsha Wikipedia Maristad EpicEvents.org https://www.krugerpark.co.za/ Cape Grace Hotel Mirror.Uk Cleveland Clinic

31 Mars 202444min

Throughout the early 2000s, there was a particular man who believed he’d been severely wronged: treated unfairly and unjustly by a certain group of people….  Day after day, these perceived offenses continued eating away at him and he constantly blamed others for everything wrong in his life, which had fallen into utter shambles.  Ultimately consumed by his rage, he decided to take revenge against everyone he believed had done him wrong. And it was no shortlist. 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. 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. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. GoHenry - Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/madness. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Special Thanks: Bob Motta - defensediaries.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Pathological by Henry Cordes Roger & Mary Obituary Police Dispatches on May 14th, 2013 Omaha World Herald #1 Dateline NBC CBS 48 Hours  Murderpedia Wikipedia

24 Mars 202457min

Join us as we take a terrifying look into the Philadelphia Basement of Horrors. You’ll hear the twisted story of a family harboring terrible secrets for more than a decade, and about the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, even when it seems all hope is certainly lost.  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. 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. 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ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Featured Podcast: Murder Shelf Book Club - murdershelfbookclub.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf SOURCES: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/linda-ann-weston-kidnapping https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ringleaders-niece-tortured-cops-shocked-shes-alive/1914889/ https://www.justice.gov/opa/file/768726/download  https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/woman-who-held-disabled-adults-captive-subhuman-conditions-sentenced-life-plus-80-years www.nytimes.com /2011/10/19/us/four-mentally-disabled-people-found-held-in-basement.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20111021_Transcripts_tell_of_savage_sister.html  https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/philadelphia-basement-of-horrors-linda-weston-tamara-breeden/58775/  https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/basement-of-horrors-co-conspirator-sentencing/213781/  https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/basement-of-horrors-co-conspirator-sentenced-in-philadelphia/215717/  https://people.com/crime/philadelphia-basement-of-horrors-victim-speaks/ https://people.com/crime/philadelphia-woman-pleads-guilty-to-holding-mentally-disabled-people-captive/ https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150910_Life_deal_for_woman_who_enslaved_disabled_adults_in_Tacony_basement.html https://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/23/justice/pennsylvania-captives-suspect/  https://6abc.com/archive/9011686/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-captives-philadelphia/suspect-in-basement-torture-case-diagnosed-as-schizophrenic-idUKTRE79K6SY20111021/ https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20111021_Siblings_had_alleged_incest__abuse__but_court_gave_kids_back_to_Weston.html https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ringleaders-niece-tortured-cops-shocked-shes-alive/1914889/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44941497  https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20151106_Victims_of_Linda_Ann_Weston_finally_have_a_voice.html Where the Hell is Little L? Little L is Safe https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/tacony-dungeon-jean-mcintosh-sentencing-linda-weston-social-security-fraud-20180821.html A Tortured Existence  https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/victim-gets-45-million-in-philadelphia-basement-of-horrors-case/ https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/understanding-the-basement-of-horrors-case/ https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/social-security-fraud-easier-than-you-might-think/ https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/exclusive-brother-of-basement-of-horror-suspect-describes-history-of-violence/ https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/exclusive-victims-describe-horrific-basement-captivity/ https://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/16/justice/pennsylvania-disabled-chained/index.html  https://www.the-sun.com/news/2725152/philadelphia-basement-house-of-horrors-kidnapping-tamara-breeden-linda-weston/ https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20111220_TELLING_THE_HOLE_STORY__Alleged_Weston_victim_testifies.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20111027_Son_of_Linda_Ann_Weston_says_he_tried__in_vain__to_tell_of_mom_s_abuse.html  https://web.archive.org/web/20111020171641/https://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/norfolk/family-of-man-found-in-basement-speaks https://www.wtkr.com/2013/01/23/basement-of-horrors-indictment-brings-light-to-2008-norfolk-death  https://web.archive.org/web/20151019044207/http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-19/news/30298158_1_mysterious-death-mary-lee-lee-family https://thoughtcatalog.com/denise-noe/2015/10/in-2013-federal-authorities-discovered-a-house-of-horrors-in-the-city-of-philadelphia/ https://web.archive.org/web/20201108204435/https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2011/10/21/Sister-of-accused-Philly-abuser-Linda-Ann-is-evil/stories/201110210208 https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/homepage/20111026_Daughter__was_her_mother_s_helper__in_keeping_Tacony_captives__aunt_says.html https://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/05/justice/philadelphia-captives-brother/index.html

17 Mars 202441min

Sometimes you meet the most fascinating people on vacation. You just never know who you might encounter. People from different cultures, possible future lifelong friends, or even someone famous. There’s also that chance of even meeting that special someone. In January 2002, a young German photographer named Janina was on holiday in Cancun, Mexico. She’d been enjoying the sand, surf and sun when she was introduced to someone famous. Michael Finkel, an award-winning feature writer for The New York Times Magazine. 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. 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. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. GoHenry - Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/madness. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Featured Podcast: American Criminal - americancriminal.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf SOURCES: True Story, Michael Finkel Love, Daddy, Carlton Smith State of Oregon v. Christian Michael Longo Wikipedia CrimeMuseum.org KGW.com The Crime Wire CrimeLibrary.org Murderpedia FBI.gov Vanity Fair455 CBS 48 Hours “The Pretender” Independent.ie Medium.com KATU

10 Mars 202443min