Bless me, Father, for I have sinned... and so have they . Join Rachel and Vicky as they uncover the shocking true crimes committed by those sworn to righteousness. You can check out the We're All Just Pretending Podcast here! Research links below! The New York Times - "Gerald Robinson, Priest Convicted of Killing Ohio Nun, Dies at 76" Cleveland.com - "Ohio priest Gerald Robinson, convicted of strangling nun and stabbing her 31 times, dies in prison" Bishop Accountability - "A Family Remembers It...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
When your world shrinks to a single room, and your life is in someone else's hands. We delve into the harrowing true stories of individuals who have been caught in the ultimate nightmare: being a hostage. You can check out the Vocal Fries Podcast here! Research links below! Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma - "The Joseph Palczynski Story" Boston University - "Joe Palczynski: One Failure of the Mental Health System" The Sun - "Hostages safe; fugitive killed" The Washington Post - "Surrender...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 31 min
Who needs a femme fatale when reality is this twisted? Join us as we uncover the true stories of women who proved that sometimes, the sweetest smiles hide the darkest secrets. You can check out the High Expectations podcast here! Research links below! Getty Images - "Sara Maria Aldrete Villareal, the so-called witch of a cult, discusses her role in the murder and death of the U.S. student, Mark Kilroy." SF Gate - "Woman called priestess of satanic cult says she's changed: Inmate has served 15 ye...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min
From arsenic to antifreeze, we're diving deep into the dark world of deadly doses. Get ready for tales of twisted intentions and silent killers. This episode is toxic! You can check out Murder and Such here! Research links below! The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law - "Arsenic, Familicide, and Female Physiology in Nineteenth-Century America" Alexandria Gazette - "A Terrible Confession" Morning Journal and Courier - "A Modern Borgia's Deeds" The Wheeling Daily Intelligenc...
May 15, 2025•51 min
This is part 2 of our 200th episode extravaganza! Two hundred episodes! We've journeyed through countless cases of darkness, mystery, and the truly unbelievable. To celebrate this milestone, join us as we return to the countdown you've all been waiting for: our definitive Top Ten crimes of all time. These cases have stuck with us, the ones that burrowed under our skin and continue to fascinate and disturb in equal measure. From shocking betrayals to baffling disappearances and the pure embodimen...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Two hundred episodes! We've journeyed through countless cases of darkness, mystery, and the truly unbelievable. To celebrate this milestone, join us as we return to the countdown you've all been waiting for: our definitive Top Ten crimes of all time. These cases have stuck with us, the ones that burrowed under our skin and continue to fascinate and disturb in equal measure. From shocking betrayals to baffling disappearances and the pure embodiment of evil, we'll revisit the details, the impact, ...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Walls can't hold 'em! From daring daylight dashes to tunnels that'd make a mole jealous, we're diving deep into two of the craziest prison escapes ever. Lock your doors, folks, because these stories are wild! You can check out the Not Fade Away podcast here! Research links below! Prison History - "Alfred George Hinds - Escape from prison" TIME - "Great Britain: Alfie the Elusive" Topfoto UK Parliament - "Alfred George Hinds" Greensboro - "Frequent Prison Escapee Alfred Hinds Dies a Free Man" The...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min
From ghostly apparitions to missing persons, Unsolved Mysteries terrified and intrigued us. In this episode of the BTC, we revisit some classic cases and ask: What happened next? You can check out the Murder Road Trip podcast here! Research links below! Screen Rant - "15 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries Cases That Were Finally Solved" Houston Public Media - "'People Were Afraid Of Him' - Killer's Death Leaves Hope For New Information" Houston Chronicle - "Confessions of a cold-blooded killer" Lubbock ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Cults: Power, control, and stories that will make your skin crawl. This week on the BTC, we're breaking down the two sketchy groups and what makes them tick. You can check out 600 Second Saga here! Research links below! ResearchGate - "Cults: Angel's Landing" Springer Nature Link - "Cults: Angel's Landing" A-Z of Cults - "A is for Angel's Landing" Oxygen - "Deadly Cults: Angel's Landing" E! News - "Oxygen's Deadly Cults Sneak Peek: Daniel Perezs Former Follower Recalls Mother's Untimely Death" T...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr
Bank robberies: a classic crime with endless stories. We're telling the best of them this week. Join Vicky and Rachel as they look at two tales with very different circumstances. You can check out the Book vs. Movie podcast here! Research links below! The Japan Times - "Plea of innocence from the grave" TIME - "Japan: Noose of Pneumonia?" The Japan Times - "Teigin Incident Convict Long Dead: Fight to clear mass-killer's name unending" The Japan Times - "Experts doubt Teigin Incident Verdict" The...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Ever wonder why your neighbor's cat is always watching you? Maybe they're a spy. Probably not. But Rachel and Vicky will talk about real-life spies this week anyway. You can check out the We're All Just Pretending Podcast here! Research links below! Accidental Talmudist - "Ballplayer And Spy: MoeBerg" ESPN Classic - "Moe Berg: Catcher and spy" NOVA Online - "Moe Berg" SB Nation - "Moe Berg: Catcher, Lawyer, Horndog, Spy" Atomic Heritage Foundation - "Morris 'Moe' Berg" Smithsonian Magazine - "Th...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Join Vicky and Rachel as we explore the murky underworld of literary crime. This episode highlights the surprising criminal activities of two authors, proving that real life can be far more dramatic than any novel. You can check out The Vocal Fries Podcast here! Research links below! Oxygen - "Jack Unterweger Passed Himself Off As a Reformed Criminal, Then Killed Many More Victims" Independent - "Murderer's 'final freedom': The bizarre life of Jack Unterweger, poet and killer of prostitutes, end...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Seas the day... for crime! We're exploring the dark side of the nautical world. Join Rachel and Vicky as they look at two stories of nautical nonsense. You can check out the High Expectations podcast here! Research links below! The Guardian - "Costa Concordia captain hands himself into prison" Tim Harford - "Cautionary Tales - Captain Coward and the Blame Game" Los Angeles Times - "Captain who commanded Costa Concordia in cruise disaster that killed 32 begins 16-year prison sentence" Hurriyet Da...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min
From coast to coast, terror rides the highways. This week, Vicky and Rachel explore the twisted minds behind highway killings. You can check out Murder and Such here! Research links below! The Courier-News - "Following a trail of death" Clevland.com - "Ohio executes John Fautenberry, the trucker who went on killing spree" The Cincinnati Enquirer - "Fauntenberry talks of troubled past" The Anniston Star - "Fanburne police arrest Hawaii man" The Courier-News - "Fautenberry (2)" Daily Sitka Sentine...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Uncover the shocking true stories behind two of history's most interesting mobsters. The BTC will expose the secrets, scandals, and sinister plots that have shaped our world. You can check out the Not Fade Away Podcast here! Research links below! North Carolina Digital Library - "Thomas 'Tommy Karate' Pitera Bonanno Family Hit Man" Casetext - "Pitera v. U.S." Justia - "United States v. Pitera, 795 F. Supp. 546 (E.D.N.Y 1992)" "United States of America v. Thomas Pitera, a/k/a 'Tommy Karate'" Just...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Wrongfully convicted, wrongly imprisoned. Join Vicky and Rachel as we delve into the gripping tales of those exonerated after years behind bars. From shocking twists to hard-won justice, get ready for a wild ride. You can check out the Murder Road Trip podcast here! Research links below! CNN - "He's the world's longest-serving death row inmate. A Court just exonerated him." The Standard - "Iwao Hakamada: World's longest-serving death row prisoner granted retrial" Policy Review - "On Death Row in...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Join Rachel and Vicky as they step into the shadows of the industry and explore the chilling true stories of murder that rocked the world of music. You can check out 600 Second Saga here! Dimebag Darrell Rolling Stone - "Behind the Murder of 'Dimebag' Darrell" Rolling Stone - "Phil Anselmo Remembers Dimebag Darrell: 'I Think of Him Every Day'" Wikipedia - "Columbus nightclub shooting" Loudwire - "19 Years Ago - Dimebag Darrell Slain Onstage in Ohio" Columbus CW - "The 'Columbus Curse' in musical...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 19 min
From unethical tactics to outright fraud, join the BTC as we dive into the dark side of the legal profession. Discover shocking stories of attorneys who crossed the line and the consequences they faced. You can check out the Book vs. Movie Podcast here! Research links below! United States Attorney's Office - "Attorney Paul W. Bergrin Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Conspiracy And Racketeering Offenses" New York Magazine - "The Baddest Lawyer in the History of Jersey" New Jersey Law Journa...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Have you ever wondered how they catch the bad guys? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of forensics. From fingerprints to DNA, we'll explore the two real-life cases that were cracked thanks to the power of science. You can check out the We're All Just Pretending podcast here! Research links below! Stars and Stripes - "Recounting US military's last days in the Philippines" FindLaw - "IN RE: the GUARDIANSHIP OF Jaime Mary-Jean SNODGRASS (1997 )" Victims of Homicide Wiki - "Julie Snodgra...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min
From the gridiron to the hardwood, athletes have been known to cross the line and commit crimes. Join the BTC as we dive into the shocking stories of athletes who traded in their jerseys for handcuffs. You can check out the Vocal Fries Podcast here! Research links below! Oxygen - "O.C. Millionaire Medical Innovator Fatal Victim of His Girlfriend and Her Secret Lover" ABC News - "Convicted killers in millionaire's love triangle murder case maintain innocence" CBS News - "Murder in the O.C.: Nov. ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Ever wondered what people use to commit the unthinkable? Join Rachel and Vicky as they delve into the bizarre and downright unusual weapons employed in two of the most shocking murders. You can check out the High Expectations podcast here! Research links below! The Guardian - "Joanna Yeates murder: the full truth may never be known" The Sun - "Killed by Neighbour: Who was Joanna Yeates and how did she die" Wales Online - "The senseless murder of Joanna Yeates: How violent killer Vincent Tabak wa...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Sweden: Land of fjords, meatballs, and...murder? That's right, behind the Nordic charm lies a darker side. Join the BTC as we peel back the layers of this seemingly perfect country to reveal chilling true crime stories that will make you question everything you thought you knew about the Scandinavian dream. A special thanks to this week's guest host, Rachel Bauman! You can check out the Murder and Such podcast here! Research links below! Murderpedia - "Tore Hedin" Criminally Intrigued - "Tore He...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Sick of serial killers? Join the BTC for a deep dive into the dark world of deception. We're untangling the web of lies in two of the most horrifying hoaxes ever concocted. From fake kidnappings to manufactured massacres, prepare to be shocked, appalled, and maybe a little bit entertained. A special thanks to this week's guest host, Rachel Bauman! You can check out the Not Fade Away podcast here! Research links below! ABC 7 - "Sherri Papini" ABC News - "Sherri Papini's ex-husband reflects on liv...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 36 min
This week on the BTC, we explore the unnerving truth - sometimes, the monsters are the ones who tuck you in. Familicide: When family goes fatal. Buckle up, it's gonna be dark. A special thank you to this week's guest host Rachel Bauman! You can check out the Murder Road Trip podcast here! Research links below! Murderpedia - "Marilyn Lemak" The Picayne Sentinel - "Marilyn Lemak speaks out about her bid for clemency" Chicago Tribune - "Mother's Path From Despair to Tragedy" Daily Herald - "'You do...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Holy Moly! This Week on the BTC: When pious places turn to crime scenes. Join us as we look at two stories that'll leave you saying "Hallelujah, what?!" A special thank you to this week's guest host, Rachel Bauman! You can check out 600 Second Saga here! Research links below! The Seattle Times - "Cultlike rituals, sex abuse alleged at church" Daily Mail - "EXCLUSIVE: Babies in black dresses abused while laying in a Pentagram, drinking cat's blood and Stanic writings on church walls: The twisted ...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min
This week on the BTC, we dissect corporate crime that'll make your blood boil (and your 401k whimper). A special thank you to this week's guest host, Rachel Bauman! You can check out the Book vs. Movie podcast here! Research links below: Yahoo! Japan - "A whistleblower's 'pride' and 'regret' Tracing the days after the incident" Hoppo Journal - "Interviewing whistleblowers of the 'Meat Hope Incident,' the origin of food fraud" Asahi Shimbun - "Meat Hope files for bankruptcy; creditors meeting to ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This week we get to the meat of the matter: Cannibalism. Is it all killer, no filler, or is there more to the story? Join the BTC and find out! A special thank you to this week's guest host, Rachel Bauman! You can check out We're All Just Pretending here! Research links below! Oxygen - "Omaima Nelson" Gallery All That's Interesting - "The Story Of Omaima Nelso, The Woman Who Killed Her Abusive Husband - Then Allegedly Ate Him" Murderpedia - "Omaima Aree Nelson" Investigation Discovery - "Omaima ...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 22 min
This Mother's Day, we're ditching the brunch buffet and diving into the dark side of motherhood. Join BTC as we explore the twisted tales of moms who went rogue, proving that "Mommy Dearest" wasn't just a movie. Forget the perfect roses and chocolates - we're serving up a chilling cocktail of crime and deceit. So, put down that mimosa and buckle up for a Mother's Day you won't forget...but maybe wish you could. A special thank you to this week's guest host, Rachel Bauman! You can check out The V...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 51 min
Ever wondered if that heist movie you love gave someone ideas? This week, we dive into the dark side of cinema and explore chilling true stories of crimes inspired by Hollywood! Buckle up, 'cause things are about to get real...unreal. A special thank you to this week's guest host, Rachel Bauman! You can check out High Expectations here! Research links below! All That's Interesting - "The Chilling Crimes Of The Scream Killers, The 16-Year-Olds Who Murdered Their High School Classmate" News.com.au...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 33 min
Love goes south. Hearts get broken. People get murdered. Buckle up for more twisted tales of passion gone wrong in this episode of the BTC. A special thank you to this week's guest host, Rachel Bauman! You can check out Murder and Such here! Research links below! India Times - "Before You Watch Akshay Kumar's Rustom, Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Case It's Based On" Legal Authority - "K.M.Nanavati vs. State Of Maharashtra" Mint - "Sylvia's story beyond the scandal" Legal Service I...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 33 min
