#127: Manslaughter-Rust Movie Shooting, Mystery-Wandjina Cave Paintings, and Bright and Rainy cocktail This week Deklan tells us about the accidental death caused from a live weapon on the Rust movie set. The incident made huge headlines repeatedly when actor Alec Baldwin was arrested for involuntary manslaughter. Jane tells us about ancient cave paintings in the Kimberley region of Australia. These images are humanoid and have distinct features. The local culture says these images, known as Wan...
Jan 15, 2025•44 min•Ep. 127
This week Jane tells us about serial killer Cary Stayner. He confessed to 4 murders in the Yosemite National Park area in under 6 months. Some investigators think he may be responsible for more but an FBI agent believes he would have confessed to more if he was guilty of those. Deklan tells us about several UFO abduction experiences that occurred in Berkshire county Massachusetts. Many of the victims were children and taken to another location before being returned to the location of their abduc...
Jan 08, 2025•36 min•Ep. 126
This week Jane tells us about the kidnapping of 7 yo Steven Stayner. He was kidnapped by Kenneth Parnell who kept Steven for 7 long years and told everyone that Steven was his son. When Parnell kidnapped another young child, Timmy White, Steven helped the young boy and the two escaped. Deklan tells us about the possession of a young child who was given the pseudonym, Roland Doe. He went through more than one exorcism through the Catholic church. His story was the inspiration for the popular movi...
Jan 01, 2025•49 min•Ep. 125
This week Deklan tells us about the tragic love story between punk rock star Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen. The couple had a quick connection but their love story didn’t last long. It ended tragically when Nancy was killed and Sid died soon after. Sid was accused of murdering Nancy but people close to the couple say that Sid wouldn’t do that to his true love. Jane tells us about a Christmas miracle that happened to the Hermanstorfer family. Tracy Hermanstorfer went into labor on Christmas eve. S...
Dec 25, 2024•42 min•Ep. 124
This week Deklan tells us about the life of Chesley Sullenberger, more commonly known as Captain Sully. He had an interest in flying since he was a young boy and spent his life working as a pilot and helping other pilots. He became a hero in 2009 when he safely crash landed a plane in the Hudson River, saving all souls on board. Jane tells us about an interesting heist in Canada which involved a tasty breakfast table staple. In 2012 it was discovered that over 9,500 barrels of maple syrup had be...
Dec 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 123
This week Deklan tells us about Graham Young who had a deep interest in chemistry and Nazis. He liked to read books about both and he liked to slip poison into drinks of family and friends. Several people became sick after drinking something Young had fed them and a few of the victims died. Jane tells us about strange lights that were seen over an island off the coast of Brazil. In 1977, dozens of witnesses and victims reported seeing lights in the sky. These weren’t your average UFO sightings b...
Dec 11, 2024•46 min•Ep. 122
This week Jane tells us about suspected serial killer Gerard Schaefer Jr. who also had the nickname “Killer Cop.” He was convicted of kidnapping 2 teens and then later convicted of killing 2 other teen girls. After his convictions, he wrote many stories that he claimed were fiction but privately told a friend the stories were true. It’s unknown how many victims he had but is suspected to be several dozen. Deklan tells us about the conman Steven J Russell. He had a pattern of getting convicted fo...
Dec 04, 2024•56 min•Ep. 121
This week Deklan tells us about the deadly attacks using the postal system and anthrax. In 2001, just after the 9/11 attacks, several people received mail that caused several people to become ill and others to die. It was discovered that someone was sending letters containing the spores of anthrax. Did they ever determine who did it? Jane talks turkeys in honor of Thanksgiving! She tells us about a strange tradition in the US involving turkeys and the holiday. Diving back in history the first tu...
Nov 27, 2024•48 min•Ep. 120
This week Deklan tells us about the strange scene of a car accident in New Hampshire from 2004. The vehicle had been involved in a small accident on the side of the road. One witness reported speaking to a woman who claimed to have called AAA for assistance. The owner of the vehicle was Maura Murray. It is presumed that she was driving the vehicle but she hasn’t been seen since then. Jane tells us the history of Heceta Head lighthouse on the Oregon Coast. The tower and its outbuildings have exis...
Nov 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 119
This week Jane tells us about the deadly honeymoon of Scott Roston and Karen Waltz. The couple were on a honeymoon cruise to Mexico when Karen went overboard. Roston changed his story multiple times about how the accident happened. He was ultimately convicted of her murder but gave a bizarre defense during the trial, pointing the finger at an unlikely source. Deklan tells us about the missing teenager, Andrew Gosden. He left his home in South Yorkshire and traveled to London. No one knows why he...
Nov 13, 2024•39 min•Ep. 118
This week Deklan tells us about long-time gamers, Casey Viner & Shane Gaskill. The pair were playing Call of Duty and Viner was angered by something Gaskill did in the video game. Viner threatened to send law enforcement to Gaskill’s home in a different state. Gaskill didn’t take the threat seriously and gave a fake address. Viner got the assistance of another person, Tyler Barriss, to make the actual phone call. The incident led to the death of an innocent man at the address Gaskill had giv...
Nov 06, 2024•32 min•Ep. 117
This week Deklan tells us about a Hungarian serial killer. Béla Kiss operated for years under the radar, storing several bodies in large metal drums. The bodies were eventually discovered but by then Kiss had left the area. It is believed he had at least 23 victims but it’s possible there were more. Jane tells us about a missing person case that for 4 years puzzled the family and law enforcement. Alex Cooper went missing without a trace but then was spotted halfway across Canada under a differen...
Oct 30, 2024•34 min•Ep. 116
This week Jane tells us about the serial killer who nicknamed himself. Dennis Rader, AKA BTK, was upset by not getting attention in the media so he started sending letters to the media and police bragging about his crimes. Thankfully, it led to his undoing and arrest. Deklan tells us about a strange tragedy in London. Meux & Co's Horse Shoe Brewery had a large vat in which it stored and fermented beer. One day a large metal band around the vat came off. This was not necessarily a strange occ...
Oct 23, 2024•52 min•Ep. 115
This week Jane tells us about the murder of Jolee Callan. She was lured on a hike by her ex-boyfriend, Loren Bunner. The two went to a nearby state park, where Bunner killed Jolee and then called 911 to report the crime. He attempted to get easy treatment for the conviction by applying for youthful offender status but it didn’t work and he was sentenced appropriately for the crime. Deklan tells us about the fateful flight MH 370, Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur headed for Beijing, Chi...
Oct 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 114
This week Deklan tells us about a cold case that took some interesting turns. Nicole van den Hurk was killed in 1995 in the Netherlands. Her stepbrother confessed to the murder in 2011 but later explained that his confession was false and done in an effort to exhume her body for DNA evidence. It proved to be a good tactic as it led to the arrest and conviction of the actual killer based on the DNA evidence. Jane tells us about a horse named Lady Wonder who was reported to have psychic powers. He...
Oct 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 113
This week Deklan tells us about serial killer and reputable liar, Larry Hall. Hall liked to confess to crimes but he was also a known liar so it was difficult to confirm his confessions. Police took an interesting tactic by enlisting another inmate to get confirmation of the details of the murders Hall was suspected of. Hall’s story was made into a TV mini series, Black Bird on Apple+. Jane tells us about a deadly train accident that injured over 100 people and kill 25. One of the passengers on ...
Oct 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 112
This week Jane tells us about serial killer, Robert Garrow. While under arrest for one murder, police believed he was responsible for more and questioned him repeatedly. Garrow ended up telling his attorneys the details that police were looking for but they kept it secret, leading to many disputes about the legal ethics of attorney client privilege. Deklan tells us about fashion executive and convicted criminal, Peter Nygard. He made news for questionable manufacturing practices of his clothing ...
Sep 25, 2024•51 min•Ep. 111
This week Deklan tells us about Otto Warmbier and his overseas travels. He was suddenly arrested in North Korea, accused of stealing a propaganda poster from a hotel. He was convicted and sentenced to a hard labor camp. Shortly after entering the camp he fell suddenly and inexplicably ill that eventually led to his death. Jane tells us about several haunted locations in downtown Denver. She visited the Brown Palace Hotel, the Oxford Hotel, and the Cruise Room lounge. These places are known for m...
Sep 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 110
This week Deklan tells us about the murder conviction of a teenager, Cyntoia Brown. Even though she was young at the time of the crime she was sentenced to life in prison as an adult. Years later the circumstances of her crime became public knowledge and everyone was outraged allowing her sentence to be commuted to just 15 years. Jane tells us about a major theft from the Denver Mint. The thief was an employee, Orville Harrington who had a unique way of stealing huge amounts of gold and hiding i...
Sep 11, 2024•42 min•Ep. 109
This week Jane tells us about the kidnapping of 14 yo Abby Hernandez. When Nate Kibby offered her a ride home she was thankful until it got ugly. Kibby held Abby for many months until just letting her go. She survived and got him prosecuted for his horrific crimes. Deklan tells us about the Somerton Man in Australia. A man without identification who died in an unknown way on a beach. He was unidentified for nearly 80 years. Although he has been identified by name, Carl “Charles” Webb, through us...
Sep 04, 2024•43 min•Ep. 108
This week Jane tells us about the origins of the torture technique, the Glasgow Smile. We also discuss a few of the classic cases of people given the Glasgow Smile. Deklan tells us about a potential UFO sighting at Maury Island in Washington. Fred Crisman and Harold Dahl saw something strange in the sky dropping items into the water and into their boat. However, the story later changed when threats occurred. We also enjoy the Chelsea cocktail. Want to contact us, find us on: Email: thebrutalandb...
Aug 28, 2024•36 min•Ep. 107
This week Deklan tells us about when railway workers in Kenya were sudden victims of an unusual source of repeated attacks. In the dark of the night, people were getting dragged away from camps and eaten by lions. The behavior was not common and it was surprising to say the least. Jane tells us about an animal attack as well but her story is about crocodiles. The incident was even given an award as the most fatalities by crocodiles but did the incident happen as described. Experts and researcher...
Aug 21, 2024•50 min•Ep. 106
This week Jane tells us about John “Jack” Kalhauser and his many victims. When he was arrested he had a picture of a mystery woman in his possession. He refused to tell police who the woman was. It took many years to determine it was Brenda Gerow. She had lost contact with her family many years before and she had unfortunately been murdered with her body being unidentified for a long time. Deklan tells us about a social worker, Georgia Tann. She worked with young children to find them adoptive h...
Aug 14, 2024•42 min•Ep. 105
This week Jane tells us about a Brazilian serial killer, Pedro Rodrigues Filho. His victims were specifically criminals and his life inspired the Dexter book and TV series. His victim count could be over 100. Deklan tells us about the Tham Luang cave rescue in 2018. A Thailand football/soccer team consisting of 12 children and their assistant coach were stranded deep in a cave when the cave system flooded. It took over 2 weeks to rescue the team with the help of extremely brave divers. We also e...
Aug 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 104
This week Deklan tells us about the long time captor, Ariel Castro. He kidnapped three different girls/women in Cleveland, Ohio. He kept them captive in his home for many years and did terrible things to them during that time. A miracle happened one day and they were able to escape and Castro was arrested. Jane tells us about a UFO sighting in 1958 in the north of France. Marius DeWilde saw a strange craft that paralyzed him while two aliens walked past him to the cigar shaped UFO. Marius told t...
Jul 31, 2024•34 min•Ep. 103
This week Deklan tells us about several unsolved murders from 1946. In a region known as Texarkana 4 people were killed and others were injured. Some of the scenes were staged but no suspects were ever arrested and the cases have never been solved. Jane tells us about an ancient city in the current area of Pakistan. Once a thriving city, Monhenjo daro, had homes and buildings as well as plumbing set ups. Researchers are unclear about why the city was abandoned but the bigger question is why have...
Jul 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 102
This week Jane tells us about confessed double murderer, Colin Howell. He killed his wife and the husband of his mistress. He got away with the murder for almost 20 years. After having a few bad mishaps in his life he felt like God was punishing him so he confessed to the murders. Deklan tells us about an ancient mummy found in the Ötztal Alps. He is commonly referred to as Ötzi the Iceman. It is believed that he lived over 5000 years ago. The finding wasn’t the strange part. People associated w...
Jul 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 101
It’s our 100th episode friends!!! For a very special 100th episode we are discussing the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski. We cover the brutal and bizarre and there is plenty of both with this story. By popular demand we have our podcast branded cocktail, the Brutal Berry Twist. Want to contact us, find us on: Email: thebrutalandbizarre@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brutal_bizarre_boozy/ Facebook fan group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbbfans Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/brutalb...
Jul 10, 2024•51 min•Ep. 100
This week Deklan tells us about a grisly unsolved murder from 1981. The case is unsolved with very few suspects. The Sharp family and friends lost 4 people that night for unknown reasons. Although some DNA evidence has been discovered, the perpetrator or perpetrators have not been identified. Jane tells us about another unsolved missing person featured in the books Missing 411. Tom Messick was on a hunting trip with family and friends when he mysteriously disappeared in 2015. After nearly 9 year...
Jul 03, 2024•37 min•Ep. 99
This week Jane tells us about the serial killer known as “The Torso Killer” or “Times Square Ripper.” His real name was Richard Cottingham and he committed several murders in New York and New Jersey. He was caught in 1980 but denied responsibility until 2009. In the early 2000s he started being interviewed by an investigator who was able to link him to at least 14 other cold case murders dating back to the 1960s. Deklan tells us about two brothers who dug up some strange carved artifacts in thei...
Jun 26, 2024•48 min•Ep. 98
