The Manson Family terrorized Los Angeles for a brief time, but their case has had a lasting legacy on the public. This week, Savannah explores the many facets of what led this small cult group to brutally murder 9 people in the summer of 1969, including pregnant actress and wife to director Roman Polanski, Sharon Tate. Savannah details Charles' background and childhood, how he became the leader of a fringe group prepping for a race war in the United States, and the media-frenzy trial that was th...
Feb 24, 2021•57 min•Ep. 98
Even though the remains of husband Bobby, wife Sherilynn, and daughter Madyson Jamison were found in November 2013 after being missing since October 2009, the mystery surrounding their disappearance was nowhere closer to being solved. Why was their truck abandoned, containing their personal belongings and $32,000? Did someone hurt them or was the couple to blame in a bizarre murder-suicide? Savannah explores the many theories looming over this incredible case and the many suspects, known and unk...
Feb 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 97
Priscilla Gustafson was a nursery school teacher with two children, Abigail and William. On the night of December 1, 1987, Daniel LaPlante broke into her home, raped and murdered Priscilla, then proceeded to drown both of her children. Daniel was found hiding 2 days later and was convicted of 3 consecutive life sentences. Savannah explores Daniel's abusive childhood and status as an outcast all of his life, as well as the details of the triple homicide and Daniel's attempt to gain parole despite...
Feb 10, 2021•25 min•Ep. 96
Not much is known about Maddie's personality, her wants and dreams, and that's because her life was tragically cut short by 14-year-old Josh Phillips, who brutally murdered Maddie when she was only 8 years old. When Maddie innocently wanted to play baseball with Josh, she couldn't have any idea that this would lead to Josh savagely beating and stabbing Maddie to death. Savannah details the gruesome events, how Maddie's body was discovered by Josh's mother, and why Josh might actually be released...
Feb 03, 2021•28 min•Ep. 95
Although she was declared legally dead in 2004, Amy Wroe Betchel has never been seen in public since her sudden disappearance on July 24, 1997. Savannah explores the multitude of theories surrounding this case, including suspicion around Amy's husband Steve, the fact that Amy could've been kidnapped during one of her nightly runs, or even the potential involvement of a known killer in the area where she was last seen, Dale Wayne Eaton. Why did Amy disappear and how have the police reconciled wit...
Jan 27, 2021•32 min•Ep. 94
Carl Tanzler was a successful radiology technologist in Florida when he met Maria Elena "Helen" Milagro de Hoyos, a patient suffering from tuberculosis. Carl became obsessed with Helen to the point where, even after she died, he attempted to maintain a relationship with her by removing her body from her grave, mummifying it and living with it for 2 years before he was eventually discovered. Savannah details this chance encounter and sheds some light as to what may have led Carl to defiling Helen...
Jan 20, 2021•29 min•Ep. 93
The case of Steven Pladl and Katie Fusco/Pladl is as twisted as it is tragic. After living with her adoptive parents Anthony and Kelly Fusco, Katie Fusco (originally named Denise Pladl) reunited with her biological father Steven Pladl, where they soon began a sexual relationship, which later resulted in the birth of their son, Bennett. Two years later, their tumultuous affair would leave Katie, Bennett, Anthony and Steven dead. Savannah explores this disturbing tale and the many twists and turns...
Jan 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 92
On October 2, 1985, Michele Avila went out with one of her friends Laura Doyle, completely unaware of the ambush awaiting her. Doyle drove Michele into the woods where Doyle and former best friend Karen Severson confronted Michele and subsequently attacked and drowned her. Once back into town, they concocted a story about Michele running off with three men. Savannah explores how Karen and Laura were ultimately found out, the strange behavior and manipulation of Michele's mother Irene Avila, and,...
Jan 06, 2021•33 min•Ep. 91
Katherine Knight had a violent history before she ultimately murdered her husband. But no one expected the severity and gruesomeness of her crimes. Savannah explores Katherine's troubled past including various fights and slaughtering of innocent animals, her tumultuous extramarital affairs, and the crime she was sentenced to life without parole for, the murder, skinning and cooked her partner John Price with the intention of feeding him to his own children. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your...
Dec 16, 2020•39 min•Ep. 90
On Monday, August 7, 1972, Jeannette DePalma went missing from her home, only to have her body found six weeks later at a cliff inside of Springfield's Houdaille Quarry. Even more mysterious, strange objects were found nearby and an autopsy discovered a dangerous amount of lead in her system. Savannah re-examines this cold case, including the many allegations that she was used as a sacrifice by the occult for some sort of ritual. Was this just far-out theories spurred by religious movements of t...
Dec 09, 2020•36 min•Ep. 89
While being served with an arrest warrant for health care fraud, Anthony Todt's family was found dead in his home. His wife, children and even family dog were discovered by police three weeks after they died. According to police, Anthony confessed to their murders. But shortly after Anthony's supposed confession, he wrote a 27-page letter detailing how his wife was the true killer before committing suicide and now denies being involved and even tried to resuscitate his dying wife.. Savannah expl...
Dec 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 88
Amy Allwine was living a pious and simple life in Minnesota. Her husband, Pastor Stephen Allwine, was leading a double life, frequenting the infamous website for cheating, Ashley Madison, along with other dark web activities including searching for a hitman against his wife. When the hitman failed, Stephen took matters into his own hands. Savannah explores what led to a self-proclaimed religious man would murder his wife and attempt to stage it as a suicide, how Stephen was caught, and the many ...
Nov 25, 2020•37 min•Ep. 87
8-year-old Relisha Rudd went missing in the metro Washington D.C. area under suspicious circumstances, but her case didn't get a lot of media coverage. Many speculated that her race and lower income status contributed to this. Savannah explores this tragic case and the many twists and turns, including the main suspect, Khalil Tatum, who misrepresented himself as a doctor, whose wife was shot dead and he was subsequently found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot after Relisha was reported missing....
Nov 18, 2020•38 min•Ep. 86
Brianne Wolgram was, by all accounts, a sweet and hardworking teenager when she mysteriously disappeared on September 5th, 1998. Savannah explores the limited information available on this case, including the group of girls that Brianne was last seen speaking with, the fact that her car was found abandoned along a hiking trial, and the various supposed sightings of Brianne since she went missing. Sunsoil makes CBD oil with simple, organic ingredients. Get 30% off your first order by going to Sun...
Nov 11, 2020•36 min•Ep. 85
On September 10, 1988, Cynthia and David Dowaliby woke up to find their door open and their 8-year-old daughter, Jaclyn Dowaliby, missing from her bed where they put her to sleep the night before. This week, Savannah delves deep into the tragic case of Jaclyn's disappearance and the discovery of her body 5 days after she was last seen at home. Go to HelloFresh.com/killer90 and use code killer90 to get $90 off including free shipping! As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting...
Nov 04, 2020•36 min•Ep. 84
In the final installment of HalloWeek, Savannah details the perplexing mystery of the Keddie Cabin murders. In 1981 in Keddie, California, 5 family and friends were vacationing in a remote cabin. On the morning of April 12, Sheila Sharp discovered her family and friends’ bodies brutally murdered throughout the cabin. Several decades later, these murders still remain unsolved, but can new DNA evidence and advancements in technology finally bring the killers to light? If you have any thoughts on t...
Oct 30, 2020•38 min•Ep. 5
Go to NordVPN.com/killerinstinct and use code KILLER to get 68% off a 2 year plan plus 1 additional month free. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Chelsea Bruck disappeared after attending a Halloween party on the night of October 2014. Almost a year later, her remains were discovered and Daniel Clay was charged with murdering this innocent 22-year-old. On this episode of HalloWeek, Savannah walks through the timeline of Chelsea’s final moments and how persistent investigati...
Oct 29, 2020•46 min•Ep. 4
Opened in 1927, the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles has been home to various violent deaths including suicide & murder and home to various other criminal behavior. Most famously, Cecil was rumored to have housed one of LA’s most infamous serial killer, Richard Ramirez, AKA the Night Stalker. On this episode, Savannah details the many and tries to explore what draws these disturbing activities to this particular hotel, and what the future holds for this West Coast institution. Right now, to Save 3...
Oct 28, 2020•37 min•Ep. 3
Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris picked up the disturbing nickname of the Tool Box Killers after it was discovered they kidnapped, tortured and killed 5 teenage girls, often using various tools in their twisted crimes. On this episode, Savannah details these 5 brutal murders, how these killers were caught, and why they are considered to be some of the most disturbing individuals investigators have ever had to encounter. If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get...
Oct 27, 2020•43 min
Junko Furuta was a Japanese high school student who was the unfortunate victim of a random and horrendous crime in the early 1980s. On her way home, she was kidnapped by a few low-ranking members of the infamous Yakuza gang. For the next 44 days, Junko was brutally tortured and raped by various teenage boys. Her body was discovered by investigators on April 1989 encased in concrete in a steel drum. Savannah explores the frightening details of Junko’s final moments and the subsequent trial of the...
Oct 26, 2020•38 min
Lisa Montgomery had an extremely troubled childhood. But her heinous actions that led the brutal murder of a pregnant Bobbie Jo Stinnett on December 16, 2004, and the removal of Bobbie Jo's child from her stomach. Savannah details the troubling events in Lisa's early life, what connected these two very different women, and how Lisa was caught and prosecuted, becoming the first woman to be put on death row in almost 70 years.a Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code KILLER at TryCali...
Oct 21, 2020•33 min•Ep. 83
Sheila LaBarre is currently serving 2 consecutive life sentences for the murder of 2 men, but human remains and other disturbing clues were found on her farm that don't belong to either men. Savannah explores Sheila's troubled early life, her moving to Epping, New Hampshire where she lured men to her farm for torture and murder, and the many lingering mysteries that still hang over Sheila, including where she qualifies as a serial killer. Sunsoil makes CBD oil with simple, organic ingredients. G...
Oct 14, 2020•34 min•Ep. 82
Since March 2015, Michael Shaver went missing. His wife, Laurie Shaver, said she hasn't seem him since, but acted suspiciously when pushed by police about his whereabouts. Years later, investigators obtained a warrant and found Michael's remains buried in the backyard. Savannah details Michael and Laurie's tumultuous relationship, leading police to be suspicious of Laurie from the start. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/instinct! Go to HelloFresh.com/...
Oct 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 81
On Sunday, August 25, 1991, Veronica Anderson, known as Vera to her friends and family, was found brutally murdered in her own car. With virtually no leads, no known enemies, and very few clues to go off, this case has remained unsolved for the past 30 years. Savannah explores how Vera was found, what witnesses observed that could potentially help solve the case, and why the real killer has alluded investigators for almost 3 decades. Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to Sol...
Sep 30, 2020•39 min•Ep. 80
On May 10, 2020, Suzanne Morphew left her home on her bike, but never returned home. Though investigators are still looking into her disappearance, very little information has been released to the public and many believe Suzanne's husband, Barry, is somehow involved after news of potential affairs have been released. Savannah explores the state of the investigation and Barry's strange behavior from the beginning, even proposing his own theories on his wife's disappearance. As a listener, you’ll ...
Sep 23, 2020•40 min•Ep. 79
Serenity Dennard had a troubled life, and that's what ultimately lead her to be placed in Black Hills Children's Home in South Dakota. After various escape attempts, Serenity was able to successfully run away from the home into the rugged terrain surrounding the facility, and hasn't been seen since. Savannah explores Serenity's early life, the exhaustive search for Serenity that still continues today, and how the Children's Home's incompetence has potentially hindered the ability to find her saf...
Sep 16, 2020•36 min•Ep. 78
On June 11, 1981, Issei Sagawa murdered Renée Hartevelt, then proceeded to have sex with her corpse, cut her up and consume parts of her body over the course of several days before ultimately being arrested and prosecuted. After serving only 2 years in prison, Issei was released on a legal technicality and is still out of prison to this day. Savannah details his horrendous crime and how it's possible that such a brutal murder is allowed to enjoy his freedom. Watch Issei's interview where he deta...
Sep 09, 2020•33 min•Ep. 77
On April 6, 2009, Sandra Cantu's body was found in a suitcase during the routine draining of an irrigation pond in Tracy, California. Police immediately suspected an older white male with a history of sexual abuse, but after collecting various pieces of evidence, it became clear that the actual suspect was Melissa Huckaby, the mother of one of Sandra's friends. Savannah explores what led to Melissa's horrendous crime and the clues that ultimately led to her arrest and prosecution. If you have an...
Sep 02, 2020•37 min•Ep. 76
David Camm was convicted of murdering his wife Kimberly Camm and his two young children Jill and Brad after he discovered them all shot to death in his garage on September 28, 2000. After spending 13 years in prison for this crime, a new suspect was identified, a career criminal named Charles Boney. This week, Savannah runs down the various trials that led to the arrest and conviction of an innocent man and grieving father & husband, and why it took so long to put the real killer behind bars...
Aug 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 75
Two-year-old James Bulger went missing while out shopping with his mother on February 12, 1993. CCTV footage captured James being taken by 2 young boys and led out of the mall. A few days after James went missing, his body was found near railroad tracks, mutilated and split in half. Savannah dives deep into the horrid details of James' final moments, as well as the capture of the two ten-year-old boys, Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, thus becoming the youngest modern murders in the history of ...
Aug 19, 2020•45 min•Ep. 74
