I'm baaaaaack! I am bringing you a "House of Horrors" story suggested by multiple listeners of the show- The Turpin Family. Thank the Lord no one is killed, but this case is far from having a happy ending. Trigger warning- this case involves child abuse. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories Research and partial writing by Sara Breau Sources: You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9cHOpyilBI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd2zmJGx8LE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chIFYO_F9wY https://www.youtube....
Jul 12, 2024•36 min•Season 11Ep. 8
Welcome to the first episode of my new segment, Close Calls! This episode features a story about a REAL Irish car bomb, words of wisdom from someone who has been burned by so-called "friends" with ill intentions, and a creepy man in the darkness of Yosemite National Park. Thank you for submitting your stories, Stuart Blues, Anonymous & Tori. Send your close calls to killerstoriespodcast@gmail.com linktr.ee/KillerStories
May 08, 2024•15 min
This episode is extremely gruesome and disturbing. Fair warning... Taylor Shabusiness (there is a story behind this interesting last name) and her boyfriend Shad Thyrion were high on meth when they began to engage in some rather kinky sexual acts- resulting in Shad's death. linktr.ee/KillerStories Sources You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qY9rR_-zEQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_6xLjA4W3Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUIdkEMo_DM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj1H3KL7i7g Heavy. h...
Apr 18, 2024•24 min•Season 11Ep. 7
I want to bring more frequent content on Killer Stories and had the idea of my listeners sharing their "Close Calls". This is an intro to the segment where I discuss my own close call from my college days. Please email your close call encounters to killerstoriespodcast@gmail.com You could hear your story on a future episode!
Mar 31, 2024•8 min
In this strange case, 54 yo Peter Porco woke up and went about his daily routine completely oblivious to the severe head injuries he sustained before collapsing to his death. Who attacked Peter and his wife Joan with an axe on the early morning of Nov 15th, 2004? https://linktr.ee/Killer Stories music credit: Upbeat by Adi Goldstein Porco Obit https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/timesunion-albany/name/peter-porco-obituary? id=4901498 CBS News/48 Hours https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-porco-murd...
Mar 22, 2024•26 min•Season 11Ep. 6
Today's case was suggested by listener, Abigail Vega Medina. Thank you for your continued support! Shelly Knotek (born Michelle Watson) was a nightmare child, constantly tormenting her little brothers and causing trouble for her parents. As an adult, she continued to torment those around her. Over the years, 3 house guests mysteriously went missing from the Knotek home. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories music credit: Upbeat.com, Adi Goldstein - Blank Light sources https://allthatsinteresting.com/s...
Feb 11, 2024•31 min•Season 11Ep. 5
This week I'm covering covicted killer and raging narcissist, John Battaglia. In a twisted plan to get back at his ex-wife, John gunned down their 2 daughters. 9 year old Faith and 6 year old Liberty. http://linktr.ee/KillerStories Research by Sara Beau Writing by Sara Beau & Bobbie Holmes sources: • John Battaglia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Battaglia) • Deadly Affection: Part 3 (http://res.dallasnews.com/interactives/2014_deadlyaffection/ part3/) • Mother of slain girls testifies a...
Jan 01, 2024•26 min•Season 11Ep. 4
In today's episode, I discuss the 2007 murder of Paige Birgfeld in Grand Junction, CO. In the beginning, there are two main suspects- her ex-husbands. I mean... its always the husband, right? But the investigation becomes more complex when Paige's secret life as a high-end escort is revealed. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Dateline double-lives cbsnews cbsnews colorado abcnews tvguidetime shenbagalakshmi.medium denverpost heavy gjsentinel...
Nov 28, 2023•35 min•Season 11Ep. 3
Today I am covering the Lundy Murders- suggested by New Zealand listener, Lizzie Bourke. Mark Lundy was convicted of murdering his wife and daughter in August 2000. But did he actually do it? This case has SO much controversy. I am here to lay out all the facts and let you be the judge. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Murderpedia Wikipedia Girl guides nzherald thermofisher Liz Wakeford - part 1 Liz Wakeford - part 2 newsroom NZhistory...
Oct 22, 2023•38 min•Season 11Ep. 2
I'm baaaaaack! Kicking off Season 11 with one of the craziest cases I've ever heard- The Lululemon Murder. 30-year-old Jayna Murray was a manager in the Bethesda, MD Lululemon store. March 11, 2011, Jayna worked the evening shift alongside 29-year-old Brittany Norwood. After closing, there was an attack that ended in the brutal murder of Jayna. Brittany lived to tell the tale. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wa...
Oct 10, 2023•38 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Well helllllloooo! It has been a thick minute, hasn't it? Life has been a bit chaotic to say the least. A new work schedule and my son home for the summer has put a halt on my ability to research, write, record, edit... get anything done at all. But.. I can't leave you hanging! I wanted to give a little teaser until I am in a place where I am ready to bring you a full season. Some of you may have heard this story already if you are fans of British Murders. I was a guest on the show and told the ...
Jul 21, 2023•24 min
I am back with part two of this season's finale- The Black Dahlia. This week I am covering all the potential suspects in this infamous unsolved murder. Who do you think is responsible? I thought I knew.. but after a deep dive into my research, I'm not so sure! https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/the-black-dahlia-murder/ Parcast Serial Kill...
Apr 07, 2023•30 min•Season 10Ep. 10
For the finale of season 10, I am bringing you one of America's most infamous unsolved murders-- The Black Dahlia. This week I am covering the life of Elizabeth Short (AKA The Black Dahlia) and her murder. I will be back with part 2 to cover America's reaction, potential suspects and how this crime influenced pop culture. https://linktr.ee/Killer Stories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-lib...
Mar 30, 2023•13 min•Season 10Ep. 10
This week I am covering the murder of Lisa Naegle. You may recognize her as a contestant on the 2010 E! network reality show, Bridalplasty. 6 years after the show aired, she was brutally attacked by her student and "friend", Jackie Rogers. But why? https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridalplasty True Crime Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7aEQ6f6Y4Q https://people.com/crime/man-sentenced-to-26-years-to-life-for-killing-reality-star-with-hammer/ https://w...
Mar 11, 2023•20 min•Season 10Ep. 9
This week I am covering the 1977 Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. 3 young girls were killed while attending what would have been a 2 week long Girls Scout Camp near Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Lori Farmer (8), Michelle Guse (9) & Denise Milner (10) Their main suspect is an escaped prisoner and local football star, Gene Leroy Hart. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: kjrh.com urban-mythology.com killerqueenspodcast.com/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders oklahomadaily.news thecrimewire.com oklahoman.com...
Mar 03, 2023•29 min
This week I am covering the murder of Cordell Richards. 3 teens in Fort Walton Beach, FL kidnap and torture a US Air Force veteran. After a 12-year-old boy discovers his charred remains in the woods, Kristel Maestas, Ronald Bell and Renee Lincks are charged with murder. linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/kristel-maestas-ronald-bell-murder-cordell-richards-torture https://guanabee.com/cordell-richards/ https://expressdigest.com/florida-woman-36-jaile...
Feb 22, 2023•16 min•Season 10Ep. 7
In a previous episode, I covered the mysterious deaths of 9 hikers in the Dyatlov Pass. This week I am going to discuss a very similar incident that occurred in Southern Siberia back in 1993. And even though there was one survivor... the Khamar-Daban Incident is still a mystery to this day. What do you think happened to the 6 hikers who perished? Military conspiracy, lethal chemicals, low-frequency sound waves, shrooms or simply hypothermia? linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://en.wikipedia....
Feb 08, 2023•24 min
This week's episode involves the abuse of a 3 year old girl that ultimately led to her death. I understand this is not everyone's cup of tea (I mean who's cup of tea is child abuse?) but Nia Glassie's story deserves to be told. To raise awareness and prevention of child abuse. 5 individuals were involved in the abuse/lack of protection, including her own Mother. Tighten your boot straps becasue this one is going to be a rough ride. linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://www.okaybliss.com/nia-g...
Feb 01, 2023•22 min
This week I have a very special episode. Jennifer Barlow joins me to tell the story of her Uncle, Stephan Manolis, and how he was convicted of a murder that took place in 1996. (The murder of Kristin Scarabelli) Jennifer took 8 months off to write a book dedicated to the facts of the case and how she believes he was wrongly convicted. linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Stephan Manolis' niece, Jennifer Barlow https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/missing87975/unsolved-child-homicide-kristin-scarabelli-t2...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Today's case was suggested by listener Jody Parisi. She is from Rochester, NY and wanted me to cover this (unsolved) string of murders that happened in the 1970's. These 3 victims had something in common, they had first and last names that started with the same letter- Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz and Michelle Maenza. Did this murderer have a thing for illiteration or was this just pure coincidence? linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://podcastaddict.com/episode/141265620 https://www.democra...
Jan 18, 2023•27 min•Season 10Ep. 3
This week I am covering the murder of Alexandra Pesic. After a nasty divorce from her husband, Zandra receives a paperback book in the mail titled, 'The Deaths of Cindy James'. This book highlights passages about Cindy being harrassed, tormented and ultimately killed. All the highlighted portions of the book become a reality for Zandra as well, including the final highlighted passage, "You're dead." help support the show --> http://buymeacoffee.com/killerstories http://linktr.ee/KillerStories...
Jan 11, 2023•26 min•Season 10Ep. 2
What the phuck is phrogging?! Phrogging is the act of secretly living in someone else's home without their knowledge or permission. And that is exactly what happened to the Campbell family when they moved to Honolulu, HI in 2019. 23 year old Ezequiel Zayas lived amongst the family for months without their knowledge. And if that isn't creepy enough... he had an agenda. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KillerStories linktr.ee.com/KillerStories sources: Lifetime Phrogging: Hider in My House, S1 E1: Bum...
Jan 02, 2023•22 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Happy Halloween! I wanted to cover this mysterious murder from 1975. On the eve of Halloween, 15 year old Martha Moxley was blugeoned and stabbed to death with a golf club. Someone DID go to prison for a short period of time... but this is technically still an unsolved murder. A scandelous one... the prime suspect is a cousin to the Kennedys. Innocent? Or just privileged? Now that you have all the details.. who do you thik is responsible? https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://www.oxyg...
Oct 30, 2022•30 min
In Jan of 1996, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman went on an innocent bike ride. 8 minutes later... she was gone. She was abducted and murdered in Arlington, Texas. This case was the inspiration for the Amber Alert. A system that alerts the public of an abducted minor. This case is still unsolved. If you have any information, call Arlington, TX police dept. Tip line: 817 575-8823 sources: https://sites.psu.edu/jiyoonnicky/unsolved-crimes/amber-hagerman/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/amber-hagerman htt...
Oct 01, 2022•15 min
In 2012, Israel Keyes was arrested for the kidnapping of Samantha Koenig. He confessed to murdering her and showed police where to find her body. Then Israel said, "I've got lots more stories to tell." He is known as one of America's most prolific serial killers. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Oxygen Method of a Serial Killer, S1, E1 Podcast: Murder in America - Israel Keyes part 1 & 2 https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/israel-keyes https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/keyes-israel...
Sep 23, 2022•39 min
A Jane Doe and her killer went unidentified for over 20 years. Thanks to advancements in forensic science and a "cold case hobbyist", the Maidenwater Victim has been identified as Lina Reyes Geddes and her killer as her husband, Edward Geddes. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories this weeks sponsor: https://linktr.ee/barrefortekaysville sources: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2022/06/29/dna-evidence-helps-solve-utah/ https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/dna-rope-ties-late-husband-1998-murder-ohio-woman-fo...
Sep 09, 2022•16 min
The heartbreaking story of a 5 year old girl who spent her short life in and out of foster care. She died at the hands of her Mother and live-in boyfriend. Child and Family Services had many opportunities to intervene and help protect her. The system failed Phoenix. The week's sponsor- https://www.instagram.com/barrefortekaysville/ New client deal ---> https://linktr.ee/barrefortekaysville?fbclid=PAAaY1pQwEzxFeCFu9lR_OAHOL9uaZH-nLyLBQyh_CHrESMXBWZLVMlGfCdtU sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/ca...
Sep 02, 2022•20 min
Jeffrey Mailhot was described as your average Joe. Everyone who knew him was completely dumbfounded when he confessed to being a serial killer. He targeted sex workers and says he learned how to dismember their bodies from an episode of 'The Sopranos'. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories collaboration with Lorraine on Once Upon a Nightmare https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cape-fear/id1521865524?i=1000576186605 sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mailhot-jeffrey.htm https://www.oxygen.com/...
Aug 26, 2022•18 min
46 yo. Thomas Montgomery pretended to be an 18 yo. Marine online and fell head over heels in love with a teenage girl - Talhotblond. This relationship full of lies led to the murder of 22 yo. Brian Barrett. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://abcnews.go.com/US/online-love-triangle-deception-end-murder/story?id=14371076 https://www.thedailybeast.com/webs-killer-love-triangle https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/09/25/thomas-montgomery/ https://buffalonews.com/news/love-triangle...
Aug 19, 2022•21 min
John Albert Gardener III sexually assaulted a 13 year old girl. He was released on parole after serving 5 years in prison. He violated his parole repeatedly but was never sent back to prison, allowing him to rape and murder Amber DuBois and Chelsea King. https://lintr.ee/KillerStories https://www.tipsypod.com (trailer featured in today's episode) sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gardner-john-albert.htm https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/crime-news/john-gardner-agrees-to-p...
Aug 11, 2022•21 min
