During the height of the Renaissance Era when evil and magic lurked around every dark corner, one man took advantage of those fears. Hidden among the dense, shadowed forest in the Jura Moutain Range of France, a hermit and his wife turned to the village children as their form of sustenance. Plus a bonus story of a recent exoneration!! Let’s Mourn… Sources: Art for justice - home page . Art For Justice - Home Page. (n.d.). https://www.artforjustice.org/ Cottrell, S. (2022, February 17). This Fren...
Mar 07, 2024•24 min
Would you take a bath in the blood of a child if it guaranteed you eternal life? No? Well, the Renaissance’s Blood Countess did such acts simply for pleasure. Plenty of tubs could’ve been filled from her rumored 650 victims over 35 years! Let’s Mourn… Sources: 2. torture and truth-telling . Hidden Florence. (2019, May 9). https://hiddenflorence.org/stories/ercole-crime-and-punishment/ercole2_torture/#:~:text=Torture%20in%20Renaissance%20Italy%20was,were%20cagey%20with%20their%20information. A&am...
Mar 04, 2024•25 min
When you think of killer couples, does a mother-and-son duo come to mind? One day a mother came home to see her son abusing a kidnapped girl chained to the radiator. Rather than stopping this heinous act, she becomes his accomplice–luring future victims back home for his son’s entertainment. Let’s Mourn… Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Alexander Spesivtsev: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers. Alexander Spesivtsev | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/spesiv...
Feb 29, 2024•23 min
CALLING ALL EXECUTIONERS!!! From the Master Executioner of Prague to the Woman from Hell, humans have been legally killing other humans for nearly 4,000 years. Come explore the bizarre methods and gruesome history of capital punishment in England! Let’s Mourn… Sources: Brigden, A. written by: J. (n.d.). Hang ’em high: 7 of history’s most famous executioners . Sky HISTORY TV channel. https://www.history.co.uk/articles/hang-em-high-7-of-history-s-most-famous-executioners Staff, I. (2021, March 19)...
Feb 26, 2024•26 min
In 1915 London, three separate women drowned in their bathtubs days after they were married. All three women were found by their husbands, and each one had recently been to the doctor. Coroners and doctors simply accepted the fact they had drowned. However, the newspaper sleuths of the era urged police to investigate. The chances of this happening three times in one year are immeasurable! Let’s Mourn. Sources: Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). George Joseph Smith: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers ...
Feb 22, 2024•28 min
In London in 1811, two families were brutally murdered within two weeks. Just before Christmas, seven people were slain only blocks from each other in the district of Wapping. The Marr and Williamson families were attacked in the early morning hours as they unknowingly slept. As one of the most gruesome and bloody attacks in Britain’s history, investigators were determined to punish someone... anyone. Let’s Mourn. Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). John Williams: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers . ...
Feb 19, 2024•27 min•Ep. 69
The Victorian Era is notorious for its fascination with death. The Queen herself mourned the loss of her husband for nearly four decades. No one was safe from the Reaper. Lord William Russell survived decades as a politician throughout a bloody era, avoiding trouble as it arose. However, no amount of preparation nor caution could have prevented his gruesome murder. Let’s Mourn. Sources: Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). William Russell, lord Russell . Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.bri...
Feb 15, 2024•29 min
The Kent family found themselves at the center of the most notorious murder case of the Victorian Era. Their youngest child, Francis, had been abducted from his nursey while he slept. The whole of England was stunned when detectives released their suspect list–the entire family. Let’s Mourn. Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Constance Kent: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers . Constance Kent | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kent-constance.htm Carlton, ...
Feb 12, 2024•24 min
Does death frighten you? Or maybe it’s how you’ll die that conjures fear? But what if you couldn’t be killed…? Michael Malloy, aka the Bronx Rasputin, survived numerous assassination attempts! He was fed shrapnel, poisoned fish, denatured alcohol, endured being run over by a car, and much more! Oh, and he was drunk the entire time! Let’s Mourn. Karen, A. (2012, February 7). The man who wouldn’t die . Smithsonian.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-man-who-wouldnt-die-89417903/ Stello...
Feb 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 66
When a young girl disappeared the morning before Valentine's Day, 1917, police shrugged their shoulders. Provided with clear and definitive leads, they did nothing. Frustrated, her father enlisted the help of the "Female Sherlock Holmes." Grace Humiston attacked this case head-on, soon putting the NYPD to shame when she solved it right under their noses. Plus a bonus story! Let’s Mourn. Sources: Abbott, K. (2024, January 30). America’s “Mrs Holmes”: How one woman took on the cases the NYPD could...
Feb 05, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 65
When a young girl died from typhoid in 1910, most people chalked it up to her lifestyle and moved on. Not Alice Clement. The first female detective of Chicago perceived what others didn't–A murder. Let's Mourn. Sources: Alice Clement: The detective wore pearls . Chicago Magazine. (n.d.). https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/december-2003/the-detective-wore-pearls/ Dunn, L. T. (n.d.). Roxanne Wood murder case timeline . CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/roxanne-wood-murder-timeline-48...
Feb 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 64
In January of 1965 near Sydney, Australia, the bodies of two 15-year-old girls were found partially buried in the dunes of Wanda Beach. They had been slashed, stabbed, and left to die by a monster. The cruelty of this crime led to the largest investigation in Australia's history. Popular suspects have surfaced over the years including the infamous Beauty Queen Killer, and more recently an alleged confession came to light! Let's Mourn. Sources: Fihlani, P. (2018, June 7). Henri van Breda trial: T...
Jan 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 63
What happens when a suspected murderer flies halfway across the world to Thailand? Why you hire the real-life Sherlock Holmes of course! Jay J. Armes is one of the most successful and unconventional private investigators ever to crack a case. When Lynda Singshinsuk was killed in her dorm room, nothing stopped this man from bringing her killer to justice. Let's Mourn. Sources: A college romance goes from love to death . Chicago Tribune. (2024, January 24). https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-x...
Jan 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 62
Marc Dutroux's name still haunts the country of Belgium. Convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault in the 1980s, he was released after only three years. Le Monstre, as the media dubbed him, went on to commit much more heinous crimes–including but not limited to building a soundproof torture dungeon in his basement. Plus we cover a breaking news story involving Scott Peterson! The L.A. Innocence Project takes on his case, citing new evidence. Let's Mourn. Baker, K. (2024, January 19). The L.A. I...
Jan 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 61
If I were to believe in curses, I'd be certain the Stayner family held one. In the 1970s, Steven Stayner was kidnapped off the street at age 7, held captive for years, and sexually abused countless times. His older brother Cary, never dealt well with the loss of his brother. Two decades later, he would become known as the Yosemite Killer. Plus an update about the recent Becky Bliefnick murder. Let's Mourn. Sources: Brown, M. (2023, October 1). Murder victim Becky Bliefnick voiced fear of her est...
Jan 18, 2024•31 min
Mothers are the protectors of their children, the creator and caretaker. What happens when that one person begins to abuse, manipulate, and emotionally abandon you? Muchausen by proxy is a serious condition where a caretaker, usually a parent, will hurt or create a false sense of danger for their child as a means of attention-seeking. Today I bring you the case of Priscilla Phillips. Let's Mourn. Sources: ABC News Network. (n.d.). ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/munchausen-proxy/story?id...
Jan 16, 2024•34 min•Ep. 59
The dream of most justice systems is to take in a criminal and release them back into the public a better person. This is the story of the so-called reformed murderer Jack Unterweger, and how he manipulated the entire nation of Austria into believing he had changed. Sources: The Cecil Hotel: Where Dreams Go to Die . Book Ghost Tours Across America. (n.d.). https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/the-cecil-hotel-haunted-los-angeles Kuroski, J. (2023, November 8). The five unexplained disappea...
Jan 11, 2024•27 min•Ep. 58
English-born William MacDonald is often referred to as Australia's first true serial killer. Rivaling even Jack The Ripper, the ferocity of MacDonald's crimes earned him the title The Mutilator. Before his undoing, this English-turned-Australian murderer would take the lives of five men. Let's Mourn. Sources: Arlington, K. (2016, June 9). Death of serial killer William “the mutilator” Macdonald not suspicious: Coroner . The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/death-of-seri...
Jan 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 57
Twenty-two years ago, a monster living among children, committed one of England's most heinous double murders. Jessica Chapman and Holly Marie Wells, both 10 years old, disappeared after leaving their home in Cambridgeshire for snacks. Their bodies would be discovered days later, leading to one of the largest manhunts in history. Let's Mourn. Sources: Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Ian Huntley: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers . Ian Huntley | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://...
Jan 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 56
A young college student never returns home after a night out. All evidence points to her murder. The only problem–investigators can’t find her body. Can her killer still be brought to justice? Let's Mourn. Sources: 40 years later, some of Gina Hall’s remains found in Pulaski County . https://www.wdbj7.com. (2020, July 13). https://www.wdbj7.com/2020/07/13/40-years-later-some-of-gina-halls-remains-found-in-pulaski-county/ Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Stephen Epperly: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Mur...
Jan 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 53
The FBI describes long-haul truckers as one of the most successful serial killer occupations... Once beaten for confusing tomato salad with potato salad, Fautenberry was responsible for at least 5 brutal murders across 4 states during the 1990s. Let's Mourn. Sources: Guardian News and Media. (2007, September 6). Polish author jailed over killing he used as plot . The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/sep/06/books.booksnews #murderpodcast #newpodcast #murders #jacktheripper #truecr...
Dec 28, 2023•23 min•Ep. 54
Fritz Honka was a German serial killer active during the 1970s and his crimes were particularly gruesome. Honka's victims were often vulnerable women, whom he lured back to his apartment and murdered. He then proceeded to...well, do what butchers do best. Let's Mourn. Sources: Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Fritz Honka: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers . Fritz Honka | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/honka-fritz.htm Junge, R. (2020, January 10). Famou...
Dec 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 53
Many people feared for nearly three decades that detectives would never catch the killer responsible for the Steeltown Murders. Having taken the lives of three young girls in the 1970s, this monster is the first ever documented Welsh serial killer. Let's Mourn. Sources: John, G. (2023, May 15). Steeltown murders: How saturday night strangler was caught . BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-65556974 Kelley, E. (2019, April 8). The disappearance of Bonnie Haim . The Florida Times-Union. ht...
Dec 18, 2023•20 min•Ep. 52
In 1940 a woman's oddly preserved body floated to the surface of Lake Crescent in Washington State–thus beginning a years-long murder mystery. She had been hog-tied, wrapped in blankets, weighed down with rocks, and left to rot at the bottom of the lake. However, Fate had its own plans. Let's Mourn. Sources: Crime, P. C. (2022, April 24). The lady of the Lake . Medium. https://medium.com/seek-solve/the-lady-of-the-lake-b512c33ba890 Kopsky, A. (2017, October 26). 18 fucked-up vintage murder cases...
Dec 14, 2023•24 min•Ep. 51
50TH EPISODE SPECTACULAR! Three states, three murders, and almost three decades without answers. Thanks to the improvements in DNA science, families of these victims can begin to grieve properly, finally knowing the name of the killer. Let's Mourn. Sources: Fulton resident reminisces on homicide investigation . Fulton Sun. (2020, November 19). https://www.fultonsun.com/news/2020/nov/19/fulton-resident-reminisces-homicide-investigation/ LaFleur, E. (2018, October 5). Robert Brashers: A timeline o...
Dec 11, 2023•20 min•Ep. 50
When Monika Rizzo went missing early in May of 1997, her husband Leonard never reported her missing. It wouldn't be until June that a neighbor called in an anonymous tip when he noticed Leonard's dog playing with a human jawbone . This would be the first of HUNDREDS of bones to come. Let's Mourn. Sources: Hernandez, E., & Waldman, L. (2022, May 4). “The Bone Yard”: Who killed Monika Rizzo? South Texas Crime Stories, episode 2 . KSAT. https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/05/03/the-bone-yard-w...
Dec 07, 2023•20 min•Ep. 49
Three murdered women, six missing eyes, and one man obsessed with taxidermy. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring you Texas. Let's Mourn. Sources: Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Charles Frederick Albright: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers . Charles Frederick Albright | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/albright-charles.htm Braden, B. (2022, August 1). A Texas serial killer left his victims without their eyes . Investigation Discovery. https://www.investigatio...
Dec 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 48
Bodies behind wallpaper, bones under the floorboards, and a wife in the garden? The result of a decade of murder. Often forgotten among other notorious serial killers, England's Whispering Killer took the lives of no less than 8 women. Let's Mourn. Sources: Black Histories: Race & Racism: Notting Hill in the 1950s . Visit Plymouth. (n.d.). https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/whats-on/black-histories-race-and-racism-notting-hill-in-the-1950s-p3302263 Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). John Reginald Christie: ...
Nov 30, 2023•24 min•Ep. 47
On Christmas Eve 2007, Wayne and Judy Anderson prepared for another family dinner as they had done countless holidays before. Unbeknownst to them, someone close to the family had been planning their murder for weeks. However, these two were only the first of six victims to come on that snowy Seattle evening. Also, Derek Chauvin got shanked in prison lol. Let's Mourn. Sources: Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Michele Anderson: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers . Michele Anderson | Murderpedia, the ...
Nov 27, 2023•19 min•Ep. 46
The Axe Murderer of Berrima, perhaps Australia's most prolific killer, wasn't even Australian at all. Over one hundred years before the term serial killer existed, Irish-born, lifelong criminal, John Lynch confessed to as many as ten brutal tomahawk attacks. Let's Mourn. Sources: Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). John Lynch: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers . John Lynch | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lynch-john.htm Conliffe, C. (2016, July 3). John L...
Nov 23, 2023•21 min•Ep. 45
