In the Summer of 1992, the scorching temperatures in Manhattan were of little concern to Marsha P. Johnson. Her days didn’t truly start until long after the sun had gone down. Fresh from the Pride Parade, Marsha made plans the evening of July 4th, 1992 to meet her friend Miss Kitty at The Anvil, one of the many gay bars lining Christopher Street in Greenwich Village. They were supposed to rendezvous at midnight. Only …Marsha never showed. Two days later, on July 6th, a passerby spotted something...
Jul 15, 2024•57 min
One woman risked life and limb to escape the grips of a predator. Her goal was simply to make it home to her children alive. There was no way she could have known that ensuring her attacker was found would reveal so much more, and likely save other lives. In working with authorities, this woman was able to uncover her attacker for what he truly was ...a serial killer. Her statements about the crime, however, were given under controversial circumstances. As such, the authenticity of her statement...
Jul 08, 2024•35 min
A small town Indiana minister is brutally murdered in his own home. His wife and young daughters lay lifeless in the basement. It’s the kind of crime that rocks an entire community and dampens their spirit forever. The horrific quadruple homicide happened in 1989, when DNA testing was in its infancy. Would investigators be able to lean on this new technology to catch the person who massacred an entire family? As time went on and the case went cold, the facts became blurred. Would Bob and Dawn Pe...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr
This takes us to the open sea near the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Two young lovers were sailing around the world together, in search of something more meaningful than the hustle and bustle of everyday life. They made plans to go to Honolulu Hawaii, but they would never make it. The couple and their boat captain went missing, and to this day some of the details surrounding their disappearance remain a mystery. Join me as I walk you through the disappearance, and likely murder, of forme...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min
There are two sides to every story. Somewhere in between varying accounts of a shared experience lies the truth, but the deceased can’t share their version of events. When relying on only one narrative, the truth can become muddied and leave us scrambling for answers. The case we’re discussing in this episode wasn’t big news. The mystery surrounding 47-year-old Kevin Parker’s stabbing death mostly fueled local interest. Kevin’s family and loved ones were determined to get closure and fill in the...
Jun 17, 2024•45 min
This episode of MURDERISH brings us to the East Coast of the United States, to the Garden State of New Jersey. When the battered and cold body of Father Ed Hinds was discovered on the floor of the church rectory, covered in blood, nobody had a clue who could have killed him, or why. The community would quickly learn who brutally murdered the Catholic Priest, but jurors would have to decide whether the murderer snapped in a fit of rage over the Priest’s actions, or if the murder was motivated by ...
Jun 10, 2024•49 min
In this episode of MURDERISH, Jami sits down with her friend and fellow podcaster, Madison McGhee, to discuss Madison’s investigation of her father’s murder. Madison’s father, John Cornelius “J.C.” McGhee, was gunned down in the doorway of his own home in Belmont County, Ohio in 2002. His case has remained unsolved since then. As a child, Madison was told that her father died from a heart attack. It wasn’t until Madison was 16 years old that she learned the truth about his untimely death. In 202...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 18 min
On October 15, 1990, in Jacksonville Florida, a tragic fire would change the field of arson investigation forever. Decades old fires, which were to determined to be from arson, were now going to be re-examined as a result of what is widely known as the Lime Street Fire. Tragically, six people and an unborn child would have to lose their lives in order to affect change in the way fires were investigated. Was this murder, or a tragic accident? Sponsor: armoire.style/murderish to get up to 50% off ...
May 27, 2024•44 min
In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the Netflix reality docuseries, Unlocked: A Jail Experiment. Jami gives listeners a solid Cliffs Notes version of the 2024 docuseries, and shares her own opinions on the unusual experiment that allows detention center inmates to be outside of their jail cells 24/7 with no deputies inside of the pod to watch over them. The experiment begins with some chaos, as inmates push boundaries and break rules which threatens their ability to continue particip...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 4 min
On January 29, 2022, Karen Read dropped off her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, at a house party in Canton, Massachusetts. When she awoke the next morning and found John not in bed, Karen became concerned. She drove around looking for him and eventually made her way to 34 Fairview Rd., the location of the house-party where she’d taken him earlier that morning. Karen screamed upon seeing John’s body lying in the front yard of the home, unconscious and covered in snow. John O’Keefe was dead. A murder inv...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Murderish, you’re going to hear the story of Clarence Elkins, who was convicted of two brutal rapes and a murder. But, as you’ll learn in this episode, things aren’t always as they seem. Sponsors: Green Chef: Visit greenchef.com/murderish50 and use code murderish50 for 50% off + 20% off your next two months. armoire.style/MURDERISH to get up to 50% off your first month Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit...
May 13, 2024•51 min
Some addictions aren’t yet completely understood, like video gaming addiction. There has long been controversy regarding whether games with violent content impact young influential minds. In October 2007, an Ohio clergyman and his wife were shot at close range in their own home. Mark and Sue Petric were adored by their community. No one anticipated their lives would be shattered by a senseless act of violence. The question at the forefront of this case is: were video games to blame for the shoot...
May 06, 2024•57 min
Darrell Keith Rich, known as “The Hilltop Rapist,” was born on February 14, 1955. Although he was born on Valentine’s Day, this would be no indication of who Rich would become as an adult. This cold-blooded Serial Killer got his name by the manner in which he captured most of his victims. Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to beco...
Apr 29, 2024•30 min
During Memorial Day weekend of 2020, the peaceful town of Willington, Connecticut became the setting of a violent rampage with the perp leaving behind a trail of carnage, trauma, and destruction. A 6-day manhunt would follow. As police pieced together the mayhem, a daunting question emerged about the man responsible for all the chaos: why? Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.co...
Apr 22, 2024•49 min
In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the Showtime docuseries, Outcry. Jami gives listeners a solid Cliffs Notes version of the docuseries, and shares her own opinions on the horrific case that centers around high school football star Greg Kelley. Greg’s case reminds us that things aren’t always as they seem, and a conviction doesn’t always mean true justice was served. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Serial Streamers c...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min
In December of 1992, Justin Hopper, was making plans to move and get a fresh start. He was a high school senior at the time when he found himself in a dangerous situation. Justin had been selling drugs, and his instincts told him he needed to get out of that lifestyle before something bad happened. Justin was much more than a drug dealer, though. He was a kind-hearted, caring guy with a sentimental side. He was a football player who maintained good grades in school. Justin shared his plans to es...
Apr 15, 2024•57 min
When two people meet, it’s exciting when there’s a mutual, instant affection for one another. It doesn’t always happen but when it does, it’s special. On rare occasions, however, a seemingly special human connection can actually be a bad thing, and in even more rare instances, it can lead to deadly consequences. The case we’re examining in this episode begs the question …would someone have died if two people had not had the opportunity to meet? A 1954 murder case out of New Zealand shocked the w...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In April of 2016, Air Force veteran and hospice nurse Tricia Todd mysteriously vanished from a tranquil beachside town. The 33-year-old mother of one was vivacious, compassionate, and well-liked in her community. No one could ever imagine she would abandon her young daughter, and the notion of someone wanting to harm her was equally unfathomable. Years of secrecy obscured a daunting truth, one that wouldn’t be fully unveiled until it was much too late. Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Insta...
Apr 01, 2024•46 min
On September 29, 2020, the Iskander family of six went out for an evening stroll in their Westlake Village neighborhood having no idea of the tragedy that lay ahead. On that same evening, wealthy socialite Rebecca Grossman was having drinks at a local Westlake Village restaurant with Royce Clayton and Scott Erickson, two former major league baseball players. After downing margaritas, Grossman and Erickson got into their expensive cars and headed toward Grossman’s nearby condo to hang out. At som...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the docuseries, Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife. The 2023 Netflix docuseries highlights the story of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, who is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon known for his work in regenerative medicine. For years, people believed Dr. Macchiarini was a trailblazer in the medical field and someone who worked tirelessly to save lives by transplanting lab-made organs into patients. What people didn’t know was that Dr. Macchiarini was extremely...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min
When one young man discovered his passion for drumming, he soon began dreaming of living the rockstar lifestyle. His talent and ambition paid off and soon, he found himself in very high demand. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol, combined with an undiagnosed mental illness, turned his dream into a nightmare that ended with the brutal murder of someone very close to him. Join me as I walk you through the life and crimes of famed rock and roll drummer, James Beck Gordon, and the murder of Osa Gordon...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In 1987, 25-year-old Oregon native Jennifer Smith was viciously murdered in a Denny’s parking lot. She had no idea how important her death would end up being. Jennifer’s determination to not go down without a fight led investigators to other victims whose loved ones may have never seen justice served had it not been for Jennifer. The person responsible for a string of senseless murders was consumed by an evil bloodlust. His true form was hidden beneath a deceptive veneer. Those in his life only ...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami is joined by Criminologists and fellow podcasters, Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg. The women discuss the Netflix documentary: Lover, Stalker, Killer which details the murder case of Cari Farver and the woman who was responsible for her untimely death, Liz Golyar. Jami, Meghan, and Amy share their thoughts on this bizarre and tragic case from the perspective of being women who work in the True Crime space. Meghan and Amy’s commentary on this case i...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min
IN THE BLOOD is a new true crime miniseries, hosted by Ben McKenzie ("Southland", "Gotham") that asks why it took the state of Texas three trials to convict Ronald Trimboli, of a triple murder, if he was actually guilty? One of the first murder cases in America to use DNA, atechnology that was in its infancy at that time, this story would pit developing science against questions about lack of motive, a clear alibi, andat least one alternative suspect - that one of the victims explicitly told the...
Mar 05, 2024•4 min
A woman left her home in Florida to pick someone up from the airport. Before she left, she provided very specific details to her daughter in the event she didn’t return home. The woman was obviously concerned about her safety, but she went forward anyway. Sadly, her intuition was dead on and she would never return home. Join me as I walk you through the murder of Darla Dee Peede. Sponsor: Addyi.com Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Face...
Mar 04, 2024•40 min
Sheer terror arrived in a suburban Pennsylvania town on March 12, 1976. For the Abt family, it started out like any other weekday. Margaret and John Abt went to their respective jobs while the children attended school. The family never could’ve predicted it would be their last morning together. Six members of the Abt family were found dead at their home in Trevose, Pennsylvania. Detectives soon zeroed in on a suspect and discovered he was not unfamiliar to the Abt family. Follow Jami on Instagra...
Feb 26, 2024•58 min
Check out The Devil Within: A Season in Hell. A series of random shootings, targeting young women with dark hair, causes panic in New York City. Twenty-four year old postal worker David Berkowitz, an admitted Satanist, would later claim his neighbors dog was possessed by a demon that was ordering him to kill. The police were powerless to help, so much so that they reached out to the Mafia for assistance in getting the killer, known as The Son of Sam, off the streets. The Devil Within: A Season i...
Feb 21, 2024•6 min
On January 16, 2018, a 911 call came reporting that someone had been shot at a home in Stevenson Alabama. As of today, there is still ongoing debate regarding whether the shooter is a murderer or a victim. Join me as I walk you through the highly debated case involving Brittany Smith. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1 (800) 656-4673. Sponsors: Addyi - Addyi.com ASPCA - To explore coverage, list ASPCApetinsurance.com/murderish BiOptimizers - Visit BiOptimizers.com/MURDERISH and use code MURDERIS...
Feb 19, 2024•53 min
In this episode of Serial Streamers, Jami recaps the Netflix docuseries American Nightmare. In 2015, a 9-1-1 call came in to the Vallejo PD. It was a man claiming that his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, had been abducted from his home by perpetrators wearing wet suits. The man, Aaron Quinn, laid out an elaborate story for detectives who did not believe him. The media dubbed it the “Gone Girl” case due to the similarities it had to the movie. Law enforcement accused Aaron and Denise of perpetrating ...
Feb 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Within moments of opening the Bank of America branch on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in North Hollywood, California on the morning of February 28th, 1997, the staff’s worst fears were realized. Two men, later identified as Larry Phillips Jr. and Emil Matasareanu, entered the bank wearing highly customized body armor. The men were armed with automatic weapons and over 3,000 rounds of ammunition. These were no ordinary thieves, and they were about to turn the streets of Los Angeles into a war zone, and...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 22 min
