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Long before Craigslist and dating apps, there were lonely hearts ads. Harry Powers took advantage of widows and divorcees via these ads to swindle them out of their money. He eventually resorted to murder. This is the real life version of the film Night of the Hunter. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Every year, people look forward to the holidays. But it's also a time when many people are very sad or stressed. This stress can manifest into murder. This week, I have three tales of Christmas gone horribly wrong. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In St. Augustine, Florida, a woman was viciously murdered in broad daylight on her front steps. The entire neighborhood swore they knew who killed her. But somehow this is an unsolved mystery. Find out about this and it's strange link to another unsolved murder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You're probably familiar with rock star, Dave Navarro. He's known to millions world-wide. But what isn't so well known is the murder of his mother and her best friend at the hand's of his mother's ex-boyfriend. For years, the man was on the run. Meanwhile, Dave was dealing with his grief by using heroin. It took a toll on his life. Hear Connie's story and learn about the immense pain those who loved her suffered. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See a...
In the small town of Saxtown, near Millstadt, Illinois, an entire family was brutally slaughtered in their home with an axe. The murders have an odd similarity to the very famous Hinterkaifeck and Villisca Ax murders that occurred years later in the early 1900s. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Michael and Kristine Barnett decided to add to their family of three boys by adopting a Ukrainian orphan, they thought it was a good thing. However, it proved to be a nightmare. Kristine contends that the girl, Natalia, isn't a child but an adult woman who has tried to kill them. The couple left the girl in an apartment by herself and have been charged with neglect. Is Natalia a child or is she an adult? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Fifteen-year-old Emanuela Orlandi disappeared from Vatican City on June 22, 1983. Her disappearance has been a mystery. This year, an anonymous tip suggested her family look for her beneath a pointing angel statue. The story has everything from the Pope, the Mafia, the Masons, to conspiracy and murder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In part three of this episode, I talk about how Roman Polanski and Sharon's father each conducted their own investigation into Sharon's death. I also discuss how the Manson family were caught and the aftermath of the trial. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part two, we come to the night of the murders at Cielo Drive. Watson, Atkins, Krenwinkel, and Kasabian drive to the home in the quiet canyon. As Joan Didion wrote, on the night of August 9th, the sixties died. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On August 8, 1969, Sharon Tate, her unborn child, and four others were brutally slaughtered by the Manson Family. That much the world knows. But how much does everyone know about Sharon Tate. On part one of this episode, I'll talk about the life of Sharon as well as Roman Polanski, Wojciech Frykowski, and Abigail Folger. Next week's episode will focus on the murders. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Two men rob a bank, one to pay for his lover's sex reassignment surgery. Things go very wrong, hostages are taken, and chaos erupts. This is the true story of the film Dog Day Afternoon. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michael Gargiulo is accused of killing women between the years of 2001 and 2008. But, his first murder occurred back in 1993. It would take years before all these deaths would be connected. His vicious attacks earned him the nicknames "the Chiller Killer", and "the Hollywood Ripper". Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
On Mother's Day in 2018, teacher Rachael Deltondo was gunned down in her parents driveway. Everyone involved in her life paints a different picture of her. Was she the loving teacher and daughter, or was she a seductress who was involved with an underage student? According to Rachael, she had major dirt on the Aliquippa Police Department. What led to her death? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
When soul legend James Brown's third wife was found dead after a plastic surgery procedure, it seemed like an unfortunate event. However, Adrienne Brown's friend insisted for years that it was murder. This friend had her own secrets concerning James Brown. Years later, a secret notebook would reveal that Adrienne's death was not an accident, but a murder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Karina Vetrano was a 30-year old woman who was attacked and murdered while jogging near Queens, New York. Chanel Lewis was arrested and charged with the crime. However, his family as well as many others declare he is innocent. Is this a miscarriage of justice or is the right man in jail? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Anna Delvey conned friends, businesses, hotels, and many others out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Find out how this unassuming woman was able to do this. It'a a crazy tale. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For many years, R&B singer, R. Kelly, has been accused of being sexually involved with underage girls. Now, he supposedly has a sex cult, keeping complete control over several young women. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2000, immigration lawyer, Richard Baumhammers, went on a racially motivated killing spree in Pennsylvania that lasted hours. What caused him to kill? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blonde bombshell Jayne Mansfield was killed in a horrific car crash in 1967. Supposedly, before her death, Church of Satan founder, Anton LaVey, put a curse on her boyfriend. What was her involvement with the Church of Satan? Was there really a curse? And, how did Jayne really die? Find out this week. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Could the 1927 silent film London After Midnight starring Lon Chaney have caused a man to commit murder? The mystery deepens when all copies of the film are destroyed in a vault fire. Is this film cursed? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From 1974 to 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy admitted to killing 30 women. But, he insinuated that his actual kill number may be in the three digits. This week I examine some of the other possible victims of Bundy's. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Scott Beierle walked into a hot yoga studio, killing two and wounding several others. He identified as an Incel. What is an Incel? Join me this week to find out about this frightening new group. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We all know of the urban legend where the babysitter is being terrorized by phone calls telling her to check on the children. Did you know this legend is roughly based on a true story? In 1950, 13-year old Janett Christman was babysitting when she was brutally raped and murdered. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Starting in 1989 with the murder of a family, the small, quaint town of Dryden, New York, became labeled as cursed. Year after year, more strange misfortunes fell upon the town. Was it really cursed or were these instances just a string of random bad luck? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marcia Bright was only ten when family friend, Charles Koschalk took an interest in her. He became obsessed with the girl, lavishing her and her family with gifts, all the while he was sexually abusing her. The family allowed her to be with the man even after he served prison time. His obsession would soon turn to murder. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In 1992, sideshow attraction, Lobster Boy, Grady Stiles, was murdered in his home. He was a convicted murderer, himself. What led to his death? Was it his abusive behavior towards his family? Or was it done for money? This episode if full of very colorful characters. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In 1974, Arlis Perry was murdered in what looked like a ritual slaying inside of a church. For years, her murder went unsolved. Some speculated that David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, was involved. This year, her killer was apprehended. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the 1800's, an inn on the Osage Trail became the sight of many murders committed by one family. But, were they even really a family? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nia Wilson was only 18 when she was brutally slashed in the neck by a stranger. Her death has become a focus in social media with #sayhername. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author Carlos Castaneda became a New Age leader with the success of his books about Yaqui Shaman, don Juan Matus. But, some questioned their authenticity. He dropped out of the public eye and started a new movement called Tensegrity. He had a cult-like following of women who lived with him. These women later disappeared. What happened? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/redrum-blonde . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
