The ladies of Scarlet TCP discuss their Top 3, or Top 20 as it turns out to be, wrongful convictions of innocent men. In this episode of Scarlet True Crime Podcast, the ladies tackle the hot button issue of the criminal justice system in the United States. The West Memphis 3, Ruben "Hurricane Carter," the Hollywood 10, and the Central Park 5 all make an appearance in this episode of Scarlet TCP. Listen to hear the passion from Sonia and Brittney come through in the new episode of Scarlet....
Aug 10, 2020•47 min•Ep. 41
In part 2 of the Scarlet True Crime Podcast about Dennis Rader, the BTK killer, the Ladies of Scarlet discuss the 9th and final victim of Dennis Rader, his time in hibernation and ultimate capture. Dennis Rader, community man, family man, church leader, loving father, and one of America's foremost serial killers. By the monicker Bind Torture Kill, BTK committed his final, and probably laziest murder in 1991. Then, for 13 years Dennis Rader went underground and put a halt to his killing spree, or...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min•Ep. 40
For 3 decade Dennis Rader terrified the Kansas City region of Kansas preying on women, children, and any man that got in his way. Known mostly by his self-proclaimed acronym, BTK, Dennis Rader used the monicker "Bind Torture Kill, BTK" in his taunts to the police, newspapers, and local communities. Dennis Rader's prolific spree of murder from the 70s to the 90s are nearly unrivaled. Perhaps the Devil incarnate, BTK terrified sleepy small towns near Kansas City while keeping up the guise of a lea...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 39
This week's "Top 3s" episode of Scarlet True Crime Podcast, the Ladies of Scarlet, discuss their Top 3 movies adapted from True Crime novels. But that's like asking a foody to pick their favorite amuse bouche. As you can imagine, the Ladies of Scarlet get derailed and side tracked, and in no way can keep their list to 3 movies each. Just a few of the movies discussed, David Fincher's library including Social Network & Zodiac, classic film noir movies, Oscar winners with Charlize Theron, and ...
Jul 20, 2020•42 min•Ep. 38
WWE Superstar Chris Benoit had it all. He was a world wrestling champion, a prosperous career, and a loving family. Chris Benoit also had demons in his head from years of abuse in the name of sports entertainment. WWE Superstar Chris Benoit went from a loving family man and dedicated friend, to a reclusive violent wolverine that mimicked his WWE gimmick. Chris Benoit, known in the WWE as the Canadian Crippler, became a Canadian killer when a fateful weekend he murdered his wife Nancy Benoit and ...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 37
A hank heist scavenger hunt mixed with a frozen murdered ex, a couple of hoarders, a drug dealer, and a manipulative puppet master make up the cast of the true crime Netflix docuseries, Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist. The Ladies of Scarlet tackle the story of Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong and her band of Merry Men as they cover-up murders, make a game of a bank robbery, and turn a common town into the epicenter of small town crime.
May 25, 2020•36 min•Ep. 36
Scarlet TCP tackles one of the America's most notorious serial killers, Charles Manson! Sonia Meza-Leon tackles a topic that has piqued her true crime interest for decades. In August of 1969 Charles Manson and his Manson Family of followers terrified the city of Angels on route to three of the most disturbing murders the world has ever seen. But what about the back story, and who is Charlie? Learn about his history, his missed opportunities in music, and what drove him to be a self-proclaimed Me...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 35
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to talk to a serial killer face to face? Well not only have the Ladies of Scarlet, but they have a Top 3 List! Listen the latest Top 3s episode as the ladies discuss their dream serial killer 1:1 interviews.
May 13, 2020•37 min•Ep. 34
Maybe the the most accomplished serial killer you have never heard of, Kermit Gosnell is the subject of the documentary, and this companion episode, 3801 Lancaster American Tragedy. An extremely controversial topic, and a very difficult watch, the Ladies of Scarlet discuss Dr. Gosnell's controversial, and usually criminal abortion practices on desperate young women, and sometimes viable fetuses. Listener discretion advised. 3801 Lancaster American Tragedy is available on Amazon Prime Video....
May 11, 2020•43 min•Ep. 33
1970s California was an exciting and scary place, and William Bonin fed off the hopes and fears of young boys. Wracking up over 21 rapes, murders, and violent acts in just a couple of years, The Freeway Kill wreaked havoc on the young boys of Southern California, and the families that feared for them. Listen to the Ladies of Scarlet discuss the horrific crimes of one of California's most violent sadists.
May 04, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 32
In this "Top 3s" episode, the Ladies of Scarlet talk about their top 3 Crime TV Series. Learn about the entertainment that keeps these ladies coming back for more. True crime to total fiction, these picks will give you insight into what makes the ladies tick.
Apr 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 31
Michael Peterson spent 8 years of his life in prison for the murder of his wife Kathleen. Michael was a great storyteller with skeletons in his closet, but was he capable of murder? Listen as the Ladies of Scarlet unpack the evidence presented in the Netflix docu-series, The Staircase.
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 30
It's Rick James B**** Rick James, Super Freak. Not just a song title, a way of life for the former king of funk. Known to a generation as a joke from Chappelle's show, before that Rick James was the King of Funk, but he had a sordid criminal life on the side. The Ladies of Scarlet dissect Rick's early upbringings and exposure to crime, to his final undoing when his career could no longer take it. Sources: Wikipedia Biography.com Tales from the Tour Bus Chappelle's Show LA Times Disgraceland...
Apr 20, 2020•48 min•Ep. 29
In the latest "Top 3" the Ladies of Scarlet are inspired by the Netflix series "Dark Tourist" by journalist David Farrier and discuss each of their Top 3 Bucket List Dark Tourism locations based on the crimes that intrigue them.
Apr 15, 2020•45 min•Ep. 28
The most controversial movie of 2019 is now the topic of Scarlet TCP's newest Companion Episode. Faced with backlash about endorsing violence, glamorizing mental disease, and making light of previous mass shootings, Todd Phillips' Joker was panned pre-release and lauded on its way to over $1 billion and an Oscar. Listen as the ladies of Scarlet unpack the story of the movie, its cultural impact, and depiction of mental disease and true crime. Scarlet.captivate.fm twitter.com/Scarletpodcast insta...
Apr 13, 2020•45 min•Ep. 27
The most hotly discussed and debated documentary series of 2020, The Tiger King gets the Scarlet TCP treatment with your Ladies of Scarlet! Animal rights, extortion, politics, sexual identity and murder. What more could you ask of a documentary? Listen to our take on the saga Joe Exotic, Carol Baskin, and all the characters of The Tiger King.
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 26
Listen to the Ladies of Scarlet discuss the unsolved crimes murders and conspiracies that fascinate them in the newest Top 3s episode.
Apr 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 25
In part 2 of the Ladies of Scarlet TCP recall of the saga of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard, hear about the shocking unspeakable murder of Dee Dee by Gypsy Rose and her boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn. What at first appeared like a stunning act of random violence unraveled into a tale of pent up anger, love, and finally having enough! Sources: Mommy Dead & Dearest Documentary True Crime All The Time Podcast Women's Health Biography.com The Act series from Hulu...
Mar 29, 2020•54 min•Ep. 24
Gypsy Rose Blanchard faced medical struggles the likes of which no person, let alone child, should ever endure. But they weren't what they seemed and were all at the hands of her mother monster, Dee Dee Blanchard. In part 1 of this 2 part series the Ladies of Scarlet detail the medical torture Gypsy endured at the behest of her mother. Was any of it necessary, and was Gypsy complicit in taking advantage of opportunities given to her?
Mar 22, 2020•59 min•Ep. 23
Happy St. Paddy's Day 2020 from your Ladies of Scarlet! Check out the latest "Top 3s" episode to hear Brittney & Sonia's top 3 topics they are looking forward to most discussing, with a few hometown tie-ins.
Mar 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 22
20 episodes in the book, and a pandemic unlike the world has never seen. This week's episode features some of the best moments from the first 6-months of recordings of Scarlet TCP. Some poignant, some funny, some rants. Listen to what we think are some of our best moments and take the opportunity to get caught up on episodes you may have missed!
Mar 15, 2020•58 min•Ep. 21
SPOILER ALERT! Remarkably true to the source and original story, the Netflix based on a true story series Unbelievable tackles the trials of overcoming sexual assault, and the ferocity of the detectives who refuse to give up pursuing justice. Listen as the Ladies of Scarlet discuss the details, accuracy, and impact of the series in this companion episode.
Mar 08, 2020•25 min•Ep. 20
In another "get to know your hosts" episode, the Ladies of Scarlet discuss the top 3 automobile accident deaths that had the greatest impact on their lives.
Mar 04, 2020•26 min•Ep. 19
Known as the American Ripper, the first and most prolific serial killer, and the architect of the Hotel of Horrors, Hotel Hell, The Killing Castle, The Murder Mansion, and many others, H.H. Holmes was a murderous deviant doctor with a sick drive for blood. Or was he just a white collar criminal who's cunning breadcrumbs finally caught up to him? And what about his connection to Jack The Ripper? Listen as the Ladies of Scarlet discuss Dr. H.H. Holmes and his half decade of destruction during Chic...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 18
Spoiler Alert! Dive into the life and crimes of Aaron Hernandez as The Ladies of Scarlet "unpack as Brittney likes to say" the Netflix Docu-Series, "Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez." Sonia speaks about the. culture of sports in Florida, and Brittney discusses her passion and insight for the passion and drive for success in football.
Feb 23, 2020•59 min•Ep. 17
Ever wonder what the Ladies of Scarlet due to warm up for records? Listen to their first "Top 3" mini-episode where they discuss the celebrity drug overdose deaths that were the most impactful on their lives. This is the first in a series of mini-sodes where you will learn a little more about the Ladies of Scarlet as they warm up for their full episode recordings.
Feb 19, 2020•29 min•Ep. 16
Known across the globe as "The Ugliest Woman in the World", "The Ape Woman", "The Nondescript" among many others, Julia Pastrana was used in life and death in spite of her natural talent, intelligence, and charm, but because of her rare condition that caused her to have full hair growth across her body. She was used, abused, and exploited in life and death for nearly 150 years before she finally was laid to rest. This is a more poignant episode of Scarlet where Sonia and Brittney discuss the "ot...
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 15
Listen to the latest Scarlet TCP companion episode to go along with the Netflix docu-series, "Don't F*** With Cats". Warning: Spoilers and Explicit Language Ahead. In this episode Sonia and Brittney discuss the controversial and disturbing Netflix docu-series that from the outset may look like a joke, but is anything but, and led to a global manhunt helmed by a dedicated and passionate feline loving Facebook group. The ladies get very passionate about the crimes depicted and the despicable actio...
Feb 09, 2020•47 min•Ep. 14
In the second part of our two part Boston Strangler episode, learn about Albert DeSalvo, the man who would confess to being The Boston Strangler. DeSalvo, not unlike many serial killers, had a traumatizing childhood and was introduced to violence and sexual assault early in life. Sonia and Brittney breakdown the ensuing events that led to DeSalvo's crime spree, and the questions that still remain about whether or not he is the true Boston Strangler. Sources Serial Killers Podcast, History.Com, W...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 13
For two years the women of Boston were gripped with fear over the senseless attacks for The Boston Strangler. Explore the details of America's first serial killer with Sonia and Brittney as they describe the details of the crimes that shook one America's most prosperous cities and left a police department reeling. 13 women were slain in senseless acts of sexual and physical violence by an unknown culprit. Listen to part 2 when the ladies of Scarlet discuss Albert DeSalvo, the man who became the ...
Feb 02, 2020•47 min•Ep. 12
