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Small Town Murder

James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whismansites.libsyn.com
Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!
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Strange Affairs & Frozen Blood - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

This week, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, a twisted tale emerges, when a rich, brash local, with a million enemies, is found horribly murdered & frozen solid, in his own car. Detectives have a mess on their hands, comsidering the dead man's nephews was having an affair with his wife. Plus, the dead man was having his own affair. The whole thing goes on for years, as conspirators turn on each other, with surprising results!! Along the way, we find out that Van Halen is music is best played by th...

Oct 09, 20253 hrEp. 637

Murder In The Blood - Grasshopper Junction, Arizona

This week, in Grasshopper Junction, Arizona, a man tries to have a morning coffee, with his friends, who run the town's only restaurant, but discovers a bloody mess of a scene, with their brutally murdered bodies. At the same time, a pair of brothers, on the run from the law in Alabama, lead police on a chase, through the desert, throwing weapons out the window, as they flee. When they're caught, the items in their car tell an awful, and bloodthirsty story!! Along the way, we find out that some ...

Oct 03, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 636

The Murder And The Miracle - Mont Vernon, New Hampshire

This week, in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, a comfy country home is the setting for a terrible massacre, causing detectives to be suspicious of the spouse, only to find out that it's actually a much darker plot. A group of teens, calling themselves "Disciples of Destruction" set out to make a name for themselves, but didn't count on one thing; a miraculous survival by one of the victims. Also, the prying ears of a friend's mom! Remorseless & cocky, will they all pay the price?? Along the way, ...

Oct 02, 20252 hr 57 minEp. 635

Face Eating Frat Boy - Tequesta, Florida

This week, in Tequesta, Florida, an absolutely insane, and horrific pair of murders is interrupted by a neighbor, who also gets attacked. The murders are incredibly horrendous, with knives, a machete, and is finished off, with an attempt to eat the faces off of the victims. It's a crazy act, by a young man, who seems to have gone crazy, claiming superpowers, and that he is chased by demons, and is half dog, among some even stranger beliefs!! Will he be mentally competent to stand trial?? Along t...

Sep 26, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 634

Brilliant Brutality - Prairie Village, Kansas

This week, in Prairie Village, Kansas, a wildly intelligent doctor hands in their medical license, amid a failing marriage, and begins to lose their mind, while slipping into a world of alcohol, drugs, strange threats. This all escalates into one crazy evening, and two murders, that are so brutal, that the town has to change all the street addresses! Was it insanity, or just the most cold blooded crime imaginable? Along the way, we find out that "Mr Stinky Feet" sounds like a crazy musical act, ...

Sep 25, 20253 hr 9 minEp. 633

Lawnmower Man - Willard, Ohio - SPECIAL GUEST: WILL FORTE!!

This week, in Willard, Ohio, a deeply disturbed man moves back in with his mother, only to go deeper into strangeness, by not leaving the house for over nine months, not getting any psychiatric help, and heavily day drinking whiskey. One night, when his neighbor mows her lawn, after dark, he decides it's finally time to leave the house. This ends in a bloody confrontation, featuring unprovoked attack, and a lawnmower!! WITH SPECIAL GUEST, WILL FORTE!! Along the way, we find out that some people ...

Sep 19, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 632

Forest Serial Killer - Oak Grove, Oregon

This week, in Oak Grove, Oregon, when a group of bystanders attempt to save woman's life, after she was brutally stabbed, in a Denny's parking lot, no one can imagine that it would lead to the discovery of a makeshift forest graveyard, and one of the worst serial killers that the northwest has ever seen. He's a nasty one, with the cover of a good father, husband & business owner, but a night time hobby of prowiling the streets!! Along the way, we find out that we haven't heard of many folk m...

Sep 18, 20253 hr 4 minEp. 631

Down South Death Demon - Edwards, Mississippi

This week, in Edwards, Mississippi, a terribly murdered body is found, stuffed inside of hog feed container, on a rural farm. This leads police to hunt for the man who was last seen with the woman, but he has already moved on to other horrific acts, including brutally killing his aunt, and attacking a stranger with a knife. His demeanor in court is absolutely wild, as he screams at the jury & judge, while giving the middle finger to prosecutors. Will he be held responsible? Along the way, we...

Sep 12, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 630

Killer Cookie Conspiracy - McHenry, Illinois

This week, in McHenry, Illinois, several members of an extended family begin to get sick, and even drop dead, from a seemingly mysterious illness. These deaths just happen to be exactly what one family member needs, as he pays off his debts, with the money he collects. Is there some kind of enviornmental cause for the deaths? Maybe the water supply? Or, is it poisoned cookies, doughnuts, and pea soup?? Bodies are dug up, and one arrogant man says it's all done to set him up! Along the way, we fi...

Sep 11, 20253 hrEp. 629

The Cowboy & The Con Man - Olancha, California

This week, in Olancha, California, when a beloved & well respected rancher's skeleton is found, in the desert, everyone knows exactly who did it, but that person has vanished. This murdering con man is found in an unlikely place, only to escape from a very secure prison, to live his life, on the run. Episodes of "America's Most Wanted" & "Unsolved Mysteries" are no help. Until some very smart detective work finds him in the last place anyone would think to look!! Along the way, we find o...

Sep 05, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 628

The Art Of Murder - Talladega, Alabama

This week, in Talladega, Alabama, the horrific discovery of multiple bodies, brutalized & posed, scares the entire area. But that's only the beginning, as more bodies are discovered, nearby. This leads police on a massive nationwide hunt for a serial killer, who fooled everyone into thinking he was literally another person, but as they hunt him, he continues to kill! Along the way, we find out that "fingerstyle" guitar playing isn't as gross as it sounds, that you should definitly not help a...

Sep 04, 20253 hrEp. 627

The Thirsty Killer - Kings Mountain, North Carolina

This week, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, a rural dirt road is the scene of a bloody attack on two people, after a year long fight, between neighbors. The neighbors had been messing with each other, tearing up the community road, cursing, stalking, fist fighting, and pointing guns at each other, until one morning, when it all spins out of control, ending in cold blooded murder! Will the jury buy a self defense claim? Along the way, we find out that you can have a beach, just about anywhere, ...

Aug 29, 20251 hr 12 minEp. 626

Murders & Miracles - Skidmore, Missouri

This week, in Skidmore, Missouri, a true scene of horror is discovered, when a woman is attacked so brutally, people say it looks as though she "exploded", in her own home. This bloody scene leads to a mad scramble to find one missing piece to this puzzle... the baby that the victim was 8 months into carrying. Detectives race to trace a digital trail to the killer, before it's too late! Is this town cursed? Along the way, we find out that some towns just seem to be cursed, that when someone has ...

Aug 28, 20253 hrEp. 625

Beauty Queen Conspiracy Murder - Freeland, Washington

This week, in Freeland, Washington, this small, island community is shocked, when a man is brutally murdered, especially because it's obviously a large conspiracy, involving many people. Those possible people are a former Ms. Washington beauty queen, a hairdresser, who has never left her hometown & a software millionaire/jazz guitarist. A wild story unfolds, with suspects, fleeing to Mexico, beauty queens on drugs, and one of the craziest murder plots that has ever happened! Along the way, w...

Aug 22, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 624

On Deadly Ground - Cabot, Arkansas

This week, in Cabot, Arkansas, a massive search gets underway, after a real estate agent who was showing a home, vanishes into thin air. Her car, and purse are found at the home for sale. Detectives piece a digital trail together, and find a couple, with terrible background. They lured her, becasue she "looked rich", but ended up witha lot more than a ransom payment, when she is finally found, brutally murdered, and one of the killers spills the whole plot!! Along the way, we find out that torna...

Aug 21, 20253 hr 3 minEp. 623

Covering Your Murder Tracks - Yutan, Nebraska

This week, in Yutan, Nebraska, a woman's body is found, wrapped in barbed wire, and still on fire! She is wedged behind the back wheel of her minivan, while the van, and the shed it semmingly crashed into, all burn to cinder. Detectives find two sets of tire tracks, making it look like she was chased through a cornfield, but how did she end up behind her wheel, in barbed wire? A living room recliner, and a three year old child may hold all the answers to the mystery!! Along the way, we find out ...

Aug 15, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 622

Mother Daughter Murders - Largo, Maryland

This week, in Largo, Maryland, a quiet suburb is shaken, when multiple murders occur, including 2 different pairs of mother/daughters. Both mothers were nurses, and both daughters were teens. An FBI profiler says that none are connected, but the local cops believe it's a serial killer. One crazy break opens up the floodgates of evidence, connecting to a series of home invasions & murders, with some seriously disturbing videos, showing even more depravity!! Along the way, we find out that tec...

Aug 14, 20252 hr 59 minEp. 621

Lady Leatherface - Aberdeen, New South Wales, Australia

This week, in Aberdeen, NSW, Australia, one of the craziest crimes, in Aussie history! Police are called to check on a man, who said he feared being murdered. They find his skin, hanging from a meat hook, with none of his body inside. And that's just the start, as the body has been cut up, with pieces cooked, and put on plates, complete with name cards on the table. It's an insane scene, with an even crazier back story!! Along the way, we find out that an interstate tug-o-war is the obvious way ...

Aug 08, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 620

Brutal Murder, Stupid Murderer - Garfield, New Jersey

This week, in Garfield, New Jersey, the disappearence of a beloved young woman leads detectives down a dark path, as they investigate a man with a troubled & disturbing history, and family. He denies it, but police don't quite belive him, especially when he tells a detective "no body, no crime". But they do find a body, and the murder was brutal, not to mention the disposal. When the accused decides to act as his own attorney, things really get crazy!! Along the way, we find out that some to...

Aug 07, 20253 hr 1 minEp. 619

Bloody Rose Petals - Greer, South Carolina

This week, in Greer, South Carolina, a strange murder scene is found, with a woman, butchered, while rose petals lay on the ground, all around her body. There are a couple suspects, including her boyfriend, who frantically deleted pictures from his phone, before police arrived. Also, her ex, who she has been in a bitter custody with, for several years. It turns out to be stranger than anyone could've imagined, with police arresting a concert pianist, who she has never met! This story just gets c...

Aug 01, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 618

Murder Mystery Gone Wild - Payson, Utah

This week, in Payson, Utah, a horrifying & bloody scene is found, when two people call 911, and claim that someone has been murdered, and these two people were tied up, but miraculously spared from certain death, by the killers. When it turns out that their story doesn't quite line up, they're arrested for murder, but were they telling the truth? A shocking twist will blow your mind!! Along the way, we find out that you don't want everyone to think your town smells like onions, that when you...

Jul 31, 20252 hr 56 minEp. 617

The Orange Sock Murders - Breckenridge, Colorado

This week, in Breckenridge, Colorado, a twisted story begins with 2 young women, disappearing, on a cold, snowy night. On the sam e night, a man is miraculously rescued from a snowy mountain pass, when a passing airliner sees his headlights, down below. Police initially blame one of the women's husband, since everything he did looked suspicious, but eventually a lone orange sock found near a body, links both murders, and helps to reveal the true killer!! Along the way, we find out that 13 pound ...

Jul 25, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 616

Making A Murder Meal - Jeffersonville, Indiana

This week, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, police walk into a bloodbath, in a house, with blood splattered on the walls, and body parts, all over the home. The murderer is still on the premisis, but that just starts detectives down a wild road, with a man claiming to be Zeus, saying he ate the brain "to get the third eye", and yelling at things that aren't there. The craziest part is, this isn't the first time he's killed!! Along the way, we find out that there's never free hot dogs, or ice cream, t...

Jul 24, 20252 hr 55 minEp. 615

Jeepers Creepers Murder - Coldwater, Michigan

This week, in Coldwater, Michigan, a wild murder story starts with two responsible, educated people, starting a family. The marriage ends in a bitter divorce, that one of them just couldn't handle. After a violent scene, in the home, this man carries his wife to his van, and disappears. A story on "Unsolved Mysteries" sends him racing into the night, but he takes police on a chase, leading to huge confrontation. It's all so crazy, that it inspires a horror movie!! Along the way, we find out that...

Jul 18, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 614

The Sick Ripper - New Britain, Connecticut

This week, in New Britain, Connecticut, what starts out as a missing woman, who police assmue was killed by her dirtbag boyfriend, turns into a massive investigation, that has nothing to do with that boyfriend. They uncover seven bodies, and they are linked to a man, who lives in his van, which he calls "the murder mobile". He eventually tells all his sick secrets, incling how he planted "seeds" in his "murder garden"!! Along the way, we find out that when crime is up, just rename a street "Litt...

Jul 17, 20252 hr 58 minEp. 613

Behind The Murder Mask - Litchfield, Maine

This week, in Litchfield, Maine, a woman tries to make a fresh start, with a new career, in a new town, to hopefully put her troubled teen son on a better path. Unfortunately, her son continues his behavior, until Mom decides that bringing some of his old friends to their new town might help him. Within two days, there's a horrible murder, with the boys claiming a crazed stranger did it. While the real story involves a murder comic strip, murder masks, and even murder chants!! Along the way, we ...

Jul 11, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 612

Facebook Catfish Murders - Mountain City, Tennessee

This week, in Mountain City, Tennessee, a wild story unfolds when local people begin talking bad about each other on social media. This escalates to the point that death threats are flying around between a young lady's family, and her former group of friends. In the end, two people are horribly killed, and it looks like the CIA may even be involved. But when the tru stroy comes out, it's a giant mess, full of lies, deception, and brutal murder!! Along the way, we find out that the age of consent...

Jul 10, 20252 hr 58 minEp. 611

Murder Soup - Cadiz, Kentucky

This week, in Cadiz, Kentucky, an amazingly bloody quadruple murder scene seems like a miracle, when one survivor is left to tell the tale. He tells of a man, bursting into the home, and duct taping the inhabitants, then murdering three members of his family, until he finally wrestles the weapon away, and kills the intruder. Only, some parts of the story start to not add up, and what the evidence shows is one of the wildest, most insane murder plots in history!! Along the way, we find out that h...

Jul 04, 20251 hr 11 minEp. 610

Murder Is Life - Lancaster, Texas

This week, in Lancaster, Texas, a brutal triple murder leaves detectives scrambling, but they don't know that the murderer, a dangerous man with a background of violence, had already been caught... and let go. When he is finally recaptured, he decides to confess, calling himself a "monster", but also decides to confess to many more murders, one of which ends up getting an wrongly convicted man off of death row!! Along the way, we find out that drunks are driving all over town, even at noon, that...

Jul 03, 20252 hr 47 minEp. 609

Bloody Headless Mess - Shakopee, Minnesota

This week, in Shakopee, Minnesota, a crazy scene unfolds, when witnesses see a man removing a headless body from his car... in the middle of an intersection. He makes an insane excuse that somehow, he beheaded his wife, by accident, but it's obvious that more is going on. The killer has had mental problems for a while, including believing that his eyes have been removed, and cameras have been implanted in his body!! Along the way, we find out that you should always be wary of roller coasters, th...

Jun 27, 20251 hr 13 minEp. 608
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