George Brinkman was treated with nothing but kindness from his friends -- they let him live in their home when he was unhoused, and he was like a father to their children. He had known his victims for decades. So why did he betray them? Sources: 1)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Brinkman_murders#:~:text=George%20Brinkman%20Jr.,%2Dyear%2Dold%20Kylie%20Pifer. 2) https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A764906 3) https://www.cleveland.com/court-justice/2018/11/north-royal...
Jan 31, 2023•47 min•Ep. 35
Bobby Dunbar was a four-year-old boy who had gone on a fishing trip with several members of his family, along with family friends. When Bobby goes missing one day in 1912, his family searches for him for weeks, but finds no evidence of an animal that has eaten him, someone who kidnapped him, or any sort of accident. There's just...nothing. Eight months later, a telegram comes in stating that a boy who looks like Bobby was spotted in Mississippi. Bobby's mother is hesitant to say for sure that th...
Jan 24, 2023•43 min•Ep. 34
If you look up the death of Christopher Morris, you will likely not find any news articles. Only a podcast with his sister, Ashley, and several online forum posts about his death exist. Why is it nearly impossible to find any information about this case? What information DO we know? And why would someone (or many different someones) want to hide the truth about Christopher Morris? Sources: 1)https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1080gcu/what_is_the_strangest_most_baffling_disappe...
Jan 17, 2023•42 min•Ep. 33
On today's episode, Christine starts by describing the murder of Melissa Gosule, a teacher in Boston who accepted a ride from a supposed "good samaritan" after her car broke down. Find out how the JFK Jr. plane crash ties in to the case, and how a Massachusetts law was created due to Melissa's murder. Melissa's killer had 27 prior convictions. Next, Rachael talks about the murder of Melissa Benoit, who was raped and murdered by her next-door neighbor. Her killer admitted to many other atrocities...
Jan 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 32
Tune in to hear about how it is possible for two people to be buried in their own backyard by their own flesh and blood for FIFTEEN YEARS without anyone asking a question. Also: why would someone do such a thing? I bet you wouldn't believe me if I told you it had something to do with memorabilia...cause that's just TOO insane, right? Right. Sources: 1) https://www.inflationtool.com/british-pound/2012-to-present-value?amount=10000&year2=2022&frequency=yearly 2) https://www.theguardian.com...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 31
Michelle O'Connell was a young mother to a 4-year-old daughter and had just gotten her dream job. Which is why her loved ones are in disbelief when police say that Michelle has committed suicide. What makes this questionable is the fact that Michelle's supposed suicide occurred the night she told her sister she was going to break up with her boyfriend, a police officer for the county. Sketchy police work abounds in this one. Sources: 1) https://behindthebluewall.blogspot.com/2010/09/fl-its-that-...
Dec 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 30
The year is 1933. It's the Great Depression, the last year of prohibition, and alcoholism is widespread. This sets the scene for the case of Michael Malloy, otherwise known as "Iron Mike" and "Mike the Durable". Mike is an alcoholic who drinks 24/7...and he's also the target of a group of people known collectively as "The Murder Trust". Let's count how many attempts on his life that they made: 1...2...3...4...5...and it goes on and on. Sources: 1) https://the-line-up.com/bizarre-true-crime-cases...
Dec 06, 2022•31 min•Ep. 29
I mean, the title really does say it all! This week, Rachael digs into (get it?) people who bury others in their backyard. Get ready for some very gratifying karma in this one, folks. Rachael highlights four separate cases and goes into some statistics on backyard burials, because this is apparently something that is common enough for people to write academic journals on...yikes. Sources: 1) https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-strangled-girlfriend-to-death-then-had-a-fatal-cardiac-event-while-bury...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 28
When an 11-year-old girl named Sabrina Buie is found murdered, Henry McCollum and Leon Brown are brought in for questioning and eventually confess after long interrogations. They are 19 and 15-years old, respectively, and both have intellectual disabilities, with Leon Brown not even able to read his own signed confession. They are charged with rape and murder and are given the death penalty. Years go by and both men are adamant about their innocence. What evidence exists that ties them to the cr...
Nov 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 27
This Tuesday, Kate talks about the infamous D.B. Cooper skyjacking case, in which a man who called himself "Dan Cooper" alerted a flight attendant that he had a bomb and demanded 1.3 million dollars (in today's money) in cash ransom. The plane lands, cash is brought aboard, and Cooper parachutes out of the plane, never to be seen again. Who is D.B. Cooper? Well, that's still unknown. But there are always theories :) Missing person spotlight of the week: Greisy Ramirez Cruz is 16 yo hispanic fema...
Nov 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 26
For this week's episode, Rachael first goes over some very exciting true crime news involving a decades-old unsolved case in Massachusetts. The main case this week surrounds a triple murder in the VERY small town of Machias, Maine, which is only about 30 minutes south of Canada. Thomas Bonfanti killed three individuals and attempted to kill a fourth. He claims that all murders and attempted murders were either accidental or in self-defense. Cue suspicious looks/noises. Word of the day for this p...
Nov 08, 2022•48 min•Ep. 25
This week, hear about the incredible survival of an 8-year-old girl who was kidnapped, raped, and left for dead in a field. Jennifer Schuett waited almost two decades to get the answers she desperately wanted: what was the name of her kidnapper? Was he still out there, potentially harming others? Today, Jennifer is an advocate for other victims of crime and has continued to beat all the odds. She is a survivor. Sources: 1) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jennifer-schuett-case-afraid-of-the-dark-tex...
Nov 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 24
The last episode of our Bridgewater Triangle Series has a little bit of everything to satisfy all of your spooky-season needs! Christine goes over hauntings said to plague Bridgewater State University and the Hornbine School. We go over some personal accounts from people in the area and touch on the Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Plymouth, MA. Christine then moves on to cult activity in the area: is it really cults or just a cover for more organized crime? The infamous Cult Killings are covered, and...
Oct 27, 2022•53 min•Ep. 23
TW: Domestic violence This week's episode involves the town of Libby, Montana, which has had its fair share of tragedy over the years. Kate dives into a bit of history surrounding the town, then focuses on the heart-wrenching case of Sheena Devine, a 30-year-old mother of two who was killed by an ex-boyfriend. This might seem to be just an ordinary case, but after listening to this episode, we are positive you will understand why this one was so important to cover. If you or someone you know is ...
Oct 25, 2022•40 min•Ep. 22
A true crime episode TWICE this week? YES. Rachael talks about true crime in the Bridgewater Triangle in this episode. Several murders, including the well-known murder of Mary Lou Arruda, are discussed. We also talk about (and get very angry about) the rape of Cheryl Ann Araujo, which occurred in a bar (and yes, there were multiple people in the bar who did absolutely nothing). Her case was actually one of the first to be publicly televised, and inspired the movie, The Accused, which featured Jo...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 21
Tune in to this week's episode to hear Rachael talk about a possible serial killer in Brockton, Massachusetts...or is it two different killers, using the same dumping ground? Authorities have connected this potential serial killer's DNA to several rapes as well, though no successful matches have come from it. Rachael connects this to the 2019 kidnapping and murder of Jassy Correia which happened in downtown Boston. When the killer's picture was released, there was an influx of calls from people ...
Oct 18, 2022•54 min•Ep. 20
This is the second episode of our October series! In this one, Rachael discusses all things folklore and paranormal. She covers The Freetown State Forest, the Taunton State Hospital, and the legend of Pukwudgies (which culminates in a tantalizing discussion surrounding...strawberry bread? It'll all make sense in the end, trust me). There's mention of Big Foot (because how could there not be?), UFOs, and several different ghosts, each with very different personalities and methods of inducing fear...
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 19
A family purchases a house in an affluent neighborhood and only three days later begins to receive eerie and threatening letters from someone who calls themselves "The Watcher". Kate did some great research on this one, and goes into the details of the case, the investigation, and theories (because, yup: it's still unsolved). You don't want to miss this one! Sources: 1) https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/the-watcher-netflix-stalker-new-jersey-b2175373.html 2) https://www.hou...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 18
This is the first episode of our Bridgewater Triangle Series!!! Kate provides historical context for why many believe the Bridgewater Triangle is a hotspot of paranormal activity. She talks about the Native American land that the swamp is in, King Philip's War, and about a BUNCH of different rocks (these are cool, interesting rocks, we promise). Kate also delves into different theories for the origin of the mysterious inscriptions that are found on some of these rocks. Sources: 1) “Hockomock: Pl...
Oct 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 17
54-year old Colonel Philip Shue left to go to work on the morning of April 16, 2003. He left an hour earlier than usual, at 5:30AM, in order to get a jumpstart on some paperwork. He made his wife, Tracy, coffee, kissed her, and said “I love you”. The next report of Shue is from two witnesses who saw him driving his vehicle on the highway, going around 60mph. After swerving from one lane to another, his car eventually hit a tree. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they noticed several odditi...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 16
Christine opens up the episode with a new segment. Each week, we will be briefly reporting on a recent missing child case, as we all feel that it is important to spread awareness for cases that may not be getting the recognition they deserve. During the main segment this week, Kate tackles a couple of different hate crimes relating to the arsons of several Jewish-affiliated buildings. She also goes over some very interesting aspects of how hate crimes are charged and categorized. If someone comm...
Sep 27, 2022•50 min•Ep. 15
Marise was only 9 years old when she was brutally murdered in Hazleton, Pennsylvania in 1964. Despite being found the same day that she disappeared, Marise's murder was unsolved for FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS. Just this year, in 2022, her killer was found through DNA testing. This is the fourth oldest cold case to be solved using genetic genealogy in the United States and the oldest in the state of Pennsylvania. Sources: 1) https://www.timesleader.com/news/1539205/who-was-james-paul-forte-suspected-kille...
Sep 20, 2022•39 min•Ep. 14
On March 9, 2018, a veteran entered the The Pathway Home, a residential treatment facility offering care to veterans, armed with the intention to kill multiple employees. Rachael talks about the victims of this crime: Christine Loeber, Jennifer Golick, and Jennifer Gonzalez Shushereba. She delves into their lives prior to the tragedy and discusses the tangible marks they left on their communities, even after their passing. Lastly, we close with a discussion regarding veterans and mental health, ...
Sep 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 13
Kate talks about the infamous 1892 murder case of Lizzie Borden's father and stepmother, which Lizzie was tried and acquitted for. We discuss the events in Lizzie's life leading up the murders, possible accomplices, multiple theories, and how gossip spreads through a small town. This one is infamous for a reason! Sources: 1)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden 2)https://web.archive.org/web/20140201220523/http://www.thelizziebordencollection.com/fall-river-history.php 3)https://www.newspap...
Sep 06, 2022•47 min•Ep. 12
Christine starts off this episode talking about the disappearance of Cleashindra Hall, a smart, soon-to-be pre-med student who vanished after clocking out of her part-time job in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Twenty-eight years later, her case is still unsolved, and one particular individual remains a person of interest. Kate then talks about the Watts Family Murders, which took place in Frederick, Colorado in 2018. Chris Watts murdered his wife, who was 15 weeks pregnant, along with his two children. T...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
In the early hours of the morning, 12-year-old Christopher Pittman walks into his grandparent's room and shoots 4 times, killing both Joe and Joy Pittman before setting their house on fire. We discuss Christopher's difficult early childhood leading up to this moment, and analyze his legal team's "Zoloft defense", as Christopher had recently been made to switch from antidepressant Paxil to Zoloft and double his prescription dosage. He was allegedly experiencing severe side effects in the weeks le...
Aug 23, 2022•38 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Kate first investigates the serial killer Tony Costa, locally known in Massachusetts as the Cape Cod Cannibal. Tony Costa committed a series of murders in the late 1960s. Famous writer Kurt Vonnegut was intrigued by Costa, comparing him to Jack the Ripper. This case is still talked about today in the small town community in which it originated, and several books have been written about Costa which have been quite controversial... Next, Rachael covers the case of 17-year-old Magg...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
This week, we discuss two cases that will make your stomach turn. First, Christine covers the case of Keiosha Marie Felix, a 15-year-old who went missing and was immediately labeled a "runaway" by police. Keiosha was last seen in the tiny town of Duson, Louisiana on April 30, 2012, where she went to visit her aunt with her 1-year-old daughter. A botched police investigation interferes heavily with this case. Next, Rachael covers the recent murder of Jonathan Amerault, who was murdered by a jealo...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 8
What drives two people to collectively decide they are capable of, and have a desire to, commit murder? This week, Christine discusses the case of Melissa Jenkins, a 33-year-old schoolteacher and single mother who was lured away from her home, beaten, and strangled to death by a married couple in 2012. We go over the investigation, their motives, and the MESSINESS of this case. Next, Rachael covers the gut wrenching murder of 16-year-old Skylar Neese. Skylar was brutally stabbed by her alleged 2...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 7
A college student who has recently had a string of bad misfortune is driving up North from Massachusetts in the winter. She loses control of her vehicle and it hits a snowbank, making it inoperable. Someone sees the wreck and offers her assistance, but she refuses, saying that she has already called for help. When the cops come...she's gone. This week, the three of us dig deeper into Maura's case. While Part 1 addressed Maura's background and the events leading up to her disappearance, we shift ...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 6
