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The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.

Episodes

Episode 256 - The Serpent Keeper - The Death of Ryelee Manente-Powell

Join us, as we examine the death of Ryelee Manente-Powell. You’ll hear how an 18-year-old father was shot dead minutes after Angela’s discovery and how one split-second decision left a teenager dead, his mother imprisoned, and a former police officer on trial — leaving a small community to question whether it was self-defense or a calculated execution. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Nutrafol - Start your hair growth ...

Mar 09, 20251 hr 2 min

Episode 255 - An Egregious Act - The Murder of Davis McClendon

Greenwood, South Carolina is a town where folks leave their doors unlocked, and everyone knows each other's business. But on May 7th, 2023, that small-town sense of security was shattered. A father of three, hiding out at his parents' house after a fatal hit-and-run. A man left for dead in the middle of the road. And a storm of jealousy, rage, and revenge that had been brewing for months. At the center of it all was William Gray "Bud" Ackerman. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter ...

Mar 03, 202543 min

Introducing: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES

Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's ...

Feb 26, 202516 min

Episode 254 - Heart Rate Zero - The Murder of Laken Riley

Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Laken Riley: a 22-year-old nursing student who went out for a run and never came home. You'll hear how Laken's loyal friends and roommates sounded the alarm in a desperate attempt to find their best friend, and how surveillance footage, digital breadcrumbs, and Laken's own final fight for survival would lead investigators to her killer. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers -...

Feb 24, 202552 min

Episode 253 - A Ghost in Marsh Loop - The Murders of Stephen & Wendy Reid

Join us, as we examine the senseless murders of Stephen and Wendy Reid – a retired couple who went for a walk and never came back. You'll hear how a missed tennis match became the catalyst for a missing person's manhunt…and how a mysterious drifter turned a peaceful hiking trail into a hunting ground — then disappeared like a ghost without a trace….Well, almost without a trace How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers - St...

Feb 17, 202552 min

Episode 252 - Cold Calculations - The Murder of Ashley Smylie

Join us, as we unravel the heartbreaking case of Ashley Smylie, a devoted mother and beloved teacher whose life was cut brutally short. You’ll hear how a normal day, just like any other, was shattered in the blink of an eye and how even the most brilliant minds can harbor unfathomable darkness. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers - Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/MADNESS Ancient Nutrition - ...

Feb 10, 202551 min

Episode 251 - Blood in the Rockies - Heather Frank & Scott Sessions

Join us, as we dive into the shocking murders of Scott Sessions and Heather Frank, a pair of Greeley, Colorado residents whose fates became tragically intertwined. You’ll learn how a budding romance in early 2020 quickly turned fatal and about the shocking twist investigators discovered while planning to arrest their prime suspect. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers - Start your initial free online visit today at fo...

Feb 03, 202559 min

Episode 250 - Bind. Torture. Freeze. - The Murder of Jennifer Paxton

Join us, as we examine the horrifying case of Jennifer Paxton – a 36-year-old mother of 7 who disappeared without a trace in 2019. You’ll hear how Jennifer’s battle with homelessness and addiction left her tragically exposed to two twisted predators and about the haunting details of her disappearance and the horrifying moment eight months later, when her body was found frozen inside a freezer. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the p...

Jan 27, 202559 min

Episode 249 - My Mother's a Witch - The Murder of Jennifer Dazey

Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Jennifer Dazey - a 46-year-old mother of three found slain in her own bed. You'll hear about the shocking and horrific scene discovered by a woman expecting a coffee date with her best friend and about the strange reactions by Jennifer’s family that caused police to question everything. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Apostrophe - Get your first visit for only five dollars a...

Jan 20, 202552 min

Episode 248 - No Blood at The Lake - The Murder of Melody Hoffman

Join us, as we dive into the horrific murder of Melody Hoffman - a 20-year-old woman at the center of a deadly love triangle. You'll hear how a mother's desperate attempt to protect her vulnerable daughter through constant digital surveillance couldn't prevent an unthinkable tragedy and how a late-night trip to Walmart to purchase machetes set in motion a chain of events that would end in murder. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support th...

Jan 13, 202550 min

Episode 247 - Blood Bath - The Murder of Kendy Howard

An Idaho State Police Trooper discovered his wife of 27 years was having an affair with her high school sweetheart. Days later, she was found dead in a bathtub… Initially, the crime scene pointed to suicide, but forensic evidence turned up DNA belonging to an unidentified male who wasn't the victim’s husband. But as officers began their investigation, it became increasingly clear that something sinister was at play. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors...

Jan 06, 202540 min

Episode 246 - Hell Hath No Fury - The Tragic Case of Michael Ricci

Join us, as we examine the murder of Michael Ricci Senior: a 51-year-old Boston firefighter and father of three. You’ll hear how what first appeared to be a tragic fatal accident soon revealed a far darker story beneath the surface and how, after a terrible mistake in 2018, Michael was forced to pay, every single day for the next two years…before paying the ultimate price: his life. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon...

Dec 16, 202446 min

Episode 245 - The Deadliest Game of Hide and Seek - Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres

Join us, as we examine the strange and horrifying case of Jorge Torres. A Florida man found dead under highly suspicious circumstances. You’ll hear the chilling details of the events leading up to his death and how what was claimed to be an innocent game of hide and seek became something far more sinister…if it was even a game at all. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitt...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 2 min

Episode 244 - Sin City Confidential - The Murder of Jeff German

Join us, as we take a look at the murder of Jeff German - a seasoned journalist known for uncovering the hidden truths of Las Vegas. You’ll hear, how a small-time scoop about a lowly public official upended a local political race – shattering a politician’s career, and how it led to a brutal confrontation that shook, not only the entire city, but newsrooms around the world. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to c...

Dec 02, 202452 min

Episode 243 - House of Secrets - The Lin Family Murders

On the morning of July 18th, 2009, in the quiet suburb of North Epping, Sydney, Australia, concerned relatives of the Lin family made their way to their home to check on them. The concern arose after a customer of the Lin’s usually bustling convenience store realized the store hadn’t opened yet. Instead, it was dark and shuttered up. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitte...

Nov 25, 202445 min

Episode 242 - BABY SHOES, NEVER WORN - The Cold Case of Angela Blackmore

During the New Zealand winter of 1995, a happy couple walked into a local retailer in the city of Christchurch. After browsing the aisles, they found a brand new high chair and made a small down payment to place it on layaway. It would still be some months before they needed it, as the woman had just discovered she was pregnant a few days prior. Within weeks, the man who’d been with her called the store to cancel the order…Sadly, he explained, the high chair was no longer needed. How to support:...

Nov 18, 202444 min

Introducing: Mind of a Serial Killer

What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, explore not only their chilling crimes but the dark psychology behind them. Follow Mind of a Serial K...

Nov 13, 202421 min

Episode 241 - Concrete Lies - The Disappearance of Michael Shaver

In the winter of 2015, friends and family of Florida resident Michael Shaver started noticing something strange going on. Suddenly, Michael just didn't seem like himself through his messages. He blamed his poor attitude and tone on a crumbling relationship between him and his wife. He'd been kicked out of his home, quit his job, and relocated out of state. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website In...

Nov 11, 202454 min

Episode 240 - Call of Duty and the Cheerleader - The Murder of Emma Walker

A 16-year-old Cheerleader from Tennessee was shot through her bedroom wall in the middle of the night. Police initially suspected her on-again/off-again footballer boyfriend, who took straight to social media to mourn her murder. But just days before her death, the victim told friends about a mysterious man in black stalking her neighborhood… How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebo...

Nov 04, 202441 min

Episode 239 - The Black Swan Case - Self-Defense or Murder?

Join us, as we find out how high school dropout-turned-ballerina-turned politician-turned-poisoning advocate Ashley Benefield went from helping Donald Trump pick out ties at Mar-a-Largo to being tried for the murder of her husband. You’ll learn about a couple who exchanged ‘I Love You’s’ after six days, marriage vows after 13, and restraining orders after 600…. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Websi...

Oct 27, 202440 min

Episode 238 - A Legend in His Own Mind - The Murder of Keri McClanahan

Join us, as we dive into the tragic murder of Keri McClanahan. A young mother of two on the cusp of leaving an abusive relationship. You'll hear, how one man’s desire for fame and fortune led to his arrest on the set of a children’s Disney TV show and how an unexpected phone call three weeks later, became a catalyst for murder. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Plea...

Oct 20, 202453 min

Episode 237 - Ghost Ship - The Joe Cool Murders

Join us, as we dive into the strange case of the Joe Cool Murders. You’ll hear how a grisly crime scene aboard an abandoned fishing boat told a gruesome tale of murder and the harrowing details of a high seas hijacking revealed by two survivors found floating in a liferaft…. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast...

Oct 13, 202438 min

Episode 236 - KILL KILL KILL - The Cape Coral Strangler

Join us, as we examine the terrifying case of the Cape Coral Strangler. A wolf in sheep's clothing who used his good looks and charm to lure women into a false sense of security. You’ll hear how two innocent women crossed paths with a brutal killer on the same day in 2019, and how police followed a trail of destruction across southwest Florida to catch a cold-blooded murderer who struck without warning. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episo...

Oct 06, 202453 min

Episode 235 - Run Lois Run - The Hunt For A Fugitive Grandma

Join us as we cover the case of a seemingly ordinary grandmother who was once the embodiment of routine suburban life before she suddenly veered into violent criminal behavior. You’ll hear about the shockwaves she sent through a community with her abrupt transformation into a fugitive on the run. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and he...

Sep 29, 202441 min

Episode 234 - A Decade On The Run - The Story of Claudia Hoerig

For over a decade, Claudia Hoerig had been living a peaceful life in her native country of Brazil. She’d been operating her own accounting business and keeping a low profile with her third husband, making sure not to attract any unwanted attention. But what neighbors and friends didn’t realize was that there was a reason behind her extremely quiet existence. Claudia had been harboring a dark secret. A truth that would stun even those closest to her. How to support: For extra perks including excl...

Sep 22, 202457 min

Episode 233 - Leech of Wall Street - The Murder of Shele Covlin

Join us, as we uncover the mysterious death of Shele Covlin, a high-powered businesswoman discovered drowned in her own bathtub. You’ll hear how police were quick to rule her death an accident - despite a number of red flags and learn disturbing revelations about a suspect who’d stop at nothing to get his hands on Shele’s fortune…even if it meant attempting to frame his own 9-year-old daughter for murder. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free epi...

Sep 15, 202447 min

Episode 232 - Scorched Earth - The Sheila Labarre Story

Join us, as we examine the utterly bizarre case of Sheila Labarre - a nymphomaniacal gold digger who left a path of fiery devastation in her wake. You’ll learn about a strange series of missing men in rural New Hampshire who had one thing in common: the woman who’d taken them in. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the po...

Sep 08, 202443 min

Episode 231 - The Slaying of a Senator - Linda Collins-Smith

Join us, as we examine the strange case of Linda Collins-Smith. You’ll hear how the murder of a high-profile politician sparked an online firestorm of wild conspiracy theories pointing fingers in all directions, and how investigators ultimately uncovered the shocking truth: This was no conspiracy. This was betrayal. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out...

Sep 01, 202445 min

Episode 230 - Fatal Request - The Tragic Tale of Natalie Bollinger

Join us, as we examine the strange case of Natalie Bollinger — a 19-year-old who disappeared from her home in Colorado. You’ll hear how an online mob discovered a trove of shocking circumstantial evidence that all pointed in one direction and how detectives kept their heads cool behind the scenes, waiting to discover the truth of what happened to Natalie. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Ins...

Aug 25, 202449 min

Episode 229 - The Escort, The Mercenary, and The Car Dealer

Join us, as we dive into the shocking case of Erik Maund, a multimillionaire Auto Magnate living the high life in Austin, Texas. You’ll learn the truth behind a scandalous secret Erik didn’t want anyone to find out about. And the lengths some people will go to protect their own image. Especially when money is no object. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check...

Aug 18, 202448 min