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The Wild and Vile Case-File Files

Amanda Budde & Sean Bradenpodcasters.spotify.com
Sean Braden and Amanda Budde share wild and vile case-files that are bound to make you cringe and smile from trials, investigations, news stories, local hometown connections, and more. Not another True Crime Podcast but also another True Crime Podcast!
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Episodes

Episode 32: Slenderman Stabbing

This week we talk about a stabbing that was a little to close to Sean's hometown. It involves the famous Slenderman (an internet monster) and two girls who wholeheartedly believed that he existed. Ultimately the two girls decide they need to kill for him as well. Apologies for the audio - first episode on a new mic Edit: Anissa was released in 2021 not 2001. Sources: Beware the Slenderman

Mar 21, 202233 min

Episode 31: Gypsy Rose Blanchard

In this episode Budde tells us the story of Gypsy Rose and her Mom DeeDee. Sources: https://www.biography.com/news/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mother-dee-dee-murder https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/michelledean/dee-dee-wanted-her-daughter-to-be-sick-gypsy-wanted-her-mom Mommy Dead and Dearest Doc on HBO

Mar 04, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30: John Walker Lindh - Detainee 001

John Walker Lindh is a classic story of wrong place wrong time. This week we dive into his life and how he ended up in a prison in Afghanistan fighting on the Taliban's side. Depending on the perspective you take he did nothing wrong or he is guilty of treason. Maybe you think he falls somewhere in between. Find out by listening!

Feb 18, 202226 min

Episode 29: Winter Shorts

This week we have a compilation of 6 shorter topics. These are topics we wanted to hit on but just didn't have enough information to do a whole episode on. We are all over the place on topics here. Sean keeps it wild and Budde keeps it vile. Learn about conspiracy theories, AI, murder, and more!

Feb 04, 202250 min

Episode 28: Spies, they're just like us

We are back in full swing! This week we are discussing all things spy related. We have old timey spies, new timey spies, and many conversations that go off the rails. American, British, or Russian spies are just like us.

Jan 22, 202248 min

Episode 27: John Wayne Gacy Part Two

Part Two of the murders of John Wayne Gacy. Buckle up. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/john-wayne-gacy/

Jan 01, 202253 min

Episode 26: John Wayne Gacy Part One

This week we cover True Crime must-do John Wayne Gacy. Serial killer known for murdering 33 young men in Chicago during the 1970s. We should mention up top that among the disturbing and vile things this man did, he was also a clown. Buckle up, this is a good one. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy

Dec 11, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 25: America's First Serial Killer (America's Sweetheart)

This week we are talking about H.H. Holmes, his "Murder Mansion", and the true story of what crimes he committed. A sprawling narrative that involves many wives, many states, and many cons. https://allthatsinteresting.com/hh-holmes https://answerswithjoe.com/whole-story-hh-holmes/

Nov 26, 202128 min

Episode 24: Laci Peterson

We cover the OG GG (Gone Girl) Laci Peterson with an even worse ending than the movie. No Affleck this time around, just terrible husband and philanderer Scott Peterson. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Laci_Peterson https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/70rkn6/could_scott_peterson_be_innocent/ 20/20 on Hulu Nancy Grace lol

Nov 20, 202147 min

Episode 23: Medical Madness

This episode is a stream of consciousness that roughly follows 6 different medical related stories. Some of them are vile and some of them are wild. All of them send Budde and Sean off the rails and into some serious side conversation. https://metro.co.uk/2016/10/06/11-of-the-most-bizarre-foreign-objects-found-up-peoples-backsides-6175049/?fbclid=IwAR3rzK7tiNWIG8-EqMYePJUen-XLOFhtzEkKd0AYkwriKJUt4O5N_jrjHVA https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/medical-mysteries/?fbclid=IwAR0k7QGkNCVkkM0JtNxe3QP...

Nov 13, 202154 min

Episode 22: Andrew Cunanan aka That Dude Who Killed Versace

What causes a young man to kill four men and then one of the most famous fashion designers in the world? We literally have no idea but it's a wild ride anyway! Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cunanan-andrew.htm The FX series American Crime Story season 2

Nov 04, 202130 min

Episdone 21: Salem Witch Trials

This week we dive into the Salem Witch Trials. We find out whether Budde would have survived the trials or not. We also find out some TMI info on how the witches were tested. Its a lot more chaotic than I remember learning about but hey it was the 1600's Sourches https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials https://www.history.com/news/7-bizarre-witch-trial-tests#:~:text=Swimming%20Test,they%20would%20sink%20or%20float.

Oct 31, 202135 min

Episode 20: Missing 411

What is the 411 on the Missing 411? Let's find out. Sources: Missing 411 Doc on Hulu https://www.otherhand.org/home-page/search-and-rescue/the-hunt-for-the-death-valley-germans/introduction/ https://www.toptenz.net/10-unsolved-missing-411-cases.php https://www.reddit.com/r/Missing411/top/?t=all https://www.startribune.com/longtime-minneapolis-teacher-found-dead-in-idaho-after-hiking-tragedy/225667131/

Oct 23, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: How to Lose a Plane Overnight

In this episode we tackle the mystery of flight MH370. Besides Amelia Earhart this has to be one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history so you know Sean had to cover it. We talk the strange flight pattern, the poor handling, and the conspiracies behind it all. Sources: What Really Happened to Malaysia's Missing Airplane by William Langewiesche Unexplained Mysteries Podcast...

Oct 14, 202128 minEp. 19

Episode 18: Balenciaga / The Anna Delvey Sorokin Story

Oh you haven't racked up a $30K hotel bill? Scammed $60K from a friend? Commit bank fraud? Clearly you're not Balenciaga. This week we cover Anna 'Delvey' Sorokin the Fake Heiress of Manhattan who made headlines following her arrest for bank fraud and ya know, being a sketchy conman. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47741923 https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2021-10/01-the-sinfluencer-of-soho https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/a28607104/rachel-deloache-williams-how-...

Oct 06, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women

Please learn more about the cause at the links below and check out our sources. https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw STATISTICS Indigenous Women (girls +) murdered 10x higher than all other ethnicities. Murder is the 3rd leading cause of death for Indigenous Women (Centers for Disease Control). More than 4 out of 5 Indigenous Women have experienced violence (84.3%) (National Institute of Justice Report). More than half Indigenous Women experience sexual violence (56.1%). More than half In...

Oct 02, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: They Met at Laramie and He Said Marry Me / Gabby Petito and Wyoming's Missing Person Problem

This week we cover Gabby Petito story and share two more missing women of the thousands who have gone missing in Wyoming. Please stay tuned for an upcoming episode about MURDERED & MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN and read more about them at https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw who provided the following: STATISTICS Indigenous Women (girls +) murdered 10x higher than all other ethnicities. Murder is the 3rd leading cause of death for Indigenous Women (Centers for Disease Control). More than 4...

Sep 24, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: Ed Gein

Back to Wisconsin for another serial killer this week. What is in the water out there? Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ed-gein https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ed-Gein

Sep 16, 202115 min

Episode: 14 Daniel Laplante

we have a quick one this week because it's already way too much time spent on this creep

Sep 08, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: Israel Keyes

This episode covers one of the most prolific (jury is still out on the use of this word to describe someone who kills people) serial killers of all time that you've never heard about Grab some coffee, plant your kill and sewing kits, and let's get vile Sources: https://thebrag.com/israel-keyes-serial-killer/ https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/israel-keyes Reddit Wikipedia

Sep 03, 202132 min

Episode Ten: The Dog Can't Testify

This week is a short and sweet family murder! Sean takes us to Sugarland Texas for some quality family time Sources Murdered by Family by Kent whitaker Going West podcast

Aug 11, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode Nine: We're All Trying To Find The Guy Who Killed Jonbenet Ramsey

Budde covers the infuriating case of Jonbenet Ramsey Sources: Rolling Stone The Last Podcast on the Left Morbid https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/jonbenet-ramsey/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/killed-jonbenet-ramsey-investigators-dying-search-family/story?id=75186109

Jul 28, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Classified Radioactive Sweater Collection

First 10 minutes have out of place edits. Hello Comrades. This week we trek up to the Ural Mountains in Russia to follow the story of 9 hikers' mysterious deaths. Though this case is not solved we make our own attempts at some answers. This case is ranked high on the wild and the vile scale. Sources: Death of Nine - The Dyatlov Pass Mystery : Launton Anderson Dead Mountain: Donnie Eichar

Jul 21, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode Seven: The Jeffrey Dahmer Cookbook

Hope you're not hungry. This week we learn way too much about Jeffrey Dahmer. Buckle up this one is a vile ride. Sources: Time: https://time.com/4412621/jeffrey-dahmer-cannibal-murderer-25th-anniversary-arrest/ Last Podcast on the Left Morbid Good ol' Wikipedia

Jul 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 Part 2: Casey Anthony Part Deux

Part two of the mother load of all true crime cases Plus Budde shares a wild story about 3 disappearances that are mysteriously connected Sources: Imperfect Justice by Jeff Ashton Last Podcast on the Left The New Yorker

Jul 08, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode Six: Juno the Sequel - Zanny's Revenge

Casey Anthony Part 1: This week we head down to the trashiest place on earth: Florida. We learn about Mom of the Year 2008, Casey Anthony and her web of strange lies. This is all about the events leading up to the trial and mostly a dive into Casey's character and suspicious activities while her daughter is missing. If you know nothing about the case you'll love this. If you know everything about the case this is a great refresher. Sources: Imperfect Justice by Jeff Ashton Last Podcast on the Le...

Jul 01, 202153 min

Episode Five: Out on a Limb and Burning Down the House(s)

This week we go to Duluth Minnesota to talk about the famous Glensheen Mansion Murders but on our way up North we stop in Northeast Minneapolis to talk about the recently discovered body parts in 3 separate locations around the city. This ongoing case is our new obsession! Budde has the tweet to prove that we coined the phrase "The Grain Belt Butcher" cannot wait to see where this goes! Sources: Good Ole' PBS Yikes! Murder and Stuff Podcast. Check them out!...

Jun 23, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode Four: The New World Order vs Tsunami Victims

In this episode Sean dives into 3 outrageous lawsuits. They start tame and get more and more wild. Without giving away too much you'll hear about mail men, fighter jets, and lawsuits against the holy grail. Enjoy!

Jun 16, 20211 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 4
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