In this episode, Payton explores the haunted Winchester House, a home with a perplexing design, secret passages and a haunted history. Case Sources: “Captive of the Labyrinth” by Mary Jo Ignoffo WinchesterMysteryHouse.com - https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/ AtlasObscura.com - https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winchester-mystery-house The National Park Service - https://www.nps.gov/places/winchester-house.htm SFTravel.com - https://www.sftravel.com/article/guide-to-winchester-mystery-house SJ...
Jan 17, 2024•42 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Payton dives into the case of Jonathan Luna, a prosecutor who mysteriously disappeared from his office. When police find no motives and no potential suspects, the conspiracy theories go wild. Case Source: The Midnight Ride of Jonathan Luna by William Kiesling WBALTV - https://www.wbaltv.com/article/jonathan-luna-murder-investigation-20-years-later/45896809# https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVyP_0M3f8w Fox 43 - https://www.fox43.com/article/news/jonathan-luna-murder-mystery-2003/5...
Jan 10, 2024•32 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Payton delves into the demise of Jeremy Barron and uncovers a convoluted plot involving two individuals orchestrating his murder. However, what investigators stumble upon is far more perplexing than anyone could have anticipated. Case Sources: Snapped – Bonus Clips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3zalxPZp3k MLive Media Group - https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2017/04/relatives_adamant_slain_man_wa.html https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2018/01/woman_sentenced_to_25_to_40_y...
Jan 03, 2024•40 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Payton dives deep into the case of Chandra Levy, an intern who suddenly disappeared after getting too close with a congressman. Case Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Chandra_Levy Finding Chandra: A True Washington Murder Mystery (2010, Scribner), by Scott Higham and Sari Horwitz washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/metro/specials/chandra/ washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/03/AR2009030301967_2.html?sid=ST2009022202570 latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jul-16-mn-22936...
Dec 20, 2023•42 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Payton delves into the tragic demise of the renowned personality Bob Crane, exploring how a haphazard investigation may have allowed the perpetrator to evade justice. Episode Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Crane The Murder of Bob Crane (1993, Crown Publishers), by Robert Graysmith archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20010904&slug=bobcrane04 phoenixnewtimes.com/news/crime-reporters-notebook-6421838 ew.com/tv/2019/08/26/bob-crane-hogans-heroes-unsolved-murder/ imdb.com/title...
Dec 13, 2023•34 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Payton looks into the story of Gerard Schaefer, a cop who got caught kidnapping two girls. As investigators dig into the case, they discover something even more disturbing. Case Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerard_John_Schaefer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Rolling murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schaefer-gerard.htm#google_vignette Murder Behind the Badge: True Stories of Cops Who Kill (2010, Prometheus Books), by Stacy Dittrich American Ripper: The Enigma Of America's Serial Killer Co...
Dec 06, 2023•32 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton dives deep into the notorious Green River Killer, the man who took over 40 lives! Case Sources: Green River, Running Red (2004, Pocket Books), by Ann Rule nytimes.com/2003/12/26/us/early-tip-fell-short-in-green-river-killings.html washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2003/11/16/the-banality-of-gary-a-green-river-chiller/2d9575c7-6843-4ec3-9517-72cd3ecdd9b0/ latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-dec-19-na-green19-story.html seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/ridgway-s-son-brothe...
Nov 29, 2023•41 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast On the episode, Payton explores the mysterious misfortune surrounding the three deaths of Ed Amos's wives. Is he destined to be the world's most unfortunate man, or is there a darker and more sinister explanation? Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/opinions/final/COA/19980818_C200898(0059)_200898.OPN.PDF http://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/amos-lowell.htm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_Amos truecrimediscussions.blogspot...
Nov 22, 2023•34 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton dives into the case of James Toliver, a man found dead with $98,000. What happened and who was James Toliver? Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-gay-toliver https://charleyproject.org/case/jacqueline-lucille-cooper https://popculturecrime.medium.com/the-disappearance-of-mary-louise-watkins-7b222059016 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/g8wa7c/the_disappearance_of_mary_louise_watkins/ https://www.ancestry.com/ https://www.wunderground.com/...
Nov 15, 2023•31 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton delves into the Hodges Family Murder, an incident that occurred in a quiet town, where an unknown assailant killed an entire family in their own home. Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Forensic Files, episode “Private Thoughts,” aired April 23, 2003 on CourtTV New Detectives, episode “Dead Wrong, aired October 14, 1998 on The Discovery Channel murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/bramblett-earl.htm clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/bramblett845.htm#:~:text=Bramblett%20sp...
Nov 08, 2023•33 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Binged, Payton dives into a mysterious triple homicide where a clever killer pulled all the tricks in the book and almost got away with it. Case Sources: Forensic Files, episode “Fate Date,” aired February 11, 2011 on TruTV casetext.com/case/kidwell-v-martin-1 tulsaworld.com/archive/man-held-as-witness-in-triple-slaying/article_22f5064d-b570-5e48-b96b-13862ed2a1a4.html tulsaworld.com/archive/witness-called-a-suspect/article_220b7452-69a9-515e-8b85-32c630200444.html tulsaworld....
Nov 01, 2023•31 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton delves into the mysterious death of Florence Unger, leaving detectives baffled by what initially seemed like an accidental fatality. Case Sources: caselaw.findlaw.com/court/mi-court-of-appeals/1239278.html freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2019/08/16/Flo-unger-murder-michigan-huntington-woods/2023133001 toledoblade.com/local/2006/06/21/Michigan-man-found-guilty-of-murder-in-resort-death-of-wife/stories/200606210019 Forensic Files, episode: "Drowning Sorrows," ai...
Oct 25, 2023•36 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton discusses the mystery of a woman who seemingly fell to her demise. With two names and an enigmatic death, investigators are left piecing together the puzzle of her life and the circumstances surrounding her death. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2021/12/31/deana-wild-aka-donna-hartman-falls-prey-to-grifters Forensic Files, episode “The Financial Downfall,” aired August 11, 2004 on CourtTV Death Benefit (1994, Avon Books), by David Heilbroner fin...
Oct 18, 2023•30 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton discusses two different killers with almost identical methods of luring victims to their deaths. One of which was on a Dating Game Show and won! The man later became one of the most notorious killers in American History. Rodney Alcala — unidentified women: https://www.flickr.com/photos/scpr/albums/72157623600695928 Bill Bradford — unidentified women: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna14026634 Lonnie Franklin — unidentified women: https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/grim-sleeper...
Oct 11, 2023•41 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is sponsored by Lume. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code BINGED at lumepodcast.com! On this episode Payton, discusses the murder of two models, Linda Sobek and Kim Pandelios. Both cases had a similar M.O., but was this the work of one killer? Or multiple? Case Sources: casetext.com/case/people-v-rademaker-1 murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rathbun.htm Death of a Model (1997, St. Martin's), by Clifford L. ...
Oct 04, 2023•42 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton discusses the multiple murders where bodies were dumped in Florida's canals. Was this the work of one serial killer? Or multiple killers? Case Sources: The Flat Tire Murders: Unsolved Crimes of a South Florida Serial Killer (2021, McFarland), by Michael P. Burns solitudelakemanagement.com/the-florida-canal-system-an-essential-to-coastal-living charleyproject.org/case/teresa-lyn-fittin en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Amy_Billig sfwmd.gov/who-we-are/facts-and-figures...
Sep 27, 2023•45 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton discusses the brutal attacks and murders that happened on the vast I-80 roadway. Investigators find dozens of murders in multiple states that all appear to have one common theme, and it's shocking! https://linktr.ee/bingedpod truecrimeguy.com/the-cruel-writer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violent_Criminal_Apprehension_Program en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castration_serial_murders en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Kraft en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rogers_(serial_killer) en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
Sep 20, 2023•42 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton discusses the disappearance of Elaine O'Hara and how a secret double life led to a tragic end. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Sources en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elaine_O%27Hara en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armin_Meiwes Almost the Perfect Murder (2015, Penguin Ireland), by Paul Williams irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/father-s-partner-tells-of-concerns-over-elaine-o-hara-self-harming-1.2079884 thejournal.ie/graham-dwyer-timeline-1995085-Mar2015/ thetimes...
Sep 13, 2023•43 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton discusses the case of Roseann Quinn and how a casual meetup led to her death. Socials, Bonus, ad more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Sources: the-line-up.com/the-goodbar-murder-a-womans-fatal-one-night-stand www.findagrave.com/memorial/16356892/roseann-m-quinn ilovetheupperwestside.com/murder-on-72nd-street-inspires-classic-novel-film/ nakedcitystories.com/goodbarmurder.php Closing Time: The True Story of the "Goodbar" Murder (1977, Delacorte Press), by Lacey Fosburgh Newsp...
Sep 06, 2023•36 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the murder of a beloved elderly couple who came to a grizzly end. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Episode Sources www.dailyrepublic.com/obituaries/claudia-maupin/article_0a586356-aebc-5315-a3b3-ff147079c836.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Claudia_Maupin_and_Oliver_Northup davisenterprise.com/obituaries/oliver-chip-jennings-northup-jr/article_f0662b5f-095e-5171-8ac5-c88c890e4ffa.html davisenterprise.com/news/crime_fire_courts/marsh-gets-52-years-to-li...
Aug 30, 2023•38 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the case of a mother who happened to catch the gaze of a deranged man who wanted to live out his dark fantasy. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Episode Sources Forensic Files, episode: “Shopping Spree,” aired December 10, 2001 on CourtTV. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caleb_Fairley Encyclopedia of World Crime: Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Law Enforcement (1999, History, Inc.), by Jay Robert Nash murderpedia.org/male.F/f/fairley-caleb.htm inquirer.com/philly/h...
Aug 23, 2023•34 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the case of a high school student named Braylee Henry and how a sweets craving ultimately led to a horrific outcome. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91662387/braylee-rea-henry https://law.justia.com/cases/oklahoma/court-of-appeals-criminal/2018/d-2015-462.html https://www.thebrayleeproject.org/about https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/teacher-former-high-school-football-player-social-worker-friends-and-neighbor-called-okla...
Aug 16, 2023•32 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Payton delves into the chilling account of how a police officer's obsession spiraled into a web of deception, ultimately leading to a tragic and deadly outcome. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Episode Sources: The Investigators, episode: “Badge of Dishonor,” aired 12/23/2002 on CourtTV A Warrant to Kill: A True Story of Obsession, Lies and a Killer (2000, William Morrow), by Kathryn Casey Murder Behind the Badge True Stories of Cops Who Kill (2010., Prometheus), by Stacy Dittrich ht...
Aug 09, 2023•37 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the case of Hollywood star Rebecca Schaeffer and her deranged fan Robert Bardo. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Episode Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Schaeffer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Sister_Sam en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_John_Bardo en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samantha_Smith The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence (1997, Dell Publishing), by Gavin De Becker The Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer & Other Stories (2021, Draft2Digital)...
Aug 02, 2023•39 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Binged, Payton continues the case of the Twilight Zone Deaths. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: Outrageous Conduct: Art, Ego and the Twilight Zone Case (1988, Arbor House), by Stephen Farber and Marc Green Fly by Night: The Secret Story of Steven Spielberg, Warner Bros, and the Twilight Zone Deaths (2022, TrineDay Star), by Steven Chain prince.org/msg/100/379471 rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/eddie-murphy-call-him-money-82359/ looper.com/1188804/things-once-got...
Jul 26, 2023•48 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast On this new mini-series, Payton discusses preventable deaths, starting with the Twilight Zone Deaths. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: Outrageous Conduct: Art, Ego and the Twilight Zone Case (1988, Arbor House), by Stephen Farber and Marc Green Fly by Night: The Secret Story of Steven Spielberg, Warner Bros, and the Twilight Zone Deaths (2022, TrineDay Star), by Steven Chain en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Landis en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch-22_(film) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kentucky_Fried_...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the Ronald Platt case and how a Rolex watch solved one of England’s most intriguing murders. Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Johnson_Walker murderpedia.org/male.W/w/walker-albert-johnson.htm medium.com/crimebeat/the-insanely-bizarre-murder-mystery-of-ronald-joseph-platt-6254fa29bd6e Nothing Sacred: The Many Lives and Betrayals of Albert Walker (1998, Seal Books), by R.A. Cairns Robbie Coltrane's Critical Evidence...
Jul 12, 2023•35 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the Kim Wall case and eerily how she was murdered on a submarine. Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kim_Wall wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen_Suborbitals wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Madsen cnn.com/2018/03/08/europe/kim-wall-death-peter-madsen-trial-intl/index.html bbc.com/news/world-europe-41022925 wired.com/story/final-terrible-voyage-nautilus theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/12/my-friend-kim-wall-journal...
Jul 05, 2023•31 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast On this mini-series of Binged, Payton discusses the murder of Valiree Jackson and what parent was responsible for her death. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: Find My Baby! The Inside Story of Valiree Jackson (2000, ExposurePub), by John W. Stone Forensic Files, episode: "Bagging a Killer," aired November 5, 2001 on CourtTV charleyproject.org/case/roseann-marie-stone-pleasant caselaw.findlaw.com/court/wa-court-of-appeals/1315658.html Google Groups (USENET): https://groups.google.com/g/al...
Jun 28, 2023•33 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast On this new mini-series, Payton details the murders of Michael and Alexander Smith and discusses why parents harm their children. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Smith murderpedia.org/female.S/s/smith-susan.htm/female.S/s/smith-susan.htm loveandmoms.com/susan-smith/ web.archive.org/web/20121017163947/http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/famous/smith/index_1.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 21, 2023•36 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast 
