Murder Sheet

Sam McGuire studies conspiracy theories. He is a master's graduate from OCAD University in Toronto, Ontario. We were fortunate enough to get to talk to him about conspiracy theories, their prevalence in true crime, and how we can try to help people break the cycle of conspiratorial thinking. In new segment, True Crime Wave, we’ll be talking about issues endemic to true crime. At its best, true cri...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from California, New York, Indiana, and Ohio. NBC New York's coverage of the recently solved murder of Ann Lustig and the identification of Steven Briecke as the killer: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/long-island/smudge-crime-scene-helped-lon...

Several court exhibits associated with Richard Allen's defense's Odinism theory have become public. They mostly feature well-trod ground around the debunked theory that Norse pagans sacrificed Liberty German and Abigail Williams on February 13, 2017. But they do feature a few interesting insights, including an interview between Kathy Allen and police. Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here...

In 2022, Bryan Kohberger murdered University of Idao students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle at a home in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger pled guilty and received four life sentences. He was also ordered to pay restitution to the victims' families for funeral expenses. On November 5, 2025, Kohberger's defense team, Latah County prosecutor Bill Thompson, and Judge Steven...

On November 9, 1971, a man named John List got to work killing his entire family. After killing his wife Helen, his mother Alma, and his children Patricia, John Frederick, and Frederick, he vanished. In 1989, List was arrested and ultimately convicted of the murders. Today, we speak with a longtime listener with a unique perspective on this case: He corresponded with John List while the family ann...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from New Jersey, Washington, Oklahoma, Canada, and Australia. NJ.com ’s coverage of the disappearance of Kevin Collins Jr.: https://www.nj.com/salem/2025/11/nj-moms-desperate-8-month-search-for-her-missing-son-inspires-fundraiser.html Tin...

On November 5, 1986, Temujin Kensu murdered Scott Macklem. For decades, Kensu and his allies have put out rumors about Scott having a dark side, in an effort to point to other possible killers. So what's the truth about Scott? Was he rapist? Was he involved in drugs? On today's episode, we will hear from five friends of Scott. They will debunk some myths about their murdered friend. Find discounts...

On November 5, 1986, Temujin Kensu murdered Scott Macklem. For decades, we've mostly heard Kensu's story. Meanwhile, Scott's been lost in discussion of his own killing. So who was Scott Macklem? On today's episode, we will hear from five friends of Scott. They will share what Scott was like as a person. In tomorrow's episode, we will hear from them again as they debunk some of the myths spread abo...

Happy Halloween! The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, New York, Oregon, and Georgia. Syracuse.com's coverage of the case of Miequin Cheese and the murder of Lakquan Golden: https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2024/11/a-potential-jurors-nod-of-the-head-has-led-to-a-s...

Spin Docs  is our segment where we scrutinize true crime docuseries and documentaries. Today, we will speak about Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor, which chronicles the killing of young mother Ajike Owens by Susan Lorincz on June 2, 2023 through body camera footage. Find discounts for Murder Sheet listeners here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/discounts Check out our upcoming book events and ge...

We interviewed former Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert about her work on the Golden State Killer case and the 1991 yogurt shop murders investigation. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here:  https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Order our book on Delphi here:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana and France. Fox 59 broadcast the brief hearing in the case of Mark Sanchez's alleged assault on Perry Tole: https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/mark-sanchezs-attorneys-participate-in-initial-hearing-in-marion-county-court/ BBC's...

On August 31, 1976, Patty Otto vanished from Lewiston, Idaho. On August 27, 1978, a group of hunters found human remains in the woods of Finley Creek, Oregon. Did they find Patty? Now, Patty's daughter Suzanne Timms and advocate Mel Jederberg are searching for answers. Check out Patty's Voice on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Pattys-Voice-100077422495262/ And TikTok: tiktok.com/@pattysvoice2...

Spin Docs  is our new segment where we scrutinize true crime docuseries and documentaries. Today, we will speak about Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story. This is the third season of Monster, a crime docudrama anthology series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. We are joined by a very special guest: Harold Schechter. Schechter wrote a definitive book on Gein: Deviant: The Shocking True Story...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Pennsylvania, New York, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, and Texas. The Associated Press on the execution of Lance Shockley for the murder of Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Carl Dewayne Graham Jr.: https://apnews.com/article/miss...

This is the second part of an interview with a woman we call G. She was Kensu’s wife before he murdered Scott Macklem. She is also the mother of Leyna, who we previously had on the program. She fled Kensu and survived. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here:  https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Order our book on Delphi here:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/s...

Temujin Kensu is often held out as both a wrongfully convicted man and an inspirational, gentle icon within true crime. He is neither. The interview is with a woman we call G. She was Kensu’s wife before he murdered Scott Macklem. She is also the mother of Leyna, who we previously had on the program. She fled Kensu and survived. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here:...

Correction: Wendi, not Charles, is the youngest Adelson sibling . On July 18, 2014, hired hitmen named Sigfredo Garcia and Luis Rivera hunted down law professor Dan Markel and shot him in Tallahassee, Florida. He died the next day.  Katherine Magbanua, the mother of Garcia's children, was implicated in the plot, as was her former boyfriend Charles Adelson, Markel's former brother-in-law. Garc...

On April 5, 1990, someone attacked and murdered 28-year-old Genevieve "Jenny" Zitricki in her Greenville, South Carolina apartment. The Greenville Police Department worked the case for years. We interviewed Lieutenant Tim Conroy about his experience investigating this disturbing case, the surprising clue that tied the murder to crimes in Missouri and Memphis, Tennessee, and the years-long effort t...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Louisiana, Texas, Kentucky, and Vermont. NBC’s coverage of the killing of Brandon O’Quinn Rasberry: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/10-year-old-texas-boy-confesses-fatally-shooting-man-sleep-two-years-a-rcna148666 KSAT’s coverage of the...

Former professional football player and Fox media personality 38-year-old Mark Sanchez stands accused of viciously attacking a 69-year-old truck driver. He's facing some serious issues in criminal and civil court now. The fallout from this case is a reminder that none of us should ever rush to judgment about a crime. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: ...

We checked in with Leyna. She is an advocate. She told us about her experience speaking out about her biological father, convicted murderer Temujin Kensu. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here:  https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Order our book on Delphi here:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-...

Retired cold case detective Troy Hillman led the team that cracked one of Phoenix's most notorious serial killer cases. He wrote a book on that investigation: Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter: The True Story of a Small-Town Accountant, an Elite Group of Detectives, and Arizona's Most Terrifying Cold Case. We got to interview him about his experience working to solve this horrific cold case. Check ou...

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Massachusetts, New York, and Washington. My Edmonds News on the conviction of Alex Matthew Waggoner for the murder of Abdikadir Gedi Shariif: https://myedmondsnews.com/2025/07/edmonds-man-found-guilty-in-2024-shooting-of-rideshare-dr...

On Thursday October 2, 2025, we attended the latest hearing in the case of Jason Hubbell, whose conviction for murdering Sharon Myers in Indiana's Bartholomew County was just overturned. Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/events Order our book on Delphi here:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders...