50 States of Madness

On May 25, 1979, six-year-old Etan Patz left his family's apartment in New York City to walk to his school bus stop alone for the first time. He never made it. His disappearance became one of the most influential missing-child cases in American history, changing the way parents, law enforcement, and the media responded to missing children. It also helped inspire the use of milk carton photos,...

She wanted a baby so badly that she was willing to do the unthinkable.  In this episode, we dive into the the horrifying case of Taylor Parker and Wade Griffin. To those around her, Taylor appeared to be living a happy life and preparing to become a mother. But behind the carefully crafted lies was a shocking deception that would end in one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory.  Follow u...

Welcome back to 50 States of Madness with Gina & Shannon — the podcast where true crime, paranormal chaos, and unexplained mysteries collide. 👻🎙️ In this episode, we dive into THREE of the most terrifying and controversial hauntings ever reported: 🔹 The Enfield Haunting – the chilling case from England that inspired The Conjuring 2 🔹 The Harrisville Haunting – the infamous Perron family hau...

Dive into one of the most baffling missing persons cases in modern history, the disappearance of Brian Shaffer. On a night that started like any other, Brian, a 27 year old medical student went out with friends in Columbus, Ohio to celebrate spring break. After entering a crowded bar, he was never seen again. Surveillance cameras captured him going in... but never coming out.  In this episode, we...

What really happened behind the picture perfect life of Kouri Richins? In this video, we talk about the disturbing case of an Utah mother and children's book author accused of poisoning her husband. From suspicious circumstances to the chilling timing of her grief book release... This story raises more questions than answers.  Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50s...

The deaths of the Carman family remain one of the most troubling and emotionally complex stories we've covered. What began as a series of heartbreaking losses soon raised unsettling questions - were these deaths the result of tragic circumstances, or was there something more going on behind closed doors? This is a story about family, grief, and the shadows that can exist where we least expect...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s case remains one of the most complex stories in true crime. Raised under extreme medical abuse by her mother, Gypsy’s life was shaped by lies, control, and manipulation. After helping plan her mother’s murder in 2015, the world was left questioning where victimhood ends and responsibility begins. This episode reacts to a recently released video Gypsy created for her then-boy...

Known only as The Storyville Slayer, this shadowy figure (or possibly figures) is believed to be responsible for the brutal murders of at least a dozen women. At a time when true crime was often ignored and victims were easily forgotten, the killings went largely unsolved - buried beneath corruption, poverty and silence. In this episode we discuss two of the main suspects. Was it one man? Multiple...

In part two we explore the crimes of David Meirhofer and Wayne Nance. We discuss their crimes, the investigations that struggled to keep up, and the unsettling possibility that their paths may have crossed. How did two serial killers operate in the same area within such a short time span? What does their story reveal about missed warning signs, flawed investigations, and the dangers hiding in plai...

When you picture a serial killer's hunting ground, bustling cities often come to mind, but this true crime episode reveals a surprising truth: Montana holds the highest number of serial killers per capita. This serial killer documentary explores the chilling reality of how murder and other crime statistics defy expectations in this beautiful, yet dark, state. Join us as we talk about the firs...

In this episode, we dive into the chilling story of Robert Hansen, one of Alaska's most notorious serial killers - better known as The Butcher Baker. Beneath the surface of a quiet, unassuming family man and local baker, lay a terrifying predator who hunted young women in the harsh Alaskan wilderness.  Over the course of more than a decade, Hansen abducted, assaulted and murdered multiple vic...

In this video we dive into Amy's story - her final known movements, the suspicious encounters she had on the ship, the questionable investigation, the possible sightings over the years, and the heartbreaking theories that continue to haunt her family.  From the witnesses claiming to have seen Amy in the Caribbean, to the chilling photographs that surfaced years later, this is a case filled wi...

On the surface, Seth Privacky was a promising young student, but he harbored a dark secret that led to an unthinkable tragedy. Uncover the chilling story of how he ambushed and murdered his family in their own home over Thanksgiving weekend. The case of Seth Privacky remains one of the most brutal mass murders in Michigan's history. It’s a story about a young man who, driven by resentment and...

On this episode we discuss some conspiracies that have been circulating the web. From Garth Brooks being a serial killer to Antarctica, why can't we visit?? What are your thoughts?  Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50statesofmadness website: http://www.50statesofmadness.com/ Merch store: 50statesofmadness.bigcartel.com Patreon: Patreon.com/50statesofmadness Liste...

On this episode we sit down and catch up with everyone about our summer trip to Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky. Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50statesofmadness website: http://www.50statesofmadness.com/ Merch store: 50statesofmadness.bigcartel.com Patreon: Patreon.com/50statesofmadness Listen to us at where ever you listen to your podcasts: 50 States of...

On this episode we are joined by Dan Cleary of Rare Form Radio to discuss our overnight stay at Waverly Hills Sanitorium. Just like us, Dan is a skeptic when it comes to some things. We show him some pretty compelling videos of things that we captured during our stay. What do you think?? Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50statesofmadness website: http://www.50statesof...

He was accused of kidnapping, robbery and r@pe, but claimed he had no memory of the crimes. Instead, 24 different personalities lived inside him.  Billy Milligan became the first person in United States history to use multiple personality disorder as a legal defense, and walk free. But was he a misunderstood victim of mental illness... or a master manipulator hiding behind his "alters"?...

In this episode, we dive not the shocking and tragic case of Christopher Coleman - a man who portrayed himself as a devoted husband, father, and security chief for Joyce Meyer Ministries. But behind the image of a loyal christian family man was a dark secret that ended in murder. Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50statesofmadness website: http://www.50statesofmadness....

This week, Shannon is out of town and Gina is joined by Dan Cleary of Rare Form Radio and Others From Another Mother. They talk true crime, The Telepathy Tapes and UAP's. Their discussions get very interesting, you won't want to miss this one. Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50statesofmadness website: http://www.50statesofmadness.com/ Merch store: 50stateso...

In this Shoot the Sh*t episode, we discuss the new documentary out on Max where Sherri Papini talks about her "truth". We talk about our feelings and if we agree with her or not. What do you think really happened on that day? Was Sherri Papini abducted, or is this all a hoax?  Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50statesofmadness website: http://www.50statesofm...

Join us as we talk about the tragic death of Hae Min Lee and the possible connection she had to another murder only eight months before of Jada Lambert.  Both girls attended the same high school, traveled along the same street the day they went missing, similar causes of death, and were dumped in similar areas.  Roy Davis III was convicted of Jada's murder and Adnan Syed was convicted of Hae&...

In this episode we dive into the tragic and unsettling case of Sandra Birchmore, a 23 year old woman from Massachusetts whose death exposed a disturbing web of abuse, manipulation, and betrayal involving members of law enforcement.  Sandra was found dead in her Canton apartment in February 2021, three months pregnant. What initially was ruled a suicide, soon unraveled into a far more complex and t...

This is one of California's most baffling case.  A young girl walking to the bus stop in Northern California vanishes without a trace.  Sierra LaMar was only 15 years old in the Spring of 2012 when she is no longer seen again.  Her family believes the man responsible for her disappearance is behind bars for her murder.  However, her body has never been found.  Listen as we share her story and...

We're back this week with a "Shoot the Sh*t" episode. We discuss the case of Karen Read. We both give our opinions on the case and talk about if we think she is guilty of murder, or if she is being set up.  Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50statesofmadness website: http://www.50statesofmadness.com/ Merch store: 50statesofmadness.bigcartel.com Patreon:...

Discover the dark truth behind Fox Hollow and the shocking murders that took place there. Mark Goodyear and his creepy and suspicious retelling of Herb Baumeister's story will send chills down your spine.  Who was really the murderer and who was the accomplice?  This episode will keep you guessing. Follow us and subscribe: Instagram @50statesofmadness Tik Tok @50statesofmadness website: http:...