Almost Fiction

Welcome to Season 3!! Christy Thompson Harris was a good mother. And even though she had her issues, she always did what she felt was best for her children, something not shared by her husband, Jason Thomas Harris. Welcome to another episode of Almost Fiction.  Sources:  https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/wrongful_death State of Michigan Court of Appeals. People v Jason Thomas Harris. No. 359675 Gene...

For a lot of people, the holiday season can be a time of happiness, togetherness, and joy. A time full of family, laughter, and good will, but for others, the holiday season can have the opposite effect.  Enjoy the latest episode of Almost Fiction Plus for free as a gift from me and the rest of the 11:59 Media crew, and no matter what you celebrate, or don’t, this year, know that all of us appreci...

Some people are… magnetic, easily able to attach themselves to others, drawing them in with relative ease with their larger than life personalities.  There are just some people who can talk to anyone, make them feel at ease, quickly transitioning from stranger to acquaintance, to… friend.  SOURCES:  https://murderpedia.org/male. Z/z/zack-michael-duane.htm Michael Duane Zack vs State of Florida Cas...

October. You can feel it. A change in the air. The days grow shorter, the nights grow colder. Fall tends to feel like an end. Welcome to a special Halloween episode of Tethers.  CHECK OUT TETHERS SEASON 1 WHERE EVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS!  TETHERS SEASON 2 COMING SOON! Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library! Access hours of extra content each week,...

Rituals span across every country, every religion, and every group.  No matter what you are a part of, there are going to be rituals and practices that you follow, sometimes without even realizing it.  This week we follow the case of a man who wanted to perform an ancient ritual, one now banned in almost every civilized country.  This week we cover the story of Tyree Lincoln Smith.  SOURCES: https...

Welcome to the final episode of this series on Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham. As season 2 wraps up, I just wanted to thank you all for coming on this journey, a journey that hopefully is just beginning.  As a reminder, names may have been changed in order to protect the identity of those who wished to remain anonymous.  Sources: Cauffiel, Lowell. Forever and Five Days: The Chilling...

Welcome back to part 3 of the tale of Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham. This is the season 2 finale, and it only gets crazier from here. As a reminder, names may have been changed in order to protect the identity of those who wished to remain anonymous.  Also, shout out to Producer Jess for her voice-work in this episode. We couldn’t do what we do without her.  Sources: Cauffiel, Lowel...

Welcome back to our continuation of the tale of Catherine May Wood and Gwendolyn Gail Graham story.  This is the season 2 finale, and it’s… a doozy.  As a reminder, names may have been changed in order to protect the identity of those who wished to remain anonymous.  Sources: Cauffiel, Lowell. Forever and Five Days: The Chilling True Story of Love, Betrayal, and Serial Murder in Grand Rapids, Mich...

Catherine May Wood was… an enigma. She constantly complained about how unfair her life was right before bragging about how she was in complete control, not only of her life, but also of the lives of those around her. She just couldn't seem to make up her mind claiming that she was both a victim, and a maestro, a tragic character beset by life, while also being the puppeteer controlling everything...

We will be back next week for another new episode. Please enjoy this PLUS episode in the meantime. To access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts. Visit https://1159plus.com or https://www.patreon.com/1159media   This week's case has a little bit of everything. I wish that there was more information, I wish there was more to find on this story, but wh...

Steven Ray Thacker is one of those enigmas. He was no stranger to the law, with most of his run-ins usually for nonviolent crimes, until one day he just snapped killing three different people over a 10 day period. So, why did he do it? Sources: Court of Appeals. STATE OF TENNESSEE v. STEVEN RAY THACKER. Dyer County No. C00-54; Lake County No. 01-CR-8238. December 18, 2003.  From Casetext: Smarter...

Robert Ronald Mudman Simon was a prototypical biker gang member not only in appearance but also in temperament. He really didn’t care about the world or those around him, unless they were in his gang. Human life was just not that important to him, and it showed.  Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male. S/s/simon-robert.htm https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/1999/a-149-97-opn.html...

Anthony Allen Shore was a sexual sadist with no boundaries. He took what he wanted with no regard for others or their feelings. In essence, he was just another monster, but unlike some, he wanted to be put down.  Sources: Shore v. State, No. AP-75,049 (Tex. Crim. App. Dec. 12, 2007). The Killer Next Door: He left clues all over, but it still took investigators years to unmask the serial murderer i...

In the beginning it appeared as if Paul Eugene Rowles was an easy criminal to work with if there ever was such a thing.  Almost every time he was confronted about a crime he would quickly crumble and admit to it if he was in fact the man who had committed the act, but eventually that all changed.  Due to that fact we just can’t be sure exactly what he’s done, but what we do know is grim to say the...

There is not much to say about Christa Gail Pike, except for the fac that she single handedly proves that evil lives among us.  SOURCES: https://murderpedia.org/female. P/p/pike-christa.htm STATE v. PIKE (1998) Supreme Court of Tennessee,at Knoxville. STATE of Tennessee, Appellee, v. Christa Gail PIKE, Appellant. Decided: October 05, 1998. https://www.mercyforchrista.org/christa-s-story Judge dism...

Not much is known about Dennis Duane Webb because luckily for us, he was caught relatively early in his career. He was cold, heartless, and ignorant traits he thought were positive attributes rather than negative ones. Welcome back to yet another episode of Almost Fiction. Don’t forget to leave a review.  SOURCES: https://murderpedia.org/male. W/w/webb-dennis-duane.htm People v. Webb (1993) 6 Cal....

Gary Gene Tison tried anything and everything to avoid punishment, no matter how small the issue.  He also had a family who stood by him no matter how ridiculous he became.  Those two facets combined caused one of the worst prison breaks in Arizona history.  Check out my cameo at: https://v.cameo.com/e/dpkehyHCAKb  SOURCES:  The Tison Prison Break Arizona Gary, Donald, Ricky, and Ray Tison; Randy...

Thomas William Rigterink was a former model turned killer who seemingly out of nowhere, committed a brutal attack, one that spilled over to innocents just trying to live their lives.  It’s a sobering testament to just how quickly our lives can change, especially when we least expect it.  Check out my cameo at: https://v.cameo.com/e/dpkehyHCAKb  Sources:  Supreme Court of Florida. No. SC05-2162. TH...

Daniel Lee Siebert becomes another name on our growing list of murderers who were let out of jail, only to kill again. He also makes another growing list, the list of killers who for some reason had almost unbelievable luck, until… he didn’t.  As always, remember to rate and review so Almost Fiction can continue to grow.  SOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/11/nyregion/guide-killed-in-atlanti...

There’s really not much to say about this week's episode other than it was definitely one of the harder cases I have covered.  By definition, Banita M. Jacks was a mother and that’s about the only positive thing I can say about her, especially after all that she’s done.  Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banita_Jacks SE Home Where Girls Found Slain Not Selling After New Paint, 40% Reduction,...

This week we go over the case of another killer couple, a pair of individuals who would have done just about anything not for each other, but for meth.  This week we talk about Cynthia Lynn Coffman and James Gregory Marlow.  Announcement: Come see Almost Fiction at Crimecon Nashville 2024 SOURCES: Michael Newton - An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers - Hunting Humans S.C. Upholds Death Sentenc...

Welcome back to Almost Fiction and the conclusion of our talke about Gordon Frederick Cummins.  SOURCES: Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.  https://murderpedia.org/male. C/c/cummins-gordon.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library! Access hours of extra content each week...

Gordon Frederick Cummins wasn’t the original ripper, but it didn’t stop him from trying to make a name for himself anyways.  SOURCES: https://murderpedia.org/male. C/c/cummins-gordon.htm Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library! Access hou...

DESCRIPTION: Sometimes people just… snap revealing who and what they are and in a split second, your entire world can either change, or even… end.  FLASH SALE! Check out the limited edition Almost Fiction Shirt designed by me! https://1159media.myshopify.com/products/almost-fiction-fan-tee SOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Charles_Nielsen https://www.sunjournal.com/...

John Sapp always had an excuse for what he did, and those excuses were never good.  SOURCES: https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-sapp-33309 THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA, THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, S023628 v. JOHN SAPP, Contra Costa County, Defendant and Appellant. Super. Ct. No. 33597-6 https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/capital-punishment/condemned-inmate-list-secure-request/ Access a...