Cold Case Murder Mysteries

Ryan has released a new true crime podcast. Details inside... Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devil-inside/id1859821884 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/347NnRqitFKiu02aZZkbKf?si=P_j7g7PZTziQ__NbTd9DeQ

Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY As law enforcement occupied the Ramsey’s home in the aftermath of what appeared to be an audacious kidnapping by an unknown intruder, they patiently waited for a call instructing the family how to deliver the ransom money in exchange for JonBenet’s safe return. But when it didn’t come, a more thoro...

In this installment of the JonBenet series, Ryan analyzes the infamous ransom note line by line to uncover the hidden meaning offered in the subtext. Was this the writing of an unknown kidnapper who disappeared into the night, or did someone else author this note to cover up what truly took place? Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY

Join host Ryan Kraus for a breakdown of the days leading up to JonBenet’s death, beginning with the mysterious 911 call hang up from the Ramsey’s home during a Xmas party on December 23, 1996 to the controversial events that took place on Christmas Day before the family went to bed. Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY

At 5:52am on December 26, 1996, Patsy Ramsey dialed 911 to report that her 6-year-old daughter, JonBenet, had been kidnapped from the family's home in Boulder, CO, which became the impetus for one of the greatest mysteries in true crime lore. Join host Ryan Kraus for the first part in this series as we analyze the audio of that infamous 911 call. Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show...

Here’s a link to the trailer for a new animated true crime show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY?si=hvybzNKUvrGm3z2K When FBI Special Agent Lee Harker agrees to take on a baffling cold case involving an elusive and unknown serial killer called Longlegs, she soon learns that the man has a terrifying personal connection to her past... Join host Ryan Kraus for a deep dive into this fa...

Here’s a link to the trailer for a new animated true crime show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY?si=hvybzNKUvrGm3z2K March 8, 2014. Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 departs Kuala Lumpur in the darkness of night, heading for Beijing. It suddenly disappears from radar, and is never seen or heard from again. Nearly a decade later, the mystery of where it went and what happened next to t...

Here’s a link to the trailer for a new animated true crime show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY?si=hvybzNKUvrGm3z2K It's the night of November 16, 1957. In the aftermath of Bernice Worden's murder, law enforcement enters the home of suspect Ed Gein to search the premises for evidence related to the local businesswoman's disappearance. What they discovered inside the reclusive bach...

In the aftermath of Ed Gein's mother dying, his loneliness drives him into a psychosis in which he is going to try to satisfy both his need to be with another woman and her demand that he never does such a thing, leading to a horrific abomination of romantic love between a man and a woman.

Join host Ryan Kraus for the third installment in the Ed Gein series as we delve into the fascinating, yet disturbing psychology inherent within his adolescent upbringing in which Ed's unrequited childhood affections for Mother suddenly boil over into a sexually charged adulthood that leaves him desperate and alone without her, inspiring the legendary character Norman Bates from the film Psycho an...

Haunted by troubled pasts, young married couple George and Augusta unleash their demons upon each other and their sons, Henry and Eddie, foreshadowing the house of horrors their infamous home would one day become. Join me as we examine the formation of the devastating emotional wounds that led to the creation of a child destined to commit unspeakable acts.

Join host Ryan Kraus for the introductory episode in a series examining the harrowing psychology lurking behind the life and crimes of the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein. In preparation for examining the events to come, we'll first break down Gein's disturbing and irrational logic that led him to inspiring a number of legendary horror film villains, from Norman Bates to Leatherface.

Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange psychological journey into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of 27-year-old school teacher Ellen Greenberg as we endeavor to answer one pertinent question: suicide or murder?

The most difficult part of examining true crime is often the gruesome, fatal injuries associated with extreme physical violence, but beneath those gratuitous offerings of gore lies a deeply enlightening and fascinating emotional context that tells us everything we need to know about the pain the killer felt inside psychologically, and why he transferred that horrific and prolonged suffering to the...

On the evening of February 12, 1971, in Durham, NC, young lovers Jesse McBane and Pat Mann left a Valentine's dance and parked at a local "lovers' lane" spot called the Croasdaile Hotel, but never arrived home later that night. The next day, Jesse's car was found abandoned, and soon after a local worker discovered their bodies when he saw Pat's leg sticking out from a pile of leaves underneath a t...

Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange journey through the emotional narrative lurking beneath the mysterious disappearance and untimely death of 24-year-old sex worker Shannan Gilbert in the early morning hours of May, 1, 2010, an event which led to the discovery of multiple victims of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK).  This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go...

Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological breakdown of the events leading to the disappearance of college student Josh Guimond on November 9, 2002. This podcast is sponsored by Magic Mind. For a limited time, get 40% off your subscription at magicmind.co/ccmm and 20% off a one-time purchase using code CCMM20.

On the evening of September 12, 1980, lovers Roger Atkison and Rose Burkert checked into the Amana Holiday Inn in Williamsburg, IA, to kick off a weekend getaway of fun and romance. By morning, however, they would be discovered bludgeoned to death inside the room, leaving behind an enduring mystery that remains unsolved today. Sponsor: The Girl in Cabin 13 by A. J. Rivers: https://www.amazon.com/G...

Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological examination of the mysterious death of Tiffany Valiante in May's Landing, NJ, on July 12, 2015. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm .

On the evening of May 3, 2014, 88-year-old Russell Dermond and his 87-year-old wife, Shirley, were expected to arrive at a friend's house in their gated community along Lake Oconee in GA to watch the Kentucky Derby. When the couple never arrived, and phone calls went unanswered for days, their friends came knocking on the door. What they discovered is a baffling, gruesome mystery that no one could...

In the early morning hours of September 11, 2000, 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt disappeared from a Clearwater, FL apartment when his mother went for a short walk and a swim. To this day, there has been no evidence recovered to suggest what his fate might have been, leaving many to wonder if there was ever an intruder in the home. Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating psychological breakdown of the...

On the morning of November 4, 2018, 40-year-old wife and mother of five Tamla Horsford was found dead in the back yard of a friend's house in Cumming, GA, seemingly the victim of an accidental fall from a balcony during a party; however, a closer look at the scene revealed inconsistencies that left many wondering if something more sinister occurred. Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological excursi...

Join host Ryan Kraus for an examination of one of the most feared men in the history of La Cosa Nostra, notoriously violent hitman and Gambino family Capo, Roy DeMeo. 

On the afternoon of December 5, 2015, 19-year-old Katelin Akens was supposed to board a flight leaving Virginia and returning home to Arizona after visiting family. Upon being dropped off at the airport, Katelin unleashed a bizarre series of texts that concerned family and friends. She hasn't been seen since. Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating examination of this baffling, unsolved disappearan...

January 28, 1993. An attorney from Amarillo, TX named David Lewis tells coworkers at the firm that he's leaving because he doesn't fell well. They never saw him again. What happened after his disappearance was difficult to believe. Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange psychological journey through the enigma of a troubled man's mind in an effort to learn the truth about his intentions. This podcast...