Corn Fed Killer

Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds us in Wisconsin. From missing to murdered, this is the story of the Brenizer/Berentson family. Sources: Prison Correspondence: Write to Inmate PenPal Bruce Brenizer The Horrific Crimes of Bruce Brenizer “The Brenizer/Berentson Family”, S1: E9. Family Massacre . 2022. 

Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds in in Iowa once again. This one brings up such questions as: is "not guilty by reason of insanity" ever an appropriate verdict? and how much responsibility does a university bear when a crime happens on its campus? Sources: Mission and Core Values | Maharishi University https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/both-sides-agree-sem-was-insane...

WOWZA! This is our 100th episode, Curious Listener! And, what better way to pay homage to 100 than to cover the case that got me thinking about starting my own podcast to begin with--the Delphi murder case. After 4 years, we finally have a resolution. Sources: www.youtube.com. Hidden True Crime. “Gag Order Lifted! An Interview with Delphi’s Lead Investigator Jerry Holeman.” 12/30/2024. Edwards, Ni...

Hi, Curious Listener! Just a little announcement, I will be taking a break from uploading new episodes until after Christmas. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and I will be in your ears once again at the end of December for our 100th episode! https://booksandblingshop.etsy.com

Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode puts into question the reputation of Midwesterners as being nice. This chickadee definitely wasn't being nice when she torched her husband! Sources: https://www.dailycrime.com/murder-of-tim-pasa-by-barbara-pasa-investigated-on-snapped/ "Love on Fire." Meet, Marry, Murder. Season 1, Episode 3.

Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we are discussing the horrific story of the murders of two innocent young people by a sadistic cult leader. The cult?--The Church of Yahweh. The leader?--Michael Ryan. The vibe--DISTURBING AF! Sources: https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/ideology/christian-identity http://ne.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac./SAC/NE/1995/19950721_0004...

Happy Halloween, Curious Listener! Today, we are discussing three surreal cryptids--one from Michigan and two from the Hoosier State. Sources: YouTube.com. Ageless One. "North American Cryptids-Michigan Dogman," 28 Feburary 2023. https://northernmichiganhistory.com/the-legend-of-michigans-dogman/ https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Legend-or-lore-Michigan-s-Dogman-still-haunts-17292455.php...

Hi, Curious Listener! It is time for another Cornfed Cryptid episode! This time we find ourselves in Ohio. Today, we discuss the Lakeland Frog, a frog humanoid said to roam the lakes and rivers of Ohio. Cute or creepy? Sources: https://www.wosu.org/2024-10-11/loveland-is-leaping-into-the-legend-of-its-notorious-cryptid https://www.proxi.co/blog/map-of-cryptids-in-america https://northamericancrypt...

Today is another Corn Fed Cryptid episode. This time we find ourselves in the Missouri Ozarks. Sources-- https://northamericancryptids.com/ozark-howler/ https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/cryptids/missouri-cryptids

Hi, Curious Listener! It is officially October and officially Spooky Season! In honor of Spooky Season, I am introducing Corn Fed Cryptid, starting with The Beast of Bray Road. We are headed to Wisconsin where there lives a legend of a werewolf who chases cars and digs in the fields of a private school. Sources: Harvey, Austin. "The Legend Of The Beast Of Bray Road, The Wolf-Like Creature Said To...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we enter the bizzaro mind of spree killer Nikko Jenkins! Hold on to your hats--this one is truly chaotic! Sources-- https://dpic-cdn.org/production/documents/State_v_Jenkins_NE_SCt_20190718.pdf https://www.ketv.com/article/who-are-the-jenkinses-1/7642026 https://www.women.com/1554019/inappropriate-taylor-swift-outfits-cant-believe-she-wore/ https://www.grunge.com/40955...

Hi, Curious Listener! The case I have for you today finds us in Tampa Bay, Florida where the lives of three first-time vacationers from Ohio comes to an abrupt and horrific end. This is the story of the murders of Joan, Michelle, and Christie Rogers. Join us on Instagram @cornfedkillerpodcast! Shoot me an e-mail: cornfedkillerpodcast@gmail.com! Sources-- https://crimemagazine.com/tourist-trap-murd...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we head to the Yoop where we will learn about a truly bizzaro case of a love quadrangle, a domineering woman, disturbed husband, and her unsuspecting lovers! It will take a tenacious policewoman and a detective who thinks way outside the box to solve this one! And, to top it all off, Curious Listener, this case comes complete with the most unlikely Meet Cute! Sources--...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have an interesting case of suicide...or...homicide...? How about YOU decide?! Sources: https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/what-happened-in-room-319-family-questions-cause-of-death-of-young-mother https://fox4kc.com/news/family-says-womans-death-in-independence-motel-was-murder/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/she-deserves-justice-mother-says-daughter-s-death-in-ind...

Hi, Curious Listener! Welcome to Episode 89 of Corn Fed Killer! The case I have for you today involves the annihilation of an entire family in a sleepy little village on the coast of Lake Michigan. Sources: https://www.goodhartstore.com/userfiles/filemanager/27kvhxrplzrfchd58vo1/ https://www.grunge.com/858026/inside-the-brutal-murders-of-the-robison-family/ https://www.press.umich.edu/pdf/link_116...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds us in the small town of Apple Valley, Ohio where a massacre took place in the middle of the day. The horrific nature of the crimes rocked this community, but there is a survivor. A true hero. Today, I tell you the story of three murders and a kidnapping, of the monster who perpetrated the crime, and of the little girl who became her dad's (and a...

Hi, Curious Listener! The case I have for you today finds us in Ohio in 2003. Today we discuss one very bad mom, a house fire, and the death of an innocent little boy. Connect with us on Insta: @cornfedkillerpodcast Sources: Ohio high court tosses Lorain woman's death sentence - cleveland.com   Nicole Diar in court for resentencing for murder of son – Morning Journal   VIDEO: Diar to serve lif...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have a most gruesome and senseless murder to discuss with you. Today we discuss the brutal murders of a family of five in tiny Beason, Illinois. Sources: Pathologist describes horrific wounds suffered by Gee family (pantagraph.com)   Man gets life in prison for killing 5 family members | FOX 2 (fox2now.com)   The Gee Family Murders (themidwestcrimefiles.com)   Coroner...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today, I have the story of the senseless murder of Grace Ross and the scumbag who blamed a "shadowy man" for making him kill her. Sources--  'It stopped being a regular day': Murder trial tells of when 6-year-old went missing (yahoo.com)   Boy accused of killing 6-year-old Grace Ross could be tried as adult (southbendtribune.com)   16-year-old faces lengthy...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today, I have for you a sordid case of the Dark Web and murder-for-hire. Sources-- State v. Allwine :: 2021 :: Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions :: Minnesota Case Law :: Minnesota Law :: US Law :: Justia   Stephen Allwine sentenced to life in prison for wife's murder (fox9.com)   State of Minnesota, Respondent, vs. Stephen Carl Allwine, Appellant. A18-0846, A20-1588, Supr...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have for you one doozy of a case! We are talking about the heinous crime spree in 1984 of Alton Coleman and Debra Brown. Sources- Inside Alton Coleman's Grisly Murders Alongside Debra Brown (allthatsinteresting.com)   A serial-killing couple is apprehended (history.com)   People v. Coleman, 129 Ill. 2d 321 | Casetext Search + Citator   Retro Indy: Heinous crimes o...

Hi, Curious Listener! The case I have for you today is the case of the murder of Theresa Hallbach. Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are convicted of her murder, but did they do it? Many people don't think so. Find us on Instagram! @cornfedkillerpodcast Sources-- Here's Evidence in the Steven Avery Case That Was Left Out of 'Making a Murderer' (yahoo.com)   All the EDTA Reports From...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today we are delving into the Cleaveland Torso Murders of the 1930's. It is a wild ride, so buckle up and don't forget your vomit bucket--this one is gory! Sources-- Torso Murders - Cleveland Police Museum Jun 07, 1937, page 9 - News-Journal at Newspapers.com Torso Murders - Cleveland Police Museum Stuff You Should Know Podcast. Badal, James. In the Wake of the Butche...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have a doozy of a case for you! Today we talk about the horrific axe murder and beheading of an 80-year-old woman by her daughter-in-law, Martha Haney. Martha is known as Michigan's own Lizzie Borden. Sources- The Story of Martha Haney – TPKs Stories True Crime & Other Stories (wordpress.com)   Ionia State Hospital - Asylum Projects   A Snapshot of Life in a 1...

Hi, Curious Listener! Today I have a most gruesome case for you--the Villisca Axe Murders! Sources:  Bing Videos   Villisca axe murders - Wikipedia   The Ax Murderer Who Got Away | History| Smithsonian Magazine   The 1912 Villisca Axe Murders Blog (typepad.com)   Villisca Axe Murder House | Ghost Adventures | Travel Channel   Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James. The Man From the Train . 2017.  Ep...