Crime Culture

What is Spooktober if we don't discuss one of the scariest cases of all time? The Beast of Jersey terrified the Bailiwick of Jersey for over 10 years, silently breaking into his victim's homes, dragging them out of their beds by their necks, and assaulting them before disappearing into the night. With a mask that will give you full-body shivers, The Beast of Jersey is the boogeyman your parents al...

It's been a minute since we tackled a true crime heavy hitter but we're delivering this Spooktober with the Night Stalker himself, Richard Ramirez! Ramirez was a seasoned criminal by the time he started murdering women in California in the 1980s. We talk about his childhood (basically the making of a serial killer), his crimes, and his incredibly satisfying capture before diving into the books and...

We're addressing one of the most hotly discussed topics in horror pop culture: fast zombies vs. slow zombies. We talk about how the similar and different, movies that feature each, and the history of real zombies. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (A...

This Spooktober episode, we're talking about the murder of Martha Moxley. Martha was a bright 15-year-old when she was murdered the night before Halloween in 1975. We discuss the events leading up to her murder, the long and complicated list of suspects, and a few books that were written about the case. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimecultu...

We're back at it with another urban legend! We're talking about the widely popular "babysitter and the man upstairs" story that gained global notoriety with the film "When A Stranger Calls". But that is just the beginning; this week, we're diving deep into the legend, its variations, and even a true case that closely mirrors the story. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast....

Today, we're giving you a history lesson into the spooky origins of haunted houses! We discuss how the tradition began and how it evolved into the industry it is today. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found on our website an...

If you're anything like us, you enjoy some good Halloween decorations. But what happens when what you thought were really great decorations turn out to be real? In this episode, we explore a few cases where real deaths were shrugged off as just a commitment to the holiday. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCultur...

Welcome to Spooktober! All month long, we'll be giving you TWO episodes every WEEK! We're kicking things off by talking about some of your favorite horror movies and what horrified people even behind the scenes. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All...

This is probably one of the most disturbing cases we've covered since the beginning with the Sylvia Likens murder so WARNING to anyone that is sensitive to conversations regarding rape and torture. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka (often referred to as "The Barbie and Ken Killers") were a sadistic pair from Canada who raped and murdered young girls, including Homolka's own sister. Email: crimecultu...

This week, we're talking about the little known case of the Thai Murder Babes. In May 2017, a karaoke bar worker named Warisara "Amm" Klinjui was found in a shallow grave. CCTV footage from the bar quickly identified 24-year-old Preeyanuch “Preaw” Nonwangchai and a few accomplices and the case goes off the rails from there. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com I...

This week, we're continuing our discussion of Andrei Chikatilo! We pick up where we left off, talking about his capture and trial before diving into the pop culture side of the monster. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join our Patreon! (All other links can be found...

A heavy hitter that doesn't get the same coverage as Bundy or Dahmer might, the crimes of Andrei Chikatilo are so horrible, we'll be talking about him for 2 weeks. Born into poverty in the Ukrainian SSR, Chikatilo experienced the worst of humanity before he turned 16. In this episode, we cover his early life and crimes. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Insta...

Last week we covered the murder of Tupac Shakur and this week, we're talking about the other side of the East Coast/West Coast hip hop feud of the late '90s. Notorious B.I.G (or Biggie Smalls) was an icon in the making when he was gunned down just six months after Tupac. We talk a little bit about Biggie's life, death, and career before diving into the countless references to him in all corners of...

Tupac Shakur was a prolific voice in the rap and hip hop community, but his life was cut short with he was shot in Las Vegas in 1996. This week, we cover his early life and career, his untimely death, and the countless references to his legacy in pop culture today. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Fac...

Just imagine having your eyes on a beautiful house in a safe neighborhood and finally getting the money to buy it... only to find out someone else has had their eyes on it too, but for much different reasons. In 2014 when the Broaddus family bought 657 Boulevard in Westfield New Jersey, they thought they were buying their dream home. But their dream slowly became a nightmare as they started receiv...

It's every parent's worst nightmare. You're on vacation with your family and friends, you put the kids to bed and step out for a little adult time away from children but when you come back, one of the kids is missing. Madeleine McCann went missing on May 3rd 2007 and her disappearance is still unsolved. In this episode, we talk about the many twists and turns of the case and some controversial sus...

This week, we are covering a crazy case with a million twists and turns. The story of the murder of a simple pizza delivery man named Brian Wells reached new popularity with a Netflix docuseries in 2018. In this episode, we cover the basic details of the case and investigation before diving into the controversial pop culture side of the crime. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculture...

The focus of this episode needs no introduction. The life and crimes of Charles Manson and his "family" are so ingrained in our society today that his name comes up constantly. We cover the crimes of the Manson family and touch on some of the many references to Manson in books, movies, and more. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcas...

Hinterkaifeck was a small farmstead in southern Germany that is home to one of the country's greatest unsolved murders. The entire Gruber family and their new maid were found dead in April 1922 and although there are some creepy clues, no one has ever been convicted of the crimes. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @Cri...

This week, we're talking about the life and death of famed Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Selena was an incredible talent on the rise when her life was cut short by someone she should have been able to trust. We discuss Selena's life, career, death, and we barely scratch the surface on all of the pop culture she inspired. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumbl...

The story of Steven Stayner is part heartwarming and part heartbreaking. He was kidnapped at the age of seven and suffered years of abuse at the hands of convicted child rapist, Kenneth Parnell. But when Stayner is fourteen and Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Timothy White, Stayner knows he can’t stand by and watch what happened to him happen to someone else. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com We...

Marc Schiller was a successful businessman and entrepreneur when he was kidnapped by the Sun Gym Gang in 1994. He endured physical and psychological torture at the hands of his kidnappers as they forced him to transfer all of his assets to them. Schiller was able to escape with his life but when the Sun Gym Gang struck again, the victims weren't as lucky. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website:...

The pop culture side of this weeks episode might be more widely known than the case (or cases) themselves! The Amityville Horror spawned countless books and an almost never-ending stream of movies. We cover the murders and the haunting that inspired the franchise and why is all might be bullshit. Also, our Patreon poll picked this case! If you want to have a say in what episodes come out next mont...

This week, we're talking about the Guinness World Record holder for the most prolific serial killer in history. Pedro Alonso Lopez was convicted of killing 110 girls but claims to have murdered more than 300 girls in 3 countries. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturepodcast And join...

The Stanford Prison Experiment was supposed to be a two-week long study on the psychological effects of perceived power, focusing on the struggle between prisoners and prison officers. Since we're talking about it, you know it doesn't end well. Email: crimeculturepod@gmail.com Website: crimeculturepodcast.tumblr.com Instagram: @crimeculturepodcast Twitter: @CrimeCulturePod Facebook: @crimeculturep...