Criminal Discourse Podcast

In September 1990, women in the sex trade industry in central Europe began to disappear. They would be found in wooded areas after having been strangled to death with articles of their own clothing. This heinous killer eventually came to America and continued his murderous rampage.  Who was he? Listen to the story of the celebrity writer serial killer, Jack Unterweger. He supposedly had been rehab...

Was it an unfortunate accident or did a murder leave a family without their loving and vivacious mother? Listen to the story of the mysterious death of Tamla Horsford. How could a fun evening celebrating a friend's birthday end so tragically?

The American dream or an American nightmare?  Listen to the story of Belle Gunness also known as the Mistress of the Murder Farm and the Midwest Black Widow.  She did not discriminate.  Her victims included husbands, offspring, and men that would be referred to as her cousins.  How many male cousins did Belle have?  Listen for yourself.  

In February 1996, businessman Frank Lee Black disappeared on a trip to Florida never to be seen or heard from again. What happened to Black? Did he disappear on his own or did rival business owner Alan Mackerley have a hand in his disappearance? Listen to this episode of aliases, listening devices, and conspiracies and find out for yourself!

In November 2010 the murder of a 15-year-old girl would lead authorities to the discovery of a serial killer who had been operating unbeknownst to everyone around him.  Who was this killer who identified himself as 1CountryBoy?  Listen to the story of how Cody Legebokoff became one of the youngest Canadian serial killers.  

In 1992 the body of a young woman is found dumped behind a Houston restaurant.  She would be the first in a series of murders by the tourniquet killer.  Who was he?  Why did he use a tourniquet to kill his victims?  Listen to the story of how one man known as Telephone Tony got away with his crimes for so long.  

On the morning of Friday, April 20, 2012, Allison Baden-Clay failed to return home from her walk.  Her husband notified authorities who soon sprang into action looking for the missing woman.  Why so soon?  Why did authorities feel that this simply wasn't the case of a missing person?  Listen to the story of betrayal, deceit, and an angry caterpillar and decide for yourself.  

This is the story of the horrific crimes committed by the man who was deemed The Vampire of Sacramento. Early on Richard Chase showed signs of violent tendencies. Over time these urges increased and lead to a gruesome display of depravity for human life. Was he insane? Did he not know right from wrong? Did he just not care? Listen and decide for yourself.  

In January 1999, Miriam Illes was shot through her kitchen window leaving her alone bleeding out on the kitchen floor.  Was this a random shooting or did someone want her dead?  Listen to the twisted tale of Miriam's murder and decide for yourself.  

Accidental fire or intentional arson?  In the end, four lives would be lost.  Listen to the story of Cameron Todd Willingham and decide for yourself.  

In one of the most beautiful settings in the Pacific, Mac & Muff Graham would disappear in the summer of 1974.  Were they a victim of the seas or something more nefarious?

Who could have imagined that what started out as a fun-filled week of camping would have a tragic end before it began for three young girl scouts?  Listen to the story of these horrific murders and how one man would end up being charged. There were lots of questions. Did he act alone? Was he even guilty in the first place?  

After a night of partying and a fight with her boyfriend, 22-year-old Katie Sepich walks away from her friend's house.  Friends and family are immediately concerned when they can't reach her. The next day the search tragically ends.  Who was responsible for her murder?  Listen to how investigators caught the one person they weren't even looking for!

In June 1996 a beautiful young woman went missing.  She was last seen dining with Thomas Capano, an influential attorney from Wilmington, Delaware.  Her family had grave concerns when she failed to show up at a family event and notified the police.  She went from a missing person to a murder victim.  Listen to the story of how one man's inability to let go leads to a fall from grace and the t...

On January 16, 1997, Scott Falater was awoken by police claiming that he had been seen murdering his wife in their backyard.  Scott had no memory of doing so claiming he must have been sleepwalking.  Was Scott sleepwalking when he stabbed his wife over forty times or was this an excuse to cover up his crimes?  Listen to the Sleepwalker Murder Case and you decide.

On October 25, 1994, a mother would commit an unspeakable act.  At first, there was an outpouring of support for the young mother whose sons had been kidnapped by a mysterious carjacker.  However, support would soon turn to anger and disbelief.  Listen to the story of Susan Smith and how one person made every wrong choice that sent a ripple effect across the United States.  

In the mid-80s a killer drifted in and out of local towns in the Pacific Northwest picking off unsuspecting victims.  Listen to the story of how one man would change his appearance to elude authorities and continue his reign of terror.  

On a snowy day in March 1993, the body of a young girl was found discarded on the side of a rural road outside of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania.  Who was she and where did she come from?  These questions and more would lead authorities up and down the east coast of the United States on the hunt for a killer.

Listen to the story of one of the most prolific serial killers in the history of the world.  Was it all made up or was there some truth to the matter of how one noblewoman got away with murdering innocent young girls for over 14 years?  Was it for their blood that would allow her to keep her youthful appearance or did she torture and murder due to her love of sadomasochism?  Listen and decide for...

For 13 years the East Coast Rapist remained a mystery.  He struck at random up and down the east coast of the United States.  Listen to the story of how one predator brazenly hunted women as if they were nothing more than prey and how tireless investigators didn't stop until they caught him.

On Halloween night 1974, Timothy O'Bryan headed out with his younger sister and father for a night of trick-or-treating fun.  Little did he know that this would be his last Halloween.  Timothy fell victim to cyanide poisoning.  Who was responsible and why?  Listen to the story of Ronald Clark O'Bryan who became known as the man who ruined Halloween.

We've all heard the story about the Amityville Horror, but do you know the true tale behind the famous book and movies?  Have you ever heard of Ronald DeFeo Jr?  Listen to the story of how one family met their tragic end on November 14, 1974, in the picturesque village of Amityville, New York. Their deaths would leave behind questions that still linger today.

In 1974 when Wayne Nance was committing his first of six murders another serial killer, David Meirhofer was ending his murderous run of four murders.  Listen to the fascinating story of how one killer met his end at the hands of his victims and how the other was brought down by a determined mother of one of his victims.

In 1983 a 17-year-old sex worker would start a chain of events that would force one of the most prolific serial killers in Alaska's history to atone for his crimes.  Listen to the horrific tale of how one man would take his love of hunting to a whole new level.

In 2015 two 16-year-old girls would disappear from the Brisbane, Australia area a month apart.  Who was responsible?  Was it the same person or two different predators?  Listen to the story of how two young girls would fall victim to someone they thought they would be safe with.