Into The Dark

On this episode, Payton dives deep into the notorious Green River Killer, the man who took over 40 lives! Case Sources: Green River, Running Red (2004, Pocket Books), by Ann Rule nytimes.com/2003/12/26/us/early-tip-fell-short-in-green-river-killings.html washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2003/11/16/the-banality-of-gary-a-green-river-chiller/2d9575c7-6843-4ec3-9517-72cd3ecdd9b0/ latimes.com/arch...

On the episode, Payton explores the mysterious misfortune surrounding the three deaths of Ed Amos's wives. Is he destined to be the world's most unfortunate man, or is there a darker and more sinister explanation? Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/opinions/final/COA/19980818_C200898(0059)_200898.OPN.PDF http://murd...

On this episode, Payton dives into the case of James Toliver, a man found dead with $98,000. What happened and who was James Toliver? Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-gay-toliver https://charleyproject.org/case/jacqueline-lucille-cooper https://popculturecrime.medium.com/the-disappearance-of-mary-louise-watkins-7b222059016 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/g8wa...

On this episode, Payton delves into the Hodges Family Murder, an incident that occurred in a quiet town, where an unknown assailant killed an entire family in their own home. Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Forensic Files, episode “Private Thoughts,” aired April 23, 2003 on CourtTV New Detectives, episode “Dead Wrong, aired October 14, 1998 on The Discovery Channel murderpedia.org/ma...

On this episode of Binged, Payton dives into a mysterious triple homicide where a clever killer pulled all the tricks in the book and almost got away with it. Case Sources: Forensic Files, episode “Fate Date,” aired February 11, 2011 on TruTV casetext.com/case/kidwell-v-martin-1 tulsaworld.com/archive/man-held-as-witness-in-triple-slaying/article_22f5064d-b570-5e48-b96b-13862ed2a1a4.html tulsaworl...

On this episode, Payton delves into the mysterious death of Florence Unger, leaving detectives baffled by what initially seemed like an accidental fatality. Case Sources: caselaw.findlaw.com/court/mi-court-of-appeals/1239278.html freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2019/08/16/Flo-unger-murder-michigan-huntington-woods/2023133001 toledoblade.com/local/2006/06/21/Michigan-man-found-guilty-of...

On this episode, Payton discusses the mystery of a woman who seemingly fell to her demise. With two names and an enigmatic death, investigators are left piecing together the puzzle of her life and the circumstances surrounding her death. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2021/12/31/deana-wild-aka-donna-hartman-falls-prey-to-grifters Forensic Files, episode “The Financial D...

On this episode, Payton discusses two different killers with almost identical methods of luring victims to their deaths. One of which was on a Dating Game Show and won! The man later became one of the most notorious killers in American History.  Rodney Alcala — unidentified women: https://www.flickr.com/photos/scpr/albums/72157623600695928 Bill Bradford — unidentified women: https://www.nbcnews.co...

This episode is sponsored by Lume. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code BINGED at lumepodcast.com! On this episode Payton, discusses the murder of two models, Linda Sobek and Kim Pandelios. Both cases had a similar M.O., but was this the work of one killer? Or multiple? Case Sources: casetext.com/case/people-v-rad...

On this episode, Payton discusses the multiple murders where bodies were dumped in Florida's canals. Was this the work of one serial killer? Or multiple killers? Case Sources: The Flat Tire Murders: Unsolved Crimes of a South Florida Serial Killer (2021, McFarland), by Michael P. Burns solitudelakemanagement.com/the-florida-canal-system-an-essential-to-coastal-living charleyproject.org/case/teresa...

On this episode, Payton discusses the brutal attacks and murders that happened on the vast I-80 roadway. Investigators find dozens of murders in multiple states that all appear to have one common theme, and it's shocking! https://linktr.ee/bingedpod truecrimeguy.com/the-cruel-writer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violent_Criminal_Apprehension_Program en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castration_serial_murders en.wikip...

On this episode, Payton discusses the disappearance of Elaine O'Hara and how a secret double life led to a tragic end.  https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Sources  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Elaine_O%27Hara en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armin_Meiwes Almost the Perfect Murder (2015, Penguin Ireland), by Paul Williams irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/father-s-partner-tells-of-concerns-o...

On this episode, Payton discusses the case of Roseann Quinn and how a casual meetup led to her death. Socials, Bonus, ad more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Sources:  the-line-up.com/the-goodbar-murder-a-womans-fatal-one-night-stand www.findagrave.com/memorial/16356892/roseann-m-quinn ilovetheupperwestside.com/murder-on-72nd-street-inspires-classic-novel-film/ nakedcitystories.com/goodbarmurder.php...

On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the murder of a beloved elderly couple who came to a grizzly end. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Episode Sources www.dailyrepublic.com/obituaries/claudia-maupin/article_0a586356-aebc-5315-a3b3-ff147079c836.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Claudia_Maupin_and_Oliver_Northup davisenterprise.com/obituaries/oliver-chip-jennings-northup-jr/article_f0662b5f-0...

On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the case of a mother who happened to catch the gaze of a deranged man who wanted to live out his dark fantasy.  https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Episode Sources Forensic Files, episode: “Shopping Spree,” aired December 10, 2001 on CourtTV. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caleb_Fairley Encyclopedia of World Crime: Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Law Enforcement (1999...

On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the case of a high school student named Braylee Henry and how a sweets craving ultimately led to a horrific outcome. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91662387/braylee-rea-henry https://law.justia.com/cases/oklahoma/court-of-appeals-criminal/2018/d-2015-462.html https://www.thebrayleeproject.org/about https://patch.com/illin...

On this episode, Payton delves into the chilling account of how a police officer's obsession spiraled into a web of deception, ultimately leading to a tragic and deadly outcome. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Episode Sources: The Investigators, episode: “Badge of Dishonor,” aired 12/23/2002 on CourtTV A Warrant to Kill: A True Story of Obsession, Lies and a Killer (2000, William Morrow), by Kathryn C...

On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the case of Hollywood star Rebecca Schaeffer and her deranged fan Robert Bardo.  https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Episode Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Schaeffer en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Sister_Sam en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_John_Bardo en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samantha_Smith The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence (1997, Dell...

On this episode of Binged, Payton continues the case of the Twilight Zone Deaths. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: Outrageous Conduct: Art, Ego and the Twilight Zone Case (1988, Arbor House), by Stephen Farber and Marc Green Fly by Night: The Secret Story of Steven Spielberg, Warner Bros, and the Twilight Zone Deaths (2022, TrineDay Star), by Steven Chain prince.org/msg/100/379471 rolling...

On this new mini-series, Payton discusses preventable deaths, starting with the Twilight Zone Deaths. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: Outrageous Conduct: Art, Ego and the Twilight Zone Case (1988, Arbor House), by Stephen Farber and Marc Green Fly by Night: The Secret Story of Steven Spielberg, Warner Bros, and the Twilight Zone Deaths (2022, TrineDay Star), by Steven Chain en.wikipedia....

On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the Ronald Platt case and how a Rolex watch solved one of England’s most intriguing murders. Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Johnson_Walker murderpedia.org/male. W/w/walker-albert-johnson.htm medium.com/crimebeat/the-insanely-bizarre-murder-mystery-of-ronald-joseph-platt-6254fa29bd6e Nothing Sacred: The Many Lives...

On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the Kim Wall case and eerily how she was murdered on a submarine. Socials and more: https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kim_Wall wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenhagen_Suborbitals wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Madsen cnn.com/2018/03/08/europe/kim-wall-death-peter-madsen-trial-intl/index.html bbc.com/news/world-europe-41022925 wired.c...

On this mini-series of Binged, Payton discusses the murder of Valiree Jackson and what parent was responsible for her death. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: Find My Baby! The Inside Story of Valiree Jackson (2000, ExposurePub), by John W. Stone Forensic Files, episode: "Bagging a Killer," aired November 5, 2001 on CourtTV charleyproject.org/case/roseann-marie-stone-pleasant caselaw.findl...

On this new mini-series, Payton details the murders of Michael and Alexander Smith and discusses why parents harm their children. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Smith murderpedia.org/female. S/s/smith-susan.htm/female. S/s/smith-susan.htm loveandmoms.com/susan-smith/ web.archive.org/web/20121017163947/http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/notorious_murders/famous/s...

 *This case involved Children* https://linktr.ee/bingedpod On this episode of Binged, Payton discusses the devastating murder of 4-year-old, Derrick Robie. Case sources: murderpedia.org/male. S/s/smith-eric-m.htm cbsnews.com/news/eric-smith-murderer-parole-derrick-robie Youthful Prey: Child Predators Who Kill (2008, Hove), by Carol Anne Davis Teen Crime Wave: A Growing Problem (1997, Enslow Publis...