Killer Stories

I'm baaaaaack! I am bringing you a "House of Horrors" story suggested by multiple listeners of the show- The Turpin Family. Thank the Lord no one is killed, but this case is far from having a happy ending. Trigger warning- this case involves child abuse.  https://linktr.ee/KillerStories Research and partial writing by Sara Breau  Sources: You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9cHOpyilBI https:...

Welcome to the first episode of my new segment, Close Calls!  This episode features a story about a REAL Irish car bomb, words of wisdom from someone who has been burned by so-called "friends" with ill intentions, and a creepy man in the darkness of Yosemite National Park.  Thank you for submitting your stories, Stuart Blues, Anonymous & Tori. Send your close calls to killerstoriespodcast@gmai...

This episode is extremely gruesome and disturbing. Fair warning... Taylor Shabusiness (there is a story behind this interesting last name) and her boyfriend Shad Thyrion were high on meth when they began to engage in some rather kinky sexual acts- resulting in Shad's death.  linktr.ee/KillerStories Sources You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qY9rR_-zEQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_6xLjA...

I want to bring more frequent content on Killer Stories and had the idea of my listeners sharing their "Close Calls". This is an intro to the segment where I discuss my own close call from my college days. Please email your close call encounters to killerstoriespodcast@gmail.com You could hear your story on a future episode!

In this strange case, 54 yo Peter Porco woke up and went about his daily routine completely oblivious to the severe head injuries he sustained before collapsing to his death. Who attacked Peter and his wife Joan with an axe on the early morning of Nov 15th, 2004?  https://linktr.ee/Killer Stories music credit: Upbeat by Adi Goldstein Porco Obit https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/timesunion-alban...

Today's case was suggested by listener, Abigail Vega Medina. Thank you for your continued support! Shelly Knotek (born Michelle Watson) was a nightmare child, constantly tormenting her little brothers and causing trouble for her parents. As an adult, she continued to torment those around her. Over the years, 3 house guests mysteriously went missing from the Knotek home. https://linktr.ee/KillerSto...

This week I'm covering covicted killer and raging narcissist, John Battaglia. In a twisted plan to get back at his ex-wife, John gunned down their 2 daughters. 9 year old Faith and 6 year old Liberty. http://linktr.ee/KillerStories Research by Sara Beau Writing by Sara Beau & Bobbie Holmes sources: • John Battaglia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Battaglia) • Deadly Affection: Part 3 (http...

In today's episode, I discuss the 2007 murder of Paige Birgfeld in Grand Junction, CO. In the beginning, there are two main suspects- her ex-husbands. I mean... its always the husband, right? But the investigation becomes more complex when Paige's secret life as a high-end escort is revealed. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Dateline double-lives cbsnews cbsnews colorado abcnews tvguidetim...

Today I am covering the Lundy Murders- suggested by New Zealand listener, Lizzie Bourke. Mark Lundy was convicted of murdering his wife and daughter in August 2000. But did he actually do it? This case has SO much controversy. I am here to lay out all the facts and let you be the judge. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Murderpedia Wikipedia Girl guides nzherald thermofisher Liz Wakeford -...

I'm baaaaaack! Kicking off Season 11 with one of the craziest cases I've ever heard- The Lululemon Murder. 30-year-old Jayna Murray was a manager in the Bethesda, MD Lululemon store. March 11, 2011, Jayna worked the evening shift alongside 29-year-old Brittany Norwood. After closing, there was an attack that ended in the brutal murder of Jayna. Brittany lived to tell the tale. https://linktr.ee/Ki...

Well helllllloooo! It has been a thick minute, hasn't it? Life has been a bit chaotic to say the least. A new work schedule and my son home for the summer has put a halt on my ability to research, write, record, edit... get anything done at all. But.. I can't leave you hanging! I wanted to give a little teaser until I am in a place where I am ready to bring you a full season. Some of you may have...

I am back with part two of this season's finale- The Black Dahlia. This week I am covering all the potential suspects in this infamous unsolved murder. Who do you think is responsible? I thought I knew.. but after a deep dive into my research, I'm not so sure! https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia h...

For the finale of season 10, I am bringing you one of America's most infamous unsolved murders-- The Black Dahlia. This week I am covering the life of Elizabeth Short (AKA The Black Dahlia) and her murder. I will be back with part 2 to cover America's reaction, potential suspects and how this crime influenced pop culture. https://linktr.ee/Killer Stories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blac...

This week I am covering the murder of Lisa Naegle. You may recognize her as a contestant on the 2010 E! network reality show, Bridalplasty. 6 years after the show aired, she was brutally attacked by her student and "friend", Jackie Rogers. But why? https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridalplasty True Crime Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7aEQ6f6Y4Q https:...

This week I am covering the 1977 Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. 3 young girls were killed while attending what would have been a 2 week long Girls Scout Camp near Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Lori Farmer (8), Michelle Guse (9) & Denise Milner (10) Their main suspect is an escaped prisoner and local football star, Gene Leroy Hart. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: kjrh.com urban-mythology.com k...

This week I am covering the murder of Cordell Richards. 3 teens in Fort Walton Beach, FL kidnap and torture a US Air Force veteran. After a 12-year-old boy discovers his charred remains in the woods, Kristel Maestas, Ronald Bell and Renee Lincks are charged with murder. linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/kristel-maestas-ronald-bell-murder-cordell-rich...

In a previous episode, I covered the mysterious deaths of 9 hikers in the Dyatlov Pass. This week I am going to discuss a very similar incident that occurred in Southern Siberia back in 1993. And even though there was one survivor... the Khamar-Daban Incident is still a mystery to this day. What do you think happened to the 6 hikers who perished? Military conspiracy, lethal chemicals, low-frequenc...

This week's episode involves the abuse of a 3 year old girl that ultimately led to her death. I understand this is not everyone's cup of tea (I mean who's cup of tea is child abuse?) but Nia Glassie's story deserves to be told. To raise awareness and prevention of child abuse. 5 individuals were involved in the abuse/lack of protection, including her own Mother. Tighten your boot straps becasue th...

This week I have a very special episode. Jennifer Barlow joins me to tell the story of her Uncle, Stephan Manolis, and how he was convicted of a murder that took place in 1996. (The murder of Kristin Scarabelli) Jennifer took 8 months off to write a book dedicated to the facts of the case and how she believes he was wrongly convicted. linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Stephan Manolis' niece, Jennif...

Today's case was suggested by listener Jody Parisi. She is from Rochester, NY and wanted me to cover this (unsolved) string of murders that happened in the 1970's. These 3 victims had something in common, they had first and last names that started with the same letter- Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz and Michelle Maenza. Did this murderer have a thing for illiteration or was this just pure coinciden...

This week I am covering the murder of Alexandra Pesic. After a nasty divorce from her husband, Zandra receives a paperback book in the mail titled, 'The Deaths of Cindy James'. This book highlights passages about Cindy being harrassed, tormented and ultimately killed. All the highlighted portions of the book become a reality for Zandra as well, including the final highlighted passage, "You're dead...

What the phuck is phrogging?! Phrogging is the act of secretly living in someone else's home without their knowledge or permission. And that is exactly what happened to the Campbell family when they moved to Honolulu, HI in 2019. 23 year old Ezequiel Zayas lived amongst the family for months without their knowledge. And if that isn't creepy enough... he had an agenda. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/...

Happy Halloween! I wanted to cover this mysterious murder from 1975. On the eve of Halloween, 15 year old Martha Moxley was blugeoned and stabbed to death with a golf club. Someone DID go to prison for a short period of time... but this is technically still an unsolved murder. A scandelous one... the prime suspect is a cousin to the Kennedys. Innocent? Or just privileged? Now that you have all the...

In Jan of 1996, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman went on an innocent bike ride. 8 minutes later... she was gone. She was abducted and murdered in Arlington, Texas. This case was the inspiration for the Amber Alert. A system that alerts the public of an abducted minor. This case is still unsolved. If you have any information, call Arlington, TX police dept. Tip line: 817 575-8823 sources: https://sites.ps...

In 2012, Israel Keyes was arrested for the kidnapping of Samantha Koenig. He confessed to murdering her and showed police where to find her body. Then Israel said, "I've got lots more stories to tell." He is known as one of America's most prolific serial killers. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Oxygen Method of a Serial Killer, S1, E1 Podcast: Murder in America - Israel Keyes part 1 & 2 h...