Madness and Murder

Authors:  Bella Rink & Austin Rykowski Description:  This episode will be deep diving into the case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard as new videos dubbed "The Gypstein Files," on social media, have recently been released. This perspective explores not just the murder, but the relationship that made it possible. Please be aware, Listener Discretion is Advised. This podcast will be focusing on...

Authors: Gianna DeSalvo and Haylie Medlin Description: In this episode, we will be covering the case of Richard Ramirez who was dubbed by the media as “The Night Stalker” and “The Valley Intruder”. Ramirez’s murder spree lasted from 1984-1985 and in this time, he killed 13 individuals. We discuss details of the case, lives of the individuals before their passing, briefly cover the trial, and the s...

Authors: Presly McConnell and Vincent Mosher Special Guest: Detective Ronald Garey - Akron Police Department Description: This episode dives into the fires that Stanley Ford set in the suburbs of Akron. This episode covers the victims, the investigation, and how the case was solved. We interviewed Detective Ronald Garey of the Akron Police Department and he shared his experience with the terror of...

Authors: Haven Brady and Ella Davis Description: In this episode we will be discussing the Slendman Stabbing. In May of 2014, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser stabbed their best friend 19 times in an attempt to sacrifice her to save themselves and their family from the wrath of Slenderman. Join us as we discuss the background and ending of the case, as well as analyze different aspects that played a...

Authors: Samantha Pijor and Bella Biro Description: From generational wealth and family prestige to undercover robberies, in this episode, we dive into the strange sequence of events that evolve around Patty Hearst's kidnapping.  Sources: https://famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2198-chronology https://historycollection.com/16-crazy-facts-about-the-kidnapping-of-patty-hearst/ Symbionese Liberatio...

Authors: Nora Ineman and Mercede Dennison Description : In this episode Mercede Dennison and Nora Ineman take a deep dive into the 1995 case of Christa Pike and its rising concerns due to her upcoming execution scheduled for September 30th 2026. Sources: https://www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf/19a0205p-06.pdf   https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/tennessees-execution-of-christa-pike-would-make-her-...

Authors: Sophia Sherry and Katelyn Oakley.  Description: A killer with an estimated kill count between 60 and 200 using the uncertainty of war to enact his crimes. The French doctor Marcel Petiot, a World War One veteran, politician, and doctor trusted within the community turned killer. The cover of World War Two allowed him to argue his innocence and claim immunity due to war. We focus on the hi...

Authors: Emma Howard and Gracie Rosette  Instagram: @grosettephotos Description:  In this episode, we dive into the tragic case of the “Twitter Killer,” a 27 year old man from Japan that took the lives of nine people in 2017. We discuss the details of the case, how social media played a role in his crime, and how his death in 2025 sparked controversy in Japan regarding the death penalty. Through t...

Author: Meadow E. Weiss Description: In a time labeled the Golden Age of Poisoning, it should be no surprise that a high number of suspicious deaths were caused by lethal dosage in the Victorian Era. This frequent method of chemical killing was largely due to a lack of regulation surrounding the sale of poison, which many wrongdoers used to their advantage. One such wrongdoer was Dr. Thomas Neill...

Authors: Norah Weiss and Raygan Hoover    Description: Quoted as “the O.J. Simpson Case of 1910”, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen was convicted and hanged for the gruesome murder of his wife, Cora Crippen. A century later new evidence turned the case upside down. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-10802059.   https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/hawley-crippen/199/.   http://news.msu.edu/media/docum...

Authors: Maddie VanDamme and Lizzy Spurlock Description: Previously made infamous by the docuseries  Dead North , this episode covers the twisted and disturbing case of Chris Regan. Chris disappeared in 2014 from a small secluded town in the thick forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Throughout this episode, we follow the lead detective from Iron River PD, Chief Laura Frizzo, as she untangle...

Author: Willa Sabelko Description: The infamous Zodiac Killer was a serial killer in the Bay Area in the late 1960s who claimed to "like killing people because it's so much fun." There are five confirmed victims, but the killer claimed to have killed 37, and some say it may have been even more. The case has never been solved despite the many arguments made and evidence found against...

Author: Taylor Gerring  Description: In this episode, I will discuss the infamous Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen, also known as “The Butcher Baker”. This case is filled with fraud, stealing, abductions, murder, and arson. With over 30 victims, some are still unknown and unidentified, which is why I picked this case. Advances in DNA and genealogy make this case still relevant today, and some o...

Authors: Ben Szalay and Elliott Whiteside Transcript Link. Malaysian Airlines flight 370 diminished confidence in the aviation industry after it’s disappearance.  While many documentaries constructed theories attempting to explain the disappearance, this podcast describes the facts about the crash and the responses from the media, the victims, the aviation industry, and us.  Information used to de...

Authors:  Samya and Mia Description: On November 18, 1978, a mass suicide at Jonestown changed nearly one thousand lives. Peoples Temple leader Jim Jones led over 900 members in a mass suicide through the consumption of cyanide-laced punch. We take a deep dive into the Peoples Temple timeline, and the years leading up to the mass suicide. Through the exploration of Jim Jones’ leadership and member...

Authors: Lindsay Klink and Bella Chismar Description: In this episode, we will be discussing the 2001 Anthrax Attacks. The attacks were less than a week after the terrorist attack on 9/11, instilling more fear in Americans. Over 10,000 people were affected by the powder sent with letters containing threats to America. After ten long years of working on this case, the case remains relatively inconc...

Authors: Sarah Henson & Leah Garrett Description: This podcast talks about the sloppy investigation of the Frog Boys of South Korea. We dive into details about how the police messed with evidence leading to this case still being cold after almost 35 years. We also describe some different theories about what could have really happened to the 5 boys that chilly spring night. Sources:  https://ww...

Authors: Bree Latell, Abby Smith Description: In this episode, we will be discussing the tragic events of what is known as the “Idaho college murder case.” As we take a deeper look into this case, we are reminded of the horridness of that night, and justice is deserved for the victims—Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves, and Ethan Chapin—who will never be forgotten. Join us as we go ove...

Authors: Megan Mencsik and Adanna Johnstone Description: In this episode, we discuss the case of a man named Steve Titus, who was falsely accused of rape due to a lapse in a victim's memory. We break down how memory is unreliable, how the court system should handle sensitive cases, and the stigma from society towards rape victims. We hope our segment gives you something to consider regarding o...

Authors: Aaron Erler & Travis Stipetich Description:  Leonardo Notarbartolo, and a crew of masterminds robbed the Antwerp Diamond Center in Antwerp, Belgium. A near $100 million heist, that was almost perfect. Breaking into the Antwerp Diamond Center, they stole around $100 million dollars of diamonds, gold, jewelry and cash. In this episode we give a detailed description of the events that tr...

Authors: Charlie Cotteleer and Cassie Tyler  Description:  Charlie and Cassie dive into the Dyatlov Pass Incident. In 1959, nine hikers from the Ural Polytechnic Institute went on a hiking expedition in the Siberian Ural Mountains, but they never returned. When their bodies were found each member of the group was dead, most of whom with significant internal injuries. The case has captured internat...

Authors: Frankie Ross and Danielle Mach Description: In this episode, we will be discussing the infamous serial killings of the Zodiac Killer. Throughout it, we will cover the case itself and its victims, potential suspects, and the importance of ethics in publishing media on cold cases. As this case continues to be a mystery, it is important to remember that some questions may never be answered. ...

Authors: Ash Gierhart and Punarjai Pratap Description: In this episode, we talked about the dangerous side of love and how that manifested in Lucas, Ohio's Ceely Rose. We dive into her murders, what became of her, and what became of her crime scene. Sources:  https://ohiomysteries.com/ohio%20mysteries/1896-the-disturbing-world-of-ceely-roseLinks to an external site. https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-...

Authors: Madilynn Kilgore and Joey Gagorik Description: In this new episode, we take a dive into the case of the Hicks Baby Clinic. Dr. Thomas Hicks was an important figure in Mcayesville, Georgia in the 1940s. He was the town’s doctor and took care of most of the residents. However, Hicks was a selfish man who fell prey to his greed. When illegal abortions weren’t paying enough to satisfy his hun...

Authors: Taylor Hawkins and Finn Snyder Description: On February 12th, 2010, 6 biology professors were shot during a staff meeting at the University of Alabama Huntsville by Amy Bishop. In this episode we explain the details of the UAH shooting and its victims. Reflecting on Amy’s past we talk about how her criminal history was overlooked and was a stressor leading up to the staff meeting at UAH....