Murder Amongst Friends

There are no words that can prepare you for this week's story. It is brutal, it is infuriating, and it is a story that is all too familiar. This story happened a decade ago, but it could easily have happened yesterday. Much of the information for this episode comes from an article in the Orange County Register by Tony Saavedra Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodca...

Welcome back to Murder Amongst Friends! We go back to our normal roles this week and Mike tells the story of notorious serial killer Israel Keyes. Keyes would bury murder kits around the country, target people he had no connection to, and disposed of bodies so well, they still haven't been found to this day. So how did he get caught? Listen in and found out with us! Much of the information for thi...

We are back with the conclusion of our story about the Stayners! This episode focuses on older brother Cary and his litany of crimes. We asked it last week, but how much can happen in one family? Turns out, more than you can imagine. Much of the information for this episode came from an article published on serialkillercalendar.com by Marilyn Bardsley.  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAF...

This week on Murder Amongst Friends we start telling the story of the Stayner family. How many things can happen within one family? Turns out, more than you can imagine. On Part 1, we focus the story of youngest son, Steven, and his harrowing experience as a kidnap victim and the equally harrowing aftermath. Join us next week for Part 2 when we discuss the oldest son, Cary. Much of the information...

It's time for an all new episode of Murder Amongst Friends! It's a slightly unusual case for us to discuss, fairly straight forward without many twists, but we cover a lot of history and provide more context than ever before about the how and why this act of terror was committed. Much of the information for this story came from an article on myjewishlearning.com written by Matt Plen Follow us on I...

Welcome back to Murder Amongst Friends! This week we cover the upsetting case of Jerry Brudos, AKA The Shoe Fetish Slayer, AKA The Lust Killer. Find your own special place and listen along as we recount the bizarre details! Much of the information for this story came from an article on allthatsinteresting.com written by Jaclyn Anglis Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAFPodcastShow Email us at M...

We're back with an all new episode of Murder Amongst Friends! We head over to the Middle East, Israel to be exact, and discuss the case of one of their most notorious serial killers. Does this story balance the scales after discussing the Italian Banditti murders in Episode 29? You be the judge. Much of the information for this story came from murderpedia.org Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MA...

This week's episode is a doozy. We present and discuss a breaking story out of Tennessee that will boil your blood and boggle your mind. Join us as we look at the ineptitude, indolence, and/or corruption of the Johnson City police department. The information for this story came from an article published on WJHL.com written by Jeff Keeling and Ashley Sharp Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAFPod...

We're back with an all new episode! This week we jump in the way back machine and go to 1875 Colorado to track a potential gang of killers. Was a group of people racially profiled and accused of murder? Did the cops go too far in their subterfuge trying to find all of their suspects? Take a listen and decide for yourself. The information for this story comes from an entry on coloradoencyclopedia.o...

Welcome back to another Murder Amongst Friends! This week we discuss another case that inspired Hollywood. See if you can guess the movie that drew from this case before Joanne can. This might be our most irreverent episode yet. Much of the information for this episode came from trusty Wikipedia Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com

It is our first video episode of Murder Amongst Friends! We are still working out the hardware, but we didn't want to make you wait any longer! This week we discuss the case of John List. Find out how a 19 room mansion named Breeze Knoll, tertiary syphilis, a paper box company, and America's Most Wanted are all connected. If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, you can watch the episode on Spotify...

This week we have two stories for you! First, Joanne tells the infuriating story of the ongoing injustice against Crysta Abelseth. If this story doesn't upset you, especially after this week's news, we don't know what to tell you. After we're all thoroughly enraged, Mike brings us back to Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1947 to discuss the case of Rita Bouchard. What happened to Rita? Figuring it out g...

This week we discuss Stephen Port (also known as the Grindr Killer). When talking about this case you have to talk about the over the top failings of metropolitan police and the heroic efforts of the family and friends of the victims that finally forced the hand of investigators and brought a serial killer to justice. Much of the information for this story comes from an article published on pinkne...

We go back to the UK for an all new episode. We talk about the psychological phenomenon known as folie à deux, what happened on the M6 between Liverpool and London, the connection twin sisters have with each other, and a senseless murder. Much of the information for this episode comes from an article on walesonline.co.uk written by Hayley Parker & Corrie David. Follow us on Instagram and Twitt...

Welcome back to Murder Amongst Friends! This week we discuss the unsolved case of Dorothy Scott. Who was pestering her with anonymous phone calls? Was someone stalking her? Did they follow her to the hospital that night? There are so many questions, most of them unanswered, but we try to make sense of it all anyway. Much of the information for this episode came from an article on crimetraveller.or...

A new episode of Murder Amongst Friends is here! A story we recorded previously just had some major updates! Join us and listen to the story of Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz. This is the story of a police pursuit, massive manhunt, and unexpected twists when the truth is finally revealed. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for an update that brought the case to a close just one month ago. The maj...

This week we go back to the late 1990s to a small town in Ohio. A 5-year-old girl is tragically murdered and the cops get tunnel vision on a 12-year-old boy from the neighborhood. Who killed Devan? Why did the cops fixate on this boy? Did he do it? If he didn't, will he get out of it? Much of the information for this episode comes from ABC News Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAFPodcastShow Em...

Thank you for joining us for our 20th episode! This week, we cover the case of serial killer Joseph Kallinger. He isn't the most well known killer, nor does he have the highest body count, but who he chose as an accomplice makes this story very unique. Join us for another crazy story. The information for this episode comes from murderpedia.org Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAFPodcastShow Ema...

Murder Amongst Friends is back with a heartbreaking story. Sylvia Likens was a 16-year-old girl with her whole life ahead of her. That was until she was placed in the care of Gertrude Baniszewski. This is a cautionary story about the real consequences of turning a blind eye to another person's suffering. You won't believe how many missed opportunities for rescue there were and how Sylvia's tragic...

We're back with another supersized episode to finish out the story of Larry Ray and the Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult. If you think you can guess how crazy the backstory of Larry Ray is based on the craziness of the cult he created, think again. You won't believe the cast of characters that show up in this episode! Much of the information for this episode came from an article in New York Magazine/The Cu...

This week is a supersized episode of Murder Amongst Friends! We begin telling the story of Larry Ray and the cult he created while his daughter was attending Sarah Lawrence College. This story is wild, you won't want to miss a second, and this is only the first half!   Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don't miss Part 2 dropping next week!   Much of the information for this e...

We go back into the Murder Amongst Friends archives this week to share an early test episode we recorded! We both love this 100-year-old story and wanted to share it with you even though we were still figuring out how to, you know, actually record a podcast. Travel with us back to 1922 Germany and try to solve the case of the infamous Hinterkaifeck Murders. Much of the information for this episode...

Dance school, a babysitter, secret money, and self-loathing all culminate in the very sad story we cover this week. Rachel Barber had everything in the world going for her until she crosses paths with a certain babysitter. Listen in as we break down the details. Also, the roofers are back so listen carefully for the unexpected cameo. Much of the information for this episode comes from an article o...

This week on Murder Amongst Friends, one of us imbibes, one of us doesn't, and it's up to you to figure out who... We discuss the weird happenings that went on in southern Vermont in the 40s & 50s and are still happening today. Crazy disappearances, murders, bigfeets, this area has it all. Much of the information for this episode came from a post on allthatsinteresting.com checked by John Kuro...

We're back this week with another international story. This one takes us from Japan to France and back again. Hold onto your butts and prepare for an ending that you won't be able to believe. Much of the information for this story came from trusty Wikipedia Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @MAFPodcastShow Email us at MAFPodcastShow@gmail.com