Murder in the Mourning

Alexander Pichushkin, also known as The Chessboard Killer, is a Russian serial killer convicted of 48 murders but has since confessed to more. His end goal? To kill 64 people, one for every square on a chessboard... Let's Mourn. Sources: Alexander Pichushkin - early life, Murders & Facts - Biography. (n.d.). https://www.biography.com/crime/alexander-pichushkin Sedlak-Hevener, A. (2022, Sep...

During the late 1970s and early 80's there was a string of missing women and children outside Fairbanks, Alaska. When the bodies of these victims started to turn up, investigators could no longer deny the involvement of a serial killer. Five women between 1979 and 1982 had been strangled to death and subsequently shot in the face. Alaskan officials would end up thousands of miles away in Texas dur...

In September 2009, 20-year-old Richard McCroskey brutally murdered three members of one family and one friend staying the night. Emma Niederbrock, Melanie Wells, and Richard McCroskey had all met online the year prior. Having found each other through the rap scene known as horrorcore , this would be their first, and last, night spent together. Let's Mourn. Sources: Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Richar...

Johann Eichhorn, also known as The Beast of Aubing, was a serial killer and rapist who terrorized the women of Western Munich. From 1928 until 1939 Eichhorn killed 5 women and raped at least 90... Initially covered up by Nazi censorship and propaganda, this case wouldn't see the light of day for decades. Let's Mourn. Sources: Schuf, M. (2023, January 20). Munich’s Jack the Ripper – the hor...

The 1959 Montana State Prison Riot was a significant incident that occurred on April 16, at the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana, USA. This riot was one of the most violent and destructive prison uprisings in Montana's history. During the riot, inmates took several guards and prison staff members hostage and set parts of the prison on fire. The situation became extremely dangerous,...

The abduction of Shauna Howe is a tragic and well-documented case of a young girl who was kidnapped and later found murdered. Shauna Howe was an 11-year-old girl from Oil City, Pennsylvania, who went missing on October 27, 1992. For over a decade, her family went without answers. Until a DNA breakthrough in 2002 changed everything. Let's Mourn. Sources: Coyle, L. (2023, June 23). Shauna Melind...

Tommy Lynn Sells aka "Coast to Coast" was a notorious American serial killer active during the 1980s and 1990s. Sells gained notoriety for his heinous crimes, which included the murder of numerous victims, including children. He often used his skills as a drifter and nomad to avoid detection. Sells claimed to have committed as many as 70 murders across multiple states, although the exact...

The "Butcher of Rostov" is one of the names given to Andrei Chikatilo, a notorious serial killer who operated in the Rostov Oblast region of the Soviet Union (now in Russia) between 1978 and 1990. Chikatilo earned his nickname due to the gruesome and horrifying nature of his crimes, which involved the brutal murders and mutilation of numerous victims, primarily young boys and girls. He w...

Some people are simply born to creep the world out. Imagine the clown from It , except they're real. "The Giggler" murdered four people over multiple years, and almost got away with it if not for his hero sister! Let's Mourn. Sources: Kenneth Harrison the giggler . The Giggler, Boston Serial Killer. (n.d.). http://www.celebrateboston.com/crime/giggler-serial-killer.htm Wikimedia...

1920s in Los Angeles, twin sisters Marion and Marjorie Parker head off to school together. Eight hours later, only one of the 12-year-old sisters came home. That day, a man posing as a family friend entered the school alone, and left with Marion. As their parents reel from shock, a series of telegrams and phone calls continue to muddy the already tearful waters. Sources: Monroe, H. (2020, February...

It's the early 70's in The Netherlands and women are going missing. Police were quick to arrest the culprit and bring him to "justice." Years later the same justice system was very quick to release this man back into society. He would continue his murderous reign of terror and come to be known as The Beast of Harkstede. Let's Mourn. Sources: Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Willem van E...

A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD SERIAL KILLER?!?! And I thought Germany had some bad apples... Today we head to India to tell the story of the youngest murderer to ever live. Labeled as a sadist by psychologists, Amarjeet Sada may be the most evil person to walk free in modern times. Oh yeah, he's a free man somehow... Sorry, I don't want to give anything else away today!! Let's Mourn. Sources: Bihar...

SHOUTOUT SWEDEN!! From Midsommar to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Sweden displays immense beauty against a backdrop of unknown horrors. When Anders Lindback became an ordained priest in the late 1800s in Sweden, I'm not sure if even HE knew the kind of monster that he would become. Often overlooked by more notorious Swedish sociopaths such as Thomas Quick, aka Sture Bergwall, we mustn't...

Among one of New England's MOST HAUNTED bodies of water, Haunted Lake's history dates back to the early 1700s. Today we plunge into the eerie tale and spine-tingling legends surrounding a secluded lake that has captivated the imaginations of locals for generations! Sources: Brown, J. (2019, May 21). Francestown New Hampshire: Is haunted lake haunted? . Cow Hampshire. https://www.cowhampshi...

HOW BAD does one's childhood have to be for a kid to begin murdering BEFORE THEY CAN DRIVE!? Today we explore the curious case of Jurgen Bartsch, The Carnival Killer, a boy hellbent on killing other young boys. Without giving too much away, let's just say Jurgen still bathed with his mother during his first AND last murders! Let's Mourn. Sources: O’Brien, A. (2023, July 17). 25 psychol...

What happens when the police don't believe a serial killer's confession? Standing in front of the investigator's eyeballs from day one, this Australian serial killer preyed upon young school-age girls for over 5 years. Arnold Sodeman is among the worst 20th-century serial killers. Let's Mourn. Sources: Arnold Sodeman: True crime library . True Crime Library | Your Source for the Wo...

30 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, the serial killer known as the Gainesville Ripper tortured an entire college campus and community! Born of an abuser himself, Danny Rolling is the epitome of evil. Reminiscent of the recent University of Idaho murders, it is important to remember these young victims, even 3 decades later. Let's Mourn... Source: Wikipedia.org Murderpedia.org Slogun.com TheHistoryChannel....

What were you doing in your early 20's? I sure hope you weren't following in the footsteps of German serial killer Klaus Gosmann. While most people his age studied away each night at University, Klaus led a double life only few could imagine... Cold-blooded killer, or the most unlucky thief who ever lived? Let's Mourn. Sources: Wikipedia... #germanserialkillers #murderpodcast #newpodcast #childkil...

GERMANY!! You have yet to disappoint... In early 1900s Germany, a gruesome story unfolds as rumors turn to truth. Meet Fritz Haarmann, dubbed "The Butcher of Hanover," a man who preys on the most vulnerable: young men who vanish without a trace. As the city pulses on, oblivious to the horrors in its midst, a question lingers: How did his sinister reign of terror remain concealed for so l...

WTF GERMANY?!?!?! Who knew you had so many serial killers... From the well-known Dusseldorf Vampire to the countless cannibals who preyed upon those who ventured too far from the path. Germany has stories to last a lifetime, but today I bring you the Sandman. A wandering watchmaker, known to lure young children into the forests, was alleged to hypnotize his victims before killing them. Adolf Seefe...

In the quiet, seemingly idyllic town of Malahide, nestled against the seaside cliffs of Ireland, a sinister tale unfolded that would forever stain the pages of history. The year was 1926—a time when the horrors of history still echoed through the streets—and the McDonnell family lay sound asleep unaware of the lurking danger. Before sunrise, however, their ENTIRE BLOODLINE would be swept from the...

Even though this particular killer committed all of his crimes over 40 years ago, Warren Forrest continues to be tried and found guilty of crimes up until this year!! Active just years before the Green River Killer, and dumping victims in the same places as Ted Bundy, there is still much to learn about his kidnappings and murders. He can't hide forever. Let's Mourn :) Sources: Blanco, J. I...

Adam Sandler may WRITE the funniest murder mysteries, but the state of Missouri sure has one of the most puzzling. Ricky McCormick's disappearance and death have confounded and intrigued detectives and internet sleuths alike for almost 25 years. With only two encrypted handwritten messages found with his belongings, we've been left wondering, who or what killed Ricky McCormick? Let's M...

HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP!!! It might be actually happening finally... Only a week ago police arrested a man for the murder of multiple women in connection to the Gilgo Beach or "LISK" killings. This is only the start though, there have been at least 18 victims found in this area, so there is much to learn. I'm actually so excited I can't think of what else to type....

Do we, as humans, have the right to decide who lives and who dies? I'm not here to tell you one way or another. However, plenty of the facts heavily point toward the negative. No matter your stance on the subject, today's story is certifiably insane!! What happens when you put a lifer in the same jail cell as a young malleable teenager? Without too many spoilers, let's just say two wro...