Murder Made Fiction

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon primer episode on The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, in advance of our coverage of Amazon's six episode limited series, The Sticky. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Ted Bundy is widely considered one of the most prolific serial killers in US history. This former law student stalked, raped, murdered and dismembered 30 women between 1974 and 1978, though the actual number of victims is believed to be much higher. Who was he? Who were his victims? How many times did he escape? How was he finally caught? This is the short version, so if you want to know more, sup...

After spending the month dissecting the appeal and impact of Jonestown and Waco, Jenn and Joe are ready to say goodbye to cults for a bit. In this episode, we reflect on the similarities and differences between Jim Jones and David Koresh, why cults are still murder, and how we're affected by fictionalized stories both brief and serialized. Plus: where we're headed in December! Wanna connect with t...

Ready for the fiery finale? Jenn and Joe tackle episode 4-6 of Paramount+s Waco, which wraps up the 51 day siege of the FBI on the Branch Davidian compound. Up for discussion: extreme emotional manipulation, a lack of female stories, and who ultimately gets the blame Plus: the show's Libertarian agenda draws a big rant from both of us (and this was recorded *before* the election results!) Wanna co...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Alejandro Hartmann’s 2024 Netflix documentary The Menendez Brothers.  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content, including all 9 episodes of Ryan Murphy's Monsters, and a full-length primer on the brothers, today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express Learn m...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 9 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Hang Men."  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 8 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Seismic Shifts."  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn and Joe continue our cult coverage and follow our primer detailing the ATF’s raid on Mount Carmel and the Branch Davidians by diving into episodes 1-3 of the mini series dramatization from Drew and John Erick Dowdle. The series boasts an incredible cast, but are narrative changes softening a horrific story and are the true victims getting lost in the shuffle?  Wanna connect with the show? Fol...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Showtime" which makes us question Dominic Dunne's role on the show, and deliberate who the real jury is.  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express   Learn...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 6 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Don’t Dream It’s Over."  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 5 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "The Hurt Man" which features a stunning performance by Cooper Koch.  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Jenn and Joe continue our coverage of cult inspired texts with the true story of David Koresh, the Branch Davidians, and the ATF siege on their Waco, TX compound.  Jenn describes this uniquely American tragedy including Koresh’s violent ascent to power, a government agency desperate to improve their national image, daily conditions at New Mount Carmel, and a 51 day standoff leading to a deadly rai...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 4 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Kill or Be Killed."  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 3 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 2 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Spree."  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first cult text of the month is The Sacrament (2013), Ti West's fictionalized version of the Jonestown massacre. Discussion topics include: the use of faux documentary, the focus on the massacre and how that affects characterizations, the charisma of "Father" and Gene Jones' portrayal, the mumblecore cast, and real life comparisons. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murde...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 1 of Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, "Blame It on the Rain."  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on the Menendez Murders, which goes over the players and the timeline of the murders through to the high profile trials. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Jenn and Joe are spending November talking about cults on the Main Feed. First up: Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple (note the lack of apostrophe), the cult that claimed the highest number of American civilian deaths until 9/11. Who was Jones? Was he always a bad person? And how many people actually died in the infamous Jonestown massacre in Guyana? Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Jonathan Demme's adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs (1991).  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more 13+ hours of exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express Like the show? Please rate, review and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

After a month of discussing Ed Gein, Jenn and Joe reflect on what they’ve learned about the Butcher of Plainfield. They also compare depictions of his life and crimes as seen in some of the most important horror films of all time.  Plus: where we're going in our third month! Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (Twitter & Instagram) or send us an email: murdermade...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn and Joe talk Mr. Robert Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses (2003) aka a "Punch Me in the Face" film. Is this film adapting Ed Gein or is this Zombie's take on Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre? Plus: Southern stereotypes, the film's overwhelming visuals, gendered violence, and how the discussion extends into The Devil's Rejects. Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @mur...

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Psycho: The Lost Tapes of Ed Gein Episodes 4  Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenn and Joe respond to emails and messages from listeners Victoria (on the depth of gravesites and burying relatives on top of each other) and Amy (who ponders the problematic legacy of Hitchcock's Psycho). Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (Twitter & Instagram) or send us an email: murdermadefiction@gmail.com > Jenn: @jennferatu > Joe: @bstolemyremote Wanna s...