MURDERISH

Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psycholog...

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the Hulu docuseries: “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.” This 3-part documentary takes viewers inside the house of horrors that was the Franke family home. Ruby Franke, a devout Mormon, mother of six, and family vlogger captured the world’s attention through her wildly popular YouTube channel, “8 Passengers.” What began as a fun and lucra...

In May 1996, 24-year-old Julianne Williams and 26-year-old Laura Winans set off on a weeklong camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. The two experienced hikers were eager to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Virginia wilderness. The adventure was a celebration of sorts. Julie and Lollie, as they were known to friends, had recently moved in together in Vermont, a major step in their relati...

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the Peacock docuseries: “Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story.” This 3-part documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the wildly popular, and controversial, TV show “Girls Gone Wild” which first aired in the 1990s. Although the show was sexually explicit, many people had no idea what was really going on behind the scenes. According to some of the g...

There was nothing particularly unusual about the morning of February 16, 1997. Sarah Jackson didn’t usually work Sundays at Captain D’s seafood restaurant. The 16-year-old was a devoted churchgoer. On this day, however, Sarah had agreed to help her manager Steve Hampton open. When Sarah agreed to work that Sunday, she couldn’t have possibly known it would be her last shift ever. A gun toting man d...

In this special episode, Jami introduces listeners to Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime Season 2 Episode 1, where she unravels the shocking case of Tara Lee—a con artist with a taste for luxury and a ruthless streak. Instead of earning her wealth, Tara exploited the vulnerable, leaving a trail of devastation in her wake. In this episode, we take a deep dive into her manipulative schem...

On December 4, 2004, Jennifer Corbin was found lifeless in her bed, the victim of an apparent suicide. Soon, a mysterious death that happened over 10 years prior would provide answers for more than one grieving family.  Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir where she comments on true crime cases and reality TV! She also talks about skincare and shares a glimpse into her life as a mid-fortie...

In this episode of DREADlines Jami walks listeners through the now viral lawsuits filed by “It Ends With Us” co-stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. This isn’t just your average, everyday, run of the mill celebrity drama, this story is much darker and more complex than it seems on the surface. Jami details all of the juicy details included in the lawsuits, as well as the most recent updates tha...

Before becoming America’s weed-smoking darling and Martha Stewart’s bestie, Calvin Broadus Jr., known to the world as Snoop Dogg, was a member of the Crips, a notorious LA-based street gang. Prior to his fateful encounter with super-producer Dr. Dre at age 19, Snoop Dogg faced a bleak future, teetering on the brink of prison or death. Born on the tough streets of Long Beach, California, his earlie...

What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, e...

As Jami prepares for Season 2 of Lipstick & Lies, she’s sharing an episode from last season. In this episode, Jami and her co-host Melissa take a closer look at the case of Jessica Wongso, who was accused of poisoning her best friend’s iced coffee with cyanide. The trial was complex, the evidence uncertain, and the ladies walked away with more questions than answers. You won’t want to miss this de...

February 23, 2020, was just another day in the lives of Jorge Torres and Sarah Boone—a day filled with aimless hours, empty routines, and drinking. Only this day, a seemingly harmless game of hide-and-seek would turn deadly. The murder weapon: a suitcase. Jorge Torres took his last breath stuck inside of a suitcase as Sarah Boone slept upstairs.  Video footage captured by Sarah that fateful evenin...

While Jami takes time off from recording MURDERISH during the Holidays, we’re releasing an episode of her other podcast, Lipstick & Lies. In this episode of Lipstick & Lies, Jami walks co-host Melissa Moore through the case of Texas stage mom, Wanda Holloway. In 1989, Wanda went to great lengths to secure her daughter’s spot on the coveted junior high cheerleading team. When her daughter, Shanna H...

On May 27th, 1991, a call came in to the front desk of the Palm Springs Ramada Inn. The caller was 33-year-old Susan Schnell, a guest at the hotel. Shockingly, Schnell said that she had been sexually assaulted and her throat had been slit. The battered woman was in critical condition but fortunately, she survived. Police quickly arrested her attacker. When investigators questioned the man about th...

In this episode of DREADlines, Jami walks listeners through two of the latest, headline-making stories. First up, Jami breaks down the case of actor, Jussie Smollett, who was convicted in 2021 on 5 of 6 counts related to staging a hate crime. Recently, Smollett’s conviction was overturned and Jami walks listeners through the details of that update. Next up is the story involving Hannah Kobayashi,...

In June 2011, Mercer law graduate Lauren Giddings went missing. The bubbly 27-year-old blonde was good-natured, intelligent, and fiercely loyal to her many friends. After a grizzly discovery, her loved ones began fearing the worst. As police looked for answers, the truth emerged in a surprising way. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subs...

Don King is one of the most successful and well-known boxing promoters of all time. He has been closely associated with boxing legends like Muhammed Ali, Mike Tyson, and Larry Holmes. Long before his career as a big-league promotor got off the ground, Don King was a gambling kingpin with two murder charges under his belt. His life after these charges played out in a way that many people would find...

In this episode of DREADlines, Jami walks listeners through two of the latest, headline-making true crime (and not-so-true crime) cases involving the Menendez Brothers and Shannon Storms Beador of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Jami catches everyone up to speed on all the latest developments in both cases, and gives an overview of key details. She also provides commentary on what’s being sa...

In August 2016, 24-year-old Ashley Byers and 54-year-old Doug Benefield got married just 13 days after meeting. To a hopeless romantic, a whirlwind romance can seem like a dream. From a more practical standpoint, marrying someone you barely know can be perceived as impulsive and reckless. People close to the couple wondered - how well can you know someone in such a short span of time? In this case...

In the premier episode of DREADlines, Jami walks listeners through two of the latest, headline- making true crime cases involving Sean “Diddy” Combs and Garth Brooks. Jami gives an overview of key details in each case, while also providing commentary on what’s being said on social media, the interwebs and the streets about these shocking cases. She also gives her own thoughts, opinions and hot tak...

On October 21, 2021 a small crew took their places on the set of a low-budget movie titled “Rust,” starring veteran actor Alec Baldwin. When it came time for the scene to be played out, Baldwin pulled out a revolver and a shot rang out. Confusion reigned as the frightened group looked in all directions. Then their eyes fixed on a single point …42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins gripping h...

Just seven days after a quadruple homicide in Wichita, Kansas, a second would take place. This crime, known as The Wichita Massacre, would become one of the most famous crimes in the history of Kansas, along with those committed by infamous serial killer, Dennis Rader (known as BTK). Between December 7 and December 14, 2000, two brothers, Reginald and Jonathan Carr, went on a robbery, rape and mur...

On a summer evening in July 2009, Teresa Butz and her fiance Jennifer Hopper were resting peacefully in their Seattle home. Disrupting the nighttime stillness, evil arrived at their doorstep and brought their worst nightmare to life. An intense manhunt for a deadly perpetrator ensued, and when he was caught a national conversation about mental health was forced to take place.  Follow Jami on Insta...

In this episode of Serial Streamers, Jami recaps the Netflix docuseries: “The Menendez Brothers.” This 2024 documentary highlights the widely publicized case involving Lyle and Erik Menendez, two brothers who killed their wealthy parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in 1989. This brutal case had a grip on the entire nation because it had all the makings of a Hollywood movie …a rich family from Beverl...

At 5:24 am on Sunday, May 22, 2016, a 9-9-9 operator responded to a call from someone reporting a person who wasn’t breathing. The caller told the 9-9-9 operator that her daughter’s partner had collapsed. When emergency medical personnel reached the home, they found Lyndsey Vaux unresponsive and not breathing. Lyndsey Vaux died not long after the 9-9-9 call. Investigators could have never been pre...