Mysterious Mavens

This week as we are deep in the spooky season and  Denae tells Kim some spooky tales with her own twist on them! Sources: Legend of the Mistletoe Bough - Wikipedia In a dark dark room and other scary storis by Alvin Schwartz Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavenspod.com Please rate us 5 stars!!! and...

This week Kim tells Denae the most insane stalking case. Sometimes people don't care what happens to them as long as they can try to control someone. Sources: Sinners among saints  https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-supreme-court/1295931.html https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-da-seeks-rare-change-mass-shooters-death-sentence-life-paro-rcna197149 Wikipedia ESL shooting Find us on In...

This week Denae tells us of a woman who ruined justice for so many people. She incorrected tested and reported on DNA. Long intro this week so fast forward 10 minutes if it's not your thing! Sources: Yvonne “missy” Woods CO DNA analyst who purposely mishandled thousands of evidence SA cases  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdFMKxTmxR2/?stkn=dmx1OGExeW9veTJv Instagram @criminallyobsessed CPR.org Former...

This week Kim tells Denae the story of Robert Hansen who hunted the "deadliest game" Kim also continues the story of hero Chris Hansen and gives a review of "Primetime" Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Hansen Crime Junkie: Robert Hansen Rotten Mango Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavens...

This week Denae tells Kim about feminist icon Gloria Steinem, a journalist who went uncover as Playboy cocktail waitress in the 60's. Sources: Gloria Steinem .com I Was a Playboy Bunny | Encyclopedia.com   Steinem, Gloria, "I Was a Playboy Bunny," from Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions , by Gloria Steinem . New York : Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston, 1983.  Inside Gloria Steinem’s Month as an U...

This week Kim tells Denae all about the darkness behind the Wizard of Oz and touches upon some of the darkness of Wicked. Sources: https://teatralment.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/four-directors-for-the-wizard-of-oz/ Down the rabbit hole Dark history with Bailey Sarian Heart starts pounding  https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/three-myths-three-odd-truths-the-wizard-of-oz-12351820...

This week Denae tells Kim about The Bible Study Kidnapper, Chad Schipper. It's a what not to do! Sources: people.com Where Is Chad Schipper Now? Inside His Life After Holding His Church Friends Hostage in a Secret Bunker by Caroline Blair This is Monsters: Three Days in a Basement: Chad Schipper Geneseo man accused of kidnapping Erie couple sentenced to life in prison | wqad.com by Marissa Sulek F...

This Week Kim tells Denae about one of her most favorite people, Chris Hansen, and the history of catching predators. Sources: Out and about Have a seat with Chris Hansen podcast Tru Blu “Take down with Chris Hansen” “To catch a predator” Dateline NBC. Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavenspod.com Pl...

This week Denae throws it waaaaaaay back to the early days of unsolved mysteries. What's your theory? Bessie an Glen Hyde disappeared... what happened?! Sources: https://www.ranker.com The Creepiest True Crime Cases In US National Parks by Melissa Sator Disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde - Wikipedia Reddit: What happened to Glen and Bessie Hyde (1928) : r/mystery The Trail Went Cold - Episode 1...

This week Kim tells Denae about the murder of Lauren Giddings. The police work for this case was amazing and we always wish more cases were handled this way. Sources: Nightmare next door: master key murder Morbid: The senseless murder of Lauren Giddings Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavenspod.com P...

This week Denae tells Kim about the almost cold case of Kelsie Schelling. Thanks to a mom that heard her story stepped in and brought justice to Kelsie and her family. Sources: Colorado Cold Case Files - Case Detail: Kelsie Schelling Oxygen.com Donthe Lucas Kills Kelsie Schelling, Mom of His Unborn Baby by Jill Sederstrom ABC7news.com Mom fights to bring pregnant daughter Kelsie Schelling's killer...

This week Kim tells Denae the story of a rough family life that led to the murder of Barbara Mullenix. Sources: https://ocdistrictattorney.gov/press/teenage-girl-convicted-of-murdering-mother-with-boyfriend-and-dumping-body-in-newport-harbor/ 48 hours body in the harbor  https://forensictales.com/podcast/episode-56-murder-of-barbara-mullenix/ Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmai...

This week Denae tells one of the most upsetting cases we've heard about a man who was wrongfully convicted AND STILL put to death! Sources: Instagram dirtyhistorian Joe Arridy’s False Conviction - Law Week Colorado by Jess Brovsky-Eaker GOV. RITTER GRANTS POSTHUMOUS PARDON IN CASE DATING BACK TO 1930s Joe Arridy - Wikipedia Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavens...

This week Kim tells Denae all about the disappearance and murder of Tara Grinstead. It should've been solved sooner! Sources: True crime creepers: Tara Grinstead 48 hours: Tara Grinstead mystery Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavenspod.com Please rate us 5 stars!!! and as always SELF CARE FOR YOURSE...

This week Denae tells Kim about the insane murder one night at a Lululemon. Sources: Lululemon murder - Wikipedia Prosecutor: Brittany Norwood Stole Merchandise Before Killing Jayna Murray - ABC News By Andrea Canning and Jessica Hopper Sentencing in Lululemon Murder Friday – NBC4 Washington by Erika Gonzalez Possible Motive in Lululemon Murder Case | WAMU by Elliott Francis Find us on Instagram a...

This week Kim tells Denae the story of Ryan Poston and the lengths a woman went to try to hide the truth. It wasn't great lengths... Sources: 48 hours: Ryan Poston murder  Truly criminal Deadly obsession: the murder of Ryan Poston The murder of Ryan Poston 20/20 Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavens...

This week Denae tells Kim about some amazing Dutch teens who heroically fought against the Nazis.  https://www.history.com/articles/dutch-resistance-teenager-killed-nazis-freddie-oversteegen History.com This Teenager Killed Nazis with Her Sister in WWII By Becky Little Time.com As Teenagers, These Sisters Resisted the Nazis. Here's What They Taught Me About Doing the Right Thing By Sophie Polderma...

This week Kim tells Denae about the stalkers of a few celebrities. The first part was a few years ago so she's telling some more! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Schaeffer IMDb.com/ RebeccaSchaeffer  https://people.com/rebecca-schaeffer-death-everything-to-know-11766223 The truly sickening murder of celebrity Rebecca Schaeffer: true crime Central  The many stalkers of Taylor Swift,...

This week Denae follows up her story of Fredia Gibbs with the story of the man who attacked her, also known as the serial killer named "The Grim Sleeper" Sources: Convicted serial killer known as the ‘Grim Sleeper’ found dead in prison cell | CNN By Hollie Silverman AETV.com Who Were the 'Grim Sleeper' Killer's Victims? And Did He Ever Suspend His Murder Spree? By CM Frankie Evil Among Us: The Gri...

This week Kim tells Denae about the insanely talented and hilarious Phil Hartman and his death.  Sources: Morbid: the murder of Phil Hartman IMDb Phil Hartman Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavenspod.com Please rate us 5 stars!!! and as always SELF CARE FOR YOURSELF!!!

This week Denae tells Kim about "the most dangerous woman" badass Fredia Gibbs! Sources: Instagram: essenceofblackculture  Youtube: Unfiltered Stories: The Serial Killer Who Picked The Wrong Victim Fredia Gibbs - Wikipedia Grim Sleeper - Wikipedia Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavenspod.com Please...

As promised on episode 176, Kim goes on to tell Denae about the second known Craigslist killer. Sources: DFWTO: Richard Beasley https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/richard-beasley-ohio-craigslist-killer Behind you: Richard Beasley Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavenspod.com Please rate...

This week Denae tells Kim all about the Lioness of Brittany. A woman pirate who avenges her husbands death! Sources: Instagram thehistoryguy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeanne_de_Clisson Hundred Years' War - Wikipedia Noble Blood: Jeanne de Clisson, Pirate Terror of France Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mys...

This week Kim tells Denae one of the two "Craigslist killer" stories. Sources: Craigslist Killer: lifetime movie True Crime Obsessed: Craigslist Killer https://www.aetv.com/articles/the-rise-and-fall-of-craigslist-killer-philip-markoff Find us on Instagram at: Mysterious Mavens Pod our Gmail: mysteriousmavenspod@gmail.com Not to braaaaag but our website: mysteriousmavenspod.com Please rate us 5 st...

This week Denae tells Kim about a man who apparently started a flood to keep partying. Do we think he's guilty or investigation got lazy and decided it was him for no reason? Sources: Criminal- Catastrophe  The Dollop- Episode 216 Catastrophe Jim  James Scott (criminal) - Wikipedia James Scott has spent 30 years in prison for causing the flood of 1993. Not everyone believes he's guilty | State New...