Nature vs Narcissism

In Part 3 of our three-part series, we step back and look at the bigger picture; why this case was framed the way it was, what comparisons help clarify versus distort, and how investigators ultimately honed in on Jonathan Gerlach. After Part 1 established the headlines and charges, and Part 2 examined the investigation and the tension between fact and online speculation, this final episode focuses...

In Part 2 of our three-part series, we move beyond the headlines and into the investigation itself; and just as importantly, into the space where verified facts collide with public assumption and social-media speculation. After Part 1 laid out what Jonathan Gerlach was charged with and how the story first broke, this episode slows things down. We examine what investigators actually knew, when they...

In Part 1 of our three-part series, we begin where most people first encountered this case: the headlines. This episode breaks down what happened, what Jonathan Gerlach was charged with, and why this case immediately drew national attention. We move carefully through the facts; separating confirmed information from speculation, before briefly pulling back the curtain on what we currently know abou...

On December 25th and 26th of 2025; we released a 2-parter on Luis Garavito (aka The Beast).  Heather was joined by Cole (who suggested the disturbing case) to discuss Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos, also known as La Bestia (The Beast), was a Colombian serial killer, pedophile, sex offender, and necrophile. Between 1992 and 1999, he sexually assaulted over 200 victims and is believed to have sexual...

On December 25th and 26th of 2025; we released a 2-parter on Luis Garavito (aka The Beast).  Heather was joined by Cole (who suggested the disturbing case) to discuss Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos, also known as La Bestia (The Beast), was a Colombian serial killer, pedophile, sex offender, and necrophile. Between 1992 and 1999, he sexually assaulted over 200 victims and is believed to have sexual...

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING If Part 1 was about how the warning signs were ignored, Part 2 is where the consequences become horrifyingly clear. This episode picks up where the slow burn ends; and where the true scale of the nightmare is revealed. Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos, infamously known as La Bestia (The Beast), went on to become one of the most prolific serial killers in recorded history. Between...

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING!!!!This episode discusses child sexual abuse, violence, and psychological instability. We avoid graphic detail, but the subject matter is inherently disturbing. Please listen with care!!!! In this episode, we’re opening the door to one of the most disturbing cases in true-crime history - and we’re starting at the beginning, where the warning signs were loud, constant, and tragic...

Karen Margaret Greenlee; born in 1958, was an apprentice embalmer in Sacramento, California who sexually assaulted over 40 deceased individuals.  She called herself the “morgue rat”.  She is considered as the "best-known modern practitioner of necrophilia ", and her case was the subject of much research due to her sex as only ten percent of known necrophiles are women.  The first 4 ½ minutes is an...

FINALE As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats!  This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks.  Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best).  Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy.  The Scale: 6...

Day 31 of the Crimetober Series is about the Liske family murders, which occurred on October 31, 2010. Sources https://www.brainjet.com/random/1566961/crimes-committed-on-halloween/   http://www.sanduskyregister.com/story/201011220001 https://www.wvnstv.com/digital-desk/infamous-halloween-murders/amp/   https://www.businessinsider.com/murders-halloween-night-2018-10   https://alabamabioclean.com/f...

Day 30 of the Crimetober Series is about the murder of Martha Moxley, which occurred on October 30, 1975. Sources https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Martha_Moxley   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-killed-martha-moxley/   https://www.oxygen.com/murder-and-justice-the-case-of-martha-moxley   https://marthamoxley.com/   https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/martha-moxley   "Moxley Case: Who is...

PUPPAWEEN!!! As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we like to throw in some extra TREATS and give you fun episodes that are not all about eating things.  For this episode, Heather & Becca brought in the DOGGOS!!!!!  We wanted Gizmo, Luna Bear, and Rocket to try on Halloween costumes, eat some treats, and wear their cute little bandanas!   ENJOY THE CHAOS OF CUTENESS!!!

Day 29 of the Crimetober Series is about the murder of Tina Marie Harmon, which occurred on October 29, 1981. Sources https://popculturecrime.medium.com/today-in-true-crime-history-october-29-8563274bcf05   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Tina_Harmon   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7366324/tina_marie-harmon   Renner, James (December 30, 2008).  "Ghosts Of Wayne County Doubts Haunt An...

Day 28 of the Crimetober Series is about the disappearance of Gloria Ann Gonzales, which occurred on October 28, 1971, and the other Texas Killing Fields’ victims.   I apologize for the late release   Sources https://popculturecrime.medium.com/today-in-true-crime-history-october-28-da18ea0757e7   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33354927/gloria_ann-gonzales   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas...

Day 27 of the Crimetober Series is about the mass shooting at Fort Bragg, which occurred on October 27, 1995. I apologize for the late release   Sources https://www.nytimes.com/1996/06/13/us/paratrooper-sentenced-to-death-for-sniper-attack-at-fort-bragg.html   https://www.army.mil/article-amp/18701/judge_sets_sentence_for_bragg_shooting_spree   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Kreutzer_Jr . h...

As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats!  This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks.  Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best).  Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy.  The Scale: 6 - Rees...

Day 26 of the Crimetober Series is about the murder of 16-year-old Sylvia Likens which occurred on October 26, 1965. I apologize for the late release   Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sylvia_Likens   https://popculturecrime.medium.com/today-in-true-crime-history-october-26-6faa834dc0a3   https://sylviascac.org/sylvias-story/   https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2...

Day 25 of the Crimetober Series is a two-fer about the day that notorious gangster Albert Anastasia was killed, which occurred on October 25, 1957 and the day premiere of John Carpenter’s film ‘Halloween’, which occurred on October 25, 1978. I apologize for the late release   Sources https://www.thisdaytrivia.com/trivia/october-25   https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59788/15-terrifying-facts-abo...

As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats!  This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks.  Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best).  Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy.  The Scale: 6 - Rees...

Day 24 of the Crimetober Series is about the day that Joseph David Emerson almost took down an entire plane, which occurred on October 24, 2023. I apologize for the late release   Sources https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/05/us/oregon-indictment-off-duty-pilot-engine-incident/index.html#:~:text=Off%2Dduty%20pilot%20Joseph%20D,a%20plane's%20engines%20mid%2Dflight.&text=Joseph%20Emerson%2C%20the%20Ala...

As part of our 13 Days of Halloween - we added a series called Tricks N’ Treats!  This series includes a video on Patreon where Heather and her guests blindly try weird/odd/different snacks and drinks.  Each episode will include at least 3 snacks and at least 3 drinks that are rated on a scale of 1 (worst) to 6 (best).  Each number in the scale is a particular Halloween candy.  The Scale: 6 - Rees...

Day 23 of the Crimetober Series is about the murder of Doctor Barnett Slepian’s murder which occurred on October 23, 1998. I apologize for the late release   Sources  https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/october-23-video   https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/an-abortion-performing-doctor-is-murdered   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1169315/   https://www.washingtonpost.com...

Day 22 of the Crimetober Series is about the OJ Simpson case of 1910, in which the trial wrapped up on October 22, 1910.  Dr. Crippen was hanged for a murder he did not commit. I apologize for the late release Sources https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-notorious-case-of-dr-crippen/   http://news.msu.edu/media/documents/2011/01/3cda8882-265b-4282-9eba-a13d880f09a2.pdf   https://en.wikipedia....

Day 21 of the Crimetober Series is about the “Rust” film shooting which occurred on October 21, 2021. I apologize for the late release   Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust_shooting_incident   https://www.nytimes.com/article/alec-baldwin-shooting-investigation.html   https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-64824526   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rust-shooting-timeline-alec-baldwin-halyn...

Day 20 of the Crimetober Series is about the brutal beating of Anne Pressly which occurred on October 20, 2008 and led to her eventual death. I apologize for the late release   Sources  https://popculturecrime.medium.com/today-in-true-crime-history-october-20-5a31d2bb6742   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/anchorwoman-anne-pressly-beaten-to-death-with-garden-tool-by-curtis-lavelle-vance-says-detective...