Sinners Among Saints

Send us Fan Mail Dennis Rader, the notorious BTK Killer, added to his horrific crime spree with the murders of Nancy Fox, Marine Hedge, Vicki Wegerle, and Dolores Davis. In December 1977, Rader broke into Fox's home in Wichita, Kansas. He strangled her to death with her own belt. In April 1985, Rader murdered Marine Hedge in her home in Wichita, Kansas. Her body was later discovered at a near...

Send us Fan Mail In part 2 we look at Kathryn Bright and Shirley Vian, who were both victims of Dennis Rader, known as the BTK Killer. Kathryn Bright: In April 1974, 21-year-old Kathryn Bright was attacked in her Wichita home. Rader attempted to strangle her, but she fought back. He then stabbed her and fled the scene. Kathryn's brother, Kevin, was also present and was shot but survived. This...

Send us Fan Mail Dennis Rader grew up in Wichita, Kansas. Details about his early life are limited, but there are reports of him exhibiting disturbing behavior like harming animals. After high school, he had a short stint in college but dropped out and joined the Air Force in the mid-60s. Upon discharge in 1970, he returned to Wichita, married, and took various jobs, including one at a security co...

Send us Fan Mail Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl, was tragically murdered in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada in November 1997. The case became a national tragedy due to the brutality of the crime and the fact that Reena was bullied by the group involved before her death. Six teenagers were ultimately convicted for their participation in the assault and murder. The case sparked a national conversa...

Send us Fan Mail Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl, was tragically murdered in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada in November 1997. The case became a national tragedy due to the brutality of the crime and the fact that Reena was bullied by the group involved before her death. Six teenagers were ultimately convicted for their participation in the assault and murder. The case sparked a national conversa...

Send us Fan Mail In May 2023, a tragic murder-suicide occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah. Parth Gandhi, a neuropsychologist, shot and killed his 16-year-old son, Om, before taking his own life. The incident happened at Parth's workplace. Reports indicate there was an ongoing custody dispute between Parth and Om's mother, who had raised concerns about Parth's behavior. This case garner...

Send us Fan Mail  Ever heard of a city built on bones? No, it's not a Halloween story – we're talking about the Paris Catacombs! Millions of Parisians rest beneath the City of Lights, in a network of tunnels that holds a dark and fascinating history. We'll delve into the reasons why these catacombs were created, how they became a final resting place for millions, and the spooky lege...

Send us Fan Mail In 2007 after being accused of stealing $16,000 from her father, Lucy Studey told police a wild story of kidnapping, potential rape, and murder. She stated her father had been killing transient women for 30+ years and having her and her siblings help dispose of bodies. It wasn't until Donald's death in 2013, that Lucy brought up the allegations once again finally getting...

Send us Fan Mail  The death of Kurt Cobain, the iconic front man of Nirvana, remains shrouded in mystery and controversy. On April 5, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington, with a shotgun wound to his head. The official cause of death was ruled as suicide, but questions surrounding his mental health, substance abuse, and the circumstances of his death have led to ongoing s...

Send us Fan Mail  The death of Kurt Cobain, the iconic front man of Nirvana, remains shrouded in mystery and controversy. On April 5, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington, with a shotgun wound to his head. The official cause of death was ruled as suicide, but questions surrounding his mental health, substance abuse, and the circumstances of his death have led to ongoing s...

Send us Fan Mail "The Unicorn Killer" is a chilling true crime story that delves into the life and crimes of Ira Einhorn, a charismatic countercultural figure who became infamous for his role in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Holly Maddux, in 1977. Einhorn, known as the "Unicorn Killer," was a prominent figure in the 1960s and 1970s counterculture movement, advocating for env...

Send us Fan Mail  Frans Du Toit and Theuns Kruger, seemingly ordinary men, unleashed a reign of terror. They stalked women, their attacks escalating in violence. But then, something unexpected happened. A survivor emerged from the shadows.   Alison Botha, a young woman left for dead, defied the odds. Her story would become a turning point in the investigation. We'll delve into the psychology...

Send us Fan Mail On the morning of February 28, 2021 police were called to the Blue Heron boat ramp after a car had slid into the river . When Police arrived they were met with the driver, 19-year-old Brian Cohee and his parents. While police thought this was an innocent mistake by an unexperienced driver, they had no idea the sinister things that had taken place just hours before but it would all...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we delve into the mysterious case of Susan and Jerry McFalls, who vanished after moving to Littlefield, Arizona. Susan and Jerry had some issues with neighbors, which escalated to the point of violence, and the subsequent discovery of the McFalls' remains near the Arizona-Utah border. Although this is a solved case, many questions remain unanswered, leaving a...

Send us Fan Mail The Kurim case is a disturbing true crime story that occurred in 2007 in Kuřim, Czech Republic. It involved  the horrific abuse of two boys, Jakub (7) and Ondrej (9) Mauerová, by their own mother, Klara Mauerová, her sister, Katerina Mauerová, and a woman named Barbora Skrlová. Further investigation revealed a dark and disturbing story.  The boys were allegedly subjected to starva...

Send us Fan Mail The Kurim case involves the abuse of two young boys in Kurim, Czech Republic. The Mauerova sisters were accused, along with several others of subjecting two young boys named Jakub and Ondrej to horrific treatment. The story takes a bizarre turn that will keep you guessing.  All suspects faced charges of child abuse and were linked to a possible cult.  Book used for research on thi...

Send us Fan Mail The murder of Kelley Clayton shocked the small community of Caton, New York. The details of the crime are haunting and the investigation uncovered a web of deceit and betrayal. In this episode, we delve into the tragic events surrounding Kelley Clayton's murder, exploring the motives and unraveling the mysteries that surrounded this chilling case, plus highlight the bravest s...

Send us Fan Mail A brutal crime. A wrongful conviction. A community forever changed. This episode explores the tragic murder of Angie Dodge and the long road to finding the truth. In 1996, a young woman named Angie Dodge was found murdered in her Idaho Falls apartment. The investigation took a devastating turn when an innocent man, Christopher Tapp, was convicted based on faulty evidence. This epi...

Send us Fan Mail Navigate the twisted corridors of Kathy Knight's life with us; a journey that escalates from manipulation to the darkest act of murder. This is no mere recounting of events, but an intimate deconstruction of a woman's descent into infamy. We unravel the complexities of Kathy's relationships, from the embers of her first marriage to the inferno with John Price—a chil...

Send us Fan Mail We all have that one tale that haunts our sleep; for us, it's the macabre legacy of Katherine Knight, Australia's very own Hannibal Lecter. Our latest episode peels back the facade of a seemingly ordinary life to reveal a maelstrom of family betrayal, violence, and a crime that petrifies the soul. Through a narrative embroidered with the harrowing insights from Sandra Le...

Send us Fan Mail This week Megan and Lindsay take you across the pond once again to take a look at the 1993 abduction of two year old James Bulger by two ten year old boys, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson. Denise Bulger took her eyes off of her baby for only seconds when Jon motioned to James to follow them. They easily took him by the hand and casually walked out of the Strand Shopping Center wi...

Send us Fan Mail They say laughter is the best medicine, but sometimes it's the shared silence in remembrance that speaks volumes. Join us, Lindsay and Megan, as we recount an epic eight-hour recording marathon with a fellow podcast team, transforming into an experience filled with joy, camaraderie, and the occasional yearning for a cozy blanket. We didn't just exchange witty banter; we...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to buckle up for a wild ride as we team up with the Domesticated Savages podcast, adding a dash of their signature humor to our true crime analysis. You'll be left both chuckling and pondering the full spectrum of human behavior, as we, Megan and Lindsay, navigate through the lighter and darker sides of our nature. From the psychology behind criminal minds to the ev...

Send us Fan Mail Returning from our brief hiatus, my co-host and I found ourselves reflecting on the unexpected liberty a day off can grant, only to be soberly reminded of life's fragility through the recent, harrowing event at a Provo assisted living facility. We share with you a deep dive into the critical need for enhanced safety measures in such facilities, sparked by the loss of a dement...

Send us Fan Mail Could an owl be the unexpected twist in a murder mystery? We're Megan and Lindsay, your guides through the labyrinth of the Michael Peterson trial, where every piece of evidence seems to lead to another enigma. Today we're dissecting the courtroom showdown that pits financial troubles and hidden lifestyles against a seemingly simple fall – all under the looming question...