Sinners Among Saints

Send us Fan Mail  Buck Ruxton was a notorious figure in the early 20th century, known for his involvement in a gruesome murder case in the UK. Born in 1899 in India, he moved to Britain and became a doctor. In 1935, he was convicted of murdering his wife, Isabella, and their housemaid, Mary Jane, in a crime that shocked the public due to its brutal nature. The case gained notoriety not only for th...

Send us Fan Mail On the evening of January 28, 1993, Alonzo Burgess attacked all three of his girlfriend's children before attacking her resulting in three deaths. All because she refused to turn her paycheck over to him. He lived a life of crime with little to no consequences and it took the loss of three lives for the system to finally deem him a danger to society. Tune in this week and hea...

Send us Fan Mail  Georgia Tann was a deeply controversial figure in the early-to-mid 20th century, known primarily for her role as the director of the Tennessee Children's Home Society (TCHS). Operating in Memphis, Tennessee, from 1924 to 1950, Tann’s organization was involved in widespread illegal adoption practices. Under her leadership, Tann orchestrated a network of child trafficking that...

Send us Fan Mail  Robert Berdella, also known as the "Kansas City Butcher," was an American serial killer active between 1984 and 1987. He lured young men to his home in Kansas City, Missouri, where he subjected them to horrific torture and eventually murdered them. Berdella was known for his meticulous documentation of his crimes, which included detailed notes and photographs. His killi...

Send us Fan Mail  Robert Berdella, also known as the "Kansas City Butcher," was an American serial killer active between 1984 and 1987. He lured young men to his home in Kansas City, Missouri, where he subjected them to horrific torture and eventually murdered them. Berdella was known for his meticulous documentation of his crimes, which included detailed notes and photographs. His killi...

Send us Fan Mail Kristin Smart was a college student who went missing on May 25, 1996, while attending California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She was last seen walking home from a party with Paul Flores, a fellow student. Her disappearance triggered a prolonged investigation but initially yielded few leads. In 2002, Paul Flores was identified as a key suspect but was never cha...

Send us Fan Mail Andrew Bagby, a promising medical student, was tragically murdered in 2001 by his ex-girlfriend, Shirley Turner. Despite concerns raised by friends and family, Andrew agreed to meet Turner in a remote location. The meeting ended in violence, with Andrew being shot multiple times. The case sparked significant controversy due to the circumstances surrounding Turner's release on...

Send us Fan Mail Another one from the vault, we hope you enjoy!! In 1984 Brad Perry was murdered while working the graveyard shift at a Utah gas station. It wasn't until decades later that DNA results on a bloody dollar bill helped crack this cold case. This was a cold case from our hometown all growing up!  Support the show Thanks for all the support!! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail Hey guys, while we're on a break, here is an episode from the Patreon vault. Hope you enjoy!!  This is the murder if Alicia Bromfield, a 21 year old mom to be. She was 6.5 months pregnant when her obsessive, narcissistic boss killed her and her unborn baby. The horror doesn't end there though! Support the show Thanks for all the support!! Please follow us on Facebook, In...

Send us Fan Mail This is just a real quick update on a case that we released in Nov 2022. The perpetrator in the case was executed today, August 8, 2024. Thanks for tuning in, we love each and every one of you! Support the show Thanks for all the support!! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok, or email us, and remember we now have a Patreon!!   patreon.com/sinnersamongsaintspodcast...

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...