Spattered

In 1892, a woman by the name of Francisca Rojas came out of her home screaming, "He killed my children!". Little did anyone know at the time, that this case would change the forensic science field forever. References for this episode: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/murders/murder-francisca-rojas Merch at: SPATTERED TRUE CRIME PODCAST - Carry Girl Gear

In this chilling episode, we delve into the macabre world of Medieval torture, exploring the grim methods used to extract confessions, punish criminals, and maintain control during the Middle Ages. References for this episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/miscellaneous-cases/misc-medieval-torture-and-executions

At the age of twenty-three-years-old Thomas Harris, author of Red Dragon and Silence of the Lambs was sent to Nuevo Leon State Prison in Monterrey, Mexico. Little did Harris know, he'd be meeting the individual who would later inspire him to write the complex character of Hannibal Lecter. References for this Episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/murders/murder-alfredo-ball%C...

Vera Renczi, was born in 1903 and from an early age began to show distrust towards men. Vera believed that any man who was with her would eventually cheat or move on to another woman. Blinded by jealousy and pathologically believing her intrusive thoughts of infidelity to be true. Vera made sure that any man who embraced her in his arms, would never hold another woman.  References for this Episode...

In October of 2014, Rico Harris was making the life changing move to Seattle, Washington from Alhambra, California. Leaving at roughly around midnight, Rico was ecstatic to begin his new life with his long-distance fiancé Jennifer Song. Running without over thirty-six-hours of sleep though, Rico made a stop at the Lowersite Parking lot in the Cache Creek Regional Park presumably to rest. When Rico...

For several centuries people have debated whether or not humans can simply burst into flames without any form of external ignition source. Even to this day there are a wide variety of theories that are debated among scientists for this strange phenomenon.  While some believe this to be a supernatural occurrence, others believe that spontaneous human combustion can be explained away with simple sci...

We continue with the case of Glen and Bessie Hyde; the honeymooning couple that went down the Grand Canyon in 1928 then vanished without a trace. References for this Episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/missing-persons/missing-persons-glen-and-bessie-hyde As a reminder there will be no episode next week as Spattered will be attending Crime Con 2024, make sure to check out o...

The 1920s were a time when actresses and adventures, were one in the same. Glen and Bessie were a newlywed couple in 1928, and seeking to gain some fame and notoriety, embarked down the Colorado River, for their honeymoon adventure. When about halfway through their trip, they vanished, creating one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries in American History.  References for this Episode at: https:...

On the morning of August 9th, 1975, the bodies of a male and female were found twenty-five-miles east of Sumter, South Carolina. This would start a forty-four-year-long mystery into the identification of the two and what happened to them.  If you have any information about the unsolved murder of Pamela Buckley and James Paul Freund, you are asked to contact the Sumter County Sheriff's office at (8...

In 1859, Martha Grinder and her husband George Grinder moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Martha was noted as being a charismatic and kindly woman, until those close to her began to fall ill with a strange sickness. References for this Episode: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/serial-killers/serial-killer-martha-grinder

John George Haigh grew up in a conservative household cloistered by his parents and their religious values through the Plymouth Brethren Church's teachings. As he aged into adulthood though he abandoned many of the aspects taught to him from the Church resulting to petty theft and moreover forgery. When he realized that everyone, he stole from went running you the police, Haigh began to devise a d...

Amina and Sarah Said, were two young amazing women with ambitions of becoming doctors after high school. Amina was eighteen years old, and Sarah was seventeen; when their father, Yaser Abdel Said, murdered them in the back of his taxicab in what was dubbed an 'honor killing' for the girls having American boyfriends. Yaser went into hiding after the murders, but he couldn't hide forever.  Reference...

In September of 1978, fifteen-year-old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking from Nevada to California to stay with her grandfather amidst her parents' recent divorce. She stood among a group of fellow hitchhikers with a sigh held up for passing cars reading “Going South”. When an elderly man driving a van pulled alongside the road and offered her a ride. References for this Episode at: https://sites.googl...

In 1981, Laura Susan “Su su” Ramsay and Robert “Rob” Mountford Jr. were hiking the Appalachian Trail in Virginia. When the two were brutally murdered in cold blood. In 2008, history would repeat itself like a Deja Vu when Scott Johnston and Sean Farmer would be brutally attacked on a camping trip and survive.  References for this episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/murders...

As young girls from the surrounding villages began to disappear, suspicions turned to the imposing Castle Cachtice, where Elizabeth resided. Investigations uncovered horrifying accounts of torture, mutilation, and murder within its walls. With shocking testimony, Elizabeth's accomplices painted a picture of unspeakable horror, leading to her conviction and imprisonment within her own castle. Refer...

Countess Elizabeth Bathory (Erzsébet Báthory), is a historical enigma that has ignited intense debate and historical examination nearly 410 years later. Afterall, Elizabeth didn't earn the name Blood Countess or Countess Dracula for nothing right?  References for this Episode: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/serial-killers/serial-killer-elizabeth-bathory

From an early age Katherine Knight had a temper, known to become explosive and volatile over the smallest incidents. Then be perfectly fine the next moment, even earning awards for good behavior in school. As she grew up this temper festered into multiple domestic violence-based relationships. Until one fateful night in February 2000. Her temper escalated beyond what anyone could imagine.  Referen...

On February 19, 2005, Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone went out on the town of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Going to Abilene's a bar off of 4th and South street to hear some live music. By all accounts the couple had a great time, said goodbye to their friends, walked out into the brisk twenty-seven-degree air and vanished. If you or anyone you know has any information on the disappearances of Dan...

In November of 2012, just days before thanksgiving Sage Smith was preparing to go out on a date. She woke her roommate and let her know she was leaving and would be back later that night, and disappeared.  Anyone with information regarding Sage Smith’s disappearance or Erik McFadden is asked to contact Sgt. Ron Stayments at (434) 970-3939 or Crimestoppers at 434-977-4000. If you or someone you kno...

On June 21 of 2013, Brookelyn Farthing and her family had an active and memorable day, ending with a bon-fire-party to celebrate summer coming and the end of school. This all changed on June 22nd when Brookelyn sent a message saying, "I'm Scared". If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the disappearance of Brookelyn Shae Farthing, you are asked to contact the Kentucky State Police...

On August 18th of 2010 Ben McDaniel went to do his favorite hobby of scuba diving at a well known location in Ponce De Leon, Florida. However that evening when he went to dive into the Vortex cave Ben was never seen again. To this day Ben is still missing, and although deemed deceased by the State of Florida, there are still many questions surrounding his disappearance. If you or someone you know...

When you hear the name Coors you may think of football commercials, and tailgate parties with individuals drinking the popular Beer. However, did you know that in February of 1960 the Coors name became one of the largest manhunts mounted by the FBI since the Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping in 1932. References for this Episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/murders/murdered-adolph-c...

On November 17, 2019, Marshal Iwaasa was having a typical day. He cleaned his apartment and did some laundry before going to Lethbridge to help his mother with a computer issue she was having. Marshal left the house that night and disappeared. His truck would be found fourteen hours away burnt to the ground in the remote mountains of British Columbia. If you or someone you know has information reg...

Israel Keyes was born in Cove, Utah on January 7, 1978, and committed suicide on December 1, 2012, in his Anchorage, Alaska prison cell. Keyes death has left investigators with more questions than answers; with twelve skulls painted in his own blood, and a long list of missing persons cases on his laptop. References to this Episode: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/serial-killers/s...

"I'll give you two bodies and a name" Israel Keyes told investigators on April 6th, of 2012. Which lead to the closing of another case involving a missing couple in Essex, Vermont. However, opened the door to more questions than answers. References for this episode at: https://sites.google.com/view/spattered/episodes/serial-killers/serial-killer-israel-keyes