Why Dey Do Dat?

This week on WDDD?, the girls are back and out of practice! During a much-needed catch-up recording, Sarah shares a Toronto story you likely haven't heard before. On a routine late March afternoon, an unsuspecting shopper stumbled upon a grisly scene while returning from her local grocery store. Shocked, she called 911 to report the horrifying discovery. Toronto homicide detectives then began to u...

This week on WDDD? Sarah is flying solo and missing her cohost dearly. While La Shaunda is making waves as a new parent, Sarah is here to hold down the pod. In this episode, we bring you the story of yet another family annihilator, Chris Benoit, also known as The Canadian Crippler. Chris Benoit was a well-known and respected professional wrestler during the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s. With his su...

This week on WDDD? the girls don't have a story for you, but they do have an update as to where they've been and what's been going on in their world!    Join us for a big, exciting announcement, an update on recent events, and a very special guest!         Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ WhyDeyDoDatPod       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ whydeydodatpodcast       Email: WhyDeyDoDatPod@...

This week on WDDD? Sarah shares the story of the unfortunate death of a young American man named John Chau. John Chau, a Christian missionary, ventured to the remote North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean in November 2018. His mission was to evangelize to the indigenous Sentinelese people, who were known to reject contact with the outside world.  Chau felt that this remote island was likely, "S...

This week on WDDD? La Shaunda delves into the sinister tale of Lewis Hutchinson, better known as the "Mad Doctor of Edinburgh Castle."  Lewis Hutchinson was no ordinary physician. His brilliance in medical science was overshadowed by a descent into madness, leading to a reign of terror within the castle's confines. The girls explore Hutchinson's grotesque experiments and the depths of his depravit...

This week on WDDD? Sarah delves into the tragic story surrounding the death of renowned therapist and author, Amie Harwick. Known for her expertise in sex and relationship therapy, Harwick's life was cut short in a horrifying domestic violence incident that sent shockwaves through Hollywood.  We explore the circumstances leading up to her untimely demise and the aftermath that followed. Join us wh...

This week on WDDD, La Shaunda delves into the disturbing case of the "Weepy Voiced Killer." In the early 1980s, Minneapolis-St. Paul was gripped with fear as a serial killer terrorized the area, preying on vulnerable women. Within hours or days of each murder, the local dispatch would receive a chilling call from a whiny man instructing them to "not speak, just listen," as he divulged the details...

This week on WDDD, Sarah delves into the story behind an infamous video that has circulated for decades. Essentially, it portrays a snuff film aired on the evening news, shocking viewers who never expected to witness such violence in their living rooms. Why did some label the shooter a hero?  What could prompt otherwise gentle individuals to commit murder so swiftly? Tune in for the story behind t...

This week on WDDD? La Shaunda takes us to Bucharest circa beginning of the 1900s.  Vera Renczi gained infamy in the early 20th century for her gruesome crimes. Born in 1903, Renczi poisoned her victims, including her husbands, lovers, and even her own son, using arsenic. She then preserved their bodies in zinc-lined coffins in her garden, where authorities eventually discovered the remains of over...

This week on WDDD, Sarah shares an almost Shakespearean tale of star-crossed lovers, their escape from persecution, and their eventual untimely demise. During the summer of 2023, Alabama's correctional system witnessed an unprecedented event - the audacious prison break of Casey White from a maximum-security facility, masterminded by none other than his partner, Vicky White, the assistant director...

This week on WDDD, La Shaunda presents a chilling case that can only be described as a living nightmare. Jerry Brudos, a married father of two, escalated his heinous crimes to unimaginable depths. Combining his interests in photography and women's clothing with his violent impulses, he targeted and murdered young women, morphing into a terrifying beast that lurked right under the noses of his fami...

This week on WDDD? Sarah cuts through the deceit surrounding Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee.    The girls explore the unsettling dynamics of their relationship, from Dee Dee's life before Gypsy to Gypsy's upbringing to the disturbing events that transpired.    Join us as we unravel the stark reality behind the seemingly close-knit pair, exposing the grim truth that led to a notorious...

This week on WDDD?, Shaunda recounts the consistently infuriating narrative of Diane Downs. We've witnessed wild animals display more compassion in consuming their offspring than this woman could ever muster. Despite attaining everything she desired, Diane never appeared content. Therefore, when she targeted a married man with an aversion to children, it became clear to her what needed to be done....

This week on WDDD, Sarah recounts the chilling tale of Cosmo DiNardo and his descent into madness. In the initial week of July 2017, the disappearance of four young men in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, sent shockwaves through the community. Through a combination of investigative efforts and local hearsay, law enforcement zeroed in on two individuals with somewhat notorious reputations in the town. A...

This week on WDDD, La Shaunda recounts the chilling story of a senseless and brutal murder in South Korea. Jun Yoo-jung, an eccentric individual by all standards, shocked everyone when she took a dark turn towards becoming a violent murderer. Fueling her obsession with true crime, Jun's curiosity spiraled into a sinister desire to experience the act of murder herself. Posing as a mother seeking tu...

This week on WDDD? Sarah tells a harrowing tale of murder, suicide and an unlikely survival.  When the Dupperault family had saved enough for their dream family vacation, they were on top of the world.  The family of 5, accompanied by a hired captain, set sail from the Florida Keys to enjoy a week of sailing around the Bahamas.  As the sun set on their final night, Terry Jo, the middle child, retr...

This week on WDDD, La Shaunda does what she does best as she unveils the chilling tale of not one but two murderous cannibals. Hailing from the Kuban area of Russia, the reclusive couple remained largely unknown to their neighbors and locals. This enigmatic pair preferred seclusion, and no one could have fathomed the heinous acts taking place within the confines of their squalid home. The shocking...

This week on WDDD? Sarah shares the story of another terrifying local case. When a woman's torso is found on a grim evening in Lake Ontario, 40 minutes from Toronto, the Durham police know they have their work cut out for them.  For months, all leads go nowhere in finding answers to how Rori Hache's torso ended up in the lake.  That is until one man gets too cocky and makes a grave mistake.  Just...

This week on WDDD? La Shaunda tells the story of an infamous double murder that shook the people of France during the early 1900's.  In February 1933, an unspeakably savage double murder occurred in the town of Le Mans. Two respectable, middle-class women— a mother and her daughter— fell victim to the brutality of their maids. The perpetrators were Christine and Léa Papin, two sisters who resided...

This week on WDDD, Sarah unveils a story that's been hidden in the shadows.  Between the 1960s and the mid-1980s, London, Ontario, claimed a dubious distinction – not for its enchantment, but for hosting the highest documented number of serial killers per capita in Canada, and perhaps even the entire continent. Today, we delve into the chilling narrative of Russell Johnson, a serial rapist and mur...

This week on WDDD? La Shaunda delves into the chilling tale of one of the most notorious serial killers, Donald Gaskins, known for an array of nicknames such as 'America's Meanest Man,' 'The Redneck Charles Manson,' and the 'Hitchhiker's Killer.' Gaskins, a true sadist, committed his heinous crimes close to home, targeting victims personally acquainted with him. He justified his brutal actions by...

This week on WDDD? Sarah tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of German tourist, Lars Mittank, while on vacation in Bulgaria. After a relaxing and overall uneventful week of sun and fun, Lars and his friends get into a small argument over football at a bar in the Golden Sands area of Bulgaria.    Lars is then purportedly attacked by a group of men later in the evening while he's alone a...

This week on WDDD? La Shaunda tells the awful story of the murder of Henry Dodd. Born and raised in Tennessee, 6-year-old Mindy met her stepfather, Henry, when he married her mother. Within a couple of years, Henry began engaging in inappropriate behavior with Mindy without her mother, Betty's, knowledge. This continued until Mindy became pregnant with Henry's child, leading to their marriage afte...

This week on WDDD, Sarah brings us an exciting story that seems like it could only be a Hollywood movie. The former North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-il, had several possible heirs, but the first in line had a knack for infuriating his father. When he had the audacity to try to sneak his family into Disneyland Japan, it was the final straw. While some parents might seek a milder punishment, for the...

This week on WDDD, La Shaunda brings us a story about one of the world's most baffling criminal cases. When a dismembered body, missing its head, hands, and feet, is found at the base of an embankment in Sangamon County, Illinois, the initial suspicion points towards gang or cartel involvement in this gruesome murder. However, in a surprising turn of events, detectives shift their focus within jus...