Buckle up buttercups. It's a whole lot.

Obviously if you're listening to this episode, you probably weren't one of those lucky million-dollar winners but...did you at some point believe that you were going to win the McDonald's Monopoly game? Like really win the million dollars, cars, or the whole thing?

Well, if your answer is 'yes', then you're not alone because for years, millions of people believed they could, too. They collected pieces, traded with friends, hoarded stacks of stickers, convinced they were one move away from hitting it big. It felt random. It felt fair. It felt like luck.

But what if it wasn’t? What if the biggest prizes were never actually in circulation? What if the “winners” you saw on TV weren’t random at all—but part of something much bigger happening behind the scenes?

In this episode of Wildcide, Bailey and Chelsea break down one of the wildest and most overlooked white-collar crime stories in the U.S. A scheme that quietly took over one of the most trusted promotions in the country. We’re talking insider access, a nationwide network of hand-picked “winners,” and a system that kept running perfectly… while being completely controlled from the inside.

And just when it starts to feel impossible that no one caught on… it all begins to crack. Because this isn’t just a story about fraud. It’s a story about how easy it is to believe in a system. How hard it is to question it, and what happens when the person you trust to protect the game, is the one secretly controlling it?

So if you’ve ever peeled a Monopoly sticker and thought, what are the odds? You might not like the answer.

References:

Federal Bureau of Investigation. (n.d.). Operation Final Answer case materials. United States Department of Justice. (2001). Press release on McDonald’s Monopoly fraud indictments. McMillions (2020). HBO Documentary Series.

Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). McDonald’s Monopoly fraud case. Farley, C. (2020). The true story behind McMillions. Vanity Fair. People Magazine. (2024). McDonald’s Monopoly fraud overview.

In this episode, we discuss how one family member’s gut instinct, years of unanswered questions, and eventually DNA evidence connected both murders to Jeffrey Wayne Gorton. This case raises a haunting question: how often does intuition see the truth before the evidence can prove it?

This case is about more than just the number of children involved. It’s a story that opened the door to bigger questions about secrecy, control, and what may have been happening behind closed doors. As details began to emerge, the case left investigators, surrogate mothers, and the public trying to piece together how something so unusual could spiral into something so disturbing. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the case and the questions that still surround it.

This episode covers the discovery of multiple victims, the role of forensic and digital evidence, Skibicki’s confession, the landfill search controversy, and the 2024 trial that ultimately led to his conviction for four counts of first-degree murder. But even after the verdict, the story was not over. Because one victim was still known only as Buffalo Woman — and it would take years before she would finally be given her name back.

This is Part 2 of the Jeremy Skibicki case — a story about violence, vulnerability, justice, and the women whose lives should never be reduced to a headline.

Then, on a cold morning in May 2022, a man searching through a dumpster makes a discovery that changes everything. Human remains. As investigators work to identify the victim, they uncover a name: Rebecca Contois. And with that confirmation, the case shifts from a missing persons investigation to something far more disturbing. Because Rebecca isn’t the only woman who’s gone missing.

Morgan Harris. Marcedes Myran. And Buffalo Woman, a victim who would remain unidentified for three years after her murder. All Indigenous. All last seen in the same area. All disappearing within weeks of another.

As detectives begin retracing Rebecca’s final movements, their investigation leads them to a quiet apartment building just steps from where her remains were found. Inside, they begin to uncover something that suggests this may not be an isolated crime—but part of a much darker pattern.

By the end of Part 1, investigators are no longer asking whether a murder occurred.

They’re asking how many.

Resources:

Hope for Wellness Help Line for Indigenous Peoples: 1-855-242-3310 National Domestic Violence Hotline (U.S.): 1-800-799-7233 StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE

If this case moved you, consider learning more about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People and supporting organizations doing this work.

MMIWG2S+ National Action Plan: Government of Canada National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Native Women’s Association of Canada Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Canadian Human Rights Commission resources on MMIWG Winnipeg Bear Clan Patrol Siloam Mission, Winnipeg N’Dinawemak – Our Relatives’ Place, Winnipeg

When a man named Joseph Mesante walked into a church office in Reeders, Pennsylvania and ended his life, the story seemed heartbreakingly simple: a husband devastated by the discovery of his wife’s affair with their pastor, Arthur “A.B.” Schirmer.

But Joseph's suicide was the unfortunate catalyst to a horror story.

As investigators began looking more closely at the pastor’s life, disturbing questions surfaced about another tragedy just months earlier—the death of Schirmer’s wife in what had been ruled a car accident. Then detectives uncovered an even older case: the mysterious death of Schirmer’s first wife years before.

What initially appeared to be unrelated tragedies started forming a chilling pattern.

In this episode, we unpack the case of Arthur Schirmer, a minister who spent decades guiding people through their darkest moments—while hiding secrets that would eventually lead to a murder conviction and a life sentence.

Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or the impact of betrayal trauma, help is available.

Suicide & Crisis Support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (U.S.) • 988lifeline.org – Chat and resources for immediate support • Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor

Betrayal Trauma & Relationship Support

• APSATS (Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists) https://www.apsats.org

• Bloom for Women – Educational resources and support for betrayal trauma https://bloomforwomen.com

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) https://www.rainn.org National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE

Mental Health Support

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org HelpLine: 800-950-NAMI

In today's Shortcide, Bailey tells the unbelievable story of how a driver’s accidental turn down the wrong street placed Archduke Franz Ferdinand directly in front of Gavrilo Princip—triggering a chain reaction that would lead to World War I, the rise of Hitler, and the deadliest century in human history.

Then Chelsea explores the opposite side of fate: how a contaminated lab plate and one curious scientist led to the discovery of penicillin—an accident that would go on to save millions of lives.

Two tiny moments. One that helped unleash global war.

And one that quietly helped save the world.

In this special Wildcide interview episode, Bailey and Chelsea sit down with domestic violence expert and therapist Jennifer Salmons for an honest, deeply practical conversation about how abusive relationships actually develop, why victims stay, and what outsiders often misunderstand about abuse dynamics.

Moving beyond headlines and true crime narratives, Jennifer draws from decades of frontline experience working not only with survivors, but also directly with domestic violence offenders. Together, the conversation explores how abuse typically begins long before physical violence appears, the behavioral patterns that signal escalating control, and the psychological and social factors that can make someone vulnerable to remaining in a harmful relationship.

The discussion breaks down common myths — including the belief that abuse is always obvious, that apologies signal real change, or that leaving is simply a matter of willpower. Jennifer explains the stages of abuse, the role of manipulation and intimidation, and why safety planning with trained domestic violence professionals is often critical when someone decides to leave.

This conversation shifts the focus from crime stories to prevention, awareness, and understanding — offering insight for survivors, loved ones, and anyone wanting to better recognize the realities of domestic violence.

Beginning as a volunteer and advocate on a domestic violence hotline in Charleston, Illinois in the early 1990s, Jennifer Salmons went on to develop three domestic violence offender intervention programs over the course of her career. During the 1990s, she created two offender programs in Illinois operating in compliance with the protocols and standards of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to ensure accountable and effective intervention.

In 2000, she brought her expertise in offender programming and coalition-based standards to Kansas City, Missouri, where she developed the first domestic violence offender program in the area. She later served as a board member of the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic Violence and contributed to the statewide committee responsible for developing Missouri’s standards and program protocols for domestic violence offender treatment.

Throughout her career, Jennifer has provided extensive training to law enforcement, prosecutors, hospitals, advocates, and court professionals, strengthening coordinated community responses and advancing system-wide accountability in addressing domestic violence.

If you'd like to contact Jennifer directly, email her: jennifer@therapybyjennifer.com

Domestic Violence Resources: 

If you or someone you know may be experiencing domestic violence, confidential support is available 24/7.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) TTY: 1-800-787-3224 Text: START to 88788 Website & Live Chat: https://www.thehotline.org

• StrongHearts Native Helpline (for Native American and Alaska Native survivors) Call or Text: 1-844-762-8483 Website: https://strongheartshelpline.org

• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) Educational resources and safety planning information https://nrcdv.org

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) Find state coalitions and local domestic violence programs https://nnedv.org

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Sexual assault support hotline Call: 800-656-HOPE (4673) Website & Chat: https://www.rainn.org

• Local Services Directory Find shelters, advocacy programs, and local support by ZIP code https://www.thehotline.org/get-help

• Emergency Assistance If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.

On June 10, 1983, after months of ignored warnings, Tracey was brutally attacked outside her home while help arrived too late to stop the violence. What followed wasn’t just a criminal case, but a constitutional battle that forced America to confront how domestic violence victims were treated by the justice system.

Her lawsuit against the Torrington Police Department changed policing nationwide, transforming domestic violence from a “private matter” into a public responsibility.

This case isn’t only about violence — it’s about warning signs, institutional failure, and the moment one survivor reshaped the law for millions who came after her.

There was no chaos. No gunfire. No panic. The robbers moved with precision — wearing disguises, speaking little, and tying up employees before disappearing into the night with nearly $2.8 million in cash, checks, and securities, the largest robbery in American history at the time. Within minutes, they were gone… leaving almost no evidence behind.

What followed was one of the longest and most complex investigations the FBI had ever faced. Thousands of leads went nowhere, suspects stayed silent, and for years the robbery looked like the perfect crime. As the statute of limitations crept closer, the case finally cracked — not because of forensic breakthroughs, but because loyalty inside the group began to collapse.

The Brink’s robbery wasn’t just a historic heist. It changed how law enforcement approached organized crime, insider planning, and long-term investigations — proving that even the most meticulous plans can unravel when human nature gets involved.

Bailey explores the psychology of group loyalty, rationalization, and delayed guilt, while Chelsea examines postwar America, organized crime culture, and why this robbery captured the nation’s imagination. Because sometimes the real story isn’t how criminals escape… it’s why they eventually turn on each other.

But the victim never stopped fighting.

Years later, new evidence surfaced that would unravel one of the most audacious deceptions in true crime history — exposing a calculated plan that fooled investigators, prosecutors, and even medical professionals. In this episode, we unpack the disturbing case of Dr. John Schneeberger: a story of power, manipulation, and a scheme so brazen it sounds like fiction — until you realize it wasn’t.

References:

Rapist, M.D. Crime Magazine

Candice Fonagy Archives - Forensic Files Now

Dr. Schneeberger Case Study - Edubirdie

Deport doctor, his ex-wife says - The Globe and Mail

Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Schneeberger (F.C.)

The Case of Dr. John Schneeberger | PDF | Deviance (Sociology) | Public Law

Sask. doctor sentenced for rape | CBC News

In this eerie Shortcide episode, Bailey and Chelsea unravel two of the most famously cursed objects in modern lore: a diamond drenched in tragedy, and a Porsche with a fatal appetite for chaos.

Chelsea races into the doom-laced legacy of James Dean’s Porsche 550 Spyder, lovingly nicknamed Little Bastard. After Dean’s fatal crash, the wrecked car became a harbinger of death and destruction for anyone who dared own a piece of it.

Then, Bailey dives deep into the twisted tale of the Hope Diamond, once known as the French Blue—a jewel that sparkled in royal courts and ruined nearly everyone who touched it. From lost heads to financial ruin, postal workers to heiresses, this cursed gem left a trail of disaster for centuries.

Some objects are beautiful. Others are built to kill.

These did both.

After 9/11, America was desperate for heroes. Jonathan Keith Idema was more than willing to step into the role.

What followed was a decades-long con built on stolen valor, inflated credentials, intimidation, and a relentless trail of lawsuits, fraud charges, and outright lies. He claimed to be Special Forces. He claimed to hunt terrorists. He claimed to work alongside the U.S. government.

None of it was true.

Idema’s story is a case study in deception—how confidence can replace evidence, how lies compound over time, and how systems fail when charisma collides with fear. From fake credentials and federal fraud convictions to the creation of an illegal prison in Kabul, this episode traces the steady escalation of a man who decided the rules no longer applied to him.

And the consequences were very real.

Today's case dives into the rise and collapse of Insys Therapeutics, a drug company that built its empire around Subsys—a fentanyl spray approved for a narrow purpose: breakthrough cancer pain in opioid-tolerant patients.

What follows is a white-collar crime case with a body count hiding in the margins: doctors allegedly rewarded through “speaker programs,” prescriptions pushed far beyond cancer care, and an internal reimbursement operation that allegedly helped manipulate insurance approvals using scripts and misrepresentation—so Subsys could get paid for even when it shouldn’t have been approved.

How did Insys build an entire enterprise designed to turn medical decisions into revenue? This case reveals that in America, millions of deaths can hide behind the facade of white-collar crimes.

It begins with Carlos Esquibel, a 37-year-old designer whose welcoming nature would prove fatal, followed just days later by Josephine Selvage, an 81-year-old retired schoolteacher with Alzheimer’s who was attacked inside the only place she knew as safe. Two years later, the city was shaken again by the brutal murders of Tak and Pung Yi — beloved elders in Albuquerque’s Korean American community — a case so desperate for answers that the wrong men were arrested and imprisoned.

But the true turning point comes six days after a wedding.

Scott Pierce and Katherine Bailey were newlyweds, settling into their first home together, building an ordinary, hopeful future. In the early hours of one June morning, that future was destroyed when a gunman entered their home looking for someone else. Scott was killed defending his wife. Katherine survived — and immediately became both a widow and a suspect.

What followed was a rapid investigation, a seemingly neat explanation, and a case that appeared closed. Until it wasn’t.

When long-untested DNA from the Yi murders was finally processed, it revealed a truth far more disturbing than anyone expected: all of these deaths were connected. The evidence pointed not to a single motive or moment of rage, but to a man who moved through homes at night, escalated without hesitation, and left devastation behind while systems lagged just long enough to fail.

At the center of it all was Clifton Bloomfield — a man who blended into everyday life while committing serial violence, whose crimes reframed everything investigators thought they understood.

Nightmare in Albuquerque is a case that forces an uncomfortable question to linger long after the episode ends: How many lives are shaped — or ended — not just by violence, but by when the truth finally arrives?

In today's Shortcide, we’re diving into two of the most impossibly timed brushes with fate you’ve probably never heard of.

Bailey tells the story of a stranger who makes a split-second decision on a train platform… and ends up saving the life of someone tied to one of the most infamous chapters in American history. No one knew the full weight of it in the moment—not even the guy who did the saving.

Meanwhile, Chelsea shares a jaw-dropping tale of survival that defies all logic. Think: being in the wrong place at the wrong time… twice. And still walking away.

Two lives. Two absurd twists of fate. And one big question: what are the odds?

And inside those walls, he meets someone who will change everything: fellow skyjacker Garrett Brock Trapnell, a charismatic con man whose influence sparks not one, but two of the most shocking escape attempts in U.S. history.

First comes the daring helicopter hijacking led by Barbara Oswald, a military veteran and mother of five who believes she’s rescuing the men she loves. Then comes her daughter, 17-year-old Robin Oswald, who boards a TWA flight with what she claims is dynamite strapped to her chest — demanding Trapnell’s release in one of the strangest hijackings of the era.

Bailey and Chelsea break down the psychology of manipulation, the sociological forces that made hijackers into folk antiheroes, and the human cost paid by the women who got pulled into these men’s orbit.

This is the conclusion of a story about obsession, charisma, desperation, and the final unraveling of America’s Golden Age of Hijacking.

Go to: American Skyjacker for more information.

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References:

True crime ‘American Skyjacker’ retells St. Louis hijacking | STLPR

BOARDING: ST. LOUIS TO TULSA THE UNBELIEVABLY TRUE STORY OF AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 119 - Criminal Defense Lawyer | McAlester | Wagner & Lynch

Martin J. McNally - Prison Escape - Gangland Wire

D.B. Cooper, Martin McNally, and the Golden Age of Skyjacking | OUPblog

The Final Flight of Martin McNally - St. Louis Riverfront Times

Part 1 traces how Martin J. McNally became obsessed with D.B. Cooper, studied parachutes in the library, and convinced himself he could hijack a jet, get rich, and vanish. Under the fake name “Robert Wilson,” he boards *American Airlines Flight 119* with a sawed-off rifle hidden in a briefcase and turns a short hop from St. Louis to Tulsa into an 11-hour hostage crisis watched across the country.

As passengers slide down emergency chutes, FBI agents actually climb aboard to teach a hijacker how to wear his parachute, and a furious businessman floors his Cadillac straight into a taxiing 727, Bailey and Chelsea pull apart the psychology and sociology of a time when hijacking felt almost… normal. Part 1 ends in the dead of night, with McNally hanging off the rear stairs of a Boeing 727 at 300 miles an hour, a half-million dollars tied to his waist — and a jump that won’t go the way he planned.

Go to: American Skyjacker for more information.

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What starts as a simple water-and-sewer dispute soon spirals into intimidation, threats, and the deadly bombing that kills attorney Vincent Vehar and his family. At the same time, investigators uncover another hidden crime: the murder of 15-year-old Kellie Wyckhuyse, buried beneath a web of lies crafted by Mark and his inner circle.

As alliances fracture and witnesses begin to crack, federal authorities reopen a forgotten bomb plot that pulls the entire valley into a larger investigation. Part 1 ends with Mark behind bars—but far from powerless—as he begins orchestrating a new series of events from inside a California penitentiary.

This episode sets the stage for a devastating second half, where loyalty collapses, secrets surface, and Mark’s reach proves more dangerous than anyone imagined.

Join us as we unwrap the embezzlement scandal that turned corporate holiday cheer into a true crime feast- complete with shady spreadsheets, fancy cars and one heck of a fruitcake crumble.

It’s a slice of crime that’s nutty, rich and perfect for the holidays.

In Part 2, we go deeper. Daryl brings us inside the psychology of extremism, the anatomy of white supremacy, and the personal cost of choosing to confront hate face-to-face. He talks about confronting Klan leaders, gaining access to secret meetings, the moment he realized he could influence deradicalization, and the unexpected friendships that formed along the way. We explore what makes people vulnerable to extremist ideology, what pulls them out, and what every one of us can learn from his approach.

This conclusion is powerful, challenging, and unexpectedly hopeful. If Part 1 showed how one conversation can change a person, Part 2 shows how those conversations can change an entire movement.

To purchase Dr. Davis' books, click HERE. 

Across long days and brutal night sessions, Ann Atwater and C.P. Ellis stop fighting at each other and start fighting to be heard. Their defenses crumble, their fears surface, and the truth slips out — their children are suffering under the same broken system. And when integration is finally put to a public vote, every eye in Durham waits for one man to choose who he really is.

Then C.P. Ellis does the unthinkable: he stands, admits he’s been wrong, and tears up his Klan card in front of the entire room.

What follows isn’t a miracle but rather more of a transformation. Durham moves toward full school integration, and Ann and C.P. begin a decades-long partnership that reshapes their city, their families, and ultimately, each other. From enemies to advocates to inseparable friends, their story becomes one of the most unlikely — and important — alliances in civil rights history.

This is the moment hate loses its footing… and history shifts.

**Tune into our Part 2 Interview with Dr. Daryl Davis on Friday 11/20/25**

He is also a man who has sat across from members of the Ku Klux Klan—by choice. In this powerful first half of our conversation, Daryl Davis takes us back to the experiences that shaped his extraordinary journey into the heart of hate.

From a childhood spent overseas surrounded by diversity to a brutal awakening at age ten in 1968 America, Daryl’s story begins with one haunting question: “How can you hate me when you don’t even know me?” That question would lead him into smoky bars, Klan rallies, and face-to-face conversations with men who once wore hoods and carried torches.

In Part 1, we trace how a chance encounter at a Maryland bar set Daryl on a path that would change his life—and hundreds of others. What started as a quest to understand racism became an unexpected lesson in humanity, courage, and the disarming power of genuine curiosity.

Tune in next week for part 2 of this captivating interview with Daryl Davis. 

To purchase Dr. Davis' books, click HERE. 

In this first half of our two-part series, we trace Ann Atwater’s rise from public housing organizer to unshakable community force, and C.P. Ellis’s descent from working-class humiliation to Klan leadership—two lives sculpted by poverty, power, and the machinery of racial division. When a burned school and federal desegregation orders push the city into crisis, officials choose an unlikely fix: a “charrette”—a community planning experiment that will lock Atwater and Ellis in the same room, under the same fluorescent lights, for ten days.

Part One ends where history starts to tremble: Day One of the charrette, when contempt meets contempt and neither side intends to yield.

Part Two drops next week—covering the confrontation, the fracture, and the impossible friendship that followed.

And this Friday, listen to our exclusive interview with Daryl Davis—the man who sits face-to-face with the Klan today, living proof that the same collision still changes people in real time.

First up — Rita Crundwell: the beloved small-town comptroller who quietly drained an entire Illinois city for 22 years to fund her rhinestone horse empire. She stole $53.7 million from Dixon — the biggest municipal fraud in U.S. history — all while winning world championships and convincing everyone she was basically the financial Mother Teresa of the Midwest.

Then — Gina Champion-Cain: San Diego’s self-proclaimed “Queen of Hospitality” who turned liquor license lending into the largest female-run Ponzi scheme in American history. Nearly $400 million moved through her fake escrow world of margaritas, charity galas, champagne fountains, and shredded evidence.

Two women. Two wildly different aesthetics — horses vs. happy hour. Same core plot: white-collar crime dressed up as glamour.

These aren’t bank robbers in ski masks — these are fraud queens in sequins, stilettos, and beachfront branding.

Welcome to Wildcide: where the scams sparkle just as hard as the crimes hurt.

Long before Mindhunter brought behavioral analysis into pop culture, Burgess was already inside the real FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, decoding the minds of serial offenders and changing how investigators understood trauma, violence, and victim behavior.

From her pioneering research in victimology to her groundbreaking interviews that helped shape the FBI’s approach to behavioral profiling, Burgess reveals what it really takes to understand both predator and prey. She walks us through the psychology behind notorious cases — including her role in the Ski Mask Rapist investigation — and explains how empathy became one of the most powerful tools in criminal investigation.

This isn’t just a look into the mind of a killer — it’s a look into the mind of the woman who helped the world understand them.

About Dr. Burgess:

Ann Wolbert Burgess, D.N.Sc., APRN, FAAN, is an internationally recognized pioneer in the assessment and treatment of victims of trauma and abuse, and author of A Killer by Design: Murderers, Mindhunters, and My Quest to Decipher the Criminal Mind. She has received numerous honors including the Sigma Theta Tau International Audrey Hepburn Award, the American Nurses’ Association Hildegard Peplau Award, and the Sigma Theta Tau International Episteme Laureate Award. Her courtroom testimony has been described as “groundbreaking,” and she has been called a “nursing pathfinder.” Her research with victims began when she co-founded, with Boston College sociologist Lynda Lytle Holmstrom, one of the first hospital-based crisis counseling programs at Boston City Hospital. She then worked with FBI Academy special agents to study serial offenders, and the links between child abuse, juvenile delinquency, and subsequent perpetration. Her work with Boston College nursing colleague Carol Hartman led to the study of very young victims and the impact of trauma on their growth and development, their families and communities. Her work continues in the study of elder abuse in nursing homes, cyberstalking, and Internet sex crimes. She teaches courses in Victimology, Forensic Science, Forensic Mental Health, Case Studies in Forensics and Forensic Science Lab.

To purchase Dr. Burgess' newest book, click HERE.

But this isn’t just another case of brutality, it's a case about the science that emerged from it.

When the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit—still in its infancy—noticed the pattern, they turned to a woman who would change criminal profiling forever: Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, a nurse and researcher whose revolutionary work in victimology helped agents read the psychological signatures buried inside each crime.

Burgess’s insights led the FBI to label Simonis a vindictive rapist—a man driven not by lust, but by power, humiliation, and control. Her method of studying what victims experienced became the blueprint for modern profiling, trauma-informed interviewing, and the way we understand serial offenders today.

In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea unravel how a soft-spoken Army veteran with an IQ of 128 weaponized patience, intelligence, and dominance to terrorize communities—and how Burgess’s collaboration with the FBI finally exposed the mind behind the mask.

Because sometimes the most dangerous predators aren’t the ones who act without thought. They’re the ones who plan every breath of fear you take.

Don't miss our mind-boggling interview with Dr. Ann Burgess dropping Friday 10/31/25.

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References:

American Press. (1982, January 18). Mother of ‘Ski Mask Rapist’ says son confessed to spare family. Lake Charles, LA.

Burgess, A. W. (2021). A killer by design: Murderers, mindhunters, and my quest to decipher the criminal mind. Hachette Books.

Burgess, A. W., & Holmstrom, L. L. (1974). Rape: Victims of crisis. Bowie, MD: Charles C. Thomas.

Burgess, A. W., Douglas, J. E., Ressler, R. K., & Hartman, C. R. (1986). Criminal profiling from crime scene analysis. Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 4(4), 401–421. https://www.pbs.org

The Cinemaholic. (2021, October 10). Where is Jon Simonis now? The Ski Mask Rapist update. The Cinemaholic. https://thecinemaholic.com

The Lantern. (1982, January 15). Ohio man exonerated after Jon Simonis confession. Ohio State University Archives.

United Press International. (1981, December 15). Rapist says own confessions convicted him. UPI Archives.

United Press International. (1982, January 10). Simonis pleads guilty to 81 attacks in 12 states; sentenced to 21 life terms plus 2,690 years. UPI Archives.

Washington Post. (1982, August 22). $2 million rape award. The Washington Post.

First up, Bailey unpacks the bizarre case of Antoine Massey, the New Orleans fugitive who escaped jail, then went full influencer-on-the-run — livestreaming his manhunt and turning his capture into a clout-chasing spectacle.

Then Chelsea heads to Colombia- where 'Pick Me' Pablo aka Pablo Escobar- where his ego outlived him — literally — through a herd of illegally imported hippos that now rule rivers like they’re cartel territory.

It’s a double feature of attention addiction: one man desperate to be seen, another so obsessed with being remembered that his chaos keeps breeding decades after death.

Get ready for drama, delusion, and a dash of dark comedy — because in this episode, we're dealing with the MOST Pick Me vibes.

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In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea sit down with Samantha, a Licensed Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), who specializes in treating individuals struggling with sexual compulsive behaviors, pornography addiction, and partners affected by sexual offenses. Drawing on her background in nursing, addiction recovery, and trauma therapy, Samantha offers both clinical insight and personal compassion for clients facing shame, secrecy, and recovery challenges.

Samantha discusses her time working with juvenile sex offenders in a Florida diversion program—where adolescents were treated therapeutically rather than incarcerated. She describes how her perception of these youths evolved from discomfort to empathy, emphasizing that many of them were “damaged at a young age” and required treatment, not lifelong punishment. She highlights the emotional and developmental factors behind harmful behaviors and how accountability and empathy can coexist in treatment.

The conversation expands into prevention and early intervention, addressing the role of family dysfunction, exposure to sexual content, and the accessibility of pornography. Samantha and the hosts explore how shame often fuels secrecy and relapse, and why open communication, education, and trauma-informed therapy are key to preventing future harm.

The episode closes with a message of hope and awareness: there are trained professionals ready to work with adolescents and families navigating these painful realities, and early, compassionate intervention saves lives and futures.

About Our Guest: 

Samantha is a Licensed Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) who specializes in treating individuals struggling with sexual compulsive behaviors, pornography addiction, and the partners affected by those behaviors — including partners of individuals who have offended sexually. She provides a nonjudgmental, confidential, and safe environment for clients to explore the areas of their lives where they may struggle.

Her clinical experience spans sexual addiction and compulsivity, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, codependency, and relationship challenges. Samantha also works with clients experiencing chronic pain and tinnitus. She is actively licensed in Florida, New York, and Tennessee.

With extensive experience treating eating disorders such as compulsive overeating, anorexia, and bulimia, Samantha uses a cognitive-behavioral approach and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help clients process and heal from past and present trauma. She also applies specialized interventions to address chronic pain.

Samantha believes that everyone has the capacity to release addictive patterns and live a life grounded in peace, connection, and purpose. Her passion lies in helping individuals and families overcome struggle, rediscover self-worth, and build a meaningful life of recovery and wholeness.

Contact Samantha – Samantha Ammann, RN, LCSW, CSAT, RYT

In 2021, two assaults inside Loudoun County schools ignited one of the most divisive moral panics in modern America. The perpetrator—a sixteen-year-old named Hunter Heckel—became the face of a national storm that fused crime, politics, and gender identity into a single explosive narrative. Parents demanded answers. News outlets circled like vultures. And in the chaos, one crucial truth disappeared: Hunter Heckel was still a child—both culpable and still developing, guilty and yet unfinished.

Through psychological and sociological lenses, Bailey and Chelsea unravel how a local tragedy metastasized into national outrage. They examine the closed-door world of juvenile justice, where rehabilitation battles public fury, and explore the moral panic that turned a courtroom into a cultural warzone. Drawing from neuroscience, social theory, and real juvenile justice policy, the hosts dissect what happens when fear becomes the loudest voice—and what it costs the victims, the families, and the future of every child caught in between.

This episode forces a difficult question: When a teenager commits an adult crime, can society still believe in redemption?

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References: Borduin, C. M., Schaeffer, C. M., & Heiblum, N. (2009). A randomized clinical trial of Multisystemic Therapy with juvenile sexual offenders: Effects on youth social ecology and recidivism. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 77(1), 26–37. Letourneau, E. J., & Borduin, C. M. (2010). The effective treatment of juveniles who sexually offend: An ethical imperative. Ethics & Behavior, 20(6), 451–461. Letourneau, E. J., & Caldwell, M. F. (2013). Expanding the focus of juvenile sex offender management: Implications for prevention, treatment, and policy. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 19(4), 512–526. Reitzel, L. R., & Carbonell, J. L. (2006). The effectiveness of sexual offender treatment for juveniles: A meta-analysis. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 18(4), 401–421. SMART Office, U.S. Department of Justice. (2021). Sex Offender Management Assessment and Planning Initiative (SOMAPI): Juvenile treatment summary. Steinberg, L. (2017). Adolescence (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill. Cohen, S. (1972). Folk Devils and Moral Panics. Routledge. Erikson, E. H. (1968). Identity: Youth and Crisis. W. W. Norton.

On October 2, 2006, the quiet farmlands of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, were shattered when a local milk truck driver, Charles Carl Roberts IV, stormed a one-room Amish schoolhouse and took ten young girls hostage. By the time police broke through the doors, five were dead, five were clinging to life — and Roberts had turned the gun on himself.

What followed stunned the world: instead of anger or vengeance, the Amish community responded with forgiveness. They comforted the killer’s widow, attended his funeral, and extended compassion when the world expected fury.

In this episode, Bailey explores the psychology of a man consumed by grief and guilt, while Chelsea examines how faith, culture, and community transformed horror into grace.

This is the story of Nickel Mines — a tragedy that became a global lesson in the power, and cost, of forgiveness.

If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, depression, or intrusive thoughts of violence or suicide, please reach out for help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Dial or text 988

• SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

• National Center for Victims of Crime: Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

  For Wildcider Merch, visit www.wildcidepodcast.com  

  Find us on Facebook@ Wildcide Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @wildcidepodcast

  PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST. Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

   

  References

  ABC News. (2007). The Power of Forgiveness [Television broadcast]. 20/20.

  After 18 years, survivor of Nickel Mines Amish school shooting dies. (2024). LancasterOnline. https://lancasteronline.com

  CBS News. (2006, October 2). Amish school shooting coverage. https://www.cbsnews.com

  CNN. (2007–2016). Interviews with Marie Roberts.

  Guardian Staff. (2016, September 30). “The happening”: 10 years after the Amish shooting. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com

  HISTORY Editors. (2006, October 2). Gunman kills five students at Amish school. History.com. https://lancasterpa.com

  Noll, S. M., Kraybill, D. B., & Weaver-Zercher, D. L. (2007). No greater love: The Amish girls of Nickel Mines. Sacred Windows.

  NPR. (2016, October 2). Ten years later: The legacy of Nickel Mines. Morning Edition. https://www.jstor.org/stable/24462390

  West Nickel Mines School Shooting: How a rural MCI was successfully managed. (2007). Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS). https://www.jems.com

  WITF. (2016, October 2). Ten years later: Nickel Mines murders still haunt emergency responders. WITF News. https://www.witf.org

  The New York Times Archives. (2006, October). Coverage of the West Nickel Mines Amish school shooting. The New York Times.

  ]]> ⚠ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses violence against children, trauma, and death. Listener discretion is advised.

  On October 2, 2006, the quiet farmlands of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, were shattered when a local milk truck driver, Charles Carl Roberts IV, stormed a one-room Amish schoolhouse and took ten young girls hostage. By the time police broke through the doors, five were dead, five were clinging to life — and Roberts had turned the gun on himself.

  What followed stunned the world: instead of anger or vengeance, the Amish community responded with forgiveness. They comforted the killer’s widow, attended his funeral, and extended compassion when the world expected fury.

  In this episode, Bailey explores the psychology of a man consumed by grief and guilt, while Chelsea examines how faith, culture, and community transformed horror into grace.

  This is the story of Nickel Mines — a tragedy that became a global lesson in the power, and cost, of forgiveness.

  Resources:

  If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, depression, or intrusive thoughts of violence or suicide, please reach out for help.

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Dial or text 988

  • SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

  • National Center for Victims of Crime: Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

    For Wildcider Merch, visit www.wildcidepodcast.com  

    Find us on Facebook@ Wildcide Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @wildcidepodcast

    PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

     

    References

    ABC News. (2007). The Power of Forgiveness [Television broadcast]. 20/20.

    After 18 years, survivor of Nickel Mines Amish school shooting dies. (2024). LancasterOnline. https://lancasteronline.com

    CBS News. (2006, October 2). Amish school shooting coverage. https://www.cbsnews.com

    CNN. (2007–2016). Interviews with Marie Roberts.

    Guardian Staff. (2016, September 30). “The happening”: 10 years after the Amish shooting. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com

    HISTORY Editors. (2006, October 2). Gunman kills five students at Amish school. History.com. https://lancasterpa.com

    Noll, S. M., Kraybill, D. B., & Weaver-Zercher, D. L. (2007). No greater love: The Amish girls of Nickel Mines. Sacred Windows.

    NPR. (2016, October 2). Ten years later: The legacy of Nickel Mines. Morning Edition. https://www.jstor.org/stable/24462390

    West Nickel Mines School Shooting: How a rural MCI was successfully managed. (2007). Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS). https://www.jems.com

    WITF. (2016, October 2). Ten years later: Nickel Mines murders still haunt emergency responders. WITF News. https://www.witf.org

    The New York Times Archives. (2006, October). Coverage of the West Nickel Mines Amish school shooting. The New York Times.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3943 135 full The West Nickel Mines Amish School Shooting Trafficked: The Incredible Survival of Iasia Sweeting https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/trafficked-the-incredible-survival-of-iasia-sweeting/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/trafficked-the-incredible-survival-of-iasia-sweeting/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/23d858f6-723f-33ee-9e74-11880d9acda7 The most devastating crimes don’t always start with violence — sometimes, they begin with a promise. A voice that sounds enlightened. Someone who claims to see something special in you… and then, piece by piece, rewrites what love means. What truth means. What safety means.

    This is the story of Iasia Sweeting, a gifted teenage artist who vanished in 2010 — and was found years later weighing just fifty-nine pounds in a Gwinnett County hotel room. Her captor, Calvin McIntosh, a self-proclaimed prophet tied to the Nuwaubian Nation of Moors, ruled through doctrine and deprivation. Alongside his daughter, Najlaa McIntosh, he turned faith into a weapon — a theology where obedience meant holiness and hunger was purification.

    But perhaps most haunting: this didn’t happen in secret. It happened in plain sight — inside an Extended Stay America filled with guests and staff who heard cries... and did nothing. In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea unpack not just what happened, but how: the psychology of coercive control, the sociological blind spots that enabled it, and the survivor who reclaimed her voice after the world stopped listening.

    RESOURCES:

    • National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 | 📱 Text “HELP” to 233733 | humantraffickinghotline.org Confidential, 24/7, multilingual support for victims, survivors, and concerned witnesses.
    • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org The largest anti–sexual violence organization in the U.S., offering free, confidential crisis support.
    • StrongHearts Native Helpline (for Native and Indigenous survivors) 1-844-762-8483 | strongheartshelpline.org
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | thehotline.org 24/7 support for anyone experiencing emotional, physical, or spiritual abuse in relationships.
    • International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): icsahome.com Education and recovery resources for survivors of high-control groups, cults, and coercive environments.
    • FaithTrust Institute: faithtrustinstitute.org Resources addressing abuse within faith communities and spiritual institutions.
    • Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV) 1-800-334-2836 | gcadv.org Local support, shelter access, and advocacy services across Georgia.
    • Sealed With A Purpose: sealedwithapurpose.org (if live) Founded by survivor Iasia Sweeting, this nonprofit helps survivors heal through art, equine therapy, and empowerment training.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give s a shout?Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

    For Wildcider Merch, visit www.wildcidepodcast.com  

    Find us on Facebook@ Wildcide Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @wildcidepodcast

    PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST. Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    11Alive. (2018, September 14). Father accused of rape, incest, starving 15-month-old daughter to death enters guilty plea. 11Alive. https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/father-accused-of-rape-incest-starving-15-month-old-daughter-to-death-enters-guilty-plea/85-595993234

    American Broadcasting Company (CBS News). (2014, November 14). Georgia baby’s death leads to charges of murder, child abuse, incest. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/georgia-babys-death-leads-to-charges-of-murder-child-abuse-incest/

    Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore LLP. (2018, November 15). Gwinnett jury awards $13.8M to mother of baby starved to death in cult case. Law.com Daily Report Online. https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2018/11/15/gwinnett-jury-awards-13-8m-to-mother-of-baby-starved-to-death-in-cult-case/

    Courthouse News Service. (2016, May 9). Baby’s estate seeks damages for starvation. Courthouse News. https://www.courthousenews.com/babys-estate-seeks-damages-for-starvation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    Deitch + Rogers. (2018, November 14). Deitch + Rogers obtains $46M verdict for infant’s death. Victim Attorneys. https://victimattorneys.com/deitch-rogers-obtains-46m-verdict-for-infants-death/

    Dr. Steve Eichel. (n.d.). Forensic cases. https://drsteveeichel.com/forensic-cases

    Gwinnett County Police Department. (2010, April 14). Incident report – Runaway juvenile (Case #10-043451). Listed in Sweeting v. Extended Stay America discovery, Bates Nos. 000018–19.

    Gwinnett County. (2014, November 14). Homicide investigation: Homicide investigation press release. GwinnettCounty.com. https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/newsandevents/NewsDetails?news=PolicePressReleases/HomicidnvestigationHomicidevestigation

    Law.com. (2018). Sweeting v. Extended Stay CPTO [Court filing PDF]. Law.com. https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/documents/404/22632/Sweeting-v.-Extended-Stay-CPTO.pdf

    News3LV. (2023, February 5). Middle Georgia’s cult legacy: The Nuwaubian Nation. News3LV. https://news3lv.com/news/offbeat/middle-georgias-cult-legacy-the-nuwaubian-nation

    Six Mile Post. (2023, April 14). Iasia Sweeting raises awareness for trafficking survivors. SixMilePost.com. https://sixmilepost.com/11829/features/iasia-sweeting-raises-awareness-for-trafficking-survivors/

    The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (2018, November 5). Gwinnett cult baby murder trial begins, bringing awful memories. AJC.com. https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/gwinnett-cult-baby-murder-trial-begins-bringing-awful-memories/WUJ4VGAz41Tv2VqxwCugvN/

    WTSP. (2014, November 14). Georgia man charged with murder, rape, incest. WTSP News. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-now/georgia-man-charged-with-murder-rape-incest/67-300186569

    YouTube. (2018). Father accused of starving baby to death – court coverage [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y53y69mj2cQ&list=PLdifGR5OPFpK7PIoqkZ4C9DLT4eVcc9XF&index=4

    YouTube. (2018). Dr. Steve Eichel on cult dynamics [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BQz3RPKBk0

    YouTube. (2018). Nuwaubian Nation explained – cult history [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIYpUun9zTc

    YouTube. (2018). Gwinnett cult trial coverage [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2mTcs3SVc0

     

    ]]> The most devastating crimes don’t always start with violence — sometimes, they begin with a promise. A voice that sounds enlightened. Someone who claims to see something special in you… and then, piece by piece, rewrites what love means. What truth means. What safety means.

    This is the story of Iasia Sweeting, a gifted teenage artist who vanished in 2010 — and was found years later weighing just fifty-nine pounds in a Gwinnett County hotel room. Her captor, Calvin McIntosh, a self-proclaimed prophet tied to the Nuwaubian Nation of Moors, ruled through doctrine and deprivation. Alongside his daughter, Najlaa McIntosh, he turned faith into a weapon — a theology where obedience meant holiness and hunger was purification.

    But perhaps most haunting: this didn’t happen in secret. It happened in plain sight — inside an Extended Stay America filled with guests and staff who heard cries... and did nothing. In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea unpack not just what happened, but how: the psychology of coercive control, the sociological blind spots that enabled it, and the survivor who reclaimed her voice after the world stopped listening.

    RESOURCES:

    • National Human Trafficking Hotline
      1-888-373-7888 | 📱 Text “HELP” to 233733 | humantraffickinghotline.org
      Confidential, 24/7, multilingual support for victims, survivors, and concerned witnesses.
    • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
      1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
      The largest anti–sexual violence organization in the U.S., offering free, confidential crisis support.
    • StrongHearts Native Helpline (for Native and Indigenous survivors)
      1-844-762-8483 | strongheartshelpline.org
    • National Domestic Violence Hotline
      1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | thehotline.org
      24/7 support for anyone experiencing emotional, physical, or spiritual abuse in relationships.
    • International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA): icsahome.com
      Education and recovery resources for survivors of high-control groups, cults, and coercive environments.
    • FaithTrust Institute: faithtrustinstitute.org
      Resources addressing abuse within faith communities and spiritual institutions.
    • Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV)
      1-800-334-2836 | gcadv.org
      Local support, shelter access, and advocacy services across Georgia.
    • Sealed With A Purpose: sealedwithapurpose.org (if live)
      Founded by survivor Iasia Sweeting, this nonprofit helps survivors heal through art, equine therapy, and empowerment training.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give s a shout?Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

    For Wildcider Merch, visit www.wildcidepodcast.com  

    Find us on Facebook@ Wildcide Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @wildcidepodcast

    PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    11Alive. (2018, September 14). Father accused of rape, incest, starving 15-month-old daughter to death enters guilty plea. 11Alive. https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/father-accused-of-rape-incest-starving-15-month-old-daughter-to-death-enters-guilty-plea/85-595993234

    American Broadcasting Company (CBS News). (2014, November 14). Georgia baby’s death leads to charges of murder, child abuse, incest. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/georgia-babys-death-leads-to-charges-of-murder-child-abuse-incest/

    Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore LLP. (2018, November 15). Gwinnett jury awards $13.8M to mother of baby starved to death in cult case. Law.com Daily Report Online. https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2018/11/15/gwinnett-jury-awards-13-8m-to-mother-of-baby-starved-to-death-in-cult-case/

    Courthouse News Service. (2016, May 9). Baby’s estate seeks damages for starvation. Courthouse News. https://www.courthousenews.com/babys-estate-seeks-damages-for-starvation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    Deitch + Rogers. (2018, November 14). Deitch + Rogers obtains $46M verdict for infant’s death. Victim Attorneys. https://victimattorneys.com/deitch-rogers-obtains-46m-verdict-for-infants-death/

    Dr. Steve Eichel. (n.d.). Forensic cases. https://drsteveeichel.com/forensic-cases

    Gwinnett County Police Department. (2010, April 14). Incident report – Runaway juvenile (Case #10-043451). Listed in Sweeting v. Extended Stay America discovery, Bates Nos. 000018–19.

    Gwinnett County. (2014, November 14). Homicide investigation: Homicide investigation press release. GwinnettCounty.com. https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/newsandevents/NewsDetails?news=PolicePressReleases/HomicidnvestigationHomicidevestigation

    Law.com. (2018). Sweeting v. Extended Stay CPTO [Court filing PDF]. Law.com. https://images.law.com/contrib/content/uploads/documents/404/22632/Sweeting-v.-Extended-Stay-CPTO.pdf

    News3LV. (2023, February 5). Middle Georgia’s cult legacy: The Nuwaubian Nation. News3LV. https://news3lv.com/news/offbeat/middle-georgias-cult-legacy-the-nuwaubian-nation

    Six Mile Post. (2023, April 14). Iasia Sweeting raises awareness for trafficking survivors. SixMilePost.com. https://sixmilepost.com/11829/features/iasia-sweeting-raises-awareness-for-trafficking-survivors/

    The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (2018, November 5). Gwinnett cult baby murder trial begins, bringing awful memories. AJC.com. https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/gwinnett-cult-baby-murder-trial-begins-bringing-awful-memories/WUJ4VGAz41Tv2VqxwCugvN/

    WTSP. (2014, November 14). Georgia man charged with murder, rape, incest. WTSP News. https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-now/georgia-man-charged-with-murder-rape-incest/67-300186569

    YouTube. (2018). Father accused of starving baby to death – court coverage [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y53y69mj2cQ&list=PLdifGR5OPFpK7PIoqkZ4C9DLT4eVcc9XF&index=4

    YouTube. (2018). Dr. Steve Eichel on cult dynamics [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BQz3RPKBk0

    YouTube. (2018). Nuwaubian Nation explained – cult history [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIYpUun9zTc

    YouTube. (2018). Gwinnett cult trial coverage [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2mTcs3SVc0

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3361 134 full Preventing P*dophilic Offending: With Dr. Christoffer Rahm and Allison McMahan https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/preventing-pdophilic-offending-with-dr-christoffer-rahm-and-allison-mcmahan/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/preventing-pdophilic-offending-with-dr-christoffer-rahm-and-allison-mcmahan/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/74d8e93d-804b-31d0-8e95-9a63ce0abf5c Some crimes don’t begin in the shadows — they start in silence. In this groundbreaking conversation, we sit down with Dr. Christoffer Rahm, psychiatrist and lead researcher at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, and Allison McMahan, psychologist and doctoral candidate specializing in early intervention for individuals with pedophilic disorder. Together, they’re part of a pioneering movement asking one of society’s hardest questions: What if we could stop child sexual abuse before it ever happens?

    From clinical trials to darknet outreach, their team at Karolinska is reshaping what prevention looks like — through neuroscience, psychotherapy, and empathy. Their program Prevent It offers anonymous, evidence-based therapy to individuals seeking help before they offend, reaching participants across continents and languages. In our discussion, Rahm and McMahan unpack the complexity of pedophilia — what science tells us about its origins, why most sufferers discover their attraction in adolescence, and how empathy, anonymity, and access can literally save lives.

    They challenge common myths — including the belief that people with these urges are untreatable or destined to offend — and reveal why traditional criminal justice approaches can’t solve a public health crisis this large. This is a conversation about prevention, compassion, and the courage to confront what society avoids. Because silence doesn’t just protect victims — it protects perpetrators.

    About Dr. Christoffer Rahm:

    Dr. Christoffer Rahm is a psychiatrist and senior researcher at the Karolinska Institute, one of the world’s leading medical universities. His work focuses on understanding and preventing sexual offending, with an emphasis on early intervention for individuals experiencing pedophilic disorder.

    Rahm’s clinical and research leadership at the Centre for Psychiatry Research, Region Stockholm, has produced groundbreaking trials — including PRIOtab and Prevent It, programs using psychotherapy and pharmacological treatment (such as testosterone-suppressing agents like degarelix) to reduce risk and improve quality of life. His interdisciplinary approach bridges neuroscience, psychiatry, and public health — reframing child sexual abuse not just as a legal issue, but a preventable medical one.

    His work has been recognized internationally for offering hope and evidence where once there was only stigma — helping clinicians worldwide understand that empathy and science, together, can stop harm before it starts.

    About Allison McMahan:

    Allison McMahan is a licensed clinical psychologist and PhD candidate at the Karolinska Institute, where she co-leads international projects aimed at preventing child sexual abuse. As project coordinator for the Prevent It program — an anonymous, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with pedophilic thoughts — McMahan has worked on expanding access across languages and cultures.

    Her research focuses on early intervention, treatment optimization, and global accessibility, ensuring those struggling with these thoughts can receive help long before harm occurs. With a background in behavioral therapy and trauma psychology, McMahan brings a compassionate, evidence-based lens to one of the world’s most stigmatized clinical areas.

    Her mission: to make prevention practical, ethical, and accessible — and to ensure that those seeking help can find it, safely and without shame.

     

    Contact Dr. Rahm: https://ki.se/en/people/christoffer-rahm

    Contact Allison: https://ki.se/en/people/allison-mcmahan

     

    ]]> Some crimes don’t begin in the shadows — they start in silence. In this groundbreaking conversation, we sit down with Dr. Christoffer Rahm, psychiatrist and lead researcher at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, and Allison McMahan, psychologist and doctoral candidate specializing in early intervention for individuals with pedophilic disorder. Together, they’re part of a pioneering movement asking one of society’s hardest questions: What if we could stop child sexual abuse before it ever happens?

    From clinical trials to darknet outreach, their team at Karolinska is reshaping what prevention looks like — through neuroscience, psychotherapy, and empathy. Their program Prevent It offers anonymous, evidence-based therapy to individuals seeking help before they offend, reaching participants across continents and languages. In our discussion, Rahm and McMahan unpack the complexity of pedophilia — what science tells us about its origins, why most sufferers discover their attraction in adolescence, and how empathy, anonymity, and access can literally save lives.

    They challenge common myths — including the belief that people with these urges are untreatable or destined to offend — and reveal why traditional criminal justice approaches can’t solve a public health crisis this large. This is a conversation about prevention, compassion, and the courage to confront what society avoids. Because silence doesn’t just protect victims — it protects perpetrators.

    About Dr. Christoffer Rahm:

    Dr. Christoffer Rahm is a psychiatrist and senior researcher at the Karolinska Institute, one of the world’s leading medical universities. His work focuses on understanding and preventing sexual offending, with an emphasis on early intervention for individuals experiencing pedophilic disorder.

    Rahm’s clinical and research leadership at the Centre for Psychiatry Research, Region Stockholm, has produced groundbreaking trials — including PRIOtab and Prevent It, programs using psychotherapy and pharmacological treatment (such as testosterone-suppressing agents like degarelix) to reduce risk and improve quality of life. His interdisciplinary approach bridges neuroscience, psychiatry, and public health — reframing child sexual abuse not just as a legal issue, but a preventable medical one.

    His work has been recognized internationally for offering hope and evidence where once there was only stigma — helping clinicians worldwide understand that empathy and science, together, can stop harm before it starts.

    About Allison McMahan:

    Allison McMahan is a licensed clinical psychologist and PhD candidate at the Karolinska Institute, where she co-leads international projects aimed at preventing child sexual abuse. As project coordinator for the Prevent It program — an anonymous, internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy for individuals with pedophilic thoughts — McMahan has worked on expanding access across languages and cultures.

    Her research focuses on early intervention, treatment optimization, and global accessibility, ensuring those struggling with these thoughts can receive help long before harm occurs. With a background in behavioral therapy and trauma psychology, McMahan brings a compassionate, evidence-based lens to one of the world’s most stigmatized clinical areas.

    Her mission: to make prevention practical, ethical, and accessible — and to ensure that those seeking help can find it, safely and without shame.

     

    Contact Dr. Rahm: https://ki.se/en/people/christoffer-rahm

    Contact Allison: https://ki.se/en/people/allison-mcmahan

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3581 133 full Preventing P*dophilic Offending: With Dr. Christoffer Rahm and Allison McMahan Shortcide: Deathbed Confessions https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-deathbed-confessions/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-deathbed-confessions/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/6e25d538-d0fa-3bea-8df8-de2c54d2df72 Some secrets are buried forever. Others come spilling out in the final moments of life — whispered to a nurse, a prison guard, or an investigator when there’s no more time left to lie. In this Shortcide, Bailey and Chelsea dive into the unsettling world of deathbed confessions. Sometimes they come from guilt too heavy to carry. Sometimes from fear of judgment in the afterlife. And sometimes, from the simple fact that when you’re about to die, there’s nothing left to lose.

    Together, Bailey and Chelsea unravel two extraordinary stories where these last words cracked open cold cases that had haunted families for decades. One man believed his heart was failing and rushed to free his conscience, only to survive and face the consequences of what he revealed. Another confessed to a decades-old disappearance, leading authorities to shocking discoveries buried right in his own backyard. These are deathbed confessions that arrived too late — but just in time to finally close the cases.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

     

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    PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST. Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

     

    WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References

    CriminalLawyerUSA. (n.d.). Tennessee man on deathbed confesses to murder, then recovers and gets life sentence. CriminalLawyerUSA. Retrieved from https://criminallawyerusa.com/blog/tennessee-man-on-deathbed-confesses-to-murder-then-recovers-and-gets-life-sentence/ Platinum Criminal Defense Law Firm

    Alund, N. (2024, April 24). Deathbed confession leads to murder victims Alex and Susan Carter. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/24/larrry-webb-confesses-susan-gail-natasha-alex-carter-deaths/73437638007/

    ABC News. (2012, November 6). Inmate James Washington convicted after death bed murder confession. ABC News. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/US/inmate-james-washington-convicted-death-bed-murder-confession/story?id=17653264 ABC News

    Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2021, December 16). FBI Pittsburgh offers $10,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Natasha and Susan Carter 21 years ago [Press release]. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/pittsburgh/news/press-releases/fbi-pittsburgh-offers-10000-reward-for-information-in-the-disappearance-of-natasha-and-susan-carter-21-years-ago

    Hannahs, A., Rafferty, K., & Alvarado, A. (2024, April 24). Deathbed confession leads to a solved 24-year-old cold case of a missing woman and 10-year-old girl. WSFA. https://www.wsfa.com/2024/04/24/deathbed-confession-leads-solved-24-year-old-cold-case-missing-woman-10-year-old-girl/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    Listverse. (2009, September 29). Top 10 fascinating deathbed confessions. Listverse. Retrieved from https://listverse.com/2009/09/29/top-10-fascinating-deathbed-confessions/ Listverse

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Darwin_disappearance_case Wikipedia

    Kaiser, C. (n.d.). James Washington thought he was at the end and confessed to murder — but he survived. Medium. Retrieved from https://chrissiemassey1023.medium.com/james-washington-thought-he-was-at-the-end-and-confessed-to-murder-but-he-survived-7c437a864bbb chrissiemassey1023.medium.com

    ]]> Some secrets are buried forever. Others come spilling out in the final moments of life — whispered to a nurse, a prison guard, or an investigator when there’s no more time left to lie. In this Shortcide, Bailey and Chelsea dive into the unsettling world of deathbed confessions. Sometimes they come from guilt too heavy to carry. Sometimes from fear of judgment in the afterlife. And sometimes, from the simple fact that when you’re about to die, there’s nothing left to lose.

    Together, Bailey and Chelsea unravel two extraordinary stories where these last words cracked open cold cases that had haunted families for decades. One man believed his heart was failing and rushed to free his conscience, only to survive and face the consequences of what he revealed. Another confessed to a decades-old disappearance, leading authorities to shocking discoveries buried right in his own backyard. These are deathbed confessions that arrived too late — but just in time to finally close the cases.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

     

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give s a shout? Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com For Wildcider Merch, visit www.wildcidepodcast.com  

     

    Find us on Facebook@ Wildcide Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @wildcidepodcast

    PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

     

    WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References

    CriminalLawyerUSA. (n.d.). Tennessee man on deathbed confesses to murder, then recovers and gets life sentence. CriminalLawyerUSA. Retrieved from https://criminallawyerusa.com/blog/tennessee-man-on-deathbed-confesses-to-murder-then-recovers-and-gets-life-sentence/ Platinum Criminal Defense Law Firm

    Alund, N. (2024, April 24). Deathbed confession leads to murder victims Alex and Susan Carter. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/24/larrry-webb-confesses-susan-gail-natasha-alex-carter-deaths/73437638007/

    ABC News. (2012, November 6). Inmate James Washington convicted after death bed murder confession. ABC News. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/US/inmate-james-washington-convicted-death-bed-murder-confession/story?id=17653264 ABC News

    Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2021, December 16). FBI Pittsburgh offers $10,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Natasha and Susan Carter 21 years ago [Press release]. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/pittsburgh/news/press-releases/fbi-pittsburgh-offers-10000-reward-for-information-in-the-disappearance-of-natasha-and-susan-carter-21-years-ago

    Hannahs, A., Rafferty, K., & Alvarado, A. (2024, April 24). Deathbed confession leads to a solved 24-year-old cold case of a missing woman and 10-year-old girl. WSFA. https://www.wsfa.com/2024/04/24/deathbed-confession-leads-solved-24-year-old-cold-case-missing-woman-10-year-old-girl/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

    Listverse. (2009, September 29). Top 10 fascinating deathbed confessions. Listverse. Retrieved from https://listverse.com/2009/09/29/top-10-fascinating-deathbed-confessions/ Listverse

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Darwin_disappearance_case Wikipedia

    Kaiser, C. (n.d.). James Washington thought he was at the end and confessed to murder — but he survived. Medium. Retrieved from https://chrissiemassey1023.medium.com/james-washington-thought-he-was-at-the-end-and-confessed-to-murder-but-he-survived-7c437a864bbb chrissiemassey1023.medium.com

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 2285 132 full Joël Le Scouarnec: France’s Most Prolific Predator https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/joel-le-scouarnec-france-s-most-prolific-child-predator/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/joel-le-scouarnec-france-s-most-prolific-child-predator/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/f66c3037-c5cd-3b01-9dd0-42d24cd8f92b “I acted without any qualms and with a single objective — to commit sexual assaults as often as I could.” Those weren’t the words of a man caught in a single moment of weakness. They were the written confession of Joël Le Scouarnec, a French surgeon who spent more than 25 years preying on children under the cover of his white coat. Behind the image of a trusted doctor lay meticulous diaries, thousands of images, and the names of nearly 300 victims — many assaulted while unconscious on his operating tables.

    But the horror of this case isn’t only about one man’s compulsion. It’s about the silence that protected him — families who minimized, colleagues who ignored whispers, and institutions that valued reputation over safety. For decades, every system that should have stopped him instead kept him untouchable.

    This is the story of how silence becomes complicity — protecting a predator in plain sight. And when the tally was finally made, the scale was undeniable: hundreds of victims, etched into journals and confirmed in complaints, cementing this as the largest p*dophilia case in France’s history.

    **Don't miss our interview about prevention. Can we prevent p*dophiles from claiming victims? Can they change? That's exactly the conversation we have with Dr. Christoffer Rahm and Colleague Allison from the Karolinska Institute of Sweden. Tune in on Friday 9/19/2025.**

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give s a shout?Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

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    Find us on Facebook@ Wildcide Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @wildcidepodcast

    PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST. Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Al Jazeera. (2025, May 28). French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of nearly 300 people. Al Jazeera Pull: 20-year maximum, mass case context.

    Chrisafis, A. (2025, May 28). French surgeon who abused children for decades sentenced to 20 years in prison. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/28/french-court-sentencing-former-surgeon-joel-le-scouarnec-who-abused-children-for-decades

    Reuters. (2025, May 28). Retired French surgeon gets maximum 20-year sentence for raping young patients. Reuters Pull: 299 victims; anesthesia context; prior 2020 sentence; medical ban/registry; system failures post-2005 conviction.

    Le Monde (Aubenas, F.). (2025, May 29). Former surgeon Le Scouarnec handed 20-year sentence… Le Monde.fr Pull: Admits to 299 counts; “worst child abuse case” framing.

    PBS NewsHour. (2025, May 28). French pedophile sentenced to 20 years… PBS Pull: Max sentence; hundreds of patients.

    FranceInfo. (2025). Qui est Joël Le Scouarnec, l’ancien chirurgien soupçonné de pédophilie et d’agressions sexuelles sur plus de 250 patients. FranceInfo. https://www.franceinfo.fr/faits-divers/affaire-le-scouarnec/qui-est-joel-le-scouarnec-l-ancien-chirurgien-soupconne-de-pedophilie-et-d-agressions-sexuelles-sur-plus-de-250-patients_3717021.html

    Gozzi, L. (2025, March 1). Name was in a child abuse diary—now his family listen to ‘vile’ testimony. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce34v17dw53o

    ClickOnDetroit / AP. (2025, May 28). French court to deliver verdict… WDIV Pull: 20-year max; courtroom sketch; scale.

    The Guardian. (2025, Feb 24). French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients says he did ‘hideous things’. The Guardian Pull: His words; four-month trial; how 2017 incident triggered search.

    AP News. (2025, Feb). A French surgeon is on trial… AP News Pull: 2017 neighbor report; notebooks; explicit media.

    Le Monde (Aubenas, F.). (2025, Apr 24). Trial… reveals ignored warnings. Le Monde.fr Pull: 2005 suspended sentence for images; colleagues’ testimony.

    Le Monde. (2025, Jul 18). France launches probe into failures… Le Monde.fr Pull: National probe after verdict—institutional accountability.

    Sky News. (2025, Feb 20). Diaries of a monster… Sky News Pull: The notebooks as catalog; decades unchecked.

    PBS NewsHour. (2025, February 24). A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/a-french-surgeon-is-on-trial-accused-of-raping-or-abusing-299-people-mostly-child-patients

    PEOPLE. (2025, May). Former surgeon sentenced to 20 years… People.com Pull: 300k+ images; child-sized dolls; concurrent 2020 sentence; claimed links to two suicides (use with care and attribution).

    Porter, C., Breeden, A., & Le Stradic, S. (2025, May 27). A French pedophile doctor abused hundreds in his care. Why wasn’t he stopped? The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/world/europe/joel-le-scouarnec-france-doctor-pedophile.html

    Karolinska Institutet. (2025). Perpetration Prevention – Rahm & Joleby. (group overview: Prevent It, PRIORITY/PRIOtab, Prevent-MED) Karolinska Institutet

    KI project page (Swedish). (n.d.). Effect of GnRH antagonist… randomized clinical trial. (Rahm et al.; degarelix pilot RCT) Karolinska Institutet

    Hillert, J., et al. (2024). Web-Based Initiatives to Prevent Sexual Offense Perpetration. Frontiers in Psychology (PMC). PMC

    Stephens, S., et al. (2022). A Review of Childhood Sexual Abuse Perpetration… Current Sexual Health Reports. PubMed

    NouvelObs. (2025, February 24). Procès Le Scouarnec : 10 dates pour comprendre. NouvelObs. https://www.nouvelobs.com/justice/20250224.OBS100705/proces-le-scouarnec-10-dates-pour-comprendre.html

    Vogel, K., & Grégor, P. (2025, May 28). Former French surgeon is sentenced to 20 years in abuse of nearly 300. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/joel-le-scouarnec-france-doctor-abuse-sentence.html

    ]]> “I acted without any qualms and with a single objective — to commit sexual assaults as often as I could.” Those weren’t the words of a man caught in a single moment of weakness. They were the written confession of Joël Le Scouarnec, a French surgeon who spent more than 25 years preying on children under the cover of his white coat. Behind the image of a trusted doctor lay meticulous diaries, thousands of images, and the names of nearly 300 victims — many assaulted while unconscious on his operating tables.

    But the horror of this case isn’t only about one man’s compulsion. It’s about the silence that protected him — families who minimized, colleagues who ignored whispers, and institutions that valued reputation over safety. For decades, every system that should have stopped him instead kept him untouchable.

    This is the story of how silence becomes complicity — protecting a predator in plain sight. And when the tally was finally made, the scale was undeniable: hundreds of victims, etched into journals and confirmed in complaints, cementing this as the largest p*dophilia case in France’s history.

    **Don't miss our interview about prevention. Can we prevent p*dophiles from claiming victims? Can they change? That's exactly the conversation we have with Dr. Christoffer Rahm and Colleague Allison from the Karolinska Institute of Sweden. Tune in on Friday 9/19/2025.**

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give s a shout?Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

    For Wildcider Merch, visit www.wildcidepodcast.com  

    Find us on Facebook@ Wildcide Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @wildcidepodcast

    PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Al Jazeera. (2025, May 28). French surgeon sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of nearly 300 people. Al Jazeera
    Pull: 20-year maximum, mass case context.

    Chrisafis, A. (2025, May 28). French surgeon who abused children for decades sentenced to 20 years in prison. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/28/french-court-sentencing-former-surgeon-joel-le-scouarnec-who-abused-children-for-decades

    Reuters. (2025, May 28). Retired French surgeon gets maximum 20-year sentence for raping young patients. Reuters
    Pull: 299 victims; anesthesia context; prior 2020 sentence; medical ban/registry; system failures post-2005 conviction.

    Le Monde (Aubenas, F.). (2025, May 29). Former surgeon Le Scouarnec handed 20-year sentence… Le Monde.fr
    Pull: Admits to 299 counts; “worst child abuse case” framing.

    PBS NewsHour. (2025, May 28). French pedophile sentenced to 20 years… PBS
    Pull: Max sentence; hundreds of patients.

    FranceInfo. (2025). Qui est Joël Le Scouarnec, l’ancien chirurgien soupçonné de pédophilie et d’agressions sexuelles sur plus de 250 patients. FranceInfo. https://www.franceinfo.fr/faits-divers/affaire-le-scouarnec/qui-est-joel-le-scouarnec-l-ancien-chirurgien-soupconne-de-pedophilie-et-d-agressions-sexuelles-sur-plus-de-250-patients_3717021.html

    Gozzi, L. (2025, March 1). Name was in a child abuse diary—now his family listen to ‘vile’ testimony. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce34v17dw53o

    ClickOnDetroit / AP. (2025, May 28). French court to deliver verdict… WDIV
    Pull: 20-year max; courtroom sketch; scale.

    The Guardian. (2025, Feb 24). French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients says he did ‘hideous things’. The Guardian
    Pull: His words; four-month trial; how 2017 incident triggered search.

    AP News. (2025, Feb). A French surgeon is on trial… AP News
    Pull: 2017 neighbor report; notebooks; explicit media.

    Le Monde (Aubenas, F.). (2025, Apr 24). Trial… reveals ignored warnings. Le Monde.fr
    Pull: 2005 suspended sentence for images; colleagues’ testimony.

    Le Monde. (2025, Jul 18). France launches probe into failures… Le Monde.fr
    Pull: National probe after verdict—institutional accountability.

    Sky News. (2025, Feb 20). Diaries of a monster… Sky News
    Pull: The notebooks as catalog; decades unchecked.

    PBS NewsHour. (2025, February 24). A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly child patients. PBS. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/a-french-surgeon-is-on-trial-accused-of-raping-or-abusing-299-people-mostly-child-patients

    PEOPLE. (2025, May). Former surgeon sentenced to 20 years… People.com
    Pull: 300k+ images; child-sized dolls; concurrent 2020 sentence; claimed links to two suicides (use with care and attribution).

    Porter, C., Breeden, A., & Le Stradic, S. (2025, May 27). A French pedophile doctor abused hundreds in his care. Why wasn’t he stopped? The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/world/europe/joel-le-scouarnec-france-doctor-pedophile.html

    Karolinska Institutet. (2025). Perpetration Prevention – Rahm & Joleby. (group overview: Prevent It, PRIORITY/PRIOtab, Prevent-MED) Karolinska Institutet

    KI project page (Swedish). (n.d.). Effect of GnRH antagonist… randomized clinical trial. (Rahm et al.; degarelix pilot RCT) Karolinska Institutet

    Hillert, J., et al. (2024). Web-Based Initiatives to Prevent Sexual Offense Perpetration. Frontiers in Psychology (PMC). PMC

    Stephens, S., et al. (2022). A Review of Childhood Sexual Abuse Perpetration… Current Sexual Health Reports. PubMed

    NouvelObs. (2025, February 24). Procès Le Scouarnec : 10 dates pour comprendre. NouvelObs. https://www.nouvelobs.com/justice/20250224.OBS100705/proces-le-scouarnec-10-dates-pour-comprendre.html

    Vogel, K., & Grégor, P. (2025, May 28). Former French surgeon is sentenced to 20 years in abuse of nearly 300. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/joel-le-scouarnec-france-doctor-abuse-sentence.html

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4148 131 full Joël Le Scouarnec: France’s Most Prolific Predator Blood Ties: The Murders of Danielle Marzejka and Seren Bryan https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/blood-ties-the-murders-of-danielle-marzejka-and-seren-bryan/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/blood-ties-the-murders-of-danielle-marzejka-and-seren-bryan/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/ee13b039-d87a-39dd-a14f-ac4737ea8a7e When 18-year-old Danielle Marzejka and 19-year-old Seren Bryan vanished from their Clinton Township home in August 2018, friends expected them to pop back up with a laugh and a message. Instead, their belongings remained untouched—their phones, insulin, and treasured keepsakes left behind. Days later, a horrific discovery in a backyard shed shattered the illusion of safety in suburban Michigan.

    As investigators unraveled the case, evidence pointed inward. What looked like a spotless bedroom glowed with blood under luminol. Hidden duct tape carried fingerprints. And the suspect’s trail stretched from Michigan to Ohio—ending in a Cincinnati public library, where he sat disguised in a blonde wig and sunglasses, trying to disappear.

    This is a story that forces us to confront the unthinkable: that violence can come not from strangers, but from within the home. It’s about silence, disguise, and the devastating fracture of a family when blood itself becomes the threat.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give s a shout?Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

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    Find us on Facebook@ Wildcide Podcast. Follow us on Instagram @wildcidepodcast

    PS: Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST. Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    The Horrific Discovery at the Back of the Shed [Video]. (n.d.). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JLMygukFmw

    ClickOnDetroit. (2020, January 14). Man to be sentenced for murder of sister, her boyfriend in Clinton Township; bodies found in shed. WDIV Local 4. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/01/14/man-to-be-sentenced-for-murder-of-sister-her-boyfriend-in-clinton-township-bodies-found-in-shed

    Fox 2 Detroit. (2019, November 21). Man guilty of murdering sister and her boyfriend with hammer, leaving bodies in trash bags. FOX 2 Detroit. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-guilty-of-murdering-sister-and-her-boyfriend-with-hammer-leaving-bodies-in-trash-bags

    Fox 2 Detroit. (2020, January 14). Judge says ‘evil man is going where he deserves’ after murdering sister and her boyfriend. FOX 2 Detroit. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/judge-says-evil-man-is-going-where-he-deserves-after-murdering-sister-and-her-boyfriend

    Macomb Daily. (2019, November 23). Clinton Township man guilty of murdering sister, her boyfriend. The Macomb Daily. https://www.macombdaily.com/2019/11/23/clinton-township-man-guilty-of-murdering-sister-her-boyfriend

    Pietrangelo, M. (2019, November 19). Medical examiner: Clinton Township slaying method provided insurance of death. Voice News. https://www.voicenews.com/2019/11/19/medical-examiner-clinton-township-slaying-method-provided-insurance-of-death

    Unquestionably Criminal. (2023, April 7). A brother’s betrayal: The gruesome murders of Danielle Marzejka and Seren Bryan. Medium. https://unquestionablycriminal.medium.com/a-brothers-betrayal-the-gruesome-murders-of-danielle-marzejka-and-seren-bryan-b4a206c04d81

    U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. (2007). Siblicide: A descriptive analysis of sibling homicide. National Criminal Justice Reference Service. https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/siblicide-descriptive-analysis-sibling-homicide

    Fundraiser for Erin Funk by David Rabior : Danielle Marzejka Memorial Fund

    ]]> When 18-year-old Danielle Marzejka and 19-year-old Seren Bryan vanished from their Clinton Township home in August 2018, friends expected them to pop back up with a laugh and a message. Instead, their belongings remained untouched—their phones, insulin, and treasured keepsakes left behind. Days later, a horrific discovery in a backyard shed shattered the illusion of safety in suburban Michigan.

    As investigators unraveled the case, evidence pointed inward. What looked like a spotless bedroom glowed with blood under luminol. Hidden duct tape carried fingerprints. And the suspect’s trail stretched from Michigan to Ohio—ending in a Cincinnati public library, where he sat disguised in a blonde wig and sunglasses, trying to disappear.

    This is a story that forces us to confront the unthinkable: that violence can come not from strangers, but from within the home. It’s about silence, disguise, and the devastating fracture of a family when blood itself becomes the threat.

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    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    The Horrific Discovery at the Back of the Shed [Video]. (n.d.). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JLMygukFmw

    ClickOnDetroit. (2020, January 14). Man to be sentenced for murder of sister, her boyfriend in Clinton Township; bodies found in shed. WDIV Local 4. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/01/14/man-to-be-sentenced-for-murder-of-sister-her-boyfriend-in-clinton-township-bodies-found-in-shed

    Fox 2 Detroit. (2019, November 21). Man guilty of murdering sister and her boyfriend with hammer, leaving bodies in trash bags. FOX 2 Detroit. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-guilty-of-murdering-sister-and-her-boyfriend-with-hammer-leaving-bodies-in-trash-bags

    Fox 2 Detroit. (2020, January 14). Judge says ‘evil man is going where he deserves’ after murdering sister and her boyfriend. FOX 2 Detroit. https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/judge-says-evil-man-is-going-where-he-deserves-after-murdering-sister-and-her-boyfriend

    Macomb Daily. (2019, November 23). Clinton Township man guilty of murdering sister, her boyfriend. The Macomb Daily. https://www.macombdaily.com/2019/11/23/clinton-township-man-guilty-of-murdering-sister-her-boyfriend

    Pietrangelo, M. (2019, November 19). Medical examiner: Clinton Township slaying method provided insurance of death. Voice News. https://www.voicenews.com/2019/11/19/medical-examiner-clinton-township-slaying-method-provided-insurance-of-death

    Unquestionably Criminal. (2023, April 7). A brother’s betrayal: The gruesome murders of Danielle Marzejka and Seren Bryan. Medium. https://unquestionablycriminal.medium.com/a-brothers-betrayal-the-gruesome-murders-of-danielle-marzejka-and-seren-bryan-b4a206c04d81

    U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs. (2007). Siblicide: A descriptive analysis of sibling homicide. National Criminal Justice Reference Service. https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/siblicide-descriptive-analysis-sibling-homicide

    Fundraiser for Erin Funk by David Rabior : Danielle Marzejka Memorial Fund

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3058 129 full Kenneth McDuff: The Broomstick Killer https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/kenneth-mcduff-the-broomstick-killer/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/kenneth-mcduff-the-broomstick-killer/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/56457351-7f8a-34d6-95f8-066840bf6a97 **CORRECTED/UPDATED 9/3: Audio Issues with this episode**

    Kenneth McDuff was supposed to die in prison. Instead, a broken justice system set him free—and unleashed one of the most sadistic serial killers Texas has ever known. Nicknamed The Broomstick Killer for the brutality of his first murders in 1966, McDuff’s first death sentence was commuted, and he walked out of prison decades later into a society unprepared for the monster it had released. What followed was a trail of women abducted, strangled, and discarded across county lines, while law enforcement scrambled to connect the dots.

    Beneath the surface, McDuff lived a double life: a construction worker by day and predator by night, the embodiment of functional psychopathy. His victims revealed society’s blind spots, and his release exposed the failures of a parole system that valued procedure over protection. In the end, McDuff didn’t just claim lives—he forced Texas to rewrite its laws, leaving behind a legacy carved in fear and reform.

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    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Alcatraz East. (n.d.). The Broomstick Killer: Kenneth McDuff. Alcatraz East Crime Museum. Retrieved August 30, 2025, from https://www.alcatrazeast.com/crime-library/serial-killers/the-broomstick-killer/

    Lavergne, G. M. (1999). Bad boy from Rosebud: The murderous life of Kenneth Allen McDuff. University of North Texas Press.

    Oxygen. (2019, June 26). Death Row inmate’s release tied to two murders in the ’90s. Oxygen True Crime. https://www.oxygen.com/prosecuting-evil-with-kelly-siegler/crime-news/serial-killer-kenneth-mcduff-victims-what-to-know

    Riggs, R. (Host). (2020–present). Freed to Kill [TV series]. Apple TV. https://tv.apple.com/at/show/freed-to-kill/umc.cmc.6xhr0wm5aq3uso8fx1swo0vba

    United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. (1997). McDuff v. Johnson, 118 F.3d 446 (5th Cir. 1997). Justia. https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/118/446/495656/

    Hall, R. (2014). Review of Bad Boy from Rosebud: The Murderous Life of Kenneth Allen McDuff, by G. M. Lavergne. Southwestern Historical Quarterly. Retrieved August 30, 2025, from Project MUSE via University of North Texas Digital Library: https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/134/article/549192/pdf

    Lavergne, G. M. (1999). Bad Boy from Rosebud: The murderous life of Kenneth Allen McDuff. University of North Texas Press. (Available via UNT Digital Library: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271399/)

    Witherspoon, T. (2024, October 8). McDuff murder victim Melissa Northrup was mother of Eddy man shot, killed along with his son over the weekend. KWTX. Retrieved August 30, 2025, from https://www.kwtx.com/2024/10/08/mcduff-murder-victim-melissa-northrup-was-mother-eddy-man-shot-killed-along-with-his-son-over-weekend/

     

    ]]> **CORRECTED/UPDATED 9/3: Audio Issues with this episode**

    Kenneth McDuff was supposed to die in prison. Instead, a broken justice system set him free—and unleashed one of the most sadistic serial killers Texas has ever known. Nicknamed The Broomstick Killer for the brutality of his first murders in 1966, McDuff’s first death sentence was commuted, and he walked out of prison decades later into a society unprepared for the monster it had released. What followed was a trail of women abducted, strangled, and discarded across county lines, while law enforcement scrambled to connect the dots.

    Beneath the surface, McDuff lived a double life: a construction worker by day and predator by night, the embodiment of functional psychopathy. His victims revealed society’s blind spots, and his release exposed the failures of a parole system that valued procedure over protection. In the end, McDuff didn’t just claim lives—he forced Texas to rewrite its laws, leaving behind a legacy carved in fear and reform.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

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    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare  professionals for any such conditions. 

    
    References:

    Alcatraz East. (n.d.). The Broomstick Killer: Kenneth McDuff. Alcatraz East Crime Museum. Retrieved August 30, 2025, from https://www.alcatrazeast.com/crime-library/serial-killers/the-broomstick-killer/

    Lavergne, G. M. (1999). Bad boy from Rosebud: The murderous life of Kenneth Allen McDuff. University of North Texas Press.

    Oxygen. (2019, June 26). Death Row inmate’s release tied to two murders in the ’90s. Oxygen True Crime. https://www.oxygen.com/prosecuting-evil-with-kelly-siegler/crime-news/serial-killer-kenneth-mcduff-victims-what-to-know

    Riggs, R. (Host). (2020–present). Freed to Kill [TV series]. Apple TV. https://tv.apple.com/at/show/freed-to-kill/umc.cmc.6xhr0wm5aq3uso8fx1swo0vba

    United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. (1997). McDuff v. Johnson, 118 F.3d 446 (5th Cir. 1997). Justia. https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/118/446/495656/

    Hall, R. (2014). Review of Bad Boy from Rosebud: The Murderous Life of Kenneth Allen McDuff, by G. M. Lavergne. Southwestern Historical Quarterly. Retrieved August 30, 2025, from Project MUSE via University of North Texas Digital Library: https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/134/article/549192/pdf

    Lavergne, G. M. (1999). Bad Boy from Rosebud: The murderous life of Kenneth Allen McDuff. University of North Texas Press. (Available via UNT Digital Library: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271399/)

    Witherspoon, T. (2024, October 8). McDuff murder victim Melissa Northrup was mother of Eddy man shot, killed along with his son over the weekend. KWTX. Retrieved August 30, 2025, from https://www.kwtx.com/2024/10/08/mcduff-murder-victim-melissa-northrup-was-mother-eddy-man-shot-killed-along-with-his-son-over-weekend/

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3666 128 full Kenneth McDuff: The Broomstick Killer The Heart that Lived Twice: The Case of Sonny Graham and Terry Cottle https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-heart-that-lived-twice-the-case-of-sonny-graham-and-terry-cottle/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-heart-that-lived-twice-the-case-of-sonny-graham-and-terry-cottle/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/f8ce72f6-b0fb-36c9-b75e-1c0bbd99985c In April 2008, neighbors in Vidalia, Georgia, were jolted awake by the sound of a shotgun blast. The man who died that morning was no stranger — Sonny Graham was a beloved golf director, a husband, a father. But Sonny also carried a secret: the transplanted heart of another man who had died by suicide more than a decade earlier. That man’s widow, Cheryl, had since become Sonny’s wife. What unfolded was a story so eerie it captured headlines across the world: two suicides, one heart, one wife. But behind the sensational coverage was something far more complicated — a collision of love, survival, stigma, and myth-making.

    In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea unravel the haunting symmetry of Sonny Graham and Terry Cottle’s lives. From the quiet desperation inside a South Carolina trailer, to the medical miracle of a transplant, to the crushing burden of being turned into a symbol, this is the story of how communities cling to folklore when the truth feels unbearable — and why even a heart strong enough to beat twice couldn’t carry the weight of a legend.

    Resources:   Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts?  For the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Call/Text 988  Previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.     Find a Therapist:  Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist  BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today    Depression Resources:  Helpful Online Resources for Depression (webmd.com)    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app! Want to recommend a wild case or just give us a 'hey!'? Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com Buy Merch!: www.wildcidepodcast.com   Updates on Instagram: @wildcidepodcast

    Facebook: Wildcide Podcast Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST. Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References: Associated Press. (2008, April 6). Recipient of suicide victim’s heart kills self 12 years later. The Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/recipient-of-suicide-victims-heart-kills-self-12-years-later/

    Associated Press. (2008, April 6). Man with suicide victim’s heart takes own life. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23984857

    Associated Press. (2008, April 7). Same fate for donor, recipient. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm- 2008-apr-07-na-oddheart7-story.html

    Associated Press. (2008, April 7). Transplant patient in bizarre suicide. Otago Daily Times. https://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/transplant-patient-bizarre-suicide

    Associated Press. (2008, April 7). Heart transplant recipient dies same way donor did (suicide). WFMY News 2. https://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/2008/04/07/heart-transplant-recipient-dies-same-way-donor-did-suicide/16660567/

    Associated Press. (2008, April 7). Heart transplant man dies like suicide donor. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1584391/Heart-transplant-man-dies-like-suicide-donor.html

    Associated Press. (2008, April 13). Transplant patient in bizarre suicide. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transplant- patient-in-bizarre-suicide/

    Associated Press. (2008, August 31). Transplant tragedy: 2 men, 2 suicides, 1 heart, 1 widow. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/2008/8/31/20266449/transplant-tragedy-2-men-2-suicides-1-heart-1-widow

    Associated Press. (2008, September 1). 2 suicide victims shared same heart, wife. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2- suicide-victims-shared-same-heart-wife/

    Associated Press. (2008, September 7). 2 men, 2 suicides, 1 heart and 1 widow. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/2- men-2-suicides-1-heart-and-1-widow-3181340.php

    Associated Press. (2008, August 31). 2 men, 2 suicides, 1 heart and 1 widow. The Bend Bulletin. https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2-men-2-suicides-1-heart-and-1-widow/article_7f1f66c4-6d9a-5c90-8a77- 392ac47f7a1c.html

    Evening Standard. (2012, April 12). Man given heart of suicide victim marries donor’s widow … then kills himself in exactly the same way. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/man-given-heart-of-suicide-victim-marries-donor-s-widow-then-kills-himself-in- exactly-the-same-way-7629461.html

     

    The Island Packet. (2009, November 22). Questions linger after suicide ruling in Graham death. The Island Packet. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-island-packet/142814707/

    The Times and Democrat. (2010, February 22). GBI: Heart recipient committed suicide. The Times and Democrat. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat/142669372/

    Snopes. (2024, March 9). 2 men shared same heart, same wife, same cause of death? Snopes. https://www.snopes.com/fact- check/suicide-heart-widow/

     

    ]]> In April 2008, neighbors in Vidalia, Georgia, were jolted awake by the sound of a shotgun blast. The man who died that morning was no stranger — Sonny Graham was a beloved golf director, a husband, a father. But Sonny also carried a secret: the transplanted heart of another man who had died by suicide more than a decade earlier. That man’s widow, Cheryl, had since become Sonny’s wife. What unfolded was a story so eerie it captured headlines across the world: two suicides, one heart, one wife. But behind the sensational coverage was something far more
    complicated — a collision of love, survival, stigma, and myth-making.

    In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea unravel the haunting symmetry of Sonny Graham and Terry Cottle’s lives. From the quiet desperation inside a South Carolina trailer, to the medical miracle of a transplant, to the crushing burden of being turned into a symbol, this is the story of how communities cling to folklore when the truth feels unbearable — and why even a heart strong enough to beat twice couldn’t carry the weight of a legend.

    
    Resources:  
    Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts? 
    For the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Call/Text 988 
    Previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the 988 Lifeline
    provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and
    crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals
    in the United States.  
     
    Find a Therapist: 
    Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist 
    BetterHelp - Get Started & Sign-Up Today 
     
    Depression Resources: 
    Helpful Online Resources for Depression (webmd.com) 
     
    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast
    listening app!
    Want to recommend a wild case or just give us a 'hey!'? Contact us at
    Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com
    Buy Merch!: www.wildcidepodcast.com  
    Updates on Instagram: @wildcidepodcast

    Facebook: Wildcide Podcast
    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST.
    Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.
    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was
    created by Kelly Steen. 

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational,
    and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast
    or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician,
    professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should
    not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may
    have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    
    References:
    Associated Press. (2008, April 6). Recipient of suicide victim’s heart kills self 12 years later. The Seattle Times.
    https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/recipient-of-suicide-victims-heart-kills-self-12-years-later/

    
    Associated Press. (2008, April 6). Man with suicide victim’s heart takes own life. NBC News.
    https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23984857

    
    Associated Press. (2008, April 7). Same fate for donor, recipient. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-
    2008-apr-07-na-oddheart7-story.html

    
    Associated Press. (2008, April 7). Transplant patient in bizarre suicide. Otago Daily Times.
    https://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/transplant-patient-bizarre-suicide

    
    Associated Press. (2008, April 7). Heart transplant recipient dies same way donor did (suicide). WFMY News 2.
    https://www.wfmynews2.com/story/news/2008/04/07/heart-transplant-recipient-dies-same-way-donor-did-suicide/16660567/

    
    Associated Press. (2008, April 7). Heart transplant man dies like suicide donor. The Telegraph.
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/1584391/Heart-transplant-man-dies-like-suicide-donor.html

    
    Associated Press. (2008, April 13). Transplant patient in bizarre suicide. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/transplant-
    patient-in-bizarre-suicide/

    
    Associated Press. (2008, August 31). Transplant tragedy: 2 men, 2 suicides, 1 heart, 1 widow. Deseret News.
    https://www.deseret.com/2008/8/31/20266449/transplant-tragedy-2-men-2-suicides-1-heart-1-widow

    
    Associated Press. (2008, September 1). 2 suicide victims shared same heart, wife. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2-
    suicide-victims-shared-same-heart-wife/

    
    Associated Press. (2008, September 7). 2 men, 2 suicides, 1 heart and 1 widow. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/2-
    men-2-suicides-1-heart-and-1-widow-3181340.php

    
    Associated Press. (2008, August 31). 2 men, 2 suicides, 1 heart and 1 widow. The Bend Bulletin.
    https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/2-men-2-suicides-1-heart-and-1-widow/article_7f1f66c4-6d9a-5c90-8a77-
    392ac47f7a1c.html

    
    Evening Standard. (2012, April 12). Man given heart of suicide victim marries donor’s widow … then kills himself in exactly the same
    way. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/man-given-heart-of-suicide-victim-marries-donor-s-widow-then-kills-himself-in-
    exactly-the-same-way-7629461.html

     

    The Island Packet. (2009, November 22). Questions linger after suicide ruling in Graham death. The Island Packet.
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-island-packet/142814707/

    
    The Times and Democrat. (2010, February 22). GBI: Heart recipient committed suicide. The Times and Democrat.
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-and-democrat/142669372/

    
    Snopes. (2024, March 9). 2 men shared same heart, same wife, same cause of death? Snopes. https://www.snopes.com/fact-
    check/suicide-heart-widow/

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 2894 127 full The Heart that Lived Twice: The Case of Sonny Graham and Terry Cottle The Upper West Side Cult: Therapy, Sex, and Control https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-upper-west-side-cult-therapy-sex-and-control/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-upper-west-side-cult-therapy-sex-and-control/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/3cde10cb-4f0c-38c5-906f-8631a4ca6087 In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea peel back the layers of a New York story most people never knew was happening right under their noses. At the height of the city’s cultural revolution—where art, politics, and therapy collided—a radical psychotherapy collective promised liberation from tradition, family, and fear. But what began as an experiment in freedom grew into something far more controlling, and far more dangerous.

    With Bailey unpacking the psychological traps that rewired minds, and Chelsea exploring the social forces that made so many intelligent New Yorkers vulnerable, this episode asks: how does a group survive not in isolation, but right in the heart of Manhattan? And what happens when the people meant to heal you become the ones holding you captive?

    Dark, fascinating, and unnervingly close to home—this is the rise and fall of the Sullivanians, the cult that thrived in luxury apartments on the Upper West Side.

     

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    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Feinerman, S. (2024, June 13). Rescuing Rosie and the end of the Sullivanians (No. 14) [Audio podcast episode]. In Through a Blue Window. Buzzsprout. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213540/episodes/15347992-rescuing-rosie-and-the-end-of-the-sullivanians

    Stille, A. (2023). The Sullivanians: Sex, psychotherapy, and the wild life of an American commune. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

    Winter, J. (2023, June 14). The Upper West Side cult that hid in plain sight. The New Yorker. Retrieved from https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-upper-west-side-cult-that-hid-in-plain-sight 

    Williams, M. (2023, June 13). The Fourth Wall: Inside the Sullivanians sex cult on New York’s Upper West Side. MovieMaker Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.moviemaker.com/the-fourth-wall-sullivanians-sex-cult/

    ]]> In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea peel back the layers of a New York story most people never knew was happening right under their noses. At the height of the city’s cultural revolution—where art, politics, and therapy collided—a radical psychotherapy collective promised liberation from tradition, family, and fear. But what began as an experiment in freedom grew into something far more controlling, and far more dangerous.

    With Bailey unpacking the psychological traps that rewired minds, and Chelsea exploring the social forces that made so many intelligent New Yorkers vulnerable, this episode asks: how does a group survive not in isolation, but right in the heart of Manhattan? And what happens when the people meant to heal you become the ones holding you captive?

    Dark, fascinating, and unnervingly close to home—this is the rise and fall of the Sullivanians, the cult that thrived in luxury apartments on the Upper West Side.

     

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    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Feinerman, S. (2024, June 13). Rescuing Rosie and the end of the Sullivanians (No. 14) [Audio podcast episode]. In Through a Blue Window. Buzzsprout. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2213540/episodes/15347992-rescuing-rosie-and-the-end-of-the-sullivanians

    Stille, A. (2023). The Sullivanians: Sex, psychotherapy, and the wild life of an American commune. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

    Winter, J. (2023, June 14). The Upper West Side cult that hid in plain sight. The New Yorker. Retrieved from https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-upper-west-side-cult-that-hid-in-plain-sight 

    Williams, M. (2023, June 13). The Fourth Wall: Inside the Sullivanians sex cult on New York’s Upper West Side. MovieMaker Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.moviemaker.com/the-fourth-wall-sullivanians-sex-cult/

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3130 126 full The Upper West Side Cult: Therapy, Sex, and Control Shortcide: Conmen and the Audacity They Rode in On https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-conmen-and-the-audacity-they-rode-in-on/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-conmen-and-the-audacity-they-rode-in-on/#comments Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/36b4334e-aeaa-35da-9be7-3dc0e0fd9df6 Some criminals steal for money. These two stole for sport.

    Chelsea takes on Victor Lustig, the smooth-talking con artist who “sold” the Eiffel Tower — twice — and even conned Al Capone. From fake government papers to counterfeit money presses, Lustig’s schemes left a trail of humiliated victims from Paris to New York.

    Bailey dives into Ferdinand Waldo Demara, the master impostor who bluffed his way through careers he had no business holding — including performing actual surgeries in the Royal Canadian Navy after skimming a medical textbook.

    Both men built empires on charm, lies, and sheer audacity. Both pushed their luck until the world finally caught up. And both prove that sometimes, the boldest crimes are the ones so ridiculous… you almost want to see if they’ll get away with it.

     

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    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum. (2019, July 17). Ferdinand “Waldo” Demara. CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum. https://navalandmilitarymuseum.org/archives/articles/characters/ferdinand-waldo-demara/ Time. (2009, May 26). Faking it: Ferdinand Demara. Time. https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1900621_1900618_1900605,00. html Maysh, J. (2016, March 9). The man who sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice. Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/ Ferdinand Waldo Demara: One of the greatest imposters the world has ever seen | The Independent

    ]]> Some criminals steal for money. These two stole for sport.

    Chelsea takes on Victor Lustig, the smooth-talking con artist who “sold” the Eiffel Tower — twice — and even conned Al Capone. From fake government papers to counterfeit money presses, Lustig’s schemes left a trail of humiliated victims from Paris to New York.

    Bailey dives into Ferdinand Waldo Demara, the master impostor who bluffed his way through careers he had no business holding — including performing actual surgeries in the Royal Canadian Navy after skimming a medical textbook.

    Both men built empires on charm, lies, and sheer audacity. Both pushed their luck until the world finally caught up. And both prove that sometimes, the boldest crimes are the ones so ridiculous… you almost want to see if they’ll get away with it.

     

    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give us a 'hey!'? Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

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    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum. (2019, July 17). Ferdinand “Waldo” Demara. CFB Esquimalt
    Naval & Military Museum.
    https://navalandmilitarymuseum.org/archives/articles/characters/ferdinand-waldo-demara/
    Time. (2009, May 26). Faking it: Ferdinand Demara. Time.
    https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1900621_1900618_1900605,00.
    html
    Maysh, J. (2016, March 9). The man who sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice. Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved
    from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/man-who-sold-eiffel-tower-twice-180958370/
    Ferdinand Waldo Demara: One of the greatest imposters the world has ever seen | The Independent

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 2838 125 full Conspiracy: Who Bombed Judi Bari? https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-bombing-the-case-of-judi-bari/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-bombing-the-case-of-judi-bari/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:24:06 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/06e81faf-de5c-39c3-92d7-37c4f3fa035c A car bomb. A forest war. And an activist caught in the middle. When Earth First! organizer Judi Bari was nearly killed by a bomb planted beneath the driver’s seat of her Subaru, the FBI didn’t hunt for the bomber—they arrested her. What followed was a decades-long battle between environmentalists, the logging industry, and law enforcement, marked by conspiracy, smear campaigns, and civil rights violations.

    In this episode, we dig into the unsolved car bombing that silenced a voice—but only briefly. We explore the psychological toll of being framed, the sociopolitical war over California’s redwoods, and why Judi Bari remains a lightning rod for activism, even after death. Was she targeted for her politics? Or was the FBI covering something up?

    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give us a 'hey!'? Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

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    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Alternative Tentacles. (n.d.). Judi Bari. https://alternativetentacles.com/pages/artist-page/judi-bari

    Bari, J. (1992). The feminization of Earth First!. History Is A Weapon. https://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/barifemef.html

    Cherney, D. (n.d.). JudiBari.org: The official archive of Judi Bari’s life and case. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/index.html

    Cherney, D. (2010). Motion to preserve the bombs. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/Mo-Preserve-Bombs-2010.pdf

    Cherney, D. (2010). Declaration in support of motion to preserve bombs. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/Mo-Preserve-Bombs-Declaration-Cherney-2010.pdf

    Fifth Estate Collective. (1997, Summer). Judi Bari lives. Fifth Estate, 349. https://www.fifthestate.org/archive/349-summer-1997/judi-bari-lives/

    Greenson, T. (1997, January). Judi Bari: Outspoken and uncompromising. North Coast Journal. https://www.northcoastjournal.com/jan97/1-97.people.html

    InfoRefuge. (n.d.). Judi Bari biography. https://inforefuge.com/judi-bari-bio

    Industrial Workers of the World. (n.d.). Judi Bari biography. https://archive.iww.org/history/biography/JudiBari/1/

    Kuletz, V. (2021, August 10). How Judi Bari tried to unite loggers and environmentalists. JSTOR Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/how-judi-bari-tried-to-unite-loggers-and-environmentalists/

    Martin, D. (1997, March 4). Judi Bari, 47, leader of Earth First! protest on redwoods in 1990. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/04/us/judi-bari-47-leader-of-earth-first-protest-on-redwoods-in-1990.html

    Trees Foundation. (2020, May 20). 30 years ago in May: The bombing of Earth First! activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney. https://treesfoundation.org/2020/05/30-years-ago-in-may-the-bombing-of-earth-first-activists-judi-bari-and-darryl-cherney/

    Wheaton, B. K. (2010). Declaration in support of motion to preserve bombs. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/Mo-Preserve-Bombs-Declaration-Wheaton-re-8-23-10.pdf

    United States Department of Justice. (2010). Opposition to motion to preserve bombs. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/D-Opp-P-Mo-Preserv-Ev-8-12-10.pdf

    Zinn Education Project. (n.d.). Judi Bari car bombing. https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/judi-bari

    ]]> A car bomb. A forest war. And an activist caught in the middle. When Earth First! organizer Judi Bari was nearly killed by a bomb planted beneath the driver’s seat of her Subaru, the FBI didn’t hunt for the bomber—they arrested her. What followed was a decades-long battle between environmentalists, the logging industry, and law enforcement, marked by conspiracy, smear campaigns, and civil rights violations.

    In this episode, we dig into the unsolved car bombing that silenced a voice—but only briefly. We explore the psychological toll of being framed, the sociopolitical war over California’s redwoods, and why Judi Bari remains a lightning rod for activism, even after death. Was she targeted for her politics? Or was the FBI covering something up?

    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give us a 'hey!'? Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

    Buy Merch!: www.wildcidepodcast.com 

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    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Alternative Tentacles. (n.d.). Judi Bari. https://alternativetentacles.com/pages/artist-page/judi-bari

    Bari, J. (1992). The feminization of Earth First!. History Is A Weapon. https://www.historyisaweapon.com/defcon1/barifemef.html

    Cherney, D. (n.d.). JudiBari.org: The official archive of Judi Bari’s life and case. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/index.html

    Cherney, D. (2010). Motion to preserve the bombs. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/Mo-Preserve-Bombs-2010.pdf

    Cherney, D. (2010). Declaration in support of motion to preserve bombs. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/Mo-Preserve-Bombs-Declaration-Cherney-2010.pdf

    Fifth Estate Collective. (1997, Summer). Judi Bari lives. Fifth Estate, 349. https://www.fifthestate.org/archive/349-summer-1997/judi-bari-lives/

    Greenson, T. (1997, January). Judi Bari: Outspoken and uncompromising. North Coast Journal. https://www.northcoastjournal.com/jan97/1-97.people.html

    InfoRefuge. (n.d.). Judi Bari biography. https://inforefuge.com/judi-bari-bio

    Industrial Workers of the World. (n.d.). Judi Bari biography. https://archive.iww.org/history/biography/JudiBari/1/

    Kuletz, V. (2021, August 10). How Judi Bari tried to unite loggers and environmentalists. JSTOR Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/how-judi-bari-tried-to-unite-loggers-and-environmentalists/

    Martin, D. (1997, March 4). Judi Bari, 47, leader of Earth First! protest on redwoods in 1990. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/04/us/judi-bari-47-leader-of-earth-first-protest-on-redwoods-in-1990.html

    Trees Foundation. (2020, May 20). 30 years ago in May: The bombing of Earth First! activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney. https://treesfoundation.org/2020/05/30-years-ago-in-may-the-bombing-of-earth-first-activists-judi-bari-and-darryl-cherney/

    Wheaton, B. K. (2010). Declaration in support of motion to preserve bombs. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/Mo-Preserve-Bombs-Declaration-Wheaton-re-8-23-10.pdf

    United States Department of Justice. (2010). Opposition to motion to preserve bombs. JudiBari.org. http://www.judibari.org/D-Opp-P-Mo-Preserv-Ev-8-12-10.pdf

    Zinn Education Project. (n.d.). Judi Bari car bombing. https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/judi-bari

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3443 124 full Conspiracy: Who Bombed Judi Bari? The Art World’s Greatest Fraud with Filmmaker Barry Avrich https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-art-world-s-greatest-fraud-with-filmmaker-barry-avrich/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-art-world-s-greatest-fraud-with-filmmaker-barry-avrich/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/ee5d1c35-500b-380e-91ae-ae9aff2ef3a6 What happens when one of America’s most prestigious art galleries falls for an $80 million lie?

    From the acclaimed filmmaker behind Netflix’s Made You Look, Barry Avrich returns with The Devil Wears Rothko: Inside the Art Scandal That Rocked the World. This gripping true crime exposé pulls back the curtain on the now-infamous Knoedler Gallery fraud—complete with a mysterious dealer, a brilliant forger, and a web of deception that reached the highest tiers of the art world.

    With exclusive interviews and deep investigative reporting, Avrich uncovers:

    • How Glafira Rosales passed off dozens of forged Rothkos, Pollocks, and Motherwells
    • The shady world of art provenance and its role in enabling forgery
    • Why even experts and billionaires fell for the scam
    • A peek into lawsuits, violent threats, and a gallery’s collapse
    • And just how many major works in museums today might still be fake

    This is the darker side of prestige—where ego, wealth, and trust collide. The Devil Wears Rothko is essential reading for fans of art history, white-collar crime, and psychological manipulation.

    About Our Honored Guest:

    Barry Avrich is a veteran documentary filmmaker and producer who has directed and produced over seventy films including Made You Look, Born Hungry, Prosecuting Evil, Blurred Lines, and David Foster: Off The Record. Avrich has authored five books including Moguls, Monsters and Madmen (2017), and built the world’s first movie theater in a hospital.

    Featured Read: The Devil Wears Rothko By Barry Avrich | Releases June 24, 2025 | Post Hill Press

     

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    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    ]]> What happens when one of America’s most prestigious art galleries falls for an $80 million lie?

    From the acclaimed filmmaker behind Netflix’s Made You Look, Barry Avrich returns with The Devil Wears Rothko: Inside the Art Scandal That Rocked the World. This gripping true crime exposé pulls back the curtain on the now-infamous Knoedler Gallery fraud—complete with a mysterious dealer, a brilliant forger, and a web of deception that reached the highest tiers of the art world.

    With exclusive interviews and deep investigative reporting, Avrich uncovers:

    • How Glafira Rosales passed off dozens of forged Rothkos, Pollocks, and Motherwells
    • The shady world of art provenance and its role in enabling forgery
    • Why even experts and billionaires fell for the scam
    • A peek into lawsuits, violent threats, and a gallery’s collapse
    • And just how many major works in museums today might still be fake

    This is the darker side of prestige—where ego, wealth, and trust collide. The Devil Wears Rothko is essential reading for fans of art history, white-collar crime, and psychological manipulation.
    
    

    About Our Honored Guest:

    Barry Avrich is a veteran documentary filmmaker and producer who has directed and produced over seventy films including Made You Look, Born Hungry, Prosecuting Evil, Blurred Lines, and David Foster: Off The Record. Avrich has authored five books including Moguls, Monsters and Madmen (2017), and built the world’s first movie theater in a hospital.

    Featured Read: The Devil Wears Rothko
    By Barry Avrich | Releases June 24, 2025 | Post Hill Press

     

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    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast false No 3587 123 full The Art World’s Greatest Fraud with Filmmaker Barry Avrich The Art of Deception: Wolfgang Beltracchi https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-deception-the-wolfgang-beltracchi-scandal/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-art-of-deception-the-wolfgang-beltracchi-scandal/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/f91fa11c-c1b1-3ec7-9910-19e121a4c6d8 For years, the name Wolfgang Beltracchi meant nothing to the art world. And yet, his fingerprints were everywhere—on canvases attributed to long-dead masters, hanging in prestigious galleries, and sitting in private collections worth millions. He didn’t just forge art—he forged history itself.

    But this isn’t your typical forgery tale. This is the story of a man who studied the flaws of the elite and turned them into his canvas. Alongside his wife Helene, Wolfgang created an empire of lies so seductive, it didn’t just fool the experts—it made them complicit. With charm, chemistry, and unsettling precision, the couple orchestrated one of the most audacious art frauds in modern memory.

    In this episode of Wildcide, we unravel the scandal that blurred the line between brilliance and betrayal. From psychological manipulation to the sociological blind spots of wealth and prestige, we explore how one man exposed the vulnerabilities of an entire industry—just by telling the story it wanted to hear. What does it take to fool the gatekeepers of culture? And why did they want to be fooled?

    Tune in on Friday 6/6/25 for our interview with director, producer and author Barry Avrich.

     

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    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    CBS News. (2014, February 23). Art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi's multimillion dollar scam. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/art-forger-wolfgang-beltracchis-multimillion-dollar-scam/

    Deutsche Welle. (2015, August 19). How Beltracchi, the world's most famous art forger, plays with the market. https://www.dw.com/en/how-beltracchi-the-worlds-most-famous-art-forger-plays-with-the-market/a-18436266

    Frickel, C. (2015, May 8). Wolfgang Beltracchi: Porträt des genialen Kunstfälschers. WEB.DE. https://web.de/magazine/unterhaltung/kultur/wolfgang-beltracchi-portraet-genialen-kunstfaelschers-30625452

    Hammer, J. (2012, October 10). The greatest fake-art scam in history? Vanity Fair. https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2012/10/wolfgang-beltracchi-helene-art-scam

    Levesque, D. (2014, February 22). Wolfgang Beltracchi and the biggest art scandal. Guardian Liberty Voice. https://guardianlv.com/2014/02/wolfgang-beltracchi-and-the-biggest-art-scandal/

    Röbel, S., & Sontheimer, M. (2011, June 13). The $7 million fake: Forgery scandal embarrasses international art world. Der Spiegel. https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-7-million-fake-forgery-scandal-embarrasses-international-art-world-a-768195.html:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

    Roxborough, S. (2014, August 29). Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery ('Beltracchi: Die Kunst der Fälschung'): Montreal Review. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/beltracchi-art-forgery-beltracchi-die-729140/

    Gladwell, M. (2013). The statue that didn't look right. In Blink: The power of thinking without thinking (Adapted handout). TOK Topics. https://toktopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blink-handout.pdf

    ]]> For years, the name Wolfgang Beltracchi meant nothing to the art world. And yet, his fingerprints were everywhere—on canvases attributed to long-dead masters, hanging in prestigious galleries, and sitting in private collections worth millions. He didn’t just forge art—he forged history itself.

    But this isn’t your typical forgery tale. This is the story of a man who studied the flaws of the elite and turned them into his canvas. Alongside his wife Helene, Wolfgang created an empire of lies so seductive, it didn’t just fool the experts—it made them complicit. With charm, chemistry, and unsettling precision, the couple orchestrated one of the most audacious art frauds in modern memory.

    In this episode of Wildcide, we unravel the scandal that blurred the line between brilliance and betrayal. From psychological manipulation to the sociological blind spots of wealth and prestige, we explore how one man exposed the vulnerabilities of an entire industry—just by telling the story it wanted to hear. What does it take to fool the gatekeepers of culture? And why did they want to be fooled?

    Tune in on Friday 6/6/25 for our interview with director, producer and author Barry Avrich.

     

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    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    CBS News. (2014, February 23). Art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi's multimillion dollar scam. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/art-forger-wolfgang-beltracchis-multimillion-dollar-scam/

    Deutsche Welle. (2015, August 19). How Beltracchi, the world's most famous art forger, plays with the market. https://www.dw.com/en/how-beltracchi-the-worlds-most-famous-art-forger-plays-with-the-market/a-18436266

    Frickel, C. (2015, May 8). Wolfgang Beltracchi: Porträt des genialen Kunstfälschers. WEB.DE. https://web.de/magazine/unterhaltung/kultur/wolfgang-beltracchi-portraet-genialen-kunstfaelschers-30625452

    Hammer, J. (2012, October 10). The greatest fake-art scam in history? Vanity Fair. https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2012/10/wolfgang-beltracchi-helene-art-scam

    Levesque, D. (2014, February 22). Wolfgang Beltracchi and the biggest art scandal. Guardian Liberty Voice. https://guardianlv.com/2014/02/wolfgang-beltracchi-and-the-biggest-art-scandal/

    Röbel, S., & Sontheimer, M. (2011, June 13). The $7 million fake: Forgery scandal embarrasses international art world. Der Spiegel. https://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/the-7-million-fake-forgery-scandal-embarrasses-international-art-world-a-768195.html:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

    Roxborough, S. (2014, August 29). Beltracchi: The Art of Forgery ('Beltracchi: Die Kunst der Fälschung'): Montreal Review. The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/beltracchi-art-forgery-beltracchi-die-729140/

    Gladwell, M. (2013). The statue that didn't look right. In Blink: The power of thinking without thinking (Adapted handout). TOK Topics. https://toktopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/blink-handout.pdf

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4325 122 full The Art of Deception: Wolfgang Beltracchi Shortcide: Wild, Wild Wills https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-wild-wild-wills/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-wild-wild-wills/#comments Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e9bd9153-d940-3a51-b979-904cb170dd78 In today's Shortcide, we explore two outrageous real-life cases where the last wills and testaments caused chaos. First up is T.M. Zink, an Iowa attorney who left his fortune to build a women-free library, complete with “NO WOMAN ADMITTED” signs. His daughter fought back, and what unfolded was a courtroom showdown filled with legal twists and personal pettiness. Then, we head to 1920s Toronto for the bizarre Great Stork Derby, where eccentric millionaire Charles Vance Millar promised his fortune to the woman who had the most babies in ten years. What began as a prank turned into a decade-long legal and social spectacle. Tune in for a wild ride through inheritance gone hilariously wrong.  

    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

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    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Asselin, S. V. (2020, January 12). The Great Stork Derby: When a millionaire held a baby-making race for his fortune. All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/great-stork-derby

    Baird, C. (2023, August 1). The Great Stork Derby. Canadian History Ehx. https://canadaehx.com/2023/08/01/the-great-stork-derby/

    Commonplace Fun Facts. (2024, September 21). Inside T.M. Zink’s controversial will: The curious quest to build a womanless library. https://commonplacefacts.com/2024/09/21/zink-womanless-library/

    Ross, G. (2011, July 29). The Zink Womanless Library. Futility Closet. https://www.futilitycloset.com/2011/07/29/the-zink-womanless-library/

    ]]> In today's Shortcide, we explore two outrageous real-life cases where the last wills and testaments caused chaos. First up is T.M. Zink, an Iowa attorney who left his fortune to build a women-free library, complete with “NO WOMAN ADMITTED” signs. His daughter fought back, and what unfolded was a courtroom showdown filled with legal twists and personal pettiness. Then, we head to 1920s Toronto for the bizarre Great Stork Derby, where eccentric millionaire Charles Vance Millar promised his fortune to the woman who had the most babies in ten years. What began as a prank turned into a decade-long legal and social spectacle. Tune in for a wild ride through inheritance gone hilariously wrong.  

    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give us a 'hey!'? Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

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    Facebook: Wildcide Podcast

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Asselin, S. V. (2020, January 12). The Great Stork Derby: When a millionaire held a baby-making race for his fortune. All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/great-stork-derby

    Baird, C. (2023, August 1). The Great Stork Derby. Canadian History Ehx. https://canadaehx.com/2023/08/01/the-great-stork-derby/

    Commonplace Fun Facts. (2024, September 21). Inside T.M. Zink’s controversial will: The curious quest to build a womanless library. https://commonplacefacts.com/2024/09/21/zink-womanless-library/

    Ross, G. (2011, July 29). The Zink Womanless Library. Futility Closet. https://www.futilitycloset.com/2011/07/29/the-zink-womanless-library/

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 2717 121 full Shortcide: Wild, Wild Wills Betrayal Trauma with Dr. Jessica Lamar https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/betrayal-trauma-with-dr-jessica-lamar/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/betrayal-trauma-with-dr-jessica-lamar/#comments Fri, 23 May 2025 09:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/02422f60-6f30-3f5a-838d-2022bcc64200 Last interview, we sat down with Tamara Cooper to discuss compulsive sexual behavior. The question remained: what happens to the partners after betrayal? So this week, we sit down with Jessica Lamar, CPTT (Certified Partner Trauma Therapist) for an eye-opening conversation on betrayal trauma—the profound impact of infidelity and sex addiction on partners. Jessica brings years of clinical expertise to the table as we unpack the difference between sex addiction and infidelity, explore the trauma responses that often follow discovery, and discuss what healing actually looks like. If you've ever wondered how to support someone reeling from betrayal—or how to recognize unhealthy patterns masked as "normal"—this interview is a must-listen.

    About Our Honored Guest: Jessica Lamar Psy.D, LMHC, LPC, CPTT 

    Jessica, the Co-Founder and Director of Business Development and Strategy at the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center (BTRC), holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Arizona School of Professional Psychology. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Washington and Colorado States, Jessica has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families through traumatic circumstances and life-changing transitions in forensic, intensive, and outpatient settings.

    Jessica’s clinical focus centers around honoring the grief process during significant life-altering changes, particularly Betrayal Trauma. She firmly believes that BTRC’s intensive trauma-informed treatment model offers a much-needed space for meaningful and supportive processing of Trauma.

    Alongside her passion for education, Jessica leads webinars and engages in speaking engagements that shed light on the intersection of Disenfranchised Grief and Betrayal Trauma.

    As a certified ETT therapist and a certified partner trauma therapist, Jessica utilizes an attachment-based, interpersonal therapy model to facilitate rapid trauma recovery effectively. Additionally, she possesses extensive training and experience in the treatment of problematic sexual behaviors/sex addiction, acknowledging the range of distressing and disruptive experiences that these behaviors can evoke in individuals. She believes this knowledge is essential for effectively supporting and treating individuals through a supportive recovery process from the impact of Betrayal Trauma.

    As the Director of Business Development and Strategy at BTRC, Jessica focuses on cultivating community connections, providing psychoeducation to other professionals, developing plans to enhance BTRC’s overall performance, and implementing feedback to ensure the provision of effective and contemporary treatment approaches. Jessica takes pride in guiding BTRC towards evolution and growth within the ever-changing mental health field. She is also one of the primary individual therapists for the BTRC intensive programs. 

    During her leisure time, Jessica enjoys reading fiction novels, embarking on outdoor adventures, exploring new restaurants, and nurturing connections with her loved ones.

     

    RESOURCES:

    Do you Suffer from Betrayal Trauma? Take the free Assessment: 

    https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/partner-betrayal-trauma-tests/

    Do you struggle with sex addiction? Take the free assessment:

    https://new.recoveryzone.com/PublicSurvey/SAST

    SLAA is a 12-step program for individuals struggling with sex and love addiction: 

    https://slaafws.org

     

    Institutions & Professional Networks

    IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals)

    • Founded by Dr. Patrick Carnes, IITAP offers specialized training for therapists working with betrayal trauma and sex addiction.
    • Look for therapists certified as CPTT (Certified Partner Trauma Therapist) or CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist).
    • 🔗 https://iitap.com
    • ▶️ Find a CPTT near you

    APSATS (Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists)

    • Focuses exclusively on partner trauma—not codependency. They train therapists and coaches in the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM).
    • APSATS validates that betrayal trauma is real, complex, and requires partner-centered treatment.
    • 🔗 https://www.apsats.org

    The Meadows (Wickenburg, AZ)

    • One of the most respected trauma and addiction recovery centers in the U.S.
    • Offers:
      • Gentle Path for sex addiction recovery (founded on Carnes’ work)
      • Survivors & Betrayal Bond workshops
      • Healing Intimate Treason (for betrayed partners)
    • 🔗 https://www.themeadows.com

    Books & Recovery Workbooks

    The Betrayal Bond – by Dr. Patrick Carnes

    • Explores trauma bonds that keep people stuck in harmful relationships. Offers recovery steps.
    • 🔗 Carnes' Website

    Facing Heartbreak – by Stefanie Carnes, Mari Lee, and Anthony Rodriguez

    • A compassionate workbook specifically for betrayed partners of sex addicts.
    • 🔗 Available on Amazon and recovery resource sites

    Your Sexually Addicted Spouse – by Barbara Steffens & Marsha Means

    • One of the first books to challenge the codependency model and affirm betrayal trauma as a trauma, not a pathology.

    Podcasts & Online Support

    Betrayal Trauma Recovery (BTR.org)

    • Founded by Anne Blythe, BTR offers:
      • Free podcast interviews
      • Daily online support groups
      • 1:1 coaching with trauma-informed professionals
    • 🔗 https://www.btr.org

    Bloom for Women

    • Offers an online healing platform with guided courses, webinars, and a therapist directory.
    • Includes education on gaslighting, emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, and rebuilding self-trust.
    • 🔗 https://www.bloomforwomen.com

    Supportive Coaching & Group Programs

    • BraveOne by Coach Sarah Morales – braveone.com
    • Hope After Betrayal – hopeafterbetrayal.com
    • PartnerHope – therapy and intensives by Dr. Jake and JoAnn Porter (https://daringventures.com)

    Apps for Journaling and Grounding

    • Sanvello or Calm – for anxiety and mindfulness
    • Reclaim – a journal and recovery planner for betrayed partners
    • Intimate Treason Journal App – based on Healing from Intimate Treason
    ]]> Last interview, we sat down with Tamara Cooper to discuss compulsive sexual behavior. The question remained: what happens to the partners after betrayal? So this week, we sit down with Jessica Lamar, CPTT (Certified Partner Trauma Therapist) for an eye-opening conversation on betrayal trauma—the profound impact of infidelity and sex addiction on partners. Jessica brings years of clinical expertise to the table as we unpack the difference between sex addiction and infidelity, explore the trauma responses that often follow discovery, and discuss what healing actually looks like. If you've ever wondered how to support someone reeling from betrayal—or how to recognize unhealthy patterns masked as "normal"—this interview is a must-listen.

    About Our Honored Guest: Jessica Lamar Psy.D, LMHC, LPC, CPTT 

    Jessica, the Co-Founder and Director of Business Development and Strategy at the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center (BTRC), holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the Arizona School of Professional Psychology. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Washington and Colorado States, Jessica has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families through traumatic circumstances and life-changing transitions in forensic, intensive, and outpatient settings.

    Jessica’s clinical focus centers around honoring the grief process during significant life-altering changes, particularly Betrayal Trauma. She firmly believes that BTRC’s intensive trauma-informed treatment model offers a much-needed space for meaningful and supportive processing of Trauma.

    Alongside her passion for education, Jessica leads webinars and engages in speaking engagements that shed light on the intersection of Disenfranchised Grief and Betrayal Trauma.

    As a certified ETT therapist and a certified partner trauma therapist, Jessica utilizes an attachment-based, interpersonal therapy model to facilitate rapid trauma recovery effectively. Additionally, she possesses extensive training and experience in the treatment of problematic sexual behaviors/sex addiction, acknowledging the range of distressing and disruptive experiences that these behaviors can evoke in individuals. She believes this knowledge is essential for effectively supporting and treating individuals through a supportive recovery process from the impact of Betrayal Trauma.

    As the Director of Business Development and Strategy at BTRC, Jessica focuses on cultivating community connections, providing psychoeducation to other professionals, developing plans to enhance BTRC’s overall performance, and implementing feedback to ensure the provision of effective and contemporary treatment approaches. Jessica takes pride in guiding BTRC towards evolution and growth within the ever-changing mental health field. She is also one of the primary individual therapists for the BTRC intensive programs. 

    During her leisure time, Jessica enjoys reading fiction novels, embarking on outdoor adventures, exploring new restaurants, and nurturing connections with her loved ones.

     

    RESOURCES:

    Do you Suffer from Betrayal Trauma? Take the free Assessment: 

    https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/partner-betrayal-trauma-tests/

    Do you struggle with sex addiction? Take the free assessment:

    https://new.recoveryzone.com/PublicSurvey/SAST

    SLAA is a 12-step program for individuals struggling with sex and love addiction: 

    https://slaafws.org

     

    Institutions & Professional Networks

    IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals)

    • Founded by Dr. Patrick Carnes, IITAP offers specialized training for therapists working with betrayal trauma and sex addiction.
    • Look for therapists certified as CPTT (Certified Partner Trauma Therapist) or CSAT (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist).
    • 🔗 https://iitap.com
    • ▶️ Find a CPTT near you

    APSATS (Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists)

    • Focuses exclusively on partner trauma—not codependency. They train therapists and coaches in the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (MPTM).
    • APSATS validates that betrayal trauma is real, complex, and requires partner-centered treatment.
    • 🔗 https://www.apsats.org

    The Meadows (Wickenburg, AZ)

    • One of the most respected trauma and addiction recovery centers in the U.S.
    • Offers:
      • Gentle Path for sex addiction recovery (founded on Carnes’ work)
      • Survivors & Betrayal Bond workshops
      • Healing Intimate Treason (for betrayed partners)
    • 🔗 https://www.themeadows.com

    Books & Recovery Workbooks

    The Betrayal Bond – by Dr. Patrick Carnes

    • Explores trauma bonds that keep people stuck in harmful relationships. Offers recovery steps.
    • 🔗 Carnes' Website

    Facing Heartbreak – by Stefanie Carnes, Mari Lee, and Anthony Rodriguez

    • A compassionate workbook specifically for betrayed partners of sex addicts.
    • 🔗 Available on Amazon and recovery resource sites

    Your Sexually Addicted Spouse – by Barbara Steffens & Marsha Means

    • One of the first books to challenge the codependency model and affirm betrayal trauma as a trauma, not a pathology.

    Podcasts & Online Support

    Betrayal Trauma Recovery (BTR.org)

    • Founded by Anne Blythe, BTR offers:
      • Free podcast interviews
      • Daily online support groups
      • 1:1 coaching with trauma-informed professionals
    • 🔗 https://www.btr.org

    Bloom for Women

    • Offers an online healing platform with guided courses, webinars, and a therapist directory.
    • Includes education on gaslighting, emotional abuse, betrayal trauma, and rebuilding self-trust.
    • 🔗 https://www.bloomforwomen.com

    Supportive Coaching & Group Programs

    • BraveOne by Coach Sarah Morales – braveone.com
    • Hope After Betrayal – hopeafterbetrayal.com
    • PartnerHope – therapy and intensives by Dr. Jake and JoAnn Porter (https://daringventures.com)

    Apps for Journaling and Grounding

    • Sanvello or Calm – for anxiety and mindfulness
    • Reclaim – a journal and recovery planner for betrayed partners
    • Intimate Treason Journal App – based on Healing from Intimate Treason
    ]]> Wildcidepodcast false No 3992 119 full Betrayal Trauma with Dr. Jessica Lamar Anatomy of Betrayal: The Case of Dr. Jean-Claude Dominique https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/anatomy-of-betrayal-the-case-of-dr-jean-claude-dominique/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/anatomy-of-betrayal-the-case-of-dr-jean-claude-dominique/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 09:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/8780d5a3-025d-3f9f-86c8-9988bb4ae875 When Dr. Jean-Claude Dominique was struck in a late-night hit-and-run, his Queens community mourned the loss of a respected OB-GYN, devoted father, and loving husband. His wife, Eliette, stood by as he lay in a coma—unaware that the real impact of that night was only just beginning.

    What first appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into a web of forged documents, double lives, and competing claims of marriage. As the investigation deepened, Eliette found herself blindsided by a betrayal no one could’ve predicted—one that would shatter families and ultimately end in violence.

    This week on Wildcide, we unravel the hidden life of a man living in plain sight—and the woman who had to reclaim her reality from the wreckage. Then, join us Friday (5/22) for a powerful follow-up interview with Dr. Jessica Lamar, a betrayal trauma expert, who unpacks the psychological fallout when the person you trust most turns out to be a stranger.

    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give us a 'hey!'? Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

    Buy Merch!: www.wildcidepodcast.com 

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    Facebook: Wildcide Podcast

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    ]]> When Dr. Jean-Claude Dominique was struck in a late-night hit-and-run, his Queens community mourned the loss of a respected OB-GYN, devoted father, and loving husband. His wife, Eliette, stood by as he lay in a coma—unaware that the real impact of that night was only just beginning.

    What first appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into a web of forged documents, double lives, and competing claims of marriage. As the investigation deepened, Eliette found herself blindsided by a betrayal no one could’ve predicted—one that would shatter families and ultimately end in violence.

    This week on Wildcide, we unravel the hidden life of a man living in plain sight—and the woman who had to reclaim her reality from the wreckage. Then, join us Friday (5/22) for a powerful follow-up interview with Dr. Jessica Lamar, a betrayal trauma expert, who unpacks the psychological fallout when the person you trust most turns out to be a stranger.

    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

    Want to recommend a wild case or just give us a 'hey!'? Contact us at Wildcidepodcast@gmail.com

    Buy Merch!: www.wildcidepodcast.com 

    Updates on Instagram: @wildcidepodcast

    Facebook: Wildcide Podcast

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3205 120 full How a Crime Novel Solved a Murder: The Case of Dariusz Janiszewski https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/how-a-crime-novel-solved-a-murder-the-case-of-dariusz-janiszewski/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/how-a-crime-novel-solved-a-murder-the-case-of-dariusz-janiszewski/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 09:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/8a90b162-c59b-3f62-92b0-60e36b196e73 It began with a body. In December 2000, the remains of a missing man surfaced in the Oder River in southwestern Poland. Dariusz Janiszewski—a young entrepreneur who had vanished weeks earlier—was found floating in the river by three fishermen. He was bound by rope in a ‘reverse hog tie’ position with evidence that he’d been starved, tortured and then dumped in the icy river while he was still alive. The brutality of the murder left investigators stunned. But despite the shocking nature of the crime, the case quickly went cold. For three years, there were no suspects, no motive, and no answers—just a trail that led nowhere.

    That is, until Detective Jacek Wroblewski felt an unshakable pull to reopen the case—and stumbled onto something bizarre.... a novel. A dark, unsettling piece of crime fiction that described a murder with eerie similarities to the unsolved death of Dariusz Janiszewski. The book’s author? Krystian Bala, a former PhD student with a warped fascination for nihilism and philosophy. Was this fiction mimicking life? Or was it a real-life murder disguised as literature?

    The investigation proceeds to unfold like a psychological thriller, filled with disturbing clues, academic arrogance, and an intellectual game of cat and mouse. It was an investigation that brought together psychology, clues from a crime novel, and digital forensics.  

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most bizarre and unsettling murders in modern European history—a story that blurs the line between art and evidence, and forces us to ask: what kind of person writes a story that may reveal the truth behind a real-life killing?

     

    If you want to support us, subscribe, rate and review on your favorite podcast listening app!

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    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Grann, D. (2008, February 11). True crime: A postmodern murder mystery. The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/02/11/true-crime Struzińska, K. (2020). The murderer as writer, storyteller and protagonist: The case of Krystian Bala. International Journal for the Semiotics of Law, 33(2), 447–472. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11196-020-09685-x

    ]]> It began with a body. In December 2000, the remains of a missing man surfaced in the Oder River in southwestern Poland. Dariusz Janiszewski—a young entrepreneur who had vanished weeks earlier—was found floating in the river by three fishermen. He was bound by rope in a ‘reverse hog tie’ position with evidence that he’d been starved, tortured and then dumped in the icy river while he was still alive. The brutality of the murder left investigators stunned. But despite the shocking nature of the crime, the case quickly went cold. For three years, there were no suspects, no motive, and no answers—just a trail that led nowhere.

    That is, until Detective Jacek Wroblewski felt an unshakable pull to reopen the case—and stumbled onto something bizarre.... a novel. A dark, unsettling piece of crime fiction that described a murder with eerie similarities to the unsolved death of Dariusz Janiszewski. The book’s author? Krystian Bala, a former PhD student with a warped fascination for nihilism and philosophy. Was this fiction mimicking life? Or was it a real-life murder disguised as literature?

    The investigation proceeds to unfold like a psychological thriller, filled with disturbing clues, academic arrogance, and an intellectual game of cat and mouse. It was an investigation that brought together psychology, clues from a crime novel, and digital forensics.  

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most bizarre and unsettling murders in modern European history—a story that blurs the line between art and evidence, and forces us to ask: what kind of person writes a story that may reveal the truth behind a real-life killing?

     

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    References:

    Grann, D. (2008, February 11). True crime: A postmodern murder mystery. The New Yorker.
    https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/02/11/true-crime
    Struzińska, K. (2020). The murderer as writer, storyteller and protagonist: The case of Krystian Bala. International Journal for the
    Semiotics of Law, 33(2), 447–472.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11196-020-09685-x

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3939 118 full How a Crime Novel Solved a Murder: The Case of Dariusz Janiszewski Sex Addiction vs. Sex Offending with Tamara Cooper, CSAT https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/sex-addiction-vs-sex-offending-with-tamara-cooper-csat/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/sex-addiction-vs-sex-offending-with-tamara-cooper-csat/#comments Fri, 09 May 2025 10:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/610a5773-7770-3271-ba9c-5dc5c2460255 Sex addiction is often misunderstood, sensationalized, or dismissed altogether—but what’s the truth behind it? In this episode, we sit down with Tamara Cooper, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), to unpack the often-misunderstood world of sex addiction. Together, we draw a clear line between compulsive sexual behavior and criminal sexual offending—emphasizing the critical roles of consent, legality, and boundaries. Tamara explains how sex addiction is not about desire or impulse alone; it’s a complex intimacy disorder deeply rooted in unresolved trauma, particularly childhood attachment trauma. We discuss how shame, secrecy, and distorted coping mechanisms can entrench the cycle—and why it’s essential to approach this topic with empathy, not judgment. Whether you're new to the conversation or trying to better understand someone you love, this episode challenges assumptions and offers real insight into a topic most people avoid.

    About Tamara Cooper:

    Tamara Cooper, LCSW, CSAT, CCPS, is the Director of Family Services at Seeking Integrity Los Angeles. With a decade of experience in the addiction recovery field and nearly three years specializing in sex addiction and betrayal trauma, Tamara brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to her work. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, she works closely with men in inpatient treatment while also supporting the healing journeys of their betrayed partners. Tamara is passionate about helping women reclaim their strength and identity after betrayal, and she finds immense purpose in witnessing their growth and transformation. Her work is grounded in empathy, integrity, and a commitment to holistic recovery for individuals and families.

     

    Contact Tamara:

    tamara@seekingintegrity.com

    Tamara Cooper, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Owensboro, KY, 42303 | Psychology Today

     

    Betrayal Trauma Resources:

    Dr. Kevin Skinner: https://www.drkevinskinner.com/about

     

    Do you Suffer from Betrayal Trauma? Take the free Assessment: 

    https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/partner-betrayal-trauma-tests/

     

    Do you struggle with sex addiction? Take the free assessment:

    https://new.recoveryzone.com/PublicSurvey/SAST

     

    Treatment Resources:

    Sex Addiction & Drug Addiction Treatment | Seeking Integrity

    Home | Treatment for Sexual Addiction | Gentle Path at The Meadows

    SLAA is a 12-step program for individuals struggling with sex and love addiction: 

    https://slaafws.org

    Patrick Carnes (“father of sex addiction therapy) website with many books and resources: 

    https://www.drpatrickcarnes.com

    Stefanie Carnes is a leader in the betrayal trauma arena:

    https://stefaniecarnes.com

    International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals Find a therapist tool:

    https://iitap.com/page/TherapistDirectory

    S-Anon is a 12-step program that provides support for family and friends of sex addicts:

    https://sanon.org

     

    ]]> Sex addiction is often misunderstood, sensationalized, or dismissed altogether—but what’s the truth behind it? In this episode, we sit down with Tamara Cooper, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), to unpack the often-misunderstood world of sex addiction. Together, we draw a clear line between compulsive sexual behavior and criminal sexual offending—emphasizing the critical roles of consent, legality, and boundaries. Tamara explains how sex addiction is not about desire or impulse alone; it’s a complex intimacy disorder deeply rooted in unresolved trauma, particularly childhood attachment trauma. We discuss how shame, secrecy, and distorted coping mechanisms can entrench the cycle—and why it’s essential to approach this topic with empathy, not judgment. Whether you're new to the conversation or trying to better understand someone you love, this episode challenges assumptions and offers real insight into a topic most people avoid.

    About Tamara Cooper:

    Tamara Cooper, LCSW, CSAT, CCPS, is the Director of Family Services at Seeking Integrity Los Angeles. With a decade of experience in the addiction recovery field and nearly three years specializing in sex addiction and betrayal trauma, Tamara brings both clinical expertise and deep compassion to her work. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, she works closely with men in inpatient treatment while also supporting the healing journeys of their betrayed partners. Tamara is passionate about helping women reclaim their strength and identity after betrayal, and she finds immense purpose in witnessing their growth and transformation. Her work is grounded in empathy, integrity, and a commitment to holistic recovery for individuals and families.

     

    Contact Tamara:

    tamara@seekingintegrity.com

    Tamara Cooper, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Owensboro, KY, 42303 | Psychology Today

     

    Betrayal Trauma Resources:

    Dr. Kevin Skinner: https://www.drkevinskinner.com/about

     

    Do you Suffer from Betrayal Trauma? Take the free Assessment: 

    https://partnerbetrayaltrauma.org/partner-betrayal-trauma-tests/

     

    Do you struggle with sex addiction? Take the free assessment:

    https://new.recoveryzone.com/PublicSurvey/SAST

     

    Treatment Resources:

    Sex Addiction & Drug Addiction Treatment | Seeking Integrity

    Home | Treatment for Sexual Addiction | Gentle Path at The Meadows

    SLAA is a 12-step program for individuals struggling with sex and love addiction: 

    https://slaafws.org

    Patrick Carnes (“father of sex addiction therapy) website with many books and resources: 

    https://www.drpatrickcarnes.com

    Stefanie Carnes is a leader in the betrayal trauma arena:

    https://stefaniecarnes.com

    International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals Find a therapist tool:

    https://iitap.com/page/TherapistDirectory

    S-Anon is a 12-step program that provides support for family and friends of sex addicts:

    https://sanon.org

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3957 117 full Sex Addiction vs. Sex Offending with Tamara Cooper, CSAT Fall of a Titan: The Murder of Steve "Air" McNair https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/fall-of-a-titan-the-murder-of-steve-air-mcnair/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/fall-of-a-titan-the-murder-of-steve-air-mcnair/#comments Wed, 07 May 2025 09:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/05250682-7ddd-3ab5-9c8e-5d37c7f694a3 On July 4, 2009, the world woke up to shocking headlines: beloved NFL quarterback Steve McNair had been found dead in a Nashville condo, alongside 20-year-old Sahel “Jenni” Kazemi. What first looked like a mystery quickly unraveled into a tragic tale of obsession, secrecy, and emotional unraveling.

    To fans, McNair was the embodiment of grit—a decorated athlete, a husband, and a father of four. But beneath the surface, his life was divided between the roles he played and the impulses he couldn’t seem to outrun. Lavish gifts, secret properties, and multiple women—all carefully tucked away from his public image—painted a portrait of a man at war with himself.

    This week, we break down the events leading up to the murder-suicide that shocked the nation. Then, we’re joined by Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Tamara, who helps us unpack the psychological and relational damage caused by sexual compulsivity. She guides us through the difference between a double life and a disorder, what it means for betrayed partners, and why so many people still misunderstand sex addiction today.

    This isn’t just a story about a sports icon. It’s a story about secrets, trauma, and what happens when the mask finally slips.

     

    Resources:

    The Athlete Identity Project

    Mental Health & Crisis Support:

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988 for free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. 988lifeline.org

    Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Available 24/7. www.crisistextline.org

    NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text "HelpLine" to 62640 for free mental health support and resources. www.nami.org/help

    Sexual Compulsivity & Sex Addiction Support:

    SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous): A 12-step recovery program for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior. www.saa-recovery.org

    Sexual Health Alliance: Offers non-shaming, clinically-informed education and resources around sexual behavior and compulsivity. www.sexualhealthalliance.com

    The International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP): Find a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) or learn more about sex addiction treatment. www.iitap.com

    For Partners of Betrayal or Trauma Survivors:

    APSATS (The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists): Resources and referrals for betrayed partners. www.apsats.org

    Bloom for Women: Online community and courses for women recovering from betrayal trauma. www.bloomforwomen.com

     

    References:

    Associated Press. (2009, July 16). McNair's death ignites discussions of infidelity. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4334826

    BBC News. (2018, April 27). Sex addiction: 'Five times a day wasn't enough'. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-43921760

    Howard, K., Sarrio, J., & Echegaray, C. (2009, July 3). Steve McNair death podcast: Titans, Nashville, Sahel Kazemi anniversary. The Tennessean. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2019/07/03/steve-mcnair-death-podcast-titans-nashville-sahel-kazemi-anniversary/1597765001/

    Howard, K., Sarrio, J., & Echegaray, C. (2019, July 3). Steve McNair death timeline: The rise and fall of the NFL legend and Sahel Kazemi’s tragic end. The Tennessean. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2019/07/03/steve-mcnair-death-sahel-jenni-kazemi-timeline/1551927001/

    McMullan, J. (n.d.). Steve McNair Biography - Showed Early Signs of Greatness, Glory Years at Alcorn State, Signed with Oilers. Biography.jrank.org. Retrieved May 5, 2025, from https://biography.jrank.org/pages/2358/McNair-Steve.html

    Nasaw, D. (2009, July 9). Former NFL star Steve McNair was killed by jealous girlfriend, police say. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jul/09/steve-mcnair-murder-girlfriend

    Piccotti, T. (2024, August 20). The complex legacy of NFL quarterback Steve McNair. Biography. https://www.biography.com/athletes/a61916082/steve-mcnair-legacyBiography

    Tanner, L. (2017, December 10). Sex cases put spotlight on sex addiction, but is it real? The Clarion-Ledger. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/12/10/sex-cases-put-spotlight-sex-addiction-but-real/938632001/The Clarion-Ledger+1The Clarion-Ledger+1

    Today. (2024, August 20). Who killed Steve 'Air' McNair? True story behind 'Untold' episode. https://www.today.com/popculture/steve-air-mcnair-murder-true-story-rcna166895

    Walters, J. (2017, September 25). Sex addicts see a familiar story in Anthony Weiner's path to ruin. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/25/sex-addicts-recovery-anthony-weiner

    Forensic Misuse of Sex Addiction | Psychology Today

    McNair, S. (n.d.). Steve McNair Biography. JRank. Retrieved May 2, 2025, from https://biography.jrank.org/pages/2358/McNair-Steve.html

    Merrill, E. (2018, February 11). The family Tennessee Titans legend Steve McNair left behind. ESPN. Retrieved May 2, 2025, from https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22349868/the-family-tennessee-titans-legend-steve-mcnair-left-behind​:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

    Associated Press. (2009, July 29). Agent: McNair left instructions to care for family. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4364855

    ]]> On July 4, 2009, the world woke up to shocking headlines: beloved NFL quarterback Steve McNair had been found dead in a Nashville condo, alongside 20-year-old Sahel “Jenni” Kazemi. What first looked like a mystery quickly unraveled into a tragic tale of obsession, secrecy, and emotional unraveling.

    To fans, McNair was the embodiment of grit—a decorated athlete, a husband, and a father of four. But beneath the surface, his life was divided between the roles he played and the impulses he couldn’t seem to outrun. Lavish gifts, secret properties, and multiple women—all carefully tucked away from his public image—painted a portrait of a man at war with himself.

    This week, we break down the events leading up to the murder-suicide that shocked the nation. Then, we’re joined by Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Tamara, who helps us unpack the psychological and relational damage caused by sexual compulsivity. She guides us through the difference between a double life and a disorder, what it means for betrayed partners, and why so many people still misunderstand sex addiction today.

    This isn’t just a story about a sports icon. It’s a story about secrets, trauma, and what happens when the mask finally slips.

     

    Resources:

    The Athlete Identity Project

    Mental Health & Crisis Support:

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.):
    Call or text 988 for free, 24/7 confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
    988lifeline.org

    Crisis Text Line:
    Text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Available 24/7.
    www.crisistextline.org

    NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
    Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text "HelpLine" to 62640 for free mental health support and resources.
    www.nami.org/help

    Sexual Compulsivity & Sex Addiction Support:

    SAA (Sex Addicts Anonymous):
    A 12-step recovery program for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behavior.
    www.saa-recovery.org

    Sexual Health Alliance:
    Offers non-shaming, clinically-informed education and resources around sexual behavior and compulsivity.
    www.sexualhealthalliance.com

    The International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP):
    Find a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) or learn more about sex addiction treatment.
    www.iitap.com

    For Partners of Betrayal or Trauma Survivors:

    APSATS (The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists):
    Resources and referrals for betrayed partners.
    www.apsats.org

    Bloom for Women:
    Online community and courses for women recovering from betrayal trauma.
    www.bloomforwomen.com

     

    References:

    Associated Press. (2009, July 16). McNair's death ignites discussions of infidelity. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4334826

    BBC News. (2018, April 27). Sex addiction: 'Five times a day wasn't enough'. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-43921760

    Howard, K., Sarrio, J., & Echegaray, C. (2009, July 3). Steve McNair death podcast: Titans, Nashville, Sahel Kazemi anniversary. The Tennessean. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2019/07/03/steve-mcnair-death-podcast-titans-nashville-sahel-kazemi-anniversary/1597765001/

    Howard, K., Sarrio, J., & Echegaray, C. (2019, July 3). Steve McNair death timeline: The rise and fall of the NFL legend and Sahel Kazemi’s tragic end. The Tennessean. https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2019/07/03/steve-mcnair-death-sahel-jenni-kazemi-timeline/1551927001/

    McMullan, J. (n.d.). Steve McNair Biography - Showed Early Signs of Greatness, Glory Years at Alcorn State, Signed with Oilers. Biography.jrank.org. Retrieved May 5, 2025, from https://biography.jrank.org/pages/2358/McNair-Steve.html

    Nasaw, D. (2009, July 9). Former NFL star Steve McNair was killed by jealous girlfriend, police say. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2009/jul/09/steve-mcnair-murder-girlfriend

    Piccotti, T. (2024, August 20). The complex legacy of NFL quarterback Steve McNair. Biography. https://www.biography.com/athletes/a61916082/steve-mcnair-legacyBiography

    Tanner, L. (2017, December 10). Sex cases put spotlight on sex addiction, but is it real? The Clarion-Ledger. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2017/12/10/sex-cases-put-spotlight-sex-addiction-but-real/938632001/The Clarion-Ledger+1The Clarion-Ledger+1

    Today. (2024, August 20). Who killed Steve 'Air' McNair? True story behind 'Untold' episode. https://www.today.com/popculture/steve-air-mcnair-murder-true-story-rcna166895

    Walters, J. (2017, September 25). Sex addicts see a familiar story in Anthony Weiner's path to ruin. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/25/sex-addicts-recovery-anthony-weiner

    Forensic Misuse of Sex Addiction | Psychology Today

    McNair, S. (n.d.). Steve McNair Biography. JRank. Retrieved May 2, 2025, from https://biography.jrank.org/pages/2358/McNair-Steve.html

    Merrill, E. (2018, February 11). The family Tennessee Titans legend Steve McNair left behind. ESPN. Retrieved May 2, 2025, from https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22349868/the-family-tennessee-titans-legend-steve-mcnair-left-behind​:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

    Associated Press. (2009, July 29). Agent: McNair left instructions to care for family. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4364855

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3912 116 full Fall of a Titan: The Murder of Steve "Air" McNair Shortcide: Freakshows—What a Weird Flex https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-freakshows-were-a-weird-flex/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-freakshows-were-a-weird-flex/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/0a744376-ddf1-3922-8de0-00e6ecdfdd37 Step right up, folks—today’s Shortcide takes you on a journey through the wonderfully weird (and slightly horrifying) world of historic freak shows! 🎪 We dig into the strange afterlife of Elmer McCurdy, the outlaw who somehow spent more time touring as a mummy than he ever did causing trouble alive. Then, we honor the story of Julia Pastrana, the incredible performer who deserved so much more than the circus life she was given. Expect a mix of history, absurdity, and the occasional “Wait…WHAT?!” moment as we unravel the bizarre ways society used to treat the extraordinary.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions

     

    References:

    Lovejoy, B. (2014, November 26). Julia Pastrana: A “Monster to the Whole World”. The Public Domain Review. https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/julia-pastrana-a-monster-to-the-whole-world/

    Powell, J. M. (2023, September 6). Holy cow! History: The strange afterlife of Elmer McCurdy. NH Journal. https://nhjournal.com/holy-cow-history-the-strange-afterlife-of-elmer-mccurdy/

    Stelloh, T. (2013, December 13). Behold! The heartbreaking, hair-raising tale of freak show star Julia Pastrana, Mexico’s monkey woman. BuzzFeed News. https://www.buzzfeed.com/timstelloh/behold-the-heartbreaking-hair-raising-tale-of-julia-pastrana

    Thomas, H. (2018, July 24). Elmer McCurdy: Traveling Corpse. Headlines & Heroes. Library of Congress Blogs. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/07/elmer-mccurdy-traveling-corpse/

    Wilson, C. (2013, February 11). Julia Pastrana, who died in 1860, to be buried in Mexico. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/arts/design/julia-pastrana-who-died-in-1860-to-be-buried-in-mexico.html

    ]]> Step right up, folks—today’s Shortcide takes you on a journey through the wonderfully weird (and slightly horrifying) world of historic freak shows! 🎪 We dig into the strange afterlife of Elmer McCurdy, the outlaw who somehow spent more time touring as a mummy than he ever did causing trouble alive. Then, we honor the story of Julia Pastrana, the incredible performer who deserved so much more than the circus life she was given. Expect a mix of history, absurdity, and the occasional “Wait…WHAT?!” moment as we unravel the bizarre ways society used to treat the extraordinary.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions

     

    References:

    Lovejoy, B. (2014, November 26). Julia Pastrana: A “Monster to the Whole World”. The Public Domain Review. https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/julia-pastrana-a-monster-to-the-whole-world/

    Powell, J. M. (2023, September 6). Holy cow! History: The strange afterlife of Elmer McCurdy. NH Journal. https://nhjournal.com/holy-cow-history-the-strange-afterlife-of-elmer-mccurdy/

    Stelloh, T. (2013, December 13). Behold! The heartbreaking, hair-raising tale of freak show star Julia Pastrana, Mexico’s monkey woman. BuzzFeed News. https://www.buzzfeed.com/timstelloh/behold-the-heartbreaking-hair-raising-tale-of-julia-pastrana

    Thomas, H. (2018, July 24). Elmer McCurdy: Traveling Corpse. Headlines & Heroes. Library of Congress Blogs. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/07/elmer-mccurdy-traveling-corpse/

    Wilson, C. (2013, February 11). Julia Pastrana, who died in 1860, to be buried in Mexico. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/12/arts/design/julia-pastrana-who-died-in-1860-to-be-buried-in-mexico.html

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast false No 2982 115 full Shortcide: Freakshows—What a Weird Flex Honor Killings and Honor Based Violence - A Conversation with Sab https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/honor-killings-the-deadly-price-of-shame/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/honor-killings-the-deadly-price-of-shame/#comments Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/2f07d77e-cb5c-3ba8-ab4f-2e526041db59 In this powerful conversation, Sab sheds light on the hidden dangers of honor-based violence, detailing how it continues to affect countless lives across the world. Through her advocacy, she works to raise awareness, support survivors, and fight for a future where no one has to fear violence in the name of family honor.

    Sab's courage to speak out is a reminder that honor killings are not just tragic stories but real, preventable crimes that need urgent attention. This interview is a call to action to stand up against honor-based violence and to ensure the voices of the vulnerable are never silenced again.

    About our Special Guest, Sab:

    I'm a survivor of child abuse and come from a family of survivors. My mum experienced domestic abuse during many different periods of her life, and I grew up watching her support other women in our community who had been through similar experiences. That shaped so much of who I am and gave me the courage to speak up about my own experiences when friends at school started confiding in me about theirs.

    I originally planned to go into law enforcement, but during university, I began volunteering at a Rape Crisis Centre and never looked back. I ended up working there for six years in various roles including Specialist BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) Outreach Worker, Helpline Support Worker, Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA), Prevention Worker, and Trainer. I created prevention programmes for schools and colleges, and worked alongside national organisations like Barnardo’s to raise awareness and support survivors. I also spent a lot of time training professionals from police to healthcare workers on sexual violence and how to respond with compassion and confidence.

    Later, I worked with Women’s Aid, supporting women on probation who were also victims of domestic abuse. While I valued my time with these organisations, I often felt that the needs of BAMER survivors were treated as a tick-box, acknowledged, but not deeply understood or embedded into practice.

    Today, I’m the Director of Creative Optimistic Visions (COV), a Community Interest Company that uses the Protective Behaviours approach to help individuals and communities feel safer, build resilience, and access support through education, mentoring, and training.

    I’m also the founder of Sab Against Abuse a platform dedicated to transforming how professionals understand and respond to abuse within ethnic minority communities. I specialise in training around complex and culturally sensitive issues such as forced marriage, honour-based violence, dowry abuse, female genital mutilation (FGM), and other harmful practices. My goal is to equip professionals with the tools, confidence and cultural awareness to support survivors without judgement, assumptions, or discrimination, because meaningful support starts with understanding.

    ]]> In this powerful conversation, Sab sheds light on the hidden dangers of honor-based violence, detailing how it continues to affect countless lives across the world. Through her advocacy, she works to raise awareness, support survivors, and fight for a future where no one has to fear violence in the name of family honor.

    Sab's courage to speak out is a reminder that honor killings are not just tragic stories but real, preventable crimes that need urgent attention. This interview is a call to action to stand up against honor-based violence and to ensure the voices of the vulnerable are never silenced again.

    About our Special Guest, Sab:

    I'm a survivor of child abuse and come from a family of survivors. My mum experienced domestic abuse during many different periods of her life, and I grew up watching her support other women in our community who had been through similar experiences. That shaped so much of who I am and gave me the courage to speak up about my own experiences when friends at school started confiding in me about theirs.

    I originally planned to go into law enforcement, but during university, I began volunteering at a Rape Crisis Centre and never looked back. I ended up working there for six years in various roles including Specialist BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) Outreach Worker, Helpline Support Worker, Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA), Prevention Worker, and Trainer. I created prevention programmes for schools and colleges, and worked alongside national organisations like Barnardo’s to raise awareness and support survivors. I also spent a lot of time training professionals from police to healthcare workers on sexual violence and how to respond with compassion and confidence.

    Later, I worked with Women’s Aid, supporting women on probation who were also victims of domestic abuse. While I valued my time with these organisations, I often felt that the needs of BAMER survivors were treated as a tick-box, acknowledged, but not deeply understood or embedded into practice.

    Today, I’m the Director of Creative Optimistic Visions (COV), a Community Interest Company that uses the Protective Behaviours approach to help individuals and communities feel safer, build resilience, and access support through education, mentoring, and training.

    I’m also the founder of Sab Against Abuse a platform dedicated to transforming how professionals understand and respond to abuse within ethnic minority communities. I specialise in training around complex and culturally sensitive issues such as forced marriage, honour-based violence, dowry abuse, female genital mutilation (FGM), and other harmful practices. My goal is to equip professionals with the tools, confidence and cultural awareness to support survivors without judgement, assumptions, or discrimination, because meaningful support starts with understanding.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast false No 6204 114 full Honor Killings and Honor Based Violence - A Conversation with Sab Honor Killing: The Case of Shafilea Ahmed https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/an-honor-killing-the-case-of-shafilea-ahmed/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/an-honor-killing-the-case-of-shafilea-ahmed/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/74952c8a-b8eb-3a1a-bba2-f036d05fb7e3 In 2003, Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old British-Pakistani girl, was killed in a brutal act that shocked the world. Behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary family home, Shafilea's desire for independence clashed with her parents' rigid expectations, leading to a tragic and deadly end.

    Raised in a family where cultural traditions were enforced without question, Shafilea's growing desire to live life on her own terms set her on a dangerous path. Her defiance of arranged marriage plans and rejection of traditional roles would come at an unimaginable cost.

    When Shafilea went missing, her parents quickly reported it as an unfortunate disappearance, but the truth was far darker than anyone could have imagined. It wasn’t until months later when some workers found Shafilea's dismembered remains when investigators began to piece together the shocking events leading to her death.

    The case of Shafilea Ahmed is one of heartbreaking betrayal—a reminder of the devastating consequences of honor-based violence and the silencing of young women in the name of tradition. It serves as a wake-up call to the need for greater awareness and action to prevent honor killings, ensuring that no one, especially young women, should ever feel that their only choice is death for the sake of family “honor.”

     

    **Tune in on Friday April 25th to listen to our interview with Sab, a childhood abuse survivor and advocate against Honor Based Violence.**

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    BBC News. (2012, August 3). Shafilea Ahmed: Parents jailed for life for murder. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-19119014

    BBC News. (2012, May 24). Shafilea sister talks of 'relief'. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-18194131

    BBC News. (2012, May 22). Stephen Lawrence murder: Timeline of key events. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-18161066

    BBC News. (2012, May 18). Shafilea Ahmed: Parents guilty of murdering daughter. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-18144095

    Manchester Evening News. (2023, July 19). 20 years since Shafilea Ahmed's murder: What happened to the case and those involved? Manchester Evening News. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/20-years-shafilea-ahmed-murder-27321857

    The Guardian. (2012, August 3). Shafilea Ahmed: A life and death timeline. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/aug/03/shafilea-ahmed-life-death-timeline

    The Guardian. (2012, August 3). Shafilea Ahmed: Parents guilty of murder. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/aug/03/shafilea-ahmed-parents-guilty-murder

    The Independent. (2018, July 20). Murderer Iftikhar Ahmed abandoned son and Danish first wife to follow through with arranged marriage to Shafilea's mother, Farzana. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/murderer-iftikhar-ahmed-abandoned-son-and-danish-first-wife-to-follow-through-with-arranged-marriage-to-shafilea-s-mother-farzana-8005441.html

    Wales Online. (2023, July 26). ITV1's Murder Without Honour: Full story of Shafilea Ahmed’s tragic death and her parents’ conviction. Wales Online. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/itv1-murder-without-honours-full-30882659

    West Yorkshire Police. (n.d.). National Day of Remembrance for Honour-Based Violence: The Shafilea Ahmed story. West Yorkshire Police. https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/relationships/national-day-remembrance-honour-based-violence-shafilea-ahmed-story/national-day-remembrance-honour-based-violence-shafilea-ahmed-story

    Warrington Guardian. (2022, February 21). A decade since parents convicted of Shafilea Ahmed murder. Warrington Guardian. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/20595190.decade-since-parents-convicted-shafilea-ahmed-murder/

    ]]> In 2003, Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old British-Pakistani girl, was killed in a brutal act that shocked the world. Behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary family home, Shafilea's desire for independence clashed with her parents' rigid expectations, leading to a tragic and deadly end.

    Raised in a family where cultural traditions were enforced without question, Shafilea's growing desire to live life on her own terms set her on a dangerous path. Her defiance of arranged marriage plans and rejection of traditional roles would come at an unimaginable cost.

    When Shafilea went missing, her parents quickly reported it as an unfortunate disappearance, but the truth was far darker than anyone could have imagined. It wasn’t until months later when some workers found Shafilea's dismembered remains when investigators began to piece together the shocking events leading to her death.

    The case of Shafilea Ahmed is one of heartbreaking betrayal—a reminder of the devastating consequences of honor-based violence and the silencing of young women in the name of tradition. It serves as a wake-up call to the need for greater awareness and action to prevent honor killings, ensuring that no one, especially young women, should ever feel that their only choice is death for the sake of family “honor.”

     

    **Tune in on Friday April 25th to listen to our interview with Sab, a childhood abuse survivor and advocate against Honor Based Violence.**

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    BBC News. (2012, August 3). Shafilea Ahmed: Parents jailed for life for murder. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-19119014

    BBC News. (2012, May 24). Shafilea sister talks of 'relief'. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-18194131

    BBC News. (2012, May 22). Stephen Lawrence murder: Timeline of key events. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-18161066

    BBC News. (2012, May 18). Shafilea Ahmed: Parents guilty of murdering daughter. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-18144095

    Manchester Evening News. (2023, July 19). 20 years since Shafilea Ahmed's murder: What happened to the case and those involved? Manchester Evening News. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/20-years-shafilea-ahmed-murder-27321857

    The Guardian. (2012, August 3). Shafilea Ahmed: A life and death timeline. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/aug/03/shafilea-ahmed-life-death-timeline

    The Guardian. (2012, August 3). Shafilea Ahmed: Parents guilty of murder. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/aug/03/shafilea-ahmed-parents-guilty-murder

    The Independent. (2018, July 20). Murderer Iftikhar Ahmed abandoned son and Danish first wife to follow through with arranged marriage to Shafilea's mother, Farzana. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/murderer-iftikhar-ahmed-abandoned-son-and-danish-first-wife-to-follow-through-with-arranged-marriage-to-shafilea-s-mother-farzana-8005441.html

    Wales Online. (2023, July 26). ITV1's Murder Without Honour: Full story of Shafilea Ahmed’s tragic death and her parents’ conviction. Wales Online. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/itv1-murder-without-honours-full-30882659

    West Yorkshire Police. (n.d.). National Day of Remembrance for Honour-Based Violence: The Shafilea Ahmed story. West Yorkshire Police. https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/relationships/national-day-remembrance-honour-based-violence-shafilea-ahmed-story/national-day-remembrance-honour-based-violence-shafilea-ahmed-story

    Warrington Guardian. (2022, February 21). A decade since parents convicted of Shafilea Ahmed murder. Warrington Guardian. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/20595190.decade-since-parents-convicted-shafilea-ahmed-murder/

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast false No 3577 113 full Honor Killing: The Case of Shafilea Ahmed A Love Quadrangle: The Murder of Bruce Saunders https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-love-quadrangle-the-murder-of-bruce-saunders/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-love-quadrangle-the-murder-of-bruce-saunders/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/b03947cb-321a-3351-863c-3fb7d9022091 What happens when love turns deadly? Sharon Graham found herself at the center of a tangled web of emotions, caught between not one, but three men—each unknowingly playing a role in a twisted and dangerous plot. At the heart of this tragic story is Bruce Saunders, a well-liked butcher whose life would be taken by those he trusted most.

    As Sharon’s desires and emotions ran wild, her relationship with Greg Roser and Peter Koenig, two men she called lovers, escalated into something far darker than any of them could have predicted. What seemed like a complicated love triangle quickly morphed into a chilling act of betrayal, as Sharon orchestrated a plan that would result in Bruce’s shocking and untimely death.

    Bailey and Chelsea unravel the emotional undercurrents of a case where love, jealousy, and manipulation created a deadly storm. Bruce’s tragic fate is not just about a murder—it’s about how far someone will go when revenge and deceit take the place of affection.

    Dive into the disturbing details of a crime where the lines between love and betrayal blurred with deadly consequences. The truth behind this twisted love quadrangle is more sinister than anyone could have imagined.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Antrobus, B. (2023, November 11). ‘It’s just got to be done’: Woman’s six words which sparked heinous plot to murder ex in woodchipper. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/there-will-be-an-accident-murderers-chilling-claim-weeks-before-expartner-fed-to-woodchipper-in-heinous-plot/news-story/39c0baa1a6f8d0947bc36b8c33d749db

    Antrobus, B. (2023, October 28). ‘Deep-seated psychopathy’: Judge lashes woodchipper murderer Sharon Graham as evil request to son revealed. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/courts-law/sharon-graham-found-guilty-of-heinous-woodchipper-murder-of-expartner-bruce-saunders/news-story/59d3bd18dad38812ac5284dcfb2a8d92​news

    Australian Associated Press. (2022, September 19). Man found dead in woodchipper had unwittingly become part of ‘love quadrangle’, Queensland court hears. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/19/man-found-dead-in-woodchipper-bruce-saunders-love-quadrangle-gympie-queensland-court-told​

    Brisbane Times. (2022, September 28). 'I hit the stop button … to leave a bit of Bruce out for the police to see'. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/i-hit-the-stop-button-to-leave-a-bit-of-bruce-out-for-the-police-to-see-20220928-p5blnn.html

    Crockford, T. (2022, September 20). Woodchipper murder accused ‘didn’t want to be with him, but he had money’. Brisbane Times. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/woodchipper-murder-accused-didn-t-want-to-be-with-him-but-he-had-money-20220920-p5bjh6.html

    Crockford, T. (2022, September 19). Couple part of ‘love quadrangle’ on trial over alleged woodchipper killing. Brisbane Times. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/couple-part-of-love-quadrangle-on-trial-over-alleged-woodchipper-killing-20220919-p5bj99.html

    Daily Mail Australia. (2023, October 27). 'Woodchipper murder' Sharon Graham's final post. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12903047/woodchipper-murder-Sharon-Graham-final-post.html

    Daily Mail Australia. (2018, May 29). Photos emerge of two people charged with murder of Bruce Saunders who died in woodchipper. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5781343/Photos-emerge-two-people-charged-murder-Bruce-Saunders-died-woodchipper.html

    Lavelle, L. (2023, October 9). Sharon Graham pleads not guilty to murder of Bruce Saunders, whose body was fed through woodchipper near Gympie. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-09/queensland-woodchipper-trial-sharon-graham-bruce-saunders/102950598

    Lavelle, L. (2023, October 27). Sharon Graham's sinister web of sex and deception ended in the bloody murder of Bruce Saunders. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-28/qld-woodchipper-murder-trial-sharon-graham-gregory-roser/103024716

    McKenna, K. (2023, October 27). Sharon Graham on trial for murder of ex-lover Bruce Saunders. The Australian. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/sharon-graham-on-trial-for-murder-of-exlover-bruce-saunders/news-story/33528c966a1e3c7effce706d2cbe6a9a

    Remeikis, A. (2023, October 10). Ex-partner was the ‘architect’ of gruesome woodchipper plot, Queensland court told. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/10/ex-partner-was-the-architect-of-gruesome-woodchipper-plot-queensland-court-told

     

    ]]> What happens when love turns deadly? Sharon Graham found herself at the center of a tangled web of emotions, caught between not one, but three men—each unknowingly playing a role in a twisted and dangerous plot. At the heart of this tragic story is Bruce Saunders, a well-liked butcher whose life would be taken by those he trusted most.

    As Sharon’s desires and emotions ran wild, her relationship with Greg Roser and Peter Koenig, two men she called lovers, escalated into something far darker than any of them could have predicted. What seemed like a complicated love triangle quickly morphed into a chilling act of betrayal, as Sharon orchestrated a plan that would result in Bruce’s shocking and untimely death.

    Bailey and Chelsea unravel the emotional undercurrents of a case where love, jealousy, and manipulation created a deadly storm. Bruce’s tragic fate is not just about a murder—it’s about how far someone will go when revenge and deceit take the place of affection.

    Dive into the disturbing details of a crime where the lines between love and betrayal blurred with deadly consequences. The truth behind this twisted love quadrangle is more sinister than anyone could have imagined.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Antrobus, B. (2023, November 11). ‘It’s just got to be done’: Woman’s six words which sparked heinous plot to murder ex in woodchipper. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/there-will-be-an-accident-murderers-chilling-claim-weeks-before-expartner-fed-to-woodchipper-in-heinous-plot/news-story/39c0baa1a6f8d0947bc36b8c33d749db

    Antrobus, B. (2023, October 28). ‘Deep-seated psychopathy’: Judge lashes woodchipper murderer Sharon Graham as evil request to son revealed. News.com.au. https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/courts-law/sharon-graham-found-guilty-of-heinous-woodchipper-murder-of-expartner-bruce-saunders/news-story/59d3bd18dad38812ac5284dcfb2a8d92​news

    Australian Associated Press. (2022, September 19). Man found dead in woodchipper had unwittingly become part of ‘love quadrangle’, Queensland court hears. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/19/man-found-dead-in-woodchipper-bruce-saunders-love-quadrangle-gympie-queensland-court-told​

    Brisbane Times. (2022, September 28). 'I hit the stop button … to leave a bit of Bruce out for the police to see'. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/i-hit-the-stop-button-to-leave-a-bit-of-bruce-out-for-the-police-to-see-20220928-p5blnn.html

    Crockford, T. (2022, September 20). Woodchipper murder accused ‘didn’t want to be with him, but he had money’. Brisbane Times. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/woodchipper-murder-accused-didn-t-want-to-be-with-him-but-he-had-money-20220920-p5bjh6.html

    Crockford, T. (2022, September 19). Couple part of ‘love quadrangle’ on trial over alleged woodchipper killing. Brisbane Times. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/couple-part-of-love-quadrangle-on-trial-over-alleged-woodchipper-killing-20220919-p5bj99.html

    Daily Mail Australia. (2023, October 27). 'Woodchipper murder' Sharon Graham's final post. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12903047/woodchipper-murder-Sharon-Graham-final-post.html

    Daily Mail Australia. (2018, May 29). Photos emerge of two people charged with murder of Bruce Saunders who died in woodchipper. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5781343/Photos-emerge-two-people-charged-murder-Bruce-Saunders-died-woodchipper.html

    Lavelle, L. (2023, October 9). Sharon Graham pleads not guilty to murder of Bruce Saunders, whose body was fed through woodchipper near Gympie. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-09/queensland-woodchipper-trial-sharon-graham-bruce-saunders/102950598

    Lavelle, L. (2023, October 27). Sharon Graham's sinister web of sex and deception ended in the bloody murder of Bruce Saunders. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-28/qld-woodchipper-murder-trial-sharon-graham-gregory-roser/103024716

    McKenna, K. (2023, October 27). Sharon Graham on trial for murder of ex-lover Bruce Saunders. The Australian. https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/sharon-graham-on-trial-for-murder-of-exlover-bruce-saunders/news-story/33528c966a1e3c7effce706d2cbe6a9a

    Remeikis, A. (2023, October 10). Ex-partner was the ‘architect’ of gruesome woodchipper plot, Queensland court told. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/10/ex-partner-was-the-architect-of-gruesome-woodchipper-plot-queensland-court-told

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3044 112 full A Love Quadrangle: The Murder of Bruce Saunders Pantera & Family Ties: Michael 'Doc' Holt on Dimebag, Vinnie Paul, and Their Legacy https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/family-ties-and-metal-legends-michael-doc-holt-reflects-on-dimebag-vinnie-paul-and-the-legacy-of-pantera/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/family-ties-and-metal-legends-michael-doc-holt-reflects-on-dimebag-vinnie-paul-and-the-legacy-of-pantera/#comments Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/0db904f0-fb17-347b-a52e-a59c6412a0cc It's all about Pantera today! In this special episode, we sit down with Michael "Doc" Holt, the cousin of the legendary Abbott Brothers, Darrell "Dimebag" and Vinnie Paul, for an exclusive interview. As one of the few remaining close family members to the Abbott brothers, Doc shares intimate, never-before-heard stories about their childhood, their rise to fame with Pantera, and the deep personal loss he still feels from Dimebag's tragic death.

    Doc opens up about the bond he shared with the brothers, their early days in the music scene, and what it was like watching Pantera transform into one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time. He offers a glimpse into their family dynamics, highlighting the real people behind the legends. Doc reflects on the pain of losing Dimebag in such a brutal way and the lasting impact that tragedy had on their family and the world. Hear firsthand accounts of the brothers' personalities and the highs and lows of their journey.

    This interview offers a rare, personal look into the Abbott family’s legacy, from their humble beginnings to the heartbreak that changed their lives forever. If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to grow up with two of rock’s most iconic figures—or if you want to hear more about the real people behind the Pantera story—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

    About Doc:

    Doc started playing guitar at 10 with Jerry Bob Abbott’s help. He played and sang rock and country professionally for over 40 years with several well known Texas bands. Doc even opened for Billy Monroe, Earl Scruggs, the Osborn Bros, and several other blue grass groups. His country band won entertainers of the year at the Stephenville opera.  Doc’s band also opened for Big Otis and others including Fog Hat with over 8000 in attendance in College Station.  Educationally, Doc earned a bachelors and masters from Tarleton state. He then earned his doctorate at Texas A&M  and worked in the A&M System Chancellors office for 8 years as the executive director for school university partnerships. Doc has always been an educator and some roles prior to his doctorate, he was an Ag teacher for 10 years, secondary principal for 10 years, certified school superintendent where he spent 24 years in public education, and 16 years as the national director for a national professional development company. As of 2024, Doc is enjoying the perks of retirement. 

    ]]> It's all about Pantera today! In this special episode, we sit down with Michael "Doc" Holt, the cousin of the legendary Abbott Brothers, Darrell "Dimebag" and Vinnie Paul, for an exclusive interview. As one of the few remaining close family members to the Abbott brothers, Doc shares intimate, never-before-heard stories about their childhood, their rise to fame with Pantera, and the deep personal loss he still feels from Dimebag's tragic death.

    Doc opens up about the bond he shared with the brothers, their early days in the music scene, and what it was like watching Pantera transform into one of the most influential heavy metal bands of all time. He offers a glimpse into their family dynamics, highlighting the real people behind the legends. Doc reflects on the pain of losing Dimebag in such a brutal way and the lasting impact that tragedy had on their family and the world. Hear firsthand accounts of the brothers' personalities and the highs and lows of their journey.

    This interview offers a rare, personal look into the Abbott family’s legacy, from their humble beginnings to the heartbreak that changed their lives forever. If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to grow up with two of rock’s most iconic figures—or if you want to hear more about the real people behind the Pantera story—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

    About Doc:

    Doc started playing guitar at 10 with Jerry Bob Abbott’s help. He played and sang rock and country professionally for over 40 years with several well known Texas bands. Doc even opened for Billy Monroe, Earl Scruggs, the Osborn Bros, and several other blue grass groups. His country band won entertainers of the year at the Stephenville opera.  Doc’s band also opened for Big Otis and others including Fog Hat with over 8000 in attendance in College Station. 
    Educationally, Doc earned a bachelors and masters from Tarleton state. He then earned his doctorate at Texas A&M  and worked in the A&M System Chancellors office for 8 years as the executive director for school university partnerships. Doc has always been an educator and some roles prior to his doctorate, he was an Ag teacher for 10 years, secondary principal for 10 years, certified school superintendent where he spent 24 years in public education, and 16 years as the national director for a national professional development company. As of 2024, Doc is enjoying the perks of retirement. 

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast false No 3947 111 full Pantera & Family Ties: Michael 'Doc' Holt on Dimebag, Vinnie Paul, and Their Legacy When Metal Mourns: The Alrosa Villa Massacre https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-tragic-death-of-dimebag-darrell-and-the-pantera-shooting/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-tragic-death-of-dimebag-darrell-and-the-pantera-shooting/#comments Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:18:24 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/27bbc524-cb76-38f8-9137-601459ac932a In this intense episode, we cover one of the most shocking and heartbreaking events in rock music history: the murder of Dimebag Darrell, guitarist of the iconic band Pantera, during a live performance in 2004. The episode delves into the tragic shooting at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio, where Darrell and three others—tour manager Chris Paluska, security guard Jeff Thompson, and fan Nathan Bray—lost their lives in an act of brutal violence that would leave the music world reeling.

    Bailey and Chelsea explore the motive behind the horrific attack, the chilling background of the shooter, Nathan Gale, and the devastating impact this event had on Pantera’s fans, family, and the music industry at large.

    As they recount the events of that fateful night, they also dive into the fallout that followed—both in terms of the tragic loss to the music world and the deep personal loss felt by Darrell’s family and bandmates, including his brother, Vinnie Paul, who was forever changed by the death of his sibling. The episode touches on the intense grief, the ongoing investigations, and the unanswered questions that linger about Gale’s motivations.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    The road to success was a lengthy one for Pantera. (2001, July 17). Las Vegas Sun. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2001/jul/17/the-road-to-success-was-a-lengthy-one-for-pantera/#:~:text=As%20Pantera%20got%20recognition%20%2D%2D%20all%20on,touch%20the%20group%20(too%20loud%20for%20radio;

    Drumeo. (2023, March 10). The genius of Vinnie Paul [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikaJz1GBBFw

    MasterClass. (2021, September 1). Groove metal guide: A brief history of groove metal music. MasterClass. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/groove-metal-guide

    Schaffner, L. (2024, April 3). A photo timeline of Pantera’s famed career. Loudwire. https://loudwire.com/timeline-pantera-career-photos/

    Simeone, M. (2025, January 13). Pantera’s Vinnie Paul reveals origin of band’s name and more in 2014 interview. SiriusXM. https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/pantera-vinnie-paul

    Bowcott, B. N. (2010, April 2). Jerry Abbott: Father Dime. Guitarworld. https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/jerry-abbott-father-dime

    Dawsoncochran. (2023, May 11). Slaughtered: The life, death, and legacy of Dimebag Darrell. 89.1 The Bash. https://www.bashradio.com/post/slaughtered-the-life-death-and-legacy-of-dimebag-darrell

    MetalTalk, & MetalTalk. (2022, July 15). A tribute to Vinnie Paul, 11 March 1964 to 22 June 2018. MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews | We Are MetalTalk and We Publish Rock ’n Roll. https://www.metaltalk.net/a-tribute-to-vincent-paul-abbott-11th-march-1964-to-22nd-june-2018.php

    Vhnd. (2019, September 29). “Dime was an original, he deserves the original” —Eddie Van Halen on Dimebag Darrell. Van Halen News Desk. https://www.vhnd.com/2014/12/08/dime-was-an-original-he-deserves-the-original-eddie-van-halen-on-dimebag-darrell/

    Wikipedia contributors. (2025, April 3). Columbus nightclub shooting. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_nightclub_shooting

    References:

    This episode isn't just about a shooting—it’s a tribute to Darrell Abbott’s legacy, a man who revolutionized heavy metal and touched countless lives with his music, and a look at how a community of fans and musicians struggled to heal after this senseless tragedy.

    ]]> In this intense episode, we cover one of the most shocking and heartbreaking events in rock music history: the murder of Dimebag Darrell, guitarist of the iconic band Pantera, during a live performance in 2004. The episode delves into the tragic shooting at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio, where Darrell and three others—tour manager Chris Paluska, security guard Jeff Thompson, and fan Nathan Bray—lost their lives in an act of brutal violence that would leave the music world reeling.

    Bailey and Chelsea explore the motive behind the horrific attack, the chilling background of the shooter, Nathan Gale, and the devastating impact this event had on Pantera’s fans, family, and the music industry at large.

    As they recount the events of that fateful night, they also dive into the fallout that followed—both in terms of the tragic loss to the music world and the deep personal loss felt by Darrell’s family and bandmates, including his brother, Vinnie Paul, who was forever changed by the death of his sibling. The episode touches on the intense grief, the ongoing investigations, and the unanswered questions that linger about Gale’s motivations.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    The road to success was a lengthy one for Pantera. (2001, July 17). Las Vegas Sun. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2001/jul/17/the-road-to-success-was-a-lengthy-one-for-pantera/#:~:text=As%20Pantera%20got%20recognition%20%2D%2D%20all%20on,touch%20the%20group%20(too%20loud%20for%20radio;

    Drumeo. (2023, March 10). The genius of Vinnie Paul [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikaJz1GBBFw

    MasterClass. (2021, September 1). Groove metal guide: A brief history of groove metal music. MasterClass. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/groove-metal-guide

    Schaffner, L. (2024, April 3). A photo timeline of Pantera’s famed career. Loudwire. https://loudwire.com/timeline-pantera-career-photos/

    Simeone, M. (2025, January 13). Pantera’s Vinnie Paul reveals origin of band’s name and more in 2014 interview. SiriusXM. https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/pantera-vinnie-paul

    Bowcott, B. N. (2010, April 2). Jerry Abbott: Father Dime. Guitarworld. https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/jerry-abbott-father-dime

    Dawsoncochran. (2023, May 11). Slaughtered: The life, death, and legacy of Dimebag Darrell. 89.1 The Bash. https://www.bashradio.com/post/slaughtered-the-life-death-and-legacy-of-dimebag-darrell

    MetalTalk, & MetalTalk. (2022, July 15). A tribute to Vinnie Paul, 11 March 1964 to 22 June 2018. MetalTalk - Heavy Metal News, Reviews and Interviews | We Are MetalTalk and We Publish Rock ’n Roll. https://www.metaltalk.net/a-tribute-to-vincent-paul-abbott-11th-march-1964-to-22nd-june-2018.php

    Vhnd. (2019, September 29). “Dime was an original, he deserves the original” —Eddie Van Halen on Dimebag Darrell. Van Halen News Desk. https://www.vhnd.com/2014/12/08/dime-was-an-original-he-deserves-the-original-eddie-van-halen-on-dimebag-darrell/

    Wikipedia contributors. (2025, April 3). Columbus nightclub shooting. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_nightclub_shooting

    References:

    This episode isn't just about a shooting—it’s a tribute to Darrell Abbott’s legacy, a man who revolutionized heavy metal and touched countless lives with his music, and a look at how a community of fans and musicians struggled to heal after this senseless tragedy.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4027 110 full When Metal Mourns: The Alrosa Villa Massacre Killer Genes: The Murder of Rhonda "Chantay" Blankinship https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-killer-in-the-genes-the-murder-of-rhonda-chantay-blankinship/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/a-killer-in-the-genes-the-murder-of-rhonda-chantay-blankinship/#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/2871d4b2-2817-3971-be3c-a33db53b4b85 In this episode, we dive into the haunting murder of Rhonda “Chantay” Blankinship, whose tragic fate would remain a mystery for over a year. Chantay’s disappearance seemed like an ordinary missing persons case, but what unfolded would leave the small town of Brownwood, Texas, reeling. Her body was found in an abandoned house, brutally beaten and left for dead, but the question remained: Who would do this to someone so loved by all?

    What initially appeared to be a case of a random abduction quickly turned into a complex investigation with twists and turns, including an unlikely forensic breakthrough. With DNA phenotyping as the key to unlocking the case, investigators were able to generate a digital image of the killer—a face made from genetic clues—giving the community something they hadn't had in 18 months: a suspect.

    The twist? The killer was someone familiar to the victim, someone who had been part of the search, someone who had even attended her funeral. As investigators close in, the startling truth about the motive and the killer's confession unfolds in ways no one could have predicted.

    Join us as we explore this chilling case and the cutting-edge science that finally brought justice for Chantay. This episode delves into the power of DNA and how it transformed this cold case into a story of shocking discovery and ultimate closure.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Bradshaw, N. (2019, February 17). Mother of murdered Brownwood woman forgives daughter's killer. KTXS. Retrieved from https://ktxs.com/news/local/mother-of-murdered-brownwood-woman-forgives-daughters-killer

    NBC News. (2023, October 6). The haunted house confession (Season 31, Episode 2) [Audio podcast episode]. In Dateline NBC. https://www.podcastworld.io/episodes/the-haunted-house-confession-kvdy5je4

    Parabon NanoLabs. (n.d.). Murder of Rhonda “Chantay” Blankinship. Retrieved March 31, 2025, from https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/snapshot-case-summary--lake-brownwood-tx--chantay-blankinship-murder.html

    Starnes, J. (2019). Snapshot of a killer. The Texas Prosecutor, September–October 2019. Texas District & County Attorneys Association. Retrieved from https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/snapshot-of-a-killer/

    ]]> In this episode, we dive into the haunting murder of Rhonda “Chantay” Blankinship, whose tragic fate would remain a mystery for over a year. Chantay’s disappearance seemed like an ordinary missing persons case, but what unfolded would leave the small town of Brownwood, Texas, reeling. Her body was found in an abandoned house, brutally beaten and left for dead, but the question remained: Who would do this to someone so loved by all?

    What initially appeared to be a case of a random abduction quickly turned into a complex investigation with twists and turns, including an unlikely forensic breakthrough. With DNA phenotyping as the key to unlocking the case, investigators were able to generate a digital image of the killer—a face made from genetic clues—giving the community something they hadn't had in 18 months: a suspect.

    The twist? The killer was someone familiar to the victim, someone who had been part of the search, someone who had even attended her funeral. As investigators close in, the startling truth about the motive and the killer's confession unfolds in ways no one could have predicted.

    Join us as we explore this chilling case and the cutting-edge science that finally brought justice for Chantay. This episode delves into the power of DNA and how it transformed this cold case into a story of shocking discovery and ultimate closure.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Background music by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. 

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Bradshaw, N. (2019, February 17). Mother of murdered Brownwood woman forgives daughter's killer. KTXS. Retrieved from https://ktxs.com/news/local/mother-of-murdered-brownwood-woman-forgives-daughters-killer

    NBC News. (2023, October 6). The haunted house confession (Season 31, Episode 2) [Audio podcast episode]. In Dateline NBC. https://www.podcastworld.io/episodes/the-haunted-house-confession-kvdy5je4

    Parabon NanoLabs. (n.d.). Murder of Rhonda “Chantay” Blankinship. Retrieved March 31, 2025, from https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/snapshot-case-summary--lake-brownwood-tx--chantay-blankinship-murder.html

    Starnes, J. (2019). Snapshot of a killer. The Texas Prosecutor, September–October 2019. Texas District & County Attorneys Association. Retrieved from https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/snapshot-of-a-killer/

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast false No 4062 109 full Killer Genes: The Murder of Rhonda "Chantay" Blankinship Shortcide: Death Played Dirty https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-death-plays-dirty/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-death-plays-dirty/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/ddb6dc26-587d-3b45-b3e4-5a9456e1e60f In this Shortcide, it's almost as if death itself is playing dirty, pulling off Final Destination-style tricks, taking lives in the most unexpected and bizarre ways. Bailey and Chelsea dive into two of the most perplexing and bizarre cases in recent memory. Bailey covers the eerie deaths of Lucien Perot and Olivier Boudin, two men found dead under mysterious circumstances at a French bistro, their meal left unfinished and their deaths seemingly simultaneous. Was it a tragic accident, a botched meal, or something more sinister? Bailey unpacks the chilling details, from the discovery of their bodies to the postmortem results that shed light on the true cause of their deaths.

    Meanwhile, Chelsea takes us through the bizarre case of Mary Reeser, the "Cinder Woman," who was found in her Florida apartment reduced to ashes, leaving behind only a portion of her skull and a few bones. Could spontaneous human combustion explain the phenomenon, or was there something more to this unsettling incident? Chelsea explores the strange theories and puzzling evidence surrounding Mary’s death, bringing a dose of mystery and intrigue to this truly bizarre case.

    Join us for a chilling, strange, and darkly fascinating episode of Shortcide, where we dig into the unexplained and unexplainable.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Amare, V. (n.d.). Dying together: The double death with a twist. Medium. Retrieved from https://verityamare.medium.com/dying-together-the-double-death-with-a-twist-416bee8d8ce3

    Calise, G. (2019, October 17). Spontaneous combustion in St. Petersburg? The curious case of Mary Reeser. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2019/10/17/spontaneous-combustion-in-st-petersburg-the-curious-case-of-mary-reeser/

    Chrisafis, A. (2017, August 9). Postmortems solve strange case of French pair who died at dinner. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/09/mysterious-case-two-men-found-dead-authon-du-perche-french-village-solved

    Encyclopaedia Britannica. (n.d.). Is spontaneous human combustion real? Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.britannica.com/story/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real

    France 24. (2017, August 10). A fatal bromance: The last supper of Lucien and Olivier. France 24. https://www.france24.com/en/20170810-mysterious-death-dinner-french-village-authon-perche-france

    Frisk, A. (2017, August 9). Mystery solved in the case of 2 French friends who died over supper. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/3657748/french-friends-died-over-dinner-together-mystery/

    Wikipedia contributors. (2025, February 13). Death of Mary Reeser. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Mary_Reeser

    M, N. (2022, January 15). Consumed by the Flames of Hell: A history of Spontaneous human combustion. Medium. https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/consumed-by-the-flames-of-hell-a-history-of-spontaneous-human-combustion-d44aad2e8f57

    ]]> In this Shortcide, it's almost as if death itself is playing dirty, pulling off Final Destination-style tricks, taking lives in the most unexpected and bizarre ways. Bailey and Chelsea dive into two of the most perplexing and bizarre cases in recent memory. Bailey covers the eerie deaths of Lucien Perot and Olivier Boudin, two men found dead under mysterious circumstances at a French bistro, their meal left unfinished and their deaths seemingly simultaneous. Was it a tragic accident, a botched meal, or something more sinister? Bailey unpacks the chilling details, from the discovery of their bodies to the postmortem results that shed light on the true cause of their deaths.

    Meanwhile, Chelsea takes us through the bizarre case of Mary Reeser, the "Cinder Woman," who was found in her Florida apartment reduced to ashes, leaving behind only a portion of her skull and a few bones. Could spontaneous human combustion explain the phenomenon, or was there something more to this unsettling incident? Chelsea explores the strange theories and puzzling evidence surrounding Mary’s death, bringing a dose of mystery and intrigue to this truly bizarre case.

    Join us for a chilling, strange, and darkly fascinating episode of Shortcide, where we dig into the unexplained and unexplainable.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Amare, V. (n.d.). Dying together: The double death with a twist. Medium. Retrieved from https://verityamare.medium.com/dying-together-the-double-death-with-a-twist-416bee8d8ce3

    Calise, G. (2019, October 17). Spontaneous combustion in St. Petersburg? The curious case of Mary Reeser. Tampa Bay Times. https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2019/10/17/spontaneous-combustion-in-st-petersburg-the-curious-case-of-mary-reeser/

    Chrisafis, A. (2017, August 9). Postmortems solve strange case of French pair who died at dinner. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/09/mysterious-case-two-men-found-dead-authon-du-perche-french-village-solved

    Encyclopaedia Britannica. (n.d.). Is spontaneous human combustion real? Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.britannica.com/story/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real

    France 24. (2017, August 10). A fatal bromance: The last supper of Lucien and Olivier. France 24. https://www.france24.com/en/20170810-mysterious-death-dinner-french-village-authon-perche-france

    Frisk, A. (2017, August 9). Mystery solved in the case of 2 French friends who died over supper. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/3657748/french-friends-died-over-dinner-together-mystery/

    Wikipedia contributors. (2025, February 13). Death of Mary Reeser. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Mary_Reeser

    M, N. (2022, January 15). Consumed by the Flames of Hell: A history of Spontaneous human combustion. Medium. https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/consumed-by-the-flames-of-hell-a-history-of-spontaneous-human-combustion-d44aad2e8f57

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3005 107 full The Murders at Snowden House https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-murders-at-snowden-house/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-murders-at-snowden-house/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:58:28 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/7e3fedc8-7dc8-3e15-8b96-e0d2a32c0070 In September of 1996, tragedy shattered the peace at the historic Snowden House, a grand estate resting in the heart of the Arkansas Delta. It was there that 75-year-old Sally Snowden McKay and her nephew, 52-year-old Joseph Lee Baker, were brutally murdered—a brutal act of violence that stained a home that had stood for generations. The killer? A teenage burglar, Travis Lewis, who had crept onto the property that day with intentions that turned deadly. He was caught, convicted, and sentenced to life behind bars. Justice, it seemed, had prevailed. But some stories don’t end where we expect them to. And for the Snowden family, the darkness wasn’t finished with them yet.

    Fast forward more than 20 years, and the unthinkable happened—the same house, the same family, the same killer but a new victim. This time, 63-year-old Martha McKay. How did a convicted murderer get a second chance to kill? Why did Martha McKay, who believed in forgiveness, allow him back into her life? And how did this twisted story finally end? We’re breaking down every eerie and unbelievable detail in this episode. Trust us, you won’t believe how it all unfolds.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Baker, K. C. (2020, May 6). Inside the bizarre case of a killer striking twice 23 years apart, murdering a mother and daughter. PEOPLE. https://people.com/crime/inside-the-bizarre-case-of-a-killer-striking-twice-23-years-apart-murdering-a-mother-and-daughter/

    Baker, K. C. (2021, May 17). 'People Magazine Investigates': Inside the mother-daughter murders at Horseshoe Lake – 24 years apart. PEOPLE. https://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-mother-daughter-murders-horseshoe-lake/

    Baker, J. (2020, March 25). Martha McKay murdered at Horseshoe Lake home. Memphis Flyer. https://www.memphisflyer.com/martha-mckay-murdered-at-horseshoe-lake-home

     Criminal Matters. (n.d.). Woman killed by same man who killed mother 20 years earlier. Vocal Media. https://vocal.media/criminal/woman-killed-by-same-man-who-killed-mother-20-years-earlier

    Finger, M. (2012, December 3). Lady of the lake: Martha McKay's love affair with Arkansas' iconic Horseshoe Plantation. Memphis Magazine. https://memphismagazine.com/habitats/lady-of-the-lake/

    Jones, J. (2021, June 29). Murder mystery: Murder at Horseshoe Lake, conclusion. AY Magazine. https://aymag.com/murder-mystery-murder-at-horseshoe-lake-conclusion/

    National Organization of Victims of Juvenile Murderers. (n.d.). Joseph Baker, Martha McKay, & Sally McKay. https://teenkillers.org/memorials/arkansas-victims/joseph-baker-martha-mckay-sally-mckay/

    Puryear, M. (2020, September 30). Murder mystery: Murder at Horseshoe Lake, Part 1. AY Magazine. https://aymag.com/murder-mystery-murder-at-horseshoe-lake-part-1/

    Weintraub, A. (2020, March 26). Arkansas woman killed by same man convicted of mother's murder 23 years earlier, sheriff says. ClickOrlando.

    ]]> In September of 1996, tragedy shattered the peace at the historic Snowden House, a grand estate resting in the heart of the Arkansas Delta. It was there that 75-year-old Sally Snowden McKay and her nephew, 52-year-old Joseph Lee Baker, were brutally murdered—a brutal act of violence that stained a home that had stood for generations. The killer? A teenage burglar, Travis Lewis, who had crept onto the property that day with intentions that turned deadly. He was caught, convicted, and sentenced to life behind bars. Justice, it seemed, had prevailed. But some stories don’t end where we expect them to. And for the Snowden family, the darkness wasn’t finished with them yet.

    Fast forward more than 20 years, and the unthinkable happened—the same house, the same family, the same killer but a new victim. This time, 63-year-old Martha McKay. How did a convicted murderer get a second chance to kill? Why did Martha McKay, who believed in forgiveness, allow him back into her life? And how did this twisted story finally end? We’re breaking down every eerie and unbelievable detail in this episode. Trust us, you won’t believe how it all unfolds.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Baker, K. C. (2020, May 6). Inside the bizarre case of a killer striking twice 23 years apart, murdering a mother and daughter. PEOPLE. https://people.com/crime/inside-the-bizarre-case-of-a-killer-striking-twice-23-years-apart-murdering-a-mother-and-daughter/

    Baker, K. C. (2021, May 17). 'People Magazine Investigates': Inside the mother-daughter murders at Horseshoe Lake – 24 years apart. PEOPLE. https://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-mother-daughter-murders-horseshoe-lake/

    Baker, J. (2020, March 25). Martha McKay murdered at Horseshoe Lake home. Memphis Flyer. https://www.memphisflyer.com/martha-mckay-murdered-at-horseshoe-lake-home

     Criminal Matters. (n.d.). Woman killed by same man who killed mother 20 years earlier. Vocal Media. https://vocal.media/criminal/woman-killed-by-same-man-who-killed-mother-20-years-earlier

    Finger, M. (2012, December 3). Lady of the lake: Martha McKay's love affair with Arkansas' iconic Horseshoe Plantation. Memphis Magazine. https://memphismagazine.com/habitats/lady-of-the-lake/

    Jones, J. (2021, June 29). Murder mystery: Murder at Horseshoe Lake, conclusion. AY Magazine. https://aymag.com/murder-mystery-murder-at-horseshoe-lake-conclusion/

    National Organization of Victims of Juvenile Murderers. (n.d.). Joseph Baker, Martha McKay, & Sally McKay. https://teenkillers.org/memorials/arkansas-victims/joseph-baker-martha-mckay-sally-mckay/

    Puryear, M. (2020, September 30). Murder mystery: Murder at Horseshoe Lake, Part 1. AY Magazine. https://aymag.com/murder-mystery-murder-at-horseshoe-lake-part-1/

    Weintraub, A. (2020, March 26). Arkansas woman killed by same man convicted of mother's murder 23 years earlier, sheriff says. ClickOrlando.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3070 106 full The Murders at Snowden House Beyond the Exam Room: Marie McKenzie on Forensic Nursing After Sexual Assault https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/after-sexual-assault-with-marie-mckenzie-on-forensic-nursing/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/after-sexual-assault-with-marie-mckenzie-on-forensic-nursing/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/aa8b8e9e-290e-3ac7-b755-c060dbfbe382 In this gripping episode of Wildcide, we sit down with Marie McKenzie, a seasoned Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), to uncover the critical role forensic nurses play in the justice system. Marie shares firsthand experiences from the field, explaining how she conducts forensic exams, supports survivors, and helps build cases against perpetrators. We discuss the emotional toll of the job, the misconceptions about sexual assault investigations, and the changes needed to improve survivor advocacy. This is an eye-opening conversation you don’t want to miss.

    About our Honored Guest:

    Once silenced by the aftermath of sexual assault, Marie McKenzie has devoted her life to breaking the silence surrounding the most underreported crime. She champions survivors and equips healthcare providers with tools to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care. To further this cause, she founded the International Sexual Assault Coaching institute, a platform for advocacy, education, and transformation in the fight against sexual violence.

    With over two and a half decades of experience as a registered nurse, including her role as a sexual assault nurse examiner in the clinical and community settings, Marie blends her professional expertise with the tools and techniques that facilitated her own healing journey.

    Renowned for her award-winning and bestselling memoir, Things That Keep Me Up At Night, Marie chronicles her personal odyssey from sexual assault at the age of eleven to her triumphant transformation. Her book serves as a beacon of hope, encouraging others to find their voices, share their stories, seek support, and embrace a life imbued with purpose.

    Marie doesn’t shy away from her calling, proudly declaring, “My mission is to remove sexual assault from being the most underreported crime.”

    When Marie is not educating healthcare providers to care for survivors, she collaborates with various organizations dedicated to helping those affected by diverse traumas. She enjoys the vibrant life of Orlando, Florida, alongside her husband, George.

    To purchase Marie’s Memoir, CLICK HERE.

    UK Resources:
    • Rape Crisis England & Wales – https://rapecrisis.org.uk | 24/7 Helpline: 0808 500 2222
    • Scottish Women’s Aid – https://womensaid.scot
    • Victim Support UK – https://www.victimsupport.org.uk | Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
    International Resources:
    • RAINN (U.S.) – https://www.rainn.org | National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • End Violence Against Women International – https://evawintl.org
    • The Survivors Trust (UK & International Support) – https://thesurvivorstrust.org
    ]]> In this gripping episode of Wildcide, we sit down with Marie McKenzie, a seasoned Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), to uncover the critical role forensic nurses play in the justice system. Marie shares firsthand experiences from the field, explaining how she conducts forensic exams, supports survivors, and helps build cases against perpetrators. We discuss the emotional toll of the job, the misconceptions about sexual assault investigations, and the changes needed to improve survivor advocacy. This is an eye-opening conversation you don’t want to miss.

    About our Honored Guest:

    Once silenced by the aftermath of sexual assault, Marie McKenzie has devoted her life to breaking the silence surrounding the most underreported crime. She champions survivors and equips healthcare providers with tools to deliver compassionate, trauma-informed care. To further this cause, she founded the International Sexual Assault Coaching institute, a platform for advocacy, education, and transformation in the fight against sexual violence.

    With over two and a half decades of experience as a registered nurse, including her role as a sexual assault nurse examiner in the clinical and community settings, Marie blends her professional expertise with the tools and techniques that facilitated her own healing journey.

    Renowned for her award-winning and bestselling memoir, Things That Keep Me Up At Night, Marie chronicles her personal odyssey from sexual assault at the age of eleven to her triumphant transformation. Her book serves as a beacon of hope, encouraging others to find their voices, share their stories, seek support, and embrace a life imbued with purpose.

    Marie doesn’t shy away from her calling, proudly declaring, “My mission is to remove sexual assault from being the most underreported crime.”

    When Marie is not educating healthcare providers to care for survivors, she collaborates with various organizations dedicated to helping those affected by diverse traumas. She enjoys the vibrant life of Orlando, Florida, alongside her husband, George.

    To purchase Marie’s Memoir, CLICK HERE.

    UK Resources:
    • Rape Crisis England & Wales – https://rapecrisis.org.uk | 24/7 Helpline: 0808 500 2222
    • Scottish Women’s Aid – https://womensaid.scot
    • Victim Support UK – https://www.victimsupport.org.uk | Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
    International Resources:
    • RAINN (U.S.) – https://www.rainn.org | National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • End Violence Against Women International – https://evawintl.org
    • The Survivors Trust (UK & International Support) – https://thesurvivorstrust.org
    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4400 105 full Beyond the Exam Room: Marie McKenzie on Forensic Nursing After Sexual Assault Zhenhao Zou: The UK's Most Prolific Serial Rapist https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/britain-s-most-prolific-serial-rapist-the-crimes-of-zhenhao-zou/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/britain-s-most-prolific-serial-rapist-the-crimes-of-zhenhao-zou/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/846521d4-e5d8-322b-8e72-e706f8f6f31b Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and drug-facilitated assault. Listener discretion is advised.

    Zhenhao Zou appeared to be just another PhD student at University College London—until investigators exposed him as one of the most prolific sexual predators in British history. But beneath the surface, he was hiding a horrifying secret. Between 2019 and 2023, Zou preyed on women—primarily Chinese and East Asian—through social media and dating apps, luring them in under false pretenses. Behind the glow of his academic achievements and even post-plastic surgery, he was a deeply disturbed predator.

    Zou’s obsession with ‘stop-action’ pornography—where unconscious women are assaulted—wasn’t just a sick fantasy. He made it a reality. When two women bravely came forward in late 2023, investigators uncovered a nightmare hidden in his luxury flat—date rape drugs, hidden cameras, and over 1,200 videos. This sickening discovery suggests that Zou may have had more than 50 victims, many of whom still don’t know what happened to them in his high-rise London flat.

    So how did he get away with it for so long? And what finally led to his downfall? We’re breaking it all down in this episode—trust us, you won’t want to miss this one.

    **Make sure to tune in on Friday for our interview with Marie McKenzie, a S.A.N.E (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) who walks us through the post-sexual assault process to help survivors find healing and empowerment.

    Resources:

    UK Resources:
    • Rape Crisis England & Wales – https://rapecrisis.org.uk | 24/7 Helpline: 0808 500 2222
    • Scottish Women’s Aid – https://womensaid.scot
    • Victim Support UK – https://www.victimsupport.org.uk | Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
    International Resources:
    • RAINN (U.S.) – https://www.rainn.org | National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • End Violence Against Women International – https://evawintl.org
    • The Survivors Trust (UK & International Support) – https://thesurvivorstrust.org

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    BBC News. (2025, March 5). Zhenhao Zou: PhD student jailed for filming attacks on women. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rkj8k6my8o

    Cox, C. (2025, March 6). A timeline of the crimes, investigation, and trial of UCL student rapist Zhenhao Zou. The Tab. https://thetab.com/2025/03/06/a-timeline-of-the-crimes-investigation-and-trial-of-ucl-student-rapist-zhenhao-zou

    Firstpost. (2024, March 6). Explained: Who is Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou and why is he being called Britain’s worst rapist? Firstpost. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/chinese-phd-student-zhenhao-zou-britain-worst-rapist-drugging-raping-women-13869169.html

    Associated Press. (2025, March 10). Chinese student in UK found guilty of raping woman after spiking her drink. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/china-student-britain-rape-drugs-trial-guilty-7a24b237a77f6283c7ce99ac2b1f9aa6

    Guardian News & Media. (2025, March 5). Zhenhao Zou: PhD student who filmed attacks on women jailed for 6 years. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/05/zhenhao-zou-phd-student-who-filmed-attacks-on-women

    Hughes, L. (2025, March 5). Chinese student in rape case involving 60 women found guilty. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/05/chinese-student-rape-case-60-women/

    The Guardian. (2025, March 6). Serial rape case highlights barriers to justice for East Asian women in UK. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/06/serial-rape-case-zou-barriers-to-justice-east-asian-women-uk

    ]]> Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and drug-facilitated assault. Listener discretion is advised.

    Zhenhao Zou appeared to be just another PhD student at University College London—until investigators exposed him as one of the most prolific sexual predators in British history. But beneath the surface, he was hiding a horrifying secret. Between 2019 and 2023, Zou preyed on women—primarily Chinese and East Asian—through social media and dating apps, luring them in under false pretenses. Behind the glow of his academic achievements and even post-plastic surgery, he was a deeply disturbed predator.

    Zou’s obsession with ‘stop-action’ pornography—where unconscious women are assaulted—wasn’t just a sick fantasy. He made it a reality. When two women bravely came forward in late 2023, investigators uncovered a nightmare hidden in his luxury flat—date rape drugs, hidden cameras, and over 1,200 videos. This sickening discovery suggests that Zou may have had more than 50 victims, many of whom still don’t know what happened to them in his high-rise London flat.

    So how did he get away with it for so long? And what finally led to his downfall? We’re breaking it all down in this episode—trust us, you won’t want to miss this one.

    **Make sure to tune in on Friday for our interview with Marie McKenzie, a S.A.N.E (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) who walks us through the post-sexual assault process to help survivors find healing and empowerment.

    Resources:

    UK Resources:
    • Rape Crisis England & Wales – https://rapecrisis.org.uk | 24/7 Helpline: 0808 500 2222
    • Scottish Women’s Aid – https://womensaid.scot
    • Victim Support UK – https://www.victimsupport.org.uk | Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
    International Resources:
    • RAINN (U.S.) – https://www.rainn.org | National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    • End Violence Against Women International – https://evawintl.org
    • The Survivors Trust (UK & International Support) – https://thesurvivorstrust.org

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    BBC News. (2025, March 5). Zhenhao Zou: PhD student jailed for filming attacks on women. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rkj8k6my8o

    Cox, C. (2025, March 6). A timeline of the crimes, investigation, and trial of UCL student rapist Zhenhao Zou. The Tab. https://thetab.com/2025/03/06/a-timeline-of-the-crimes-investigation-and-trial-of-ucl-student-rapist-zhenhao-zou

    Firstpost. (2024, March 6). Explained: Who is Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou and why is he being called Britain’s worst rapist? Firstpost. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/chinese-phd-student-zhenhao-zou-britain-worst-rapist-drugging-raping-women-13869169.html

    Associated Press. (2025, March 10). Chinese student in UK found guilty of raping woman after spiking her drink. AP News. https://apnews.com/article/china-student-britain-rape-drugs-trial-guilty-7a24b237a77f6283c7ce99ac2b1f9aa6

    Guardian News & Media. (2025, March 5). Zhenhao Zou: PhD student who filmed attacks on women jailed for 6 years. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/05/zhenhao-zou-phd-student-who-filmed-attacks-on-women

    Hughes, L. (2025, March 5). Chinese student in rape case involving 60 women found guilty. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/05/chinese-student-rape-case-60-women/

    The Guardian. (2025, March 6). Serial rape case highlights barriers to justice for East Asian women in UK. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/06/serial-rape-case-zou-barriers-to-justice-east-asian-women-uk

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3094 104 full Zhenhao Zou: The UK's Most Prolific Serial Rapist The Zizians: A Murderous Transgender Vegan Cult? https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-zizians-a-murderous-vegan-cult/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-zizians-a-murderous-vegan-cult/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/9d491add-b634-37fe-a523-cd6c19e73f9f Content Warning:  This episode discusses murder, suicide, and other sensitive or controversial topics.

    Ooof. This one is a full-blown inferno, and it is STILL DEVELOPING.

    Meet the Zizians—who refer to themselves as—wait for it—the Vegan Siths. *Cue "The Imperial March"* This case unravels the shocking layers of a radical faction of rationalists who, despite preaching altruism, have left a trail of brutality in their wake. With at least four brutal murders and two additional deaths linked to the group, their ideology has mutated from intellectual posturing into a twisted labyrinth of suicide, faked deaths, crime, deception, and murder.

    This culty group, led by the enigmatic Jack Amadeus “Ziz” LaSota, the Zizians believe they are the masterminds of a better world—until their so-called rationalism turned into something totally irrational, super warped, and very, very dangerous. Murders, fugitives, and a tangled mess of legal chaos later, the question remains: Were these people already broken before they found rationalism, or did rationalism break them? And with some members still at large, is the story really over?

    Buckle up—because this isn’t just another cult story. This is a real-time unraveling of a belief system gone deadly.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    More Rationalist Insights: LessWrong

    References:

    Associated Press. (2025, February 18). A timeline of cultlike 'Zizian' group tied to killing of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont. PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/a-timeline-of-cultlike-zizian-group-tied-to-killing-of-a-border-patrol-agent-in-vermont

    Ratliff, E. (2025, February 21). The delirious, violent, impossible true story of the Zizians. WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/delirious-violent-impossible-true-story-zizians/

    LessWrong. (n.d.). J. LaSota (Ziz). https://www.lesswrong.com/w/j-lasota-ziz

    Romano, A. (2025, February 25). The post-rationalist murder spree’s so-called “cult” leader has finally been arrested. What? Vox. https://www.vox.com/culture/400722/zizians-ziz-murders-cult-what-happened

    Cavallier, A. (2025, February 23). Zizians crime rampage: How six deaths in three states came to be linked to a cult-like group. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/zizian-cult-murders-jack-lasota-b2701886.html

    USA Today. (2025, February 19). Inside the Zizian movement: A cult-like group’s rise and unraveling. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/19/zizian-cult-like-group-details/79108035007/

    Chamings, A., & Dowd, K. (2025, February 27). 'Show her the body': Alleged kill orders, cult behavior inside the Bay Area Zizians. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/alleged-kill-orders-cult-zizians-bay-area-20184964.php

    Associated Press. (2025, February 17). Cult leader arrest | Cultlike 'Zizian' group leader linked to multiple killings in the US arrested, police say. ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. Police say they've arrested apparent Zizian group leader | AP News

    Start Insight. (n.d.). Zizians: The rise of the vegan cult – From philosophy to violence. https://www.startinsight.eu/en/zizians-the-rise-of-the-vegan-cult-from-philosophy-to-violence/

    ]]> Content Warning:  This episode discusses murder, suicide, and other sensitive or controversial topics.

    Ooof. This one is a full-blown inferno, and it is STILL DEVELOPING.

    Meet the Zizians—who refer to themselves as—wait for it—the Vegan Siths. *Cue "The Imperial March"* This case unravels the shocking layers of a radical faction of rationalists who, despite preaching altruism, have left a trail of brutality in their wake. With at least four brutal murders and two additional deaths linked to the group, their ideology has mutated from intellectual posturing into a twisted labyrinth of suicide, faked deaths, crime, deception, and murder.

    This culty group, led by the enigmatic Jack Amadeus “Ziz” LaSota, the Zizians believe they are the masterminds of a better world—until their so-called rationalism turned into something totally irrational, super warped, and very, very dangerous. Murders, fugitives, and a tangled mess of legal chaos later, the question remains: Were these people already broken before they found rationalism, or did rationalism break them? And with some members still at large, is the story really over?

    Buckle up—because this isn’t just another cult story. This is a real-time unraveling of a belief system gone deadly.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    More Rationalist Insights: LessWrong

    References:

    Associated Press. (2025, February 18). A timeline of cultlike 'Zizian' group tied to killing of a Border Patrol agent in Vermont. PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/a-timeline-of-cultlike-zizian-group-tied-to-killing-of-a-border-patrol-agent-in-vermont

    Ratliff, E. (2025, February 21). The delirious, violent, impossible true story of the Zizians. WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/delirious-violent-impossible-true-story-zizians/

    LessWrong. (n.d.). J. LaSota (Ziz). https://www.lesswrong.com/w/j-lasota-ziz

    Romano, A. (2025, February 25). The post-rationalist murder spree’s so-called “cult” leader has finally been arrested. What? Vox. https://www.vox.com/culture/400722/zizians-ziz-murders-cult-what-happened

    Cavallier, A. (2025, February 23). Zizians crime rampage: How six deaths in three states came to be linked to a cult-like group. The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/zizian-cult-murders-jack-lasota-b2701886.html

    USA Today. (2025, February 19). Inside the Zizian movement: A cult-like group’s rise and unraveling. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/19/zizian-cult-like-group-details/79108035007/

    Chamings, A., & Dowd, K. (2025, February 27). 'Show her the body': Alleged kill orders, cult behavior inside the Bay Area Zizians. SFGate. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/alleged-kill-orders-cult-zizians-bay-area-20184964.php

    Associated Press. (2025, February 17). Cult leader arrest | Cultlike 'Zizian' group leader linked to multiple killings in the US arrested, police say. ABC11 Raleigh-Durham. Police say they've arrested apparent Zizian group leader | AP News

    Start Insight. (n.d.). Zizians: The rise of the vegan cult – From philosophy to violence. https://www.startinsight.eu/en/zizians-the-rise-of-the-vegan-cult-from-philosophy-to-violence/

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 5138 103 full The Zizians: A Murderous Transgender Vegan Cult? Shortcide: Death Took an L https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-death-took-an-l/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/shortcide-death-took-an-l/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:20:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e380e9e1-1874-35bd-a417-8af544a78fe0 Some call it luck, some call it fate—but one thing’s for sure, Death took a serious L on this one. In this Shortcide, we’re bringing you two cases of two different people who repeatedly dodged death like it was their full-time job. Chelsea covers the outrageous tale of a man named Frane Selak, who seemed to have a VIP pass to disaster—but somehow always walked away.  And Bailey tells the unbelievable story of Violet Jessop, a woman who kept finding herself in the middle of history’s most infamous maritime catastrophes… and lived to tell the tale.

    From fiery crashes to sinking ships, these stories will have you questioning whether some people are just built different. Just between these two, the Grim Reaper could count on both hands how many times he missed his mark.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Chapman, C. (2003, June 22). Disaster as a way of life. The Telegraph. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/croatia/1433773/Disaster-as-a-way-of-life.html

    Delauney, G. (2014, May 14). #BBCtrending: Is the 'world's luckiest man' being exploited? BBC News. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-27414609

    Encyclopedia Titanica. (n.d.). Violet Constance Jessop. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/violet-constance-jessop.html

    Kuroski, J. (2018, June 4). The seven unbelievable survival stories of Frane Selak. All That's Interesting. Retrieved from https://allthatsinteresting.com/frane-selak

    Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (n.d.). The world's unluckiest man? Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Retrieved February 11, 2025, from https://www.ripleys.com/stories/unluckiest-man

    Titanic Wiki. (n.d.). Violet Constance Jessop. Titanic Fandom. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://titanic.fandom.com/wiki/Violet_Constance_Jessop

    ]]> Some call it luck, some call it fate—but one thing’s for sure, Death took a serious L on this one. In this Shortcide, we’re bringing you two cases of two different people who repeatedly dodged death like it was their full-time job. Chelsea covers the outrageous tale of a man named Frane Selak, who seemed to have a VIP pass to disaster—but somehow always walked away.  And Bailey tells the unbelievable story of Violet Jessop, a woman who kept finding herself in the middle of history’s most infamous maritime catastrophes… and lived to tell the tale.

    From fiery crashes to sinking ships, these stories will have you questioning whether some people are just built different. Just between these two, the Grim Reaper could count on both hands how many times he missed his mark.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Chapman, C. (2003, June 22). Disaster as a way of life. The Telegraph. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/croatia/1433773/Disaster-as-a-way-of-life.html

    Delauney, G. (2014, May 14). #BBCtrending: Is the 'world's luckiest man' being exploited? BBC News. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-27414609

    Encyclopedia Titanica. (n.d.). Violet Constance Jessop. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-survivor/violet-constance-jessop.html

    Kuroski, J. (2018, June 4). The seven unbelievable survival stories of Frane Selak. All That's Interesting. Retrieved from https://allthatsinteresting.com/frane-selak

    Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (n.d.). The world's unluckiest man? Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Retrieved February 11, 2025, from https://www.ripleys.com/stories/unluckiest-man

    Titanic Wiki. (n.d.). Violet Constance Jessop. Titanic Fandom. Retrieved February 12, 2025, from https://titanic.fandom.com/wiki/Violet_Constance_Jessop

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3114 102 full 'Welcome to Video' (Part 2): The Fall of a Dark Web Empire https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-video-part-2-the-fall-of-a-dark-web-empire/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-video-part-2-the-fall-of-a-dark-web-empire/#comments Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:26:42 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/78b70820-aec4-36d0-9116-22b7f11c5166 CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content around child sexual abuse material and child exploitation. Listener discretion is advised.

    After authorities dismantled Welcome to Video, the largest known child exploitation marketplace on the dark web, the real battle began—tracking down its users. What followed was a sprawling global manhunt as law enforcement agencies across multiple countries worked to identify and arrest the perpetrators hiding behind encrypted screens.

    This episode uncovers the shocking scale of the network, the high-profile arrests that followed, and the devastating impact on both victims and investigators. We examine how international cooperation brought key players to justice, the legal and ethical challenges of prosecuting dark web crimes, and the unsettling reality that remnants of these networks continue to resurface.

    Join us as we unravel the aftermath of one of the darkest criminal enterprises ever exposed—and the ongoing fight to hold every accomplice accountable.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Greenberg, A. (2019, October 16). Inside the Bitcoin bust that took down the web’s biggest child abuse site. WIRED. Retrieved from https://wired.com

    Janczewski, C. M., Faruqui, Z. M., Reece, K. A., & W2V Team. (n.d.). Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. Retrieved from https://servicetoamericamedals.org

    United States Department of Justice, District of Columbia. (2022, September 7). New York man sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and distribution of child pornography. Retrieved from https://justice.gov

    United States Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs. (2019, October 16). South Korean national and hundreds of others charged worldwide in the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website, which was funded by Bitcoin. Retrieved from https://justice.gov

    Valdosta Today. (n.d.). Three Georgians named among those charged in the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website. Retrieved from https://valdostatoday.com

    Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Welcome to Video case. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_Video_case

    ]]> CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content around child sexual abuse material and child exploitation. Listener discretion is advised.

    After authorities dismantled Welcome to Video, the largest known child exploitation marketplace on the dark web, the real battle began—tracking down its users. What followed was a sprawling global manhunt as law enforcement agencies across multiple countries worked to identify and arrest the perpetrators hiding behind encrypted screens.

    This episode uncovers the shocking scale of the network, the high-profile arrests that followed, and the devastating impact on both victims and investigators. We examine how international cooperation brought key players to justice, the legal and ethical challenges of prosecuting dark web crimes, and the unsettling reality that remnants of these networks continue to resurface.

    Join us as we unravel the aftermath of one of the darkest criminal enterprises ever exposed—and the ongoing fight to hold every accomplice accountable.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Greenberg, A. (2019, October 16). Inside the Bitcoin bust that took down the web’s biggest child abuse site. WIRED. Retrieved from https://wired.com

    Janczewski, C. M., Faruqui, Z. M., Reece, K. A., & W2V Team. (n.d.). Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. Retrieved from https://servicetoamericamedals.org

    United States Department of Justice, District of Columbia. (2022, September 7). New York man sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and distribution of child pornography. Retrieved from https://justice.gov

    United States Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs. (2019, October 16). South Korean national and hundreds of others charged worldwide in the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website, which was funded by Bitcoin. Retrieved from https://justice.gov

    Valdosta Today. (n.d.). Three Georgians named among those charged in the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website. Retrieved from https://valdostatoday.com

    Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Welcome to Video case. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_Video_case

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3738 101 full 'Welcome to Video' (Part 2): The Fall of a Dark Web Empire 'Welcome to Video' (Part 1): The Dark Web’s Most Vile Empire https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-video-part-1-exposing-the-dark-webs-largest-child-exploitation-site-in-history/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/welcome-to-video-part-1-exposing-the-dark-webs-largest-child-exploitation-site-in-history/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:41:38 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/25f1842d-38b3-33c3-831d-0b925868cf5c CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content around child sexual abuse material and child exploitation. Listener discretion is advised.

    This case makes Dark Web Diaries look tame. This week, we dive into the horrifying Welcome to Video case—one of the darkest and most expansive child exploitation networks ever uncovered. Operating in the shadows of the internet, Welcome to Video was a marketplace of unimaginable crimes, where thousands of users exchanged Bitcoin for access to child abuse material.

    At the center of it all was Son Jong-Woo, an unassuming South Korean student who built and maintained the site, allowing it to thrive undetected for years. But in 2017, a single encrypted file linked to the site caught the attention of U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)—and what they found was more horrifying than anyone could have imagined. This discovery triggered an international investigation spanning the United States, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, with law enforcement racing to uncover the full scale of the operation.

    By March 2018, authorities managed to shut the site down, but their work was far from over. Investigators were left combing through hundreds of thousands of videos, unmasking both the victims and the perpetrators behind the screen. What they uncovered exposed not just the website itself, but a massive underground network of offenders—many of whom were hiding in plain sight.

    In Part 1, we reveal how a cryptic digital trail led authorities to one of the most sickening and far-reaching child exploitation cases in internet history. But the real nightmare? The people behind it weren’t just lurking in the dark—they were everywhere.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Greenberg, A. (2019, October 16). Inside the Bitcoin bust that took down the web’s biggest child abuse site. WIRED. Retrieved from https://wired.com

    Janczewski, C. M., Faruqui, Z. M., Reece, K. A., & W2V Team. (n.d.). Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. Retrieved from https://servicetoamericamedals.org

    United States Department of Justice, District of Columbia. (2022, September 7). New York man sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and distribution of child pornography. Retrieved from https://justice.gov

    United States Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs. (2019, October 16). South Korean national and hundreds of others charged worldwide in the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website, which was funded by Bitcoin. Retrieved from https://justice.gov

    Valdosta Today. (n.d.). Three Georgians named among those charged in the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website. Retrieved from https://valdostatoday.com

    Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Welcome to Video case. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_Video_case

    ]]> CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content around child sexual abuse material and child exploitation. Listener discretion is advised.

    This case makes Dark Web Diaries look tame. This week, we dive into the horrifying Welcome to Video case—one of the darkest and most expansive child exploitation networks ever uncovered. Operating in the shadows of the internet, Welcome to Video was a marketplace of unimaginable crimes, where thousands of users exchanged Bitcoin for access to child abuse material.

    At the center of it all was Son Jong-Woo, an unassuming South Korean student who built and maintained the site, allowing it to thrive undetected for years. But in 2017, a single encrypted file linked to the site caught the attention of U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)—and what they found was more horrifying than anyone could have imagined. This discovery triggered an international investigation spanning the United States, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, with law enforcement racing to uncover the full scale of the operation.

    By March 2018, authorities managed to shut the site down, but their work was far from over. Investigators were left combing through hundreds of thousands of videos, unmasking both the victims and the perpetrators behind the screen. What they uncovered exposed not just the website itself, but a massive underground network of offenders—many of whom were hiding in plain sight.

    In Part 1, we reveal how a cryptic digital trail led authorities to one of the most sickening and far-reaching child exploitation cases in internet history. But the real nightmare? The people behind it weren’t just lurking in the dark—they were everywhere.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Greenberg, A. (2019, October 16). Inside the Bitcoin bust that took down the web’s biggest child abuse site. WIRED. Retrieved from https://wired.com

    Janczewski, C. M., Faruqui, Z. M., Reece, K. A., & W2V Team. (n.d.). Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. Retrieved from https://servicetoamericamedals.org

    United States Department of Justice, District of Columbia. (2022, September 7). New York man sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for sexual exploitation of children and distribution of child pornography. Retrieved from https://justice.gov

    United States Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs. (2019, October 16). South Korean national and hundreds of others charged worldwide in the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website, which was funded by Bitcoin. Retrieved from https://justice.gov

    Valdosta Today. (n.d.). Three Georgians named among those charged in the takedown of the largest darknet child pornography website. Retrieved from https://valdostatoday.com

    Wikipedia contributors. (n.d.). Welcome to Video case. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_Video_case

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast false No 3615 100 full 'Welcome to Video' (Part 1): The Dark Web’s Most Vile Empire The Crimes of Robert Sparks: A Firsthand Account from Dallas PD’s Joe King https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-robert-sparks-case-a-firsthand-account-from-dallas-pd-s-joe-king/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-robert-sparks-case-a-firsthand-account-from-dallas-pd-s-joe-king/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/463a41e1-a00b-34c2-96a5-063ddd53bd5b A horrific crime, a high-stakes manhunt, and the inside story from the officer who lived it. In this episode, we sit down with Dallas PD Officer Joe King, a key player in the investigation and capture of Robert Sparks, the man responsible for one of Dallas’ most shocking family murders. Joe takes us behind the scenes of the case, sharing firsthand what it was like to track down Sparks and the reality of working major crimes in law enforcement.

    But this episode isn’t just about true crime—it’s also about bridging the divide between law enforcement and the public. When Joe isn’t catching killers, he’s behind the mic on ATO: Bridging the Divide, a podcast that dives into the untold stories of first responders, mental health, and the human side of policing. We talk about the wildest moments from his career, the importance of storytelling in law enforcement, and why sometimes cops need therapy, too. A deep dive into true crime, justice, and the men and women behind the badge—this episode has it all. 

    About Joe King:

    Dallas PD’s Joe King has spent almost three decades with the Dallas Police Department. Most of his experience with the DPD has been working street level narcotics sales and hunting fugitives (we told you he was cool). Joe has created a habitual tracking database for burglars, drug dealers and robbers for the Dep, taught surveillance school, implemented reality-based training and has developed a case management filing system he teaches to detectives.  Joe is a Dickeys BBQ and Assist the Officer Foundation and board member where he is the Oz behind the curtains with his ATO: Bridging the Divide podcast. Here, he brings awareness to mental health issues among LEOs and their families. Joe is married to Kristen, a Dallas Child Abuse detective and father to, the love of his life, Carmen.

    Tune into ATO: Bridging the Divide for an inside look at crime, cops, and the podcast that’s changing the conversation.

    Contact Info:

    • Podcast: ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE | ATO:BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
    • Website: https://atodallas.org
    • Instagram: ato_bridging_divide
    • Facebook: ATO Bridging the Divide
    • Twitter: @ato_divide
    • Youtube: @joeking7919
    • Other: ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE PODCAST AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS.
    ]]> A horrific crime, a high-stakes manhunt, and the inside story from the officer who lived it. In this episode, we sit down with Dallas PD Officer Joe King, a key player in the investigation and capture of Robert Sparks, the man responsible for one of Dallas’ most shocking family murders. Joe takes us behind the scenes of the case, sharing firsthand what it was like to track down Sparks and the reality of working major crimes in law enforcement.

    But this episode isn’t just about true crime—it’s also about bridging the divide between law enforcement and the public. When Joe isn’t catching killers, he’s behind the mic on ATO: Bridging the Divide, a podcast that dives into the untold stories of first responders, mental health, and the human side of policing. We talk about the wildest moments from his career, the importance of storytelling in law enforcement, and why sometimes cops need therapy, too. A deep dive into true crime, justice, and the men and women behind the badge—this episode has it all. 

    About Joe King:

    Dallas PD’s Joe King has spent almost three decades with the Dallas Police Department. Most of his experience with the DPD has been working street level narcotics sales and hunting fugitives (we told you he was cool). Joe has created a habitual tracking database for burglars, drug dealers and robbers for the Dep, taught surveillance school, implemented reality-based training and has developed a case management filing system he teaches to detectives.  Joe is a Dickeys BBQ and Assist the Officer Foundation and board member where he is the Oz behind the curtains with his ATO: Bridging the Divide podcast. Here, he brings awareness to mental health issues among LEOs and their families. Joe is married to Kristen, a Dallas Child Abuse detective and father to, the love of his life, Carmen.

    Tune into ATO: Bridging the Divide for an inside look at crime, cops, and the podcast that’s changing the conversation.

    Contact Info:

    • Podcast: ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE | ATO:BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
    • Website: https://atodallas.org
    • Instagram: ato_bridging_divide
    • Facebook: ATO Bridging the Divide
    • Twitter: @ato_divide
    • Youtube: @joeking7919
    • Other: ATO: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE PODCAST AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS.
    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4020 98 full The Crimes of Robert Sparks: A Firsthand Account from Dallas PD’s Joe King Familicide: The Crimes of Robert Sparks https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/familicide-the-case-of-robert-sparks/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/familicide-the-case-of-robert-sparks/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:02:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/f85d5cb5-f62d-3a40-b30b-cd8eec4848ee Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, violence, and human suffering. Listener discretion is advised.

    Alright, let’s rewind to September of 2007 where a man by the name of Robert Sparks was living a relatively normal life—at least, that’s how it looked from the outside. But inside his home, it was a different story. Robert Sparks had a reputation for being controlling and paranoid, especially about his wife, Chare Agnew. By September 2007, Sparks’ paranoia hit its breaking point, and a Dallas neighborhood would become the backdrop for an unthinkable crime.

    When police arrived at the scene, they weren’t prepared for the horrors they would find inside: three dead family members. 9-year-old Harold, 10-year-old Raekwon, and 30-year-old Chare. Sparks’ crimes were so barbaric, so personal, that even seasoned homicide investigators were unnerved. Even more bewildering were Sparks’ two stepdaughters 14-year-old LaKenya and 12-year-old Garysha huddled in a locked closet, traumatized with remnants of the previous night's horrors still on their faces.  What happened in the Rochester home that night sent shockwaves throughout all of Dallas.

    People were horrified of the details of the crimes and all of Dallas PD was now turning to finding the fugitive who was on the run. A full out manhunt was underway. But what would unfold over the next weeks would add to the complex and totally bizarre components of this case: a mad car chase through Dallas neighborhoods, accusations of poisonings, and demands for secret audiocassette recordings to be used in proving Sparks' innocence. In this episode, we unravel the chilling details of the case, the trial that sparks heated debates about the crossroads of mental health and the judicial system. How do we judge the mind of a killer? 

    Tune in on Friday, 2/14/25, for our sit down with Dallas PD's Joe King for a behind-the-scenes look at the case that shook Dallas in 2007.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    WFAA. (n.d.). Defense claims convicted killer Robert Sparks is mentally ill. WFAA. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/defense-claims-convicted-killer-robert-sparks-is-mentally-ill/287-338776440

    WFAA. (n.d.). In opening of Robert Sparks murder trial, details given about confession. WFAA. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/in-opening-of-robert-sparks-murder-trial-details-given-about-confession/287-338811523

    Texas Executions. (n.d.). Robert Sparks. Texas Executions. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.txexecutions.org/reports/565-Robert-Sparks.htm

    Fusar-Poli P, Sunkel C, Larrauri CA, Keri P, McGorry PD, Thornicroft G, Patel V. Violence and schizophrenia: the role of social determinants of health and the need for early intervention. World Psychiatry. 2023 Jun;22(2):230-231. doi: 10.1002/wps.21074. PMID: 37159357; PMCID: PMC10168150.

    ]]> Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, violence, and human suffering. Listener discretion is advised.

    Alright, let’s rewind to September of 2007 where a man by the name of Robert Sparks was living a relatively normal life—at least, that’s how it looked from the outside. But inside his home, it was a different story. Robert Sparks had a reputation for being controlling and paranoid, especially about his wife, Chare Agnew. By September 2007, Sparks’ paranoia hit its breaking point, and a Dallas neighborhood would become the backdrop for an unthinkable crime.

    When police arrived at the scene, they weren’t prepared for the horrors they would find inside: three dead family members. 9-year-old Harold, 10-year-old Raekwon, and 30-year-old Chare. Sparks’ crimes were so barbaric, so personal, that even seasoned homicide investigators were unnerved. Even more bewildering were Sparks’ two stepdaughters 14-year-old LaKenya and 12-year-old Garysha huddled in a locked closet, traumatized with remnants of the previous night's horrors still on their faces.  What happened in the Rochester home that night sent shockwaves throughout all of Dallas.

    People were horrified of the details of the crimes and all of Dallas PD was now turning to finding the fugitive who was on the run. A full out manhunt was underway. But what would unfold over the next weeks would add to the complex and totally bizarre components of this case: a mad car chase through Dallas neighborhoods, accusations of poisonings, and demands for secret audiocassette recordings to be used in proving Sparks' innocence. In this episode, we unravel the chilling details of the case, the trial that sparks heated debates about the crossroads of mental health and the judicial system. How do we judge the mind of a killer? 

    Tune in on Friday, 2/14/25, for our sit down with Dallas PD's Joe King for a behind-the-scenes look at the case that shook Dallas in 2007.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    WFAA. (n.d.). Defense claims convicted killer Robert Sparks is mentally ill. WFAA. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/defense-claims-convicted-killer-robert-sparks-is-mentally-ill/287-338776440

    WFAA. (n.d.). In opening of Robert Sparks murder trial, details given about confession. WFAA. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/in-opening-of-robert-sparks-murder-trial-details-given-about-confession/287-338811523

    Texas Executions. (n.d.). Robert Sparks. Texas Executions. Retrieved December 31, 2024, from https://www.txexecutions.org/reports/565-Robert-Sparks.htm

    Fusar-Poli P, Sunkel C, Larrauri CA, Keri P, McGorry PD, Thornicroft G, Patel V. Violence and schizophrenia: the role of social determinants of health and the need for early intervention. World Psychiatry. 2023 Jun;22(2):230-231. doi: 10.1002/wps.21074. PMID: 37159357; PMCID: PMC10168150.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3441 99 full Familicide: The Crimes of Robert Sparks God's Misfits: The Murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/gods-misfits-the-murders-of-veronica-butler-and-jilian-kelley/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/gods-misfits-the-murders-of-veronica-butler-and-jilian-kelley/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/c1463c62-87bc-3ecb-97e8-c06deb95702d A routine custody exchange. A deserted highway. Two women vanish without a trace.

    On March 30, 2024, Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler set off on what should have been a simple trip to pick up Veronica’s children. But when they never returned home, their loved ones knew something was terribly wrong. Their vehicle was later found abandoned near the Oklahoma-Kansas border, but there was no sign of the women. The unsettling clues left behind hinted at something far more sinister.

    As law enforcement launched an investigation, they began to uncover a dark and twisted conspiracy—one fueled by paranoia, power, and an insatiable need for control. The case would lead authorities to a secretive anti-government group calling themselves God’s Misfits, whose disturbing beliefs and extreme actions would shock an entire community.

    What happened to Jilian and Veronica that day? Who was behind their disappearance? And how did a bitter custody dispute escalate into something so horrifying?

    In this episode, we break down the chilling details of the case, the web of deception woven by those responsible, and the terrifying truths uncovered along the way. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind God’s Misfits—a case of control, delusion, and murder.

     

    As we discuss this heart-wrenching story, it's important to acknowledge the enduring impact on the victims' families. Clinton Butler, the father of Veronica Butler, has faced immense emotional and financial challenges following the loss of his daughter. To support him during this difficult time, a GoFundMe campaign has been established to help him retain his family home. If you're moved by his story and wish to contribute, you can find more information here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-clinton-butler-keep-his-family-home?utm_source=chatgpt.com

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Al-Arshani, S., & Encinas, A. (2024, April 15). Timeline of events: Bodies found in connection to missing Kansas women, 4 people arrested. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/15/veronica-butler-jilian-kelley-timeline-missing-kansas-women/73329356007/

    Burch, J. (2024, November 6). Victim in Texas County murders stabbed 9 times, medical examiner says. KVII. https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/victim-in-texas-county-murders-stabbed-16-times-medical-examiner-says-jilian-kelley-autopsy-veronica-butler

    Fiallo, J. (2024, September 9). “f*cking b*tch!”: Fam of slain kansas moms lose it in Court. The Daily Beast. https://www.thedailybeast.com/family-of-murdered-kansas-moms-veronica-butler-and-jilian-kelley-lose-it-in-court/

    JC Post. (2024, April 18). Grandmother admits responsibility for death of 2 missing Kan. women. https://jcpost.com/posts/ccc266aa-e3dd-4e0f-b172-2e23cb1a7113

    McCoy, M. (2024, April 24). The deaths of two Kansas women unearthed an anti-government group. was it a factor in murder?. The Oklahoman. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/23/gods-misfits-oklahoma-veronica-butler-jilian-kelley-murder/73424210007/

    McMillan, L. (2024, November 5). New details released in Jilian Kelley’s murder. KSN.COM News. https://www.ksn.com/news/crime/new-details-released-in-jilian-kelleys-murder/

    Murder in The First Degree - Deliberate Intent 21 Murder in The First Degree - Deliberate Intent - 21 0.s. 701.7 (A), A Felon | PDF

    Oklahoma District Court. (2023). Arrest warrant for Tad Bert Cullum [Arrest warrant]. T.-B.-Cullum-CF-24-71-Info-and-Affidavit_Redacted.pdf

    Robson Funeral Home. (n.d.). Obituary for Jilian Dalbey Kelley. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.robsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jilian-dalbey-kelley

    Robson Funeral Home. (n.d.). *Obituary for Veronica Butler*. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.robsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/veronica-butler

    "STATE OF OKLAHOMA VS. CULLUM, TAD BERT " (CF-2024-00071) | On Demand Court Records

    The Oklahoman. (2024, December 17). 'God's Misfits' grandmother accused of murdering two goes to jury trial. Retrieved from https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/12/17/gods-misfits-grandmother-accused-murdering-two-goes-jury-trial/77039311007/

    The Oklahoman. (2024, December 16). 'God's Misfits': Testimony begins in Oklahoma murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. Retrieved from https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/12/16/gods-misfits-oklahoma-murders-testimony-preliminary-trial-begins-veronica-butler-jilian-kelley/77028692007/

    9-9-24 - State's Brief in Support of Consolidation For Prelim HRG | PDF

    Medical Examiner's Summary Report For Veronica Butler | PDF | Autopsy | Death

    Summary Medical Examiners Report For Jilian Kelley | PDF | Autopsy | Death

    Jilian Kelley Full Medical Examiners Report | PDF | Vertebra | Neck

    Veronica Butler Full Medical Examiner Report | PDF | Neck | Common Carotid Artery

     

    ]]> A routine custody exchange. A deserted highway. Two women vanish without a trace.

    On March 30, 2024, Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler set off on what should have been a simple trip to pick up Veronica’s children. But when they never returned home, their loved ones knew something was terribly wrong. Their vehicle was later found abandoned near the Oklahoma-Kansas border, but there was no sign of the women. The unsettling clues left behind hinted at something far more sinister.

    As law enforcement launched an investigation, they began to uncover a dark and twisted conspiracy—one fueled by paranoia, power, and an insatiable need for control. The case would lead authorities to a secretive anti-government group calling themselves God’s Misfits, whose disturbing beliefs and extreme actions would shock an entire community.

    What happened to Jilian and Veronica that day? Who was behind their disappearance? And how did a bitter custody dispute escalate into something so horrifying?

    In this episode, we break down the chilling details of the case, the web of deception woven by those responsible, and the terrifying truths uncovered along the way. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind God’s Misfits—a case of control, delusion, and murder.

     

    As we discuss this heart-wrenching story, it's important to acknowledge the enduring impact on the victims' families. Clinton Butler, the father of Veronica Butler, has faced immense emotional and financial challenges following the loss of his daughter. To support him during this difficult time, a GoFundMe campaign has been established to help him retain his family home. If you're moved by his story and wish to contribute, you can find more information here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-clinton-butler-keep-his-family-home?utm_source=chatgpt.com

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Al-Arshani, S., & Encinas, A. (2024, April 15). Timeline of events: Bodies found in connection to missing Kansas women, 4 people arrested. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/15/veronica-butler-jilian-kelley-timeline-missing-kansas-women/73329356007/

    Burch, J. (2024, November 6). Victim in Texas County murders stabbed 9 times, medical examiner says. KVII. https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/victim-in-texas-county-murders-stabbed-16-times-medical-examiner-says-jilian-kelley-autopsy-veronica-butler

    Fiallo, J. (2024, September 9). “f*cking b*tch!”: Fam of slain kansas moms lose it in Court. The Daily Beast. https://www.thedailybeast.com/family-of-murdered-kansas-moms-veronica-butler-and-jilian-kelley-lose-it-in-court/

    JC Post. (2024, April 18). Grandmother admits responsibility for death of 2 missing Kan. women. https://jcpost.com/posts/ccc266aa-e3dd-4e0f-b172-2e23cb1a7113

    McCoy, M. (2024, April 24). The deaths of two Kansas women unearthed an anti-government group. was it a factor in murder?. The Oklahoman. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/23/gods-misfits-oklahoma-veronica-butler-jilian-kelley-murder/73424210007/

    McMillan, L. (2024, November 5). New details released in Jilian Kelley’s murder. KSN.COM News. https://www.ksn.com/news/crime/new-details-released-in-jilian-kelleys-murder/

    Murder in The First Degree - Deliberate Intent 21 Murder in The First Degree - Deliberate Intent - 21 0.s. 701.7 (A), A Felon | PDF

    Oklahoma District Court. (2023). Arrest warrant for Tad Bert Cullum [Arrest warrant]. T.-B.-Cullum-CF-24-71-Info-and-Affidavit_Redacted.pdf

    Robson Funeral Home. (n.d.). Obituary for Jilian Dalbey Kelley. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.robsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jilian-dalbey-kelley

    Robson Funeral Home. (n.d.). *Obituary for Veronica Butler*. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.robsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/veronica-butler

    "STATE OF OKLAHOMA VS. CULLUM, TAD BERT " (CF-2024-00071) | On Demand Court Records

    The Oklahoman. (2024, December 17). 'God's Misfits' grandmother accused of murdering two goes to jury trial. Retrieved from https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/12/17/gods-misfits-grandmother-accused-murdering-two-goes-jury-trial/77039311007/

    The Oklahoman. (2024, December 16). 'God's Misfits': Testimony begins in Oklahoma murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. Retrieved from https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/12/16/gods-misfits-oklahoma-murders-testimony-preliminary-trial-begins-veronica-butler-jilian-kelley/77028692007/

    9-9-24 - State's Brief in Support of Consolidation For Prelim HRG | PDF

    Medical Examiner's Summary Report For Veronica Butler | PDF | Autopsy | Death

    Summary Medical Examiners Report For Jilian Kelley | PDF | Autopsy | Death

    Jilian Kelley Full Medical Examiners Report | PDF | Vertebra | Neck

    Veronica Butler Full Medical Examiner Report | PDF | Neck | Common Carotid Artery

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4320 97 full Resilience and Hope: My Parents' Survival Through the Holocaust with Tom Glaser https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/my-parents-survival-through-the-holocaust-with-tom-glasser/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/my-parents-survival-through-the-holocaust-with-tom-glasser/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:31:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/35193e5a-5497-38db-996a-4c7ced91cb0b ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of the Holocaust, including themes of genocide, suicide, violence, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

     

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Tom Glaser as he shares the extraordinary and harrowing journey of his parents' survival through the Holocaust. Through Tom’s vivid storytelling, we uncover the resilience, heartbreak, and unimaginable strength that defined his parents' experience during one of history’s darkest chapters.

    Tom takes us beyond the statistics, giving voice to the intimate struggles and triumphs that shaped his family’s legacy. From life before the war to the trials of survival and the scars that lingered long after liberation, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the enduring impact of the Holocaust through the eyes of the next generation.

    Join us for a poignant conversation that reminds us of the importance of remembering – and retelling – the stories that history must never forget.

    ]]> ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of the Holocaust, including themes of genocide, suicide, violence, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

     

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Tom Glaser as he shares the extraordinary and harrowing journey of his parents' survival through the Holocaust. Through Tom’s vivid storytelling, we uncover the resilience, heartbreak, and unimaginable strength that defined his parents' experience during one of history’s darkest chapters.

    Tom takes us beyond the statistics, giving voice to the intimate struggles and triumphs that shaped his family’s legacy. From life before the war to the trials of survival and the scars that lingered long after liberation, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the enduring impact of the Holocaust through the eyes of the next generation.

    Join us for a poignant conversation that reminds us of the importance of remembering – and retelling – the stories that history must never forget.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 5040 94 full Resilience and Hope: My Parents' Survival Through the Holocaust with Tom Glaser Josef Mengele: Auschwitz's Angel of Death https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-holocaust-s-angel-of-death-josef-mengele-and-auschwitz/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-holocaust-s-angel-of-death-josef-mengele-and-auschwitz/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/ebc91851-cc2c-312c-8e56-015669257f4f Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence, genocide, and human suffering. Listener discretion is advised.

    In this compelling and deeply introspective episode, we delve into one of humanity’s darkest chapters: the Holocaust. Beginning with a look at the state of Germany in the 1930s, we explore the political and economic collapse that created the fertile ground for Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the horrifying events that followed. We discuss the establishment of Auschwitz, the largest and most infamous Nazi concentration and extermination camp, and examine the systemic and meticulous organization of genocide carried out within its walls.

    At the heart of this episode lies the chilling story of Josef Mengele, the so-called "Angel of Death." We unravel his background, exploring how his ambition, obsession with success, and fervent belief in Nazi ideology propelled him to become one of history’s most notorious figures. Mengele’s brutal experiments on prisoners, especially twins, are recounted with careful attention to detail, shedding light on the depth of his inhumanity.

    As we navigate through the horrors of Auschwitz, we also examine the psychological toll on survivors and the intergenerational trauma experienced by their descendants. We reflect on the importance of remembrance and education to ensure these atrocities are never forgotten or repeated.

    Finally, we follow Mengele’s escape after the collapse of the Third Reich, highlighting how post-war chaos and bureaucratic failures allowed him to evade justice for decades. This episode is a sobering exploration of the Holocaust, a tribute to its victims, and a call to reflect on the societal factors that allowed such atrocities to occur.

    Resources:

    Vera Alexander’s Testimony: https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1001717

    Ze’ev Sapir Testimony: https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn100158

    Find other Holocaust Resources at The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Friedlander, Saul. Nazi Germany and the Jews: 1933-1945. HarperCollins, 1997.

    Levi, Primo. If This Is a Man. Orion Publishing, 2008.

    Lifton, Robert Jay. The Nazi Doctors: Medical Killing and the Psychology of Genocide. Basic Books, 2000.

    Totten, Samuel, and Paul R. Bartrop, eds. Dictionary of Genocide. ABC-CLIO, 2008.

    Josef Mengele | Holocaust Encyclopedia, https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/josef-mengele

    Josef Mengele | Biography, Death, Angel of Death, & Facts | Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josef-Mengele

    Josef Mengele - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Mengele

    Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele - CANDLES Holocaust Museum, https://candlesholocaustmuseum.org/educational-resources/josef-mengele.html

    Josef Mengele | Early Life, Auschwitz Experiments & Escape - Lesson, https://study.com/academy/lesson/josef-mengele-experiments-angel-of-death-at-auschwitz-birkenau.html

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (n.d.). Jewish prisoners are marched through the snow on their way to forced labor assignments outside the camp. [Photograph]. Retrieved January 25, 2025, from https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1001580

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (n.d.). Eichmann Trial -- Session 71-- Witness Vera Alexander. Retrieved January 25, 2025, from https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1001717

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (n.d.). The Holocaust: A learning site for students. Retrieved from https://www.ushmm.org

    Weigmann K. (2001). In the name of science. The role of biologists in Nazi atrocities: lessons for today's scientists. EMBO reports, 2(10), 871–875. https://doi.org/10.1093/embo-reports/kve217

    ]]> Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence, genocide, and human suffering. Listener discretion is advised.

    
    In this compelling and deeply introspective episode, we delve into one of humanity’s darkest chapters: the Holocaust. Beginning with a look at the state of Germany in the 1930s, we explore the political and economic collapse that created the fertile ground for Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the horrifying events that followed. We discuss the establishment of Auschwitz, the largest and most infamous Nazi concentration and extermination camp, and examine the systemic and meticulous organization of genocide carried out within its walls.

    At the heart of this episode lies the chilling story of Josef Mengele, the so-called "Angel of Death." We unravel his background, exploring how his ambition, obsession with success, and fervent belief in Nazi ideology propelled him to become one of history’s most notorious figures. Mengele’s brutal experiments on prisoners, especially twins, are recounted with careful attention to detail, shedding light on the depth of his inhumanity.

    As we navigate through the horrors of Auschwitz, we also examine the psychological toll on survivors and the intergenerational trauma experienced by their descendants. We reflect on the importance of remembrance and education to ensure these atrocities are never forgotten or repeated.

    Finally, we follow Mengele’s escape after the collapse of the Third Reich, highlighting how post-war chaos and bureaucratic failures allowed him to evade justice for decades. This episode is a sobering exploration of the Holocaust, a tribute to its victims, and a call to reflect on the societal factors that allowed such atrocities to occur.

    Resources:

    Vera Alexander’s Testimony: https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1001717

    Ze’ev Sapir Testimony: https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn100158

    Find other Holocaust Resources at The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Friedlander, Saul. Nazi Germany and the Jews: 1933-1945. HarperCollins, 1997.

    Levi, Primo. If This Is a Man. Orion Publishing, 2008.

    Lifton, Robert Jay. The Nazi Doctors: Medical Killing and the Psychology of Genocide. Basic Books, 2000.

    Totten, Samuel, and Paul R. Bartrop, eds. Dictionary of Genocide. ABC-CLIO, 2008.

    Josef Mengele | Holocaust Encyclopedia, https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/josef-mengele

    Josef Mengele | Biography, Death, Angel of Death, & Facts | Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josef-Mengele

    Josef Mengele - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Mengele

    Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele - CANDLES Holocaust Museum, https://candlesholocaustmuseum.org/educational-resources/josef-mengele.html

    Josef Mengele | Early Life, Auschwitz Experiments & Escape - Lesson, https://study.com/academy/lesson/josef-mengele-experiments-angel-of-death-at-auschwitz-birkenau.html

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (n.d.). Jewish prisoners are marched through the snow on their way to forced labor assignments outside the camp. [Photograph]. Retrieved January 25, 2025, from https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1001580

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (n.d.). Eichmann Trial -- Session 71-- Witness Vera Alexander. Retrieved January 25, 2025, from https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn1001717

    United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. (n.d.). The Holocaust: A learning site for students. Retrieved from https://www.ushmm.org

    Weigmann K. (2001). In the name of science. The role of biologists in Nazi atrocities: lessons for today's scientists. EMBO reports, 2(10), 871–875. https://doi.org/10.1093/embo-reports/kve217

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3755 96 full Josef Mengele: Auschwitz's Angel of Death Lethal Curiosity: The Murder of Amie Gray https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/killer-in-the-classroom-nasen-saadi-and-the-murder-of-amie-gray/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/killer-in-the-classroom-nasen-saadi-and-the-murder-of-amie-gray/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/28d055d6-d921-33f0-8312-fa0e854c74fc In this gripping episode, we uncover the shocking case of Nasen Saadi, a criminology student who crossed the line from studying crime to committing it. Amie Gray and her friend Leanne Miles were enjoying a fire at the beach before tragedy struck. Amie Gray, a mother, wife and coach, was a vibrant young woman whose life was brutally cut short. We explore Saadi’s background, his twisted fascination with criminal behavior, and the chilling events leading up to the murder. Through an in-depth look at the investigation, we reveal how Saadi’s actions betrayed the very field he claimed to study and the ripple effects of his crime on the community. From the evidence that sealed his fate to the psychological profile of a killer hiding in plain sight, this episode unpacks every harrowing detail. Join us as we examine this dark and disturbing case, reflecting on the dangerous intersection of knowledge, power, and violence. Amie Gray’s story is one of both tragedy and a stark reminder of the shadows lurking in the least expected places.

    Amie's Tribute: 🕊️ RIP AMIE GRAY | Our Coach, Our Friend 🕊️

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    BBC News. (n.d.). Nasen Saadi: Criminology student guilty of stabbing murder. BBC. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg520q1p68do

    The Guardian. (2024, December 18). How student researched Bournemouth beach stabbing: Nasen Saadi. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/18/how-student-researched-bournemouth-beach-stabbing-nasen-saadi

    The Guardian. (2024, December 18). How student researched Bournemouth beach stabbing: Nasen Saadi. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/18/how-student-researched-bournemouth-beach-stabbing-nasen-saadi

    Daily Mail. (2023, December 20). Criminology student with 'likes' for knives found guilty of stabbing Amie Gray to death. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14202595/criminology-student-stabbing-amie-gray-death-likes-knives.html

    Dodd, V. (2024, December 9). Student may have killed woman on Dorset beach ‘to see what it was like’, court hears. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/09/student-may-have-killed-woman-on-dorset-beach-to-see-what-it-was-like-court-hears

    Dorset Police. (2024, December 9). Student found guilty of murdering woman on Bournemouth beach. Dorset Police. https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/006992db-c51d-ef11-9d65-6045bdd24049

    Dorset Police. (2024, December 18). Man convicted of Bournemouth murder. https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/f59bdf8c-5abd-ef11-9d72-6045bdd24049

    Yahoo News. (2024, December 9). Student convicted of murdering Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach. Yahoo News. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/student-convicted-murdering-amie-gray-150618993.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALKs3lZOz_p-L6RhXgAj7j8rzpYIrK1tU0971ANJkDg2XAzaeiXbWvDz1-lO6qKG_2JYFW8wm29f3poEYz8oJ2hG16X3Ez5lFHF0NuCTABF_6MwNkCWGkyYhTyu1tEKv4jzKhgmA68dHsB6sdak8kp7i711ppF5oGwH6RgNEpJVe

    ]]> In this gripping episode, we uncover the shocking case of Nasen Saadi, a criminology student who crossed the line from studying crime to committing it. Amie Gray and her friend Leanne Miles were enjoying a fire at the beach before tragedy struck. Amie Gray, a mother, wife and coach, was a vibrant young woman whose life was brutally cut short. We explore Saadi’s background, his twisted fascination with criminal behavior, and the chilling events leading up to the murder. Through an in-depth look at the investigation, we reveal how Saadi’s actions betrayed the very field he claimed to study and the ripple effects of his crime on the community. From the evidence that sealed his fate to the psychological profile of a killer hiding in plain sight, this episode unpacks every harrowing detail. Join us as we examine this dark and disturbing case, reflecting on the dangerous intersection of knowledge, power, and violence. Amie Gray’s story is one of both tragedy and a stark reminder of the shadows lurking in the least expected places.

    Amie's Tribute: 🕊️ RIP AMIE GRAY | Our Coach, Our Friend 🕊️

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    BBC News. (n.d.). Nasen Saadi: Criminology student guilty of stabbing murder. BBC. Retrieved December 18, 2024, from https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg520q1p68do

    The Guardian. (2024, December 18). How student researched Bournemouth beach stabbing: Nasen Saadi. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/18/how-student-researched-bournemouth-beach-stabbing-nasen-saadi

    The Guardian. (2024, December 18). How student researched Bournemouth beach stabbing: Nasen Saadi. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/18/how-student-researched-bournemouth-beach-stabbing-nasen-saadi

    Daily Mail. (2023, December 20). Criminology student with 'likes' for knives found guilty of stabbing Amie Gray to death. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14202595/criminology-student-stabbing-amie-gray-death-likes-knives.html

    Dodd, V. (2024, December 9). Student may have killed woman on Dorset beach ‘to see what it was like’, court hears. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/09/student-may-have-killed-woman-on-dorset-beach-to-see-what-it-was-like-court-hears

    Dorset Police. (2024, December 9). Student found guilty of murdering woman on Bournemouth beach. Dorset Police. https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/006992db-c51d-ef11-9d65-6045bdd24049

    Dorset Police. (2024, December 18). Man convicted of Bournemouth murder. https://news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/f59bdf8c-5abd-ef11-9d72-6045bdd24049

    Yahoo News. (2024, December 9). Student convicted of murdering Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach. Yahoo News. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/student-convicted-murdering-amie-gray-150618993.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALKs3lZOz_p-L6RhXgAj7j8rzpYIrK1tU0971ANJkDg2XAzaeiXbWvDz1-lO6qKG_2JYFW8wm29f3poEYz8oJ2hG16X3Ez5lFHF0NuCTABF_6MwNkCWGkyYhTyu1tEKv4jzKhgmA68dHsB6sdak8kp7i711ppF5oGwH6RgNEpJVe

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 2665 95 full Bob Crane: Behind the Scenes with His Official Biographers https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-untold-story-of-bob-crane-with-his-official-biographers/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-untold-story-of-bob-crane-with-his-official-biographers/#comments Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:25:07 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/56b12175-77fe-3105-8892-575131f89d09 Was Bob Crane a victim of fame’s shadowy underbelly, or did his lifestyle lead him down a dangerous path? What clues were left behind at the crime scene, and why has his murder remained unsolved for over four decades? Join us for an exclusive deep dive into murder, mystery, and scandals as we delve into the life and shocking death of beloved actor Bob Crane, star of Hogan’s Heroes.

    In this gripping interview, we sit down with Bob Crane’s official biographers, Carol Ford and Linda Groundwater, whose years of exhaustive research and unparalleled access to Crane's personal archives shed new light on one of the most infamous unsolved murders in entertainment history. We’ll explore Crane’s meteoric rise to fame, his charm that captivated millions, and the darker side of his life that led to his tragic and grisly demise in 1978. The biographers take us beyond the headlines to reveal insights into Crane’s private life, the controversies that surrounded him, and the obsessive relationships that may have sealed his fate. Don't miss this unforgettable conversation.

    Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography

    About the Biographers: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/the-definitive-biography/meet-the-authors

    Bob Crane Airchecks and Segments: https://www.youtube.com/@vote4bobcrane/videos

    Additional Info: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Ford, C. M., Young, D., & Groundwater, L. J. (2015). Bob Crane: The definitive biography. AM Ink Publishing.

     

     

    ]]> Was Bob Crane a victim of fame’s shadowy underbelly, or did his lifestyle lead him down a dangerous path? What clues were left behind at the crime scene, and why has his murder remained unsolved for over four decades? Join us for an exclusive deep dive into murder, mystery, and scandals as we delve into the life and shocking death of beloved actor Bob Crane, star of Hogan’s Heroes.

    In this gripping interview, we sit down with Bob Crane’s official biographers, Carol Ford and Linda Groundwater, whose years of exhaustive research and unparalleled access to Crane's personal archives shed new light on one of the most infamous unsolved murders in entertainment history. We’ll explore Crane’s meteoric rise to fame, his charm that captivated millions, and the darker side of his life that led to his tragic and grisly demise in 1978. The biographers take us beyond the headlines to reveal insights into Crane’s private life, the controversies that surrounded him, and the obsessive relationships that may have sealed his fate. Don't miss this unforgettable conversation.

    Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography

    About the Biographers: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/the-definitive-biography/meet-the-authors

    Bob Crane Airchecks and Segments: https://www.youtube.com/@vote4bobcrane/videos

    Additional Info: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Ford, C. M., Young, D., & Groundwater, L. J. (2015). Bob Crane: The definitive biography. AM Ink Publishing.

     

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 5164 91 full Bob Crane: Behind the Scenes with His Official Biographers Bob Crane: Hollywood’s Infamous Unsolved Murder https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/hollywood-unsolved-the-murder-of-bob-crane/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/hollywood-unsolved-the-murder-of-bob-crane/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:30:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/6e76b966-a39a-3bce-aa2f-08fdc5c71395 Step into the glamorous yet shadowy world of 1970s Hollywood as we unravel the unsolved murder of Bob Crane, the charismatic star of Hogan's Heroes. Found bludgeoned to death in his Scottsdale, Arizona apartment in 1978, Crane’s murder shocked the entertainment world and left behind a tangled web of suspects and motives. From his double life of scandalous videotapes and troubled relationships to the cloud of suspicion surrounding his close friend John Carpenter, this case has all the elements of a true-crime classic. In this episode, we dive deep into the salacious rumors of Bob Crane's sexual fetishes, the gruesome crime scene, the evidence (or lack thereof), and the investigation that pointed fingers but never delivered justice. Why was Crane targeted? Did his lifestyle lead to his demise, or was it something more sinister? With twists, dead ends, and chilling details, this story will leave you questioning just how well we know the people behind the silver screen.

    Don't miss our interview with Bob Crane's Official Biographers Carol Ford and Linda Groundwater to hear 'behind the scenes' of the life and murder of Bob Crane. Episode airs Friday 1/17/2025.

     

    Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography: Click Here

    Bob Crane Airchecks and Segments: https://www.youtube.com/@vote4bobcrane/videos

    Biographer's website: https://www.carolmford.com/

    Official Bob Crane website: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/home

    Bob's Radio Legacy: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/radio/radio-legacy

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Ford, C. M., Young, D., & Groundwater, L. J. (2015). Bob Crane: The definitive biography. AM Ink Publishing.

    ]]> Step into the glamorous yet shadowy world of 1970s Hollywood as we unravel the unsolved murder of Bob Crane, the charismatic star of Hogan's Heroes. Found bludgeoned to death in his Scottsdale, Arizona apartment in 1978, Crane’s murder shocked the entertainment world and left behind a tangled web of suspects and motives. From his double life of scandalous videotapes and troubled relationships to the cloud of suspicion surrounding his close friend John Carpenter, this case has all the elements of a true-crime classic. In this episode, we dive deep into the salacious rumors of Bob Crane's sexual fetishes, the gruesome crime scene, the evidence (or lack thereof), and the investigation that pointed fingers but never delivered justice. Why was Crane targeted? Did his lifestyle lead to his demise, or was it something more sinister? With twists, dead ends, and chilling details, this story will leave you questioning just how well we know the people behind the silver screen.

    Don't miss our interview with Bob Crane's Official Biographers Carol Ford and Linda Groundwater to hear 'behind the scenes' of the life and murder of Bob Crane. Episode airs Friday 1/17/2025.

     

    Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography: Click Here

    Bob Crane Airchecks and Segments: https://www.youtube.com/@vote4bobcrane/videos

    Biographer's website: https://www.carolmford.com/

    Official Bob Crane website: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/home

    Bob's Radio Legacy: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/radio/radio-legacy

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Ford, C. M., Young, D., & Groundwater, L. J. (2015). Bob Crane: The definitive biography. AM Ink Publishing.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3029 89 full Bob Crane: Hollywood’s Infamous Unsolved Murder Shortcide: The Bizarre Case of Vaidas Jucevičius https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/new-year-mini-the-bizarre-case-of-vaidas-jucevicius/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/new-year-mini-the-bizarre-case-of-vaidas-jucevicius/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/9a3a3569-8179-3c8a-ba63-2aea65e0dd3e In this episode, we dive into the enigmatic and chilling case of Vaidas Jucevičius, a man whose life took a turn so strange it left investigators and the public stunned. What started as a routine inquiry soon unraveled into a labyrinth of unanswered questions, cryptic clues, and unsettling twists. Vaidas wasn’t just any ordinary figure—his actions and the circumstances surrounding his case suggested a story far more intricate and unnerving.

    As investigators peeled back the layers of his life, they were met with peculiar behavior, an unexpected trail of events, and discoveries that only deepened the mystery. What secrets lay hidden in the folds of his seemingly normal existence? And why did the case veer so far from what anyone could have anticipated?

    Join us as we explore the baffling details and try to make sense of a story that has left even seasoned investigators scratching their heads. With every revelation, the case becomes stranger, and the truth seems more elusive than ever. Buckle in for an episode that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the boundaries of reality and crime.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    ]]> In this episode, we dive into the enigmatic and chilling case of Vaidas Jucevičius, a man whose life took a turn so strange it left investigators and the public stunned. What started as a routine inquiry soon unraveled into a labyrinth of unanswered questions, cryptic clues, and unsettling twists. Vaidas wasn’t just any ordinary figure—his actions and the circumstances surrounding his case suggested a story far more intricate and unnerving.

    As investigators peeled back the layers of his life, they were met with peculiar behavior, an unexpected trail of events, and discoveries that only deepened the mystery. What secrets lay hidden in the folds of his seemingly normal existence? And why did the case veer so far from what anyone could have anticipated?

    Join us as we explore the baffling details and try to make sense of a story that has left even seasoned investigators scratching their heads. With every revelation, the case becomes stranger, and the truth seems more elusive than ever. Buckle in for an episode that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the boundaries of reality and crime.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 2153 92 full Shortcide: The Bizarre Case of Vaidas Jucevičius Hexed (Part 1): The Dark Doctrine of the Witch's Hammer https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/witches-hammer/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/witches-hammer/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:30:48 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/973797ba-aba6-32ba-8795-fb0396e898ce **The interview this week will be pushed to next week- for the week of Halloween**

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     ]]> **The interview this week will be pushed to next week- for the week of Halloween**

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4068 77 full Wildcide 2025: New Year Updates https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/wildcide-2025-new-year-updates/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/wildcide-2025-new-year-updates/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:53:13 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/551e7b83-99b5-3469-8e69-470145055ca1 It’s a new year, but don’t worry – we’re still here, digging into the darkest corners of true crime! In this special update episode, Bailey and Chelsea kick off 2025 with a recap of Wildcide’s 2024 year, listener shoutouts, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. From unsolved mysteries to cases that left us scratching our heads (and locking our doors), we reflect on the stories that haunted us most.

    Tune in to hear what’s in store for Wildcide!

    Happy New Year, Wildciders! 🔪✨

    ]]> It’s a new year, but don’t worry – we’re still here, digging into the darkest corners of true crime! In this special update episode, Bailey and Chelsea kick off 2025 with a recap of Wildcide’s 2024 year, listener shoutouts, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. From unsolved mysteries to cases that left us scratching our heads (and locking our doors), we reflect on the stories that haunted us most.

    Tune in to hear what’s in store for Wildcide!

    Happy New Year, Wildciders! 🔪✨

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 1232 93 full Christmas Mourning: The Murder of Kashmier James https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/christmas-mourning-the-kashmier-james-case/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/christmas-mourning-the-kashmier-james-case/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/5936d44a-93d5-3514-8662-71305442d2e1 It was Christmas night in 2010, a time for joy, family, and celebration—but for 25-year-old Kashmier James, the holiday ended in an unthinkable tragedy. After spending the day with loved ones, Kashmier stopped to visit a friend in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Just moments later, gunfire shattered the quiet night. Kashmier, a nurse and young mother with aspirations of building a brighter future for her three-year-old daughter, was gunned down in a hail of bullets. Her child witnessed the entire ordeal, left to endure a trauma that would haunt her forever.

    When investigators arrived, they found 13 spent shell casings scattered near Kashmier’s lifeless body. This wasn’t a robbery—her wallet remained untouched. It was a deliberate act of violence that sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. Despite the bustle of the city and a community teeming with activity, there were no witnesses willing to come forward. The case teetered on the brink of going cold. Kashmier’s family, including her devastated mother, Kimmolita Evans, refused to let her memory fade. Through tearful press conferences and pleas for information, they fought to keep the spotlight on Kashmier’s case. The community rallied with candlelight vigils, yet questions lingered. Who would kill a young mother on Christmas night? And why?

    The investigation stretched on, testing the resolve of both Kashmier’s family and law enforcement. The clues, buried deep within a tangle of secrets, led to shocking revelations—but you’ll have to listen to find out how justice unfolded. This episode dives into the heartbreaking story of Kashmier James, a senseless act of violence that shattered a family and a community, and the relentless pursuit of answers that followed.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    The Kashmier James Foundation

    25595 Horado Lane, Moreno Valley, CA 92551

    562-344-5531

    Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

     

    ABC7. (2010, December 26). Mother pleads for justice after Christmas Day shooting in Manchester Square. ABC7 Los Angeles. https://abc7.com/kashmier-james-christmas-day-shooting-south-los-angeles-manchester-square/868090/

    DiPrima, D. (n.d.). Kashmier James’ family makes public plea for help in solving her murder. Dominique DiPrima. Retrieved December 6, 2024, from https://www.dominiquediprima.com/kashmier-james-family-makes-public-plea-for-help-in-solving-her-murder/

    Gould, J. (2015, August 27). Gang member gets 29 years for Christmas Day killing in South Los Angeles. Daily News. https://www.dailynews.com/2015/08/27/gang-member-gets-29-years-for-christmas-day-killing-in-south-los-angeles/

    Li, S. (2010, December 27). Kashmier James, 25 [updated] - the homicide report. Los Angeles Times. https://homicide.latimes.com/post/kashmier-james/

    Los Angeles Police Department. (2016, October 4). Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners report: Transmittal of the Supplemental Police Account quarterly report for the period ending June 30, 2016 (BPC No. 16-0338). Retrieved from https://www.lapdpolicecom.lacity.org/100416/BPC_16-0338.pdf

    Los Angeles Community Policing. (2011, September 22). News of the day: September 22, 2011. Los Angeles Community Policing. http://www.lacp.org/2011-news-of-day/092211-News.htm

    Los Angeles Sentinel. (n.d.). News. Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved December 6, 2024, from https://lawattstimes.com/index.php?limitstart=1215&option=com_content&tmpl=component&view=featured

    People v. Houston, No. B267503 (Cal. Ct. App. May. 15, 2018). People v. Houston, No. B267503 | Casetext Search + Citator

    Rubin, A. (2010, December 28). Christmas shooting leaves one dead, one injured in South LA. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-dec-28-la-me-christmas-shooting-20101228-story.html

    Staff, L. A. S. (2018, May 16). Christmas killing: Gang member’s first-degree murder conviction reversed. Los Angeles Sentinel. https://lasentinel.net/christmas-killing-gang-members-first-degree-murder-conviction-reversed.html

    ]]> It was Christmas night in 2010, a time for joy, family, and celebration—but for 25-year-old Kashmier James, the holiday ended in an unthinkable tragedy. After spending the day with loved ones, Kashmier stopped to visit a friend in the Hyde Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Just moments later, gunfire shattered the quiet night. Kashmier, a nurse and young mother with aspirations of building a brighter future for her three-year-old daughter, was gunned down in a hail of bullets. Her child witnessed the entire ordeal, left to endure a trauma that would haunt her forever.

    When investigators arrived, they found 13 spent shell casings scattered near Kashmier’s lifeless body. This wasn’t a robbery—her wallet remained untouched. It was a deliberate act of violence that sent shockwaves through the neighborhood. Despite the bustle of the city and a community teeming with activity, there were no witnesses willing to come forward. The case teetered on the brink of going cold. Kashmier’s family, including her devastated mother, Kimmolita Evans, refused to let her memory fade. Through tearful press conferences and pleas for information, they fought to keep the spotlight on Kashmier’s case. The community rallied with candlelight vigils, yet questions lingered. Who would kill a young mother on Christmas night? And why?

    The investigation stretched on, testing the resolve of both Kashmier’s family and law enforcement. The clues, buried deep within a tangle of secrets, led to shocking revelations—but you’ll have to listen to find out how justice unfolded. This episode dives into the heartbreaking story of Kashmier James, a senseless act of violence that shattered a family and a community, and the relentless pursuit of answers that followed.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    The Kashmier James Foundation

    25595 Horado Lane, Moreno Valley, CA 92551

    562-344-5531

    Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

     

    ABC7. (2010, December 26). Mother pleads for justice after Christmas Day shooting in Manchester Square. ABC7 Los Angeles. https://abc7.com/kashmier-james-christmas-day-shooting-south-los-angeles-manchester-square/868090/

    DiPrima, D. (n.d.). Kashmier James’ family makes public plea for help in solving her murder. Dominique DiPrima. Retrieved December 6, 2024, from https://www.dominiquediprima.com/kashmier-james-family-makes-public-plea-for-help-in-solving-her-murder/

    Gould, J. (2015, August 27). Gang member gets 29 years for Christmas Day killing in South Los Angeles. Daily News. https://www.dailynews.com/2015/08/27/gang-member-gets-29-years-for-christmas-day-killing-in-south-los-angeles/

    Li, S. (2010, December 27). Kashmier James, 25 [updated] - the homicide report. Los Angeles Times. https://homicide.latimes.com/post/kashmier-james/

    Los Angeles Police Department. (2016, October 4). Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners report: Transmittal of the Supplemental Police Account quarterly report for the period ending June 30, 2016 (BPC No. 16-0338). Retrieved from https://www.lapdpolicecom.lacity.org/100416/BPC_16-0338.pdf

    Los Angeles Community Policing. (2011, September 22). News of the day: September 22, 2011. Los Angeles Community Policing. http://www.lacp.org/2011-news-of-day/092211-News.htm

    Los Angeles Sentinel. (n.d.). News. Los Angeles Sentinel. Retrieved December 6, 2024, from https://lawattstimes.com/index.php?limitstart=1215&option=com_content&tmpl=component&view=featured

    People v. Houston, No. B267503 (Cal. Ct. App. May. 15, 2018). People v. Houston, No. B267503 | Casetext Search + Citator

    Rubin, A. (2010, December 28). Christmas shooting leaves one dead, one injured in South LA. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-dec-28-la-me-christmas-shooting-20101228-story.html

    Staff, L. A. S. (2018, May 16). Christmas killing: Gang member’s first-degree murder conviction reversed. Los Angeles Sentinel. https://lasentinel.net/christmas-killing-gang-members-first-degree-murder-conviction-reversed.html

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4726 90 full Christmas Mourning: The Murder of Kashmier James ⁠Dr. Satan: The Crimes of Marcel Petiot https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/%e2%81%a0dr-satan-the-case-of-marcel-petiot/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/%e2%81%a0dr-satan-the-case-of-marcel-petiot/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/2476ec3a-015a-3c07-8da2-e993751a2b26 In this Chelstacular episode, Chelsea dives into the story of Dr. Marcel Petiot, a man whose sinister charm and calculated brutality earned him the infamous nicknames "Doctor Satan" and “The Butcher of Paris.” Marcel André Henri Félix Petiot, a seemingly charming and enigmatic figure in wartime Paris, was widely trusted as a physician and community leader. To those desperate to flee the Nazi regime, he presented himself as a savior, offering promises of escape during one of history’s darkest periods. Refugees, resistance fighters, and ordinary citizens placed their faith in him, unaware of the horrific fate that awaited them.  Behind the closed doors of his Parisian home, however, Petiot carried out a macabre campaign of deception and murder, cloaking unspeakable atrocities under the guise of compassion. His victims were lured by the hope of freedom, only to vanish without a trace. When authorities eventually uncovered the chilling evidence, the truth sent shockwaves through the nation.  How could someone so trusted commit such monstrous acts? What allowed him to evade suspicion for so long? And what did the investigation ultimately reveal about the man who hid pure evil behind a mask of respectability? Dr. Marcel Petiot's trial became a national spectacle, exposing the depths of his depravity and solidifying his place as one of France’s most notorious serial killers.  Prepare to unravel the chilling tale of a predator who thrived on trust and preyed on desperation—a story that will leave you questioning how well we can ever truly know someone. 

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Gallai, B., et al. (2013). Primary nocturnal enuresis as a risk factor for sleep disorders: an observational questionnaire-based multicenter study. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 437. https://doi.org/10.2147/ndt.s43673 Mac, E. (2024, November 21). Marcel Petiot AKA Dr. Satan: The terrifying French Serial Killer. Medium.https://medium.com/true-crime-with-elli-mac/marcel-petiot-aka-dr-satan-the-terrifying-french-serial-killer-683fd4f60cd4 Newton, M. (n.d.). “An Appalling Murderer” — Dr. Marcel Petiot — Crime Library. https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/petiot/9.html Meghan. (2022, April 21). Dr. Satan: The Unbelievable Story of Serial Killer Dr. Marcel Petiot. https://cvltnation.com/dr-satan-the-unbelievable-story-of-serial-killer-dr-marcel-petiot/#:~:text=I%20have%20read%20many%2C,are%20picked&text=of%20serial%20killers%2C%20and,are%20picked&text=thread%20in%20the%20stories,are%20picked&text=although%20they%20often%20have,are%20picked

    ]]> In this Chelstacular episode, Chelsea dives into the story of Dr. Marcel Petiot, a man whose sinister charm and calculated brutality earned him the infamous nicknames "Doctor Satan" and “The Butcher of Paris.” Marcel André Henri Félix Petiot, a seemingly charming and enigmatic figure in wartime Paris, was widely trusted as a physician and community leader. To those desperate to flee the Nazi regime, he presented himself as a savior, offering promises of escape during one of history’s darkest periods. Refugees, resistance fighters, and ordinary citizens placed their faith in him, unaware of the horrific fate that awaited them.  Behind the closed doors of his Parisian home, however, Petiot carried out a macabre campaign of deception and murder, cloaking unspeakable atrocities under the guise of compassion. His victims were lured by the hope of freedom, only to vanish without a trace. When authorities eventually uncovered the chilling evidence, the truth sent shockwaves through the nation.  How could someone so trusted commit such monstrous acts? What allowed him to evade suspicion for so long? And what did the investigation ultimately reveal about the man who hid pure evil behind a mask of respectability? Dr. Marcel Petiot's trial became a national spectacle, exposing the depths of his depravity and solidifying his place as one of France’s most notorious serial killers.  Prepare to unravel the chilling tale of a predator who thrived on trust and preyed on desperation—a story that will leave you questioning how well we can ever truly know someone. 

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Gallai, B., et al. (2013). Primary nocturnal enuresis as a risk factor for sleep disorders: an observational questionnaire-based multicenter study. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 437. https://doi.org/10.2147/ndt.s43673
    Mac, E. (2024, November 21). Marcel Petiot AKA Dr. Satan: The terrifying French Serial Killer. Medium.https://medium.com/true-crime-with-elli-mac/marcel-petiot-aka-dr-satan-the-terrifying-french-serial-killer-683fd4f60cd4
    Newton, M. (n.d.). “An Appalling Murderer” — Dr. Marcel Petiot — Crime Library. https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/petiot/9.html
    Meghan. (2022, April 21). Dr. Satan: The Unbelievable Story of Serial Killer Dr. Marcel Petiot. https://cvltnation.com/dr-satan-the-unbelievable-story-of-serial-killer-dr-marcel-petiot/#:~:text=I%20have%20read%20many%2C,are%20picked&text=of%20serial%20killers%2C%20and,are%20picked&text=thread%20in%20the%20stories,are%20picked&text=although%20they%20often%20have,are%20picked

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 5225 88 full ⁠Dr. Satan: The Crimes of Marcel Petiot The Angel's Landing Cult (Part 2) https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-angels-landing-cult-part-2/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-angels-landing-cult-part-2/#comments Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:30:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/f14a04fe-bb47-38cb-98ff-d96dc111c2e5 In part two of this two-part case, we are back to the manipulation, crime, and charisma of Daniel Perez, AKA Lou Castro. In part one, we explored Perez’s control over his followers led to a series of suspicious deaths, each conveniently linked to large life insurance payouts that supported the cult's luxurious lifestyle. For part two, we begin to really dig into how Perez's control extended beyond financial exploitation. In the spring of 2011, the 'nail in the coffin' for bringing down Daniel Perez was a recovered hard drive full of incriminating information. We begin to get into the testimonies of three former cult members that would be the catalyst to Perez's arrest and witness testimonies of unimaginable horror that was going on at behind the 'kumbaya' facade of Angel's Landing. We will explore how Daniel Perez convinced his followers that he was a centuries-old supernatural being or angel with special powers, and how he needed to have sex with young girls to stay alive and maintain his power. Hang out with us as we tie up this intense two-part episode about this 'supernatural' cult leader (who was just a gross old dude, tbh) that left a trail of devastation from his manipulation and deceit. 

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References

    Potter, T. (2014, August 6). Witness recalls day woman died at Valley Center compound | wichita eagle. The Witchita Eagle. https://www.kansas.com/news/article1092974.html

    Nolasco, S. (2020, May 2). Angel’s Landing survivor recalls escaping deadly cult in new doc: “it didn’t take long for things to turn.” Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/angels-landing-survivor-tells-all-deadly-cults-oxygen-doc

     Leiker, A. R. (2015, February 12). Daniel Perez testifies beating, memory loss led him to Lou Castro identity | wichita eagle. Daniel Perez testifies beating, memory loss led him to Lou Castro identity. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article9907157.html

    Tidd, J. (2020, March 6). Case of Kansas cult killer and rapist Daniel Perez, Aka Lou Castro, featured on TV. Case of Kansas cult killer and rapist Daniel Perez, AKA Lou Castro, featured on TV. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article240933986.html

    Public Offender Registry

    Bennett, J. (2015, May 9). Columbia’s brush with an agent of pure evil. The Daily Herald. https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/local/2015/05/09/columbia-s-brush-with-agent/25703906007/

     State v. Perez, 396 P.3d 78 (Kan. 2017). State v. Perez, 396 P.3d 78 | Casetext Search + Citator

    Potter, T. (2015, February 18). Identity quest: How Nine-year pursuit of ‘Lou Castro’ unfolded | wichita eagle. The Wichita Eagle. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article11501540.html

    ]]> In part two of this two-part case, we are back to the manipulation, crime, and charisma of Daniel Perez, AKA Lou Castro. In part one, we explored Perez’s control over his followers led to a series of suspicious deaths, each conveniently linked to large life insurance payouts that supported the cult's luxurious lifestyle. For part two, we begin to really dig into how Perez's control extended beyond financial exploitation. In the spring of 2011, the 'nail in the coffin' for bringing down Daniel Perez was a recovered hard drive full of incriminating information. We begin to get into the testimonies of three former cult members that would be the catalyst to Perez's arrest and witness testimonies of unimaginable horror that was going on at behind the 'kumbaya' facade of Angel's Landing. We will explore how Daniel Perez convinced his followers that he was a centuries-old supernatural being or angel with special powers, and how he needed to have sex with young girls to stay alive and maintain his power. Hang out with us as we tie up this intense two-part episode about this 'supernatural' cult leader (who was just a gross old dude, tbh) that left a trail of devastation from his manipulation and deceit. 

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References

    Potter, T. (2014, August 6). Witness recalls day woman died at Valley Center compound | wichita eagle. The Witchita Eagle. https://www.kansas.com/news/article1092974.html

    Nolasco, S. (2020, May 2). Angel’s Landing survivor recalls escaping deadly cult in new doc: “it didn’t take long for things to turn.” Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/angels-landing-survivor-tells-all-deadly-cults-oxygen-doc

     Leiker, A. R. (2015, February 12). Daniel Perez testifies beating, memory loss led him to Lou Castro identity | wichita eagle. Daniel Perez testifies beating, memory loss led him to Lou Castro identity. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article9907157.html

    Tidd, J. (2020, March 6). Case of Kansas cult killer and rapist Daniel Perez, Aka Lou Castro, featured on TV. Case of Kansas cult killer and rapist Daniel Perez, AKA Lou Castro, featured on TV. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article240933986.html

    Public Offender Registry

    Bennett, J. (2015, May 9). Columbia’s brush with an agent of pure evil. The Daily Herald. https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/local/2015/05/09/columbia-s-brush-with-agent/25703906007/

     State v. Perez, 396 P.3d 78 (Kan. 2017). State v. Perez, 396 P.3d 78 | Casetext Search + Citator

    Potter, T. (2015, February 18). Identity quest: How Nine-year pursuit of ‘Lou Castro’ unfolded | wichita eagle. The Wichita Eagle. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article11501540.html

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3711 87 full The Angel's Landing Cult (Part 1) https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/cult-case/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/cult-case/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:20:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/acfad486-32a3-3f91-a9e1-d2b53b3a9970 In part one of this two-part case, Bailey takes us through the investigation into the Angel’s Landing cult. It is a chilling tale of manipulation, crime, and a charismatic leader who preyed on the vulnerable. At the heart of the case is Daniel Perez, also known as Lou Castro, who presented himself as a clairvoyant and prophet. Claiming to have supernatural powers and the ability to foresee the future, Perez lured followers to a secluded compound in Kansas, promising them protection and prosperity. However, behind the façade of spiritual guidance lay a sinister operation. The group was financially supported by the life insurance policies of its members, many of whom met untimely and suspicious deaths. Authorities became suspicious after the death of Patricia (Gomez) Hughes in 2003, officially ruled an accident. The trail led investigators to uncover a web of deceit, coercion, and exploitation spanning years. The Angel’s Landing Cult remains a harrowing reminder of the dangers of an absolute predator manipulating a group of followers with blind devotion.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References

    Potter, T. (2014, August 6). Witness recalls day woman died at Valley Center compound | wichita eagle. The Witchita Eagle. https://www.kansas.com/news/article1092974.html

    Nolasco, S. (2020, May 2). Angel’s Landing survivor recalls escaping deadly cult in new doc: “it didn’t take long for things to turn.” Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/angels-landing-survivor-tells-all-deadly-cults-oxygen-doc

     Leiker, A. R. (2015, February 12). Daniel Perez testifies beating, memory loss led him to Lou Castro identity | wichita eagle. Daniel Perez testifies beating, memory loss led him to Lou Castro identity. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article9907157.html

    Tidd, J. (2020, March 6). Case of Kansas cult killer and rapist Daniel Perez, Aka Lou Castro, featured on TV. Case of Kansas cult killer and rapist Daniel Perez, AKA Lou Castro, featured on TV. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article240933986.html

    Public Offender Registry

    Bennett, J. (2015, May 9). Columbia’s brush with an agent of pure evil. The Daily Herald. https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/local/2015/05/09/columbia-s-brush-with-agent/25703906007/

     State v. Perez, 396 P.3d 78 (Kan. 2017). State v. Perez, 396 P.3d 78 | Casetext Search + Citator

    Potter, T. (2015, February 18). Identity quest: How Nine-year pursuit of ‘Lou Castro’ unfolded | wichita eagle. The Wichita Eagle. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article11501540.html

    ]]> In part one of this two-part case, Bailey takes us through the investigation into the Angel’s Landing cult. It is a chilling tale of manipulation, crime, and a charismatic leader who preyed on the vulnerable. At the heart of the case is Daniel Perez, also known as Lou Castro, who presented himself as a clairvoyant and prophet. Claiming to have supernatural powers and the ability to foresee the future, Perez lured followers to a secluded compound in Kansas, promising them protection and prosperity. However, behind the façade of spiritual guidance lay a sinister operation. The group was financially supported by the life insurance policies of its members, many of whom met untimely and suspicious deaths. Authorities became suspicious after the death of Patricia (Gomez) Hughes in 2003, officially ruled an accident. The trail led investigators to uncover a web of deceit, coercion, and exploitation spanning years. The Angel’s Landing Cult remains a harrowing reminder of the dangers of an absolute predator manipulating a group of followers with blind devotion.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References

    Potter, T. (2014, August 6). Witness recalls day woman died at Valley Center compound | wichita eagle. The Witchita Eagle. https://www.kansas.com/news/article1092974.html

    Nolasco, S. (2020, May 2). Angel’s Landing survivor recalls escaping deadly cult in new doc: “it didn’t take long for things to turn.” Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/angels-landing-survivor-tells-all-deadly-cults-oxygen-doc

     Leiker, A. R. (2015, February 12). Daniel Perez testifies beating, memory loss led him to Lou Castro identity | wichita eagle. Daniel Perez testifies beating, memory loss led him to Lou Castro identity. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article9907157.html

    Tidd, J. (2020, March 6). Case of Kansas cult killer and rapist Daniel Perez, Aka Lou Castro, featured on TV. Case of Kansas cult killer and rapist Daniel Perez, AKA Lou Castro, featured on TV. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article240933986.html

    Public Offender Registry

    Bennett, J. (2015, May 9). Columbia’s brush with an agent of pure evil. The Daily Herald. https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/local/2015/05/09/columbia-s-brush-with-agent/25703906007/

     State v. Perez, 396 P.3d 78 (Kan. 2017). State v. Perez, 396 P.3d 78 | Casetext Search + Citator

    Potter, T. (2015, February 18). Identity quest: How Nine-year pursuit of ‘Lou Castro’ unfolded | wichita eagle. The Wichita Eagle. https://www.kansas.com/news/local/crime/article11501540.html

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4363 86 full Fatal Vow: The Murder of Dr. W.D. Broadhurst https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-many-marriages-and-crimes-of-gladys-lincoln/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-many-marriages-and-crimes-of-gladys-lincoln/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/46dfae0a-1391-3aff-8f99-6f695ac8cb39 In the remote reaches of eastern Oregon in 1946, the respected chiropractor and rancher Dr. W.D. Broadhurst met his violent end on a desolate road near Jordan Valley. Ambushed and slain, his death left behind a widow, a trail of dark secrets and twisted motives. His widow, Gladys, was a woman with too many aliases to count, had a labyrinthine past and a talent for manipulation. Her secretive and tangled history included bigamy and a pattern of calculated relationships. What followed was a story almost stranger than fiction. Gladys, attempting to deflect suspicion, fabricated threats and scattered lies, but the truth surfaced when W.D.’s ranch hand Alvin Williams, who was also Gladys' lover, led authorities to the scene of the crime and ultimately W.D. Broadhurst’s body. The trial that ensued captivated the public, earning comparisons to classic film noir plots due to its sensational nature.  While both Gladys and Williams faced justice, the tale lingered as a haunting reminder of the depths of human deception—and the fatal cost of trust betrayed. Tune in to listen to Chelsea take us into the past to wade through seven different marriages, secret evil twins, supposed million dollar inheritances and lots of steamy love telegrams.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References: Gallagher, P. (2020). “Til death do us. . .”: A True Crime Story of Bigamy and Murder. Wildblue Press.

    ]]> In the remote reaches of eastern Oregon in 1946, the respected chiropractor and rancher Dr. W.D. Broadhurst met his violent end on a desolate road near Jordan Valley. Ambushed and slain, his death left behind a widow, a trail of dark secrets and twisted motives. His widow, Gladys, was a woman with too many aliases to count, had a labyrinthine past and a talent for manipulation. Her secretive and tangled history included bigamy and a pattern of calculated relationships. What followed was a story almost stranger than fiction. Gladys, attempting to deflect suspicion, fabricated threats and scattered lies, but the truth surfaced when W.D.’s ranch hand Alvin Williams, who was also Gladys' lover, led authorities to the scene of the crime and ultimately W.D. Broadhurst’s body. The trial that ensued captivated the public, earning comparisons to classic film noir plots due to its sensational nature.  While both Gladys and Williams faced justice, the tale lingered as a haunting reminder of the depths of human deception—and the fatal cost of trust betrayed. Tune in to listen to Chelsea take us into the past to wade through seven different marriages, secret evil twins, supposed million dollar inheritances and lots of steamy love telegrams.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:
    
    Gallagher, P. (2020). “Til death do us. . .”: A True Crime Story of
    Bigamy and Murder. Wildblue Press.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4329 85 full Deadly Secrets: The Caldwell Ranch Murders https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-caldwell-ranch-triple-murders/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-caldwell-ranch-triple-murders/#comments Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/37f0175f-334f-3572-9ea5-41461a7f63bf In June 2017, a horrifying discovery on the Caldwell Ranch, a secluded Idaho property, unraveled a chilling web of deception, infidelity, and murder. Three bodies—Cheryl Baker, Nadja Medley, and her teenage daughter, Payton—were found under a tarp in an abandoned shed, along with three lifeless dogs. All were killed execution-style. The connection between the victims? A man by the name Mike Bullinger. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered the tangled threads of Mike's history: a pattern of manipulation, domestic violence, and betrayal. What ensued next was an all-out manhunt stretched across three states, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho, involving the FBI, the US Marshalls, the National Park Service and local authorities. The former pilot and survivalist vanished into the wilderness, leaving behind a white Ford Focus near Grand Teton National Park and countless unanswered questions. Did Mike Bullinger flee to escape justice? Or did he meet his end in the vast, unforgiving wilderness he knew so well? This episode delves into the dark complexities of the case, exploring the lives of the victims, Cheryl, Nadja and Payton, Mike Bullinger’s shadowy past, and the eerie possibilities of what became of him. Is he hiding in plain sight—or has the forest swallowed his secrets forever?

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    ABC4 News. (2021, January 17). ​Suspect remains at large two years after the murders of three Utah women.​ ABC4 News. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.abc4.com/news/suspect-remains-at-large-two-years-after-the-murders-of-three-utah-women/

    Idaho News. (2019, February 19). ​Investigation Discovery to spotlight Caldwell triple homicide, Gerald Bullinger case.​ Idaho News. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://idahonews.com/news/local/investigation-discovery-to-spotlight-caldwell-triple-homicide-gerald-bullinger-case

    Idaho Statesman. (2017, June 21). Dead bodies at Idaho home: Owner wanted on felony warrant. Retrieved from http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article157378034.html

    Idaho Statesman. (2017, August 8). Remaining two victims ID'd in Caldwell triple murder. Retrieved from http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article166066922.html

    Idaho Statesman. (2017, July 29). Last victims identified in triple homicide on Idaho farm. Retrieved from http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article165568297.html

    Investigation Discovery. (n.d.). Gerald "Mike" Bullinger on the run: Living a double life. In In Pursuit with John Walsh. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/on-tv0/in-pursuit-with-john-walsh/articles/gerald-mike-bullinger-on-the-run-living-double-life

    Lowe, E. (2019, June 23). Triple homicide investigation continues 2 years later. The Spectrum. https://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2019/06/22/triple-homicide-investigation-continues-2-years-later/1539711001/

    Mitchell, M. (2023, July 6). Murder suspect still not located after 6 years. Jackson Hole Radio. https://jacksonholeradio.com/murder-suspect-still-not-located-after-6-years/#h-the-triple-murder-case-in-idaho

    Press, A. (2017, July 3). Utah victim in Idaho triple slaying was retired teacher. KBOI. https://idahonews.com/news/local/utah-victim-in-idaho-triple-slaying-was-retired-teacher

    Sokmensuer, H. (2018, August 17). Married murder suspect charmed single mom - then confrontation with wife led to triple slayings. People.com. https://people.com/crime/mike-bullinger-murder-wife-girlfriend-idaho-house/

    Standard-Examiner. (2021, April 18). Gerald Mike Bullinger. Standard-Examiner. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.standard.net/gerald-mike-bullinger/article_62f853cf-c795-5e4c-b7c9-b450f62c484c.html

    Standard-Examiner. (2017, July 1). Friends remember Ogden teacher Cheryl Baker as an artistic, kind woman. Standard-Examiner. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.standard.net/police-fire/friends-remember-ogden-teacher-cheryl-baker-as-an-artistic-kind/article_674938d9-d357-5758-abc1-d737dc57fc3f.html

    ]]> In June 2017, a horrifying discovery on the Caldwell Ranch, a secluded Idaho property, unraveled a chilling web of deception, infidelity, and murder. Three bodies—Cheryl Baker, Nadja Medley, and her teenage daughter, Payton—were found under a tarp in an abandoned shed, along with three lifeless dogs. All were killed execution-style. The connection between the victims? A man by the name Mike Bullinger. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered the tangled threads of Mike's history: a pattern of manipulation, domestic violence, and betrayal. What ensued next was an all-out manhunt stretched across three states, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho, involving the FBI, the US Marshalls, the National Park Service and local authorities. The former pilot and survivalist vanished into the wilderness, leaving behind a white Ford Focus near Grand Teton National Park and countless unanswered questions. Did Mike Bullinger flee to escape justice? Or did he meet his end in the vast, unforgiving wilderness he knew so well? This episode delves into the dark complexities of the case, exploring the lives of the victims, Cheryl, Nadja and Payton, Mike Bullinger’s shadowy past, and the eerie possibilities of what became of him. Is he hiding in plain sight—or has the forest swallowed his secrets forever?

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    ABC4 News. (2021, January 17). ​Suspect remains at large two years after the murders of three Utah women.​ ABC4 News. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.abc4.com/news/suspect-remains-at-large-two-years-after-the-murders-of-three-utah-women/

    Idaho News. (2019, February 19). ​Investigation Discovery to spotlight Caldwell triple homicide, Gerald Bullinger case.​ Idaho News. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://idahonews.com/news/local/investigation-discovery-to-spotlight-caldwell-triple-homicide-gerald-bullinger-case

    Idaho Statesman. (2017, June 21). Dead bodies at Idaho home: Owner wanted on felony warrant. Retrieved from http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article157378034.html

    Idaho Statesman. (2017, August 8). Remaining two victims ID'd in Caldwell triple murder. Retrieved from http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article166066922.html

    Idaho Statesman. (2017, July 29). Last victims identified in triple homicide on Idaho farm. Retrieved from http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article165568297.html

    Investigation Discovery. (n.d.). Gerald "Mike" Bullinger on the run: Living a double life. In In Pursuit with John Walsh. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/on-tv0/in-pursuit-with-john-walsh/articles/gerald-mike-bullinger-on-the-run-living-double-life

    Lowe, E. (2019, June 23). Triple homicide investigation continues 2 years later. The Spectrum. https://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/2019/06/22/triple-homicide-investigation-continues-2-years-later/1539711001/

    Mitchell, M. (2023, July 6). Murder suspect still not located after 6 years. Jackson Hole Radio. https://jacksonholeradio.com/murder-suspect-still-not-located-after-6-years/#h-the-triple-murder-case-in-idaho

    Press, A. (2017, July 3). Utah victim in Idaho triple slaying was retired teacher. KBOI. https://idahonews.com/news/local/utah-victim-in-idaho-triple-slaying-was-retired-teacher

    Sokmensuer, H. (2018, August 17). Married murder suspect charmed single mom - then confrontation with wife led to triple slayings. People.com. https://people.com/crime/mike-bullinger-murder-wife-girlfriend-idaho-house/

    Standard-Examiner. (2021, April 18). Gerald Mike Bullinger. Standard-Examiner. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.standard.net/gerald-mike-bullinger/article_62f853cf-c795-5e4c-b7c9-b450f62c484c.html

    Standard-Examiner. (2017, July 1). Friends remember Ogden teacher Cheryl Baker as an artistic, kind woman. Standard-Examiner. Retrieved November 18, 2024, from https://www.standard.net/police-fire/friends-remember-ogden-teacher-cheryl-baker-as-an-artistic-kind/article_674938d9-d357-5758-abc1-d737dc57fc3f.html

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4137 84 full 'The Dark Side of the Mind' with Melissa Kim Corter https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-dark-side-of-the-mind-with-dr-melissa-kim-corter/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-dark-side-of-the-mind-with-dr-melissa-kim-corter/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/53f407f6-4207-3306-9e74-72db8c220b09 For decades, Melissa Kim Corter has studied various forms of darkness. She speaks, writes, and teaches about fascinating subjects such as:

    * Death

    * Narcissism and Psychopathy

    * Shadow Work

    * Dreams & Nightmares

    * Psychology of shadow in fairytales

    * The benefit of horror and psychological thrillers for mental health

    * Hauntingly beautiful things

    * Jungian perspectives on death

    * Parallels between true crime and personal development

    Bailey and Chelsea sit down with the fabulous Melissa and pick her brain about Depth Psychology. What is it? Do we have a dark side of the mind? Why are people so obsessed with True Crime and are those of us who are have ‘darker minds’ than others? What do Nightmares actually mean? Can any normal person be capable of heinous things? Hang out with us as we have the coolest, darkest conversation with Melissa. You DO NOT want to miss this.

    Visit Melissa Kim Corter's website: Click Here

    A Little About Our Guest:

    In 2009, Melissa Kim Corter received her bachelor’s degree in psychology while continuing to study with various Indigenous elders’ mentors. In 2019, she returned to school to work on a Ph.D. in depth psychology with an emphasis on Jungian archetypal studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is currently writing her dissertation on psychopathy and the Western Shadow.

    Melissa has completed various intensive trainings in ecotherapy, the psychology of fairytales, forensics, shamanic studies, and shadow work. Weaving depth-psychological practices with a shamanic sensibility. For years, she has studied with an elder in southern Arizona who practiced a Peruvian lineage of Shamanism, who taught her soul retrieval, journeying, and many other practices. In addition, Melissa also worked with a second medicine woman in Sedona, Arizona, for five years; she was also a naturopathic physician and healer.

    ​Her work sometimes makes people uncomfortable as it draws on and celebrates the dark and misunderstood dimensions of the personality. Melissa's unique writing style blends depth psychology with creative and symbolic forms found in film, fairy tales, and forensics. After twenty years as a certified hypnotherapist and consultant, she specialized in the dark night of the soul, psychopathy, and encounters with darkness, so naturally, these themes imbue her writing. 

    ​Melissa has been published in multiple books, one solo, and a few privately published books, and various compilations. She is a clinical certified hypnotherapist and advanced Yoga Nidra practitioner with over two decades of experience leading thousands of clients and students through various guided practices. Many of her clients have learned how to utilize EFT tapping in a way that works for them with my unique technique. She has over 30 certifications, including body-based healing, Yoga Teacher Training, somatic healing, trauma work, advanced intuitive development and mediumship, and more. 

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    ]]> For decades, Melissa Kim Corter has studied various forms of darkness. She speaks, writes, and teaches about fascinating subjects such as:

    * Death

    * Narcissism and Psychopathy

    * Shadow Work

    * Dreams & Nightmares

    * Psychology of shadow in fairytales

    * The benefit of horror and psychological thrillers for mental health

    * Hauntingly beautiful things

    * Jungian perspectives on death

    * Parallels between true crime and personal development

    Bailey and Chelsea sit down with the fabulous Melissa and pick her brain about Depth Psychology. What is it? Do we have a dark side of the mind? Why are people so obsessed with True Crime and are those of us who are have ‘darker minds’ than others? What do Nightmares actually mean? Can any normal person be capable of heinous things? Hang out with us as we have the coolest, darkest conversation with Melissa. You DO NOT want to miss this.

    Visit Melissa Kim Corter's website: Click Here

    A Little About Our Guest:

    In 2009, Melissa Kim Corter received her bachelor’s degree in psychology while continuing to study with various Indigenous elders’ mentors. In 2019, she returned to school to work on a Ph.D. in depth psychology with an emphasis on Jungian archetypal studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is currently writing her dissertation on psychopathy and the Western Shadow.

    Melissa has completed various intensive trainings in ecotherapy, the psychology of fairytales, forensics, shamanic studies, and shadow work. Weaving depth-psychological practices with a shamanic sensibility. For years, she has studied with an elder in southern Arizona who practiced a Peruvian lineage of Shamanism, who taught her soul retrieval, journeying, and many other practices. In addition, Melissa also worked with a second medicine woman in Sedona, Arizona, for five years; she was also a naturopathic physician and healer.

    ​Her work sometimes makes people uncomfortable as it draws on and celebrates the dark and misunderstood dimensions of the personality. Melissa's unique writing style blends depth psychology with creative and symbolic forms found in film, fairy tales, and forensics. After twenty years as a certified hypnotherapist and consultant, she specialized in the dark night of the soul, psychopathy, and encounters with darkness, so naturally, these themes imbue her writing. 

    ​Melissa has been published in multiple books, one solo, and a few privately published books, and various compilations. She is a clinical certified hypnotherapist and advanced Yoga Nidra practitioner with over two decades of experience leading thousands of clients and students through various guided practices. Many of her clients have learned how to utilize EFT tapping in a way that works for them with my unique technique. She has over 30 certifications, including body-based healing, Yoga Teacher Training, somatic healing, trauma work, advanced intuitive development and mediumship, and more. 

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST. Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 5077 83 full Body of Evidence: The Case of William "Bill" McGuire https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/bill-mcguire/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/bill-mcguire/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/5acea84b-7cb8-3a43-a698-b527c7c25d61 In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of William “Bill” McGuire’s murder in what became known as the infamous “Suitcase Murder.” Bill, a U.S. Navy veteran and father of two, was last seen on April 28, 2004. Days later, his dismembered body was discovered stuffed in three separate suitcases that had washed ashore in Chesapeake Bay. Suspicion quickly centered on his wife, Melanie McGuire, a New Jersey fertility nurse, after investigators uncovered a trail of damning evidence. Through questionable forensics, scandalous secrets, and courtroom drama, we explore the chilling twists of a seemingly normal middle-class couple that unraveled into a nightmare of betrayal, mystery, and murder. Hang out with us as we also explore the dark side of the human mind, exploring how ordinary people can cross the line into unimaginable violence.

    Tune in on Friday 11/15 to listen to the Interview with Dr. Melissa Kim Corter as she sheds light on the ‘The Dark Side of the Mind’, the unsettling depths of the human psyche, and the thin veil between normalcy and darkness.

     

    Meghan Sacks and Amy Schlosberg’s Podcast about Melanie McGuire's Case: https://directappealpodcast.com/

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

     Dooley, Sean and Yamada, Haley. (2020, September 26). 'Suitcase killer' Melanie McGuire defends her innocence from inside prison. ABC News. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/US/suitcase-killer-melanie-mcguire-defends-innocence-inside-prison/story?id=73099717

    History.com Editors. (2020, September 23). *Human remains found in suitcase near Virginia Beach*. History. Retrieved from [https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/human-remains-found-in-suitcase-near-virginia-beach](https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/human-remains-found-in-suitcase-near-virginia-beach)

    New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. (2007, April 23). *Attorney General issues reminder that new gun law takes effect May 1* [Press release].Retrieved from [https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases07/pr20070423a.html](https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases07/pr20070423a.html)

    **State v. McGuire**, No. A-2432-09T1 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Aug. 23, 2011). Retrieved from [https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1559582.html](https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1559582.html)

    ]]> In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of William “Bill” McGuire’s murder in what became known as the infamous “Suitcase Murder.” Bill, a U.S. Navy veteran and father of two, was last seen on April 28, 2004. Days later, his dismembered body was discovered stuffed in three separate suitcases that had washed ashore in Chesapeake Bay. Suspicion quickly centered on his wife, Melanie McGuire, a New Jersey fertility nurse, after investigators uncovered a trail of damning evidence. Through questionable forensics, scandalous secrets, and courtroom drama, we explore the chilling twists of a seemingly normal middle-class couple that unraveled into a nightmare of betrayal, mystery, and murder. Hang out with us as we also explore the dark side of the human mind, exploring how ordinary people can cross the line into unimaginable violence.

    Tune in on Friday 11/15 to listen to the Interview with Dr. Melissa Kim Corter as she sheds light on the ‘The Dark Side of the Mind’, the unsettling depths of the human psyche, and the thin veil between normalcy and darkness.

     

    Meghan Sacks and Amy Schlosberg’s Podcast about Melanie McGuire's Case: https://directappealpodcast.com/

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

     Dooley, Sean and Yamada, Haley. (2020, September 26). 'Suitcase killer' Melanie McGuire defends her innocence from inside prison. ABC News. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/US/suitcase-killer-melanie-mcguire-defends-innocence-inside-prison/story?id=73099717

    History.com Editors. (2020, September 23). *Human remains found in suitcase near Virginia Beach*. History. Retrieved from [https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/human-remains-found-in-suitcase-near-virginia-beach](https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/human-remains-found-in-suitcase-near-virginia-beach)

    New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. (2007, April 23). *Attorney General issues reminder that new gun law takes effect May 1* [Press release].Retrieved from [https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases07/pr20070423a.html](https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases07/pr20070423a.html)

    **State v. McGuire**, No. A-2432-09T1 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. Aug. 23, 2011). Retrieved from [https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1559582.html](https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1559582.html)

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 5262 82 full Disappeared: The Case of Leila Cavett https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/disappeared-the-case-of-leila-cavett/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/disappeared-the-case-of-leila-cavett/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:57:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/a06f0f44-c856-3317-9435-bcb356aa45e8 In the morning on Sunday, July 26, 2020, A 911 call was placed by a resident of the Edge Apartments in Miramar, Florida. The resident was calling because she found a two-year-old little boy wandering around the parking lot of the apartment complex unaccompanied by an adult. She had no idea where he came from and couldn’t find anyone around responsible for the toddler. She told the operator that she had seen him between 8:00 and 8:30 that morning and that the little boy was barefoot and wearing only a diaper and a t-shirt. It wasn’t until almost 48 hours later that a family in Alabama recognized the toddler as the son of Leila Cavett. Early on in the investigation, it appeared that Leila traveled from Georgia to Florida with her son under puzzling circumstances. But where was Leila Cavett? Suspicion quickly centered on Shannon Demar Ryan, a self-described “witch” and “spiritual advisor” who was seen accessing Leila’s truck the day after her disappearance, using her debit cards and throwing what appeared to be blood-soaked towels in a dumpster. Despite surveillance evidence, Leila appeared to disappear into thin air. Leila Cavett’s family has been vocal in the search for justice, expressing frustration and heartbreak over the slow progress of the case. The FBI has continued to solicit information from the public, urging anyone with details about Cavett’s movements in Florida or her associations with Shannon Ryan to come forward. Authorities remain hopeful that further forensic evidence or witness statements could lead to finally finding Leila Cavett. Anyone who may have information on Leila’s case is asked to contact the Hollywood Police Department at (954) 764-4357 or 954-967-4411. Tips can be emailed or texted to hollywoodpdtips@hollywoodfl.org. You can also contact the Broward Crime Stoppers at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of Leila Cavett, please call FBI Miami at 1-800-CALL-FBI or go to FBI.GOV/TIPS.

    Leila is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 110 pounds. She has brown, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo that reads “Kamdyn” on her right arm and a small tattoo of a Christian fish symbol on her right wrist. 

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Shannon’s Facebook Video: Click HERE

    CBS Miami. (2020, July 30). Police: Missing mom, Leila Cavett, last seen in Hollywood before her toddler found wandering in Miramar. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/police-missing-mom-leila-cavett-last-seen-hollywood-wandering-toddler-hollywood/

    Kelly, T., & Mohan, N. (2020, July 29). Sisters concerned about missing mom whose son turned up in Miramar. WPLG. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/07/28/sisters-concerned-about-missing-mom-whose-child-turned-up-in-miramar/

    Luperon, A. (2021, May 12). “witchcraft” teacher charged in alleged murder of missing mother, whose toddler son was found wandering alone. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.com/crime/witchcraft-teacher-charged-in-alleged-murder-of-missing-mother-whose-toddler-son-was-found-wandering-alone/

    Sabovic, S., & Solomon, M. (2020b, July 30). Miramar police find missing mom’s truck in Hollywood. WPLG. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/07/29/hollywood-pd-taking-the-lead-on-case-of-missing-mom-whose-toddler-was-found-in-miramar/

    Harris, C. (2020, August 6). Ga.. mom whose toddler was found wandering in Fla.. might have met man online before vanishing: Dad. People.com. https://people.com/crime/leila-cavett-might-have-met-man-before-disappearance/

    Matter, B. (2022, October 29). Self-proclaimed witch arrested in Apprentice’s murder speaks from Broward Jail. WPLG. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/10/29/self-proclaimed-witch-arrested-in-apprentices-murder-speaks-from-broward-jail/

    Cavallier, A. (2021, May 12). Man faces murder charge in connection to disappearance of Leila Cavett 10 months after she went missing from South Florida. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/man-faces-murder-charge-connection-disappearance-leila-cavett-nearly-10-n1267151

    CBS News Staff. (2021, May 12). Self-proclaimed “witch” Shannon Ryan charged with 2nd-degree murder in Leila Cavett’s disappearance. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/self-proclaimed-witch-shannon-ryan-charged-second-degree-murder-leila-cavetts-disappearance/

    FBI Miami. (2020, August 20). FBI offers reward for information about missing person Leila Cavett. FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/miami/news/press-releases/fbi-offers-reward-for-information-about-missing-person-leila-cavett

    Dolak, K. (2021, May 13). Self-proclaimed Florida “witch” charged with second degree murder of missing mom. Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/shannon-ryan-arrested-for-murder-of-leila-cavett-in-florida

    Leila Cavett: Missing Person Case (arcgis.com)

    ]]> In the morning on Sunday, July 26, 2020, A 911 call was placed by a resident of the Edge Apartments in Miramar, Florida. The resident was calling because she found a two-year-old little boy wandering around the parking lot of the apartment complex unaccompanied by an adult. She had no idea where he came from and couldn’t find anyone around responsible for the toddler. She told the operator that she had seen him between 8:00 and 8:30 that morning and that the little boy was barefoot and wearing only a diaper and a t-shirt. It wasn’t until almost 48 hours later that a family in Alabama recognized the toddler as the son of Leila Cavett. Early on in the investigation, it appeared that Leila traveled from Georgia to Florida with her son under puzzling circumstances. But where was Leila Cavett? Suspicion quickly centered on Shannon Demar Ryan, a self-described “witch” and “spiritual advisor” who was seen accessing Leila’s truck the day after her disappearance, using her debit cards and throwing what appeared to be blood-soaked towels in a dumpster. Despite surveillance evidence, Leila appeared to disappear into thin air. Leila Cavett’s family has been vocal in the search for justice, expressing frustration and heartbreak over the slow progress of the case. The FBI has continued to solicit information from the public, urging anyone with details about Cavett’s movements in Florida or her associations with Shannon Ryan to come forward. Authorities remain hopeful that further forensic evidence or witness statements could lead to finally finding Leila Cavett. Anyone who may have information on Leila’s case is asked to contact the Hollywood Police Department at (954) 764-4357 or 954-967-4411. Tips can be emailed or texted to hollywoodpdtips@hollywoodfl.org. You can also contact the Broward Crime Stoppers at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of Leila Cavett, please call FBI Miami at 1-800-CALL-FBI or go to FBI.GOV/TIPS.

    Leila is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 110 pounds. She has brown, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo that reads “Kamdyn” on her right arm and a small tattoo of a Christian fish symbol on her right wrist. 

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    References:

    Shannon’s Facebook Video: Click HERE

    CBS Miami. (2020, July 30). Police: Missing mom, Leila Cavett, last seen in Hollywood before her toddler found wandering in Miramar. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/police-missing-mom-leila-cavett-last-seen-hollywood-wandering-toddler-hollywood/

    Kelly, T., & Mohan, N. (2020, July 29). Sisters concerned about missing mom whose son turned up in Miramar. WPLG. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/07/28/sisters-concerned-about-missing-mom-whose-child-turned-up-in-miramar/

    Luperon, A. (2021, May 12). “witchcraft” teacher charged in alleged murder of missing mother, whose toddler son was found wandering alone. Law & Crime. https://lawandcrime.com/crime/witchcraft-teacher-charged-in-alleged-murder-of-missing-mother-whose-toddler-son-was-found-wandering-alone/

    Sabovic, S., & Solomon, M. (2020b, July 30). Miramar police find missing mom’s truck in Hollywood. WPLG. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2020/07/29/hollywood-pd-taking-the-lead-on-case-of-missing-mom-whose-toddler-was-found-in-miramar/

    Harris, C. (2020, August 6). Ga.. mom whose toddler was found wandering in Fla.. might have met man online before vanishing: Dad. People.com. https://people.com/crime/leila-cavett-might-have-met-man-before-disappearance/

    Matter, B. (2022, October 29). Self-proclaimed witch arrested in Apprentice’s murder speaks from Broward Jail. WPLG. https://www.local10.com/news/local/2022/10/29/self-proclaimed-witch-arrested-in-apprentices-murder-speaks-from-broward-jail/

    Cavallier, A. (2021, May 12). Man faces murder charge in connection to disappearance of Leila Cavett 10 months after she went missing from South Florida. NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/man-faces-murder-charge-connection-disappearance-leila-cavett-nearly-10-n1267151

    CBS News Staff. (2021, May 12). Self-proclaimed “witch” Shannon Ryan charged with 2nd-degree murder in Leila Cavett’s disappearance. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/self-proclaimed-witch-shannon-ryan-charged-second-degree-murder-leila-cavetts-disappearance/

    FBI Miami. (2020, August 20). FBI offers reward for information about missing person Leila Cavett. FBI. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/miami/news/press-releases/fbi-offers-reward-for-information-about-missing-person-leila-cavett

    Dolak, K. (2021, May 13). Self-proclaimed Florida “witch” charged with second degree murder of missing mom. Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/shannon-ryan-arrested-for-murder-of-leila-cavett-in-florida

    Leila Cavett: Missing Person Case (arcgis.com)

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3152 81 full Disappeared: The Case of Leila Cavett Psycho: The Halloween Killer and the Murder of Robert Wilkie https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/psycho-the-halloween-killer-and-the-murder-of-robert-wilkie/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/psycho-the-halloween-killer-and-the-murder-of-robert-wilkie/#comments Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/abb6458d-134e-3a99-83ca-1dc66548c888 In this chilling episode, we uncover the disturbing story of Heather Stephenson-Snell, a licensed psychotherapist turned ruthless stalker, who spiraled into an obsessive, 18-month campaign of harassment and terror. Dubbed the “Halloween Killer,” her fixation on her ex-lover and his new partner evolved from subtle psychological manipulation into overt, violent threats that left her victims in constant fear. As Halloween night drifted into the early hours of November 1, 2003, a red car pulled onto Holland Street in Radcliff. The driver stepped out, cloaked in an eerie white sheet and a Scream mask, blending her real-life horror with the chilling fiction of Halloween night. With each silent step toward her target’s home, Heather’s jealousy and rage came to a tragic climax, leading to the shocking murder of Robert Wilkie. This episode unravels the mind of a killer fueled by obsession, jealousy, and manipulation, exploring how her carefully controlled life as a therapist masked a dark, violent side. Join us as we dissect the psychology behind this brutal crime and discuss how unchecked obsession can lead to unthinkable tragedy.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    RESOURCES:

    Contact Us | Stalking Awareness & Prevention | SPARC

    STALKING: general infographic

    Stalking FACT SHEET: Stalking Fact Sheet (Espanol: Hoja de datos del acecho)

     

    References:

    Rychlikova, M. (2022, February 19). “Halloween killer” fails in bid for early release from jail. York Press. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/19935737.halloween-killer-heather-stevenson-snell-fails-prison-appeal-bid/

    Branigan, T. (2004, September 22). Psychotherapist jailed for Murder. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/sep/22/ukcrime.taniabranigan

    BBC News. (2004, September 21). UK | england | manchester | masked woman jailed for Murder. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/3676892.stm

    Manchester Evening News. (2013, January 21). Hallowe’en Killer jailed. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/halloween-killer-jailed-1124121

    Ben-Halliday, R. (2021, June 10). The Killer Behind The Scream mask. Medium. https://hallidayreginald.medium.com/the-killer-behind-the-scream-mask-92624e9a6d91

    York Press Staff. (2004, September 21). Scream mask murderer gets life. York Press. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7878369.scream-mask-murderer-gets-life/?source=post_page-----92624e9a6d91--------------------------------

    Lancashire Telegraph Staff. (2004, September 18). Regrets of woman accused of Murder. Lancashire Telegraph. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5818530.regrets-woman-accused-murder/

    The Bolton News Staff. (2004, September 23). Inner demons that drove therapist to murder. The Bolton News. https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5818024.inner-demons-that-drove-therapist-to-murder/

    The Times Correspondent. (2010, March 31). The woman hell’s angel, her gun and a murderous mistake. The Times & The Sunday Times. https://www.thetimes.com/article/the-woman-hells-angel-her-gun-and-a-murderous-mistake-0cx6nt0jkcb

    The Bolton News Staff. (2004a, September 22). Unmasked - killer behind Halloween horror. The Bolton News. https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5818130.unmasked-killer-behind-halloween-horror/

    Lancashire Telegraph Staff. (2004b, September 30). Killer’s ex-lover goes into hiding. Lancashire Telegraph. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5816958.killers-ex-lover-goes-hiding/

    Mirror Staff. (2012, February 7). Haunted by the Halloween killer. The Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/haunted-by-the-halloween-killer-563528

    The Bolton News Staff. (2004a, September 14). Rape claim at Murder Trial. The Bolton News. https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5819318.rape-claim-at-murder-trial/

    York Press Staff. (2004a, September 15). “I was raped by dog sitter.” York Press. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7878766.i-was-raped-by-dog-sitter/

    Carroll, S. (2004, September 22). Inner demons of a vicious killer. York Press. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7878340.inner-demons-of-a-vicious-killer/

     

    ]]> In this chilling episode, we uncover the disturbing story of Heather Stephenson-Snell, a licensed psychotherapist turned ruthless stalker, who spiraled into an obsessive, 18-month campaign of harassment and terror. Dubbed the “Halloween Killer,” her fixation on her ex-lover and his new partner evolved from subtle psychological manipulation into overt, violent threats that left her victims in constant fear. As Halloween night drifted into the early hours of November 1, 2003, a red car pulled onto Holland Street in Radcliff. The driver stepped out, cloaked in an eerie white sheet and a Scream mask, blending her real-life horror with the chilling fiction of Halloween night. With each silent step toward her target’s home, Heather’s jealousy and rage came to a tragic climax, leading to the shocking murder of Robert Wilkie. This episode unravels the mind of a killer fueled by obsession, jealousy, and manipulation, exploring how her carefully controlled life as a therapist masked a dark, violent side. Join us as we dissect the psychology behind this brutal crime and discuss how unchecked obsession can lead to unthinkable tragedy.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    RESOURCES:

    Contact Us | Stalking Awareness & Prevention | SPARC

    STALKING: general infographic

    Stalking FACT SHEET: Stalking Fact Sheet (Espanol: Hoja de datos del acecho)

     

    References:

    Rychlikova, M. (2022, February 19). “Halloween killer” fails in bid for early release from jail. York Press. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/19935737.halloween-killer-heather-stevenson-snell-fails-prison-appeal-bid/

    Branigan, T. (2004, September 22). Psychotherapist jailed for Murder. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/sep/22/ukcrime.taniabranigan

    BBC News. (2004, September 21). UK | england | manchester | masked woman jailed for Murder. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/3676892.stm

    Manchester Evening News. (2013, January 21). Hallowe’en Killer jailed. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/halloween-killer-jailed-1124121

    Ben-Halliday, R. (2021, June 10). The Killer Behind The Scream mask. Medium. https://hallidayreginald.medium.com/the-killer-behind-the-scream-mask-92624e9a6d91

    York Press Staff. (2004, September 21). Scream mask murderer gets life. York Press. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7878369.scream-mask-murderer-gets-life/?source=post_page-----92624e9a6d91--------------------------------

    Lancashire Telegraph Staff. (2004, September 18). Regrets of woman accused of Murder. Lancashire Telegraph. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5818530.regrets-woman-accused-murder/

    The Bolton News Staff. (2004, September 23). Inner demons that drove therapist to murder. The Bolton News. https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5818024.inner-demons-that-drove-therapist-to-murder/

    The Times Correspondent. (2010, March 31). The woman hell’s angel, her gun and a murderous mistake. The Times & The Sunday Times. https://www.thetimes.com/article/the-woman-hells-angel-her-gun-and-a-murderous-mistake-0cx6nt0jkcb

    The Bolton News Staff. (2004a, September 22). Unmasked - killer behind Halloween horror. The Bolton News. https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5818130.unmasked-killer-behind-halloween-horror/

    Lancashire Telegraph Staff. (2004b, September 30). Killer’s ex-lover goes into hiding. Lancashire Telegraph. https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/5816958.killers-ex-lover-goes-hiding/

    Mirror Staff. (2012, February 7). Haunted by the Halloween killer. The Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/haunted-by-the-halloween-killer-563528

    The Bolton News Staff. (2004a, September 14). Rape claim at Murder Trial. The Bolton News. https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5819318.rape-claim-at-murder-trial/

    York Press Staff. (2004a, September 15). “I was raped by dog sitter.” York Press. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7878766.i-was-raped-by-dog-sitter/

    Carroll, S. (2004, September 22). Inner demons of a vicious killer. York Press. https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7878340.inner-demons-of-a-vicious-killer/

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3666 80 full The Salem Witch Trials: Interview with Historian Richard Trask https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-salem-witch-trials-interview-with-historian-richard-trask/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-salem-witch-trials-interview-with-historian-richard-trask/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/fdee5bd0-1b3f-3a42-9298-22594ed4cfd3 In this captivating episode, we sit down with renowned Salem Witch Trials historian and expert Richard Trask to explore the complex social, political, and religious factors that fueled one of history's most infamous events. Richard delves into the underlying causes of the witch hysteria that gripped 17th-century Salem, shedding light on how fear, superstition, and the Puritanical worldview created a perfect storm for the tragic trials. We’ll discuss the fascinating insights into key figures of the trials, including the accusers and the accused, and the role of gender, power struggles, and local rivalries in driving the deadly frenzy. This episode offers a deep historical analysis of how these trials unfolded, the lasting impact on American legal and cultural history, and the legacy of the witch hunts that continues to resonate today.

    About our Honored Guest:

    Historian Richard Trask is a leading authority on the Salem witch-hunt of 1692. He serves as Town Archivist for Danvers (formerly Salem Village), Massachusetts, where he is custodian of all early town records, the Brehaut Witchcraft Collection, and tens of thousands of manuscripts. He is also curator of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead and he chaired the Salem Village Witchcraft Tercentennial Committee from 1990 to 1992. Trask has written numerous books and articles on Salem and two of his ancestors were hanged as witches.

     

    TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE DANVER’S HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HELP FUND FURTHER RESEARCH, CONTINUED RESTORATION, AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE, CLICK HERE.

     

    Resources:

    The Ultimate Book/Resource List: Welcome to the Danvers Archival Center – Archives (danverslibrary.org)

    Get Involved - Danvers Historical Society (danvershistory.org)

    Danvers: Ask the Archivist (virginia.edu)

    Richard’s Book: The Devil Hath Been Raised: A Documentary History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Outbreak of March 1692; Together With a Collection of Newly Located and Gathered Witchcraft Documents: Richard B. Trask: 9780963859518: Amazon.com: Books

     

    ]]> In this captivating episode, we sit down with renowned Salem Witch Trials historian and expert Richard Trask to explore the complex social, political, and religious factors that fueled one of history's most infamous events. Richard delves into the underlying causes of the witch hysteria that gripped 17th-century Salem, shedding light on how fear, superstition, and the Puritanical worldview created a perfect storm for the tragic trials. We’ll discuss the fascinating insights into key figures of the trials, including the accusers and the accused, and the role of gender, power struggles, and local rivalries in driving the deadly frenzy. This episode offers a deep historical analysis of how these trials unfolded, the lasting impact on American legal and cultural history, and the legacy of the witch hunts that continues to resonate today.

    About our Honored Guest:

    Historian Richard Trask is a leading authority on the Salem witch-hunt of 1692. He serves as Town Archivist for Danvers (formerly Salem Village), Massachusetts, where he is custodian of all early town records, the Brehaut Witchcraft Collection, and tens of thousands of manuscripts. He is also curator of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead and he chaired the Salem Village Witchcraft Tercentennial Committee from 1990 to 1992. Trask has written numerous books and articles on Salem and two of his ancestors were hanged as witches.

     

    TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE DANVER’S HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HELP FUND FURTHER RESEARCH, CONTINUED RESTORATION, AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE, CLICK HERE.

     

    Resources:

    The Ultimate Book/Resource List: Welcome to the Danvers Archival Center – Archives (danverslibrary.org)

    Get Involved - Danvers Historical Society (danvershistory.org)

    Danvers: Ask the Archivist (virginia.edu)

    Richard’s Book: The Devil Hath Been Raised: A Documentary History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Outbreak of March 1692; Together With a Collection of Newly Located and Gathered Witchcraft Documents: Richard B. Trask: 9780963859518: Amazon.com: Books

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 4445 79 full Hexed (Part 2): The Deadly Hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/hexed-part-2-the-deadly-hysteria-of-the-salem-witch-trials/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/hexed-part-2-the-deadly-hysteria-of-the-salem-witch-trials/#comments Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/41fc395f-cd81-3fdd-8e3a-c5ce14092381 In the second part of this witchy two-part episode, we connect the dots between Europe’s medieval witch hunts and the blood-soaked soil of Salem. Hang with us as Chelsea unravels the dark tale of the Salem Witch Trials, one of the most infamous episodes in American history. Journey back to 1692, where fear and suspicion gripped the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, leading to a wave of accusations, hysteria, and brutal executions. We explore how mass paranoia, religious zealotry, and local politics set the stage for the persecution of dozens of innocent people. We take a look into the lives of the accused and the accusers, gaining insights into how superstition and fear turned neighbors into enemies. Prepare for a deep dive into the hysteria that claimed the lives of 20 people, leaving behind an enduring legacy of fear, scapegoating, and unchecked power. Tune in and uncover how the nightmare of witchcraft paranoia spiraled from ink on a page into an American tragedy.

    **The interview this week will be pushed to next week- for the week of Halloween**

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Institoris, H., Sprenger, J., & Richardson, I. (1974). Malleus Maleficarum. Caedmon.

    Lewis, Jone Johnson. (2021, February 16). The Victims of the Salem Witch Trials. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/victims-of-the-salem-witch-trials-3530332 Yost, R. (2023, November 2). Lydia Dustin and the Salem Witch Trials. The History Junkie. https://thehistoryjunkie.com/lydia-dustin-and-the-salem-witch-trials/ Murrin, J. M. (2003). Coming to Terms with the Salem Witch Trials. In American Antiquarian Society (pp. 309–311). https://www.americanantiquarian.org/proceedings/44539519.pdf Brooks, R. B. (2015, August 19). The Salem Witch Trials Victims: Who were they? - History of Massachusetts blog. History of Massachusetts Blog. https://historyofmassachusetts.org/salem-witch-trials-victims/ Research guides: Salem Witch Trials: Accusers and Accused. (n.d.). https://guides.bpl.org/salemwitchtrials/accusersandaccused#s-lg-box-10274588 Pruitt, S., & Pruitt, S. (2024, September 19). Salem Witch trials: Who were the main accusers? HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/salem-witch-trials-accusers Brooks, R. B. (2019, May 11). What is Spectral Evidence? - History of Massachusetts Blog. History of Massachusetts Blog. https://historyofmassachusetts.org/spectral-evidence/

     ]]> In the second part of this witchy two-part episode, we connect the dots between Europe’s medieval witch hunts and the blood-soaked soil of Salem. Hang with us as Chelsea unravels the dark tale of the Salem Witch Trials, one of the most infamous episodes in American history. Journey back to 1692, where fear and suspicion gripped the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts, leading to a wave of accusations, hysteria, and brutal executions. We explore how mass paranoia, religious zealotry, and local politics set the stage for the persecution of dozens of innocent people. We take a look into the lives of the accused and the accusers, gaining insights into how superstition and fear turned neighbors into enemies. Prepare for a deep dive into the hysteria that claimed the lives of 20 people, leaving behind an enduring legacy of fear, scapegoating, and unchecked power. Tune in and uncover how the nightmare of witchcraft paranoia spiraled from ink on a page into an American tragedy.

    **The interview this week will be pushed to next week- for the week of Halloween**

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Institoris, H., Sprenger, J., & Richardson, I. (1974). Malleus Maleficarum. Caedmon.

    Lewis, Jone Johnson. (2021, February 16). The Victims of the Salem
    Witch Trials. Retrieved from
    https://www.thoughtco.com/victims-of-the-salem-witch-trials-3530332
    
    Yost, R. (2023, November 2). Lydia Dustin and the Salem Witch Trials.
    The History Junkie.
    https://thehistoryjunkie.com/lydia-dustin-and-the-salem-witch-trials/
    
    Murrin, J. M. (2003). Coming to Terms with the Salem Witch Trials. In
    American Antiquarian Society (pp. 309–311).
    https://www.americanantiquarian.org/proceedings/44539519.pdf
    
    Brooks, R. B. (2015, August 19). The Salem Witch Trials Victims: Who
    were they? - History of Massachusetts blog. History of Massachusetts
    Blog. https://historyofmassachusetts.org/salem-witch-trials-victims/
    
    Research guides: Salem Witch Trials: Accusers and Accused. (n.d.).
    https://guides.bpl.org/salemwitchtrials/accusersandaccused#s-lg-box-10274588
    
    Pruitt, S., & Pruitt, S. (2024, September 19). Salem Witch trials: Who
    were the main accusers? HISTORY.
    https://www.history.com/news/salem-witch-trials-accusers
    
    Brooks, R. B. (2019, May 11). What is Spectral Evidence? - History of
    Massachusetts Blog. History of Massachusetts Blog.
    https://historyofmassachusetts.org/spectral-evidence/

     ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3058 78 full Norwegian Black Metal (Part 2): Chaos, Arson and Murder https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/norwegian-black-metal-part-2-chaos-arson-and-murder/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/norwegian-black-metal-part-2-chaos-arson-and-murder/#comments Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/baf2062d-f63d-307f-99bc-a41cf001c251 In part two of this wild two-parter episode, we are right back into the shadowy world of Norwegian black metal. In part one, we delved into the notorious and influential history of Mayhem, the band that laid the foundation for Norway’s black metal scene. We talked about how after Dead’s suicide, Mayhem’s popularity soared. Arguably, this tragedy was the first domino to fall in the chain reactions in Norway that included violence, arson, murder, and a further tumble into black metal chaos. In part two, we will focus on the notorious beef between Euronymous (the ‘Godfather’ of Black Metal) and Varg Vikernes aka ‘Count Grishnackh’. This led to a shocking wave of church burnings that swept across Norway in the early 1990s, igniting a firestorm of controversy and fear. Tied to the burgeoning black metal scene, these acts were fueled by a mix of anti-Christian sentiment and a desire to reclaim pagan heritage. As musicians and fans alike embraced a darker aesthetic, the line between artistic expression and criminal behavior blurred. Two shocking and tragic murders catapulted the black metal scene into the public eye. This dark chapter raised questions about identity, rebellion, and the consequences of extreme ideology, forever marking the legacy of Norwegian black metal.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Cameron, Dr. J. A. (2023, October 13). Black Metal Church burnings: A historical view. Stained Glass Attitudes. https://stainedglassattitudes.wordpress.com/2018/01/13/black-metal-church-burnings-a-historical-view/

    Campion, C. (2005, February 20). Chris Campion on Metal’s maddest: Mayhem. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/feb/20/popandrock4

    Godfrey, A. (2019, March 22). “before you know it, it’s not a big deal to kill a man”: Norwegian Black Metal’s murderous past. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/22/before-you-know-it-its-not-a-big-deal-to-kill-a-man-norwegian-black-metals-murderous-past#:~:text=It%20has%20been%2011%20years,Varg%20Vikernes%2C%20AKA%20Count%20Grishnackh.

    Heavy Consequence Staff. (2019, October 15). Mayhem’s Necrobutcher: I was on my way to kill euronymous myself. Consequence. https://consequence.net/2019/10/mayhem-necrobutcher-euronymous/

    Monger, C. (n.d.). AllMusic is being updated.: Music Search, recommendations, videos and reviews. AllMusic. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mayhem-mn0000335302#biography

    Moynihan, Michael; Søderlind, Didrik (2003) [1998]. Lords of Chaos (2nd ed.). Feral House. ISBN 0-922915-94-6.

    Mythic Imaginatio. (2022, February 5). Timeline of churches burned in Norway. Black Metal Chronology. https://blackdeathmetalhistory.wordpress.com/2022/02/05/timeline-of-churches-burned-in-norway/

    Deburke321. (2020, July 12). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2P1uxvlLs

    Documentaries and films

    • Det svarte alvor (1994), aired on Norwegian TV by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
    • Satan rir Media (English: Satan Rides the Media) (1999).
    • Norsk Black Metal (2003), aired on Norwegian TV by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
    • Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) touches on black metal in the early 1990s and includes an extensive 25-minute feature on the DVD release.
    • Black Metal: A Documentary (2006), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Murder Music: A History of Black Metal (2007).
    • Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007).
    • Pure Fucking Mayhem (2008).
    • Black Metal: The Norwegian Legacy (2008), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Until the Light Takes Us (2009).[110]
    • Black Metal: The Music of Satan (2010), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Lords of Chaos (2018), directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
    • Helvete – historien om norsk black metal (2020).
    ]]> In part two of this wild two-parter episode, we are right back into the shadowy world of Norwegian black metal. In part one, we delved into the notorious and influential history of Mayhem, the band that laid the foundation for Norway’s black metal scene. We talked about how after Dead’s suicide, Mayhem’s popularity soared. Arguably, this tragedy was the first domino to fall in the chain reactions in Norway that included violence, arson, murder, and a further tumble into black metal chaos. In part two, we will focus on the notorious beef between Euronymous (the ‘Godfather’ of Black Metal) and Varg Vikernes aka ‘Count Grishnackh’. This led to a shocking wave of church burnings that swept across Norway in the early 1990s, igniting a firestorm of controversy and fear. Tied to the burgeoning black metal scene, these acts were fueled by a mix of anti-Christian sentiment and a desire to reclaim pagan heritage. As musicians and fans alike embraced a darker aesthetic, the line between artistic expression and criminal behavior blurred. Two shocking and tragic murders catapulted the black metal scene into the public eye. This dark chapter raised questions about identity, rebellion, and the consequences of extreme ideology, forever marking the legacy of Norwegian black metal.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Cameron, Dr. J. A. (2023, October 13). Black Metal Church burnings: A historical view. Stained Glass Attitudes. https://stainedglassattitudes.wordpress.com/2018/01/13/black-metal-church-burnings-a-historical-view/

    Campion, C. (2005, February 20). Chris Campion on Metal’s maddest: Mayhem. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/feb/20/popandrock4

    Godfrey, A. (2019, March 22). “before you know it, it’s not a big deal to kill a man”: Norwegian Black Metal’s murderous past. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/22/before-you-know-it-its-not-a-big-deal-to-kill-a-man-norwegian-black-metals-murderous-past#:~:text=It%20has%20been%2011%20years,Varg%20Vikernes%2C%20AKA%20Count%20Grishnackh.

    Heavy Consequence Staff. (2019, October 15). Mayhem’s Necrobutcher: I was on my way to kill euronymous myself. Consequence. https://consequence.net/2019/10/mayhem-necrobutcher-euronymous/

    Monger, C. (n.d.). AllMusic is being updated.: Music Search, recommendations, videos and reviews. AllMusic. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mayhem-mn0000335302#biography

    Moynihan, Michael; Søderlind, Didrik (2003) [1998]. Lords of Chaos (2nd ed.). Feral House. ISBN 0-922915-94-6.

    Mythic Imaginatio. (2022, February 5). Timeline of churches burned in Norway. Black Metal Chronology. https://blackdeathmetalhistory.wordpress.com/2022/02/05/timeline-of-churches-burned-in-norway/

    Deburke321. (2020, July 12). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2P1uxvlLs

    Documentaries and films

    • Det svarte alvor (1994), aired on Norwegian TV by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
    • Satan rir Media (English: Satan Rides the Media) (1999).
    • Norsk Black Metal (2003), aired on Norwegian TV by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
    • Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) touches on black metal in the early 1990s and includes an extensive 25-minute feature on the DVD release.
    • Black Metal: A Documentary (2006), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Murder Music: A History of Black Metal (2007).
    • Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007).
    • Pure Fucking Mayhem (2008).
    • Black Metal: The Norwegian Legacy (2008), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Until the Light Takes Us (2009).[110]
    • Black Metal: The Music of Satan (2010), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Lords of Chaos (2018), directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
    • Helvete – historien om norsk black metal (2020).
    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3135 76 full Norwegian Black Metal (Part 2): Chaos, Arson and Murder Norwegian Black Metal (Part 1): Darkness, Mayhem and Tragedy https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/suicide-murder-and-church-burnings-norwegians-black-metal-part-1/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/suicide-murder-and-church-burnings-norwegians-black-metal-part-1/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/7feebbdd-298a-3044-a628-7282c9a99009 In part one of this wild two-parter episode, we dive into the shadowy world of Norwegian black metal- a music scene that transcended mere sound to become a notorious subculture known for its aggressive music with dark, philosophical, and anti-religious ideologies. This chaotic story begins with the notorious and influential history of Mayhem, the band that laid the foundation for Norway’s black metal scene. The band members comprised of aliases like ‘Euronymous’, ‘Hellhammer’, and ‘Necrobutcher’, ‘Count Grishnackh’, along with others, together became a symbol of extreme ideology, shocking events, and underground rebellion. Most notably, is the tragic and disturbing death of Mayhem’s lead singer Per "Dead" Ohlin, the enigmatic frontman of Mayhem whose life and untimely death left an indelible mark on the Norwegian black metal scene. Dead’s obsession with death, the macabre events leading up to his passing, and the dark aftermath involving band members all contribute to a story that is as haunting as it was influential; forever changing the landscape of extreme music. As Mayhem’s notoriety grew, so did the lines between art and real-life violence, including arson, murder, and chaos. Don your corpse paint and join us as we uncover the myth, the music, and the madness behind Norwegian black metal.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Cameron, Dr. J. A. (2023, October 13). Black Metal Church burnings: A historical view. Stained Glass Attitudes. https://stainedglassattitudes.wordpress.com/2018/01/13/black-metal-church-burnings-a-historical-view/

    Campion, C. (2005, February 20). Chris Campion on Metal’s maddest: Mayhem. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/feb/20/popandrock4

    Godfrey, A. (2019, March 22). “before you know it, it’s not a big deal to kill a man”: Norwegian Black Metal’s murderous past. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/22/before-you-know-it-its-not-a-big-deal-to-kill-a-man-norwegian-black-metals-murderous-past#:~:text=It%20has%20been%2011%20years,Varg%20Vikernes%2C%20AKA%20Count%20Grishnackh.

    Heavy Consequence Staff. (2019, October 15). Mayhem’s Necrobutcher: I was on my way to kill euronymous myself. Consequence. https://consequence.net/2019/10/mayhem-necrobutcher-euronymous/

    Monger, C. (n.d.). AllMusic is being updated.: Music Search, recommendations, videos and reviews. AllMusic. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mayhem-mn0000335302#biography

    Moynihan, Michael; Søderlind, Didrik (2003) [1998]. Lords of Chaos (2nd ed.). Feral House. ISBN 0-922915-94-6.

    Mythic Imaginatio. (2022, February 5). Timeline of churches burned in Norway. Black Metal Chronology. https://blackdeathmetalhistory.wordpress.com/2022/02/05/timeline-of-churches-burned-in-norway/

    Deburke321. (2020, July 12). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2P1uxvlLs

    Documentaries and films

    • Det svarte alvor (1994), aired on Norwegian TV by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
    • Satan rir Media (English: Satan Rides the Media) (1999).
    • Norsk Black Metal (2003), aired on Norwegian TV by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
    • Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) touches on black metal in the early 1990s and includes an extensive 25-minute feature on the DVD release.
    • Black Metal: A Documentary (2006), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Murder Music: A History of Black Metal (2007).
    • Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007).
    • Pure Fucking Mayhem (2008).
    • Black Metal: The Norwegian Legacy (2008), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Until the Light Takes Us (2009).[110]
    • Black Metal: The Music of Satan (2010), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Lords of Chaos (2018), directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
    • Helvete – historien om norsk black metal (2020).
    ]]> In part one of this wild two-parter episode, we dive into the shadowy world of Norwegian black metal- a music scene that transcended mere sound to become a notorious subculture known for its aggressive music with dark, philosophical, and anti-religious ideologies. This chaotic story begins with the notorious and influential history of Mayhem, the band that laid the foundation for Norway’s black metal scene. The band members comprised of aliases like ‘Euronymous’, ‘Hellhammer’, and ‘Necrobutcher’, ‘Count Grishnackh’, along with others, together became a symbol of extreme ideology, shocking events, and underground rebellion. Most notably, is the tragic and disturbing death of Mayhem’s lead singer Per "Dead" Ohlin, the enigmatic frontman of Mayhem whose life and untimely death left an indelible mark on the Norwegian black metal scene. Dead’s obsession with death, the macabre events leading up to his passing, and the dark aftermath involving band members all contribute to a story that is as haunting as it was influential; forever changing the landscape of extreme music. As Mayhem’s notoriety grew, so did the lines between art and real-life violence, including arson, murder, and chaos. Don your corpse paint and join us as we uncover the myth, the music, and the madness behind Norwegian black metal.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Cameron, Dr. J. A. (2023, October 13). Black Metal Church burnings: A historical view. Stained Glass Attitudes. https://stainedglassattitudes.wordpress.com/2018/01/13/black-metal-church-burnings-a-historical-view/

    Campion, C. (2005, February 20). Chris Campion on Metal’s maddest: Mayhem. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2005/feb/20/popandrock4

    Godfrey, A. (2019, March 22). “before you know it, it’s not a big deal to kill a man”: Norwegian Black Metal’s murderous past. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/22/before-you-know-it-its-not-a-big-deal-to-kill-a-man-norwegian-black-metals-murderous-past#:~:text=It%20has%20been%2011%20years,Varg%20Vikernes%2C%20AKA%20Count%20Grishnackh.

    Heavy Consequence Staff. (2019, October 15). Mayhem’s Necrobutcher: I was on my way to kill euronymous myself. Consequence. https://consequence.net/2019/10/mayhem-necrobutcher-euronymous/

    Monger, C. (n.d.). AllMusic is being updated.: Music Search, recommendations, videos and reviews. AllMusic. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mayhem-mn0000335302#biography

    Moynihan, Michael; Søderlind, Didrik (2003) [1998]. Lords of Chaos (2nd ed.). Feral House. ISBN 0-922915-94-6.

    Mythic Imaginatio. (2022, February 5). Timeline of churches burned in Norway. Black Metal Chronology. https://blackdeathmetalhistory.wordpress.com/2022/02/05/timeline-of-churches-burned-in-norway/

    Deburke321. (2020, July 12). YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2P1uxvlLs

    Documentaries and films

    • Det svarte alvor (1994), aired on Norwegian TV by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
    • Satan rir Media (English: Satan Rides the Media) (1999).
    • Norsk Black Metal (2003), aired on Norwegian TV by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK).
    • Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (2005) touches on black metal in the early 1990s and includes an extensive 25-minute feature on the DVD release.
    • Black Metal: A Documentary (2006), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Murder Music: A History of Black Metal (2007).
    • Once Upon a Time in Norway (2007).
    • Pure Fucking Mayhem (2008).
    • Black Metal: The Norwegian Legacy (2008), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Until the Light Takes Us (2009).[110]
    • Black Metal: The Music of Satan (2010), produced by Bill Zebub.
    • Lords of Chaos (2018), directed by Jonas Åkerlund.
    • Helvete – historien om norsk black metal (2020).
    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3205 75 full Norwegian Black Metal (Part 1): Darkness, Mayhem and Tragedy The Electrocution of Baby Lawrence: Interview with Author James E. Overmyer https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/interview-with-jim-overmyer/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/interview-with-jim-overmyer/#comments Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:38:20 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/fda2535d-8028-3c9c-aaf9-2da1c6f0625f In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea dive into a captivating piece of true crime history with author James "Jim" Overmyer, who explores a tragic and mysterious case from the early 20th century in his book, The Electrocution of Baby Lawrence: A Murder That Shook a New England Town. Learn about the harrowing murder of Baby Lawrence, a toddler whose shocking death by electrocution rattled a peaceful New England town. We delve into the social and historical context of the era and the initial reactions from the community. Jim shares insights into how he uncovered and pieced together details of the case, including digging through court records, newspaper archives, and personal accounts. He describes the challenges and surprises he encountered while researching a case that has largely been forgotten, and reflects on the social and psychological effects that tragic events can have on small communities. Join us as we discuss the chilling details of a crime that stunned a small community, the turbulent trial that followed, and the lingering questions that remain unanswered to this day. Jim brings the story to life with meticulous research and vivid storytelling, shedding light on a long-forgotten case that still haunts the region.

    About our Guest:

    James E. Overmyer was the public safety and criminal courts reporter from 1974-1979 for the Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He regularly reported on felony cases in the Superior Court, included several murder trials. From 1979 through 1983, he was an administrator in the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office in charge of case preparation for both felony and misdemeanor cases. Until retiring from public service in 2010, he worked in both the Massachusetts and New York state governments in a series of positions associated with state court systems. He currently lives in Tucson, AZ.

    **If you’re intrigued by this episode and want to learn more, we highly recommend reading The Electrocution of Baby Lawrence: A Murder that Shook a New England Town by James Overmeyer. This powerful book not only brings a forgotten piece of history to life but also encourages deep reflection on themes of justice, innocence, and the human cost of systemic failure. Join the Conversation: Have thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear from you! Share your reactions, questions, and reflections by reaching out to us on social media or leaving a comment on our website. 

    To Purchase Jim's book: https://www.amazon.com/Electrocution-Baby-Lawrence-Murder-England/dp/1538181290

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    ]]> In this episode, Bailey and Chelsea dive into a captivating piece of true crime history with author James "Jim" Overmyer, who explores a tragic and mysterious case from the early 20th century in his book, The Electrocution of Baby Lawrence: A Murder That Shook a New England Town. Learn about the harrowing murder of Baby Lawrence, a toddler whose shocking death by electrocution rattled a peaceful New England town. We delve into the social and historical context of the era and the initial reactions from the community. Jim shares insights into how he uncovered and pieced together details of the case, including digging through court records, newspaper archives, and personal accounts. He describes the challenges and surprises he encountered while researching a case that has largely been forgotten, and reflects on the social and psychological effects that tragic events can have on small communities. Join us as we discuss the chilling details of a crime that stunned a small community, the turbulent trial that followed, and the lingering questions that remain unanswered to this day. Jim brings the story to life with meticulous research and vivid storytelling, shedding light on a long-forgotten case that still haunts the region.

    About our Guest:

    James E. Overmyer was the public safety and criminal courts reporter from 1974-1979 for the Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He regularly reported on felony cases in the Superior Court, included several murder trials. From 1979 through 1983, he was an administrator in the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office in charge of case preparation for both felony and misdemeanor cases. Until retiring from public service in 2010, he worked in both the Massachusetts and New York state governments in a series of positions associated with state court systems. He currently lives in Tucson, AZ.

    **If you’re intrigued by this episode and want to learn more, we highly recommend reading The Electrocution of Baby Lawrence: A Murder that Shook a New England Town by James Overmeyer. This powerful book not only brings a forgotten piece of history to life but also encourages deep reflection on themes of justice, innocence, and the human cost of systemic failure. Join the Conversation: Have thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear from you! Share your reactions, questions, and reflections by reaching out to us on social media or leaving a comment on our website. 

    To Purchase Jim's book: https://www.amazon.com/Electrocution-Baby-Lawrence-Murder-England/dp/1538181290

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3840 74 full “A Mercy Killing”: The Electrocution of Baby Lawrence https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/electrocution-of-baby-lawrence/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/electrocution-of-baby-lawrence/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:26:41 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/9802444a-cbeb-3e17-a616-a12dffc81d3d  

    In the mid-1940s, a small New England town was devastated by the mysterious death of an infant named Lawrence Noxon. Initially thought to be a horrible accident, suspicions quickly rose surrounding the six-month old’s death sparking an investigation into Lawrence’s father John Noxon, Jr. As local tensions rose, dark dynamics of the town came to light, and a sensationalized murder trial gripped the community. Some say baby Lawrence’s death was a terrible accident and tragedy. Others, well, they think that if John did kill his son, it was an act of mercy. An act driven by his compassion to free his son of a ‘terrible and terminal’ life of Down Syndrome. This case stirs up intense ethical, legal, and emotional views. What played into this supposed ‘mercy killing’? Have we progressed since mid-century mentality and medical expertise? Buckle up and hang out with us as we explore this very tragic and very uncomfortable case. *Make sure to tune in on Friday to our interview with author (and retired court reporter) James “Jim” Overmyer to hear him take us even deeper into the chasms of 1940’s high-society and backwards thinking wrapped up within this case.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    Recommended Reading: If you’re intrigued by this episode and want to learn more, we highly recommend reading The Electrocution of Baby Lawrence: A Murder that Shook a New England Town by James Overmeyer. This powerful book not only brings a forgotten piece of history to life but also encourages deep reflection on themes of justice, innocence, and the human cost of systemic failure. Join the Conversation: Have thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear from you! Share your reactions, questions, and reflections by reaching out to us on social media or leaving a comment on our website. Jim's book: https://www.amazon.com/Electrocution-Baby-Lawrence-Murder-England/dp/1538181290

     

    References:

    Overmyer, J. E. (2024). The electrocution of Baby Lawrence: A murder that shook a New England town. Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.

     ]]>  

    In the mid-1940s, a small New England town was devastated by the mysterious death of an infant named Lawrence Noxon. Initially thought to be a horrible accident, suspicions quickly rose surrounding the six-month old’s death sparking an investigation into Lawrence’s father John Noxon, Jr. As local tensions rose, dark dynamics of the town came to light, and a sensationalized murder trial gripped the community. Some say baby Lawrence’s death was a terrible accident and tragedy. Others, well, they think that if John did kill his son, it was an act of mercy. An act driven by his compassion to free his son of a ‘terrible and terminal’ life of Down Syndrome. This case stirs up intense ethical, legal, and emotional views. What played into this supposed ‘mercy killing’? Have we progressed since mid-century mentality and medical expertise? Buckle up and hang out with us as we explore this very tragic and very uncomfortable case. *Make sure to tune in on Friday to our interview with author (and retired court reporter) James “Jim” Overmyer to hear him take us even deeper into the chasms of 1940’s high-society and backwards thinking wrapped up within this case.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    Recommended Reading: If you’re intrigued by this episode and want to learn more, we highly recommend reading The Electrocution of Baby Lawrence: A Murder that Shook a New England Town by James Overmeyer. This powerful book not only brings a forgotten piece of history to life but also encourages deep reflection on themes of justice, innocence, and the human cost of systemic failure. Join the Conversation: Have thoughts on this episode? We’d love to hear from you! Share your reactions, questions, and reflections by reaching out to us on social media or leaving a comment on our website. Jim's book: https://www.amazon.com/Electrocution-Baby-Lawrence-Murder-England/dp/1538181290

     

    References:

    Overmyer, J. E. (2024). The electrocution of Baby Lawrence: A murder that shook a New England town. Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.

     ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3564 73 full Black Klansman: The Case of Ron Stallworth https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-black-klansman-the-case-of-ron-stallworth/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/the-black-klansman-the-case-of-ron-stallworth/#comments Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/85663be2-9a30-3ff5-8707-0ecad4280499 In the late 1970s, one of the most improbable and audacious undercover investigations in American history took place. Ron Stallworth's story, Black Klansman, is a gripping and almost surreal tale of infiltration and deception. Ron Stallworth, the first black detective in Colorado Springs, Colorado, undertook a dangerous and audacious mission—to pose as a white supremacist to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. Through phone calls and written correspondence, he gained the trust of local Klan members and even the Grand Wizard, David Duke. His story, later recounted in his 2014 memoir Black Klansman: A Memoir, inspired both the 2018 Spike Lee film BlacKkKlansman and renewed interest in the fight against racial extremism in America. Sit down. Buckle up. And hang with us through this wild case of Ron Stallworth, the first Black Klansman.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    Ron Stallworth's book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37901607-black-klansman

    References:

    Goldfarb, K. (2020, June 24). The unbelievable story of the black cop who went undercover in the KKK. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/ron-stallworth

    Mayotte, G. (2018, August 9). Meet Ron Stallworth, the Colorado detective who is the subject of Blackkklansman. 5280. https://www.5280.com/meet-ron-stallworth-the-colorado-detective-who-is-the-subject-of-blackkklansman/

    Morgan, T. (2018, August 9). The real story of how a black cop infiltrated the KKK. History.com. https://www.history.com/news/black-cop-infiltrate-kkk-real-story

    Roos, D. (2018, August 20). The incredible true story of the real “black klansman.” HowStuffWorks. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/incredible-true-story-real-black-klansman.htm

    Stallworth, R. (2020). Black Klansman: A memoir. W.F. Howes Ltd.

    ]]> In the late 1970s, one of the most improbable and audacious undercover investigations in American history took place. Ron Stallworth's story, Black Klansman, is a gripping and almost surreal tale of infiltration and deception. Ron Stallworth, the first black detective in Colorado Springs, Colorado, undertook a dangerous and audacious mission—to pose as a white supremacist to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. Through phone calls and written correspondence, he gained the trust of local Klan members and even the Grand Wizard, David Duke. His story, later recounted in his 2014 memoir Black Klansman: A Memoir, inspired both the 2018 Spike Lee film BlacKkKlansman and renewed interest in the fight against racial extremism in America. Sit down. Buckle up. And hang with us through this wild case of Ron Stallworth, the first Black Klansman.

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

    Ron Stallworth's book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37901607-black-klansman

    References:

    Goldfarb, K. (2020, June 24). The unbelievable story of the black cop who went undercover in the KKK. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/ron-stallworth

    Mayotte, G. (2018, August 9). Meet Ron Stallworth, the Colorado detective who is the subject of Blackkklansman. 5280. https://www.5280.com/meet-ron-stallworth-the-colorado-detective-who-is-the-subject-of-blackkklansman/

    Morgan, T. (2018, August 9). The real story of how a black cop infiltrated the KKK. History.com. https://www.history.com/news/black-cop-infiltrate-kkk-real-story

    Roos, D. (2018, August 20). The incredible true story of the real “black klansman.” HowStuffWorks. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-events/incredible-true-story-real-black-klansman.htm

    Stallworth, R. (2020). Black Klansman: A memoir. W.F. Howes Ltd.

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3185 72 full Inside the Walls: Life as a Correctional Officer https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/correctional-officers-interview-with-veteran-angie/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/correctional-officers-interview-with-veteran-angie/#comments Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/51ced644-4130-3a68-903c-9c4fb1499596 In this episode of the Wildcide Podcast, Bailey and Chelsea sit down with a seasoned correctional officer, Angie, to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and realities of working in a correctional facility. Our guest shares her experiences managing inmate populations, maintaining safety, and navigating the emotional and psychological demands of the job. We discuss the evolving role of correctional officers, the impact of staff shortages, and the importance of mental health support within the correctional system. This candid conversation provides a behind-the-scenes look at a profession that plays a critical, yet often unseen, role in the criminal justice system. Our guest has requested to remain anonymous due to her current involvement with dangerous criminal populations.
    ]]> In this episode of the Wildcide Podcast, Bailey and Chelsea sit down with a seasoned correctional officer, Angie, to gain firsthand insights into the challenges and realities of working in a correctional facility. Our guest shares her experiences managing inmate populations, maintaining safety, and navigating the emotional and psychological demands of the job. We discuss the evolving role of correctional officers, the impact of staff shortages, and the importance of mental health support within the correctional system. This candid conversation provides a behind-the-scenes look at a profession that plays a critical, yet often unseen, role in the criminal justice system. Our guest has requested to remain anonymous due to her current involvement with dangerous criminal populations.
    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3248 70 full End of Watch: Officer Marianne Johnson https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/end-of-watch-officer-marianne-johnson/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/end-of-watch-officer-marianne-johnson/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/c6035406-f698-3613-aa9f-c8327260ae5c In the eerie pre-dawn hours of July 16, 2016, the French Robertson Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was on lockdown. Most inmates were confined, but Dillion Gage Compton, a convicted criminal, was one of twenty inmates working in the kitchen under the supervision of correctional officers, including Officer Mariann Johnson. Hours later, a routine count revealed a chilling reality: Officer Marianne Johnson was missing. Suspicion quickly turned to Dillion Gage Compton, whose earlier suspicious behavior and fresh scratches on his face and neck raised alarms. Forensic evidence would soon give some answers to the heartbreaking reality of Officer Johnson’s murder.  Marianne Johnson is remembered by her family as a loving mother, grandmother, and dedicated officer who served with a sense of duty despite the risks. Correctional Officer deaths, thankfully, are infrequent. But some do give all in the line of duty. Marianne Johnson did. It is with deep sorrow and respect that we honor the life and service of Correctional Officer Marianne Johnson, who passed away in the line of duty on 7/16/2016. Officer Johnson served with dedication and courage, protecting her community and upholding justice within the correctional system. Her End of Watch came on 7/16/2016, marking the end of her brave service but not the impact she made on those she worked with, protected, and inspired. She will be remembered for her unwavering commitment, compassion, and sacrifice.

    Rest in peace, Officer Johnson. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Compton v. State, 666 S.W.3d 685 (Tex. Crim. App. 2023)

    DiVenti, O. (2018, October 25). “I was raped”: Compton’s 1st victim testifies in sentencing phase of capital murder trial. KTXS. https://ktxs.com/news/big-country/dillion-comptons-first-victim

    DiVenti, O. (2018a, October 17). Compton convicted of stranger on Stranger rape before killing Abilene Corrections Officer. KTXS. https://ktxs.com/news/abilene/detective-testifies-about-sex-assault-that-landed-dillion-compton-in-prison-where-he-kille

    Fort-Worth Star Telegram. (n.d.). Marianne Johnson Funeral | fort worth star-telegram. Marianne Johnson funeral. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article91405237.html

    Gutschke, L. (2018, November 6). Compton sentenced to death for capital murder of correctional officer Mari Johnson. News. https://eu.reporternews.com/story/news/crime/2018/11/06/dillion-dillon-gage-compton-sentenced-death-capital-murder-prison-guard-mari-marianne-johnson/1903728002/

    Jaklewicz, G. (2016, July 22). Mansfield, Texas: Greg Jaklewicz: Getting to know prison guard Mari Johnson before saying goodbye. News. https://eu.reporternews.com/story/news/local/2016/07/22/mansfield-texas-greg-jaklewicz-getting-to-know-prison-guard-mari-johnson-before-saying-goodbye/92208586/

    Star-Telegram. (2016, July 20). Mari Johnson Obituary (1960 - 2016) . Legacy.com. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dfw/name/mari-johnson-obituary?id=17767435

    Steele, T. (2019, August 24). DeSoto man gets death penalty for murdering guard while in prison for raping 10-year-old. Dallas News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/11/06/desoto-man-gets-death-penalty-for-murdering-guard-while-in-prison-for-raping-10-year-old/

     

    ]]> In the eerie pre-dawn hours of July 16, 2016, the French Robertson Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice was on lockdown. Most inmates were confined, but Dillion Gage Compton, a convicted criminal, was one of twenty inmates working in the kitchen under the supervision of correctional officers, including Officer Mariann Johnson. Hours later, a routine count revealed a chilling reality: Officer Marianne Johnson was missing. Suspicion quickly turned to Dillion Gage Compton, whose earlier suspicious behavior and fresh scratches on his face and neck raised alarms. Forensic evidence would soon give some answers to the heartbreaking reality of Officer Johnson’s murder.  Marianne Johnson is remembered by her family as a loving mother, grandmother, and dedicated officer who served with a sense of duty despite the risks. Correctional Officer deaths, thankfully, are infrequent. But some do give all in the line of duty. Marianne Johnson did. It is with deep sorrow and respect that we honor the life and service of Correctional Officer Marianne Johnson, who passed away in the line of duty on 7/16/2016. Officer Johnson served with dedication and courage, protecting her community and upholding justice within the correctional system. Her End of Watch came on 7/16/2016, marking the end of her brave service but not the impact she made on those she worked with, protected, and inspired. She will be remembered for her unwavering commitment, compassion, and sacrifice.

    Rest in peace, Officer Johnson. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Compton v. State, 666 S.W.3d 685 (Tex. Crim. App. 2023)

    DiVenti, O. (2018, October 25). “I was raped”: Compton’s 1st victim testifies in sentencing phase of capital murder trial. KTXS. https://ktxs.com/news/big-country/dillion-comptons-first-victim

    DiVenti, O. (2018a, October 17). Compton convicted of stranger on Stranger rape before killing Abilene Corrections Officer. KTXS. https://ktxs.com/news/abilene/detective-testifies-about-sex-assault-that-landed-dillion-compton-in-prison-where-he-kille

    Fort-Worth Star Telegram. (n.d.). Marianne Johnson Funeral | fort worth star-telegram. Marianne Johnson funeral. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article91405237.html

    Gutschke, L. (2018, November 6). Compton sentenced to death for capital murder of correctional officer Mari Johnson. News. https://eu.reporternews.com/story/news/crime/2018/11/06/dillion-dillon-gage-compton-sentenced-death-capital-murder-prison-guard-mari-marianne-johnson/1903728002/

    Jaklewicz, G. (2016, July 22). Mansfield, Texas: Greg Jaklewicz: Getting to know prison guard Mari Johnson before saying goodbye. News. https://eu.reporternews.com/story/news/local/2016/07/22/mansfield-texas-greg-jaklewicz-getting-to-know-prison-guard-mari-johnson-before-saying-goodbye/92208586/

    Star-Telegram. (2016, July 20). Mari Johnson Obituary (1960 - 2016) . Legacy.com. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dfw/name/mari-johnson-obituary?id=17767435

    Steele, T. (2019, August 24). DeSoto man gets death penalty for murdering guard while in prison for raping 10-year-old. Dallas News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2018/11/06/desoto-man-gets-death-penalty-for-murdering-guard-while-in-prison-for-raping-10-year-old/

     

    ]]> Wildcidepodcast true No 3608 71 full Sex on the Moon: The Infamous NASA Moon Rock Heist https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/love-sex-and-theft-the-notorious-nasa-moon-rock-heist/ https://Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/e/love-sex-and-theft-the-notorious-nasa-moon-rock-heist/#comments Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:19:42 +0200 Wildcidepodcast.podbean.com/a0fd59dd-ea46-38c2-87e7-4dff49ca3ec8 In the summer of 2002, a quiet but audacious plot unfolded within NASA’s Johnson Space Center. A group of interns, led by Thad Roberts, became infamous for orchestrating one of the most audacious crimes in the history of space exploration—the theft of moon rocks. Under the cover of night, they navigated through the heart of NASA’s high-security vaults, making off with hundreds of pounds of lunar material. The heist involved stealing moon rocks that had been brought back to Earth by Apollo astronauts, a crime that shocked both the scientific community and the general public. Their motivations remained shrouded in mystery—was it greed, ambition, or something deeper? As the stolen moon rocks found their way onto the black market, the FBI closed in, unraveling one of the most enigmatic crimes in modern US history. Tune in as Bailey walks us through Thad Roberts’ motivations, the planning of the crime, and its aftermath forming a gripping narrative of ambition, greed, and personal downfall.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Bellamy, Dr. T. (2024, September 10). About - living with limerence. Living with Limerence - Life, love, and limerence. https://livingwithlimerence.com/about/

    Carreau, M., & Khanna, R. (2002, July 24). Moon-rock heist ended dream to be astronaut. Chron. https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Moon-rock-heist-ended-dream-to-be-astronaut-2098050.php

    CBS News. (2012, June 12). Confessions of a moon rock thief. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/confessions-of-a-moon-rock-thief/

    Federal Bureau of Investigations. (2003, November 18). The case of The stolen moon rocks. FBI. https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2003/november/apollo_111803?ref=beautifulpublicdata.com

    Goldstein, M. (2004, June 6). Sheer lunacy. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/la-tm-moonrocks23jun06-story.html

    Mezrich, B. (2012). Sex on the moon: The amazing story behind the most audacious heist in history. Anchor Books.

    Mezrich, B. (2011, July 9). How a student led raid to bag NASA’s precious lunar rocks. Express.co.uk. https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/257840/How-a-student-led-raid-to-bag-NASA-s-precious-lunar-rocks

    Nordqvist, C. (2010, December 27). Falling in love hits the brain like cocaine does. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/205973#1

    Sharkey, L. (2021, April 26). How to make the “honeymoon phase” last. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/honeymoon-phase#research

    Wood, B. (2011, July 22). Story of utah moon rock thief now a book, may become a movie. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/2011/7/22/20385817/story-of-utah-moon-rock-thief-now-a-book-may-become-a-movie/

    ]]> In the summer of 2002, a quiet but audacious plot unfolded within NASA’s Johnson Space Center. A group of interns, led by Thad Roberts, became infamous for orchestrating one of the most audacious crimes in the history of space exploration—the theft of moon rocks. Under the cover of night, they navigated through the heart of NASA’s high-security vaults, making off with hundreds of pounds of lunar material. The heist involved stealing moon rocks that had been brought back to Earth by Apollo astronauts, a crime that shocked both the scientific community and the general public. Their motivations remained shrouded in mystery—was it greed, ambition, or something deeper? As the stolen moon rocks found their way onto the black market, the FBI closed in, unraveling one of the most enigmatic crimes in modern US history. Tune in as Bailey walks us through Thad Roberts’ motivations, the planning of the crime, and its aftermath forming a gripping narrative of ambition, greed, and personal downfall.

     

    Thanks for listening! If you want to support us, you can follow/subscribe to WILDCIDE on your favorite podcast listening app. While you’re there, please rate and leave us a review – we would really appreciate it! You can also visit our website at www.wildcidepodcast.com (merch now available!) Make sure to get updates by following us on Instagram (@wildcidepodcast) and Facebook (Wildcide Podcast). 

    Don’t forget Wildcide Wednesdays- new episodes drop every Wednesday at 6am EST. Interviews will drop every other Friday at 6am EST.

    Art for the podcast was created by Kelly Steen. Editing/Production for the podcast by Bltzwolff (bltzwolff@gmail.com).

    
    ​WILDCIDE Podcast and any content posted is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. 

     

    References:

    Bellamy, Dr. T. (2024, September 10). About - living with limerence. Living with Limerence - Life, love, and limerence. https://livingwithlimerence.com/about/

    Carreau, M., & Khanna, R. (2002, July 24). Moon-rock heist ended dream to be astronaut. Chron. https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Moon-rock-heist-ended-dream-to-be-astronaut-2098050.php

    CBS News. (2012, June 12). Confessions of a moon rock thief. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/confessions-of-a-moon-rock-thief/

    Federal Bureau of Investigations. (2003, November 18). The case of The stolen moon rocks. FBI. https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/news/stories/2003/november/apollo_111803?ref=beautifulpublicdata.com

    Goldstein, M. (2004, June 6). Sheer lunacy. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/la-tm-moonrocks23jun06-story.html

    Mezrich, B. (2012). Sex on the moon: The amazing story behind the most audacious heist in history. Anchor Books.

    Mezrich, B. (2011, July 9). How a student led raid to bag NASA’s precious lunar rocks. Express.co.uk. https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/257840/How-a-student-led-raid-to-bag-NASA-s-precious-lunar-rocks

    Nordqvist, C. (2010, December 27). Falling in love hits the brain like cocaine does. Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/205973#1

    Sharkey, L. (2021, April 26). How to make the “honeymoon phase” last. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/relationships/honeymoon-phase#research

    Wood, B. (2011, July 22). Story of utah moon rock thief now a book, may become a movie. Deseret News. https://www.deseret.com/2011/7/22/20385817/story-of-utah-moon-rock-thief-now-a-book-may-become-a-movie/

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