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Kathy & Cathy

Killer Destinations

A True Crime and Comedy podcast

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About the show

Just like you, we’re obsessed with true crime. We’re also lifelong friends. And it’s this combination that drives our podcast. We tell true crime stories from their unexpected beginnings to their devastating ends, and dive deep into all the details you want to know about. We do intersperse the occasional humor and banter, and our listeners tell us it makes them feel like they’re hanging out with their friends. But, we never forget that we’re talking about real people and real families. Listen to a new episode every Tuesday!

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271. THE SIGNAL MOUNTAIN MURDERS: Signal Mountain, TN 1988

37 min

Join us as we rewind back to Season 1, Episode 43 - In July 1988, three men - Kenneth Griffith, Earl Smock and Richard Mason - set off from Richard's house to beat the Tennessee heat at a local swimming hole. When they didn't return, searchers fanned out across the wooded terrain to find them. Tragically, the men's bodies were found four days later... and it would take almost a decade before justice was finally served. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

270. THE DEMON HOUSE: Latoya Ammons - Gary, IN 2011

41 min

Even though it’s past Halloween, the chilling episodes continue… In November 2011, Latoya Ammons, her mother, and her three young children moved into a rental home in Gary, Indiana, and began to experience what they strongly believed was demonic activity. When this became public, there were a lot of people who dismissed what was being said. Until numerous officials – including the police and a caseworker – corroborated the events after they were eyewitnesses to the terror. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

269. THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT: Arne Cheyenne Johnson - Brookfield, CT 1981

35 min

Just in time for Halloween, today's episode is about a case that became internationally known after the alleged perpetrator's defense against murder charges was revealed. For the first time in U.S. history, Arne Cheyenne Johnson's defense was that when he committed the crime, he was demonically possessed. Was it true? Or was it a hoax? Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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271. THE SIGNAL MOUNTAIN MURDERS: Signal Mountain, TN 1988

37 min

Join us as we rewind back to Season 1, Episode 43 - In July 1988, three men - Kenneth Griffith, Earl Smock and Richard Mason - set off from Richard's house to beat the Tennessee heat at a local swimming hole. When they didn't return, searchers fanned out across the wooded terrain to find them. Tragically, the men's bodies were found four days later... and it would take almost a decade before justice was finally served. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

270. THE DEMON HOUSE: Latoya Ammons - Gary, IN 2011

41 min

Even though it’s past Halloween, the chilling episodes continue… In November 2011, Latoya Ammons, her mother, and her three young children moved into a rental home in Gary, Indiana, and began to experience what they strongly believed was demonic activity. When this became public, there were a lot of people who dismissed what was being said. Until numerous officials – including the police and a caseworker – corroborated the events after they were eyewitnesses to the terror. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

269. THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT: Arne Cheyenne Johnson - Brookfield, CT 1981

35 min

Just in time for Halloween, today's episode is about a case that became internationally known after the alleged perpetrator's defense against murder charges was revealed. For the first time in U.S. history, Arne Cheyenne Johnson's defense was that when he committed the crime, he was demonically possessed. Was it true? Or was it a hoax? Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

268. BE CAREFUL WHO YOU TRUST: Jessica Currin - Mayfield, KY 2000

40 min

Small towns are revered for their tight-knit communities, spending Friday nights cheering for local high school sports and having people you can trust and rely on. But big city problems sometimes appear, and in 2000, the innocence of one small community was tarnished when the murder of a young mother revealed to the public that sometimes those in whom we put our trust are not always trustworthy.   Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

267. A WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING: La'Nell Barsock - Palmdale, CA 2010

35 min

When a nurse is found murdered in her home, detectives initially believe they have the killer in their sights. But when the alibi checks out, they realize the killer was right there all along... a wolf in sheep’s clothing.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

266. THE LIPSTICK KILLER: Suzanne Degnan - Chicago, IL 1946

50 min

This is a rewind back to Season 1: In 1946, Suzanne Degnan was six years old and living in Chicago with her parents and older sister Betty. The night before she was supposed to return to school following Christmas vacation, Suzanne disappeared out of her window in the middle of the night. Under intense nationwide scrutiny, the Chicago Police Department worked around the clock to catch the killer. Did they arrest the right person or were they simply trying to close the case? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

265. REWIND TO SEASON 1, EPISODE 33: Linda Collins - Pocahontas, AR 2019

48 min

Linda Collins served in the Arkansas State Senate from 2015 to 2019. After losing her re-election bid, she returned to her rural hometown of Pocahontas to be with her family and focus on the small businesses she owned. But six months after moving home, her death made the small community wonder who among them was capable of such viciousness. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

264. LOVE, LIES & BETRAYAL: Jennifer Corbin - Buford, GA 2004

36 min

Two intelligent young women in Georgia who had their whole lives ahead of them, died under mysterious circumstances that were shockingly similar. Then, an anonymous call changed everything. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

263. REWIND BACK TO SEASON 1, EPISODE 17: Phillip Adams - Rock Hill, SC 2021

26 min

Former NFL player Philip Adams killed 6 people in April 2021, including two small children. Forensic evidence that was made public led some to speculate that this was a repeat of what happened to former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez. Is it a valid argument or simply an excuse? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

262. FATAL ATTRACTION: Cari Farver - Omaha, NE 2012

35 min

Tenacity, creativity and ingenuity are attributes of people we admire. But not everyone uses these attributes for good. Some use them for evil. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

261. LIFE IMITATES ART: Veronica Gedeon - Manhattan, NY 1937

43 min

On Easter Sunday 1937, New Yorkers awoke to a startling headline. In the early morning hours that same day, a triple homicide occurred at an apartment building in the Midtown East Neighborhood of Manhattan. And when the identity of one of the victims was revealed, the story became so salacious it’s being talked about almost 90 years later. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

260. HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: Ashley Pond & Miranda Gaddis - Oregon City, OR 2002

30 min

In early 2002, 12-year-old Ashley Pond and 13-year-old Miranda Gaddis vanished into thin air, just months apart and from the exact same school bus stop. A shroud of terror gripped the community as investigators chased phantom leads, completely unaware that a monster was hiding in plain sight. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

259. MURDER FOR HIRE: David Metter - Eastlake, OH 2011

41 min

In 2011, a man desperate for money was offered a job to take care of someone else's problem. Little did he know he'd soon wind up in a police interrogation room... for murder. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

258. A MEMBER OF THE JURY Encore Episode: Timothy Atkins - Venice, CA 1985

46 min

This is an encore episode from January 2025. A husband and father lost his life in a brutal attack by gang members. The alleged attackers were arrested quickly, but it took the jury five days to reach a verdict. AND WE HAVE ONE OF THE JURORS AS A GUEST ON THIS EPISODE! Listen to all the behind-the-scenes details about the trial... and what happened afterward. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

257. THE BRAVEST WITNESS: Madison Nygard - Norton Shores, MI 2013

35 min

Madison Nygard narrowly escaped a man who attempted to kidnap her. And it was her brave fight to survive that led detectives not only to her own attacker, but also provided justice for the families of two young women whose unsolved cases had gone cold.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

256. EPISODE 52 ENCORE: Jennifer Schuett - Dickinson, TX 1990

49 min

In 1990, 8-year-old Jennifer Schuett was taken in the early morning hours from her bedroom in Dickinson, TX. She was found 12 hours later in a field barely clinging to life. Her attacker left her to die, but she survived and vowed to bring the man to justice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

255. THE MURDER OF REAGAN TOKES: Columbus, OH 2017

34 min

Ohio State senior Reagan Tokes was just months away from graduation. She had a generous spirit and majored in psychology so she could help others. But one night after work, she disappeared. And just three days later her family and friends got the news they’d all been dreading. Their beautiful girl was gone. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

254. THE WILL TO SURVIVE: Amber Smith - Fort Collins, CO 2013

38 min

A young woman survived a violent attack by thinking of her young son and how much he needed her. She stayed strong for him. Several years later police arrested the perpetrator, but when she saw who it was, she couldn’t believe it. They’d arrested the wrong man.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

253. SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES: Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt - Los Angeles, CA 2005

40 min

Beginning in the late 1990s, two elderly women – Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt – began working with a local church and befriended vulnerable, homeless men in Hollywood to help them get housing and assistance. Behind what appeared to be gracious benevolence, however, beat the hearts of greedy, scheming fraudsters, who didn’t care who they hurt in their quest for treasure. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

252. SELF DEFENSE... OR MURDER: Jason Corbett - Davidson County, NC 2015

31 min

After suffering the devastating loss of his wife, Irishman Jack Corbett was happy after finding love again. After a few years of living in Limerick, Ireland, Jack, his new wife Molly, and Jack’s two children moved to the US to be closer to Molly’s family. But no one knew what really went on inside their new home until police arrived one summer night and found a shocking crime scene. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

251. THE GILGO BEACH SERIAL KILLER

50 min

Just over three years after Rex Heuermann was arrested as the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer, the legal proceedings have concluded. Although he was suspected of being responsible for the deaths of more than 10 women from 1993-2010, Heuermann pleaded guilty to, and was sentenced for, seven women. He’ll spend the rest of his life behind bars. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

250. THE MURDER OF JENNIFER CAVE: Austin, TX 2005

38 min

The future was looking bright for Jennifer Cave. After figuring out that college wasn’t what she wanted to do, she’d settled in Austin and was waiting tables. But then she got the great news that she’d been offered a full-time job at a law firm helping in the office. She was so excited that she told everyone she knew, but she never made it to her first day of work. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

249. A LONG JOURNEY TO JUSTICE: David Camm - Georgetown, IN 2000

34 min

In 2000, David Camm came home to a horrific scene... his wife and two children had been murdered in their garage. But just a few days later, David was arrested for the crime; he would spend more than a decade trying to clear his name and find justice for his family. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

248. THE MURDER OF BONNY LEE BAKLEY: Studio City, CA 2001

39 min

A once famous actor and TV star is again in the spotlight. But this time it’s for all the wrong reasons. His wife has been shot, leaving their infant daughter without a mother, and police seem to think he might’ve had something to do with it. But this wasn’t TV, and no one is guaranteed a happy ending. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BONUS EPISODE: Mackenzie Shirilla

37 min

Mackenzie Shirilla is all over the news right now because of the Netflix movie. We did a deep dive this past August after her conviction - and we uncovered a lot of information that you didn't hear in the movie. Listen for all the details you want to know!. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

247. THE CHILLINGWORTH MURDERS: Judge Curtis & Marjorie Chillingworth - Manalapan, FL 1955

34 min

Early one morning in June 1955, highly respected Judge Curtis Chillingworth and his wife Marjorie disappeared from their Manalapan, Florida beach house. And they were never seen again. Was it intentional or was it something more sinister? Even now, more than 70 years later, it remains one of Florida’s most infamous true crime cases.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

246. A MOTHER'S FIGHT FOR JUSTICE: Angie Dodge - Idaho Falls, ID 1996

42 min

In June 1996, 18-year-old Angie Dodge had just moved into her own apartment, and she was looking forward to the future when her life was brutally ended. But when Angie’s mom didn’t think police were doing all they could to find the perpetrator, she became a force of nature to ensure her daughter got justice.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

245. SMALL TOWN SECRETS: Megan Nichols - Fairfield, IL 2014

30 min

A single mother’s worst nightmare came true when her only child went missing. Based on the evidence, police believed that the teenager had run away… but her mom refused to give up hope. It would be years before the truth was finally revealed. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

244. THE CASE AGAINST D4vd: Celeste Rivas Hernandez - Los Angeles, CA 2025

32 min

Singer-songwriter D4vd has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, se*ual abuse and mutilation of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. We have the updated details of the allegations, evidence and upcoming hearings. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

243. A RACE AGAINST TIME: Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson - Austin, TX 2022

45 min

Anna Moriah Wilson – who went by “Mo” – was somewhat of a newcomer in mountain and gravel bike racing, but after just two years of competition she was already a standout in both fields. In May 2022, she arrived a few days before a big race to spend time with friends, but she never made it. The race now was to find her killer. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

242: FINDING AMY: Amy St. Laurent - Portland, ME 2001

1 hr 6 min

(ICYMI - this is a throwback to Episodes 7&8) When 25-year-old Amy St. Laurent went missing from the Old Port District in Portland, Maine, police weren't lacking for suspects in her disappearance. Was it the ex-boyfriend, the rejected suitor or the last person to see her alive? Or was it someone who wasn’t even on their radar? But with winter approaching, they needed to find her… or her remains. So for the first time in the State’s history, the Portland PD, the State Police and the Maine Warden Service teamed up to cover all possibilities. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

241. A LITTLE STRETCH OF PARADISE?: Chris Benedetto & Janette Piro - Singer Island, FL 1998

30 min

Singer Island is a beautiful, tranquil place to live, with miles of white sand beaches. But after a popular husband and wife mysteriously vanished, residents started to wonder if something sinister was behind it. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BONUS EPISODE - Update on the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer

20 min

Almost three years after his arrest, alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann shocked everyone when he changed his plea - and confessed to a different murder he wasn't even charged with. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

240. THROWBACK TO EPISODE 56: Marlyne Johnson - Clark Co., WA 2002

45 min

ICYMI - In 2002, Marlyne Johnson was 58 years old and looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild. When she missed lunch with her daughter-in-law - with whom she was very close - her son and daughter-in-law went to check on her and found her body in the basement of the family home. Marlyne was kind and caring and everyone liked her. So who could have committed such a heinous crime?  Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

239. THE MURDER OF REALTOR ASHLEY OKLAND: West Des Moines, IA 2011

28 min

The shocking March arrest of a suspect in the 15-year-old murder case of realtor Ashley Okland has made headlines across the nation. While we wait for police and prosecutors to provide details, today’s episode looks into the story of the young woman who was tragically taken too soon and the person now alleged to be responsible.  Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

238. A BETRAYAL OF TRUST: Eric Richins - Kamas, UT 2022

37 min

It’s a tawdry tale of secrets, deceit and infidelity that takes place behind closed doors in an upscale Utah suburb. And tragically, the end result was a death that left three young children fatherless. And as the investigation focused on finding the perpetrator, the façade of perfection was stripped away to reveal a monster. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

237. THE CAPTURE OF ISRAEL KEYES: Samantha Koenig - Anchorage, AK 2012

44 min

In 2012, Samantha Koenig never returned home from her job at an Anchorage coffee stand. The stand was closed when her boyfriend arrived to pick her up, and she didn’t answer any texts or calls from her dad. Then… the owner of the coffee stand pulled up surveillance video and saw a shocking sight. She’d been forcibly taken. However, while it was revealed she was not the perpetrator's first victim… she would be his last.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

236. THE DISMAL SWAMP MURDER: Kathy Bonney - Chesapeake, VA 1991

35 min

A young woman mysteriously went missing and her distraught father turned to police for help. When her naked body was found riddled with bullets on the banks of the Dismal Swamp Canal, the community was shocked when a dark secret began to emerge. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

235. AN INAPPROPRIATE OBSESSION: Joey Fischer - Brownsville, TX 1993

37 min

A high school student was murdered in cold blood. When detectives unwound the twisty trail of high school romance and revenge, it led to an unforeseen killer. And it showed the community the extent to which one family would go to protect its own. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

234. THE ROSE PETAL MURDER: Christina Parcell - Greer, SC 2021

43 min

In 2021, Christina Parcell was found by her fiancé lying on the floor of her South Carolina home, brutally murdered and surrounded by rose petals. The crime scene was gruesome, and she had been slashed and stabbed almost three dozen times. But as the police investigated, bombshell after bombshell was revealed, leaving everyone involved utterly shocked. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

233. THE PIKE COUNTY MASSACRE: Pike Co., OH 2016

40 min

A violent attack wiped out generations of one family in just one night. Only those too young to be witnesses were allowed to survive. But no one had any idea who was really behind the most heinous crime in Ohio history. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

232. JOHN DOE #135: Ronald Baker - Chatsworth, CA 1990

46 min

A young man majoring in astrophysics joined a college club that promised to explore mysticism, energy and natural forces. And when he wound up dead, everyone assumed his new friends were behind it. But detectives soon discovered, not everything was as it seemed. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

231. WILL THE REAL KILLER PLEASE STAND UP: Howard Witkin - San Jose, CA 1980

46 min

(This is another replay of one of our most popular episodes from our first season. Continued prayers for Cathy’s younger brother, who remains in the ICU, would be greatly appreciated.) Howard Witkin lived in San Jose, CA and managed his family’s thriving glass and mirror business. He had three young children and was known as a humble, fun guy who people liked to be around. In 1980, he was found shot to death in his own home, and it would take decades before the real killer was finally revealed.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

230. THE LINDBERGH BABY ABDUCTION: Charles Lindbergh, Jr. - East Amwell, NJ 1932

47 min

Almost a century ago, the kidnapping of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh’s baby son made international headlines. The boy had been taken from his second-floor nursery as he lay sleeping, with a ransom note left behind. After almost a dozen notes were exchanged between the kidnapper and the family, the ransom was paid in exchange for the boy’s location. But it didn’t end there… Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

229. ONLY ONE SURVIVED: The Groene Family Murders - Wolf Lodge, ID 2005

50 min

(This is a replay of an episode from our first season. Usually we only have one replay a year at Christmas, but there was a medical emergency in Cathy's family this week and we weren't able to record. All prayers and positive thoughts would be greatly appreciated.) The Groene family lived in rural Wolf Lodge, Idaho, and their three young children spent a lot of their time outdoors fishing and camping. But no one could've predicted that a BBQ with family and friends in 2005 was the last time they would ever be together. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

228. HAS THE ZODIAC BEEN UNMASKED?

49 min

Is it possible that an infamous murder victim from 1947 – the Black Dahlia – and a taunting serial killer from the late 1960s – the Zodiac – are the work of one maniacal individual? One man says it is. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

227. A DESCENT INTO MADNESS: Philip Hughes - Contra Costa Co., CA 1979

47 min

In the 1970s, California had a disproportionately high number of serial killers compared to the rest of the nation. Today, a lot of these killers from that time are household names – like the Golden State Killer, the Hillside Stranglers and the Night Stalker. And in the mid-1970s, a county in Nor Cal realized they might have an active serial killer – or serial killers – in their midst. But when the cases continued to go unsolved, someone came forward to expose the killer. And it was the last person you’d expect. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

226. PUBLIC ENEMY No. 1: Charles Ng - Wilseyville, CA 1985

47 min

Between July 1984 and April 1985, over a dozen individuals were reported missing from the region encompassing San Francisco and Sacramento in northern California. The missing persons had no apparent connections, and all of them disappeared without a trace. But after an observant police officer refused to let a case of shoplifting go unpunished, a horrific scheme was uncovered that shocked even the most seasoned investigators. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BONUS: THE REALITY OF FOSTER CARE - TONNETTE'S STORY

53 min

We close out our 3-part series about the challenges facing females in the foster care system. In an episode that was dropped on May 20, 2025, we spoke with a woman who founded a nonprofit called Arise for Girls, which provides safe, loving environments where transformation is possible. It also provides life skills and mentorship programs for young adults. Today's episode features Tonnette, a successful, intelligent and deeply caring woman, who graciously agreed to share her story with us. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

225. BETRAYED: Molly Watson - Monroe Co, MO 2018

39 min

In order to spend more time with our families and friends at Christmas, this is the one time each year that we do a rebroadcast of one of our early episodes. Kathy chose the episodes for our first two years, so it's only fair that Cathy chose last year and this year. - and for the first time delved into Season 2 for her choice. This is Episode 93 about Molly Watson in Monroe Co. MO. Our Sponsors: * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code uncommongoods.com/KILLERD for a great deal: https://www.uncommongoods.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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