Episode 9: The Bed and Breakfast Murders

Abby tells the story of a quaint, picturesque bed and breakfast in Maine at the beginning of foliage season….. that also happens to be the site of four murders.

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Sources:

https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nielsen-christian.htm

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/3-of-4-maine-bb-victims-dismembered/

https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/projects/fall_foliage/report/archive/092006.html

https://www.almanac.com/weather/history/ME/Orono/2006-09-01

https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/06/us/06maine.html

https://www.foxnews.com/story/cook-charged-with-murder-after-4-bodies-found-at-maine-bed-and-breakfast

https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nielsen-christian.htm

https://psychiatry.org/patients-families/schizophrenia/what-is-schizophrenia

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizoid-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354414

https://www.sunjournal.com/2006/09/16/troubled-childhood/

Episode 8: CJ Short: Organized vs.Disorganized Offenders

In this episode, Allie and Abby are switching it up, and giving you a special topics episode. The girls discuss the differences between organized and disorganized offenders, how that typically presents in social settings, how they find and attack their victim(s), and what those crime scenes might look like. Tune in here!

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Sources:

https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/crime-scene-and-profile-characteristics-organized-and-disorganized

http://www.actforlibraries.org/organized-versus-disorganized-serial-killers-2/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hans-Gross

https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/99114-99117NCJRS.pdf

Episode 7: Part 2: The Pathetic Tale of Mark Twitchell

In the second, and final, part of this pathetic tale, Allie discusses the one and only murder Mark Twitchell committed, how he royally failed in his attempt to copy Dexter Morgan, and how the aftermath played out in court.

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Sources for P1&2:

Copycat Killers, Ep 9

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mark-twitchell-the-dexter-killer-letters-48-hours/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/edmonton-accused-killer-told-facebook-friend-he-crossed-the-line/article574675/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJUj4f1lv6U

https://thecinemaholic.com/johnny-altinger-murder/

-https://edmontonjournal.com/news/murder-victim-johnny-altinger-had-a-lifelong-fascination-with-new-technology

https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/twitchell-mark.htm

Episode 6: Part 1: The Pathetic Tale of Mark Twitchell

Buckle up buttercup; Allie is taking you on a wild ride about the Dexter Morgan copycat killer. In part 1, you will hear about how 29-year-old husband and father Mark Twitchell became obsessed with and inspired by the fictional serial killer, and how he attempted his first murder. Stay tuned for part 2!

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Episode 5: The murder of Angela Samota. CW/TW. In this episode, Allie tells the story of the murder of Angela Samota, and her best friend Sheila’s fight for justice, and the evidence that led to the killer’s conviction.

Resources:

National Sexual Violence Resource Center ( www.nsvrc.org )

Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN, www.rainn.org)

National (US) Hotline number: 800-656-4673

Sources:

Donald Bess Convicted In Angela Samota Cold Case | Crime News (oxygen.com)

My best friend’s killer got away - until I made police try again - BBC News

Angela Samota's Murder: Where is Donald Andrew Bess Now? Where is Ben McCall Today? (thecinemaholic.com)

Nonsecretor Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

Episode 4: The Killings from Katherine Knight. CW and TW: Emotional, physical, and sexual abuses, as well as child abuse, gore, cannibalism, and suicide. This week, Abby covers the gruesome story of Katherine Knight in Australia. Katherine, not so literally, lived by the words of Kesha, “use your finger to stir my tea, then for dessert I’ll suck your teeth” (Cannibal, 2010) - even if she didn’t know it yet. Plug in for a meaty episode of murder, mahem, and women breaking glass ceilings - even in true crime.

Resources:

National Sexual Violence Resource Center ( www.nsvrc.org )

Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN, www.rainn.org)

National (US) Hotline number: 800-656-4673

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on violence prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/resources.html

988- National Mental Health Emergency Helpline

Sources:

https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm

https://7news.com.au/news/crime/katherine-knight-butchers-husband-john-price-then-boils-his-head-and-plates-him-up-c-1852824

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/cops-horrific-discovery-inside-wa-home-still-haunts-them/news-story/73553ade114298cf8bfda4730d845e5b

https://www.sinisterisles.com/post/katherine-knight-australian-female-psychopath

Morbid Podcast; Episode 18 Katherine Knight is The Worst Nanna

The story of Jody Plausche is one of trauma and pain but also resilience and strength. When 11-year-old Jody Plausche was kidnapped by family friend and karate instructor Jeffrey Doucet, both the Plausche family and the media went crazy. When Jody was returned home, the truth of his years-long abuse sent shock waves through his family, especially his father Gary who planned retaliation. But the story doesn’t end there. Tune in to this episode to learn more from Allie about the resilience of little Jody and the gun shot captured on the news that sent a rather controversial message.

Resources:

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual abuse and are in need of resources, please see a few below. As always, if you feel you are in danger or in an emergency, please contact local police.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center ( www.nsvrc.org )

Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN, www.rainn.org)

National (US) Hotline number: 800-656-4673

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) information on violence prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/resources.html

Sources:

--http://www.jodyplauche.net/about-me/

--Why, Gary, Why?

Written by Jody Plausche

--American Justice: Vigilante Justice (A&E)

Season 2, Episode 25

Aired in 1993

--Minds of Madness Podcast

Episode 1&2, Gary and Jody Plausche

Episode 2: The Abdication and Execution of the Romanov Family. Abby covers a case on the historic execution of the Romanov family. The 300 year dynasty comes to a close with a gruesome and unfortunate series of events for the last Czar and Czarina to lead Russia. Throw in some headphones, turn up the stereo, or just click play - you’ll learn about the systemic downfall of not only an entire governmental makeup, but of a family plagued by illness, tragedy, and constant death. Messed up enough for ya?

Resources:

https://www.history.com/topics/russia/romanov-family

https://www.history.com/news/romanov-family-murder-execution-reasons

Yesterday’s News: Historical True Crime: The Execution of the Romanovs.

The last czar, Netflix Docu-series

My Favorite Murder: episode 130- Mike is Right

Introduction to the Pod. Look at the time!! It's just About Time for True Crime. Tune in to this short episode to get an introduction to the hosts, Abby and Allie, along with a general overview of what this podcast will explore: our goals, credentials and fascinations with the same gory, twisted topics that you could expect from two ladies working in the criminal justice field. Oh, and it isn’t family appropriate - so unless you want your kids to refer to bedtime as a f***ing crisis, you probably should put in some headphones. See you soon!