Episode 117: The Baffling Case of Cindy James

From 1982 to 1989, Cindy James was harassed and tormented by a seemingly invisible assailant who evaded capture. Throughout her torment, her mental and physical health suffered greatly. It is highly debated whether Cindy was truly being attacked, or perhaps it was her all along. Was her assailant her ex husband, an unknown stalker, a friend, was it her?

Mental health crisis line: Dial 9-8-8 (US only)

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Episode: 116: The Murder of Andrea Cincotta

In August of 1998, 52-year-old Andrea Cincotta was found strangled in her home. With little evidence and few leads, the case went cold, and it stayed cold for decades. Fast forward more than 20 years later and not one, but two men were on trial for Andrea’s murder.  Who killed her, why they did it, and what really happened the day she died were questions that Andrea’s only son Kevin fought years to find the answers to.

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Dateline NBD Behind the Closet Door (published 6/27/2023; accessed 3/6/2024)

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Episode 115: Accidental Attempted Assassin: Pearl Lusk and Olga Rocco

Pearl Lusk and Olga Rocco grew up in different states, had different interests, and never could have imagined how their paths would cross. Olga had recently escaped an abusive relationship, and Pearl had recently moved to the big city with hopes of making it on her own. Their paths intersected when Pearl met a private investigator who was investigating a slew of jewel thefts and needed her help, and Olga was his main suspect.

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Episode 114: The Tragic Murder of Grace Millane

In 2018, Grace Millane took herself on a celebratory vacation after having graduated from college with a degree in marketing and advertising. She decided to take a gap year between graduation and joining the workforce, and traveled to Auckland, New Zealand. There, she met a guy on tinder that she really seemed to hit it off with. Though CCTV footage captures her elevator ride up to his hotel room, no such footage shows her leaving. This case is one of callous murder, excellent investigative work, and one family’s love and dedication to their daughter that they played a vital role in capturing her killer. 

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Love Grace

Rough Sex Defense Petition

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Episode 113: The Tragic Murder of LeeAnn Mangrum

When LeeAnn Mangrum and her husband Terry divorced, it was an amicable split and they shared custody of their two children, Terry Jr. and Alicia. Terry married a woman named Kimberly, who hated LeeAnn, and influenced those around her to feel the same. On Sunday, September 8, 2002 LeeAnn’s Jeep was found submerged in water, and her body was found floating next to it. Was Kimberly the murderer, did she have help?

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Episode 112: The Murder of Iana Kasian

Listener request! In this episode, Abby covers the murder of Ukrainian-immigrant Iana Kassian, who worked so hard for an opportunity for a better life. Iana was a beautiful, kind, successful woman who moved to California in the interest of practicing law. One day, she met a rich man named Blake Leibel, and her whole life changed.

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Mental health crisis line: Dial 988

National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

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Episode 111: John Brennan Crutchley: the Vampire Rapist

In this episode, Allie brings us another bizarre and gruesome case. John Brennan Crutchley was a hard working engineer working in tech, whose high security clearance made him an excellent candidate for many positions. By day, he was your average guy, but by night he was something out of a horror movie. He wasn’t just a monster, he was a self-proclaimed vampire.

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Fascinating And Disturbing Facts About The Vampire Rapist, John Brennan Crutchley (ranker.com)

https://youtu.be/ARPdMpS_n7U

‘VAMPIRE RAPIST’ NOT A SUICIDE – Orlando Sentinel

John Crutchley | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Florida's 'Vampire Rapist' Investigated in '78 Fairfax Killing - The Washington Post

How Much Blood Can You Lose Before You Pass Out, Shock, Death, More (healthline.com)

Bleeding to Death: Am I at Risk, and How Can I Stop It? (healthline.com)

FLA. RAPIST INTERESTS LOCAL INVESTIGATORS (vt.edu)

Deputies Hope Skull Will Link 'Vampire Rapist' Crimes - YouTube

Episode 110: Amy Carlson: Mother God

In this episode, Abby brings us a cult under the name “Love Has Won.” The cult’s leader, self-proclaimed Mother God, was Amy Carlson. She reached most of their thousands of followers via Youtube videos and other social media outlets. Amy’s story is one of an ill woman battling her own inner demons, who disguised her illness as enlightenment and divinity.

National Eating Disorder Association

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Episode 109: The Horrific Murder of Kelly Anne Bates

In this episode, we discuss the life and murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Kelly was only 14 when she started dating an older man, though no one knew just how old he was until later. A month shy of her 18th birthday, her boyfriend, James Patterson Smith, reported her death to law enforcement. The following investigation revealed just how horrific her last weeks alive really were. (TW for severe torture, assault, abuse, grooming, and murder)

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Mental health crisis line: Dial 988

National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

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UK Women’s Aid: Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk)

National DV Support Home | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)

Call: 0808 2000 24

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Episode 108: Peter Keller: clothed and confident Vlogger

We took a trip back in time and across the country to Washington state in 2012. The Keller’s were a seemingly typical, happy family. Wife and mother Lynnette Keller liked to post Youtube videos about scrapbooking and other creative activities, while their daughter Kaylene liked to vlog too. As it turns out, Peter Keller also liked to make videos, but his would prove haunting after the family’s home was set ablaze.

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