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In May 2023, 31-year-old DeAnn Parkin reached a low point in her life. Her marriage was over, and she blamed one person: the woman she accused of hooking up with her husband. Rather than focusing on her own happiness, DeAnn logged onto the Internet and visited one of our favorite sites: Rent-a-Hitman.com. DeAnn, noooooo. 

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https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/bear-lake-county-woman-sentenced-75-years-federal-prison-soliciting-murder

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/whatever-is-easiest-mom-of-3-locked-up-after-falling-for-fake-rent-a-hitman-website-and-wanting-woman-living-with-ex-buried-in-a-six-foot-hole/ 

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/crimes_court/local-woman-charged-with-federal-crime-for-allegedly-trying-to-hire-hitman-to-kill-wyoming/article_6321ab50-1214-11ee-91a6-bb970d0cec44.html 

https://people.com/crime/rentahitman-website-bob-innes-parody-lures-real-life-criminals/ 

https://www.ksl.com/article/50672266/idaho-woman-arrested-after-allegedly-hiring-hit-man-from-parody-website 

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/04/ovid-woman-sent-to-prison-for-soliciting-murder-of-exs-girlfriend/ 

https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article287686905.html

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In November 1969, a teenage boy out bird watching discovered the body of a young woman discarded along the famed Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles. Dubbed Jane Doe #59, this woman would be connected to the similar murder of Marina Habe, the Manson family, and Scientology—but investigators struggled to find out what happened to her. In 2015, a family friend finally identified her as 19-year-old Reet Jurvetson, who may have been connected to a man named Jean/John.

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Episode Source List:

“Who Killed Jane Doe #59.” People Magazine Investigates. Season 3, Episode 15.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/reet-jurvetson-killed-1969-could-be-manson-family-murder-victim-n564106

https://people.com/crime/lapd-seeks-to-identify-two-men-in-connection-with-murder-of-reet-jurvetson/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/reet-jurvetson-investigation-glasses-1.3850542

https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-jane-doe-manson-killings-identified-20160427-story.html

https://www.cbc.ca/news/fifthestate/who-killed-jane-doe-59-1.4224867

https://globalnews.ca/news/2932243/lapd-releases-sketches-of-two-men-linked-to-1969-killing-of-canadian-reet-jurvetson/ 

https://www.charlesmanson.com/family-members/john-haught/ 

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In November 2021, Jennifer and Stephen Chapple were locked in a feud with their neighbors over the most mundane topic: parking spots. Because their neighbor was a “trained killer,” Jennifer told her friends that she feared for her life. Turns out, she had a reason to be afraid.

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Episode Source List:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/23/somerset-couple-stabbed-to-death-as-young-children-sleep-upstairs 

https://www.thetimes.com/article/former-soldier-who-murdered-neighbours-in-parking-row-is-jailed-for-38-years-ddmxgjk3h 

https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/20218517.collin-reeves-guilty-murder-stephen-jennifer-chapple/ 

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-61784504 

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-61351542

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jun/17/collin-reeves-former-soldier-guilty-of-murder-jennifer-stephen-chapple 

https://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/collin-reeves-murder-stabbing-family-b2106402.html

https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/collin-reeves-trial-family-beautiful-7221436 

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2022-06-09/young-mum-stabbed-by-ex-soldier-knew-he-would-kill-her-court-told

“The Killer Next Door.” 999: Murderer Calling. Season 1, Episode 7.

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On Christmas 1934, 40-year-old Kathryn Schoch was in no mood to celebrate. And if she couldn’t feel merry and bright, the rest of her family couldn’t, either. 

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*Note* I normally wouldn’t use Murderpedia or Find a Grave as a source, but this case took place in 1934, so I had limited options. 

https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/schoch-kathryn.htm 

https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-schoch-kills-family-19/23533986/ 

https://images.findagrave.com/photos/2020/263/188318304_83e4bd2c-d697-4bc9-8760-1e4c1cddb50f.jpeg 

https://www.familysearch.org/memories/memory/206699866 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188318304/kathryn-schoch 

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This week, we’re keeping it chill with two recent cases where people tried to hire a hitman to handle their problems. Bonus: These peeps weren’t trying to kill their partner or a romantic rival. 

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Influencer Oopsie

https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtn/pr/texas-woman-sentenced-10-years-imprisonment-connection-murder-hire-plot

https://atlantablackstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Grayson-transcripts.pdf 

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-influencer-receives-10-year-prison-sentence-for-murder-for-hire-plots/ 

https://people.com/texas-influencer-sentenced-to-10-years-in-federal-prison-for-murder-for-hire-plot-8752084

https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/glitz-glamour-murder-for-hire-memphis-social-media-star-sentenced-to-federal-prison/article_cc401b3e-a5bc-11ef-83f6-8713687a91c1.html

https://atlantablackstar.com/2024/11/14/ashley-graysons-husband-claims-shes-innocent/ 

https://www.facebook.com/joshuakgrayson/videos/3817202495209487/?rdid=9lWcz5tdugId644G 

Mississippi Murder Plot

https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-bryan-121649 

https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-bryan-121650 

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdms/pr/siblings-sentenced-murder-hire-case 

https://people.com/mississippi-siblings-sentenced-in-murder-for-hire-case-against-stepfather-8753199 

https://www.themirror.com/news/us-news/mississippi-brother-sister-tried-hire-832854

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Thanksgiving Eve, 1930: A family is murdered on their small dairy farm in Stanfordville, New York, near Poughkeepsie. Their murder remained a mystery for over 90 years…but has it been solved?

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Cookingham, Vincent, Ph.D. The Germond Family Murders: A Forensic Conclusion to a Cold Case. Outskirts Press, 2022.

https://poklib.org/a-murder-on-thanksgiving/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/1933/02/13/archives/murder-of-4-in-1930-is-reported-solved-suspect-trailed-in-the.html 

https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-germond-murders-19/11352113/ 

https://www.newspapers.com/article/lansing-state-journal-germond-murders/11352198/ 

https://modernfarmer.com/2017/10/death-dairy-farm-family-murdered-1930-still-unsolved/

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In October 2022, 22-year-old Jimi Patterson was visiting a friend when he became the victim of a senseless attack.

Stay tuned for a bonus case at the end.

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https://www.krmg.com/news/friends-loved-ones-remember-life-22-year-old-man-who-was-killed-an-axe-attack/HEJED7BIBJB7BPUUPIAFRPE2EA/ 

https://riverheadlocal.com/2022/11/01/family-of-riverhead-man-slain-in-oklahoma-plans-candlelight-service-on-riverhead-high-school-football-field-monday-evening/ 

https://riverheadlocal.com/2022/10/21/riverhead-man-dies-after-axe-assault-in-oklahoma/ 

https://www.bigcountry995.com/story/63571b6af336507ae9cdf487/i-feel-like-im-living-in-a-horror-movie:-family-of-man-killed-in-axe-attack-speaks-out- 

https://www.fox23.com/news/suspect-in-axe-attack-charged-with-murder-after-22-year-old-victim-dies/article_9b1c7ae1-6e8a-5773-b072-a4e1693025a2.html 

https://www.newson6.com/story/64cc28fa5322f50738525d60/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-axe-murder 

https://www.krmg.com/news/local/man-sentenced-life-prison-deadly-axe-attack-downtown-tulsa/7SQUAHCUHBCKFKDTERLBMF4EGI/ 

https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/tulsa-police-man-dies-after-being-struck-in-the-head-with-axe 

https://patch.com/new-york/riverhead/vigil-li-man-killed-axe-attack-he-was-amazing-person 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yr9dpp99no
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/12/wisconsin-kayaker-faked-death-fled-country

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First, we’ll talk about Elena Estrada, a woman who literally cut out a man’s heart. 

Then, we’ll talk about Mae Woodman, who had no sense of humor with a practical joke and decided to commit murder instead of laughing it off.  

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https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-los-reales-az/14204930/ 

https://tucson.com/news/blogs/streetsmarts/street-smarts-bloody-murder-buried-money-in-towns-history/article_589b7264-c39a-5c25-9e60-87879987b8ab.html 

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-best-reads/2016/08/19/inglorious-arizona-did-elena-estrada-tear-out-her-lovers-heart/88921754/

https://truewestmagazine.com/article/lady-desperados/ 

https://www.yumaprison.org/inmates.html

https://www.visityuma.com/things-to-do/museums/yuma-territorial-prison-state-historic-park/

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/best-reads/2016/02/05/yuma-prison-country-club-hellhole/73006636/ 

https://www.tribunadesanluis.com.mx/cultura/la-prision-territorial-de-yuma-fue-habitada-por-famosos-forajidos-8698635.html 

https://www.historynet.com/mrs-may-woodman-kill-target-not-spouse/ 

https://cornishbirdblog.com/murder-of-billy-kinsman/ 

https://tombstonechamber.com/BootHillGraveyard/tour-the-graveyard/row-5/billy-kinsman/

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We’re still in New York City to talk about the murder of Monika Beerle and the bad choices of an aspiring cult leader named Daniel Rakowitz. Also, WTF, Sylvia??

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Episode Source List:

https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2005/2005-50310.html 

The Taped Confession from CourtTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mujmekOUeNE

https://nypost.com/2004/06/22/cannibals-helpful-in-ward-lawyer/ 

https://www.villagevoice.com/the-untold-story-of-the-tompkins-square-murder/

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/cannibal-killer-back-in-the-news/1874769/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/1991/02/23/nyregion/man-acquitted-of-killing-and-boiling-roommate.html 

https://nypost.com/2004/07/15/grisly-map-of-murder/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/15/nyregion/hearing-revisits-east-village-killing-and-dismemberment.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/21/nyregion/jury-finds-insane-killer-not-dangerous.html 

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/02/06/In-bizarre-testimony-defendant-threatens-prosecutor/1046665816400/
https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/10/18/Killer-seeks-mental-hospital-transfer/9784813988800/

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Today, we’re going to New York City to talk about the murder of Monika Beerle and the bad choices of an aspiring cult leader named Daniel Rakowitz. 

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Episode Source List:

https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2005/2005-50310.html 

The Taped Confession from CourtTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mujmekOUeNE

https://nypost.com/2004/06/22/cannibals-helpful-in-ward-lawyer/ 

https://www.villagevoice.com/the-untold-story-of-the-tompkins-square-murder/

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/cannibal-killer-back-in-the-news/1874769/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/1991/02/23/nyregion/man-acquitted-of-killing-and-boiling-roommate.html 

https://nypost.com/2004/07/15/grisly-map-of-murder/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/15/nyregion/hearing-revisits-east-village-killing-and-dismemberment.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2004/07/21/nyregion/jury-finds-insane-killer-not-dangerous.html 

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/02/06/In-bizarre-testimony-defendant-threatens-prosecutor/1046665816400/

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/10/18/Killer-seeks-mental-hospital-transfer/9784813988800/

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