BLEAK

BLEAK

By Amanda HazeltonTrue Crime
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BLEAK episodes

  • The delphi murders-recap of case- Richard Allen is GUILTY

    On this episode, Amanda recaps the infamous double murders of Liberty German, 14 and Abigail Williams, 13 on February 13, 2017 in the small town of Delphi, Indiana.

    After the recap of the case, Amanda discusses the interesting yet destructive role that social media and you tube played on the perception of Richard Allen's guilty verdict and why misinformation ran rampant in this case in particular. The case concluded with the guilty verdict in November of 2024 and the case will finally be unsealed after Allen's sentencing on 12/20/24

    2 hr 8 min
  • The vengeful murder of Jeff German

    On labor day weekend of 2022, an investigative journalist named Jeff German for the Las Vegas review journal was found stabbed to death next to his home. German had suffered 7 stab wounds after succumbing to a malicious attack. Given the dangerous nature of Jeff's job, police immediately suspected a connection between the stories Jeff reported on, and his vicious murder. It didn't take long for the name Robert Telles to come to the forefront of the suspect list.

    Telles, a public elected official was the subject of German's latest investigative series. After several of Telles' employees accused him of abuse, harassment, bullying and discrimination among other allegations, Telles alleged actions were cast into the limelight via Jeff German's investigation and interviews with Telles' subordinates. Eventually, the reporting on Telles actions led to him losing the subsequent election, and ultimately a complete fall from grace.

    55 min
  • The mass murders of the Bentley/Johnson family and the suicide or possible murder of Rebecca Zahau
    Laura covers the absolutely horrific murders of George and Edith Bentley, their daughter and her husband Jackie and Bob Johnson and their two daughters Karen and Janet Johnson in 1982 in British Columbia Canada while on a camping trip.What initially appeared to be a possible robbery was later learned to be a sexually motivated crime by a perverse local maniac named David Shearing. David Shearing did eventually give a full confession. He is serving the longest sentence allowed under Canadian law and remains incarcerated at this time. Amanda covers the mysterious death of Coronado California resident Rebecca Zahau.Three days prior to Rebecca's death, her boyfriend's son Max whom Rebecca was caring for at the time was involved in a tragic accident inside the home. Rebecca was understandably upset as Max Shacknai was in critical condition at a local hospital. On July 13, 2011, Rebecca was found by Adam Shacknai (the brother of Zahau's boyfriend Jonah Shacknai) hanging from a balcony at the Spreckels mansion where Zahau and Jonah Shacknai resided. Rebecca Zahau's death was initially ruled a suicide by the medical examiner, but many speculate and believe that rebecca was murdered including her own family. Amanda explores the many odd aspects of Rebeccas death inlcluding the fact that rebecca was bound and gagged, she was found nude, and an odd message was painted as either a suicide note, or a cryptic message from the murderer. Is it a murder or a suicide? You decide.
    1 hr 7 min
  • The horrific murders and dismemberments of Bart and Krista Halderson
    LAURA IS BACK FOLKS! This episode we discuss the dismemberment and murders of Bart and Krista Halderson of Windsor Wisconsin. This couple, described as loving and kind became the victims of parricide by their son Chandler. Chandler had been lying about his impending college graduation. He also lied about getting a new job at space X in Florida, the fact that he was on the Wisconsin rescue dive team, the fact that he had a remote day job working for an insurance company and many other facets of his life. These were all lies! Chandler's father Bart started to unweave the web of lies being told by Chandler which ended up being the catalyst to two horrific murders followed by dismemberment. Chandler is currently serving a life sentence and has show little if any remorse.
    1 hr 8 min
  • Long Island Serial Killer, Bryan Kohberger, and Richard Allen Delphi case updates
    This episode bring you up to date on the latest developments regarding the arrest of Rex Heuermann the accused long island serial killer. Amanda summarizes the bail document that contains information on how the case developed against the suspect.Amanda updates you on the case against Bryan Kohberger and the defense's arguments regarding the genetic genealogylastly, we update you on the case against Richard Allen accused of murdering Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Allen's defense lawyers contend that his conditions in Westville correctional facility or inhumane and interfering with their client's right to a fair trial. I also discuss information regarding Richard Allen's jail phone call confessions to his wife.
    1 hr 4 min
  • The horrifying murder of Sonya Ivanoff - indigenous women in america
    This episode explores the case of Sonya Ivanoff who was murdered in 2003. Sonya was a native Alaskan woman living in Nome Alaska. Her murderer turns out to be someone that Sonya should have been able to trust. We also discuss the crisis of not only missing and murdered indigenous women, but the lack of reporting of sexual assaults due to the lack of prosecution.
    1 hr 30 min
  • The Idaho four- full length episode with NEW UPDATES

    This episode covers the latest information on the university of Idaho college murders of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Maddie Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves. Amanda goes over the probable cause affidavit and gives insight into what it all means. Amanda also gives her take on Dylan Mortensen and the delayed 911 call. Although this case has received a lot of coverage, I believe this episode will give you a refreshing take on where the case is at currently, and establishing facts from rumors and wild speculation.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Idaho College murders UPDATE mini episode

    This episode provides a recap of the Idaho College murders that took place on november 13,2022. A suspect named Bryan Kohberger was arrested on December 30,2022 for the heinous murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen. This episode provides a real time update regarding what is known about the suspect and my own theory as to a possible motive in the crime

    15 min
  • The boy in the box and the murder of Barway Collins

    This week we discuss the newly discovered identification of the boy in the box outside of Philadelphia, PA. We also look into the boy's genealogical connections. Our second case is the disappearance and murder of 10 year old Barway Collins who disappeared from Crystal, MN in March of 2015. The killer turns out to be the one person Barway should have been able to trust. The Barway Collins case has not been widely covered in the true crime world.

    1 hr 14 min

About BLEAK

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a true crime podcast by two sisters. Each sister takes turns doing deep dive research into a case while the other responds. Two cases will be presented each week per episode