Cafe Macabre

Was there a more hated woman during 2011? Probably not, but this one definitely deserved that title. Grab your favorite drink and join me as I discuss the case of Casey Anthony, the woman who got away with murdering her 2 year old daughter.


Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/us/casey-anthony-trial-fast-facts/index.html

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/casey-anthony

https://apnews.com/581ec3848f24484bac5e216f180f6f59

https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/casey-anthony/caylee-anthony-casey/67-9d6589ab-46f1-4940-b00e-56b60cda6c6d

https://www.intouchweekly.com/posts/where-is-casey-anthony-now-see-where-she-is-after-the-death-of-her-daughter/

https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/casey-anthony-trial/

https://www.alcatrazeast.com/crime-library/criminal-law/caylees-law/

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This week we go into the bizarre, and old school Florida Man story of the real life corpse bride, Elena de Hoyas. Was Carl Tanzler a hopeless romantic or a depraced lunatic? Make your own opinions as I discuss the case. 

References: 
https://www.ozy.com/true-and-stories/the-woman-of-his-dreams-died-but-he-didnt-let-that-pull-them-apart/93207/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/carl-tanzler

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A Chinese woman studying abroad in the US is the target of a vile man's dream of fetish gone too far.  And who is the mysterious person who was able to get a confession when police couldn't? Grab your favorite cup of coffee, and let's talk about the kidnapping and murder of Yingying Zhang.


Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/illinois-man-sentenced-life-killing-chinese-scholar-yingying-zhang-n1031556

https://dailyillini.com/yingyingzhangtimeline/#2018

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-illinois-chinese-student-kidnapping-case-20190409-story.html

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-brendt-christensen-yingying-zhang-trial-20190614-story.html

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After 40+ years, Joseph DeAngelo finally got his comeuppance. Join me as I go through the numerous crimes this monster committed in the 70s and 80s, as well as acknowledge and praise his survivors for their courage and strength. With his sentencing last week, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss this serial rapist and murderer. 


Sources: 
I’ll Be Gone In The Dark docuseries on HBO based on book by Michelle McNamara

https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/golden-state-killer

http://www.goldenstatekiller.com

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Black Widow Stacey Castor shows her true sociopathic tendencies in this case. And she almost got away with it, except her scapegoat survived. This week we discuss the sick mind of a woman who tried to murder her own child to save herself.

Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/castor-stacey.htm

“20/20: Black Widow,” ABC. Aired 2/9/19. https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2019-02/08-020119-black-widow

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Let's travel back in time to late 19th century London, and explore one of the most infamous murders ever. Jack the Ripper has always been shrouded in mystery, so let's examine his crimes, discuss the lineup of suspects, and share those absurd conspiracy theories that go hand in hand with all things Ripper. 

Sources:
https://www.jack-the-ripper.org

https://www.casebook.org/ripper_letters/

https://www.history.co.uk/shows/american-ripper-in-london/articles/jack-the-ripper-the-most-bizarre-theories

https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-victims-of-jack-the-ripper/

https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/03/does-new-genetic-analysis-finally-reveal-identity-jack-ripper

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This week I dig into a case from my neck of the woods. It's a rough one too. Follow me as I discuss the kidnapping and murder of Carlie Brucia, a vibrant 11 year old. I discuss the legal implications this case has created, as well as my own personal ties to it.

Sources:
https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/smith-joseph-peter.htm

https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20200128/florida-seeks-to-reinstate-death-penalty-for-joseph-smith-carlie-bruciarsquos-killer

https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/carlie-brucia

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Hollywood has created some of the most terrifying thrillers and horror movies, but what if I told you that it wasn't all fiction? Come join me as I dive into the psyche of one of America's most deranged murderers, who served as inspiration for multiple horror movie classics. Ed Gein.

Sources:
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ed-gein

https://youtu.be/QtIQhuxipYI

Necronomipod Podcast

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ilse-Koch

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/167560260/mary-j-hogan

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5965865/bernice-c_-worden

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