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In this episode Ashley discusses the story of Susan Walters Kuhnhausen. Her husband sent a hitman to kill her but instead, she killed him. Join us as we explore her story, the aftermath and what she's doing now.

Resources:

1.    https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/

2.    https://www.wave3.com/story/7051831/oregon-woman-kills-hitman-hired-by-her-husband/

3.    https://blurredbylines.com/articles/susan-kuhnhausen-walters-survivor-hitman-portland/

4.    https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2014/04/woman_who_fatally_strangled_hi.html

5.    https://katu.com/news/local/woman-tells-how-she-fought-off-a-hit-man

6.    https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna14859827

7.    https://biogic.com.ng/susan-kuhnhausen-biography-wikipedia/

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In this week's episode, Kat & Ashley are joined by Melissa - the Outreach, Education, & Prevention Director w/ Bay Area Turning Point to talk about all things cyberstalking. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we thought the best way to handle this is to bring in an expert & try to bring education to all of you so you could pass it on.
 
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: https://www.ic3.gov/ 

Stalking Prevention, Awareness, Statistics & Resource Center (SPARC): https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ 

REFERENCES:

1. The Something Was Wrong podcast 
2. The change.org petition to hold Jessica Polly accountable!
3. Danivvxx's TikTok about how Monica and Brody started 
4. Unraveled - Jason Christopher Hughes Season 2. 
5. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/bad-behavior/jason-christopher-hughes-internet-stalker-from-long-island-new-york
6. https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/RRA2600/RRA2637-1/RAND_RRA2637-1.pdf
7. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/man-arrested-cyberstalking-and-obstruction-justice
8. https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/plymouth-man-arrested-seven-year-long-cyberstalking-campaign
9. Stalking & Technology Info
10. Stalking & Technology Facts
11. Adolescent Stalking Info
12. Stalking & Adolescents Facts
13. https://www.techsafety.org/blog/2024/5/15/proactive-location-tracking-alerts-are-coming-to-android-1

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In part 2 Ashley discusses Holly's history, her relationship with Jesse, the actual crime and how all of these organizations and adults failed these victims to the fullest extent. Always remember the names of: Rylee Elizabeth Allen, Michael James Mayo, Tiffany Dore Guess, Ivy Webster and Brittany Brewer.

Resources:

1.  Body of Crime: Henryetta Mass Murders: Monster- Jesse Lee McFadden

2.  https://kfor.com/news/local/unchecked-sin-required-checks-for-jesse-mcfadden-only-show-basic-information-was-reported-no-home-walk-through/

3.  https://www.the-sun.com/news/8023985/holly-guess-jesse-mcfadden-henryetta-oklahoma/

4.  https://www.fox23.com/news/victim-in-child-porn-case-against-jesse-mcfadden-says-the-justice-system-failed/article_521396dc-e95d-11ed-b7e4-2f839424632e.html

5.  https://nypost.com/2023/05/03/oklahoma-sex-offender-jesse-mcfadden-shot-6-others-in-the-head-before-shooting-himself-police/

6.  https://www.mcalesternews.com/news/kidnapping-suspect-to-plead-guilty/article_2ac47680-5b2d-11ef-a6fd-ff132b0fccc4.html

7.  https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/jesse-mcfadden-oklahoma-seven-bodies-rape-b2331802.html

8.  https://nypost.com/2023/05/04/oklahoma-sex-offender-staged-grisly-crime-scene-police/

9.  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/jesse-mcfadden-henryetta-oklahoma-murders-b2331954.html

10.   https://www.oklahomalegalgroup.com/news/jesse-mcfadden-and-how-law-enforcement-chooses-who-to-hassle

11.  https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/08/19/henryetta-massacre-what-to-know-about-oklahoma-killings-jesse-mcfadden-ivy-webster/74857260007/

12.   

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In this episode Ashley details the criminal history of Jesse McFadden, the man responsible for the Henryetta mass murder. Once you learn about his history you too will be left wondering how in the hell was this man free to walk around and why was he allowed around these children. Part 2 will cover Holly's history and the actual tragedy.

Resources:

1.  Body of Crime: Henryetta Mass Murders: Monster- Jesse Lee McFadden

2.  https://kfor.com/news/local/unchecked-sin-required-checks-for-jesse-mcfadden-only-show-basic-information-was-reported-no-home-walk-through/

3.  https://www.the-sun.com/news/8023985/holly-guess-jesse-mcfadden-henryetta-oklahoma/

4.  https://www.fox23.com/news/victim-in-child-porn-case-against-jesse-mcfadden-says-the-justice-system-failed/article_521396dc-e95d-11ed-b7e4-2f839424632e.html

5.  https://nypost.com/2023/05/03/oklahoma-sex-offender-jesse-mcfadden-shot-6-others-in-the-head-before-shooting-himself-police/

6.  https://www.mcalesternews.com/news/kidnapping-suspect-to-plead-guilty/article_2ac47680-5b2d-11ef-a6fd-ff132b0fccc4.html

7.  https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/jesse-mcfadden-oklahoma-seven-bodies-rape-b2331802.html

8.  https://nypost.com/2023/05/04/oklahoma-sex-offender-staged-grisly-crime-scene-police/

9.  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/jesse-mcfadden-henryetta-oklahoma-murders-b2331954.html

10.  https://www.oklahomalegalgroup.com/news/jesse-mcfadden-and-how-law-enforcement-chooses-who-to-hassle

11.  https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/08/19/henryetta-massacre-what-to-know-about-oklahoma-killings-jesse-mcfadden-ivy-webster/748572600

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Welcome to Part 2 of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) or the Gilgo Beach Killer story, and we are joined again by Sarah Sarah!

This is a HUGE & WILD story - but it's important to remind everyone that we want to honor the victims & their loved ones of this case. With that being said, this episode starts with the discovery that an architect named Rex Huermann is allegedly responsible for the deaths of so many of the victims found along Ocean Parkway. This story is changing a lot - even now!

In the meantime, grab a drink and join us as we explore the dark side of humanity!

REFERENCES:

1. THE DATELINE EPISODE
2. UNRAVELED: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER (LISK) Podcast 
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eqbqX6yfTo
4. BONJOUR REALTY Interview
5. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/01/us/gilgo-beach-suspect-home-photos/index.html
6. THE PLANNING DOC
7. INITIAL BAIL APP
8. SUPERSEDING BAIL APP
9. ANDERSON COOPER Interview
10. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/gilgo-beach-killings-suspect-due-in-court-as-prosecutors-tout-significant-development-in-case/
11. https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/06/us/gilgo-beach-killings-rex-heuermann-indictment/index.html
12. https://abcnews.go.com/US/alleged-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-rex-heuermann-charged/story?id=106379516
13. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-serial-killings-complete-timeline-events-rcna94350
14. https://abc7ny.com/gilgo-beach-murders-timeline-rex-heuermann/13516686/
15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bittrolff

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This week, Kat and Ashley are joined by Sarah Sarah! (FInally!)
 
Kat kicks off a two-part series on the gripping investigation into the Long Beach Serial Killer and his eventual capture after decades of eluding justice. Grab a drink, because the story is intense. From a corrupt police force to the neglect of the victims' stories, this case is brimming with drama and dark twists.

REFERENCES: 

1. DATELINE: https://www.nbc.com/dateline/video/the-hunt-for-the-gilgo-beach-killer/9000366265
2. UNRAVELED: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER (LISK) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unraveled/id1543476170
3. LOST GIRLS (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/title/80223927
4. THE KILLING SEASON https://www.aetv.com/shows/the-killing-seasonN
5. SHANNAN'S 911 CALL:   https://www.reddit.com/r/LISKiller/comments/uovres/full_shannan_gilbert_911_call_released_5132022/?onetap_auto=true&one_tap=true
6. TRANSCRIPT OF SHANNAN'S 911 CALL:   https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y51mtm66uqzqm99wuyu2i/Shannan-Gilbert-Transcript.pdf?rlkey=x5ltxsyzis1h8kejtuulku9i4&e=1&dl=0
7. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/long-island-serial-killings-investigation-timeline-48-hours/
8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgo_Beach_serial_killings
9. https://people.com/shannan-gilbert-gilgo-beach-serial-killer-not-considered-murder-authorities-8652815
10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Gilbert
11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Burke_(police_officer)
12. https://nypost.com/2023/08/22/disgraced-former-police-chief-james-burke-arrested-for-allegedly-soliciting-a-prostitute/
13. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/ex-new-york-police-chief-led-gilgo-beach-probe-charged-soliciting-sex-rcna101409

PS. If you messaged us about the Brian Carrick murder case, we can not respond to your message through this platform. Please reach out to us through our Facebook page. We would love to talk with you. 

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Join us this week as Ashley tells us about the disappearance and murder of Sierah Joughim that led investigators to discover a barn of horrors. Even though the case has a heartbreaking ending, her family turned this tragedy into a lot of positivity which we discuss towards the end of the episode. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity.

Resources:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sierah_Joughin

2. https://courtnewsohio.gov/cases/2021/SCO/0701/180757.asp

3. https://abcnews.go.com/US/barn-horrors-investigators-recall-clues-led-body-missing/story?id=104173438

4. https://www.deseret.com/2023/10/27/23934885/2020-sierah-joughin/

5. https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/sierah-joughin#google_vignette

6. https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/what-happened-to-sierra-joughin-who-disappeared-in-2016

7. ABC 20/20: S 46 Episode 5: She Was Almost Home (watched via Hulu)

8. https://charleyproject.org/case/claudia-tinsley#:~:text=Tinsley%20has%20never%20been%20heard,her%20three%20children%20without%20warning.

9. Justice for Sarah, the nonprofit

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Grab a beer and join us as Kat talks to us about the tragic and brutal murder of Mary Anne Holmes, a 29-year-old single mother who was violently attacked in her own home in Thatcher, Arizona. On the night of July 9th, 1995, an unknown assailant broke into Mary Anne's house, subjecting her to unspeakable horrors while her two young daughters were present. We'll explore the details of that fateful night, the investigation that followed, and the lasting impact on her family and the community. Despite the passing of time, the case remains unsolved, leaving us to wonder who could have committed such a heinous act. Join us as we remember Mary Anne Holmes and search for answers in this haunting case.

REFERENCES:

1. Cold Justice S01E06 Small Town Tragedy (youtube.com)
2. The Brutal Cold Case Murder of Mary Ann Holmes. Killed in front of her 2 young children. : r/UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com)
3. A prime suspect in the cold case murder of Mary Anne Holmes imprisoned at least until the end of 2028 - The Gila Herald
4. Mary Ann Holmes — Unresolved
5. Man held in double stabbing was a prime suspect in 1995 Arizona slaying | Modesto Bee (modbee.com)
6. TV show examines Thatcher cold case murder | Local News | eacourier.com
7. Mary Anne Holmes cold case murder suspect arrested in California in double stabbing | GilaValleyCentral.Net
8. press-release-20210326-turley.pdf (stanislaus-da.org)
9. Manteca man to be sentenced in 2016 Modesto stabbing | Modesto Bee (modbee.com)

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This week Ashley discusses the frustrating disappearance case of Christopher Thompkins, a 20 year old African-American man from Georgia. He was with 3 coworkers when they claim they looked away from him for a few seconds and then he was 'mysteriously' gone. Help us keep his name alive. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity!

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Christopher Carlton Thompkins is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 706–628–4211.

References

1. WTVM - 20 years later, family and officials continue search for answers in disappearance of Harris Co. man
2. The Mystery Box - The strange, unsolved disappearance of Christopher Thompkins
3. Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Christopher Thompkins
4. The Crime Wire - The mysterious disappearance of Christopher Thompkins
5. Ledger-Enquirer - Local crime news
6. The Lore Lodge: What Were His Coworkers Hiding? The Disappearance of Chris Thompkins (YouTube)
7. The Strange and Unsolved Disappearance of Christopher Thompkins 

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It's Part 2 of Kat's deep dive into the Synanon cult, and it gets really WILD really quickly. So, hang on to your hats, folks. 

REFERENCES:

1. THE DOC: The Synanon Fix | Official Website for the HBO Original | HBO.com
2. THE PODCAST: The Sunshine Place on Apple Podcasts
3. The Cult of Synanon | SC S04E02 Part I (youtube.com)
4. Former Synanon child's photos: (682) Pinterest
5. Synanon - Wikipedia
6. Home - It's Time for Morning Meeting (synanon.com)
7. The Cult That Spawned the Tough-Love Teen Industry – Mother Jones
8. CABINET / Shaved Heads, Snipped Tubes, Imperial Marines, and Dope Fiends (cabinetmagazine.org)
9. Paris Hilton Testifies Before Congress on ‘Troubled Teen’ Facilities - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
10. Charles Dederich, 83, Synanon Founder, Dies - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
11. Playing the Game: The Origins and Impact of Synanon - BREAKING CODE SILENCE
12. How a Bay Area family rescued the children of Synanon (sfgate.com)
13. Charles Dederich, 83, Synanon Founder, Dies - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
14. The Story of This Drug Rehab-Turned-Violent Cult Is Wild, Wild Country-Caliber Bizarre - LAmag
15. Thoughts on Synanon's History - It's Time for Morning Meeting
16. The True Story Behind HBO's 'The Synanon Fix' Doc | TIME
17. Born in Synanon: The disturbing true story behind cult documentary - Dexerto
18. Synanon: The Rehab-Turned-Cult That Inspired The Troubled Teen Industry (grunge.com)

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