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On this episode of the Caught Red Pawdcast, Jesse tells the story of Andre Thomas. Since a young age, he had voices in his head that ultimately drove him to do the most horrific act. The main question throughout his trial was his competency. "There are times when the mind is dealt such a blow that it hides itself in insanity."

Sources

"Execution delayed for Texas death row inmate who cut out his eyes." Associated Press. March 8, 2023. www.nbcnews.com

"The Struggle for Sanity." Emily G. Thompson. November 19, 2017. morbidology.com

"Evidence of Brutal Death." Herald Democrat. February 17, 2005.

"Thomas Convicted of Capital Murder." Herald Democrat. March 8, 2005.

"Trouble in Mind." The Texas Tribune. Brandi Grissom. March, 2013. 

"Gaps in the mental health code." Brandi Grissom. February 14, 2013. www.texastribune.org

For today's episode, Meaghan has a treat for us! 2 cases in 1 episode! The theme is Kids that Kill. The cases involve the extreme measures these kids take to escape the control of their parents in order to be with their lovers. 

On today's episode, Jesse tells us the story of Gene Siller, a golf pro who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Over the fourth of July weekend in 2021 at the Pine Tree Country Club in Kennesaw, Georgia, golfers and other club members would witness a random act of violence that affected the lives of many. 

Case Sources: 

www.si.com. "He Followed His Dreams." Brian Burnsed. April 26, 2022. 

www.11alive.com. "Man accused in Cobb County golf course triple murder pleads not guilty." Brittany Kleinpeter. December 19th, 2022.

www.11alive.com. "Warrant issued for second suspect following Kennesaw golf course killing." Author unknown. December 23rd, 2021. 

www.wtvm.com. "Man accused of killing 3 at Kennesaw country club enters plea during hearing." Joyce Lupiani. December 19th, 2022. 

www.ajc.com. "Prosecutors formally seek death penalty in Kennesaw golf course triple slaying." Shaddi Abusaid. The Atlanta Journal. August 31st, 2022.

lawandcrime.com. "No bond for man charged with killing three men." Aaron Keller. July 9th, 2021.

www.fox5atlanta.com. "Third victim in Cobb County country club homicide identified." Brian Hill. July 7th, 2021

To donate to the Gene Siller Memorial Grant, visit go.rallyup.com/georgiapgafoundation.

In today's episode, Meaghan tells us about how one woman's greed led to the death of two men. 

Case Sources:

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201511/black-widows-and-other-female-serial-killers

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Smith, B. H. (2018, September 14). 'Green widow' takes nude photo covered in $20,000 after orchestrating wealthy husband's murder. Oxygen Official Site. Retrieved February 15, 2023, from https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-time/green-widow-nude-photo-cash-husband-murder

*Listener discretion advised involving children

On today's episode, Jesse brings to light another small-town case. This story is about the sad endings to otherwise happy and peaceful lives of Susan, Adrian, and Kyle Brouk of Vichy, Missouri. 

Case Sources:

courts.mo.gov, Mark A. Christeson v. State of Missouri, appeal from the Circuit Court of Vernon County, Missouri.

ozarksfirst.gov, "The chilling Brouk family murder true crime in Missouri," by Christina Randall, July 7th 2022.

missourideathrow.com, State of Missouri vs. Mark A. Christeson, by smays, December 9, 2008.

murderpedia.org, Mark A. Christeson.

caselaw.findlaw.com, State vs. Carter (2002), State of Missouri v. Jessie R. Carter, Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Division Two.

kcur.org, "Missouri executes Mark Christeson for 1998 triple slayings," by Marshall Griffin, February 1st, 2017. 

missourinet.com, "Convicted triple killer Mark Christeson executed," no author listed, February 1st, 2017. 

localtoday.news, "The horrifying murder of the Brouk family in Missouri," by Tim Svendsen, August 13th, 2022. 

themarshallproject.org, "Mark Christeson was executed today," by Marshall Griffin, St. Louis Public Radio.

findagrave.com, Susan Jo Southard Brouk obituary. 

On today's Bonus episode we take a break from true crime and have a little fun talking video games and animated movies/tv. Meaghan, Jesse, and special guest Jordan Bramlett take turns drafting the best animated characters for a money heist! But first we play Guess the Video Game Music & Would You Rather! Get ready for a lot of laughter and trash talk!

Today's episode is a listener recommendation!  Meaghan tells us the story of Katie Autry. She was a freshman at Western Kentucky University and was attending a fraternity party on campus. She was taken home by a DD and should've been safe in her dorm room, but sadly, her life would be cut short. 

*Don't mind the Ripley growls in the background. She was hangry.

On this episode, Jesse discusses the case of Isaiah Sweet, a teenager who murdered his grandparents in 2012. Due to his case and many like it, the Supreme Court had to make changes to the punishments handed out to juveniles. Can someone rehabilitate after such a horrible act or should that person spend the rest of their life behind bars? 

In today's episode, Meaghan tells us about how a mother's obsession with her son led to the death of her pregnant daughter-in-law.

On today's episode, we have quite the mystery for yall! Jesse tells the story of the disappearance of John Glasgow, the Chief Financial Officer of CDI Contractors LLC in Little Rock, Arkansas. We need your opinion about what happened to him! Message us on Instagram @caughtredpawdcast