No one ever really knows what happens behind closed doors. This was especially true in the pristine picturesque farm house which was the home of Michelle Knotek, her husband David, and their three daughters. They appeared to be a happy family who extended their hospitality to friends and family in need. The reality of their lives is a story that will be hard to believe. 

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They're Terrified and Tipsy Podcast

Where did we get our info from? 

America's 'most evil mom' Shelly Knotek abused her daughters and tortured and killed her friends

If you Tell by Gregg Olsen

What did we eat? 

Maple Bacon Breakfast Pie

Crunch Berry Cheesecake 

What did we drink?

Strawberry Mimosa

Sounds

Organ

This week we explore a wild story about one of the most notorious jewel thieves you’ve probably never heard of. Diamond Doris Payne was a world renowned jewel thief who was ahead of her time. This was a rags to riches to rags again story we’re sure you’ll enjoy. 

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For dinner this week, Cindy prepared a rags meal of beef stroganoff and a rich dessert of strawberry basil panna cotta. We drank 14 Hands Riesling.

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Where did we get our info? 

Diamond Doris: The True Story Of The World’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief

Diamond Doris: The True Story of the World's Most Notorious Jewel Thief by Doris Payne

Documentary :The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne

The Life and Crimes of Doris Payne 

What did we eat? 

Beef Stroganoff

Strawberry Basil Panna Cotta Tart

What did we drink?

14 Hands Riesling

Sounds

Organ

Travel with us to England as we explore a twisted story of mind manipulation, police ineptitude, huge egos, and vicious murders. This week we cover one of England’s most notorious murders, The Rachel Nickell murder also known as the Wimbledon Common Murder. The victim was a beautiful blond model who was murdered in a picteresque park in the middle of the day, and the only witness to the crime was her baby just one month shy of age 3. 

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For dinner this week, Cindy made a Classic Beef wellington, mashed potatoes and a side salad with a poppy seed dressing.  For dessert,  she made an English Trifle. This was paired with French wine, Matthieu Barret Vilain Syrah.

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Where did we get our info? 

Police quiz new suspect in Wimbledon Common murder case

The Rachel Nickell Case 

The Wimbledon Common Murder: The Shocking Story of How an Innocent Man Nearly Got Sent down for Life!

What did we eat? 

Classic Beef Wellington

English Trifle

What did we drink?

Matthieu Barret Vilain Syrah – Vine Arts

Sounds

Edwardian Saga

We are back! Next Wednesday we are going to be opening the doors for the Crime Diner! Come check us out!!!

While we are still on hiatus check out our friends at the Scottish Murder Podcast 

EPISODE: LEFT BEHIND

Marion Hodge and Helen Wilkie’s tragic stories may be ten years apart, but the outcome for their children was the same, they were left behind to grow up without their mothers after they suddenly disappeared from their lives.

SOURCES:

Please see our website for all source material and photos at https://scottishmurders.com/episodes/leftbehind/

CREDITS:

Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn

Hosted by Dawn Young and Cole Young

Researched and Written by Dawn Young

Produced and Edited by Dawn Young and Peter Bull

Production Company Name by Granny Robertson

MUSIC:

Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

Gothic Wedding by Derek & Brandon Fiechter

While we are still taking a break check out an episode from the Cults Crimes and Cabernet Podcast

 

 

 

 

On August 9, 2013, Brandon Lawson disappeared after his truck ran out of gas on the side of Highway 277 just south of Bronte, Texas. A chilling 911 call, unanswered questions and a confusing message are all authorities have to go on.

 

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS CONTENT THAT MAY BE DISTURBING OR SENSITIVE TO LISTENERS. DISCRETION IS ADVISED

 

For more information about Brandon’s case head to uncovered.com

 

 

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While we're on break check out this episode from The Jury Room. Kevin discusses John Wayne Gacy.

"This is a true crime podcast! Together we will be taking deep dives into true crime stories, missing person cases, and everything in between."- The Jury Room

The Jury Room Podcast

As we take this time to give our podcast a complete makeover, please enjoy this collaboration we did with Derik of Ratchet Book Club. In this Storytellers episode, we all take turns sharing a portion of a story. This game of telephone goes dark really fast. Enjoy; and we will be back up with new episodes before you know it. 

 

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As we celebrate being Thankful with our families, we want to thank you listeners who have come week after week to support us. This week we share stories of mysterious disappearances and make a special announcement. Dana tells us about the weird case of Ryan Singleton. His disappearance and subsequent discovery will have you scratching your head.  Nydia tells us about the coincidental circumstances under which another American blonde goes missing in Aruba. Was Robyn Gardener murdered? Was she trafficked? Cindy shares some incredible lost and found stories that will make you believe in magic again. 

For dinner this week, Cindy went with a theme of The Last Supper. She made a bone in prime rib with a caramelized garlic and goat cheese tart and pumpkin shaped dinner rolls. She outdid herself on this one. For dessert, she made a boozy pumpkin trifle that made everyone drool. The wine this week was Misfits Wine Company Cycle Buff Beauty Shiraz Cabernet blend.  This was a really cool subtle wine with a dark red appearance and fruity rich flavor.  The label was also a must have.  

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Homicide Highway

Where did we get our info? 

Dana:

Family of Georgia man found dead, with organs removed

Georgia model vanishes, body found with organs missing

Family still seeking answers in Murder

Atlanta mother aches for answers in gay son's mysterious death

Georgia model vanishes, body found with organs missing

12 Things You Didn’t Know About Death Valley

Photos of Ryan Singleton

Nydia:

Robyn Gardner

Robyn Gardner Disappearance

Aruba Mystery: What Happened to Missing Robyn Gardner?

Boyfriend tried to collect $1.5M accidental death insurance policy

Cindy:

5 Lost And Found Stories That Will Make You Believe In Fate

What did we eat? 

Bone-in Prime Rib

Caramelized Garlic and Goat Cheese Tart 

Pumpkin-Shaped Dinner Rolls

Best Boozy Pumpkin Cake Trifles 

What did we drink? 

Misfits Wine Company Cycle Buff Beauty Shiraz Cabernet 

Theme Song By: 

Jon Katity

Organ

Hold Music

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and many of us dread the thought of this although not as much as the individuals we cover this week.  Dana tells us another story based around the infamous Citadel. This time she focuses on Harry De La Roche Jr. a family annihilator who blamed his death rampage on the hazing he experienced while attending the college.  Nydia tells us about the Dupont de Ligonnes family murder and the mysterious disappearance of their patriach, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes. Cindy lightens the mood with some stories of family mishaps.     

For dinner this week, Cindy brought us the comforts of home with a delicious meal of chicken pot pie; potatoes on the side. For dessert, a milk and cookies lasagna. Who knew those words paired so well together. The wine this week was Oyster River Chardonnay.  A tasty wine brought to us straight from a small winery in Warren, Maine.  

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Cults Crimes and Cabernet 

Where did we get our info? 

Dana:

De La Roche Found Guilty in Killing Of Family and Given Life Sentence (Published 1978)

Woman Who Left the Citadel Tells of Brutal Hazing Ordeal (Published 1997)

Harry: A Communication Breakdown on Vimeo

Montvale Man Who Murdered Parents, Brothers Denied Parole Again

True Crime: NJ Thanksgiving weekend massacre

How The Citadel Works

De La Roche, Harry - Astro-Databank

In Glory's Shadow by Catherine S. Manegold

Nydia:

Dupont de Ligonnès murders and disappearance

Geneviève, la très énigmatique mère de Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès

The Dupont de Ligonnès Family: What We Know

Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès and the Nantes house of horror

Cindy

17 people share the funny and dramatic family stories that now are referred to as 'the incident.'

What did we eat?

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Milk and Cookies Lasagna

What did we drink?

Oyster River Wine Chardonnay 

Theme Song By: 

Jon Katity

Organ