Crime, Wine & Chaos

In this episode, Amber covers the crime spree of Levi King.  In 2005, after being kicked out of his family home by his father, Levi King stole his fathers firearms and took off on a killing spree that left 5 people dead. It was the courageous act of 1 survivor, a 10 year old little girl that helped to bring Levi King's killing rampage to an end.

Amber pulled her sources from:

Netflix "The Killer Speaks" Season 1 Episode 1 - Levi King
www.cbsnews.com "Surviving a Texas Shootout" March 5, 2016
Texas Monthly "The Girl Who Saw Too Much" by Skip Hollingsworth March 12, 2014

Then Erika covers the London Beer Flood of 1814.   When a  22ft tall vat containing  Porter broke open taking out more vats and barrels in its path. The 15 foot wave took down buildings and homes through the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street killing 8 people. 

Erika pulled her sources from:

www.historic-uk.com / The London Beer Flood of 1814 / Ben Johnson

www.smithsonianmag.com / This 1814 Beer Flood Killed 8 People /

Kat Eschner / August 4, 2017

www.history.com / The London Beer Flood / Christopher Klein / October 17, 2014 - Updated: October 9, 2019

On this week’s episode Erika, dives into the story of Daniel Lee Corwin.  Daniel was born in Temple, Texas on September 13, 1958 and was troubled from an early age. His first attack was committed while he was still in High School when he attempted to abduct a fellow classmate. She luckily survived and the courts found him guilty and sentenced him to 40 years in prison.  He only served 9 years of that sentence and went back to his sadistic ways.  Daniel Lee Corwin went on to harm several more victims before the bravery of one of his victims finally lead to his arrest. 

Erika pulled her sources from:

www.washingtonpost.com / Paul Duggan / December 9, 1998

Forensic Files II / Episode: Portrait of a serial killer” aired on March 15, 2020

www.murderpedia.com

Then Amber covers the Russian Grave Robber, Anatoly Moskvin. Anatoly was a celebrated professor, linguist and historian. But when police are lead to his parents home where Anatoly lived, after multiple complaints of vandalism at several cemeteries around central Russia, they made a gruesome discovery.

Amber pulled her sources from:

Wikipedia

www.allthatsinteresting.com article by William DeLong 2-11-2019

www.bbc.com “Russian Grave Robber Made Dolls From Girls Corpses” 3-6-12

www.NYpost.com article by Yaron Steinbuch 11-3-2020

In this weeks episode, Amber covers the murder of Skylar Neese. Skylar was a 16-year old girl who disappeared from her home in Star City, West Virginia on July 6, 2012. The entire community helped in the search for Skylar, including her 2 best friends, Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. It was until Rachel made a grizzly confession that the case went from a missing persons case to a murder investigation.

Amber pulled her sources from:

Wikipedia

www.grunge.com article by Francesca Coppola 4-14-21

www.medium.com “The Tragic Story of Skylar Neese, Brutally Murdered By Her Best Friends.” Article by Hannah Marland 12-12-20

Then Erika covers the Babbs Switch Schoolhouse Fire.  On a chilly, Christmas Eve in 1924 the Babbs Switch Schoolhouse near the town of Hobart, Oklahoma was the scene of a deadly fire. Around 200 people including students, families and staff arrived for a Christmas celebration, that would end in disaster. Just as Santa reached for the last few presents one of the candle decorations was knocked over, causing the tinsel to go up in flames. This tragic fire took 36 lives of all ages and injured 37.  It even led to the mysterious disappearance of a 3 year old little girl, who would years later reappear but the truth would not come out for many more years after that.

Erika pulled her sources from:

www.genealogytrails.com

www.oklahoman.com / “Deadly 1924 Christmas Eve fire in Oklahoma brought reform” By: Juliana Keeping / Pub: Dec. 24, 2014 and “Journalist Honors Pledge to family of missing girl” By: Jay Grelen / pub. Dec. 24, 1999

www.enidnews.com / Christmas Tragedy: The Babbs Switch Fire / By: Cass Rains-Police/Court Reporter / Dec. 24, 2014

In this episode, Erika covers Wayne Nance better known as “The Missoula Mauler". Wayne had been committing murders between 1974-1986, but at the time there was never enough evidence to convict him.  Until one fateful day when he tried to murder a couple, who fought back with all that they had, and Wayne was the one who ended up dead.  It was not until his death that investigators learned that there were similarities between his last attempted murder and the unsolved murders.  They were able to find enough physical evidence to connect him to the murders.  Is it possible that there are other unknown victims of Wayne Nance? 

Erika pulled her sources from:

www.the-line-up.com/Wayne Nance: The Suspected Serial Murderer Who Was Shot and Killed by His Own Victim/Jessica Ferri/Published Oct. 27,2016 and Updated Sept. 12, 2019

www.billingsgazette.com/Wayne Nance, “The Missoula Mauler”/Published March 18, 2016 and Updated July 19, 2019

www.ci.missoula.mt.us

Then Amber covers the Tri-State Crematory Scandal. Between 1996 and 2002 hundreds of bodies were brought to the Tri-State Crematory for services.  But unbeknownst to the loved ones, the ashes that they were provided were that of wood and debris. The incinerator was in working order, so why did the owner, Ray Brent Marsh, scatter bodies around the 16 acre property rather than properly cremate them?

Amber pulled her sources from:

www.theguardian.com – Matthew Engel 2-18-2002

em.wikipedia.org

Dead Bodies Podcast Episode 68

www.wikedhorror.com “The terrifying True Story of the Scandal at Tri-State Crematory”
4-26-20

In this episode, Amber covers the murder of Walter Couch. On October 13, 1984, Linda shot and killed her husband of 14 years, Walter Couch. She claimed it was in self defense after suffering years of abuse at the hands of Walter. But investigators believe it was premeditated first degree murder.

Amber pulled her sources from:

Netflix – I Am A Killer “Trapped”
www.kiro7.com article by Crystal Bonivillan 2-4-21
www.wcpo.com article by Kristen Swilley and Same Rosenstial 3-29-21

Then Erika cover hot air horrors.  In 1989, in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia.  Early morning on August 13, passengers of all ages were waiting to board their Hot Air Balloon for a Sunrise tour of the incredible landscape that Alice Springs had to offer. 12 passengers and the pilot board the balloon and begin to take off.  Unfortunately, they ascended straight up into the basket of the balloon above.  All of a sudden, the balloon has a tear the size of a bed sheet, and shit starts going wrong, really wrong.  Then within 51 seconds all 13 people aboard sadly died when the Balloon plummeted the 2,000 feet to the ground. Then Erika takes us to Luxor, no not the Luxor in Vegas but the actual City of Luxor in Egypt.  On February 26, 2013 a group of tourists were ready for their Hot Air Balloon ride that would take them to see an aerial view of the Nile River, Temple of Karnak, The Valley of the Kings and other historical attractions.  Now the ballooning company Sky Cruises had already been under the radar with past accidents and crashes in their repertoire dating back to 2007.  The fall of Hosni Muburak, the Egyptian military and political leader who served as the 4th President of Egypt, led to a revolution, which was said to be the cause or result of such disregard for safety measures on tourism activities.  There were a total of 20 people aboard the balloon, including the pilot.  Only 2 minutes later, the balloon catches on fire and the balloon explodes.  Out of the 20 passengers only 2 of them survived.  

 Erika pulled her source from:

www.cnn.com
www.smh.com.au/national

In this episode, Erika goes back to the 1920’s and shares with us the mysterious death of Thelma Todd also known as “The Ice Cream Blonde”.  Thelma was a beautiful, brilliant, and talented young woman who started her love of the spotlight winning beauty pageants.  She was soon discovered by a talent scout for Paramount Studios and shortly ruled the Silver Screen during the Silent Film Era.  She then went on to become one of the most sought-after actors in the Talkies Film Era. She had a few romantic relationships but was mostly known to have been involved with Roland West.  Thelma would also venture into owning her own restaurant, which she named “Thelma Todd’s Sidewalk Café”.  Thelma was loved and adored by all and was always up to gather with friends and enjoy a good party.  One evening she was invited to a party by Stanley and Ida Lupino, at the party she ends up running into her ex, but still managed to enjoy her night. Early the next morning her driver got her back home safely and the next morning she was found dead in her car.  So, take a listen and decide for yourself if it was an accident or was it murder.

Erika pulled her sources from:

www.Allmovie.com/”Thelma Todd”/Hal Erickson/Dec 22, 2015

www.eagletribune.com/”In remembrance Thelma Todd on her would be 107th Birthday/Special to the Eagle Tribune/Stephen M. Painter/Jul 28,2013

www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com

Then Amber covers the disappearance of Bobby Dunbar. Bobby disappeared in 1912 at the age of 4 while on a camping trip with his parents Lessie and Percy and his younger brother Alonzo. Eight months later, a young boy is found matching Bobby's description. They boy is returned to the Dunbar's as their missing son Bobby, but was he?

Amber pulled her sources from:

www.countryroadsmagazine.com “Pastimes: The Strange Case of Bobby Dunbar” by Terry L. Jones

www.allthatsinteresting.com “Bobby Dunbar: The Boy Who Vanished and Came Back as a New Child” by Katie Serena

Wikipedia

This American Life "The Ghost of Bobby Dunbar"

In this episode, Amber covers the murder of Donnah Winger. Donnah had a creepy encounter with the shuttle driver that took her home from the St. Louis airport after her trip visiting family. A few days later, her husband, Mark Winger,  called 911 and reported that Donnah had been attacked in their home by the shuttle driver, Roger Harrington.  Mark also told the dispatcher that he shot Roger Harrington to save his wife.

Amber pulled her sources from: 
www.abc.com “Families torn apart by killer dad reflect on the years they believed he was a hero” By, Allie Yang, Denise Martinez-Rammundo, Jayson Haldrich and Laurie Dimon

Wikipedia

Forensic Files “A welcome Intrusion”

Then Erika covers the City of San Francisco train derailment.  On August 12, 1939, the City of San Francisco train derailed in Nevada killing 24 and injuring 121. The derailment was caused by sabotage of the tracks that appeared to have been done intentionally. Who was responsible for sabotaging the tracks remains a mystery to this day.

Erika pulled her sources from:
www.sfgate.com/Katie Dowd/Sept. 10, 2019
"Recalling a Train Wreck/Great Basin College/Howard Hickson/
July 10, 2002
"Nevada Train Wreck: unsolved Mystery/Sierra College Press/Snowy
Range Reflections/Journal of Sierra Nevada History and Biography/Mark
McLaughlin/Tahoe Nugget #214/August 24, 2011

In this episode, Erika covers Jeffrey Lundgren and the Kirtland cult. Jeffrey Lundgren was a self proclaimed prophet. He led an LDS based cult in which he interpreted scripture using a method called "chiastic". On April 17, 1989, he killed  a family of 5 in Kirtland, Ohio.

Erika pulled her sources from:
www.news-herald.com David Glasier December 30, 2014
www.ap.com

Then Amber covers the Aokighara Forest. Known as "Suicide Forest" or "Sea of Trees", the Aokighara Forest sits at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan. Is is known as one of the most commonly used suicide locations in the world. 

Amber pulled her sources from:
www.bbc.com
www.cnn.com "Inside Japan's Suicide Forest" by Michael Needelman
www.bustle.com
www.mentalfloss.com "Eerie Things About Japan's Suicide Forest" by Kristy Puchko
www.tsunaguajapan.com "What is the Most Haunted Forest in Japan"

In this episode, Amber covers the Café Racer shooting,  On May 30, 2012 at approximately 11:00 am, a customer, who had been recently 86'd from the establishment, walked into Café Racer in the University District of Seattle, Washington and open fired. He then fled the scene to a parking lot on First Hill, shooting one more innocent victim before fleeing in her stolen vehicle. 

Amber pulled her sources from:
Active Shooter - Podcast - Season 1, Episode 12 "The Café Racer Shooting"
Evil Lives Here - Season 5, Episode 5 "He's Still My Son"
Wikipedia
www.seattletimes.com "Gunman - A Life Full of Rage, A Shocking Final Act" by Jennifer Sullivan & Johnathan Martin

Then Erika covers The Holiday On Ice Disaster. In Indianapolis, Indiana  in 1963, The Holiday On Ice skating exhibition was just wrapping up at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum when a propane tank used for keeping popcorn warm, exploded.

Erika pulled her sources from:

www.indystar.com - Dawn Mitchell January 15, 2014
www.gendisasters.com Stu Beitler
www.wrtv.com (video clip)
www.kokomotribune.com

In this episode, Erika covers Jerry Brudos AKA The Shoe Fetish Slayer. Jerry Brudos was responsible for multiple murders in Oregon in the late 1960's. He had a fascination for women's shoes which turned sexual, and then deadly.

Erika pulled her sources from:
www.oregonlive.com
www.criminalmindsfandom.com
www.biography.com
www.murderpedia.com

Then Amber covers The Watcher House. The Broaddus family thought they had purchased their dream home in 2014 when the bought 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey for $1.4 million. But, before they could even move in, they started receiving threatening letters signed - The Watcher.

Amber pulled her sources from:
You Tube - "The Watcher House" by Stephanie Harlow
www.allthatsinteresting.com - "Inside the Spooky Watcher House That Terrorized a Wealthy New Jersey Family," by Megan Liscomb
The Cult article by Reeves Weidman