Crime, Wine & Chaos

In this episode, Amber covers the mysterious town of Rathdrum Idaho. Witches, devil worship and animal sacrifices have been part of the lore of the small northern Idaho town for decades. But in 1973, a young Rathdrum couple, Ron and Rita Marcussens were found decapitated in the woods of Rathdrum; leaving some locals believing that perhaps there is some truth to the legends.

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Amber pulled her sources from:
www.filmfiction.net "The Witches of Rathdrum"
www.FYIn NorthernIdaho.blogspot.com
www.Spokeman,com article by Winda Benedetti

Then Erika covers the clown panic of 2016. In 2015 a mysterious video appeared online of a dangerous clown who enjoyed scaring misbehaving children. What followed has since been dubbed the great clown panic of 2016.

Erika pulled her sources from:
www.naplesdailynews.com
www.washingtonpost.com
www.variety.com
Hulu Documentary "Wrinkles the Clown"

THIS WEEK WE HAVE 2 CRIMES AND NO CHAOS. WHY YOU ASK? BECAUSE AMBER HAD AN OOPSY.

In this episode Erika covers the Cheshire Murders. In July of 2007 in Cheshire Connecticut, Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her 2 daughters, Hayley and Michaela were brutally murdered during a home invasion. Jennifer's husband, Dr. William Petit was the only survivor. 

Erika pulled her sources from:
www.current.com
www.abcnews.com
www.usatoday.com

Please visit the Petit family foundation at www.petitfamilyfoundation.org. The foundation funds are given to foster education of young people, especially girls, in the sciences to help people affected by chronic illness and to protect those affected by violence.

Then Amber covers the Prom Night Killer.  Jessi Toronjo was just 9 years old when she went to a friends house for a weekend long sleepover, while her older step-brother Jeffrey Pelley attended his senior prom. Jessi came home that Sunday to find her entire family had been murdered. 

Amber pulled her sources from:
wwwcbsnews.com article by Chris O'Connell
ID Channel - Evil Lives Here "The Prom Night Killer"
www.mycrimelibrary.com

In this episode, Amber covers the story of the worst nun in history. Sister Virginia Maria was an Italian nun in the 17th century.  She had a secret affair with a local aristocrat that resulted in 2 pregnancies. Sister Virginia Maria and her lover would do anything to keep their secret love affair hidden, even if it meant that others had to die.

Amber pulled her sources from:

olivosantabarbara.com
wikipedia
hostorycollection.com - Bonkers Crimes and Criminals in History

Then Erika walks us through some of the most disturbing stories of pets gone wrong. From exotic and wild pets, to domesticated pets, sometimes you just don't know what your animal is capable of. 

Erika pulled her sources from:

the clever.com
deccanchronicle.com
theweek.com
dailymotion.com

******Disclaimer*****
The murder of Furuta Junko contains graphic sexual assault and is extremely disturbing. Please listen with caution.

In this episode, Erika covers the tragic abduction and murder of Furuta Junko. Furuta was held captive in a Minato, Tokyo residence for 40 days.  During this time she was brutalized, raped and tortured. The group responsible also invited their friends over to participate.

Erika pulled her sources from:
www.news.postseven.com/archives
www.endia.net
www.tokyoreporter.com
www.japaninsides.com

Then Amber covers the tragic Tatonic Parkway accident. Suburban mom, Diane Schuler drove a minivan the wrong way down the Tatonic Parkway in upstate New York and crashed head on with an SUV, killing herself and 7 others. Diane was found to have a BAC of 1.9 at the time of the accident, but some of her family members maintain that the toxicology report can't be correct. 

3 of the 8 killed were Diane's nieces 
8 year old Emma Hance
7 year old Alyson Hance
5 year old Katie Hance
You can honor their memory through the organization founded by their parents, Warren & Jackie Hance at:
www.hancefamilyfoundation.org

Amber pulled her sources from:
HBO Documentary "There is Something Wrong with Aunt Diane" Directed by Liz Garbus
Wikipedia
NewYork.CBSlocal.com

In this episode, Amber covers the Slenderman stabbing. On May 31, 2014 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year old girls lured their friend Payton "Bella" Leutner into the woods and stabbed her 19 times. The girls claimed that they did this to appease the fictional character, Slenderman. Bella survived after crawling out of the woods and to a nearby road where a bicyclist found her and called for help.

Amber pulled her sources from:
HBO Documentary "Beware the Slenderman" Directed by Irene Taylor Brodsky
Wikipedia

Then Erika covers the Holiday Inn Fire.  On November 26,  1978 a fire broke out at the Holiday Inn Northwest in the town of Greece, New York near Rochester.  10 people lost their lives and 34 were injured. The investigation to determine if it was an accident or arson went on for many years. 

Erika pulled her sources from:
www.democratandchronicles.com
www.google.com/newspapers
Lodi News Sentinel

***Disclaimer**
The crime story in this episode is disturbing. Please listen with caution.

In this episode, Erika covers the brutal and heartbreaking murder of Elyse Pahler. On the night of July 22, 1995, 15-year old Elyse decided to sneak out of her family home to hang out with 3 teenage boys who she believed were her friends. The 3 boys, ages 14, 15, & 16 had something sinister and brutal in store for Elyse that she couldn't possibly have seen coming.

Erika pulled her sources from:
RollingStones.com
SunLuisObispo.com
Noozhawk.com

Then Amber covers the chaos of Action Park. The amusement/water park located in Vernon Township, New Jersey was a wildly popular summer getaway for local kids and teens. Action Park became infamous for it's poor safety standards and "free for all" attitude.

Amber pulled her sources from:
The HBO documentary "Class Action Park" Directed & Produced by Chris Charles Scott & Seth Porges

In this episode Amber covers the heartbreaking tale of the Witman family. In 1998, 13 - year old Gregory Witman is found on the floor of the laundry room of his family home with over 60 stab wounds. He was discovered by his 15 - year old brother, Zachary. Zachary is found guilty of the murder and is sentenced to life in prison. Now Greg and Zach's parents are grieving the loss of both of their children.

Amber pulled her sources from:
The Witmans - an ID Special Documentary by David Petersen
People.com

Then Erika covers the case of the Weepy Voiced Killer. Paul Michael Stephani terrorized Minnesota in the early 1980's, killing 3 women.  Nicknamed The Weepy Voiced Killer, Stephanie would anonymously report his own crimes over the phone to police using a whiny voice after every killing.

Erika pulled her sources from:
Albany.edu
Mark of a Killer - Oxygen
Fandom.com

In this episode, Erika covers the tragic murder of Laurie Colannino, a young woman who is found brutally raped and stabbed to death in her Clearwater, Florida apartment. The case goes unsolved for 7 years.

Erika pulled her sources from:
TampaBaynews.com
ABCNews.comudents 
Cold Case Files

Then Amber covers the heartbreaking story of the Cerak and Van Ryn families. On 
April 26, 2006, a van carrying 9 Taylor University students and staff collide with a semi on Interstate 69 resulting in a devastating crash. The crash brings the 2 grieving families together in an unimaginable way.


Amber pulled her sources from:
NBCNews.com
Oprah
Wikipedia

In this episode, Amber covers the crime spree of Colton Harris Moore who at the time was dubbed the Barefoot Bandit.  Colton was just a young boy who dreamed of flying when he escaped a juvenile detention center in Renton, WA. The 2 years that followed include multiple stolen planes, boats and vehicles, leading authorities from several law enforcement agencies on a wild goose chase that ends in the Bahamas.

Amber pulled her sources from:
The Harold - article by Jackson Holtz
48 hours - "Chasing the Barefoot Bandit"
Documentary - "Fly Colt Fly" Directed by Andrew Gray

Then Erika covers the Edmond Oklahoma post office massacre. On August 20, 1986 in Edmond Oklahoma, an angry postal worker, Patrick Sherrill went on a shooting rampage killing 14 and injuring 6 before taking his own life.

Erika pulled her sources from:
OKHistory.org
NYTimes.com
OklahomaNews9.com

In this episode, Erika covers the mysterious death of a woman who may or may not be Jennifer Fairgate. In room 2805 at the Oslo Plaza Hotel, a young, elegant woman is found dead with a gun shot wound to the head. Did she check in under a false name? Was this a murder or a suicide? Why has no one reported her missing?

Plus, Erika reads our first listener story. A paranormal encounter submitted by Bill Petersen.

Erika pulled her sources from:
Screenrant.com
Refinery29.com
Unsolved Mysteries "A Death in Oslo"

Then Amber covers the chaos of Black Friday. From shoot outs in a Toys R Us,  to pepper sprayed in a Walmart and a concussion over the Tickle me Elmo doll. 

Amber pulled her sources from:
History.com article by Sarah Pruitt
Wikipedia
The Washington Post
The Huffington Post
Belief,net
BlackFridayDeathCount.com