We are back after a small break for the holidays. In this episode we go over our very first year, which is 2022. Many may not know that our very first episode was uploaded on January 1, 2022. Join us as we discuss some of the episodes that you may not have heard yet. We want to thank all of our listeners for the continued support. We are very excited that the Criminally Disturbed Podcast has grown so much in the last year, and we hope that we can continue to bring everyone good quality cases for years to come.

First and foremost, we would like to wish all of our listeners a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! We love all of you and hope that you are having a wonderful holiday!

This story is currently in the news due to new developments, but it is the backstory that is the real garland and tinsel! At the beginning of this story, we introduce you to the monster that is Scott McLaughlin. Later in the story, we will introduce you to Amber. Please, let us know what you think at [email protected].

Sources for this episode include the following:

Former judges say Amber McLaughlin should not be executed | The Kansas City Star

CJ Wolff and retired judges ask Gov Parson for commutation for Amber (madpmo.org)

McLaughlin v. State, No. SC91255 | Casetext Search + Citator

USCOURTS-moed-4_12-cv-01464-0.pdf (govinfo.gov)

Transgender inmate on death row asks for mercy (greatbendpost.com)

Amber McLaughlin, first openly transgender woman set to be executed, asks for clemency | Washington Examiner

Microsoft Word - SC88181 Respondent Brief.doc (mo.gov)

Current Death Row Inmates | Missouri Death Row | Page 3

Amber McLaughlin could be the first woman executed by Missouri | STLPR (stlpublicradio.org)

Transgender inmate on Missouri's death row asks for mercy - ABC News (go.com)

Our case this week discusses a real piece of something! Leesa Gray was looking at a very bright and promising future before she crossed paths with this monster. Thomas would rob this young lady, and her family, of everything and more. But wait! there's more! Make sure and listen to the end to see if Thomas gets what he deserves!

Trigger warning! This story is brutal. We do start out talking about the very recent tragedy of Kenneth Vineyard and Athena Strand, as if those are not brutal themselves. But then we turn our attention to Japan and Jamie talks about a young lady named Junko Furuta. What happens to her is unthinkable!

Join us as we both discuss cases in this very special, listener inspired double feature! Two cases, one episode, one Arkansas city! This one is awesome so get ready! And remember, keep reaching out to us at our email address [email protected] because you never know when we will feature your suggestion!

This one took us both by surprise! Jamie does a great job in telling us the story of Spade Cooley. Paul is still wondering if this man crossed paths with Ronald Reagan! This one gets crazy so grab your Oh Shit Handles!

Starr Faithful was the typical Twenty-Something in 1931. Or was she? Things about her secret life only start to come out AFTER Starr goes missing one day. Who is responsible for her disappearance? Boyfriend(s)? Family? Who knows? Let us know what you think by sending us an email at [email protected].

Be very careful! This one has a twist as big as the state of California, which is where this case takes place. I got emotional telling this story and Jamie got emotional hearing it. Why? You will just have to listen.

Jamie tells us one Hell of a story about Chris Benoit, known as the Canadian Crippler in the professional wrestling world. Our 19-year-old, Gavin, joins the conversation as we discuss an ongoing injury to athletes in contact sports that has claimed the lives of some. Let us know your thoughts on this. We would love to get an email from you at [email protected].