Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More

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Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More episodes

March 04, 2020 68 - The Story Of Serial Killer Jack Unterweger
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Austrian Jack Unterweger was, for a time, a poster child for prisoner reform. People were rooting for him upon his release as he became what many felt "a completely changed man" and no longer a danger to society. What could go wrong?
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2 hr
February 27, 2020 67 - Who Was Lori Erica Ruff REALLY?
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Lori Ruff was married with a child yet few really knew anything substantial about her. When her husband attempted to learn about her past she recoiled and even did her best to keep her mother and father-in-law away from their own grandchild despite them, according to others close to the family, being caring individuals. Who was she really and what was in her past? (Subject Matter Begins @ 19:39)
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1 hr 4 min
February 20, 2020 66 - The Axeman Of New Orleans
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In the late 1910s many in the city of New Orleans were terrified as an axe wielding madman roamed the streets. Who was the infamous Axeman of New Orleans?
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45 min
February 13, 2020 65 - The Phantom Barber Of Pascagoula
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Imagine this... You just woke from a good night's sleep but something suddenly feels strange. You rush to the bathroom mirror and you realize your worse fear is has transpired. One of your lovely, flowing locks of hair has been severed and stolen! This very thing happened to multiple victims in Louisiana in the 1940s! Who was the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula and what caused their reign of terror via cosmetological sabotage?
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1 hr 9 min
January 30, 2020 64 - Strongman Cody Templeton
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We talked to Cody Templeton. Cody is an avid weightlifter and strongman competition contender. He talks about his approach to working out, maintaining a healthy mindset, his meal -prepped diet, and life in general. We also talked A.I., simulation theory, and nerd culture.
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1 hr 50 min
January 24, 2020 63 - The Fascinating Case Of James Gordon Wolcott
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Beloved university professor James Gordon Wolcott had a secret past that was one day uncovered. Next his community had to decide if the system got it right or if he was a cunning manipulator that fooled the professionals that assessed his sanity. (Subject Matter Begins @ 13:39)
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1 hr 29 min
January 08, 2020 62 - Where On Earth Is Theodore John Condrad?
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In 1968 Theodore Conrad walked out of work on Friday afternoon with a paper bag and was never seen again. Turns out there was a lot more in the bag than a half eaten PBandJ sandwich. His disappearance launched a man-hunt that is still on open case today. That and much, much more! (Subject Matter Begins @ 38:35)
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1 hr 51 min
December 24, 2019 61 - The Santa Claus Bank Robbery
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Santa brings joy to millions of children across the globe BUT some Santa imposters can wreak havoc! As we release this it is 92nd anniversary of a Christmas Eve bank robbery pulled off by a Jolly Ol' St. Nick with some little helpers. Did they make it all the way back to the north pole with the loot or were they bagged and tagged? We talk about that and some of other instances of Santa behaving badly on this special, holiday themed edition. (Subject Matter Begins @ 10:00)
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1 hr 20 min
December 12, 2019 60 - James Dunham
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James Dunham, musician and IT specialist, joins us for a Smash and Grab variety episode. We talk physics, cults, UFOs, AI, simulation hypothesis, and rock music history to name a few things. James is a huge KISS fan, to say the least, and he gives us insight into being a fan and memorabilia/vinyl collector.
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2 hr 39 min
December 05, 2019 59 - The Heaven's Gate Cult Part 2
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Part two of the Heaven's Gate Cult. We debate about Applewhite's intentions and/or motives, and what he does after the loss of Ti. Joe also includes some eerie "exit statement" clips from Do and the class days before their mass suicide.
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1 hr 48 min

About Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More

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Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style.…