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What's Detective Society about?

The Detective Society Podcast is hosted, written, and produced by Natalie Levy-Costa and Michael Costa. Each episode explores a murder or set of serial murders that took place in the Washington, DC area. For fans of True Crime, culture, dark comedy, or story-telling. Join me, as I dig up the bodies in my backyard.

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Detective Society episodes:

03.28.2018
Ep 15: Gianni Versace and the Victims of Andrew Cunanan
Discussing the murder of Gianni Versace and the 4 victims who came before him.Show Intro:The following is quoted from a profile of Donatella Versace from September of 2017 by Jess Cartner-Morley of The Guardian "When my brother was murdered, I...
02.23.2018
Ep 14: Cannibal Clarks pt 2
Part 2 of the Cannibal Clarks, covering the murders and aftermath of Hadden Clark's crimes against Michele Dorr and Laura Houghteling
02.23.2018
Ep 13: Cannibal Clarks pt 1
Part 1 of the story of 2 bizarre brothers and the lives that lead to the murders of Trisha Mak, Michele Dorr, and Laura Houghteling
02.23.2018
EXTRA! Where have we been?
We took an extended break from recording, here is what we've been up to for the last 9 months. If you don't care, feel free to skip this and head over to the most recent episode!
05.31.2017
Joe Metheny LIVE!
We're back from hiatus! Live, from the Baltimore podcast festival, we discuss the life and lies of Joe Metheny.
04.26.2017
The Milk Man Cometh Minisode
This week we share some big news and talk about some big heists, some bizarre twists, and the black market
04.10.2017
Ep 11: Leo & Sue (The Home Invasion Episode)
Rarely do we have survivors to focus on, but this week we're bringing you the story of Leo and Sue. Dedicated to Abril Macias, this week's episode involves addictions, attorneys, a police chase, and a bittersweet ending.Show Intro: Fentanyl: Fentanyl...
03.27.2017
Ep 10: The Briley Brothers
The Briley Brothers went on a killing spree, were disturbingly violent, and then led a prison break... and you've never heard of them.Show Intro:James Briley Sr was a hard-worker, he and his wife had had 4 sons together, and as...
02.27.2017
Ep 9: The Family Annihilator
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02.21.2017
The Butcher Baker Minisode
In this week's minisode, we discuss Robert Hansen, the Butcher Baker of Anchorage, Nicholas Cage, and bad movies.Show Intro:This story begins and ends in Alaska. The trans alaska pipeline is an oil pipeline that spans 800 miles. White it was...
02.05.2017
Ep 8 Banita Jacks: Possessed by Demons
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01.26.2017
Ep 7: The Lululemon Murder (with Jacob Griffin)
Guest Host Jacob Griffin joins us to talk about the murder of Jayna Murray, AKA the Lululemon Murder. Join us as we discuss corporate culture, almost cults, and vicious yogis. Show Intro:Just a quick trigger warning: descriptions of sexual assault On...
01.18.2017
Neal Falls: The Vegas Connection Minisode
Thanks to a shout out from The Knights of the Kitchen Table Podcast, we take a look at a slew of murders in the Las Vegas area. Was Neal Falls an uncatchable serial killer? Or an inept small-time crook? On...
01.10.2017
Ep 6: Joseph "Joby" Palczynski
Co-host Rebecca Johnson joins Natalie to discuss Joseph Palczynski, the quadruple-murderer, and 97-hour standoff that led to his capture. We drink a lot of wine and get side-tracked.Show Intro:In 1987: Amie Gearhart was 16 a normal teenager, hanging out on...
01.04.2017
Ep 5: The Sickles Insanity Defense
This week we explore first case ever to use the Insanity Defense! Natalie and Michael ramble about infidelity and the dogs misbehave.Show Intro:Teresa Bagioli was born into a prominent family of creatives and musicians in NYC in 1836 (they were...
12.28.2016
Ep 4: The Horn Family Contract Killings
In this week's episode, we discuss the murders of Mildred Horn, Trevor Horn, and Janice Saunders, the complicated legacy of this case, and the publishing of "Hit Man" a controversial manual on contract killings. Then Natalie and Michael reflect on...
12.18.2016
The Dontee Stokes Minisode
In our first murder-free-mini-episode we talk about Dontee Stokes, who shot a popular local priest in Baltimore, MD. Is there more to this story? Listen, and find out.
12.18.2016
Ep 3: The DC Snipers
Episode 3 follows the attacks of the DC Snipers. Guest co-host, Arianne Llerena, gives us a first hand account of what it was like to live in Washington, DC in 2002 during the attacks. And the third Detective Society dog...
12.18.2016
Ep 2: Viola Drath
This Episode examines the murder of Viola Drath, a Washington, DC author and socialite who was found dead in her home.Show Intro:Viola Drath was an extremely influential writer, journalist, and political advisor living in Washington, DC. She was known for...
12.18.2016
Ep 1: The Southside Strangler
Episode 1 explores the serial killer known as The Southside Strangler, his victims, and David Vasquez who was falsely imprisoned for a murder he did not commit.Show Intro:Carolyn Jean Hamm was a Duke graduate and Lawyer in 1980s Washington DC....

What's Detective Society about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Detective Society episodes:

Ep 15: Gianni Versace and the Victims of Andrew Cunanan

Ep 14: Cannibal Clarks pt 2

Ep 13: Cannibal Clarks pt 1

EXTRA! Where have we been?

Joe Metheny LIVE!

The Milk Man Cometh Minisode

Ep 11: Leo & Sue (The Home Invasion Episode)

Ep 10: The Briley Brothers

Ep 9: The Family Annihilator

The Butcher Baker Minisode

Ep 8 Banita Jacks: Possessed by Demons

Ep 7: The Lululemon Murder (with Jacob Griffin)

Neal Falls: The Vegas Connection Minisode

Ep 6: Joseph "Joby" Palczynski

Ep 5: The Sickles Insanity Defense

Ep 4: The Horn Family Contract Killings

The Dontee Stokes Minisode

Ep 3: The DC Snipers

Ep 2: Viola Drath

Ep 1: The Southside Strangler