Don't Blame The Mom

By Hannah and Irish KateTrue Crime

Don't Blame The Mom episodes

November 13, 2023 EP38: The Idaho Student Murders
In the early hours of November 13, 2022 one of the worst tragedies in American history took place in an off campus student house on 1122 King Road, Moscow Idaho . 4 bright, brilliant students 21 year old Maddie Mogen, 21 year old Kaylee Goncalves, 29 year old Xana Kernodle, & 20 year old Ethan Chapin were attacked in their bedrooms & had their young lives brutally stolen in the most savage way . Their alleged killer, 28 year old former criminology student Brian Kohberger is now awaiting trial & if convicted faces the death penalty for the horrific murders . How long had their killer had his sights set on his victims , & how did he think he could commit & get away with such a frenzied, bloody massacre ? And now, one year exactly to the day that their 4 young lives were tragically taken we are going to remember each of the victims, their families & friends who are fighting so hard through their grief to see justice is done for their loved ones. We are also taking a look into what we know so far about the impending court case that could see their alleged killer convicted & potentially face the firing squad. If found guilty for these wicked crimes he could go down as one of the most reviled & evil murderers the world has ever seen.
This is episode 38 the Idaho Student Murders ….

Crime talk timestamp: 8:51
Sources : ABC7 News , The Idaho Student Murders 48 Hours CBS, Wikipedia , Murderpedia , Fox 13 Article, Reddit , The King Road Killing Kayna Whitworth Podcast
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 29 min
November 06, 2023 EP37: The Menendez Brothers Part 2
In this concluding part to the Menendez Brothers case, we discuss the two trials and the verdicts it took to finally sentence brothers Lyle & Erik for the murder of their parents Jose & Kitty. We also look at the evidence that was not allowed to be submitted in their second trial. If indeed it had been included, it suggests the Menendez brothers were in-fact telling the truth all along and the outcome could have been very different for them . It alludes to the fact that they had been subjected to years of mental, physical, & sexual abuse at the hands of their powerful, dominant father Jose. Also we delve into the possibility of perhaps a new trial which could shed light on new, strong evidence that has recently come to light. This includes the revelation by ex boyband member Roy Rosello that he too had been raped & sexually assaulted by none other than Jose Menendez as a young boy. Along with a letter that’s emerged from the past corroborating the brothers claims that they had repeatedly been abused by their father. With all that in mind could an early release for the brothers finally become a real possibility after 33 years behind bars? Do they deserve another shot at life, or should they spend the rest of their lives in prison for their crime?
This is episode 37 - The Menendez Brothers part 2

Crime talk timestamp: 6:18
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
58 min
October 30, 2023 EP36: The Menendez Brothers Part 1
Crime talk timestamp-10:02 They were rich, preppy, well educated & had promising lives full of potential ahead of them .
But both Lyle & Erik Menendez claim that their picture perfect childhood was all a facade which hid some extremely dark truths…. Despite growing up in Beverly Hills amid immense wealth & privilege, behind this affluent family life was a shocking story of sexual, emotional, physical abuse & incest, creating fear & terror that continued behind closed doors for years .
The household was ruled by their powerful & dominant father Jose who they say spent years abusing & terrorising his two sons .
The boys plight went ignored by their mother Kitty who turned her attention & affection towards her animals rather than her children . When the constant abuse became too much for the Menendez brothers they joined together & finally hatched a plan. Walking into the family house one august evening they blasted their parents to death . After 2 lengthy trials they were sentenced to life without parole & left behind bars largely forgotten about as their case became something of the past. But Now after serving more than 33 years in prison, more evidence has amazingly come to light which backs up the story Lyle And Erik tried telling everyone all those years ago .
A revealing letter emerges that had been sent from a young Erik to his cousin.
And then another victim, an ex boyband member speaks out . Roy Rosello was ready to tell his own story coming forward to say he too was raped by alleged paedofile Jose Menendez as a child .
So now the important questions have to be asked….Do the Menendez brothers deserve to have their lifelong sentences vacated & perhaps finally taste a chance of freedom?
Do they deserve to be given another court case with all this new strong evidence showing they acted in “imperfect self defence “? It shows if all these allegations against their father are true they should have only been found guilty of manslaughter which means they would be free by now .
Was their motive of killing their parents after years of abuse one that now makes more sense with all the evidence shining a light on it ? Have the brothers paid their dues after 33 years of being locked up and do they perhaps deserve another chance another shot at life outside the prison gates?
Or are they really just cold blooded killers, motivated to murder so they could go on a spending spree as the prosecution led people to believe ?
We are about to get right into the unbelievable twists & turns of this infamous & actually really sad case.
This is episode 36 The Menendez Brothers
Part 1 . Sources: Wikipedia , Murderpedia , Crime Analyst Podcast, The Menendez Murders:Erik Tells All channel 4 documentary , Reddit , Menendez Brothers: Misjudged?-Amazon Prime, LA Times.com, Crimelibrary.org.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 16 min
October 23, 2023 EP35 Wayne Couzens: The Murder Of Sarah Everard
Crime talk timestamp-8:37 It was March 3rd 2021 & the world was gripped by a global pandemic, Covid 19.
For this reason the city of London had certain covid ‘lockdown protocols’ in place at this time, certain rules that seemed to change on a weekly basis.
Sadly one sick perverted police constable would use these rules to trick & lure his unsuspecting victim into his car & to her death .
33 year old Sarah Everard had left her friends place to walk home when married father of 2 Wayne couzens kidnapped, raped & murdered her after falsely arresting her under the pretence of her breaking covid rules .
By the time she had realised what was happening it was too late .
The whole country searched for the missing girl , until police zoned in on their suspect and realised Sarah’s killer was actually one of their own, 48 year old police constable Wayne Couzens.
Sarahs tragic murder unleashed a torrent of anger & led thousands of women to protest for the end of violence against women .
It made us all take a closer look at how there was a need to re-evaluate what lengths women have to go to in order to stay safe in public places. The uproar also created the now famous hashtag “she was just walking home” referring to Sarah’s innocent final actions before her life was brutally taken from her.
This is episode 35 where we cover the case of killer cop Wayne Couzens , & the tragic murder of Sarah Everard. Sources: Wayne Couzens Killer In Plain Sight , BBC News, Wikipedia, YouTube, Cops Who Kill Season 1 on Prime.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 15 min
October 16, 2023 EP34: Charles Sobhraj ‘The Serpent’(Part 2)
Crime talk timestamp-4:11 This weeks episode is the concluding part to the twisted tale of slippery serial killer & fraudster Charles Sobhraj . In the 1970’s he took his crimes of robbery and poisoning victims to the next level & became a cold blooded gain killer . Murdering young backpackers who were exploring the world in order to steal their identities & money. In this episode we hear how Sobhraj, along with his side kick & lover Marie Leclerc, are finally apprehended in one of the countries where they had targeted some of their victims. Sobhraj’s evil crimes come to light as more countries realise he was responsible for many more murders than they originally believed. Once behind bars this calculating conman turned killer couldn’t help but brag about his crimes , write books about himself & agree to do interviews with any Tv station that asked, such was the pleasure he took in recounting his evil deeds . This is episode 34 Charles Sobhraj ‘The Serpent’ (Part 2). Sources: The Serpent BBC/ Netflix , ABC News , The New York Times, Wikipedia, Reddit, Murderpedia.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
49 min
October 09, 2023 EP33: Charles Sobhraj ‘The Serpent’ (Part 1)
Crime talk timestamp-7:58 During the 1970’s South Asia was a Mecca for young Western tourists.
Many travelled there for a form of alternative tourism, & joined the Hippie Trail to experience the beautiful beaches & cheaper lifestyle it had to offer . But sadly for some of these starry eyed young backpackers they were about to experience the dark side of hippie culture.
Because these stunning destinations were also the playground of thief, fraudster & serial killer Charles Sobhraj.
Described as handsome, charming and utterly without scruple Sobhraj along with accomplices including girlfriend Marie, would use this charm to trick travellers into believing he was a gemstone dealer.
Thus gaining their trust & befriending them which tragically led to many followers being robbed, poisoned, strangled, drowned & burnt.
It is thought he murdered at least 20 tourists, including 14 in Thailand .
He was sometimes referred to as ‘The Bikini Killer’ due to several victims being found in swimwear .
However the name he’s most well known for is ‘The Serpent’ for his snake like ability to slip through the arms of the law time & time again.
Finally after zigzagging around different countries in order to avoid authorities this cold blooded killer was finally cornered charged & sent to prison in India & then Nepal, …...
His cunning exploits & crimes elevated him to a type of celebrity status which he was known to revel in & enjoy. He has been the subject of 4 biographies, 3 documentaries, a Bollywood Film & the 2021 BBC series “The Serpent” .
This is episode 33 the infamous case of fraudster turned serial killer, Charles Sobhraj ‘The Serpent’…. Sources: Wikipedia , Reddit, The Serpent (BBC & Netflix) ABC News, Murderpedia.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
43 min
October 02, 2023 EP32: Jayme Closs ‘A Story Of Survival’
Crime talk timestamp;13:07. It was October 15th 2018 when a young girls life was tragically about to be turned upside down & her world as she’d known it torn apart.
13 year old Jayme Closs was sleeping in bed, when a cold blooded killer dressed in black & wielding a shot gun stalked up to her family home. He shot her father at point blank range then finally found her mothers hiding place, shooting her to death as she tried to protect her terrified daughter. The killer then kidnaps Jayme tying her up, throwing her into the trunk of his car & speeding away into the darkness as police cars whiz by .
For 88 days 21 year old Jake Patterson held her captive & trapped, as this incredibly courageous girl fought hard to stay alive despite daily beatings & being deprived of food & water for hours .
Incredibly Jayme takes her fate into her own hands. She manages to see an opportunity and tries to escape, not knowing if her parents’ killer is right behind her or if she would be able to escape him.
Todays case is a story of courage, bravery and inspiration.
This is episode 32 the case of Jayme Closs and her will to survive …. Sources : Wikipedia , 48 Hours Jayne Closs Hometown Hero , Rolling Stone.com, Reddit, The Daily Mail, 8& Days the Jayme Closs Story podcast by Vault Studios .
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 22 min
September 25, 2023 EP31: Israel Keyes (Part 2)
Crime talk timestamp;07:57. This is the concluding part in a case that will go down in American history as one of the most meticulous, methodical & ambitious serial killers we have ever seen . In this episode you will hear how the newly uncovered killer 34 year old Israel Keyes confessed to further horrific killings & crimes he had committed in his murderous 11 year campaign. All whilst law enforcement didn’t even know a serial killer had been operating all across the country, leaving ‘kill kits’ buried in different states ready to use in his next attacks . Keyes happily goes into great detail as he relayed to authorities the terrifying abduction & murder he had launched on quiet couple Bill & Lorraine Currier. As this cold blooded killer awaited trial he cowardly took his own life , leaving cryptic clues written in his own blood in his cell. So how many more victims had suffered at his hands, & how many more murders will be linked back to this cold blooded American predator ? This is episode 31: Israel Keyes. Sources : American Predator Maureen Callahan, ABC News, Wikipedia , CNN
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 1 min
September 18, 2023 EP30: Israel Keyes ( Part 1)
Crime talk time stamp;10:33. Israel Keyes is something of an anomaly. He stands alone in the nefarious realm of American serial killers .
He may not quite be a household name like John Wayne Gacy, or Ted Bundy whom he researched and idolised .
However Keyes has been called one of the most ambitious, meticulous & terrifying serial killers in modern history .
While in custody for the abduction and murder of 18 year old Alaskan barista Samantha Koenig in 2012 ,
34 year old father of one Keyes confessed to slaying 7 other people around the United States.
His calculated crimes reached a level of premeditation that law enforcement had never encountered before.
This average looking man was a cold blooded predator prowling hiking trials , campgrounds, & remote areas whilst burying his “Kill Kits” all over America. These infamous kits were a cache of deadly weapons which contained supplies he’d dig up & use for the capture and murder of the next victim he chose, no matter their age or gender .
Carefully disposing of his victims bodies far from the murder scenes, he’d make sure to add distance between himself and his crimes preventing police from linking them. Authorities believe that Keyes played down the real number of murders he committed. They believe that he snuffed out many lives , at least 11 more , as he traversed the country hunting for people to torture & kill at random.
Keyes took his own life that December, taking his secrets with him to the grave ,
and leaving many questions still unanswered….
This is episode 30: Isreal Keyes (Part 1).
Sources :
Oxygen. Com
Alaska News
ABC News
Wikipedia
Method of a serial killer - Hayu
American Predator: Maureen Callahan
New York Post
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 7 min
September 11, 2023 EP29: Scott Peterson ‘Family Annihilator’
Crime talk timestamp;08:53. Growing up lots of women dream of having a partner or husband that will be there for them , pick them up when their down , be their strength when theyre at their lowest , someone who could be almost like their hero, a protector …
27 year old Californian Laci Peterson believed she had found all of this & more when she met and married the man of her dreams, the seemingly charismatic & charming Scott Peterson.
Little did she or her friends & family know that handsome Scott was not all he seemed to be on the surface…
By the time 8 months pregnant Laci suddenly disappears on Christmas Eve 2002, her duplicitous husband was already hiding a dark secret.
He had been leading a disgraceful double life that’s that is about to become unravelled & exposed , shocking all who knew & loved them.
Today you’ll be hearing a tragic tale of deceit, betrayal, shocking lies, & family annihilation….
This is episode 29, the infamous case of Scott Peterson….. Sources: Wikipedia , Daily Mail, NBC News, Crime Museum, Modesto Bee, Los Angeles Times
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 24 min

About Don't Blame The Mom

From the publisher's feed

Don't Blame The Mom is a weekly true crime podcast where friends Hannah & Kate discuss and dive into cases of the worlds most infamous serial killers from around the world.

From…