Timothy O'Bryan didn't take candy from a stranger...

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The life of Earl Nelson was dark and awful. His crimes were even worse. Murder. Mutilation. Necrophilia. Infanticide. I honestly can't, in good conscience, recommend this episode.  But, if you'd like to learn more about a man history remembers as, "The Dark Strangler," an American Monster who even inspired an Alfred Hitchcock movie, then you really should listen... 


Photos and information about The Napa State Asylum (AKA Castle Dracul West)   https://www.napavalleymarketplace.com/post/2018/12/28/napa-state-hospital-the-early-years  

Sources:
https://winnipegpolicemuseum.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/the-stangler.pdf  https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/nelson-earle.htm  
Primary sourced news coverage from the time of Nelson's killing spree: Specifically, scanned articles available through a membership at www.newspapers.com

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The Lufthansa Heist etched its name in the annals of criminal history, standing as a stark reminder of the audacity of organized crime. when a group of mobsters executed this meticulously planned robbery, they weren't just committing a crime; they were setting a new benchmark for criminal exploits in America. The heist, which occurred in the winter chill of December 1978 at the John F. Kennedy International Airport, was not just another robbery; it was the largest of its kind in American history. Twelve years later, it would inspire the Martin Scorsese classic film, "Goodfellas." This is the Kinda Murdery version of that story...

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Sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/lufthansa-heist
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/lufthansa-heist-murders-mafia-mobsters https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/true-story-of-the-goodfellas-lufthansa-heist/450855

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You might know "King Con,"Charles Ponzi as the inventor of the pyramid scheme. But, did you know that he he was a master of disguise? Did you know he went on the run from American and International authorities disguised as a waiter? Find out more about a true AMERICAN OUTLAW...Only on Kinda Murdery!

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Check out HHH Media's awesome Zombie Apocalypse audio drama: SOLO!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solo-a-zombie-apocalypse/id1456892608
https://open.spotify.com/show/6tn6ELaz5fN3hVSqyTDdu7

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n 1928, a Colorado judge handed 38-year-old Danny Daniels, former safecracker for the notorious Kimes Gang in Oklahoma, two sentences: The first was 15 years hard labor for assault on a police officer. The second was 13 years, no hard labor, for armed robbery. Both sentences were to be served at at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Cañon City. Danny saw two problems with that. First off, Governor Billy Adams had promised the people of Colorado there would be NO PAROLE on his watch. Secondly, the sentences would be served CONSECUTIVELY...Danny swore there was no way he was going to do 28 years at Cañon City without the possibility of parole...

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Nashville, Tennessee. February 16, 1997. The sun had yet to rise, but the morning had already begun at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen on Lebanon Pike. Inside, Steve Hampton, the manager, and his young employee, 16-year-old Sarah Jackson, were preparing for the Sunday rush.  But this particular Sunday was about to become  a date etched in Nashville’s worst memories—a day when routine shattered and darkness crept into a well-lit place. No one at Captain D’s knew what was coming, least of all Steve and Sarah...

Sources: 
https://serialkillercalendar.com/PAUL-REID-THE-FAST-FOOD-KILLER.php https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/fast-food-murders-tn-serial-killer/ https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/reid-paul-dennis.htm  

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Derek and Maria Broaddus worked hard, built a life together, and eventually became financially successful enough to buy their dream home in Westfield, NJ. They thought they had made it, that is, until the first letter from, "The Watcher," arrived...

Sources:
https://www.thecut.com/article/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/the-watcher-657-boulevard-update.html
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/the-watcher-house-owner-true-story-netflix-b2219719.html

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American Monster Richard Chase, known as the “Vampire of Sacramento,” stood apart even in the twisted world of serial killers. From a young age, he was gripped by powerful delusions. The conviction that his blood was prepetually turning to dust inside his veins was just one of many.  These were not just fleeting fantasies, but deeply ingrained beliefs that dictated every aspect of his life and set the stage for the horrors he would later unleash...

Sources: 
https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase https://sacramento.newsreview.com/2021/08/13/revisiting-the-vampire-of-sacramento/ https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/richard-trenton-chase/ https://restore-mentalhealth.com/killers-mind-richard-chase/ https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chase-richard.htm

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Remember the Redneck Zombie Murder Family from the modern cult classic horror movie, CABIN IN THE WOODS?  Well, before they were a Redneck ZOMBIE Murder Family - They were a REAL American Murder Family...As the saying goes, every family has its secrets, and the Benders were no exception. Their secrets were just darker than most. A lot darker...Find out more on this episode of AMERICAN MONSTERS: The Bloody Benders - Only on Kinda Murdery...

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Sources:
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/ https://crimereads.com/the-bloody-benders-americas-first-family-of-serial-killers/ https://thecabininthewoods.fandom.com/wiki/The_Buckner_Family#:~:text=Except%20for%20the%20undead%2Fparanormal,travelers%20between%201871%20to%201873
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/bloody-benders-true-story-kate-bender-crimes-susan-jonusas.html https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/bloody-benders
https://medium.com/internet-archaeology/the-bastardized-story-of-the-bloody-benders-a203fb0e419a


Find out more in this episode of American Monsters:  The Bloody Benders, only on Kinda Murdery

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