Murder and Misery

This week we learn more about a cult so infamous that even Heather has heard their name - Heaven's Gate. We learn about their beginnings, some of their unique beliefs, and how the group ended (sort of).

Our sources for this episode include: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate_(religious_group)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Applewhite

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Nettles

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/heavens-gate-cult-members-found-dead

https://daily.jstor.org/behind-the-curtain-of-the-heavens-gate-cult/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/heavens-gate-survivor-reflects-cults-mass-suicide-25/story?id=83213680

https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/3/3/JCMC334/4584381

https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/heavens-gate-20-years-later-10-things-you-didnt-know-114563/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate:_The_Cult_of_Cults

https://allthatsinteresting.com/heavens-gate-cult

https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/k/kjv/kjv-idx?type=DIV2&byte=5409115#:~:text=%5B3%5D%20And%20I%20will%20give,the%20God%20of%20the%20earth.

https://www.heavensgate.com/

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This week Jill tells us about a tragedy that recently happened in our hometown. A grandson took the life of his grandparents after acting out of the norm for a couple of weeks. We go through some of the things he was claiming and what we know about the situation at this time.

Our sources for this episode include: 

https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/gruesome-details-emerge-as-davionne-mcroberts-is-charged-with-murder-39724642

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-county-prosecutor-files-murder-charges-against-grandson-of-slain-couple/article_eb4bfbfa-be64-5b62-a466-33d5d64d80a8.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/man-charged-murder-grandparents-in-troy-missouri/63-c79015da-0d2c-4647-84a7-74b85e5fca5f

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/grandson-taken-into-custody-after-couple-killed-in-troy-mo/article_8c43c53a-f065-54ad-9678-19af0181a5fa.html

https://www.kmov.com/2023/03/22/police-investigating-double-homicide-troy-mo/

https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/grandson-charged-with-murders-of-troy-missouri-couple/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11895811/St-Louis-rapper-accused-murdering-grandparents-walking-psych-ward-covered-blood.html

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This week Jill covers the infamous cold case of Madeleine McCann. We also discuss a new theory about what might have happened to her.

Our sources for this episode include: 

https://www.foxnews.com/world/madeleine-mccann-disappearance-internet-casts-doubt-polish-woman-claiming-she-missing-british-girl
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/europe/new-evidence-madeleine-mccann-intl-gbr/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/madeleine-mccann-disappearance-15-year-anniversary-suspect-christian-brueckner/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/madeleine-mccann-age-today-girl-b2287120.html
https://www.biography.com/crime/madeleine-mccann
https://allthatsinteresting.com/madeleine-mccann-disappearance
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-52910472
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Madeleine_McCann

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This week we talk about the case of a famous singer's complicated love life. Walter Scott went missing but authorities were unable to solve the case. Eventually, law enforcement found an unlikely ally - the killer's son. 

Our sources for this episode include: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Scott_(singer)

https://www.stlmag.com/news/call-it-murder/

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/01/12/Singers-killer-sentenced/3055726814800/

https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-sharon-williams-walter-scott-horror-murder-case-explored-oxygen-s-exhumed-season-2

http://www.rebeatmag.com/the-story-behind-bob-kuban-and-the-in-men-the-cheater/

https://fox2now.com/news/caregiver-steals-from-mother-of-murdered-singer/

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/stcharles/man-who-murdered-st-louis-singer-dies-in-prison/article_142a7f38-dd8b-11e0-b912-0019bb30f31a.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsXXAPIk7ZE

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In this episode we discuss a case that sparks debates. Many people believe that Nanette did not commit suicide but was murdered. However despite speculation, no one know who allegedly murdered her or what their motive was. 

Our sources for this episode include:

https://uncovered.com/cases/nanette-krentel

https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/five-years-after-nanette-krentels-death-in-lacombe-friends-seek-to-revive-investigation/article_a26b27de-039f-11ed-9020-8bc007a97452.html

https://www.wdsu.com/article/we-wont-forget-loved-ones-gather-5-years-later-to-remember-nanette-krentel-her-murder-unsolved/40620131

https://www.fox8live.com/2022/05/17/deputy-who-criticized-law-enforcement-nanette-krentel-death-illegally-arrested-judge-rules-appeal-expected/

https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/investigations/bardstown/who-killed-nanette-krentel-2/289-343806ac-a5d0-47b5-895a-9279819c81f8

https://people.com/crime/fire-chief-cheated-on-wife-complete-shock-unsolved-murder/

https://www.wdsu.com/article/we-wont-forget-loved-ones-gather-5-years-later-to-remember-nanette-krentel-her-murder-unsolved/40620131#:~:text=SLIDELL%2C%20La.%20%E2%80%94&text=2017%2C%20in%20Lacombe.-,Her%20home%20then%20burned%20to%20rubble%20while%20she%20was%20still,the%20fire%20was%20intentionally%20set.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/unsolved-louisiana-fire-chiefs-wife-people-magazine-investigates_n_5be3b734e4b0dbe871a693f0#:~:text=Authorities%20say%20there's%20still%20an%20active%20investigation%20into%20Nanette%20Krentel's%20death.&text=Steve%20Krentel's%20brother%2C%20Brian%20Krentel%2C%20also%20fell%20under%20suspicion.

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This episode we learn about an old cold case that was solved at the end of 2022. While this case had several clues and leads in the beginning, it took many years for authorities to discover the identity of The Boy in the Box. 

Our sources for this episode include:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/boy-in-the-box

https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/the-box-in-the-box

https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/07/26/who-is-the-boy-in-the-box/

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We are finally back together and bringing you all of the updates you have been wondering about for season 1.

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Our giveaway will be open for 1 more week. If you haven't already, go to our giveaway post on instagram and facebook. Then, like and comment your favorite true crime case for your entry. The winner will receive their choice of one Murder and Misery merch item! 

Our sources for this episode include:

https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/pam-hupp-case-now-has-law-enforcement-family-charged-with-crimes/

https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/former-pam-hupp-investigator-charged-with-stalking-corruption-investigator/#:~:text=Hupp%20is%20now%20serving%20life,years%20of%20failed%20Hupp%20investigations.

https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/bad-behavior/turpin-house-of-horrors-timeline-of-how-13-siblings-suffered-years-of-torture-and-abuse

https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/where-is-russ-faria-now#:~:text=Did%20Russ%20Faria%20get%20engaged,Russ%20was%20found%20not%20guilty.

https://nypost.com/2022/03/31/2-turpin-siblings-molested-by-foster-father-report/

https://www.kfvs12.com/2022/09/19/one-year-later-where-does-cassidy-rainwater-case-stand/

https://www.riverfronttimes.com/movies-tv/new-documentary-digs-into-st-louis-cold-case-of-headless-child-38416649

https://abc17news.com/politics/missouri-politics/2022/12/29/bill-proposed-would-protect-those-calling-for-help-in-college-hazing-incidents/

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