Murder & Merlot

Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

For the one year anniversary of Murder & Merlot, we are celebrating by telling the story that started our passion for true crime: The Manson Family Murders!

In this episode we set the scene with the horrific murders that took place in Los Angeles during the summer of 1969.

The first night of slaughter claimed the lives of five victims, including movie actress, Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant. The following night, two more lives were taken, as Leno and Rosemary LaBianca were attacked in their home. Both events included multiple stab wounds, affluent Caucasian victims, ligature, and messages written in blood. However, even though these savage attacks were eerily similar, the LAPD decided right away that they were not connected. 

Join us as we discuss the details of these gruesome deaths, the victims, evidence that was left behind, and one more murder at the end that may lead us to the killers. 

Make sure to check out our socials and add to the conversation. As always, answer our questions at the end and we might read your response on next week's show! 

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Book References: 

Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi & Curt Gentry

Note: We will have a separate book club episode to discuss this book in further detail!

Cheers! *Tink*

Psst.. don't like all the chit-chat? That's cool. Skip to 6:06 to start the case.

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes some true crime updates, an at-home surgery, a sanitation worker rescuing a kidnapped child, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood.  

Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News!

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Grab your glass and get cozy, let’s book club it up! 

Join us as we dive into two books, based on the Dennis Rader case: "A Serial Killer's Daughter" by Kerri Rawson & "Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer" by Katherine Ramsland. 

Here we will be discussing our thoughts and feelings about the books, authors, and case. We have already posted our two part series on the BTK Killer (episodes 42 & 43), so if you haven't yet, go check them out! If you read the book along with us, it isn't necessary to listen to the case episodes first but we would appreciate it anyways.

Make sure to check out our socials and add to the conversation. We always appreciate listener feedback and responses so feel free to answer our questions as well!

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A Serial Killer's Daughter starts at 1:45

Confession of a Serial Killer starts at 40:48

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes some true crime updates, Marilyn Manson’s abuse allegations, a possible explanation for the Dyatlov Pass incident, and a couple of bizarre articles at the end to lighten the mood.  

Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News!

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Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

In this episode we wrap up the case of serial killer Dennis Rader, also known as The BTK Killer. 

After six murders, Dennis Rader still had “Factor-X” burning inside of him. 

He went on to kill three more victims, but he couldn’t stop there. The thought of anyone else getting credit for his ‘work’ drove him to play cat and mouse games with the police in order to taunt them and to continue to instill fear in the community as the BTK Killer was still walking amongst them. Fortunately though, these games led authorities right back to the man responsible for ten brutal murders in one of the most iconic captures in true crime history. 

Join us as we discuss Dennis Rader’s final victims and eventual apprehension and conviction after three long decades of tormenting the citizens of Kansas.

Make sure to check out our socials and add to the conversation. As always, answer our questions at the end and we might read your response on next week's show! 

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Instagram:@murdermerlopodcast 

Twitter: @murderandmerlo1

Book References: 

A Serial Killer’s Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming by Kerri Rawson 

Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, The BTK Killer by Katherine Ramsland

Note: We will have a separate book club episode to discuss these books in further detail!

Cheers! *Tink*

Psst.. don't like all the chit-chat? That's cool. Skip to 4:57 to start the case.

Grab your glass and get cozy, let's talk about murder! 

In this episode we start the deep dive into the murderous monster that is Dennis Rader, also known as The BTK Killer. 

Dennis Rader was a master at compartmentalizing. It is hard to believe that one person can be such a loving and caring family man on the outside, but on the inside, have the desire and the ability to bind, torture, and kill 10 innocent victims. 

Everyone in the community knew him as a father, husband, church leader, cub scout leader, outdoorsman, and hard worker. What they didn’t know was that he was also the prolific serial killer that horrified Kansans and stumped Wichita Police for 30 years. 

Join us as we discuss Dennis Rader’s early life and his horrible deeds, with a focus on his first 7 victims.  

Make sure to check out our socials and add to the conversation. As always, answer our questions at the end and we might read your response on next week's show! 

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast

Instagram:@murdermerlopodcast 

Twitter: @murderandmerlo1

Book References: 

A Serial Killer’s Daughter: My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming by Kerri Rawson 

Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, The BTK Killer by Katherine Ramsland

Note: We will have a separate book club episode to discuss these books in further detail!

Cheers! *Tink*

Psst.. don't like all the chit-chat? That's cool. Skip to 5:34 to start the case.

We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

This episode includes a story of a stolen dog, a female federal execution, and a bizarre article at the end to lighten the mood. 

Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News!

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We are putting down our books and picking up the paper, because this is The Mourning News!

With so much chaos and negativity going on in our crazy world right now, we start our episode off by highlighting some good things that happened in the true crime world in 2020. From there we jump right back into the madness by discussing some recent news stories, including The Nashville Christmas Day Bombing, The Worlds Deadliest Serial Killer being released, and a couple of bizarre articles at the end to lighten the mood. 

Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News!

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“FBI Seeking Assistance Connecting Victims to Samuel Little’s Confessions”

https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-most-prolific-serial-killer-in-us-history-100619

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Grab your glass and cheers to the New Year! 

Join us as we review 2020: the year Murder & Merlot was born! We discuss our favourite books and cases, what the podcasting journey has been like for us, and what we hope to accomplish in 2021. 

You also won't want to miss the blooper reel we put together so make sure you stick around to the very end!

As always, check out our socials and add to the conversation. We love listener feedback and responses so feel free to answer our questions as well!

Email: [email protected]

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Instagram: @murdermerlotpodcast 

Twitter: @murderandmerlo1

Cheers! *Tink*

We are putting down our books and picking up some wrapping paper, because this is a special Mourning News!

With so much happening in the true crime world we decided to do one last episode for 2020! Consider it our gift to you this holiday season. 

This episode includes an update in the case of the Red Deer doctor murder, a brutal attack in Colorado relating to a Manson Family victim, and the big news regarding the Zodiac Killer.  

Check out our socials to take a closer look at these articles. Also make sure to send us stories you think should be featured on The Mourning News!

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Murder & Merlot Podcast

Instagram: @murdermerlotpodcast 

Twitter: @murderandmerlo1

Cheers to a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! *Tink*