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Raw Crimes

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  • Mini 4 - The Ipswich Ripper, Steve Wright

    Description:

    After some life hit us we are back and in full force! This mini is about Steve Wright a.k.a. The Ipswich Ripper. He's not as well known as, well, Jack the Ripper, but has been compared to him by several sources. This is a crazy story and we had a fun time both putting the it together and telling it. Hope you enjoy the 4th mini! xoxo Luke and Val :) 

    Sources:

    1. Steve Wright (Serial Killer): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wright_(serial_killer)#:~:text=Steven%20Gerald%20James%20Wright%20(born,sex%20workers%20in%20Ipswich%2C%20Suffolk.
    2. Ipswich Serial Murders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipswich_serial_murders#:~:text=The%20Ipswich%20serial%20murders%2C%20commonly,near%20Ipswich%2C%20Suffolk%2C%20England.
    3. Steven Gerald James Wright: https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/wright-steven.htm
      4. 39 min
    4. 7. Infamous Serial Killer, Belle Gunness

      Description:

      In this episode, we're telling the story of Belle Gunness -- America's most infamous black widow serial killer. At the time of her supposed death, over 40 bodies were discovered buried on her farm in Indiana. 

      Sources:

      1. “Hell’s Belle” Gunness – Black Widow of the Midwest: https://www.legendsofamerica.com/belle-gunness/
      2. Belle Gunness: https://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/
      3. Belle Gunness’ Poisonous Pen: https://www.historynet.com/belle-gunness-poisonous-pen.htm
      4. 12 Terrifying Facts About Belle Gunness, One Of The Most Disturbing Killers Ever: https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-belle-gunness/amandasedlakhevener
      5. The Twisted Tale Of Belle Gunness, America’s Most Infamous Black Widow Killer: https://allthatsinteresting.com/belle-gunness
      6. Belle Gunness: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/belle-gunness
      7. Belle Sorenson Gunnes – Prolific Female Serial Killer: https://mysteriousandunsolvedstories.com/tag/caroline-gunness/


        8. 1 hr 5 min
      8. Mini 3 - The Queen Pin, Griselda Blanco

        Description:

        In this weeks mini we talk about Colombias Queen Pin, Griselda Blanco. She lived quite an extraordinary life and grew up in the harshest of conditions. Be prepared for a crazy story about how one woman went from growing up in the toughest city in Colombia, to being one of the wealthiest, if not THE WEALTHIEST, Queen Pin in drug trafficking history. This is the Queen Pin, the Queen of Narco-Trafficking, the Black Widow, La Madrina, the Cocaine Godmother, Griselda Blanco!

        Sources:

        Griselda Blanco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Griselda_Blanco

        Griselda Blanco Bio: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Griselda-Blanco

        Biography.com: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/griselda-blanco 

        42 min
      9. 6. The Life and Death of Kurt Cobain

        Description:

        Tonight we decided to do something a little different and cover the life and death of Kurt Cobain, lead guitarist and singer of Nirvana. Kurt became an icon after joining the 27 Club and has been described as the face of a generation. In this episode, we cover everything from his childhood to his persona to his disillusionment with fame.

        Sources:

        1. Kurt Cobain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain
        2. 10 years later, Cobain lives on in his music: https://www.today.com/popculture/10-years-later-cobain-lives-his-music-wbna4652653
        3. Kurt Cobain: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kurt-Cobain
        4. A Life in Focus: Kurt Cobain, Nirvana frontman and grunge icon who couldn’t escape his demons: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/lifeinfocus/kurt-cobain-death-anniversary-nirvana-frontman-obituary-suicide-a8864011.html
        5. The Life and Death of Kurt Cobain: https://social.shorthand.com/PriyalKhattar/n2h2djfma3/the-life-and-death-of-kurt-cobain
        6. Heartbreaking Photos From The Scene Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide: https://allthatsinteresting.com/kurt-cobain-suicide-photos
        7. Kurt Cobain, The Rolling Stone Interview: Success Doesn’t Suck: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kurt-cobain-the-rolling-stone-interview-success-doesnt-suck-97194/


          8. 1 hr 38 min
        8. Mini 2 - Serial Killer Béla Kiss
          Description:
          In the second mini we talk about Budapest's most notorious serial killer from the early 1900's, Béla Kiss. If his mustache alone doesn't creep you out you'll for sure be frightened by this story!
          Sources:
          1. Random.org: https://www.random.org/geographic-coordinates/
          2. Béla Kiss Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A9la_Kiss
          3. Béla Kiss Murderpedia: https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kiss-bela.htm
          4. Rotten Tomatos Béla Kiss: Prologue: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bela_kiss_prologue_2013
          5. AllThatsInteresting Béla Kiss: https://allthatsinteresting.com/bela-kiss-vampire-serial-killer
          6. Béla Kiss: Hungarian Serial Killer PeoplePill: https://peoplepill.com/people/bela-kiss/
          48 min
        9. 6. The Mysterious Death of Tanner Barton

          Description:  

          In our first episode back after a short hiatus, we discuss a very special episode -- the case of Tanner Lane Barton. We got to speak with Tanner's mother, Michele, about her son's very suspicious death and her tireless work to find answers and justice for him.  Follow Michele's Twitter account @Justice4Tanner for updates about the case!  

          Sources:  

          1. Michele Barton speaks: the death of Tanner Barton: https://www.sarahafshar.com/2020/02/michele-barton-speaks-death-of-tanner.html 
          2. The Bad Vet: http://badvetdaily.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-do-we-do-with-drugged-out-and.html 
          3. Tanner Barton case closes: http://kokomoperspective.com/kp/tanner-barton-case-closes/article_06275aae-4a31-11e8-b420-1f21979d9f9b.html 
          4. Tanner Barton: Case officially closed for teen who unexpectedly collapsed and died at friend’s house after new evidence surfaces: https://www.crimeonline.com/2018/04/28/tanner-barton-case-officially-closed-for-teen-who-unexpectedly-collapsed-and-died-at-friends-house-after-new-evidence-surfaces/ 
          5. Kokomo teen’s mysterious 2012 death ruled accidental as police, coroner’s office close investigation: https://fox59.com/news/kokomo-teens-mysterious-2012-death-ruled-accidental-as-police-coroners-office-close-investigation/ 
          6. Sheriff's Department closes death investigation of Tanner Barton: https://www.kokomotribune.com/news/sheriffs-department-closes-death-investigation-of-tanner-barton/article_48eb337c-4a38-11e8-afe8-d771d4bc66b6.html 
          7. Kokomo woman takes questions about her son's death to Dr. Oz Show: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/kokomo-woman-takes-questions-about-her-sons-death-to-dr-oz-show/531-dd94d659-d0dc-4cc1-9866-51a91d3410eb 
          8. Investigators close case into 2012 death of Kokomo teen, rule death accidental: https://cbs4indy.com/news/investigators-close-case-into-2012-death-of-kokomo-teen-rule-death-accidental/ 
          9. CALL 6: Mom seeks justice in 5-year-old cold case: https://www.theindychannel.com/news/call-6-investigators/call-6-mom-seeks-justice-in-5-year-old-cold-case 
          10. Family of Tanner Barton still hoping for answers: https://www.kokomotribune.com/news/family-of-tanner-barton-still-hoping-for-answers/article_6c677e78-6d18-11e5-b6b9-c73895ba3328.html
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            1 hr 20 min
          11. 5. The Case of Mary Bell

            Description:  

            In this episode, we discuss the tragic case of Mary Bell, at one time the UK’s youngest killer. We dive into her childhood and what could have possibly happened to lead her to commit such horrible crimes — or is she just a natural born psychopath? 

            Sources: 

            1. “Evil Born”: The Vicious Crimes Of 11-Year-Old Murderer Mary Bell: https://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bell 
            2. Mary Flora Bell: https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/bell-mary-flora.htm 
            3. Meet Mary Bell: The Youngest Serial Killer Who Slaughtered Children: https://serialkillershop.com/blogs/true-crime/mary-bell-youngest-serial-killer 
            4. Mary Bell: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/mary-bell 
            5. Mary Bell: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bell
              6. 1 hr 51 min
            6. 4. The Sharpe Family Murders

              Description: 

              In this episode, we discuss the psychology behind familicide and the case of the Sharpe Family Murders. The Sharpes were a seemingly normal Australian family of three -- John, Anna, and baby Gracie; however, not everything is always as it seems.  

              Sources: 

              1. 5 Horrific Stories of Family Annihilators: https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/true-crime/5-horrific-stories-of-family-annihilators/ 
              2. The Sharpe Family Murders: https://morbidology.com/the-sharpe-family-murders/ 
              3. James Myles Sharp: https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/sharpe-john-myles.htm 
              4. The Sharpe Family Murders: https://truecrime365.com/2020/04/15/the-sharpe-family-murders/ 
              5. Australian man kills his 3 young sons on Father's Day: https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/ny-metro-justice-farquharson-20180615-story.html 
              6. Authorities Couldn't Recover The Bodies For Several Weeks Even After Sharpe Revealed Their Location: https://www.ranker.com/list/john-sharpe-facts/jessika-gilbert 
              7. Inside Story Crocodile Tears - New Crime Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OLcA2o39VM 
              8. Family Annihilation: The Crimes and Psychology of Familicide: https://www.crimetraveller.org/2019/05/family-annihilation-crimes-psychology-familicide/
                9. 1 hr 24 min
              9. 3. The Disappearances of Tonee Turner and Vanessa Guillén

                Description:  

                For our longest episode yet, we discuss the two missing persons cases of Tonee Turner, a 22-year old artist from Pittsburgh, and Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year old Fort Hood soldier. Both women disappeared earlier this year under mysterious circumstances and their families are still fighting to this day to bring their daughters home.   

                Sources:  

                1. Family and friends search for 'magnetic,' 'God-gifted' missing local artist Tonee Turner: https://www.post-gazette.com/local/east/2020/01/04/search-missing-woman-pittsburgh-tonee-turner/stories/202001040058  
                2. Have You Seen Tonee Turner? Pittsburgh Girl Joins Unfortunate List of Missing Black Girls: https://www.charlestonchronicle.net/2020/01/05/have-you-seen-tonee-turner-pittsburgh-girl-joins-unfortunate-list-of-missing-black-girls/  
                3. ‘How can you not have these answers?’: Reward reaches $50K as desperate search for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen continues: https://www.crimeonline.com/2020/06/17/how-can-you-not-have-these-answers-reward-reaches-50k-as-desperate-search-for-missing-fort-hood-soldier-vanessa-guillen-continues/  
                4. Missing Soldier's Family Lawyer Says They Believe Discovered Remains Are Hers: https://www.npr.org/2020/07/01/885947382/missing-soldiers-family-lawyer-says-they-believe-discovered-remains-are-hers  
                5. Reddit thread by u/Wandering_Lights: “It has been 6 months -- Where is Tonee Turner?”  
                6. Remains of missing soldier Vanessa Guillén likely found, family says, as suspect kills himself: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2020/07/01/vanessa-guillen-remains/  
                7. Pfc. Vanessa Guillen bludgeoned to death on Army base, family attorney says: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/02/us/vanessa-guillen-fort-hood-disappearance/index.html  
                8. Pittsburgh Police Continue To Investigate Disappearance Of 22-Year-Old Tonee Turner: https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/01/02/search-continues-for-missing-tonee-turner/  
                9. Police, family search for Pittsburgh artist, 22, missing since Dec. 30: https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/police-family-search-pittsburgh-artist-22-missing-since-dec-30/3ZQ3LZVJQVH2ZFCBCYBLHGAMU4/  
                10. Search For Missing 22-Year-Old Tonee Turner Leads Friends, Family To Hill District: https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2020/01/03/search-for-missing-tonee-turner-moves-to-pittsburgh-hill-district/  
                11. Soldier, a suspect in disappearance of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, kills self when confronted by police: https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/01/us/vanessa-guillen-suspects-fort-hood/index.html
                  12. 2 hr 32 min
                12. Mini 1 - Florida Man

                  Description:

                  In our very first Mini, we're taking a walk on the lighter side and covering the most absurd 'Florida Man' cases. 

                  Luke's Sources:

                  1. Florida man arrested for attacking McDonald's employee over not getting a straw, police say: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/florida-man-arrested-for-attacking-mcdonalds-employee-over-not-getting-a-straw-police-say
                  2. Reddit thread from u/cmx9771 "Florida Man lets 12-year old girl drive Jeep 85mph to be a "cool father", they aren't even related 
                  3. Police: Florida man lets 12-year old drive Jeep 85 mph: https://www.wtrf.com/news/crime/police-florida-man-lets-12-year-old-drive-jeep-85-mph/amp/

                    4. Val's Sources:

                    1. James Mucciaccio: Man who drove Ferrari into Intracoastal told police that 'Jesus told him to': https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/palm-beach/james-mucciaccio-man-who-drove-ferrari-into-intracoastal-told-police-that-jesus-told-him-to/
                    2. Man who drove Ferrari off dock claims Jesus told him to do it: https://cbs12.com/news/local/man-who-drove-ferrari-off-dock-claims-jesus-told-him-to-do-it
                    3. Police identify man who drove Ferrari into Palm Beach Inlet: https://cbs12.com/news/local/police-identify-man-who-drove-ferrari-into-palm-beach-inlet
                    4. Police: Man said Jesus told him to drive Ferrari off Palm Beach dock: https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/20190114/police-man-said-jesus-told-him-to-drive-ferrari-off-palm-beach-dock
                    5. People Online Are Freaking Out About The Florida Man Who Purposely Drove Ferrari Into Water: https://www.narcity.com/us/fl/miami/news/people-online-are-freaking-out-about-the-florida-man-who-purposely-drove-ferrari-into-water
                      6. 38 min

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