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In Scarlet's second companion episode Sonia and Brittney discuss true crime movies they are excited to see and how the #MeToo movement has had an effect on their lives and their work.

Movies discussed: The Mule, Richard Jewell, Bombshell, and others.

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This episode of Scarlet is all about the kidnappings of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus and their perpetual 10 years of hell living in the captivity of Ariel Castro. Imprisoned in his home for over a decade and forced to live in squalor and subject to beatings and sexual assaults, the three women exhibited true bravery in the face of pure hell.

Sources: 20/20, Biography.com, The Cleveland Captives: What Really Happened, CNN, Wikipedia, Generation Why

In the first companion episode where the ladies of Scarlet discuss documentaries, docuseries, shows or movies about true crime, Sonia and Brittney break down the Netflix docuseries, The Devil Next Door. The Devil Next Door is about an elderly man living in Cleveland, Ohio accused of being Nazi death camp guard, "Ivan The Terrible". Listen to their perspective, but warning, SPOILERS AHEAD!

Sources: Netflix series, The Devil Next Door

In 2014 pre-teen girls Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser lured their friend Payton Leutner over for a birthday party with the intent to kill her in the name of Slender Man. To the girls, Slender Man was as real as could be and they were both terrified and enamored with him, and the only way to protect themselves was to sacrifice their friend. A hometown story for Brittney, dive in as Scarlet discusses the motives, the act, and most intriguing, the aftermath.

Sources: HBO Documentary, Beware the Slender Man; 20/20 Special; TMJ4 court room footage, Wikipedia, Creepy Pasta, ABC News

Sonia and Brittney dive into the history books to research and discuss The Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory. Considered one of the inspirations of Bram Stoker's Dracula, she is in the Guinness Book of World Records for most murders in history. A woman of great power and influence, Elizabeth used her great military prowess to gather a following of young women who would become fodder for her violent desires. Fact? Or a revisionist history by influential men looking to disregard Elizabeth's tremendous influence?

Sources: Amazon Prime Show, "Lore", Wikipedia, History.com, RejectedPrincesses.com, The History Chicks podcast.

After committing(?) one of the most violent and unspeakable acts of violence in history, Lizzie Borden goes to trial in what became known as the trial of the century. An open and shut case for the prosecution, Lizzie was forced to pull out all of the stops in her defense. Was it enough? Listen in as salacious evidence come out about the crime, and the prosecution attacks Lizzie from all sides. What would become of Lizzie Borden?

Sources: Lifetime movie, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, Wikipedia, Crime Junkie, Generation Why

Lizzie Borden grew up in an affluent New England home, raised by her wealthy father and his much younger wife. Lizzie's frustration with her picture perfect prim and proper life boiled over one fateful morning in a violent act that shook Massachusetts and America. Or was it a very careful frame job conducted within a pristine crime scene? Listen as the ladies discuss the notorious crime that lead to the 19th century's trial of the century.

Recorded at Halloween, listen until the end for a special treat.

Sources: Lifetime movie, The Lizzie Borden Chronicles, Wikipedia, Crime Junkie, Generation Why

In part 2 of Scarlet's deep dive into the life of Ed Kemper, the ladies discuss in depth Ed's evolution into the Co-ed Killer as he manipulates and murders young women. Ed's cunning and violence towards young women is only a precursor to what Ed called his "crescendo". This episode contains the most detailed depictions of violence to date.

Sources: Kemper on Kemper, 1991 French documentary, "Ed Kemper Interview", Last Podcast on the Left, Martinis and Murder, Wikipedia.

Ed Kemper would go on to be famously be know as the co-ed killer of Santa Cruz, CA. Before he was the co-ed killer, he was a child from a broken home who faced an uphill battle from early in life. In part 1 of the exploration of Ed Kemper, Sonia and Brittney discuss Ed's early life and young foray's into violence and sociopathy.

Sources: Kemper on Kemper, 1991 French documentary, "Ed Kemper Interview", Last Podcast on the Left, Martinis and Murder, Wikipedia.

In part 2 of The Casey Anthony Saga, Sonia and Brittney breakdown the chaos of the Caylee Anthony murder trial and the insane aftermath about where Casey is today. The lades offer their unique spin on what they think really happened, and what maybe could have been.

Sources: Casey Anthony, an American Murder Mystery, Marcia Clark Investigates podcast, CourtTV, Wikipedia