Stab in the Back

Strap in, it's the annual Christmas episode! Santa can sometimes be a little naughty, himself, and this episode's stories prove it. First, Anna goes down the list of the crimes that occur more often around the holidays, and Benton tells the tragic tale of the Covina Massacre in Covina, California. Then, Anna recounts the case of the bank robbing Santa Claus, Marshall Ratliff. Finally, the two watch an episode of the rebooted Cold Case Files, profiling the murders of Ed and Minnie Maurin.

Our TV doc this week is Season 6: Episode 2 of Cold Case Files(Reboot Season), "Killings on Christmas Eve".

Gobble Gobble! Welcome to our Thanksgiving episode, Backstabbers! Have you heard of parricide? It defines the murder of a parent by a child, and we've got some stories for you! First, Anna gives a few important details on kids who kill their parents, and Benton tells of the murders of Blake and Mary Jo Hadley by their son Tyler right before throwing a high school party. Then,  Anna revisits the classic tale of alleged axe murderer Lizzie Borden. Finally, the two watch a very special Forensic Files, profiling the murder of socialite Bette Lucas in Tyler, Texas.

Our TV doc this week is Season 11: Episode 37, "Step by Step".

Have you ever wanted to take the law into your own hands? These people did! This week's episode is all about vigilante justice and how we rationalize it based on who the victims are. First, Anna gives a rundown on some of the reasons we may go into Robin Hood mode, and Benton tells of the "unsolved" murder of town bully Ken McElroy. Then, Anna shares the tragic story of Miriam Rodríguez Martínez, who tracked down 10 of her murdered daughter's kidnappers. Finally, the two watch a classic episode of American Justice, detailing some of America's most famous examples of vigilante justice.

Our TV doc this week is Season 2: Episode 25 of American Justice, "Vigilante Justice".

Boo! It's the annual Halloween episode! In this hodge podge of an episode,  Benton and Anna pick a medley of spooktacular topics to creep you you out. First, Benton tells of the fear and hysteria that almost every society had about being possibly buried alive, and Anna takes us on a journey to Marfa, Texas to learn about the mysterious Marfa Lights. Then, the two watch an episode of Forensic Files, profiling the murders of Leslie Mazzara and Adriane Insogna on Halloween night.

Our TV doc this week is Season 12: Episode 4 of Forensic Files, "Good as Gold".

You want a scoop?! This week's episode is all about journalists who find themselves in the path of murder! First,  Anna shares some info on the risks a reporter might be taking when pursuing a story, and Benton tells of the on air murder of correspondent Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward. Then, Anna relays the story of the death of Robert Stevens by Anthrax in the wake of 9/11. Finally, the two watch a riveting documentary profiling the murder of Kim Wall by Danish entrepreneur Peter Madsen.

Our doc this week is Into the Deep (on Netflix as of this writing)

Get ready for another creepy and disturbing episode of Stab in the Back! This time we're traveling around the world to shed some light on foreign serial killers, and you won't be disappointed! First, Anna shares some stats on which countries have the most serial killers and why, and Benton endeavors to destroy all of us with the horrible crimes of Anatoly Slivko. Then, Anna tells the creepy tale of thee Black Magic Killer, Ahmad Suradji. Finally, the two settle in for an episode of Murder Maps, profiling the Blackout Ripper, Gordon Cummins.

Our TV doc this week is Season 2: Episode 2 of Murder Maps, "The Blackout Ripper".

Lock that door, someone might have you on the brain! Get ready for a gloriously unhinged episode about crimes of passion! First, Anna goes over the particulars of how a person may "snap", and do harm when they otherwise wouldn't, and Benton tells of Astronaut Lisa Nowak's assault on Colleen Shipman at Orlando International Airport. Then, Anna relays the event surrounding Marvin Gaye's death at the hands of his own father. Finally, the two settle in for a classic episode of American Justice, featuring the saga of Joey Buttafuoco and Amy Fisher, the "Long Island Lolita".

Our TV doc this week is Season 7: Episode 5 of American Justice, "Killing in the Name of Love".

Are we secret agents? If we told you, we'd have to kill you. But this episode is all about them, so get ready! First, Anna gives a rundown of the type of espionage a government may take part in, and Benton tells the mysterious tale of Georgi Markov's assassination in London in 1978. Then, Anna relays the career of disgraced FBI agent Robert Hanssen, who worked as a double agent for the Soviet Union and Russia. Finally the two watch a classic episode of American Justice, profiling the thallium poisoning of Peggy Carr.

Our TV doc this week is Season 9: Episode 16 of American Justice, "Kill Thy Neighbor". While unavailable to stream, it can be found at the link below:

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3eik9c

Episode 60! Get ready for a particularly zany episode focused on doctors and nurses who prey on their patients! First, Anna goes over some of the reasons why someone in the medical profession might commit crimes against those in their care, and Benton relays the classic tale of Jane Toppan, America's first killer nurse. Then, Anna recounts the infamous career of Christopher Duntsch, also known as Dr. Death. Finally, the two watch a classic episode of Forensic Files, profiling the case of Anthony Pignataro, who attempted to poison his wife in 1999.

Our TV doc this week is Season 9: Episode 8 of Forensic Files, "Bad Medicine".

How many decades can it take to solve a case? Join Benton and Anna as they find out in this week's episode! First, Anna goes over the reasons for both a case going cold, and cases being solved at a much later date, and Benton tells the tragic tale of the recently solved murder of Irene Garza in 1960. Then, Anna relays the strange case of John Demjanjuk, who may or may not have been the notorious figure, "Ivan the Terrible",  who was a brutal and murderous death camp prison guard during the Holocaust. Finally, the two settle in for a classic episode of Cold Case Files, profiling the decades old cold case of Reyna Marroquin.

Our TV doc this week is the second half of Cold Case Files (Classic) Season 4: Episode 9, "The Barrel".