Stab in the Back

Beware the open sea!  Join Benton & Anna this week as they explore murders that are maritime in nature.  First, Anna shares some info on all the different ways a crime on the ocean can be investigated, and Benton tells the sordid tale of Oba Chandler, who used his boat to lure and murder Jo Rogers and her two daughters.  Then, Anna shares the survival story of Terry Jo Duperrault after the murder of her family aboard the Bluebelle by Julian Harvey.  Finally, the two watch a classic episode of 48 Hours Mystery, profiling the murders of Tom and Jackie Hawks.

Our TV doc this week is the 48 Hours Mystery episode, "Dark Voyage".

Sports! Murder! Mayhem! These things combine for a real gold medal of an episode, featuring infamous crimes of the sports world. First, Anna gives some background info on wh a sports star might make fateful, dangerous decisions, and Benton tells the tale of Oscar Pistorius, who shot Reeva Steenkamp through their bathroom door. Then, Anna revisits our childhood with the historic beating of Nancy Kerrigan, planned by Tanya Harding's husband, Jeff, Gillooly. Finally, the two discuss the events presented in the documentary, Team Foxcatcher, which follows the murder of Dave Schultz by John du Pont.

Our TV doc this week is Team Foxcatcher, on Netflix.

BONUS: Bubbles the Chimp Update!

New Year, new you, and a new episode! This week's episode is all about celebrity spousal murder, and Benton and Anna tackle the subject with the usual gusto! First, Benton shares the story of the mysterious death of Natalie Wood. Then, Anna gives the tragic details on the murder/suicide of comedian Phil Hartman and his wife, Brynn.  Finally, the two enjoy the sass of Dominick Dunne on a classic episode of Power, Privilege & Justice, covering the murder of Maurizio Gucci in Milan, Italy.

Our TV doc this week is Season 5, Episode 6 of Dominick Dunne's Power, Privilege & Justice, "Crime of Fashion".

It's the anniversary episode of Stab in the Back! Join Benton and Anna as they look back on a year of love, laughs, and murder! Benton's partner Matt joins as a very special guest, and tells the story of the Monaghan Affair of 1936 in Uniontown, PA. In addition, it's all about games, reminiscing about the killers of past episodes, and the return of What's in the Box! 

Please join us for this wacky journey of an episode, and celebrate a year of Stab in the Back!

Based on a true story! This one's all about crimes that inspired the movies we love. First, Benton tells the tale of Christine Collins and serial killer Gordon Northcott (Changeling by Clint Eastwood), and Anna gives all the grisly details concerning the murder of Honorah Parker (Heavenly Creatures by Peter Jackson). Finally, the two watch a classic episode of Murder Casebook with Fred Dinenage, covering the infamous Tea Cup Poisoner, Graham Young (The Young Poisoner's Handbook by Benjamin Ross).

Our TV doc this week is Season 1: Episode 2 of Fred Dinenage: Murder Casebook, "The Teacup Poisoner".

Ready to get weird? Join Benton and Anna for a slate of the slightly more bizarre on this week's episode! First, Benton serves up the grisly details on Jerry Brudos, also known as the Lust Killer, and Anna tells the tale of Joseph Brucato, the USPS employee who stole and hoarded a staggering amount of mail.  Finally, the two settle down for a classic episode of Cold Case Files, profiling the murder of Susan Doll in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Our TV doc this week is the second half of Season 1: Episode 11 of Cold Case Files, "The Doll Murder".

It's the Halloween episode!  First, Benton kicks us off with an education on Spectrophilia, otherwise known as ghost sex, and Anna shares the story of Ronald O'Bryan, who killed his son on Halloween night with poisoned Pixy Stix.  Then, the two settle in for the first episode of the Cold Case Files reboot, profiling the kidnapping and murder of Shauna Howe.

Our TV doc this week is Cold Case Files (Reboot) Season 1: Episode 1, "Little Girl Lost".

Workplace drama!  Join Benton & Anna as they discuss the dangers of having coworkers.  First, Anna gives a rundown on workplace violence why coworkers may turn on each other, and Benton relays the murder of Lorraine Faison in the break room of a Burlington Coat Factory.  Then, Anna tells the tale of Patrick Sherrill, who is responsible for the phrase, "going postal".  Finally, the two watch a classic case of Forensic Files, profiling the stalking of an eastern Pennsylvania schoolteacher, Joanne Chambers.

Our TV doc this week is Season 2: Episode 9 of Forensic Files, "Sealed With a Kiss".

Can you have a murder without a corpse?  Join Benton and Anna as they explore the many ways a conviction can be secured without finding a body in this week's episode!  First, Anna gives a rundown on the number of murder convictions that occur without a body, and Benton tells the tale of the disappearance of Scott Dunn from Lubbock, Texas.  Then, Anna  relays the infamous missing persons case of Evelyn Scott.  Finally, the two discuss a classic episode of Murder Maps, profiling the Acid Bath Murderer, John Haigh.

Our TV doc this week is Season 3: Episode 2 of Murder Maps, "The Acid Bath Murderer".

Mobsters!  Everyone loves them, but how much do we know about them?  Join Benton & Anna as they explore the world of early 20th Century gangsters, including outlaws and early prohibition gangs.  Come for the bootleggers, but stay for the discussion on Al Capone, as profiled on an episode of Biography.

Our TV doc this week is the Al Capone episode of Biography, produced by A&E.