I Ain’t a Killa Podcast

We're back with another episode of "Current in Crime"! Let's catch up on the creepy, weird, and wild!Content Warnings:Luther Hall- physical assault, police brutalityLakesha Woods Williams- child endangermentLoletha Hall- gun violence, elderly abuse, scammingMaxwell Azzarello- self-immolationMaxwell Anderson- murder, dismemberment, arsonPatrick Clancy- mention of murder of children, mention of postpartum depressionCLICK HERE for pics from the episodeResources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/04/us/la-bank-heist-money-storage-facility?cid=ios_apphttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/black-undercover-officer-beaten-st-louis-b2531716.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/uber-driver-killed-scam-phone-call-william-brock-loletha-hall-clark-county-ohio/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/person-sets-self-on-fire-near-court-trump-criminal-trial/https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/12/maxwell-anderson-charged-in-death-of-missing-milwaukee-woman-sade-carleena-robinson/73276380007/https://nypost.com/2024/04/16/us-news/husband-of-lindsay-clancy-finishes-boston-marathon-in-honor-of-his-slain-children-everybody-loved-them/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134753/tesla-recall-cybertruck-faulty-accelerator-pedal-nhtsa-defecthttps://people.com/glorilla-arrested-on-dui-charges-in-georgia-8635522Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Many know about the murder of Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, but they don't know what led to this senseless act! Take the journey with us as we talk about the life, crimes and murder of the young rapper. Lead Investigator: Kierra-Elewa (all pronouns)Content Warnings:  mentions of child abuse, mentions of sexual assault, rape, torture, anti-queer violence, mentions of extreme violence, domestic violence, suicideCLICK HERE FOR PICS FROM THE EPISODE Resources:https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/xxxtentacions-reported-victim-details-grim-pattern-of-abuse-in-testimony/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/XXXTentacion#Legal_issuesClick here to see I Ain't a Killa Podcast on TV!Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

We're back with another episode of "Current in Crime"! Let's catch up on the creepy, weird, and wild!Content Warnings:Pickton- murder, violence against indigenous folksScott & Yates- murder, violence against young children, negligenceNature Boy- mention of rapeFuneral home- mistreatment of corpsesDenali Brehmer- mention of rape, murderSleepover- drugging, mention of sexual assaultJennifer Lynn Rossi- bullying Marco Troper- mention of drug overdose, poisoningRaad Almansoori- bludgeoning, murder, abuse against sex workersCLICK HERE for pics from the episode Resources:https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/robert-pickton-victims-relative-decries-day-parole-chancehttps://krdo.com/news/2024/01/11/new-details-emerge-in-return-to-nature-funeral-home-case-during-owners-court-hearing/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-arrested-after-concocting-drink-son-give-school/story?id=107876249 https://nypost.com/2024/02/20/us-news/cousins-aged-10-and-12-charged-with-murder-of-3-year-old-girl-while-adults-went-gambling/https://nypost.com/2024/02/15/us-news/woman-who-killed-best-friend-after-9m-catfish-offer-sentenced-to-99-years/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/19/marco-troper-berkeley-susan-wojcicki/72657070007/https://globalnews.ca/news/10336179/dad-drug-daughter-sleepover-michael-meyden-oregon/amp/https://www.complex.com/life/a/brad-callas/accused-cult-leader-nature-boy-sentenced-to-lifehttps://pix11.com/news/local-news/manhattan/google-soho-54-hotel-suspect-allegedly-bragged-about-killing-woman-in-nyc-hotel/Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

It’s mind-blowing that one human could get away with so many crimes in so many places! Tommy Lynn Sells is the serial killer of all of our nightmares! And of all people, it took a 13-year old girl to finally take him down. Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her)Content Warnings: molestation, underage alcohol & drug use, extreme physical assault, mention of rape, murder, violence against children, abuse of a corpse, strangulation, forced drug use, kidnappingResources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lynn_Sellshttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Tommy_Lynn_Sellshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/tommy-lynn-sellshttps://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/tommy_sells/4.htmlhttps://abc11.com/tommy-lynn-sells-julie-rea-joel-kirkpatrick-fabienne-witherspoon/11228084/https://crimeandcoffeecouple.com/2022/08/13/how-krystal-surles-survived-attack-of-serial-killer-tommy-lynn-sells/https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/02/16/attorney-ex-young-thugysl-co-defendant-charged-with-gang-crimes/Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

During the Colombian civil war, a depraved serial killer got away with hundreds of assaults and murders of young children, most of them being boys. This one is heavy!Lead Investigator: Kierra-Elewa (all pronouns)Content Warnings: torture, sexual assault, child abuse, molestation, ableist language, graphic imagery, mentions of necrophiliaResources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_GaravitoSupport the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

In the early 2000s, Young Hollywood was running the show. Johnny Lewis was a well-liked and talented member of that pack. In this episode, we explore how a rising star at the top of his game ends up at the center of a gruesome murder. Lead Investigator: Carter (they/them)Content Warnings: bludgening, suicide, mental health issuesResources:https://lamag.com/celebrity/the-secret-life-of-johnny-lewishttps://allthatsinteresting.com/johnny-lewis https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507381/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97861379/catherine-elvira-davisDeath By Fame : Season 1 Episode 2Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

The new format has started! We're bringing you a new episode of "Current in Crime" every month. Let's catch up on the creepy, weird, and wild!Content Warnings:Youtube- murder, decapitationTexas rapper- Forced drug use, kidnappingBirthday shooting- Gun violence, murderGraveyard- murder, police violenceWedding- gun violenceTarget- extreme violence, murder, mention of mental illnessJennifer Crumbly- mass shootingInfant death- decapitation, medical negligenceCult- starvation, cult activity, mass deathResources:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pa-man-arrested-decapitating-father-youtube-video-rcna136509https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pregnant-woman-kidnapped-locked-garage-rapper-viper-lee-carter_n_65997298e4b075f4cfd28556https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/01/24/something-was-wrong-family-tracked-phone-of-katy-area-triple-murder-victim-to-short-term-rental-found-crime-scene/https://www.lapost.com/instagram-famous-groom-snubs-plea-deal-before-lavish-wedding/ https://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article284918112.htmlhttps://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/infants-decapitation-during-delivery-at-southern-regional-medical-center-ruled-a-homicidehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/kenya-cult-starvation-pastor-paul-mackenzie-pleads-not-guilty-191-child-murders/Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

When Kelly Anne Bates met James Patterson Smith she turned into a completely new person. But, her personality changes were only the beginning of the problems in this extremely detrimental relationship! Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her)Content Warnings:Kelly Anne Bates- extreme brutal physical abuse, torture, drowning, starvation, rape, domestic abuse, murderResources:https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/horrific-murder-kelly-anne-bateshttps://medium.com/@natasha.leigh/the-horrific-torture-murder-of-kelly-anne-bates-a552e05f7dbfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kelly_Anne_Bateshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/kelly-anne-bateshttps://www.ranker.com/list/kelly-anne-bates-facts/amandasedlakhevenerhttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/our-daughter-was-tortured-to-death-by-her-sadistic-boyfriendMorbid Podcast - Episode 129 “Kelly Anne Bates”Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

In the 70s and the 80s, one man committed 13 murders, 51 sexual assaults, and 120 burglaries across several cities in California. How was he not arrested until 2018? This week we break down the Golden State Killer and how his crime spree went unchecked for so long...Lead Investigator: Kierra-Elewa (all pronouns)Content Warnings:Golden State Killer- sexual assault, animal torture, emotional abuse & manipulation, stalking, gun violence, murderResources:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngelohttps://www.science.org/content/article/we-will-find-you-dna-search-used-nab-golden-state-killer-can-home-about-60-whiteSupport the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Shanda Sharer was a regular middle school girl in the 90s but somehow became the target of a brutal murder plot based on jealousy and control. This story centers on 4 teen girls from Indiana and really makes you wonder whether nature or nurture makes a monster.Lead Investigator: Carter (they/them)Content Warnings:Shanda Sharer- torture, sexual assault, self-harm, mentions of suicide & rapeResources:https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/mean-girls-the-murder-of-shanda-sharerhttps://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/loveless-melinda.htm https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/the-torture-and-murder-of-shanda-sharer/id1379959217?i=1000511997006 https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/mean-girls-the-murder-of-shanda-sharer https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2019/2/21/the-murder-of-shanda-sharer https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/shanda_sharer/1.html Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

It's spooky season!!!! We're excited to bring back our holiday themed episodes with a special Halloween edition!Content Warnings:Johnny Frank Garrett - murder, rapeMartha Moxley - murderRonald Clark O'Bryan - murder, poisonLedell Peoples - stabbingBJ Liske - murderCynthia Alvarez - sexual abuse, mention of rape, murderTrick or Treat Murder - murderWolf Mask Killer - murder, dismemberment, drowningResources:https://www.attorneyshartman.com/blog/surprising-facts-about-halloween-crime-spikes/https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-drove-johnny-frank-garrett-to-rape-murder-nun-in-1981https://www.cbsnews.com/news/martha-moxley-murder-timeline/https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2016/10/14/35-years-later-memories-of-notorious-halloween-candyman-murder-remain-vivid/9867992007/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/woman-stabbed-over-halloween-candy-dies-ledell-peoples-maria-adams/1914915/https://www.oxygen.com/homicide-for-the-holidays/crime-news/bj-liske-kills-3-family-members-in-halloween-murdershttps://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2014-jan-24-la-me-0125-teenagers-sentencing-20140125-story.htmlhttps://derangedlacrimes.com/?p=10268https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/wolf-mask-killer-brutally-kills-murder-mystery-oxygens-homicide-holidays.html/Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

How can one cult be responsible for multiple murders, terrorist attacks, and a famous kid's show? This week we cover Aum Shinrikyo, led by Shoko Asahara, who was featured on Netflix's "How to be a Cult Leader".Lead Investigator: Kierra - Elewa (all pronouns)Content Warnings:Shoko Asahara- bodily mutilation, terrorist attacks, extended tortureResources:https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mitchell-dang-downtown-atlanta-kiddnapped-robbed-murdered-bardohttps://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/rapper-blueface-gets-probation-in-las-vegas-strip-club-shooting/https://x.com/amiriking/status/1708070430404215208?s=46&t=Ee055u-Kts7QfFSyso2guQhttps://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/jury-divided-over-whether-delivery-driver-who-shot-youtube-prankster-acted-in-self-defense/3432763/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asaharahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_ShinrikyoSupport the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Elliot Rodger, a disturbed teen, plans a rampage, which ultimately led to the death and injuries of over a dozen people. This week, we go over a bit of his manifesto , which reveals his path to violence and ultimately, his death. Lead Investigator: Kierra - Elewa (all pronouns)Content Warnings:Elliot Rodger- gun violence, murder, misogynyResources:https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/14/politics/vanessa-guillen-murder-cecily-aguilar-sentence/index.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Isla_Vista_killingshttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1173808-elliot-rodger-manifestohttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Elliot_Rodgerhttps://www.wicz.com/story/49427879/tourists-lost-their-summer-vacations-mauis-locals-lost-everythingSupport the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

There aren't a lot of true crime stories with a happy ending...luckily, we found one! But, that doesn't mean the path to the ending wasn't treacherous. Jaycee Dugard is the longest known kidnapping victim, and her story is far from simple!Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her)Content Warnings:Jaycee Dugard- kidnapping, rape, sexual assault, mention of drug useResources:https://www.npr.org/2023/07/25/1189942785/former-pastor-david-zandstra-murder-8-year-old-gretchen-harrington-pennsylvaniahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Jaycee_Dugardhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/jaycee-dugardhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/kidnappings/jaycee-dugard/https://www.biography.com/crime/jaycee-dugardSupport the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Three seemingly unrelated cases are actually connected by a very bizarre story of a woman and her beloved dog. Lead Investigator: Carter (they/them)Content Warnings:Eagle- murder, mentions of rape, forced abortion, mutilation of a corpseResources:https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-uncle-home-searched-police-1235375609/ https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/what-a-fugitive-faked-evidence-and-an-eagle-eyed-mutt-have-in-common-10eb3ef8f7chttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Eaglehttps://groups.google.com/g/alt.true-crime/c/s1DY6VE9vgshttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Tracy_Islamhttps://www.iosconews.com/news/article_24bfe7fa-12ec-5589-86cf-e2c35084d60f.htmlhttps://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Mwivano_Kupazahttps://unquestionablycriminal.com/dismembered-body-found-face-skinned-beyond-recognition-87a925325580https://www.crimelibrary.org/criminal_mind/forensics/k9/1.htmlhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/6303372/i-have-tattoo-of-serial-killer-jeffrey-dahmer/  Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

If you haven’t seen the documentary on Jared Fogle, then you won’t be able guess what this man got up to! Lead investigator Kierra-Elewa walks us through the details of how it was uncovered that beneath Jared’s celebrity, there was a rampant pedophile.Lead Investigator: Kierra-Elewa (all pronouns)Content Warnings:Jared Fogle- ableist language, fatphobia, child sex abuseResources:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12299097/Man-dress-broke-internet-accused-attempting-murder-wife.htmlJared from Subway Documentaryhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jared_FogleSupport the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

When a smart, charismatic kid becomes OBSESSED with religion and the end of the world…you kinda know what is bound to happen! Take a seat when you listen to this episode y’all, because this cult sh*t is wild! Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her)Content Warnings:Ant Hill- child abuse, extreme religious practices, extremely gruesome medical practices, physical abuse, sexual abuse, necrophiliaResources:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/06/rudy-farias-mother-houston-texas/70387503007/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roch_Th%C3%A9riault#:~:text=Th%C3%A9riault%2C%20a%20self%2Dproclaimed%20prophet,the%20Seventh%2Dday%20Adventist%20Church.https://morbidology.com/the-ant-hill-kids/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/chilling-insight-doomsday-cult-members-13995059https://morbidology.com/the-ant-hill-kids/https://www.cultfacts.com/cults/ant-hill-kidsSupport the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Ever been so in love you’d be willing to kill over it? Two kids who refused to be kept apart went to the ultimate lengths to preserve their love and celebrated in the strangest way. Lead Investigator: CarterContent Warnings:Twilight- Matricide, sororicide, self harm, mentions of abuseResources:https://nypost.com/2023/06/26/kentucky-woman-phoebe-copas-allegedly-shot-uber-driver-because-she-feared-she-was-being-kidnapped-charged-with-murder/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9186604/britain-youngest-double-killers-kim-edwards-inspired/https://www.the-sun.com/news/2782444/twilight-killer-sister-never-peace-sky-doc/https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/kids-who-kill-evil-up-close/kim-edwards-and-lucas-markham-the-twilight-killers https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-twilight-murders/id1379959217?i=1000488242169 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/28/carlisha-hood-chicago-mom-son-shooting-lawsuit/70364919007/ Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

The summer has started and the crime is crime-ing! This week we tried something new with a fully "Current In Crime" episode. Let's catch up on the creepy, weird, and wild!Content Warnings:Alexee Trevizo- death of an infantJung Yoo-Jung- murder, dismembermentDenver Nuggets- gun violence, mass shootingCandace Craig- violent murder, dismembermentResources:https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/the-baby-was-dead-lawyer-for-teen-accused-of-throwing-newborn-in-hospital-trash-speaks/amp/https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ride-share-company-armed-security-black-wolf-apphttps://www.opindia.com/2023/06/south-korean-woman-killed-private-tutor-curiosity-murder/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/13/new-orleans-chef-alive-family-claimed-dead-demietriek-scott/70316397007/https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/13/mass-shooting-downtown-denver-nuggets-championship/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/daughter-granddaughter-charged-71-year-old-maryland-grandmother-killed-rcna87633 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/07/maryland-grandmother-dismembered-grilled-daughter-granddaughter-charged/70297766007/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rent-a-hitman-website-teen-hire-kill-7-year-old-child-storm-lake-iowa-police/https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-reporter-reveals-her-crew-robbed-san-francisco-while-covering-citys-rampant-crime-ridiculous#:~:text=A%20CNN%20crew%20was%20robbed,Again%2C%22%20Lah%20wrote.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/woman-declared-dead-revives-wake-bangs-coffin-ecuador-rcna88992 Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Aileen Wuornos had a terribly traumatic childhood that led into an extremely violent adulthood. Does one excuse the other? Some would say yes….Lead Investigator: ErinContent Warnings:Aileen Wuornos- kidnapping, rape, physical abuse, sexual assault of a minor, incest, mention of suicide, murderResources:https://nypost.com/2023/06/06/doctor-busted-for-plot-to-kill-estranged-wife-after-serving-time-for-similar-plan/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExGZtlzL1x4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aileen_Wuornoshttps://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornoshttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/aileen-wuornos/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aileen-Wuornoshttps://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wuornos-aileen.htmhttps://pagesix.com/2023/06/07/azealia-banks-implies-jacky-ohs-death-was-karma-for-d-c-young-fly/amp/Support the showInstagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok