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Episode 122: The Rotenburg CannibalArmin Meiwes was a German man with a normal job, a mix of friends and acquaintances, and one huge secret: he wanted to eat people. But not just anyone; a willing volunteer, a consenting adult who was as devious and eager as he was. Armin found support in online chat rooms, and ironically, those same chat rooms led to his capture.Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:1234567891011

Episode 121: The Toolbox Killers (Part 2)In the second and final installment of our series on the Toolbox Killers, we cover the final three (confirmed) murders of Jackie Gilliam, Jacqueline “Leah” Lamp, and Shirley Lynette Ledford. Lastly (thankfully) we cover the capture of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, the court proceedings, and finally, their deaths. (TW/CW: gruesome subject matter, SA, child abuse, violence, murder)Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qL9sX_NF_xitcbgK2opisJIWXtSSVLUsxNecz_TzeFM/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 120: The Toolbox Killers (Part 1)In part one of our series on the Toolbox Killers, we discuss the childhoods and early adult years of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris. The pair were a serial rapist/killer duo who planned and documented their attacks. In this episode, we discuss the pair’s first two confirmed murders. (TW/CW: assault, SA, child abuse, violence, animal cruelty)Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 119: The Remarkable Survival of Jayme ClossThe evening of October 17, 2018 began as any other had in the Closs home. James, his wife Denise, and their 13-year-old daughter Jayme went to sleep, but awoke just after midnight to a strange noise outside. What happened next left two people dead, young Jayme missing, and a whole community invested in the search for answers. Though tragedy struck the Closs family, their resilience and strength propelled them forward in remarkable ways. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.

Episode 118: Reena Virk: the Girl Under the Bridge14 year old Reena Virk had been ostracized from her classmates and was the victim of severe bullying. On one particular night in November 1997, an especially heinous and vicious attack was carried out against her by other teens. This attack resulted in Reena’s death, the prosecution of 8 teenagers, and significant media attention regarding girl violence in 1990s Canada. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:Wicked and Grim: A True Crime Podcast - the Murder of Reena VirkRacism, “Girl Violence”, and The Murder of Reena Virk by Sheila BatacharyaHulu Series: Under the Bridge12345678910.

Episode 117: The Baffling Case of Cindy JamesFrom 1982 to 1989, Cindy James was harassed and tormented by a seemingly invisible assailant who evaded capture. Throughout her torment, her mental and physical health suffered greatly. It is highly debated whether Cindy was truly being attacked, or perhaps it was her all along. Was her assailant her ex husband, an unknown stalker, a friend, was it her? Mental health crisis line: Dial 9-8-8 (US only)Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.DSM V, American Psychiatric AssociationTrue Crime recaps YoutubeCasefiles Episode 164

Episode: 116: The Murder of Andrea CincottaIn August of 1998, 52-year-old Andrea Cincotta was found strangled in her home. With little evidence and few leads, the case went cold, and it stayed cold for decades. Fast forward more than 20 years later and not one, but two men were on trial for Andrea’s murder.  Who killed her, why they did it, and what really happened the day she died were questions that Andrea’s only son Kevin fought years to find the answers to.Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources: Dateline NBD Behind the Closet Door (published 6/27/2023; accessed 3/6/2024)1234567891011

Episode 115: Accidental Attempted Assassin: Pearl Lusk and Olga RoccoPearl Lusk and Olga Rocco grew up in different states, had different interests, and never could have imagined how their paths would cross. Olga had recently escaped an abusive relationship, and Pearl had recently moved to the big city with hopes of making it on her own. Their paths intersected when Pearl met a private investigator who was investigating a slew of jewel thefts and needed her help, and Olga was his main suspect.Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.

Episode 114: The Tragic Murder of Grace MillaneIn 2018, Grace Millane took herself on a celebratory vacation after having graduated from college with a degree in marketing and advertising. She decided to take a gap year between graduation and joining the workforce, and traveled to Auckland, New Zealand. There, she met a guy on tinder that she really seemed to hit it off with. Though CCTV footage captures her elevator ride up to his hotel room, no such footage shows her leaving. This case is one of callous murder, excellent investigative work, and one family’s love and dedication to their daughter that they played a vital role in capturing her killer. Links to Sources Mentioned: Love GraceRough Sex Defense PetitionTune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 113: The Tragic Murder of LeeAnn MangrumWhen LeeAnn Mangrum and her husband Terry divorced, it was an amicable split and they shared custody of their two children, Terry Jr. and Alicia. Terry married a woman named Kimberly, who hated LeeAnn, and influenced those around her to feel the same. On Sunday, September 8, 2002 LeeAnn’s Jeep was found submerged in water, and her body was found floating next to it. Was Kimberly the murderer, did she have help?Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

Episode 112: The Murder of Iana KasianListener request! In this episode, Abby covers the murder of Ukrainian-immigrant Iana Kassian, who worked so hard for an opportunity for a better life. Iana was a beautiful, kind, successful woman who moved to California in the interest of practicing law. One day, she met a rich man named Blake Leibel, and her whole life changed.Resources: (US only)Mental health crisis line: Dial 988National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 111: John Brennan Crutchley: the Vampire RapistIn this episode, Allie brings us another bizarre and gruesome case. John Brennan Crutchley was a hard working engineer working in tech, whose high security clearance made him an excellent candidate for many positions. By day, he was your average guy, but by night he was something out of a horror movie. He wasn’t just a monster, he was a self-proclaimed vampire.Sources:Fascinating And Disturbing Facts About The Vampire Rapist, John Brennan Crutchley (ranker.com)https://youtu.be/ARPdMpS_n7U‘VAMPIRE RAPIST’ NOT A SUICIDE – Orlando SentinelJohn Crutchley | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersFlorida's 'Vampire Rapist' Investigated in '78 Fairfax Killing - The Washington PostHow Much Blood Can You Lose Before You Pass Out, Shock, Death, More (healthline.com)Bleeding to Death: Am I at Risk, and How Can I Stop It? (healthline.com)FLA. RAPIST INTERESTS LOCAL INVESTIGATORS (vt.edu)Deputies Hope Skull Will Link 'Vampire Rapist' Crimes - YouTube

Episode 110: Amy Carlson: Mother GodIn this episode, Abby brings us a cult under the name “Love Has Won.” The cult’s leader, self-proclaimed Mother God, was Amy Carlson. She reached most of their thousands of followers via Youtube videos and other social media outlets. Amy’s story is one of an ill woman battling her own inner demons, who disguised her illness as enlightenment and divinity.National Eating Disorder AssociationSources

Episode 109: The Horrific Murder of Kelly Anne BatesIn this episode, we discuss the life and murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Kelly was only 14 when she started dating an older man, though no one knew just how old he was until later. A month shy of her 18th birthday, her boyfriend, James Patterson Smith, reported her death to law enforcement. The following investigation revealed just how horrific her last weeks alive really were. (TW for severe torture, assault, abuse, grooming, and murder)Resources: USMental health crisis line: Dial 988National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)UK Women’s Aid: Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk)National DV Support Home | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)Call: 0808 2000 24Sources:1.2.3.4.5.6.

Episode 108: Peter Keller: clothed and confident VloggerWe took a trip back in time and across the country to Washington state in 2012. The Keller’s were a seemingly typical, happy family. Wife and mother Lynnette Keller liked to post Youtube videos about scrapbooking and other creative activities, while their daughter Kaylene liked to vlog too. As it turns out, Peter Keller also liked to make videos, but his would prove haunting after the family’s home was set ablaze.In a mental health crisis, call 988 (US Only)Tune in to this episode to learn more!Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources: 123456789101112131415

Episode 107: Alvin and Judith Neelley (Part 2)In our second and final installment on Alvin and Judith Neelley, we cover the two confirmed murders the couple committed, their capture, trials, and the aftermath. Resources (US Only):Mental health emergency: Dial 988Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233)National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)(Homepage | National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC))Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)(RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization)Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 106: Alvin and Judith Neelley (Part 1)In part one of our two part series, we cover the early life and crimes of Alvin Neelley and Judith Ann Adams. The couple viewed themselves as outlaws, believing it was them against the world. In this episode, we cover their childhoods, petty crimes and escalation to the first reported murder the couple committed together. Resources (US Only):Mental health emergency: Dial 988Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233)National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)(Homepage | National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC))Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)(RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization)Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 105: The Murder of Betty WillisBetty Willis’s name may not sound familiar to you, but her voice might. She was a blues singer in the 1960s with a beautiful, soulful voice and a music career on the horizon. She ultimately gave up her entertainment career to focus on her child, and she returned to California. Fast forward to January 1, 2018, 76-year-old Betty Willis was found dead on a sidewalk. Her killer wasn’t formally sentenced until the fall of 2023. To learn more, tune in to this episode.Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

Episode 104: Staudte Family MurdersIn June 2013, 24-year old Sarah Staudte fell extremely ill, and doctors warned the family she would likely not pull through. It was tragic that a young, healthy woman was on her deathbed, but it soon came to light that this was not the only recent tragedy that had plagued the family. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources:Mother convicted of poisoning her family maintains her innocence - ABC News (go.com)Mark Staudte Obituary - Springfield, Missouri | Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home (hhlohmeyer.com)Missouri Woman Recalls Moment She Suspected Her Mom Tried to Kill Her - ABC News (go.com)True Crime in the Ozarks- Crime Traveler: The chilling Staudte Family murders (ozarksfirst.com)"I forgive my mom for what she did..." daughter speaks as mom admits to poisoning family (news-leader.com)The Staudte Family Murder - YouTube

Episode 103: Ted Bundy: Final Chapter (Part 3)In our third and final installment of our series on Ted Bundy, we discuss his second escape, the crimes he committed before he was finally captured, and the trials. We also discuss the horrifying details that Bundy provided long after his conviction, and then his ultimate execution. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources