The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

In Maumee, Ohio, 26 year old Austyn McClellan walked into a gas station and asked a stranger if he could borrow her phone. He hadn't seen his mother in nearly two years, and with several people waiting for him outside, he quietly sent her a message asking her to come get him. Then, Austyn handed the phone back and walked outside. What his mother would soon discover would reveal the disturbing reality of the life her son had been living.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapodKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Sherri SmithSources:Law & Crime Network – Kidnapped Man Escapes Woman and Her 5 LoversLaw & Crime Trial – Torture Victim Details Horrific AbuseCourt TV – Polygamist Leader Expresses Regret at SentencingCourt TV – Judge Says She Is “Sickened” by Cult Leader at SentencingThe Blade – Court ReportPeople – Man Allegedly Held Captive and Beaten13abc/WTVG – Guilty Plea in Maumee/Toledo Kidnapping Case

In Pendleton, South Carolina, four members of the same family were found murdered inside their rural home. There were no signs of forced entry, no obvious struggle, and nothing to explain how the killers had gotten inside. But as investigators examined the scene, one disturbing possibility began to emerge. Whoever entered the house that night may have been invited in.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapodKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Woman convicted of murdering mother, grandmother, stepgrandmotherTrial PlaylistAnderson County woman convicted of killing four relatives is now in state custodyUpstate woman convicted of killing 4 family members files notice of appealMy Mother Is A Murderer - Reddit ThreadTips coming in on unsolved quadruple homicideTrial begins for South Carolina woman facing charges in quadruple murderAmy Vilardi Trial continues into Day 2 with emotional family testimoniesAmy Vilardi's Quadruple Murder Trial Day 3: Prosecutors detail evidence Quadruple Murder Trial: Former cellmate testifiesAmy Vilardi: Guilty on All CountsTen Years After a Shocking Quadruple Murder, Amy Vilardi Finally Faces a Jury'Grieving' Daughter Who Found Family Massacred Now on TrialSouth Carolina couple is charged with murder in the 2015 killings of four of their family members Couple charged in gruesome 2015 Pendleton quadruple homicide denied bondArrests made in ‘gruesome’ 2015 killings of SC couple and their elderly mothersPress ConferenceSouth Carolina shooting leaves four family members dead after 'violent deaths'Gruesome details revealed in 'Unsolved Mysteries' podcastCold Justice Aids in Arrest of S.C. Couple Suspected of 2015 Halloween Quadruple MurderHusband Charged in 2015 Quadruple Homicide Seeks Separate Trial From Co-Defendant WifeProsecutor at Ross HearingRoss Vilardi's Attorney Fox Carolina NewsOnly on FOX: Sheriff names persons of interest in Pendleton quadruple homicideCold Justice: House of HorrorsCarolina Crime Files: The Cost of GreedEvidence revealed in Pendleton quadruple murder caseAnderson Co. Sheriff Updates On Pendleton Murders

In Granby, Massachusetts, 37 year old paramedic Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala was found dead at the bottom of her basement stairs. The scene around her was strange, with an apparent break-in and wet paint covering much of the basement. But as investigators tried to determine what had happened inside the home, one question would become increasingly difficult to answer. When exactly did Annamarie die?How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapodKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 1 Part 1Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 1 Part 2Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 2Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 3Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 4Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 5Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 6Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 7Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 8Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 9Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 10Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - VerdictJudge sentences Cara Rintala to 12-14 yearsLaw professor explains important case notes as Cara Rintala trial awaits a verdictReasonable Doubt: The Cara Rintala Murder TrialAnnamarie Cochrane Rintala's murder: A complete timeline of eventsGay spouse murder case puts focus on long-hidden problemMassachusetts Mom Found Dead in Basement Covered in Blood and PaintFirst witnesses take stand in Rintala murder trialParamedics describe death scene in Rintala trial911 calls, court hearing played for jurors in Rintala murder trialFormer medical examiner: Cochrane Rintala died 6-8 hours before body foundJury views police interview of Rintala after wife’s body found in basementJury hears murder defendant Cara Rintala deny pouring paint on wife’s bodyRintala murder jury views extensive blood evidence in basementCoroner in Rintala trial: Time of murder no later than 1 p.m.Rintala case in jury’s hands after prosecution, defense make closing arguments WednesdayCara Rintala found guilty of manslaughter for killing wifeRintala sentenced to 12 to 14 years in prisonSJC overturns first-degree murder conviction of Cara Lee Rintala of GranbyThe Annamarie Cochrane Rintala many people did not knowCara Rintala convicted in connection with wife's 2010 strangulation deathCara Rintala murder trial deliberations will restart after jurors are replacedBody in the Basement Trial | Cara Rintala's Daughter Begs for Mom's ReleaseWWLP-22News

In Las Vegas, Nevada, 64 year old Andy Probst left home for his usual morning bike ride and never returned. What happened along a quiet stretch of road initially seemed to have a simple explanation. But weeks later, a disturbing video began circulating among local teenagers, revealing that there was far more to Andy’s final moments than anyone realized.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Sherri SmithResearch:J.R. RainboltSources:Fox5 Vegas — Police video provides new perspective8 News Now — Teen expected slap on wristLas Vegas Review-Journal — Found not competentLas Vegas Review-Journal — New carjacking chargesKTVB — Two men sentencedFox News — SentencingFox5 Vegas — SentencingNBC News — Vicious online hate directed at newspaperClark County District Attorney sentencing statement, December 2025Victim impact statements — Michael Probst, Taylor Probst, Crystal Probst, Gary HeindlmaryJudge Jacqueline Bluth sentencing remarksLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Case Report No. LLV230800048529

In Estero, Florida, Dr. Teresa Sievers returned home alone after a weekend away with her family. By the next morning, she had failed to show up for work, and a close friend was sent to check on her. What he discovered inside her home would launch an investigation that stretched more than a thousand miles and exposed a conspiracy no one saw coming.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Wikipedia11,000 Miles To MurderWhy Mark Sievers Bludgeoned His Wife Teresa Sievers to Death | A&EOn her birthday, friends and family remember slain Bonita doctorSievers a year later: Lives that disappeared behind the headlinesWho killed Dr. Teresa Sievers?Law and Crime Network Trial PlaylistCourt TV: Hammer Killing Murder Trial Maps outlining Wrights & Rodgers trip to FloridaDCF aware of Sievers accusationsThe Sievers murder: 9 things to knowEvidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa SieversHusband's chilling plot to kill his wife using his doppelganger best friendJimmy Ray Rodgers sentenced to life in prisonMark Sievers denied death row appealCourt TV 2025 Hearing