Evil Everywhere: A True Crime and Horror Podcast

We hear it all the time from those accused of committing crimes….”I’m Innocent….i didn’t do it”. The problem? Convincing every else, including a judge and jury and providing evidence. Patricia Stallings faced this same speculation in 1989 when she was accused of poisoning her infant son. While in jail awaiting trial, maintaining her innocence, Patricia discovered she was pregnant again. What she and her husband David couldn’t imagine was this unexpected baby would end up providing the proof of Patricia’s innocence. The new infant, while under foster care, exhibited the same symptoms as his late brother. Testing confirmed a rare genetic disorder which if left untreated, would exhibit the same symptoms of antifreeze poisoning which was the initial cause of death of the infant Patricia was facing charges for. Despite the findings, Patricia still was convicting and sentenced to life in prison for poisoning her son. After her last appeal which aired on Unsolved Mysteries, local scientists conducted their own examinations and proved the mistakes of the evidence used to convict Patricia. This case proves that even if rare, genetic disorders need to be taken into consideration during investigations to prove, without a doubt, a crime had been committed.   Sources: “Patricia Stallings” on The National Registry of Exonerations (https://exonerationregistry.org/cases/10877) “Mom Charged in Son’s Death: Antifreeze put in his Bottle” in Daily American Republic on September 8, 1989 “Patricia Stallings: Sentenced to life without parole for a crime that didn’t happen” on Bluhm Legal Clinic - Center on Wrongful Convictions (https://www.law.northwestern.edu/legalclinic/wrongfulconvictions/exonerations/mo/patricia-stallings.html) “Mother’s Tale: Son’s Death, Her Imprisonment” by Tom Uhlenbrock in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on April 4, 1990 “Patty Stallings” on Unsolved Mysteries (https://unsolved.com/gallery/patty-stallings/) “Baby in Murder Case not Tested for Fatal Disorder” by Tom Uhlenbrock in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 5, 1990 “The Tragic Story Of Patricia Stallings, The Woman Wrongfully Convicted Of Murdering Her Own Baby” by Amber Morgan on All That’s Interesting on November 26, 2024 (https://allthatsinteresting.com/patricia-stallings) “Trial Delayed in Infant’s Death” by Tom Uhlenbrock in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on September 16, 1990 https://www.facebook.com/historyfeels/posts/in-1989-a-woman-named-patricia-stallings-was-jailed-for-life-for-poisoning-her-c/1294384992484510/ “Fight’s Over: Freed from Prison, Patricia Stallings Tries to Start Life Again” by Virgil Tipton in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on September 22, 1991 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118327877/david_patrick-stallings “Not Guilty: How the System Failed Patricia Stallings” by Bill Smith in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on October 20, 1991 “Deadly Formula” on Forensic Files - Season 3, Episode 8 on PEACOCK Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack- Season 3, Episode 19 on TUBI

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Huntsville, Alabama, is a city where the past and future collide. Once a quiet Southern town-built frontier dreams, Huntsville transformed into “Rocket City”, a hub for NASA and military research. But beneath its veneer of progress, the city’s dense woods and old neighborhoods still harbor secrets, creating an atmosphere where isolation and darkness can thrive. It’s here, that the story of James Dominic “Jimmy” Cappello unfolds. Jimmy was the kind of man who could light up a room, a loving father, a devoted husband, and a private investigator with a gift for uncovering the truth. But sometimes, the greatest mysteries are the ones closest to home. As cracks began to show in Jimmy’s seemingly perfect life, a chilling tale of betrayal, addiction, and suspicion emerged. When Jimmy vanished one September night, his wife’s calm demeanor and conflicting stories only deepened the mystery. What really happened inside the Cappello home? Why did the scent of decay lead investigators to the family garage? And how did a trusted nurse become the prime suspect in a case that would haunt an entire community? This episode shows us that evil is everywhere, sometimes hiding in plain sight, behind the doors of a loving home, waiting for the moment when trust to turns to terror and darkness finally steps into the light.   National Drug Helpline SAMHSA   Sources: American Monster – Season 13, Episode 2 – Drip, Drip! The Huntsville Times – Former nurse is indicted in husband’s poisoning death – Ashley Remkus – October 11, 2019 WAFF48 – 4 years later: Jim Cappello’s family raising his daughter – May 16, 2022 - 4 years later: Jim Cappello’s family raising his daughter TheMirrorUS – Alabama nurse poisoned detective husband with insulin while he investigated her suspected drug use – Jeremiah Hassel – October 13, 2024 - Alabama nurse poisoned detective husband with insulin while he investigated her suspected drug use - The Mirror US Moviedelic – James Cappello Murder: Where is Marjorie Nichole “Nikki” Cappello Now? – Naman Shrestha – November 4, 2025 - James Cappello Murder: Where is Marjorie Nichole "Nikki" Cappello Today? WAFF48 – Estate of Madison County man murdered by his wife awarded millions in wrongful death lawsuit – March 17, 2025 - Estate of Jim Cappello awarded millions in wrongful death lawsuit The Huntsville Times – Lawsuit filed in husband’s insulin death – William Thornton – September 23, 2020

Back in 1830, in Salem, Massachusetts, a wealthy retired sea captain, Joseph White, was found brutally murdered in his own home. 13 stab wounds and a bludgeoning to the skull, but there were no signs of robbery. No leads on who could have done it. The small town was terrified and suspicious of everyone. The town leaders formed a committee, consisting of 27 members, tasked with uncovering the truth. Although the Captain didn’t have the best of reputations, the community was more concerned about a killer running lose. After testimony from an apprehended criminal and a blackmailer, the men responsible for the crime were detained. The main leader of the plan was Joseph Knapp Jr, the husband of Captain White’s niece. When detained, Joseph confessed to the plan carried out by men he had hired. After avoiding walls with Massachusetts law, the famous Daniel Webster was able to get a jury to convict 2 of the 4 men accused of involvement. Captain White’s home, now referred to as the Gardner Pingree home, is believed to be haunted and is a common stop on ghost tours through historic Salem. From ghostly apparitions to disembodied footsteps, the home seems to relive the gruesome crime that occurred within its walls.   Sources: “The Tale of Salem's Gardner-Pingree House” by Linda on The Distracted Wanderer on October 4, 2010 (https://www.thedistractedwanderer.com/2010/10/tale-of-salems-gardner-pingree-house.html) “The Gardner-Pingree House” on Salem & Ghosts on October 28, 2024 (https://salemghosts.com/the-gardner-pingree-house/) “The Murder of Capt. Joseph White at the Gardner-Pingree House” on Witch City Walking Tours (https://witchcitywalkingtours.com/the-murder-of-capt-joseph-white-at-the-gardner-pingree-house/) “The Murder of Captain Joseph White by the Knapp Brothers, 1830” by Thomas Duke on the Historical Crime Detective blog (https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-captain-joseph-white-1830/) “The Murder of Captain Joseph White” by Rebecca Beatrice Brooks on The History of Massachusetts blog on July 25, 2025 (https://historyofmassachusetts.org/captain-joseph-white-murder/) “A Murder in Salem” by E.J. Wagner in Smithsonian Magazine in November 2010 (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-murder-in-salem-64885035/) “Captain Joseph White” on Salem Public Library website (https://salempl.org/captain-joseph-white/) “Murderous Joseph Knapp Inspires Poe, Hawthorne” on The New England Historical Society website (https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/murderous-joseph-knapp-inspires-poe-hawthorne/) https://tosalem.com/paranormal-salem-five-haunted-destinations-you-must-visit/

Nestled in the heart of Hartford City, Indiana, stands a house that has quietly watched generations pass. Known today as the Monroe House, it was built in the 1800s, long before Hartford City was transformed by the Indiana Gas Boom and its explosive fifteen-year surge of wealth and industry. That rapid growth drew families from across  the country and overseas, all chasing opportunity, all hoping to claim a piece of the American dream. Among them was the Berger family, who arrived from Belgium in the 1880s and made the Monroe House their home. But their hopes were met with hardship. Shortly after settling in, tragedy followed. Lives inside the home grew increasingly difficult and some were cut short altogether. Since then, those who live within the Monroe House has experienced loss, grief, or misfortune. And for decades, those who have entered the home to investigate its past have reported something more. Apparitions. Disembodied screams. An overwhelming sense of being watched, and of an oppressive presence that refuses to leave. Tomorrow, we examine the history, at least what is known of it and the reports surrounding one of Indiana’s most infamous homes. This story reminds us that evil is everywhere, even in the shadows of a house that has stood quietly for centuries.   Sources: Fear Alley – The Monroe Demon House - The Monroe Demon House - Fear Alley Scary Nights – The Haunted Monroe House – November 25, 2025 - The Haunted Monroe House - Scary Nights Bump in the Night – Night at the Demon House - NIGHT AT THE "DEMON HOUSE" — AMERICAN HAUNTINGS GHOST HUNTS Paranormal Lockdown – Season 2, Episode 1 – Monroe House Wikipedia – Hartford City, Indiana - Hartford City, Indiana - Wikipedia Wikipedia – History of tuberculosis - History of tuberculosis - Wikipedia

In December of 1997, Bartow, Florida was the town where nothing horrible was supposed to happen. But this month, the quiet, close-knit community became the setting for a brutal massacre. Inside a local business, Erie Manufacturing, four people were executed in broad daylight: Frank Dosso, his brother-in-law George Patisso, business partner George Gonsalves, and Frank’s sister, Diane Dosso. The crime scene offered little for the investigation. No weapon. No witnesses. No forensic evidence. Investigators believed it was a professional hit but for years, they couldn’t prove who was responsible. Suspicion kept circling back to one man, but he seemingly had an airtight alibi, he was supposedly out of town. But investigators uncovered a hidden trail: an alias, rental car, a mysterious flight, and one overlooked detail that would change everything. Almost a decade later, a single fingerprint would unravel the case. Afterwards, an international pursuit occurred, a legal loophole in Ecuador’s constitution, and a detective who refused to let the case go cold even when ordered to walk away. This is the story of a family destroyed, a town forever changed, and a crime that ALMOST became the perfect murder.     Sources: “Probe into 4 Shootings Turns to Owners’ Fights” by The Ledger in the Tampa Bay Times on December 5, 1997 “Co-Owner Cleared as Suspect” by Sam Cardinale in The Ledger on December 6, 1997 “Unfinished business” by Dennis Murphy on NBC News on December 21, 2006 (https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16306307) “To Catch A Killer” by 48 Hours on CBS News on March 1, 2007 (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/to-catch-a-killer-01-03-2007/) “Trial Begins in Polk County Mass Slaying” by The Associated Press in The St. Augustine Record on September 6, 2006 “Defendants Migraine Delays Trial” by Associated Press in Florida Today on September 7, 2006 “911 Calls Take Jury to Slaying” by Billy Townsend in The Tampa Tribune on September 14, 2006 “Businessman to pay for killings with his life” by Phil Davis, The Associated Press in The Herald Tribune on June 27, 2007 (https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2007/06/27/businessman-to-pay-for-killings-with-his-life/28556202007/) Unusual suspects season 5, episode 8 “Manufacturing Murder” on Peacock https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/281558335/george-emanuel-gonsalves https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50050258/frank_vito-dosso https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188783869/george_anthony-patisso https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188783919/diane-patisso https://www.cityofbartow.net/307/City-History https://grokipedia.com/page/Nelson_Serrano#death-and-legacy

Katherine Knight was born on October 24, 1955, in rural New South Wales. She entered the world as a twin, raised in a home marked by instability, violence, and emotional neglect. From a young age, Knight was exposed to the breakdown of her parents’ marriage, burdens no child should have carried. At school, she struggled to connect. Isolated and aggressive, she became known for bullying classmates and clashing with authority, eventually dropping out at just 15. By adulthood, however, Knight appeared to find her footing. She built a reputation as a skilled and dependable meat processor at an abattoir in Aberdeen, earning respect in the workplace. But behind that stability was a troubling pattern. Knight’s personal relationships were volatile, often defined by jealousy, control, and violence. Time and again, they ended badly. In 2000, she began a relationship with John Price—a well-liked local, known for his humor and generosity. Friends were wary, but Price believed in Knight and stood by her. It would be a fatal decision. What followed would become one of the most notorious crimes in Australian history, earning Knight international infamy and a grim nickname in the media. This episode examines the life, warning signs, and unanswered questions behind a case that continues to haunt a small town and challenge how we understand violence hiding in plain sight. This story reminds us that evil is everywhere, even when we try to deny it’s existence for love.   SOURCES: Wikipedia – Katherine Knight - Katherine Knight - Wikipedia Tubi – Crimes that Shook Australia – Season 1, Episode 4 Wikipedia – Aberdeen, New South Wales - Aberdeen, New South Wales - Wikipedia Mirror – Woman kills husband then skins and cooks him and serves him to kids – July 11, 2025 – Emilia Randall - Woman kills husband then skins and cooks him and serves him to kids - The Mirror People – After She Stabbed and Skinned Her Husband, Police Found a Gruesome Stew on the Stove – and Plates Set for His Kids – May 4, 2025 – Sean Neumann - Inside the Shocking Crimes of Katherine Knight, Dubbed 'Australia's Hannibal Lecter' ABC News – Remembering Katherine Mary Knight, Australia’s ‘female Hannibal Lecter’, 20 years on – Giselle Wakatama – February 28, 2020 - Remembering Katherine Mary Knight, Australia's 'female Hannibal Lecter', 20 years on - ABC News The Sydney Morning Herald – Macabre killer first woman to get life – Greg Wendt – November 9, 2001 The Sydney Morning Herald – Head-in-a-pot confession – October 19, 2001

The holiday season is a time where some may feel lonely despite being surrounded by the holiday cheer. Some decide to seek some sort of companionship during this time to ease their feelings. Kevin Bacon, 25 year old stylist from Swartz Creek, Michigan was a beacon of light to his loved ones. In December 2019, during the holiday season he was feeling a little lonely after not having much luck in prior relationships. He decided to meet up with a contact he met on grindr on Christmas eve. But when he didn’t show to his family’s Christmas brunch the next day, everyone became immediately concerned. After reporting him missing to the authorities, his father found Kevin’s car, abandoned. Police were able to gain access to Kevins’ phone left inside the vehicle and traced his last messages to a secluded home belonging to Mark Latunski. Mark was no stranger to police but no one was prepared for the horrors they found in his basement. Latunski admitted to atrocities that shocked the small town of Swartz Creek. He would ultimately plead guilty to open murder and mutilation, sentenced to life without parole, never showing a flicker of remorse. This case reminds us that a choice for connection can unknowingly collide with another’s darkest intentions.   Sources: “The Cannibal Killer Who Met His Victim on Grindr” by Adam Janos on A&E Crime + Investigation on December 19, 2024 (https://www.aetv.com/articles/christmas-eve-cannibal-killer) “Latunski gets life sentence in murder and mutilation of Kevin Bacon” by Kayla Jones and Erin Bowling on WILX 10 on December 15, 2022 (https://www.wilx.com/2022/12/15/latunski-set-be-sentenced-murder-mutilation-kevin-bacon/) “Morrice Man Charged with Murder, Mutilation” by Roberto Acosta and Cole Waterman in The Bay City Times on December 31, 2019 “Man who killed Kevin Bacon, ate his testicles, sentenced to life in prison” by The Associated Press on Fox 25 on December 15, 2022 (https://okcfox.com/news/nation-world/kevin-bacon-death-mark-latunski-grindr-mark-latunski-michigan-throat-slit-hanging-ceiling-testicles-swartz-creek-disinterment-mutiliation-matthew-stewart-parole-detroit-bennington-township) “Shiawassee County Man Charged with Murder” by Kara Borg in The Lansing State Journal on December 31, 2019 “Grindr Murder: Could Kevin Bacon’s Death Have Been Prevented?” by Josph Jaafari on Rolling Stone on April 9, 2021 (https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/grindr-murder-kevin-bacon-mark-latunski-1148367/) ”Slain Mich. Man’s Funeral Gets Big Donaltion” by Bisma Parvez in The Detroit Free Press on December 31, 2019 “Judge finds accused murderer, cannibal Mark Latunski fit to stand trial” by WILX News 10 on WILX 10 on October 5, 2020 (https://www.wilx.com/2020/10/05/judge-finds-accused-murderer-cannibal-mark-latunski-fit-to-stand-trial-after-months-in-psychiatric-hospital/) “Missing 25-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Shiawassee County” in The Detroit Free Press on December 30, 2019 “Swartz Creek rich in Genesee County history” by The Flint Journal on Michigan Live on April 6, 2008 (https://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/answerbook/2008/04/swartz-creek.html) https://www.sharpfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/kevin-bacon “Keep me Safe” on A Body in the Basement, Season 2, Episode 3 on HBOMax

Hidden away in Upstate New York lies the town of Dryden, a quiet community of just over 13,000 where life moved at a slow, trusting pace. Doors were often left unlocked, windows open, and neighbors watched out for each other. Crime felt like a distant concept, something that happened elsewhere. But beginning in the early 1990s, that sense of security was shattered. Over the course of a decade, Dryden was hit by a wave of brutal crimes and heart-breaking tragedies that shook its residents to the core. What some dismissed as a rare cluster of misfortune, others believed was a sign the town had been cursed, a dark cloud looming over every street, every home. In this two-part series, we’ll look back at the horror that erupted in a town once defined by innocence. We’ll explore how the community grappled with the terror and discover how, eventually, they found a way to heal. Join us, as we untangle the unsettling story behind Dryden’s darkest decade. How one community’s perseverance shaped how others viewed the otherwise small Upstate New York town. 

Hidden away in Upstate New York lies the town of Dryden, a quiet community of just over 13,000 where life moved at a slow, trusting pace. Doors were often left unlocked, windows open, and neighbors watched out for each other. Crime felt like a distant concept, something that happened elsewhere. But beginning in the early 1990s, that sense of security was shattered. Over the course of a decade, Dryden was hit by a wave of brutal crimes and heart-breaking tragedies that shook its residents to the core. What some dismissed as a rare cluster of misfortune, others believed was a sign the town had been cursed, a dark cloud looming over every street, every home. In this two-part series, we’ll look back at the horror that erupted in a town once defined by innocence. We’ll explore how the community grappled with the terror and discover how, eventually, they found a way to heal. Join us, as we untangle the unsettling story behind Dryden’s darkest decade. How one community’s perseverance shaped how others viewed the otherwise small Upstate New York town. 

Imagine going to work, only to be bullied and targeted by someone you have to be alongside all day… someone hiding a deadly secret.  For stylist Joleen Cummings, that nightmare was real. At Tangles Hair Salon in Fernandina Beach, Florida, Joleen was a lively spirit, devoted to her loyal clientele. As a single mother, she poured her heart into her children, her work, and the community she loved. But on Mother’s Day, 2018, which was also her birthday, Joleen didn’t show up to pick up her kids. Knowing something was seriously wrong, her mother, Ann, reported her missing, and detectives began tracing her last known movements. It led them to a coworker at the Salon with a secret life. When questioned, she revealed her true identity: Kimberly Lee Kessler—a woman who had been running for decades, moving from state to state under multiple aliases. Kimberly tried to appear insane, but psychologists testified she was fully aware of her actions. In this smaller town known for its charm, Joleen’s disappearance unraveled a web of lies, blood, and a killer hiding in plain sight.   Sources: “Woman Who Lived Under Multiple False Identities Murders Coworker Who Threatened To Expose Her” by Becca van Sambeck on Oxygen True Crime on September 25, 2022 (https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/kimberly-kessler-murdered-coworker-joleen-cummings-why) “Dismemberment experiment with knife purchased by Kimberly Kessler lasted just 73 minutes” by Ann Schindler on First Coast News on December 15, 2021 (https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/crime/dismemberment-experiment-with-knife-purchased-by-kimberly-kessler-lasted-just-73-minuteslocal/77-ec23e176-ff73-4419-99c7-b6ddd6ac58c6) “Closing arguments in Kimberly Kessler murder trial to begin Thursday morning” by Corley Peel on News 4 Jax on December 8, 2021 (https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/12/08/prosecutors-expected-to-rest-case-today-in-kimberly-kessler-murder-trial/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) “Murder case of Nassau County mother Joleen Cummings highlighted in new show hosted by rapper 50 Cent” by Aydian Ahmad on News 4 Jax on September 16, 2025 (https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/09/17/murder-case-of-nassau-county-mother-joleen-cummings-highlighted-in-new-show-hosted-by-50-cent/) ”Murder at the Beauty Salon” on Killer Cases Season 3, Episode 4 on Hulu

Think Ivy League, and you picture privilege, brilliance and maybe most of all, safety. When you’re paying top dollar to attend one of the most prestigious universities in the world, danger feels like the last thing on your mind. But evil doesn’t care about prestige. And in January of 1969, it found it’s way into Harvard University. Jane Britton was a doctoral student in Near Eastern Archaeology. Bright, ambitious, standing right on the edge of a moment that she’d been working towards for years. Her general exams were a day away, the gateway to her dissertation and the final chapter to her academic journey. So, when Jane didn’t show up, everyone who knew her felt it immediately. Something was wrong. Her boyfriend, James Humphries tried calling again and again but no answer. Eventually he went to her Cambridge apartment himself. And what he found brought her promising life to a brutal and unexpected end. Jane’s death would become one of Harvard’s most chilling mysteries. One that would remain unsolved for nearly five decades. In this episode we’re uncovering who Jane was, the strange details surrounding her case and the unsettling truth about the places that we assume are safe. This story is a reminder that evil doesn’t just lurk in dark alleys and distant cities, sometimes it’s waiting in the places you think you’re protected.   Sources: Wikipedia – Murder of Jane Britton - Murder of Jane Britton - Wikipedia ABC News – How investigators cracked unsolved murder of Harvard graduate student nearly 50 years later – Morgan Winsor – November 20, 2018 - How investigators cracked unsolved murder of Harvard graduate student nearly 50 years later - ABC News Find a Grave – Obituary – Jane Sanders Britton - Jane Sanders Britton (1945-1969) - Find a Grave Memorial New York Post – Inside the Harvard murder mystery ‘solved’ by a student sleuth – Brad Hamilton – November 14, 2020 - Inside the Harvard murder mystery 'solved' by a student sleuth | New York Post Wikipedia – Cambridge, Massachusetts - Cambridge, Massachusetts - Wikipedia State Stories – The Murder of Jane Britton, the Harvard PhD Student Killed in Her Apartment in 1969, a Case that Took 50 Years to Solve – Henry Davis – November 24, 2025 - The Murder of Jane Britton, the Harvard PhD Student Killed in Her Apartment in 1969, a Case That Took 50 Years to Solve “Seven Sisters Colleges.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. “Harvard University.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. City of Cambridge. “History of Cambridge.” City of Cambridge Official Website, City of Cambridge, MA. “Upper Paleolithic.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. “Périgordian Culture.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Archaeological Institute of America. “Near Eastern Archaeology.” Archaeological Institute of America. Dana Hall School. “About Dana Hall School.” Dana Hall School Official Website. Harvard University. “Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology – About.” Harvard University.

30 miles north of Baton Rouge, high on the bluffs above the Mississippi River, lies the tiny town of St. Francisville. A place locals jokingly call “two miles long and two yards wide.” Population? Barely 1500. But what it lacks in size… it makes up for in secrets. Tucked beneath ancient oaks and veils of Spanish moss, sits one of America’s most famously haunted homes: The Myrtles Plantation. This estate has witnessed its fair share of tragedy from rumored lynchings to accidental deaths, even whispered tales of cold-blooded murder. And while many of these stories are not confirmed by historical fact, that hasn’t stopped locals from keeping these tales alive. A servant punished for eavesdropping, a man gunned down by unknown intruders and the heartbreaking deaths of children whose presence, some say, never truly left. Today, the Myrtles stands as a beautifully restored bed-and-breakfast but guests and staff continue to report chilling encounters: children’s laughter echoing down empty halls, shadowy figures drifting across the grounds, disembodied voices, footsteps, and knocks in the dead of night. What’s most unsettling? Some visitors still can’t make it through till morning. Would you be brave enough to try? Sources: “Paranormal Plantation: The Haunting of The Myrtles” by Mike Huberty on American Ghost Walks on August 1, 2023 (https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/the-myrtles-louisiana) “Myrtles Plantation | A Southern Haunting” on U.S. Ghost Adventures on January 26, 2025 (https://usghostadventures.com/americas-most-haunted-trending/myrtles-plantation-a-southern-haunting/) “The History of the Myrtles” on The Myrtles (https://themyrtles.com/pages/history-culture?srsltid=AfmBOoqdF1i9dsYsen9Ut4tnGmgbEzn9D9x0vOJ18y0BaGpHcIfwbG6k) “Myrtles Plantation: The South’s Spookiest House” on National Geographic on October 31, 2008 (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/myrtles_plantation_the_souths) “Town History” on Town of St. Francisville (https://stfrancisville.net/about/history/) “The Haunting of the Myrtles Plantation” by Aaliyah Strachan on The Haunted Walk (https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-haunting-of-the-myrtles-plantation/) https://www.facebook.com/weirdohistoryfacts/posts/stay-here-if-you-dare-the-myrtles-plantation-%EF%B8%8Fbuilt-in-1796-by-general-david-bra/1378122903670103/ https://www.facebook.com/100064779665728/posts/myrtles-plantation-is-an-antebellum-mansion-in-st-francisville-louisiana-built-i/1262121625957148/ Unsolved Mysteries: Season 11, Episode 9 on Tubi

Fathers often hold irreplaceable roles within a home but what they can bring into a family, they can also take away. In 2018, in the quiet suburb of Riverview, Florida, a tragedy unfolded that would haunt an entire community. Kenyatta Barron was a devoted mother, a woman of faith, and someone who always tried to do right by the people she loved. So when her on-again, off-again boyfriend and father of her children, Ronnie Oneal III needed a place to stay, she opened her door to him. She believed she was doing the right thing. But sometimes, even the kindest intentions can put us in the path of unimaginable darkness. On a cool March night, a desperate 911 call came through. A young woman, panicked and struggling to speak, cried out that she’d been shot. The dispatcher pleaded for an address, but the only thing that came back were screams.  When officers finally reached the home, they stepped into a scene that felt torn from a nightmare. Kenyatta lay on the front lawn, gravely wounded. Behind her, the house was engulfed in flames. What investigators would soon uncover inside and what would later unfold in a courtroom left even seasoned professionals stunned. This is a story about trust, betrayal, and a crime so horrific it shook Riverview to its core. And it’s a reminder that sometimes, the greatest evil isn’t lurking in the shadows, it's already inside the home.   Sources: Wikipedia – Riverview murders - Riverview murders - Wikipedia Wikipedia – Riverview, Florida - Riverview, Florida - Wikipedia Fox 13 Tampa Bay – Ronnie Oneal found guilty of 2018 double-murder of family; attempted murder of son – June 21, 2021 - Ronnie Oneal found guilty of 2018 double-murder of family; attempted murder of son | FOX 13 Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Times – Why would a man attack his family? – Tony Marrero - March 20, 2018 Tampa Bay Times – Man charged in attack on family wants son protected – Dan Sullivan - May 2, 2018 Tampa Bay Times – Acting in his own defense – Dan Sullivan – June 8, 2021 Tampa Bay Times – Social media memes anger judge, victims’ survivors – Anastasia Dawson – June 24, 2021 Youtube – WFLA News Channel  8 – Woman, girl killed in Riverview  - Youtube - Woman, girl killed in Riverview Youtube - Fox 13 Tampa Bay – Deputies: Woman and girl dead after man attacks family, sets home on fire - YouTube - Deputies: Woman and girl dead after man attacks family YouTube – WFLA News Channel 8 – Jury selection beings Monday in trial of Riverview man accused of killing woman, child Find a Grave – Obituary - Kenyatta Barron - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188794344/kenyatta-barron

In August of 2018, a quiet mobile home park in Clinton Township, Michigan, became the center of a nightmare. 18-year-old Danielle Marzejka and her boyfriend, 19-year-old Seren Bryan vanished without a trace. After days of searching, Danielle’s brother and father noticed something strange in the back of their shed, large trash bags swarmed by thousands of flies and the stench of death.  Police responded to the scene and discovered the bodies of Danielle and Seren inside of the trash bags. What unfolded during the investigation stunned even seasoned detectives. A closet full of duct tape, towels, and sheets soaked with blood. Evidence of a cleanup. And the family’s oldest son, Robert Marzejka Jr., suddenly gone. This led to a cross-state manhunt which ended in Robert Jr’s apprehension, while he was wearing a disguise. Tune in this week as we unravel the chilling evidence, the fractured family dynamics, and the six-day trial that sought justice for Danielle and Seren. Seren Shining Arts   Sources:   “Man finds sister, boyfriend dead in trash bags behind Clinton Twp mobile home” on Fox 2 Detroit on August 27, 2018 (https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-finds-sister-boyfriend-dead-in-trash-bags-behind-clinton-twp-mobile-home) “Clinton Twp. cops continue double-slaying probe” by Charles E. Ramirez and George Hunter on The Detroit News on August 28, 2018 (https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2018/08/28/clinton-twp-cops-continue-double-murder-probe/1121240002/) “Clinton Township Man Charged For Killing Sister, Her Boyfriend” by Jessica Strachan on CBS News Detroit on March 13, 2019 (https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/clinton-township-man-charged-for-killing-sister-her-boyfriend/) “Friend of murder victim: person of interest brother 'made her uncomfortable'” on Fox 2 Detroit on August 27, 2018 (https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/friend-of-murder-victim-person-of-interest-brother-made-her-uncomfortable) “Judge says 'evil man' is going where he deserves after murdering sister and her boyfriend” by Erika Erickson on Fox 2 Detroit on January 14, 2020 (https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/judge-says-evil-man-is-going-where-he-deserves-after-murdering-sister-and-her-boyfriend) “Man learns sentence for murdering sister, her boyfriend, leaving bodies in Clinton Township shed” by Jason Colthorp on Click On Detroit on January 14, 2020 (https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/01/14/man-learns-sentence-for-murdering-sister-her-boyfriend-leaving-bodies-in-clinton-township-shed-2/) “Man guilty of murdering sister and her boyfriend with hammer, leaving bodies in trash bags” by Crime and Public Safety on Fox 2 Detroit on November 25, 2019 (https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/man-guilty-of-murdering-sister-and-her-boyfriend-with-hammer-leaving-bodies-in-trash-bags) “Police: Man used hammer, taped bags over heads to kill sister, her boyfriend” by Fox 2 Staff on Fox 2 Detroit on March 14, 2019 (https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/police-man-used-hammer-taped-bags-over-heads-to-kill-sister-her-boyfriend) https://www.clintontownship.com/236/Special-Events#:~:text=Clinton%20Township%20has%20many%20events%2C%20including:%20*,train%20ride%20for%20children%20of%20all%20ages https://www.facebook.com/groups/crimejunkie/posts/1373523243476048/ The Murder Tapes — Episode “The Back of the Shed” s4, e1 Killers: Caught On Camera — Season 2, Episode 7 (“Sarinana & Marzejka”) ***Seren Shining Arts Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/serenshiningarts/

The bond between a mother and her child is supposed to be unbreakable. Mothers are born to nurture, to protect, to love but what happens when that love is tested in ways you could never imagine? When the very child you raised becomes a threat? For Jennifer Dazey, that unimaginable reality may have been closer than she ever thought. In January 2024, Jennifer was at home recovering from brain surgery to treat cancerous tumors, her world already fragile and uncertain. But when her friend Kristy arrived for a routine coffee date, she stepped into a scene that would haunt her forever. In Jennifer’s bedroom lay her lifeless body, motionless and silent. But she wasn’t alone. Her adult son, Tyler, was barely responsive in the bathroom, confused, disoriented, and at the center of a mystery that would shock everyone who heard it. What led to this horrifying moment? Was it an accident, a tragedy, or something far darker? In this episode, we dig into the disturbing story of Jennifer and Tyler Dazey, a story that challenges our understanding of family, trust, and the thin line between love and danger. Because sometimes, evil hides where we least expect it even in our own homes.   Sources: Law & Crime – ‘Always a pleasure’: Son Laughs at bond hearing in case where he allegedly murdered mother he accused of witchcraft – Alberto Luperon – January 21, 2024 - Man who killed mother accused her of witchcraft: Police KCRG – Dubuque man charged with killing his mother files motion to dismiss case and attorney – July 17, 2024 - Dubuque man charged with killing his mother files motion to dismiss case and attorney Telegraph Herald – Dubuque man sentenced to life in prison for mother’s death – Grace Nieland – October 10, 2025 - Dubuque man sentenced to life in prison for mother's death | Tri-state News | telegraphherald.com KCRG – Daughter of Dubuque murder victim speaks against sending alleged killer to prison – Beth Malicki – February 23, 2024 - Daughter of Dubuque murder victim speaks against sending alleged killer to prison CourtTV – Iowa v. Tyler Dazey: Mother’s ‘Witchcraft’ Murder Trial – Court TV Staff – July 22, 2024 - IA v. Tyler Dazey: Mother's 'Witchcraft' Murder Trial | Court TV YouTube – Law&Crime Network – Mom and Family Dog Found Savagely Murdered at Iowa Home - Mom and Family Dog Found Savagely Murdered at Iowa Home The Mirror US – ‘Witchcraft’ murder leaves Iowa woman covered in blood with fingers severed and dog killed on couch – Chiara Fiorillo – August 12, 2024 - 'Witchcraft' murder leaves Iowa woman covered in blood with fingers severed and dog killed on couch - The Mirror US Legacy – Obituary – Jennifer Dazey - Jennifer Dazey Obituary (2024) - Dubuque, IA - Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory KCRG – Tyler Dazey found guilty of murder, animal abuse – July 19, 2024 - Tyler Dazey found guilty of murder, animal abuse CBS2Iowa – Tyler Dazey convicted of killing his mom, still refuses to take part in proceedings – Nick Weig – July 19, 2024 - Tyler Dazey convicted of killing his mom, still refuses to take part in proceedings Wikipedia – Dubuque, Iowa - Dubuque, Iowa - Wikipedia

In the 1970s, Philadelphia was a city on the edge of losing itself. Factories closed. Jobs disappeared. And in the Kensington neighborhood… one man was about to lose his mind. Joseph Kallinger, known as the ‘Shoe Maker” was a man shaped by abuse throughout his entire childhood. The abuse spilled into his adulthood, into both of his marriages and his parenting. He became haunted by voices, one of them he claimed to be God, who were telling him to hurt the innocent. After he had committed the murders of a neighborhood boy and even one of his own sons, Joseph and one of his other sons, Michael went on a six-week spree of terror, stretching across three states. The pair committed a multitude of Burglaries and assaults. But it wasn’t until the murder of Maria Fasching did their spree come to an end. This case reminds us that evil is everywhere and it can influence even the most innocent of minds.   Sources: “CRIME: The Bizarre Case of Father and Son” on TIME on February 3, 1975 (https://time.com/archive/6879545/crime-the-bizarre-case-of-father-and-son/) “Joe Kallinger: Is he Jekyll or Hyde?” by Hoag Levins in The Philadelphia Daily News on January 20, 1976 “KALLINGER'S FAMILY DESCRIBES BEATINGS” by Donald Janson on The New York Times on October 6, 1976 (https://www.nytimes.com/1976/10/06/archives/kallingers-family-describes-beatings-2-children-testify-father.html) “’Hard Evidence’ Against Kallinger” by Joe O’Dowd in The Philadelphia Daily News on January 22, 1976 “Joseph KALLINGER” on SERIALKILLERCALENDAR.COM (https://www.serialkillercalendar.com/Joseph%20KALLINGER.php) “Cobbler Traced by Shirt Label” by Dan Enoch in The Philadelphia Daily News on January 22, 1976 “Joseph Kallinger was 'not faking' insanity to escape a Conviction” by Michael Dabny on UPI on January 27, 1984 (https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/01/27/Joseph-Kallinger-was-not-faking-insanity-to-escape-a/3938444027600/) ”Kallinger Son Insured Just Before Death” by Carol Towarnicky in The Philadelphia Daily News on January 20, 1976 “How Joseph Kallinger’s murder spree came to an end” by Bill Doyle on New Jersey 101.5 on January 17, 2020 (https://nj1015.com/how-joseph-kallingers-murder-spree-came-to-an-end/) “Kallinger Found Ill in ’73 Test” in The Philadelphia Daily News on January 22, 1976 “Another Robbery, Last September, Laid to Kallinger Boy in Harrisburg” by Donald Janson on The New York Times on February 28, 1975 (https://www.nytimes.com/1975/02/28/archives/another-robbery-last-september-laid-to-kallinger-boy-in-harrisburg.html) “Michael Kallinger: Signs of Trouble in School” by Don Haskin in The Philadelphia Daily News on January 22, 1975 “What Philadelphia Was Like In The Summer Of 1973” by Kamelia Angelova on Business Insider on August 17, 2012 (https://www.businessinsider.com/life-in-philadelphia-in-1973-2012-8) https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kallinger-joseph.htm                              https://www.facebook.com/groups/613095332367558/posts/2645038639173207/ https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Kalinger,%20Joseph%20_spring%202007_.pdf https://archives.law.virginia.edu/dengrove/writeup/trial-serial-killer-joseph-kallinger

David and Melinda Harmon seemed to have the kind of marriage built on unshakable faith. They were young, devoted, and deeply involved in their Nazarene community. David worked as a banker. Melinda served as a secretary at a nearby Nazarene university. Together, they embodied the values their church preached: love, commitment, and service. But on a cold February night in 1982, that image shattered. According to police, two masked intruders broke into the Harmons’ home while the couple slept. They were said to be searching for the keys to David’s bank. What happened next was brutal. David was attacked in his bed, bludgeoned repeatedly with a crowbar, while Melinda awoke to a nightmare. She told investigators she was forced downstairs, threatened, and made to hand over the bank key before the intruders fled into the night. It was a story that gripped their tight-knit church community and for years, no one questioned it. But decades later, shocking new evidence would reveal that the truth was far more twisted than anyone imagined. This is the story of faith, deception, and a murder that shattered a community’s belief in good and evil and proved that evil is everywhere, even in the most devout places.   Sources: The Lineup – Mark Mangelsdorf: The Man Who Killed His Best Friend and Got Away with It for 24 years – Sarah Mangiola – April 18, 2017 - Mark Mangelsdorf Killed His Best Friend and Escaped for Years In Plain Sight – Sleeping with the Devil – S1.E7 Olathe News – Police Investigate Olathe Murder – Greg Sackuvich – March 2, 1982 Olathe News – Obituary – Deaths – Funerals – David Harmon – March 2, 1982 Fox 4 News – Johnson Co. woman walks out of prison after serving 9 years for husband’s murder – Michelle Pekarsky, Shannon O’Brien – April 29, 2015 - Johnson Co. woman walks out of prison after serving 9 years for husband’s murder | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports The Cinemaholic – Where is Melinda Raisch Now? – Viswa Vanapalli – December 4, 2021 - Melinda Raisch Now: Where is David Harmon's Wife Today? Update KMBC News 9 ABC – Man convicted in 1982 fatal beating to be released Saturday – May 3, 2016 - Man convicted in 1982 fatal beating to be released Saturday The Kansas City Star – Killer in infamous Olathe love triangle case soon will go free – Tony Rizzo – April 5, 2019 - Killer in infamous Olathe love triangle case soon will go free | Kansas City Star Wikipedia – Olathe, Kansas - Olathe, Kansas - Wikipedia

Virginia Beach, 1996 was a booming coastal city on the edge of the Atlantic — a place where suburbia meets beach-town freedom… and military precision. Among its residents was Petty Officer Elise Makdessi and her husband, Eddie, a computer technician. They had moved to the city in 1994, and on the surface, everything seemed normal. Until May of 1996. Eddie Makdessi called 911 on May 14 in a panic, claiming an intruder had broken into their home, stabbed Elise, and that he had shot the attacker to defend her. At first, it seemed like a clear-cut case of self-defense. But detectives weren’t convinced. Every detail was scrutinized, all evidence closely examined. And what they discovered didn’t just raise questions — it contradicted Eddie Makdessi’s story entirely. It would take nearly a decade of investigation before justice was finally served. This is a case that reminds us: not everything is as it first appears. Sometimes, the smallest details make all the difference.   Sources: “DSS Returns Double Homicide Suspect to U.S.” by Bureau of Diplomatic Security on U.S. Department of State Archive on August 4, 2003 (https://2001-2009.state.gov/m/ds/rls/23000.htm) “Man convicted of 1996 Murders” by The Associated Press in The Culpeper Star – Exponent on March 17, 2006 “BEACH MAN SAYS POLICE SUSPECT HIM IN DOUBLE SLAYING” by Mike Mather in The Virginia Pilot on June 13, 1996 (https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1996/vp960613/06130573.htm) “Beach Jury Convicts Man of 1996 Murders” in The Richmond Times – Dispatch on March 17, 2006 “Makdessi’s murder trial in hands of Beach jury” by Jon Frank in The Virginia Pilot on March 16, 2006 (https://www.pilotonline.com/2006/03/16/makdessis-murder-trial-in-hands-of-beach-jury/) “VA Slaying Suspect Captured in Russia” by The Associated Press in The Richmond Times – Dispatch on July 25, 2003 “The Tailhook Scandal: How a 'Top Gun Mentality' Led to a Disastrous Navy Conference” by Blake Stilwell on Military.com on August 11, 2002 (https://www.military.com/history/tailhook-scandal-how-top-gun-mentality-led-disastrous-navy-conference.html) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39297857/elise_martin-makdessi https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/424850/quincy_bernard-brown “Double Cross” on Forensic Files – Season 21, Episode 1 on Amazon Prime “Deadly Accusation” on Unusual Suspects– Season 7, Episode 4 on Discovery+

Rosebud, Texas, a quiet, tight-knit community where front doors stayed unlocked and neighbors waved from their porches. It was the kind of place where everyone knew everyone, and families had lived side by side for generations. But hidden behind that small-town comfort was something far darker. Because in the 1960s, Rosebud harbored a monster. His name was Kenneth McDuff, a towering figure over six feet tall, over two hundred pounds and even as a teenager, he knew how to use his size to get what he wanted. Then came the summer of 1966. A night that would shatter the peace of Rosebud forever. What began as intimidation ended in horror; three local teens brutally murdered. McDuff was caught, tried, and sentenced to death. For the community, it felt like justice  and closure. But it wouldn’t last. Decades later, thanks to changes in Texas law and overcrowded prisons, Kenneth McDuff walked free. And once again, the killing began. What followed was a reign of terror that stretched far beyond Rosebud; a story that forced Texas, and the nation, to confront a chilling truth: sometimes, evil doesn’t die behind bars… it walks right out the gate.   SOURCES: Wikipedia – Kenneth McDuff - Kenneth McDuff - Wikipedia San Angelo Standard-Times – As Silent as the Grave – Mike Cochran – November 24, 1996 All That’s Interesting – The Disturbing Story of Kenneth McDuff, The ‘Broomstick Killer’ Who Murdered Up to 14 People Across Texas – Amber Morgan – September 14, 2024 - Kenneth McDuff, The Vicious 'Broomstick Killer' Of Texas Crime and Punishment – Kenneth McDuff Documentary Wikipedia – Rosebud, Texas - Rosebud, Texas - Wikipedia The Galveston Daily News – A Killer’s Secret – Mike Cochran – November 28, 1996 Fort Worth Star-Telegram – A Killer’s Secrets – Mike Cochran – November 29, 1996 Austin American-Statesman – McDuff arrested in Missouri – Jim Phillips – May 5, 1992

Grand Rapids, Michigan is a city on the Grand River, known for its Midwest charm and creative energy. This city is where 31-year-old Ashley Young was building a new life studying in college, working at a call center, and about to move into her very first apartment. Bubbly, optimistic and full of life, Ashley was ready for a fresh start after a recent breakup. But the day she was supposed to sign her new lease… she never showed up. Her mother, Kristine, knew something was wrong. For three long days, Kristine and Ashley’s stepmother, Dana, searched every corner of Grand Rapids for any sign of Ashley. Then they learned the last person Ashley was seen with was Jared Chance, an old friend of hers. Determined to confront him, they went to his apartment only to be met by police. Hours earlier, a 911 call had led officers to a horrifying discovery in the basement of Jared’s home. This discovery led to heart break for Ashley’s family and friends. Jared even appeared to have help concealing his evil actions by his own parents, one of which was a retired officer. This case raises a question for many. How far would you be willing to go to protect a loved one?   Sources: “The Gruesome Case of Ashley Young: Murdered and Dismembered by a Friend” by Twisted Crimes with Chris and Heather on Medium on September 18, 2025 (https://medium.com/@christophermcandrew/the-gruesome-case-of-ashley-young-murdered-and-dismembered-by-a-friend-5ae817e25a0c) “Mothers Seek Closure in Kalamazoo Woman's "Horrific" 2018 Murder, Dismemberment” by Jax Miller on Oxygen True Crime on October 30, 2023 (https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/jared-chance-parents-arrested-ashley-young-murder-dismemberment) “Friends say Victim was ‘Sunshine in Your Life’” by John Tunison in The Grand Rapids Press on December 11, 2018 “Mom seeks answers in daughter's 2018 murder in episode of 'Body in the Basement'” by Lauren Baker on ABC 13 News on September 23, 2025 (https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/mom-seeks-answers-daughters-2018-murder-episode-body-basement/69-5e8a2d53-27c6-4876-94e5-8e9a7b4f122a) “Retired Cop, Wife, Jailed after Mutilation” by John Agar in The Grand Rapids Press on December 13, 2018 “Case of Michigan woman dismembered, murdered by Jared Chance featured on true crime show” by Bradley Massman on MLive on September 24, 2025 (https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2025/09/case-of-michigan-woman-dismembered-murdered-by-jared-chance-featured-on-true-crime-show.html) Former Rock Island Police Sergeant Charged” in The Quad-City Times on December 14, 2018 “Ashley Young murder saga featured on TV documentary” by Matt Jaworowski on WoodTV on September 24, 2025 (https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/ashley-young-murder-saga-featured-on-tv-documentary/) “Can’t Find Her” on A Body in the Basement Season 2, Episode 6 on Discovery+ https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForAshleyYoung/