Murder, Not Murdering

In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of NFL star Steve McNair, the mysterious circumstances of his death, and the importance of understanding the full story beyond headlines. Next we delve into a chilling case from 1934 in Kisap's Erlands Point, Washington, revealing how a massacre that almost went cold was solved.key topicsSteve McNair's football career and legacyCircumstances surrounding Steve McNair's deathInvestigation and questions about the caseThe importance of understanding a person's full storyDetails of the Erlands Point massacre and investigationChapters00:00Introduction to Steve McNair and today's case02:04Autumn shares her day and personal mishaps07:00Introduction to Steve McNair's early life and football career11:59McNair's NFL achievements and Super Bowl run17:07The tragic night of Steve McNair's death20:00Details of the investigation and questions raised25:14Reconstructing McNair's final hours and events30:12Remembering Steve McNair beyond the headlines32:14Introduction to the Erlands Point massacre case36:01Discovery of the crime scene and initial investigation39:58Media coverage and public reaction to the massacre45:01The investigation, evidence, and unresolved questionskeywords Steve McNair, NFL, true crime, murder case, sports history, investigation, unsolved mysteries, crime analysis, Pacific Northwest, historical crime

In this episode, Erin covers the murder case of Dr. George Parkman and the trial of Harvard professor John White Webster. It explores the disappearance, discovery of body parts, dental evidence, and the sensational trial. Then Autumn delves into the reason why we check our Halloween candy with the Candy Man Case. The tragic story of Timothy O'Bryan, who died after consuming poisoned Halloween candy given to him by his father, Ronald O'Bryan.TakeawaysForensic evidence played a crucial role in convicting the murderer.The trial attracted widespread attention and public interest. Early forensic evidence, such as dental identification, played a crucial role in the Parkman-Webster Trial.The Candy Man Case highlights the disturbing reality that danger can come from someone known and trusted, not just from strangers.Chapters00:00 The Disappearance of Dr. George Parkman05:26 Discovery of Body Parts and Dental Evidence08:53 Investigation and Suspicions12:08 Webster's Arrest and Evidence Collection27:51 Webster's Indictment and Trial30:49 The Parkman-Webster Trial34:25 The Verdict and Sentencing43:38 The Candy Man Case

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Autumn and Erin take a trip into the dark folklore of New England, where two infamous axe murderers became the stuff of legend.First, Autumn revisits one of America’s most notorious unsolved mysteries: Lizzie Borden. On a sweltering August morning in 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered inside their Fall River, Massachusetts home. Lizzie, the daughter of the victims, was accused of wielding the axe—but did she really do it? More than a century later, the question remains.Then Erin takes us back to 1785 Connecticut for the strange and unsettling story of Thomas Goss, a man whose violent crime, bizarre behavior, and subsequent inquest raised questions about madness, murder, and the law. His case offers a glimpse into how early New England communities understood insanity—and what happened when a murderer was believed to be beyond his own control.Two cases. Two axes. Two very different eras.From whispered accusations and courtroom drama to madness, murder, and the gallows, The Witch, The Axe, & the Gallows explores how these two New England killers became part of American true-crime history. Murder, Not Murdering — because sometimes the legend is only the beginning.

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Erin brings us back to Spokane, Washington, in 1919 for the strange and unsettling case of W.H. McNutt. A missing brother, a hammer, and a medium all become pieces of a bizarre mystery that captured the attention of Spokane—and left behind more questions than answers.Then Autumn dives into one of the most infamous kidnappings in American history: the kidnapping of Patty Hearst. In 1974, the 19-year-old heiress was abducted from her Berkeley apartment by the Symbionese Liberation Army. What happened next would become a media sensation, sparking questions about loyalty, coercion, radical politics, and the mysterious transformation of a kidnapping victim into one of the most controversial figures of the 1970s.Two cases. Two very different eras. And two stories that prove sometimes the strangest crimes are the ones that refuse to fit neatly into a box.Murder, Not Murdering — new episodes every Tuesday.

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, we’re diving into the deeply disturbing and still highly debated case of Darlie Routier.In 1996, Darlie Routier called 911 after her two young sons were brutally attacked inside their Texas home. What followed was an investigation filled with unanswered questions, conflicting evidence, and a trial that would capture national attention.Darlie was convicted of killing her sons and sentenced to death—but decades later, questions surrounding the evidence, the investigation, and what really happened that night continue to fuel debate.Join us as we walk through the timeline, the evidence, the trial, and the questions that remain.