Inhuman: A True Crime Podcast

On December 8th, 2013, a fire broke out at the home of the Klaus family in Castor, Alberta, Canada. The remains of three members of the Klaus Family - Gordon, Sandra, and Monica - were discovered once the fire was put out. While at first, the fire was believed to be a tragic accident, investigators uncovered evidence pointing to something more sinister. After a successful “Mr. Big” sting operation by the Royal Canadian Mountain Police were able to arrest two perpetrators with their confessions. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Brannen was a five-year-old girl who disappeared on December 3, 1989, from a Christmas party at her apartment complex in Lorton, Virginia. She was last seen heading back into the apartment to get some potato chips and never returned. Despite extensive search efforts, Melissa has never been found, and her case remains unsolved. If anyone has any information about Melissa whereabouts, they should contact the Fairfax County Police Department Major Crimes Bureau at (703) 246-7800, option #8. Additionally, they can reach out to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678). Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creepy men that your gut warned you about, reminiscing about scary (personal) stories from childhood sleepovers, and a story from the coworker of a murderer... that's what you'll find in Volume 35 of Listener Stories! To submit your own Listener Story go to https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/listener-stories or email us at inhumanmonsterpod@gmail.com! Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the evening of April 4, 1991, Angela Hammond, was abducted from a phonebooth in Clinton, Missouri. She was calling her fiancé, Rob Shafer, from a pay phone when she mentioned seeing a suspicious green Ford truck. Shortly after, she screamed, and Rob heard the call being cut off. Despite extensive search efforts, Angela has never been found, and her case remains one of the most notorious cold cases in the United States. The Clinton Police Department continues to investigate, and there is an ongoing reward for information leading to the resolution of the case. If you have any information about Angela’s disappearance you are urged to call the Clinton Police Department 660-885-5561. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 year old Mackenzie Lueck went missing after returning to Utah in June 2019. Her Lyft driver saw her get into another person’s car, and using digital analysis, investigators were able to identify who that person was. When searching his home, they made a horrible discovery. Mackenzie was a “real spitfire” according to her mom and had so much life ahead of her when her life was brutally taken. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 30, 1992, 19-year-old Scottish student Amanda Duffy was brutally murdered in a violent act that shocked her community. The main suspect in this heinous crime, Francis Auld, faced trial for murder in the High Court of Justiciary in Glasgow. However, he was acquitted when the jury returned a majority verdict of "not proven," leaving many questions unanswered. After years and years of tireless efforts by Amanda's family, who persistently sought to have Auld retried in their quest for justice for their daughter, the case seemed to come to a sudden and unfortunate halt in 2017 due to some very challenging circumstances. To this day, Amanda’s \ case remains unsolved, continuing to weigh heavily on the hearts of her family and the community. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Delvey, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, gained notoriety for posing as a wealthy German heiress to infiltrate herself in New York’s social elite. For years, she used her self-proclaimed wealth to scam and defraud some of the city’s biggest socialites, prominent banks and high-end hotels in New York City. She was arrested in 2017 and convicted of grand larceny in the first, second third degree as well as theft of services. After serving her time and being released from prison, she was detained by ICE for violating the terms of her VISA. She remains on house arrest today while she fights her deportation, but you would never know - she has a large social media following, a podcast, is filming a reality show, and recently appeared on Dancing with the Stars (wearing her ankle monitor). This is the true story of Anna Delvey. Rachel DeLoache Williams’ Vanity Fair Article My Friend Anna by Rachel DeLoache Williams Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber-Lee Cruickshank was 2.5 years old when she disappeared on October 17, 1992, from Kingston, New Zealand, located on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu. She was last seen at the home of her stepfathers friends where her family had stopped for the evening. Around 5:30 pm she was last seen by their friend Belinda and then she was never seen again. To this day her case remains open and unsolved. If you have any information about her case please contact the New Zealand Police Cold Case team. To make a non-emergency report, or you can call 111 OR 105 (Ten-Five) 24/7. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went on a 21-month long crime spree along with the “Barrow Gang” in the 1930s, committing 12 murders and many robberies, car thefts, and kidnappings. On May 23rd, 1934, the couple was ambushed with over 100 bullet holes marking their car, which is on display in Nevada to this day. After their deaths, a movie was released about the couple, romanticizing their lives and crimes - but they were bandits and serial killers that are still referenced to this day.  Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the height of the Great Depression in the United States, crimes were happening left and right as people were doing whatever they could to survive. But Clyde Barrow’s trouble with the law began long before that time, and after he met Bonnie Parker in 1930, the crimes he committed only escalated. The couple became some of the most infamous bandits and killers in the country. After their capture, people idolized them for their relationship and dedication to each other through several gunfights and a years-long crime spree. This is the true story of Bonnie and Clyde. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener Stories Volume 34! For this installment of LS we have a lot of great reminders to always trust your gut and some sweet and creepy paranormal stories, one may or may not include a shadow man in a top hat (shivers)!! Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 4th, 2008, a clerk at a gas station in DeKalb County, Georgia watched a man vacuuming out his van. Just hours earlier, the clerk had seen that same man in news reports – he was identified as a person of interest in the disappearance of a woman from three days prior. This man was Gary Hilton, and while he was initially only a person of interest in the disappearance and murder of Meredith Emerson, he ended up being charged with 4 murders in total (and suspected of many more) and became known as the “National Forest Serial Killer” who killed Meredith Emerson, Cheryl Dunlap, and Irene and John Bryant in 2007 and 2008. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 14, 1960, 47-year-old Frances Murphy, 50-year-old Mildred Lindquist, and 50-year-old Lillian Oetting took a four-day trip to Starved Rock State Park, in LaSalle County, Illinois. After checking into the Starved Rock Lodge, the three women decided to take an afternoon hike to the St. Louis Canyon. Unfortunately, they were never seen alive again. Two days later, Frances, Mildred and Lillian were found inside a cave in the canyon. All 3 women were partially nude, bound with twine and their faces had been bludgeoned beyond recognition. Over 60 years later a lot of theories and questions still surround their case. Did they catch the right man, are there other individuals responsible, has justice really been served?? Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did Belle Gunness fake her own death after murdering at least 14 victims over the course of several years? A female serial killer who was nicknamed Hell’s Belle, Belle Gunness potentially had over 40 victims and may or may not have gotten away with her crimes by faking her own death. Luring victims to her farm in Indiana under the pretenses of romance, Belle is arguably one of the most prolific female serial killers in the United States. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Cerak and Laura van Ryn were involved in a tragic accident in April of 2006. They were both students at Taylor University in Indiana, when a van they were riding in collided with a semi truck a top speed and several people were killed instantly. In the aftermath, a mistake was discovered, leading to a heartbreaking revelation for both the Cerak and Van Ryn families. Whitney and Laura’s story gained significant media attention and raised discussions about identity and loss. Their experiences were later chronicled in books and a documentary, exploring themes of forgiveness and resilience. Find the book here: https://a.co/d/bl5Zuri Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Amityville Horror is a book published in 1977 by Jay Anson and then turned into a cult classic horror film franchise. The story is based on the experience of the Lutz family when they moved into a home in Amityville on Long Island, New York - a home that was the location of a familicide when Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered his siblings and parents in 1974. This is the true story behind The Amityville Horror. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloweek, humans! In this installment of Listener Stories we bring you spooky-ooky tales - some are freaky, some are sweet, and some will have you checking behind you. To submit your own Listener Story go to inhumanpodcast.com/listener-stories Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to PART FREAKING TWO of the Menendez case! Thank you for being patient! In this episode we will discuss the crime, the arrests and both trials as well as the aftermath and new details that have recently emerged... Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 1979, a fire broke out on the Ghost Train ride at Luna Park, an amusement park in New South Wales, Australia. The fatal fire that took 7 lives was blamed on electrical faults, but arson is suspected with questions about a connection to notorious Sydney underworld figure Abe Saffron. While no one has ever been criminally charged, questions remain regarding what lead to the fire, and the public has demanded a second formal investigation into the tragedy. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 23rd, 2019, Stephanie Parze filed an assault domestic violence complaint against her boyfriend, John Ozbilgen. By October, weird things were occurring at Stephanie’s house in Freehold Township, New Jersey, and she told her family she believed someone was breaking in and messing with her. Then the night before Halloween, Stephanie disappeared, with profanity-laced texts from her ex-boyfriend appearing on her phone. John Ozbilgen never admitted to what he’d done, but investigators are sure they know what happened. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, find resources at https://www.thehotline.org/. You can also call 800.799.7233 or text START to 88788. Check out the Stephanie Nicole Parze Foundation here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices