Ivy League Murders

Join Laura and Sarah as they discuss the most haunting cases to spin out of some of America's most elite corners.

UPenn’s Anti-Hero: The Curious Case of Luigi

Why is social media celebrating Luigi Mangione? And why did Mangione, a privileged Ivy Leaguer, murder a CEO? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

12-16
16:50

50 Shades of Rockefeller

When a fun tryst turns deadly, an upstanding family is left wondering how well they knew their father. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

11-14
21:37

The Murder Mantra

The 2022 execution of Dartmouth athlete Moriah Wilson was one of the most shocking murders in recent Austin history.  The hunt for her murderer would lead investigators on a manhunt to Costa Rica.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

08-07
22:25

Ely Murders

Actor Ron Ely lost a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and four of its deputies, stemming from a 2019 incident in which his wife and son both died. The lawsuit alleged that deputies and sheriff’s dispatchers failed to provide timely medical aid to Cameron Ely and to Valerie Lundeen Ely, Ron Ely’s wife, who had suffered multiple stab wounds prior to the arrival of deputies. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

07-08
19:23

A Devil in Helltown

This week we look at the connection between Cornell's Kurt Vonnegut and Cape Cop serial killer Tony "Chop Chop" Costa.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

05-30
37:53

Carlos Perez-Olivo: Bitten By Greed

Career burnout can be brutal. This Ivy leaguer's mid life crisis proved fatal. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

04-18
31:24

Ann and Billy Woodward: "The Ideal Couple"

Billy Woodward, a Harvard Legacy, was shot and killed by his wife, Ann.  Was it an accident or intentional with a  subsequent cover up?  You be the judge.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-19
45:11

Capote's Poisonous Pen and the Woodward Affair

Once again, we're thrilled to have Jane Hitchcock on to discuss the Woodward murder, Truman Capote and the swans of New York society.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

02-20
31:15

Death at Dartmouth: Anatomy of a Folie a Deux

In January of 2001, two Dartmouth professors, Half and Susanne Zantop were found murdered in their home in Etna, New Hampshire. A virulent violence drove two boys to kill them at random.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

01-31
35:11

Crimes in High Society: A Talk with Novelist and Playwright Jane Hitchcock

It’s our absolute pleasure this week to speak with Jane Hitchcock about her wonderful novels about the misdeeds of the one percent.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

12-21
39:08

Murder on Black Diamond Trail: Death of a Promise

On June 2, 2009, police discovered Blazej Kot covered in blood in a parked car.  What had happened to this happy newlywed couple both with promising futures at Cornell? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

11-30
19:36

Speed Demon: Harvard's John Paul Sr., Race Car Driving Serial Killer?

This week we go to Miami in the 80’s Drug smuggling, race car driving and foul play. At the center of this adrenaline-fueled world was Harvard Business School grad and race car driver, John Paul, Sr.  People seemed to disappear around John Paul Sr. and then…so did he.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

09-19
30:53

Harvard’s Grave Robbers

The #HarvardMorgueCase Join Sarah and Laura as they discuss the case of former #Harvard #Morgue Manager Cedric Lodge who is accused of selling donated body parts. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

09-08
19:09

Death on the Grey Lady, Part Two: Columbia’s Thomas Toolan III

This week Laura and Sarah discuss the 2004 murder of Beth Lochtefeld that rocked Nantucket.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

07-26
11:21

Death on the Grey Lady, Part One: Columbia’s Thomas Toolan III

This week Laura and Sarah discuss the 2004 murder of Beth Lochtefeld that rocked Nantucket.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

06-22
29:43

The Latest on Brian Walshe

This week, Bob Ward joins us for the latest updates on the Brian Walshe case.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

05-04
17:35

Brian Walshe's Artless Con

"Art is what you can get away with" - Andy Warhol Clearly Brian Walshe took Walshe's words to heart when he sold two fake Warhols on EBay.  Join us in a lively discussion with art theft expert and author, Anthony Amore, as we deconstruct Walshe's "sloppy con."  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-29
31:13

What Now? Brian Walshe and Legal Battle Ahead

This week Sarah and Laura welcome legal expert and criminal  defense extraordinaire Peter Elikann for a discussion on the legal issues ahead for Brian Walshe.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

03-17
22:40

The Mystery of Malice: The Murder of Ana Walshe Part 2

Join Laura and Sarah for a discussion with Reporter Bob Ward who broke part of the Walshe case.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

02-15
28:29

The Mystery of Malice: The Murder of Ana Walshe Part 1

We are back! On January 4th, 2023  a well-being check on Cohasset mother of three, Ana Walshe, led the police on a grisly and disturbing  journey. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

02-15
42:51

Jae Crumbpacker

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Alastair Derrick

Really enjoyable podcast show. Fascinating topics and well presented. Moves along nicely. Keep up the good work!

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