Shades of Murder: A True Crime Podcast

Original Air date of 11/29/2023. Re-published for Thanksgiving-themed episodes.In 1991, over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a real-life nightmare unfolded in the kitchen of a beautiful new bride. A red hat, scissors, an iron, and homemade BBQ ribs would reveal the most disturbing and bizarre of holiday rituals.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING TO MY SHOW!IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST, PLEASE FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, AND LEAVE A REVIEW.Contact Information:Instagram: shadesofmurder_podcastalitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch and Source Materials:⁠abcnews.go.com/US/omaima-nelson-california-woman-convicted-grisly-murder-husband/story?id=14675780⁠⁠www.anthroencyclopedia.com/entry/cannibalism⁠⁠www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/model-who-killed-cooked-and-ate-husband-denied-parole/⁠⁠www.change.org/p/the-governor-of-the-state-of-california-mr-gavin-newsom-omaima-nelson-s-early-release-commutation-petition⁠⁠www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-13-mn-1395-story.html⁠⁠www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4706216/⁠⁠www.sapiens.org/biology/cannibalism-ritualized-sacred/⁠⁠scholarblogs.emory.edu/rel100hinduism/2015/11/25/the-caste-system-brahmin-and-kshatriya/#:~:text=The%20Brahmins%20held%20the%20most,services%E2%80%9D%20(Nigosian%20136)⁠⁠scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=518389241234748710&q=Omaima+Nelson&hl=en&as_sdt=6,34&inst=1960582506653781529⁠⁠www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation#:~:text=More%20than%20200%20million%20girls,rights%20of%20girls%20and%20women⁠.

Original air date 11/27/2024. Re-published for Thanksgiving-themed episodes.Around 2:15 am on Thanksgiving morning, 1995, in Fairfax, Virginia, 911 operators received a call that the Harper residence was on fire. When firefighters arrived at the house, fire and smoke masked the horrific scene inside. Once the flames were extinguished and the heavy smoke cleared, emergency personnel found the burnt body of a young woman. When investigators examined the scene, they discovered a rolling pin smeared with blood nearby. Who was this woman, and who was the monster who savagely attacked her on a family holiday and left her to burn in the flames?Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show and want to support it, please follow/subscribe, rate, and leave a review.Research Materials for Episode 39:⁠https://annajourney.com/essays/the-goliath-jazz/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://clok.uclan.ac.uk/32829/1/Psychology%20of%20Siblicide%20%20Chapter_Accepted%20%28March%202020%29.pdf⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.crimetraveller.org/2017/02/siblicide-homicidal-violence-between-siblings/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.oxygen.com/homicide-for-the-holidays/crime-news/anne-harper-murdered-by-brother-matt-on-thanksgiving⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prisonlectionary.net/2015/11/11/matthew-b-harper/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Age-of-Sibling-and-Other-Hoinicides-by-Status-of-OffenderAictim_tbl1_11338130⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1995/rt9511/951125/11260015.htm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1999/05/08/fairfax-man-gets-35-years-for-killing-sister-setting-fire/95d69ed4-4b4b-4436-90dc-7617350af3c0/⁠⁠

On 02/14/2025, the gruesome discovery of a young indigenous girl’s remains was made in the Tonto National Forest near Globe, Arizona. The investigation into her disappearance and the events leading up to her death would reveal a long pattern of neglect and systemic failures. This is the story of Emily Pike of the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona. If anyone has any information about the death of Emily Pike, please contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, your local FBI/American Embassy, or submit online at tips.fbi.gov.Spread awareness and support the MMIWG Movement:National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center at ⁠⁠https://www.niwrc.org⁠⁠Alaskan Native Women’s Resource Center at ⁠⁠https://www.aknwrc.org/⁠⁠The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto at ⁠⁠https://nwrct.ca/⁠⁠Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women at ⁠⁠https://www.csvanw.org/⁠If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, domestic violence, or is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please contact:988lifeline.org⁠ call or text 988 ⁠Rainn.org⁠   1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Domestic Violence Hotline  1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Research for Episode 62 includes:9 months later, where does Emily Pike's case stand?$60 Million Claim Filed Against Arizona Department of Child Safety Following Child’s Death - Gallagher & KennedyAbout San Carlos — In the Gap MinistriesAll-Cause Mortality Among Children in the US Foster Care System, 2003-2016DCS: State of failureEmily Pike - Crime TimelineEmily Pike’s murder prompts changes to Arizona group homesFeds offer $5K reward after teen girl found dead in eastern ArizonaFrom sexual assault response to missing person protocols: How systems failed Emily PikeHistory & Culture | SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE - OFFICIAL WEBSITEIndigenous Teen Girl Missing for Days Was Murdered, Police SayKey Statistics | NCAIMesa group home blames Emily Pike’s parents, San Carlos Apache Tribe in reply to lawsuitSay Her Name: Emily Pike, Another Tale of Missing and Murdered Indigenous WomenSlain teen’s imprisoned dad suing Mesa home | News | themesatribune.com.

When a 12-year-old schoolgirl goes missing in Paris, France, the nightmare that unfolds would shock and enrage an entire country. This is the story of Lola Daviet and the Devil Monster of France, Dahbia Benkired.If you enjoy the show, please support it by following, rating on Apple/Spotify, and leaving a review! Thank you for listening.On Spotify, underneath the title and cover art, there is a gear or 3 dots; click on that, and you can rate from there.On Apple, scroll down the page of the show, select a rating, and then tap on “write a review”.Or leave a review on the platforms Castbox, Podchaser, Audible, and Amazon MusicIf you or a loved one is a victim of sexual assault or any abuse, you are not alone. There are resources 24/7 to help:⁠Rainn.org⁠   1-800-656-HOPE (4673) ⁠988lifeline.org⁠ call or text 988 Domestic Abuse hotline  1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Research Materials for Episode 61 include:Abolition of the death penalty - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs⁠ ⁠Article 222-26 - Code pénal - Légifrance⁠⁠Algerian woman gets life sentence without parole for murdering French schoolgirl⁠⁠'At least half of Paris crime is committed by foreigners': Where does Macron's claim come from?⁠⁠CHARACTERISTICS OF HOMICIDES COMMITTED IN PARIS AND THE INNER SUBURBS⁠ ⁠Child killer becomes first woman given full-life sentence in France⁠⁠Classifying Female Sexual Homicide Offenders: A Latent Class Analysis of Murder Arrestees in the U.S - PMC⁠⁠Constitutional Council | Conseil constitutionnel⁠ ⁠Criminal Courts in France in France - Stéphane Babonneau - Criminal Defense Attorney in Paris⁠.⁠Emotion and dignity as crowds gather to say farewell to murdered Lola⁠⁠Face of 'devil monster' who raped, tortured and killed 12-year-old girl in crime that shocked France⁠⁠Family of murdered girl leaves court as jurors see photos of 12-year-old dead in trunk⁠⁠Father dies of sorrow after 12-year-old daughter was raped and murdered by migrant in France | World News - The Times of India⁠⁠Female illegal migrant blames her ex for ‘bewitching’ her into rape & murder of Lola Daviet, 12, in shock court outburst⁠⁠Female migrant's chilling murder confession after she ‘raped and killed' Lola Daviet, 12, as she says 'I wasn't myself’⁠⁠France hands historic sentence of life without parole to woman who massacred a child | Courthouse News Service⁠⁠France: prisons in 2024⁠ ⁠French Legal System - French Legal Resources - LibGuides at Villanova University Law School⁠; ⁠French prosecutors demand maximum sentence for woman who murdered 12-year-old girl⁠⁠In a First for a Woman in France, Life Sentence Imposed for Murder of Schoolgirl - The New York Times⁠⁠In a First for a Woman in France, Life Sentence Imposed for Murder of Schoolgirl - The New York Times⁠⁠Killer's chilling admission in court over rape, murder and torture of schoolgirl, 12 - The Mirror⁠⁠Legal System - French Legal Research Guide - Guides at Georgetown Law Library⁠. ⁠Life Sentence for Dahbia Benkired: France Confronts Horror of 12-Year-Old Lola's Murder | IBTimes U⁠K⁠Lola Daviet, raped, tortured and murdered at 12: life sentence for the woman who tortured her - L'Unione Sarda English⁠ ⁠Main suspect in death of 12-year-old Parisian girl appears before judges⁠⁠Murder of Lola: What the investigation on suspect Dahbia Benkired reveals⁠⁠Psychiatric Hospitalizations of People Found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder in France: A Ten-Year Retrospective Study (2011–2020)⁠⁠The death of a child cynically exploited⁠⁠The_Proportion_of_Sexual_Offenders_Who_Are_Female_Is_Higher_Than_Thought_A_Meta-Analysis⁠ ⁠What we know about the suspect in killing of 12-year-old Parisian girl⁠⁠Woman alleged to have tortured and killed 12-year-old to stand trial in France⁠⁠Woman gets rare whole-life sentence for murder of French schoolgirl Lola Daviet⁠⁠Woman charged in Paris over rape and murder of 12-year-old girl⁠⁠Women implicated for homicide in 2016 and 2017⁠⁠Women Offenders⁠

Less than one year after the Slenderman stabbing, a brutal and horrific murder would shock the community of Elkhart, Indiana. Investigators would learn how the young offender of this vicious crime had become obsessed with a creepypasta paranormal serial killer clown known as Laughing Jack.If you enjoy the podcast, please support the show by following, rating, sharing, and leaving a review. Each one of your voices truly makes a difference!If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health concerns or is a victim of abuse, you are not alone. There are resources to help 24/7:⁠Rainn.org⁠   1-800-656-HOPE (4673) ⁠988lifeline.org⁠ call or text 988 Domestic Abuse hotline  1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Research Materials for Episode 60 include:Aggressive scripts, violent fantasy and violent behavior: A conceptual clarification and review - ScienceDirect⁠Dissociative Identity Disorder in Children⁠⁠Fantasy or Reality: Do Teens Always Know the Difference? - Dr. David Lowenstein and Associates⁠ ⁠Laughing Jack | Creepypasta Files Wikia | Fandom⁠⁠Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf⁠⁠Psychotic Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Primer on Contemporary Evaluation and Management - PMC⁠⁠PTSD in Children and Teens - PTSD: National Center for PTSD⁠ ⁠Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder in Children | Psychology Today⁠⁠STATE v. J.T., Appellee-Respondent. (2019) | FindLaw⁠Questions, comments, ideas for future episodes?Instagram - shadesofmurder_podcastalitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com

On March 17th, 1979, at the Palmland Motel in Fort Myers, Florida, the body of 73-year-old Inez Kelly was discovered in her room. The old woman had been viciously slain. Bloody footprints would lead the police to a sleeping maid. The real perpetrator of this brutal murder would not only surprise and shock psychiatrists, the prosecution, and the judge, but also the defendant herself.This episode was updated thanks to a listener who addressed the inaccurate image of the woman. Please note that I always perform extensive research, and this photo was used in association with her story on various reputable sites. I apologize for the inaccurate portrayal. Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, remember to follow the podcast and consider a 5-star rating, please :)Let your voice be heard. Please participate in the poll, and let me know what you think of the episode. You can find me on IG/FB where you can view images related to each episode at shadesofmurder_podcastEmail me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmailResearch Materials for Episode 22:dictionary.apa.orgwww.ijirmf.com/wp-content/uploadswww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9396032/www.nytimes.com/1981/08/09/us/woman-with-2-identities-absolved-of-murder.htmlwww.psychiatry.org/patients-families/dissociative-disorders/what-are-dissociative-disorderswww.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/psych-unseen/202302/the-debate-over-whether-dissociative-identity-disorder-is-realsupremestudy.com/abnormal-psychology-dissociative-identity-disorder/www.tampabay.com/archive/1995/09/26/juanita-maxwell-s-many-faces/

On November 13th, 2013, the body of 78-year-old Joseph Gatto was discovered in his Silver Lake, Los Angeles residence. The house was ransacked and appeared to be a fatal home invasion, but the scene and evidence failed to make any sense. His son would embark on a quest for truth and journey into darkness to seek justice for his beloved father. **Remastered for balanced audioFeaturing an emotional and deeply personal interview with Mike Gatto, the victim's son.This is the story of Joseph Gatto and his son Mike’s more than decade-long devotion to finding out what happened on that tragic night.Noir by Necessity: How My Father’s Unsolved Murder Took Me to Dark Places by Mike Gatto is an intimate and heartbreaking look inside his father’s death, the investigation, and how this crime has profoundly affected his life. Please support Mike Gatto’s mission to uncover the truth.https://www.amazon.com/Noir-Necessity-Fathers-Unsolved-Murder/dp/1685133819If anyone knows anything about this crime, no matter how big or small the tip may be, it could help lead to a break in this cold case. Please reach out directly to Mike Gatto at https://mikegatto.com/Characteristics and patterns of older adult homicides in the United States | Injury EpidemiologyElderly victims - bureau of justice statistics. (n.d.). https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/ev92.pdfGATTO, M. (2024). Noir by necessity: How my father’s unsolved murder took me to dark places. BLACK ROSE WRITING. Homicide Victimization in the United States, 2023Victimization During Household Burglary

In the Spring of 1998, in Winter Park, Florida, a 19-year-old co-ed was found dead inside her dorm room. The scene was bizarre and suspicious. This homicide investigation would lead to strange, conflicting forensic reports and leave people to wonder whether it was an accident, suicide, or murder.This is the unsolved murder of Jennifer Kairis.***Remastered audioThank you so much for listening! Please make sure to follow, subscribe, rate, and review to support the show.Comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Please reach out. DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcastalitasdogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch Materials for Episode 58 include:3 doctors say death at Rollins a homicideAccident, Suicide, or Murder? - Season 5, Episode 4 Justice for JenniferCampus sexual assault: Fact sheet from an intersectional lens."Highly Unusual" Death of a Vivacious Florida College Student Becomes a Years-Long Mystery | OxygenPolice say Rollins student was killedRollins College - Wikipedia

Alyssa Bustamante has been labeled a thrill killer, a psychopath, and an evil monster. Only a child of fifteen herself when she committed an act of unimaginable violence, she remains a true killing anomaly. Part 2 of this story explores the dark layers of this young female offender, signs of psychopathy, and discusses how our society defines juvenile justice.Thank you so much for listening! Please ensure you are following/subscribed, and leave a review/rating to help support the show. Comments, questions, or ideas for future episodes? DM me on IG at shadesofmurder_podcast, or you can reach me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch for Episode 57 includes:Courses: Gender & Crime, Criminal Justice System, Violence in America, CriminologyA Look Back at the Teenage 'Thrill Killer' Who Slit the Throat of a 9-Year-Old Girl | Investigation DiscoveryAlyssa D. Bustamante, Appellant, v. State of Missouri, Respondent. (2015) | FindLawAlyssa Bustamante Interrogation VideoAlyssa Bustamante | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersAlyssa Bustamante sentenced in child murder case - CSMonitor.comDiary of a 'thrill-kill': Missouri teen Alyssa Bustamante murders neighbor girl, records event in journalElizabeth-Olten-murder-Mother-sues-mental-health-clinic-Missouri-teen-killed-daughterEvidence in Bustamante case detailedJournal helps police find a 2009 Missouri teen thrill killerJudge Grants Motion to Suppress Evidence in Bustamante Case | Fulton SunPetition · Repeal Law That Could Free Elizabeth Olten's Murderer Alyssa Bustamante Within 3 Years - United States · Change.orgPsychopathy Symptoms and SignsProsecutor: Alyssa Bustamante Killed Elizabeth Olten Because "She Wanted to Know What it Felt Like" - CBS www.researchgate.net/publication/307819660_The_Traits_and_the_Thrill_of_Serial_KillTeen killer had troubled familyWitness Testimony Key in Bustamante Sentencing | News | komu.com

In the small town of St. Martins, Missouri, when a nine-year-old girl vanishes, the entire community comes together to search for her. While investigators combed through the vast woods where it was believed she had last been, they discovered two small graves. The disturbing words found inside a teenager’s diary would lead homicide detectives to a shocking and very unusual suspect. This is the case of Alyssa Bustamante and Elizabeth Olten. Please be sure to follow/subscribe and rate/review the show! Interested in unique podcasts like mine? Check out Podcast.today to subscribe to their newsletter and discover other hidden gems. Research for Episode 56 includes:A Look Back at the Teenage 'Thrill Killer' Who Slit the Throat of a 9-Year-Old Girl | Investigation DiscoveryAlyssa D. Bustamante, Appellant, v. State of Missouri, Respondent. (2015) | FindLawAlyssa Bustamante Interrogation VideoAlyssa Bustamante | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersAlyssa Bustamante sentenced in child murder case - CSMonitor.comDiary of a 'thrill-kill': Missouri teen Alyssa Bustamante murders neighbor girl, records event in journalElizabeth-Olten-murder-Mother-sues-mental-health-clinic-Missouri-teen-killed-daughterEvidence in Bustamante case detailedJournal helps police find a 2009 Missouri teen thrill killerJudge Grants Motion to Suppress Evidence in Bustamante Case | Fulton SunPetition · Repeal Law That Could Free Elizabeth Olten's Murderer Alyssa Bustamante Within 3 Years - United States · Change.orgProsecutor: Alyssa Bustamante Killed Elizabeth Olten Because "She Wanted to Know What it Felt Like" - CBS Teen killer had troubled familyWitness Testimony Key in Bustamante Sentencing | News | komu.com

Lurking behind dreamy destinations of tropical islands lie sands of blood and secrets. Tourists and residents become victims of horrific violence, and countless murders are never solved. This episode discusses two murder mysteries set in paradise.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please follow me, and consider leaving a positive rating or review. Questions, Comments, or Ideas for future episodes? DM me on IG at shadesofmurder_podcast or alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comIf you have any information that can help lead to the arrest of Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova’s killers, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Fiji Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 919If anyone has any information about the murder of Desiree Gibbon, please contact the Jamaica Constabulary Force Crime Stop line at 311 or submit a tip at crimestop.org. Her family's GoFundMe page can be found at justicefordesiree.comResearch for Yuri Shipulin and Nataliya Gerasimova includes:Bid to keep integrity - The Fiji TimesCriminality in Fiji - The Organized Crime Index.Economy in FijiFear grips residents - The Fiji TimesFriends seek help - The Fiji TimesFiji Homicide rate - data, chart | TheGlobalEconomy.comFiji Murder/Homicide Rate | Historical Chart & DataFiji police believe Russian couple Yuri and Natalia Shipulin murdered, dismembered - ABC NewsGhost-Figure Killer?Minister targets reset of police force - The Fiji TimesPublic trust in Fiji police ‘relatively low’ due to corrupt practices - academic | RNZ NewsSevered head found on Fiji beach linked to missing Russians - CBS NewsRussian Couple Murdered, Dismembered In FijiRussian couple, vehicle missing - The Fiji TimesRussian couple still missing - The Fiji TimesTests confirm body parts are those of Russian couple - The Fiji TimesVehicle found, Russian couple still missing - The Fiji TimesAunt-of-ny-woman-killed-in-jamaica-receives-chilling-call-from-dead-nieces-phone/Jamaica Tourism Sets New Records With 2 Million Visitors in 5 Months | TravelAge WestJustice for Desiree Gibbon (GoFundMe page)female-and-male-dna-found-on-2017-murder-of-queens-woman-in-island-of-jamaicaThe Murder of My Best Friend, Desiree Gibbon — SteemitWhy Jamaica's Homicide Rate Is Up 20%

In January 2017, when a gruesome discovery was made at a commercial trash facility in Bronx County, New York, law enforcement investigators quickly identified the brutal killer. This horrific murder would lead to a historical fight for justice for society’s most marginalized women. This is the case of Brooklyn's Leondra Foster.Thank you so much for listening. Please follow and subscribe, rate us on Apple or Spotify by visiting the About Tab, and leave a review!Research for Episode 54 includes:18 U.S. Code § 2245 - Offenses resulting in deathAccused Brooklyn Pimp Charged With Murdering, Dismembering Sex Worker, Torturing Others | OxygenBoyfriend of Dismembered New York City Woman Found in Trash Charged With Her MurderBrooklyn man who dodged murder rap in killing of sex worker will be tried againDefending the Less Dead: Using the Decriminalization of Sex Work to Combat the High Incidence of Serial Homicide of StreetEastern District of New York | Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Life in Prison in First Prosecution of Federal Statute Criminalizing Murder in the Course of Sex Trafficking | United States Department of JusticeEast Flatbush Man Indicted for Murder and Dismemberment of Girlfriend – The Brooklyn District Attorney's OfficeHuman Trafficking: Key Federal Criminal Statutes | Congress.govLegal prostitution and human trafficking in the NetherlandsPimp faces up to life in prison after admitting to chopping up prostitute girlfriend, sex trafficking 8 womenPimp Pleads Innocence of Killing and Dismembering Girlfriend – Brooklyn News ServicePimp who kept dead girlfriend’s head in freezer gets light prison sentencehttps://prostitutionresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Alsalem-UNSpecialRap-Prostitution-and-VaW.pdfhttps://static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2023/09/SOMORI-MOSES-DOCS.pdfSuspect Typology; Profiling the Sex Offender

In March 2014, when two bodies were discovered behind a convenience store, Galveston County homicide detectives were stumped on who and why these victims were killed. A letter, a window shutter, and surveillance footage would lead investigators to the shocking and horrible truth. This is the case of Brittney Cosby and Crystal Jackson of Houston, Texas.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please be sure to follow, subscribe, and leave a positive rating or review! To rate on Spotify/Apple, go to the "About" Show Tab.Questions, Comments, Ideas for future episodes?DM on IG at shadesofmurder_podcast or you can reach me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch for Episode 53 includes:A Review of Maternal and Paternal Filicide | Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the LawAnalysis: 32 years of U.S. filicide arrests | News from BrownAnti-LGBT Hate Crimes Are Rising — But We Really Don’t Know How Much | Security.orgAnti-LGBT Victimization in the United States - Williams InstituteFather Arrested in Murder of Lesbian Daughter and PartnerFather found guilty of capital murder for killing daughter, her girlfriend | Local NewsFather of murder victim arrested in connection to daughter and friend's death | 6abc PhiladelphiaHRC | New FBI Data: Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes Continue to SpikeID: See No Evil, Season 8, Episode 1 “I loved my Daughter”James Cosby, Houston man, charged with killing daughter and her girlfriend, report says - CBS NewsMan convicted, sentenced in daughter's death | FOX 26 HoustonMan found guilty of capital murder in death of daughter and her girlfriend - ABC13 HoustonProsecutors say man shot daughter in head, clubbed her female loverToward a More Holistic Understanding of Filicide: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of 32 Years of U.S. Arrest Data - PMC

In March 2012, a young woman from Ukraine was discovered lying inside the basement of an abandoned hospital. She was on fire and barely alive. Her shocking and brutal story would highlight the injustice, corruption, and lack of accountability for the country's elite. This is the case of Oksana Makar.Please make sure to follow and rate the show! Comments, Questions, Ideas for future episodes?DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast Email me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch for Episode 52:Gang-raped, strangled and set on fire: Teen dies in Ukraine hospitalhttps://www.opendemocracy.net/en/odr/oksana-makar-can-her-shocking-death-change-anything-in-ukraineOksana Makar, Ukraine teen allegedly gang-raped, burnt and left in a ditch, dies (VIDEO) - The World from PRXRape Victim Whose Case Shocked Ukraine Dies From Injurieshttps://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-oksana-makar-rape-sentencing/24782951.htmlThe Accused in the Makar Case Changed His Testimony | Censor.NETUkraine rape and murder: Trio jailed - BBC NewsUkraine rape scandal victim Oksana Makar diesVideo of Teen Rape Victim Oksana Makar From Hospital Bed Posted Online - ABC News

On May 16th, 2021, in Tempe, AZ, a tragic and shocking family murder occurred. This brutal and disturbing crime would horrify the community and forever traumatize law enforcement, crime scene specialists, the coroner, and the entire courtroom. This is the case of Yui Inoue. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, hallucinations, or any mental health concerns, you are not alone, Please reach out for help.Substance Abuse and Mental Health - 1800-662-HELP 24/7 or visit samhsa.govIf you enjoy the show, please be sure you are following, leave a rating on Apple or Spotify by heading to the ABOUT TAB, or leave a review on Google. Each one of you matters! Thank you for listening to Shades of Murder. Your VOICE counts! Answer the Poll. Questions, Comments, or Ideas for future episodes? Contact me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.com or DM on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast.Research Materials for Ep 51:100 Years of the Infanticide Act: A Legacy of Controversy and CompassionAn Overview of Filicide - PMCAriz. Mom Murdered Her 2 Young Children with a Meat Cleaver to Get Back at Estranged HusbandBehavioral Characteristics of Maternal Filicide: A Case Study Jessica L. Shouse The University of Central OklahomaChild murder by mothers: patterns and prevention - PMCFatality Statement - Kai Inoue and Mia InoueFBI — Table 43'It's incomprehensible:' Tempe mom convicted of killing her two kids sentenced to life in prisonMental Health Problems of Prison and Jail InmatesMom used meat cleaver to kill her children, ages 9 and 7, while they were 'sleeping soundly in their beds'Mother Who Killed Her Children With Meat Cleaver Gets LifeMothers Who Kill: Cross-cultural Patterns in and Perspectives on Contemporary Maternal FilicideNational Violent Death Reporting System | NVDRS | CDCPolice: Woman kills her 2 kids with meat cleaver in Arizona | AP NewsTempe mom found guilty of murdering her 2 children after police visit for domestic disturbanceTempe mother sentenced to life in prison for murder of 2 childrenThe Migration of Arizona's Post-Insanity Defense Procedures to a Modified GBMI Model | Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law

On May 2nd, 2016, on the Navajo Reservation in Shiprock, NM, two young children disappeared while walking home after school. The tragedy that would unfold would expose a loophole in the system that failed to protect indigenous children. This is the story of Ashlynne Mike. Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy what I do and want to support me, please follow the podcast and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple by clicking on the 'About' tab. Suggestions, comments, or questions? You can DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast or write me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch for Episode 50:Ashlynne Mike's killer wants life prison term reversedChurch member says murder suspect "betrayed him"Justice for Ashlynne – AMBER AdvocateMissing & Murdered Diné Relatives’Naal Tsoos Saní (The Old Paper): The Navajo Treaty of 1868, Nation Building and Self-Determination | NMAI MagazineNavajo man sentenced to life for kidnapping, assault of 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike | News | nhonews.comNavajo Nation signs contract to implement AMBER Alert system on reservationNavajo Treaty of 1868New Amber Alert law for tribal lands honors slain Navajo girl | PBS NewsScammers attempt to profit off death of daughter, father says - Navajo TimesThe Legacy of Ashlynne Mike | Office of Justice ProgramsThousands mourn kidnapped Navajo girl | Nation | sharonherald.comwww.justice.gov/usao-nm/file/848756/dl?inline=

On June 2nd, 2023, in a suburb outside of D.C., patrol officers entered a basement searching for signs of a missing woman. There, they were struck with the foulest of odors. As they looked around the room, they noticed a knife on the ground and several trash bags that appeared to be wet. This routine welfare check had quickly turned into a crime scene.Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoy the show, please push that follow button. If you are on the Spotify or Apple app, click on the ABOUT tab to rate the show!If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please reach out, I would love to hear from you!DM on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcast or email me at alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch for Ep 49 includes:Daughter, accomplice in murder of Md. grandmother recounts more gruesome details in trialDaughter found guilty of murdering and dismembering mom, burning body on a barbecue grillFemale murderers who mutilate or dismember their victims: An exploration of patterns and sex differences - PubMedHomicidal Women, Personality, Crime Dynamics and Modus OperandiMaryland woman found guilty of murdering, dismembering her mother with chainsaw – NBC4 WashingtonMaryland woman receives life sentence in gruesome murder of her motherMatricide: A Critique of the Literature https://doi-org.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/10.1177/152483800934951Parricide, Mental Illness, and Parental Proximity: The Gendered Contexts of Parricide in England and Wales - PMCPrince George's County Police DepartmentRelatives describe what they saw in home of Md. mother, whose daughter is on trial in her killing, dismemberment - WTOP NewsWoman Who Grilled Mom's Remains, Cut Her Up With Chainsaw Sentenced

On Midsummer, 2003, in Pirkkala, Finland, the police received a call from a woman who had been told about a murder in which a man had been dismembered. It wasn’t until the second call, which was from a witness to this horrendous crime, that officers began to take the report seriously. These calls would lead investigators down a path to the discovery of atrocious and shocking crimes.If you enjoy the show, please be sure that you are following and leave a rating on Spotify or Apple. Go to the "About" section of the podcast to leave a rating. Thank you so much for listening!Research for Episode 48 includes:Anabolic androgenic steroids, antisocial personality traits, aggression and violence - ScienceDirectAnabolic-Androgenic Steroids, Violence, and Crime: Two Cases and Literature Review - PMCFinnish Criminal Policy: From Hard Time to Gentle Justice.Gladiaattori ja surmattu tunsivat vain yhden päivän - Ilta-SanomatKannibalismiin syyllistynyt paloittelijamurhaaja pääsee ehdolliseen vapauteen ensi vuonna - Ilta-SanomatNäin hiljaisesta ja syrjäänvetäytyvästä Virpi Buttista tuli pelätty paloittelumurhaaja – käytös muuttui äkistiOikeuspsykiatri paloittelumurhaaja-Buttin vapauttamisesta: ”Aivan loogista, että tällainen ihminen olisi kiinni kauemmin” - Ilta-SanomatPaloittelumurhaaja Virpi Butt on kuollutPaloittelumurhaaja Virpi Buttin kuolinsyy on selvinnyt - Ilta-SanomatPaloittelumurhan uhrin etsintä kaatopaikalta lopetettiin - Ilta-SanomatPaloittelumurhasta tuomittu Virpi Butt vapautuu ylihuomenna – riski väkivallan uusimisesta arvioitu korkeaksi - Ilta-SanomatPaloittelumurhan uhrin etsintä kaatopaikalta lopetettiin - Ilta-SanomatPoliisi epäili Virpi Buttia Raisa Räisäsen paloittelumurhasta - Ilta-SanomatSteroid Use Among Women Focus of House Committee HearingTampereen paloittelusurmat - Alibi

Between April and June 2017, in the small rural Southern town of Lumberton, NC, whispers of a serial killer spread throughout the neighborhood. The bodies of three women were discovered within only a few blocks of one another. Their deaths would shine a light on the unknown number of missing and murdered Indigenous women of Robeson County whose homicides have yet to be solved. If you have any information about the women featured in this episode, please get in touch with the FBI- Charlotte Office:(704) 672-6100 or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, please don't hesitate to call/text 988 or go to samhsa.gov for resourcesIf you enjoy the show and want to support it, please rate the podcast on Spotify/Apple by going to the About page or leave a review online.DM me on Instagram at shadesofmurder_podcastor contact me at alitadogmasshadesomurder@gmail.comResearch for Episode 47:A look back at the kidnapping of Hania Aguilar, a case that gripped NC — and beyondAn arrest in Hedgepeth death, but other missing and murdered Indigenous cases unsolvedAuthorities look for 16-year-old runaway | RobesonianFired Robeson deputy speaks out on allegation his mishandled evidence linked to Hania Aguilar murder suspecHistory and Culture | lumbee-tribe-of-ncLauren Holmes, Unsolved Murder from North Carolina in 2013.Man gets life without parole for killing Hania Aguilar in Robeson County, tries to escape before and after court appearance | WBTWMissed evidence in Robeson rape case prompts investigation, puts spotlight on rape-kit backlogs - ABC11 Raleigh-DurhamNorth Carolina officials are ignoring a crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women – ScalawagOperation Tarnished Badge: Years later, tarnish remainsPolice unsure if slayings of 2 prostitutes linked | RobesonianRed Justice Project calls attention to NC’s missing and murdered Indigenous peopleRobeson County man charged with killing 18-year-old woman, setting her house on fireThe Lumbee Tribe and MMIWG2S: How a Crisis Hides Behind Unreported Data"There's a Sickness in Robeson": Families of Slain Native Americans in NC Want JusticeThree murders not forgotten six years later | Robesonian‘When it’s one of us nobody cares’ | Robesonian

On November 11th, 2010, in the quaint lovely town of Apple Valley, Ohio, law enforcement officers entered a family’s residence who had been reported missing.  Inside officers were met with a bloodbath, but there were no bodies in sight. The investigation would unravel one of the most brutal and bizarre of crimes. For many of the officers involved, they would forever be traumatized by what they saw.Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, please follow and leave a positive rating on Spotify or Apple. DM me on IG @shadesofmurder_podcast or alitadogmasshadesofmurder@gmail.comResearch for Episode 46 includes:An Examination of Escalation in Burglaries Committed by Sexual Offenders - PubMedbeing caught in a "criminal spin" - PubMedDo Property Crimes Escalate into Violent Crimes? - Threat Analysis GroupEscalation in the severity of offending behaviour - GOV.UKHow Investigators Discovered Three Murder Victims Inside a Tree - A&E True CrimeMan convicted of arson in Steamboat is suspect in Ohio kidnapping case | SteamboatToday.comMan Kept Teen Captive On Bed Of Leaves, Dismembered 3 Others And Hid Them In A Hollow TreeMatthew Hoffman, Ohio Killer Who Hid Bodies in Tree, Pleads Guilty - CBS NewsMother Of Suspected Kidnapper Says He Is 'Loner' | 10tv.comOhio missing trio may be dead, cops saySerial Killer: The Mechanism from Imagination to the Murder Phases.Special Report Victimization During Household BurglaryThe psychology behind Dendrophiles: understanding the love for trees