The Lighter Side Of True Crime With Keith Rovere

In this gripping episode of The Lighter Side Of True Crime, I talk to Zachary Eggers, a man whose life took a dark turn at just 16 years old when he killed both of his parents in a fit of rebellion against their rules. In 2005, he shot them and buried their bodies, leading to an unimaginable journey through the criminal justice system. Fast forward to 2011, and Zachary faced further charges for allegedly killing his cellmate in prison. As he calls me from behind bars, we delve into the stark realities of living in a correctional facility that prioritizes punishment over rehabilitation. Zachary shares how this environment breeds violence among inmates—where survival often means adopting aggressive behaviors—and reflects on the brief period when positive reinforcement strategies were employed, fostering a happier atmosphere for both inmates and guards alike. Join us as we explore the complexities of incarceration and discuss why such punitive measures may only exacerbate violent tendencies among offenders like him.

One of the world's leading criminologists Dr Scott Bonn shares his thoughts on Bryan Kohberger and the motivations behind mass killers, spree killers and serial killers.

Here directly from Gary about his heartbreaking childhood and his decent into madness. Find out what broke him from his insanity and what led to it. This podcast is a reminder to all the parents out there that everything you say and do forms your child's mind no matter how old they are.

The Happy Face Killer Keith Jesperson who is a serial killer with 8 known victims gave me a few quotes for Fox News that went viral. I wanted to have him on the podcast to elaborate further on why he thought it would be best for Bryan Kohberger to transfer to Oregon State Prison where he has resided for decades.

Joseph Nissensohn (born December 31, 1950) is an American serial killer. Originally convicted for the 1989 murder of a teenage girl in Washington State, he was later linked to at least three further murders committed in California from 1981 to 1989.

Lieutenant Monahan started his law enforcement career with the California Department of Corrections. He worked as a prison guard at San Quentin State Penitentiary for 7 years prior to joining the Richmond Police Department in January of 1994. He worked there when names like Charles Manson and Richard Ramirez were housed there and has some amazing personal interactions he shared with me on this podcast.Lieutenant Monahan graduated from the Los Medanos Police Academy in May of 1994 with high honors and he worked as a "beat cop" until he was selected in September of 1997, to be a member of the elite street enforcement team - RPD's Metro Team. In January of 2000, Monahan was selected for yet another coveted position - detective in the Narcotics and Vice Unit. He spent several years in that unit until he was promoted to the rank of sergeant in January of 2006. Monahan's first assignment was to supervise the department's Code Enforcement Unit. He worked hard in creating a Code Enforcement team that had a solid foundation to pass onto a civilian manager. That he did. Our Code Enforcement Unit's successes today is due in part to Monahan's efforts. In June of 2009, Monahan's skills were needed in the department's Special Investigation Services (SIS) Unit. He was transferred to that unit as a supervisor until he was promoted in January of 2013 to the rank of lieutenant. Lieutenant Monahan worked as a Watch Commander until July of 2014 when he was again transferred to the Special Investigations Services (SIS) to manage that unit. Monahan remained in that assignment until his retirement date of December 17, 2015.

Andrew Ellmaker, was just 17 years old in August 2004 when he stabbed social worker Teri Zenner to death while she visited his home and then tried to dismember her with a chainsaw. He also stabbed his mother who tried to stop Andrew from stabbing Teri. His mother survived.

Diane Schmid calls the show to talk about her marriage to serial killer Charles Smitty Schmid and her new book detailing all the events from their first meeting to his multiple escapes from prison. Could it be possible that she is still in love with him? Listen and find out! Smitty: My Marriage to Serial Killer Charles Schmid, the Pied Piper of Tucson can me found here https://www.amazon.com/Smitty-Marriage-Serial-Killer-Charles/dp/1958727563

The Selfie Killer Amanda Taylor joins me for this edition of The Lighter Side Of True Crime. Amanda took the life of her husband's father after he took his own life from a long battle with opioid addiction. His father was the one who supplied him with the pills and Amanda ended up taking his life.There's been a few shows and documentaries made about Amanda but now we get to hear directly from her to find out what actually happened and why she took the infamous selfie.

After Kai's recent appearance on my podcast, I noticed a lot of comments regarding Theo Von and a lawsuit that Kai had against him. Se we deciding to have Kai's first public response on here. The Lighter Side Of True Crime

A judge sentenced Michael Whisenhunt to die in 1996 for torturing a "helpless, innocent victim" — a toddler he scalded with grease and kicked ferociously in the stomach. Jurors convicted Whisenhunt in August 1996 for the Oct. 10, 1995, slaying of Kesha Gurke, the 20-month-old daughter of a woman he lived with in Paso Robles.

Caleb Lawrence McGillvary aka Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker joins the podcast to talk about what really went down the night of the crime and everything leading up to it!

Hadden Clark was convicted of two murders and suspected of many more. He has been on my podcast a few times but has never spoken publicly about the murders until now. He was supposed to talk about the murders on the new Michael Bay series about him but Michael apparently did not honor the agreement he had with Hadden. I received a letter in my mail soon after the documentary was released saying he wanted to come onto my podcast to talk about the two murders in detail for the first time publicly and address the other victims he has been suspected of killing.

Shawna Forde calls the podcast from Arizona's death row to talk about a new curriculum she's working on to help teach all the women there life skills for when they return back to society. Most Arizona facilities offer no rehabilitation but only the threat of fear and punishment. She has taken it upon herself along with a few other women there to teach those in general population the life skills they need to be productive members of society.