Until the End of Crime

Hayden recounts the deeply unsettling case of Mark Latunski, a Michigan man responsible for the brutal murder of Kevin Bacon on Christmas Eve 2019. Hayden explores the disturbing timeline of events, revealing how Latunski's prior predatory acts, including two separate incidents where men escaped his basement after consensual online encounters escalated into non-consensual imprisonment, went unaddressed by law enforcement despite 911 calls. The episode details the desperate search for Kevin, spearheaded by his roommate Michelle Myers, which ultimately exposed Latunski's horrific crimes, leading to his emotionless confession and a life sentence without parole, leaving listeners to ponder the systemic failures and the persistent dangers lurking in digital connections. Join our Patreon! Sources: Mark Latunski: The Christmas Eve Cannibal Killer from Grindr - A&E True Crime, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/christmas-eve-cannibal-killer 2 men called 911 after escaping home of Michigan man accused of brutal murder, mutilation, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2020/01/29/2-men-called-911-after-escaping-home-of-michigan-man-accused-of-brutal-murder-mutilation/ Michigan man suspected of murder, cannibalism in 2019 sued for similar crimes by New York man | FOX 2 Detroit, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-man-suspected-of-murder-cannibalism-in-2019-sued-for-similar-crimes-by-new-york-man Grisly details in murder, cannibalism of Michigan man who met man on Grindr on Christmas Eve - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.fox4news.com/news/grisly-details-in-murder-cannibalism-of-michigan-man-who-met-man-on-grindr-on-christmas-eve Mark Latunski, Michigan cannibal who admitted to murder of Kevin Bacon, to get life in prison | FOX 2 Detroit, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/mark-latunski-michigan-cannibal-who-admitted-to-murder-of-kevin-bacon-to-get-life-in-prison Michigan cannibal Mark Latunski pleads guilty to murder of Kevin Bacon | FOX 2 Detroit, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-cannibal-mark-latunski-pleads-guilty-to-murder-of-kevin-bacon Neighbor remembers incident outside murder suspect's home - YouTube, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URpdyv_WqPI Mark Latunski, Michigan killer and cannibal, gets life without parole for murder of Kevin Bacon | FOX 2 Detroit, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/mark-latunski-michigan-killer-and-cannibal-gets-life-without-parole-for-murder-of-kevin-bacon NCAVP mourns the death of 25-year-old white, queer man, Kevin ..., accessed September 21, 2025, https://avp.org/2020/01/25/ncavp-mourns-the-death-of-25-year-old-white-queer-man-kevin-bacon-in-swartz-creek-mi/ Cannibal Pleads Guilty in Gruesome Michigan Grindr Murder of ..., accessed September 21, 2025, https://pridesource.com/article/cannibal-pleads-guilty-in-gruesome-michigan-grindr-murder-of-kevin-bacon FBI warns of dating apps after man found naked, mutilated in secret room of Michigan basement - ClickOnDetroit, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/01/14/fbi-warns-of-dating-apps-after-man-found-naked-mutilated-in-secret-room-of-michigan-basement/ Man accused of brutal murder, mutilation found non-responsive in Shiawassee County Jail - ClickOnDetroit, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.clickondetroit.com/preview/YEVW4YV5MVFZTMG2FASRECTPKE/?__vfz=rtw_top_pages%3D2312100010855 Michigan police release grisly details in mutilation death - AP News, accessed September 21, 2025, https://apnews.com/general-news-dd7536f586ab8bf7e8b0cd299a7e8fa3 Mich. man accused of murder, cannibalism after naked man found hanging from ceiling | FOX 29 Philadelphia, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.fox29.com/news/mich-man-accused-of-murder-cannibalism-after-naked-man-found-hanging-from-ceiling Man accused of killing and cannibalizing Kevin Bacon arraigned ..., accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GLNs_ZmsqQ Mark Latunski - ClickOnDetroit, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.clickondetroit.com/topic/Mark_Latunski/ Suspect in murder, cannibalism of Michigan man he met on Grindr ruled competent for trial, accessed September 21, 2025, https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/suspect-in-murder-cannibalism-of-michigan-man-he-met-on-grindr-ruled-competent-for-trial

Following a child abuse investigation, Patricia Madrid and her partner James Jammy Jackson were released on bond. With their release, the community became outraged because of the nature of the child abuse allegations that had been made against the couple. People felt strongly that James and Patricia should not have been permitted to be out on bond, and with that, someone decided that they would take "justice" into their own hands... Join us on Patreon! Sources:  https://youtu.be/MgITC-rOAVs?si=wi5q62XkdcLxs1uJ  https://people.com/couple-arrested-for-allegedly-keeping-teen-with-autism-locked-in-a-chicken-coop-11690260 https://www.the-journal.com/articles/arrest-made-in-chicken-coop-child-abuse-shooting/

March 31, 2006, after a grueling week of medical school exams, Brian Shaffer decided to go out for the evening with a friend and let off some steam. Still processing the loss of his mom and contemplating proposing to his girlfriend, he had a lot on his plate. But as the night should have been wrapping up for bar patrons, all of a sudden, no one could locate Brian.  https://linktr.ee/endofcrimepod  Sources:  MISSING: Brian Shaffer - YouTube, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBDVOaNaYH4 BRIAN RANDALL SHAFFER - COLUMBUS, OHIO - FBI, accessed August 30, 2025, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shaffer Disappearance of Brian Shaffer - Wikipedia, accessed August 30, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brian_Shaffer 18 years ago Brian Shaffer walked into a bar and was never seen again. 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In 1994 at Baylor University, Matt Baker met Kari Dulin and they began dating, which quickly transitioned to marriage. Their marriage had high highs and low lows, which greatly impacted the couple. 12 years after they married, a call would be placed to 911 indicating that Kari had seemingly taken her life. But her family refused to believe that she would willingly leave her daughters in that way, and so they began to investigate on their own... Patreon Sources:  Casey, Kathryn. Deadly Little Secrets. HarperCollins 2012. https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/the-murdering-minister/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/wacos-beloved-minister-after-20-years-claims-guilty/story?id=119811804 https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/the-murdering-minister/  

By September 25, 1988, Brenda Sue Schaefer's family knew something was wrong. They hadn't heard from or seen Brenda in hours and their fears were confirmed when her car was found on the side of the road with a flat tire, a broken window, and blood at the scene. It would be a few months before they would have some answers, and several years until their initial suspicions were confirmed.  Support us on Patreon Sources https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/mel-ignatow/1-justice-does-not-always-serve-the-just.html  https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/show/evil-lives-here?season=10  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Ignatow  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Hazelwood  https://alt.obituaries.narkive.com/C9auAaIR/mary-ann-shore-inlow-54-accomplice-of-louisville-s-most-notorious-killer-mel-ignatow  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188320858/mary_ann-inlow

Episode start time: 15:35  Case start time: 22:06 In 1929, construction on an iconic Art Deco building concluded as the New Yorker hotel joined the New York City skyline. In 2018, Mickey Barreto walked into the hotel, paid to stay for a night, and...didn't leave. Join Cameron and Hayden as they discuss this goofy case.  Patreon Sources:  https://manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-man-indicted-for-claiming-ownership-of-iconic-new-yorker-hotel-in-false-property-records/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyndham_New_Yorker_Hotel  https://apnews.com/article/nyc-hotel-free-rent-loophole-case-dd138294f79482f5894fa7a3d7141a5b  https://www.curbed.com/2023/09/new-yorker-hotel-rent-stabilization-explained-mickey-baretto.html  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mickey-barreto-new-yorker-hotel-b2643005.html  https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-02-19/a-loophole-got-him-a-free-new-york-hotel-stay-for-five-years-then-he-claimed-to-own-the-building  https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/a-loophole-got-him-a-free-nyc-hotel-stay-for-five-years-then-he-claimed-to-own-the-building/5141019/?utm https://www.businessinsider.com/man-living-rent-free-in-new-york-hotel-evicted-squatting-2024-2?utm  https://apnews.com/article/new-yorker-hotel-fraud-free-room-loophole-6505cb6df084002401aab9f6eaecf452 https://www.renthop.com/average-rent-in/hells-kitchen-new-york-ny 

August 1, 1966 at 11:48 am, shots began ringing out on the University of Texas campus in Austin. For a harrowing 96 minutes, officers and civilians alike attempted to offer assistance to those who had been hit, hide behind large objects, and figure out the best course of action to end the chaos that had unfolded.  Victims: Margaret Whitman, Kathleen Whitman, Edna Townsley, Marguerite Lamport, Mark Gabour, Baby Boy Wilson, Thomas Eckman, Robert Hamilton Boyer, Thomas Karr, Billy Paul Speed, Harry Walchuk, Paul Bolton Sonntag, Claudia Rutt, Roy Dell Schmidt, Karen Griffith, David Hubert Gunby Join us on Patreon! Sources:  Extra! Extra! 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In this episode, we journey back to 1950s New Zealand, where a seemingly ordinary afternoon unraveled into one of the country's most shocking and controversial cases. Set against the backdrop of Christchurch’s quiet streets and conservative society, the story explores the blurred lines between imagination and reality, friendship and obsession. Join us as we delve into a case that captivated a nation and inspired a chilling cinematic retelling—without giving away all the dark details. Patreon Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker%E2%80%93Hulme_murder_case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgO6uXfxkmk https://www.murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hulme-juliet.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Perry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rClgumrs2tU  https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/parker-pauline.htm https://allthatsinteresting.com/pauline-parker-juliet-hulme

In Austin, Texas, a series of tragic discoveries in Lady Bird Lake has ignited a firestorm of fear and speculation, giving rise to the chilling theory of the "Rainey Street Ripper." In This episode of UTEoC, we delve into the heart of the mystery, examining the string of young men whose nights out in the popular entertainment district ended in the murky waters of the lake. We'll explore the official narrative from the Austin Police Department, which points to accidental drownings fueled by alcohol, and contrast it with the persistent and growing belief within the community that a serial killer is stalking the city's streets. We will also address the unconfirmed, yet prevalent, online theory that the victims were targeted for being gay men, and the impact this has had on the local LGBTQ+ community. Through a careful examination of the victims' stories, the official evidence, and the passionate arguments from those who believe something sinister is at play, we ask the question: are these a string of tragic accidents, or is a predator haunting the vibrant nightlife of Austin? Support us on Patreon! Sources:     1    Texas Serial Killer Fears After 19 Bodies Found In Lake - Newsweek, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.newsweek.com/texas-serial-killer-fears-after-38-bodies-found-lake-2081826     2    Over 3 dozen bodies found in, around Lady Bird Lake since 2022: data | FOX 7 Austin, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.fox7austin.com/news/lady-bird-lake-bodies-data-austin-texas     3    How many bodies have been pulled out of town lake?, accessed June 29, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/comments/1l4e4dl/how_many_bodies_have_been_pulled_out_of_town_lake/     4    Serial killer in Austin, Texas? 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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life and mysterious death of LGBTQ+ icon Marsha P. Johnson. A fearless activist and central figure in the Stonewall uprising, Marsha’s untimely and suspicious death in 1992 was initially ruled a suicide—despite troubling evidence. We revisit her legacy, investigate overlooked details, and discuss a lot of "crimes" that should have never been.  Support us on Patreon!  Donate to The Marsha P. Johnson Institute  Sources:  https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/117016/documents/HMKP-118-JU00-20240321-SD011.pdf  https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsha_P._Johnson  https://daily.jstor.org/transgender-legal-battles-a-timeline/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender  https://www.dapperq.com/2020/08/the-three-article-rule-dapperqs-role-in-continuing-the-stonewall-movement/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_Inn  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland_as_a_gay_icon  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Garland  https://www.advocate.com/crime/marsha-p-johnson-murder  https://marshap.org/who-we-are/founders-message/

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH Listen back with us to an early case Hayden tells about Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood and their work (and extracurricular pastimes) at Alpine Manor Nursing Home. This one delves into their toxic relationship that fueled a series of murders, with their twisted love story taking center stage. The pair killed for control, power, and an unbreakable bond—then celebrated their heinous acts with sex. This episode uncovers the chilling details of their relationship, the psychological motivations behind their murders, and the quest for justice that followed. Patreon Sources:  Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Catherine May Wood | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wood-catherine.htm Hayden, A. V. (2020, September 26). Murderous nursing home aides guilty of killing multiple patients in Michigan. Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/license-to-kill/crime-news/cathy-wood-gwendolyn-graham-guilty-nursing-home-murders Kirschner, J. K., & Zeiser, C. Z. (Directors). (2020, September 25). A match made in hell (season 2, episode 8) [Streaming]. Kolker, K. (2019a, June 13). WOODTV.com. WOODTV.com. https://www.woodtv.com/news/target-8/alpine-manor-killer-keep-accomplice-in-prison/ Kolker, K. (2019b, October 16). WOODTV.com. WOODTV.com. https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/nursing-home-killer-granted-parole/ Kolker, K. (2020, January 16). WOODTV.com. WOODTV.com. https://www.woodtv.com/news/target-8/3-decades-later-alpine-manor-killer-released-from-prison/ Wikipedia contributors. (2024, July 31). Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwendolyn_Graham_and_Cathy_Wood

On May 14, 2024, 56-year-old Maria Coto, a beloved and vibrant social worker, was having a typical day at work, went to lunch with a coworker, but by the end of the day, she was left fighting for her life. In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of that day, explore Maria's impactful life, and follow the investigation. Who would want to harm someone so devoted to helping others? Support us on Patreon! Sources:  https://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/social-worker-dies-after-being-brutally-attacked-on-home-visit https://abc7ny.com/post/charges-upgraded-haseem-jenkins-accused-killing-caseworker-maria/15122025/ https://peekskillherald.com/16615/feature/maria-cotos-infectious-charisma-for-life-recalled-by-her-co-workers/ https://peekskillherald.com/15309/news/victim-of-savage-beating-works-for-westchester-county/ https://peekskillherald.com/26621/news/accused-killer-jenkins-awaits-trial-in-county-jail/ https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025/pete-harckham/harckham-levenberg-county-and-csea-officials-call

Who killed Wil Hendrick? This week on "Until the End of Crime," your hosts Cameron and Hayden dive into the haunting 1999 disappearance and murder of the 25-year-old University of Idaho student in Moscow, Idaho, whose partial remains were found over three years after he vanished from a party. Join them as they unravel Wil's last known moments, the unsettling clues surrounding his abandoned car, the complex, often criticized investigation, and compelling theories—from a brutal hate crime linked to his openly gay identity to potential suspects like a mysterious truck driver and a homophobic hitchhiker. Together, Cameron and Hayden explore the enduring search for justice in this tragic case, kept alive by media and online sleuths, holding onto the hope that new light can be shed on the decades-old mystery because somebody out there knows something. Patreon  Sources: Remembering Wil Hendrick: A cold murder case kept alive - Northwest Public Broadcasting, accessed May 17, 2025, https://www.nwpb.org/2022/05/04/remembering-wil-hendrick-a-cold-murder-case-kept-alive/ Wil Hendrick: 1999 Murder of University of Idaho Student - HubPages, accessed May 17, 2025, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Murder-in-Moscow-the-Mysterious-1999-Murder-of-University-of-Idaho-student-Wil-Hendrik Who Killed William "Wil" Hendrick? Moscow Idaho, January 10, 1999 - Reddit, accessed May 17, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/12isx0c/who_killed_william_wil_hendrick_moscow_idaho/ Remembering Wil Hendrick: A cold murder case kept alive - YouTube, accessed May 17, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d04y_Xo4CPw William Hendrick - Unsolved Mysteries, accessed May 17, 2025, https://unsolved.com/gallery/william-hendrick/ ",New senators take their place at table - University of Idaho, accessed May 17, 2025, https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/argonaut/pdf/arg-2001-02-06.pdf objects.lib.uidaho.edu, accessed May 17, 2025, https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/argonaut/pdf/arg-2002-10-01.pdf Remembering Wil Hendrick: A cold murder case kept alive - YouTube, accessed May 17, 2025, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=d04y_Xo4CPw "Unsolved Mysteries" Episode #14.94 (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb, accessed May 17, 2025, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489855/ With David Vassar (Sorted by Popularity Ascending) - IMDb, accessed May 17, 2025, https://m.imdb.com/search/title/?my_ratings=restrict&role=nm0890774&ref_=wh_wtchd List of Unsolved Mysteries episodes - Wikipedia, accessed May 17, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Unsolved_Mysteries_episodes Unsolved Mysteries: Wil Hendrick - Apple Podcasts, accessed May 17, 2025, https://podcasts.apple.com/iq/podcast/unsolved-mysteries-wil-hendrick/id1533700329?i=1000579296456 The Trail Went Cold, accessed May 17, 2025, https://www.trailwentcold.com/feed.xml%20%20target= Previous murders in Moscow vs this one : r/MoscowIdaho - Reddit, accessed May 17, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/MoscowIdaho/comments/yxbdki/previous_murders_in_moscow_vs_this_one/ Cases that involve members of the LGBTQ+ community; missing, murdered, or otherwise. [Request] : r/UnresolvedMysteries - Reddit, accessed May 17, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/9bh0r3/cases_that_involve_members_of_the_lgbtq_community/ Idaho Cold Case & Advanced DNA Methods | Idaho State Police, accessed May 17, 2025, https://isp.idaho.gov/forensics/cold-case/ Christian Nationalism - The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, accessed May 17, 2025, https://cf.sbts.edu/equip/uploads/2025/02/SBJT-28.2-FINAL.pdf Cheesecake, anyone? - Freedom From Religion Foundation, accessed May 17, 2025, https://ffrf.org/images/uploads/fttoday/2021/FT24_December_2021_ffrf-webp2.pdf 

Saturday, March 7, 1981 a beer delivery driver makes a gruesome discovery at the Okey Dokey bar in Austin, Texas. The bookkeeper of the bar, Carol Kissman Rosenbaum lay dead on the floor of the kitchen. At first, it seemed that Austin Police Department wasn't sure where to begin, but less than three months after her murder, a suspect in the case was arrested... Support us on Patreon www.linktr.ee/endofcrimepod  Sources:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/357859074303435/posts/9120177538071501/  https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/payne-v-state-no-891169118  https://pavc.org/angelsfaces/pages/rosenbaum.htm  https://www.newspapers.com/image/379489349/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjM3OTQ4OTM0OSwiaWF0IjoxNzQ2NTUzMTcwLCJleHAiOjE3NDY2Mzk1NzB9.oBMHCIFECa18zKwPa0DHUNrquaCUu5NlofB6jA2vYRc  https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/11/30/A-defense-attorney-won-a-delay-in-a-murder/6009375944400/  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94633108/carol_ellen-rosenbaum

https://linktr.ee/endofcrimepod In August 2008, five-year-old Giovanni Colon Gonzalez vanished after being dropped off at his father's apartment in Lynn, Massachusetts. What followed was a baffling investigation marked by the father's immediate lies, a shocking and detailed confession to murdering and dismembering his son, and a complete absence of physical evidence to support this claim. Join us as we delve into the tangled web of conflicting accounts, legal complexities surrounding parental rights and mental competency, and the enduring mystery of a little boy who disappeared without a trace. We examine the timeline of events, the background of Giovanni's father, Ernesto Gonzalez Jr., the desperate search efforts, and the haunting theories that attempt to explain this deeply unsettling case, which remains unsolved over sixteen years later. Additional Resources:  Lynn Police Department: 781-595-2000 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC): 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) NCMEC Website to Submit a Tip: missingkids.org (Reference Case Number: 1103452) Sources:  CBS Boston (November 11, 2013). "Charges Against Father In Giovanni Gonzalez Mystery Could Be Dropped." Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/charges-against-father-in-giovanni-gonzalez-mystery-could-be-dropped/ CBS Boston (November 12, 2013). "Judge Weighs Whether To Drop Charges In Giovanni Gonzalez Mystery." Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/judge-weighs-whether-to-drop-charges-in-giovanni-gonzalez-mystery/ CBS Boston (January 20, 2011). "Giovanni's Heart-Broken Mother Hopes New Photo Of Her Missing Child Breaks Case." Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/giovannis-heart-broken-mother-hopes-new-photo-of-her-missing-child-breaks-case/ Reports referencing a November 2008 Boston Globe article detailing Ernesto Gonzalez Jr.'s confession (specific article link not consistently available in open searches, but its content is widely reported). Commonwealth v. Gonzalez, 462 Mass. 459 (2012). Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. General information on Massachusetts General Laws pertaining to parental kidnapping (G.L. c. 265, § 26A), misleading police (G.L. c. 268, § 13B), and child custody for children born out of wedlock (G.L. c. 209C, § 10). National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) – Poster and case information for Giovanni Colon Gonzalez (NCMEC #1103452). The Charley Project – Case file for Giovanni Colon-Gonzalez. Wikipedia. "Bridgewater State Hospital." Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_State_Hospital Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH). "Bridgewater State Hospital | MAMH." Retrieved from https://www.mamh.org/advocacy/roadmap-to-reform/criminal-justice-reform/bridgewater-state-hospital-reform-2 "The History of Bridgewater State Hospital, Bridgewater, Massachusetts." (PDF document). Retrieved from https://mamh-web.files.svdcdn.com/production/files/BSH-History-10-2-23.pdf?dm=1696270673 FC PsychExperts. "How Do Forensic Psychologists Evaluate False Confessions?" Retrieved from https://www.fcpsychexperts.com/how-do-forensic-psychologists-evaluate-false-confessions/ Death Penalty Information Center. "Juveniles and the Mentally Disabled More Likely to Give False Confessions." Retrieved from https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/juveniles-and-the-mentally-disabled-more-likely-to-give-false-confessions Websleuths (Giovanni Colon Gonzalez discussion threads). Reddit (r/UnresolvedMysteries and other relevant subreddits discussing the case). "And Then They Were Gone" Podcast. "Re-Release: Giovanni Colon Gonzalez." (October 2024). Retrieved from https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/re-release-giovanni-colon-gonzalez/id1524173209?i=1000674722780