The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast

The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast:  True Crime Deadtime Stories From The Golden State And Beyond Created & Hosted By Roseanne**Please note the sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Killafornia Dreaming is a ONE woman, independent, ad-free true crime podcast that focuses on crimes in California or with a California connection, but also offers a look at stories outside the Golden State in our "vacation series" episodes.  For several years, this podcast WAS a part of the "Orbital Jigsaw Network" where I was given the guidance and support to improve my audio quality, the show's artwork, and the overall production, but the I've always remained AD free, with an exception for an intro for the hosting service we used at the time.  Thank you for giving Killafornia Dreaming a listen!!Love,Roseanne, Creator & HostLINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Life and Crimes of Former Actor and Wannabe MMA Fighter Joe Son**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Korean-born actor Joe Son landed the key role as Austin Power's villain Random Task.  Nobody knew it at the time, but he was actually one very brutal criminal.  This very first episode of Killafornia Dreaming covers the life and crimes of a real life super villain.  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com 

Three Family Annihilators That Rocked The Korean-American Community in 2006.  **The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**[Formerly Titled The Tale of the Fathers] In the course of 7 days in the Spring of 2006, a Southern California Cultural Community was stunned by three shockingly similar tragedies that were completely unrelated to one another, that would have community leaders questioning their role as immigrants in the United States, and the reasons how and why such things could happen.  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Murder Of Actor And Comedian Phil Hartman Committed By His Wife Brynn Hartman**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Today's tale is the story of love and marriage gone terribly wrong, and the entertainment world wakes up one spring morning in 1998 to the shocking news that one of its most beloved comedians is dead. We delve into the events of that tragic day and look for the reasons why this tragedy occurred.  This is the story of the murder of Phil Hartman.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Story of Alcatraz Island aka "The Rock"**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Where did we used to house the worst of the worst or America's criminals? Today's bonus episode takes you on a tour of San Francisco Bay's infamous Alcatraz Island. Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Coast to Coast Murderous Crime Spree of Andrew Cunanan**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Twenty years ago, one man went on a months long, cross-country rage-fueled killing spree that initiated one of the largest, most intense manhunts in American history, leaving a trail of death and destruction that would leave so many questions unanswered.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The 2002 Murder of Samantha Bree Runnion Committed By Alejandro Avila**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Samantha Bree Runnion was playing in her front yard with a friend when she was brazenly abducted, assaulted, and murdered by a sexual predator.  15 years later, her mother, Erin, continues to work towards educating the community, schools, parents and children about personal safety and recognizing potential dangers and avoid becoming a victim.  Included is the audio of a phone interview I had the pleasure of conducting earlier this week with Erin.  My apologies for the sound quality of the phone call, some parts may be difficult to hear.  Thank you to Erin Runnion for taking the time to speak with me.  Listeners can find out more information about Samantha and the foundation at www.thejoyfulchild.orgLINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Rise and Fall of Disgraced Former Orange County, California Sheriff Mike Carona**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**We discuss the role of the Sheriff in America and we delve into the rise and fall of the Sheriff at the heart of Episode 5, Mike Carona.LINKS:Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Story Behind the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**We take a tour of a legendary home located in Northern California with a storied history of purportedly being haunted by the spirits of those killed by the invention of the owner's dead husband.  Find out what she needed to do in order to keep the spirits of the dead appeased...  This is the story of the Winchester Mystery HouseLINKS:Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Case of Bonnie Lee Bakley And The Only Suspect, Her Husband Actor Robert Blake**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**(Formerly titled "The Tale of the Victim Blame Game").  Bonnie Lee Bakley was many things in her life...a con artist, an identity thief, and an all around lonely hearts type swindler.  She also had a fascination with celebrities and did all she could to align herself with the rich and famous, as she was wasn't ever really able to find fame in her own right.  She was also a mother, a daughter, and a sister.  But when she was murdered in on a dark side street in May of 2001, the fact that she was the victim of a violent crime was completely lost in the media storm and subsequent trial that put her life and her past in the spotlight instead.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Case  of Bonnie Lee Bakley And The Only Suspect, Her Husband Actor Robert Blake**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**(Formerly titled "The Tale of the Victim Blame Game").  Bonnie Lee Bakley was many things in her life...a con artist, an identity thief, and an all around lonely hearts type swindler.  She also had a fascination with celebrities and did all she could to align herself with the rich and famous, as she was wasn't ever really able to find fame in her own right.  She was also a mother, a daughter, and a sister.  But when she was murdered in on a dark side street in May of 2001, the fact that she was the victim of a violent crime was completely lost in the media storm and subsequent trial that put her life and her past in the spotlight instead.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The 2013 Mass Killing And Crime Spree of Disgraced Ex-Cop Christopher Dorner**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**(Formerly titled "The Tale of the Last Resort").  Today's episode is about the concept of the Manifesto, more specifically the one posted on Facebook in 2013 by disgraced ex-cop Christopher Dorner.  Listen to the story of his days-long crime spree across Southern California.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The 2001 Mauling Death of Diane Whipple by a Pair of Her Neighbor's Presa Canario Mastiffs **The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Today we take a journey north to the beautiful city of San Francisco, where a very ugly event took place on January 26, 2001.  Today’s tale is the story of two killers…but they were not human, they were dogs - two very large, vicious Presa Canarios named Bane and Hera.  I will take you through the details of the mauling that horrified San Franciscans and the years of legal battles that followed. We are also going to touch on the topics of responsible dog ownership, bully breeds, and breed specific legislation.  This is the story of the death of Diane Whipple.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Story of One Identical Twin Sister's Attempt to Steal the Life of the Other - Sunny and Gina Han**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**(Formerly titled "The Tale of Sisterly Love").  Today we take a journey into the picturesque Orange County community of Irvine, where, in 1996 the turbulent lives of identical twins Sunny and Gina Han would reach a fever pitch when one of the sisters decided that she no longer wanted to be part of a pair.  A sinister plot to eliminate one twin was put into action…the culmination of a sibling rivalry that had been fierce and violent for nearly their entire lives…but never THIS violent.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Story of Former Child Star Dana Plato From Her Rise To Fame To Her Fall From Grace**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Dana Plato was a vibrant young aspiring model, actress and Olympic level figure skater when she landed the role that would make her a star - Kimberly Drummond on the hit 70s-80s show Diff’rent Strokes.  But that would be the pinnacle of her career, as in her personal life, she spiraled out of control - partying, drinking and abusing drugs.  Dana would never again achieve the kinds of fame she found in her most famous role.  Join me as we detour back into Hollywood, as we delve into the life and times of this former child star.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Poignant Tale of One California Town's Connection To the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**Dreamers, this is a special episode in remembrance of the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01. You will hear the poignant tale of one California town's tragic connection to this event that changed all of our lives.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The 1997 Sexual Assault And Murder Of 7-Year-Old Sherrice Iverson Committed By Jeremy Strohmeyer**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**(Formerly titled "The Tale of Your Worst Nightmare"). Today, we are going to take a short road trip to our neighboring state of Nevada, where a murder of a little Southern California Girl, committed by a Southern California Teen shocked a tiny border gambling resort 20 years ago.  This is the story of the murder of Sherrice Iverson committed by Jeremy StrohmeyerLINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The 1997 North Hollywood Bank Of America Robbery And Shootout Committed By Larry Phillips Jr. And Emil Mătăsăreanu.**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!**(Formerly titled "The Tale of 44 Minutes"). Today we head to North Hollywood, California, where, on February 28, 1997, two men perpetrated a brazen mid-morning bank robbery at The Bank of America, only to be followed by a 44 minute shootout with police that would go down as the most violent police shootout in American history.  This is the story of Larry Phillips Jr. and Emil Mătăsăreanu.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The 2004 Murders Of Tom And Jackie Hawks Masterminded By Skylar Deleon**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!  Also, KD is no longer a part of the Orbital Jigsaw Network or Blubrry**(Formerly titled "The Tale of Lost at Sea").  Today we take a detour to the beautiful boating community of Newport Beach, California, where a happily married couple and boating enthusiasts, Tom and Jackie Hawks, were preparing to move on from life on the water, to life on dry land with their new grandson. The man named Skylar Deleon who responded to their ad for the sale of their 55 foot yacht claimed to have the nearly half million dollars in cash to pay for it…but he didn’t. Find out what his diabolic plans were to acquire the yacht from the Hawks’ …and what became of Tom and Jackie.  LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com

The Story Of Former Child Actors And Stars Of 'Diff'rent Strokes' Todd Bridges And Gary Coleman**The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!  Also, KD is no longer a part of the Orbital Jigsaw Network or Blubrry**Dreamers, I am unfortunately under the weather and am unable to record the usual full length episode for you this weekend.  Fortunately, I do have a mini episode that has been a Patreon exclusive for about a month now that I will make available for your listening enjoyment.  There will be another mini Patreon episode up as soon as my voice clears up, as well as your regularly scheduled programming.  Thank you for your patience…and until next time…enjoy this tale…Dana Plato wasn’t the only child star who went on to experience a troubled life in the years following their rise to fame on Diff’rent Strokes.  Today, we delve into the lives her co-stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges and the difficulties they faced after the show went dark.LINKS: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapodPayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapodMerchandise:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.threadless.com/Website:  https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1296620370450345/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/killaforniadreamingInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/killaforniadreamingpod/?hl=enTwitter:  https://twitter.com/killaforniapodEmail:  killaforniapod@gmail.com