Digest

This episode of Redhanded delves into the unsettling world of true crime, focusing on two stories that highlight the feeling of something being wrong, even without knowing what it is. The first story features Heather Robinson, who discovered her adoptive uncle was a serial killer who had murdered her biological mother. This revelation unravels a complex web of family secrets, adoption, and the impact of discovering a dark truth about one's origins. The second story recounts the murder of Shelley Nance, an art student, in her apartment. The investigation initially focuses on her roommate and boyfriend, but ultimately leads to the arrest of Daniel Willem, a fellow student who was obsessed with Nathan, Shelley's boyfriend. Willem's motive stemmed from jealousy and a belief that Shelley was a bad influence on Nathan. Both stories explore the complexities of human relationships, the dark side of human nature, and the chilling consequences of obsession and violence.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction and Wondry Plus Promotion

This segment introduces the podcast and its hosts, Hannah and Seruti. It also promotes Wondry Plus, a subscription service that offers early and ad-free access to Redhanded and other Exhibit C True Crime podcasts.

00:02:00

Halloween Story Swap and Introduction to the Stories

The hosts explain their Halloween tradition of swapping stories, where each host tells a different true crime story. This year, they've chosen stories that highlight the feeling of something being wrong, even without knowing what it is.

00:27:00

Heather Robinson's Story: Adoption and Murder

This chapter tells the story of Heather Robinson, who discovered her adoptive uncle was a serial killer who had murdered her biological mother. The story explores the complexities of adoption, family secrets, and the impact of discovering a dark truth about one's origins.

00:33:36

Shelley Nance's Story: Murder in the Art Institute

This chapter recounts the murder of Shelley Nance, an art student, in her apartment. The investigation focuses on her roommate, Ashley, and her boyfriend, Nathan, but ultimately leads to the arrest of Daniel Willem, a fellow student who was obsessed with Nathan.

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Q&A

• What is the "serial killer blueprint" and how does it apply to John Robinson?

  The "serial killer blueprint" refers to common patterns of behavior and characteristics seen in serial killers, such as a history of criminal activity, manipulation, and a lack of remorse. John Robinson fits this blueprint, as he had a history of fraud and embezzlement, manipulated his victims, and showed no remorse for his crimes.

• How did John Robinson use the internet to target his victims?

  John Robinson used online chat rooms to connect with women who were interested in BDSM relationships. He would then manipulate them into becoming his submissive sex slaves and eventually murder them.

• What was the motive behind Daniel Willem's murder of Shelley Nance?

  Daniel Willem was obsessed with Nathan Schuck, Shelley's boyfriend. He was jealous of their relationship and felt that Shelley was a bad influence on Nathan. This jealousy ultimately led him to murder Shelley.

Show Notes