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The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy

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Renowned DNA scientist Dr. Robert Schwartz is found brutally murdered inside his secluded Virginia home in the weeks before Christmas 2001. As investigators dig in, a dark, paganistic theme hovers over the crime. As suspects emerge, a Live Action Role- Playing game, scripted by the least likely person imaginable, reveals a frightening subculture of young adults dabbling in the occult. Greed, control, manipulation and hatred unravel in an outrageous and unbelievable homicidal plot. Join investigative

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38:50

Hunting the Bogeyman | 2. This Is Not a Movie

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/11/10

When Nicole hears about another attack eerily like hers, she sounds the alarm. Fifty miles away, celebrated cold case detective Paul Holes discovers two more cases no one knew were connected. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and

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33:27

Hunting the Bogeyman | 1. The Nightmare

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/11/03

Nicole is home alone when a masked man breaks in and sexually assaults her. She’s confident she can help police catch him. But things don’t go to plan.Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The Binge – feed your true

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Introducing: Hunting the Bogeyman

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/10/27

When she’s 21, Nicole Earnest-Payte is attacked in her own home. She comes to believe a serial predator has started terrorizing women in Northern California. Officials are skeptical until acclaimed detective Paul Holes finds a clue, kickstarting an extraordinary hunt for a real-life bogeyman, and for Nicole, hope for an end to a long nightmare. Binge all episodes of Hunting the Bogeyman ad-free November 1st by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’

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7:17

Introducing: CRIMES OF…

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/10/17

Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more.For their first season, Sabrina and Corinne are diving into Crimes of: Infamy. The real-life true crime

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44:42

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 6. The Real Janis

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/10/07

There’s only one person left who holds the truth, Janis herself. David and host Larrison show up to answer the remaining mystery: Why did she keep up decades of lies?Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. The

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42:46

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 5. Then Who is David?

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/09/30

Ogden passes off the baton to a new investigator, David, because for him, it’s personal. After a major break in the case, host Larrison Campbell and David set out to answer the question of how Janis pulled off decades of lies and deceit.Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your

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43:32

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 4. Bombshell

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/09/23

During the lunch rush in a Texas Dairy Queen, Janis’s five decades of lies finally begin to crumble. But Ogden, the investigator, discovers that solving this part of the mystery has left him faced with an even bigger one.Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true

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43:04

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 3. Pregnant

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/09/16

After escaping from a murderous boyfriend, where does Janis turn up next? With a child she may or may not have stolen in the South Louisiana Bayous. As more witnesses come forward, the investigator's cold case is suddenly white hot.Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home

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43:27

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 2. Risk Taker

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/09/09

The investigator visits a pair of sisters who begin to drop breadcrumbs of clues possibly leading to Janis’s whereabouts. The problem is, a few of those crumbs lead to more than one man known for murder. Is the investigator looking for Janis–or her headstone?Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic

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39:01

The Vanishing of Janis Rose | 1. Like a Ghost

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/09/02

More than 40 years after Janis disappears from her Columbia, Mississippi home, Investigator Marc Ogden decides he’s going to solve the mystery of her disappearance. Has the most obvious suspect gotten away with murder for decades? Or is there more than one person who might want this mom of four dead? Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get

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Introducing: The Vanishing of Janis Rose

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/08/26

Coming soon to The Binge, it's The Vanishing of Janis Rose. An investigator takes on the challenge of figuring out what became of a young mother of four who vanished from her small Mississippi community in the 1970s. He discovers a twisty tale of secrets that cross three states, stolen identities and the bed of at least one murderer. Binge all episodes of The Vanishing of Janis Rose ad-free September 2nd by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or

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The Doodler | 8. Rays of Hope

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/08/19

Since the reactivation of the Doodler case in 2018, Dan Cunningham has been eyeing a key person of interest. Cunningham met with him and even got a sample of his DNA. The SFPD is comparing that DNA with blood from the original crime scenes. Kevin and Mike convince Cunningham that another unsolved murder from 1975 may be the work of the Doodler, and they uncover the likely identity of “Dr. Priest,” too. With several avenues opening up for the SFPD to investigate, Kevin and Mike ask: What could this

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31:47

The Doodler | 7. The Man in the Sketch

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/08/12

After the publication of the composite sketch, leads begin to pour in. SFPD receives a call from a psychiatrist’s office. The doctor claims the man in the sketch might be their patient. Homicide investigators act on the tip and question the man. But today there’s little information about what they learned and the psychiatrist can’t be found. So Kevin and Mike are left wondering why the patient was never arrested.This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of The

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24:54

The Doodler | 6. A Sketch for the Street Cops

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/08/05

In the Fall of 1975, a composite sketch of The Doodler is published in the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Sentinel, and tips begin to roll in. Street cops are on high alert for anyone matching the description. Inspectors Rotea Gilford and Earl Sanders round up several suspects for interrogation. Kevin and Mike uncover more details about a psychiatrist and secretary who claim their patient is The Doodler. This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of

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34:48

The Doodler | 5. An Actor and a Diplomat Walk into a Bar

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/07/29

At the end of 1975, The Doodler murders Harald Gullberg, the fifth and final suspected fatality that investigators have tied to this case. The Doodler’s sixth victim actually survives a brutal knife attack. Investigating today, Kevin is desperate to talk to an eyewitness, but investigator Dan Cunningham says the man wants to put the events of 1975 behind him. Private investigator Mike Taylor looks into rumors that this surviving victim may have been a Swedish diplomat, and some new leads

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32:33

The Doodler | 4. Gilford and Sanders

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/07/22

More than a year after the murder of Gerald Cavanagh, the SFPD finally assigns a dedicated team of investigators to The Doodler case. Turns out Rotea Gilford and Earl Sanders, the first Black homicide investigators in the SFPD, are perfectly suited for the job. Around this time, The Doodler claims his fourth victim - a nurse named Fredrick Capin. Now, Kevin and Mike try to learn what they can about the circumstances around his death.This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all

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The Doodler | 3. The Zebra Diversion

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/07/15

Kevin and Mike dig deeper into the lives of the first three Doodler victims, and a clear pattern begins to emerge around the method and location of these deaths: brutal stabbings in remote hookup spots. Did SFPD see that pattern in the ‘70s? Or was it lost amid the crime wave sweeping across the city at the time? They look into the infamous Zebra killings of 1973 and ‘74.This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all episodes of The Doodler, ad-free today by subscribing to The

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36:46

The Doodler | 2. Murder, Mistrust, and the SFPD

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/07/08

The Doodler’s second known victim is an up-and-coming San Francisco drag queen named Jae Stevens. In the present, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Kevin Fagan recruits private investigator and former Chronicle colleague Mike Taylor to help him track down some of Stevens’ friends and family. Through Jae’s story, we learn how the contentious relationship between police and the gay community complicates the original investigation.This is a re-released series from The Binge archives. Binge all

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33:48

The Doodler | 1. The Coldest Case in San Francisco

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/07/01

You’ve probably heard of the Zodiac Killer but not The Doodler. Why not? Between 1974 and ‘75 he killed at least 5 gay men in San Francisco and got away with it. But ever since, the case has been mostly overlooked. Until now. SFPD re-opened the case in 2018, with investigator Dan Cunningham at the helm. Meanwhile, award-winning reporter and host Kevin Fagan starts an investigation of his own. He starts by looking into The Doodler’s first known victim - Gerald Cavanagh.This is a re-released

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54:09

The Arsonist Next Door | 6: Behind the Facade

The Binge Crimes: Fatal Fantasy ·

2025/06/05

The identity of the culprit raises more questions. Was this crusade to protect the desert real? Or just a smoke screen for something far more sinister? A shocking twist reveals how this local story ended up having global consequences.Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home

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