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Killer Instinct

Every Wednesday, join Savannah Brymer as she delves into the gripping and mysterious world of true crime, where each case uncovers hidden truths and unexpected twists. From infamous serial killers to haunting missing person mysteries, Killer Instinct goes beyond the headlines to seek justice and uncover the emotional depths of each story. With meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, Savannah sheds light on untold tales of resilience, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth, inviting

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33:44

Mel Pleskovic : A "Key" Piece Of Evidence

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2022/03/16

Mel Pleskovic was a loving mother, coach, and teacher. She had recently added "grandmother" to her list of titles, and welcomed her daughter and soon to be son-in-law to live in her house while they saved money for their wedding. But after months of being harassed by large men in hoods, she was found dead on her kitchen floor, stabbed and shot. A "key" piece of evidence was left behind that led to the conviction of an unlikely murderer. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Killer Instinct

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42:55

Chandler Halderson: A Web Of Lies

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2022/03/09

Mitchell and Chandler Halderson's parents go away for an impromptu Independence Day vacation at their cabin by the lake, but as their weekend getaway turns in to nearly a week of being gone, police declare them "missing". The discovery of their dismembered bodies leads back to a suspected murderer with a dark web of lies. Use Truniagen.com/killer, code killer to save twenty percent off your first purchase! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Killer Instinct listeners get 10% off their first

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4:14

Introducing: Gone South, Season One: Who Killed...

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2022/03/07

In 1987, a former prosecutor named Margaret Coon took her dog for a walk in one of Louisiana’s safest and most affluent parishes. The next morning, she was found dead on the side of the road with a single stab wound in her back. St. Tammany Parish advertises itself as a safe haven from the crime and corruption of New Orleans, attracting thousands of residents over the last several decades. But there is a darker side to St. Tammany and that darkness ultimately consumed Margaret Coon. Welcome to Gone

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47:11

Candace Hiltz: A Teenage Mother

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2022/03/02

When teenage mother, Candace Hiltz's dog goes missing, her friends and family stir with theories of what may have happened. Only days later, Candace becomes the victim of a graphic and fatal shooting as her newborn baby, Paige, witnesses the scene from her crib. Find Lumineux on Amazon.com and get seven dollars off today! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Killer Instinct listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/instinct For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a

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32:51

Chris Coleman: Security Guard Of A Famous Evangelist

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2022/02/23

Chris Coleman found his calling as the Cheif of Security for traveling Evangelist, Joyce Meyer. But not even he could protect his family from the irate murderer sending death threat emails to him and his family. Save 20% off your first purchase by going to TruNiagen.com/killer and use code killer. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code KILLER at manscaped.com. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. Stop overpaying for shipping with Stamps.com. Sign up with promo code

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38:59

Egypt Covington: "Oops, Wrong Door"

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2022/02/17

Small town bartender and local singer, Egypt Covington brought a lot of life to her community in Belleville, Michigan. The town was shocked when her on-again-off-again boyfriend reported that he walked in to her house to discover her lifeless limbs bound by Christmas lights and a gunshot wound to the head. With several suspects on the radar, the investigation took a shocking turn to reveal incredibly trivial events that led to her murder. Thanks to our sponsors: TryFirstLeaf.com/Killer for 6 bottles

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46:48

Carla Walker: Be My Bloody Valentine

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2022/02/09

The high school quarterback and his beautiful cheerleader girlfriend were the couple that others would have died to be like. What started as a romantic Valentine's dance at their Forth Worth high school in 1974, turned in to a deadly kidnapping that took nearly 50 years to solve the mystery of the killer's identity. Go to Outschool.com/instinct to get $15 off your first class. Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/killer Go to TruNiagen.com/killer

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38:15

Trust In A Friend Turned Sour: The Story of Taylor...

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2022/02/02

Taylor Wright, a 33-year-old private investigator, was enjoying a fresh start in life after relocating to Pensacola, Florida and moving in with her new girlfriend, Casandra Waller. She was dealing with some stressful divorce proceedings and decided to go out with her friend, Ashley McArthur, in hopes of alleviating some stress but she never came home. This week, Savannah explores Taylor's life and death, and dissects the interesting level of financial trust she put in a friend that ended in

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34:23

Marlen Ochoa: Killing To Have a Baby Boy

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2022/01/26

Facebook Groups are a great way to connect with other people and find resources to help provide for your family, but talking to strangers online can be dangerous. On April 23, 2019, 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa was lured to a home in Scottsdale where her killers strangled her and cut the baby from her womb. While the killers left lots of obvious clues that something was amiss, the police were slow to solve this crime. Tune in to find out what exactly happened that made this case so bizarre. Love Killer

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37:29

Rebecca Zahau Found Hanging: Murder or Suicide?

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2022/01/19

Rebecca Zahau's death was ruled a suicide by investigators twice, so why did a civil suit brought against her boyfriend's brother show that he killed her? This week, Savannah breaks down the incredibly twisted tale surrounding Rebecca Zahau's hanging. Just the day before Rebecca was found dead, Rebecca was at billionaire Jonah Shacknai's home when Jonah's son Max died in a freak accident. Jonah's family, including his ex-wife, felt strongly that Rebecca was directly responsible for Max's accidental

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42:00

The Murder/Suicide Tragedy of TikTok Star Alexis Sharkey

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2022/01/12

The future was bright for up-and-coming Houston-based influencer Alexis Sharkey. She had an exciting new job, a new marriage and making her way in a new town until it was all tragically cut short. This week, Savannah explores Alexis' life and death, as well as the main suspect in her death, her husband Tom Sharkey, who committed suicide after being cornered by the police. Tom had changed his story of the night of Alexis' supposed disappearance many times, and moved about the country multiple times

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38:07

Cassie Jo Stoddart: The Murder Inspiring by the Movie...

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2022/01/05

On the night of September 22, 2006, Cassie Jo Stoddard was housesitting for her aunt. Her boyfriend and 2 classmates, Brian Lee Draper and Torey Michael Adamcik, joined Cassie to watch a movie. Little did Cassie know that she was hanging out with 2 disturbed individuals who had been planning her murder. This week, Savannah explores how Brian and Torey, inspired by the Columbine shootings and the horror film "Scream," plotted and even videotaped their plans for killing Cassie, culminating in them

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32:55

Charlie Brandt's Killing Spree Started With a Dark...

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2021/12/29

Carl "Charlie" Brandt seemed to have a normal upbringing when one night he just snapped. Charlie shot and killed his pregnant mother and unborn sibling, wounded his father, then turned the gun to his sister Angela. Luckily, the gun was empty and Angela Brandt was able to escape to a neighbors and call for help, but this would not be the end of Charlie's killing. This week, Savannah details the horrific slayings by serial killer Charlie Brandt and the dark family secret of his killings that were kept

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47:46

Nicholas Barclay Went Missing, Then an Imposter Took...

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2021/12/22

After Nicholas Barclay went missing for nearly 3 years, the family was elated to hear that their son had been found safe in Spain, but the person they met halfway across the world was not their son, it was a con man. This week, Savannah explores the case of Nicholas Barclay, who has yet to be found to this day. A French man named Frédéric Pierre Bourdin lied his way into the Barclay home pretending to be their long-lost son, and even pretended to be other lost children after he had already been

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36:19

Mary Bell, the 10-Year-Old Killer

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2021/12/15

Mary Bell is likely currently living a quiet and simple life with her daughter. But Mary's past is so shocking, she was granted lifetime anonymity and her current whereabouts are unknown. This week, Savannah details the killings of 2 young boys, Brian Howe and Martin Brown, at the hands of then-10-year-old Mary Bell. Mary lived a troubled life, being abused and unloved by her own mother. Mary showed terrifying signs of aggression towards her classmates, until ultimately letting her anger get the

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41:27

Is Summer Wells' Family Covering Up Her Disappearance?

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2021/12/08

5-Year-Old Summer Wells went missing from her family's 11-acre property in Tennessee on June 15, 2021 and hasn't been seen since. This week, Savannah explores the scrutiny the family has been under since they reported her missing, and the doubts that investigators feel about the family's claim that Summer must've been kidnapped. Savannah will also take you through various theories to explain what might have happened to her, including that her parents, Candus Bly and Donald Wells, might be

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3:21

C13Features Presents: Ghostwriter, Starring Kate Mara...

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2021/12/07

Welcome to Ghostwriter, a new gripping and suspenseful podcast movie listening experience from C13Features. In Ghostwriter, Kate Mara and Adam Scott star in a psychological thriller about a former journalist who reluctantly accepts a job ghostwriting a new murder mystery novel for an eccentric billionaire. Kate Michaels has been living a solitary life after a traumatic experience, but after pressure from her rational agent and candid best friend, she begrudgingly concedes that she needs the work. As

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37:05

Lauren Spierer's Disappearance: Murder, OD and Other...

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2021/12/01

After a night of drinking and drug use, Lauren Spierer told her friends that she was walking back home. In that short 5 minute walk, Lauren disappeared and hasn't been seen since. This week, Savannah explores the multitude of theories surround Lauren's case, including her potentially being another victim of serial killer Israel Keyes, her friends dumping her body after an accidental overdose, and many others. Even Lauren's parents have given up hope of finding her alive, but is there a chance that

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29:55

Helle Crafts Murdered by Husband and Makes...

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2021/11/24

Helle Crafts had secretly been tracking her husband's affairs and was planning on filing for divorce when she went missing. Her husband, Richard Crafts, came up with several stories to explain her sudden disappearance before deciding that he didn't know where she was. It didn't take long for Richard to become the main suspect and even be convicted for her murder, but Helle Crafts' body has never been recovered, resulting in the first murder conviction without a body in Connecticut history. Savannah

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36:19

A Father Forgives His Son For a Family Murder: The...

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2021/11/17

Thomas Bartlett "Bart" Whitaker had a loving family that he threw away the night he plotted to have them murdered. While out having a celebratory dinner, no one in his family could've imagined the horror that waited for them when they got back home. This week, Savannah details how Bart hired a hitman to kill his family as soon as they set foot inside, how he was found out, and the miraculous survival of his father, Kent Whitaker. Incredibly, Kent has since forgiven his son for orchestrating the

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