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The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.

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All Episodes

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Episode 66 - Valerie McDaniel

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/12/23

In 2017, Valerie McDaniel was a prominent veterinarian, running a successful practice, while focusing much of her attention on raising her eight-year-old daughter. Although she’d recently left an unhappy marriage of 17 years, she quickly found herself falling in love with another man. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music –

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Episode 65 - Sally & Richard Challen

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/12/09

On Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Sally Challen was with her husband Richard packing up their family home in Claygate Surrey England. The couple had been married for thirty-one years and were preparing to rent out the house so they could embark on a six-month adventure in Australia. That is, until later that afternoon, when Sally made a startling discovery. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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Episode 64 - Jessie Davis

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/11/25

In the summer of 2007, a very pregnant twenty-six-year-old Jessie Davis was eagerly preparing for the arrival of her daughter Chloe. She was thrilled her two-year-old son Blake would soon have a baby sister. Jessie was a single mother with a good job and a great support system. She loved being a mother and made it the center of her world. On June 14th, Jessie went shopping at a local market and chatted with her mom on the phone. However, later that day no one could get ahold of Jessie. How to

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Episode 63 - Marlene Warren

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/11/11

Marlene Warren was busy preparing breakfast on Saturday, May 26th 1990 in South Florida when her doorbell suddenly rang. Excited to see who was at the front door, Marlene dropped everything to answer it and was ecstatic when she saw who was standing outside. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars –

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Episode 62 - Kim Wall

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/10/27

On the evening of August 10th, 2017, in Copenhagen, Denmark, freelance journalist Kim Wall decided to squeeze in one more story before moving to China with her partner. She was given a last-minute opportunity to interview an eccentric Danish “inventrepreneur” who had built three submarines and worked on two crowd-funded manned space projects. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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Episode 61 - Sherri Dally

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/10/13

The morning of May 6th, 1996 was routine for Sherri Dally. The thirty-five-year-old wife and mother woke up early and got her family prepared for their day, laying out her children’s clothing and organizing lunches. After she dropped her two young boys off at school, Sherri drove to the local Target in Ventura California to pick out a gift for her mother for the fast-approaching Mother’s Day. But Sherri never made it home from her errands that day. Instead, she vanished without a trace from the

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Episode 60 - Brandi Mathews - Part 2

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/09/29

PART #2 of 2 - Previously in Part One of Brandi Mathews story....You heard how she met and moved in with a man by the name of Kelly Semino. An abusive partner, who terrorized Brandi’s entire family in order to maintain complete control over her throughout the course of their relationship. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music –

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Episode 59 - Brandi Mathews - Part 1

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/09/29

PART #1 of 2 - By early 2006, Brandi Mathews had realized it was time to take control of her future. The young Missouri mother had spent years trying to turn her life around. With the support of her family and even the police, Brandi knew it was time to stop being a victim for the sake of both herself and her young son Caleb. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music

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Episode 58 - Leonard, Lucas & Chynna

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/09/15

In mid-July of 2019, three intrepid explorers who all had a deep appreciation of nature and love of adventure ventured into Northern British Columbia, Canada to make the most of all the region has to offer. A young couple set out on a road trip to explore Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska and a seasoned biologist with some extra time on his hands decided to head further north than originally planned to take in the beautiful scenery. How to support: For extra perks including extra

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Episode 57 - The Wright Family

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/09/01

From the outside looking in at least, Jeff and Susan Wright appeared to be living the perfect life: two kids, a dog, and a beautiful house in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. But what happened on the evening of January 13th, 2003, forever shattered that illusion and destroyed whatever the future might have held for the Wright family. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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Episode 56 - The Benoit Family

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/08/18

Chris Benoit was an international superstar, an elite athlete, and one of the most inspiring performers in the world of professional wrestling. However, following a weekend in June 2007, Chris Benoit's reputation as a hero was stripped away, leaving behind a much more sinister legacy. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music –

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Episode 55 - Ronald Platt

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/08/04

51-year-old Ronald Platt was thrilled to be invited boating with his dear friend David Davis. Davis was a semi-retired Canadian businessman who lived in Woodham Walter, a village about 80 kilometers northeast of London in the English county of Essex, with his young wife and two beautiful daughters. The pair set sail in the English Channel near the Devon resort town of Torquay on Davis’ 24-foot yacht The Lady Jane. Ronald was never seen alive again. How to support: For extra perks including extra

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Episode 54 - Heather DeWild

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/07/21

In July of 2003, 30-year-old Heather DeWild was a loving mother to two beautiful children: Jacob, five, and Hannah, three. Heather and her husband Daniel had been married for six years and had created a good life for themselves in Edgewater, Colorado. By all accounts, the DeWilds were living the American Dream. Until their marriage slowly unraveled and Heather vanished on July 24th, 2003. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to -

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Episode 53 - Quee Choo Chadwick

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/07/08

On Wednesday October 10, 2012 Peter Chadwick and his wife Quee Choo disappeared from their Newport Beach home in California. The following day, Peter made a call to 911 from a gas station close to the Mexican border. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission -

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Episode 52 - Helle Crafts

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/06/23

On November 18th, 1986, thirty-nine-year-old Helle Crafts was dropped off at her house in Newton, Connecticut by her co-workers. She was exhausted after fulfilling her flight attendant duties on a long haul from Frankfurt to New York. Helle was happy to have made it home before the impending storm and looking forward to tucking in her three children. As Helle’s co-workers watched their friend enter her home, they didn’t realize it would be the last time they would ever see her again. How to

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Episode 51 - Lauren Phelps (Hugelmaier)

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/06/10

In 2017, twenty-nine-year-old Lauren Ashley-Nicole Phelps appeared to have her whole life ahead of her. The newlywed lived in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband Michael Phelps, where she taught Sunday school, owned her own business, and was busy mapping out her future. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan

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Episode 50 - Candace Rough Surface

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/05/26

On August 2nd, 1980, eighteen-year-old Candace “Candi” Rough Surface vanished while out for the evening in Mobridge, South Dakota. Nine months passed before the young mother was found. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission -

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Episode 49 - Ardeth Wood

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/05/15

On a hot, humid afternoon in August 2003, Ardeth Wood borrowed her brother’s bike and ventured out along the wooded bicycle trails in Ottawa, Ontario. Ardeth was enjoying time with her family, unwinding, and reconnecting with her friends back home while on a two-week break from the Philosophy PhD program at the University of Waterloo. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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Episode 48 - Taylor Powell

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/04/28

On the evening of March 21st,2010 in University Place, Washington, a mother named Kathy Powell was in the middle of preparing Sunday dinner when she suddenly got a phone call. The caller ID showed that it was coming from the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department in Crescent City California. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme

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Episode 47 - Aaron Pajich Sweetman

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2019/04/14

Please join us as we take a look into the sudden disappearance of Aaron Pajich Sweetman. A kind and trusting 18-year-old young man who was known to be in daily communication with his family. An unsuspecting victim who unknowingly walked through the gates of hell, into a trap that had been created for him by two women from different countries. One whom he trusted. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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