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Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More

Dawn of Mantis Podcast

Join longtime friends Joe and Ivan on a comedic journey through the mysteries of true crime. Since 2002, Joe and Ivan have been crafting comedy bits and skits together, honing their unique style. With their producer and co-host, Sam, at the sound processing helm, the trio dives into the depths of true crime mysteries, as well as music, history, and various other topics, with a twist.Joe and Ivan"s comedic banter adds levity to even the darkest of subjects but always with a respectful approach. Their

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DOM Ep316 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 4)

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2025/01/31

We conclude our series on Fern Rodgers by covering the trials of the three conspirators, as well as their lives after sentencing. Support the show

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55:07

DOM Ep315 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 3)

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2025/01/24

In the third part of our four part series, we continue covering Fern's ongoing investigation as well as the initial arrests made in the case. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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48:00

DOM Ep314 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers (Pt. 2)

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2025/01/17

In part 2 of our 4 series, we cover the details of Fern's murder, as well as the genesis of the investigation. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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DOM Ep313 - The Murder of Fern Rodgers

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2025/01/10

In late September, 1974, a wealthy doctor's wife and socialite named Fern Rodgers was found lying dead in the floor of her sprawling colonial home. She had been shot twice in the head. The evidence soon led investors straight to her estranged husband, Dr. Porter Rodgers, and his young girlfriend, Peggy Hale. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purc...

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DOM Ep312 - The "37th Annual" Christmas Special!!!

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2024/12/25

Welcome to yet another Dawn of Mantis Christmas Special! In this episode, we review the dozen killers that we covered over 2024, and rank them from worst to worstest in a sort of Santa's top ten naughty list. Merry Christmas. Support the show

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38:30

DOM Ep311 - The Murder of Ruby Stapleton (Pt. 3)

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/12/20

In our third and final episode on the unsolved murder of Ruby Stapleton, we discuss several theories as to what may have happened and who may have committed the murder.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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80:49

DOM Ep310 - The Murder of Ruby Stapleton (Pt. 2)

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2024/12/13

This is part two of our three part series on the abduction and murder of Harding College professor Ruby Stapleton. In this episode, we delve into the very interesting and complicated life of Ruby's husband, Ray. We also discuss the discovery of Ruby's body, and some interesting eye witness accounts reported later in the investigation.Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate link...

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DOM Ep309 - The Murder of Ruby Stapleton (Pt1)

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/12/06

Ruby Stapleton was a professor at Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas. On the night of October 8th, 1963, while she was washing clothes at a laundry mat, she was attacked and abducted. Eleven days later her nude, decomposed body was found by a creek bank 15 miles away. To this day, no one is sure who committed the crime. Support the show

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DOM Classic - (Ep104) Thanksgiving Smash & Grab

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/11/29

This is a replay of the first ever episode we recorded in Redbeard Sound Studio. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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DOM Ep308 - Nuclear Close Calls

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2024/11/22

In this episode, we discuss a few times which we came dangerously close to global catastrophe via nuclear war.Support the show

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55:32

DOM Ep307 - Miraculous Survival Stories

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/11/15

In this episode, we cover a few incredible cases in which people survived injuries and accidents that no human being should have been able to live through. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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DOM Update!!! The Ashley Bush case

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/11/12

In one of the quickest resolutions to a case we've covered, Amber Waterman has finally been sentenced. Support the show

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DOM Ep306 - The Kidnapping & Murder of Ashley Bush

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/11/08

Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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67:41

DOM Ep305 -The Life & Crimes of Gilles de Rais (Pt. 2)

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2024/11/01

This is the second and final part of a two part series on Gilles de Rais. In this episode, we conclude the stuff we left open in part one. Part two follows part one, therefore in part two we finalize the story lines left open in part one, and also reach conclusions that were not quite accomplished in part one as well, since it preceded part two. We will also cover parts of Gilles' life that weren't covered in part one, because there wasn't enough time in part one, thus part two was util...

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DOM Ep304 - The Life & Crimes of Gilles de Rais (Pt. 1)

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/10/25

This is part 1 of a 2 part series on the infamous Gilles de Rais (pronounced Jill de Ray). He was a wealthy nobleman and warrior who lived in France in the early 1400s. He fought alongside Joan of Arc and helped liberate France from English control. However, there was also a dark side to the man, and in just a few short years, he would go from decorated war hero to being hanged for a long list of crimes that included murdering children.Support the show

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DOM Ep303 - Enriqueta Marti "The Vampire of...

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/10/18

In the second and final part of this series, we cover Enriqueta's later crimes, and the child abduction that finally led to her downfall. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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DOM Ep302 - Enriqueta Marti "The Vampire of...

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/10/11

This episode begins a 2 part series on the woman who is arguably the most prolific female serial killer in Spain's history- Enriqueta Marti. In part one, we cover her early life, her foray into potion making, child abduction and sex work, and the final crime that was her undoing. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio editing.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commiss...

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DOM Ep301 - "Smash & Grab" - Strange Historical Events

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2024/10/04

In this episode we cover some bizarre or unexplained events throughout history. Support the show

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DOM Ep300 - The Big 300th Episode Celebration!

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/09/27

We celebrate our 300th episode by playing some of our favorite clips from throughout the years. Support the show

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DOM Classic - (Ep81) The Locust Swarm of 1875

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/09/20

The Rocky Mountain Locust wreaked havoc on the western United States in the 1870s. sometimes described as “hell from above”, clouded the skies fiercely devouring the crops, tree leaves, and even fence posts.Support the show

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