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Shades of Murder

Alita Cauldwell

Shades of Murder is a criminology-focused true crime podcast dedicated to in-depth research and deep, thoughtful analysis of the world"s most chilling and disturbing cases. Hosted by Alita Cauldwell, each episode meticulously dissects and unravels the darkness behind what makes humans into monsters. Episodes include serial killers, children who kill, female offenders, historical cold cases, lesser-known stories, and dark mysteries. Go beyond the usual murder narratives and delve into the dark truths

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29: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - Umonhon...

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2024/05/08

On January 7th, 2020, on the Umonhon reservation in Macy, Nebraska, the body of tribal member Ashlea Aldridge was found lying in a snow-covered field. The investigation into her death would reveal abuse, neglect, and bias, and leave her family still seeking answers and justice. Her story is just one of the countless cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls whose voices deserve to be heard. Learn more about the MMIWG Movement, and Show your Support. Please visit: National Indigenous

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28: Boston’s Serial Killer Nurse - “Jolly Jane” Toppan

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2024/04/24

During the late 1800s into the beginning of the 20th Century, the greater area of Boston, MA was plagued by a young female serial killer. Countless murders of the elderly and the sick were disguised as natural deaths. The perpetrator could have continued their murder spree for decades had her killings not become so personal. This is the story of Boston’s “Jolly Jane” Toppan whose claim, if true, makes her the most prolific serial killer in American History.Thank you so much for listening! If you

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27: House of Horrors - Lost Children of Nithari Village

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2024/04/10

In March 2005, a young child disappeared along a desolated road in Nithari Village, India. Then another child and another until over thirty children had vanished in less than two years. Desperate pleas by parents to help find their missing children were ignored by the local police. Then in one of the wealthiest suburbs of Noida, the most gruesome and heartbreaking discovery was made. If you enjoy the show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and consider leaving a review. Follow me on IG

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26: Body in the Bed - The Murder of Mary Santina Collins

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2024/03/27

On March 28th, 2020, twenty-year-old Mary Santina Collins went missing after she took an Uber to NoDA, the art and entertainment district of Charlotte, N.C. What began as a fun night with her friends would end in a blood bath. Investigators never believed her family who knew she was in danger until days later when police discovered the mattress. Thank you so much for listening to SHADES OF MURDER! I appreciate your support more than you know. If you enjoy the show, Follow/Subscribe! Please consider

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25: THE MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - A TALE OF TWO...

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2024/03/13

Once known as the Murder Capital of the world, the picturesque beach County of Santa Cruz, CA was terrorized by not one but two serial killers between 1972 and 1973. Edmund Emil Kemper III and Herbert William Mullin were behind some of the most grotesque and brutal slayings in criminal history, and sometimes their victims were even murdered within miles and days of one another. It was the only time that two serial killers were active at the same time in the same place. This is the story of their

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24: THE MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - A TALE OF TWO...

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2024/03/06

Once known as the murder capital of the world, the picturesque beach County of Santa Cruz, CA was terrorized by two serial killers between 1972 and 1973. Edmund Emil Kemper III and Herbert William Mullin were behind some of the most grotesque and brutal slayings in criminal history, and sometimes, they murdered their victims within miles and even days of one another. It was the only time that two serial killers were active at the same time in the same place. This is the story of their crimes, their

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23: THE MURDER CAPITAL OF THE WORLD - A TALE OF TWO...

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2024/02/21

Once known as the murder capital of the world, the picturesque beach County of Santa Cruz, CA, was terrorized by not one but two serial killers between 1972 and 1973. Edmund Kemper and Herbert William Mullins were behind some of the most grotesque and brutal slayings in criminal history, and their victims were sometimes murdered within miles and days of one another. It was the only time that two serial killers were active at the same time in the same place. This is the story of their crimes, their

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22: Killer inside my Mind - The Story of Juanita Maxwell

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2024/02/07

On March 17th, 1979, at the Palmland Motel in Fort Myers, Florida, the body of 73-year-old Inez Kelly was discovered in her room. The old woman had been viciously slain. Bloody footprints would lead the police to a sleeping maid. The real perpetrator of this brutal murder would not only surprise and shock psychiatrists, the prosecution, and the judge but also the defendant herself.Thank you so much for listening! If you want to support the show, remember to follow the podcast and consider a 5-star

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00:42:15

21: When Little Girls Kill - Germany’s Murdered...

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2024/01/24

On Sunday, March 12th, 2023, in the scenic village of Freudenberg, Germany, the body of a missing girl was discovered near an old railroad station deep in the woods. The perpetrators who viciously killed this twelve-year-old child would shock and horrify the entire community. How the offenders were handled by the justice system would outrage the nation, and lead many to question the legal age of criminal culpability. ***There are currently 28 U.S. states and Washington D.C. that have no set

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20: Darkness in the Law - Ronald Kitchen and The...

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2024/01/10

On July 27th, 1988, in Chicago, a family's home went up in flames leading the police to the discovery of five bodies inside, three of whom were small children. The crime scene indicated that arson had been used to cover up this heinous crime. An all-night interrogation would result in a young man facing multiple murder charges in a criminal court. His case would help to expose two decades of unspeakable acts of darkness and evil from those who swore to protect and serve. For episode-related

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19: Murder on Royal Grounds - The Cold Case of Alisa...

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2023/12/27

On New Year's Day, 2011, a young female immigrant’s corpse was discovered on the royal family’s Sandringham estate, the Queen of England’s favorite home for the holidays. The investigation into the missing and murdered teenage girl leads to more questions than answers. Who killed her and why remains shrouded in mystery and conspiracy. This is the cold case of Alisa Dmitrijeva. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING. I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHICH EPISODE WAS YOUR

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18: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - The Case...

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2023/12/13

In the summer of 2006, a young White River Apache woman vanished. The police would later discover that she had been the victim of extreme torture and murder at the hands of people she knew. The criminal punishment that the judge handed her five assailants for her depraved and heartless death would shock the community. This became the most notorious case in history on the Fort Apache Reservation. PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH YOUR THOUGHTS, SUGGESTIONS, AND COMMENTS FOR THE SHOW! Instagram/FB:

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17: Thanksgiving Nightmare Host - Killer Model Omaima...

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2023/11/29

In 1991, over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a real-life nightmare unfolded in the kitchen of a beautiful new bride. A red hat, scissors, an iron, and homemade BBQ ribs would reveal the most disturbing and bizarre of holiday rituals. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING TO MY SHOW! IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST, PLEASE FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, AND RATE :) LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD IN MY POLLS AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE EPISODE! Contact Information: Instagram/Facebook:

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16: The Sleepwalking Killer of Canada - The Case of...

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2023/11/15

On an early Sunday morning in May 1987, a young man entered a police station with his hands dripping in blood. In a trance-like state, he says to the officers “My God, I’ve just killed two people.” His crimes would shock and horrify the community, and the criminal trial revolutionized how Canada’s Supreme Court defined murder. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING! IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT MY SHOW, PLEASE FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE, RATE, AND SHARE WITH YOUR OWN KINDRED SPIRITS :) RESEARCH

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15: An Exploration of Witches - Sexism, Beer, and The...

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2023/10/31

Witches, Beer, and The Patriarchy collided during the 15th century and helped to perpetuate the Witch Trials in Europe and America. Come with me as I explore the origins and motivations behind this female-centered persecution and share stories around the world of how sexism, capitalism, and witch hunts led to the torture and murder of those who rebelled against male-dominated societies. DEDICATED TO THE WITCHES OF THE PAST AND PRESENT-DAY ON THIS BLESSED SAMHAIN - AN’ IT HARM NONE, DO WHAT YOU

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14: Terror in Tanacu - The Exorcism of Maricica Irina...

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2023/10/18

In 2005, in the peaceful village of Tanacu high up in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania, lay a frightened and vulnerable young woman bound to a makeshift cross. Abandoned inside a dark, musty room within the monastery, she awaited her fate. I would love to hear your thoughts on the case so please answer the poll and share your voice! If you enjoy the show, please follow/subscribe and share so we can grow our community of kindred spirits :) For photos related to the case, please

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13: Murder Mansion of Minnesota - The Mystery of the...

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2023/10/04

Within the walls of the lavish Congdon family mansion lies a mystery of murder, betrayal, and greed. A wealthy heiress, a candlestick, a stolen coin, and a spoiled daughter would all play a role in the strangest and most famous murders in Minnesota history. If you want to support my show, please remember to follow/subscribe, rate, and share with fellow kindred spirits! I appreciate each and every one of you :) RESEARCH

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12: The Hindu Goddess Statue Killer - Forty Years of...

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2023/09/20

On February 9th, 2010, in the picturesque foothills of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, a woman anxiously awaited her husband’s return home to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of their first date together. A night that should have held romance and nostalgia for the couple would become one of blood and terror. I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU! PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS AND VOICE WITH ME. THERE IS A Q&A AND A POLL FOR EACH EPISODE SO LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK :) IF YOU ENJOY THE SHOW,

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11: Dead Rising - Parricide in Paradise

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2023/09/06

In the summer of 2013, on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain, a pact of greed and love would lead police to the bludgeoned and bloody body of a millionaire businessman. This is the case of Andreu Coll Tur and the hand-crafted weapon inspired by his love of violent video games. IF YOU ENJOY THE SHOW, PLEASE FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE! IF YOU WANT TO HELP, PLEASE CONSIDER LEAVING A 5-STAR RATING AND SHARE WITH YOUR OWN KINDRED SPIRITS :) FOLLOW ALITADOGMAS_SHADES OF MURDER ON INSTAGRAM FOR PHOTOS OF

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00:57:33

10: The Slayer's Books of Death - Aspiring Serial...

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2023/08/23

On a desolate country road, two workers were shocked to discover the decapitated body of a young girl whose body had been mutilated and carved into. A criminal profile of the murderer and their modus operandi was reflective of a lust killer. An investigation would ensue with all evidence pointing in the direction of one young man known for his obsession with serial killers. ***WARNING: CONTAINS EXTREMELY DISTURBING CONTENT If you enjoy the show, please follow/subscribe, and consider leaving a

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