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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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Episode 254 - Heart Rate Zero - The Murder of Laken...

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2025/02/24

Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Laken Riley: a 22-year-old nursing student who went out for a run and never came home. You'll hear how Laken's loyal friends and roommates sounded the alarm in a desperate attempt to find their best friend, and how surveillance footage, digital breadcrumbs, and Laken's own final fight for survival would lead investigators to her killer. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers -

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52:02

Episode 253 - A Ghost in Marsh Loop - The Murders of...

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2025/02/17

Join us, as we examine the senseless murders of Stephen and Wendy Reid – a retired couple who went for a walk and never came back. You'll hear how a missed tennis match became the catalyst for a missing person's manhunt…and how a mysterious drifter turned a peaceful hiking trail into a hunting ground — then disappeared like a ghost without a trace….Well, almost without a trace How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers -

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51:06

Episode 252 - Cold Calculations - The Murder of...

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2025/02/10

Join us, as we unravel the heartbreaking case of Ashley Smylie, a devoted mother and beloved teacher whose life was cut brutally short. You’ll hear how a normal day, just like any other, was shattered in the blink of an eye and how even the most brilliant minds can harbor unfathomable darkness. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers - Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/MADNESS Ancient Nutrition -

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59:22

Episode 251 - Blood in the Rockies - Heather Frank &...

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2025/02/03

Join us, as we dive into the shocking murders of Scott Sessions and Heather Frank, a pair of Greeley, Colorado residents whose fates became tragically intertwined. You’ll learn how a budding romance in early 2020 quickly turned fatal and about the shocking twist investigators discovered while planning to arrest their prime suspect. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Hers - Start your initial free online visit today at

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59:00

Episode 250 - Bind. Torture. Freeze. - The Murder of...

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2025/01/27

Join us, as we examine the horrifying case of Jennifer Paxton – a 36-year-old mother of 7 who disappeared without a trace in 2019. You’ll hear how Jennifer’s battle with homelessness and addiction left her tragically exposed to two twisted predators and about the haunting details of her disappearance and the horrifying moment eight months later, when her body was found frozen inside a freezer. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the

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54:37

Episode 249 - My Mother's a Witch - The Murder of...

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2025/01/20

Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Jennifer Dazey - a 46-year-old mother of three found slain in her own bed. You'll hear about the shocking and horrific scene discovered by a woman expecting a coffee date with her best friend and about the strange reactions by Jennifer’s family that caused police to question everything. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Apostrophe - Get your first visit for only five dollars

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54:18

Episode 248 - No Blood at The Lake - The Murder of...

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2025/01/13

Join us, as we dive into the horrific murder of Melody Hoffman - a 20-year-old woman at the center of a deadly love triangle. You'll hear how a mother's desperate attempt to protect her vulnerable daughter through constant digital surveillance couldn't prevent an unthinkable tragedy and how a late-night trip to Walmart to purchase machetes set in motion a chain of events that would end in murder. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support

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44:51

Episode 247 - Blood Bath - The Murder of Kendy Howard

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2025/01/06

An Idaho State Police Trooper discovered his wife of 27 years was having an affair with her high school sweetheart. Days later, she was found dead in a bathtub…Initially, the crime scene pointed to suicide, but forensic evidence turned up DNA belonging to an unidentified male who wasn't the victim’s husband. But as officers began their investigation, it became increasingly clear that something sinister was at play. How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors

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55:08

Episode 246 - Hell Hath No Fury - The Tragic Case of...

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2024/12/16

Join us, as we examine the murder of Michael Ricci Senior: a 51-year-old Boston firefighter and father of three. You’ll hear how what first appeared to be a tragic fatal accident soon revealed a far darker story beneath the surface and how, after a terrible mistake in 2018, Michael was forced to pay, every single day for the next two years…before paying the ultimate price: his life. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to -

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Episode 245 - The Deadliest Game of Hide and Seek -...

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2024/12/09

Join us, as we examine the strange and horrifying case of Jorge Torres. A Florida man found dead under highly suspicious circumstances. You’ll hear the chilling details of the events leading up to his death and how what was claimed to be an innocent game of hide and seek became something far more sinister…if it was even a game at all. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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55:53

Episode 244 - Sin City Confidential - The Murder of...

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2024/12/02

Join us, as we take a look at the murder of Jeff German - a seasoned journalist known for uncovering the hidden truths of Las Vegas. You’ll hear, how a small-time scoop about a lowly public official upended a local political race – shattering a politician’s career, and how it led to a brutal confrontation that shook, not only the entire city, but newsrooms around the world. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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Episode 243 - House of Secrets - The Lin Family Murders

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2024/11/25

On the morning of July 18th, 2009, in the quiet suburb of North Epping, Sydney, Australia, concerned relatives of the Lin family made their way to their home to check on them.The concern arose after a customer of the Lin’s usually bustling convenience store realized the store hadn’t opened yet. Instead, it was dark and shuttered up. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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45:44

Episode 242 - BABY SHOES, NEVER WORN - The Cold Case...

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2024/11/18

During the New Zealand winter of 1995, a happy couple walked into a local retailer in the city of Christchurch. After browsing the aisles, they found a brand new high chair and made a small down payment to place it on layaway. It would still be some months before they needed it, as the woman had just discovered she was pregnant a few days prior. Within weeks, the man who’d been with her called the store to cancel the order…Sadly, he explained, the high chair was no longer needed. How to

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21:06

Introducing: Mind of a Serial Killer

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories ·

2024/11/13

What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, explore not only their chilling crimes but the dark psychology behind them. Follow Mind of a Serial

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55:41

Episode 241 - Concrete Lies - The Disappearance of...

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2024/11/11

In the winter of 2015, friends and family of Florida resident Michael Shaver started noticing something strange going on. Suddenly, Michael just didn't seem like himself through his messages. He blamed his poor attitude and tone on a crumbling relationship between him and his wife. He'd been kicked out of his home, quit his job, and relocated out of state. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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Episode 240 - Call of Duty and the Cheerleader - The...

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2024/11/04

A 16-year-old Cheerleader from Tennessee was shot through her bedroom wall in the middle of the night. Police initially suspected her on-again/off-again footballer boyfriend, who took straight to social media to mourn her murder. But just days before her death, the victim told friends about a mysterious man in black stalking her neighborhood… How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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45:42

Episode 239 - The Black Swan Case - Self-Defense or...

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2024/10/27

Join us, as we find out how high school dropout-turned-ballerina-turned politician-turned-poisoning advocate Ashley Benefield went from helping Donald Trump pick out ties at Mar-a-Largo to being tried for the murder of her husband.You’ll learn about a couple who exchanged ‘I Love You’s’ after six days, marriage vows after 13, and restraining orders after 600…. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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55:09

Episode 238 - A Legend in His Own Mind - The Murder...

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2024/10/20

Join us, as we dive into the tragic murder of Keri McClanahan. A young mother of two on the cusp of leaving an abusive relationship. You'll hear, how one man’s desire for fame and fortune led to his arrest on the set of a children’s Disney TV show and how an unexpected phone call three weeks later, became a catalyst for murder. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to

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Episode 237 - Ghost Ship - The Joe Cool Murders

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2024/10/13

Join us, as we dive into the strange case of the Joe Cool Murders. You’ll hear how a grisly crime scene aboard an abandoned fishing boat told a gruesome tale of murder and the harrowing details of a high seas hijacking revealed by two survivors found floating in a liferaft…. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the

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53:13

Episode 236 - KILL KILL KILL - The Cape Coral Strangler

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2024/10/06

Join us, as we examine the terrifying case of the Cape Coral Strangler. A wolf in sheep's clothing who used his good looks and charm to lure women into a false sense of security. You’ll hear how two innocent women crossed paths with a brutal killer on the same day in 2019, and how police followed a trail of destruction across southwest Florida to catch a cold-blooded murderer who struck without warning. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free

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