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Almost Fiction

Crimes that are so diabolical that they seem like almost fiction. Based on real events, Almost Fiction is a Podcast where we try to imagine what it was like when some of the worst crimes occurred. Using facts, reports, and evidence, we attempt to reconstruct what the crime scenes might have looked like as the crimes were happening. So, join us each week as we peek behind the curtain at some of the worst scenes from some of the worst crimes ever committed. I’m Chase Ellerman, and welcome to… Almost

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Steven Ray Thacker

Almost Fiction ·

2024/08/20

Steven Ray Thacker is one of those enigmas. He was no stranger to the law, with most of his run-ins usually for nonviolent crimes, until one day he just snapped killing three different people over a 10 day period. So, why did he do it?Sources:Court of Appeals. STATE OF TENNESSEE v. STEVEN RAY THACKER. Dyer County No. C00-54; Lake County No. 01-CR-8238. December 18, 2003. From Casetext: Smarter Legal Research. State v. Thacker. Supreme Court of Tennessee. Apr 27,

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35:53

Robert R. Simon

Almost Fiction ·

2024/08/14

Robert Ronald Mudman Simon was a prototypical biker gang member not only in appearance but also in temperament. He really didn’t care about the world or those around him, unless they were in his gang. Human life was just not that important to him, and it showed. Sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/simon-robert.htmhttps://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/1999/a-149-97-opn.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Simon_(biker)Death row biker killed in prison fight. By Michael Ellison

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45:13

Anthony Allen Shore

Almost Fiction ·

2024/08/06

Anthony Allen Shore was a sexual sadist with no boundaries. He took what he wanted with no regard for others or their feelings. In essence, he was just another monster, but unlike some, he wanted to be put down. Sources:Shore v. State, No. AP-75,049 (Tex. Crim. App. Dec. 12, 2007).The Killer Next Door: He left clues all over, but it still took investigators years to unmask the serial murderer in their midst. By Sarah Fenks. Man Charged in Serial Killings of Four Houston-area Women Dallas Lab Found

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34:49

Paul Eugene Rowles

Almost Fiction ·

2024/07/23

In the beginning it appeared as if Paul Eugene Rowles was an easy criminal to work with if there ever was such a thing. Almost every time he was confronted about a crime he would quickly crumble and admit to it if he was in fact the man who had committed the act, but eventually that all changed. Due to that fact we just can’t be sure exactly what he’s done, but what we do know is grim to say the least.SOURCES: On the trail of a serial killer. By Glenn Garvin - MiamiHerald.com. April 26,

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38:47

Christa Gail Pike

Almost Fiction ·

2024/07/16

There is not much to say about Christa Gail Pike, except for the fac that she single handedly proves that evil lives among us. SOURCES:https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/pike-christa.htmSTATE v. PIKE (1998) Supreme Court of Tennessee,at Knoxville. STATE of Tennessee, Appellee, v. Christa Gail PIKE, Appellant. Decided: October 05, 1998.https://www.mercyforchrista.org/christa-s-storyJudge dismisses death row inmate Christa Pike's bid to reopen her criminal case. By John North For WBIR10 News. October

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35:25

Dennis Duane Webb

Almost Fiction ·

2024/07/10

Not much is known about Dennis Duane Webb because luckily for us, he was caught relatively early in his career. He was cold, heartless, and ignorant traits he thought were positive attributes rather than negative ones. Welcome back to yet another episode of Almost Fiction. Don’t forget to leave a review. SOURCES:https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/webb-dennis-duane.htmPeople v. Webb (1993) 6 Cal.4th 494 , 24 Cal.Rptr.2d 779; 862 P.2d 779 [No. S006938. Dec 7,

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45:25

Gary Gene Tison

Almost Fiction ·

2024/07/03

Gary Gene Tison tried anything and everything to avoid punishment, no matter how small the issue. He also had a family who stood by him no matter how ridiculous he became. Those two facets combined caused one of the worst prison breaks in Arizona history. Check out my cameo at: https://v.cameo.com/e/dpkehyHCAKb SOURCES: The Tison Prison Break Arizona Gary, Donald, Ricky, and Ray Tison; Randy Greenawalt 1978 by Beverly Roath from the book Malice, Madness, and Mayhem: an Electric Collection of

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35:43

Thomas William Rigterink

Almost Fiction ·

2024/06/26

Thomas William Rigterink was a former model turned killer who seemingly out of nowhere, committed a brutal attack, one that spilled over to innocents just trying to live their lives. It’s a sobering testament to just how quickly our lives can change, especially when we least expect it. Check out my cameo at: https://v.cameo.com/e/dpkehyHCAKb Sources: Supreme Court of Florida. No. SC05-2162. THOMAS WILLIAM RIGTERINK, Appellant,Vs. STATE OF FLORIDA, Appellee. January 30, 2009. Ex-Model Rigterink Is

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38:57

Daniel Lee Siebert

Almost Fiction ·

2024/06/04

Daniel Lee Siebert becomes another name on our growing list of murderers who were let out of jail, only to kill again.He also makes another growing list, the list of killers who for some reason had almost unbelievable luck, until… he didn’t. As always, remember to rate and review so Almost Fiction can continue to

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40:29

Banita M. Jacks

Almost Fiction ·

2024/05/28

There’s really not much to say about this week's episode other than it was definitely one of the harder cases I have covered. By definition, Banita M. Jacks was a mother and that’s about the only positive thing I can say about her, especially after all that she’s done. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banita_JacksSE Home Where Girls Found Slain Not Selling After New Paint, 40% Reduction, It Goes to Auction; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, February 19, 2009.Banita

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44:07

Cynthia Coffman and James Marlow

Almost Fiction ·

2024/05/21

This week we go over the case of another killer couple, a pair of individuals who would have done just about anything not for each other, but for meth. This week we talk about Cynthia Lynn Coffman and James Gregory Marlow. Announcement: Come see Almost Fiction at Crimecon Nashville 2024SOURCES:Michael Newton - An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers - Hunting HumansS.C. Upholds Death Sentences for ‘Folsom Wolf’ and Girlfriend Who Claimed He Battered Her By Kenneth Ofgang - MetNews.com Friday,

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45:03

Gordon Frederick Cummins Part 2

Almost Fiction ·

2024/05/14

Welcome back to Almost Fiction and the conclusion of our talke about Gordon Frederick Cummins. SOURCES:Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_CumminsAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or

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42:11

Gordon Frederick Cummins Part 1

Almost Fiction ·

2024/05/07

Gordon Frederick Cummins wasn’t the original ripper, but it didn’t stop him from trying to make a name for himself anyways. SOURCES:https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htmRead, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_CumminsAccess ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or

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27:19

Christian Charles Nielsen

Almost Fiction ·

2024/05/06

DESCRIPTION:Sometimes people just… snap revealing who and what they are and in a split second, your entire world can either change, or even… end. FLASH SALE!Check out the limited edition Almost Fiction Shirt designed by me!https://1159media.myshopify.com/products/almost-fiction-fan-teeSOURCES FOR THIS

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36:42

John Sapp

Almost Fiction ·

2024/04/16

John Sapp always had an excuse for what he did, and those excuses were never good. SOURCES:https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-sapp-33309THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA, THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, S023628v. JOHN SAPP, Contra Costa County, Defendant and Appellant.Super. Ct. No. 33597-6https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/capital-punishment/condemned-inmate-list-secure-request/Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content

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38:25

Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley Part 3

Almost Fiction ·

2024/04/09

Welcome to part 2 of the case of Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley. Don’t forget to rate and review as it helps the show continue to grow. SOURCES:Cook, Thomas H.. Early Graves: A True Story of Murder and Passion. MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or

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Almost Fiction Episode 31 Judith Ann and Alvin Howard...

Almost Fiction ·

2024/04/02

Welcome to part 2 of the case of Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley. Don’t forget to rate and review as it helps the show continue to grow.SOURCES: Cook, Thomas H.. Early Graves: A True Story of Murder and Passion. MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com

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40:09

Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley Part 1

Almost Fiction ·

2024/03/26

There are always three sides to every story. In court this usually amounts to the prosecutor’s depiction of events, the defendants depiction of events, and… the truth. SOURCES:Cook, Thomas H.. Early Graves: A True Story of Murder and Passion. MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition.Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com

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43:02

Howard Hawk Willis

Almost Fiction ·

2024/03/12

Howard Hawk Willis began his criminal career later in life, but he never seemed to let that slow him down. SOURCES:https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59416199/adam-ray-chrismerHoward Hawk Willis Article by Seamus McGraw for TruTV Crime Libraryhttps://casetext.com/case/state-v-willis-391Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com

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34:53

David Frank Spanbauer

Almost Fiction ·

2024/02/27

David Frank Spanbauer could be the poster child for recidivism. A man who never felt bad for what he did, just looked forward, towards a day when he would be able to do whatever he wanted. He already knew he’d be out again, it was just a matter of… time. SOURCES: David Spanbauer, Serial Child Killer and Rapist by James Card, from crimelibrary.org. David Frank Spanbauer v. John C. Burke, Warden, Wisconsin State Prison, 374 F.2d 67 (7th Cir. 1966) Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Filed:

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