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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 Ep299 - The Murder of Dana Stidham (Pt. 4) - An...

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/09/13

In this fourth and final episode in our series on Dana Stidham, we had the opportunity to speak with Kristy Smith- Dana's cousin, room mate and best friend at the time of her disappearance. 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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48:42

DOM Ep298 - The Murder of Dana Stidham (Pt. 3) - Too...

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2024/09/06

In this episode, we cover the many suspects and theories in Dana's case.Support the show

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53:55

DOM Ep297 - The Murder of Dana Stidham (Pt. 2) -...

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2024/08/30

In this episode, we cover the search for Dana, the flood of sightings that poured in, as well as the discovery of her remains 2 months after her disappearance. Support the Show.

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41:30

DOM Ep296 - The Murder of Dana Stidham (Pt 1) Have...

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/08/23

This episode begins our series on the abduction and murder of Dana Stidham. First, we introduce you to Dana, then cover the day she vanished, as well as the beginning of the search. 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 Ep295 - The Sherri Papini Kidnapping Hoax- Update

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2024/08/16

We initially covered Sherri's story in episode 146, nearly three years ago. It wasn't known for certain whether or not Sherri had faked her own kidnapping at that time, but a lot has happened since then, so we decided to do an update episode. 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.Supp...

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DOM Ep294 - The Lincoln County John Doe - Jack...

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2024/08/09

In June of 1984, the skeletal remains of a murdered man were discovered buried under a pump house on a farm in Missouri. For nearly 40 years, the unknown remains were known as "The Lincoln County John Doe", until advancements in genetic genealogical DNA finally enabled authorities to put a name to the victim. Support the Show.

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54:40

DOM Ep293 - How to NOT Get Away With Murder - Brian...

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/08/02

In this episode, we conclude our two-part series on the murder of Warren Barnes. In part one, we introduced you to his killer, 19-year-old Brian Cohee, and covered the events leading up to the murder, as well as the murder itself. In this episode, we’re going to get to know the victim, Warren Barnes, and cover Brian’s completely inept and botched attempts at concealing his crime. We’ll also talk about the discovery of the murder and Brian’s ultimate fate in the hands of the Colorado Court Sys...

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42:05

DOM Ep292 - How to NOT Get Away With Murder - Brian...

Dawn of Mantis: True Crime, Mysteries and More ·

2024/07/26

In late February of 2021, nineteen year old Brian Cohee Jr. finally answered the question that had been burning in his mind for months- "what would it feel like to murder someone?". His victim was 69 year old Warren Barnes, a kind-hearted homeless man who was beloved by the community. In part one, we cover Brain's early life, his escalation to murder, and finally the murder itself. Redbeard SoundRedBeard Sound specializes in live sound engineering, recording, music production & audio...

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47:08

DOM Ep291 - The Unsolved Abduction of Leigh Occhi...

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2024/07/19

In this episode, we continue covering the police investigation and search efforts, a few people of interest and some theories as to what may have happened to Leigh. Support the Show.

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30:12

The Unsolved Abduction of Leigh Occhi (Pt 1)

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2024/07/12

On the morning of August 27th, 1992, thirteen year old Leigh Occhi was attacked and abducted from her home in Tupelo, Mississippi. She had only been left alone there for an hour by her mother Vicki Felton, yet when Vicki arrived back home all that was left of Leigh were traces of her blood in various locations around the house. Support the Show.

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DOM Ep289 -The Elkland Massacre (Pt. 2)

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2024/07/05

In our second and final part of this series, we cover the aftermath of the murders, and how Jim Schnick's bogus story quickly fell apart. Support the Show.

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DOM Ep288 - The Elkland Massacre (Pt. 1)

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2024/06/28

In 1987 in the tiny farming community of Elkland, Missouri, seven people in two separate households were slain on the same morning. Police quickly determined all the murders were connected, but the man they initially believed to be the hero of their story wound up being the villain. Support the Show.

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48:05

DOM Ep287 - The Bizarre Disappearance of Gloria McDonald

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2024/06/21

On January 26th, 2001, Gloria and her family traveled a short distance from their home in Mena, Arkansas to hike the Lover's Leap trail at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. However just a few minutes into the hike, she decided to turn back and wait for everyone else at the park lodge. But when the rest of the family returned to find Gloria just half an hour later, she was gone, and has never been seen again. Support the Show.

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DOM Ep286 - The Senseless Murder of Brittney Gargol

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2024/06/14

On a Spring night in 2015, Brittney Gargol and her best friend Cheyenne Antoine went out to hit a few bars and have a good time. Only Cheyenne returned alive, while Brittney's body was found discarded on a road outside of town the following morning. It would take two years for the truth of what happened that night to finally be revealed. Support the Show.

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DOM Ep285 - The "Frozen Dead Guy Days" Festival

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2024/06/07

In this episode, Robin joins us in studio once again, this time to discuss "Frozen Dead Guy Days" - an annual festival held in Estes Park, Colorado, known for its quirky and unusual theme. The festival celebrates the story of Bredo Morstoel, a Norwegian man whose body has been cryogenically frozen since his death in 1989. "Grandpa Morstoel" was stored in a shed in Nederland, Colorado for many years, but was later moved to Estes Park when the festival he inspired grew to be more than tiny Nede...

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DOM Ep284 - The Emma Crawford Coffin Race

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2024/05/31

In this episode, Sam's sister Robin was in studio to talk about the peculiar and fantastic event that led to the annual "Emma Crawford Coffin Race" in Manitou Springs, Colorado. 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 Ep283 - The World's Oldest Serial Killer- Baba...

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2024/05/24

In this episode, we cover the story of the woman known as the world's oldest serial killer. From the late 1800s to the 1920s, Baba Anujka created deadly made-to-order concoctions that were used to kill dozens of men in what was then Yugoslavia. 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 ...

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DOM Ep282 - The Disappearance of Joshua Graham-Caskey

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2024/05/21

January 18th of this year, then 25 year old Joshua Graham-Caskey abruptly left his home in Winterset, Iowa and drove nearly 600 miles south to Mena, Arkansas. Since being spotted on an ExxonMobil gas station security camera in Mena, only unverified eyewitness sightings of him remain. Support the Show.

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DOM Ep281 - The "Arsenic Angel" of Death - Mary Ann...

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2024/05/17

In the second and final part of our series on Mary Ann Cotton, we cover her third and fourth marriages, the many more suspicious deaths that occurred in her presence, and finally her capture, trial and execution. Support the Show.

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DOM Ep280 - The "Arsenic Angel" of Death - Mary Ann...

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2024/05/14

Lots of people seemed to get sick and die when Mary Ann Cotton was around. Over the course of twenty years, several of her husbands, most of her thirteen children, and even her mother and best friend died in Mary Ann's presence. Finally, in the early 1870s, someone became suspicious enough to investigate a few of the many deaths associated with her. In this episode, we cover Mary Ann's early life, her first two marriages and her foray into murder. Support the Show.

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