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Take A Killer To Brunch

Darci Ward & Shannon Thompson

If you like true crime, serial killers, mystery, haunted location, cryptids, and MANY more, then you’re in the right place! Grab your mimosa and join us every Sunday to dig into the lives and crimes of the macabre and morbid things we cannot get enough of. Cheers to what makes us weird, and we will see you over there!

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31:18

Sailson José das Gracas ”The Monster of Corumba”

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2023/10/15

His name is Sailson José das Gracas and he confessed to being a murder for hire as well as serial killer himself. Within 48hrs of his arrest in 2014 police were able to confirm 4 of the 43 murders he confessed to. Due to Brazilian law he will serve the max of 30 years behind bars and made it very clear that upon his release he will return to his murderous ways. He is currently 35 and went on a 9 year killing spree starting in 2005, tune it to learn the details of his crimes and his capture.WATCH

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The Murder of Angela Samota

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2023/10/07

October 12th 1984, Angie went out with her friends Anita Kadala and Russell Buchanan. Later that night she would drop them off at home before heading home herself. Around 1:45am her boyfriend Ben receives a call from Angie saying, “Talk to me.” A man had knocked on her door and asked her if he could use her bathroom and her phone. She said no, but something about the encounter made her uneasy. Suddenly Angie said she had to call “right back.” Immediately Ben is trying to call her back to no avail

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01:00:32

Suzan & James “Michael” Bear Carson “The Witch Killers”

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2023/09/30

They met at a party, high on acid, and it was chaotic bad from the start. A self-proclaimed clairvoyant and a man in desperate search of a leader, Susan and "Michael" terrorized the US from California to Oregon. On the hunt for "witches" to kill, all to incite the ever-pending Holy War. WATCH HERE! ------------------------------------------------ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:02 Episode start 54:47

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01:04:48

Celebrating 1 Year: The Russian Sleep Experiment

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2023/09/17

What a special episode we have for you this week! We are excited to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with you all by covering The Russian Sleep Experiment! For the first time we will BOTH be covering a story while chatting about what this last year has been like and what we hope for this next year. We hope you enjoy and thank you for celebrating with us! Signature Cocktail: Aviation 2oz Gin 3/4 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup 1/2 oz Violette liquor add into shaker with ice and shake pour into

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52:52

Ellen Rae Greenberg: Suicide or Murder?

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2023/09/11

On January 26th 2011, Ellen Rae Greenberg would be pronounced dead at 6:40pm. It would be discovered Ellen suffered from 10 stab wounds on the back of her neck, a stab wound on her abdomen, a gash/slice on the back of her head, and a stab wound to the chest. All signs point to murder, so why was her death ruled a suicide? Petition · Justice for Ellen Rae Greenberg · Change.org WATCH HERE! ------------------------------------------------ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:20 Episode

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01:06:50

Elizabeth Short ”The Black Dahlia”

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2023/09/05

January 15th, 1947, Betty Bersinger decided to take a walk with her 3-year-old daughter around 10am. During their walk Betty noticed what she thought was a mannequin in a vacant lot. Upon closer inspection she realized it was a body. Frightened at the gruesome sight she fled to the closest house to phone police. That is when police find Elizabeth Short's body in a vacant lot in the Leimert Park neighborhood, 6 days after she went missing. What they saw would haunt them and her story would become an

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54:12

The Tragic Murder of Christopher Conan Milke

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2023/08/28

**TRIGGER WARNING** This week's episode contains graphic material and the brutal murder of a child. This may be difficult for some viewers/listers so please listed with caution and if you need to skip this episode we understand! Viewer/listener discretion is advised. On December 2, 1989, a missing child report was made in Phoenix, AZ regarding 4-year-old Christopher Conan Milke. He was last seen with James Lynn Styers who took Christopher to Metrocenter Mall to accompany him on some errands and

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24:40

Elizabeth Bathory ”The Blood Countess”

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2023/08/07

Born into Hungarian royalty Elizabeth would marry as many noble women but when her husband died in battle her world would change and not for the better. She was inspiration for Bram Stroker's "Dracula" for the lore that surrounds her. She is said to have murdered anywhere from 50-650 women through various means of torture and bathing in their blood to maintain her youthful appearance. WATCH HERE! ------------------------------------------------ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:36 Episode

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47:35

The Unsolved Murder of Marilyn Reese Sheppard

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2023/08/07

It was July 4th, 1954, in the upscale town of Bay Village, Ohio. Dr. Samuel Sheppard was asleep on the daybed downstairs in his home when he was suddenly woken up by the sounds of screaming coming from his bedroom. Dr. Sheppard rushes upstairs to immediately investigate when in the dark he was struck on the head knocking him unconscious. He regains consciousness on the floor just as he sees a person fleeing down the stairs. Dr. Sheppard would explain this individual as a “bushy haired” man. He

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49:46

Sean Vincent Gillis ”The Other Baton Rouge Killer” Pt.2

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2023/08/07

Sean is grown now and reeking havoc on the good people of Baton Rouge Louisianna. While his girlfriend worked night he was prowling the streets, abducting women, brutally murdering, disfiguring, and dismembering their bodies all before bringing them home. A man who pay attention to detail always made sure to clean up after himself before his girlfriend came home. Sean had no mercy for the lives he destroyed, neither did the justice system when they took him into custody. TW: This episode contains

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55:06

Sean Vincent Gillis ”The Other Baton Rouge Killer” Pt.1

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2023/07/18

Sean was a kid like most, went to a Catholic school, spent his teens observing and taking interest in the occult, and developed an all-consuming porn addiction. In part one of this two-part series we dive into Sean's upbringing, and what would drive him to commit the first three gruesome murders of eight. TW: This episode contains mature themes, rape, bodily mutilation, and graphic material that might be disturbing for listeners under 13. WATCH

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40:41

Pedro Rodrigues Filho ”The Brazilian Dexter”

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2023/07/10

No this isn't a spin off to Showtime's Dexter. This is the story about a man who murdered one person every six months for 36 years. Pedro began his killing spree at only 13 years old, and couldn't be stopped, leaving 71 people dead by the end of his rein. Pedro always saw himself as the vigilante type, targeting rapists, murderers, and drug dealers. But when you dig deeper, not all of his victims were "bad guys" many innocent lives were taken by his hand, because he "knew" someone was bad. That

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01:03:40

Kim Edwards & Lucas Markham ”The Twilight Killers”

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2023/07/03

Children who kill isn't new but still taboo. What drives them so far they can never come back? The human brain isn't fully developed until we're in our early-mid 20's thus sparking debate around how children who kill, should be punished through the eyes of the law. All we can say about this episode is that vampire nor werewolf alike could have predicted the spiral of events would take place at the hands of two teens fueled on rage and love. WATCH

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45:51

Skylar & Jennifer Deleon ”The Power Ranger Murder”

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2023/07/02

Who was your favorite Power Ranger? Lots of people loved the Red Ranger, he was the leader, brave, and smart; what's not to like? WELL, it's a good to remind ourselves that sometimes it's better to NOT meet your hero's AND that most of the time actors we love are NOT the same as their character that you love so much. As is the case here, Skylar and two accomplices would board a yacht with owners Tom and Jackie Hawks, bind them to an anchor, and toss them to a watery death...ALIVE. Luckily for the

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44:50

Jeffrey Dahmer ”The Milwaukee Cannibal” Pt.2

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2023/06/19

Now that we've learned about Jeff's upbringing and his spiral into his first killing, it's time to go down the rabbit hole of the next 16 boys and men who would fall victim to his predatory ways. TW: Rape, sexual assault, and torture This episode contains graphic materials not suited for listeners under 13. Listener discretion advised. WATCH HERE -------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:10 Episode Start 31:38 Capture & Aftermath 42:59

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Jeffrey Dahmer ”The Milwaukee Cannibal” Pt.1

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2023/06/12

You know the name, and you've heard of his infamous attempts to create a "zombie". Jeffrey Dahmer is one of America's most notorious serial killers but for more reasons than one. His disgusting acts range from zombies to cannibalism. This week we look at the road paving his bleak future as well as his first murder. WATCH HERE -------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:51 Sources 05:39 Episode Start 15:16 Childhood 34:21 First

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53:12

Dr. Thomas Neil Cream ”The Lambeth Poisoner”

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2023/06/05

Dr. Thomas Neil Cream, a serial killer in the 1880's, throughout Canada, England, and the U.S. He is on the suspect list for Jack the Ripper, do you think he could be Jack? If a man a dresses like a Victorian villain and offering "white pills" unprompted...DO NOT take them! Unfortunately, many were tricked during his rain of terror and after his capture he did not disappoint with his final words... WATCH HERE! -------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:23

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52:20

Gary Michael Hilton ”The National Park Killer”

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2023/06/05

It's the early 2000's, low rise jeans, pencil thin brows, and chunky highlights are in fashion. To escape the world for a bit you decide to take a hike in your local national park. Sounds nice right? WRONG, lurking around could be Gary Hilton. Ready to pounce, abduct, rob, and murder you. He terrorized national parks and forests killing four people in one year, possibly more? Be safe, let people know where you're going, check in if possible, and bring a buddy, large dog, OR vicious cat! WATCH

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Dagmar Overby ”The Angel Maker”

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2023/05/21

*we are excited for the improvement in our audio and we hope you do as well! We have accepted that we now need to upgrade our mics because there is still some echo and small issues we want to resolve to give you all the best listening and viewing experience possible! We appreciate your support!* TW - child murder 1900's Denmark - You have just paid a woman a year's wages to rehouse your child born out of wedlock. Years later everyone is in an uproar, headlining the paper you see the woman, she was

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48:31

The disappearance of Timmothy Pitzen

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2023/05/15

May 14th, 2011 the body of Amy Pitzen was found in her room at the Rockford Inn. Who wouldn't be found was her six-year-old son Timmothy. Amy had fled with her son three days prior, leaving everyone scrambling to locate them. Why did Amy take Timmothy? What were her true motives? Most importantly, WHERE is Timmothy?! WATCH HERE! **Please if anyone has any information regarding Timmothy Pitzen, we urge you to reach out to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children** National Center for

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