Episodes

  • EP270: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Massacre

    EP270: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Massacre
    Jun 27 2025
    On a quiet hill in Spring Green, Wisconsin, the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright built his dream home — a sanctuary of design and serenity he called Taliesin. But on a warm August day in 1914, that dream turned to ash and blood. This is not just a story of architectural genius or personal tragedy. It’s a chilling tale of obsession, rage, and a massacre that shattered the peaceful facade of one of America’s most iconic homes. A servant with a hidden grudge… a fire with deadly intent… and seven people left brutally murdered, including the woman Wright loved most.

    SOURCES:
    1) "Death in a Prairie House: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders" by William R. Drennan
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    45 mins
  • EP269: The Disappearance Of Tiffany Whitton

    EP269: The Disappearance Of Tiffany Whitton
    Jun 25 2025
    Tiffany Whitton walked into a Walmart in Marietta, Georgia, one September night in 2013—and vanished without a trace. No calls. No sightings. Just silence. What began as a minor shoplifting incident quickly spiraled into a haunting mystery that left investigators, her family, and the public desperate for answers.

    In this episode, we unravel the chilling disappearance of Tiffany Whitton—a young mother with a troubled past and a future cut short. Was she running from something… or someone? And how did a case with so many eyes on it slip into obscurity?Follow the strange trail of inconsistencies, false leads, and the unsettling behavior of those closest to her in a case that still raises more questions than answers.
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    28 mins
  • EP267: The Yosemite Killer

    EP267: The Yosemite Killer
    May 2 2025
    In EP267, we examine the deeply unsettling case of Cary Stayner, the Yosemite Killer. On the surface, Cary seemed quiet--reserved, even overlooked. But behind that silence was a storm of inner torment, obsession, and darkness. What makes his story even more chilling is the irony: Cary Stayner, was the brother of Steven Stayner (who we discussed in EP266), a national hero who survived a childhood abduction. While the world watched one brother's trauma unfold in the headlines, the other battled invisible demons--ones that would eventually erupt in brutal violence. This is not just the story of a killer- it's the story of unresolved trauma, twisted fantasies, and the shadow legacy of a family marked by tragedy.

    SOURCES:
    1) Sund details frantic hunt for wife, daughter: Father-husband testifies during Stayner’s preliminary hearing into slayings of 3 Yosemite visitors
    2) CBS News: The Yosemite Murders -- in photos
    3)Crime Library: Cary Stayner and the Yosemite Murders
    4) CBS Sacramento: 25 years later: FBI agent shares how he got Cary Stayner to confess to Yosemite killings
    5) SF Gate: Overshadowed All His Life / Low-key Cary Stayner took back seat to kidnapped brother
    6) 20/20 Episode: Evil in Eden
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    40 mins
  • EP266: The Kidnapping of Steven Stayner

    EP266: The Kidnapping of Steven Stayner
    Apr 26 2025
    At just seven years old, Steven Stayner was kidnapped by a predator who would hold him captive for seven long years--years in which the world moved on, but Steven was forced to grow up in the shadows of a stolen identity. His eventual escape and heroic rescue of another young boy made national headlines and turned him into a symbol of courage. But what happens after the cameras fade? Behind the media attention was a young man who had to piece together a life that had been taken from him. His story is not just about survival--it's about resilience, loss, and the quiet, ongoing struggle to reclaim a sense of self. Listen this week to Steven Stayner's story--he was a survivor whose story is as inspiring as it is tragic.

    SOURCES:

    1) Heroism and Horror: One Brother Was Kidnapped, The Other Became A Serial Killer
    2) Two kidnapped boys, a hero’s return, then a tragic twist: The unbelievable story of Steven Stayner
    3) Steven and Cary Stayner: The tale of two brothers' horror and heroism
    4) Steven Stayner's Kidnapping, Cary Stayner's Horrific Crimes and One Family's Unbelievable Story
    5) 'Captive Audience': Who Was Steven Stayner and What Happened To Him?
    6) Who Was Steven? : The Little Boy Who Had Been Kidnaped Never Found Himself
    7) He Was Abducted As A Child. Then His Brother Became A Serial Killer.
    8) Kidnapper Returns To Jail
    9) Molester Gets Life Term for Attempt to Buy a Boy
    10) A Child Abductee's journey back
    11) Steven Stayner Wikipedia Page
    12) The Little Boy Who Never Came Home
    13) Second Man Held in '72 Abduction of California Boy; Statute of Limitations
    14) Propensity Podcast: Episode 1: In the Shadow of Yosemite - Part 1: Steven Stayner
    15) Kenneth Parnell Wikipedia Page
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    34 mins
  • EP265: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 2 of 2

    EP265: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 2 of 2
    Apr 25 2025
    The manhunt was massive. The victims were piling up. And yet, for years, Andrei Chikatilo continued to slip through the cracks of the Soviet justice system. In Part 2 of this Early Release series, we follow the chilling escalation of The Red Ripper’s crimes—his increasingly brazen attacks, the wrongful arrests, and the sheer horror of a killer who seemed unstoppable.But justice would eventually catch up. We dive into the groundbreaking forensic work, the psychological profile that finally cracked the case, and Chikatilo’s jaw-dropping confession that stunned the world.🎧 Finish the story before it’s released to the public.Content Warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of sexual violence, murder, and crimes against children. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
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    43 mins
  • EP264: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 1 of 2

    EP264: The Red Ripper Andrei Chikatilo - Part 1 of 2
    Apr 18 2025
    He seemed a mild-mannered teacher, a family man... and he was one of the most prolific serial killers in history. Dubbed The Red Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo terrorized the Soviet Union for over a decade, preying on society’s most vulnerable while hiding in plain sight. In a system riddled with secrecy and denial, his crimes went unchecked—leaving a trail of horror that spanned over 50 victims.
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    39 mins
  • EP263: Who Killed Julia Wallace?

    EP263: Who Killed Julia Wallace?
    Mar 27 2025
    In 1931, William and Julia Wallace had what seemed to be the perfect life. The couple had been married for over 16 years and resided in Liverpool. This perfect life, however, came to a screeching halt when Julia Wallace had her skull smashed in with a blunt object on the night of January 20, 1931, in the Wallace family home. This heinous crime led investigators in England on quite the journey, ending with the most usual suspect in these types of crime: the husband. But did William really kill his wife that night? Or is our killer more clever and sneaky than anticipated?

    SOURCES:
    1) The Julia Wallace Murder Foundation
    2) William Herbert Wallace -- Wikipedia
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    38 mins
  • Ep 262: Cam Girls, Lies And Familicide by Grant Amato

    Ep 262: Cam Girls, Lies And Familicide by Grant Amato
    Mar 21 2025
    Grant Amato was drowning in a world of fantasy—obsessed with a Bulgarian cam girl and willing to do anything to keep the illusion alive. When his family tried to intervene, they had no idea the depths of his desperation. In January 2019, their once-loving son and brother repaid their concern with cold-blooded murder.In this Early Release episode, available exclusively to our Apple and Patreon subscribers, we uncover the shocking case of Grant Amato—the web of lies, the staggering financial ruin, and the brutal execution of his family, all in pursuit of a woman who barely knew he existed.
    Content Warning: This episode discusses familicide, financial exploitation, and online obsession. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
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    50 mins