The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories cover image

Episode 166 - Persecution Complex - The Renfrew County Murders

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

00:00

The Dark Side of Basil Barutsky

Natalie was transitioning out of an unfulfilling career in software development, to become a pallet of care nurse. Her marriage had hit a rough patch, and her and Frank separated, and it wasn't long before Natalie met someone else. At first Basil seemed like a postive influence; he made repairs around the aging farmhouse that needed some TLC. But beneath the veneer of a tentive stepfather and helpful handyman, another darker side to Basil began to emerge. For one thing, he was a drinker, whose drunken knights often degenerated into screaming matches between him and Natalie.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app