The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories Episode 172 - Broken Arrow Killings - The Bever Family Tragedy
Jul 16, 2023
42:35
They say you can get almost anything online. Well, in 2015, teenage brothers, Robert and Michael Bever tested this theory and found it to be true. Anything they could dream up was just a click away.
And what they had in mind was truly frightening.
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Research & Writing:
Matt Snell
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
2 News Oklahoma: Notes from the courtroom as Robert Bever takes stand in brother's murder trial
Ancestry.com [record search for April & David Bever]
BBC: How many US mass shootings have there been in 2023?
CBS News: Cops: Brothers killed family as part of mass murder plot; wanted fame
City of Broken Arrow: History of the Name of Broken Arrow
Justia US Law: Bever v. State
KJRH: Documents, 911 call notes from Broken Arrow quintuple homicide released
KTUL: Bever Children Remembered As Sweet and Quiet
KTUL: Bever family home still standing, neighbors need help tearing it down
New York Daily News: Oklahoma teen 'laughed' while describing killing five family members as part of brothers' gruesome mass murder plan
News 9: Woman shares memories of Bever children’s public outing on day of the murders
News on 6: Neighbour says accused teen murderer is unrecognizable from person she knows
News on 6: Notes from the courtroom as Robert Bever takes stand in brother’s murder trial
NY Daily News: SEE IT: Video of Oklahoma brothers emerges, shot before they possibly filmed themselves murdering parents, siblings
PEOPLE: Oklahoma House Where 2 Brothers Allegedly Stabbed Parents and 3 Siblings to Death Had a 'Sketchy Vibe,' Neighbor Tells PEOPLE
Reddit: (April Bever’s posts as u/aokiemom)
The Blitz 1170AM: BA Police Officer Calls Bever Home Bloodiest Scene He's Ever Been To
The Frontier: Testimony: Bever brothers ordered arsenal online, attacked family to launch killing spree
The Guardian: Broken Arrow police scour social media for clues to family stabbings motive
Tulsa World: Broken Arrow city officials dedicate Reflection Park after Bever killings
Tulsa World: Broken Arrow killings: Not guilty plea entered for brothers accused of stabbing family
Tulsa World: Family killings maybe on video
Tulsa World: Photos from Michael Bever’s jailhouse notebook among murder trial evidence released Friday
Tulsa World: Robert Bever attempted to hang himself in Tulsa jail cell
Tulsa World: Seven Years Ago: Five members of Bever family murdered in Broken Arrow
Tulsa World: Stigmatized' house remains empty one year after Bever family massacre in Broken Arrow
Tulsa World: Vacant Broken Arrow home where five Bever family members were killed burns in overnight blaze
Tulsa World: Robert Bever breaks down in tears on witness stand in younger brother’s murder trial, says they acted together but ‘in (their) own ways
Wikipedia: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Wikipedia: Trail of Tears
YouTube: Broken Arrow killings 911 calls (obtained via FOIA request)
YouTube: Law & Crime Network: Police Interrogate 16-Year-Old Who Murdered His Parents and Three Siblings
And what they had in mind was truly frightening.
How to support:
For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon
How to connect:
Website
Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.
Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self.
Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness
PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad
Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% off your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG
Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free!
Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS.
Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds
Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout.
CrimeCon Appearances:
Join us in London (June 10 - 11) or in Orlando (September 22 - 24). And don't forget to quote "MADNESS" to claim your discount.
CrimeCon UK - https://www.crimecon.co.uk
CrimeCon US - https://www.crimecon.com
Featured Podcast:
Crimepedia - https://www.crimepediapodcast.com
Research & Writing:
Matt Snell
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
2 News Oklahoma: Notes from the courtroom as Robert Bever takes stand in brother's murder trial
Ancestry.com [record search for April & David Bever]
BBC: How many US mass shootings have there been in 2023?
CBS News: Cops: Brothers killed family as part of mass murder plot; wanted fame
City of Broken Arrow: History of the Name of Broken Arrow
Justia US Law: Bever v. State
KJRH: Documents, 911 call notes from Broken Arrow quintuple homicide released
KTUL: Bever Children Remembered As Sweet and Quiet
KTUL: Bever family home still standing, neighbors need help tearing it down
New York Daily News: Oklahoma teen 'laughed' while describing killing five family members as part of brothers' gruesome mass murder plan
News 9: Woman shares memories of Bever children’s public outing on day of the murders
News on 6: Neighbour says accused teen murderer is unrecognizable from person she knows
News on 6: Notes from the courtroom as Robert Bever takes stand in brother’s murder trial
NY Daily News: SEE IT: Video of Oklahoma brothers emerges, shot before they possibly filmed themselves murdering parents, siblings
PEOPLE: Oklahoma House Where 2 Brothers Allegedly Stabbed Parents and 3 Siblings to Death Had a 'Sketchy Vibe,' Neighbor Tells PEOPLE
Reddit: (April Bever’s posts as u/aokiemom)
The Blitz 1170AM: BA Police Officer Calls Bever Home Bloodiest Scene He's Ever Been To
The Frontier: Testimony: Bever brothers ordered arsenal online, attacked family to launch killing spree
The Guardian: Broken Arrow police scour social media for clues to family stabbings motive
Tulsa World: Broken Arrow city officials dedicate Reflection Park after Bever killings
Tulsa World: Broken Arrow killings: Not guilty plea entered for brothers accused of stabbing family
Tulsa World: Family killings maybe on video
Tulsa World: Photos from Michael Bever’s jailhouse notebook among murder trial evidence released Friday
Tulsa World: Robert Bever attempted to hang himself in Tulsa jail cell
Tulsa World: Seven Years Ago: Five members of Bever family murdered in Broken Arrow
Tulsa World: Stigmatized' house remains empty one year after Bever family massacre in Broken Arrow
Tulsa World: Vacant Broken Arrow home where five Bever family members were killed burns in overnight blaze
Tulsa World: Robert Bever breaks down in tears on witness stand in younger brother’s murder trial, says they acted together but ‘in (their) own ways
Wikipedia: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Wikipedia: Trail of Tears
YouTube: Broken Arrow killings 911 calls (obtained via FOIA request)
YouTube: Law & Crime Network: Police Interrogate 16-Year-Old Who Murdered His Parents and Three Siblings