Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast

A real-life maritime mystery meets true crime tragedy in this jaw-dropping case that rocked the Northeast. In 2016, Nathan Carman was rescued from a life raft after a supposed boating accident that left his mother, Linda, missing at sea. But behind the headlines of survival was a far more sinister story—a wealthy family, a cold case grandfather’s murder, suspicious inheritance battles, and a twisted trail of lies. From the unsolved 2013 shooting death of Nathan’s grandfather, real estate mogul John Chakalos, to the eerie circumstances surrounding the fishing trip that ended in Linda’s disappearance, this case left investigators—and the public—wondering: Was Nathan Carman the unluckiest man alive… or a calculating killer? We’ll dive deep into the family dynamics, forensic evidence, and courtroom drama—including the insurance fraud, the Slayer Rule petition, and Nathan’s shocking death behind bars before trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we dive deep into Netflix’s new documentary, Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster — the true story behind the 2023 implosion that left five passengers dead and the entire world watching. We’re breaking down the sub’s flawed tech, ignored safety warnings, and the billionaire bravado that led to catastrophe. Featuring:• Who was on board the Titan submersible• The final dive timeline — and what went wrong• Stockton Rush’s ego and the carbon-fiber gamble• Acoustic pings, fiber cracks, and Dive 80's “pop”• Our “You couldn’t pay me to do this even if…” segment 😅• What Netflix got right — and what they left out This is Fatal Innovation at its worst: when cutting corners meets crushing pressure. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Remi: Go to shopremi.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS at checkout for 50% off. © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Episode: Meet Nikita! In this special bonus episode from our TTTTY series (Time to Talk to You), we’re flipping the script and putting new co-host Nikita in the hot seat! From her first impressions of Tyrella to her most toxic traits, we're asking all the questions you didn't know you needed answers to. Get to know the hilarious, self proclaimed delusional, true crime-obsessed gal pal who's joined Killer Queens as our newest voice. It's awkward, it's unfiltered, and it's basically a friendship speed run. 🎧 Whether you're a longtime listener or brand new to the pod, this episode is the perfect intro to the chaos. Welcome to the fam, Nikita! And be sure to let us know what other questions you want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2013, a Carnival cruise set sail for paradise—and ended up a floating biohazard. Toilets overflowed, food ran out, air conditioning died, and over 4,000 people were trapped at sea… literally marinating in sewage. We break down the Netflix doc Trainwreck: The Cruise from Hell, relive the absolute chaos onboard, and ask the real question: how is this legal?! From PR nightmares to poop buckets, this one’s got it all. Bring your sea legs and a hazmat suit. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: GhostBed: Go to http://GhostBed.com/queens and use code QUEENS at checkout for 10% off. © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare RecordingMusic provided by Steven TobiLogo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TW: Child Murder In the early morning hours of September 22, 2010, Christine Perolini’s world was shattered when her 13-year-old daughter ran into her bedroom screaming, “Daddy’s trying to hurt us!” Minutes later, Christine’s 4-year-old son, Blake Mitchell, was unresponsive, and her husband, Joseph Anthony Mitchell, was barricaded in another room—covered in blood with self-inflicted stab wounds. Joseph admitted to killing Blake and trying to murder his two other children… but claimed he had no memory of any of it. His defense? He was sleepwalking. In this episode, we dive into the heartbreaking timeline, the chilling 911 call, the controversial trial, and the shocking verdict that left even the jury questioning what really happened that night. Was this the rare case of a “sleepwalking killer,” or something far more sinister? HUGE thanks to Madison who wrote and researched this episode! Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Sign up for HelloFresh at https://hellofresh.com/QUEENS10FM and get 10 free meals with a free item for life. Chewy: Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy.  And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to https://chewy.com/queens. Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.  Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/QUEENS#rulapod  © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was Washington’s ride-or-die… until he ghosted the Revolution for 20K and a pension." Benedict Arnold didn’t just switch sides—he planned to sell out West Point while hosting George Washington for dinner. Oh, and his wife? Was probably texting her British ex the whole time. This week on Killer Queens we're trying something new! Welcome to Founding Felons: the messy, petty, totally iconic downfall of America’s most famous traitor. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Goodr: Go to goodr.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS for free shipping! TUSHY: Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY.  Get 10% off TUSHY with the code KILLER at https://hellotushy.com/KILLER  Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  Go to https://hungryroot.com/queens and use code QUEENS. goPure: Get 25% Off @goPure with code QUEENS at https://www.gopurebeauty.comQUEENS #goPurepod © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A promising UCLA senior, a late-night scream, and a horrifying failure to act. This is the story of Andrea DelVesco—and the system that let her down. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Remi: Go to shopremi.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS at checkout for 50% off. Ollie: Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet.  Visit https://ollie.com/QUEENS today for 60% off your first box of meals!  #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem GhostBed: Get 10% off at https://ghostbed.com/queens with code QUEENS. © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare RecordingMusic provided by Steven TobiLogo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Between 1986 and 1989, a series of couples were murdered or vanished along Virginia’s Colonial Parkway — a scenic stretch that became a deadly hunting ground. In this episode, we break down each victim’s story, the bizarre crime scenes, and the long-awaited DNA discovery that finally pointed to a killer. But with no conviction, will these cases ever be truly solved? Who was Alan Wade Wilmer, and why can’t his DNA be officially linked to the rest of the murders? Join us as we dive into one of the most haunting unsolved case clusters in U.S. history. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: IQBAR: Text QUEENS to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.  Message and data rates may apply. Goodr: Go to goodr.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS for free shipping! © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, we’re breaking down Hank Brennan’s full closing argument in the Karen Read trial—and y’all, it’s a ride. From “she was drunk so she must’ve done it” to “she didn’t mean to hit him… but maybe she was enraged and wanted the last word,” Brennan makes some bold claims—and we’re analyzing every twist. We’ll walk through the key contradictions, the missing proof points, and the prosecutor’s surprising strategy that left many wondering if he accidentally made the defense’s case. We’re talking: Brennan’s boulder-off-a-bridge analogy 👀 The “I hit him” vs “Did I hit him?” statements Why Jen McCabe suddenly became the villain The taillight evidence he didn’t trust… but wants the jury to And a whole lot of “we don’t know” from the Commonwealth’s side Let’s be honest—did Hank Brennan just crash his own case? 🎧 Listen now and let us know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, Tyrella breaks down the entire defense closing argument from this morning in the Karen Read trial. Defense attorney Alan Jackson pulled no punches — calling out the lack of hard evidence, inconsistencies in the investigation, and what the defense claims is a rush to judgment. You’ll hear: The full audio of the defense's closing argument Key arguments and standout moments My thoughts and commentary as the jury prepares to deliberate What it all means for the future of this case Whether you’ve been following the trial daily or just checking in now, this bonus episode gives you everything you need to know about the defense’s final push for reasonable doubt. 💬 Let us know what you think — did the defense raise enough doubt? Was the investigation flawed from the beginning? Thanks for listening and, as always... stay safe, stay curious, and ask yourself WWHD — What Would Harriet Do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices