Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast

On March 31, 1995, Yolanda Saldivar, shot and killed Grammy Award winning pop star, Selena Quintanilla-Perez in a motel room.  Yolanda had not only been a business associate of Selena’s but also one of her closest friends.  Why would someone want to take the life of a beloved pop star who brought joy to so many people’s lives?Trigger Warnings: Murder, talk of suicideSource for update: https://nypost.com/2024/03/04/us-news/selena-killer-yolanda-saldivar-begs-for-release/#Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Check Out our Amazing Sponsors:  LolaVie: Unlock Jennifer Anniston-approved hair at lolavie.com. As our loyal listeners you'll get an exclusive 15% off your entire order when you use code QUEENS at checkout. That’s 15% off your order at l-o-l-a-v-i-e.com with promo code QUEENS.Please note you can only use one promo code per order and discounts can't be combined. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you! Want More Ways to Support the Show?  Visit Our Amazon Storefront: Head over to killerqueenspodcast.com/links and scroll down to “Shop Our Style” or “Our Amazon Faves.”  Here, you’ll find all the posts you can shop with our unique links to each item as well as our Amazon Storefront where we have lists like:  90’s Finds (curated by Tori with all the best 90’s stuff like tomagotchis and my little ponies) Back to School Must-Haves Gift Ideas for Kiddos that Tyrella loves Podcast Essentials (if you’ve ever wanted to start your own) and more!  Get Our First 44 Episodes Free: 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/ogto download and binge all the archived episodes today! © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare RecordingMusic provided by Steven TobiLogo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated CrayonYouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judith and Alvin Neelley began their marriage with a life of petty crimes and motel living.  But after a brief separation due to incarceration, the couple’s desire for committing crimes worsened.  Judy and Alvin began hatching plans to abduct and kill young women after seeking revenge on those Judy claimed to have hurt her.  TRIGGER WARNINGS: Murder (Child/Adult), Kidnapping (Child/Adult), Sexual Assault of Child, Sexual Assault, Talks of Coercive Control 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: HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/Queens! #honeylovepod © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the early morning of March 4th, 2022, 33-year-old Kouri Richins called 911 from her home in Kamas, Utah. She said that she’d come back into the bedroom she shared with her 39-year-old husband Eric to find him cold and unresponsive. First responders arrived, but were unable to revive Eric. The father of three was pronounced dead. His autopsy later revealed that he’d ingested about 5 times the lethal amount of Fentanyl. Nobody could believe that Eric had died from a drug overdose. It didn’t take long for investigators to zero in on Eric’s wife, Kouri. Evidence showed that she’d made significantly poor financial decisions, leaving her in a position that may have led her to commit murder. TRIGGER WARNINGS: drug abuse 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: Quince:  Go to Quince.com/queens for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Athena Club: Switch to the best razor on the market and show your skin you care with Athena Club! Head over to AthenaClub.com to try their award-winning razor and body products and get 20% off your purchase with code QUEENS at checkout. Simplisafe: Our listeners get a special 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the late 1960s to the late 1980s, 12 girls and young women lost their lives at the hands of Fred and Rose West, including their own daughters.  They would come under suspicion in August of 1992 after one of their daughters reported to a friend that her father had sexually abused her.  The couple would be formally arrested in 1994 after a lengthy investigation.  Fred West was charged with twelve counts of murder and Rose with nine, but it’s believed that they could be responsible for many more.  Their horrific crimes paint them as two of the most prolific serial killers in the history of the UK.   ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder (Adults & Children) | Rape | Bondage | Torture | Mutilation | Suicide | Sexual Assault (Adults & Children) | Racism | Incest 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: Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code Queens at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Cerebral: GET STARTED AT CEREBRAL.COM/PODCAST AND USE CODE QUEENS TO MAKE 2024 YOUR BEST YEAR YET. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the late 1960s to the late 1980s, 12 girls and young women lost their lives at the hands of Fred and Rose West, including their own daughters.  They would come under suspicion in August of 1992 after one of their daughters reported to a friend that her father had sexually abused her.  The couple would be formally arrested in 1994 after a lengthy investigation.  Fred West was charged with twelve counts of murder and Rose with nine, but it’s believed that they could be responsible for many more.  Their horrific crimes paint them as two of the most prolific serial killers in the history of the UK.   Something to Watch: Untold: The Wests – BBC Select (Prime Video Add On) It’s 3 episodes, it’s okay… kinda boring, but it gives good info.  ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder (Adults & Children) | Rape | Bondage | Torture | Mutilation | Suicide | Sexual Assault (Adults & Children) | Racism | Incest 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: It’s US! We’re our own sponsors this week! Go to killerqueens.link/amazon to see what we have to share in our Amazon Storefront! © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey ya'll! Tori was sick for this one so I hope you can put up with just me! -Tyrella In September of 2002, 18-year-old Rachel Burkheimer went to a house party with friends, thinking that she’d have a night of fun. Unfortunately, Rachel never returned home from the party. Instead, the group of “friends” abducted her, bound and gagged her, put her inside a duffel bag, and drove her to a desolate area where they forced her to watch them dig her grave. Rachel was murdered by those that she trusted after rumors of her betraying them were circulated. How did the pretty, athletic, and driven 18-year-old end up buried in a shallow grave, with one of her best friends holding a shovel? TRIGGER WARNINGS: domestic abuse 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: Honeylove: Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/queens. © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sandy Maloney was expected in court in February of 1998 for her final hearing in her divorce from husband, John Maloney.  She had spoken with her mother several times the night before and after being concerned for her daughter, Lola promised that she would make the just over two hour drive from Madison, Wisconsin to Green Bay, Wisconsin the next morning to check on her.  When Lola arrived, she found her daughter’s body burned, not only on the sofa, but into it.  After months of investigating, her husband, a local police officer, was accused and convicted of her murder.  However, he has always maintained his innocence and it’s entirely possible that he isn’t responsible for Sandy’s death. Trigger Warnings: Murder, Suicide, Drug Addiction 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: Lolavie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code [QUEENS] at https://www.lolavie.com/QUEENS #lolaviepod Simplisafe: Order now to get 20% off any new SimpliSafe system with Fast Protect Monitoring. Don’t wait! Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. ExpressVPN: Visit ExpressVPN.com/queens TODAY to get an extra three months FREE. © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On August 8th, 2013, 26-year-old Brandon Lawson left his home in San Angelo, Texas after a huge fight with his fiancé. She hoped that he’d return after cooling down, but she woke up the next morning to find multiple missed calls from Brandon. She quickly learned that while she was asleep, Brandon’s brother, Kyle, had left to bring him gas after he’d run out on a desolate road. After several strange phone calls to Kyle, Brandon made a 911 call, begging for help, saying that he was being chased. When Kyle finally arrived, he found Brandon’s truck abandoned, but his brother was nowhere to be found. 10 years later, some questions about Brandon’s sudden disappearance have been answered, but his family is still left wondering, what happened to Brandon that night?TRIGGER WARNINGS: drug abuse 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:Cerebral: GET STARTED AT CEREBRAL.COM/PODCAST AND USE CODE QUEENS TO GET 15% OFF YOUR FIRST MONTH.Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code Queens at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodQuince: Go to Quince.com/queens for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.© 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven TobiLogo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday, November 13th, 1961, a crewman aboard an oil tanker spotted something in the water. It was a man in a dinghy, waving frantically to get their attention. They rescued the man, and he told a harrowing story of how he found himself in the small vessel adrift at sea. While some believed him, others had serious doubts about his story, and another rescue days later cast further doubts on his tale. The second rescue was of 11 year old Tere Jo Duperrault, and she told a much different version of the events that left her adrift at sea.   ***TRIGGER WARNING***Murder | Mentions of Suicide 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:Apostrophe: Get your first visit for only $5 at Apostrophe.com/QUEENS when you use our code: QUEENS. That’s a savings of $15! © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On December 17, 2011, the father of 20-month-old, Ayla Reynolds, called the police to report his daughter missing. Ayla was in the custody of her father and the night she disappeared, there were three adults in the house, but not one of them will say what happened to her. They say that she was kidnapped and they didn’t know who took her, but the evidence suggests otherwise. As of this recording, it has been almost 12 years to the day Ayla went missing and her mother still has no answers as to what happened to her 1-year-old daughter that night. Trigger Warnings: Child disappearance/death 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:HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going tohttps://www.honeylove.com/queens! #honeylovepodApostrophe: Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/QUEENS when you use our code: QUEENS. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices