
The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories
Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.
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May 4, 2025 • 56min
Episode 264 - Classical Vigilante - The Murder of Christina Parcell
Join us, as we delve into the brutal murder of Christina Parcell—a devoted mother found stabbed 35 times in her own home.
You’ll hear how a crime scene eerily staged with scattered rose petals sent investigators down a path darker than they ever expected, uncovering secrets that would shake even the most hardened detectives.
And in the courtroom, a confession so shocking, it blurred the line between vigilante justice… and cold-blooded murder.
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Featured Podcast:
Moms and Mysteries
Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
LIVE: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Pretrial Motions
LIVE: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Day One (Part 1)
Rest of Day 1
LIVE: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Day Two
LIVE: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Day Three
LIVE: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Day Four
LIVE: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Day Five
LIVE: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Day Six
LIVE: Twisted Secrets Murder Trial — SC v. Zachary Hughes — Day Seven (Sentencing)
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Apr 27, 2025 • 58min
Episode 263 - Clear Eyes, Dark Heart - The Murder of Lynn Hernan
Join us, as we examine the murder of Lynn Hernan – a death initially believed to be a tragic suicide.
You'll learn how a routine toxicology report uncovered a sinister secret hidden in Lynn's blood and how suspicious financial clues and her family's questions pointed detectives toward an unexpected suspect.
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Criminal Complaint
Wisconsin woman convicted of intentional homicide says victim liked to drink vodka and Visine
Woman sobs at photos of friend she’s accused of killing with eye drops
A Wisconsin caretaker claims her friend was drinking an unusual cocktail before her death. Was she poisoned?
Wisconsin Woman Convicted of Killing Beautician Friend with Eye Drops in Her Water
Eye drop murder trial: Jurors see i nterrogation videos, learn defendant & victim fought day of death
Lynn Hernan Obituary
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day One
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Two
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Two - Part 2
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Three
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Four
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Five
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Six
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Seven
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Eight
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Nine
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Ten
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Eleven
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Twelve
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Thirteen
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Fourteen
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Fifteen
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Day Sixteen
WATCH LIVE: Eye Drop Murder Trial — WI v. Jessy Kurczewski — Sentencing

Apr 20, 2025 • 1h 1min
Episode 262 - Shattered - The Strange Death of Barbara Kendhammer
Join us, as we examine the strange death of Barbara Kendhammer—a loving mother whose life ended under bizarre and tragic circumstances.
You'll hear how such an unimaginable misfortune, as described by Barbara’s husband, led to investigators uncovering troubling inconsistencies that cast doubt on his story and raised serious questions.
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Mystery on County Road M: 48 Hours
Kendhammer Appeal
Appeal.pdf
News 8000
Winona Daily News
WXOW
Todd Kendhammer Trial Prosecution Opening Statements
Todd Kendhammer Trial Defense Opening Statements
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 1 Dashcam Video is Played
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 2 Part 1 Forensic Pathologist Kathleen McCubbin Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 2 Part 2 Sgt Mark Yehle Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 3 Part 1 Defendants Police Interview
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 3 Part 2 Defendant's Police Interview
Tod Kendhammer Trial Day 4 Part 1 DNA Analyst Kevin Scott Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 4 Part 2 Forensic Scientist Nick Stahlke Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 5 Part 1 Glass Expert Mark Meshulam Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 5 Part 2 Dr Barry Bates Human Factors Expert Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 6 Part 1 Todd Kendhammer Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 6 Part 2 Todd Kendhammer Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 7 Part 1 Kendhammer Friends and Family Testify
Todd Kendhammer Trial Day 7 Part 2 Jared Loging Testifies
Todd Kendhammer Trial Prosecution Closing Arguments
Todd Kendhammer Trial Defense Closing Arguments
Todd Kendhammer Trial Prosecution Rebuttal
Todd Kendhammer Trial Sentencing Hearing
Barbara Kendhammer Obituary

Apr 13, 2025 • 1h 1min
Episode 261 - Six Stories, No Truth - The Murder of Toni Westover
Join us, as we examine the murder of Toni Westover - an innocent bystander who was in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people.
You'll hear how a week-long meth binge inside a small apartment spiraled into tragedy, told through the voices of six people who were there—including the man arrested and tried for murder.
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Reward offered in search for accused killer of Akron mother
LIVE: Mom's Mysterious Murder Trial — OH v. Quinton Nixon — Day 1
LIVE: Mom's Mysterious Murder Trial — OH v. Quinton Nixon — Day 2
LIVE: Mom's Mysterious Murder Trial — OH v. Quinton Nixon — Day 3
LIVE: Mom's Mysterious Murder Trial — OH v. Quinton Nixon — Day 4
Defendant Quinton Nixon on Cross-examination: Medical Assistant Murder Trial
"I Could Have Shot More'
LIVE: Mom's Mysterious Murder Trial — OH v. Quinton Nixon — Verdict
LIVE: Mom's Mysterious Murder Trial — OH v. Quinton Nixon — Sentencing
'Crying' Ohio Man Claims He Was Defending Himself After Fatally Shooting Woman—Interrogation
News 5 Cleveland
Akron Beacon Journal #1
Akron Beacon Journal #2
Akron Beacon Journal #3
Akron Beacon Journal #4
Cleveland.com
WKYC
Toni Westover Obituary
Summit Co. Prosecutor Statement
CourtTV Trial Summary

Apr 6, 2025 • 51min
Episode 260 - Gone Girl? - The Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos
Join us, as we take a look at the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Dulos - a wealthy mother-of-five who vanished from her Connecticut mansion, leaving behind a blood-spattered garage.
You’ll hear the shocking claims made by her estranged husband who claimed, that Jennifer staged her own disappearance “Gone Girl” style.
You’ll also hear how these claims slowly unraveled…revealing a sinister and calculated murder plot.
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Vanity Fair - Fates and Furies
Town & Country - The True Story Behind the Disappearance of Jennifer Dulos
Independent - Michelle Troconis found guilty of conspiracy in Jennifer Dulos’ murder
CT Insider - The enduring mystery of Jennifer Dulos' unsolved disappearance
CBS - 48 Hours
NBC CT - What to know about the disappearance and presumed murder of Jennifer Dulos
Republican American - Emotions run high during sentencing
Michelle Troconis Arrest Warrant
Kent Mawhinney Arrest Warrant
Fotis Dulos Arrest Warrant
Missing Mom Murder Trial - CT v. Michelle Troconis Playlist (Full Trial)
CrimeTimelines.com - Jennifer Dulos
Dateline NBC - A Life Interrupted
Fotis Interview NBC New York
NBC - Newsclip Medical Bill
NBC - Troconis Family Interview
Eyewitness News ABC

Mar 30, 2025 • 60min
Episode 259 - Roaming Rosie - The VanLife Murder of Emily Ferlazzo
Join us, as we dive into the murder of Emily Ferlazzo – a 22-year-old nursing assistant with an adventurous spirit.
You'll hear how a young bride with dreams of traveling the world found herself swept up in a whirlwind romance that seemed perfect for Instagram…and how what began as a romantic getaway in Vermont's autumn foliage, soon ended in murder and a shocking confession.
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Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Rolling Stone
Police Look at Ferlazzo in 2009 Murder of Step-Mother
Fear of Joseph Ferlazzo has kept her from speaking out
VSP detectives testify in Ferlazzo murder trial
“She was gonna shoot me”: Ferlazzo testifies in trial
Ferlazzo found guilty of first-degree murder
Day 1 of Joseph Ferlazzo murder trial
Day 2 of Joseph Ferlazzo murder trial
Day 3 of Joseph Ferlazzo murder trial
Day 4 of Joseph Ferlazzo murder trial
Jury finds Joseph Ferlazzo guilty of first degree murder
Family of slain woman was wary of husband accused of her murder: ‘We didn’t like him’
New Hampshire man tells police he shot and killed wife in Bolton in camper, court records show
Jury convicts New Hampshire man of first-degree murder in fatal shooting of his wife in Bolton
Self-defense or murder? Jurors hear differing versions as trial begins in Bolton killing
LIVE: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day One
LIVE: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day Two
LIVE: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day Three
LIVE: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day Four
VERDICT WATCH: Wedding Anniversary Murder Trial — VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo — Day Five
Joseph Ferlazzo's Sister: I'm Not Here Voluntarily

Mar 23, 2025 • 56min
Episode 258 - Tactical Solutions - The Murder of Michael Cochran
Join us, as we uncover the shocking murder of Michael Cochran. A man who spent his life building something extraordinary, only to have it ripped away in an instant.
A story of ambition, deception, and betrayal. And a truth so devastating… it cost him everything.
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Featured Podcast:
MURDER: TRUE CRIME STORIES
Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Day 1 | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Day 2 | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Day 3 | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Day 4 | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Day 5 | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Day 6 | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Day 7 | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Day 8 | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
LIVE: WV v. Natalie Cochran, Verdict | Ponzi Scheme Murder Trial
Natalie Cochran Indictment Wire Fraud
Natalie Cochran found guilty of murder; victim's family says justice is served
Former pharmacist convicted in Ponzi scheme indicted for 1st-degree murder
Natalie Cochran's Ponzi scheme convictions to be used in murder trial
Natalie Cochran's attorneys say dead husband's medical and financial records are incomplete
Former pharmacist Cochran sentenced to 11 years in prison for ponzi scheme
Ponzitracker

Mar 16, 2025 • 42min
Episode 257 - Sinister Stabbing - The Murder of Rachelle Brewsaugh
Join us, as we dive into the sinister murder of Rachelle Brewsaugh.
You’ll hear the story of a 50-year-old grandmother attempting to begin a brand new chapter in her life and the horrifying details behind her gruesome murder.
Was it the tragic result of a drug trafficking vendetta? Or was it a betrayal from someone much closer?
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Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Rachelle Brewsaugh Obituary
The Journal News Oct 14, 2022
The Journal News Sat, Dec 17, 2022
The Journal News Fri, Jan 06, 2023
The Journal News Sat, Feb 4, 2023
The Journal News Fri, Feb 24, 2023
The Journal News Tues, Apr 18, 2023
The Journal News Mon, May 15, 2023
The Journal News Wed, May 17, 2023
The Journal News Fri, Jun 16, 2023
The Journal News Thu, Jul 27, 2023
The Journal News Wed, Aug 23, 2023
The Journal News Fri, Sep 29, 2023
The Journal News Tue, Oct 31, 2023
The Journal News Jan 5, 2024
The Journal News Fri, Jan 19, 2024
The Journal News Feb 1, 2024
Toby Appeals Drug Conviction
Outburst Murderer Toby Madden's Daughter Joins Court TV
Ohio Man Confessed to Killing Girlfriend Right Before Murder Trial Started
LIVE: Sinister Stabbing Murder Trial — OH v. Toby Madden — Day 1
LIVE: Sinister Stabbing Murder Trial — OH v. Toby Madden — Day 2
LIVE: Sinister Stabbing Murder Trial — OH v. Toby Madden — Day 3
Granny Bank Robbery
Granny Bank Robbery #2
Granny Scam Victim
Why a 75-year-old woman says she was desperate enough to rob a local bank

Mar 9, 2025 • 55min
Episode 256 - The Serpent Keeper - The Death of Ryelee Manente-Powell
Join us, as we examine the death of Ryelee Manente-Powell.
You’ll hear how an 18-year-old father was shot dead minutes after Angela’s discovery and how one split-second decision left a teenager dead, his mother imprisoned, and a former police officer on trial — leaving a small community to question whether it was self-defense or a calculated execution.
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Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS
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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger
Editing:
Aiden Wolf
Sources:
Stolen Reptile Murder Trial | WI v. William Zelenski - On the Docket
WATCH LIVE: Stolen Reptile Murder Trial — WI v. William Zelenski
WATCH LIVE: Stolen Reptile Murder Trial — WI v. William Zelenski — Day Three
WATCH LIVE: Stolen Reptile Murder Trial — WI v. William Zelenski — Day Four
VERDICT REACHED: Stolen Reptile Murder Trial — WI v. William Zelenski — Day Five
WATCH LIVE: Stolen Reptile Murder Trial — WI v. William Zelenski — Sentencing
‘Fight Like a Man!’: Video Shows Deadly Confrontation Between Exotic Pet Owner and Teen Thief
Exotic Pet Owner Gunned Down Teen Thief with Double Barrell Shotgun: Prosecutor
Teen Attacked Exotic Pet Owner Before Deadly Shooting, Defense Claims
Victim's Mother Testifies to Night of Murder in Stolen Reptile Murder Trial
Obituary
R.I.P Rylee Manente-Powell Facebook Page
Zelenski gets life with chance of parole
Waupaca County mom sentenced to prison for son’s death after reptile theft
Former sheriff’s deputy sits stone-faced as jury convicts him of killing teen over stolen reptiles
Jury convicts Zelenski
Victim’s mother slated for homicide trial
Victim’s mother pleads no contest
Woman sent to prison for son’s death
Zelenski’s homicide trial continues
Zelenski testifies at homicide trial
Exclusive: Photo Shows Ryelee Manente-Powell's Family Praying
Domestic abuse charges filed
Green Bay Press-Gazette Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Ashton Criminal Complaint
William Criminal Complaint
Tiffany Criminal Complaint
Waupaca homicide suspect agrees to sell his exotic animals to pay for his defense

Mar 3, 2025 • 40min
Episode 255 - An Egregious Act - The Murder of Davis McClendon
Greenwood, South Carolina is a town where folks leave their doors unlocked, and everyone knows each other's business. But on May 7th, 2023, that small-town sense of security was shattered. A father of three, hiding out at his parents' house after a fatal hit-and-run. A man left for dead in the middle of the road. And a storm of jealousy, rage, and revenge that had been brewing for months.
At the center of it all was William Gray "Bud" Ackerman.
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