The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

Sarah Boone, a Florida woman entangled in the suspicious death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, joins the discussion along with chilling accounts surrounding their relationship. They delve into how a seemingly innocent game of hide and seek spiraled into tragedy. The podcast uncovers unsettling truths, including the complexities of their tumultuous bond marked by love and violence. As legal battles unfold, themes of abuse and psychological impact are explored, raising questions about accountability and the nuances of self-defense in a tragic love story.

Join us, as we take a look at the murder of Jeff German - a seasoned journalist known for uncovering the hidden truths of Las Vegas.  You’ll hear, how a small-time scoop about a lowly public official upended a local political race – shattering a politician’s career, and how it led to a brutal confrontation that shook, not only the entire city, but newsrooms around the world.  How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. Nutrafol - Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off any order! Enjoy free shipping when you subscribe. Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSGIFT Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MADNESS Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. Offer available for new customers only Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. MasterClass - MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/MADNESS for the current offer. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: The Last Story - Arthur Kane The Assassination of Jeff German - 48 Hours Rolling Stone 8 News Now Vegas Reporter Murder Trial — NV v. Robert Telles — Day 1 Vegas Reporter Murder Trial — NV v. Robert Telles — Day 2 Vegas Reporter Murder Trial — NV v. Robert Telles — Day 3 Vegas Reporter Murder Trial — NV v. Robert Telles — Day 4 Vegas Reporter Murder Trial — NV v. Robert Telles — Day 5 Vegas Reporter Murder Trial — NV v. Robert Telles — Day 6 NV v. Robert Telles - DAY 7 | Investigative Reporter Murder Trial NV v. Robert Telles - DAY 8 | Investigative Reporter Murder Trial NV v. Robert Telles - DAY 9 | Investigative Reporter Murder Trial PENALTY PHASE: Vegas Reporter Murder Trial — NV v. Robert Telles — Day 11 Las Vegas Review-Journal #1 

On the morning of July 18th, 2009, in the quiet suburb of North Epping, Sydney, Australia, concerned relatives of the Lin family made their way to their home to check on them. The concern arose after a customer of the Lin’s usually bustling convenience store realized the store hadn’t opened yet. Instead, it was dark and shuttered up. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. Nutrafol - Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off any order! Enjoy free shipping when you subscribe. Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSGIFT Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MADNESS Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. Offer available for new customers only Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Research & Writing: Nicole Colin & Katherine Thomas - Epigram Literary Group Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: youtube.com youtube.com  wunderground.com gotreequotes.com.au en.wikipedia.org  en.wikipedia.org 2 en.wikipedia.org 3 Google Maps  medium.com  smh.com.au smh.com.au 2 smh.com.au 3 smh.com.au 4 smh.com.au 5 smh.com.au 6 dailymail.co.uk  dailymail.co.uk 2 abc.net.au news.com.au  dailytelegraph.com.au medworld.com nationalparks.nsw.gov.au realestate.com.au

During the New Zealand winter of 1995, a happy couple walked into a local retailer in the city of Christchurch.  After browsing the aisles, they found a brand new high chair and made a small down payment to place it on layaway. It would still be some months before they needed it, as the woman had just discovered she was pregnant a few days prior.  Within weeks, the man who’d been with her called the store to cancel the order…Sadly, he explained, the high chair was no longer needed. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. 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. Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Cremo - You can find all the new, decadent scents of Cremo Women’s Body Wash at Walgreens and CVS OR CremoCompany.com. Lean - Visit takelean.com and enter promo code MADNESS for your discount. HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MADNESS Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. *Offer available for new customers only* Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: “A Dark Secret” - Stuff.co.nz Justice for Angela Blackmoore - The Long Read from Stuff.co.nz  Angela Blackmoore Murder: Pair Sentenced - Stuff.co.nz Court Hears From Last Person to See Angela Blackmoore Alive - 1news.co.nz Blackmoore murder 'contract killing' motivated by money - 1news.co.nz Accused threatened to blame Angela Blackmoore's ex-husband for her murder - stuff.co.nz Angela Blackmoore's life promising before murder - ThePress.co.nz Key witness in murder trial is either a lying deviant or honest and candid - Stuff.co.nz Angela Blackmoore murder: Inside Laurie Anderson's meeting with fiancee’s killer - Stuff.co.nz Informant not Paid Full Reward - RNZ Angela Blackmoore murder: a friend's betrayal Angela's horrific murder: how and why killer did it - The Star  How a murder trial revealed controversial police tactics, and more concerns about top detective’s actions - The Press Angela Blackmoore: when a Stuff investigation helped solve a cold case - stuff.co.nz Blackmoore Signed Deal with Accused Weeks Before - Star-News Christchurch cold case murder trial - NZ Herald Retrial for Two Accused Begins - Newshub.co.nz Man allegedly threatened to kill Angela Blackmoore before murder - Star-News Killer Told Friend “high as a Kite on MDMA” Ex-Husband says Accused Told Him He Arranged - NZ Herald Portrait of a killer as a young man - NZ Herald Bearing witness to a confession of murder - The Spinoff A family torn apart: Pregnant mum’s shocking murder

What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, explore not only their chilling crimes but the dark psychology behind them. Follow Mind of a Serial Killer wherever you get your podcasts!

In the winter of 2015, friends and family of Florida resident Michael Shaver started noticing something strange going on.  Suddenly, Michael just didn't seem like himself through his messages.  He blamed his poor attitude and tone on a crumbling relationship between him and his wife. He'd been kicked out of his home, quit his job, and relocated out of state. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. 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. Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Cremo - You can find all the new, decadent scents of Cremo Women’s Body Wash at Walgreens and CVS OR CremoCompany.com. Lean - Visit takelean.com and enter promo code MADNESS for your discount. HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MADNESS Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. *Offer available for new customers only* Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Prior Bad Acts Ruling LIVE: Buried Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Laurie Shaver — Day 1 LIVE: Buried Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Laurie Shaver — Day 2 LIVE: Buried Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Laurie Shaver — Day 3 LIVE: Buried Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Laurie Shaver — Day 4 VERDICT: Buried Husband Murder Trial — FL v. Laurie Shaver — Day 5 VERDICT: FL v Laurie Shaver | Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial Laurie’s “I’m Innocent” Youtube Video with Lawyer Michael Shaver’s Family Reacts to Verdict Lake County Schools Inside Edition Inside Edition #2 Domestic Battery Arrest Affidavit Laurie Shaver Probable Cause

A 16-year-old Cheerleader from Tennessee was shot through her bedroom wall in the middle of the night.  Police initially suspected her on-again/off-again footballer boyfriend, who took straight to social media to mourn her murder. But just days before her death, the victim told friends about a mysterious man in black stalking her neighborhood… How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. 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. Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Cremo - You can find all the new, decadent scents of Cremo Women’s Body Wash at Walgreens and CVS OR CremoCompany.com. Lean - Visit takelean.com and enter promo code MADNESS for your discount. HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MADNESS Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. *Offer available for new customers only* Research & Writing: Giselle Melanson Tattrie Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Law and Crime Law and Crime 2 Law & Crime 3 ABC News WBIR News10 Oxygen Medium Court Junkie Ep 128: A Fatal Obsession: The Emma Walker Story People Legacy.com Yahoo News The Knoxville News-Sentinel  The Knoxville News-Sentinel 2 The Knoxville News-Sentinel 3 The Commercial Appeal Facebook State of Tennessee v. William Riley Gaul The Independent 

Join us, as we find out how high school dropout-turned-ballerina-turned politician-turned-poisoning advocate Ashley Benefield went from helping Donald Trump pick out ties at Mar-a-Largo to being tried for the murder of her husband. You’ll learn about a couple who exchanged ‘I Love You’s’ after six days, marriage vows after 13, and restraining orders after 600…. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. 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. Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Cremo - You can find all the new, decadent scents of Cremo Women’s Body Wash at Walgreens and CVS OR CremoCompany.com. Lean - Visit takelean.com and enter promo code MADNESS for your discount. HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MADNESS Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. *Offer available for new customers only* Research & Writing: Giselle Melanson Tattrie Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Post & Courier Post & Courier 2  CBS News CBS News 2 Court TV Court TV 2 Vanity Fair DougBenefield.info Sarasota Herald Tribune Fox 13 News Crime Timelines People Mycourts.IN.gov Law&Crime  Legacy.com TikTok Serialously with Annie Elise Ep 181: Dark Secrets: The Black Swan Murder Case & Controversy | Deep Dive of Ashley Benefield Circuit Court Manatee County Florida Circuit Court Manatee County Florida 2 Circuit Court Manatee County Florida 3

Join us, as we dive into the tragic murder of Keri McClanahan. A young mother of two on the cusp of leaving an abusive relationship.  You'll hear, how one man’s desire for fame and fortune led to his arrest on the set of a children’s Disney TV show and how an unexpected phone call three weeks later, became a catalyst for murder.  How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. 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. Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Cremo - You can find all the new, decadent scents of Cremo Women’s Body Wash at Walgreens and CVS OR CremoCompany.com. Lean - Visit takelean.com and enter promo code MADNESS for your discount. HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MADNESS Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. *Offer available for new customers only* Special Thanks: Andrew Hill Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: The Bellingham Herald Tue, Nov 07, 2017 Calgary Herald Mon, Nov 06, 2017 Calgary Herald Mon, Nov 06, 2017  The Ottawa Citizen Tue, Nov 14, 2017  Calgary Herald Tue, Nov 14, 2017 The Daily Spectrum Thu, May 02, 2019  The Bellingham Herald Sat, Apr 20, 2019 KPCW #1 Video shows Anthony McClanahan with his son after 'kidnapping' Salt Lake Tribune, Nov 4. 2017 247sports.com KPCW #2 Facebook - Heather Gauf Keri Gauf Obituary GoFundMe Fabwags.com KIRO 7 News KIRO 7 News #2

Join us, as we dive into the strange case of the Joe Cool Murders.  You’ll hear how a grisly crime scene aboard an abandoned fishing boat told a gruesome tale of murder and the harrowing details of a high seas hijacking revealed by two survivors found floating in a liferaft…. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. 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. Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Cremo - You can find all the new, decadent scents of Cremo Women’s Body Wash at Walgreens and CVS OR CremoCompany.com. Lean - Visit takelean.com and enter promo code MADNESS for your discount. HIYA - Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MADNESS Lumen - If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/MADNESS to get 15% off your Lumen. Levity - Use code MADNESS at joinlevity.com to get your first order for $175. Usually $225. *Offer available for new customers only* Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Archer Criminal Complaint Sail-World.com Gettyimages BBC News CBS News Arkansas Online NBC News Riverfront Times  Murder on the High Seas - Carol Soret Cope Deadly Waters with Captain Lee S1E1 The Miami Herald Tue, Sep 25, 2007 - Boat Crew Vanishes Florida Today Tue, Sep 25, 2007 - Coast Guard Finds Two Boaters South Florida Sun Sentinel Tue, Sep 25, 2007- Coast Guard Searching  The Bradenton Herald Tue, Sep 25, 2007 · Two Boaters Found The Miami Herald Wed, Sep 26, 2007- 2 Customers Charged in Boating Mystery South Florida Sun Sentinel Wed, Sep 26, 2007 - Mystery On The Ocean The Miami Herald Thu, Sep 27, 2007 - Boater Suspected of Abusing Boys in Arkansas The Bradenton Herald Thu, Sep 27, 2007 - 2 Held in Missing Boaters Mystery News-Press Fri, Sep 28, 2007 - Ex Wife of Missing Boater Suspect The Miami Herald Fri, Sep 28, 2007 - Suspect’s Father May Have Met Other Suspect in 1995 The Miami Herald Sun, Sep 30, 2007  - Missing Boaters The Miami Herald Tue, Oct 02, 2007 - Parents of Suspect The Miami Herald Wed, Oct 03, 2007 - Judge Prods Prosecutors The Miami Herald Thu, Oct 11, 2007 - Two charged with murder of boat crew The Miami Herald Sat, Oct 20, 2007 - Murder Charges Stun Family  The Miami Herald Fri, Oct 26, 2007 - Ghost Boat Suspects Are Indicted The Miami Herald Thu, Nov 01, 2007 - Inmate May have Info in Boater Case The Miami Herald Thu, Nov 08, 2007 - Jailhouse Conversations Are At Issue South Florida Sun Sentinel Thu, Dec 20, 2007 - Prisoner: Joe Cool Suspect Confessed The Miami Herald Tue, Apr 29, 2008 - Jail Informant Won’t Testify The Miami Herald Thu, May 01, 2008 - Joe Cool Murder Suspect Changes Story The Miami Herald Thu, May 22, 2008 - Gun Box Allowed as Evidence South Florida Sun Sentinel Thu, Jun 05, 2008 - Prosecutors Seek to Disallow Lie Detector The Miami Herald Wed, Jun 18, 2008 - Aunt to Get Boater’s Orphans The Miami Herald Fri, Jul 18, 2008 - Boat Suspect to Plead Guilty South Florida Sun Sentinel Fri, Jul 25, 2008 - Guilty Plea Deal in 4 Slayings at Sea The Stuart News Thu, Aug 14, 2008 - Suspect in Boat Killings Blames co-The Miami Herald Tue, Sep 16, 2008 - Suspect Gullible, Jury Told Defendant The Orlando Sentinel Wed, Sep 17, 2008 - Agent: Suspects Tale of Piracy Hard to Believe The Miami Herald Thu, Sep 18, 2008 - Defendant Sought Cop Job The Miami Herald Fri, Sep 19, 2008 - Witness: Big Job Required Boat The Miami Herald Tue, Sep 23, 2008 - Ghost Ship Defendant Tells His Side