The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

In the high desert of Utah, there’s a 10,000-square-foot house that’s considered an architectural masterpiece, constructed to seamlessly blend into the rocky landscape, as if rising from the ground.  While the intent was to maximize the views of the Red Mountain Wilderness, it’s also a stark-looking home. Its brutalist architecture making it appear more like a compound, a place made to keep people inside.  And it seemed it had…when on the morning of August 30th, 2023, a 12-year-old boy climbed out one of the windows to make an escape. 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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. IQBAR - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping, just text MADNESS to sixty-four thousand Research & Writing: Sherri Smith Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Business Insider Law and Crime S46E22 Ruby Franke: From Momfluencer to Felon The Cut  Family Vlogging: Blurring the Line Between Parent and Employer KLS **Here is a link to a crowdsourced Google doc Shari Franke started; https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-FyAscr8vIhCfBEXDNT4OiZLVHmkf__8RlT55m4SNX0/mobilebasic

Join us as we examine the tragic case of Nicole Van Den Hurk, a 15-year-old girl from The Netherlands whose disappearance shocked a nation.  You’ll hear, how one of the most high-profile cases in Dutch history became a seemingly unsolvable cold case and the truly incredible lengths one person would go to, in order to solve it.  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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. IQBAR - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping, just text MADNESS to sixty-four thousand Featured Podcast: Our True Crime Podcast - ourtruecrimepodcast.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: De Zaak Nicole by Max Steenberghe Timeline Court Documents  All That Is Interesting Ipswitch Star Stuff.co.nz Interview with Step Mother Youtube (dutch) “All the facts at a glance” news Emotional statement by step mother Buggedspace.com ED.NL NL Times NL Times #2  NL Times #3  NL Times #4  NL Times #5  NL Times #6  NL Times #7

In the very early morning hours of October 4th, 2009, a quiet town in New Hampshire was shattered by a brutal and senseless attack, leaving a mother dead and her daughter gravely injured. The motive for the gruesome home invasion was chillingly absent, leading investigators to classify it as a "Thrill Kill." But as police dug deeper into the case, they uncovered a disturbing revelation: the perpetrators of the horrific attack were a group of teenage outcasts driven by a dark and twisted ideology. 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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. IQBAR - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping, just text MADNESS to sixty-four thousand Featured Podcast: Mortal Musings - mortalmusingspodcast.podbean.com Research & Writing: Giselle Melanson Tattrie Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Nashua Telegraph 1 Nashua Telegraph 2 Nashua Telegraph 3 CBS News CBS News Boston WMUR 1 WMUR 2 WMUR 3 Morbidology Podcast Ep 128 Legacy.com Joeturnerbooks.com Valley News Valley News 2 Valley News 3 Facebook Murderpedia Crimelibrary.org

Join us, as we examine the mysterious disappearance of Mengqi Ji. A young mother and brilliant engineer who seemingly vanished into thin air.  You’ll learn how investigators unraveled a shocking and complicated web of lies to discover the truth - a truly one-of-a-kind story about how a grove of Juniper trees solved a murder. 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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. IQBAR - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping, just text MADNESS to sixty-four thousand Featured Podcast: Foul Play: Crime Series - itsfoulplay.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: CBS 48 Hours - The Tree that Helped Solve a Murder Killer Cases - The Exchange Student Murder Joe News Interview Missing Person Release CBS News Timeline Joe Elledge Appeal  Probable Cause Murder Probable Cause Murder #2 AP - Missouri Man Describes What Happened the Night His Wife Died AP - Prosecutor: Husband ‘Prime Suspect’ in wife’s disappearance AP - Recordings to be heard at the trial in Chinese woman’s death Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 1  Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 2  Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 3  Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 4  Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 5  Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 6 Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 7  Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 8  Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 9  Child Abuse Hearing (Audio) - Cell Phone recordings Columbia Daily Tribune Thu, Nov 14, 2019 - Suspect in Missing Woman Case Denied Bond Reduction Columbia Daily Tribune Sat, Nov 16, 2019 - Police Seek Help Locating Missing Woman Columbia Daily Tribune Sun, Dec 08, 2019 - Officials Face Challenges in Search Columbia Daily Tribune Nov. 9, 2021 - Joseph Elledge Admits to Burying Mengqi Ji’s Body The Kansas City Star Sun, Mar 01, 2020

Join us, as we examine the tragic case of the Apple River Stabbings.  You’ll hear how an ordinary day of tubing on a river in Wisconsin escalated into a deadly confrontation. And how a situation where mistakes were made on all sides, challenged the thin line between where self-defense ends and aggression begins. 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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. Featured Podcast: Murder: True Crime Stories - https://www.pavestudios.com/shows/murder%3A-true-crime-stories Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Trial Day 1 Trial Day 2 Trial Day 3 Trial Day 4 Trial Day 5 Trial Day 6 Trial Day 7 Trial Day 8 Trial Day 9 Criminal Complaint Hundreds Attend Vigil For Apple River Stabbing Victim Apple River Tubing History Isaac Schuman Vigil Fox9.com Fox9.com #2

Unravel the murder plot of Ben Renick, a reptile enthusiast, detailing greed, betrayal, and forbidden desire. Explore the twisted relationships, infidelity, and meticulous planning leading to a shocking murder. Discover the denial, delayed realization, and surprising verdict of second-degree murder with consequential sentencing.

Join us, as we examine the tragic case of Anna Moriah Wilson. A 25-year-old racing prodigy senselessly murdered on the cusp of becoming a superstar.  You’ll also hear how Moriah unwittingly found herself in the middle of a love triangle. One she’d tried her best to avoid. 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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. Featured Podcast: Love Lust Fear - https://open.spotify.com/show/0e3ndcf5u8lZ5lhN1lvWec?si=5e40558df5a3482f Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Court TV Wikipedia Fox 7 Austin Cycling News Caledonian Record Velo - The Murder of Moriah Wilson Impact Statements State’s Closing Arguments  Bicycling.com - The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson New Yorker - A Murder Roils the Cycling World Twitter @HollisMJP Trial Thread VT Sports - Who Was Moriah Wilson? Daily Beast FoxNews #1 FoxNews #2 FoxNews #3 NY POST #1 NY POST #2 Moriah Wilson Timeline Road.cc

Halifax, Nova Scotia regularly shows up on lists of Canada’s friendliest cities. Its East Coast charm and colorful maritime houses often lull visitors into thinking time moves more slowly there.  But in 2007, it was the starting point for a cross-country killing spree. Glen Race had just received a mission from God and unfortunately for the people of Halifax, he was deeply in the grips of a schizophrenic delusion. 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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: CBC: Cross-country search for car in N.S. slaying CBC: Homicide victim's clothes on search list of suspect's room CBC: Killing 'unforgivable': N.S. victim's daughter CBC: Glen Race guilty CBC: Slain Man’s Car Found Near Halifax Airport CTV News Atlantic: Glen Race found not criminally responsible for deaths of two men in Halifax Glen Race Hearing's Agreed Statement of Facts (Assessed via Scribd) Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia: Citadel Hill History.com: Uprising at Attica prison begins National Post: Man who claimed he was a vampire slayer found not criminally responsible for deaths of two gay men in Halifax Press-Republican: Manor murder suspect charged with two Nova Scotia killings Rough Guides: Why Halifax Is Canada's Friendliest City Saltwire: ‘I will always need you, Daddy’ Schizophrenia.com: Schizophrenia and Poverty, Crime and Violence Schizophrenia Society of Canada: Education Supreme Court of Canada: Glen Race Decision Toronto Star: Why was Glen Race guilty of murder in America, but not in Canada? Wikipedia: Attica Prison Riot Wikipedia: Citadel Hill YouTube: MyNBC5-WPTZ—Glen Race Sentencing YouTube: Toronto Star—Convicted murderer Glen Race provides rare insight into his mental state

The concept of an "evil twin" is something that’s fascinated and terrified human beings for millenia: a twin or doppelgänger who embodies the polar opposite of a person. It’s a trope that’s appeared throughout recorded history. In mythology, literature, and even the bible. But while it’s often used as a literary device and often a bad one at that…has it ever actually happened in the real 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 - 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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. Featured Podcast: Private Dicks - https://podbay.fm/p/private-dicks Research & Writing: Emily McPhail Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Get Pocket LA Times LA Times #2 LA Times #3 Snapped. Season 3, Episode 4. CourtTv Trial  Courthouse News Court Tv youtube Doc  People V Han

Ever heard the phrase “If you give an inch, they’ll take a mile?” In 2017, a wealthy doctor in his 70s met a young, beautiful model on the verge of homelessness. Wanting to help her out, he began paying her rent. She quickly began asking for more and more…and more. 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. 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. 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. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. GoHenry - Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/madness. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Featured Podcast: The Last Trip - audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-trip Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Access Hollywood “We’re not Monsters” 20/20 A Model Murder The Model and The Murder (Elle Mag) The Californian True Crime Library The Californian #2 Washington Post Newstrail.com NY Post Kelsey Turner Arrest Warrant The Californian #3 Diana only gets Probation Inside Edition Jon & Diana Arrest Warrant Judy Speaks Out