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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Nov 20, 2023 • 52min

Episode 186 - From Darkness to Light - How DNA Resurrected The Sharron Prior Case

Join us, as we look into the murder of Sharron Prior and a family whose unwavering love ignited hope and drove them to persevere against overwhelming odds. You’ll learn how advancements in DNA technology would eventually point to her murderer, a man who fully intended on taking his dark secret with him to the grave. 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. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% oﬀ your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. Featured Podcast: Badlands - disgracelandpod.com/badlands MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries - wondery.com/shows/mrballens-medical-mysteries Research & Writing: G.M. Lewis Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: JOHN ALLORE Who Killed Theresa? Wish you were here MINDS OF MADNESS Theresa Allore - Part 1 Theresa Allore - Part 2 Theresa Allore - Part 3 PRIOR FAMILY WEBSITE www.sharronprior.com YOUTUBE Det. Sgt. Eric Racicot Testimony To Exhume Body of Suspected Killer of Sharron Prior Sharron Prior's sisters react to news that a West Virginia man has been confirmed as her killer Putnam County Circuit Court Judge Phillip Stowers Makes Ruling To Exhume Body of Murder Suspect COLD CASE: The Murder of Sharron Prior MONTREAL GAZETTE Montreal teen's killer identified after 48 years using DNA evidence Body exhumed in West Virginia in investigation of slain Montreal teen Sharron Prior cold-case murder: Longueuil police to give 'major' update Tuesday Methods used to solve Montreal teen's murder could help with other cold cases NATIONAL POST Mother hunts a killer: For 37 years, Yvonne Prior has pursued her daughter’s murderer | National Post CBC DNA nails Montreal teen's killer in 1975 cold case | CBC News Body of suspect in 1975 Montreal teen killing exhumed in West Virginia | CBC News A new DNA tool helped crack a Montreal cold case. It could help solve others | CBC News Man still determined to find sister's killer | CBC News FOX/ABC DNA testing confirms West Virginia man raped, killed Canadian teen in 1975 | WCHS W.Va. man's body exhumed after Canadian authorities believe he raped, killed teen in '75 | WCHS W.Va. man who killed teen in Canada in '75 being investigated in unsolved cold cases | WSET Bob Newall West Virginia Police Stories Violence in the Valley podcast-ROMINE

Oct 15, 2023 • 49min

Episode 185 - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished - The Case Of Kate Waring

In May 2009, two complete strangers met on a train traveling between Charleston, South Carolina and Washington D.C. The two strangers were both women, close in age, one was 28, the other 30. The slightly older woman had the misfortune of having her wallet stolen, and so the other woman opened up her own and lent some money to the perfect stranger. This random act of kindness would take both women down a very dark and sinister path. 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. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% oﬀ your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. Featured Podcast: SEVERED AFFAIR: The Gruesome Murder of Shad Thyrion Research & Writing: Sherri Smith Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: https://www.live5news.com/story/13228735/pennsylvania-mother-to-testify-in-waring-murder-case/ Star Witness to Take Stand in Waring Trial RecordNet “I’m A Good Mom” “Dateline NBC” Strangers on a Train (TV Episode 2011) Kamp Pinned Murder on Mack Waring Trial Focuses on Evidence Mack’s Jailhouse Plot Katherine P. Waring Fund The Savage Report with Heather Kamp

Oct 8, 2023 • 41min

Episode 184 - Standing Her Ground - The Case of Brittany Smith

On a snowy January night in 2018, while most people were fast asleep and still enveloped in their post-holiday glow, the crack of a pistol shattered the silence of the frigid air. In a cozy little home in Stevenson, Alabama, a man had just been shot. Once. Twice. And then a third time before he fell. As he lay bleeding on the kitchen floor and as his shooter worked frantically to save his life, no one could be prepared for the harrowing events that were about to unfold. 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. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% oﬀ your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. Special Thanks: Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D Research & Writing: Nicole Colin & Katherine Thomas - Epigram Literary Group Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Netflix documentary, State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith  How Far Can Abused Women Go to Protect Themselves?  | The New Yorker Newyorker.com al.com al.com al.com Al.com al.com Rollingstone.com Popsugar.com theappeal.org jcsentinel.com thecinemaholic.com Heavy.com theclarion.org dailymail.co.uk dailymail.co.uk gofundme.com huffpost.com onlinelibrary.wiley.com farmflavor.com animalfoundation.com en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org criminalattorneycolumbus.com codes.findlaw.com patriotlawllc.com whnt.com GoFundMe

Oct 1, 2023 • 42min

Episode 183 - A Greek Tragedy - The Murder Of Caroline Crouch

Join us as we examine the tragic murder of 19-year-old Caroline Crouch. You’ll hear how a young mother living in Greece, was murdered in her own bed during an apparent robbery gone wrong. You’ll also learn, how police launched a massive manhunt in search of a professional gang of foreign robbers, only to discover the truth…was much closer to home. 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. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% oﬀ your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. Featured Podcast: The Midnight Train Podcast themidnighttrainpodcast.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: NY POST NY POST #2 Caroline: The Murder That Fooled The World Furious Crowds Chant Daily Mail #1 Daily Mail #2 Daily Mail #3 Daily Mail #4 Daily Mail #5 The Guardian The Guardian #2 Mirror Mirror #2 The Sun The Sun #2 Magzter NZHerald Visit Greece Telegraph PressReader News.com.au Express.co.uk

Sep 25, 2023 • 9min

Listen Now - Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen

Here’s a preview of a new podcast I think you’ll enjoy. Amid the nuclear threat of the Cold War, America's prized secrets were falling into the hands of its sworn enemy, the Kremlin. The FBI's hunt for the leak led to an astonishing discovery—the mole was one of its own, special agent Robert Hanssen. For two decades, Hanssen masqueraded as a devoted patriot while ruthlessly selling out his country, trading classified intelligence to the Soviet Union and later Russia, in exchange for cash and diamonds. He was a whirlwind of contradictions—a self-proclaimed patriot and a traitor; a family man who sexually betrayed his wife; an ardent man of God and a sinner. In this CBS News limited series, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett delves into the shocking contradictions and life of Robert Hanssen, whose impact shaped U.S intelligence history. Listen to Agent of Betrayal: The Double Life of Robert Hanssen wherever you get your podcasts.

Sep 24, 2023 • 59min

Episode 182 - The Last Supper - The Murder Of Shirley Merritt

Join us as we examine the case of Richard Merritt. A small-town lawyer who swindled his most vulnerable clients only to have the entire scheme blow up in his face. You’ll hear how this successful lawyers fall from grace, ultimately ended in the most shocking and unpredictable tragedy. With the person who loved and supported him in his darkest time, brutally murdered. 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. Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self. Babbel - Get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to babbel.com/Madness PDS Debt - PDS DEBT is offering free debt analysis to our listeners just for completing the quick and easy debt assessment at www.PDSDebt.com/mad Vessi - Click vessi.com/MADNESS and use code MADNESS for 15% oﬀ your entire order! Free shipping to CA, US, AU,JP, TW,KR, SG Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madness50 and use code madness50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! 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. Rocket Money - Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/minds Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. DAVE - Download Dave today at Dave.com/madness. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: Settlement Checks Indictment Wife Jenine Merritt Veterinary Clinic Page Shirley Obituary The Champion Newspaper (on the run) Financial Crimes Guilty Newspaper Arrested in Tennessee Newspaper Still At Large Newspaper Fox 5 Atlanta Trial Day 1 Trial Day 2 Trial Day 3 Trial Day 4 Trial Day 4 #2 Former lawyer Richard Merritt, accused of killing mother, found guilty on all counts Law & Crime: Disgraced attorney Richard Merritt says he did not kill his mother UPDATE: Family relieved after former Cobb lawyer gets life for killing mother 11 Alive News

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The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

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