The Minds Of Madness - True Crime Stories

On May 25th, 1989, the years of harassment endured by 44-year-old Cindy James came to a grim conclusion......With her sudden disappearance.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz Sources: Hall, Neal. “Cindy’s Torment.” Vancouver Sun, December 31, 1990. Print. Hall, Neal. “What Happened to Cindy James?” The Gazette, January 6, 1991. Print. Hall, Neal. “Stranger Than Fiction.” Vancouver Sun, December 29, 1990. Print. Hall, Neal. “Under Siege.” Vancouver Sun, March 24, 1990. Hall, Neal. “Conflicting evidence fabricated tangled puzzle for inquest” Vancouver Sun, May 29, 1990. Hall, Neal. “James inquest held grisly fare for coroner’s jury and journalists” Vancouver Sun, May 29, 1990. Hock

On Sunday September 3rd, 2006 Nina Reiser dropped her kids off with their father Hans in Oakland California so they could spend time with him over the Labour Day weekend. But when she missed a couple of dinner dates and failed to pick up her children from school on Tuesday, friends alerted police she was missing.   How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Special Thanks: Peter & Traci @ PODHIVE https://www.podhive.com/ Sources: “Reiser5 File-System In Development - Adds Local Volumes With Parallel Scaling Out.” Phoronix, December 31, 2019. https://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=Reiser5-Development “Hans Reiser.” Computer Hope, No

In the summer of 2010, 29 year old LaNell Barsock just about had it all and was living out her dream life in Palmdale California, or so it seemed. She had a beautiful home on a quiet suburban street and a successful career working as a licensed vocational nurse. But there was just one thing missing. The perfect person to share it all with.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Phil Kurthausen http://author.to/philkurthausen  An award-winning crime and thriller author. Latest novel ‘How to kill your friends’ is available at all online retailers. To find out more about his novels visit: www.philkurthausen.com Assistant Editor: Ashton Morrow Sources: “People V. Austin” https://www.leagle.com/decision

In the early morning hours of May 7th, 2017, in the small town of Carlisle, Ohio, a high school cheerleader quietly gave birth to a full-term infant while the rest of her family lay fast asleep.  Little did she realize all her fears of becoming a teenage mom would soon be overshadowed by the consequences of her choices in the hours that followed the birth of her child.   How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Stephanie Moore Assistant Editor: Ashton Morrow Sources: "Law & Crime Network - New Trial: OH v Brooke Skylar Richardson" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCeE3-xQ3qQ&list=PLoW1SIeAWaWY7qtlEtzsoRloAB7t6ndZI&index=1 "Skylar Richardson Was Found Not Guilty of Murdering Her Newborn Baby

On June 29th, 2017, 23-year-old Molly McLaren prepared to spend the morning working off some stress at the gym, as she'd done so many times in the past. She had no way of knowing just how horrifying and inescapable a simple part of her routine would become.    How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Ashton Morrow Featured Podcast: Women's Meditation Network - https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/ SOURCES: “The Molly McLaren Foundation” http://themollymclarenfoundation.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/themollymclarenfoundation/ “Stalker who stabbed ex-girlfriend to death in car park jailed for 26 years” https://metro.co.uk/2018/02/06/stalker-stabbed-ex-girlfriend-death-car-park-jailed-26-years-7291577/ 

In October 2012 Katrina and Todd Smith marked their 7th wedding anniversary. A joyful occasion, that within less than 24 hours would become a distant memory. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz Featured Podcast: Pi_Rational Stories - pirational.com Sources: “Five Key Moments of the Todd Smith First-Degree Murder Trial” Journal Standard, Jan. 20, 2017. https://www.journalstandard.com/news/20170119/five-key-moments-of-todd-smith-first-degree-murder-trial “Katrina Smith - obituary” Rockford Register Star, Nov. 15, 2012.  https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rrstar/obituary.aspx?n=katrina-smith&pid=161048945 “Illinois woman stalked, murdered in midst of affair, separation” True Crime

In the spring of 2011, Veronica Navarro was taking a break from an on and off again relationship when she thought she’d met the man of her dreams. Little did Veronica realize, within two months, her dreams would turn into an unimaginable nightmare.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcast: Criminal Conduct - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pretend-radio-2/criminal-conduct Sources: "Facts and figures: Ending violence against women" UN Women https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/facts-and-figures “Texas firefighter had horrific history of abusing women, dogs before he killed his girlfriend.” Oxygen Crime

In June 2014, residents in Moncton, New Brunswick were going about their evenings. Parents were making together dinner, while children played in their yards. No one could have predicted that this warm and peaceful evening would abruptly become one of the darkest points in Moncton’s history.   How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Payne In The Pod - https://payneinthepod.com/podcast/the-minds-of-madness/ Today In True Crime - https://megaphone.link/GLT8725739851 Podcasts We Listen To - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcasts-we-listen-to Sources: “List grows of Mounties suing attorney general over 2014 Moncton shootings.” Global News, October 17, 2019.

In December of 1990, the Tiede family was on a break from their hectic lives up at their remote country cabin in Oakley, Utah. Rolf and Kaye along with their two daughters Linae and Tricia were busily prepping for their annual Christmas party when suddenly, the tranquility was shattered by two cold-hearted intruders. The aftermath would haunt the Tiedes for years to come.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Sources: “Tiede Cabin Murders Rips Through a Family.” Medium, September 28, 2019.  https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/tiede-cabin-murders-rips-through-a-family-true-crime-1f4773216730  “Justice delayed in Von Lester Taylor case.” Utah Off

In 2014, Iana Kasian left war-torn Kiev, Ukraine and immigrated to sunny Los Angeles, California to build a new life for herself. Shortly after arriving, she met the man of her dreams......or so she thought. A wealthy screenwriter and graphic novelist who showered her with gifts and promised her the world with a hidden and very disturbing dark side.   How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Special Thanks: Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.D Sources: “Was Hollywood producers graphic novel a blueprint for murder?” 48 Hours, July 13, 2019. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hollywood-horror-story-producer-blake-leibel-graphic-novel-a-blueprint-for-murder-48-hours/ “

In 2017, Valerie McDaniel was a prominent veterinarian, running a successful practice, while focusing much of her attention on raising her eight-year-old daughter. Although she’d recently left an unhappy marriage of 17 years, she quickly found herself falling in love with another man.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcast: Scene Of The Crime -  https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/sceneofthecrime?selected=HIM1005356840  Sources: “Leon Phillip Jacob V. the State of Texas,” Court of Appeal Ruling, August 29, 2019.   https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2019/14-18-00304-cr.html  “Woman dies by suicide after she

On Saturday, August 14th, 2010 Sally Challen was with her husband Richard packing up their family home in Claygate Surrey England. The couple had been married for thirty-one years and were preparing to rent out the house so they could embark on a six-month adventure in Australia. That is, until later that afternoon, when Sally made a startling discovery.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Sources “Emotional Sally Challen close to tears describing moment she killed 'abusive' husband.” Irish Mirror, September 19, 2019 https://www.irishmirror.ie/tv/emotional-sally-challen-close-tears-20095365 “Justice system smeared our mother, say Sally Challen’s

In the summer of 2007, a very pregnant twenty-six-year-old Jessie Davis was eagerly preparing for the arrival of her daughter Chloe. She was thrilled her two-year-old son Blake would soon have a baby sister. Jessie was a single mother with a good job and a great support system. She loved being a mother and made it the center of her world. On June 14th, Jessie went shopping at a local market and chatted with her mom on the phone. However, later that day no one could get ahold of Jessie.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Crime and Scandal -  https://audioboom.com/channel/thehaleighcummingsmystery  Sources: “Ohio mother who forgave daughter’s killer f

Marlene Warren was busy preparing breakfast on Saturday, May 26th 1990 in South Florida when her doorbell suddenly rang. Excited to see who was at the front door, Marlene dropped everything to answer it and was ecstatic when she saw who was standing outside.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Euphomet -   https://www.euphomet.com Sources: “Killer clown faces death penalty in 1990 cold case murder.” Toronto Sun, September 30, 2019.  “Evidence released in clown murder case.” Bristol Herald Courier, September 29, 2019.  “Florida killer clown suspect remains optimistic about freedom in jailhouse letters.” New York Post, September

On the evening of August 10th, 2017, in Copenhagen, Denmark, freelance journalist Kim Wall decided to squeeze in one more story before moving to China with her partner. She was given a last-minute opportunity to interview an eccentric Danish “inventrepreneur” who had built three submarines and worked on two crowd-funded manned space projects.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Kim Wall resources: Kim Wall Memorial Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/rememberingkimwall  Remembering Kim Wall - https://www.rememberingkimwall.com/  A Silenced Voice: The Life of Journalist Kim Wall - https://www.amazon.com/Kim-Wall-Voice-Silenced-Ingrid/dp/1542018145 

The morning of May 6th, 1996 was routine for Sherri Dally. The thirty-five-year-old wife and mother woke up early and got her family prepared for their day, laying out her children’s clothing and organizing lunches.  After she dropped her two young boys off at school, Sherri drove to the local Target in Ventura California to pick out a gift for her mother for the fast-approaching Mother’s Day.  But Sherri never made it home from her errands that day. Instead, she vanished without a trace from the store’s parking lot, leaving behind a distraught family and a bewildered community.   How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Apple For

PART #2 of 2 - Previously in Part One of Brandi Mathews story....You heard how she met and moved in with a man by the name of Kelly Semino. An abusive partner, who terrorized Brandi’s entire family in order to maintain complete control over her throughout the course of their relationship. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale https://thetruecrimefiles.com/ Featured Podcasts: Texla True Crime - https://podtail.com/en/podcast/texla-true-crime/ True Crime Fix - https://truecrimefix.podbean.com/  Domestic Violence Resources: http://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm https://www.mosaicmethod.com/ http://vanetwork.org/ Sourc

PART #1 of 2 - By early 2006, Brandi Mathews had realized it was time to take control of her future. The young Missouri mother had spent years trying to turn her life around. With the support of her family and even the police, Brandi knew it was time to stop being a victim for the sake of both herself and her young son Caleb. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale https://thetruecrimefiles.com/ Featured Podcasts: Beyond Contempt True Crime - https://beyondcontemptpodcast.com/ Cold Girls - https://podtail.com/en/podcast/cold-girls/ Domestic Violence Resources: http://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm https://www.mosaicme

In mid-July of 2019, three intrepid explorers who all had a deep appreciation of nature and love of adventure ventured into Northern British Columbia, Canada to make the most of all the region has to offer. A young couple set out on a road trip to explore Northern British Columbia, the Yukon, and Alaska and a seasoned biologist with some extra time on his hands decided to head further north than originally planned to take in the beautiful scenery. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale https://thetruecrimefiles.com/ Featured Podcasts: The Westside Fairytales -  https://westsidefairytales.com/westside-fairytales-podcast Beyond The Rainbow -   https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cj-2

From the outside looking in at least, Jeff and Susan Wright appeared to be living the perfect life: two kids, a dog, and a beautiful house in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. But what happened on the evening of January 13th, 2003, forever shattered that illusion and destroyed whatever the future might have held for the Wright family. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/  Featured Podcasts: Bad In The Boondocks - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bad-in-the-boondocks Invisible Choir -  https://www.invisiblechoir.com Domestic Violence Resources: http://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm https://