The Minds Of Madness - True Crime Stories

Chris Benoit was an international superstar, an elite athlete, and one of the most inspiring performers in the world of professional wrestling. However, following a weekend in June 2007, Chris Benoit's reputation as a hero was stripped away, leaving behind a much more sinister legacy.  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: Joe Turner https://www.joeturnerbooks.com Featured Podcasts: Devil We Know -  https://www.spreaker.com/show/devil-we-know-podcast Nature vs Narcissism -  https://www.spreaker.com/show/nature-vs-narcissism Sources: https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=3CBFFkYrhCMC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false) https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/benoit-chris.htm https://www.n

51-year-old Ronald Platt was thrilled to be invited boating with his dear friend David Davis. Davis was a semi-retired Canadian businessman who lived in Woodham Walter, a village about 80 kilometers northeast of London in the English county of Essex, with his young wife and two beautiful daughters. The pair set sail in the English Channel near the Devon resort town of Torquay on Davis’ 24-foot yacht The Lady Jane. Ronald was never seen alive again. 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: The True Crime Files -  https://www.spreaker.com/user/fuller/the-true-crume-files-podcast-promo Sources: “The Time a Rolex Watch Helped Solve a Mu

In July of 2003, 30-year-old Heather DeWild was a loving mother to two beautiful children: Jacob, five, and Hannah, three. Heather and her husband Daniel had been married for six years and had created a good life for themselves in Edgewater, Colorado. By all accounts, the DeWilds were living the American Dream. Until their marriage slowly unraveled and Heather vanished on July 24th, 2003. 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: Voices For Justice - https://www.voicesforjusticepodcast.com Mugshot -  https://www.spreaker.com/show/mugshot Sources: “The Devil’s Twin.” 48 Hours Transcript, June 14, 2014. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/he

On Wednesday October 10, 2012 Peter Chadwick and his wife Quee Choo disappeared from their Newport Beach home in California. The following day, Peter made a call to 911 from a gas station close to the Mexican border. 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: Corpus Delicti -  https://www.spreaker.com/show/corpus-delicti Trace Evidence -  https://www.trace-evidence.com/ Information On Peter Chadwick: https://www.usmarshals.gov/investigations/most_wanted/chadwick/chadwick.htm Sources: Print “Find Peter Chadwick: Manhunt Continues for Fugitive Multimillionaire Years After Being Charged With Wife's Murder.” 48 Hours transcript

On November 18th, 1986, thirty-nine-year-old Helle Crafts was dropped off at her house in Newton, Connecticut by her co-workers. She was exhausted after fulfilling her flight attendant duties on a long haul from Frankfurt to New York. Helle was happy to have made it home before the impending storm and looking forward to tucking in her three children.  As Helle’s co-workers watched their friend enter her home, they didn’t realize it would be the last time they would ever see her again. 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: Azkas Mystery Podcast   https://soundcloud.com/user-404863201 https://www.npr.org/local/309/2019/04/16/7139

In 2017, twenty-nine-year-old Lauren Ashley-Nicole Phelps appeared to have her whole life ahead of her. The newlywed lived in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband Michael Phelps, where she taught Sunday school, owned her own business, and was busy mapping out her future. 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 Fleslit - She A Goofy The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Christine Penhale  https://thetruecrimefiles.com/ Featured Podcasts: Real Life Real Crime https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/woody-overton/real-life-real-crime M.C.R.O. Radio https://open.spotify.com/show/2pVd76WNM2kbtTTQZaK8Da Sources: Print: “‘We will remember:’ Families speak for loved ones silenced by violence.” WRAL.com, December 12, 2018. https://www.wral.co

On August 2nd, 1980, eighteen-year-old Candace “Candi” Rough Surface vanished while out for the evening in Mobridge, South Dakota. Nine months passed before the young mother was found. 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 Thank Homer and Clara Featured Podcasts: Writing About Crime  https://winingaboutcrime.podbean.com/   Murderish  https://www.spreaker.com/show/murderish_2 Sources: Print: “From '80 Crime, White-Sioux Tension Today.” The New York Times, February 20, 1996. https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/20/us/from-80-crime-white-sioux-tension-today.html “Brutal 1980 Murder Raises Racial Tensions – Indians Say Bail, Long Delay Before Ar

On a hot, humid afternoon in August 2003, Ardeth Wood borrowed her brother’s bike and ventured out along the wooded bicycle trails in Ottawa, Ontario. Ardeth was enjoying time with her family, unwinding, and reconnecting with her friends back home while on a two-week break from the Philosophy PhD program at the University of Waterloo. 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 Sophie H Featured Podcasts: Murder And Such https://murder.ly/murder-and-such Dark Poutine https://darkpoutine.com Sources: Articles: “Killer has Ottawa on edge.” The Globe and Mail, August 12, 2003. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/killer-has-otta

On the evening of March 21st,2010 in University Place, Washington, a mother named Kathy Powell was in the middle of preparing Sunday dinner when she suddenly got a phone call. The caller ID showed that it was coming from the Del Norte County Sheriff’s Department in Crescent City California.  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/ Special Thanks to: Kathy Powell & The Powell Family Dr. Frank Miller Karen Powell Ford Welch Sophie Hargest Maggy James Tae Davis Timothy Stratton Ashley Black Ana Vidal Daniel Brewer Mike Browne Justin Rimmel Karen Wikiam Featured Podcasts: Coast To Ghost https://www.spreaker.com/show/coast-to-ghost  Case Closed https://us.macmillan.com/podcasts/podcast/case-closed/ 

Please join us as we take a look into the sudden disappearance of Aaron Pajich Sweetman. A kind and trusting 18-year-old young man who was known to be in daily communication with his family. An unsuspecting victim who unknowingly walked through the gates of hell, into a trap that had been created for him by two women from different countries. One whom he trusted. 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/ Special Thanks to: Sharon Pajich Tim Watson-Munro http://timwatsonmunro.com.au/ Dancing with Demons, my memoir. (Pan Macmillan Australia, June 2017). For further information visit: http://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760552664/ A Shrink in the Clink. (Pan Macmillan Australia. Publication Date: 31 July 2018). For further informa

PART #2 of 2 - Join us, as we take a look into the investigation of Shannon Madill’s sudden disappearance, and how her family agonized for seven long months as they tried to find her. You’ll hear about the intense searches law enforcement conducted in hopes of finding Shannon, along with the various avenues they pursued, all the while, keeping a close eye on one particular suspect.    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/ Special Thanks to: Erin Madill Tyler Madill Dave Madill Lisa Madill Nancy Hixt Featured Podcasts: Mind Of A Mass Murderer https://media.zencast.fm/mind-of-a-mass-murderer    Crime Beat https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/398/crime-beat/    Sources: https://chatnewstoday.ca/article/538370/common-law-husband-

PART #1 of 2 - For Lisa and Dave Madill, December 1st, 2014 marked the beginning of a never-ending nightmare. Their 25-year-old daughter was missing. Shannon who was the youngest of their four children had failed to show up for a planned outing with her older brother Brett, which was unusual…but not completely out of character for her. 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/ Special Thanks to: Erin Madill Tyler Madill Dave Madill Lisa Madill Wendy K. Winer, RN, BSN, CNOR, RNFA The Center for Endometriosis Care | Kenny Sinervo, MD FRCSC, LLC http://www.centerforendo.com Audio Book: One's Aspect to the Sun Sherry D. Ramsey (Author), Shannon Burgess (Narrator), Tyche Books Ltd. (Publisher) https://www.amazon.ca/Ones-Aspect-to

On December 21st, 1992, just 4 days before Christmas, students at Roherstown Elementary School in Lancaster, Pennsylvania were excited to attend their morning holiday school assembly. Ms. Christy Mirack the school's 6th-grade science teacher was always punctual and arrived by 8 AM each morning. But she hadn’t on that particular day, which was highly unusual. 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 And Writing: Stephanie Moore Head Of Research and Development: Kait Morris Featured Podcasts: I Said God Damn https://isgdpodcast.com/ Bloody Murder http://bloodymurderpodcast.com/

On the afternoon of May 2nd, 2012 paramedics were called to check on 3 occupants who had rented a room at a Travelodge Motel in Barrie, Ontario Canada. Staff became alarmed after noticing that water was pouring out from under the door of room 129. When one of the employees of the Travelodge knocked on the door, he was shocked to be greeted by a man named Mark Dobson who was completely naked and covered in blood. 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/ Special Thanks To The Guests On This Episode: NATALIE M. HARRIS http://wingsofchange.wixsite.com/wingsofchange https://paramedicnatsmentalhealthjourney.com/me/ Rick Vanderlinde https://www.simcoe.com/opinion-story/8075737-journalism-the-pursuit-of-a-lifetime-for-barrie-advance-

On the evening of April 17th, 2013, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a man by the name of Dr. Robert Ferrante, dialed 911 after his wife Dr. Autumn Klein suddenly collapsed on their kitchen floor. She appeared to be having a stroke. As paramedics arrived, Autumn was gasping for air and unable to speak. 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 Get Free - Emorie Into The Light - Emorie All music is used under an Attribution License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research And Writing: Stephanie Moore Head Of Research and Development: Kait Morris Featured Podcasts: Beyond Your Nightmares https://www.beyondyournightmares.com/ Fairy Tales For Unwanted Children https://www.periodically.ca/ Sources: Death by Cyanide, The Mur

On December 16th, 2000 in Tallahassee Florida, a woman by the name of Denise Williams made a call to the Jackson County police to report that her husband Michael Williams was missing. Earlier that morning, Mike had headed out to go duck hunting at a nearby lake. 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 All music is used under an Attribution License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing - Stephanie Moore To hear more on this case: Court Junkie has covered this case with a very in-depth look into the court proceedings. We are huge fans of this show and please give it a listen. Featured Podcasts: Curious Kid Podcast http://curiouskidpodcast.buzzsprout.com Simply Strange https://simplystrangepodcast.co

PART # 2 of 2 - Previously in Part 1 of the Tara Grant episode. You heard how Stephen and Tara Grant met and fell in love and were living what appeared to be the all-American dream. That is until Tara mysteriously vanished, and her husband took to the media, pleading for his wife's safe return. 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 All music is used under an Attribution License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Music provided by George Cattapan - http://www.cattapanproductions.com/ The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research - Kait Morris Writing - Mari Coleman Special Thank You: Steve Miller https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Miller/e/B004JZE8LY https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Miller_(author) George Hunter https://www.amazon.com/George-Hunter/e/B003

PART # 1 of 2 - On February 9th, 2007, Tara Grant was traveling home from a business trip in Puerto Rico. Tara had worked her way up the corporate ladder to an executive position with her company. The position had her traveling away from her family every week to an office in San Juan but then flying back to her home in Detroit, Michigan on weekends. From the outside looking in, the family of 4 had everything and were living a happy and successful life together. 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 All music is used under an Attribution License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Music provided by George Cattapan - http://www.cattapanproductions.com/ The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research - Kait Morris Writing - Mari Coleman Special Thank You: S

Connie and Keith Ream were used to seeing their neighbors Marty and Glenna Duram puttering around their country home on a regular basis. Living in a rural area of Michigan, the Ream’s and Duram’s had gotten to know each other over the years and communicated daily. That’s why when Connie and Keith hadn’t seen or heard from their friends in several days, they became concerned. 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 Lead You Home - Emorie All music is used under an Attribution License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Music provided by George Cattapan - http://www.cattapanproductions.com/ The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research - Kait Morris Writing - Megan Halbach Special Thank You: Jesse James – The Bird Whisperer www.birdwhisperer.com Justin Rim

PART 2 OF 2 - Previously in Part 1 of the Yosemite Murders and the FBI agent who helped solved them. In 1999, a total of 4 women had mysteriously vanished near Yosemite National Park in California. Their bodies were eventually discovered...and they had been brutally murdered. After a massive investigation, the FBI felt confident they had the perpetrators behind bars. However Special FBI agent Jeffrey Rinek felt differently. 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 Kai Engel - Mist and Clouds Kai Engel - The Blossom PON III Kai Engel - I Am Climbing on Air  Kai Engel - Behind Your Window The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster All music is used under an Attribution License - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Music provided by George Cattapan - http://www.cattapanproductions.com/ The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.