Killer Instinct

The case of Steven Pladl and Katie Fusco/Pladl is as twisted as it is tragic. After living with her adoptive parents Anthony and Kelly Fusco, Katie Fusco (originally named Denise Pladl) reunited with her biological father Steven Pladl, where they soon began a sexual relationship, which later resulted in the birth of their son, Bennett. Two years later, their tumultuous affair would leave Katie, Bennett, Anthony and Steven dead. Savannah explores this disturbing tale and the many twists and turns that led to this tragedy. Download the Fetch app now and use the code KILLER to get 4000 points worth $4 when you scan your first receipt! Go to ZOLA.com/KILLER today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. You can also get FREE personalized paper samples before you purchase! Love Killer Instincts but hate the ads? Subscribe to the ad-free version here!: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about

On October 2, 1985, Michele Avila went out with one of her friends Laura Doyle, completely unaware of the ambush awaiting her. Doyle drove Michele into the woods where Doyle and former best friend Karen Severson confronted Michele and subsequently attacked and drowned her. Once back into town, they concocted a story about Michele running off with three men. Savannah explores how Karen and Laura were ultimately found out, the strange behavior and manipulation of Michele's mother Irene Avila, and, after being released, how Karen has tried to benefit from the incident. Go to DAILYHARVEST.com and enter promo code killer to get $25 off your first box!  Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Download the Fetch app now and use the code KILLER to get 4000 points worth $4 when you scan your first receipt! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG

Katherine Knight had a violent history before she ultimately murdered her husband. But no one expected the severity and gruesomeness of her crimes. Savannah explores Katherine's troubled past including various fights and slaughtering of innocent animals, her tumultuous extramarital affairs, and the crime she was sentenced to life without parole for, the murder, skinning and cooked her partner John Price with the intention of feeding him to his own children. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/instinct! Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SolidGoldPet.com/Killer! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code killer50! Subscribe to Death of a Starlet on Apple Podcasts. Or you can binge all six episodes right now and listen Ad-Free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App! Become a member today by going to Feals.com/killer and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping! If you have any thoughts on this case

On Monday, August 7, 1972, Jeannette DePalma went missing from her home, only to have her body found six weeks later at a cliff inside of Springfield's Houdaille Quarry. Even more mysterious, strange objects were found nearby and an autopsy discovered a dangerous amount of lead in her system. Savannah re-examines this cold case, including the many allegations that she was used as a sacrifice by the occult for some sort of ritual. Was this just far-out theories spurred by religious movements of the time or was Jeannette truly a victim of something truly sinister? Go to ZOLA.com/KILLER today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates! Go to HelloFresh.com/killer80 and use code killer80 to get $80 off including free shipping! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad

While being served with an arrest warrant for health care fraud, Anthony Todt's family was found dead in his home. His wife, children and even family dog were discovered by police three weeks after they died. According to police, Anthony confessed to their murders. But shortly after Anthony's supposed confession, he wrote a 27-page letter detailing how his wife was the true killer before committing suicide and now denies being involved and even tried to resuscitate his dying wife.. Savannah explores the events surrounding this tragic outcome and what possibly drove Anthony to commit such a heinous act. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/instinct! Go to HelloFresh.com/killer90 and use code killer90 to get $90 off including free shipping! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @sa

Amy Allwine was living a pious and simple life in Minnesota. Her husband, Pastor Stephen Allwine, was leading a double life, frequenting the infamous website for cheating, Ashley Madison, along with other dark web activities including searching for a hitman against his wife. When the hitman failed, Stephen took matters into his own hands. Savannah explores what led to a self-proclaimed religious man would murder his wife and attempt to stage it as a suicide, how Stephen was caught, and the many sordid details of Stephen's life that Stephen was desperate to keep hidden. Get 15% off your first Aurate purchase when you go to AurateNewYork.com/killer and use promo code killer at checkout! Become a member today by going to Feals.com/killer and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code killer50! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killer

8-year-old Relisha Rudd went missing in the metro Washington D.C. area under suspicious circumstances, but her case didn't get a lot of media coverage. Many speculated that her race and lower income status contributed to this. Savannah explores this tragic case and the many twists and turns, including the main suspect, Khalil Tatum, who misrepresented himself as a doctor, whose wife was shot dead and he was subsequently found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot after Relisha was reported missing. Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SolidGoldPet.com/killer! Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code KILLER at TryCaliper.com/killer! You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t love it they’ll give you a full refund! Go to Curology.com/killer for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/instinct! If you have any thoughts on t

Brianne Wolgram was, by all accounts, a sweet and hardworking teenager when she mysteriously disappeared on September 5th, 1998. Savannah explores the limited information available on this case, including the group of girls that Brianne was last seen speaking with, the fact that her car was found abandoned along a hiking trial, and the various supposed sightings of Brianne since she went missing. Sunsoil makes CBD oil with simple, organic ingredients. Get 30% off your first order by going to Sunsoil.com/killer! Right now you can get 68% off a 2-year plan, plus one additional month for free, when you go to nordvpn.com/killerinstinct or use code KILLERINSTINCT! This special offer makes your subscription just $3.71 per month. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @sav

On September 10, 1988, Cynthia and David Dowaliby woke up to find their door open and their 8-year-old daughter, Jaclyn Dowaliby, missing from her bed where they put her to sleep the night before. This week, Savannah delves deep into the tragic case of Jaclyn's disappearance and the discovery of her body 5 days after she was last seen at home. Go to HelloFresh.com/killer90 and use code killer90 to get $90 off including free shipping! As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/instinct! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final installment of HalloWeek, Savannah details the perplexing mystery of the Keddie Cabin murders. In 1981 in Keddie, California, 5 family and friends were vacationing in a remote cabin. On the morning of April 12, Sheila Sharp discovered her family and friends’ bodies brutally murdered throughout the cabin. Several decades later, these murders still remain unsolved, but can new DNA evidence and advancements in technology finally bring the killers to light? If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Go to NordVPN.com/killerinstinct and use code KILLER to get 68% off a 2 year plan plus 1 additional month free. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Chelsea Bruck disappeared after attending a Halloween party on the night of October 2014. Almost a year later, her remains were discovered and Daniel Clay was charged with murdering this innocent 22-year-old. On this episode of HalloWeek, Savannah walks through the timeline of Chelsea’s final moments and how persistent investigative work brought her killer to justice, though he claims it was an accident during a rough sexual encounter. Was this truly an accident or was it a disturbing crime of passion? If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opened in 1927, the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles has been home to various violent deaths including suicide & murder and home to various other criminal behavior. Most famously, Cecil was rumored to have housed one of LA’s most infamous serial killer, Richard Ramirez, AKA the Night Stalker. On this episode, Savannah details the many and tries to explore what draws these disturbing activities to this particular hotel, and what the future holds for this West Coast institution. Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SolidGoldPet.com/Killer! Become a member today by going to Feals.com/killer and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping! Go to HelloFresh.com/killer80 and use code killer80 to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savann

Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris picked up the disturbing nickname of the Tool Box Killers after it was discovered they kidnapped, tortured and killed 5 teenage girls, often using various tools in their twisted crimes. On this episode, Savannah details these 5 brutal murders, how these killers were caught, and why they are considered to be some of the most disturbing individuals investigators have ever had to encounter. If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Junko Furuta was a Japanese high school student who was the unfortunate victim of a random and horrendous crime in the early 1980s. On her way home, she was kidnapped by a few low-ranking members of the infamous Yakuza gang. For the next 44 days, Junko was brutally tortured and raped by various teenage boys. Her body was discovered by investigators on April 1989 encased in concrete in a steel drum. Savannah explores the frightening details of Junko’s final moments and the subsequent trial of the boys responsible that sent shockwaves throughout Japan. If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Montgomery had an extremely troubled childhood. But her heinous actions that led the brutal murder of a pregnant Bobbie Jo Stinnett on December 16, 2004, and the removal of Bobbie Jo's child from her stomach. Savannah details the troubling events in Lisa's early life, what connected these two very different women, and how Lisa was caught and prosecuted, becoming the first woman to be put on death row in almost 70 years.a Get 20% off your first order when you use promo code KILLER at TryCaliper.com/Killer! As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/instinct! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheila LaBarre is currently serving 2 consecutive life sentences for the murder of 2 men, but human remains and other disturbing clues were found on her farm that don't belong to either men. Savannah explores Sheila's troubled early life, her moving to Epping, New Hampshire where she lured men to her farm for torture and murder, and the many lingering mysteries that still hang over Sheila, including where she qualifies as a serial killer. Sunsoil makes CBD oil with simple, organic ingredients. Get 30% off your first order by going to Sunsoil.com/killer.  If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since March 2015, Michael Shaver went missing. His wife, Laurie Shaver, said she hasn't seem him since, but acted suspiciously when pushed by police about his whereabouts. Years later, investigators obtained a warrant and found Michael's remains buried in the backyard. Savannah details Michael and Laurie's tumultuous relationship, leading police to be suspicious of Laurie from the start. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/instinct! Go to HelloFresh.com/killer80 and use code killer80 to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Sunday, August 25, 1991, Veronica Anderson, known as Vera to her friends and family, was found brutally murdered in her own car. With virtually no leads, no known enemies, and very few clues to go off, this case has remained unsolved for the past 30 years. Savannah explores how Vera was found, what witnesses observed that could potentially help solve the case, and why the real killer has alluded investigators for almost 3 decades. Right now, to Save 30% on Select Solid Gold Products go to SolidGoldPet.com/KILLER! As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/instinct! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On May 10, 2020, Suzanne Morphew left her home on her bike, but never returned home. Though investigators are still looking into her disappearance, very little information has been released to the public and many believe Suzanne's husband, Barry, is somehow involved after news of potential affairs have been released. Savannah explores the state of the investigation and Barry's strange behavior from the beginning, even proposing his own theories on his wife's disappearance. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting Betterhelp.com/instinct! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Serenity Dennard had a troubled life, and that's what ultimately lead her to be placed in Black Hills Children's Home in South Dakota. After various escape attempts, Serenity was able to successfully run away from the home into the rugged terrain surrounding the facility, and hasn't been seen since. Savannah explores Serenity's early life, the exhaustive search for Serenity that still continues today, and how the Children's Home's incompetence has potentially hindered the ability to find her safely. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting Betterhelp.com/instinct! If you have any thoughts on this case or any other case, or just want to get in touch with Savannah about the show, email her at killerinstinctpodcast@gmail.com.  Follow Savannah on IG: @savannahbrymer  Follow Savannah on Twitter: @savannahbrymer   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices