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Grab a beer and join us as Kat talks to us about the tragic and brutal murder of Mary Anne Holmes, a 29-year-old single mother who was violently attacked in her own home in Thatcher, Arizona. On the night of July 9th, 1995, an unknown assailant broke into Mary Anne's house, subjecting her to unspeakable horrors while her two young daughters were present. We'll explore the details of that fateful night, the investigation that followed, and the lasting impact on her family and the community. Despite the passing of time, the case remains unsolved, leaving us to wonder who could have committed such a heinous act. Join us as we remember Mary Anne Holmes and search for answers in this haunting case.

REFERENCES:

1. Cold Justice S01E06 Small Town Tragedy (youtube.com)
2. The Brutal Cold Case Murder of Mary Ann Holmes. Killed in front of her 2 young children. : r/UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com)
3. A prime suspect in the cold case murder of Mary Anne Holmes imprisoned at least until the end of 2028 - The Gila Herald
4. Mary Ann Holmes — Unresolved
5. Man held in double stabbing was a prime suspect in 1995 Arizona slaying | Modesto Bee (modbee.com)
6. TV show examines Thatcher cold case murder | Local News | eacourier.com
7. Mary Anne Holmes cold case murder suspect arrested in California in double stabbing | GilaValleyCentral.Net
8. press-release-20210326-turley.pdf (stanislaus-da.org)
9. Manteca man to be sentenced in 2016 Modesto stabbing | Modesto Bee (modbee.com)

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This week Ashley discusses the frustrating disappearance case of Christopher Thompkins, a 20 year old African-American man from Georgia. He was with 3 coworkers when they claim they looked away from him for a few seconds and then he was 'mysteriously' gone. Help us keep his name alive. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity!

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Christopher Carlton Thompkins is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 706–628–4211.

References

1. WTVM - 20 years later, family and officials continue search for answers in disappearance of Harris Co. man
2. The Mystery Box - The strange, unsolved disappearance of Christopher Thompkins
3. Georgia Bureau of Investigation - Christopher Thompkins
4. The Crime Wire - The mysterious disappearance of Christopher Thompkins
5. Ledger-Enquirer - Local crime news
6. The Lore Lodge: What Were His Coworkers Hiding? The Disappearance of Chris Thompkins (YouTube)
7. The Strange and Unsolved Disappearance of Christopher Thompkins

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It's Part 2 of Kat's deep dive into the Synanon cult, and it gets really WILD really quickly. So, hang on to your hats, folks.

REFERENCES:

1. THE DOC: The Synanon Fix | Official Website for the HBO Original | HBO.com
2. THE PODCAST: The Sunshine Place on Apple Podcasts
3. The Cult of Synanon | SC S04E02 Part I (youtube.com)
4. Former Synanon child's photos: (682) Pinterest
5. Synanon - Wikipedia
6. Home - It's Time for Morning Meeting (synanon.com)
7. The Cult That Spawned the Tough-Love Teen Industry – Mother Jones
8. CABINET / Shaved Heads, Snipped Tubes, Imperial Marines, and Dope Fiends (cabinetmagazine.org)
9. Paris Hilton Testifies Before Congress on ‘Troubled Teen’ Facilities - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
10. Charles Dederich, 83, Synanon Founder, Dies - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
11. Playing the Game: The Origins and Impact of Synanon - BREAKING CODE SILENCE
12. How a Bay Area family rescued the children of Synanon (sfgate.com)
13. Charles Dederich, 83, Synanon Founder, Dies - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
14. The Story of This Drug Rehab-Turned-Violent Cult Is Wild, Wild Country-Caliber Bizarre - LAmag
15. Thoughts on Synanon's History - It's Time for Morning Meeting
16. The True Story Behind HBO's 'The Synanon Fix' Doc | TIME
17. Born in Synanon: The disturbing true story behind cult documentary - Dexerto
18. Synanon: The Rehab-Turned-Cult That Inspired The Troubled Teen Industry (grunge.com)

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Join us this week as Kat kicks off Part 1 of her deep dive into Synanon – a drug rehabilitation program turned cult that began in the late 1950s and eventually inspired the troubled teen industry. In this first episode, we explore the early, seemingly positive days of Synanon – you might even feel tempted to join! But beware, the journey ahead is filled with wild twists and turns!

REFERENCES:

1. THE DOC: The Synanon Fix | Official Website for the HBO Original | HBO.com
2. THE PODCAST: The Sunshine Place on Apple Podcasts
3. The Cult of Synanon | SC S04E02 Part I (youtube.com)
4. Former Synanon child's photos: (682) Pinterest
5. Synanon - Wikipedia
6. Home - It's Time for Morning Meeting (synanon.com)
7. Charles Dederich, 83, Synanon Founder, Dies - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
8. Playing the Game: The Origins and Impact of Synanon - BREAKING CODE SILENCE
9. How a Bay Area family rescued the children of Synanon (sfgate.com)
10. Charles Dederich, 83, Synanon Founder, Dies - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
11. The Story of This Drug Rehab-Turned-Violent Cult Is Wild, Wild Country-Caliber Bizarre - LAmag
12. Thoughts on Synanon's History - It's Time for Morning Meeting
13. The True Story Behind HBO's 'The Synanon Fix' Doc | TIME
14. Born in Synanon: The disturbing true story behind cult documentary - Dexerto

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In this week's episode, Ashley tells us about Poveglia Island, the most haunted island on the planet, also described as the most evil place on earth. We discuss the history of the island, the deaths that occurred and all the paranormal activity. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity!

Resources:

1. https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/poveglia-island/

2. https://greekreporter.com/2023/11/17/poveglia-most-haunted-place/

3. https://vocal.media/horror/horrors-of-poveglia-island

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poveglia

5. https://www.aesu.com/italy-travel-tips/the-hidden-terrors-of-venice-on-poveglia-island/

6. https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/poveglia-0018044

7. https://www.maloriesadventures.com/blog/poveglia-island-the-worlds-most-haunted-island

8. https://spookyhistoryshow.wordpress.com/2021/01/28/plague-island-the-horror-of-poveglia-by-r-h-hale/

9. https://hauntheads.wordpress.com/2017/04/27/poveglia-an-island-hell/

10. https://huntershea.com/2017/06/06/alone-with-the-ghosts-of-poveglia-island

11. https://europe.stripes.com/travel/2019-08-28/the-world%E2%80%99s-most-haunted-island:-poveglia-9169683.html

12. https://allthatsinteresting.com/poveglia-island

13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x3AnGWc-tE

14. https://www.thetravel.com/poveglia-island-creepy-things-didnt-know/

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It's a story most of you know about. But with the trial of Chad Daybell starting this past month, it begs for a refresher! This week, Kat takes us through the Lori Vallow Daybell saga; from extramarital affairs to zombies. And you might learn some new things about this case!
References:

1. Sins of Our Mother - Netflix
2. Mommy Doomsday on Apple Podcasts
3. Inside the Lori Vallow Daybell Trial from 48 Hours on Apple Podcasts
4. Court TV Phone Call
5. Idaho jurors see graphic photos of slain kids in Lori Vallow trial (nbcnews.com)
6. Tylee & JJ's Cause of Death: How Did the Vallow Children Die? (heavy.com)
7. What did Lori Vallow Daybell do? A full timeline of the "doomsday mom" case - CBS News
8. Daybell, Vallow complete timeline in alleged murders (abc4.com)
9. Idaho man Chad Daybell to be tried in 3 deaths, including those of children who were called 'zombies' (nbcnews.com)
10. Chad Daybell: Opening statements in ‘doomsday’ triple-murder trial delivered in Idaho | CNN
11. Chad Daybell 'zombie' murder trial: What to know : NPR
12. Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty in murder of her 2 children - ABC News (go.com)
13. Murder charge against Chad Daybell will stand despite wrong date of child's death, judge says | AP News
14. Murders of Tylee Ryan and J. J. Vallow - Wikipedia
15. Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison without parole in "doomsday mom" murder case - CBS News
16. Jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of murdering 2 of her children : NPR
17. Alex Cox and Lori Vallow Had ‘Inappropriat

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In this episode, Ashley discusses the tragic deaths of Blake and Mary-Jo Hadley. Tyler Hadley, 17 at the time, wanted to throw a party and was upset with his parents so he decided to murder them. Join us as we discuss the events leading up to the incident, the absolute trash that was at the party, and then the aftermath. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity.

Resources:

1. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2018/09/28/who-tyler-hadley/1454615002/

2. https://abcnews.go.com/US/best-friend-ruined-life-killed-parents/story?id=23189582

3. https://www.grunge.com/925732/the-story-behind-why-tyler-hadley-murdered-his-parents/

4. https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2014/04/teen-took-selfie-with-best-friend-after-learning-the-friend-was-a-murderer

5. https://www.wpbf.com/article/tyler-hadley-discusses-killing-his-parents-regret-and-bad-dreams/25062153

6. https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hadley-tyler.htm

7. https://www.mamamia.com.au/tyler-hadley-murder/

8. https://medium.com/@abelpeter93/the-tragic-tale-of-tyler-hadley-the-florida-teen-who-killed-his-parents-so-he-could-throw-a-party-8a9fb3cd8cdd

9. https://allthatsinteresting.com/tyler-hadley

10. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/st-lucie-county/2018/12/20/tyler-hadley-resentencing/2227191002/

11. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Blake_and_Mary-Jo_Hadley

12. https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/tyler-hadleys-killer-party-54270/

13. https://www.wflx.com/story/24941872/tyler-hadleys-brother-wants-maximum-sentence/

14. Morbid, Episode 226: Tyler Hadley (Redo!)

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This one is a doozie, folks! Kat and Ashley are visited by their friend, Oleksandr, who requested this story and was "voluntold" to help with pronunciation! This week, Kat covers a man that was known as "The Red Ripper," the "Rostov Ripper," and the "Butcher of Rostov..." That's right, Kat is covering Andrei Chikatilo, one of the worst serial killers in the world. So, grab a drink and buckle up...this is going to be a wild ride.

LOTS OF TRIGGER WARNINGS: Sexual assault, sexual assault against minors, murder, and cannibalism. Please listen with caution!

References:

1. Andrei Chikatilo - Wikipedia
2. INSIDE STORY : THE RUSSIAN CRACKER (BBC1, 12th August 1999) (youtube.com)
3. Andrei Chikatilo | Timeline | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
4. Russia's 'Red Ripper' Andrei Chikatilo was a uniquely Soviet serial killer | The Spectator
5. Andrei Chikatilo. Interview with English subtitles. (youtube.com)
6. Andrei Chikatilo, The 'Red Ripper' Who Butchered 53 Victims (allthatsinteresting.com)
7. The Butcher of Rostov - Andrei Chikatilo (youtube.com)
8. How Serial Killer Andrei Chikatilo Was Finally Caught (grunge.com)
9. Serial Killer Documentary: Andrei Chikatilo ( The Rostov Ripper) (youtube.com)
10. What Happened To Serial Killer Andrei Chikatilo's Son? (grunge.com)
11. Execution day of Andrei Chikatilo. (youtube.com)
12. Andrei Chikatilo - Quotes, Childhood & Death (biography.com)

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