It was a quiet morning in January 1992 when a hunter in Madison, Indiana stumbled upon a horrifying scene in a secluded field. What began as a routine hunt turned into a grim discovery that would shatter a family and a community. The body of a young girl, burned beyond recognition and left in a disturbing pose, was about to reveal a nightmarish tale. Shanda Sharer, a vibrant 12-year-old with a promising future, had been brutally murdered by a group of teenage girls whose jealousy and rage spiraled into an act of unspeakable violence.

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The Court of Appeals of Indiana:

https://murderpedia.org/female.L/images/loveless-melinda/loveless-v-indiana.pdf

News Articles:

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/01/11/woman-convicted-1992-slaying-12-year-old-shanda-renee-sharer-released-prison/1023879001/

https://www.wdrb.com/news/melinda-loveless-mastermind-of-1992-murder-of-shanda-sharer-released-from-prison/article_994b41c4-d00e-11e9-8e56-9b9b497efced.html

Photos: https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/loveless-melinda-photos.htm

Dr.Phil Episode:

https://youtu.be/pqlJJAsKXJg?si=oLm695HAOj67r1BS

Explore the shocking story of Stephen Griffiths, known as the "Crossbow Cannibal." Join us as we uncover his disturbing crimes, the investigation that brought him to justice, and the impact on those involved. Through interviews and analysis, we unravel one of the most haunting murder cases in recent history.

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Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaLK7qV6y54

https://youtu.be/FXzTzXygXEg?si=yyHysZhK3EHLx_F3

Articles:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/mar/05/crossbow-cannibal-stephen-griffiths

https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/crossbow-cannibal

https://www.oxygen.com/living-with-a-serial-killer/crime-news/serial-killer-stephen-griffiths-ex-girlfriend-speaks-out

Photos:
https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/griffiths-stephen.htm

In this episode we explore the haunting case of Daniel LaPlante. From a troubled upbringing to committing heinous acts that shook a community, LaPlante's story is one of profound tragedy.

Through expert analysis and firsthand accounts, including chilling insights into Daniel’s psychological profile, listeners gain a deep understanding of the lasting impact on victims' families and the legal complexities surrounding his case. Join us as we unravel the layers of Daniel LaPlante's story—a narrative that challenges our understanding of justice and the human capacity for remorse.

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News Articles:

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/03/22/killer-three-townsend-seeks-sentence-reduction/g05AdJcWXPBZiAS9rvHYDI/story.html

https://www.unilad.com/news/crime/daniel-laplante-boy-in-the-walls-bowen-sisters-368208-20240706

Article on Inspiration Behind Nightmare on Elm Street:

https://www.history.com/news/nightmare-on-elm-street-real-inspiration-hmong-death

Appellant Brief:

https://jlc.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2022-01/2018.12.3%20Appellant%27s%20Brief.pdf

Join us as we delve into one of the most chilling and infamous cases in American criminal history — the Christa Gail Pike case. In 1995, Christa Pike, then a 18-year-old student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, shocked the nation when she became the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the United States.

In this episode, we unravel the disturbing details of Christa's crime: the brutal murder of her fellow student, Colleen Slemmer, in a case that involved satanic rituals and gruesome violence. We explore the background of Christa, her troubled upbringing, and the factors that led to the heinous act that forever altered the lives of everyone involved.

Through expert analysis and archival recordings, we examine the legal proceedings that followed Christa's arrest, the public outrage and fascination with the case, and the ongoing debate over her sentence — from death row to appeals and the final resolution.

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Documentary:

https://youtu.be/rqDhXKrNs4Q?si=vBmcEqqywebB_Ava

State V. Pike:

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tn-supreme-court/1130311.html

USA Today Article:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/21/christa-pike-tennessee-death-row/73793044007/

More Information & Photos:

https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/pike-christa.htm

Join me as I uncover the details of this tragic event, exploring the lives lost, the investigation that spanned years, and the shocking revelations that emerged. From seemingly ordinary teenagers to a harrowing tale of jealousy, betrayal, and violence, this story will leave you questioning the depths of human nature.

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Interrogation Video: https://youtu.be/qb0a_TdXV5Y?si=bOOdckG5RGPMJ5cb

Christine Marie Paolilla v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 351st District Court of Harris County: https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2011/87989.html

Texas Courts PDF:

https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_Documents/JudicialInformation/oca/pdf/jchgs/Harris101308JChg.pdf

Information, Photos, Court Documents:

https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/paolilla-christine.htm

ABC News Article:

https://abcnews.go.com/2020/miss-irresistible-wrong/story?id=8651461

On September 16, 2013, the tranquil surroundings of the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters in Washington, D.C., were shattered when Aaron Alexis, a former Navy contractor, unleashed gunfire. Armed with a shotgun obtained on-site, Alexis tragically claimed the lives of 12 individuals and left several others wounded before law enforcement intervened, ending his rampage at the cost of his own life.

This devastating incident not only gripped the nation but also reignited urgent discussions on security protocols and mental health awareness across military and civilian sectors alike.

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FBI Archived Information & Case Study:

https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/washingtondc/press-releases/2013/law-enforcement-shares-findings-of-the-investigation-into-the-washington-navy-yard-shootings

https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/casestudies/case-study-alexis.pdf

FBI Footage:

https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/newss-footage-of-washington-navy-yard-shooter/view

NPR & CNN Article:

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2013/09/17/223402913/who-was-aaron-alexis-records-friends-offer-confusing-clues

https://www.cnn.com/2013/09/17/us/navy-yard-shooting-main/index.html

ABC Plans to Renovate Building 197:

https://wjla.com/news/local/building-197-may-be-renovated-no-final-decision-yet-94927

When 3 young teenage boys go missing police would assume they're dealing with a runaway case but further investigation would prove otherwise.

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News Articles:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201311/serial-killer-suicide-notes

http://www.murderpedia.org/male.M/m/maust-david.htm

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2005/12/07/inspection-of-killers-apartment-was-thorough-building-owner-says/

Attorney Thomas Vanes On Serial Killer David Maust (2017):

https://youtu.be/KEq1IMuUTmY?si=_S7YUhjOMfBoTN3e

Crook County by Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve:

https://a.co/d/0BeOZs8

Trophy’s Are Us Website:

https://trophysareus.com/

When 6 women are held captive and brutally tortured the perpetrator would be labeled as the real Buffalo Bill from Silence of the Lambs.

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News Articles: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/gary-heidnik

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2007/07/23/inside-the-house-of-heidnik/

Josefina Rivera Interview:

https://youtu.be/jQh0KAiJD-A?si=U2LsHxFYQo_eiNfW

Macabre Song: https://youtu.be/NdX8Mx79eMs?si=skk4FdxOcY2KEldx

SKYND Song: https://youtu.be/uh0y4CLiw-c?si=sKTYUVj08-Q3qC4B