Sam shares the chilling story of Ted Bundy, one of the most infamous serial killers in American history.

Operating during the 1970s, Bundy was responsible for the abduction and murder of numerous young women across multiple states. Known for his intelligence, charm, and ability to blend in, he used manipulation and deception to gain the trust of his victims—making his crimes all the more disturbing.

This episode explores not only the timeline of Bundy’s murders, but also the psychology behind them. Drawing from criminal analysis and mental health research, Sam dives into how Bundy’s behavior challenged assumptions about what a killer “looks like,” and how investigators—including those who would later pursue other serial killers—learned from his case.

From courtroom theatrics to shocking confessions, Bundy’s story remains one of the most studied and haunting in true crime history.

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• Seattle Times – Obituary of Bob Keppel
  https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/obituaries/bob-keppel-the-cop-who-spent-his-life-chasing-serial-killers-including-ted-bundy-dies-at-76/
• HistoryLink.org
  https://historylink.org/File/23480
• Wikipedia – Ted Bundy
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Bundy
• The Last Podcast on the Left – Episodes 99 & 100 (Bundy Parts 1 & 2)
• University of Kentucky – Psychology Research on Ted Bundy
  https://psychology.as.uky.edu/psychology-researcher-unravels-serial-killer-ted-bundys-mental-health
• Encyclopaedia Britannica – Ted Bundy
  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ted-Bundy
• Crime Museum – Ted Bundy
  https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/ted-bundy/
• EBSCO Research Starter – Ted Bundy
  https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/ted-bundy
• Florida Sheriffs Association – Chi Omega Murders
  https://flsheriffs.org/blog/entry/remembering-ted-bundy-and-the-chi-omega-murders/
• All That’s Interesting – Ted Bundy
  https://allthatsinteresting.com/ted-bundy
• Biography.com – Ted Bundy and the Green River Killer Investigation
  https://www.biography.com/crime/a65603336/ted-bundy-green-river-killer-investigation
• Netflix – Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

This week Jeff shares the story of Dell Burke, a legendary figure of Wyoming’s frontier history.

Dell Burke operated the iconic Yellow Hotel in Lusk for nearly six decades, running a brothel and speakeasy that became both infamous and respected in the region. Known for her sharp business sense and commanding presence, she built a lasting enterprise in a time and place where survival required grit, strategy, and resilience.

But her legacy goes beyond notoriety. Dell was also known for her generosity and philanthropic contributions to the local community, creating a complex and fascinating story of a woman who thrived outside societal norms while quietly giving back.

This is a story of power, contradiction, and carving your own place in history.

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Sources
Read, June Willson. Frontier Madam: The Life of Dell Burke, Lady of Lusk. Twodot
Prairie Public – Dell Berke and the Yellow Hotel
https://news.prairiepublic.org/podcast/dakota-datebook/2021-11-04/dell-berke-and-the-yellow-hotel
Niobrara County Library – Obituary Records
https://www.niobraracountylibrary.org/obituaries/obituary-details/?id=872
Ranchers.net – Little Wyoming History discussion
https://www.ranchers.net/threads/little-wyoming-history.58154/
My Favorite Murder – Episode “Cow Women”

Sam shares the devastating and deeply unsettling case of Murder of Shanda Sharer, a crime that shocked the nation and exposed the darkest edges of youth violence.

In 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was abducted, tortured, and ultimately murdered by a group of teenage girls in Indiana. What makes this case especially disturbing isn’t just the brutality—it’s the psychology behind it. Drawing from research on adolescent violence, group dynamics, and behavioral development, this story explores how peer influence, identity formation, and unchecked aggression can spiral into unimaginable tragedy.

Sam breaks down not only what happened that night, but why—digging into studies on youth violence, gang-like behavior, and the role of environment and psychology in shaping extreme actions. It’s a case that forces a hard question: are monsters born… or are they made?

This one is heavy. And it stays with you.

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Sources
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9512271/
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-27055-009
https://www.catch-22.org.uk/resources/understanding-violence-in-young-people/
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/virtual-reality/articles/10.3389/frvir.2023.1142241/full
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Shanda_Sharer
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-01-31-mn-1053-story.html
https://people.com/shanda-sharer-inside-killing-indiana-girl-burned-alive-11764118
https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/what-gang-definitions
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5215800/