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Most days pass without consequence. We move through routines, errands, small talk, to do lists...unaware of how fragile the ordinary really is. But sometimes, without warning, an ordinary day becomes the one that changes everything. Because everything we are...our choices, our reactions, our instincts, gets revealed in those brief, irreversible moments. And sometimes… our choices are seemingly intertwined with another's. This is the story of a child, a stranger, and a moment that changed everything. Welcome to Episode 56, The Boy at the Mall.

Sources:

Fundraiser for Landens Family by Noah Hanneman : Help For Landen - Mall Of America Attack Victim

The Story of Landen Hoffmann

Man sentenced for throwing child off balcony at Mall of America

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There’s an old saying: "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't."
It’s a fitting lens for this episode because sometimes, even when something is terrible, it's familiar. Today, we’re going to examine two cases with a chilling common thread: domestic violence that didn’t just leave bruises or broken bones but left behind permanent, life-altering disfigurement. And yet, perhaps even more shocking than the brutality itself... is that the victims, against all odds, took their abusers back.

We'll navigate the tangled web of trauma, hope, fear, and survival and in doing so, perhaps offer strength, courage, and a voice to those still trapped in the shadows of abuse. This is Episode 55: The Devil You Know.

Domestic Violence resource & help: 1-800-799-SAFE

Sources:
Crazy Love–2007/documentary directed by Dan Klores & Fisher Stevens (story of Linda Riss & Burt Pugach)

Evil Lives Here-Season 17, Episode 3/My Father Let the Darkness In

womenslaw.org

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As Summer approaches, families look forward to road trips and vacations, while children relish the freedom of unstructured days—exploring neighborhoods, breathing in fresh air, and experiencing the timeless rhythm of boredom. These moments are cherished, often reflecting the summers we once had. For 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell, a spirited and strong-willed girl, this was no exception. But what happens when innocence is shattered? When are the trust and purity of childhood violated by someone close? This brings us to a haunting question: Are monsters born, or are they created? In today's episode, we delve into the tragic story of Kiaya Campbell, whose brutal murder challenges us to confront ideas of the complexities of human nature and the factors that contribute to such heinous acts. Welcome to Episode 54: The Murder of Kiaya Campbell.

Show Notes:

Footage Shows Teen Luring 10 Year Old to Her Death - YouTube (Recommended 47:00)

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Our case begins with a narcissistic mother, a woman who begins to see her children as burdens instead of sources of love, as the relationship begins to warp with resentment and distance. What begins is a dynamic of manipulation slowly becomes full enmeshment—particularly with one daughter, who starts to mirror the same self-centered behaviors where boundaries blur and the mother’s sense of identity becomes entwined with her daughter’s. The daughter, once seeking validation, begins to internalize her mother's toxic patterns, adopting them as her own, eventually becoming an extension of her mother’s need for control, feeding off the same emotional chaos that once consumed her. Boundaries vanish, and the daughter now wraps her mother’s narcissism around herself, a twisted bond where the lines between love and control fade, and whether she is merely an object to fill the emptiness in her mother’s life. Welcome to Episode 53, Enmeshed: The Staudte Murders

Sources:

Peacock: Snapped- Season 20, Episode 9 Diane Staudte
Home Sweet Murder- Season 44, Episode 15

Free Attachment Style Test | The Attachment Project

Caught by her own diary YouTube Interrogation Tapes

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Sometimes, the most terrifying crimes are the ones that seem to happen without reason — crimes where the victims and perpetrators have no connection, no shared history, and no clear motive. It’s the randomness that chills us to the core: the idea that danger can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time. These are the stories that unsettle us the most because they shatter our sense of security. We like to believe that if we stay out of trouble, trouble will stay away from us — but what happens when that belief is proven false? When violence arrives, uninvited and unexplained, it leaves a community shaken and a nation questioning just how safe we really are. This is Episode 52, Blood On Snow: The Wichita Massacre.

Sources:

Thanks to Crimelibrary.org–The Wichita Horror
Murderpedia–Carr Brothers
Reginald and Jonathan Carr | Criminal Minds Wiki | Fandom
The Wichita Eagle by Ron Sylvester-Nov. 10, 2002
Find A Grave

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We’re once again delving into a case that has haunted the small town of Delphi, Indiana—the horrific murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, known as The Delphi Murders. When we first covered this case in 2021 (actually, our very first episode), it was a chilling mystery with very little known. Now, with new revelations, the story has only grown more complex.

A case filled with shocking twists, unanswered questions, and lingering doubts—this investigation has never been straightforward. After years of searching for justice, a man was finally arrested, tried, and convicted. But did they convict the right man? Or was Richard Allen merely a convenient scapegoat for something far more sinister? This is Episode 51: The Delphi Murders Revisited.

Sources:

A 360 tour of the Monon High Bridge

Liberty German Obituary (2002 - 2017) - Delphi, IN - Journal & Courier

Abigail Williams Obituary (2003 - 2017) - Delphi, IN - Journal & Courier

What Cries Out First Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1812617/episodes/8804447-the-delphi-murders-social-media-and-the-dual-side.mp3?download=true

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Falling in love is one of life’s most exciting experiences, a promise of devotion and sacred vows. Two individuals brought together with youthful passion, blossoming into comfort and stability, the hope that they will grow old together. In her youth, Elizabeth Broderick was the apple of Daniel’s eye and together, they planned to build a life filled with love, dreams, and shared moments. But over time, the foundation of their love began to crack. Betty, no longer the object of Daniel’s affection, felt herself fade into the background. What was once adoration turned to neglect, and Betty’s insecurity grew into a suffocating bitterness. The woman she had once been seemed lost, overshadowed by the fear of being forgotten. In the anguish of feeling discarded, Betty’s pain spiraled into rage into one final, desperate act—a shot to the heart—and the murder of two lives. Welcome to Episode 50, Betty Broderick: Heartbreak Murder.


Sources:
Netflix Series: Dirty John
American Justice: A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story
Court TV Betty Broderick

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"The moment is here. It's time to teach him. The world doesn’t have room for weakness, and it's my responsibility to make sure he understands that. I lift him up and place him on the counter, his small frame steady, curious. He’s my son, and it’s my job to shape him into a man—the man who will carry my name, my legacy.
He looks up at me, eyes wide with trust. He doesn’t question. He doesn’t doubt. I tell him to stand. But he hesitates. That hesitation—it’s a crack in his foundation. A sign of weakness. So I push him further. "Stand up, Lyle. Trust me. I’ll catch you."
He listens. He always listens. He doesn’t cry. He’s quiet, obedient, focused. His eyes still locked on mine as I hold my hands out in front of him. He takes a deep breath, his small chest rising and falling, before he leaps off the counter, his face full of faith in me, in what I’ve promised.
But I step back. I let him fall.
The sound of his body hitting the floor is jarring, and for a moment, there’s nothing. No words. Just silence.
Lyle looks up at me, stunned, hurt—his trust shattered. I know this moment will stay with him, a mark on his soul. It’s not just a lesson; it’s a blow that will echo through his life. I kneel down, my voice cold as I look him in the eyes.
"That’s why you can’t trust everybody."
And just like that, the lesson is set in motion."

The Power of Persuasion. A tool used most often in our society, the benefits and ramifications of this tool that I'm sure many of us know all too well. Persuasion offers us choices, both in favor and against, to help us navigate crossroads and of course...the familiar court cases for those who are perceived innocent or guilty. But how one's information is given can alter our perspectives and therefore, altering our decisions. We are going to discuss one of the most notorious cases, to experience it as if you are one of the twelve who decide... Welcome to Episode 49: You Be the Juror of The Menendez Brothers.


Sources:
Netflix: The Menendez Brothers Documentary
Menendez Murders: American Justice (YouTube)
Netflix: Monsters The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Menendez Brothers by Michael Jerry
Bad Blood by Don Davis

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