In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of violence, particularly focusing on the case of Joel Rifkin, a notorious serial killer. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in parenting and the need for community support to prevent future violence. The conversation also touches on the long-standing mysteries surrounding missing persons and the emotional toll on families. Finally, the hosts emphasize the importance of travel and self-care as a means to recharge and find joy in life.

Resources:

Wiki - obviously

Peacock Documentary "Cold Cases" https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/tv/long-island-serial-killer-joel-rifkin/65e1ef10-7af3-34c5-b305-d3918ed8a5e8

A&E Joel Rifkin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hbRRZm6BG8

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Fort Bragg in VA, USA is a military base that has seen more than its fair share of mysterious deaths and violent crimes. On this week’s episode, Natalia tells us the story of PV 1 Ronald Gray, who is now the longest sitting military inmate on death row. Listen now to find out what got him there, and why PV1 is apparently the military equivalent of “loser”

Sources

Administrator. (2016, December 30). Ronald Gray, US Army, sentenced to death by military courts for the rape & murder of army private Laura Vickery-Clay & civilian Kimberly Ruggles (1986). MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL. https://militaryjusticeforall.com/1986/12/15/ronald-gray-us-army-sentenced-to-death-by-military-court-for-the-rape-murder-of-army-private-laura-vickery-clay-civilian-kimberly-ruggles-in-north-carolina-1986/

Drew Brooks Military editor, The Fayetteville Observer. (2016, December 22). Military to execute murderer and rapist Ronald Gray, a former soldier, after 8-year delay. The Fayetteville Observer. https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/military/2016/12/22/military-to-execute-murderer-rapist/22324953007/

Eng, M. (2015, May 21). Twenty-eight years later, Winter Garden man sees his daughter’s killer. Observer. Retrieved October 23, 2024, from https://www.orangeobserver.com/news/2015/may/21/twenty-eight-years-later-winter-garden-man-sees-his-daughters-killer/

FayObserver.com - current article page. (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20090505184723/https://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=325281

Kreiter, M. (2016, December 30). Who is Ronald Gray? The army could perform its first execution in more than 50 years. International Business Times. https://www.ibtimes.com/who-ronald-gray-army-could-perform-its-first-execution-more-50-years-2467395

Mickey. (2022, January 14). Long Road to Justice: The Ronald Gray Case. JoCo Report. https://jocoreport.com/long-road-to-justice-the-ronald-gray-case/

Tammy Cofer Wilson (1968-1986) - Find a grave. . . (1968, October 4). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70706595/tammy-wilson

Wikipedia contributors. (2024a, August 3). Ronald Gray. Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Gray

Bet you didn't know Norway was a global leader in oil, or that they put the 'death' in death metal. Join us this week as we talk about the wild times of heavy metal in the late 80s and early 90s. One band put themselves on the map not just through their music, but through their gruesome exits. *Special Trigger Warning* for this week - self harm, glorification of self harm, and suicide. If these issues are upsetting please do not listen, we'll see you another time; and if you or anyone you know needs help - reach out. You don't have to feel isolated in these subcultures - pain is universal and we encourage anyone who needs help to ask for it. Happy Halloween and stay safe.

988 is the number you can call or text (in the US) 24/7 for suicide and crisis, to speak with a trained counselor for free confidential support. Even a loved one can call for resources.

SOURCES Pattison, L. (2016, July 6). Mayhem: Meet the band with the wildest story ever told. NME. https://www.nme.com/features/the-wildest-story-ever-told-757216

Happy Spooky Season! It is only appropriate to celebrate our favorite time of year with a classic horror story.. THAT BECAME TRUE! This episode unlocks all your worst fears, so please enjoy!

Listen, Like and Follow :)

Credit for today's episode:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33349065/ Episode 1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_LaPlante#:~:text=As%20a%20teenager%20he%20was,1986%20and%20was%20later%20arrested.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1cqizt0/living_in_the_walls_the_disturbing_true_story_of/

Natalia is kicking off our fall season with the worst family annihilator in US history. That's right friends, let's kick this into high gear for spooky season! Stephanie and Natalia will also give you the *official* pros and cons of giant skeleton roosters and 4DX movies.

Sources

Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Ronald Gene Simmons | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s1/simmons-ronald-gene.htm

Contributors to Wikimedia projects. (2023, April 23). Ronald Gene Simmons. Simple English Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Gene_Simmons

Simmons, Ronald Gene - Encyclopedia of Arkansas. (2023, November 27). Encyclopedia of Arkansas. https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/ronald-gene-simmons-3731/

In honor of moving in to our new home, I thought it was only right to post the episode about The Watcher. Because living in the house with no blinds, I constantly feel like I am being watching!

We tell our kids there is no monster in their room... but what about when a monster sneaks into their room at night while you are sleeping, and you don't even know it? Natalia tells us the horrific story of the kidnapping of Polly Klaas, who was taken from her own bedroom during a slumber party in 1993.

TW: SA, abduction, involves kids

--- Sources ---

The Amazing Internet, Wikipedia. “Murder of Polly Klaas.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 21 Jan. 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Polly_Klaas#Aftermath_and_legacy.

“Three Strikes.” Edited by Nicole McCarthy, Et Al. Cornell Law School, Legal Information Institute, WEX Definitions Team, Sept. 2021, https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/three_strikes#:~:text=Three%20strikes%2C%20or%20three%2Dstrikes,third%20violation%20of%20violent%20felonies.

George, Evan. “Prop 36 and How California's 'Three Strikes' Law Came to Be.” KCRW, KCRW, 24 Oct. 2012, https://www.kcrw.com/news/articles/prop-36-and-how-californias-three-strikes-law-came-to-be.

Levin, Sam. “Polly Klaas's Murder Fueled the 90s Crime Panic. Her Sisters Fear 'We're Repeating History'.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 22 Oct. 2022, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/22/polly-klaas-sisters-criminal-justice-mass-incarceration.

“Polly Klaas' Killer Survives Opiate Overdose on Death Row.” Edited by Associated Press, 3 Strikes Stops Repeat Offenders, 25 July 2006, http://threestrikes.org/polly-klaas-killer-survives-opiate-overdose-on-death-row/.

The World Wide Web, Wikipedia. “Richard Allen Davis.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Jan. 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Allen_Davis.

“Richard Allen Davis.” Edited by Wikipedia Criminal Minds, Criminal Minds Wiki, 2022, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Richard_Allen_Davis.

Blanco, Juan Ignacio. “Richard Allen Davis: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers.” Richard Allen Davis | Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers, 2022, https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/davis-richard-allen.htm.

Edited by Eve Reed, The Polly Klaas Foundation, 23 Feb. 2022, https://www.pollyklaas.org/.

Schiraldi, Vincent, et al. “Three Strikes and You're Out, An Examination of the Impact of Three-Strike Laws.” Justice Policy Institute, 2003, https://justicepolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/04-09_rep_threestrikesnatl_ac.pdf.pdf

The first case streamed live on Court TV in 1991 was memorable for so many reasons.. However with this story I realized how much more I did not know, compared to what I thought I knew, ya know? Anyways, take a listen and maybe even your opinion might change on the results of the case.. Tell us what you think!

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