Episodes

  • Case 37: The Valentine's Day Murder of Joanne Nelson
    Jan 18 2025

    When Joanne Nelson's family couldn't get ahold of her after Valentine's Day they grew worried. Her current boyfriend claimed he hadn't heard from her but the truth would soon be revealed. Listen in as we discuss this case.


    Instagram: @MurderTapesPodcast, @Annaleesah

    Case Information:

    https://mail.murderpedia.org/male.D/d/dyson-paul.htm

    https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/nov/08/ukcrime.martinwainwright

    Photos:

    https://mail.murderpedia.org/male.D/d/dyson-paul-photos.htm

    Interview:

    https://youtu.be/TzxNbVJClCc?si=XMYEntVitvtDV0l2

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    15 mins
  • Case 36: The Cherub Faced Killer (Jason Eric Massey) Case + Interview with Heather Lindow
    Dec 11 2024

    Listen in as I discuss the Jason Eric Massey Case. This episode also contains our very first guest/interview with one of Christina's friends. A special thank you to Heather!


    Instagram:

    @MurderTapesPodcast @Annaleesah


    Heather’s Tiktok:

    @AsTheCrowTries


    Information:

    https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m1/massey-jason.htm

    Forensic Files Episode:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r6tEFDBRNU

    Confession:

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/8779940/monster-who-murdered-and-dismembered-13-year-old-girl-confesses-minutes-before-his-death-row-execution-that-he-threw-her-head-off-a-bridge/

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    33 mins
  • Case 35: The Laken Hope Riley Case
    Nov 23 2024

    When 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley didn't answer her family and friends' calls or messages, they began to worry. She had been out for her regular morning run in broad daylight, but she never returned. Tune in as we explore the details of this unsettling case.


    Instagram: @MurderTapesPodcast, @Annaleesah


    Donate to Laken Hope Riley’s Family:

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/laken-riley-memorial


    Jason Riley’s Statement:

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2024/03/18/laken-rileys-father-says-hes-angry-politicians-are-using-tragedy-for-votes/


    Verdict Video:

    https://youtu.be/1loKn5pPlzo?si=eRZDOZdUXoaYBP3K


    Footage of Laken Running:

    https://youtu.be/YLqfSquUHxE?si=2M99Bgm0FPqLLsH6


    News Articles:

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/laken-riley-murder-final-texts-mother-trial/


    https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/us/laken-riley-family-jose-ibarra-trial/index.html#:~:text=Medical%20examiner%20says%20Riley%20was,injuries%20and%20cause%20of%20death.


    https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/15/us/laken-riley-murder-trial/index.html


    NPR Article on Immigration:

    https://www.npr.org/2024/03/08/1237103158/immigrants-are-less-likely-to-commit-crimes-than-us-born-americans-studies-find

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    21 mins
  • Case 34: The Andrea Pia Yates Case
    Oct 12 2024

    The Andrea Yates case is one of the most notorious and tragic criminal cases in American history. In June 2001, Yates, a mother of five from Texas, drowned her children in the family bathtub, leading to a national conversation about mental health, postpartum depression, and the legal system's handling of such issues.


    Struggling with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and depression, her actions raised questions about the nature of her condition and its impact on her culpability. The case sparked intense media coverage, public debate, and discussions around maternal mental health, ultimately influencing how society views and supports those facing similar struggles.

    Instagram: @MurderTapesPodcast, @Annaleesah

    Forensic psychiatric evaluation of Mrs. Andrea Yates:

    https://murderpedia.org/female.Y/images/yates_andrea/report-dr-park-dietz.pdf

    60 Minutes with Russell:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WakXwnybag&t=66s

    Documentary:

    https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5g8z0j

    Information on the Case:

    https://murderpedia.org/female.Y/y/yates-andrea.htm

    https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(06)69789-4/fulltext

    https://www.law.uh.edu/center4clp/streetlaw/Criminal%20Law/Crim%20Law%20AY%202015-16/Andrea%20Yates%20Case%20Study%20(Insanity%20Defense).pdf

    Oprah’s Where Are They now Interview:

    https://www.oprah.com/own-where-are-they-now/why-andrea-yates-ex-says-shes-not-a-danger-to-society-video

    911 Call:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXOMW5AvGCc&t=18s


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    33 mins
  • Case 33: The Wrongful Death & Conviction of Marcellus Khaliifah Williams
    Sep 25 2024

    When an innocent man is wrongfully convicted of murdering Felicia Anne Gayle Pikus he would spend his whole life fighting to prove his innocence. Listen in as we discuss his case and all evidence obtained.


    Instagram: @MurderTapesPodcast, @Annaleesah



    Newspaper Archive:

    https://www.newspapers.com/article/st-louis-post-dispatch-1998-felicia-gay/26014664/

    Court Document Describing the Scene:

    https://fox2now.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/09/Exhibit-1-Redacted.pdf


    PDF on Hearing:

    https://law.washu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/New-hearing-could-save-Marcellus-Williams-from-execution.pdf


    “Postman Gambit” Information:

    https://www.courthousenews.com/lawmakers-clergy-blast-racismin-st-louis-county-death-cases/


    Marcellus’s Son’s Statement:

    https://x.com/AttorneyCrump/status/1838977300861178213?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet


    Governor Michael L. Parson Executive Order:

    https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-dissolves-board-inquiry-marcellus-williams


    Execution Details:

    https://www.newsweek.com/marcellus-williams-final-words-before-missouri-execution-1958898


    Innocence Project:

    https://innocenceproject.org/


    "The Superman Syndrome" by Marcellus Williams:

    https://www.madpmo.org/post/the-superman-syndrome-by-marcellus-williams-an-innocent-person-on-missouri-s-death-row

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    42 mins
  • Case 32: The Daryl Keith Holton Case
    Sep 21 2024

    The Daryl Keith Holton case is a chilling chapter in American criminal history, centered around a man whose life spiraled into violence and tragedy. Daryl was convicted of a shocking crime: the brutal murder of his three children and stepchild. His actions shocked a community and raised difficult questions about mental health, parental responsibility, and the failures of social systems.


    As details of the case emerged, it not only captivated public attention but also ignited debates about the complexities of familial relationships and the dark potential that can lie beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives.

    Instagram: @MurderTapesPodcast, @Annaleesah

    Information on the Case:

    http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/holton1097.htm

    https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h1/holton-daryl.htm

    State Vs. Holton:

    https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tn-supreme-court/1476832.html

    Death Penalty Document:

    https://www.amnesty.org/es/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/amr511382007en.pdf

    Photos:

    https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h1/holton-daryl-photos.htm

    Video of David Raybin Explaining Daryl’s Last Words:

    https://youtu.be/MnbAoTpd0WM?si=da8jQ8F2z-TDOSlP

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    29 mins
  • Case 31: The Beast of British Columbia (Clifford Robert Olson) Case
    Sep 16 2024

    Clifford Robert Olson, a name that evokes a chilling sense of dread, was a Canadian serial killer whose heinous crimes cast a long shadow over Canadian society in the early 1980s. Born on January 1, 1940, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Clifford embarked on a brutal spree that would ultimately claim the lives of eleven victims, including both children and teenagers.


    His crimes were characterized by their extreme violence and a disturbing lack of remorse, marking him as one of Canada’s most notorious criminals. His actions not only shocked the nation but also sparked widespread fear and controversy, leading to a prolonged and contentious legal and social aftermath. His life and crimes remain a somber reminder of the depths of human depravity and the enduring quest for justice.


    Instagram: @MurderTapesPodcast, @Annaleesah



    The Victims:

    https://murderpedia.org/male.O/o/olson-clifford-robert-victims.htm



    News Articles:

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/serial-killer-clifford-olson-dies-1.1110039


    https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/the-life-and-death-of-clifford-olson/article4197011/



    Information on Clifford’s life:

    https://murderpedia.org/male.O/o/olson-clifford-robert.htm


    https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/olson/1.html


    Photos:

    https://murderpedia.org/male.O/o/olson-clifford-robert-photos.htm

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    53 mins
  • Case 30: The Leonard Lake and Charles Ng Case
    Sep 7 2024

    Leonard Lake and Charles Ng were two notorious American criminals whose heinous crimes shocked the world. Active during the early 1980s, this duo was responsible for a series of kidnappings, tortures, and murders, leaving a dark mark on criminal history.


    The investigation into their activities revealed a deeply disturbing pattern of violence and cruelty, making their case one of the most chilling examples of criminal partnership in modern history.


    Instagram: @MurderTapesPodcast, @Annaleesah


    Information & Photos on Leonard Lake & Charles Chit-Tat Ing:

    https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lake-leonard.htm#google_vignette

    https://murderpedia.org/male.N/n/ng-charles.htm


    Parts of the Tapes:

    https://youtu.be/PgXgyLMOyIY?si=jYnB4azVvhiFh0He


    Diary Excerpts:

    https://www.oxygen.com/manifesto-of-a-serial-killer/crime-news/serial-killer-leonard-lakes-most-disturbing-diary-excerpts


    https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/diary-exposes-details-for-ng-trial-alleged-2982910.php


    Charles Chi-Tat Ing Death Penalty:

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/charles-ng-death-penalty-upheld-1980s-sex-slave-murders-california/


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    28 mins