Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer: A True Crime Podcast

In this episode, we're cracking open a cold one and getting into thetwisted saga of Clarence “Preacher” Heatley — a man whosenickname made him sound like a man of God, but whose actions werestraight out of hell. Preacher wasn’t just a gangster — he wasthe head of a ruthless criminal enterprise that ran Harlem like asermon soaked in blood. From kidnapping and extortion to drug dealingand murder, Heatley’s Preacher Crew turned fe...

It was time, folks! During the Dexter episode, Bill told Sandra about Toy Box Killer, David Parker Ray, after mentioning the killer from the TV show that could have been inspired by him. She was a little spooked by the very brief description, so Bill figured, LET’S COVER THAT ONE!!!

David Parker Ray was a sadistic serial rapist and killer. He would abduct women, and restrain them in his toy box, a service trailer that he turned into...

On this episode, we’re covering a tale of 2 brothers. 2 brothers who couldn’t be more different. Steven and Cary Stayner. The whole saga of the Stayner family is heartbreaking, and one of the strangest cases in true crime. In the early 70s, Steven Stayner was abducted by a predator who in addition to abusing him for 7 years, attempted to make him his son..until he aged out, and the predator tried to make him recruit a new brother. ...

Jonathan Schwartz was a self made success in the management of Hollywood celebrities like Beyonce, Alanis Morrisette, and others, until he got into trouble with gambling and drugs. He hit rock bottom, and wound up in prison after losing everything.

Now, out of prison, he fights for redemption. He joins Bill on CKCB Features and tells his incredible story of his ordeal, and how he is redeeming himself.

This interview is a little on ...

Here it is, folks...The episode I’ve wanted to do since I started CKCB. The Dexter Episode. Characters in the show that were based on real life murderers. We cover the heavy hitters, and a bunch of the ‘Scumbag of the Week’ villains. This is an interesting episode, whether you’re a Dexter fan or you’ve never seen the show. This episode will make you want to see it!

Sandra and Bill are joined by Jim Groves of the Horror Movies and Sh...

Meet Scott Lee Kimball, if you want. He’s a major tool. Oneof the most cunning serial killers in American history. From 2003 to 2006, Kimball murdered four people, including his own uncle, and manipulated those around him to cover his tracks. But what makes Kimball's case particularly shocking is his audacious pose as a PAID FBI informant, which allowed him to evade capture for years. Join us as we sit in guilty aweof Scott Lee...

Funny how things happen. Joe Lozito heard the episode on Maksim Gelman, and reached out. Now, he's on CKCB, telling the story from his point of view....and BOY did the NYPD try to change the story! Bill brought History Goon, Kevin back on as well for this. Joe's a great guy, and we had a great time with him!

Joe's Twitter https://x.com/joe_lozito

Joe's book https://www.amazon.com/New-York-Subway-Hero-Spree-Killer-...

Join Bill and Kevin of the History Goon Podcast, as we delve into the shocking and disturbing case of Maksim Gelman, a man who went on a 28-hour rampage in New York City in 2011, leaving a trail of violence and death in his wake. We'll explore the events leading up to the attacks, the brutal crimes themselves, and the aftermath, including Gelman's dramatic capture and trial.

In this episode, we'll examine the psychologic...

David Berg was a cult leader that emerged from the Pentecostal movement in the early 1900s. His parents were both evangelists, who preached the faith healing doctrine.

As a kid, he was abused by a babysitter, which resulted in him becoming s-xually super charged for the rest of his life. He got into ministry as well, and was heavily influenced by William Branham early on.

He set up a hippie type church, that combined hippie culture w...

Christine Belford married David Matusiewicz. The offspring of a couple who could do nothing wrong. They had 3 kids, on top of Belford's daughter from a previous marriage. His mother and father moved in, and his mother decided SHE was better than Christine to raise kids.

This led to David and his mother kidnapping Christine's 3 kids, and taking them into Central America.This led to...JUST LISTEN!

Got a beer you want Doug to r...

Happy Valentines Day! I’m sure some of you remember the Valentines Day Broken Hearts collab that CKCB was part of last year, that was put on by the Buried Motives Podcast. Well, Buried Motives invited us again, and we gladly accepted the invite! This year, its Buried Motives, Music City911, A Million Other Choices, and of course, us. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the other podcasts as well!

Buried Motives https://open.spotify.com/...

Hey, everyone..Tonight, we have a special episode because we’re introducing a brand new podcast called History Goon, and we have the host of the show on with us to tell us a story. Welcome Kevin, as he takes the lead, and tells us the story. This episode was recorded about 2 months ago.

The 1986FBI Miami shootout occurred on April 11, 1986, in Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S. (the specific area was incorporated as Pinecrest in 1996...

Some cults aren’t religious. Tonight on CKCB Features, I’m talking with a survivor named Al Tessier, who was part of the Acting Lab Senior Ensemble. An acting class, led by a Hollywood reject, who later turned his organization into a cult. This is a fascinating story that reminds us to be vigilant in any situation that is led by a charismatic figure. Small cults can be extremely damaging.

Check out Al’s podcast, Chatterbox http...

In October, 1979, most of the student body at Miami Aerospace Academy went into riot mode. Strange occurrences were happening too, such as levitating, super human strength, and an overall pack mentality. But, what caused it? It was reported as mass demonic possession, and this event would be the catalyst that launched the Satanic Panic into the mainstream the very next year, in 1980.

Join us as we tell you what happened, who the ...

This episode is a textbook on how NOT to commit murder. You have a somewhat wealthy man, who marries into a super wealthy family, just to grow the family. A marriage of convenience. But the man wants it ALL, except for his wife. A gorgeous young woman enters the picture, and they two begin manipulating each other. This leads to the murder, and an attempted murder of the man’s wife.

Diedre Hunt and Kostas Fotopoulos tell you what ...

Anthony Sowell was a very vicious, but lesser known serial killer. He was the worst serial killer in all of Cleveland’s history, and was dubbed ‘The Cleveland Strangler’ by the media. He had a rough childhood, and was abused by his mother, but he also abused his nieces, sexually. He joined the Marines, and should have stayed there. He was a good Marine. But after he got out, he turned to crack, and started sexually assaulting women...

Charles Bronson is a life long British criminal. He never killed anyone, but not due to lack of trying. He was a menace to society, and had such an infamous reputation that he was shuffled back and forth to just about every prison in England.

He raised hell. His most famous antics were going onto the roofs of prisons, and staying there for days, while causing extensive damage to the rooftop. He wasn’t afraid to fight anyone, and ...

We're back folks! And to make up for making you wait so long, we've got a VERY special episode. Crazy Florida Man stories, with commentary from the one and only Florida Man, Tiktok sensation, OMGitsWICKS!

This episode was a blast, and we're going to have Wicks on with us again soon!

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