Criminally Insane
Have a seat with us, Haley Pullos and Dylan Keenan, as we dive into what we like to call “Criminally Insane.” Our happy hour setting creates a safe space for dialogue that our audience feels a part of. The cases we cover are gruesome, both new and old. With Dylan’s background in production and Haley’s background in acting, we feel we found a happy medium in the terrible world of true crime podcasts.
Episodes
Obsession and jealous rage turn a relationship into torture. This case unravels how unhealthy obsessions can influence someone to do the unthinkable to someone you love.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
Sources:
James, John. "The schoolgirl who grew up to be killer: How 'manipulative' Shaye Groves developed a childhood obsession with killer doll Chucky before becoming a serial...
We are finally completing the tale of the Night Stalker, possibly one of the most terrible human beings to ever walk this earth. Grab a beverage and relax while we rehash Richard Ramirez's crimes and ultimate capture.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
Carlo, Philip. The Night Stalker: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez. Citadel Press, 2016.
Chervinski, Ashley. “A Detailed Timel...
A mother of four is left with only two children, but the discovery of her two missing children shocks the East Side of Detroit. Is the story she shares to the court true?
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
Sources:
"Detroit Mom Pleads Guilty to Killing 2 Kids Found In Freezer; Outlines Crime in Gruesome Detail." CBS News and Stations, 29 June 2015, https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/new...
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
Carlo, Philip. The Night Stalker: The Life and Crimes of Richard Ramirez. Citadel Press, 2016.
Can a couple drive each other to commit a murder? A night of partying turns into a night of terror. How did an innocent couple on vacation end up in pieces in the Delaware landfill? Let's find out!
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
Sources:
"Erika and Benjamin Sifrit." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 18 May 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erika_and_Benjamin_Sifrit
What would you do if you suspected there was a person living in your attic? Andreas Gruber had to answer that very question for himself in 1922, and the carnage that followed is something out of a nightmare. Let's get into the unsolved case of the Hinterkaifeck murders.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
Sources:
Bedtime Stories. “The Mysterious Murders of Hinterkaifeck.” YouTube, YouTu...
The case of JonBenét Ramsey has been unsolved now for over 20 years. Her iconic pageant photos released to the media made it hard to forget this horrific nightmare. How does every piece of evidence lead to a dead end?
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
Sources:
"JonBenét Ramsey." Crime Museum, Crime Museum LLC, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/jonbenet-ramsey/
Let's go way back to the 1930s when things were... not all that different. Was the right person indicted for the murder of Mamie Thurman? Or maybe this is why Mamie's spirit is said to haunt the top of Trace Mountain.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
Sources:
Mysterious WV. “Paranormal: The Ghost and Murder of Mamie Thurman.” YouTube, YouTube, 26 Oct. 2018, https://www.youtube.co...
How does one man have such power over so many people? Over 900 members of the Peoples Temple drank a deadly punch, leaving an unforgettable scene behind. This case is a dark cloud in history.
Editing & Sound Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sources:
Barro, Andre, et al. Jonestown: Paradise Lost. Film Afrika Worldwide, 2007.
Chiu, David. “Jonestow...
Part 2 is here! In this week's episode, we continue discussing the events surrounding Laci Peterson's disappearance.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sources: Dr. Peterson, Brian. “Conner's Autopsy.” Conner's Autopsy, https://pwc-sii.com/Research/conner/autopsy.htm.
Kaufmann, Dawna, and David Thompson. “Th...
Join us as we discuss the case that gripped America in the early 2000s. A very pregnant Laci goes missing on Christmas Eve, and the story that unfolds is something directly out of the movies. Where is Laci? Let's find out.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sources: Dr. Peterson, Brian. “Conner's Autopsy.” Conner's Autopsy...
What would drive a mother to kill all five of her children? Did she know what she was doing and know it was wrong? Or was she truly criminally insane? This case will haunt you and have you spinning your wheels on how to feel.
Editing & Sound Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sources: “Andrea Yates.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 June 2022, https://...
The King of Cocaine, Pablo Escobar, marketed himself as a nothing more than a flower trader. But could a simple flower trader be responsible for so much death and horror? Join us as we discuss Escobar's rise to the top, and his inevitable fall from grace.
Editing & Sound Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sources:
Biographics. “Pablo Escobar :...
This story is one you'll never forget, with evidence of possibly over 40 women murdered, but no bodies ever discovered. How could a man inflict so much torture in his own backyard, leaving women screaming for their lives? Join us for this unbearable episode that will leave your emotions as confused as Haley's.
Editing and Sound Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Christa Pike committed atrocious acts against fellow Knoxville Job Corps student, Colleen Slemmer in 1995. Pike had satanic rumors swirling around her, but was she really influenced by the devil? Let's discuss.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sources:
Dorman, Travis. “How Young Is Too Young for a Death Sentence? Christa Pike ...
Kara was taken from her friends home in broad daylight in the front yard of her best friends house. She lived in an actual nightmare for 18 hours. Over those dreadful 18 hours, Kara would form an escape plan that would not only save her life but unravel other tragedies.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sources:
Pelisek, Christine. ...
Dru Sjodin, a University of North Dakota student and Victoria's Secret employee, was targeted and followed - something that happens to women and girls every single day. In this episode, we discuss was happened to Dru.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sources:
The Associated Press. “Feds Drop Appeal in Sjodin Killing, Still See...
A young San Diego woman thinks she’s escaping an abusive household just to land into another. Shauna Haynes was the victim of unspeakable acts of violence that left people wondering who they actually work with. This detrimental case will leave you feeling disgusted and disappointed in human beings.
Editing & Audio Engineering by Dane Ostrander.
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Sourc...
This week, we get into all the gory details of Bundy at his worst as we bring this two-parter to a close.
Editing & Audio Engineering: Dane Ostrander.
Sources:
Dobkin, Finn. “Tracing the Infamous Ted Bundy's Tacoma Roots.” The Trail, 26 Oct. 2018, https://trail.pugetsound.edu/?p=15586.
Ott, Tim. “Ted Bundy Killings: A Timeline of His Twisted Reign of Terror.” Biography.com, A&E Network...
It's here - the first episode of our deep dive into the life & crimes of notorious serial killer Ted Bundy. Was there something in his upbringing to point to the monster he would become? Or was Bundy broken from the moment he was born?
Editing & Audio Engineering: Dane Ostrander.
Sources:
Dobkin, Finn. “Tracing the Infamous Ted Bundy's Tacoma Roots.” The Trail, 26 Oct. 2018, https://trail....
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