The Murder Book: A True Crime Podcast

A children's roller skating party becomes the unlikely setting for a high-stakes undercover operation as police close in on Jeffrey Gorton, a seemingly ordinary family man they believe responsible for two of Michigan's most brutal unsolved murders. 

Investigators suspect a predator of unimaginable savagery behind his façade of normalcy—a devoted husband, father of two, church member, and eager school volunteer. F...

Ten days before the Columbine tragedy's first anniversary, families of victims faced a devastating choice: trust officials who had been stonewalling them for a year or file lawsuits before the statute of limitations expired. For most, it wasn't a difficult decision.

What followed was a years-long legal battle that gradually pried loose thousands of pages of evidence Jefferson County officials had desperately trie...

Delving into the disturbing minds of the Columbine killers reveals a calculated progression toward violence rather than a sudden snap. Eric Harris, a textbook psychopath, meticulously planned the attack for over a year while manipulating everyone around him with an Oscar-worthy performance of contrition and rehabilitation.

The yearbooks exchanged between Eric and Dylan became repositories of their murderous fantasies – com...

A grandmother with a peculiar laugh who poisoned multiple husbands with rat poison and confessed with a smile—welcome to the disturbing case of Nanny Doss, "La Viuda Negra" (The Black Widow) or "La Abuelita Risueña" (The Smiling Grandmother).

When investigators questioned Nanny about her husband Samuel's suspicious death, they encountered not a nervous suspect but a woman casually reading romance m...

The seventh installment of Nanny Doss's murderous journey brings us to Samuel Doss, a man whose righteous façade conceals a suffocating rigidity that awakens long-buried trauma in his new bride.

After a brief courtship, Nanny marries Samuel, a 59-year-old Oklahoma state road inspector and Sunday preacher who neither drinks, smokes, nor gambles. Initially seeing him as the answer to her failed marriages, Nanny quickly ...

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the psyche of Eric Harris, one of the perpetrators of the Columbine tragedy. By examining his journal entries and the chilling insights they contain, we aim to understand the motivations that drove him to commit such an atrocity. The episode highlights key themes like the influence of societal norms on young minds and the characteristics of psychopathy, painting a picture of a d...

What happens when a widow finds herself in the middle of a community's suspicions after a mysterious fire, and what secrets lie beneath her seemingly calm demeanor? In our exploration of Nanny Doss's life, we unravel the tangled threads of her relationships and the events that have cast a shadow over her existence. From the moment her husband Arlene's house is reduced to ashes, we journey through the web of intrigue ...

Did you know that the relentless efforts of Wayne Harris to help his son, Eric, began just 48 hours after Eric's arrest? Join us as we unravel the story of a father's desperate attempts to address his son's mental health challenges by seeking professional help from Dr. Kevin Albert. Despite these interventions, Eric's violent tendencies persisted, leading to a narrative that contrasts his path with Dylan's ...

Witness a profound story of resilience as we explore the recovery journey of Patrick Ireland, a young man rebuilding his life following the Columbine tragedy. Grappling with the challenges of regaining his speech and motor skills, Patrick's story is not just about physical rehabilitation but also about emotional resilience as he faces the reality of his friends' deaths. Join us to understand the intimate struggles of Patr...

What if personal battles echoed the world's greatest conflicts? Join us as we unravel the tumultuous marriage of Nanny and Frank, set against the backdrop of World War II. Frank, wrestling with his own demons and the community's judgment, finds his personal and professional life colliding in ways he never imagined. As the echoes of Pearl Harbor and Japan's surrender resound, witness how global chaos mirrors the intim...

Could the devastating Columbine massacre have been prevented? By examining the early signs of Eric Harris's troubling behavior, we uncover a series of missed opportunities that might have altered the course of history. This episode of "Unraveling the Columbine Tragedy" takes a hard look at the red flags that went unnoticed, from Eric's vandalism sprees with Dylan Klebold and their friend Zack, to the damaging al...

What if everything you thought you knew about the Columbine tragedy was built on a foundation of myths and misconceptions? Join us as we untangle the complex web of misinformation that shaped public perception of this devastating event. By dissecting the myths of outcast goths, the so-called "Trenchcoat Mafia," and misguided narratives about the attackers targeting specific groups, we reveal how these falsehoods gained tr...

The lives of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold offer a cautionary tale that continues to evoke a mix of empathy and dread. As we unravel the layers of their upbringing, particularly focusing on Dylan’s journey within a family that prized ethics amidst financial comfort, the contrast between his internal battles and Eric’s outward fascinations stands stark. We also shine a light on figures like Reverend Don Marxhausen, who endeavored to...

Imagine discovering the fate of your loved one through a haunting newspaper photograph. We share the heartbreaking stories of families like Brian Roback, whose world was shattered by such an image, and Misty Bernard, who faced the agony of searching for answers about her daughter Cassie amidst the chaos. These personal narratives of confusion and sorrow reveal the profound impact on a community grappling with unimaginable loss. As ...

What if your entire world changed in a single afternoon? On April 20, 1999, Columbine High School became the epicenter of a tragedy that reshaped how we view safety and crisis management in schools. Today, we take you through that intense day as misinformation and fear gripped a community desperate for answers. Parents and authorities grappled with the chaos, as cell phones, then a new technology, created an unprecedented flow of c...

What ignites such darkness in the human soul? This episode untangles the grim threads of the Columbine High School massacre, shedding light on the calculated actions of Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris. From their ominous preparations with propane tanks and makeshift bombs to the eerie absence noted by their peers, we chart the path of two young men driven to unleash chaos and horror on April 20, 1999. With chilling precision, they or...