Murder, Mysteries, and Besties

Murder, Mysteries, and Besties

Introducing the newest podcast from Makenna and Elana, two natives from Michigan. Each Podcast, we dive into a new murder or mystery that we find interesting and doing our best to provide the facts as well as theories as to who we think did it. Coming soon will be socials and a patreon where you can support us and keep our podcast growing. Have a case that you want us to cover? Send us an email: Murdermysteriesbestiespod@gmail.com or fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/CAxHWzApMFcTH1tr7 X {Formally known as Twitters}: mmbestiespod

Episodes

"I'm the daughter of a murdered woman." Stephanie Wasilishin {Reupload}

June 1, 2024 • 25 mins
"I'm the daughter of the murdered woman," Nikkie Wasilishin refers to herself whenever uploading a TIkTok video. Thirty years ago, Nikkie's mother, Stephanie, died after a fight with her boyfriend at the time. After reviewing information from the news station, discussions with Nikkie herself, Elana and Makenna dive deep into the story of Stephanie. 

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Natalie Wood- Murder or Tragic Accident?

August 17, 2023 • 28 mins
On this week's podcast, we cover the drowning of Natalie Wood and if we think it was an accident or not. Before Natalie was born, her mother visited a phsyic who told her that her daughter was going to pass by drowning. (Wouldn't this have been a clue to not allow your child to want to become an actor?) After hearing about this gripping case, Elana and I both come to the conclusion that there is much more to this story than what is...
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Jack The Ripper

April 18, 2023 • 22 mins
This week, we cover the terrifying case of Jack The Ripper. The Whitechapel district in the slum of London, Jack the Ripper claimed a total of five victims; these would later be referred to as the 'conical' five. Throughout the late months of 1888, prositutes were being brutally murdered left and right. Each of the victims were found with their throats slashed and a lot of damage done to their body parts. Nearly a hundred thirty fi...
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Lizzie Borden

March 26, 2023 • 33 mins
Lizzie Borden; we all know that name, or at least we've heard it in a nursey rhyme. The truth is, that nursery rhyme is real- Lizze Borden may have murdered both her father and her step mother. After a troubled past with Mrs. Borden, it is believed that Lizzie committed the gruesome murders after finding out that there was a chance she wasn't going to be in the will anymore. Follow Elana and Makenna into the depths of Lizzie's case...
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Axeman of New Orleans

March 14, 2023 • 19 mins
In this episode, Makenna {myself} covers the terrifying series of murders and attacks that have been credited to The Axeman. While only striking at night while people slept, the Axeman was said to be responsible for 12 attacks and 6 killings. In a chilling fashion, the Axeman would only ever use what he could find on hand, usually an ax, which was then left at the scene of the crime. Nothing was ever heard or seen and there was har...
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Gabby Petito

March 12, 2023 • 39 mins
Reuploaded with the correct intro, in this episode, Elana and I dive into the chilling case of Gabby Petito. We follow the timeline from the time that Gabby and Brian's trip starts until Brian returns to Flordia and disappears himself. As we look through the case, we discuss the theories that we believe could have any truth behind them. Is Brian still alive? Are Brian's parents invloved in the cover up of the murder of their future...
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Vilisca Ax Murders

March 10, 2023 • 38 mins
Flashback with Makenna and Elana to an unsolved case that happens in 1912, the Vilisca Ax Murders. A family of six, including two friends who were spending the night, were brutally murdered in June of 1912. Nothing was heard or seen and there have been no real leads on who may have committed the gruesome homocide. The one suspect that was mentioned in the case had been bragging about the murders, hours before the bodies had been fo...
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JonBenét Ramsey {Part Two}

March 7, 2023 • 12 mins
In the second, and final, part of the JonBenét Ramsey case, Elana dives into the final suspect that she found while researching. We talk a little bit about Oliva, who was a known sex offender in the area where JonBenét lived at the time of her death. He was found in 2000, to be carrying a photo of Ramsey, which police questioned him about it.

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JonBenét Ramsey {Part One}

March 7, 2023 • 48 mins
In the first part of this episode, we cover the awful case of 6 year old JonBenét Ramsey, who was found murdered in her own home. After several compeling pieces of evidence and a reveiw of two out of three supects, Elana digs deep into what she thinks may have happened the night before. With the changing story from the Ramseys to the interveiw and information from John Mark Carr, we will be covering everything we find important.

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The Black Dahlia

March 5, 2023 • 33 mins
In this episode, we discuss the greusome murder of the Black Dahlia, a case that shakes us to the core. This week, Makenna is talking about this case and covering everything from when the body was found to who we believe the final suspect is. Each week, Elana and Makenna will switch who is telling each story. Next week, we will be covering Jonbenet Ramsey. If you have stories you want us to cover, please email us at murdermysteries...
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