Lords of Death

Lords of Death

While digging through an old memory box, host Thrasher Banks discovers forgotten VHS tapes, police reports, and faded letters regarding a 1995 murder in Dayton, Ohio. Drawn to the connection between this murder and the other seemingly innocuous contents of the box, Thrasher begins an investigation. As he follows the threads, he finds that the 1995 murder may be connected to more than one brutal, unsolved case… Against the backdrop of Ohio in the 1980s and 90s, around the height of satanic panic, this true crime story explores memory, perception, and a personal quest for the truth. Join Thrasher as he unpacks this box and searches for answers about the “Lords of Death."

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November 12, 2024 1 min
After finding an old box from the 1990s, full of VHS tapes and police reports, host Thrasher Banks discovers connections to several unsolved murders in a small Ohio town. He embarks on an investigative journey and learns that at the height of the Satanic Panic, a self-described cult known as the Lords of Death, may have been responsible for the murders. Check out the two episode premiere on November 18th. To learn more about list...
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Kari, a single mother living in Dayton, Ohio, meets a man named James “Mick” McQuerter and for a while life seems near perfect. But when Mick’s friend, Tim, enters the picture, their lives take a turn for the worse. After a woman is found dead in a local park, Kari fears that Mick and Tim could be responsible. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for an early access binge to episodes 1-5 and ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. ...
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November 18, 2024 41 mins
As Mick and Tim make plans to flee the city on the heels of Cindy’s murder, a random phone call keeps them in Dayton awhile longer, leading to another violent encounter and multiple arrests. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for an early access binge to episodes 1-5 and ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
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November 25, 2024 35 mins
After Mick and Tim’s arrests, a detective from another county visits Kari’s home in hopes of finding information that could help solve two gruesome murders. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for an early access binge to episodes 1-5 and ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt...
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December 2, 2024 37 mins
Mick provides detectives with information that sheds light on the murders of Homer and Lela Potts and details a mysterious cult-like group, the Lords of Death, who could be responsible for several crimes in the area. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for an early access binge to episodes 1-5 and ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
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December 9, 2024 34 mins
Tips pour in from multiple sources detailing the Potts’ murders. Everyone is pointing fingers, but who can be trusted? Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for an early access binge to episodes 1-5 and ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 13, 2024 1 min
After discovering a trove of information inside an old box found in storage, host Thrasher Banks uncovers evidence suggesting that a serial killer went undetected in Ohio during the late 1980s. As Thrasher unpacks the box, he embarks on an investigation to solve the mystery behind a slew of unsolved murders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...
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December 16, 2024 34 mins
An unlikely source reveals Mick's dark past, offering a new perspective on the murder of Cindy Cozad. Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for an early access binge to all 8 episodes and ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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December 23, 2024 47 mins
Mick and Tim are to be tried separately for the murder of Cindy Cozad. Their fates are in the hands of a jury, but what will be their verdict? Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for an early access binge to all 8 episodes and ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcast...
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December 30, 2024 43 mins
The discovery of new evidence sends Mick back to court in a last ditch effort to prove his innocence. His loved ones are left to question, was he really the man they thought he was? Subscribe to Tenderfoot+ for an early access binge to all 8 episodes and ad-free listening - https://tenderfoot.tv/plus/. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...
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