Murder, Not Murdering

In this episode, Erin covers the murder case of Dr. George Parkman and the trial of Harvard professor John White Webster. It explores the disappearance, discovery of body parts, dental evidence, and the sensational trial. Then Autumn delves into the reason why we check our Halloween candy with the Candy Man Case. The tragic story of Timothy O'Bryan, who died after consuming poisoned Halloween candy given to him by his father, Ronal...

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Autumn and Erin take a trip into the dark folklore of New England, where two infamous axe murderers became the stuff of legend.

First, Autumn revisits one of America’s most notorious unsolved mysteries: Lizzie Borden. On a sweltering August morning in 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally murdered inside their Fall River, Massachusetts home. Lizzie, the daughter of the vic...

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Erin brings us back to Spokane, Washington, in 1919 for the strange and unsettling case of W.H. McNutt. A missing brother, a hammer, and a medium all become pieces of a bizarre mystery that captured the attention of Spokane—and left behind more questions than answers.

Then Autumn dives into one of the most infamous kidnappings in American history: the kidnapping of Patty Hearst. In 1...

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, we’re diving into the deeply disturbing and still highly debated case of Darlie Routier.

In 1996, Darlie Routier called 911 after her two young sons were brutally attacked inside their Texas home. What followed was an investigation filled with unanswered questions, conflicting evidence, and a trial that would capture national attention.

Darlie was convicted of killing her sons...

What happens when a group of reporters decides that the best way to expose corruption is to stop reporting—and start bartending?

In 1970s Chicago, a team of investigative journalists opened a tavern in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. But this wasn’t your average neighborhood bar. The Mirage Tavern was a carefully constructed undercover operation, designed to find out exactly what happened when cit...

Murder on the Dance Floor: Audrey Jacob Kills

A night of dancing. A sudden confrontation. A deadly shot.

In this episode of Murder, Not Murdering, we travel back to the Jazz Age for the sensational case of Audrey Jacob, a young woman who found herself charged with murder after a deadly encounter on the dance floor.

What happened that night—and how did Audrey Jacob manage to get away with murder?

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The Louisville Torture House of 1924 is a true crime story unlike any other.

When businessman Richard Heaton is found dead, the man who pulled the trigger insists it was self-defense. But as investigators begin peeling back the layers, they uncover a horrifying secret hidden inside a Louisville home—a place that newspapers would soon call The Louisville Torture House.

What follows is a case filled with kidnappin...

Everyone remembers the headline. Everyone remembers the joke. But very few people remember what actually happened.

In 1993, the Lorena Bobbitt case became one of the biggest media spectacles in American history. Television, tabloids, and late-night comedians turned a deeply complicated case into a cultural punchline, leaving millions with a version of events that often overlooked the evidence presented in court.

In th...

In this Pride Edition of Murder, Not Murdering, Erin and Autumn explore two of the most heartbreaking LGBTQIA+ true crime cases in American history.

Autumn examines the life and murder of Brandon Teena, the young transgender man whose 1993 murder became a landmark case in the fight for transgender rights, LGBTQ+ visibility, and justice. She discusses the events leading up to his death, the investigation, the trial, and the l...

A weekend camping trip. A shocking act of hatred. A killer obsessed with reinvention.

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Erin tells the heartbreaking story of Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner, a couple seeking peace in the Pennsylvania wilderness whose lives were forever changed by a brutal anti-gay attack. Follow their journey from a joyful camping trip to a fight for survival, and learn how Claudia’s courage helped...

For this special Pride Month episode of Murder, Not Murdering, we examine two chilling stories connected by prejudice, power, and the long fight for justice.

First, Autumn tells the story of Scott Johnson, an American mathematician whose body was discovered at the base of a cliff near Sydney, Australia in 1988. Authorities quickly ruled his death a suicide, but his family refused to accept the conclusion. What followed was a...

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, we’re covering two heartbreaking murders that captivated communities and sparked conversations far beyond the crimes themselves.

Erin tells the story of Paul Broussard, a 27-year-old gay banker whose brutal murder in Houston, Texas, became a defining moment in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ violence. During Pride Month, we look back at the climate that led to Paul’s death, the a...

On this week's episode, Autumn's case involves the brutal killing of two college students at a quiet Georgia lake, with the perpetrator's identity and motive shrouded in mystery. The investigation eventually leads to a shocking revelation involving the killer's own father, an FBI agent.

Next Erin delves into one of the most scandalous murder cases of the 1930's: the death of architect Francis Rattenbury. What begins as a glamorous s...

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Erin dives into the shocking true story behind The Billionaire, The Fire, & The Nurse — the twisted case of Ted Maher and the infamous Murder in Monaco. Inspired by the headlines and the explosive Netflix documentary, this episode unpacks the deadly hospital fire that killed billionaire Edmond Safra, the suspicious circumstances surrounding nurse Ted Maher, and the shocking developments...

A bitter divorce turns deadly. A family lunch ends in suspected poisoning. And both stories are making headlines again.

This week on Murder, Not Murdering, Autumn dives into the infamous Betty Broderick case following Betty’s recent death, revisiting the shocking murders that inspired “Till Death Do They Part.” Once labeled America’s most notorious scorned wife, Betty’s story of betrayal, obsess...

This episode covers the update to the Kristen Smart case, the chilling story of the Butcher Baker: Robert Hanson. It highlights the importance of survivor stories, the impact of bravery, and the failure of systems to protect vulnerable women. Next Autumn delves into the unsolved disappearance of Sofia Juarez, a haunting missing child case that has impacted the community deeply. It explores the investigative efforts, theories, emoti...

This episode delves into the mysterious Pacific Northwest disappearance of Brooke Wilberger, gone in a flash. There was an extensive search and investigation efforts, and the unfolding of the case with new leads and suspects. It highlights how investigators catch her killer and the discovery of Brooke Wilberger's remains.

In the second case, Erin discusses the details of the 1936 wedding gift bomb murder case. Curry and Elsie Thoma...

Erin and Autumn discuss the landmark case of Yvonne Swan Wanrow. It explores the self-defense case, the reasonable person law, challenges faced by Yvonne, the threat of William Wessler, the night of the shooting, fear and vulnerability, police inaction, and the women's fear for safety. The case of Yvonne Swan Wanrow, an indigenous woman who defended herself and her children, led to a landmark legal reform in Washington state. The s...

This episode covers the infamous Kitty Genovese case, exploring the bystander effect, the impact of media myth and misinformation, and the lasting impact of the case on society and emergency response systems. It then transitions to the case of Katelin Akens, exploring the complexities of her disappearance and the subsequent investigation including an important update in real time.

Takeaways

• Bystander effect
• Misinformation and medi...