The Bad Taste Crime Podcast
Do you enjoy tales of serial killers, insane crimes, and occasional conspiracies? Then join Vicky and Rachel every other week to talk about all of this and more! As long as it's in Bad Taste... Hosts: Vicky Walters and Rachel Bauman Sound and Editing: Tiff Weech Theme Music: Jason Zakrzewski
Episodes
October 2, 2025 • 71 mins
The dark web isn't just for buying dubious socks. This week, we dive into the cases where the internet wasn't just a search tool—it was the weapon, the hunting ground, and sometimes, the motive. Screens turn deadly.
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The Australian Women's Weekly - "My little girl was killed by an internet predator"
ABC News - "Man found guilty of murdering Carly Ryan"
ABC News - "Fat...
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The Australian Women's Weekly - "My little girl was killed by an internet predator"
ABC News - "Man found guilty of murdering Carly Ryan"
ABC News - "Fat...
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September 18, 2025 • 69 mins
Australia's story isn't just one of pioneers and platypuses—it's also a story of a nation's darkest deeds. From the quiet suburbs to the vast, unforgiving wilderness, we're uncovering the true crimes that shocked a continent and redefined a country's idea of safety.
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Bentahm Science - "Catherine & David Birnie"
ABC News - "Sharon Fulton's husband blamed not...
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Bentahm Science - "Catherine & David Birnie"
ABC News - "Sharon Fulton's husband blamed not...
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September 4, 2025 • 73 mins
We've all had a bad day, but these people took their frustrations to a whole new level. Join Vicky and Rachel as they explore the shocking—and surprisingly creative—cases of ordinary folks who turned to homemade explosives to settle scores, get rich, or just make a statement.
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FBI - "Harvey's Casino Bombing"
The New York Times - "F.B.I. Says Casino Bombing Figure Considered C...
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FBI - "Harvey's Casino Bombing"
The New York Times - "F.B.I. Says Casino Bombing Figure Considered C...
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August 23, 2025 • 57 mins
One killer is scary. Two? That's a whole new level of terror. Join Rachel and Vicky as they delve into the chilling accounts of two of history's most intriguing criminal pairs.
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The Detective's Notebook - "Serial killer sisters"
Alcatraz East Crime Museum - "The Black Widows of Liverpool"
Murderpedia - "Catherine Flannagan"
H-Net Online - "Sisters in Crime"
Crime Muse...
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The Detective's Notebook - "Serial killer sisters"
Alcatraz East Crime Museum - "The Black Widows of Liverpool"
Murderpedia - "Catherine Flannagan"
H-Net Online - "Sisters in Crime"
Crime Muse...
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August 8, 2025 • 65 mins
Crime isn't all big cities and bustling streets. In the wide-open spaces of South Dakota, from the Black Hills to the Badlands, some of the most chilling cases are hidden in plain sight. This week, Vicky and Rachel are exploring the dark side of the Mount Rushmore State, where secrets are buried as deep as the prairie soil.
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Daily Capital Journal - "The human monster: How ...
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Daily Capital Journal - "The human monster: How ...
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July 24, 2025 • 55 mins
Vanished into thin air. This week, Rachel and Vicky dig into the baffling cases where people disappear without a trace, leaving more questions than answers.
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Medium - "A Decade of Unanswered Questions Surrounding Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers"
All That's Interesting - "Inside The Final Days Of Kris Kremers And Lisanne Froon And The Eerie Photos They Left Behind"
LAD Bible - ...
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Medium - "A Decade of Unanswered Questions Surrounding Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers"
All That's Interesting - "Inside The Final Days Of Kris Kremers And Lisanne Froon And The Eerie Photos They Left Behind"
LAD Bible - ...
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July 10, 2025 • 106 mins
From the shores of Lake Erie to the rolling Appalachian foothills, Ohio's seen its share of darkness. This week, we dig into a Buckeye State case that'll make you say, 'Only in Ohio...' A special thank you to this week's guest, Caitlin Escobedo! You can learn more about her and Esco Birth and Family here!
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The Dead History - "James Ruppert: The Easter Sunday Massacre"
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The Dead History - "James Ruppert: The Easter Sunday Massacre"
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June 26, 2025 • 75 mins
Bless me, Father, for I have sinned... and so have they. Join Rachel and Vicky as they uncover the shocking true crimes committed by those sworn to righteousness.
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The New York Times - "Gerald Robinson, Priest Convicted of Killing Ohio Nun, Dies at 76"
Cleveland.com - "Ohio priest Gerald Robinson, convicted of strangling nun and stabbing her 31 times, di...
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The New York Times - "Gerald Robinson, Priest Convicted of Killing Ohio Nun, Dies at 76"
Cleveland.com - "Ohio priest Gerald Robinson, convicted of strangling nun and stabbing her 31 times, di...
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June 12, 2025 • 91 mins
When your world shrinks to a single room, and your life is in someone else's hands. We delve into the harrowing true stories of individuals who have been caught in the ultimate nightmare: being a hostage.
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Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma - "The Joseph Palczynski Story"
Boston University - "Joe Palczynski: One Failure of the Mental Health System"
The Sun - "Hos...
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Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma - "The Joseph Palczynski Story"
Boston University - "Joe Palczynski: One Failure of the Mental Health System"
The Sun - "Hos...
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May 30, 2025 • 67 mins
Who needs a femme fatale when reality is this twisted? Join us as we uncover the true stories of women who proved that sometimes, the sweetest smiles hide the darkest secrets.
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Getty Images - "Sara Maria Aldrete Villareal, the so-called witch of a cult, discusses her role in the murder and death of the U.S. student, Mark Kilroy."
SF Gate -"Woman called priestes...
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Getty Images - "Sara Maria Aldrete Villareal, the so-called witch of a cult, discusses her role in the murder and death of the U.S. student, Mark Kilroy."
SF Gate -"Woman called priestes...
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May 15, 2025 • 51 mins
From arsenic to antifreeze, we're diving deep into the dark world of deadly doses. Get ready for tales of twisted intentions and silent killers. This episode is toxic!
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The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law - "Arsenic, Familicide, and Female Physiology in Nineteenth-Century America"
Alexandria Gazette - "A Terrible Confession"
Morning Journal and Couri...
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The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law - "Arsenic, Familicide, and Female Physiology in Nineteenth-Century America"
Alexandria Gazette - "A Terrible Confession"
Morning Journal and Couri...
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May 2, 2025 • 71 mins
This is part 2 of our 200th episode extravaganza!
Two hundred episodes! We've journeyed through countless cases of darkness, mystery, and the truly unbelievable. To celebrate this milestone, join us as we return to the countdown you've all been waiting for: our definitive Top Ten crimes of all time. These cases have stuck with us, the ones that burrowed under our skin and continue to fascinate and disturb in equal measure. From shoc...
Two hundred episodes! We've journeyed through countless cases of darkness, mystery, and the truly unbelievable. To celebrate this milestone, join us as we return to the countdown you've all been waiting for: our definitive Top Ten crimes of all time. These cases have stuck with us, the ones that burrowed under our skin and continue to fascinate and disturb in equal measure. From shoc...
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April 17, 2025 • 77 mins
Two hundred episodes! We've journeyed through countless cases of darkness, mystery, and the truly unbelievable. To celebrate this milestone, join us as we return to the countdown you've all been waiting for: our definitive Top Ten crimes of all time. These cases have stuck with us, the ones that burrowed under our skin and continue to fascinate and disturb in equal measure. From shocking betrayals to baffling disappearances and the...
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April 3, 2025 • 64 mins
Walls can't hold 'em! From daring daylight dashes to tunnels that'd make a mole jealous, we're diving deep into two of the craziest prison escapes ever. Lock your doors, folks, because these stories are wild!
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Prison History - "Alfred George Hinds - Escape from prison"
TIME - "Great Britain: Alfie the Elusive"
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UK Parliament - "Alfred George Hinds"
Greensboro -...
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Prison History - "Alfred George Hinds - Escape from prison"
TIME - "Great Britain: Alfie the Elusive"
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UK Parliament - "Alfred George Hinds"
Greensboro -...
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March 20, 2025 • 75 mins
From ghostly apparitions to missing persons, Unsolved Mysteries terrified and intrigued us. In this episode of the BTC, we revisit some classic cases and ask: What happened next?
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Screen Rant - "15 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries Cases That Were Finally Solved"
Houston Public Media - "'People Were Afraid Of Him' - Killer's Death Leaves Hope For New Information"
Housto...
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Screen Rant - "15 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries Cases That Were Finally Solved"
Houston Public Media - "'People Were Afraid Of Him' - Killer's Death Leaves Hope For New Information"
Housto...
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March 6, 2025 • 59 mins
Cults: Power, control, and stories that will make your skin crawl. This week on the BTC, we're breaking down the two sketchy groups and what makes them tick.
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ResearchGate - "Cults: Angel's Landing"
Springer Nature Link - "Cults: Angel's Landing"
A-Z of Cults - "A is for Angel's Landing"
Oxygen - "Deadly Cults: Angel's Landing"
E! News - "Oxygen's Deadly Cults Sneak Peek: Danie...
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ResearchGate - "Cults: Angel's Landing"
Springer Nature Link - "Cults: Angel's Landing"
A-Z of Cults - "A is for Angel's Landing"
Oxygen - "Deadly Cults: Angel's Landing"
E! News - "Oxygen's Deadly Cults Sneak Peek: Danie...
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February 21, 2025 • 60 mins
Bank robberies: a classic crime with endless stories. We're telling the best of them this week. Join Vicky and Rachel as they look at two tales with very different circumstances.
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The Japan Times - "Plea of innocence from the grave"
TIME - "Japan: Noose of Pneumonia?"
The Japan Times - "Teigin Incident Convict Long Dead: Fight to clear mass-killer's name unending"
T...
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The Japan Times - "Plea of innocence from the grave"
TIME - "Japan: Noose of Pneumonia?"
The Japan Times - "Teigin Incident Convict Long Dead: Fight to clear mass-killer's name unending"
T...
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February 5, 2025 • 61 mins
Ever wonder why your neighbor's cat is always watching you? Maybe they're a spy. Probably not. But Rachel and Vicky will talk about real-life spies this week anyway.
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Accidental Talmudist - "Ballplayer And Spy: MoeBerg"
ESPN Classic - "Moe Berg: Catcher and spy"
NOVA Online - "Moe Berg"
SB Nation - "Moe Berg: Catcher, Lawyer, Horndog, Spy"
Atomic Heritage ...
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Accidental Talmudist - "Ballplayer And Spy: MoeBerg"
ESPN Classic - "Moe Berg: Catcher and spy"
NOVA Online - "Moe Berg"
SB Nation - "Moe Berg: Catcher, Lawyer, Horndog, Spy"
Atomic Heritage ...
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January 22, 2025 • 69 mins
Join Vicky and Rachel as we explore the murky underworld of literary crime. This episode highlights the surprising criminal activities of two authors, proving that real life can be far more dramatic than any novel.
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Oxygen - "Jack Unterweger Passed Himself Off As a Reformed Criminal, Then Killed Many More Victims"
Independent - "Murderer's 'final freedom': The bizarr...
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Oxygen - "Jack Unterweger Passed Himself Off As a Reformed Criminal, Then Killed Many More Victims"
Independent - "Murderer's 'final freedom': The bizarr...
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January 8, 2025 • 68 mins
Seas the day... for crime! We're exploring the dark side of the nautical world. Join Rachel and Vicky as they look at two stories of nautical nonsense.
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The Guardian - "Costa Concordia captain hands himself into prison"
Tim Harford - "Cautionary Tales - Captain Coward and the Blame Game"
Los Angeles Times - "Captain who commanded Costa Concordia in cruise disast...
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The Guardian - "Costa Concordia captain hands himself into prison"
Tim Harford - "Cautionary Tales - Captain Coward and the Blame Game"
Los Angeles Times - "Captain who commanded Costa Concordia in cruise disast...
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