Martinis And The Macabre

In this episode, Erica and Billy discuss one of the most hated murderers in their home state of Indiana, a man executed for 4 murders but suspected in hundreds of other crimes. And although this shitbag was brought to justice and fried, the story hit much closer to home than Erica thought it would when choosing this case to cover. It was extremely difficult to research and record, and is not for the faint of heart. Grab a drink, a smoke, a vomit bag, whatever you need, and enter at your own risk. Check out our social media when you're done for some exclusive pictures (that you wont find online) relating to this case. The show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris. Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for his new song-Mellow Forest. His album Views is now available for purchase on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/views/1368735476. It’s also available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Google Play, and many more! Consider pu

*Apologies for any sound interference in this episode. There were some issues with our bitch ass editing software. Womp, womp, womp, womp....wooooommp.* In this episode, Erica and Billy discuss what properties an area needs to deem it flammable and how NOT to perform "Stop, drop, and roll". The forecast for this episode is heavy snow-fire followed by gusts of people-rain. Be sure to bring your umbrella...or just steer clear of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory. The show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-Beople-off of his album Views, which is now available for purchase on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/views/1368735476. It’s also available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Google Play, and many more! Help support a truly creative independent artist! You can also find him on our website, www.MartinisandtheMacabre.com, on the music page, along with a fully playable

Erica and Billy want to send their undying love to Baller, Yo! Patron Amy B. (and her husband Rusty), not only for the massive pledge, but for giving them this week's topic and then chatting with them about it! Suck it, Audible! This week, Erica and Billy tackle another listener suggested topic, and delve deep into some decades-old murders committed by some unlikely culprits. Its true love and 90's grunge rock with a splash of 22-caliber rifles, barrels, and mine shafts. And at the end, you'll get to hear why Billy is a psychopath! Head over to social media when you're done listening to let them know what you think! The show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for his song-The Cord Phase. And be sure to check out his new album Views, which is now available for purchase on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/views/1368735476. It’s also available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Google

This week, Erica and Billy bring you an extra long episode covering an extra long fuck up by the U.S. government. And it all centered around one man who just wanted to live with his family in solitude in northern Idaho. He found out the hard way that you can still have asshole neighbors on a remote mountain ridge. When all was said and done, over 400 government agents and officials would be called in to arrest this one man. Magnificently mustachioed Geraldo Rivera even makes an appearance! And during an 11-day stand-off, several people would end up shot in the back and/or dead. Way to go, 'Merica! "Government Murder at Ruby Ridge, The True Story" can be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCG0OQsPcyU&t=503s The show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-Rain-off of his new album Views, which is now available for purchase on iTunes at https://itunes.a

In 1955, at a rural farmhouse in Kentucky, something never before witnessed took place. A large group of family and friends were taunted into an overnight shootout by strange, seemingly invincible creatures that looked metallic and appeared to float through the air. Many claimed the sightings were just a hoax, but the U. S. Air Force claimed the witnesses did have an interaction that night, but were just wrong about what they had seen. The group was actually tormented by...silver-painted monkeys that escaped from a circus! And although that would have been totally badass, it was complete malarkey. Join Erica and Billy this week as they try to make sense of little metallic men vs. pissed off birds of prey, and take old friend "Balls Deep" Joe Nickell to task on his explanation of events! After you've listened, be sure to get on social media and share your thoughts and theories! The show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah for the music at the end of ea

Over 90 years ago, a serial sexual killer was on the loose. His hunting ground-all across the United States and into Canada. When his spree came to an end, at least 22 people, and possibly more, lay in his wake. Join Erica and Billy this week for the conclusion of Earle Leonard Nelson and hear all the grisly details of his murder spree! And please raise a glass for the late Rick Hart...January 27th, 1954-July 9th, 2018. A HUGE  thank you to Steve Pacheco from Trace Evidence!!! Your thoughtfulness during this time was truly appreciated! The show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-You're Brave-off of his new album Views, which is now available for purchase on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/views/1368735476. It’s also available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Google Play, and many more! Help support a truly creative independent artist! You can also find him on o

Over 90 years ago, a serial sexual killer was on the loose. His hunting ground-all across the United States and into Canada. When his spree came to an end, at least 22 people, and possibly more, lay in his wake. But before then? He was a crazy religious fanatic of a child that drowned his food in olive oil and then slurped it up without utensils in between his many costume changes and lifting heavy chairs with his teeth. And he had the herpegonosyphiclap and a massive head injury. Sounds like the perfect ingredients for making serial killer pie! Join Erica and Billy this week to learn about The Dark Strangler's bizarre early life in Part 1! And make sure you're subscribed so you won't miss Part 2, all about the heinous murders and necrophilia committed across the U.S. and Canada! The show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-Too Many Voices-off of his new album Vie

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or needs someone to talk to, please seek help. Here in the U.S. you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline @  1-800-273-8255. If you don't call them, then please call or talk to someone else. You can even contact us. We're here for you and you matter! This week, Erica and Billy dive deep into the centuries-old Japanese Samurai ritual of preserving or reclaiming one's honor by self-disembowelment. Whether voluntary or ordered as capital punishment, the Samurai had to be one bad mofo to cut open his belly without showing any signs of pain. Want to know how it felt? Then buckle up because all the grisly details and history will be spilled (much like the Samurai's intestines). It'll be a bloody good time-if you can hack it. (See what we did there?) When you're done listening, let us know if you think you could pull it off on our social media! The new show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! And thank you to Murder.ly for giving o

Erica and Billy are very happy to announce the launch of the brand new Murder.ly True Crime Podcast Network-Podcasts to die for. They have been working behind the scenes as a member of the network for about 2 months now (sorry about the lackluster social media interaction). It's been a busy period with changing over podcasting hosts and collaborating with other great podcasters, but it's finally here! This bonus episode is a collection of minisodes from almost all of the Murder.ly family podcasts, each under 15 minutes, so listeners could give the shows a try in an easy way without having to search each individual show. A few podcasts joined the network a little too close to launch day and didn't have enough time to make one, but you can find all of the great Murder.ly podcasts at simply: Murder.ly! Hopefully you guys enjoy this podcast bonanza and find some new awesome true crime to listen to! A HUGE thank you to Brian and Chris at Murder.ly! This is a great opportunity and Martinis and the Macabre are so ex

When an Australian police officer calls up the FBI and says, "Don't think I'm mad, but I'm gonna tell you this story about Jesus Christ reincarnated in the female form," the agents know its going to be a good day at the office. This week Erica and Billy cover their first cult and discuss alternative yoga poses, purple thrones, LSD, and how any two things are alike...when you really think about it. Dive in and then give us your thoughts on social media! The 48 Hours 2-part documentary that the audio clips are from can be found at: www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-inside-the-family-cult-australia-anne-hamilton-byrne/ The new show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah (Phazer765) for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for a new song-TwoThousandAndSeventeen. His new album Views, is now available for purchase on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/views/1368735476. It’s also available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Google Play, an

Think of one of the most boring U.S. government jobs you could have and you might think of working for the United States Postal Service. Taking customers' money and putting a stamp on their package. Sorting addresses between countries, states, cities, and zip codes. Driving, or even worse-walking, from mailbox to mailbox to mailbox. But there's always the exciting risk of papercuts, anthrax-laced envelopes, and getting shot! Who wouldn't want this dream job? This week Erica and Billy will dive into the beginning of a wave of workplace violence that started in the 80's and had it's own slang term by the 90's. There will be confession, a ham radio, a bike, and murder...lots and lots of murder. And there will be a grisly short story at the end of the episode, so be sure to stay tuned! A HUGE THANK YOU TO AMELIA! She felt inspired by Billy "Snugglebunny" Jones, and wrote a wickedly good short story about his dark beginnings. She was then kind enough to read and record it and send us the audio to use on the show!

In the 3rd installment of the Kids Who Kill series, Erica and Billy delve into the story of one of the youngest multiple murderers in U.S. history, committing 4 vicious murders by age 15. But as a juvenile, the courts' hands were tied and he got just 5 years in juvenile detention. But good old Craig just doesn't know when to shut the fuck up and keep his hands...and teeth...and shanks...to himself. Boy, if Erica and Billy had a nickel for every time someone got bitten or stabbed in this episode? Well, let's just say it would be enough to put into a tube sock and turn it into a deadly clubbing weapon. If you're ready for a slasher, then dive in! The new show artwork was created by Chris Axmann. Thank you, Chris! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-Pishk-off of his new album Views, which is now available for purchase on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/views/1368735476. It’s also available on Spotify, Bandcamp

Hello, listeners! Erica and Billy thought they would give you a little teaser of what you could expect if you become a Patron of the show. For as little as $1 a month, you will get access to Patron only bonus audio, such as this! And you'll also get a shout out on the show! Our Patreon exclusive audio will start in May, so hurry and sign up! Go to www.patreon.com/MartinisandtheMacabre. And thank you for listening, sharing, and for your contributions! None of this would be possible without you guys. Seriously, you're the best! Thank you to www.purple-planet.com for the music used on this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're sitting in a high-rise in Chicago on a sunny Saturday morning. As you admire the view, your attention is immediately drawn to a figure that appears to be hanging from a noose outside of a 14th floor window across the way. There goes your Saturday. This week, Erica and Billy will discuss the mysterious death of a well-known author in 1996. Was it suicide? Was it murder? Was it death by misadventure? Let us know your thoughts after you listen by finding us on social media! We want to thank Chris Axmann for the great new show artwork! It looks marvelous! Thanks, as always, go to MinimusNoah (Phazer765) for the music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-Shores-off of his new album Views, which is now available for purchase on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/views/1368735476. It’s also available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Google Play, and many more!Help support a truly creative independent artist! You can also find him on our website, www.MartinisandtheMacabre.

In their first crossover episode, Erica and Billy are joined by Kate from the Ignorance Was Bliss podcast to discuss an incredibly unstable man and the carnage left in his wake. Was he schizophrenic? Was he faking? Was he really into organic protein shakes? Spoiler alert: the answer to that last question was yes. Like, RAW organic, if you catch my drift. But how do we as a society decide who to lock up and who will get the key to treatment, rehabilitation, and eventually freedom? Join the debate after listening and give us your thoughts on social media! Erica and Billy want to extend a HUGE thank you to Kate, one of our biggest supporters from our humble beginnings who is now braving the overwhelming world of podcasting herself! Check out Ignorance Was Bliss for an inside look at the world of criminal and crisis psychology! Big announcement! Our Patreon is now up with some cool rewards! Visit www.patreon.com/MartinisandtheMacabre to donate and get some cool Patron-only perks, including bonus audio content eac

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Peuchens and Manananggals and Penanggalans! Oh, my! These aren't the suave and sophisticated blood suckers we've come to know and love here in the modern age. In this episode, Erica and Billy are going old-school revenants. You know, the ones that can take off their heads with their entrails still attached as they fly around looking for victims! There will be blood...and instructions on how to prank call someone in medieval times! But still, blood... Find out if you're a vampire at: www.vampirewebsite.net/howtoknowifavampire.html. Thanks, as always, go to Phazer765 for the show artwork and music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-I'm an Enigma. You can find him on SoundCloud and YouTube as Phazer765 or minimusnoah. You can also find him on our website, www.MartinisandtheMacabre.com, on the music page, along with a fully playable track listing of all his songs that have been used in previous episodes. To show your support, please leave a 5-star rating and review on

Want to be a sorcerer? Want to harness the powers to will someone's significant other to remain faithful? (Oddly specific, but relatable to the show topic.) Want invincibility? Then look no further! Just let Ahmad's dad that he saw in a dream when he was 10 tell you how! In this week's tell-all, Erica and Billy will reveal the ritual needed to acquire true invincibility as they discuss one of Indonesia's worst serial killers. By the end of the show, not only will they let you in on the full ritual in detail, But they'll throw in how to steal a cow as a bonus! And you'll get all this for the low, low price of...nothing, cause it's a free show and all. Unless you would like to eventually donate to our Patreon that's still in the works.... Anyway: sorcery, rituals, murders, cows. Yay!  *The Ahmad Suradji documentary, a YouTube video, that most of the research was taken from was found at: https://Alchetron.com/Ahmad-Suradji. It is a Crime Investigation Asia documentary show. Thanks, as always, go to Phazer765

THIS is the episode that was not meant to be! For almost a year, Erica and Billy have recorded this episode a total of 3 times, and every time the audio files have been corrupted or lost...until now! (Unless you go to listen and it's just white noise. If so, the bitch has won cause Erica and Billy are over it.) Join them this week as they further descend into madness with the case of a murderous mother who enlisted the help of her own children to beat, torture, and kill 2 of their own sisters. It's a rough one, so if you're sensitive to crimes against children, you should probably pass this up. But if you want to triumph in this recording victory with your hosts, press play and join the winner's circle!   Thanks, as always, go to Phazer765 for the show artwork and music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-More Than Space. You can find him on SoundCloud and YouTube as Phazer765 or minimusnoah. You can also find him on our website on the music page, along with a fully pl

This week, join Erica and Billy as they discuss what they personally consider the two saddest days in world history. There's catastrophe and destruction and deaths, lots of deaths. But there's also a LOT of wasted free-flowing booze...the greatest loss of all.           In memoriam: Beer and Rum.           We will forever hold you in our hearts. And bellies. Thanks, as always, go to Phazer765 for the show artwork and music at the end of each episode. Be sure to listen until the end for the new song-Drowning. (Hehehe...that title worked out perfectly.) You can find him on SoundCloud and YouTube as Phazer765 or minimusnoah. You can also find him on our website www.MartinisandtheMacabre.com on the music page, along with a fully playable track listing of all of his songs that have been used in previous episodes. To show your support, please leave a 5-star rating and review on iTunes to help boost the show. You can also review us on Stitcher, Facebook, or any podcatcher app that you use that has the option to