Murderish

On December 17th, 2004, 39-year-old Lisa Montgomery showed off her newborn baby around her small Kansas town. Like any new mom, she felt great pride to have her wide-eyed baby fawned over and admired. But this wasn’t an ordinary pregnancy. Nobody could recall seeing Lisa with a swollen belly, on the verge of bringing a child into the world. When she showed everyone her baby for the first time, something seemed off. This curiosity sparked a deep dive into Lisa’s past, and what was discovered, shocked everyone. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebo

A woman named Becki is lounging by the pool at the Fontainebleau Hotel when she decides to proposition a strapping pool attendant. Go on a date with her...and her husband. What begins as an unconventional proposition will soon throw them all into the international spotlight. And that’s because the couple is none other than Jerry Falwell Jr. and his wife Becki, two of the most powerful figures in Evangelical America. Wondery presents In God We Lust, hosted by Brooke Siffrin and Aricia Skidmore-Williams of Even the Rich. A story of an alluring sex scandal, power, money, and a very public fall from grace. When word of their affair fell into the wrong hands it led to political extortion and a public outing that brought Jerry Falwell Jr.’s empire crashing down. Listen at http://wondery.fm/IGWL_Murderish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 28th, 1953, Bobby Greenlease, the six-year-old son of one of the Midwest’s wealthiest automobile dealers was abducted from his school and held for ransom. The news that followed would make national headlines for months, holding the attention of Americans far and wide. People cared about the fate of little Bobby as though he was their own child. This was a tale of evil, corruption, and stupidity. It Missouri’s crime of the century as The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch would put it.  Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - S

In one of the most egregious law enforcement scandals of the last century, the U.S. Government helped to cultivate and empower one of the most notorious murderers of our time. A man who was simultaneously hailed as both a savior and a devil, a protector and an oppressor, James “Whitey” Bulger’s story is complex and almost unbelievable. How did just another poor South Boston hoodlum rise to be the King of the Irish Mob, and reign without punishment for 20 years as the bodies piled up around him? How did he manipulate and stay one step ahead of law enforcement even after becoming a fugitive on the FBI’s most-wanted list, second only to Osama Bin Laden? Whitey Bulger wasn’t your average gangster, but his genius was facilitated by equally criminal men at every level of law enforcement. With their help, Whitey rose to power using violence, money, intelligence, and charisma. Whether it was karma, poetic justice, or a government setup, Whitey met his end violently and in a manner reminiscent of the countless murders

On July 12, 1922, 20-year-old widow Alberta Meadows was bludgeoned to death on a desolate road just outside Los Angeles. Her attacker would garner more media attention and public interest than the victim herself. It was a case that would continue to receive national coverage for decades to come, and the press named the killer “Tiger Woman” due to the brutal nature of the crime. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish . Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. - Audible: Visit Audible.com/murder

Imagine one minute you’re having drinks with a family member, and the next thing you remember is waking up in a hospital bed surrounded by law enforcement officers. You’re groggy and unsure of what transpired the previous day. For one young woman, this was her reality. By the time the whole confusing ordeal was over, she would come to learn how she ended up in the hospital and that someone very close to her was behind it. As it turned out, she wasn’t the only victim. She was just the only victim to survive. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook

In the early morning hours of December 6, 1959, the Perelson family found themselves under attack. The tortured screams emitted from the family’s stately three-story home resounded through their Los Feliz neighborhood, jolting nearby residents from their slumber. What horrors had unfolded that cold December night, and what could the motive be for the bloody and horrifying event? Over 60 years later, this story continues to be told and wild speculation rages on. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish . Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsors: - Betabrand: Visit Betabrand.c

In the 1970s, a group of four teenagers set up camp in the Adirondack Mountains. Sadly, only three of them would make it out alive. A high-profile manhunt for the murderer ensued and eventually led to a trial during which stunning confessions were revealed. These confessions shocked the courtroom and a huge scandal followed, one that is still being debated by legal professionals today. The ongoing legal debate begs the question ...is there ever a time when an attorney should divulge information they received from their client despite attorney client privilege? Join me as I walk you through the manhunt and scandalous trial of Robert Garrow. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page htt

On May 27th, 1991, a call came in to the front desk of the Palm Springs Ramada Inn. The caller was 33-year-old Susan Schnell, a guest at the hotel. Shockingly, Schnell said that she had been sexually assaulted and her throat had been slit. The battered woman was in critical condition but fortunately, she survived. Police quickly arrested her attacker. When investigators questioned the man about the attack on Schnell, they got much more than they bargained for. He admitted not only to the abduction and assault of Susan Schnell, but also told police where they could find the body of a young woman in Seattle whom he had murdered the previous Friday. After being alerted of this grisly confession, King County Police soon found the body of a young woman inside the trunk of her own car. The body was identified as being 21-year-old Holly Washa. Join me as I walk you through the case of Holly Washa and her delayed justice. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The webs

On December 28, 1992, nine-year-old Katie Beers vanished from a Long Island amusement center. National headlines in the days that followed read “The Tiny Tragedy from Long Island” and “America’s little girl lost.” The ripple effects were extensive. Not only was a young child missing, but a paralyzing sense of ‘stranger danger’ also terrorized New York’s second largest county. What had become of little Katie? Was any child safe? The events that unfolded after the young girl’s disappearance were a tale of alarming tragedy and unabiding resilience. Join me as I walk you through the case of Katie Beers. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page  https://www.patreon.com/Murderish . Let’s

Winning the lottery is a dream. On the surface, it seems money can buy some level of happiness and put an end to many problems. In the case we’re examining today, a lottery winner used his newfound wealth to help his community. His generosity extended not only to his family and friends but to people whom he didn't even know. When this man suddenly couldn’t be located, his family wondered where he had gone. Did he use his lottery winnings to go on a much-needed vacation, exhausted from all the people asking for money? Did he flee to get away from legal trouble he was in? Or, could it be possible that someone made him disappear? Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patr

September 8, 2017 marked the last time anyone heard from 33-year-old Taylor Wright. The former police officer and current private investigator seemingly dropped off the face of the earth, but not before she sent a perplexing text message to a loved one saying she needed time away to think. Where could Taylor have gone? Was this an impulsive getaway stemming from a midlife crisis? Or, had something far more ominous transpired? Against all odds, the truth always has a way of coming out. Join me as I walk you through the case involving Taylor Wright. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page ttps://www.patreon.com/Murderish . Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast

In April of 2016, Air Force veteran and hospice nurse Tricia Todd mysteriously vanished from a tranquil beachside town. The 33-year-old mother of one was vivacious, compassionate, and well-liked in her community. No one could ever imagine she would abandon her young daughter, and the notion of someone wanting to harm her was equally unfathomable. Years of secrecy obscured a daunting truth, one that wouldn’t be fully unveiled until it was much too late. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish . Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Midroll podcast promo: The Shattered Window. Subscr

The life of a celebrity is often viewed as glamorous, something that you could only dream of achieving. Walking the red carpet, rubbing elbows with A-list celebrities, and hosting lavish parties are all regular occurrences in the life of the rich and famous. This was especially true of Frank Sinatra, singer extraordinaire and mega-celebrity who was connected to a lot of powerful people. Sinatra, known as The Chairman of the Board, had connections to some of the highest seats in government. His fame also led him to be deeply connected with the mob. Sinatra was a huge star, so when his teenage son, Frank Jr., went missing in December of 1963 the world took notice. Did Sinatra’s connections with the mob lead to his son’s abduction, or could this have all been a self-planned ruse for Junior to get out from under his father’s shadow and make a name for himself? Join me as I walk you through the abduction of Frank Sinatra Jr. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. Th

On October 27, 1988, McLean County Coroner William Anderson had just come from the Central Catholic vs. University High School football game. Afterward, he was due to meet with members of his re-election campaign to go over strategies. Before the meeting, Anderson was volunteered by the others to get beer for the meeting. He went to the closest store, S&S Liquor Store, located at 703 N. Clinton Street in Bloomington-Normal Illinois. Anderson grabbed a six-pack and headed home for the strategy session. Just two to three minutes later, after having made it only a few blocks, Anderson’s pager went off, alerting him to go back to S&S Liquor Store. When he returned, he stepped straight into one of the worst tragedies in the town’s history. Join me as I walk you through the tragedy known as the S&S Liquor Store Murders. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers ca

In the early 1980s, a single mother was living a quiet life in Southern California. She’d wake up each day, put in hours of work at her two jobs, and then go straight home to be with her young son. Her life was quiet and uneventful, until it wasn’t. Unbeknownst to the young mother, someone was watching her. Soon, she began receiving frightening phone calls and it became clear that she had an obsessed stalker. Her simple life was turned upside down and tragically, would end in her murder. Join me as I walk you through the mysterious murder of Dorothy Jane Scott. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. Patreon subscribers can get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish . Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @Mu

One of the most significant food recalls in modern history all came down to peanuts. In 2015, following decades of food safety violations, three major players from a large food manufacturing company were identified as being grossly neglectful in their practices. Nine American consumers lost their lives while hundreds more fell ill due to the utterly shocking food safety violations. Join me as I walk you through the case of Stewart Parnell and his “Killer Company.” Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. A portion of Patreon proceeds are donated to a worthy non-profit and you’ll get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. To sign up for Patreon perks, click “Go Behind the Scenes” on the website OR click here for a direct link to our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/Murderish . Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish”

When one young man discovered his passion for drumming, he soon began dreaming of living the rockstar lifestyle. His talent and ambition paid off and soon, he found himself in very high demand. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol, combined with an undiagnosed mental illness, turned his dream into a nightmare that ended with the brutal murder of someone very close to him. Join me as I walk you through the life and crimes of famed rock and roll drummer, James Beck Gordon, and the murder of Osa Gordon. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. A portion of Patreon proceeds are donated to a worthy non-profit and you’ll get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsor(s): - Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends, a brain-engaging puzzle game, FREE today on the Apple app store or

On August 25, 2013 a body was discovered in a field in Bakersfield California. A suspect emerged, and investigators worked to figure out why this person wanted the victim dead. As it turned out, the killer may have been seen on surveillance footage leaving the crime scene, but was it really the killer? This would be a source of debate in the trial that took place years after the murder. Join me as I examine a case that broke stereotypes and had many people in disbelief after a suspect was identified. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. A portion of Patreon proceeds are donated to a worthy non-profit and you’ll get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (Instagram), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsor(s): - Sun Basket: Visit Sunbasket.com/murderish and enter promo code murderish for $35 off. - SOM Sleep:

It’s February 8, 2018. A man is lying on his back in the parking lot of Wildwood Park in San Bernardino, California. He’s been shot multiple times. He’s struggling to breathe and has the look of imminent death in his eyes. He would be dead soon. Police caught up with the man’s killer and it seemed, this was just another homicide in a city previously dubbed, the “Murder Capital” of California. But, things are not always what they seem as would be discovered with this case. Check us out: Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami. The website also has links to buy MURDERISH merchandise and become a Patreon supporter. A portion of Patreon proceeds are donated to a worthy non-profit) and you’ll get access to exclusive Patreon-only episodes. Let’s get social: @MurderishPod (Twitter), @MurderishPodcast (IG), search “Murderish” (Facebook). Sponsor(s): - Betabrand: Visit Betabrand.com/murderish for 25% off. - Stamps.com: Visit Stamps.com, click the microphone at the TOP of the homepa