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Greg de Villers was found dead on his bed, with a bunch of rose petals surrounding his body. The murder scene was something straight out of a movie. His death was thought to be a suicide at first, but investigators would find out if was something much more sinister. MURDERISH has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish. Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: Murderish Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/ Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com MURDERISH merch now available (t-shirts, mugs & other swag): Murderish | Threadless online merch store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ Episode Sponsor: ZOLA. Go to ZOLA.com/MURDERISH for $50 off of your wedding registry. Research & writing provided by: The Pros & Cons Podcast MURDERISH Slogan intro provided by: Josh Mankiewicz, Corres

Chris Newsom and Channon Christian had been dating just a couple of months on the evening they were carjacked and kidnapped. The couple was supposed to attend a birthday party that evening but never showed. Friends and family soon began to worry and sprung into action to try to find Chris and Channon. What they would learn about the events that unfolded that night would be anybody’s worst nightmare. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish.  Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: Murderish Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/      Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com MURDERISH merch now available (t-shirts, mugs & other swag): Murderish | Threadless online merch store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ Episode Sponsor: AMC’s Shudder. Head over to https://www.

This BONUS episode of Murderish is a collaboration I did with my pals at The Pros & Cons podcast. Bethany, Adriana, and I are covering a handful of Southern California murder cases as part of a series we’re calling The Pros & Cons Presents Murderish: Southern California. This bonus episode covers the case of John Hillrich. This story involves infidelity, gangs, drugs, and a supposed confession letter written on Post-It notes. Yes, you read that right …Post-It notes. Please subscribe to The Pros & Cons podcast, and look forward to more crossover episodes in our Southern California murder case series …The Pros & Cons Presents Murderish: Southern California.  MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish.  Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/      Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comm

In this episode of Murderish, you’re going to hear the story of Clarence Elkins, who was convicted of two brutal rapes and a murder. But, as you’ll learn in this episode, things aren’t always as they seem. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish. Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/ Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com MURDERISH merch now available (t-shirts, mugs & other swag): Murderish | Threadless online merch store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ Episode Sponsors: Sudio, Poshmark & BetterHelp. Go to sudio.com & enter discount code MURDERISHPOD for 15% off. Download the Poshmark app, or go to www.PoshMark.com, & enter invite code MURDERISH at sign-up for $5 off your first purchase. Go to www.BetterHelp.

In this follow-up episode of Murderish, you’ll hear from DJ Fickey’s sister, Amanda. Lisa (host of Eye for an Eye podcast) and I interview Amanda and dive deeper into who DJ was. We also go into more detail about DJ’s case. You’ll recall from “DJ Fickey, Seeking Justice,” episode 20, that DJ’s family strongly believes his death was not a suicide …it was murder. Amanda and her family also believe they know who murdered DJ, and she’ll stop at nothing to get this person to face justice. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support Murderish, and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish. Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/ Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Instagram: @MurderishPodcast Send comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com MURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other swag): Threadless online store https://murderi

A series of three calls came into Walker County 9-1-1 the afternoon of October 3, 2016. The caller said a man shot himself and they needed an ambulance. A woman can be heard wailing and screaming in the background …she’s hysterical. An officer arrives on scene shortly after the third call was finished, and an investigation ensued. However, according to the victim’s family, a bungled investigation, misinformation in official reports, lying witnesses and the fact that all witnesses, and the victim, were drug users …led to an incorrect determination of the manner of death. The victim’s family strongly believes a killer is free and no justice has been served in this case. Join me as I tell the story of Donald Edward Fickey, Jr (“DJ”). MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFollow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://tw

This is a very special episode featuring none other than True Crime Legend, Josh Mankiewicz of Dateline NBC. My good friend, Kari Martin of White Wine True Crime podcast, and I got together with Manks and recorded this episode. We talked about murder, relationships, Dateline episodes, Scott Peterson, childhood …and Eminem even came up during our convo. At the end of the episode, you’re going to hear a little ditty that Kari and I wrote and performed for Josh. Once this episode airs, any dignity and self-respect Kari and I had will have been flushed down the toilet. But I have to say, it was welllllll worth it. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFollow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERI

Tristan Jensen was a young teenager who had his whole life ahead of him. He and his family lived in Redlands California. Unfortunately, he crossed paths with another boy who would end his life much too soon. After police caught up to Tristan’s murderer, JP Remsen, they discovered just how cold, and callous the boy was. Valaree Schwab was a smart and outspoken teenager. According to her family, Valaree was bullied at school for being so outspoken. On what should have been a typical day at school, Valaree and her boyfriend were stalked and followed to a nearby restaurant. The angry mob outside was shouting for Valaree to come outside. She and her boyfriend waited until they thought it was safe, and then exited the restaurant. What happened next would forever change the lives of several teenagers and their families. Tragically, Valaree lost her life.MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFollow MURDERISH on soci

Darrell Keith Rich, known as “The Hilltop Rapist,” was born on February 14, 1955. Although he was born on Valentine’s Day, this would be no indication of who Rich would become as an adult. This cold-blooded Serial Killer got his name by the manner in which he captured most of his victims.  MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IPodcast promos by: It’s Haunted & Suspect Convictions (subscribe, rate & review!).Listener warning at the beginning of the episo

In November of 1983, a mother and her three children were found “hacked to death” in their Bloomington, Illinois family home. The prime suspect was the husband and father of the victims, David Hendricks. The prosecution would have you believe that David’s religion and desire to pursue other women were motives for the murders. The defense argued that the murders occurred as part of a robbery committed by an intruder, whose bloody footprint was found inside the home. After two trials, a final verdict was reached …and not everyone agrees that justice was served. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get extra perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFollow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and advertising inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirt

In an earlier episode of Murderish, I told the story of Justin Hopper’s murder. Justin Hopper was a high school student who was gunned down in cold blood by two of his classmates in a Canyon near Redlands California in the 1990s. In this follow-up episode, I speak with another friend of Justin’s who gives additional perspective on Justin and Ryan Bangs, who was convicted in connection with Justin’s murder (along with co-defendant, Aaron Mercado). Justin’s friend, who requested to remain anonymous, was in contact with Justin in the days leading up to his murder, and she also attended part of the trial that resulted after Justin was killed. If you haven’t listened to the Justin Hopper Murder episode, please do so before listening to this follow-up as it may not make much sense otherwise.    MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/  

In this bonus episode of Murderish, Jami interviews a friend of John Meehan’s, AKA Dirty John. Kathy met John Meehan in the early 1990’s and developed a close friendship with him over the years. Kathy talks about John’s reputation at work, his drug use and lies he told her in order to hide his engagement and eventual marriage to Tonia Bales. Kathy exchanged emails with John the day before he attacked Terra Newell and ultimately died, and explains what she thinks his frame of mind was at the time. Fans of the Dirty John podcast will enjoy this interview as it provides listeners with more insight into John Meehan, AKA Dirty John. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcast Send comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami

In this episode of Murderish, Jami teams up with Mike Morford (“Morf”) who co-hosts the Criminology podcast. Jami tells Morf her personal story about going through an armed takeover robbery at a Bank for which she use to work. Mike and Jami also talk about true crime cases, which of course includes extensive conversation regarding Joseph James DeAngelo …the man accused of being the East Area Rapist / Golden State Killer. Morf has become an expert on the Golden State Killer case, as he and his co-host, Mike Ferguson, did a deep dive into it in Season 2 of Criminology. There is a Q&A with Morf at the end, and he answers questions submitted by Murderish listeners.  MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comment

In this episode of Murderish, Jami answers listener-submitted questions. Some of the questions are true crime related, and others are more personal. Jami answers all of your questions in this episode and gives a shout out to everyone who submitted questions.  MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod http://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comThreadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I**Intro to this episode provided by** Murder on the Mind podcast (subscribe, rate & review!).Go Fund Me for Perry Johnson: https://www.gofundme.com/hello-cancer-wtf. Perry was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and it is inoperable. Medical bills for Perry and his family are exten

In this bonus episode of Murderish, Kari Martin and I recap our trip to Nashville to attend CrimeCon. Kari Martin is the co-host of White Wine True Crime and Pretty Scary podcasts. Our recap begins with a CRAZY flight to Nashville where we did something that may have landed us on the TSA watch list. Kari and I talk about things that went on at CrimeCon and people we spent time with, including none other than Josh Mankiewicz from Dateline NBC! This bonus episode is a light-hearted break from the dark nature of most Murderish episodes. I think you’ll get a good laugh listening to my convo with Kari. Enjoy!MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFacebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores

James R. Fitzgerald (AKA Fitz) is a retired FBI profiler with a specific expertise in Forensic Linguistic Analysis. Fitz’s expertise in Forensic Linguistic Analysis played a significant role in apprehending the infamous serial killer, Ted Kaczynski, who was known as the Unabomber. The Unabomber’s reign of terror lasted over 17 years before he was arrested at his secluded cabin in the woods of Montana in 1996. A miniseries called Manhunt: Unabomber was made and based on Fitz’s hunt for the Unabomber. Fitz has also authored a book titled A Journey to the Center of the Mind, which documents his life as an FBI Profiler and his work on the task force that ultimately caught the Unabomber.Fitz and I talked about everything from some of his most memorable cases, to what drove him to seek a career in law enforcement. We did a deep dive regarding his work on the Unabomber task force, and I learned some very interesting facts about Ted Kaczynski that surprised me. More information on Fitz can be found at www.jamesrfitzg

James R. Fitzgerald (AKA Fitz) is a retired FBI profiler with a specific expertise in Forensic Linguistic Analysis. Fitz’s expertise in Forensic Linguistic Analysis played a significant role in apprehending the infamous serial killer, Ted Kaczynski, who was known as the Unabomber. The Unabomber’s reign of terror lasted over 17 years before he was arrested at his secluded cabin in the woods of Montana in 1996. A miniseries called Manhunt: Unabomber was made and based on Fitz’s hunt for the Unabomber. Fitz has also authored a book titled A Journey to the Center of the Mind, which documents his life as an FBI Profiler and his work on the task force that ultimately caught the Unabomber.Fitz and I talked about everything from some of his most memorable cases, to what drove him to seek a career in law enforcement. We did a deep dive regarding his work on the Unabomber task force, and I learned some very interesting facts about Ted Kaczynski that surprised me. More information on Fitz can be found at www.jamesrfitzg

Rod Demery spent many years working as a homicide detective for the Shreveport (Louisiana) Police Department, and he retired in 2016. Rod now works as a special homicide investigator for the district attorney’s office. He is also a United States Navy veteran and served in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. As if all of that wasn’t enough, Rod is also the star of hit tv show, Murder Chose Me, on Investigation Discovery. Murder Chose Me features Rod telling murder stories in his own words, as well as reenactments provided by a very well-chosen cast who deliver these scenes in a gripping way that really pulls you into the story.MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodInstagram: MurderishPodcastSend comments and inquiries to: M

In this episode of Murderish, I interview John Meehan’s (AKA Dirty John) oldest daughter, Emily Meehan. For those who are unfamiliar, Dirty John is a wildly popular podcast that covers a crazy, true crime that occurred in Orange County California. Please listen to the Dirty John podcast before listening to this episode of Murderish. Emily was just five years old when her parents divorced. In true Dirty John fashion, John Meehan left his family and drained their bank account, leaving Tonia Bales (his wife at the time, and Emily’s mother) with only $23 to support herself and their two daughters. In this interview, Emily opens up about her life with, and without, John Meehan. She also gives great insight into how John was as a father. Emily and I talked about the half sister she has as a result of one of John Meehan’s affairs. She also spoke about the medical condition John had, which caused his organs to be ineligible to donate after he died. Emily is a lot like her mom. She’s strong, smart and driven. Emily wi

In this episode of Murderish, I interview John Meehan’s (AKA Dirty John) first wife, Tonia Bales. You might remember Tonia from the wildly popular Dirty John podcast, where listeners got to hear recorded phone calls between John and Tonia. John’s threats to Tonia during those calls made the hair on my arms stick up. During the interview, Tonia talks about those phone calls and her motivation behind staying on the phone with John even after he threatened her.   MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media:Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comMURDERISH merch now available at two online stores (t-shirts, mugs & other cool stuff):Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/