Episodes

For the final episode of season 2, we head to British Columbia for our first cult (the Saints of Bountiful) aka the Canadian version of Warren Jeffs. Stay tuned for season 3 coming 5/26! Sponsor: Aloha Ellie ----------------------------- Sources: Warren Jeffs And Life In The Fundamentalist Mormon Church Called FLDS 'It needs to be stopped': Bountiful, B.C., leader's ex-wife welcomes polygamy ruling B.C. polygamists Winston Blackmore and James Oler sentenced to house arrest ‘The cults won,’ an...

TW: MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE & POLICE BRUTALITY Today's episode covers two hot button topics: mental health and excessive police force. We head to Portland, Oregon to discuss the killing of Aaron Campbell by officer Ronald Frashour. We also examine the Department of Justice investigation into the Portland Police bureau's use of force against the mentally ill. This episode is dedicated to Aaron Campbell, his mother Marva, his kids, and the rest of the Campbell family. Sponsors: BEPD Shop - use code...

Today's episode covers the wrongful conviction of Ian Simmers. We also discuss the Reid technique and its controversial application to juvenile interrogations. Sponsor: Help You Find.Me - use promo code WINSTON10 to save 10% on your order! ----------------- Sources: Judge won’t dismiss lawsuit from WA man imprisoned for 23 years in murder he didn’t commit Washington state man exonerated of murder files lawsuit Ian Simmers - National Registry of Exonerations Exonerated after 23 years in priso...

TW: Cyberbullying, Sexual Exploitation, and Suicide Today’s episode takes us to British Columbia. At the center of our story is Amanda Todd. Amanda started using an online video chat to meet new people over the internet. She was flattered by the compliments she received. Unfortunately, Amanda also encountered a relentless stranger who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. Sponsor: Spooky Babe Stickers - Use discount code WINNIE20 ------------------------ Sources: Cyberbullying can be against the...

This episode was originally a Patreon mini episode back in January 2022. At that time, there wasn't a lot of information about the case. But since then, Michael Wolfe pled guilty to the murders of Karissa & Billy Fretwell. So we re-recorded the episode and included as much information as we could possibly find about Karissa and her son Billy. Sponsor: Everything Doggo (Use code WINSTON15 to get 15% off your order!) ------------------------------ **Sources** Karissa Fretwell murder: Michael Wol...

TW: RAPE/SEXUAL ASSAULT Today's episode covers the rape and murder of Susi Larsen. This case was solved and prosecuted in 1998 but in 2015, the defendant (Billy Oatney, Jr.) was granted a new trial. Tune in now to hear why Oatney was granted a new trial and to find out how the 2nd trial (which just concluded on 2/7/23) turned out. *Sources* https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/billy-oatney-susi-larsen-murder-trial-1996-appeal/283-5b824cfb-924f-4cff-9a70-4173f2eb34ae https://www.kgw...

This is a re-recorded Patreon episode about one of the deadliest serial killers in the history of Washington State: Gary Ridgway (aka the Green River Killer). Like our episode on Robert Pickton, the primary focus of this episode is the victims, two of whom remain unidentified. Please share the composite sketch on your social media pages so we can help Bones 17's family find their daughter. Composite Sketch Sponsor: Spooky Babe Stickers (use code WINNIE20 for a discount and freebie!) | Instagram...

TW: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Today's case takes us to Milton, Washington to discuss the tragic murder of Wendi Traynor at the hands of her estranged partner, Josh Ellis. This episode is dedicated to Wendi Traynor and her family. Domestic Violence Hotline ------------------------- *Sources* Murder conviction overturned due to use of racist stereotype News Tribune Komo News WA Court Opinion Ex-BF Charged in Death of Milton Woman If you suspect domestic violence say something News Observer Bail set at ...

Barry Washington, Jr. was just 22 years old when he was shot and killed during a bar fight. Although his killer would argue that race had nothing to do with the shooting, the racial slurs his killer used shortly before shooting him, the characterization of Barry as a "big, angry Black man," and the fact that Barry was an unarmed Black man all speak to the contrary. This case highlights the racist undertones of Oregon and the modern lynchings of Black men - killed simply because of the color of ...

TW: Mentions of suicide and miscarriage This episode covers the mysterious death of Ronda Reynolds: did she take her own life or was she the victim of a homicide? **Sources** RCW 36.24.020: Inquests—Jury—Venue—Payment of costs Why Modern Medical Examiners Don't Hold Inquests 48 Hours: Coroner's inquest in 1998 death of Ronda Reynolds - CBS News Former trooper Ronda Reynolds death ruled homicide Husband in notorious Lewis County murder case to leave job as school principal Husband of slain ex-t...