The Lost Girls of Panama
Dec 20, 2018
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On April 1, 2014, young Dutch tourists Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon took a day-hike into the mountains overlooking the small, picturesque town of Boquete, Panama, and were never seen alive again. Their remains were discovered soon after, but the mysterious clues to follow didn't seem to add up to a simple conclusion. So, in the wake of their untimely deaths, a controversy has arisen regarding the elusive answer to one question: accident ... or murder? Was this just a case of two young women lost in the wilderness? Or was there something more sinister at play? Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological exploration of the hours and days of the struggle in an effort to uncover the truth.
Lizzie Borden: Anatomy of a Sociopath
Dec 11, 2018
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On August 4, 1892, the town of Fall River, MA became witness to one of the more horrifying, yet fascinating crimes in modern history, the gruesome axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, which remain unsolved to this day. At the time, however, strong suspicion was cast upon Andrew's daughter, Lizzie, who not only held contempt and disdain for Abby, but supposedly had her eye on her father's money as well. Despite significant circumstantial evidence, Lizzie's day in court saw her walk free and claim her inheritance. But the mystery remains. Did Lizzie Borden commit cold-blooded murder? And, if so, what really drove such a seemingly docile woman over the edge? Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological exploration of the sociopath, from its conception by nature, through the act of murder, and beyond the stars into a distant future.SPONSOR:Audible URL: Audible.com/EVILCCMM SMS code: EVILCCMM to 500 500
Don’t Tread on Me: Jordan Brown
Dec 06, 2018
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On the frigid morning of February 20, 2009, a 4-year-old girl appeared on the doorstep of a rural Wampum, PA home sobbing and proclaiming her pregnant mother wouldn't wake up. Police soon arrived on the scene to find the woman had been shot in the back of the head while sleeping, but there was no evidence of an intruder. Before long, all signs pointed to an unlikely suspect, and an arrest was made. But it wasn't a stranger. Or her menacing ex-boyfriend. Not even her fiancee. According to police, the culprit was an 11-year-old boy.
In the Darkness of Night: Dyatlov Pass
Dec 03, 2018
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On February 1, 1959, a group of Russian ski hikers stray off-course due to low visibility caused by snow and wind, only to find themselves forced to set up their tent for the night on the slopes of a remote peak in the northern Ural range called Kholat Syakhl, which translates to "dead mountain". At some point during the night, however, the group flees the tent with no regard for anything but getting away, leaving themselves prone to the elements, and without any resources. Soon after, all of them are dead, but under seemingly bizarre circumstances that haven't been explained to this day. Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological examination of the evidence in this baffling mystery.
DAHMER: DEMON RISING
Nov 27, 2018
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On the night of July 22, 1991 Milwaukee police entered the apartment of 31-year-old Jeffrey Dahmer in response to a complaint by a man who said he'd been handcuffed and held hostage there only minutes earlier. Having been to the residence in the past, the cops thought this might be another case of a domestic dispute between two young lovers. Once inside, however, what they found was far more sinister. Join host Ryan Kraus for Part II of a psychological journey through the emotional plight of the Milwaukee Cannibal, arguably the most infamous serial killer to have ever lived.SPONSORS:Audible URL: Audible.com/EVILCCMM SMS code: EVILCCMM to 500 500 Care/Of URL: takecareof.com Code: CCMM (for 25% off your first month of personalized Care/Of vitamins)
The Dangers of Invisible Strangers & Other Thoughts About Where Terri Went from the Science Fair: The Kyron Horman Story
Nov 08, 2018
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On the morning of June 4, 2010, 7-year-old Kyron Horman was photographed by his stepmother while standing proudly in front of his project at an elementary school science fair. The bespectacled, gap-toothed child was all smiles, as it was also the last day of school before summer vacation. After the picture, Kyron's stepmom left him outside of his classroom, where he was last seen walking toward the door. But he never made it. Once she turned her back, little Kyron Horman was gone. Forever. Join host Ryan Kraus in an effort to deconstruct the psychology of the event and unearth the long-awaited truth.
Pet Sematary
Oct 24, 2018
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Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating journey through the terrifying psychology embedded in Stephen King’s horror classic Pet Sematary.Sponsor: Green Chef Visit www.GreenChef.us/ccmm to get $50 off your first box.
Dirty Deeds: The Disappearance of DeOrr Kunz
Oct 17, 2018
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On Thursday, July 9, 2015, little DeOrr Kunz left Idaho Falls with his family for a camping and fishing trip more than 120 miles away at the remote Timber Creek campground, but by the next afternoon he had vanished without a trace. At first, it was believed the boy might have been abducted, or even attacked by a wild animal. But as the search remained fruitless, investigators began to wonder if DeOrr had ever been up on the mountain at all. That's when they turned their attention to the campers, and named DeOrr's parents suspects. To this day, however, the little boy remains missing. Join host Ryan Kraus for a journey into the psychology of this fascinating mystery in an effort to uncover the truth.
Jonathan Luna: Last Exit
Oct 08, 2018
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At 11:38pm on the night of December 3, 2003, Assistant US Attorney Jonathan Luna disappeared from his desk at the Baltimore federal courthouse, leaving behind his cell phone and glasses he needed for driving. Moments later, security footage captured his vehicle leaving the parking garage, at which point it embarked on a strange 5-hour journey that seemed to have no clear destination. By 5:30am, however, Jonathan Luna was dead. 15 years later, we still have no answers about what really happened that night inside his car. Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological exploration of this baffling case in an effort to uncover the truth about one question: suicide ... or murder?
Meet Your Maker: Butcher Baker
Sep 28, 2018
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From 1971 to 1983, a madman roamed the remote wilderness outside of Anchorage, Alaska hunting attractive women as his prey. By the end of his reign of terror, Robert Christian Hansen, otherwise known as the Butcher Baker, would commit 30 rapes and at least 17 murders, attributing them to his intense hatred for the girls who rejected him in his youth. Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological examination of his younger years in an effort to uncover what really went wrong, and how we can fix these issues moving into the future.
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