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76: Dark Shadows: The Dahmer Book with Steven David Lampley Feb 12, 2019

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This week we are honored to be joined by Steven David Lampley, the author of "The Dahmer Book". Steven takes us through Dahmer's life, including the moment he himself realized he knew Dahmer from the military.
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com

75: Dark Shadows: David Carpenter, the Trailside Killer Feb 02, 2019

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This week, we discuss a serial killer whose activities made authorities consider him as the Zodiac not once, but twice. He operated opportunistically by targeting mostly females hiking in state parks. Find out how he was eventually caught and how this case helped renowned FBI profiler John Douglas's colleagues to buy in to the newly developed science.
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Carpenter
http://law.justia.com/cases/california/supreme-court/4th/21/1016.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-01-05-me-33339-story.html
https://www.aetv.com/tags/trailside-killer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvcwl3W3vds
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/lisa-rinna-says-her-mother-lois-was-attacked-by-trailside-killer-david-carpenter-he-tried-to-kill-her

74: Dark Shadows: Patrick Kearney, the Trashbag Killer Jan 22, 2019

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This week, we discuss Patrick Wayne Kearney, a serial killer with one of the highest known body counts. Kearney was bullied as a kid which led to a seething internal rage that he took out on unsuspecting victims ranging from age 5 to 28.
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Kearney
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=vp8fAAAAIBAJ&sjid=F9YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2965,743188&dq=patrick-kearney+first&hl=en
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=PfsrAAAAIBAJ&sjid=98YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4468,1163749&dq=patrick-kearney+guilty&hl=en
http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,915134,00.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/americas-deadliest-serial-killers/17/

73: Dark Shadows: Cleophus Prince Jr. Jan 15, 2019

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In this week's episode, we discuss a lesser known serial killer who was born and raised in our home town of Birmingham, Alabama. Cleophus Prince Jr. broke serial killer stereotypes by being one of the few who chose victims from another race.
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleophus_Prince_Jr.
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19931104&id=4pQzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UTIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=5223,635173
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19910306&id=2jAdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=gaUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5666,1158888
https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-prince-33717
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19901015&id=dDcdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=xqUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3823,4039123
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1988&dat=19930805&id=8GciAAAAIBAJ&sjid=86wFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4114,3242789
https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19920304&id=E0ogAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7KUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5380,1042303
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-03-04-me-3052-story.html

72: Dark Shadows: The San Francisco Witch Killers Jan 06, 2019

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We've talked before about the rarity of a serial killing couple where the woman calls the shots, but this week we bring you the story of Suzan and Michael Bear, who are just that. The two started their own cult with one follower, but this follower suffered a brutal fate.
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bear_Carson_and_Suzan_Carson
https://www.thedailybeast.com/witch-killers-family-keep-them-in-jail?ref=scroll
http://www.azcentral.com/news/columns/articles/0710montini0710.html
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BwowAAAAIBAJ&sjid=iPsDAAAAIBAJ&dq=keryn%20barnes%20murder&pg=5095%2C6079246
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AUBKAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MSINAAAAIBAJ&dq=keryn%20barnes
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/san-francisco-witch-killers-eligible-for-parole/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jenn-carson-serial-killer-father_n_5ad4f388e4b0edca2cbcc29a
https://www.ocregister.com/2015/12/02/board-denies-parole-to-san-francisco-witch-killer/

71: The Girls Are Gone ft. Michael Brodkorb and Allison Mann Dec 20, 2018

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The sound in this episode is different as it was a 4 person Skype, but you don't want to miss this story. In the midst of a bitter divorce, tension is high and two parents are fighting for custody of their five children. On the first night with their new guardian, two of the teenage girls go missing for over 900 days. What happened to the girls, and why? The authors of "The Girls Are Gone" are here to tell us themselves. Allison Mann and Michael Brodkorb watched this story unfold first hand and are here to tell us all the details.
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com

70: Dark Shadows - Charles Albright, The Texas Eyeball Killer Dec 11, 2018

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In this week's episode we discuss Charles Albright , aka the Texas Eyeball Killer. His victims were found without eyes, but why? As it turns out, Charles's fascination with eyes dates back to early childhood., and is a bit disturbing.
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Albright
https://web.archive.org/web/20181023080234/https://www.texastribune.org/library/data/texas-prisons/inmates/charles-fredrick-albright/708010/
https://web.archive.org/web/20180613234216/https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/see-no-evil-3/
http://www.parkaman.com/charles-albright-eyeball-killer/

69: Dark Shadows: Route 40 Killer, Steven Brian Pennell Dec 04, 2018

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This week we discuss Delaware's only known serial killer, Steven Brian Pennell, who is also known as the Route 40 Killer. Pennell shocked the court when he continued to deny responsibility for the killings, but insisted on receiving the death penalty regardless.
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Brian_Pennell
https://www.delawaretoday.com/Delaware-Today/November-2014/Route-40-Killer-Remains-an-Enigma-After-Being-Convicted-25-Years-Ago/
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-03-15/news/1992075020_1_pennell-delaware-inside-the-trailer
https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/12/27/delaware-most-sensational-murders/2067868002/
https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/15/us/delaware-carries-out-first-execution-since-46.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xqO_84X_4o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgkPP0IdavA

68: Dark Shadows: Christine Falling, the Killer Babysitter Nov 25, 2018

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In this week's episode we discuss Christine Falling, who came to be known as the Killer Babysitter. By the age of 19, Christine was one of the youngest serial killers of all time, but how did she end up that way? Was it years of abuse and trauma? Was it mental illness?
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Falling
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/killed-babies-article-1.1203822
http://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Killer-Babysitter-will-stay-behind-bars--460878833.html
https://www.wjhg.com/content/news/Killer-Babysitter-will-stay-behind-bars--460878833.html

67: Dark Shadows: John Edward Robinson, Part 2 Nov 13, 2018

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This week, we pick up where we left off with the story of John Edward Robinson, also known as the Internet's First Serial Killer. Find out what happened once police were able to search his home, and how he earned his place in serial killer history.
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Edward_Robinson
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2001/06/jr-robinson-serial-killer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnrknMGRlWM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr2z-C4L7xo
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article125598669.html

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