Criminology

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Betsy Aardsma Nov 20, 2022

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On November 28th, 1969, college student Betsy Aardsma was murdered inside the library at Penn State University. Betsy had spent Thanksgiving with her boyfriend at his campus but had returned because she had an assignment she needed to finish. It was that assignment that took her to the library that fateful day.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the mysterious murder of Betsy Aardsma. Because of the holiday, the library was not as crowded as it would have been on most days. But, there were still a good number of people inside the building. Betsy was killed in a library section known as "the stacks" due to the extremely narrow rows. Witnesses heard a crash, a young man yelling, and then saw him rush out of the library. Investigators worked hard to solve Betsy's murder but have yet to do so. But, there are a number of suspects that people have pointed to over the years.

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The Abduction of Peter Weinberger Nov 13, 2022

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In 1956, Angelo LaMarca abducted Peter Weinberger and left a ransom note for the baby's parents. A cat-and-mouse game with the Weinbergers and the police ensued while 1-month-old Peter's life hung in the balance. Multiple ransom demands were made, but the drops were never picked up.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this case from the 1950s. The Weinbergers weren't famous or rich, so in that way, this kidnapping differed greatly from the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping case. But, there were some similarities as well. The hunt for the abductor relied heavily on handwriting analysis. When the truth came out, people were horrified to learn the true details and the motive behind the abduction. LaMarca's actions devastated two families.

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Introducing: Infamous Nov 10, 2022

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Behind every infamous news story is a journalist trying to hold power to account. Join reporters Vanessa Grigoriadis and Gabriel Sherman as they take an in-depth look at the most explosive scandals of this century. From high-profile divorces to sex cults to the lies that started a war, they'll guide you through the juiciest, most outrageous, celeb-filled stories of the last two decades, and give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to shine an unflattering light on the world's most powerful people.

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Ed Kemper Nov 06, 2022

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Ed Kemper is a notorious serial killer who was given many different monikers. The Co-ed Butcher, the Ogre of Aptos, and the most well-known, the Co-ed Killer, are all names that have been assigned to Kemper. Ed Kemper had a troubled childhood, and over the years, he developed an intense hatred toward his mother. This hatred seems to be the driving factor in many of his crimes.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the infamous Ed Kemper. Ed killed his grandparents at a young age and was released when he was 21 years old. At 6'9", he was a very imposing figure. But, he managed to coax many young women into his car under the guise of giving them a ride. He murdered and dismembered many young women, and then he turned on his mother and one of her friends. The murders were shocking, but it's what Ed Kemper did with the bodies that made his crimes even more bizarre.

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A Nightmare Before Halloween; The Murder of Cheri Jo Bates Oct 30, 2022

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In this very special Halloween episode of Criminology, 'The Nightmare before Halloween,' we take part alongside many of our true crime podcast friends to bring you some creepy and terrifying tales of terror.

It's a jam-packed episode, and in our segment at around the hour and 30-minute mark, we explore the October 30th, 1966 murder of Cheri Jo Bates in Riverside, CA.

…1 campfire…

…1 dark forest…

…31 bone-chilling stories…

…Will YOU survive the night?

This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 crime podcast hosts, including Mike and Morf. Each host brings a new, nerve-wracking true story to the circle. It's an extra special, two part, five-hour, Halloween event, but before hitting play you might want to ask yourself…can you really handle this much murder and mayhem?

So, pull up to the fire and brace yourself for 'A Nightmare Before Halloween'

…but be warned…

…bad things happen in these woods….

Podcasts are listed here in order of appearance:

- Foul Play: Crime Series [https://link.chtbl.com/foulplay]

- Murder She Told [https://tinyurl.com/55473exk]

- Crime Salad [https://tinyurl.com/4pbtdtpc]

- Crimelines [https://linktr.ee/crimelines]

- Frightful [https://link.chtbl.com/frightful]

- Reverie True Crime [https://linktr.ee/paigeelmore]

- Rotten to the Core [https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten]

- The Trail Went Cold [https://tinyurl.com/2zydj3y]

- Once Upon A Crime [https://www.truecrimepodcast.com]

- Criminology [https://tinyurl.com/yvuu9u8d]

- The Peripheral & Generation Why [https://link.chtbl.com/ThePeripheral]

- Live, Laugh, Larceny [https://linktr.ee/Live.Laugh.Larceny.Podcast]

- The Hidden Staircase [https://link.chtbl.com/TheHiddenStaircase]

- True Crime Cases with Lanie & It's Haunted...What Now? [https://linktr.ee/LanieHobbs]

- Obscura: A True Crime Podcast & Disaster [https://link.chtbl.com/obscura]

- True Crime Island [https://tinyurl.com/y6kk2npj]

- Based on a True Story [https://tinyurl.com/37axzn5z]

- The Asian Madness Podcast [https://tinyurl.com/yckkxbjn]

- Sistas Who Kill [https://linktr.ee/Sistas.Who.Kill.Podcast]

- Hometown History [https://link.chtbl.com/hometownhistory]

- Coffee and Cases [https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases]

- Military Murder [https://tinyurl.com/yc5fxjyh]

- Dystopian Simulation Radio [https://tinyurl.com/khpw786w]

- Cults, Crimes & Cabernet [https://linktr.ee/cultscrimesandcabernet]

- Morbidology [https://tinyurl.com/mshyvxyt]

- Dark Pountine [https://tinyurl.com/ycydanm9]

- Hillbilly Horror Stories [https://tinyurl.com/567vxrkz]

- True Consequences [https://tinyurl.com/39fpfv3h]

- Gone Cold [https://tinyurl.com/ytzxudt8]

- Crime Stories with Nancy Grace & Crime Online [https://tinyurl.com/3dxp47wf]

- True Crime IRL & True Crime Sleep Stories [https://tinyurl.com/ykzwmnxr]

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The Cokeville Bombing Oct 23, 2022

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On May 16th, 1986, the small town of Cokeville, Wyoming, experienced a bombing at the Cokeville elementary school. That day, husband and wife David and Doris Young entered the school with guns and a homemade bomb. The bomb eventually detonated, and in what many call the Cokeville miracle, not a single student or member of the faculty was killed.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the Cokeville bombing. David Young had once been the sole police officer in the small town of Cokeville. He was fired for misconduct after only six months. And over the years, he developed some very strange ideas and began to associate with some different hate groups. He walked into the school that day, intent on killing everyone inside. The events of that day are incredible and, to many miraculous.

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Introducing: The Generation Why Podcast Oct 18, 2022

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The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies. One of the longest running true crime podcasts out there, Generation Why has a little something for every true crime listener. Follow The Generation Why Podcast on Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app.

Listen here: http://wondery.fm/C_GenWhy

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Sherri Papini Oct 16, 2022

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On November 2nd, 2016, Keith Papini of Redding, CA, called 911 to report his 34-year-old wife, Sherri Papini missing. 22 days later, Sherri was found walking along a highway. Her hair was cut short, she was very thin, and she had metal bindings on both her hands and feet. The police believed Sherri's story of what happened, but many in the public were highly suspicious.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss the disappearance and return of Sherri Papini. The police worked hard to find Sherri, and then after she returned, they worked to find her captors. Sherri told the police that a group of Hispanic women had abducted her, and one had set her free. But, as the police began to dig, they revealed holes in Sherri's story, and eventually, her story completely unraveled. Just exactly what happened to Sherri Papini?

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Debbie Collier Oct 09, 2022

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In September 2022, 59-year-old Debbie Collier disappeared. The police were able to track her rental van and found her remains pretty quickly. But, the scene was mysterious, and the authorities so far have been working hard to put the pieces of the puzzle together.

Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this bizarre and currently evolving case. Debbie was seen on surveillance footage at a store more than 70 miles away from her home. The authorities discovered a mysterious Venmo transaction from Debbie to her daughter Amanda that included an extremely cryptic message. Police have ruled out suicide and have said publicly that there is no serial killer involvement. Some members of Debbie's family have come under scrutiny online. This is a case that needs to be monitored closely to find out what police know as additional details are revealed.

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Introducing The ReWatcher: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Oct 04, 2022

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Welcome to the Hellmouth Weirdos! Your favorite Morbid hosts Ash and Alaina are branching out from true crime and heading to Sunnydale for the ultimate Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch podcast! Alaina is a Buffy superfan and Ash has never watched a single episode, so whether you're Team Angel, Team Spike, or have no clue who those people are…they've got you covered! Join them each week as they slay their way through the series, episode by episode, re-watching, and watching for the very first time. They'll break down Buffy and her friends adventures through weekly recaps, categories, and awards while Ash takes some (wooden stake) stabs at predicting what she thinks will happen next. They'll also welcome the occasional Buffy cast member, guest star, or celebrity superfan to join in the slaying.

Listen to The ReWatcher: http://wondery.fm/Criminology_BUFFY

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