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Murder Phone

In Season One Tony will cover his life with a brain injury and how it eventually led him to corresponding with some of the world’s most notorious serial killers. The first season will describe Tony’s 6 year relationship with David Gore. Through Gore’s letters you will get to know this monster’s most intimate thoughts. How he hunted, what were his trophies, personal detailed descriptions of killings, his Death Row relationship with Ted Bundy and how he literally talked his way into the execution chamber. You will hear interviews with women who survived to tell of their horrifying experience with David Gore and Fred Waterfield The Killing Cousins. Tony will cover a story that not many know and no one ever talks about. We guarantee that this season will get you as close to a Serial Killer as you ever want to be.

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“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Copyright: © 2022 Murder Phone

Latest Episodes:

Episode 3 Getting to Know Manfried West Part 2 “Hatred and Anger/Cookies and Coffee” Jan 23, 2023

Show notes

Manfried walked through life with nothing but Hatred and Anger controlling his actions.
He learned and lived the criminal life style at an early age.
Manfrieds mom talks about his terrible upbringing and the way he was treated by his father. The frequent beatings and constant mental abuse.
His mother admits how she failed him.
Manfried tells how he shot his friend Joe Volger and how he should have died when a cabin he was in burned and collapsed on him.
In prison now Manfried West was at the very bottom. He hated everyone including himself and decides to commit suicide.
You will hear Manfried tell the whole story in his own words, including a most unusual conclusion.

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“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Episode 2 Getting to Know Manfried West Part 1 The Early Years Jan 16, 2023

Show notes

Manfred Forest West was born in 1956 in Jayville New York. He is in prison for murder 2 and other charges.

Manfried grew up angry and mad at life in the backwoods of the mountains in upstate New York.
They lived 4 miles from the nearest neighbors, the deep wilderness became his playground. Creeks, lakes, and old abandoned trail roads, caves and trees. His toys were sticks, old car parts, deer and bear skulls.
Manfred’s Father was a drunk, lived off the land hunting and trapping year-round. The family lived near a large swamp with the sounds of bullfrogs bellyaching all night, until his dad came home drunk. Then it was his turn to get beat.
Manfried remembers the early morning dawn washing over the swamp, hearing the birds sing and wishing that his father was dead.
He ran away at the age of 15, off to town, jail, prison.
Manfried seemed to meet all the wrong people, learn all the wrong things, and he just let himself fall through the cracks of life.
This story however is not how he became a criminal, but how he changed himself into the man he is today.
They say people can’t change, but Manfried West has proved them all wrong.
This is his amazing story.

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“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Season 4 Episode 1 “Finding Megan Emerick” The Beginning Jan 09, 2023

Show notes

Megan Emerick went missing in 1973 from Anchorage, Alaska and is still listed as a missing person. She was believed to be a victim of serial killer Robert Hansen, and the case still remains open.

This is a long and involved story that covers a lot of years of investigation. Tony and his dad Al will be covering every aspect of this investigation, from its beginnings in 2008 to where we currently are today. Remember what we’ve always said, the wheels of justice move slowly
Tony will share Manfred’s inspirational story of how he beat all the odds and has totally rehabilitated himself while in prison. He is a changed person and Tony and Manfried have developed a close friendship over the last 15 years.
Manfried West spent 7 long years in a cell with Robert Hansen, Alaska’s worst known serial killer, and is willing to share the stories and information he learned during his time with Hansen.
With the help of Manfried West, Tony will finish the quest he started with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children over 14 years ago. The information that West supplies will hopefully lead to discovering Hansen’s secret cabin, and “Finding Megan Emerick.”

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“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Living With A Traumatic Brain Injury Dec 26, 2022

Show notes

Host Tony Ciaglia a TBI survivor shares some of his writings about Life with A Brain Injury

Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone:

“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Season 3 Bonus Episode Murder Phone Zoom Call Q & A Dec 12, 2022

Show notes

Tony and Al take questions from Top Tier Murderphoniacs
Tony and Al share the audio from the very first Buy Me A Coffee Murderphonic member Zoom call.
This up close and personal zoom call with Tony and his dad is a great forum for really getting to know the hosts of Murder Phone.

The discussion covers general questions such as”

Which season did you like the best
Who is the worst serial killer out of the 3 seasons
What would you like done with the Root Cellar and Scalps
Who would you like to see us cover?

And Specific Questions such as:

In regards to Arthur Shawcross, did he ever speak to you about his daughter? And if so, was he happy to have her find him?
In regards to all of the SK's you've spoken to have any of their victims families or even their own family reached out to you at all?
Understanding that you obviously can't go into details but have your letters from SK's ever helped police with cold cases and if so how many approximately?

Standard Legal Disclaimer for Murder Phone:

“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Season 3 Episode 10 “Goodbye Art” Dec 05, 2022

Show notes

This last episode of Season 3 will cover the sudden death of Arthur John Shawcross,

Our last visit was September 8th, 9th, and 10th 2008
Arthur John Shawcross died November 10th, 2008
This is the final story

Before he died he says in a letter:

“You’re Welcome Anthony, I have written and given you what I have never given to anyone else Anthony and that is a blow by blow of the crimes I did in Rochester. As for the other two crimes that will stay hidden. Don't even go there. Actually I have sent you many things that no one has ever gotten from me. You're a good friend Anthony.”
Art tells Tony that Son of Sam David Berkowitz was in a cult and he didn’t commit the murders alone.This was in 2007 and Tony and Al thought this was prison gossip and mainly bullshit. Now it’s thought to be true.
Tony will cover the descriptions of the last 3 victims of Shawcross
In his last letter Art asks: “Did you get the return photos yet that I signed from your visit?”
These were photos that he signed from our last visit with Arthur John Shawcross

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All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Season 3 Episode 9 Arthur John Shawcross, Poems, Puente, Dr Stone,Victims and Narcissism Nov 28, 2022

Show notes

Tony was very interested in the thought process of serial killer’s in prison and poems are a great form of expression.
Shawcross shared many poems with Tony and they turned out to be thoughtful, dark and at times hopeful.
This episode will cover some short bits and pieces about Serial Killer Dorothea Puente
Dr Stone, who put together a scale determining who is “Most Evil”
Tony and Al will detail the graphic descriptions of the murders of Victim #6 Elizabeth Gibson and Victim #7 June Stotts.
June Stotts was the only murder that ever affected him

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“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Season 3 Episode 8 Keith Jesperson “The Happy Face Killer” and Arthur John Shawcross “The Genesee River Killer, Square Off! Nov 21, 2022

Show notes

“Fuck This Maggot”
Keith Jesperson “The Happy Face Killer” and Arthur John Shawcross “The Genesee River Killer, Square Off
In this Episode Tony and Al are going to cover something very rare in the serial killer world. Keith Jesperson sent Arthur Shawcross a letter which was shared with me.
Art was not very happy with what Keith had to say, and wrote in large letters “Fuck This Maggot” across the top of the letter.
As you can only imagine the responses from Shawcross aren’t very pretty. Ha ha
Tony will be covering Shawcross’ descriptions of the murders of Patty Ives and Frances Brown Victims 4 and 5.
Arthur Shawcross takes the meaning of narcissism to a new level

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All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Season 3 Episode 7 John Douglas, Arthur John Shawcross The Case of the Missing Head Nov 14, 2022

Show notes

John Douglas, The Mindhunter himself sent Arthur Shawcross a letter, who in turn sent it to Tony
Tony has so much respect for John Douglas and this is one of his most prized possessions.
Mr Douglas’ letter is handwritten and signed by him. It’s on FBI stationary with the FBI Gold Badge on the top.
Tony and Al are going to cover what he asked of Shawcross and Art’s response that he shared in a couple of letters.
Tony will also share the details of the Dorothy Keeler murder.
Arthur Shawcross shared details of this murder and explains in graphic detail why and how he killed Dorothy.
In the end you will find out why they have named this “The Case of the Missing Head”

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“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

Season 3 Episode 6 The Mask of Sanity Nov 07, 2022

Show notes

The Mask Of Sanity, is a great term for what these killers use. Think about it, most all of them wore some type of mask,Ted Bundy, Ken Bianchi, Randy Kraft, John Wayne Gacy, Dorothea Puente, Wayne Elmer Henley and the list goes on including our season’s subject Arthur John Shawcross.
Tony will describe a visit with Arthur Shawcross and how his Mask of sanity gradually came off over the two days they spent with him.
Tony and Al will share actual stories that were told to them in person by Shawcross. The mask totally comes off as Tony describes Art’s story about eating a victims vagina raw.
The details of the death of Shawcross’ second Rochester victim Anna Marie Steffen will be shared exactly as Shawcross narrated them in a letter to Tony.

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“The content of this podcast, including all phone calls, interviews, and original commentary, is the exclusive property of Murder Phone Podcasts, You Tube Video,Ciaglia Productions and Murder Phone LLC and any and all Murder Phone Productions. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of any part of this show—including but not limited to recorded calls with incarcerated individuals—is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

All audio recordings featured in this podcast are used with permission and are protected under copyright law. Any individual or entity using our original material without express written consent will be subject to copyright infringement claims and DMCA takedown notices.

Murder Phone is more than a podcast—it’s a protected body of work. Respect it, or face the consequences.”

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