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Between The Madness - Episode 23 - Too Little, Too Late - The Murder of Dorothy King Nov 12, 2026

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On April 17th, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 62-year-old Dorothy King arrived at work expecting an ordinary afternoon. But a chance encounter with a stranger in the parking lot would turn deadly. As investigators pieced together what happened, they uncovered a troubling history that raised an unsettling question: Could this tragedy have been prevented?

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Featured Podcast:
History Goon

Research & Writing:
Sherri Smith

Sources:
Laura King Interview
Colorado DOC Offender Record — Nathaniel K. Buchmann, DOC #157136
CSPD Case Report (2024-01022990)
Victim of homicide at Colorado Springs bingo hall remembered fondly by family and friends — KRDO, May 1, 2024
New details emerge about homicide outside of Colorado Springs bingo hall — KRDO, April 19, 2024
Woman identified, man arrested after homicide on South Academy Boulevard — KOAA News5, April 2024
"She just loved people and she loved life": Family of mom killed in Colorado Springs carjacking speaks out — KKTV, May 2, 2024
Suspect in Colorado Springs homicide had "prolific" criminal history — Colorado Springs Gazette, April 23, 2024
Man accused in woman's death outside a Colorado Springs bingo hall makes court appearance — Colorado Springs Gazette, July 1, 2024
Man accused of throwing Colorado Springs woman from moving vehicle appears in court Monday — KKTV, July 1, 2024
Colorado Springs "Bingo Hall Murderer" sentenced to 48 years in prison — KRDO, October 27, 2025
Man sentenced to decades in prison for killing woman during carjacking outside Colorado Springs Bingo hall — KKTV, October 27, 2025
Man sentenced to almost 50 years for 2024 bingo hall murder — FOX21 News Colorado, October 29, 2025

Episode 343 - Operation Slop Shop - The Disappearance of Carlos Maldonado Nov 09, 2026

Show notes

In April 2024, 55-year-old Carlos Maldonado vanished from Waukesha, Wisconsin, leaving his family searching for answers. Six months later, a disturbing discovery behind his apartment building would turn his disappearance into a murder investigation. But as detectives began examining the people closest to where Carlos lived, they uncovered a series of bizarre clues and a mysterious operation that suggested something far more sinister.

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Sources:
Lychwick convicted in 2024 death of neighbor
Waukesha homicide; Kevin Lychwick trial, defendant representing himself
Waukesha man accused of killing neighbor, hiding body, won't face trial until 2026
Trial begins for Waukesha man in murder case
Homicide charge filed against Waukesha man, 62, in Oct. 30 body discovery
Body found in Waukesha near Frame Park
Lychwick homicide trial reveals challenges in his self-defense efforts
Judge allows Lychwick homicide trial to proceed despite challenges
‘I refuse to be part of this’: Angry pro se defendant spars with judge
Waukesha Homicide Trial Begins as Defendant Represents Himself
HispanicNewsNetwork
Court TV Recap
Law & Crime Trials Playlist
Lychwick convicted in 2024 death of neighbor
Waukesha homicide; Kevin Lychwick trial, defendant representing himself
Waukesha man accused of killing neighbor, hiding body, won't face trial until 2026
Trial begins for Waukesha man in murder case
Homicide charge filed against Waukesha man, 62, in Oct. 30 body discovery
Body found in Waukesha near Frame Park
Lychwick homicide trial reveals challenges in his self-defense efforts
Judge allows Lychwick homicide trial to proceed despite challenges
‘I refuse to be part of this’: Angry pro se defendant spars with judge
Waukesha Homicide Trial Begins as Defendant Represents Himself
HispanicNewsNetwork
Waukesha homicide; man accused of killing neighbor, hiding body
Waukesha murder suspect cites TMJ4 interview with Rebecca Klopf in opening statement
Waukesha man charged with killing neighbor at top of 'hit list'
Arrest made in Waukesha death investigation after body found in tarp
Waukesha homicide; man accused of killing neighbor, hiding body
Waukesha murder suspect cites TMJ4 interview with Rebecca Klopf in opening statement
Waukesha man charged with killing neighbor at top of 'hit list'
Arrest made in Waukesha death investigation after body found in tarp

Episode 342 - Alaska Blacked Out - The Murder of Saria Hildabrand Nov 02, 2026

Show notes

In August 2023, 21-year-old Saria Hildabrand vanished from Anchorage, Alaska, after a night of celebrating with friends. As her family desperately searched for answers, detectives uncovered troubling inconsistencies in the story of her disappearance. But a mysterious sound reported in the middle of the night would soon take on a chilling new significance.

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Sources:
Court docs allege husband tried to cover up Utah woman's murder in Alaska
US Army soldier charged with murder of wife found in drainpipe
Victim's mother describes soldier's 'rigid' behavior after wife reported missing
Soldier admits affair and plan to hide wife's body after finding her shot in bed
Zarrius Hildabrand shows no emotion as jury convicts him of murder
Who is Zarrius Hildabrand?
Victim’s mother speaks out
‘He was sloshed’
Trial Playlist
Man found guilty of killing Utah wife in Alaska jury trial
Anchorage jury convicts former U.S. Army soldier in wife’s murder
Alaska trial begins for man accused of killing 21-year-old Utah wife
Saria May Barney Obituary
Short Changed: Military Comes with Unique Risks for Domestic Violence, Can Silence Survivors
Family of Utah woman killed by husband release statement, say she is 'shining light'
US Army soldier accused of killing his wife, a National Guard combat medic, faces court hearing
Mom of murdered army medic, 21, 'confused' after 'respectful' husband charged with killing
Utah family seeks justice after suspected homicide of daughter in Alaska
Missing Anchorage woman’s husband charged with her murder
Details emerge in arrest of husband related to Anchorage woman’s death
Anchorage man returns to court as murder trial continues in wife’s death
US soldier woke up beside wife's corpse before pleading for her return on Facebook
KTUU - Saria Hildabrand's mother speaks after arraignment of son-in-law

Between The Madness - Episode 22 - The Woman Who Disappeared Twice - The Murder of Joleen Cummings Oct 29, 2026

Show notes

In May 2018, 34-year-old Joleen Cummings vanished from Fernandina Beach, Florida, just before Mother's Day. As investigators searched for answers, they uncovered troubling details about a coworker Joleen had grown suspicious of. But the deeper they dug, the more they realized this woman was hiding far more than anyone imagined.

Featured Podcast:
Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

Research & Writing:
Giselle Melanson Tattrie

Sources:
Heavy.com
WTAE
Law&Crime Network
First Coast News
First Coast News
First Coast News 2
First Coast News 3
First Coast News 4
Action News Jax
Action News Jax 2
WJXT
All That’s Interesting
Oxygen

Episode 341 - A Sword in Santa Fe - The Murder of Grace Jennings Oct 25, 2026

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On October 28th, 2022, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 21-year-old Grace Jennings needed somewhere safe to spend the night. She reached out to someone she trusted, unaware of what was unfolding behind the scenes. By the following afternoon, a disturbing discovery would lead investigators into a tangled web of secret messages, strange identities, and claims of a mysterious underground organization. But the deeper they dug, the more unsettling one question became: What had Grace unknowingly walked into?

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Sources:
Family and friends say homicide victim 'was just a beautiful soul'
Family of murder victim in Santa Fe say potential sentence for killer is not enough
Couple Is Charged with Murder amid Claims of Secret Society
N.M. 'secret society' leader and girlfriend accused of killing his 21-year-old ex with sword
Family and friends say homicide victim 'was just a beautiful soul'
Judge: Evidence of prior bad acts will be allowed in sword-slaying trial
Prosecutor: Isaac Apodaca was 'architect' of Santa Fe sword slaying
Documents reveal grisly details in stabbing death of Santa Fe woman
Enough Evidence
Stand Trial
Law & Crime Trial Playlist
Court TV Recap
Santa Fe police release interview video of sword slaying suspects
Santa Fe County jury convicts Isaac Apodaca of murder in sword slaying
Suspect in garage slaying speaks of dissociative mental disorder in new police video
Isaac Apodaca Found Guilty: The Santa Fe Sword Murder Trial

Episode 340 - Spring Break Ambush - The Murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller Oct 18, 2026

Show notes

On March 17th, 2024, in Cape Coral, Florida, 15 year old Kayla Rincon-Miller and her friends noticed an SUV circling as they walked down a quiet street. When it stopped and several people jumped out, the girls thought it was a prank. Then came the gunshots. What followed was an investigation filled with conflicting stories, troubling evidence, and a lingering question about who really pulled the trigger.

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Sources:
Teen faces sentencing for 15-year-old's murder after judge denies new trial
Teen tells court 'I'm not a monster' at sentencing for 15-year-old's murder
Killer teen's lawyer claims defense was 'ambushed' by prosecutors at trial
Teen accused of murder tells jury 'I was shocked' when gun went off
'You're trying to say I did it': Reluctant co-defendant testifies against Thomas Stein
'I thought it was a prank': Teens describe attempted robbery turned deadly
Judge denies teen killer's request for a hug as he hands down life sentence
Thomas Stein trial: Key witnesses and major twists in the Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case
Defendants take stand, share conflicting statements on who shot Kayla Rincon-Miller
Cape Coral remembers Kayla as family works for change
Defendants differ on who shot Kayla Rincon-Miller in 2024
Mom of accused teen, friends of Kayla Rincon-Miller testify at trial
Teen to testify against accused accomplice in murder of Cape Coral girl
Trial set to start for teen in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller
COURT TV Trial Playlist
COURT TV Trial Recap
Jury selection begins for teen accused of killing Cape Coral teen
Former Seahawk Kayla Rincon Miller killed in a McDonald’s parking lot
Remembering Kayla Rincon-Miller one year later
Mom of suspect arrested in connection to murder
Defendant in Cape Coral Murder Case Sentenced - State Attorneys Office
Judge Denies 18-Year-Old Killer’s Request to Hug His Family
15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Shot in Street While Walking with Friends, Suspect Arrested
Cape Coral police arrest North Fort Myers teen linked to Sunday slaying of girl, 15
Three arrested for Witness Tampering in Kayla Rincon Miller’s murder
New details emerge in murder of 15-year-old Cape Coral girl, more suspects wanted
Mother, father and aunt of Cape murder suspect arrested
Probable Cause Affidavit
Lee County Clerk of Courts
Sentencing

Between The Madness - Episode 21 - A Deadly Performance - The Murder of Amy Allan Oct 15, 2026

Show notes

On September 14th, 2018, in Tecumseh, Michigan, 34 year old Amy Allan was found unresponsive in her basement. Her husband claimed she'd attempted to take her own life, but something about the scene didn't add up. As investigators examined the evidence and questioned his account, they began to wonder whether they were witnessing a grieving husband or something far more sinister.

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Research & Writing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
Stay Awake – Crime &Psychology
Oxygen True Crime
Oxygen True Crime #2
Michigan Court of Appeals — People v. James David Allan, No. 359131 (April 11, 2024)
Michigan Supreme Court — People v. James David Allan, No. 167141 (October 11, 2024)
The Daily Telegram — appeal coverage, April 17, 2024, republished by Yahoo
The Daily Telegram — “Conviction in Tecumseh murder case upheld by Michigan Court of Appeals,” April 17, 2024
Law Justia

Episode 339 - A Skull in Coral Sand - The Murders of Mac & Muff Graham Oct 11, 2026

Show notes

In August 1974, on the remote Palmyra Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, experienced sailors Mac and Muff Graham found themselves alone with another couple they had grown to fear. Weeks later, the Grahams vanished without a trace. Then, two months later, their sailboat appeared in Hawaii, freshly painted, renamed, and carrying two people who had no business being aboard.

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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Sources:
Palmyra Digital Archive
Rusty Epps Interview
And The Sea Will Tell - Vincent Bugliosi
United States v. Walker
United States v. Stearns
Despite Guilty Verdict, Mystery of Palmyra Lingers On
11-Year Mystery May Be Unraveled
Last Chapter in Mystery Death of S.D. Couple
Woman Denies Assisting in Palmyra Island Slaying
The State: Stearns Case Full of Missing Pieces
Piracy-Murder Trial Ends in Acquittal
Helter Swelter: Bugliosi for the Defense
Ketch 22: Who Killed the Grahams?

Episode 338 - Smoke on Wood Road – The Disappearance of Crystal Rasch Oct 04, 2026

Show notes

In June 2024, in Clyman, Wisconsin, 37 year old Crystal Rasch was just weeks away from starting over when she suddenly vanished. Her car was still at home, her family couldn't reach her, and someone claiming to be Crystal insisted she was fine. But when her family pushed investigators to look closer, they uncovered something far more disturbing.

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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Featured Podcast:
CBC Uncover

Sources:
‘I burned her’: Zachariah Rasch admits setting fire to estranged wife’s body
Dodge County homicide: Man convicted of killing wife, hiding body
Wisconsin man's chilling $6500 shopping list
His wife has been missing for a week. Now he’s charged with using her credit cards
Husband of missing Dodge County woman arrested on identity theft charges
Dodge County homicide; Zachariah Rasch accused in death of wife
Missing woman's husband charged with identity theft in Dodge County
Court TV Recap
Law and Crime Trial Playlist
Justice Is A Process
Dodge County man charged with homicide; Wife's remains found on his property
Husband of woman initially thought to be missing in Adams County facing homicide charges
Arrest made in connection to Crystal Rasch, the Missing woman in Dodge County
Estranged husband of missing Dodge County woman charged with hiding a corpse
Jury finds Dodge County man guilty of killing estranged wife, hiding her body
Dodge County missing woman last seen June 11, husband arrested
Crystal Rasch, age 37 — WeSpoke
Not competent to stand trial in the death and disappearance of his estranged wife

Between The Madness - Episode 20 - Under Her Influence - The Polyamorous Cult of Martina Esqueda Sep 30, 2026

Show notes

In Maumee, Ohio, 26 year old Austyn McClellan walked into a gas station and asked a stranger if he could borrow her phone. He hadn't seen his mother in nearly two years, and with several people waiting for him outside, he quietly sent her a message asking her to come get him. Then, Austyn handed the phone back and walked outside. What his mother would soon discover would reveal the disturbing reality of the life her son had been living.

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Research & Writing:
Sherri Smith

Sources:
Law & Crime Network – Kidnapped Man Escapes Woman and Her 5 Lovers
Law & Crime Trial – Torture Victim Details Horrific Abuse
Court TV – Polygamist Leader Expresses Regret at Sentencing
Court TV – Judge Says She Is “Sickened” by Cult Leader at Sentencing
The Blade – Court Report
People – Man Allegedly Held Captive and Beaten
13abc/WTVG – Guilty Plea in Maumee/Toledo Kidnapping Case

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