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THE MURDER MINUTE - THE KANSAS CITY BUTCHER May 26, 2021

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The Kansas City Butcher HI – I’m Kelli Berens Brink and THIS is the True Crime IRL Murder Minute! Robert Berdella was a serial killer in Kansas during the late 1980’s and he was dubbed the Kansas City Butcher. He held at least six men captive for weeks, tortured them and killed them. He then chopped their bodies into small pieces and stuffed them into trash bags before disposing of them. He kept detailed notes on the murders of each of his victims which eventually helped police link all six murders to him. He wouldn't have been caught, if it hadn't been for his seventh potential victim – who was able to escape through a second-floor window of Berdella’s home. Berdella pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in 1988, BUT, he died of a heart attack in prison just four years later, in 1992. Thanks for listening to the True Crime IRL Murder Minute – 1 Murder in 1 Minute. You can listen to a new full-length episode every Friday! Until next time, lock your doors, people! Just lock ‘em! Buh-bye! TruecrimeIRL.com Facebook.com/truecrimeirl Instagram.com/truecrimeirl Twitter.com/truecrimeirl SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Berdella MUSIC: Chase Pulse by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3488-chase-pulse License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

THE MURDER MINUTE: THE WATCHER May 25, 2021

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This is Kelli Berens Brink from True Crime IRL, bringing you your daily Murder Minute…. But TODAY… there’s no murder involved….just one creepy ass story. LETS GO. In June 2014, Maria and Derek Broaddus and their 3 young children were getting ready to move into their dream home in New Jersey. Three days after closing on their new home, a letter arrived in the mailbox. The letter was addressed to “The New Owner” in unusual handwriting. The letter read: “Dearest new neighbor at 657 Boulevard, allow me to welcome you to the neighborhood. How did you end up here? Did 657 Boulevard call to you with its force within? 657 Boulevard has been the subject of my family for decades now and as it approaches its 110th birthday, I have been put in charge of watching and waiting for its second coming. My grandfather watched the house in the 1920s and my father watched in the 1960s. It is now my time. Who am I? There are hundreds and hundreds of cars that drive by 657 Boulevard each day. Maybe I am in one. Look at all the windows you can see from 657 Boulevard. Maybe I am in one. Look out any of the many windows in 657 Boulevard at all the people who stroll by each day. Maybe I am one.” The letter also mentioned specifics about the Broaddus family. “You have children. I have seen them,” the letter continued, “So far I think there are three that I have counted. Do you need to fill the house with the young blood I requested? Better for me. Was your old house too small for the growing family? Or was it greed to bring me your children? Once I know their names, I will call them and draw them to me.” The sender signed the letter “The Watcher”. The Broaddus family never actually moved into their dream home after receiving these ominous and threatening letters. And…I don’t know that I would either. So what happened to this house, to the Broaddus Family….and to the Watcher? Well…you’ll have to stay tuned to find out…. Because in just a few weeks, I’m bringing you a full episode on this VERY interesting case! Thanks for listening to the True Crime IRL Murder Minute. I’m Kelli Brink reminding you to LOCK YOUR DOORS PEOPLE….. you never know whos…WATCHING….. Buh-bye! MUSIC: Classic Horror 3 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3513-classic-horror-3 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

THE MURDER MINUTE: Nannie Doss, The Giggling Granny May 24, 2021

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The True Crime IRL Murder Minute Nannie Doss The Giggling Granny True Crime IRL is written, produced and hosted by Kelli Berens-Brink. We’re on all the socials at: @ truecrimeirl Truecrimeirl.com MUSIC: Winner Winner! by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4630-winner-winner- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

THE MURDER MINUTE: THE I70 STRANGLER May 19, 2021

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This is the True Crime IRL Murder Minute with Kelli Berens-Brink and I’m here to tell you the story of the I-70 Strangler. From the 1980s until 1996, Herbert Baumeister would go to gay bars to pick up men and lure them to his indoor pool to kill them. The pool area was set up very strangely, with a bunch of mannequins that looked like they were enjoying a pool party. Hey I’m not kink shaming or anything…to each their own, but this guy was creepy AF. Just one look at his picture, and you can see the murder vibe in his eyes. He strangled at least two dozen men, dumped many of their bodies along I-70 in Indiana, AND buried several more on his own property. Like a true coward, he fled to Canada and committed suicide before he could be brought to trial. This has been your True Crime IRL Murder Minute – 1 murder in 1 minute, and I’m Kelli Berens-Brink. Until next time…Lock your doors, people! And don’t go home with weirdos! Lock those doors! Bye bye! True Crime IRL is written, produced and hosted by Kelli Berens-Brink. We’re on all the socials at: @ truecrimeirl Truecrimeirl.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Baumeister Music: Disco Medusae by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3652-disco-medusae License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

THE MURDER MINUTE: HOTEL HELL May 18, 2021

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THE TRUE CRIME IRL MURDER MINUTE: Hotel Hell Just after noon on Sept. 13, 1980, a housekeeper at the Amana Holiday Inn in Williamsburg, Iowa, opened the door of room 260 to a bloody, horrific scene: Two guests, later identified as Roger Atkison, 32, and Rose Burkert, 22, had been bludgeoned to death in bed. INTERNET SOURCE: https://www.oxygen.com/the-dna-of-murder-with-paul-holes/crime-time/is-serial-killer-responsible-for-brutal-hotel-murders#:~:text=Just%20after%20noon%20on%20Sept,bludgeoned%20to%20death%20in%20bed MUSIC BY: Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3910-industrial-music-box License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

THE MURDER MINUTE | "WE'RE HAVING DAD FOR DINNER" | KATHERINE KNIGHT May 17, 2021

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TRUE CRIME IRL MURDER MINUTE | "WE'RE HAVING DAD FOR DINNER" | KATHERINE KNIGHT This is the messed up story of jaded wife, Katherine Knight-MARE! True Crime IRL is written, produced and hosted by Kelli Berens-Brink. We’re on all the socials at: @ truecrimeirl Truecrimeirl.com ______ MUSIC BY: Ujangong Mix by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4556-ujangong-mix License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Lyric Cook & Elizabeth Collins: The Evansdale Murders May 16, 2021

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Friday the13th of July 2012 was just another typical hot, sunny day in the small community of Evansdale Iowa – and 9 yr old Elizabeth Collins and her 10 yr old cousin Lyric Cook – were doing what any other normal kiddos their age would be doing. They were riding their bikes, and enjoying their summer break off school. But – when hours passed by without seeing the little girls – frantic family members would realize, somethings not right here. Sadly, despite a massive search and huge efforts by law enforcement and the community – months would go by with no leads – and the girls would never be seen alive, again. THIS is True Crime IRL and I’m your host, Kelli Berens-Brink, and THIS is the story of Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook and the Evansdale Murders. TRUE CRIME IRL IS WRITTEN, PRODUCED, AND HOSTED BY KELLI BERENS-BRINK. WEBSITE: truecrimeirl.com EMAIL: truecrimeirl@truecrimeirl.com FACEBOOK: @truecrimeirl INSTAGRAM: @truecrimeirl OR @kellibrink TWITTER: @truecrimeirl ---------- SOURCES: https://www.kcrg.com/2020/12/06/unsolved-eights-years-ago-today-the-bodies-of-lyric-cook-morrissey-and-elizabeth-collins-were-discovered/ https://wcfcourier.com/news/evansdale_search/timeline-of-events-the-search-for-lyric-and-elizabeth/html_c8ef29ca-d077-11e1-8635-001a4bcf887a.html https://cvcrimestop.com/unsolved-case/lyric-r-cook-elizabeth-collins/ https://unresolved.me/the-evansdale-murders https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lyric-cook-and-elizabeth-collins/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/6a11c0/the_murders_of_elizabeth_collins_and_lyric_cook/ https://youtu.be/MYzXxy188vw https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2018/05/31/evansdale-murders-iowa-teresa-gerleman-murder-suicide-elizabeth-collins-lyric-cook-train-girls/658429002/ https://youtu.be/dAkLpgVAfKo https://youtu.be/J9MTo6tzU-8 Royalty-Free Music Used With Permission: Artifact by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3382-artifact License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Tyrant by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5031-tyrant License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTyrant by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5031-tyrant Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3428-beach-bum License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Midsummer Sky by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4049-midsummer-sky License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Winter Reflections by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4632-winter-reflections License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Variation on Egmont by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4579-variation-on-egmont License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Babylon by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3406-babylon License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Bleeping Demo by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7012-bleeping-demo License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license At Rest by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3388-at-rest License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Air Prelude by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3346-air-prelude License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Family Jewel Heist: Bryan Sobolewski of the Family Jewels Podcast May 02, 2021

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A Jewelry Heist Ring. That is how the New England press referred to them. The sad fact is, they were also a family - one who committed 30 robberies together, and took $2.3 million over a five year period. Join True Crime IRL's Kelli Berens-Brink for Bryan Sobolewski's first interview since starting his new podcast, Family Jewels. Family Jewels Podcast can be downloaded on Anchor FM, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Family Jewels on Instagram @ familyjewelspodcast True Crime IRL is a Kelli Berens-Brink production, all rights reserved. Check out True Crime IRL at truecrimeirl.com and on all the socials @ truecrimeirl Theme music is by Kevin MacLeod and is used with permission and royalty-free, creative commons. Tyrant by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5031-tyrant License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

THE MURDER MINUTE - LYMAN HAD A LOVER Mar 31, 2021

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TRUE CRIME IRL MURDER MINUTE – “Lyman Had A Lover” I am Kelli Berens Brink, and THIS is the True Crime IRL murder Minute! One murder – in one minute – let’s get started! On September 28th, 1951, the body of 65-year-old Lyman Elledge was found on the front lawn of one of his neighbors, Barney Wiskus, in their Delaware County Iowa community. The county coroner said that he died of a skull fracture wound to the back of the head. there were no solid leads – and soon, the case went cold. Fast forward to the 1980’s…and there’s a new Sheriff in town. That new Sherriff, Bert Elledge – was actually related to the victim, and he reopened the case, making it his mission to solve it. And, although it was UNoffical – solve it he did. Turns out, Lyman and his wife were estranged. And Lyman …had a lover. BUT, his lover also had ANOTHER boyfriend. Oh, what a tangled web we weave. The other man walked in on Lyman and his lady in the heat of passion, and he saw red. Lyman threw on his clothes, but no shoes - and ran down the street, being chased by the other angry man. He lost his glasses in the pursuit and was bludgeoned over the head with a heavy wooden club. Lyman crawled to Barney Wiskus’s front yard, where he finally succumbed to his injuries and was found dead later that morning. Although justice may have never been served, we can consider this Case closed…It’s the oldest story in the book. This has been your murder minute. One murder, in one minute. On True Crime IRL, and I’m Kelli Berens Brink. Until next time – lock your doors people…especially if you have a lover, who has a lover, who has a lover- who’s chasing you with a big wooden club…. Bye bye SOURCES https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lyman-elledge/ MUSIC Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

THE MURDER MINUTE - MURDER AT THE BROTHEL Feb 27, 2021

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Willard C. Woodring, the 42-year-old owner of the former Hawkeye Hotel in Keokuk, Iowa, and Richard G. Buchanan, 42, of Colona, Illinois, were taken into the hotel’s kitchen on Sunday, October 9, 1960, where they were bound, gagged, and then shot in the back of the head when they tried to flee. This is The Murder Minute on TCIRL and I'm Kelli Brink. CREDITS & SOURCES: https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/willard-woodring-and-richard-buchanan/ Smoking Gun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4378-smoking-gun License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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