This week, as promised in the past vintage episode, we discuss the story of Erna Janoschek. Erna was a teen in the late 1920's tasked with a very grown up job. We explore her family history, developmental background, and the stressors present in her life that led to her decision to take the life of a child within her care.

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We have danced around this topic in many other episodes on mass casualty incidents and threat assessment, but today we are drilling down into this specific form of violence. We review the categories of domestic terrorism, cover the background of the offender in the Oklahoma City Bombing, and discuss where Misogynistic Extremism fits in to all of this.

This month we review the documentary that has opened up an old case for new considerations. Menendez + Menudo puts the Menendez brothers in the background as a brave sexual abuse survivor shares his story and seeks justice for himself and other members of Menudo, while possibly giving new legal hope to Erik & Lyle's life sentences. Available for streaming on Peacock.

The docs FINALLY get around to doing an episode on love gone WAY wrong with cops in relationships and the love triangles end in murder. Are police relationships really that unique or do they parallel the issues that the civilian population face? Listen to the docs cover two wild cases, one from right here in the heart of Los Angeles.

In 1933, Los Angeles had its own Bonnie & Clyde: a young, dynamic and attractive couple leaving a trail of terror through a crime spree that left victims traumatized and mutilated. Burmah White, "The Blonde Rattlesnake" was a luminous platinum blonde with hypnotic blue eyes... but was she actually the cackling psychopath that the media made her out to be? In this episode we cover her crime spree as a get away driver, the subsequent trial, as well as explore the underlying psychological and neurological factors that likely played a part.

“Going Postal”, in slang terms has become synonymous with an anger management problem or, in real minimization over the years, a version of “flying off the handle.” The REAL story has much more grim origins. The docs cover the first such case in depth, and then discuss a long history of increasing work pressures, toxic work sites and how pushing workers to the edge can have dire consequences, as well as the government and workplace safety responses to this tragic phenomenon.

You asked for it, you got it - the docs review the 6 part documentary series currently streaming on MAX. This doc takes us on a virtual roller coast of "WTF" moments punctuated by conflicting stories, unreliable narrators, over-the-top personalities, abuse and neglect... all presented by the producers as a real life version of the suspense / horror movie, "The Orphan". The docs provide some real discussion of the challenges of adoption as well as a framework of attachment styles and potential trauma.

Today we explore the concept of siblings that commit horrific crimes of murder.  We cover the wide range of factors that can bring family members together in violence, as well as the various theories around this phenomenon and review a few of the most egregious examples that include the murdering Twins of Conyers, Georgia, The Wichita Horror Brothers, and The Irish Scissor Sisters. And yes, we will discuss the recent discussions about the Menendez Brothers.

This week, our vintage case is that of The Greystone Mansion! This live recording comes to you in the format of our show performed on May 20th, 2023, Macabre Mansions + Haunted History: An L.A. Podcast Event at the Heritage Square Museum. We are joined by the L.A. Meekly podcast (bringing the hysterical history of the mansion) and Hollyweird Paranormal (bringing the ghosts) to cover every angle of this scandalous story of money, madness and murder.

Surprise! This episode is about YOU! New research is finally emerging about the true crime genre and the consumer community. We discuss the evolution of the genre, the impact different types of true crime has on listeners, and where the research is heading.

The HBO Max documentary, Alabama Snake, is the story of a Pentecostal preacher named Glenn Summerford, who on a night in 1991 he either did -or maybe did not- attempt to murder his wife through the act of forcing her, at gunpoint, to put her hand into a box that contained venomous snakes. The docs cover the storytelling, the people involved in this crime case, and the cultural folklore phenomenon at the center of the story.

This week, the doctors re-visit serial killer Robert Nixon, aka “The Brickbat Slayer”, taking the opportunity to make a more incisive examination of his crimes and the spirit of the times in which he lived.

For the last two episodes, the docs bring you the most up-to-date research on the incel movement to discuss an emergence of data on mental health concerns, relational issues, and a smattering of other data collected from their online presence. This episode also discusses an attack from 1989, which some deem the first incel attack.

For the next two episodes, the docs bring you the most up-to-date research on the incel movement to discuss an emergence of data on mental health concerns, relational issues, and a smattering of other data collected from their online presence. This episode also discusses the Plymouth, England attack.

Welp, we did it. We watched this for you. That should tell you how we felt about it! This doc is a 5-part series on Netflix about landlords and roommate who murder for a variety of reasons- from sweet grannies to serial squatters, these stories are truly terrifying and there are several lessons to be learned.

This week the Doctors explore the diagnosis of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. As many as 10 million people in just the United States have some form of body dysmorphia aka body dysmorphic disorder or BDD. While there are only a very FEW crimes related to this disorder, the impact it has on those diagnosed does lead to a high level of distress that impacts their day to day life. Dr Shiloh and Dr. Scott explore the significant societal factors that are contributing to the symptoms.

In this month’s vintage episode, we give share the story of Clifford Clinton, the entrepreneur and creator of “Clifton’s Cafeteria,” a historical restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. It was sort of the OG theme restaurant: Think “Rainforest Cafe” BUT the owner turns away no one due to their ability to pay.

We discuss so many terrible people on this podcast, that we want to share with our audience one of the true good guys, and the attempts on his life just because he dared make 1930’s Los Angeles a better place to live.

This week the docs look at four examples of adult presenting in college settings with fake credentials OR posing as younger students in middle and high school. Information regarding confidence men, the Dark Triad and other mental health issues are brought into focus from previous episodes as well. And of course, the docs stretch their thespian skills to the absolute limit with a short but dramatic reading from Law & Order, SVU.

Join us this week for the Netflix documentary “Long Shot,” a tightly told and engaging production that illuminates the power of perseverance and dedication. It is the story of Juan Catalan, a man wrongly accused and jailed for a murder he did not commit. His only alibi is taking his daughter to a Dodger’s game at the time the crime was committed. The docs quickly review research on eye witness testimony when talking about the weakness of the defense's case.

This week the docs focus on the sub category of mass killers called “Family Annihilators”. These killers' crimes are defined as the act of murdering the entire family for a specific and narrow range of reasons. The aftermath of these crimes can leave a community reeling with shock and disbelief in the stark contrast of what are many times, perpetrators who are viewed as responsible parents and even outstanding members of the community. Often, these jarring crimes are associated with financial or emotional strain, mental health problems, or revenge. We touch on a few well known cases that are recent in the news as well as some more obscure examples.