Case Files with Kat and Ashley Case Files with Kat and Ashley

This one is a doozie, folks! Kat and Ashley are visited by their friend, Oleksandr, who requested this story and was "voluntold" to help with pronunciation! This week, Kat covers a man that was known as "The Red Ripper," the "Rostov Ripper,"   and the "Butcher of Rostov..."  That's right, Kat is covering Andrei Chikatilo, one of the worst serial killers in the world. So, grab a drink and buckle up...this is going to be a wild ride.

LOTS OF TRIGGER WARNINGS: Sexual assault, sexual assault against minors, murder, and cannibalism. Please listen with caution!

References: 
Andrei Chikatilo - WikipediaINSIDE STORY : THE RUSSIAN CRACKER (BBC1, 12th August 1999) (youtube.com)Andrei Chikatilo | Timeline | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersRussia's 'Red Ripper' Andrei Chikatilo was a uniquely Soviet serial killer | The SpectatorAndrei Chikatilo. Interview with English subtitles. (youtube.com)Andrei Chikatilo, The 'Red Ripper' Who Butchered 53 Victims (allthatsinteresting.com)The Butcher of Rostov - Andrei Chikatilo (youtube.com)How Serial Killer Andrei Chikatilo Was Finally Caught (grunge.com)Serial Killer Documentary: Andrei Chikatilo ( The Rostov Ripper) (youtube.com)What Happened To Serial Killer Andrei Chikatilo's Son? (grunge.com)Execution day of Andrei Chikatilo. (youtube.com)Andrei Chikatilo - Quotes, Childhood & Death (biography.com)

This week's episode is all about Angel's Landing, a cult formed my a man named Lou who claimed to be possessed by three angels, could cure diseases, predict when people were going to die and also bring people back from the dead. When members kept mysteriously dying as Lou got richer,  a 9 year investigation would begin. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity... 

TW: sexual abuse of minors; physical abuse of minors

Resources:
1.      https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/who-is-daniel-perez-and-where-is-the-leader-of-angels-landing-now-article-108892862
2.      https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/horrifying-cult-led-centuries-old-29213808
3.      https://culteducation.com/group/1289-general-information/36945-horrifying-cult-led-by-centuries-old-angel-with-sick-sex-abuse-at-its-heart.html
4.      https://www.the-sun.com/news/7746930/who-is-daniel-perez/
5.      https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/angels-landing-survivor-tells-all-deadly-cults-oxygen-doc
6.      https://heavy.com/entertainment/2020/08/angels-landing-commune/
7.      https://www.grunge.com/478211/the-messed-up-truth-about-cult-leader-daniel-perez/
8.      https://thecinemaholic.com/what-is-angels-landing-and-where-is-it-located/
 
9.      https://medium.com/@stefangeorgeta1978/the-most-dangerous-cults-in-the-world-c8cc5f45b9e9
10. https://7strangethings.com/7-of-the-worst-cults-of-all-time/
11. https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2015/02/20/358230.htm
12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoaxML-wbCM **this is where MOST of the information came from. She does an AMAZING job of telling this story and I highly recommend you listen to this. 

This week, Kat does an overview of where we are NOW with the whole Ruby Franke/8 Passenger/Jodi Hildebrandt child abuse saga. Lots of evidence was recently released and Kat went through it ALL. Some newer updates (like from just this week!) have also come out, so once you listen, you will be all caught up.
This is Case Files, so there's ALWAYS a standing Trigger Warning.
But, with this one, we will discuss child abuse. Please listen carefully.

References: 
The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke | Wondery | Premium PodcastsTimeline_Journal (Highlighted)_Redacted.pdf (RUBY'S JOURNAL)Ruby Franke’s Estranged Husband Kevin Is Suing Jodi Hildebrandt (yahoo.com)Ruby Franke case: A timeline of events (sltrib.com)Ruby Franke formally charged with 6 felony counts of child abuse : NPRRuby Franke - WikipediaUtah vs Franke/Hildebrandt > Media Files (YOU CAN WATCH ALL BODY CAM FOOTAGE AND EVIDENCE THEY RELEASED HERE)New video reveals how Ruby Franke’s husband was kept in dark about abuse - ABC News (go.com)Ruby Franke case: Kevin Franke tried to have eldest daughter arrested, search warrant records show (sltrib.com)Ruby Franke case: Daughter, neighbors reported child welfare concerns to police, records show (sltrib.com)

In this episode Ashley discusses the murder of Jackie Vandagriff in September 2016. The events that lead up to this murder are truly terrifying and highlights the real dangers of stalking, especially by former romantic partners. If you are being stalked, please reach out to your local resources and get help-- stalking is real, it's dangerous and escalates very quickly. We are here for you if you need us.

Resources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jackie-vandagriff-murder-targeted-killer-ex-48-hours/
https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-jackie-vandagriff
https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/jackie-vandagriff
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/04/16/man-killed-college-student-cut-out-heart/522800002/
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/jackie-vandagriff-murder-charles-bryant-evidence/10/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/courts/2018/04/16/haslet-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-killing-dismembering-twu-student/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUCEDyr2iNI

In this week's episode, Kat brings us the horrific tale of the death of the Reading Man, Warren Barnes, at the hands of 19-year- old, Brian Cohee, Jr. What's strange, is how this tale unfolds, how his parents are the ones who called 911, and how quickly the community reacted. Thanks to Explore With Us for putting all of the police footage together for this bizarre story. Follow them on YouTube! 

Thanks to The Wizard for finding this story for us! 

Grab a drink, tune in, and explore the dark side of humanity with us.
Byeeee!

References:
The Explore With Us documentary you have to see! Parents Discover Teen Son's Horrifying Secret (youtube.com)Cohee Trial: Sentencing (youtube.com)Human Remains Found in Plastic Bag, Colorado Teen Charged With Murder (newsweek.com)US Teen Hid Head Of Homeless Man He Murdered In Closet To Satisfy "Fascination With Morbid" (ndtv.com)Brian Cohee is found guilty of all charges (westernslopenow.com)Chilling moment killer confessed to storing victim’s severed head in his closet | The IndependentKiller of Grand Junction's “reading man” sentenced to life in prison (coloradosun.com)Who did Brian Cohee murder? Why did Colorado killer choose his victim? - AS USA

In this episode, Ashley discusses William Paul Smolinski, Jr, often referred to by his nickname Billy, who went missing in August 2004. While initially, law enforcement thought he left on his own, foul play is now suspected.

“We are never going to give up searching for our son,” Janice said. “We are driven by our faith, and all the mistakes and obstacles we’ve encountered make us more determined to find the truth and bring Billy home.”

Resources:
1.    https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/murphy-reintroduces-billys-law-inspired-by-missing-waterbury-man/2929750/
2.    https://www.the-sun.com/news/8112446/william-billy-smolinski-missing-voicemail-affair/
3.    https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Billy_Smolinski
4.     https://www.registercitizen.com/news/article/Seymour-man-sentenced-to-4-1-2-years-for-lying-to-12005864.php
5.    https://uncovered.com/cases/william-smolinski-waterbury-ct
6.    https://www.pahomepage.com/news/billys-law-aids-missing-person-cases-everywhere/
7.    https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Informant-in-Billy-Smolinski-case-on-the-run-11487688.php
8.    https://abc7ny.com/missing-series-william-billy-smolinski-connecticut-cold-case-update/13208549/
9.    https://www.andthentheyweregone.com/blog/billy-smolinski
10. https://disappearedblog.com/william-smolinski/
11. https://www.waterburyobserver.org/2022/10/01/missing-person-in-waterbury-connecticut-leads-to-18-years-of-heartache-and-now-federal-legislation/
12. Hulu: Missing Season 3, Episode 2: https://www.hulu.com/watch/e926c9b2-dcae-477f-b578-68735c4e2afb
13.  http://www.lacp.org/2010-Articles-Main/022310-HousePassesBillysLaw-MissingPersons.htm