The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

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Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.

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  1. 11h ago

    Episode 335 - Best Friend for Hire - The Murder of Teresa Sievers

    In Estero, Florida, Dr. Teresa Sievers returned home alone after a weekend away with her family. By the next morning, she had failed to show up for work, and a close friend was sent to check on her. What he discovered inside her home would launch an investigation that stretched more than a thousand miles and exposed a conspiracy no one saw coming. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing:Ryan Deininger Sources:Wikipedia11,000 Miles To MurderWhy Mark Sievers Bludgeoned His Wife Teresa Sievers to Death | A&EOn her birthday, friends and family remember slain Bonita doctorSievers a year later: Lives that disappeared behind the headlinesWho killed Dr. Teresa Sievers?Law and Crime Network Trial PlaylistCourt TV: Hammer Killing Murder Trial Maps outlining Wrights & Rodgers trip to FloridaDCF aware of Sievers accusationsThe Sievers murder: 9 things to knowEvidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa SieversHusband's chilling plot to kill his wife using his doppelganger best friendJimmy Ray Rodgers sentenced to life in prisonMark Sievers denied death row appealCourt TV 2025 Hearing

  2. 3d ago • Subscribers Only

    AD FREE - Episode 335 - Best Friend for Hire - The Murder of Teresa Sievers

    In Estero, Florida, Dr. Teresa Sievers returned home alone after a weekend away with her family. By the next morning, she had failed to show up for work, and a close friend was sent to check on her. What he discovered inside her home would launch an investigation that stretched more than a thousand miles and exposed a conspiracy no one saw coming. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Theme and Closing Track: Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off! HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger

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  3. Sep 6

    Episode 334 - Sneaking Out - The Murders of Lyric Woods and Devin Clark

    In Orange County, North Carolina, 14 year old Lyric Woods disappeared after slipping out of her home in the middle of the night. In a neighboring county, 18 year old Devin Clark vanished that same weekend. At first, there seemed to be no connection between them. But a discovery along a secluded country road would reveal that their paths had crossed and leave investigators trying to understand what happened in the darkness that night. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing:Ryan Deininger Sources:WRAL story archive: Issiah Ross charged with murders of Lyric Woods and Devin ClarkReports: Teens found dead on trail may have been in car with a third personDevin Clark Lyric Woods suspect Issiah RossOrange County double murder trial | Everything you need to know at the end of week one'They were executed:' State details evidence in Orange County double murdersOrange County jurors must weigh conflicting stories when double murder trial resumesTeens’ families fill Orange County courtroom for murder suspect’s brief hearingSuspect pleads self defense for alleged murder of Devin Clark, Lyric WoodsDevin Clark’s mother speaks out after trialIssiah Ross trial: Man accused of 2022 double homicide claims self-defenseIssiah Ross Trial PlaylistIssiah Ross TestimonyIssiah Ross Testimony Continued New details revealed in death of Orange County teen Lyric Woods from autopsy reportNC man charged with killing 2 teens in 2022 rejects plea deal, murder trial will move forwardJan. 15, 2026: Afternoon session wraps up at Issiah Ross double murder trialOrange County double murder trial; Suspects' friend says he confessed to the killingsFriend says Issiah Ross confessed double murder to himIssiah Ross Argues Self-Defense In Double Murder Trial; Prosecution Wraps TestimonyDefense claims Issiah Ross acted in self-defense on night of Orange County double murderIssiah Ross took the stand on final day of Orange County double murder trialIssiah Ross Trial: Man accused of killing NC teens Lyric Woods, Devin Clark: Live UpdatesOrange County double murder trial | Jury hears closing argumentsIssiah Ross double murder trial: Third day of jury deliberations ends with no verdictJury finds Issiah Ross guilty of 1 teen's death, hung on the otherJan. 29, 2026: Judge sentences Issiah Ross to max 25 yearsMan convicted of killing teen while mistrial declared in case of 14-year-old girl's murderFuture of pending murder charge against Issiah Ross remains unclearMarcy Irene: Lyric Woods’ Family Picked On By Killer’s MomClosing Arguments

  4. Sep 4 • Subscribers Only

    AD FREE - Episode 334 - Sneaking Out - The Murders of Lyric Woods and Devin Clark

    In Orange County, North Carolina, 14 year old Lyric Woods disappeared after slipping out of her home in the middle of the night. In a neighboring county, 18 year old Devin Clark vanished that same weekend. At first, there seemed to be no connection between them. But a discovery along a secluded country road would reveal that their paths had crossed and leave investigators trying to understand what happened in the darkness that night. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Theme and Closing Track: Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off! HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger

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  5. Sep 3

    Between The Madness - Episode 18 - He Said I Look Good in Red - The Murder of Beauty Couch

    In Austell, Georgia, 22 year old roller skating influencer Beauty Couch vanished just as her life seemed to be falling into place. When her family realized something was terribly wrong, investigators were already following a disturbing trail that began less than a mile from her home. What they uncovered would raise haunting questions about Beauty’s final hours and the person she may have trusted most. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing:Sherri Smith Sources:Opening Statements — Prosecution (ADA Stephanie Green) and Defense (Bryan Lumpkin), via Law and Crime NetworkTestimony of Tracey Harris — First responding officer, Austell Police Department, via Law and Crime NetworkTestimony of Deanna Thurman — Victim's mother, via Law and Crime NetworkTestimony of Dr. Zoha Ashraf — Medical Examiner, Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office, via Law and Crime NetworkTestimony of Detective Chance Cloud — St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana, via Law and Crime NetworkClosing Arguments — Prosecution and Defense, via Law and Crime NetworkVerdict and Sentencing — Judge Kimberly A. Childs presiding, via Law and Crime Network11Alive News (WSB-TV affiliate) — Bobeth Yates, coverage of candlelight vigil including interviews with Kimberly Couch and Layla Brown, August 2023WSB-TV Channel 2 — Michele Newell, Cobb County Bureau, coverage of verdict and sentencing, May 2026Court TV — "Boyfriend sentenced for murder of roller-skating influencer found burned," May 23, 2026FOX 5 Atlanta — "Cobb man gets life without parole for influencer girlfriend's murder," May 24, 2026Marietta Daily Journal — "Beauty Couch killer sentenced to life without parole," May 23, 2026Bold Journey Magazine — Interview with Beauty Katera Couch (undated, prior to August 2023)Beauty Couch obituary — Davis-Struempf Chapel, funeral September 2, 2023Instagram account @BeautyKateraTeen Vogue — "For Young Black Women, Roller-Skating Is Survival, Resistance, and Joy," 2020

  6. Sep 2 • Subscribers Only

    AD FREE - Between The Madness - Episode 18 - He Said I Look Good in Red - The Murder of Beauty Couch

    In Austell, Georgia, 22 year old roller skating influencer Beauty Couch vanished just as her life seemed to be falling into place. When her family realized something was terribly wrong, investigators were already following a disturbing trail that began less than a mile from her home. What they uncovered would raise haunting questions about Beauty’s final hours and the person she may have trusted most. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Theme and Closing Track: Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off! HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing: Sherri Smith

  7. Aug 30

    Episode 333 - A Deadly Mericle - The Murder of David Barron

    In Broomfield, Colorado, Kristil Krug began receiving disturbing messages from someone who seemed to know her every move. She went to the police, changed her routines, armed herself, and turned her home into a fortress. But as the threats grew more sinister, Kristil began to wonder if the person she feared was closer than anyone realized. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing:Ryan Deininger Sources:James Barron ObituaryFemale Georgia dentist from wealthy coastal enclave accused of killing boyfriendWealthy US Dentist Accused Of Murdering Her Boyfriend, Patients Express ShockDentist Accused of Shooting Her Partner to Death in Home in Upscale Georgia NeighborhoodSt. Simons Island dentist charged with murder after deadly shootingCivil lawsuit filed against Glynn County dentistDentist girlfriend accused of fatally shooting boyfriend through locked bedroom doorWealthy Georgia Dentist Gunned Down Husband Inside Bedroom of $1.6M Mansion, Cops SayJuror refuses to deliberate in Suzanne Mericle’s murder trial‘He’s in my nightmares’: Suzanne Mericle accuses victim of abuseSt. Simons Island dentist convictedCourt TV RecapFamily of slain Gainesville man issues statement after Mericle found guiltyDentist found guilty of murdering her boyfriendDefense for St. Simons Island dentist rests'I didn't have to do that': Prosecutors play video of St. Simons Island dentist Defense says shooting was 'justified' in trialGlynn County PD takes standDentist says she texted another man night of shootingSt. Simons Island dentist on trial for murder of boyfriend takes witness standJustice Is A Process

  8. Aug 28 • Subscribers Only

    AD FREE - Episode 333 - A Deadly Mericle - The Murder of David Barron

    In Gainesville, Georgia, a series of frantic 911 calls led deputies to a secluded home overlooking Lake Lanier. Inside, they discovered a deadly scene and a shaken woman struggling to explain what had happened. But as investigators began piecing together the evidence, the story behind a locked bedroom door became far more complicated than anyone expected. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Theme and Closing Track: Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Quince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off! HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESS Rula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness Keeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger

    AD FREE - Episode 333 - A Deadly Mericle - The Murder of David Barron
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Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.

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