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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. 3d ago

    Episode 338 - Smoke on Wood Road – The Disappearance of Crystal Rasch

    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. 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/madness #rulapodKeeper - 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 Featured Podcast:CBC Uncover Sources:‘I burned her’: Zachariah Rasch admits setting fire to estranged wife’s bodyDodge County homicide: Man convicted of killing wife, hiding bodyWisconsin man's chilling $6500 shopping list His wife has been missing for a week. Now he’s charged with using her credit cardsHusband of missing Dodge County woman arrested on identity theft chargesDodge County homicide; Zachariah Rasch accused in death of wifeMissing woman's husband charged with identity theft in Dodge CountyCourt TV RecapLaw and Crime Trial PlaylistJustice Is A ProcessDodge County man charged with homicide; Wife's remains found on his propertyHusband of woman initially thought to be missing in Adams County facing homicide chargesArrest made in connection to Crystal Rasch, the Missing woman in Dodge CountyEstranged husband of missing Dodge County woman charged with hiding a corpseJury finds Dodge County man guilty of killing estranged wife, hiding her bodyDodge County missing woman last seen June 11, husband arrestedCrystal Rasch, age 37 — WeSpokeNot competent to stand trial in the death and disappearance of his estranged wife

  2. Sep 30 • Subscribers Only

    AD FREE - Episode 338 - Smoke on Wood Road – The Disappearance of Crystal Rasch

    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. 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 #rulapod 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 Featured Podcast: CBC Uncover

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  3. Sep 30

    Between The Madness - Episode 20 - Under Her Influence - The Polyamorous Cult of Martina Esqueda

    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. 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/madness #rulapodKeeper - 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:Law & Crime Network – Kidnapped Man Escapes Woman and Her 5 LoversLaw & Crime Trial – Torture Victim Details Horrific AbuseCourt TV – Polygamist Leader Expresses Regret at SentencingCourt TV – Judge Says She Is “Sickened” by Cult Leader at SentencingThe Blade – Court ReportPeople – Man Allegedly Held Captive and Beaten13abc/WTVG – Guilty Plea in Maumee/Toledo Kidnapping Case

  4. Sep 28 • Subscribers Only

    AD FREE - Between The Madness - Episode 20 - Under Her Influence - The Polyamorous Cult of Martina Esqueda

    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. 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 #rulapod 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

  5. Sep 27

    Episode 337 - Blood Feud - The Refuge Road Massacre

    In Pendleton, South Carolina, four members of the same family were found murdered inside their rural home. There were no signs of forced entry, no obvious struggle, and nothing to explain how the killers had gotten inside. But as investigators examined the scene, one disturbing possibility began to emerge. Whoever entered the house that night may have been invited in. 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/madness #rulapodKeeper - 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:Woman convicted of murdering mother, grandmother, stepgrandmotherTrial PlaylistAnderson County woman convicted of killing four relatives is now in state custodyUpstate woman convicted of killing 4 family members files notice of appealMy Mother Is A Murderer - Reddit ThreadTips coming in on unsolved quadruple homicideTrial begins for South Carolina woman facing charges in quadruple murderAmy Vilardi Trial continues into Day 2 with emotional family testimoniesAmy Vilardi's Quadruple Murder Trial Day 3: Prosecutors detail evidence Quadruple Murder Trial: Former cellmate testifiesAmy Vilardi: Guilty on All CountsTen Years After a Shocking Quadruple Murder, Amy Vilardi Finally Faces a Jury'Grieving' Daughter Who Found Family Massacred Now on TrialSouth Carolina couple is charged with murder in the 2015 killings of four of their family members Couple charged in gruesome 2015 Pendleton quadruple homicide denied bondArrests made in ‘gruesome’ 2015 killings of SC couple and their elderly mothersPress ConferenceSouth Carolina shooting leaves four family members dead after 'violent deaths'Gruesome details revealed in 'Unsolved Mysteries' podcastCold Justice Aids in Arrest of S.C. Couple Suspected of 2015 Halloween Quadruple MurderHusband Charged in 2015 Quadruple Homicide Seeks Separate Trial From Co-Defendant WifeProsecutor at Ross HearingRoss Vilardi's Attorney Fox Carolina NewsOnly on FOX: Sheriff names persons of interest in Pendleton quadruple homicideCold Justice: House of HorrorsCarolina Crime Files: The Cost of GreedEvidence revealed in Pendleton quadruple murder caseAnderson Co. Sheriff Updates On Pendleton Murders

  6. Sep 25 • Subscribers Only

    AD FREE - Episode 337 - Blood Feud - The Refuge Road Massacre

    In Pendleton, South Carolina, four members of the same family were found murdered inside their rural home. There were no signs of forced entry, no obvious struggle, and nothing to explain how the killers had gotten inside. But as investigators examined the scene, one disturbing possibility began to emerge. Whoever entered the house that night may have been invited in. 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. LEAN - They’re having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!!  Visit takelean.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF. 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 GhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger

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  7. Sep 20

    Episode 336 - Wet Paint, Cold Body – The Case of Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala

    In Granby, Massachusetts, 37 year old paramedic Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala was found dead at the bottom of her basement stairs. The scene around her was strange, with an apparent break-in and wet paint covering much of the basement. But as investigators tried to determine what had happened inside the home, one question would become increasingly difficult to answer. When exactly did Annamarie die? 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/madness #rulapodKeeper - 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:Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 1 Part 1Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 1 Part 2Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 2Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 3Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 4Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 5Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 6Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 7Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 8Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 9Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 10Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - VerdictJudge sentences Cara Rintala to 12-14 yearsLaw professor explains important case notes as Cara Rintala trial awaits a verdictReasonable Doubt: The Cara Rintala Murder TrialAnnamarie Cochrane Rintala's murder: A complete timeline of eventsGay spouse murder case puts focus on long-hidden problemMassachusetts Mom Found Dead in Basement Covered in Blood and PaintFirst witnesses take stand in Rintala murder trialParamedics describe death scene in Rintala trial911 calls, court hearing played for jurors in Rintala murder trialFormer medical examiner: Cochrane Rintala died 6-8 hours before body foundJury views police interview of Rintala after wife’s body found in basementJury hears murder defendant Cara Rintala deny pouring paint on wife’s bodyRintala murder jury views extensive blood evidence in basementCoroner in Rintala trial: Time of murder no later than 1 p.m.Rintala case in jury’s hands after prosecution, defense make closing arguments WednesdayCara Rintala found guilty of manslaughter for killing wifeRintala sentenced to 12 to 14 years in prisonSJC overturns first-degree murder conviction of Cara Lee Rintala of GranbyThe Annamarie Cochrane Rintala many people did not knowCara Rintala convicted in connection with wife's 2010 strangulation deathCara Rintala murder trial deliberations will restart after jurors are replacedBody in the Basement Trial | Cara Rintala's Daughter Begs for Mom's ReleaseWWLP-22News

  8. Sep 19 • Subscribers Only

    AD FREE - Episode 336 - Wet Paint, Cold Body – The Case of Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala

    In Granby, Massachusetts, 37 year old paramedic Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala was found dead at the bottom of her basement stairs. The scene around her was strange, with an apparent break-in and wet paint covering much of the basement. But as investigators tried to determine what had happened inside the home, one question would become increasingly difficult to answer. When exactly did Annamarie die? 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. LEAN - They’re having a Huge Memorial Day Sale and Lean is 25% off!! Visit takelean.com and enter THANK YOU 25 for 25% OFF. 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 GhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details. Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger

    AD FREE - Episode 336 - Wet Paint, Cold Body – The Case of Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala
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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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