Mask of Sanity

ORACL3 Network
  • 4.8 (71)
  • TRUE CRIME

A weekly podcast hosted by Melanie Peterson, an Air Force veteran turned NYC actress. Join her each week as she guides listeners through different cases of the world’s most notorious killers. Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network.

  1. 10/29/2021

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALVIN!!!

    Hi friends! Long time, no see! Today is a very special day - it is October 29th, 2021, which is the birthday of my oldest nephew, Calvin. Calvin always wants to listen to my show but is not allowed because it's not exactly kid-friendly so I chose to write an episode specifically for him! Please help me celebrate Calvin's 7th birthday Mask of Sanity-style! Hope you're all doing well and stay safe, friends!! Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracle3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanity MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypU MUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.com LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/maskofsanitythepodcast EMAIL: maskofsanitythepodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/masksanitypod INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maskofsanitythepodcast Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. Check out the latest at https://www.theoracl3network.com!

    18 min

  2. 06/30/2021

    Bonus Patreon Episode: Antone Costa

    Hi friends, for today, I am releasing one of my Patreon episodes from last year while I finish up my first Beyond the Mask episode since March! Enjoy! Antone Costa, who was later known as the Cape Cod Casanova, was a carpenter who gained notoriety after he murdered at least four women in Truro, Massachusetts in 1969 although he is suspected of at least eight murders, including his girlfriend. He mutilated and dismembered the bodies, removed the hearts, and was only caught when the remains of two of his victims were discovered in a forest clearing where Costa grew marijuana. He was tried and convicted of two murders and sentenced to life in prison on May 29th, 1970 but would serve less than four years, committing suicide in his cell on May 12th, 1974. It’s rumored that the cemetery where he murdered and disposed of the bodies is haunted, continuing to be a popular tourist spot for paranormal enthusiasts. Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracle3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanity MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypU MUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.com LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/maskofsanitythepodcast EMAIL: maskofsanitythepodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/masksanitypod INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maskofsanitythepodcast Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. Check out the latest at https://www.theoracl3network.com! PROMO: True Crime Cat Lawyer RESOURCES http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Costa,%20Antone%20-%20spring,%202006.pdf https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/costa-antone-charles.htm https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51635586/antone-charles-costa https://www.capecod.com/community/truro-cemetery-holds-dark-secrets/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/schizoid-personality-disorder https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizoid-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20354414 https://the-line-up.com/tony-costa-garden-of-horror https://www.sftravel.com/explore/neighborhoods/haight-ashbury https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/susan-perry-one-of-four-murder-victims-whose-hacked-body-news-photo/50417035 The Cape Cod Casanova Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIX0bnGb14k

    35 min

  3. 06/16/2021

    A Conversation with Juleen Moreno, the Host of It Goes Down In The PM

    Hi friends, for today’s episode, I’m joined by the host of It Goes Down In The PM, Juleen Moreno, who speaks openly and candidly about the car accident that changed her life on November 11th, 2019. Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanity MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypU MUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.com LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/maskofsanitythepodcast EMAIL: maskofsanitythepodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/masksanitypod INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maskofsanitythepodcast Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. Check out the latest at https://www.theoracl3network.com! PROMO: Dark Valley Podcast RESOURCES https://www.momisalwayswrite.com/about https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/it-goes-down-in-the-pm/id1533055739

    44 min

  4. 06/02/2021

    54. Stephen Stanko

    Stephen Stanko’s life was seemingly derailed after he failed to earn an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy after high school. This failure triggered a change in his behavior where he soon resorted to petty crimes which eventually escalated to rape and murder. The reason for his sudden leap to kill remains somewhat of a mystery - Stanko refused to testify and his defense team tried to reason that Stanko’s brain was “defective,” hoping to convince the jury to rule in favor of an insanity plea. Stanko currently sits on death row at Broad River Correctional Institution in South Carolina. Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanity MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypU MUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.com LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/maskofsanitythepodcast EMAIL: maskofsanitythepodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/masksanitypod INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maskofsanitythepodcast Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. Check out the latest at https://www.theoracl3network.com! RESOURCES https://public.doc.state.sc.us/scdc-public/inmateDetails.do?id=%2000006022 https://utrgv.academia.edu/GordonCrewsPhD https://violenceresearch.wvu.edu/executive-board/research-associates/gordon-crews https://www.wistv.com/story/5267895/stankos-trial-in-murder-case-focuses-on-insanity-question/ https://wpde.com/news/local/son-of-murder-victim-questions-why-stephen-stanko-needs-a-new-trial https://www.wmbfnews.com/2019/01/29/i-was-shocked-brother-death-row-inmate-stephen-stanko-takes-stand-day-two-hearing/ https://gabnewsonline.com/latest-appeal-denied-for-death-row-inmate-stephen-stanko-p4826-170.htm https://www.postandcourier.com/georgetown/news/stanko-loses-appeal-in-conway-murder/article_21e1943a-7f64-59a5-9360-dc4b45337dc5.html https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/stanko-stephen.htm http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Stanko,%20Stephen.pdf https://www.wistv.com/story/6592267/teen-who-watched-rapist-strangle-mother-speaks-to-wis/

    25 min

  5. 04/27/2021

    #JusticeForKatiePalmer: An Analysis of the BodyCam Footage, Part Two

    On April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. They were hit by a F250 driven by Cory Todd Foster, which knocked them out of their shoes and sent them flying through the air. Katie’s injuries were fatal as she passed away in the early hours of April 22nd. John was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with severe injuries. Cory Foster was uninjured and, to this day, he has not been held accountable for his actions. This episode is Part Two of the analysis of body camera footage from Trooper Tarif Alkhatib shortly after the crash, including input from an anonymous professional who is familiar with Texas Department of Public Safety policies and procedures. #JusticeForKatiePalmer Full Bodycam Video: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7p9j5botdyiga90/AACKdAPiM8lJYxVKtTQCjgcua?dl=0&preview=Tarif+Alkhatib_20200421_08_17_WFC1-019806_Traffic+Crash_95841220.ts Justice for Katie Palmer Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justiceforkatiepalmer Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforkatiepalmer Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/for_palmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiceforkatiepalmer The Katie Palmer Project: https://www.katiepalmerproject.com PROMOS: Active Shooter & True Crime Psychos Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanity MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypU MUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.com EMAIL: maskofsanitythepodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/masksanitypod INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maskofsanitythepodcast Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. Check out the latest at https://www.theoracl3network.com! RESOURCES https://www.kxii.com/2020/10/22/christmas-light-project-honoring-denison-teacher-killed-in-crash/ https://www.heralddemocrat.com/story/news/crime/2020/08/19/no-indictment-in-wreck-that-killed-denison-teacher/42519447/ https://www.kxii.com/2021/01/27/family-of-denison-school-teacher-killed-in-car-crash-voice-support-for-coltons-law/ https://www.kten.com/story/42519215/justice-for-katie https://www.kxii.com/2020/08/19/grand-jury-declines-indictment-in-death-of-denison-teacher/ https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=105 https://capitol.texas.gov/reports/report.aspx?ID=author&LegSess=87R&Code=A3455 https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1287 https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2020/05/08/he-lost-his-wife-in-a-car-accident-heres-how-a-nonprofit-worked-to-save-her-organs-for-donation/ https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/coltens-law-officially-filed-aims-to-crack-down-on-drivers-who-hit-pedestrians-under-the-influence/ https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Denison-teacher-dies-after-she-was-hit-by-truck-in-her-neighborhood.html https://www.roysecityheraldbanner.com/news/local_news/family-s-tragedy-prompts-proposal-of-colten-s-law/article_d11fb16e-6196-11eb-aba7-4b81289f0f09.html https://www.gordonfh.com/memorials/katie-palmer/4194926/ https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Texas-teacher-struck-by-truck-while-on-neighborhood-walk-dies-569890401.html https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Denison-teacher-killed-in-an-April-car-crash-still-able-to-help-others-after-her-passing-570941591.html https://www.kxii.com/2020/12/03/katie-palmer-project-raises-4500-for-christmas-lights-for-families/ https://www.wfmj.com/story/43590686/trumbull-sheriff-fires-deputy-newton-falls-pd-hires-him https://www.wfmj.com/story/43614343/fired-trumbull-deputys-actions-under-bci-probe https://www.wkbn.com/news/27-investigates/trumbull-co-deputy-firing-tied-to-fatal-crash-in-portage-county-records-show/

    34 min

  6. 04/21/2021

    #JusticeForKatiePalmer: An Analysis of the BodyCam Footage, Part One

    On April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. They were hit by a F250 driven by Cory Todd Foster, which knocked them out of their shoes and sent them flying through the air. Katie’s injuries were fatal as she passed away in the early hours of April 22nd. John was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with severe injuries. Cory Foster was uninjured and, to this day, he has not been held accountable for his actions. Today marks the one year anniversary of the incident that killed Katie Palmer. This episode, a first of two, will begin to look into the body camera footage from Trooper Tarif Alkhatib shortly after the crash. #JusticeForKatiePalmer Full Bodycam Video: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7p9j5botdyiga90/AACKdAPiM8lJYxVKtTQCjgcua?dl=0&preview=Tarif+Alkhatib_20200421_08_17_WFC1-019806_Traffic+Crash_95841220.ts Justice for Katie Palmer Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justiceforkatiepalmer Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforkatiepalmer Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/for_palmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiceforkatiepalmer The Katie Palmer Project: https://www.katiepalmerproject.com Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanity MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypU MUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.com EMAIL: maskofsanitythepodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/masksanitypod INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maskofsanitythepodcast Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. Check out the latest at https://www.theoracl3network.com! RESOURCES https://www.kxii.com/2020/10/22/christmas-light-project-honoring-denison-teacher-killed-in-crash/ https://www.heralddemocrat.com/story/news/crime/2020/08/19/no-indictment-in-wreck-that-killed-denison-teacher/42519447/ https://www.kxii.com/2021/01/27/family-of-denison-school-teacher-killed-in-car-crash-voice-support-for-coltons-law/ https://www.kten.com/story/42519215/justice-for-katie https://www.kxii.com/2020/08/19/grand-jury-declines-indictment-in-death-of-denison-teacher/ https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=105 https://capitol.texas.gov/reports/report.aspx?ID=author&LegSess=87R&Code=A3455 https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1287 https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2020/05/08/he-lost-his-wife-in-a-car-accident-heres-how-a-nonprofit-worked-to-save-her-organs-for-donation/ https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/coltens-law-officially-filed-aims-to-crack-down-on-drivers-who-hit-pedestrians-under-the-influence/ https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Denison-teacher-dies-after-she-was-hit-by-truck-in-her-neighborhood.html https://www.roysecityheraldbanner.com/news/local_news/family-s-tragedy-prompts-proposal-of-colten-s-law/article_d11fb16e-6196-11eb-aba7-4b81289f0f09.html https://www.gordonfh.com/memorials/katie-palmer/4194926/ https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Texas-teacher-struck-by-truck-while-on-neighborhood-walk-dies-569890401.html https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Denison-teacher-killed-in-an-April-car-crash-still-able-to-help-others-after-her-passing-570941591.html https://www.kxii.com/2020/12/03/katie-palmer-project-raises-4500-for-christmas-lights-for-families/

    31 min

  7. 04/15/2021

    #JusticeForKatiePalmer

    On April 21st, 2020, John and Katie Palmer went out for an early morning walk around 7:30am. Within 15 minutes, their lives would be forever changed. They were hit by a F250 driven by Cory Todd Foster, which knocked them out of their shoes and sent them flying through the air. Katie’s injuries were fatal as she passed away in the early hours of April 22nd. John was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with severe injuries. Cory Foster was uninjured and, to this day, he has not been held accountable for his actions. This episode focuses on shining a light on who Katie Palmer was and what John and Katie’s mother, Rhonda Nail, have been going through for the last year in their fight for #JusticeForKatiePalmer. Full Bodycam Video: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7p9j5botdyiga90/AACKdAPiM8lJYxVKtTQCjgcua?dl=0&preview=Tarif+Alkhatib_20200421_08_17_WFC1-019806_Traffic+Crash_95841220.ts Justice for Katie Palmer Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/justiceforkatiepalmer Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforkatiepalmer Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/for_palmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiceforkatiepalmer The Katie Palmer Project: https://www.katiepalmerproject.com Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter and Instagram @oracl3network. What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanity MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypU MUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.com EMAIL: maskofsanitythepodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/masksanitypod INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maskofsanitythepodcast Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. Check out the latest at https://www.theoracl3network.com! RESOURCES https://www.kxii.com/2020/10/22/christmas-light-project-honoring-denison-teacher-killed-in-crash/ https://www.heralddemocrat.com/story/news/crime/2020/08/19/no-indictment-in-wreck-that-killed-denison-teacher/42519447/ https://www.kxii.com/2021/01/27/family-of-denison-school-teacher-killed-in-car-crash-voice-support-for-coltons-law/ https://www.kten.com/story/42519215/justice-for-katie https://www.kxii.com/2020/08/19/grand-jury-declines-indictment-in-death-of-denison-teacher/ https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=105 https://capitol.texas.gov/reports/report.aspx?ID=author&LegSess=87R&Code=A3455 https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=HB1287 https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2020/05/08/he-lost-his-wife-in-a-car-accident-heres-how-a-nonprofit-worked-to-save-her-organs-for-donation/ https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/coltens-law-officially-filed-aims-to-crack-down-on-drivers-who-hit-pedestrians-under-the-influence/ https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Denison-teacher-dies-after-she-was-hit-by-truck-in-her-neighborhood.html https://www.roysecityheraldbanner.com/news/local_news/family-s-tragedy-prompts-proposal-of-colten-s-law/article_d11fb16e-6196-11eb-aba7-4b81289f0f09.html https://www.gordonfh.com/memorials/katie-palmer/4194926/ https://www.kwtx.com/content/news/Texas-teacher-struck-by-truck-while-on-neighborhood-walk-dies-569890401.html https://www.kxii.com/content/news/Denison-teacher-killed-in-an-April-car-crash-still-able-to-help-others-after-her-passing-570941591.html https://www.kxii.com/2020/12/03/katie-palmer-project-raises-4500-for-christmas-lights-for-families/

    1h 3m

  8. 04/07/2021

    Bonus Patreon Episode: Fritz Haarmann

    Fritz Haarmann, the Butcher of Hanover, murdered at least 27 young boys and teenagers between 1918 and 1924 in the city of Hanover but the actual number of victims is most likely higher. He would lure runaways and sex workers back to his apartment with offers of a hot meal and somewhere comfortable to sleep but once the door closed, Haarmann turned deadly. He would attack them, strangling and beating them before biting each boy on the neck through the windpipe in what Haarmann later sickeningly referred to as a “love bite.” For years, he was able to avoid suspicion because he was considered the Hanover police department’s favorite and most reliable informant. Eventually, Fritz Haarmann would be captured and executed by guillotine on April 15th, 1925. Join me on social media by following Mask of Sanity on Instagram (@maskofsanitythepodcast) and Twitter (@masksanitypod) for more updates on upcoming episodes! Don't forget to like the Mask of Sanity Facebook page and chat with other super fans about each week's episode! And please follow The Oracl3 Network on Twitter (@oracl3network) and Instagram (@oracl3network). What's that you say? Do you want MORE Mask of Sanity?? Well, friends, you're in luck - check out the Mask of Sanity Patreon feed and subscribe today for lots of extras for the ULTIMATE true crime fan. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/maskofsanity MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/JWZVAalsypU MUSIC: https://www.purple-planet.com EMAIL: maskofsanitythepodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com/masksanitypod INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/maskofsanitythepodcast PROMOS: The Murder Bucket Podcast & Anomalous Fascination Podcast Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network. Check out the latest at https://www.theoracl3network.com! RESOURCES https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haarmann.htm https://listverse.com/2011/01/19/top-10-vampire-serial-killers/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/fritz-haarmann https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-victims-of-fritz-haarmann-memorial https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15714811/friedrich-heinrich_karl-haarmann https://thebiography.us/en/haarmann-fritz https://www.newsbreak.com/people/fritz-haarmann https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SstHzocLii8

    34 min
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A weekly podcast hosted by Melanie Peterson, an Air Force veteran turned NYC actress. Join her each week as she guides listeners through different cases of the world’s most notorious killers. Mask of Sanity is partnered with the ORACL3 Network.

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  • Creator
    ORACL3 Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Melanie Peterson
  • Show Website
    Mask of Sanity