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Join us, as we examine the mysterious disappearance of Mengqi Ji. A young mother and brilliant engineer who seemingly vanished into thin air. 

You’ll learn how investigators unraveled a shocking and complicated web of lies to discover the truth - a truly one-of-a-kind story about how a grove of Juniper trees solved a murder.

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Featured Podcast:
Foul Play: Crime Series - itsfoulplay.com

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
CBS 48 Hours - The Tree that Helped Solve a Murder
Killer Cases - The Exchange Student Murder
Joe News Interview
Missing Person Release
CBS News Timeline
Joe Elledge Appeal 
Probable Cause Murder
Probable Cause Murder #2
AP - Missouri Man Describes What Happened the Night His Wife Died
AP - Prosecutor: Husband ‘Prime Suspect’ in wife’s disappearance
AP - Recordings to be heard at the trial in Chinese woman’s death
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 1 
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 2 
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 3 
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 4 
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 5 
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 6
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 7 
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 8 
Columbia Missourian - Trial Day 9 
Child Abuse Hearing (Audio) - Cell Phone recordings
Columbia Daily Tribune Thu, Nov 14, 2019 - Suspect in Missing Woman Case Denied Bond Reduction
Columbia Daily Tribune Sat, Nov 16, 2019 - Police Seek Help Locating Missing Woman
Columbia Daily Tribune Sun, Dec 08, 2019 - Officials Face Challenges in Search
Columbia Daily Tribune Nov. 9, 2021 - Joseph Elledge Admits to Burying Mengqi Ji’s Body
The Kansas City Star Sun, Mar 01, 2020

Join us, as we examine the mysterious disappearance of Mengqi Ji. A young mother and brilliant engineer who seemingly vanished into thin air. 

You’ll learn how investigators unraveled a shocking and complicated web of lies to discover the truth - a truly one-of-a-kind story about how a grove of Juniper trees solved a murder.

How to connect:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.
Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS.
Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off.
ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE.
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged
in the business of insurance
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout.
Featured Podcast:
Foul Play: Crime Series - itsfoulplay.com

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Join us, as we examine the tragic case of the Apple River Stabbings. 

You’ll hear how an ordinary day of tubing on a river in Wisconsin escalated into a deadly confrontation. And how a situation where mistakes were made on all sides, challenged the thin line between where self-defense ends and aggression begins.

How to support:
For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -
Go to - Patreon

How to connect:
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Instagram
Facebook
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Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.
Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS.
Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off.
ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE.
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Featured Podcast:
Murder: True Crime Stories - https://www.pavestudios.com/shows/murder%3A-true-crime-stories

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
Trial Day 1
Trial Day 2
Trial Day 3
Trial Day 4
Trial Day 5
Trial Day 6
Trial Day 7
Trial Day 8
Trial Day 9
Criminal Complaint
Hundreds Attend Vigil For Apple River Stabbing Victim
Apple River Tubing History
Isaac Schuman Vigil
Fox9.com
Fox9.com #2

Join us, as we examine the tragic case of the Apple River Stabbings.

You’ll hear how an ordinary day of tubing on a river in Wisconsin escalated into a deadly confrontation. And how a situation where mistakes were made on all sides, challenged the thin line between where self-defense ends and aggression begins.

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

Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.
Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS.
Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off.
ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE.
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged
in the business of insurance
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout.

Featured Podcast:
Murder: True Crime Stories - https://www.pavestudios.com/shows/murder%3A-true-crime-stories

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
Trial Day 1
Trial Day 2
Trial Day 3
Trial Day 4
Trial Day 5
Trial Day 6
Trial Day 7
Trial Day 8
Trial Day 9
Criminal Complaint
Hundreds Attend Vigil For Apple River Stabbing Victim
Apple River Tubing History
Isaac Schuman Vigil
Fox9.com
Fox9.com #2

Join us, as we unravel the coils of the mysterious murder of Ben Renick, a young father of two, and a rockstar in the world of reptiles. 

You’ll hear how greed, deception, betrayal, and forbidden desire led to a complicated murder plot, and how a conspiracy of silence kept the reality hidden for years…until the truth finally slithered its way to the surface.

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

Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.
Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS.
Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off.
ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE.
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged
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Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout.

Featured Podcast:
Murder and Mimosas- https://murderandmimosas.buzzsprout.com

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
CourtTV - Opening Statements
CourtTV - Catherine Fox 
Court TV - Michael Gammons & Harley Ault
Court TV - David Colbert & Sgt. Eric Eidson
Court TV - Sgt. Darren Haslag
Court TV - David Levinson & Aric Bremer
Court TV - Ashley Shaw
Court TV - Rachel Hunt
Court TV - Cpl. Devon Foust
Court TV - Cpl. Devon Foust PT2
Court TV - Nathaniel Shaffer
Court TV - Jason Crafton
Court TV - Lindsey Kerber
Court TV - Brittany Bishop, April Shaw & Lyndall Gallatin
Court TV - Deanna Wassman
Court TV - Lynlee Renick
Court TV - Lynlee Renick PT2
Court TV - Lynlee Renick PT3
Court TV - Closing Arguments
Court TV - Penalty Phase
Court TV - Penalty Phase Verdict
Court TV - Sentencing
Defector - Prosecutors Got One Conviction In A Snake King’s Murder, And Now They Are Going After Another
Defector - Death of A Snake Salesman
Michael Humphrey Appeal
Dateline: Venom
Lynlee Renick Probable Cause Affidavit
Frank Renick Fraud Charges FBI
Jury Finds Humphrey Guilty

Join us, as we unravel the coils of the mysterious murder of Ben Renick, a young father of two, and a rockstar in the world of reptiles.

You’ll hear how greed, deception, betrayal, and forbidden desire led to a complicated murder plot, and how a conspiracy of silence kept the reality hidden for years…until the truth finally slithered its way to the surface.

How to connect:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:
Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.
Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS.
Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off.
ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE.
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged
in the business of insurance
Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness
Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout.

Featured Podcast:
Murder and Mimosas- https://murderandmimosas.buzzsprout.com

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
CourtTV - Opening Statements
CourtTV - Catherine Fox
Court TV - Michael Gammons & Harley Ault
Court TV - David Colbert & Sgt. Eric Eidson
Court TV - Sgt. Darren Haslag
Court TV - David Levinson & Aric Bremer
Court TV - Ashley Shaw
Court TV - Rachel Hunt
Court TV - Cpl. Devon Foust
Court TV - Cpl. Devon Foust PT2
Court TV - Nathaniel Shaffer
Court TV - Jason Crafton
Court TV - Lindsey Kerber
Court TV - Brittany Bishop, April Shaw & Lyndall Gallatin
Court TV - Deanna Wassman
Court TV - Lynlee Renick
Court TV - Lynlee Renick PT2
Court TV - Lynlee Renick PT3
Court TV - Closing Arguments
Court TV - Penalty Phase
Court TV - Penalty Phase Verdict
Court TV - Sentencing
Defector - Prosecutors Got One Conviction In A Snake King’s Murder, And Now They Are Going After Another
Defector - Death of A Snake Salesman
Michael Humphrey Appeal
Dateline: Venom
Lynlee Renick Probable Cause Affidavit
Frank Renick Fraud Charges FBI
Jury Finds Humphrey Guilty