Murder Coaster

Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer
  • 4.1 (32)
  • True Crime
  • Updated Weekly

Buckle up, keep your hands in the ride and prepare for a rollercoaster deep dive into some of the world’s most bizarre and brutal true crime stories.Presented to you by horror writers Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer, Murder Coaster is a weekly true crime podcast that will thrill and perplex you, delving deep not only into the facts of the case, but the psychology behind the culprits as well.Join us every Wednesday for fascinating takes on wild cases of murder through the ages, that you will not want to miss!! See you there.www.murdercoasterpodcast.com

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 152: Christa Pike Reexamined

    Christa Gail Pike became the first person in history to ever survive a lethal injection, just last Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was the youngest woman ever sentenced to death, and would have been the first woman executed in the state of Tennessee in over 200 years. Today we will give you a detailed, moment by moment examination of her botched execution, followed by a reexamination of her shocking story.   MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/   Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.   FEATURING THE SONGS:  “I Wanna Be Loved” and “I Wanna Be Loved By You” by Broadway Nitelites courtesy of The Internet Archive and Gathacol Radio. Free 20s Jazz Collection : Gathacol Radio : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive Public Domain List - Creative Commons “J. S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy of the Free Music Archive. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Two of Us” and “Storm” by Mother Witch courtesy of the Free Music Archive. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Asymptote” by The Midnight Sons courtesy of the Free Music Archive. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Come Back to Nashville” by Katy Kirby courtesy of the Free Music Archive. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   REFERENCES: CNN October 1, 2026 by Dakin And one and Eric Levenson Christa Pike execution attempt: What happened? | CNN WATE Knoxville by Hope McAlee, September 30, 2026 Supreme Court rules Christa Pike’s execution can move forward Tyla October 1, 2026 by Rhianna Benson What Christa Pike’s final words were meant to be before botched execution International Business Times, September 30, 2026 by Ava Bennett Christa Pike's Final Letter Before Execution: 'Nervous' About ... CNN October 2, 2026 by Eric Levenson and Ryan Young Christa Pike's Final Letter Before Execution: 'Nervous' About ... CBS NEWS October 1, 2026 by Emily Mae Czachor Tennessee cancels executions after Christa Pike survives botched lethal injection - CBS News A Love to Die For by Patricia Springer. Pinacle March 1, 2000. ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786010868 (Out of print, link to copy on the Internet Archive: A love to die for : Patricia Springer : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive ) Christa's Story | Mercy for Christa Knox New, September 2015: Mother of Christa Gail Pike's slaying victim outraged over for-profit website Knox News January 25, 2015 Pike 's own words did her in - Court not convinced killer reacted to save another inmate's life If There is Something Blog: https://ifthereissomething.blog/2023/03/17/the-devils-trailer-part-5/ The devil’s trailer Part 3 – If there is something The devil’s trailer Part 2 – If there is something The devil’s trailer Part 1 – If there is something Knox News January 23, 2015 Killer to killer - Ringleader in torture-slaying corresponds with Satan-worshipping murderer Mean Girl Murders on ID: Why did Christa Pike kill Colleen Slemmer? Satanic panic - Wikipedia Christa Pike - Wikipedia

  2. Sep 30

    Episode 151: The Cult of Leon Cunningham and the Exorcism of Davey Weilbacher

    Cult leader Leon Cunningham preached the end was near, that the Antichrist was coming and all must repent to ensure their names were written in blood in the Book of the Lamb, otherwise be doomed to eternal damnation and hell fire. Believing the devil had infiltrated their group, in 1976 Leon and his ragtag cult performed a violent exorcism on three-year-old Davey Weilbacher that ended in horrible tragedy.   MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/   Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.   SOURCES: The Back Bedroom: A True Story of Exorcism and Murder by Gregg Olsen. October 1, 2026, Amazon Original Stories. ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1542037631 State v. Cunningham :: 1980 :: Washington Supreme Court Decisions :: Washington Case Law :: Washington Law :: U.S. Law :: Justia State v. Cunningham (State v. Cunningham, 598 P.2d 756, 23 Wn.App. 826 (Wash. App. 1979)) - vLex United States David Victor Weilbacher (1973-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial   FEATURING THE SONGS: “Glory Bound” and “So Long Oklahoma” by Roy Williams courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Roy Williams on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40fdTbomIApeeJW70KRHpw?si=5emvYwx6SIianrMxglvByg “I Wana Be Love By You” by Helen Kane and “SWHENRY” courtesy of the Internet Archive and Gathacol Radio Public Domain “Little Wooden Church” by The Trumpeteers courtesy of the Free Music Archive Deed - Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal - Creative Commons “He was nailed to the Cross for Me” performed by Ernest V. Stoneman Deed - Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal - Creative Commons

  3. Sep 2

    Episode 150: Mary Vincent and the Mad Chopper Lawrence Singleton

    Today we bring you one of the most disturbing and horrifying stories from the world of true crime, but it is also a story of strength and survival against all odds. It is the story of Mary Vincent and the Mad Chopper Lawrence Singleton.   MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/   Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.   FEATURING THE SONGS: “Monster” and “Through My Hands” by the Eastern Plain courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to the Eastern Plain on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BzqUvjgztIQEyizxqj2xP “Like the Words to a Song” by Roy Williams courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Roy Williams on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40fdTbomIApeeJW70KRHpw   SOURCES: THE MAD CHOPPER How the Justice System Let a Mutilator Free, This Time to Kill by Fred Rosen. Open Road Media, July 1, 2015. ISBN-13: 978-1504023108 The Washington Post August 29, 1987 by Cyntia Gourney  "Crime and Banishment: Paroled Rapist Is Welcome Nowhere" The New York Times May 26 1987  "Parole Shifted After Protest" The New York Times February 21, 1997 by Mireya Navarro  "A Figure of Infamy Is Held in a 2d Outrage" Chicago Tribune April 15, 1998  "California Ex-con Gets Death In Murder" San Francisco Chronicle January 1 2002 by Michael Taylor "Lawrence Singleton, despised rapist, dies" Blurred Bylines February 4, 2021 by Shari Rose How Mary Vincent Survived Lawrence Singleton’s Attack RedHanded Podcast Episode 73 Mary Vincent: Survivor Mary Vincent (artist) - Wikipedia Lawrence Singleton - Wikipedia   #lawarancesingleton #larrysingleton #maryvincent #truecrime

  4. Aug 19

    Episode 149 OnlyFans Model and Killer Courtney Tailor Clemmey Part Two

    Welcome back to our second and final episode on Courtney Tailor Clenney: e-girl, Playboy model, OnlyFans performer and murderer.   MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/   Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.   FEATURING THE SONGS: “Alice Faye Outro” by King Sis courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to King Sis on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/47jdlqzmvdk0SFUU0gweMz “More than Nothing” by John Runefelt courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to John Runefelt on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06TVvJkGtjrZfNkgdzAioG “Antidote” and “Those Bad Thoughts” by Ira Moon courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Ira Moon on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67Igb36AtIfQCazubVJEeo “On a Roll” by John T. Graham courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to John T. Graham on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IyqpZPvfzwt3JzaQfH4Mm   SOURCES: LAW & CRIME January 31, 2024 by Colin Kalmbacher Warrants detail charges against Courtney Clenney's parents COURT TV July 11, 2024 by Lauren Siler and Emanuella Grinberg Computer hacking case dismissed against Courtney Clenney, parents | Court TV NBC 6 South Florida September 11, 2024 by Christian Colon Courtney Clenney, parents back in court – NBC 6 South Florida COURT TV September 12, 2025 by Kati McLaughlin Clenney lawyers say State destroyed evidence, failed to disclose witness | Court TV TMZ July 31, 2026 OnlyFans Model Courtney Clenney Reaches Plea Deal for Fatally Stabbing Boyfriend NBC NEWS January 31, 2024 by Katerine Itoh Parents of OnlyFans model arrested and accused of evidence tampering in her boyfriend's murder 911 call audio: Courtney Clenney 911 Call | Onlyfans Model Fatally Stabbed Boyfriend G-EAZY “Me Myself & I” video: G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I (Official Video) Courtney Tailor YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/evapNdRa5fQ?t=194, https://youtu.be/4Y4gv7CNBIE, https://youtu.be/dWEtbENtFFo, https://youtu.be/dWEtbENtFFo?t=149, https://youtu.be/1RDTRdIWB4M, https://www.youtube.com/@courtneytailor8412/videos, https://youtu.be/yVPCPRIxVO0, https://youtu.be/Lc2yA5XIRoI, https://youtu.be/S-c-LNjLP10, https://youtu.be/M9yFu1a0sOc, https://youtu.be/mbtUcDTIyaM, https://youtu.be/mbtUcDTIyaM, https://youtu.be/dP--6EcD1x8 Playboy Magazine April 10, 2016 https://playboy.nl/artikel/56787/wakker-worden-met-courtney-tailor New York Post August 10, 2022 by Patrick Reilly OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney charged with murdering boyfriend New York Post April 9, 2022 by Kerry J. Byme Suspected OnlyFans killer Courtney Clenney was due in court for DUI The U.S. Sun November 5, 2022 by Cheyenne R. Ubiera Haunting texts weeks before Christian Obumseli was stabbed reveal fears Only Fans star Courtney Clenney would kill him NBC 6 South Florida August 11, 2022 Elevator Video Shows Violent Encounter Between Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli – NBC 6 South Florida Daily Mail November 3, 2022 by Claudia Aoraha an Stephen M. Lepore Model Courtney Clenney admits she HIT boyfriend in secret recording where she verbally abuses him | Daily Mail Online Shawn Rhoden - Wikipedia Rotten Mango Podcast Episode 256: A Famous OnlyFans Model who became a Killer – Case of Cortney Clenney MUSCLE INSIDER Fitness Model Courtney Clenney aka Courtney Tailor Stabs Boyfriend to Death - Muscle Insider Hawaii Police Department Media Archives August 10, 2022 8-10-22 Social Media Model Courtney Clenney Arrested

  5. Aug 12

    Episode 148: OnlyFans Model and Killer Courtney Tailor Clenney Part One

    Sex, drugs, money and murder, today we bring you the story of e-girl, Playboy model, OnlyFans performer and killer: Courtney Tailor Clenney!! Strap in, it's wild as hell!   MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/   Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.   SOURCES: 911 call audio: Courtney Clenney 911 Call | Onlyfans Model Fatally Stabbed Boyfriend G-EAZY “Me Myself & I” video: G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I (Official Video) Courtney Tailor YouTube videos: https://youtu.be/evapNdRa5fQ?t=194, https://youtu.be/4Y4gv7CNBIE, https://youtu.be/dWEtbENtFFo, https://youtu.be/dWEtbENtFFo?t=149, https://youtu.be/1RDTRdIWB4M, https://www.youtube.com/@courtneytailor8412/videos, https://youtu.be/yVPCPRIxVO0, https://youtu.be/Lc2yA5XIRoI, https://youtu.be/S-c-LNjLP10, https://youtu.be/M9yFu1a0sOc, https://youtu.be/mbtUcDTIyaM, https://youtu.be/mbtUcDTIyaM, https://youtu.be/dP--6EcD1x8 Playboy Magazine April 10, 2016 https://playboy.nl/artikel/56787/wakker-worden-met-courtney-tailor New York Post August 10, 2022 by Patrick Reilly OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney charged with murdering boyfriend New York Post April 9, 2022 by Kerry J. Byme Suspected OnlyFans killer Courtney Clenney was due in court for DUI The U.S. Sun November 5, 2022 by Cheyenne R. Ubiera Haunting texts weeks before Christian Obumseli was stabbed reveal fears Only Fans star Courtney Clenney would kill him NBC 6 South Florida August 11, 2022 Elevator Video Shows Violent Encounter Between Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli – NBC 6 South Florida Daily Mail November 3, 2022 by Claudia Aoraha an Stephen M. Lepore Model Courtney Clenney admits she HIT boyfriend in secret recording where she verbally abuses him | Daily Mail Online Shawn Rhoden - Wikipedia Rotten Mango Podcast Episode 256: A Famous OnlyFans Model who became a Killer – Case of Cortney Clenney MUSCLE INSIDER Fitness Model Courtney Clenney aka Courtney Tailor Stabs Boyfriend to Death - Muscle Insider Hawaii Police Department Media Archives August 10, 2022 8-10-22 Social Media Model Courtney Clenney Arrested   FEATURING THE SONGS: “Live Again” by the Eastern Plain courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to the Eastern Plain on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BzqUvjgztIQEyizxqj2xP “BUZZER BEATER” by Demon Baby courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Demon Baby on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zJGBvakGLwEEHr11lhxme “Lucky Man” by Red Revision courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Red Revision on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HVINZhyt7e7oddHizHSqe “Time Out” by Adelyn Paik courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Adelyn Paik on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FGnjqVQ2v6N5BLsBwYwPP

  6. Jul 29

    Episode 147: The Horrible Murder of Kelly Anne Bates

    Today we bring you a truly heart-wrenching story of what is possibly the most brutal crime in modern English history, a murder that sent shock waves throughout the United Kingdom and the world, not just because of the horror and sadism involved, but because of the innocence of the victim, who was just 17 years old. A schoolgirl who found herself in a romantic relationship with a sadistic killer, a story that is every parent’s worst nightmare. It's the story of the murder of Kelly Anne Bates at the hands of the horrible monster James Patterson Smith.   MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/   Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.   SOURCES: Britain's Darkest Taboos, series 4, episode 2: "Our Daughter Was Tortured To Death By Her Sadistic Boyfriend". First broadcast by Crime & Investigation on 22 February 2015. Murder of Kelly Anne Bates - Wikipedia Marshall, W. L., & Barbaree, H. (1990). An Integrated Theory of Sexual Offending. Seto, M. (2008). Pedophilia and Sexual Offending Against Children. Charles Albright - Wikipedia CRIME CLASSIFICATION MANUAL: A Standard System for Investigating and Classifying Violent Crimes by Robert Ressler and John Douglas. Jossey-Bass, August 8, 1997. ISBN: 0787938858 Practical Homicide Investigation by Vernon Geberth. Published by CRC Press (edition 4), 2006. ISBN 10: 0849333032 / ISBN 13: 9780849333033 “Aggression and Violent Behavior” Volume 77, July-August 2024 RedHanded Podcast Episode 111 Tortured to Death: Kelly Anne Bates The horrific murder of Kelly Anne Bates – Overview & Analysis | Crime+Investigation UK   FEATURING THE SONGS: “For Everyone” by the Eastern Plain courtesy of Epidemic Sound, listen to Eastern Plain on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0BzqUvjgztIQEyizxqj2xP “Worth the Wait” by Mimmi Bangoura courtesy of Epidemic Sound, listen to Mimmi Bangoura on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2gbswy57P0Qof7Ti7rlOEI “World of Ours” by Nevin courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Nevin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xebeioNxuA5cILMpda34T

  7. Jul 15

    Episode 146: Robin Gecht and the Chicago Ripper Crew Part Two

    Our second and final episode on Robin Gecht and his infamous Chicago Ripper Crew.   MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/   Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.   RESOURCES: DEADLY THRILLS: The True Story of Chicago’s Most Shocking Killers by Jaye Slade Fletcher. Penguin Books, September 1995. ISBN: 0451406257 ISBN13: 9780451406255 Chicago Ripper Crew by Stephen Dietrich-Kolokouris. Vril Haus June 1, 2025. ASIN: B0FDN69F1H Robin Gecht addressing the rumor that he worked for John Wayne Gacy in an excerpt of this 2014 letter : r/serialkillers All Things Interesting November 14, 2017 by Katie Serena The Satanic, Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew Ripper Crew - Wikipedia True Crime Data Base #0543 by Nuleus Chicago Rippers - The True Crime Database Membership Chicago Rippers   FEATURING THE SONGS: “Behind Your Eyes” by Anna Landstrom courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Anna Landstrom on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CLuGSdrVoVKbBkuwjNXOw “All Day Long” by Eva Hummingbird courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Emma Hummingbird on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5r2eHkGzG6TsC1ypkK6Wqf “Plastic Flowers” by Sully Bright courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Sully Bright on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fTsMrU7j77W1kHBbdxJoR “Winter Soul” by Loyae courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Loyae on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Euj21Xnjoe3pGCcXPAo4I “New Car Smell” by Timothy Infinite courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Timothy Infinite on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rhZUbGllLmyrhbB9g2ZbX “Make Restitution” by Kylie Dailey. Listen to Kylie Dailey on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lC97iGj9XViueKd9WERw4

  8. Jul 8

    Episode 145: Robin Gecht and the Chicago Ripper Crew Part One

    Today we bring you one of the most bizarre and gruesome tales from the heyday of American crime, a devil-worshipping cult of cannibalistic, necrophiliac serial killers, like something from a nightmare or horror movie, who roamed the streets of Chicago in a death van snatching completely random victims. Prepare yourselves for the story of the horrible, cold-blooded and terrifying, Robin Gecht and his Chicago Ripper Crew. Listener discretion is advised.   MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/   Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.   RESOURCES: DEADLY THRILLS: The True Story of Chicago’s Most Shocking Killers by Jaye Slade Fletcher. Penguin Books, September 1995. ISBN: 0451406257 ISBN13: 9780451406255 Chicago Ripper Crew by Stephen Dietrich-Kolokouris. Vril Haus June 1, 2025. ASIN: B0FDN69F1H Robin Gecht addressing the rumor that he worked for John Wayne Gacy in an excerpt of this 2014 letter : r/serialkillers All Things Interesting November 14, 2017 by Katie Serena The Satanic, Cannibalistic Rituals Of The Chicago Ripper Crew Ripper Crew - Wikipedia   FEATURING THE SONGS: “Might as Well Rock’n’roll” by Tage courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Tage on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Fo8Qr961VZtDg8w2Ug1TO “Cry of the Banshee” by Grevens Tid courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Grevens Tid on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vwgXwhbcMQT32ALvIdTki “15 South” by Roy Edwin Williams courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Roy Edwin Williams on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VEjBPjfkuIaX9CM2G53oW “Close Old Son” and “I Love You” by OTE courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to OTE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iCd6CfaZlvgPGe3acqbmQ “Get Back in the Game” by Clandestyne courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Clandestyne on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GbEbph41Dni1EfRxACU5k

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Buckle up, keep your hands in the ride and prepare for a rollercoaster deep dive into some of the world’s most bizarre and brutal true crime stories.Presented to you by horror writers Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer, Murder Coaster is a weekly true crime podcast that will thrill and perplex you, delving deep not only into the facts of the case, but the psychology behind the culprits as well.Join us every Wednesday for fascinating takes on wild cases of murder through the ages, that you will not want to miss!! See you there.www.murdercoasterpodcast.com

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  • Creator
    Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matthew Brockmeyer 2023
  • Show Website
    Murder Coaster

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