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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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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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    Episode 207 - Basement of Horrors - The Shocking Crimes Of Linda Weston

    Episode 207 - Basement of Horrors - The Shocking Crimes Of Linda Weston

    Join us as we take a terrifying look into the Philadelphia Basement of Horrors. You’ll hear the twisted story of a family harboring terrible secrets for more than a decade, and about the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit, even when it seems all hope is certainly lost. 

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    Murder Shelf Book Club - murdershelfbookclub.com

    Research & Writing:
    Ryan Deininger

    Editing:
    Aiden Wolf

    SOURCES:
    https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/linda-ann-weston-kidnapping
    https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ringleaders-niece-tortured-cops-shocked-shes-alive/1914889/
    https://www.justice.gov/opa/file/768726/download 
    https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/woman-who-held-disabled-adults-captive-subhuman-conditions-sentenced-life-plus-80-years
    www.nytimes.com /2011/10/19/us/four-mentally-disabled-people-found-held-in-basement.html
    https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20111021_Transcripts_tell_of_savage_sister.html 
    https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/philadelphia-basement-of-horrors-linda-weston-tamara-breeden/58775/ 
    https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/basement-of-horrors-co-conspirator-sentencing/213781/ 
    https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/basement-of-horrors-co-conspirator-sentenced-in-philadelphia/215717/ 
    https://people.com/crime/philadelphia-basement-of-horrors-victim-speaks/
    https://people.com/crime/philadelphia-woman-pleads-guilty-to-holding-mentally-disabled-people-captive/
    https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20150910_Life_deal_for_woman_who_enslaved_disabled_adults_in_Tacony_basement.html
    https://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/23/justice/pennsylvania-captives-suspect/ 
    https://6abc.com/archive/9011686/
    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-captives-philadelphia/suspect-in-basement-torture-case-diagnosed-as-schizophrenic-idUKTRE79K6SY20111021/
    https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20111021_Siblings_had_alleged_incest__abuse__but_court_gave_kids_back_to_Weston.html
    https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/ringleaders-niece-tortured-cops-shocked-shes-alive/1914889/
    https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna44941497 
    https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/20151106_Victims_of_Linda_Ann_Weston_finally_have_a_voice.html
    Where the Hell is Little L?
    Little L is Safe
    https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/philadelphia/tacony-dungeon-jean-mcintosh-sentencing-linda-weston-social-security-fraud-20180821.html
    A Tortured Existence 
    https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/victim-gets-45-million-in-philadelphia-basement-of-horrors-case/
    https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/understanding-the-basement-of-horrors-case/
    https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphi

    • 43 min
    Episode 206 - The Imposter - The Crimes Of Christian Longo

    Episode 206 - The Imposter - The Crimes Of Christian Longo

    Sometimes you meet the most fascinating people on vacation. You just never know who you might encounter. People from different cultures, possible future lifelong friends, or even someone famous.

    There’s also that chance of even meeting that special someone.
    In January 2002, a young German photographer named Janina was on holiday in Cancun, Mexico.

    She’d been enjoying the sand, surf and sun when she was introduced to someone famous. Michael Finkel, an award-winning feature writer for The New York Times Magazine.

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    Featured Podcast:
    American Criminal - americancriminal.com

    Research & Writing:
    Ryan Deininger

    Editing:
    Aiden Wolf

    SOURCES:
    True Story, Michael Finkel
    Love, Daddy, Carlton Smith
    State of Oregon v. Christian Michael Longo
    Wikipedia
    CrimeMuseum.org
    KGW.com
    The Crime Wire
    CrimeLibrary.org
    Murderpedia
    FBI.gov
    Vanity Fair455
    CBS 48 Hours “The Pretender”
    Independent.ie
    Medium.com
    KATU

    • 43 min
    Episode 206 - The Imposter - The Crimes Of Christian Longo

    Episode 206 - The Imposter - The Crimes Of Christian Longo

    Sometimes you meet the most fascinating people on vacation. You just never know who you might encounter. People from different cultures, possible future lifelong friends, or even someone famous.

    There’s also that chance of even meeting that special someone.
    In January 2002, a young German photographer named Janina was on holiday in Cancun, Mexico.

    She’d been enjoying the sand, surf and sun when she was introduced to someone famous. Michael Finkel, an award-winning feature writer for The New York Times Magazine.

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

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    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.
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    Featured Podcast:
    American Criminal - americancriminal.com

    Research & Writing:
    Ryan Deininger

    Editing:
    Aiden Wolf

    SOURCES:
    True Story, Michael Finkel
    Love, Daddy, Carlton Smith
    State of Oregon v. Christian Michael Longo
    Wikipedia
    CrimeMuseum.org
    KGW.com
    The Crime Wire
    CrimeLibrary.org
    Murderpedia
    FBI.gov
    Vanity Fair455
    CBS 48 Hours “The Pretender”
    Independent.ie
    Medium.com
    KATU

    Episode 205 - Unmasking the Monster - Chicago Serial Killer Paul Runge

    Episode 205 - Unmasking the Monster - Chicago Serial Killer Paul Runge

    Police in the Chicago suburbs were stunned in 1995 when a family dog brought home a severed human left leg and then again, five days later another leg.

    Over several months, numerous body parts from the same victim would be discovered scattered along the border between Wisconsin and Illinois. Whoever had done this, had gone through painstaking efforts to dispose of their victim.

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    in the business of insurance
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    Research & Writing:
    Ryan Deininger

    SOURCES:
    Chicago Tribune #1
    Chicago Tribune #2 
    Chicago Tribune #3
    Chicago Tribune #4 
    Chicago Tribune #5 
    Chicago Tribune #6 
    Chicago Tribune #7 
    Chicago Tribune #8 
    Chicago Tribune #9
    Chicago Tribune #10
    Chicago Tribune #11 
    Chicago Tribune #12 
    Chicago Tribune #13 
    Chicago Tribune #14 
    Chicago Tribune #15 
    Chicago Tribune #16 
    Southtown Star
    Classified To Kill
    Defending The Damned
    Paul Runge Appeal (2009)
    Murderpedia
    Trap, Kill, Repeat
    Worlds Most Evil Killers

    • 48 min
    Episode 204 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 4 of 4 - The Final Chapter: Our Girl

    Episode 204 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 4 of 4 - The Final Chapter: Our Girl

    In this last chapter of our series, we’ll tie everything together from what you’ve learned about Jennifer Lynn Shirm's case. You’ll also learn more about Joseph Blea's crimes and how he became connected to Jennifer.

    You’ll also hear from Andy Shirm (Jennifer’s son) share how he’s found healing and a way to cope living with the reality of not having a mother and knowing the details about her violent death. 

    Stay tuned to the end for the release of Andy’s new single “Who Killed Jennifer?”. A vulnerable and emotional expression of how his mother's murder has affected him.

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    Who Killed Jennifer?
    By SickTanicK - catapultdistribution.com/magnet/Sicktanick/Who-Killed-Jennifer

    Research & Writing:
    Ryan Deininger

    Special Thanks to our Guests:
    Andres Shirm, a.k.a - SicKTanicK
    Shane Waters, Host of Foul Play Crime Series
    Mike Gallagher, Former Journalist - Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Cynthia Vigil, Founder of Street Safe - Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Sam Candeleria, Former Narcotics Investigator, APD
    Christine Barber, Former Exec Director of Street Safe & Exec Director of Asur New Mexico

    Interview of Cynthia Vigil & Christin Barber conducted by:
    Eric A. Carter-Landin, Host & Creator of True Consequences Podcast

    Theme music produced for this series - Weary Pines

    SOURCES:
    Albuquerque Journal (Death on The Cruise)
    Albuquerque Journal #2
    Albuquerque Journal #3
    Albuquerque Journal #4
    Albuquerque Journal #5
    Albuquerque Journal #6
    Albuquerque Journal #7
    Albuquerque Journal #8
    Albuquerque Journal #9
    Albuquerque Journal #10
    Albuquerque Journal #11
    Albuquerque Journal #12
    Albuquerque Journal #13
    Albuquerque Journal #14
    Albuquerque Journal #15
    Albuquerque Journal #16
    Albuquerque Journal #17
    Albuquerque Tribune #1
    Albuquerque Tribune #2
    Albuquerque Tribune #3
    Albuquerque Tribune #4
    Santa Fe New Mexican
    Duke City Case Files
    lasdesaparecidas.com
    Albuquerque Historic Aerial Viewer
    ABjournal.com
    ABjournal.com #2
    ABjournal.com #3
    Reward Money Info
    "The Missing" - by Maggie Shepard
    KOAT.com
    State v. Blea
    ABjournal.com #4
    ABjournal.com #5
    KQRE
    Lost Girls of The Mesa
    Albuquerque Tribune (Montoya)

    • 55 min
    Episode 203 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 3 of 4 - One Suspect, Two Cases & The West Mesa Link

    Episode 203 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 3 of 4 - One Suspect, Two Cases & The West Mesa Link

    In Part 3 of “Who Killed Jennifer” you’ll hear about one man who became tied to two separate cases and possibly linked to one of the most notorious crimes in New Mexico history - The West Mesa Murders.

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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.
    Better Help - This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp - Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MADNESS and get on your way to being your best self.
    Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/madnessfree and use code MADNESSFREE for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.
    Manly Bands - There's no better time to invest in a Manly Bands wedding ring than right now. We're offering a 25% discount on all wedding rings at ManlyBands.com with code MADNESS.
    Liquid IV - Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off when you go to www.liquid-iv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout.
    Skylight Frames - As a special, limited-time offer for our listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to skylightframe.com/MADNESS
    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.
    GoHenry - Set your kids up for success and get started today at gohenry.com/madness. T&Cs apply. Renews from $4.99 per month unless canceled.

    Research & Writing:
    Ryan Deininger

    Special Thanks to our Guests:
    Andres Shirm, a.k.a - SicKTanicK
    Shane Waters, Host of Foul Play Crime Series
    Mike Gallagher, Former Journalist - Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Cynthia Vigil, Founder of Street Safe - Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Sam Candeleria, Former Narcotics Investigator, APD
    Christine Barber, Former Exec Director of Street Safe & Exec Director of Asur New Mexico

    Interview of Cynthia Vigil & Christin Barber conducted by:
    Eric A. Carter-Landin, Host & Creator of True Consequences Podcast

    Theme music produced for this series - Weary Pines

    SOURCES:
    Albuquerque Journal (Death on The Cruise)
    Albuquerque Journal #2
    Albuquerque Journal #3
    Albuquerque Journal #4
    Albuquerque Journal #5
    Albuquerque Journal #6
    Albuquerque Journal #7
    Albuquerque Journal #8
    Albuquerque Journal #9
    Albuquerque Journal #10
    Albuquerque Journal #11
    Albuquerque Journal #12
    Albuquerque Journal #13
    Albuquerque Journal #14
    Albuquerque Journal #15
    Albuquerque Journal #16
    Albuquerque Journal #17
    Albuquerque Tribune #1
    Albuquerque Tribune #2
    Albuquerque Tribune #3
    Albuquerque Tribune #4
    Santa Fe New Mexican
    Duke City Case Files
    lasdesaparecidas.com
    Albuquerque Historic Aerial Viewer
    ABjournal.com
    ABjournal.com #2
    ABjournal.com #3
    Reward Money Info
    "The Missing" - by Maggie Shepard
    KOAT.com
    State v. Blea
    ABjournal.com #4
    ABjournal.com #5
    KQRE
    Lost Girls of The Mesa
    Albuquerque Tribune (Montoya)

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

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The voice

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