56 min

Episode 215 - Snake Farm Insurance - The Death of Ben Renick The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

    • True Crime

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.

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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 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 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

56 min

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