Best John Rutledge Podcasts (2025)

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WHS presents: Daniel DelPurgatorio with Marshmallow 1:03:58

6h ago1:03:58

1:03:58

In this episode, we welcome Daniel DelPurgatorio to talk about the movie MarshmallowWhen a once-fabled campfire tale becomes real, a group of campers uncover a profound secret that questions their very existence.Daniel DelPurgatorio is known for Tales of the Black Freighter (2009), Marshmallow (2025) and Other (2012).If you want to support the show…

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MISSING: Jennifer, Sidney, & Monique 41:11

3d ago41:11

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When a young mom and her two small daughters disappear without a trace from Topeka, Kansas, in May 2000, her family goes on a decades-long hunt for answers. But right in the middle of our reporting, the family gets a huge tip that could change everything. If you have any information about the disappearances of Jennifer Lancaster or Sidney and Moniq…

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WHS: WHERE HAVE WE BEEN? open discussion time! 1:06:24

7d ago1:06:24

1:06:24

We had to take the last few weeks off because Kevin is falling apart! That and horror stuff on this episode! Thanks for sticking around.This episode is sponsored by Deadly Grounds Coffee. Head over to https://deadlygroundscoffee.com/ and grab a bagIf you want to support the show, head over tohttp://tee.pub/lic/HIbVFqhaUyAand grab a shirt!We are pro…

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MURDERED: Jennifer Farber Dulos 1:02:28

10d ago1:02:28

1:02:28

When Jennifer Farber Dulos vanished after dropping her five children off at school in New Canaan, Connecticut, on May 24, 2019, all eyes were on her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos. And when investigators found surveillance footage showing Fotis suspiciously stopping at multiple trash cans in a nearby city and throwing things just hours after she di…

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MISSING: The Gospel Trio 45:35

17d ago45:35

45:35

In 1980, two women and a two-year-old girl seemingly vanish into thin air on their way back from a gospel concert in Lowcountry, South Carolina, and their mysterious disappearance leaves their families pushing for justice for decades. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Sarah Boyd, Kimberly Boyd and Linda McCord can contact the D…

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UPDATE: Kimberly Doss 20:21

24d ago20:21

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After a fourteen-year-old goes missing from her boyfriend’s home in Iowa in 1980, her mother puts all the pressure she can on police to take her daughter’s case seriously and bring her home. If you or anyone you know has any information about the disappearance of Kimberly Doss, please contact Davenport PD at 563-326-7979 or call Quad City CrimeStop…

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WHS presents: DEATHWOODS with cast and crew 58:47

28d ago58:47

58:47

We welcome Jake Kopronica, Scott Conner, KateLynn E. Newberry, and Anthony Dain to talk DEATHWOODS.A tragic event 20 years ago left a Tennessee town scarred. Local legends about that horrific night continue to haunt the town. A group ignores the warnings and goes camping in those woods, only to face the ghosts of the past one by one.https://youtu.b…

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MURDERED: Peggy Hettrick Part 2 54:18

1M ago54:18

54:18

When Peggy Hettrick’s body was found in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, police rushed to the nearest suspect. But clues left behind on Peggy’s body later turn the case upside down, leaving justice undone and multiple victims in the wake of a sloppy investigation. In Part 2, we take a closer look at other viable suspects in Peggy's case, so…

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MURDERED: Peggy Hettrick Part 1 1:06:03

1M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

When Peggy Hettrick’s body was found in an open field in Fort Collins, Colorado, police rushed to the nearest suspect. But clues left behind on Peggy’s body later turn the case upside down, leaving justice undone and multiple victims in the wake of a sloppy investigation. Join us in asking the Colorado Attorney General to reopen Peggy’s case, assig…

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SERIAL KILLER: The Doodler 49:33

1M ago49:33

49:33

In the 1970s, few places on earth were more queer-friendly than San Francisco. But it wasn’t all drag queens and rainbows in the City by the Bay, and when the bodies of gay men started turning up one after another, fear spread like wildfire, and it got harder and harder to distinguish rumor from fact. If you have any information about murders conne…

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WHS presents: Benjamin L. Newmark to talk about The Last Cabin 1:03:49

1M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

We are happy to welcome back friend of the show, Benjamin L. Newmark to talk about The Last Cabin Trapped in a remote cabin, a film crew finds themselves stalked by three masked men who know the isolated forest and their every moveThe Last Cabin is streaming over on Amazon! Go show some support and check it outhttps://www.amazon.com/.../B0DZDJWJ78/…

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MURDERED: Kala Williams & Heather Higgins 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

Kala Williams was 20 years old when her family stopped hearing from her. Weeks later, her body was discovered dismembered in the woods with the DNA of a possible suspect on her body and items from the crime scene. Yet, the DNA evidence hasn’t been enough to charge him in Kala’s case - or the disappearance of another Spokane woman two years prior. I…

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WHS presents: Mark Cantu , Stanton Rutledge, Daniel John, and Kelley Rhea with GRIND 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

We are super excited to welcome back Mark Cantu , Stanton Rutledge, Daniel John, and Kelley Rhea to talk about GRINDA group of college students host a midnight grindhouse film festival. They discover a cursed arthouse horror called "The Creeping Chaos". In classic horror fashion, they mistakenly screen the film and unleash absolute mayhem.https://y…

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MISSING: The Mishawaka Girls 7:01

2M ago7:01

7:01

Nic Monroe is in a rut. At twenty-four, she lives alone in a dinky apartment in her hometown of Mishawaka, Indiana, she’s just gotten a DWI, and she works the same dead-end job she’s been working since high school, a job she only has because her boss is a family friend and feels sorry for her. Everyone has felt sorry for her for the last seven year…

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SURVIVED: Fallon Farinacci 50:50

2M ago50:50

50:50

In honor of May being National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Month, Brit sits down with Red River Métis woman and survivor Fallon Farinacci to hear her story—and how a series of tragic events set her on a path toward tremendous advocacy and change for her community. Fallon’s Celebrate Indigenous Resilience GoFundMe can be viewed…

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WHS presents: Jennifer Stone with BIRTHDAY BASH! 55:36

2M ago55:36

55:36

We are thrilled to welcome actress, producer director Jennifer Stone to discuss the upcoming film BIRTHDAY BASH! You can go support the project over at https://igg.me/at/lucadyCxO5o/x#/Jennifer Michelle Stone II was born in Dallas TX June, 8 1984. She was always interested in entertaining from a young age. She would act out Saturday night live type…

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INFAMOUS: The Westside Park Murders 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

In September of 1985, two teenagers drove into Westside Park but, tragically, never left the park alive. The police have spent decades trying to hunt down their killer. If you know anything about the murders of Ethan Dixon and Kimberly Dowell, please contact the Muncie police department at 765-747-4867. You can also contact them anonymously through…

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WHS presents: James Balsamo with Bite School 2 1:02:02

2M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This week, we are happy to welcome back a long-time friend of the show, James Balsamo, to talk about all things Bite School 2 and Acidbath Productions. This episode is sponsored by Deadly Grounds Coffee, head over to https://deadlygroundscoffee.com/ and grab a bag We are proud to be part of The Dorkening Podcast Networkhttps://www.thedorkeningpodca…

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MURDERED: Solomon Robinson 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

A young soldier, home on leave, should have been safe in his own neighborhood. Instead, 19-year-old Solomon Robinson was murdered in a park full of people — but no one has ever come forward to say what really happened. Decades later, his family is still searching for justice, and detectives are hoping someone will finally break the silence. The FBI…

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MURDERED: The Feeney Family 1:05:24

2M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

When the family of a beloved high school teacher is brutally killed, investigators race to make sense of a chaotic crime scene that defies simple explanation. They find themselves asking: was the whole thing staged? And if so, who staged it and why? We highly recommend listening to season 2 Anne Roderique-Jones’ podcast, Ozarks True Crime. You can …

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WHS: Horror News and poop shootin 1:14:34

3M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

No super special guest this week, just a bunch O guys talking horror news and shooting the poop

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MURDERED: Charlotte Grabbe 45:20

3M ago45:20

45:20

After a woman goes missing, it’s up to law enforcement and her children to make sure justice is served. But listen closely, because we think there might be more crimes out there connected to this case that are yet to be solved… If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, you are not alone. You can call the National Domestic Vi…

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INFAMOUS: The Death of John O'Keefe & The Trial of Karen Read 1:39:30

3M ago1:39:30

1:39:30

John O’Keefe, a 16-year veteran of the Boston Police Department, died of blunt force trauma and hypothermia on January 29, 2022, after being found on a fellow Boston Police Officer’s front lawn during a blizzard. His girlfriend, Karen Read, is charged with allegedly backing into John with her SUV, and leaving him to die in the cold after a night of…

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IDENTIFIED: Midtown Jane Doe 48:00

3M ago48:00

48:00

In 2003, construction workers in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, discovered a concrete tomb hidden in the basement of a run-down building. Inside were the remains of a young woman, hogtied with pantyhose and electrical cords, this gruesome scene was more than shocking—it was deeply calculated. It took more than two decades for investigators to identify h…

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WHS presents: Caleb Harris and Ben Getz with Gothic Slayers 59:20

3M ago59:20

59:20

We are happy to welcome director Caleb Harris and writer/actor Ben Getz to talk about Gothic Slayers! Two putt-putt employees and best friends must face off against a demonic cult that has not only kidnapped their friend but also threatens to destroy their hometown.How fun does that sound? VERY THATS HOW! So head over to Amazon and give it a rent w…

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INFAMOUS: Indiana Dunes Disappearances 43:57

3M ago43:57

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In the summer of 1966, three young women head to the beaches of Lake Michigan and are never seen again, setting off a mystery that remains unsolved to this day. If you have any information about the disappearances of Patricia Blough, Ann Miller, and Renee Bruhl, please contact the Indiana State Police tip line at 317-232-8248, or the Westchester Po…

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WHS presents: HAUNT SEASON with Jake Jarvi, Janet Jurado and Stephen Kristof 1:22:50

4M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

We are happy to welcome writer and director Jake Jarvi and actors Janet Jurado and Stephen Kristof to discuss HAUNT SEASON! A masked maniac targets cast members at a suburban Halloween haunt attraction, turning their staged injuries into gruesome real-life horrors. As the terror escalates, the lines between performance and reality blur.Sounds fun r…

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MURDERED: Dana Ireland 29:34

4M ago29:34

29:34

On Christmas Eve in 1991, Dana Ireland is found tucked away in a secluded, hard to get to area of the Hawaiian subdivision Vacationland, barely clinging to life. When she finally arrives at a Hilo hospital, the damage is too severe and they declare Dana dead at 12:25am on Christmas morning. In 2023, the audiochuck team set out to tell you the story…

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INFAMOUS: Lovers' Lane Murders 36:09

4M ago36:09

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When what should have been a carefree date goes horribly wrong, the city of Houston realizes there’s a monster in their midst. Will they be caught in time? If you have any information about the murders of Cheryl Henry & Andy Atkinson in Houston in 1990, please call the Houston Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477). In honor of Andy & Chery…

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MURDERED: Helen Betty Osborne 47:26

4M ago47:26

47:26

The discovery of 19-year-old Helen Betty Osborne’s body should have outraged the residents of The Pas, Manitoba. Yet, the truth of what happened to her, and who killed her, would remain an open secret for years. But, like all secrets, what happened that night eventually came to light – and upended over a decade of sinister silence. There is a memor…

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WHS presents: Mr. Sandman with director, writer Matthew I. Schmidt 1:07:16

4M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

This week we talk with the director and writer of "Mr. Sandman" Matthew I. Schmidt. Mr. Sandman: Did you ever fall asleep watching television in the living room as a child? You wake up and you were alone. You then had a long terrifying journey back to your bedroom. Going room to room, turning lights on and off as you go as to not be consumed by the…

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UPDATE: Asha Degree 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

When nine-year-old Asha Degree vanished on Valentine’s Day in 2000, it devastated her family and small town of Shelby, North Carolina. After years of little to no new information, the case has broken wide open and authorities may be closer than ever to solving what they are now saying is a murder. Ashley and Brit originally covered Asha’s case for …

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WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 2 50:35

4M ago50:35

50:35

In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old Indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys’ that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement …

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WHS presents: director, writer, producer Patrick Rea 1:10:44

4M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

This episode we welcome director, writer, producer Patrick Rea to talk about his short films like Super Happy Fun Clown, Nailbiter, The Exorcist: Parabellum. Icebox and I am LisaPatrick Rea is a prolific, award-winning independent filmmaker recognized for his innovative storytelling and creative directing style in horror and suspense. His feature f…

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UPDATE: Beaumont Children 1:09:18

4M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont disappeared nearly 60 years ago without a trace. On February 22, 2025, a third and final dig at a location of interest might give answers to a family who’s been waiting for over half a century. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please vis…

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WANTED: Justice for Rhys Pocan & MMIW Part 1 50:09

4M ago50:09

50:09

In 2021, we set out to cover the case of Rhys Pocan, a 35-year-old indigenous woman who was murdered in Wisconsin in the ‘80s. But while we were in the field, we uncovered a disturbing pattern of murders with similarities to Rhys’ that were just too blatant to ignore. So, we spent the next three years working with local and federal law enforcement …

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WHS presents: producer Justin A. Martell (he didn't make it but still support him why don't ya) 1:34:13

4M ago1:34:13

1:34:13

We welcome producer Justin A. Martell to talk about the remake STREET TRASH and so many other awesome iconic films.Justin A. Martell was born on 25 March 1987 in New London, Connecticut, USA. He is a producer, known for Shakespeare's Sh*tstorm (2020), Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 1 (2013) and Return to Return to Nuke 'Em High Aka Vol. 2 (2017)Thi…

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MURDERED: Marcus Rutledge 46:23

5M ago46:23

46:23

A young father moves to Nashville chasing his college dreams, but in June 1998, 23-year-old Marcus Rutledge vanishes after taking his daughter to daycare. His disappearance reveals a life filled with secrets...and even after the discovery of his skull, his family is left wondering if they'll ever know what really happened. If you have any informati…

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WHS presents: Sins of the Devil with cast and crew 1:07:36

5M ago1:07:36

1:07:36

This week we welcome writer Chris Kelly, director Garry Medeiros, actress Dhanya Lott, and actor Adam P. Cray to talk about Sins of the Devil: While celebrating her 18th birthday, Ashley and friends are home invaded by a mysterious satanic cult.Check out all their links at https://linktr.ee/saiconproductions and follow them.This episode is sponsore…

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MISSING: Randy Leach 1:04:08

5M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

For over 36 years, the people of Linwood, Kansas, have been asking the same question… what happened to Randy Leach? If you know anything about the disappearance of Randy Leach on April 15, 1988, in Linwood, KS, or may have seen his car, a 1985 Dodge 600 sedan with Kansas plate LVJ8721, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-572-…

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MURDERED: Elizabeth Barraza 54:09

5M ago54:09

54:09

Elizabeth Barraza was 29 when she was gunned down in her driveway in Tomball, Texas, while setting up for a garage sale. The murder was so calculated and shocking, police were certain they'd catch her killer within hours. But years later, the case is still unsolved. And her family’s hoping that someone can help bring them the justice they've been d…

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WHS presents: Michael Fischer with Up on the Housetop 3:28:17

5M ago3:28:17

3:28:17

In this episode we welcome actor, director, writer Michael Fischer with Up on the Housetop: Four siblings reunite at Christmas after the sudden death of their parents. But after accidentally killing Santa on Christmas Eve, they must survive the night against his 8 killer flying reindeer.you can check it out over at https://youtu.be/1iCB83rM2HM?si=q…

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INFAMOUS: Highway 20 43:57

5M ago43:57

43:57

Over several decades, women and girls have encountered a monster whose full reign of terror might not even be fully known. He hunted his own backyard, the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, and there could be victims out there that have yet to be discovered. If you have any information about John Ackroyd, or any of the cases discussed in this epi…

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WHS presents: Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare with Scott Chambers and Rhys Frake-Waterfield 57:26

6M ago57:26

57:26

This week (the first show of the year) we welcome Scott Chambers and Rhys Frake-Waterfield to talk about Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare! You know Scott as Christopher Robin from Winnie the Pooh Blood and Honey 1 and 2, and both of those movies were written and directed by Rhys. This time around Scott is taking over the writer-director duties and R…

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SURVIVED: Dianna D'Aiello 54:33

6M ago54:33

54:33

When a pregnant woman is found brutally beaten in her apartment, the race is on to find out whether she’s a serial killer’s latest target – or if her attacker is hiding in plain sight. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. Resources are available a…

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MURDERED: Lesly Palacio from Las Vegas 33:21

6M ago33:21

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This episode was originally released in September 2024, exclusively in the Crime Junkie Fan Club, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year. And now you know why... we’re going on tour! Get your tickets now at crimejunkiepodcast.com! <3 When a Vegas woman doesn’t come home …

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INFAMOUS: The Jeff Davis 8 54:49

6M ago54:49

54:49

Between 2005 and 2008, eight women are killed in and around the small town of Jennings, Louisiana. Rumors of a serial killer on the loose are met with apathy by local law enforcement, possibly due to the corruption that’s broken the trust between the public and the forces meant to protect them. Over a decade later, the question still remains: who k…

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MURDERED: Aaron Taylor from Phoenix 43:25

6M ago43:25

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This episode was originally released in January 2023, and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year. And now you know why... we’re going on tour! Get your tickets now at crimejunkiepodcast.com! <3 Aaron Taylor was 36 and experiencing homelessness when he was lit on fire on Chri…

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MURDERED: Robin Benedict 1:12:08

6M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

A discovery in a rest stop trash can leads police to suspect a young artist and sex worker has been brutally murdered by someone close to her. But without a body, will she ever get the justice she deserves? If you have any information on the disappearance of Robin Benedict in 1983 in Massachusetts, please contact the Massachusetts State Police at 5…

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MURDERED: Karina Holmer in Boston 31:53

6M ago31:53

31:53

This episode was originally released in January 2018 and is one of seventeen episodes from the archives we’ll be bringing you every Thursday, now through top of next year. And now you know why... we’re going on tour! Get your tickets now at crimejunkiepodcast.com! <3 In 1996, Boston saw one of the most brutal and now notorious murders of their city…

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