Best T Z Borden Podcasts (2025)

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The Paria Incident | Chapter 2 of 2 57:21

12d ago57:21

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Part 2 of 2. When Christopher Boodram reached the top of the riser his nightmare was far from over. In fact, you might say that it had only begun.By T. Z. Borden

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The Paria Incident | Chapter 1 of 2 58:28

24d ago58:28

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Part 1 of 2. During a routine maintenance check on a submerged oil pipeline, a team of five experienced divers encountered a catastrophic event. An unforeseen error during their work triggered a powerful suction effect commonly referred to as DELTA P within the pipeline, rapidly pulling all five divers into its depths. Example of a DELTA P event: h…

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S11, Chapter 20: She Posed as a Romantic Interest (Interview w/ Lisa G) 1:42:37

2M ago1:42:37

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We talked about her in-person visits to Dodge Correctional Institution to visit Chandler Halderson, Chandler's confession to her, and the escalation of their "relationship." This is my full 1.5 hour conversation with Lisa G. Episode images 1: https://images2.imgbox.com/48/e8/1UgOOgN3_o.jpeg 2: https://images2.imgbox.com/85/78/hlXprWkT_o.jpeg Thank …

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S11, Chapter 19: Interview with a Bunkmate 2:30:37

3M ago2:30:37

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In November of 2023, I put out an open call to interview anyone who had any relation to the Halderson case. At first the lines were quiet. Then I made contact with a man who goes by the name "Wallace." He claimed to have been bunkmates with Chandler back in county jail. I verified this man's identity and, surely enough, his claim checks out. Here i…

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S11, Chapter 18: Retribution 1:09:59

3M ago1:09:59

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Get free stocks AND help the podcast! Download moomoo and sign up using my link. Up to 30 free stocks! (5 minimum) 8.1% APY* on uninvested cash My moomoo link：https://j.moomoo.com/01nmgm — Let's dive right in with the jury's decision in the trial of Chandler Halderson. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Donate: https://www.tapesf…

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S11, Chapter 17: Closing Arguments 49:30

3M ago49:30

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33% off all first time Patreon monthly and yearly memberships. Code DARK. Ends Thursday January 16 @ 11:59PM. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside As this case winds down we have a tale of two closings arguments. A clunky closing from the defense — and a razor sharp one from the prosecution. Episode image: https://images2.imgbox.com/16/90/9…

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S11, Chapter 16: Full Interview with Andrew Smith 31:57

4M ago31:57

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I've decided to release this on the public feed too. Patreon members saw it early and with the option of video. I decided to title this "Chapter 16" mainly for future listeners. It'll be better to experience this interview after first listening to Chapters 1-15. cheers, tz patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Ps, want to help out the podcast (...and …

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S11, Chapter 15: Hidden Motives 32:00

4M ago32:00

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Is there anything we've overlooked so far that could have motivated Chandler to commit this crime? — Get free stocks AND help the podcast! Download moomoo and sign up using my link. Using my link you get: Up to 30 free stocks! (5 minimum) 8.1% APY* on uninvested cash My moomoo link：https://j.moomoo.com/01nmgm — Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tape…

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S11, Chapter 14: Sauk City 39:54

5M ago39:54

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For a limited time...33% off all Patreon yearly and monthly memberships. Use code: DARK33 https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside A horrific discovery is made near the Wisconsin River. Episode images: https://imgbox.com/g/8mayT2ssEG — Follow: https://www.instagram.com/thedarksidepod/ Donate: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/ — Music…

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S11, Chapter 13: Body In Absentia 43:52

6M ago43:52

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On the night of Saturday, July 2, Cathryn Mellender arrived at the Halderson family home for a sleepover with her boyfriend, Chandler. Unbeknownst to Cat, she'd be sleeping just feet away from the dismembered bodies of Bart and Krista...hidden beneath her in a cooler on ice. Meanwhile, Chandler frantically tried to devise a plan to dispose of their…

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S11, Chapter 12: The Ash Trap 1:01:56

8M ago1:01:56

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...we therefore commit this body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust. — A phrase for burial in the Book of Common Prayer. Ashes to ashes, funk to funky, we know Major Tom's a junkie. Strung out in heaven's high and hitting an all-time low. — David Bowie Episode images: https://imgbox.com/g/OPyqIgakHY — Support: https://www.p…

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Tapes from the Darkside Presents: NIGHT TERRORS (full episode) 35:00

9M ago35:00

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This is a FULL episode of our new monthly series. Created by the team at TAPES FROM THE DARKSIDE. The lead writer is Josh Lami from Obscura. Minor additions by TZ. Each episode is a self-contained one-off true crime story. All episodes are now streaming on Patreon — new episode posted each month. In 2018, Jacqueline Ades went on a single date with …

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S11, Chapter 11: Inferno 59:49

9M ago59:49

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Exactly what happened during the early morning hours of July 2, 2021? Through the fire and flames, we continue on with our coverage of the Halderson case. Episode GIF: https://i.imgur.com/ltDxXc9.mp4 Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Make a one time donation... https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.…

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S11, Chapter 10: False Start 58:21

10M ago58:21

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Date: July 1, 2021 Location: The Halderson's basement Bart and Krista's lifeless bodies are sprawled across the cold cement floor. Various blood soaked tools are strewn about the room. Hedge clippers, scissors, a keyhole saw, a hacksaw, and an axe. The air is thick with death and desperation. Chandler is bent over his father's half naked body, hack…

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S11, Chapter 9: Where Was Cat? 35:02

11M ago35:02

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Where was Cat Mellender on July 1, 2021? Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Make a one time donation... https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/ Leave us a Review (...it really helps!) https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/rate/ Join us on Facebook... facebook.com/groups/tapesfromthedarkside …

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S11, Chapter 8: Torso 1:13:55

11M ago1:13:55

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A horrific discovery is made at Cottage Grove. Episode images (non-graphic): https://imgur.com/a/izkpD0s The following link contains EXPLICIT IMAGES showing a dismembered body. Please approach with caution and respect: https://imgur.com/a/oazEdAk Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Make a one tim…

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S11, Chapter 7: Tarkov 37:59

12M ago37:59

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In this episode, we'll travel to Tarkov, Russia. Where Chaz and his friend, Smitty, fought side-by-side in a brutal never-ending war. Episode images: https://imgur.com/a/cfVdtRh For more info about the online community that Smitty mentions...for veterans, first responders, and medical personnel: https://www.forwardoperatorsgroup.com/ Support the sh…

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S11, Chapter 6: Dead on the First of July 41:56

1y ago41:56

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Let's step inside the interrogation room with a cold-blooded killer. Episode gifs: https://imgur.com/a/RIgLpdx Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Make a one time donation... https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/ Leave us a Review (...it really helps!) https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/…

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S11, Chapter 5: I spoke to Omar Jobe. 47:27

1y ago47:27

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The date was June 29, 2021. An ordinary Tuesday afternoon. But in just two days time, Bart and Krista Halderson would be dead. Their body parts strewn across rural Wisconsin. Omar Jobe, 33-years-old, answers the phone while working his job at the Madison Area Technical College help desk. He's connected with a man named Bart Halderson (pictured belo…

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S11, Chapter 4: chazzzledazl 48:42

1y ago48:42

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On June 17, 2021, Chandler slipped and fell down the stairs at his parents' house. And in that one brief moment the entire trajectory of his life was forever changed. Episode images. https://imgur.com/a/HoYpVoL Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Make a one time donation... https://www.tapesfromt…

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S11, Chapter 3: Cat Mellender 34:31

1y ago34:31

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We travel into the interrogation room with Cat. And also learn more about her background. Pic: https://i.imgur.com/tdyk1yq.png Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Make a one time donation... https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/ Leave us a Review (...it really helps!) https://www.tapesfrom…

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S11, Chapter 2: He Had It All 43:49

1y ago43:49

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The twenty-three-year-old Chandler Halderson appeared to be living the ideal life. Beautiful girlfriend, a loving family, and the dream job. How did it all go so wrong? Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Make a one time donation... https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/ Leave us a Review (…

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S11, Chapter 1: Bart and Krista Go Missing 41:59

1y ago41:59

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A jailhouse phone call. An interesting phenomena in its own right. The prison industrial complex in the USA generates an estimated 1.3 billions per year. In March of 2020, when the Dane County Jail stopped all in-person visitations due to the rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus they implemented a policy in which every inmate was allotted two 15-minu…

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The Haldersons | Trailer 1:07

1y ago1:07

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Bart and Krista Halderson went missing in July of 2021. Their bodies were found dismembered, decapitated, and strewn throughout rural Wisconsin. The last person to see them alive was their son, Chandler, and he quickly became the lead suspect in a criminal case. But what could possibly lead a person to murder their own parents? This is "The Halders…

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Season X | LaMDA 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

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Part 1 of 1. This story is about an artificial intelligence chatbot named LaMDA and the Google engineer who thinks it has become sentient. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — This is Season X. Our anthology season where we bring you a new case each episode. We'll return to this season occasionally to bring you more 1-of…

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Season X | A Psychopath 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

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Part 1 of 1. Call transcript: >Police Department. >A man is trying to break in my door. I don’t know who he is. He said, ‘let me in.’ >He’s doing what? >He’s trying to break in my door! >What’s your address? >[redacted] >What’s your name, ma’m? >Karen [redacted]. >Karen, I want you to stay on the telephone, okay? >Okay. >Where are you now? >I locke…

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S9, Chapter 6: Requiem for a Son 41:19

1+ y ago41:19

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“In the end, however, despite all the mystery still surrounding Otto, it is essential to remember two facts that endure as unyielding as gravestones: Otto’s death and the grief of those he left behind.” —Doug Bock Clark, investigative reporter Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — 50% of September’…

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S9, Chapter 5: Homecoming 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

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The intricacies of international diplomacy and political power-plays unravel while a young man's life hangs in the balance. While Otto Warmbier faces 15 years in a North Korean prison camp, the tension between superpowers begins to boil, political tides shift, and strategies of the past are weighed against the fate of an American held hostage abroa…

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S9, Chapter 4: Into the Gulags 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

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If convicted of this alleged crime what kind of punishment was awaiting Otto Warmbier? Allow me to introduce you to the North Korean "re-education" prisons; a network of concentration camps that perpetually holds and brutally tortures approximately 200,000 people. Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarksid…

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S9, Chapter 3: Otto's Confession 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

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It was the last time his family would hear him speak. This is Otto Warmbier's confession. Support the show and get bonus content... https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Lead writer this season: Carissa Collinge [email protected] Main theme music: 20Six Hundred https://20sixhundred.bandcamp.com/ Additional music: Augusta Treveroru…

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S9, Chapter 2: The Fifth Floor 26:42

1+ y ago26:42

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Calvin says that the first thing you noticed right away was the low ceilings. It was half that of the other floors. This truly felt like a nonexistent floor. Built between the crawlspaces of two actual floors. The taller members of the group buckled their knees to give the necessary headroom. And then excited, but also anxious, the group spread out…

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S9, Chapter 1: Otto Warmbier 24:10

1+ y ago24:10

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The story of Otto Warmbier, an all-American boy with an adventurous spirit. A former high school standout who would decide to take a daring vacation to North Korea during his college years. This episode begins to unravel the mystery of his New Year's Eve night in Pyongyang that would forever change the trajectory of his life. Discover the untold tr…

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S8, AFTERSHOW: tori4fun w/ Bob Motta 1:44:16

1+ y ago1:44:16

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The extended version of this episode is available ad-free on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.patreon.com/posts/87357593 — Bob Motta has been practicing law for over 20 years. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and became licensed in 2001. Since then, he helped found the law firm Motta & Motta where he practiced law alongside both his…

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S8, Chapter 2: Chasing Tori 29:41

2y ago29:41

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Part 2-of-2 In a video on the official Facebook page for the USA's largest volunteer-supported child mentoring group, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Eleanor Hunton Hoppe stares down the barrel of the camera's lens and states: "I'm Eleanor and I support Big Brothers and Big Sisters because our mentoring model works." Eleanor was employed by th…

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S8, Chapter 1: tori4fun 22:43

2y ago22:43

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Part 1-of-2 Ad-free, premium version. Exported in 320kbps mp3 format for high-definition audio (approximately 2x the quality of the public feed). Available at patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside. — During the afternoon hours of March 16, 2023, a forty-five-year-old woman named Eleanor Hoppe got into her SUV and began the one-and-a-half-hour drive from…

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The Horrifying Murder of Alzada Pauline Young | FEATURED EPISODE 35:34

2y ago35:34

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"It is undoubtedly the most hideous and dastardly crime I have ever known," the medical examiner, Dr. Weisman, said, as he left the autopsy room. Sheriff Ludwick agreed. "[It’s] the worst thing that’s happened in Knox County while I’ve been here.” Leaves crunched under his shoes and the sun’s last rays pried their way into his squinted eyes as John…

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S7, BONUS: My full conversation with Eric 43:54

2y ago43:54

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You have heard bits and pieces of this audio already in the Jacob Jeremiah Landin season. But this is the full uncut interview. I actually recorded this as a sort of "aftershow" before the season was even completed—mainly to ask Eric about his relationship with his brother. I hope you find it interesting. — Support TAPES FROM THE DARKSIDE. patreon.…

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S7, BONUS: Eric's Mother 1:05:12

2y ago1:05:12

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I think this is one of the most fascinating pieces of audio you could ever hear. It's Eric's raw conversation with his mother. The first time they've ever discussed Jacob's death. Thank you to Eric for letting me re-post this audio on my feed. Go subscribe to his show. https://www.trueconsequences.com/ Please consider supporting Tapes from the Dark…

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S7, Chapter 4: Big Brother 28:53

2y ago28:53

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Part 4-of-4. Rest in Power, Jacob Jeramiah Landin. Support this podcast. We're currently at 154 Patrons. Will you help us reach our goal of 160? https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Please subscribe to Eric's podcast. https://www.trueconsequences.com/By T. Z. Borden

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S7, Chapter 3: Confession 27:52

2y ago27:52

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Part 3-of-4. According to police notes on April 14, 1987, "John" confessed to killing Jacob. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Music by: 20six Hundred, Augusta Treverorum, and Nest Melodies. Go check out Crimeatorium for more top-notch true crime stories. https://www.crimeatorium.com/…

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S7, Chapter 2: Bruised Blood 30:38

2y ago30:38

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Part 2-of-4. My interview with Eric Carter-Landin—Jacob's older brother. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Please subscribe to Eric's podcast. https://www.trueconsequences.com/ Music by: 20six Hundred, Augusta Treverorum, and Nest MelodiesBy T. Z. Borden

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S7, Chapter 1: Jacob Jeremiah Landin 26:31

2y ago26:31

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Part 1-of-4. I want to tell you a true crime story that is close to me. Closer than perhaps any story I’ve told so far. It’s the story about the death of my friend’s brother. In 1987, Jacob was killed when he was only nine-months-old. His brother, Eric, was only six at the time—but, shockingly, he was blamed for his baby brother’s death. This is Er…

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S6, AFTERSHOW: The Girl Who Melted w/ Dr. Kirk Honda 30:00

2y ago30:00

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This episode was available early and ad-free for patrons. Join us on Patreon or Apple Plus for more bonus content. patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Dr. Kirk Honda is one of the hosts of the phenomenal podcast, Psychology in Seattle. Today he joins us to help break down the Lacey Fletcher case. Dr. Honda has a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master’s i…

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S6, Chapter 2: House of Pain 24:24

2y ago24:24

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Part 2-of-2. How could otherwise seemingly normal parents subject their daughter to such prolonged and unimaginable torture? Let's search for an answer. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Our interview with Dr. Kirk Honda breaking down this case is on Patreon now. — Follow on instagram for behind-the-scenes and upda…

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S6, Chapter 1: The Girl Who Melted 26:27

2y ago26:27

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Part 1-of-2. Inside the Fletcher family home, there was a deep, dark secret. A secret that was rotting on their living room couch. And that was their daughter. And only child. Lacey Ellen Fletcher. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Follow on instagram for behind-the-scenes and updates. https://www.instagram.com/t…

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My Bloody Valentine: Part 2 1:08:12

2y ago1:08:12

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Part 2-of-2 of the "My Bloody Valentine" special episode. If you missed Part-1 check it out here: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/my-bloody-valentine-part-1/ — If you hear a show you like, go subscribe. Part 2: Sirens https://tinyurl.com/2p8avykh The Trail Went Cold https://tinyurl.com/2zydj3y Method and Madness https://tinyurl.com/yc6ept53 Tr…

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My Bloody Valentine: Part 1 1:06:48

2y ago1:06:48

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Part 1-of-2 of the "My Bloody Valentine" special episode. — This Valentine’s Day, prepare yourself for a unique podcast experience. We're bringing you a special bonus episode in collaboration with 14 other podcasts around a Valentine's Day theme. Each podcast brings a new, love-gone-wrong, true crime story to the mix. It's a special, two part, two …

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S5, PATREON EP PREVIEW: Dr. Shelly and The Brain 4:20

2+ y ago4:20

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This is a preview for the second bonus episode from S5: The Execution of Daniel Shaver. In this episode, we delve into the history of misconduct at the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. Specifically, a one: Dr. Mark Shelly. Dr. Shelly performed the autopsy on Daniel Shaver and even gave testimony during the trial of Mitch Brailsford. But t…

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S5, PATREON EP PREVIEW: Undercover in a Macy's Bathroom 10:15

2+ y ago10:15

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This episode is about Nate Gafvert who was the former president of the police union in Mesa. He tells us about going undercover as a rookie cop in a Macy’s bathroom to try and entrap gay men who were looking for anonymous sex. I’m going to play the preview for you here. A little teaser. If you want to hear the full thing then it’ll be available rig…

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S5, AFTERSHOW: The Execution of Daniel Shaver w/ Bob Motta 1:18:54

2+ y ago1:18:54

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Bob Motta, former defense attorney of over twenty years, joins me for this special episode in which we dissect the Daniel Shaver case. If you're a glutton for punishment and want the full 2-hour long conversation (where we talk about future tech, chatGPT, aliens, and supernatural encounters) then join us on Patreon or Apple Plus. https://www.patreo…

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