In 1993, the trial of the Menendez brothers for the killing of their parents in 1989 shocked the nation. Were the murders justified because of ongoing sexual abuse? Or are Lyle and Erik just manipulative sociopaths who tried to slander the reputations of the people they'd killed to avoid imprisonment and/or the death penalty?
May 11
506 - The Charmer: Serial Killer George Russell
Big episode today! There were just too many interesting details out there about George Russell to cut out. Such a strange, unique, and ultimately terrible human being who is alive and in prison right now for some brutal murderers he committed in the summer of 1990 in Bellevue, Wa ... Show More
3h 7m
May 8
Short Suck #57: Return to the Land: The Ravenden Experiment
Deep in the Ozarks, outside a tiny Arkansas town, a group of white nationalists believe they’ve found a legal loophole to resurrect segregation in America. They call it Return to the Land — a “traditionalist” community built around shared values, shared land… and shared race. Wil ... Show More
1h 9m
May 4
505 - Drowned by the Horizon: Japan’s 2011 Tsunami Nightmare
On March 11th, 2011, the ground beneath Japan didn’t just shake—it unraveled, releasing one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. Minutes later, the ocean rose in response, surging inland with unstoppable force, swallowing towns, families, and entire futures in a matter ... Show More
2h 17m
Oct 2020
S&S Liquor Store Murders, “A Family Affair” | MURDERISH Ep. 068
On October 27, 1988, McLean County Coroner William Anderson had just come from the Central Catholic vs. University High School football game. Afterward, he was due to meet with members of his re-election campaign to go over strategies. Before the meeting, Anderson was volunteered ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2022
The Cult of The Troubled Teen Industry
We’re in for a shocking one this week: The Troubled Teen Industry has for decades promised parents to reform their “problem-causing” kids through 8-12 week “wilderness therapy” and other military-style schools. But kidnappings, isolation, punishment, secrecy, and abuse are all a ... Show More
56m 31s
Jul 2023
The Cult of The Hammer Family
You're sure to *devour* this week's episode analyzing four generations of wealthy men who, in our little opinion, represent a stunning example of how a powerful American family can resemble a cult. This week, Isa and Amanda are joined by a third co-host of sorts, true crime TikTo ... Show More
1 h