Chicago in the 1920s is often remembered for the rise of organized crime and it’s larger than life leaders like Al Capone and Johnny Torrio. While these men and their organizations surely shaped the city’s identity, their infamy and influence were, at least for a short time, rivaled by a group of young women whose murderous acts would dominate headlines in p ... Show More
Apr 13
Mad Madame Delphine LaLaurie
In April 1834, a massive fire broke out at the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie on Royal Street in New Orleans French Quarter. LaLaurie was known to have kept several slaves as servants in the home, but when bystanders attempted to enter the house to rescue those trapped inside, they ... Show More
56m 20s
Apr 6
The Rescue of Baby Jessica McClure
On October 14, 1987, Reba McClure and her eighteen-month-old daughter, Jessica, stopped by the Midland, Texas home of her sister for a visit. As Reba sat in the backyard watching Jessica play with some neighborhood children, she heard the phone ring and went inside to answer it. ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2
The Perron Family Haunting
When Carolyn and Roger Perron moved into a small farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, they thought they’d found the perfect house in which to raise their five daughters and enjoy the rest of their lives. Before long, the Perron’s dream home turned into a nightmare. It started ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2025
The Kidnapping of Leslie Buck (Connecticut)
<p>In the spring of 2002, several urgent 9-1-1 calls came into the Stonington, Connecticut, police department from the same caller just two days apart. First, there was a report of a violent kidnapping, and then, the untimely death of the very same victim. </p><p>When investigato ... Show More
41m 51s
Apr 2025
EP120: Mother of Vengeance
Join our Patreon family for exclusive access to BTS, bonus episodes, a private group chat, first dibs on ticket and merch sales, and more! www.Patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Miriam Rodríguez was a 56-year-old mother living in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, when her life was shattered in 2 ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2024
The Kidnapping of Shannon Matthews
On February 19, 2008, Karen Matthews dialed 999 to report her 9-year-old daughter, Shannon, missing. She hadn’t seen her since she left for school that morning. The police immediately began looking for the missing girl. Miraculously, she was found 24 days after she had disappeare ... Show More
53m 47s
Jun 2024
Episode 579: Patty Hearst Part II - The Liberation Zone
<p>This week the boys learn the origin story of The Symbionese Liberation Army, how the founding members were each recruited, & the trail of crimes and murder that would lead to the abduction of Patty Hearst.</p>
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1h 42m