Herbert Mullin, serial killer, mental illness, spree killer, California, criminal psychology, trial, schizophrenia, crime, murder

Takeaways

Herbert Mullin was born on the anniversary of a major earthquake.

He was well-liked and popular in high school, contrary to typical serial killer profiles.

Mullin developed paranoid schizophrenia after a traumatic event in college.

His killing spree lasted four months, resulting in 13 murders.

Mullin's motivations included delusions about earthquakes and messages from his father.

He killed both strangers and acquaintances, showing a mix of personal and random motivations.

The legal system struggled with his insanity defense due to his actions post-murder.

Mullin's case highlights the complexities of mental illness in violent crime.

He was ultimately convicted of first and second-degree murder.

Mullin's story reflects the unpredictability of serial killers and their motivations.

Summary

This conversation with retired criminal investigator, author & Professor of Criminology at the Univrsity of Springfield IL, Steven Giannangelo, delves into the life and crimes of Herbert Mullin, a lesser-known serial killer whose spree in California resulted in 13 murders over four months. The discussion covers Mullin's early life, his psychological struggles with paranoid schizophrenia, and the motivations behind his violent actions. The hosts explore the complexities of his case, including the legal implications of his insanity defense and the unique characteristics that set him apart from other serial killers. Through a detailed examination of his crimes and the subsequent trial, the conversation highlights the intersection of mental illness and criminal behavior.

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I Don’t Like Mondays: The True Story Behind America’s First Modern School Shooting

by N. Leigh Hunt

In this episode of Another Nobody, we take a deep, unflinching look at the case of Brenda Spencer, the teenage girl behind what is widely considered America’s first modern school shooting.

On January 29, 1979, Spencer opened fire from her home across the street from Cleveland Elementary School, killing two adults and wounding multiple children and a police officer. When asked why she did it, her now-infamous response — “I don’t like Mondays” — became a cultural flashpoint, inspiring a hit song and shaping how mass violence would be discussed in the media for decades to come.

In this conversation, Another Nobody examines:

• What really happened that morning in San Diego
• How the media narrative formed — and what it got wrong
• The psychological and environmental factors surrounding Brenda Spencer
• Juvenile justice, sentencing, and parole controversies
• How this case became a blueprint for modern mass-shooting coverage

Drawing on years of research and historical context, the episode cuts through myths, internet folklore, and sensationalism to explore the human, cultural, and systemic forces behind a case that still echoes today.

This is not a glorification — it’s a sober, necessary examination of a moment that changed America.

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Two girls disappear. Years pass. The questions only get louder.

In this episode of Another Nobody, host Travis Myers sits down with Jules Thorp to revisit the chilling case of the Wix Girls disappearance—and to talk through the latest updates, renewed attention, and what’s changed (and what hasn’t) as new information and fresh interest bring the case back into focus.

We walk through the known timeline, the most disputed details, and the theories that keep resurfacing—along with the realities of investigating a case where memories fade, tips conflict, and key answers may still be sitting with someone who never came forward.

Topics include:

• The clearest known timeline of events
• The strongest leads vs. the biggest dead ends
• Persons of interest and recurring theories (fact vs. rumor)
• Why this case still matters—and what could finally move it forward
• What listeners can do responsibly if they have information

If you care about missing persons cases, unresolved investigations, and the human cost of “unsolved,” this conversation is for you.

If you have credible information about the Wix Girls disappearance, contact local law enforcement or the appropriate tip line.

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• 0:00 — Intro / Why this case still haunts people
• 2:10 — Who were the Wix Girls?
• 6:40 — The day they disappeared: timeline breakdown
• 12:30 — Early search efforts & first theories
• 18:05 — The “update”: what renewed attention is centered on now
• 26:20 — Persons of interest: what’s confirmed vs. speculation
• 34:45 — Evidence issues: what was missing then, what’s missing now
• 41:10 — Community impact and why cases go cold
• 48:25 — What would actually crack this case?
• 55:40 — Responsible tips, online sleuthing, and avoiding misinformation
• 1:02:15 — Final thoughts / how to keep pressure without harming the case

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