Authors: Gianna DeSalvo and Haylie Medlin

Description: In this episode, we will be covering the case of Richard Ramirez who was dubbed by the media as “The Night Stalker” and “The Valley Intruder”. Ramirez’s murder spree lasted from 1984-1985 and in this time, he killed 13 individuals. We discuss details of the case, lives of the individuals before their passing, briefly cover the trial, and the sentencing/years to follow.

Disclaimer: In this episode sensitive topics will be discussed and listener discretion is advised. We would also like to apologize in advance if we mispronounce any names.

Sources:

Peacock Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Tapes: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/richard-ramirez-the-night-stalker-tapes/5445336098818518112/seasons/1/episodes/making-of-a-monster-episode-1/6ea68fe0-f128-3a17-b8b9-26a6a3e62b8f

https://www.aetv.com/articles/richard-ramirez

https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/richard-ramirez-the-night-stalkerhttps://vault.fbi.gov/richard-ramirez/Richard%20Ramirez%20Part%2001%20%28Final%29/view

https://www.aetv.com/articles/richard-ramirez

https://crimeviral.com/2021/01/8-disturbing-moments-during-the-trial-of-richard-ramirez/https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/710261-richard-ramirez-guilty-on-all-night-stalker/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dna-links-night-stalker-richard-ramirez-to-1984-killing-of-9-year-old-mei-leung/

Authors:

Presly McConnell and Vincent Mosher

Special Guest:

Detective Ronald Garey - Akron Police Department

Description:

This episode dives into the fires that Stanley Ford set in the suburbs of Akron. This episode covers the victims, the investigation, and how the case was solved. We interviewed Detective Ronald Garey of the Akron Police Department and he shared his experience with the terror of Stanley Ford.

Sources:

1. https://www.cleveland19.com/2021/10/26/stanley-ford-akron-man-who-killed-9-people-sentenced-by-judge-following-jurys-recommendation-life-prison/
2. Cite as State v. Ford, 2023-Ohio-2220.Ohio Supreme Court (.gov)https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov › docs › pdf
3. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/08/17/what-we-know-stanley-fords-arson-trial-9-murders-akron-start-again-lewis-hart-huggins-boggs/8164058002/
4. https://www.courttv.com/tag/stanley-ford/
5. https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/stanley-ford-sentenced-akron-fires-killed-9-people/95-a9869f03-e9b2-4747-9c11-b17e118aa28d

Authors: Haven Brady and Ella Davis

Description: In this episode we will be discussing the Slendman Stabbing. In May of 2014, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser stabbed their best friend 19 times in an attempt to sacrifice her to save themselves and their family from the wrath of Slenderman. Join us as we discuss the background and ending of the case, as well as analyze different aspects that played a key role.

Viewer Discretion is Advised.

Sources:https://play.hbomax.com/movie/7d311e1b-d7d1-4536-a612-68dedd60835ehttps://www.wicourts.gov/ca/opinion/DisplayDocument.pdf?content=pdf&seqNo=276546 https://people.com/slender-man-stabbing-where-are-anissa-weier-and-morgan-geyser-now-11855565

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8663440

https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/scene-of-the-crime/2946

Authors: Samantha Pijor and Bella Biro

Description: From generational wealth and family prestige to undercover robberies, in this episode, we dive into the strange sequence of events that evolve around Patty Hearst's kidnapping.

Sources:

https://famous-trials.com/pattyhearst/2198-chronology

https://historycollection.com/16-crazy-facts-about-the-kidnapping-of-patty-hearst/Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) | History, Members, Beliefs, & Facts | BritannicaPatty Hearst kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army | February 4, 1974 | HISTORY

Patty Hearst — FBI

William Randolph Hearst - Biography, Facts & Career | HISTORY

Authors: Nora Ineman and Mercede Dennison

Description: In this episode Mercede Dennison and Nora Ineman take a deep dive into the 1995 case of Christa Pike and its rising concerns due to her upcoming execution scheduled for September 30th 2026.

Sources:

• https://www.opn.ca6.uscourts.gov/opinions.pdf/19a0205p-06.pdf
• https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/tennessees-execution-of-christa-pike-would-make-her-the-first-woman-to-be-executed-in-the-state-in-over-200-year

• https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/death-sentenced-prisoner-christa-pike-files-religious-challenge-to-tennessees-execution-protoco
• https://www.mercyforchrista.org/christa-s-story

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqDhXKrNs4Q

• https://www.disneyplus.com/play/f65c8f6d-fb24-4b97-833f-bc93d3ae167b

Authors: Sophia Sherry and Katelyn Oakley.

Description: A killer with an estimated kill count between 60 and 200 using the uncertainty of war to enact his crimes. The French doctor Marcel Petiot, a World War One veteran, politician, and doctor trusted within the community turned killer. The cover of World War Two allowed him to argue his innocence and claim immunity due to war. We focus on the history behind his case, how the media sensationalized it, and his many victims.

Content warnings: are in the episode introduction

Disclaimer: there are many French and German names and words and neither of us speak either language, so apologies for any mispronunciation.

Sources:

Dark Histories – “The Paris Bluebeard: The Life and Lies of Marcel Petiot https://darkhistories.podbean.com/e/the-paris-bluebeard-the-life-lies-of-marcel-petiot

Britannica - “Marcel Petiot” https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marcel-Petiot

Library of congress - “France in WW2: the French Resistance” https://guides.loc.gov/french-resistance-world-war-two

Maeder, Thomas. The Unspeakable Crimes of Dr. Petiot. Open Road Media, 2016.

National Library of Medicine - “Doctor” Marcel Petiot: Serial Murderer https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9324719/

World War Two multimedia data base - “France in World War II” https://www.worldwar2database.com/france-in-world-war-ii/

Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LRR41ElJ8VCyGvqJr2iEfMuj0uNi9e-bE3wCgXA5qtM/edit?tab=t.0

Authors: Emma Howard and Gracie Rosette

Instagram: @grosettephotos

Description: In this episode, we dive into the tragic case of the “Twitter Killer,” a 27 year old man from Japan that took the lives of nine people in 2017. We discuss the details of the case, how social media played a role in his crime, and how his death in 2025 sparked controversy in Japan regarding the death penalty. Through this story, we hope to raise awareness on mental health and honor the victims who lost their lives too soon.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, rape, suicide, and violent crime. We advise you to continue at your own risk.

Disclaimer: There are many Japanese names involved in this case. We apologize in advance for any mispronunciation and will do our best to say each name with care and respect.

Sources: https://www.npr.org/2020/12/15/946625736/japans-twitter-killer-sentenced-to-death-in-killing-of-9

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takahiro_Shiraishi

http://cnn.com/2025/06/26/asia/japan-takahiro-shiraishi-executed-intl-hnk

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y05dk2p92o

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/japan-executes-twitter-killer-takahiro-shiraishi-serial-killer/

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15868722

https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/26/asia/japan-takahiro-shiraishi-executed-intl-hnkhttps://people.com/twitter-killer-rape-murder-women-execution-hanging-japan-11762615

Link for Anonymous Mental Health Resources

https://www.crisistextline.org/

Song: Ghost

Composer: Tim Beek

Website: https://soundcloud.com/timbeek

License: Free To Use YouTube license youtube-free

Music powered by BreakingCopyright: https://breakingcopyright.com

Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xARkRApqx92jgXjBCa6ri61tqzYT00OfrPfJljgtAUA/edit?tab=t.0