This week Natalia discusses the first case ever tried and convicted without a corpse. How much proof do we really need before we decide someone is guilty?

SOURCES

Justia US Law. (1976). State v. Zarinsky. https://law.justia.com. Retrieved December 27, 2025, from https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-published/1976/143-n-j-super-35-0.html

Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Robert Zarinsky | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.Z/z/zarinsky-robert.htm

OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (GPT-5.2) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/

This episode follows the tragedies of what happens in Cheshire, CT in the early 2000's. Listen to what happens in the idealic town where nothing bad ever happens... Until it DID!

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This week Natalia tells the story of Rabbi Fred Neulander, a man who chose murdering a person over murdering his reputation.

Sources

Wikipedia contributors. (2025b, October 17). Fred Neulander. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Neulander

Fred Neulander. (n.d.). Grokipedia. https://grokipedia.com/page/Fred_Neulander

Walsh, J. (2024, April 20). Fred Neulander, former rabbi convicted of wife’s murder, dies while serving life term. Courier-Post. https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2024/04/19/fred-neulander-murder-carol-neulander-len-jenoff-paul-daniels-cherry-hill/73382927007/

The conversation this week explores the chilling story of Velma Barfield, the first woman executed by lethal injection in the United States. Natalia tells us about her early life, troubling marriages, and the mysterious deaths surrounding her before discussing her strange second life behind bars and the famous song named after her.

TW for domestic abuse

Sources

Velma Barfield, serial killer. (2016, November 2). NC DNCR. https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2016/11/02/velma-barfield-serial-killer

Wikipedia contributors. (2025b, December 3). Velma Barfield. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velma_Barfield

OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (GPT-5.1) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/

In this episode of Millennial Murders, hosts Stephanie and Natalia explore their cringe-worthy moments on video, discuss their snack cravings, and delve into their childhood interests in creepy stories. They then transition into a discussion about the infamous X-Files episode 'Home,' which was banned for its graphic content and inspired by real-life events, particularly the disturbing case of the Ward family. The conversation highlights the blurred lines between fiction and reality in true crime narratives. The conversation delves into the tragic story of the Ward brothers, focusing on the unusual living situation, the investigation following a death, the confession obtained under questionable circumstances, and the community's support for Delbert Ward. The discussion highlights the complexities of family dynamics, mental health issues, and the legal implications of the confession, ultimately reflecting on the legacy of the Ward brothers and the societal perceptions surrounding their case.

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The episode we are coming in strong with Katarzyna Zowada. In 1998 the University student never showed up for their scheduled mental health appointment. The next days, weeks, months, and YEARS that unfolded are tragic, eerie, and a must listen.

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