Minds Of Madness Podcasts

Join us as we take a look at the shocking case of Austria’s most notorious serial killer - the unbelievable story of a violent, sadistic murderer, whose twisted crimes spanned two decades across four different countries. You’ll learn about a devious, crafty, and ruthless killer. Who wasn’t just hiding in plain sight…but in front of the cameras as w…

On January 16th, 2020, the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles was hosting the adult industry’s biggest awards night. The atmosphere was Pure glitz and glamour, setting the scene for a night to remember. As Amie Harwick stood on the red carpet, waiting to be photographed, she suddenly heard a familiar voice say the words “It’s funny seeing you here…

On the morning of January 17th, 2012, Lauren Kornberg, (a dog walker), and her mother, embarked on a trail in the direction of the iconic Hollywood Hills sign, accompanied by a pack of 9 furry companions. But as the mother and daughter meandered along the trail, a Golden Retriever in the group, suddenly bolted off, with a high pitch bark and starte…

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “cult?”. That one word alone paints a picture of constant surveillance, suffocating conformity, and a community that hates to let anyone go. For some people caught up in cult-like circumstances, finding a way out can be a dangerous undertaking. But what if a cult was the source of where you…

In the dark morning hours of February 23rd, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Tara Pakanich was awakened by a loud bang. Warm under her blankets, still groggy from a sound sleep, the startling noise seemed like it could’ve been only one thing: the storm door. As Tara got out of bed to investigate, she noticed the lights still on in the basement, where…

Join us as we delve into the haunting tale of an Edgewater Hospital employee, who met a gruesome end, at the hands of a killer who left no trace behind. You’ll hear about the perplexing case, that left Chicago police stumped, with months of dead-end leads, until they received a chilling message from beyond the grave. A message from the ghostly pres…

Join us, as we look into the murder of Sharron Prior and a family whose unwavering love ignited hope and drove them to persevere against overwhelming odds. You’ll learn how advancements in DNA technology would eventually point to her murderer, a man who fully intended on taking his dark secret with him to the grave. How to support: For extra perks …

In May 2009, two complete strangers met on a train traveling between Charleston, South Carolina and Washington D.C. The two strangers were both women, close in age, one was 28, the other 30. The slightly older woman had the misfortune of having her wallet stolen, and so the other woman opened up her own and lent some money to the perfect stranger. …

On a snowy January night in 2018, while most people were fast asleep and still enveloped in their post-holiday glow, the crack of a pistol shattered the silence of the frigid air. In a cozy little home in Stevenson, Alabama, a man had just been shot. Once. Twice. And then a third time before he fell. As he lay bleeding on the kitchen floor and as h…

Join us as we examine the tragic murder of 19-year-old Caroline Crouch. You’ll hear how a young mother living in Greece, was murdered in her own bed during an apparent robbery gone wrong. You’ll also learn, how police launched a massive manhunt in search of a professional gang of foreign robbers, only to discover the truth…was much closer to home. …

Here’s a preview of a new podcast I think you’ll enjoy. Amid the nuclear threat of the Cold War, America's prized secrets were falling into the hands of its sworn enemy, the Kremlin. The FBI's hunt for the leak led to an astonishing discovery—the mole was one of its own, special agent Robert Hanssen. For two decades, Hanssen masqueraded as a devote…

Join us as we examine the case of Richard Merritt. A small-town lawyer who swindled his most vulnerable clients only to have the entire scheme blow up in his face. You’ll hear how this successful lawyers fall from grace, ultimately ended in the most shocking and unpredictable tragedy. With the person who loved and supported him in his darkest time,…

Join us as we examine the incredible true story of Olga Tyvsk and her horrific encounter with a lookalike. You’ll hear a twisted story of friendship, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. You’ll also learn that sometimes it’s not you who finds your very own doppelganger - your doppelganger, finds you. How to support: For extra perks including exclusiv…

Join us as we delve into a saga of broken marriages, and an unfaithful husband who discarded wives like a modern-day Henry VIII. You’ll hear about a murder-for-hire plot and a case that examines the thin blue line between those who enforce the law and those who break it. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, an…

For most people, a cemetery is a place to pay last respects to a loved one, to grieve a loss, or revisit a bittersweet memory of a happier time. For others, it’s a place of fear - full of superstitions and terrors. Whether or not you’re a believer in superstitions, there’s no question that a cemetery isn’t exactly your normal location for a casual …

Join us as we take a closer look at the Brighton Axe Murder Case. You’ll hear a strange twisting narrative that left police and the suburb of Brighton puzzled for decades. And you’ll learn, how after all those years, a new analysis of this horrific crime scene got this very cold case moving yet again toward justice. How to support: For extra perks …

In a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, one woman's extraordinary journey captivated millions. She was a cosplayer, camgirl, and an online sensation who brought fictional characters to life with a seductive twist. But behind closed doors, the cracks in her real-life relationships grew deeper, leading to a tragic climax that no one saw comi…

Join us as we unravel the disappearance of Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. You’ll learn how one of his new relationships was being monitored by a dangerous stalker, and how a jealous ex-boyfriend would do anything to keep his former flame, all to himself… How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - P…

One after the other, the children just kept dying. By the time Laura Elizabeth Folbigg was laid to rest at just one-and-a-half years old, the world wanted answers, and her mother Kathleen Folbigg stood accused of one of the most heinous crimes imaginable, the murder of four of her own children, all under the age of two. How to support: For extra pe…

Join us, as we examine the mysterious murder at Camp Nelson Lodge and the unbelievable twists and turns that came in its wake. You’ll hear how greed, blackmail, and the need to tie up loose ends, resulted in a second murder that finally unraveled the mystery at Camp Nelson…or did it? How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early re…

On February 1st, 1966, hundreds of spectators lined up outside the Dade County Courthouse in Miami Florida, hoping to gain admission to a murder trial that had taken the area by storm. The courtroom was filled to maximum capacity, mostly women, eager to catch a glimpse of one of the accused Candace Mossler, a socialite and wealthy heiress taking ce…

They say you can get almost anything online. Well, in 2015, teenage brothers, Robert and Michael Bever tested this theory and found it to be true. Anything they could dream up was just a click away. And what they had in mind was truly frightening. How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to -…

27-year-old Sasha Krause had her whole life ahead of her. She’d already made her parents incredibly proud of the young woman she’d become and they were eager to see how her life would unfold after moving away from home. And although Sasha was living in an entirely different state, her parents felt their daughter was safe, living in a peaceful commu…

It was a cool fall morning in Medford, Oregon when police picked up three young runaways by the side of the road. 19-year-old Gavin MacFarlane, a high school dropout, his girlfriend, 15-year-old Ellen Friar, and their mutual friend 22-year-old, Russell Pierce Jones II, a young man with a criminal record and a history of mental illness. From the bac…

Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of physical evidence and a questionable eyewitness identification, he was convicted. But new realities start to come to light when attorney Lara Bazelon takes up his case and is determined to secure Benson's …