The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

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On a fall evening in 1982, as residents of Newport News, Virginia lay peacefully asleep in their beds, a vicious predator quietly crept through the dark and quiet streets preparing to attack.How to support:For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterMusic Credits:The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan FosterThe Funkoars – Feel The MadnessUsed with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/The Innocence Project:https://www.innocenceproject.orgKeith Harward:https://www.innocenceproject.org/cases/keith-allen-harwardhttps://www.innocenceproject.org/netflix-innocence-files-documentary-series-bite-marks-wrongful-convictionResearch & Writing:Ashton MorrowFeatured Podcast: Scene Of The Crime https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scene-of-the-crime/id1490638628Sources:https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4869https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/uva-law-professor-questions-testimony-in-82-murder-case/https://time.com/wrongly-convicted/article_385f646c-f506-11e5-a994-773521dd4cc9.htmlhttps://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-harward-release-20160408-story.htmlhttps://dailyprogress.com/archives/wrongly-imprisoned-man-adjusts-to-freedom-family-technology/article_6d02709e-0a49-11e6-851a-cf8ac019e065.htmlhttps://www.innocenceproject.org/keith-harward-innocence-files-where-is-he-now/https://screenrant.com/innocence-files-keith-harward-now-what-happened/https://www.dailypress.com/news/crime/dp-nws-harward-innocent-20160407-story.htmlhttps://roanoke.com/news/virginia/one-year-after-release-keith-harward-travels-country-to-point-out-failures-of-forensic-science/article_a1e6e54c-7626-52c3-8e8d-6b8f474e49b9.htmlhttps://www.justice.gov/ncfs/page/file/959681/downloadhttps://www.innocenceproject.org/keith-harward-demands-change/https://www.innocenceproject.org/cases-where-dna-revealed-that-bite-mark-analysis-led-to-wrongful-arrests-and-convictions/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/apr/08/keith-allen-harward-exonerated-dna-evidence-virginiahttps://www.dailypress.com/news/newport-news/dp-nws-harward-wrongful-conviction-20170216-story.htmlhttps://heraldcourier.com/news/va-attorney-general-agrees-keith-harward-innocent-of-1982-rape-and-murder/article_eace94e8-fc12-11e5-8cd3-e7b6d7a101b6.html

In the spring of 2019, an expectant teen mother living in Chicago, Illinois was eagerly preparing for the birth of her second child. Although money was tight, Marlen Ochoa Uriostegui Lopez was determined to have her baby's nursery ready in time before she delivered.How to support:For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterMusic Credits:The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan FosterThe Funkoars – Feel The MadnessUsed with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/Research & Writing:Ashton MorrowSources:https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/illinois/update-pregnant-chicago-woman-slain-baby-cut-from-her-womb/article_07540e5a-e7ba-5691-b46c-c6084f95bd09.html?mode=nowapphttps://abc7chicago.com/marlen-ochoa-lopez-baby-ochoa-lopez-chicago-uriostegui/6247827/https://abc7chicago.com/marlen-ochoa-lopez-baby-ochoa-lopez-chicago-uriostegui/6124337/https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/24/one-year-later-family-of-murdered-pregnant-teen-marlen-ochoa-lopez-still-waiting-for-justice/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-mural-marlen-ochoa-lopez-20190624-wod4dow525cphlzhknlrkhll2i-story.htmlhttps://blockclubchicago.org/2019/05/20/mural-pays-tribute-to-slain-teenager-marlen-ochoa-lopez-in-pilsen/https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/11/19/woman-charged-with-killing-marlen-ochoa-gives-birth/https://abc7chicago.com/marlen-ochoa-lopez-baby-ochoa-lopez-chicago/5403809/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-marlen-ochoa-lopez-chicago-baby-born-20191119-q6hupekrwfbuhkka2ap3gz66kq-story.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2019/05/18/us/marlen-ochoa-lopez-saturday/index.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chilling-new-details-emerge-murder-chicago-woman-whose-baby-was-n1007066https://news.wttw.com/2019/09/10/judge-rejects-decorum-order-marlen-ochoa-lopez-murder-casehttps://blockclubchicago.org/2020/06/16/a-year-after-death-of-slain-teen-marlen-ochoas-son-family-honors-him-with-act-of-kindness/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-marlen-ochoa-lopez-baby-timeline-20190731-o3v6l76tc5bi3ijx55aqqcmq6e-story.htmlhttps://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/05/16/marlen-ochoa-family/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-viz-marlen-ochoa-lopez-timeline-htmlstory.htmlhttps://news.wttw.com/2019/05/17/bond-denied-3-brutal-and-heinous-killing-marlen-ochoa-lopezhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-marlen-ochoa-lopez-baby-family-20190516-story.html?https://news.wttw.com/2019/09/10/judge-rejects-decorum-order-marlen-ochoa-lopez-murder-casehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7036511/Missing-pregnant-teenagers-baby-cut-womb-strangled-death.htmlhttps://blockclubchicago.org/2019/05/23/grandparents-of-murdered-pregnant-teen-granted-humanitarian-visa-to-attend-funeral-service/https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/05/16/family-of-slain-pregnant-woman-pray-for-miracle-for-baby-ask-if-undocumented-status-slowed-investigation/https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/16/18627894/clarisa-figueroa-baby-cut-womb-marlen-ochoa-lopezhttps://www.cnn.com/2019/05/26/us/chicago-marlen-ochoa-lopez-investigation/index.htmlhttps://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/5/15/18627339/marlen-ochoa-lopez-infant-ripped-womb-murdered-cpdhttps://news.wttw.com/2019/05/21/hospital-treated-baby-cut-womb-investigatedhttps://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2019/06/14/marlen-ochoa-lopez-chicago-baby-cut-from-womb-infant-dies-des-moines-ties/1456735001/

In the peaceful community of Silver Lakes, California most considered Robert Limon to be a lucky man. A beautiful wife, the perfect marriage, and two amazing children. That is until...a curtain was pulled back revealing a different reality.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Stephanie Moore Ashton Morrow Featured Podcast: Excuse me, that's illegal - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269509 Sources: SABRINA LIMON FULL MURDER TRIAL COURT ON CRIME

As an adult, Melinda Pleskovic still proudly considered her birthplace, Strongsville, Ohio home, which is why once she got married, she felt it was the perfect place to raise a family. But in the midst of some of her happiest moments living in Strongsville, she would unknowingly invite someone into her home, who would ultimately betray her entire family in the most gruesome way.  How to support: For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Music Credits: The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan Foster The Funkoars – Feel The Madness Used with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/ Research & Writing: Ashton Morrow Featured Podcast: The Swediana Project - The Jennings 8 - https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-swediana-project Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btW7lWhpaBU https://popculture.com/trending/news/jeffrey-scullin-murder-mother-in-law-ohio/ https://www.cleveland19.com/2018/10/29/sentencing-set-man-convicted-killing-strongsville-teacher/ https://konniemoments.com/2017/11/01/ohio-man-jeffrey-scullin-accused-of-shooting-stabbing-future-mother-in-law-in-her-home-melinda-pleskovic-was-buried-same-day-killer-should-have-wed-her-daughter/ https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/what-to-know-ahead-of-accused-strongsville-killer-jeffrey-scullins-murder-trial/95-604931850 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUGc5ZmqxsI https://apnews.com/90d1b10b2e7548949f295fb9ead26685 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJg1ao4gDqM https://www.thepostnewspapers.com/strongsville/local_news/man-who-killed-strongsville-teacher-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/article_219dd4ab-10e5-5286-ab1e-eb7cfd973b6d.html https://www.cleveland.com/news/2018/10/manipulative-strongsville-man-gets-life-in-prison-for-brutal-killing-of-fiancees-mother-popular-teacher.html https://www.news-herald.com/news/ohio/strongsville-teacher-stabbing-suspect-linked-by-knife-documents-say/article_c1e3be4e-df35-5774-9849-838477e3c7fc.html https://www.thepostnewspapers.com/brunswick/local_news/daughters-fiance-arrested-in-teachers-murder/article_0b0330cf-06f0-5f4f-8804-cb05c9345077.html https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/friends-say-jeffrey-scullin-is-a-big-hearted-guy-not-a-murderer/487830797 https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/jeffrey-scullin-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-strongsville-teacher https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/jeffrey-scullin-to-be-sentenced-for-killing-strongsville-teacher-melinda-pleskovic/95-609067024 https://www.thepostnewspapers.com/strongsville/local_news/attempted-break-ins-thefts-precede-strongsville-teacher-s-death/article_a8486d4b-a8ec-50a0-8f5d-1b01cef5a69c.html https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/one-year-after-her-murder-melinda-pleskovic-family-speaks-out-on-their-enormity-of-their-loss/95-605758972 http://wsgcradio.com/6th-grade-teacher-found-stabbed-to-death-days-after-attempted-break-in-was-reported/ https://www.thepostnewspapers.com/man-pleads-to-klling-future-mother-in-law/article_1691fef4-23e9-50ba-8c9f-bd259dce2c80.html

On November 24th, 1997,  21-year-old Tracey Wylde spent the early hours of the morning wandering the streets of Glasgow’s red-light district. The place where she met the majority of her clients.   However, Tracey had no idea that the strange man who had enlisted her services that night would be the last client she’d ever meet. Co-host - C.K.https://play.acast.com/s/mirthsandmonstershttps://play.acast.com/s/infernalsoulsHow to support:For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterMusic Credits:The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan FosterThe Funkoars – Feel The MadnessUsed with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/Research & Writing:Joe TurnerAshton MorrowSpecial Thanks:Dr. Christina Forzani Psy.DCaptain Dean T. Olsonhttps://geniusbookpublishing.com/collections/dean-t-olsonhttps://www.amazon.com/Evil-Desire-Recollections-Crimes-Detective/dp/1947521128Sources:https://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/17647010.tracey-wylde-glasgow-takeaway-owner-zhi-min-chen-jailed-for-life-over-1997-murder-of-woman/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cold-hearted-killer-who-murdered-14564343https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17647448.man-jailed-for-young-mothers-murder-in-1997/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/apr/24/man-admits-murder-glasgow-woman-tracey-wylde-1997https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/13214148.new-hope-for-justice-in-glasgows-infamous-prostitute-murders/https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1128673/tracey-wylde-murder-killer-sentence-family-bernadette-mccashhttp://bigworldtale.com/world-news/cold-blooded-killer-who-choked-mother-21-to-death-20-years-ago/http://www.spa.police.uk/assets/126884/441011/509407/523656/item12https://www.thesun.co.uk/archives/news/9423/man-held-in-india-on-1997-vice-girl-killing/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/nineteen-years-on-reveal-man-7367413https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/indian-accused-killing-scot-tracey-7410369https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/4175376/tracey-wylde-murder-sougat-mukherjee/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/i-felt-rage-daughter-glasgow-14998026Video references:Unsolved Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=009yqun6kEQUnsolved Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDrLKnIJR4oUnsolved Part 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWwVMaQYyvwhttp://www.stvfootagesales.tv/record/2487http://www.stvfootagesales.tv/record/2486https://www.facebook.com/bbcscotlandnews/videos/672224459873150/?type=2&theater

Sophie Lionnet had dreamed of becoming a nanny and was excited when an opportunity presented itself working for a glamorous and upscale family living in England. However, the innocent young girl couldn’t see the ominous horror creeping just beneath the surface. In fact, no one could.  How to support:For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterMusic Credits:The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan FosterThe Funkoars – Feel The MadnessUsed with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/Research & Writing:Ashton MorrowSpecial Thanks:Hayley LopezFeatured Podcast: History That Doesn't Suck historythatdoesntsuck.comSources:https://www.itv.com/news/london/2018-05-24/nanny-verdict-sophie-lionnet-ripe-for-exploitation-by-abusive-employers-court-told/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE_ixZ8_-AE&t=382shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4UqSuKgdgA&t=110shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE_ixZ8_-AEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5PTgzYs_XIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z_0mCQm8Ishttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/24/couple-found-guilty-killing-french-nanny-obsession-ex-boyzone/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/french-au-pair-murder-sophie-lionnet-london-home-southfields-burned-body-garden-family-tensions-a7965706.htmlhttps://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6388137/boyzone-mark-walton-haunted-murder-nanny-sophie-lionnet-ex-sabrina-kouider/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jun/26/london-couple-who-murdered-nanny-get-life-sentenceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-44613725https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/05/25/a-london-couples-shared-psychosis-led-to-the-torture-and-death-of-french-au-pair/

Honesty is the foundation for any successful relationship. A quality that can be difficult to find if you’re seeking love online. That’s exactly what one young man discovered after finding himself on an unpredictable virtual journey leading him down a deadly and inescapable path. How to support:For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterMusic Credits:The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan FosterThe Funkoars – Feel The MadnessUsed with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/Research & Writing:Ashton MorrowSpecial Thanks:Jeremy CollinsSamii TaylorFeatured Podcast: What Was That Like https://whatwasthatlike.comSources:https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/07/nyregion/07triangle.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/online-love-triangle-deception-end-murder/story?id=14371076https://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/07/nyregion/07triangle.htmlhttps://www.wired.com/2007/08/ff-internetlies/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/and-you-thought-your-moth_b_542100https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7n7InZp_zUhttps://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/internet-love-triangle-article-1.311952https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/murder-guilty-plea-in-internet-love-triangle/article_b830ed18-879e-5816-9fa3-62201f90782b.htmlhttps://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/09/25/thomas-montgomery/https://icantbelieveitsnonfiction.com/2018/09/25/thomas-montgomery/http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1206/28/ng.01.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/online-love-triangle-deception-end-murder/story?id=14371076

In 2009 in Farmville, Virginia, 16-year-old Emma Niederbrock struck up an online relationship with an aspiring rapper. The two bonded over their love of music, but Emma didn’t realize that her online boyfriend was a much different person in real life. How to support:For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterMusic Credits:The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan FosterThe Funkoars – Feel The MadnessUsed with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/Research & Writing:Joe Turnerhttps://www.joeturnerbooks.comCo-writer:Ashton MorrowSpecial Thanks:SickTanicKhttps://sicktanick.comSources:https://www.sfweekly.com/music/horrorcore-killers-taxicab-confession-reveals-possible-motive/amp/https://www.mercurynews.com/2009/09/25/quadruple-murder-suspects-sister-has-received-death-threats-over-virginia-slayings/https://www.reverbnation.com/sykosam/song/4175318-my-dark-sidehttps://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/gruesome-details-revealed-in-virigina-killings/2088926/https://web.archive.org/web/20110716084156/http://www.wtvr.com/wtvr-farmville-jennifer-nelson-concert,0,1880278.storyhttps://abuse.wikia.org/wiki/Farmville_murdershttps://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/Sam-richard.htmhttps://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Horrorcore-killing-suspect-quiet-picked-on-3216816.phphttps://archives.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2009/09/22/update-chilling-new-details-emerge-in-syko-sam-horrorcore-murders-casehttps://web.archive.org/web/20110716084156/http://www.wtvr.com/wtvr-farmville-jennifer-nelson-concert,0,1880278.storyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCLTLUYf0T8 – Interview with Peeweehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCg01z7kC3U – Sam saying “Jesus told me to do it”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAb97o8riAA – Neighbors talk about Samhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmWqgOdI7jo – Mars talking about Samhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-VMZJEc4WQ – Web of Lies documentaryhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110722023837/http://www2.wsls.com/news/2009/nov/03/richard_Sam_indicted_in_farmville_murders-ar-369714/

In the fall of 1984, the future was looking promising for 20-year-old college junior, Angie Samota. The university student had just moved into her own condominium, had a boyfriend, plenty of friends, and a job in the field she was studying.....But sometimes, bad things happen to good people.   How to support:For extra perks including extra content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterMusic Credits:The Minds Of Madness Theme Music – Duncan FosterThe Funkoars – Feel The MadnessUsed with Permission - http://goldenerarecords.com.au/ge/funkoars/Research & Writing:Alison SchwartzSpecial Thanks:Sheila Wysocki https://sheilawysocki.com/https://www.withoutwarningpodcast.com/homeSources:Bever, Lindsay. “Her friend’s brutal murder was unsolved for decades. This is how she helped find the killer.” The Washington Post, June 29 2016. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/06/29/the-woman-who-became-a-private-investigator-to-help-solve-her-friends-cold-murder-case/?noredirect=onHaas, Brian. “Her message: stay alive by any means.” The Tennessean, March 8 2012. Print.McDermott, Sarah. “My best friend’s killer got away - until I made police try again.” BBC News, June 26, 2018. https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377Stone, Rachel. “Murder case followed neighborhood resident for decades.” Advocate (Lakewood/East Texas), Oct 3, 2012. https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/2012/10/03/murder-case-followed-neighborhood-resident-for-decades/Wynn, Christopher. “Wrongly suspected man recalls trying days.” Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Oct 5, 2012. https://www.lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2012-10-05/wrongly-suspected-man-recalls-trying-days“Police seek clues in stabbing death of SMU junior.” Austin-American Statesman, Oct 15 1984. Print.“Slain co-ed dubbed ‘All-American Girl.’ “ The Kilgore News Herald, Oct 15, 1984. Print.“SMU Student...killing still unsolved.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec 13 1984. Print.“Student slaying link sought.” The Galveston Daily News, Oct 16 1984. Print.“Police have few leads in slaying of SMU student.” The Odessa American, Oct 15 1984. Print“Donald Andrew Bess, Jr. “ The Texas Tribune. https://www.texastribune.org/library/data/texas-prisons/inmates/donald-andrew-bess-jr/1104023/“Donald Andrew Bess Jr., appellant v. the State of Texas.” The Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, March 6, 2013. https://cases.justia.com/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/ap-76-377.pdf?ts=1462448597