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Today's case was suggested by listener, Abigail Vega Medina. Thank you for your continued support! Shelly Knotek (born Michelle Watson) was a nightmare child, constantly tormenting her little brothers and causing trouble for her parents. As an adult, she continued to torment those around her. Over the years, 3 house guests mysteriously went missing from the Knotek home. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories music credit: Upbeat.com, Adi Goldstein - Blank Light sourceshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/shelly-knotek http://www.murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knotek-michelle.htm https://www.lawinfo.com/resources/criminal-defense/criminal-procedure/what-is-an-alford-plea.html#:~:text=An%20Alford%20plea%20allows%20a,avoid%20a%20harsher%20criminal%20sentence https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12016159/Americas-evil-mother-Shelly-Knotek-released-prison.html https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/photos/episode-19-michelle-knotek#288881 https://www.grunge.com/985238/the-messed-up-truth-about-serial-killer-mom-shelly-knotek/ https://lizmanuelle.medium.com/when-a-other-becomes-a-monster-7949aa1d89d3 https://youtu.be/P3IQuJIsHLg?si=iR6aTuRp_QFbpH8t

This week I'm covering covicted killer and raging narcissist, John Battaglia. In a twisted plan to get back at his ex-wife, John gunned down their 2 daughters. 9 year old Faith and 6 year old Liberty. http://linktr.ee/KillerStories Research by Sara Beau Writing by Sara Beau & Bobbie Holmes sources: • John Battaglia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Battaglia) • Deadly Affection: Part 3 (http://res.dallasnews.com/interactives/2014_deadlyaffection/ part3/) • Mother of slain girls testifies at ex-husband's murder trial (https://www.mrt.com/news/ article/Mother-of-slain-girls-testifies-at-ex-husband-s-7876927.php) • Slain girls' mother tells of hearing fatal shots on phone (https://www.deseret.com/ 2002/4/23/19651020/slain-girls-mother-tells-of-hearing-fatal-shots-on-phone) • Execution Report: John Battaglia - Page 1 (http://www.txexecutions.org/reports/548-John Battaglia.htm) • Execution Report: John Battaglia - Page 2 (http://www.txexecutions.org/reports/548-John Battaglia.htm?page=2) • Prosecutors show photos of slain girls (https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/ Prosecutors-show-photos-of-slain-girls-8921910.php) • More psychiatric testimony expected in Battaglia trial (https://www.myplainview.com/news/ amp/More-psychiatric-testimony-expected-in-Battaglia-8848292.php) • Jury finds Battaglia guilty of capital murder (https://www.myplainview.com/news/article/ Jury-finds-Battaglia-guilty-of-capital-murder-9012597.php) • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php? href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRealStoriesChannel%2Fvideos%2Ffull-doc my-dads-on-death-row%2F1813553625644817%2F&show_text=0&width=410&height=238 • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Wl1LuQhEs&t=1s • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaU79hjGrjs&t=80s • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Tr6_5xkC4&t=12s • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLB-nORtSMs&t=9s • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuJdoH0c_No&t=2s • YouTube: https://youtu.be/42ORubuDmTk?si=FOfQg9JExH5yWmWp • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxfK5S7lIVU

In today's episode, I discuss the 2007 murder of Paige Birgfeld in Grand Junction, CO. In the beginning, there are two main suspects- her ex-husbands. I mean... its always the husband, right? But the investigation becomes more complex when Paige's secret life as a high-end escort is revealed. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Dateline double-lives cbsnews cbsnews colorado abcnews tvguidetime shenbagalakshmi.medium denverpost heavy gjsentinel

Today I am covering the Lundy Murders- suggested by New Zealand listener, Lizzie Bourke. Mark Lundy was convicted of murdering his wife and daughter in August 2000. But did he actually do it? This case has SO much controversy. I am here to lay out all the facts and let you be the judge. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: Murderpedia Wikipedia Girl guides nzherald thermofisher Liz Wakeford - part 1 Liz Wakeford - part 2 newsroom NZhistory

I'm baaaaaack! Kicking off Season 11 with one of the craziest cases I've ever heard- The Lululemon Murder. 30-year-old Jayna Murray was a manager in the Bethesda, MD Lululemon store. March 11, 2011, Jayna worked the evening shift alongside 29-year-old Brittany Norwood. After closing, there was an attack that ended in the brutal murder of Jayna. Brittany lived to tell the tale. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/woman-convicted-in-lululemon-murder-wants-new-trial/33734/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1344622322001353 https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/lululemon-murder-store-employee-suffered-over-300-blows-severed-spinal-cord-in-fatal-attack https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lululemon_murder https://murderpedia.org/female.N/n/norwood-brittany.htm https://allthatsinteresting.com/lululemon-murder https://casefilepodcast.com/case-210-jayna-murray/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/maryland-appeals-court-affirms-conviction-in-lululemon-murder-trial/2015/04/30/35c5270a-ef21-11e4-8666-a1d756d0218e_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-yoga-store-murder-the-shocking-true-account-of-the-lululemon-athletica-killing-by-dan-morse/2013/11/29/36493e46-51fc-11e3-a7f0-b790929232e1_story.html

Well helllllloooo! It has been a thick minute, hasn't it? Life has been a bit chaotic to say the least. A new work schedule and my son home for the summer has put a halt on my ability to research, write, record, edit... get anything done at all. But.. I can't leave you hanging! I wanted to give a little teaser until I am in a place where I am ready to bring you a full season. Some of you may have heard this story already if you are fans of British Murders. I was a guest on the show and told the story of Larry Gene Bell- a convicted killer from Lexington, SC. Hang on because you are in for a crazy ride! Victims: Sharon (Shari) Faye Smith, 17 Debra May Helmick, 9 Suspected victims: Sandee Elaine Cortnett, 26 Denise Porch, 29 sources:https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/bell-larry-gene.htm https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2020/12/26/larry-gene-bell https://lizjin.medium.com/kidnapper-forces-victim-to-write-last-will-and-testament-before-killing-her-da39bff5cc0b https://law.justia.com/cases/south-carolina/supreme-court/1990/23163-2.html https://thecinemaholic.com/shari-faye-smith-and-debra-helmick-murder-is-larry-bell-dead-or-alive/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_E._Douglas https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/john-douglas-shari-smith

I am back with part two of this season's finale- The Black Dahlia. This week I am covering all the potential suspects in this infamous unsolved murder. Who do you think is responsible? I thought I knew.. but after a deep dive into my research, I'm not so sure! https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/the-black-dahlia-murder/ Parcast Serial Killers- https://open.spotify.com/episode/395kOhd0FV0Xk8dZiZrdKq https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1867198_1867170_1867291,00.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/elizabeth-short-aka-the-b_n_1195314 https://www.theblackdahliainhollywood.com/?p=1030 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Hodel https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/louise-springer-green-twig-murder-cold-case https://www.unsolvedcasebook.com/jeanne-french-and-the-red-lipstick-murder/ books black-dahlia-murder-steve-hodel-elizabeth-short https://crimereads.com/pop-cultures-black-dahlia-obsession/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Dahlia_(film) https://www.tbdmofficial.com

For the finale of season 10, I am bringing you one of America's most infamous unsolved murders-- The Black Dahlia. This week I am covering the life of Elizabeth Short (AKA The Black Dahlia) and her murder. I will be back with part 2 to cover America's reaction, potential suspects and how this crime influenced pop culture. https://linktr.ee/Killer Stories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Dahlia https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/black-dahlia https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/the-black-dahlia-murder/ Parcast Serial Killers- https://open.spotify.com/episode/395kOhd0FV0Xk8dZiZrdKq https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1867198_1867170_1867291,00.html

This week I am covering the murder of Lisa Naegle. You may recognize her as a contestant on the 2010 E! network reality show, Bridalplasty. 6 years after the show aired, she was brutally attacked by her student and "friend", Jackie Rogers. But why? https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridalplasty True Crime Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7aEQ6f6Y4Q https://people.com/crime/man-sentenced-to-26-years-to-life-for-killing-reality-star-with-hammer/ https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/12/trial-begins-for-lennox-man-accused-of-bludgeoning-former-reality-tv-star-to-death/ https://www.dailybreeze.com/2019/04/08/lennox-man-gets-26-years-to-life-for-killing-of-san-pedro-nurse-former-reality-star/ https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/defense-admits-guilt-says-hammer-killing-wasnt-premeditated/48626/ https://www.instagram.com/allyson_donovan_/?hl=en

This week I am covering the 1977 Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. 3 young girls were killed while attending what would have been a 2 week long Girls Scout Camp near Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Lori Farmer (8), Michelle Guse (9) & Denise Milner (10) Their main suspect is an escaped prisoner and local football star, Gene Leroy Hart. https://linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: kjrh.com urban-mythology.com killerqueenspodcast.com/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders oklahomadaily.news thecrimewire.com oklahoman.com legendsofamerica.com newsweek.com investigationdiscovery.com criminaldiscoursepodcast.com/camp-scott-girl-scout-murders girlscoutmurders.com koco.co wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Girl_Scout_murders the-line-up.com

This week I am covering the murder of Cordell Richards. 3 teens in Fort Walton Beach, FL kidnap and torture a US Air Force veteran. After a 12-year-old boy discovers his charred remains in the woods, Kristel Maestas, Ronald Bell and Renee Lincks are charged with murder. linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://www.oxygen.com/killer-couples/crime-news/kristel-maestas-ronald-bell-murder-cordell-richards-torture https://guanabee.com/cordell-richards/ https://expressdigest.com/florida-woman-36-jailed-at-15-for-grisly-murder-now-lives-high-life-after-being-freed/ https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Cordell_Richards https://www.grunge.com/994979/the-tragic-1999-murder-of-cordell-richards/ https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1999/03/19/3-teens-charged-with-man-s-murder/

In a previous episode, I covered the mysterious deaths of 9 hikers in the Dyatlov Pass. This week I am going to discuss a very similar incident that occurred in Southern Siberia back in 1993. And even though there was one survivor... the Khamar-Daban Incident is still a mystery to this day. What do you think happened to the 6 hikers who perished? Military conspiracy, lethal chemicals, low-frequency sound waves, shrooms or simply hypothermia? linktr.ee/KillerStories sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident Madness in the Mountains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tifHdZnK_EE https://morbidkuriosity.com/the-khamar-daban-incident/ https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-most-credible-theories-regarding-the-khamar-daban-incident-ae84d8a60be2 the_khamar_daban_incident_madness_in_the_mountains https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novichok https://dyatlovpass.com/hamar-daban