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In January 1958, 19-year-old Charles Starkweather and 14-year-old Caril Ann Fugate carried out a multi-day killing spree across Nebraska and Wyoming, leaving eleven people dead. But this case has always raised one central question: what was Caril’s role? In this episode, we walk through the timeline of the murders, the evidence presented at trial, and the conflicting statements that shaped the outcome—along with how her involvement might be viewed differently today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caril_Ann_Fugate https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/january-28/killer-couple-strikes-the-heartland https://allthatsinteresting.com/charles-starkweather https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/feb/14/the-12th-victim-showtime-series https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/charles-starkweather-killing-spree https://allthatsinteresting.com/charles-starkweather https://flatwaterfreepress.org/revisiting-starkweather-murder-spree-was-personal-for-true-crime-author-harry-maclean/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Starkweather Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

In 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer opened fire on an elementary school across from her home in San Diego, killing two adults and injuring several children and a police officer. When asked why, her chilling response — “I don’t like Mondays” — would later inspire the Boomtown Rats song and cement this case in public memory. In this episode, we break down the timeline of the shooting, her background, the warning signs leading up to that day, and the disturbing contradictions in her statements over time. We also examine what this case reveals about early behavioral red flags, access to weapons, and how violence can emerge without a clear, rational motive. https://www.sdcda.org/content/office/newsroom/tempDownloads/75bec742-da77-491d-af19-b1fbcef5c946_Brenda%20Spenser%20Denied%20Parole%20News%20Release%202-21-25.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Elementary_School_shooting_(San_Diego) https://schoolshooters.info/sites/default/files/Spencer_Parole_Hearing_1993.pdf http://www.sdpolicemuseum.com/spencer-something-big.html https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/parole-hearings-for-two-high-profile-murderers-san-diego/509-1b5892ed-31e4-45d8-b2e1-c0fad82f030e https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/i-dont-like-mondays-school-shooter-brenda-spencer-parole/509-da619cde-5190-4199-a91a-8f70b3bcc511 Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

Billy “Cockeyed” Cook was a teenage drifter whose violent crime spree in 1950 stretched across multiple states, leaving a trail of victims and one of the most intense manhunts of the time. In this episode, we break down the timeline of his murders, how he was able to evade capture for so long, and the patterns behind his escalating behavior. We also explore the warning signs, the randomness of his victim selection, and what this case reveals about impulsive versus targeted violence. https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Cook,%20William%20_2008,%20spring_.pdf https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/news/local/joplin/history-of-the-spree-killer-from-joplin-missouri/ https://time.com/3879488/billy-cockeyed-cook-portrait-of-an-american-spree-killer/ https://www.life.com/people/billy-cockeyed-cook-portrait-of-an-american-spree-killer/ Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

The case of Jesse Pomeroy is one of the earliest documented examples of serial murder by a juvenile in the United States. In the early 1870s, Pomeroy, a teenager living in Boston, Massachusetts, was responsible for a series of violent assaults against young children that escalated to murder. In 1874, the bodies of two children—Katie Curran and Horace Millen—were discovered, leading investigators to Pomeroy. Evidence and witness accounts connected him to the crimes, and he was arrested and later convicted. Pomeroy was initially sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. He spent the remainder of his life incarcerated, much of it in solitary confinement. In this episode, we examine the documented crimes, the investigation, and the court proceedings—focusing on what was established at the time and how this case shaped early understandings of juvenile violent offenders. https://www.aetv.com/articles/jesse-pomeroy https://www.nytimes.com/1932/10/01/archives/jesse-pomeroy-dies-in-prison-56-years-nations-most-famous-convict.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-story-of-jesse-pomeroy-14-year-old-serial-killer/ https://cityofbostonarchives.omeka.net/exhibits/show/pomeroy/pomeroy/items https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Jesse_Pomeroy https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/jesse-pomeroy-americas-youngest-serial-killer/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Pomeroy Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

The murder of Tair Rada is one of the most high-profile and debated criminal cases in Israel. On December 6, 2006, Tair, a 13-year-old student, was found murdered in a restroom at her school in Katzrin after failing to return to class. Investigators arrested Roman Zadorov, a construction worker at the school, who later confessed during interrogation. He was convicted in 2010 based on his confession and additional forensic findings, and his conviction was upheld through multiple appeals. However, the case remained the subject of ongoing legal challenges and public scrutiny. In 2023, following a retrial that re-examined the evidence, Zadorov was acquitted of the murder. In this episode, we outline the confirmed timeline, the investigative findings, and the court proceedings across multiple trials—focusing on what was established at each stage and how the case evolved over time. https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-convicted-of-brutal-murder-of-teen-girl-acquitted-in-retrial-after-16-years/ https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jul/31/shadow-of-truth-review-an-utterly-gripping-case-about-conspiracy-and-corruption https://www.thejc.com/news/world/who-stabbed-tair-the-murder-mystery-that-has-gripped-israel-xcgqc7jb https://www.rootclaim.com/analysis/tair-rada https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-735889 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/5379790 https://www.timesofisrael.com/nis-17m-compensation-to-go-to-man-acquitted-of-grisly-murder-after-15-years-in-jail/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Tair_Rada Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

The case of Steven Spader and Christopher Gribble centers on the 2009 murder of Kimberly Cates and attempted murder of her daughter Jaimie Cates in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. On October 4, 2009, Spader, Gribble, and two other teenagers broke into the Cates home during a planned burglary. Kimberly Cates was fatally attacked, and her 11-year-old daughter, Jaimie, was critically injured but survived after calling 911. Evidence presented in court established that the group had discussed committing violent crimes prior to the attack, and the incident was part of a series of planned burglaries that escalated. Investigators identified the suspects through physical evidence, stolen property, and statements made after the crime. Both Spader and Gribble were tried as adults, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In this episode, we walk through the confirmed timeline, the evidence presented in court, and the established facts of the case—focusing on what was proven, how the investigation unfolded, and the legal outcomes. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/mont-vernon-new-hampshire-murder-kimberly-cates-jaimie-cates/ https://www.wmur.com/article/court-prepares-for-resentencing-of-man-convicted-in-mont-vernon-killing/5176608 https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/spader-steven.htm https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-hampshire-murder-suspect-compares-night-alleged-attack/story?id=13141355 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kimberly_Cates https://www.yahoo.com/news/judge-denies-request-early-release-224900132.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACG2w6O2P8JsKIlt7gSOMtQk6roFAOR4HgnwLlrz52LrVpdN_vVzrdHiepLL10QSARCHiSG2Cz6PfQP_QU_8amGnX55muqK8cQjoockZpWJZIZVuNYjAfrC-nD9MaxQoMk22S1MzdY3g0UOjhFuRECl5OMJ6T8YTGgpymNI0scp4 https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/tag/steven-spader/ https://nefac.org/unsealed-spader-files-provide-insight-into-a-troubled-mind-and-a-surprise/ https://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/local-news/2013/07/31/new-documents-about-murderer-steven-spader-8217s-sentencing-show-a-family-struggling-to-control-a-teenager-8217s-actions/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39819541 https://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/local-news/2014/05/23/convicted-murderer-spader-injured-in-prison-altercation/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna39895053 https://www.unionleader.com/news/courts/parole-granted-for-one-man-rejected-for-another-in-gruesome-mont-vernon-murder/article_88327b2e-5041-11ef-8bde-2b7cef167010.html https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34705825 https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2025-10/100225-217-2023-cr-00721-sentencing-memo-redacted-233.pdf https://cases.justia.com/new-hampshire/supreme-court/2011-258.pdf?ts=1396130302 https://cases.justia.com/new-hampshire/supreme-court/2011-258.pdf?ts=1396130302 https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/nh-man-convicted-of-killing-kimberly-cates-maiming-child-re-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/ Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

The “pizza killer” case is the 1997 double homicide of Jeremy Giordano and Giorgio Gallara in Franklin Borough, New Jersey. On April 19, both men left Tony’s Pizza and Pasta to deliver an order to a remote address on Scott Road—an abandoned property that had been deliberately selected. When they arrived, multiple shots were fired into their vehicle. Both men were removed from the car, searched, and killed at the scene. Investigators quickly determined the delivery had been part of a setup. Multiple pizza shops had received calls to the same address that night, and phone records traced those calls to a pay phone. Witnesses also reported seeing a distinctive vehicle near the scene. https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/supreme-court/2001/a-22-99-opn.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-feb-26-mn-2826-story.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-superior-court/1198619.html https://www.njherald.com/story/news/crime/2019/08/09/convicted-killer-pizza-deliverymen-can/4321608007/ https://nypost.com/1999/04/24/gunman-guilty-in-pizza-delivery-slaying/ https://www.myheritage.com/names/thomas_koskovich https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-supreme-court/1061465.html https://www.njherald.com/story/news/2013/02/27/man-convicted-murdering-pizza-deliverymen/4004583007/ https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/26/nyregion/woman-led-police-to-suspect-in-pizza-murders-court-papers-say.html https://www.nj.com/news/2010/07/former_sussex_county_man_convi_1.html https://horrorobsessive.com/2022/05/13/the-pizza-murders-the-story-of-a-random-double-murder-that-shocked-a-small-town/ Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

The death of Noah Presgrove remains an open and closely followed investigation. In September 2023, the 19-year-old was found deceased along a rural highway near Terral, Oklahoma after attending a multi-day party with friends over Labor Day weekend. Initial reports confirmed that Noah had sustained extensive injuries, and early speculation ranged from a hit-and-run to other possible causes. However, investigators have stated that the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and no definitive cause or manner of death has been publicly confirmed. In this episode, we walk through the verified timeline—from the party to the discovery of his body—along with statements from authorities, publicly released findings, and what is known versus what remains unanswered in the case. https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-city-news/new-developments-in-2023-house-party-death-of-19-year-old-noah-presgrove-in-jefferson-county https://people.com/noah-presgrove-family-shares-emotional-memories-and-hopes-for-his-future-before-death-8684186 https://kfor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/full-presgrove-ME-report_Redacted.pdf https://www.koco.com/article/noah-presgrove-nichols-lawsuit-beat-found-oklahoma-highway/65213259 https://people.com/noah-presgrove-friends-beat-him-to-death-at-party-family-claims-in-lawsuit-exclusive-11762166 https://people.com/noah-presgrove-autopsy-includes-clues-to-how-he-died-experts-say-8679648 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/05/14/noah-presgrove-oklahoma-injuries-death-what-we-know-from-full-autopsy-report/73682794007/ https://people.com/noah-presgrove-best-friend-says-noah-negligence-caused-deadly-accident-11799382 https://www.kswo.com/2025/09/02/two-years-later-questions-remain-noah-presgrove-case/ Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

The “Slender Man” case centers on the 2014 stabbing of Payton Leutner by two of her classmates in Waukesha, Wisconsin. At just 12 years old, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser lured Payton into a wooded park after a sleepover and stabbed her 19 times. Payton survived the attack and was able to crawl to a nearby road, where she was found and rescued. During interviews with investigators, both girls stated they carried out the attack to appease “Slender Man,” a fictional character created online. The case raised national attention due to the ages of those involved and the role of internet-based fiction in their stated motive. In this episode, we examine the verified timeline, statements to law enforcement, court proceedings, and the legal outcomes—including mental health findings and sentencing—focusing strictly on what was established through the investigation and in court. https://jlc.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2020-04/2019.4.22%20State%27s%20Brief.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/01/morgan-geyser-slender-man-wisconsin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_stabbing https://abcnews.go.com/US/slender-man-stabbing-victim-speaks-publicly-time-situation/story?id=66268385 https://people.com/slender-man-stabbing-where-are-anissa-weier-and-morgan-geyser-now-11855565 https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/us/morgan-geyser-timeline-slender-man https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/slender-man-stabber-made-close-new-friend-ran-away-together-rcna245725 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/payton-leutner-milwaukee-wi/1553117 https://people.com/where-is-slender-man-stabbing-survivor-payton-leutner-now-11855670 https://www.jsonline.com/story/communities/west/2025/12/01/cotton-wants-morgan-geyser-returned-to-oshkosh-mental-health-facility/87545564007/ https://www.insideedition.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/227891915-Morgan-Geyser-Complaint.pdf Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

The murder of Skylar Neese is a tragic case from West Virginia that began with a disappearance and ended with a shocking confession. In July 2012, Skylar, a 16-year-old from Star City, West Virginia, left her home in the middle of the night with two friends and never returned. For months, the case was treated as a missing persons investigation. Surveillance footage showed Skylar willingly getting into a car, and there were no immediate signs of foul play. But in January 2013, one of the girls involved confessed to authorities, revealing that Skylar had been taken to a remote area and fatally stabbed. In this episode, we walk through the confirmed timeline of events, the investigative process, and the evidence that led to arrests and convictions—focusing on what is known, what was proven in court, and how the case ultimately unfolded. https://abcnews.go.com/US/best-friends-killers-teens-murder-friend-didnt/story?id=24573749 https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndwv/pr/teens-charged-murder-skylar-neese https://www.cbsnews.com/news/west-virgina-teen-sentenced-to-life-in-skylar-neeses-murder/ https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/skylar-neese-murder-case/skylar-neeses-killers-not-up-for-parole-in-2025/ https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/stabbed-in-the-back-skylar-neese-was-murdered-by-her-best-friends https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-wvnd-1_14-cv-00155/pdf/USCOURTS-wvnd-1_14-cv-00155-1.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/skylar-neese-update-friends-plotted-killing-of-w-va-girl-15-says-newly-released-court-transcript/ https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/police-family-friend-recall-big-break-skylar-neese-109164026 https://www.bryanfagan.com/2023/07/best-friends-forever-until-someone-dies/ https://skylarneesemurder.com/memorial.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Skylar_Neese Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

Dana Sue Gray seemed to have it all—beauty, charm, and a successful career as a nurse. But beneath the surface was a darkness driven by greed and compulsion. In 1994, a string of elderly women in Southern California were found murdered, their credit cards used for luxury shopping sprees. As investigators connected the dots, a chilling portrait emerged of a killer who blended compassion with cruelty—and shopped her way through the aftermath of murder. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/dana-gray-women-prisoners-justice-b2573447.html https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/violentcrime/chpt/dana-sue-gray https://hellhorror.com/serial-killers/dana-sue-gray-serial-killer-123.html https://sites.google.com/view/californiatruecrime/episodes-page/season-2/dana-sue-gray https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gray-dana-sue.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Sue_Gray Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

When darkness fell over California in the mid-1980s, terror followed. A string of brutal attacks—random, senseless, and sadistic—left residents sleeping with their lights on and doors double-locked. The killer struck without pattern, targeting the old, the young, and everyone in between. As fear gripped Los Angeles and beyond, investigators raced to find the man the media would come to call The Night Stalker—Richard Ramirez, a predator whose crimes blurred the line between evil and the unexplainable. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/dana-gray-women-prisoners-justice-b2573447.html https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/violentcrime/chpt/dana-sue-gray https://hellhorror.com/serial-killers/dana-sue-gray-serial-killer-123.html https://sites.google.com/view/californiatruecrime/episodes-page/season-2/dana-sue-gray https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gray-dana-sue.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Sue_Gray Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

When darkness fell over California in the mid-1980s, terror followed. A string of brutal attacks—random, senseless, and sadistic—left residents sleeping with their lights on and doors double-locked. The killer struck without pattern, targeting the old, the young, and everyone in between. As fear gripped Los Angeles and beyond, investigators raced to find the man the media would come to call The Night Stalker—Richard Ramirez, a predator whose crimes blurred the line between evil and the unexplainable. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/dana-gray-women-prisoners-justice-b2573447.html https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/violentcrime/chpt/dana-sue-gray https://hellhorror.com/serial-killers/dana-sue-gray-serial-killer-123.html https://sites.google.com/view/californiatruecrime/episodes-page/season-2/dana-sue-gray https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gray-dana-sue.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Sue_Gray Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

Paul Jandreau’s body was discovered in his garage one morning, turning a mundane missing-person inquiry into a chilling homicide investigation. His wife was quickly arrested, and as details emerged, investigators uncovered signs of concealment, deception, and conflicting narratives. What was her motive? What evidence tied her to the crime? And how far would she go to control the story? This episode peels back layers of a case that questioned love, betrayal, and truth. https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/photos/episode-8-lateisha-jandreau#308426 https://abc11.com/archive/7537484/ https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2728577/state-v-jandreau/pdf/ https://www.wtkr.com/2012/10/01/currituck-county-woman-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-husband https://www.dailyadvance.com/news/local/neighbors-shocked-by-murder/article_04fb46d7-d700-5c35-a890-6590bd0304e0.html https://cases.justia.com/north-carolina/court-of-appeals/2014-13-735.pdf?ts=1399382022 https://websleuths.com/threads/nc-paul-jandreau-51-moyock-30-june-2010.108361/ https://www.dailyadvance.com/news/local/jandreau-guilty-of-murder-gets-life-sentence/article_6e665152-0716-537f-b6af-9aeb871d76ee.html Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund

On Mother’s Day in 2011, Annamaria Magno Gana, a 43-year-old woman living in Tustin Ranch, California, fatally shot her 72-year-old husband and attempted to kill their two sons. Diagnosed with cancer and facing serious personal and financial stress, she reported planning a murder-suicide, believing that if she were to die, her family should “go together.” Her case drew attention to the intersection of illness, mental health, and domestic tragedy. https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/woman-43-found-guilty-in-botched-murder-suicide-of-her-family/ https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/17-55714/17-55714-2019-02-26.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1700017.html https://www.ocregister.com/2013/06/20/mother-gets-40-years-in-emotional-hearing/ https://abc7.com/archive/8121381/ https://www.ocweekly.com/annamaria-gana-who-killed-husband-tried-to-kill-sons-on-mothers-day-gets-40-years-to-life-6455741/ https://www.ocweekly.com/updated-with-new-charges-antonio-potenciano-gana-oc-homicide-no-15-wife-accused-of-shooting-him-and-son-on-mothers-day-6461185/ https://orangecountyda.org/press/woman-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-for-shooting-murder-of-husband-and-attempted-murder-of-9-and-16-year-old-sons/ Outline of a Murder Website Drink Fund