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When Killers Get Caught: A True Crime Podcast

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2021/01/07
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2026/10/08
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35 min.
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Now in its fourth season, When Killers Get Caught is a true crime podcast hosted by Brittany Ransom that focuses not just on what happened, but why. Each week explores infamous and overlooked cases, unsettling mysteries, and the psychology behind violent crime, following the trail until the moment everything falls apart. This is a show about motive, consequence, and the thin line between ordinary life and unthinkable acts. Starting February 2026, subscribers (Case Closers) will also get exclusive mini-episodes with shorter, deep-cut cases and listener submissions.

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Escaping David Parker Ray: How Cynthia Vigil Took Down the Toybox Killer
2026/10/08
In March 1999, Cynthia Vigil was abducted in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and taken to a remote trailer in Elephant Butte equipped with a horrific torture chamber. Through unbelievable bravery and presence of mind, she managed to seize a split-second opportunity, grab a key while her captor was distracted, and flee to safety. Her escape directly led to the arrest of David Parker Ray the notorious "Toy Box Killer" and his accomplices, bringing an end to a long-running reign of terror. In this episode of When Killers Get Caught, host Brittany Ransom dives into the true story behind the headlines, separating legal reality from urban legend. We explore Cynthia Vigil’s courageous escape, the subsequent law enforcement investigation, the convictions of Ray and Cindy Hendy, and Vigil's enduring legacy as an advocate, co-founder of Street Safe New Mexico, and survivor. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast⁠ Get the Gear: ⁠https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ Case Submissions: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Business Inquiries: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Music featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTFIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover our victim-centric approach to investigative storytelling.
Jane Carson-Sandler: Facing the Golden State Killer
2026/10/01
In October 1976, Jane Carson-Sandler became one of the earliest targeted survivors of the East Area Rapist—the violent predator who would later be exposed as the Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo. When a masked intruder broke into her home with a butcher knife while she was with her three-year-old son, Jane faced sheer terror yet held onto the quiet determination that she and her child would survive. In this episode, we examine Jane Carson-Sandler's survival, her decades-long wait for accountability, and the moment she stood in a California courtroom to stare down her attacker 44 years later. From navigating the trauma of the early investigation mechanics to stepping into her power as an author, advocate, and thriver, Jane's story centers on accountability, resilience, and the enduring strength of survivor voices. Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of sexual violence, home invasion, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover our victim-centric approach to investigative storytelling.
Until I Kill You: The True Story of Delia Balmer & Serial Killer John Sweeney
2026/09/24
Delia Balmer survived an axe attack by serial killer John Sweeney , the "Scalphunter", but her hardest fight was against a system that refused to listen. Before John Sweeney made headlines as the dismemberment killer responsible for the murders of Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields, Delia Balmer handed law enforcement his murder confession, his bloody sketchbooks, and a blueprint of his violence. Despite surviving a four-day hostage ordeal in her Camden flat, institutional failures left Sweeney free on bail leading to a terrifying ambush on December 22, 1994. In this episode of When Killers Get Caught: The Survivors, host Brittany Ransom details Delia Balmer's unbelievable grit, the psychological reality of coercive control, the decade-long fight to secure a Whole-Life Order, and how Delia reclaimed her narrative through her memoir Until I Kill You. Resources & Support:If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, coercive control, or violence, confidential support is available 24/7: National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788. National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK): Call 0808 2000 247. Follow & Subscribe:Enjoying When Killers Get Caught? Be sure to rate, review, and follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF Host & Executive Producer: Brittany Ransom Production: Ransom Storytelling Studios LLC
Escaping Andrew Urdiales: The Story of Jennifer Asbenson
2026/09/16
In 1992, 19-year-old Jennifer Asbenson faced a night of unthinkable horror when she accepted a ride in Palm Springs, California, from a man who would turn out to be serial killer Andrew Urdiales. Ambushed, bound, and locked inside the trunk of a moving car, Jennifer knew her survival depended on taking action. Through extraordinary quick thinking and instinct, Jennifer managed to unlatch the trunk from the inside and leap to safety on the highway. Her miraculous escape didn't just save her life, her detailed account and courageous testimony became crucial evidence that brought Urdiales to justice for the murders of eight women. In this episode of When Killers Get Caught, host Brittany Ransom dives into Jennifer’s incredible story of survival, quick thinking, and resilience: The Attack and Escape: How Jennifer outsmarted a predator and escaped a locked trunk. Catching the Killer: How her testimony helped police build a case against serial killer Andrew Urdiales. Life as a Survivor: Jennifer’s journey beyond the trauma, her memoir, and her work as an advocate for survivors. Join Brittany as she unpacks the courage, tenacity, and extraordinary strength that helped Jennifer Asbenson beat the odds and ensure a dangerous killer was caught. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Check out the website: https://www.whenkillersgetcaught.com  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover our victim-centric approach to investigative storytelling.
Surviving Cline Falls: Terri Jentz and the Unsolved 1977 Oregon Attack
2026/09/10
In 1977, college students Terri Jentz and Avra Goldman set out on a cross-country bicycle trip that ended in a nightmare at Cline Falls State Park, Oregon. While sleeping in their tent, an unidentified attacker ran over them with a pickup truck and brutalized them with an axe. Both women survived the horrific assault, but the local investigation quickly stalled, leaving the case cold and no suspect officially charged. Decades later, Terri returned to Central Oregon to investigate her own attempted murder. Her journey, detailed in her memoir Strange Piece of Paradise, uncovered deep community secrets, institutional failures, and the identity of the man widely believed to be her attacker. This episode explores the harrowing night at Cline Falls, the long road to trauma recovery, and a survivor's relentless pursuit of truth and justice. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Check out the website: https://www.whenkillersgetcaught.com  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover our victim-centric approach to storytelling.
Alison Botha: Survival, Justice, and the Power of the Human Spirit
2026/09/03
In 1994, Alison Botha was abducted outside her home in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, by Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger. After a horrific attack, Alison was left for dead in an isolated area. But somehow, she was still alive. Alone and catastrophically injured, Alison made a decision: if she was going to die, she would die trying to live. Using one hand to hold her body together and the other to support her severely injured neck, Alison began dragging herself toward the road. Before she left, she wrote the names of her attackers in the dirt and a message for her mother. Her attackers believed they had silenced their only witness. They were wrong. In this episode, Brittany Ransom explores Alison Botha's extraordinary survival, the investigation that led to Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, their 1995 convictions, Alison's decades-long recovery, and why surviving the attack was only the beginning of her story. This is the story of Alison Botha. A woman who was left for dead and decided to live. If Alison’s story moved you, please leave a 5-star rating and review. Join the conversation on social media and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Check out the website: https://www.whenkillersgetcaught.com  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF
Holly Dunn: The Sole Survivor of the Railroad Killer Ángel Reséndiz
2026/08/27
Holly Dunn was the only known survivor of Ángel Maturino Reséndiz, the serial killer who became known as the Railroad Killer. In 1997, 20-year-old Holly and her boyfriend, Christopher Maier, were attacked near railroad tracks in Lexington, Kentucky. Christopher was murdered. Holly was beaten, sexually assaulted, and left for dead, but she survived. Her survival would become an important part of the case against Reséndiz, a transient serial killer connected to murders across multiple states and eventually placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. But Holly Dunn’s story did not end beside those railroad tracks. In this episode of When Killers Get Caught: The Survivors, Brittany Ransom examines the attack, the hunt for Ángel Reséndiz, Holly’s role in bringing him to justice, and the life she built afterward including her advocacy for victims of violent crime, the creation of Holly’s House, and her memoir Sole Survivor. This is the story of the woman the Railroad Killer believed he had silenced and what happened when she got back up. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Check out the website: https://www.whenkillersgetcaught.com  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] Music featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF
Kathy Kleiner Rubin: Surviving Ted Bundy and the Chi Omega Attack
2026/08/20
On January 15, 1978, serial killer Ted Bundy entered the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University, murdered Margaret Bowman and Lisa Levy, and brutally attacked Kathy Kleiner Rubin and Karen Chandler. Kathy survived but Ted Bundy was far from the first thing she had survived. This week on When Killers Get Caught, Brittany Ransom takes a deep dive into Kathy's remarkable story and her memoir, A Light in the Dark: Surviving More Than Ted Bundy. We examine the increasingly reckless Bundy who arrived in Florida near the end of his killing spree, what happened inside Chi Omega, the survivors who are too often overshadowed by Bundy's mythology, and the moment Kathy faced him again in court. But most importantly, this is about what happened after Ted Bundy left the room. Because Bundy may be part of Kathy Kleiner Rubin's story, but he doesn't get to own it. The truth always leaves a trail and sometimes that trail leads straight back to the survivor who lived long enough to tell it. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Check out the website: https://www.whenkillersgetcaught.com  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] Music featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover our victim-centric approach to investigative storytelling.
How Rhonda Stapley Survived Ted Bundy & the 40-Year Silence That Followed
2026/08/13
In 1974, 21-year-old pharmacy student Rhonda Stapley accepted a ride from a polite law student named Ted. What followed was a nightmare in Big Cottonwood Canyon and an extraordinary escape into a roaring mountain river.  In this episode of When Killers Get Caught, host Brittany Ransom deconstructs the "charming genius" myth surrounding Ted Bundy through the eyes of a woman who outsmarted him. We trace Rhonda’s terrifying encounter, her 20-foot leap to freedom, and the 40 years of silent survival, high-functioning PTSD, and religious shame that followed before she finally reclaimed her narrative. This isn't another story about Ted Bundy. This is the story of the survivor who beat him. In this episode: • The cold open: Deconstructing the "why did she get in the car" myth • The Modified Volkswagen: How Bundy trapped his victims inside • The Escape: Rhonda’s 20-foot jump into Big Cottonwood Creek • High-Functioning Trauma: Living with secret PTSD for 40 years • Journalistic Ethics: Navigating delayed disclosure and unindicted allegations Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violent assault, sexual violence, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Follow & Subscribe: If Rhonda’s story moved you, please leave a 5-star rating and review. Join the conversation on social media and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Check out the website: https://www.whenkillersgetcaught.com  Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] Music featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover our victim-centric approach to investigative storytelling.
Lisa McVey : The Girl Who Outsmarted a Serial Killer
2026/08/06
At just 17 years old, Lisa McVey was kidnapped by one of America's most dangerous serial killers. But instead of giving in to fear, she did something extraordinary, she observed, she remembered, and she survived. In this episode of When Killers Get Caught, Brittany Ransom tells the incredible true story of how one teenager's courage, quick thinking, and determination not only saved her own life but helped investigators identify and capture a serial killer before he could claim more victims. As Season 5: Case Closers: The Survivors begins, we shift the focus away from the people who committed these horrific crimes and toward the individuals whose resilience changed the course of criminal investigations. Lisa McVey's story is a powerful reminder that survivors are more than victims, they are witnesses, heroes, and sometimes the very reason justice is possible. Because sometimes, the person who closes the case is the one who lived to tell the story.If you want to connect with Brittany, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns follow us on social media: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] Music featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover our victim-centric approach to investigative storytelling.
Richard Ramirez (The Night Stalker Case): The Untold Cost of Investigative Failure
2026/06/25
"How many lives could have been saved if the warning signs had been connected sooner?" In the mid-1980s, a wave of unprecedented terror gripped Southern California. Windows were nailed shut, lights were on throughout the night, and ordinary communities found themselves at the mercy of a predatory phantom. The media gave him a moniker that froze the blood of millions: "The Night Stalker." But away from the sensational headlines, a devastating reality was unfolding; one marked by fragmented police jurisdictions, catastrophic political blunders, and an analog system entirely unequipped to track a transient killer. In this episode of When Killers Get Caught, host Brittany Ransom shifts the lens away from the killer's dark celebrity to honor the real people behind the statistics. We strip away the mythology of Richard Ramirez to examine the human cost of the tragedy, the structural failures that kept him on the streets for 14 terrifying months, and the ordinary East L.A. citizens who finally refused to let him disappear again. The Victims Before the Headlines: Restoring the names, lives, and humanity of those targeted, including Jennie Vincow, Maxon and Lela Kneiding, Vincent and Maxine Zazzara, and the brave young survivors like six-year-old Anastasia Hronas. The Anatomy of a Ghost: How Ramirez’s unmapped, transient status allowed him to exploit the margins of Los Angeles and slip between the cracks of a fragmented legal system. Investigative Blunders & Political Egos: A deep dive into the shocking missteps that compromised the hunt. Including the infamous Dianne Feinstein shoe press conference and the live media leak of the killer's stolen getaway vehicle. The Streets Take Back Control: The visceral moment a neighborhood cornered a monster, proving the manhunt wouldn’t end with a SWAT raid, but with ordinary people shouting “¡El Matón!” The Endless Trial & Death Row Gridlock: An exploration of the toxic courtroom spectacle, the "Night Stalker Groupies," and the philosophical failure of a 24-year death row sentence that was ultimately beaten by cancer. A Note from Brittany: When Killers Get Caught will be taking a brief mid-summer production break for the month of July to prepare our next season of deep dives. Brand-new episodes will return on August 6th! Connect with the Show: In the meantime, catch regular updates, true crime discussions, and short-form video breakdowns by following us on social media: Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhenKillersGetCaught Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caughtpodcast Get the Gear: https://www.caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com Case Submissions: [email protected] Business Inquiries: [email protected] Music featured in this episode is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify it helps more listeners discover When Killers Get Caught.
Beneath the Sequins: The Hidden Body of Dorian Corey
2026/06/18
When ballroom icon Dorian Corey died in 1993, friends packing her closet made a horrifying discovery: a mummified body hidden inside a vintage trunk. For 25 years, a secret had been sitting just feet from where she slept. Who was the man in the dark? This week on When Killers Get Caught, host Brittany Ransom pulls back the heavy layers of sequins, fabric, and history to dissect one of the strangest and most claustrophobic hidden-body cases in modern true-crime history. When investigators opened that green steamer trunk labeled "Halloween," they uncovered a meticulously concealed crime scene: the remains of Robert Worley, a man who had vanished off the face of the earth in 1968, shot a single time in the back of the head. How did a prominent cultural icon and star of the groundbreaking documentary Paris Is Burning hide a body in plain sight for a quarter of a century while hosting parties, mentoring youth, and living a highly public life? In this episode, we explore: The Mother of the House: The immense cultural legacy, brilliant fashion design work, and unmatched wisdom of Dorian Corey. Centering Robert Worley: Reclaiming the identity, struggles, and history of a victim who became a 25-year secret. The Parallel World of 1968: A deep look into the mechanics of justice, and why a marginalized person in mid-century Manhattan would make the morally impossible choice to hide a body rather than call the police. The Final Artifact: The unsettling fictional manuscript found in Dorian’s apartment that mirrored the real-world crime. Because justice isn't always delivered in a courtroom. Sometimes, it's delivered by time. Join the Case Closers Community: 📱 TikTok: @caughtpodcast 📸 Instagram: @whenkillersgetcaught 🛒 Get the Gear: caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com 📩 Case Submissions & Business Inquiries: [email protected] End credit music featured in this podcast is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF?
Inside the Mind of Ted Kaczynski: The 17-Year Unabomber Hunt
2026/06/11
How does a child genius who enters Harvard at sixteen end up becoming one of the most notorious domestic terrorists in American history? In this episode of When Killers Get Caught, Brittany Ransom examines the life of Ted Kaczynski, better known as the Unabomber. From his childhood as a gifted student in Chicago to his years at Harvard, his isolation in a remote Montana cabin, and the anti-technology ideology that fueled a seventeen-year bombing campaign, we explore the events that shaped one of the FBI's longest and most expensive investigations. This episode covers: Ted Kaczynski's childhood and early intelligence Harvard University and the controversial Henry Murray experiments His career as a mathematician and professor at UC Berkeley Life in the Montana wilderness The evolution of the Unabomber bombing campaign Victims Hugh Scrutton, Thomas Mosser, and Gilbert Murray The publication of Industrial Society and Its Future How David Kaczynski and Linda Patrik helped identify the Unabomber The FBI raid, trial, imprisonment, and death The lasting debate over technology, extremism, and violence Was Ted Kaczynski a misunderstood critic of technology, a domestic terrorist, or both? And what can his story teach us about the dangers of turning ideology into justification for violence? Listen now to discover how one of America's most elusive killers was finally caught. When Killers Get Caught is a true crime podcast focused on the people, psychology, and moments behind violent crimes and what happens when the darkness finally meets the light. Follow and join the conversation: 📱 TikTok: @caughtpodcast on TikTok 📸 Instagram: @whenkillersgetcaught on Instagram 🛒 Merch: https://caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Be Part of the Next 100 Episodes: Have a case, story, or idea you’d like Brittany to explore? Submit it to [email protected] and help shape the future of the show. Credits & Inquiries: Music featured in this podcast is used with permission from Myuu. https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Brittany Ransom at [email protected].
The Price of the Pyramid: Wanda Holloway and the Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot
2026/06/04
In 1991, a suburban Texas mother was arrested for allegedly trying to hire a hitman over a middle school cheerleading competition. This week on When Killers Get Caught, Brittany Ransom examines the shocking case of Wanda Holloway, better known as the "Texas Cheerleader Mom." What began as a disappointing cheerleading tryout in Channelview, Texas spiraled into one of the most bizarre murder-for-hire plots in American true crime history. Through recorded wiretap conversations, courtroom drama, media obsession, and the lasting impact on the children caught in the middle, we explore how parental ambition, social status, and vicarious living transformed a school rivalry into a national scandal. Was this ever really about cheerleading? Or was it a cautionary tale about what happens when a parent's identity becomes intertwined with a child's success? Join us as we uncover the story behind the Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot, the infamous "Cheerleader Mom" case, and the psychological dangers of living through someone else's dreams. When Killers Get Caught is a true crime podcast focused on the people, psychology, and moments behind violent crimes and what happens when the darkness finally meets the light. Follow and join the conversation: 📱 TikTok: @caughtpodcast on TikTok 📸 Instagram: @whenkillersgetcaught on Instagram 🛒 Merch: https://caught-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/ Be Part of the Next 100 Episodes: Have a case, story, or idea you’d like Brittany to explore? Submit it to [email protected] and help shape the future of the show. Credits & Inquiries: Intro Music: Tensions Run High by Soundridemusic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly9H63SLJJo  End credit music featured in this podcast is used with permission from Myuu.https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sP3ci0jwrXUBo76t8pGTF?utm_source=chatgpt.com For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Brittany Ransom at [email protected].
John List & The Calculated Disappearance of a Family Annihilator
2026/05/28
In 1971, a quiet suburban home in Westfield became the center of one of the most chilling family annihilation cases in American history. This is the story of John List, a deeply religious, seemingly respectable accountant, husband, and father who methodically murdered his entire family inside their mansion, then disappeared without a trace. For nearly 18 years, he lived under a new identity while authorities had no clear idea what he looked like, where he went, or how he managed to evade capture for so long. This episode explores: • The financial collapse that triggered the unraveling of the List household • The psychological and religious justification behind the murders • The calculated, step-by-step execution of the crime • How List successfully erased himself from his own identity • The breakthrough involving forensic sculptor Frank Bender and America's Most Wanted • The final capture and conviction after nearly two decades on the run This case isn’t just about murder it’s about shame, control, identity, and how outward respectability can conceal unimaginable violence. Because sometimes the most dangerous people are the ones no one ever suspects. When Killers Get Caught is a true crime podcast focused on the people, psychology, and moments behind violent crimes and what happens when the darkness finally meets the light. Follow and join the conversation: 📱 TikTok: @caughtpodcast on TikTok 📸 Instagram: @whenkillersgetcaught on Instagram 🛒 Merch: Caught Podcast Shop Be Part of the Next 100 Episodes: Have a case, story, or idea you’d like Brittany to explore? Submit it to [email protected] and help shape the future of the show. Credits & Inquiries: Opening music featured in this episode: String Quartet No. 1 in A Major by Alexander Borodin. This recording is used under the Creative Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0 Universal (CC PDM 1.0). This work has been identified as free of known copyright restrictions, including all related and neighboring rights. End credit music featured in this podcast is used with permission from Myuu. Myuu on Spotify For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Brittany Ransom at [email protected].

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Fitzkirby 2026/09/19
Yay
Yay you’re back!
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nancyplus3 2026/01/02
YAY!!! You are back!
Love your storytelling. Glad that you are back
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PadreBlanc0 2024/01/22
I pray you got rid of your co-host
This is the first review I’ve ever left. And I’ve been listening to apple podcast since No Agenda was first on here. I had my que set up with a bunch ...
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Rocking Rick 8185 2023/10/31
Boring Monologue
Another podcast where the hosts feel it’s necessary to inform listeners to what they have done personally since their last podcast. They seem to belie...
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angel0475 2023/01/16
I would say
I would say you should get better quality mics cause it keeps going louder and then quieter. It’s annoying. But anyway that’s all for now(:
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MiramKa 2022/07/08
Audio issues
The podcast itself is great. But every sentence starts off very far away, can’t really hear and then gets loud like she’s yelling in your ear. Makes i...
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htownrachel 2022/06/30
Keep up the great work
I enjoy the approach and details Brittany goes into about the serial killers and Brian provides a balance with the creepy stories. Brian be so appalle...
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shrimpofthenet 2022/04/05
Amazing Podcast
I’ve been following this podcast since it began and it’s become one of my favorites! Brittany and Brian are engaging hosts and I enjoy their chemistry...
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aunna1015 2022/04/01
One Of My Favorite Podcasts!
I Like The Balance And Rhetoric Brittany & Bryan Have! I Love Listening To The True Crime Portion Because It’s Usually A Case I’ve Never Heard Of. I’m...
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NurseAri40 2022/03/08
Love Britany!
I absolutely love how you tell stories! I found you on TikTok and needed another podcast to listen to while I’m working. The Ted Bundy episode was per...
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