Mad Times With Madison

Susan Cox Powell *Reupload*

Sorry for the radio silence this week! I spend the first 11 and a half minutes word vomiting what has been going on and where is my head at. THEN I repuploaded one of my favorite episodes. Please enjoy part 1 and part 2 of the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell, who was done dirty over and over again. Warning, this case is FRUSTRATING.  - Read the transcripts - Suggest a case  - Logo by Stephanie Solheim from Grow With Meerkat (And my mom)

The Murder of Selena Quintanilla-Perez

Selena Quintanilla was a Tejano superstar, taking the genre by storm. Born in Texas she was immersed in the culture since she was born. Just as she was attempting her crossover album, her life was cut short. By someone she thought was a dear friend.... - 00:25 - Royal Family Mess 07:12 - Start of Case 08:12 - Selena Quintanilla 09:57 - Selena y Los Dinos 14:48 - Solo Career 17:54 - Chris Perez 21:29 - Selena Taking Off 28:13 - Yolanda Saldivar 38:53 - The Murder of Selena...

The Cadet Killers Part Two

We left off with Diane being sent back home after her confession to her roommates, and taking her own detour to see David. I pick back up with their very detailed confessions and the trials that followed. - 01:49 - The confessions 25:20 - Fall out 28:31 - Trials 36:44 - Updates 43:16 - Wrap Up - Read the transcripts - Suggest a case  - Logo by Stephanie Solheim from Grow With Meerkat (And my mom) - SOURCES: See website

The Cadet Killers - Part One

David Graham and Diane Zamora were two high schoolers working towards their military goals and their future. They were obsessed with each other, engaged to be married, and took their relationship very seriously. So when David decided to tell Diane he slept with Adrianne Jones...that was a problem for Diane, with only one solution. - 05:33 - start of cases 06:08 - Diane Zamora Background 07:55 - David Graham 09:17 - David and Diane 12:52 - Adrianne Jones 14:38 - David and Adrian...

The Murder of Mollie Tibbetts Part Two

We left off with the start of the trial of Cristhian Bahena-Rivera. This episode will cover the trial, a shocking motion for a new trial, verdict and sentence. I will also tell you about what Mollie’s family was doing during the years this was all going on. - 02:36 - start of cases 02:48 - Trial 26:34 - Verdict and Sentencing 32:08 - Laura Caldwell Victim Impact Statement 36:17 - Appeal 37:40 - Updates of things going on during the trial 43:42 - Wrap Up - Read the transcr...

The Murder of Mollie Tibbetts Part One

Mollie Tibbetts went for a run in July 2018, and it was the last time anyone saw her alive. Mollie was a vibrant 20 year old woman from Brooklyn Iowa who was destined to change the world, according to everyone who knew her. Until someone took it all away. - At 37:26 I say he appeared in court for the first time on August 27th, I meant to say August 22nd - 10:25 - Start of Case 10:47 - Mollie background 19:32 - Mollie Missing 32:18 - Christian Bahena Rivera 35:57 - Mollie’s bo...

Tonya Harding and the Attack on Nancy Kerrigan

Tonya Harding was at the top of her game in the figure skating world in the 90’s. she may have been rough around the edges, but she was on track to compete in the Olympics two times. Someone else was on the same track as Tonya…Nancy Kerrigan, and Nancy had to be dealt with. - 00:37 - Start of Case 01:28 - Background 06:56 - Jeff Gillooly 10:22 - Skating Career 15:09 - Nancy Kerrigan 17:50 - The whack 21:30 - Investigation 24:11 - Confessions 26:09 - Gillooly’s full confes...

Dennis Rader - BTK

I don't have the energy to write a description. Dennis Rader was a fucking terrifying loser who terrorized the Wichita Kansas area for decades until he just couldnt shut up anymore. - At 19:00 I call Shirley Kathryn - 01:52 - Start of Case 02:18 - Background 04:30 - Otero Family 10:54 - Bright Family 14:13 - The Otero Letter 17:13 - Shirley Vian 19:45 - Nancy Fox 22:28 - Nancy Fox letter 25:57 - Anna Williams 28:01 - Marine Hedgde 30:16 - Vicki Lynn Wegerle 31:2...

Larry Dewayne Hall - The Serial Killer?

Larry Dewayne Hall could be one of the most prolific serial killers in United States history. He confessed to kidnapping dozens of women, and confessed to murdering several of them. The problem? He recanted all of it. It would take another criminal, Jimmy Keene, to keep him in prison. - 00:56 - start of case 01:19 - Larry Background 03:19 - After high school 04:11 - Jessica Roch / Tricia Reitler 10:53 - Other missing girls 20:35 - Jimmy Keene 26:22 - Updates - Read the tr...

The Abduction of Jayme Closs

Jake Patterson was a loner. Classmates described him as someone who was just….there…One day while driving to work he was behind a school bus that picked up 13 year old Jayme Closs, and he decided he couldn’t live without her. - 02:08 - Start of Case 02:44 - Jake Patterson 04:33 - Kidnapping 09:30 - Search for Jayme 11:15 - Jake Patterson house 13:02 - Jayme escape 17:39 - Jake caught 18:32 - Patterson prison letters 23:08 - Sentencing 25:30 - Jayme Closs victim statemen...

The Danny Masterson Trial

Actor Danny Masterson was most famous for bringing Hyde to life on That 70’s Show. He also was a very prominent member of scientology. And it was scientology that allowed him to get away with forcible rape for decades. (Allegedly, don’t come for me scientology). - 04:28 - Start of Case 05:18 - Discovery of Case 08:43 - Victim A and Victim B 13:04 - 5 accusers 15:58 - 2019 lawsuit 18:02 - Masterson charged 20:53 - Victim testimonies (graphic) 35:17 - Mistrial 37:10 - Retri...

Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton Part 3

We left off with everything blowing up in everyones faces. Linda Tripp has been taping phone calls, everyone is getting privy to the affair, and Paula Jones case is about to expose all of the above (directly and indirectly). Buckle up, because while this is the last one of the series, it is anything but smooth sailing to the end. - 00:58 - Start of Case 01:38 - Paula Jones case requests 03:49 - Linda Subpoenaed 10:10 - Tripp Tapes handed over 12:26 - Jones Pre-trial 12:49 - The...

Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton Part 2

We left off with Monica entering the Pentagon, meeting Linda Tripp, and with Paula Jones suing Bill Clinton. We start to see Linda Tripps ulterior motives unfold, we see Monica and Bill’s relationship fall apart, and we end with Monica’s worst nightmare. - 02:02 - Start of Case 02:22 - Linda Tripp 06:39 - Start of Relationship Again 10:02 - Blue Dress 14:27 - Last Relationship 17:15 - Paula Jones Update 17:46 - Monica and Bill Fallout 20:01 - Kathleen Willey 21:23 - Linda...

Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton Part 1

Welcome to my first solo giant case! I think this case is so supremely misunderstood, and Monica was did SO dirty, I’m so excited to tell you about what really happened. Monica Lewinsky scored an internship at the White House. However, we all know that internship would prove to change her life. In Part one we will go over Monica’s background, her start at the White House, and the beginning of their affair. Parts 2 and 3 are available for my subscribers right NOW!! Subscribe on Patreon or rig...

Albert Fish

Albert Fish (aka the Gray Man, aka a monster) was a pervert, a serial killer, and a cannibal in the early 1900’s. There is truly no way to preface him or his crimes, just trust me…this is dark and disturbing. - 02:33 - Start of Case 03:19 - Background 05:10 - Early Crimes / Thomas Bedden 07:45 - Crimes Ramp Up/ Beatrice Kiel, Cyrill Quinn 11:42 - Edward Budd 14:11 - Grace Budd / Investigation 19:37 - Break in the case 24:45 - Arrest 28:12 - Billy Gaffen 31:00 - Trial ...

The Murder of Steven Beard

Steven Beard lost his wife of 45 years when he was 68. As to not be alone he married the 30 year old waitress at his country club. He let her spend his millions and thought everything was fine. Except it wasn’t, and Steven woke up one day with his insides on the outsides…. - 03:25 - Start of case 03:58 - Celeste Johnson 06:29 - Meet Steven Beard 08:10 - Celeste and Steven 11:05 - Marriage Downfall 16:11 - Tracey Tarlton 19:38 - Murder plot 24:54 - Arrest 28:02 - Turn on C...

The Trial of Amanda Knox - Amanda Knox Part 2

We pick back up after Amanda, Raffaele, and Patrik were arrested. I start off explaining how the media really shaped this case and Amanda's reputation. After that is a nonstop rollercoaster of legal battle after battle until the final conclusion years later.  - 01:05 - The Trial 03:55 - tearing apart Amanda 10:47 - Searching Raeffaele house 11:33 - Third person 15:50 - Amanda Raffaele Trial 18:28 - Appeal 23:05 - Going Home 25:34 - Retrial 29:12 - Overturned 31:29 - Rel...

The Murder of Meredith Kercher - Amanda Knox Part 1

On November 1st 2007 American student Amanda Knox returned to her cottage from spending the night at her boyfriends house. When she got to her house the front door was wide open, and things were not right inside. What happened inside that apartment spurred the international trial of the century. - Content: 00:00 - Intro 02:39 - Start of Case 05:12 - Meredith Kercher 9:00 - Amanda Knox 10:54 - Move to Perugia 14:18 - November 1 2007 21:59 - Interrogations and Investigations ...

Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole

A gruesome twosome if I’ve ever heard of one. Last week I told you of the tragic murder of Adam Walsh, and Ottis Toole being the man who did it. Well, there is a lot more to Toole’s story, and it involves Henry Lee Lucas - Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Start of Case 02:37 - Ottis Toole Background 06:20 - Henry Lee Lucas Background 10:30 - Meeting of the Minds 11:16 - Becky Powell 18:06 - Kate Rich 20:03 - Henry Arrest 22:43 - Lucas and Toole talk 26:12 - Lucas Invest...

The Murder of Adam Walsh

In 1981 six year old Adam Walsh went missing while shopping with his mother at Sears. Despite leaving Adam alone for less than 10 minutes, there was no trace of him. His parents launched a search but they would find no trace of him. That is until two weeks later two fisherman find an alarming discovery.  - Content: 00:00 - Intro 04:22 - Start of Case 04:46 - Missing from Sears 08:26 - Confession 14:55 - More confessions and death 17:45 - National Center for Missing and Exploi...

Carolyn Warmus - The Fatal Attraction Murder

Carolyn Warmus loved an unattainable man. She had a history of concerning behavior in her relationships. So, when she met Paul Solomon he had no idea what he was in for. What started as a fun affair for him ended in murder because Carolyn always wants more.  - Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Start of Case 00:59 - Carolyn Background 02:47 - Paul Lavin 06:39 - Private Detective 09:16 - Paul Solomon 15:58 - Murder 21:48 - Trial 34:54 - New Trial 38:05 - Verdict 39:03 - ...

The Spree of Andrew Cunanan

Andrew Cunanan had everything. He was confident, rich, happy, and carefree....until he wasn't. Andrew was not at all honest about his life, and it was catching up to him. His lovers left him, his friends didn't want to be associated with him anymore, and his lost his grip on everything. Andrew would start a crime spree that would end in one of the most famous assassinations ever. - Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Start of Case 01:45 - Andrew Background 07:43 - Becoming Him 20:32...

The Disappearance of Sneha Phillips

Welcome back! Today I am telling you about Sneha Phillips. Sneha lived two blocks from the World Trade Center in September 2001. Sneha didn’t come home September 10th, 2001 and never materialized after the attacks the next morning. Was she the victim of the terrorist attacks, or something completely different? - Content: 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Start of Case 04:01 - September 10 05:58 - September 11 08:31 - Ron’s Investigation 14:30 - NYPD Investigation 17:08 - Ruling 19:10...

The Case of Patricia Stallings

In 1989 Patricia and David Stallings rushed their 6 month old son to the hospital. Tests showed that her son Ryan had been apparently poisoned with antifreeze. An even more baffling factor is that their other son also tested positive for being poisoned a year later...but Patricia swears she didn't do it. So, who did? - 00:00 - Start 2:09 - Start of case 2:55 - Ryan Stallings 06:31 - Arrest of Patricia 07:45 - DJ Stalling 09:43 - Trial 14:19 - Sentence 14:49 - Media Attentio...

An interview with Paige and Olivia from Cinderella!

Hello! - If you're wonderinf how you got here, this was formally Almost: A True Crime Podcast! Taryn decided to gracefully bow out and I (madison) decided to take over by myself. Next week true crime will resume with just me, I hope you'll stick around! In the mean time, here is an interview we did with the girls who got the roles we auditioned for in our musical we've been talking nonstop about! Here is Paige and Olivia our AMAZING step-sisters! - Go see Cinderella from Oregon Commu...

The Murder of Hunter Grissom

This is a reupload, I'm sorry we have been so busy with rehearsal. BUT. There is a very very large announcement coming soon and I hope you'll still be happy!

West Memphis 3 - Part two - REUPLOAD!!!!!

TESTING?? - Sorry if this did not upload last week for half of you! I have no idea what happened because the original episode has several hundred downloads, so I'm not sure how some people got it and some people didn't? I uploaded a new way, I will NOT be doing that again lol 

West Memphis Three Part Three - The Aftermath

Welcome to the wrap up! When we left off Jason and Jessie were sentenced to life in prison and Damien was sentenced to death. However, that is far far from the end of it. Madison wraps it all up for you today. Well...wraps up what she can.....parts of this are still going in the year 2023..... - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Intro by the amazing Rux Ton - Logo by Sloane of The Sophisticated Crayon - SOURCES: See part one

The West Memphis 3 - Part Two - The Trials

The West Memphis Three - Part One

Summer vacation is over!! And we're coming at you with a huge one. Madison delves into a three part series on the West Memphis Three. In 1993 three boys, Christopher Byers, Stevie Branch, and Michael Moore, were found murdered in the woods. What happens after that can only be described as a modern day witch hunt. Part one will focus on the crime and the investigation that led them to the West Memphis three. Part two will be all about the trial, and part three will be a wrap up on everything ...

Valerie Solanas and The Attempted Murder of Andy Warhol

HI!!! WERE BACK! Summer break is going well thanks for asking. Here is your August episode, and we will be back in a month to be back on track!! - Valerie Solanas, author of the SCUM Manifesto, radical feminist, and attempted murderer. Valerie was working on getting her play produced when she approached Andy to read the scrips. He promised to read it, not to produce it. So, when Valerie asked Andy about it he said he misplaced the script. But Valerie thought he was hiding it... - Int...

The Parker—Hulme Murder

SUMMER VACATION! Taryn has instituted a summer vacation because she cannot focus and it’s too much work to do by myself. This is your July episode! Our next episode (at the latest) will be the beginning of August. The Patreon will remain the same so head over there for only 2.50 cents a month!!! - Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme became inseparable when they met at school. They became physically ill when they were separated. When Juliet had to leave the country and Pauline’s mother wouldn...

John Wayne Gacy - Part 2

In a two part series Madison tells us about one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. In part two we pick up after Gacy’s divorce, where he really starts his killing spree. Madison details the murders (a lot of them were children, and a lot of them were raped if you need to skip this part). We then close it out wit the discovery, confession, trial, and eventual execution. - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Start of Case 01:37 - The Mu...

John Wayne Gacy - Part 1

In a two part series Madison tells us about one of the most infamous serial killers of all time. Often referred to as the clown killer, John Wayne Gary was responsible for the murder of over thirty young men. In Part One Madison tells us about his background and everything leading up to the murders after his final divorce. - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 02:58 - Start of Case 04:28 - Background 19:26 - Tangent 24:29 - The Jaycees 29:05 - Move t...

The Mystery Man - DB Cooper

Okay so this isn't the big episode I was teasing. We had to put down my cat of 19 years on Thursday and then I immediately had to go out of town so by the time wee had to record on Monday I just wasn't quite ready or adjusted to my new normal yet. We are recording this weekend though, I promise.  - Also, I deleted this audio file so I had to pull the audio from my phone from our video recording lol. SO just a disaster! Sorry!

The Murder of Larry Fenton

57 year old Larry Fenton was shot dead in his home while his wife was working out in the home gym. Everything was a mess and it seemed like a robbery gone wrong. Except they left Larry's wallet....and ditched the car a block away. But it would take years to nail down what happened - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: - Intro by the amazing Rux Ton - Logo by Sloane of The Sophisticated Crayon

Waco Part Three - The Aftermath

Welcome back to the final part of the Waco series! in part three Madison covers the fallout from the waco siege. This includes the public perception, the governments reaction, and the trials. We wrap it up with Taryn working through her thoughts after listening to me tell her all three parts back to back to back. - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:38 - Start of Case 02:24 - Public Perception 10:02 - Trials 18:34 - Investigation into the FBI 22:...

Waco Part Two - The Standoff

*This part is pretty heavy, it involves the death of women and children* Welcome back to the three part Waco series! We left off with the Branch Davidians becoming aware that they were being looked into by the ATF. In Part two Madison details the entire 51 day standoff and the eventual grave mishandling of trying to end the stand off. - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Start of Case 02:06 - Moving Up The Raid 03:57 - Lost The Element Of Surp...

Waco Part One - David Koresh and The Branch Davidians

Welcome to the three part Waco series! In part one Madison introduces you to Vernon Wayne Howell who would later become David Koresh and the leader of the branch Davidians at Mt. Carmel Center. Then we highlight what life was like at mt. Carmel center right up to the infamous standoff. - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 05:29 - Start of Case (jk) 10:32 - Actual Start of Case 12:14 - David Koresh Background 15:27 - Joining the Seventh Day Adventist C...

The Death of Molly Young

In March of 2012 Molly's mom woke up to see that 21 year old Molly Young was not in her room. It turns out Molly was at her abusive ex-boyfriend's house, and she was dead. What follows is insane and leaves more questions than actual answers.   - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 05:33 - Start of Case 08:54 - Richie 12:20 - Molly Missing 13:05 - Discovery 17:02 - Investigation 29:11 - Family Inquest 39:08 - Wrap Up - Intro by the amazing Rux...

The death of Paulette Gebara Farah

Paulette Gebara Farah was born 25 weeks premature in 2005. As a result of that Paulette was disabled as a child, and had trouble learning to walk and talk. So, in 2010 when Paulette wasn’t in her bed they knew something terrible happened and someone had to have taken her. However, when they find her people are left with more questions than answers.   - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 03:21 - Start of Case 04:02 - Family Background 05:17 - Paulette bo...

The Death of Phoebe Handsjuk

On December 2, 2010 Phoebe had plans to go to dinner with her boyfriend and her father. Phoebe was going through a bit of a hard time, so when Phoebe wasn’t home getting ready for dinner everyone was concerned. However, when they found Phoebe it became clear to her family that this was not something she could have done to herself.   - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Start of Case 02:46 - Phoebe Background 05:49 - Met Antony Hampel 09:25 - D...

The Crimes of Levi King

In 2005 28 year old Levi King was on the way to the bus stop with his dad when he said he would be right back. Instead he went on a random killing spree leaving multiple people dead across two states. When they were linked together, Levi's difficult past came to light.    - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 04:26 - Start of Case 05:44 - Murder of the McCools 07:00 - Murder of the Comrade Family 10:34 - 911 call 12:23 - 911 call over 14:26 - Inves...

The Murder of Brenda Sue Schaefer

Brenda Sue Schaefer and Mel Ignatow on a blind date. She thought she was finally happy, Mel seemed well off and seemed to really listen to her. When he proposed on Valentines day it was a no brainer. However, shortly after that Mel showed his true colors. He was abusive and se*ually pushy towards Brenda. When she planned to leave I’m, he caught wind and put a stop to it.   - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 2:33 - Start of Case 05:42 - Met Mel Ignatow ...

The Crimes of Sharon Kinne

Where do we even start. Wherever Sharon Kinne goes, chaos follows. This case involves multiple murders, affairs, and lack of accountability. I never knew what was going to happen next and the final conclusion left my jaw on the floor. - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Start of Case 02:11 - James Kinne 09:29 - James Boldizs 11:14 - “Accident” 14:40 - Patricia and Walter Jones 20:43 - Investigation/Trial 35:14 - Motion to dismiss / New ...

The Murder of The List Family

Five members of the list family were murdered in 1971. Their bodies laid in the ballroom of their victorian mansion, except one of the members of the family was missing. A neighbor noticed that the body of father and husband John List wasn’t among the deceased. It wouldn’t take long to find a detailed confession left by John, but John was nowhere to be found…..for now. - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 03:23 - Start of Case 07:56 - Family Life 09:51 ...

Susan Kunhausen

Okay so hopefully this is the last prerecorded episode. Taryn is dealing with a medical catastrophe and Madison is closing back to back days and had an awful day the day we were going to record. Essentially, the girls are falling apart in ways that haven't been seen for months.  - Susan Kuhnhausen was 51 years old when she came home from her shift at the ER to a man in room who wanted to kill her. What happens next is 14 straight minutes of pure cocaine-fueled chaos. - https://linktr...

The Murder of Blair Adams

On July 11, 1996 31 year old Canadian resident Blair Adams was found dead in Knoxville Tennessee. Leading up to him ending up in Knoxville Blair was acting very strangely. He sold all of his belongings and he swore someone was following him. Was he right and he was being followed? Or did something completely different happen? - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - Start of Case 03:08 -Germany 04:13 - Canada 05:28 - Acting off 08:02 - Trying to...

The Disappearance of Natalee Holloway

In 2005 Natalee Holloway went on a senior class trip to Aruba before going to the University of Alabama on a full ride scholarship. However, when gathering to board the plane back to Alabama, Natalee was nowhere to be found. Natalee’s family raced to Aruba to begin the search. They immediately zeroed in on Dutch student Joran Van Der Sloot and everything seemed promising. However, that would only be the beginning of one of the most frustrating cases ever. - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmed...

Stella Nickell and The Deaths of Bruce Nickell and Susan Snow

In 1986 Stella's husband Bruce took some excedrin for a migraine and passed away a few hours later. They attributed it to natural causes because Bruce wasn't the healthiest. However not too long after that another woman, Susan Snow, suddenly died after taking excedrin. So what is actually going on? - https://linktr.ee/bitchpackmedia - Content: 00:00 - Intro 04:31 - Start of Case 29:51 - Wrap Up - Intro by the amazing Rux Ton - Logo by Sloane of The Sophisticated Crayon