Crime and Compulsion Podcast
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 127 ratingsCrime & Compulsion is a Serial Killer/True Crime podcast started by husband and wife team Ben & Karen. Join them bi-weekly as they delve into the minds and heinous acts of serial killers and other true crimes, locally and world-wide. If you have a passion for true crime, this is the podcast for you.
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Crime Time Nerds Takeover: Vermont's Bennington Triangle: Five Disappearances that Remain Unsolved
March 28, 2021 03:13 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThis episode is dedicated to our dear friend, Dylan Page Maxfield. May 3, 1990-March 17,2021 Welcome Nerdlings! Tonight’s episode we’re looking at the Vermont version of the Bermuda Triangle from a more fact based view point. In our episode tonight we will discuss five strange disappearances that occurred during a five year span in the 1940’s. Their cases have never been solved and it’s become a large part of the lore behind the Bennington Triangle. Join us as we deep dive into Vermont’s...
Episode 11: William Heirens "The Lipstick Killer" - Part 2
March 20, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis case made history due to the brutality of three murders and a chilling message scrawled in red lipstick at one of the crime scenes - thus earning the killer the moniker "The Lipstick Killer." But was William Heirens the right man? Join us as we discuss several inconsistencies, the credibility of Heiren's confession, and a possible suspect linking this case to the Black Dahlia Murder. Let us know what you think at [email protected] Sources: http://www.edgewaterhistory.or...
Episode 10: William Heirens "The Lipstick Killer" - Part 2
March 20, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBThis case made history due to the brutality of three murders and a chilling message scrawled in red lipstick at one of the crime scenes - thus earning the killer the moniker "The Lipstick Killer." But was William Heirens the right man? Join us as we discuss several inconsistencies, the credibility of Heiren's confession, and a possible suspect linking this case to the Black Dahlia Murder. Let us know what you think at [email protected] Sources: http://www.edgewaterhistory.or...
Episode 10: William Heirens "The Lipstick Killer" - Part 1
March 14, 2021 03:11 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThis case made history due to the brutality of three murders and a chilling message scrawled in red lipstick at one of the crime scenes - thus earning the killer the moniker "The Lipstick Killer." But was William Heirens the right man? Join us as we discuss several inconsistencies, the credibility of Heiren's confession, and a possible suspect linking this case to the Black Dahlia Murder. Let us know what you think at [email protected] Sources: http://www.edgewaterhistory.or...
Episode 9: Robert Maudsley "Hannibal the Cannibal" - Part 2
March 07, 2021 06:32 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBJoin us as we discuss the UK serial killer nicknamed "Hannibal the Cannibal." suffering years of abuse at the hands of his parents, Robert Maudsley ran away to London and began working as a rent boy. It was in London that he committed his first murder - which landed him in a psychiatric hospital. It would be behind bars that he would then commit his most infamous crimes. Let us know what you think at [email protected] Promos: Riddle Me That Crime and Crime Again Nite Cap ...
Episode 8: Robert Maudsley "Hannibal the Cannibal" - Part 1
March 07, 2021 06:32 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBJoin us as we discuss the UK serial killer nicknamed "Hannibal the Cannibal." suffering years of abuse at the hands of his parents, Robert Maudsley ran away to London and began working as a rent boy. It was in London that he committed his first murder - which landed him in a psychiatric hospital. It would be behind bars that he would then commit his most infamous crimes. Let us know what you think at [email protected] Promos: Riddle Me That Crime and Crime Again Nite Cap ...
Mini Series: Florida Man 2
February 28, 2021 03:39 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe world's worst superhero is back! And this time, he's up to some crazy, humorous, and bizarre activities. This week, Florida Man goes full cannibal, has a nasty gator encounter, and gets in trouble over chicken wings yet again. Oh, but the story doesn't stop there. This week, Florida Man is also caught doing some questionable things where the sun don't shine. So much for Florida being The Sunshine State. Part of QTT Media! Let us know what you think at [email protected] Sou...
Episode 7: The Murder of Junko Furuta
February 20, 2021 22:34 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBAll murders are horrible, but this one takes it to a whole new level.The details of her case are not for the faint of heart. It's the kind of crime that you think no human could commit. Junko Furuta went through hell for 44 days, and never truly got justice. Why were the perpetrators of Japan's most horrifying murder let off so easily? Let us know what you think. Email us at [email protected] Trailer : The Jury Room Podcast Promo: Ignorance Was Bliss & Let's Start a Cult So...
Episode 6: Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins - Part 2
February 06, 2021 22:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBDonald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins was a prolific serial killer, rapist, and cannibal from South Carolina. He was convinced of 9 counts of murder, but he has claimed to have killed over 100 victims. Grab a seat & hold on to your heart, because this two part series is not going to be easy to get through. Promos: Crime Divers Podcast https://linktr.ee/CrimeDivers Shear Crime Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1327674 Mature Content Warning by Kevin Cook, host of The Jury Room Podcast https://li...
Episode 6: Donald Gaskins - Part 2
February 06, 2021 22:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBDonald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins was a prolific serial killer, rapist, and cannibal from South Carolina. He was convinced of 9 counts of murder, but he has claimed to have killed over 100 victims. Grab a seat & hold on to your heart, because this two part series is not going to be easy to get through. Promos: Crime Divers Podcast https://linktr.ee/CrimeDivers Shear Crime Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1327674 Mature Content Warning by Kevin Cook, host of The Jury Room Podcast https://li...
Episode 5: Donald Gaskins - Part 1
February 06, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBDonald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins was a prolific serial killer, rapist, and cannibal from South Carolina. He was convinced of 9 counts of murder, but he has claimed to have killed over 100 victims. Grab a seat & hold on to your heart, because this two part series is not going to be easy to get through. Promos: Crime Divers Podcast https://linktr.ee/CrimeDivers Shear Crime Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1327674 Mature Content Warning by Kevin Cook, host of The Jury Room Podcast https://li...
Episode 5: Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins - Part 1
February 06, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBDonald Henry "Pee Wee" Gaskins was a prolific serial killer, rapist, and cannibal from South Carolina. He was convinced of 9 counts of murder, but he has claimed to have killed over 100 victims. Grab a seat & hold on to your heart, because this two part series is not going to be easy to get through. Promos: Crime Divers Podcast https://linktr.ee/CrimeDivers Shear Crime Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1327674 Mature Content Warning by Kevin Cook, host of The Jury Room Podcast https://li...
Mini Series: Florida Man 1
January 29, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBIn this minisode, we'll be discussing some weird news stories about a fairly well known dude. You want alligators, chicken wings, and kittens in a strip club? No worries, we've got you covered. www.crimeandcompulsion.com Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-with-cat-denied-entry-by-fla-strip-club-arrested/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article195958624.html https://wtfflorida.com/news/crime/florida-man-arrested-attack-girlfriend-fried-chicken/ http...
Episode 4: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
January 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBNine Russian hikers died in the northern Ural Mountains in February 1959. Access to the area was halted for three years after the Dyatlov Pass incident. The chronology of events remains a mystery, even 62 years later. Soviet investigators blamed the deaths on a "compelling natural force." Was nature the cause of their death, or something far more sinister?
Bonus Episode: Amanda McClure
January 16, 2021 03:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJoin us on this crazy roller coaster of a story. Amanda McClure killed and dismembered her boyfriend in order to later marry her father - Larry McClure. This story has it all - incest, drugs, dismemberment. Hang on, it's gonna be a bumpy ride. If you so feel inclined make sure to subscribe, rate our show, or shoot us an email ➡️ [email protected]
Episode 3: Reinaldo Rivera
January 10, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis week, join us as we discuss a birth defect local to our area. Reinaldo Rivera was sentenced to death in Georgia after the brutal murders of several women in the CSRA. Hang around to the very end for our first true crime Easter egg. Don't forget to rate and subscribe. Let us know what you think at [email protected]
Episode 2: Kermit Gosnell: Doctor of Death
December 27, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBHe is America's most prolific serial killer. Kermit Gosnell was a pillar of his community, but behind closed doors - he ran a dangerous and illicit pill mill. But that's not even the worst of it. For over thirty years, he brutally murdered hundreds of babies who were born alive during late-term abortions.
Episode 1: The Sodder Children Disappearance
December 13, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBOn Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family home went up in flames. By 8 am on Christmas day, five of the Sodder children were believed to be dead. Their remains were never found, and their disappearance is still a mystery. What happened to the children? Did they die in a horrific fire or did something even more sinister take place? We'd love to hear from you! Find us at crimeandcompulsion.com or email us at [email protected]