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Dillightful Crime Podcast

39 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

A True Crime Comedy Podcast hosted by two best friends discussing non-fiction True Crime novels and all things unearthly.

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Episodes

31: The Human Bonfire and a Historical Rant

August 14, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

Happy 4th of July! This Episode Jess has read The Human Bonfire story out of the book: Vintage True Crime Stories, Vol. 1. The true story of Wilson E. Davis whose M.O. was to burn down his victims homes while they slept. Mere groves over from 4th of July History and a true crime story that happened on the 4th of July while some neighbors were setting off fireworks. And guys, guess what?! We have our FIRST EVER listener story!! We hope you enjoy listening and thank you!   **(WARNING:T...

30: How Now, Butterfly and a Fathers Day Bank Massacre

August 13, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Welcome to Episode 30! This Episode Mere has read How Now, Butterfly?: A Memoir Of Murder, Survival, and Transformation written by Charity Lee. After reading this book Mere tells the heroic story of a mother who has lost both of her children in an unimaginable way. Her Daughter is killed...by her son. Listen now to here more about the heartache Charity tells thru her memoir. Jess celebrates fathers day with her pick of stories; the Father's Day Bank Massacre which was a bank robbery and s...

28: Britain's Most Notorious Serial Killer and Turnbull Canyon

June 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

Hey Everyone welcome to Episode 28! This Episode Mere was on Book duty and Read:  Harold Shipman: The True Story of Britain's Most Notorious Serial Killer by Ryan Green. Harold Shipman was a doctor and 218 of his patients found their end at his hand, making him the United Kingdom's most prolific serial killer by a long shot. Jess Talks about Turn-bull Canyon located in Southern California which is known for it's Ghost Stories, Cults, Killings and much much more. We hope you enjoy this Ep...

29: They Can't Kill Us All - Black Lives Matter

June 10, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Hi Everyone, Thank you for joining us during this time of Civil Unrest as not only our Nation but the world has been effected by another senseless killing of a black man by the hands of Police. This Episode is dedicated to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tamir Rice and all of the Men and Women who have been killed by the hands of Police Officers. Jess talks about the book she choose to read this episode called - They Can't Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America's Raci...

27: The High Achiever and Cannibalism at Sea

May 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Welcome back to another episode on Quarantine, this is Episode 27!  This Episode Jess has read High Achiever, by Tiffany Jenkins. A personal memoir from inside the mind of an addict and whose life was taken over by narcotics during the rise of an opioid crisis. Mere tickles her pickle with a cannibalism at sea story - The Story of the Mignonette and the men that survived by taking someones life.  We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening!   **(WARNING:This story contains po...

Episode 26 Sinclair meets the Yucca Man

May 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Hey Guys!! Welcome to Episode 26. On this Episode  Mere has read Sinclair: The World's End Murders Through the Eyes of a Killer by none other than one of our favorites, Ryan Green. Hear about Angus Sinclair who is the man behind the bu\brutal World's End murders. Jess tells the Tell of another Local Legand, the Yucca Man. The desert has its own version of Sasquatch. Seen by locals and Marines alike.  Also, this just may be our 1 year episode, stay tuned till the end to find out!! As alwa...

26: Sinclair meets the Yucca Man

May 06, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Hey Guys!! Welcome to Episode 26. On this Episode  Mere has read Sinclair: The World's End Murders Through the Eyes of a Killer by none other than one of our favorites, Ryan Green. Hear about Angus Sinclair who is the man behind the bu\brutal World's End murders. Jess tells the Tell of another Local Legand, the Yucca Man. The desert has its own version of Sasquatch. Seen by locals and Marines alike. Also, this just may be our 1 year episode, stay tuned till the end to find out!! As alwa...

25: Mad Madame LaLaurie and the Skinwalkers

May 06, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

Happy Easter Everyone! On this Episode Jess has read: Mad Madame LaLaurie, New Orleans' Most Famous Murderess Revealed by Lorelei Shannon and Victoria Cosner Love. The truth behind the legend of New Orleans’ infamous slave owner, madwoman, and murderess. Mere covers the listener chosen topic of Skinwalkers! She tells us some fun History and 2 stories about the unknown skinwalkers of the Navajo culture. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy!  **(WARNING:This story contains details o...

24: Not Just Another Killing in Oakland But It Might be Deja Vu

April 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MB

Hi Everyone! We are back after a small delay thanks to COVID-19 but we've got our quarantine virtual recording on, yay! So this Episode Mere has read Not Just Another Killing in Oakland  by David H. Fleisig. This book  is a about the case of People v. Gadlin. From jury selection to the final verdict and sentencing and is written and told from the eyes of a jury member. Jess covers the listener chosen topic - Deja Vu - on this episode's "what's gonna tickle your pickle". She tells some tr...

In a pickle with the Coronavirus

March 23, 2020 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MB

Hey guys we are so sad to announce we could not record this week due to COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. But we do have a quick message for you all. Until we record again take care, wash your hands and stay home unless you need to be out.  Thank you for listening! 

23: The Girl and the Horrors of Howard Ave and Killer Twins

March 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

Episode 23! This episode Jess has read The Girl and the Horrors of Howard Ave by Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris. Jess covers the active missing child case of Kyron Horman,  a boy who disappeared from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, on June 4, 2010, after attending a science fair. Mere covers the listener chosen topic of Killer Twins. Jarmecca Yvonne "Nikki" Whitehead was found dead and her two twin daughters Jasmiyah aka Jas and Tasmiyah aka Tas are the killers. Thank you ...

22: The Truro Murders and Feuding Neighbors

February 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Hey Guys! Welcome back to Dillightful Crime! Episode 22 is here! This episode Mere as read "The Truro Murders" by Ryan Green. This is the true story of Christopher Worrell, and his accomplice, James Miller. This book is from the view point of the accomplice James Miller and is the worst serial killing spree in Australian history. Over the course of two months in the 1970s, seven young women were brutally raped and murdered. Jess covers the listener chosen topic "Creepy Neighbor" with mor...

21: Buried Beneath the Boarding House and Tatiana Tarasoff's Stalker

February 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB

Hi Everyone, welcome back, we are here with Episode 21! This Episode, Jess has read Buried Beneath the Boarding House: A Shocking True Story of Deception, Exploitation and Murder by Ryan Green.  Dorothea Puente, was an adorable old lady who cared for stray cats and the rest of society’s castaways. Here is a chilling account of one of the most bizarre true crime stories in American history. Mere covers the listener chosen subject of "stalker story" and brings you The Tarasoff case which is...

20: The Curse...Being Buried Alive

January 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Hey everyone! Heeeeere's Episode 20! This episode Mere has read, The Curse by Ryan Green.  A shocking true story of Superstition, Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism. This is the story of  Leonarda Cianciulli  who is better known as the "Soap-Maker of Correggio". This week you all voted and Jess is covering the terrifying phobia of being buried alive. You'll hear some history and the stories of people like Angelo Hays, Essie Dunbar and more who lived to tell the tale of premature burial.  We ...

19: Getting Life with an Alien Cult

January 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Happy New Year, we are starting off the decade with a bang. This Episode Jess has read “Getting Life” by Michael Morton. A Chilling story of man who was sentenced to life in prison in 1986 for a murder he never committed. This is Michael Morton’s story and how he survived heartbreak and prison.  Mere covers the listener chosen topic of Cults, for this weeks “Tickle Your Pickle”. In 1989, a UFO cult murdered 19 boys, and their leader was Valentina de Andrade. We hope you enjoy and thank y...

Murder in the Bayou or in the Devil's Triangle?

December 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Hi Everyone, welcome to Episode 18 of Dillightful Crime! This Episode Mere was on book duty and is giving you her take on Ethan Brown’s Murder in the Bayou.  A true southern story, this book is about a high-stakes investigation into the murders of eight women in a troubled Louisiana parish between 2005 and 2009. Jess covers the Tickle Your Pickle story on the Bermuda Triangle. She gives true history and accounts of the mysteries of the place also known as the Devil's Triangle. We hope yo...

18: Murder in the Bayou or in the Devil's Triangle?

December 30, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Hi Everyone, welcome to Episode 18 of Dillightful Crime! This Episode Mere was on book duty and is giving you her take on Ethan Brown’s Murder in the Bayou.  A true southern story, this book is about a high-stakes investigation into the murders of eight women in a troubled Louisiana parish between 2005 and 2009. Jess covers the Tickle Your Pickle story on the Bermuda Triangle. She gives true history and accounts of the mysteries of the place also known as the Devil's Triangle. We hope yo...

A Dillightful Holiday

December 24, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Happy Holidays and welcome to our first Christmas themed Episode!! We know you'll think it's DIllightful! Mere and Jess share random holiday stories, folklore and Mere even wrote her own story just for you all! We hope everyone has a safe Holiday and don't get into a pickle!  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

17: If You Tell You'll Taste the Chutzpah

December 16, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Hey guys! Welcome to episode 17!  Jess has read, "If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood by Gregg Olsen". This is a survivor's story from absolute evil, and the freedom that 3 sisters fought for from their mother, Shelly who was Sadistic, Dark and Vengeful. Mere covers the listener chosen topic of "Mental Hospital" in this weeks, what's gonna tickle your pickle. Learn some history and about one of the most well-known hospitals. We hope...

16: The Acid Bath Murderer and Saucer or Sauce, Sir?

December 02, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Hey Guys! Welcome to episode 16 were Mere has read: The Acid Bath Murderer: A Terrifying True Story of one of the Worst British Serial Killers. This one of the more unique and well known British serial killers, John George Haigh. John Haigh would kill simply because he wanted more.John had learned an skill while in jail and this was how to dissolve a body in sulfuric acid. This episode you all voted for Crop Circles on what was gonna tickle your pickle. So Jess covers some stories and some...

Thankskilling Day

November 28, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Happy Thanksgiving! You're about to get stuffed full of Thanksgiving Day related (mostly murder) stories. Mere and Jess are so Thankful for all of you and we hope you enjoy this ThanksKILLING episode!  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

15: Murder, Marines, the Mojave Desert and Farmer's Garden Pickles

November 18, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Hey Guys welcome back to Dillightful Crime! We are back with episode 15!! This episode Jess has read, Twenty-nine Palms: A True Story of Murder, Marines, and the Mojave by Deanne Stillman.  On August 2, 1991 in Twenty-nine Palms, California: a troubled Marine who has recently returned from the Gulf War savagely murders two young girls. One girl was about to turn sixteen, the other twenty-one. Mere tickles your pickle with the listener chosen topic of "Hiking".  She chose the Dyatlov Pass...

14: The Murdered Family and Pickle Hot Sauce

November 04, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Welcome to Episode 14! This episode Mere has read The Murdered Family: Mystery of the Wolf Family Murders by Vernon Keel. A wave of fear sweeps across central North Dakota in April of 1920 when a farm family was brutally murdered. You all voted on what's gonna tickle your pickle this episode so Jess covers a Ouija board story from the listener selected topic.  In 1913, Pearl Curran was a St. Louis housewife and quickly became involved in the greatest paranormal mysteries of all time. And...

Trick or Treat and Give Us a Gummy Pickle to Eat

October 31, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Happy Halloween and as an extra treat we have a bonus episode of random creepy Halloween themed stories Mere and Jess have chosen for you! While the girls didn't go treat or treating they still get to munch and crunch on a true to size pickle gummy. Stay spooky and don't get into a pickle!  **(WARNING:This episode contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

13: A Killing in Amish Country and Ghost Pepper Pickles

October 21, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Lucky episode 13 is here! This episode Jess has read A Killing in Amish Country: Sex, Betrayal, and a Cold-blooded Murder By Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris. On the morning of June 2, 2009, an Amish community was rocked by the murder of one of their very own, Barbara Weaver.. Prior to this there had only been 2 other murders involving the Amish since the Amish had come to America over 250 years ago. Mere tells a story from the listener chosen topic of mass murder. Howard Unruh was an Ameri...

12: The Lake Bodom Blood Murders and Pickle Soda

October 07, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Episode 12 is here and it's getting spooky, Happy October everyone! This week Mere bring us the Non-fiction True Crime book; The Lake Bodom Blood Murders by D.Z. Matt Demas. The Lake Bodom murders is one of the worlds most unsolved, triple murders case that happened in the Finnish land in 1960. Jess hopes to tickle your pickle with some Halloween History and the story of the real-life murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy, which may have inspired the movie Candyman. This episode the girls munch-n-crunc...

11: The Other Side and Damn Good Pickle Popcorn

September 23, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Welcome to Episode 11. This episode Jess has read, The Other Side: A Memoir: Lacy M. Johnson. Lacy had been brutally kidnapped and imprisoned at the hands of an ex-boyfriend, this is her story of a dramatic escape and her road to recovery. Mere is covering the Tickle your Pickle topic our listeners voted for, stalking. Julie Lalonde is an internationally recognized women's rights advocate and public educator who was stalked by an ex-boyfriend for 11 years, this is her story. As always the gi...

10: The Online Dating Killer and Fried Pickle Chips

September 09, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

We've hit the double digits, welcome to Episode 10. This Episode Mere had read Online Dating Killer: The True Story of Mark Twitchell by Amy Delaney, A Man who had allegedly been inspired by the fictional character Dexter. Jess did the first Alien Abduction to be publicized, the Story of Barney and Betty Hill, the "Hill" Abduction. The girl munch-n-crunch on a listener donated bag of Fried Pickle Potato Chips. Thanks for Listening!  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that som...

9: Dancing on Her Grave and Devil's Spit Pickle Chips

August 26, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Welcome to the fine like wine Episode #9! This week Jess was on book duty and has read, Dancing on Her Grave: The Murder of a Las Vegas Showgirl by Diana Montane and Carolina Sarassa, this is the true story of the murder of Debbie Flores-Narvaez a Las Vegas Showgirl....Mere's story of the week is the unsolved disappearance of Georgia Jean Weckler who has been missing since 1947. The girl's also munch and crunch on Famous Dave's Devil's Spit Pickle Chips. Thanks for listening!  **(WARNING:Th...

8: Kids who Kill and Grillos Pickles

August 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Hey guys, thanks for joining us for Episode 8! This week Mere has read Kids who Kill: Sandy Charles: True Crime Press series by Kathryn McMaster, A community is unprepared when killer-kids, a 14-year-old and a 7-year-old accomplice, are connected to the crime...Jess tells us about the UFO sightings called the Phoenix Lights in 1997. **(WARNING:This story contains grisly and gruesome details of a child murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

Friend-N-Tell: 2

August 05, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Here is our second Friend-N-Tell Episode, this week we have our friend Mike telling his personal creepy story of a haunting near Lancaster Pennsylvania!  For "Friend-N-Tell" episodes we have some good friends telling unearthly stories from their own first hand experiences!  We hope you enjoy and if you want to share a story of your own for us to read on our "Send-N-Tell" episodes email us at [email protected]  

7: The Last Pirate of New York and Yum Yum Pickle Barrels

July 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Welcome back to Lucky Episode 7! This week Jess has read The Last Pirate of New York: A Ghost Ship, A Killer and the Birth of a Gangster Nation by Rich Cohen, the true story of the bloodthirsty underworld legend who conquered Manhattan, dock by dock...Mere discusses the Watts family homicides that occurred on the morning of August 13, 2018  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

Friend-N-Tell: 1

July 22, 2019 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

Hey everyone! Here is our very first "Friend-N-Tell" episode...on "Friend-N-Tell" episodes we have some good friends telling unearthly stories from their own first hand experiences!  We hope you enjoy and if you want to share a story of your own for us to read on our "Send-N-Tell" episodes email us at [email protected] 

6: Hell's Princess and Spooky Bloody Marys

July 15, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

Check out Episode 6! This episode Mere had read Hell’s Princess by Harold Schechter, the true story of Belle Gunness, the Butcher of Men....Jess tickled her pickle this week with the story of the haunted Boleskine House and Aleister Crowley the black magic satanist. Last but not least the pickle product this week is Spooky Dill Pickle Bloody Mary Mix. At the end of the episode we have a special announcement!!!  We hope you enjoy!  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some ...

5: Cold Blooded Business and Bob's Pickle Pops

July 01, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MB

Join in on Episode 5 as Jess talks about her reading of A Cold Blooded Business by Mark Fuchs a story about adultery, murder and more. Mere reads a collection of scary stories and everyone joins in on the Pickle Product of the week, Bob's Pickle Pops. Enjoy!  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

4: The Ken & Barbie Killers and The Tahquitz Witch

June 17, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Hey your back, welcome to Episode 4! Mere has read Real Crime by Real Killers Vol 7. the story of the Ken and Barbie Killers by Ryan Becker & Nancy Veysey. Jess tells the story of the Tahquitz Witch, a local Palm Springs Legend! We hope you join in and enjoy!  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

3: Man Eater and The Pickle Bandages

June 04, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MB

In Episode 3, Jess has read Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green and Mere tells the first alien abduction stories....and we get a surprise pickle prize!  Enjoy and don't get in a pickle!   **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

2: The Good Nurse and Pickle Chips

May 22, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MB

In Episode 2, Mere gives her rundown of a book about the most prolific serial killer in US history, The Good Nurse written by Charles Graeber. Jess raises suspense for the up coming Queen Mary trip and tells mere about the ghosts they may encounter. Enjoy and don't get in a pickle!  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)

1: The Girl in the Treehouse and the First Pic-kills

May 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of Dillightful Crime! Join us as Jess discusses her latest read of "The Girl in the Tree House" the story of Jennifer Asbenson, the only survivor of a serial killer and Mere tells the story of the Jasmine Richardson a 12 year old killer because crime is a big dill! Thank you for listening!  **(WARNING:This story contains details of murder that some listeners may find disturbing.)