The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast
737 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.5K ratingsA deep dive into the darker side of the Golden State hosted by Roseanne with a quietly intense storytelling style and is always ad-free
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#056 The Tale of Chris 'Supertramp' McCandless: Into the Alaskan Wild
July 18, 2018 05:09 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThe Life And Death Of Adventure-Seeker Chris McCandless AKA Alexander Supertramp **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** Chris McCandless decided he was ready to leave the life he knew behind to embark on a personal and spiritual journey in the Alaskan Wild. Find out what drove him to such extremes and follow his intimate and exhilarating journey to prove himself capable of a living off the land. LINKS: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapod PayPal: https://www.p...
#056 The Tale of Chris 'Supertramp' McCandless
July 18, 2018 05:09 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB**NOTE: Killafornia Dreaming is no longer affiliated with Orbital Jigsaw or Blubrry** Chris McCandless decided he was ready to leave the life he knew behind to embark on a personal and spiritual journey in the Alaskan Wild. Find out what drove him to such extremes and follow his intimate and exhilarating journey to prove himself capable of a living off the land. LINKS: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapod PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapod Merchandise...
#56 The Tale of the Supertramp
July 18, 2018 05:09 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBFind out what drove Chris McCandless to such extremes and follow his intimate and exhilarating journey to prove himself capable of a living off the land.
[Bonus] The Tale of the 2018 Hart Family Murder-Suicide
July 13, 2018 10:13 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThe 2018 Hart Family Murder-Suicide Perpetrated By Adoptive Parents Jennifer And Sarah Hart **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** Jennifer and Sarah Hart were the adoptive parents of 2 sets of siblings, six children in all. In March of 2018, Jennifer Hart drove her SUV occupied by all 8 of the Hart family off a Northern California cliff side, plunging 100 feet onto the jagged surf below, killing all 8. What would lead a seemingly loving mother to commit such a horrific act? ...
[Bonus] The Tale of the Hart Family
July 13, 2018 10:13 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn March of 2018, Jennifer Hart drove her SUV occupied by all 8 of the Hart family off a Northern California cliffside, plunging 100 feet onto the jagged surf below, killing all 8.
#055 The Tale of the Zankou Chicken Restaurants: A Deadly Family Feud
July 08, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBThe Deadly Family Feud Over The Zankou Chicken Restaurants In Southern California **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** (Formerly titled "The Tale of the Pasha"). The sound quality of this episode is substandard due to technically difficulties. The Iskenderian family immigrated to the US after Lebanon became embroiled in a years long civil war. They brought with them the family business, hoping to use it as their vehicle to chase the American Dream - the secret family recipes...
#55 The Tale of the Pasha
July 08, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBAfter Lebanon became embroiled in a years long civil war, the Iskenderian family immigrated to the US. They brought with them the family business - the secret family recipes of Zankou Chicken.
#54 The Tale of the Good Guys Hostage Crisis
July 01, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOn April 4th, 1991, four masked gunmen casually walked into a Good Guys Electronics Store and took 41 customers and employees hostage.
#054 The Tale of the 1991 Good Guys Electronics Store Hostage Crisis
July 01, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBThe 1991 Sacramento California Good Guys Electronics Store Hostage Crisis Carried Out By Loi Khac Nguyen, Pham Khac Nguyen, Long Khac Nguyen And Cuong Tran **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** On April 4th, 1991, 4 masked gunmen - Loi Khac Nguyen, Pham Khac Nguyen, Long Khac Nguyen, and Cuong Tran - walked into a Good Guys Electronics Store in Sacramento, California and took 41 customers and employees hostage. They had some demands that they wanted met - between $1 and $3 m...
[Bonus] Killafornia Dreaming's First Anniversary Special
June 28, 2018 03:03 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBKillafornia Dreaming's First Anniversary Special!! **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** Today marks the one year anniversary of Killafornia Dreaming and it is my chance to thank all of the top contributors in the Facebook group…I named all 92 of you! And all of those who have been so generous to support Killafornia Dreaming on Patreon. And a very special thanks to those who contributed to this show by researching and writing updates on some of the cases we’ve covered in the ...
[Bonus] Killafornia Dreaming First Anniversary
June 28, 2018 03:03 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBToday marks the one year anniversary of Killafornia Dreaming, and it is my chance to thank as many people as I can!
#53 The Tale of the Radio Star
June 24, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 83.4 MBOn May 4th, 2006 former Denver, Colorado area DJ Steven B. Williams disappeared without a trace until pleasure boaters discovered a body floating in the Catalina channel…it was Steven.
#053 The Tale 2006 Murder of Radio DJ Steven B. Williams
June 24, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 83.4 MBThe 2006 Murder Of Former Denver, Colorado Radio Disc Jockey Steven B. Williams Perpetrated By Harvey Morrow **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** On May 4th, 2006 former Denver, Colorado area DJ Steven B. Williams disappeared without a trace. He had very close life long friends who immediately knew something was wrong when they hadn’t heard from their friend for weeks. And then, on May 18th, pleasure boaters discovered a body floating in the Catalina channel…it was Steven. ...
[Addendum] The Tale of the Manifesto and the Misogynist
June 20, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThis is the last few things we needed to say about the Isla Vista Massacre and Elliot Rodger.
[Addendum]The Tale of an Incel: Mass Murderer Elliot Rodger
June 20, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB**NOTE: Killafornia Dreaming is no longer affiliated with Orbital Jigsaw or Blubrry** This is the last few things we needed to say about the Isla Vista Massacre and Elliot Rodger. Thank you to all the listeners on the Facebook page for your comments and feedback about this 3 part series…I tried to get everyone in who commented, we talk about a couple of articles about the case, and a look at the victims of this tragedy. LINKS: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapod PayPal: ...
[Addendum] The Tale of an Incel: Mass Murderer Elliot Rodger
June 20, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBFollow Up Episode On The Case Of Isla Vista Mass Murderer, Misogynist, Narcissist And Incel Elliot Rodger **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** This is the last few things we needed to say about the Isla Vista Massacre and Elliot Rodger. Thank you to all the listeners on the Facebook page for your comments and feedback about this 3 part series…I tried to get everyone in who commented, we talk about a couple of articles about the case, and a look at the victims of this tragedy...
#52 The Tale of the Manifesto and the Misogynist – Part 3
June 17, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBOn May 23, 2014, Elliot Rodger left 6 people dead, not including himself, 14 others injured, and an entire community asking why? In this three-part series we examine his manifesto, where part three is the endgame - the day of retribution.
#052 The Tale of an Incel: Mass Murderer Elliot Rodger [Part 3]
June 17, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThe Case Of Isla Vista Mass Murderer, Misogynist, Narcissist And Incel Elliot Rodger [Part 3] **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** On May 23, 2014, Elliot Rodger initiated his self-entitled “Day of Retribution” in the beach side college town of Isla Vista. In his wake, he left 6 people dead, not including himself, 14 others injured, and an entire community asking why? Well, Rodger is one of those narcissistic types of killers who left behind a nearly 140 page manifesto expl...
#051 The Tale of an Incel: Mass Murderer Elliot Rodger [Part 2]
June 13, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 95.1 MBThe Case Of Isla Vista Mass Murderer, Misogynist, Narcissist And Incel Elliot Rodger [Part 2] **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** On May 23, 2014, Elliot Rodger initiated his self-entitled “Day of Retribution” in the beach side college town of Isla Vista. In his wake, he left 6 people dead, not including himself, 14 others injured, and an entire community asking why? Well, Rodger is one of those narcissistic types of killers who left behind a nearly 140 page manifesto expl...
#51 The Tale of the Manifesto and the Misogynist – Part 2
June 13, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 95.2 MBOn May 23, 2014, Elliot Rodger initiated his self-entitled “Day of Retribution” in the beachside college town of Isla Vista.
#50 The Tale of the Manifesto & the Misogynist – Part 1
June 10, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBIn this three part series, we are going to examine the manifesto of Elliot Rodger, with Part One outlining the crimes and delving into the killer’s mind from birth to age 13.
#050 The Tale of an Incel: Mass Murderer Elliot Rodger [Part 1]
June 10, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBThe Case Of Isla Vista Mass Murderer, Misogynist, Narcissist And Incel Elliot Rodger [Part 1] **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** On May 23, 2014, Elliot Rodger initiated his self entitled “Day of Retribution” in the beach side college town of Isla Vista. In his wake, he left 6 people dead, not including himself, 14 others injured, and an entire community asking why? Well, Rodger is one of those narcissistic types of killers who left behind a nearly 140 page manifesto expl...
[Bonus] The Deaths at Spreckels Mansion
June 06, 2018 12:00 - 2 hours - 87 MBThe Mysterious Deaths of Max Shacknai and Rebecca Zahau
[Bonus] The Tale of the Deaths at Spreckels Mansion with Guest Host Justin Rimmel
June 06, 2018 12:00 - 2 hours - 87 MBThe 2011 Deaths Of Rebecca Zahau And Max Shacknai With Special Guest Host From The Mysterious Circumstances Podcast Justin Rimmel **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** Two deaths in two days? What happened to Max Shacknai and then, what happened to Rebecca Zahau at the Spreckels Mansion on Coronado, California? Was Max’s death an accident or is there more to the story? And did a distraught Rebecca take her own life, or did someone murder her? Listen now as Justin Rimmel fr...
#49 The Tale of the Woodsman
June 03, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBAaron Bassler was a young man who thrived in the woods, in a place where he could be alone with his thoughts.
#049 The Tale of Aaron Bassler: The Woodsman
June 03, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB**NOTE: Killafornia Dreaming is no longer affiliated with Orbital Jigsaw or Blubrry** Aaron Bassler was a young man who thrived in the woods, in a place where he could be alone with his thoughts. His mind was a maze of tangled thoughts, paranoia and delusions that his family struggled to help him unravel. They sought help, but nobody listened. And in the end, the lives of 3 men would senseless be cut short due to the failure of the California Mental Health system to intervene before it ...
#049 The Tale of Aaron Bassler: The Killer in the Woods
June 03, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe Case Of The Woodsman Aaron Bassler And The 2011 Murders Of Matt Coleman And Jere Melo **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** Aaron Bassler was a young man who thrived in the woods, in a place where he could be alone with his thoughts. His mind was a maze of tangled thoughts, paranoia and delusions that his family struggled to help him unravel. They sought help, but nobody listened. And in the end, the lives of 3 men would senseless be cut short due to the failure of the ...
[Bonus] The Tale of Lance Corporal Jason J Rother
May 28, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBOn August 31, 1988 Marine Lance Corporal Jason Rother was left behind by his company in the Mojave Desert…
[Bonus] The Tale of Lance Corporal Jason Rother: Forgotten in the Mojave Desert
May 28, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThe 1988 Death Of Marine Lance Corporal Jason Rother After Being Forgotten By His Company In The Mojave Desert **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** On August 31, 1988 Marine Lance Corporal Jason Rother was left behind by his company in the Mojave Desert…hear the story of how he faced his imminent death, and the fallout of what happens when there is a complete breakdown of communication and personal accountability on every level. LINKS: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kil...
#048 The Tale of TyQuan Knox: A Once Aspiring Pro Football Player
May 27, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThe Story Of How Crenshaw High School Football Standout TyQuan Knox Ruined His Chances To Ever Play In The NFL **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** Murder is senseless, but sometimes, some case are more perplexing than others. When you have everything going for you, you have been given a gift that is going to carry you to great place in life…yet you get to a place where you feel like you exist on a different level than the rest of us. That you have the ability to choose who...
#48 The Tale of Lives Wasted
May 27, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBMurder is senseless, but sometimes, some case are more perplexing than others.
#47 The Tale of the McMartin Preschool – Part 3
May 20, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBIn this third part of the series, we will go over the defense’s case, we will find out the outcome of the trial, and what ensued afterwards. We will also hear from one former student who had something to get off his chest…
#047 The Tale of Satanic Panic & the McMartin Preschool Abuse Scandal [Part 3]
May 20, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe 1983 McMartin Preschool Child Abuse Scandal Fueled By "Satanic Panic" [Part 3] **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** This is the third part of a 3 part series. In 1983, The McMartin Preschool in Manhattan Beach, California became embroiled in one of the biggest child abuse scandals in US history…hundreds of children levied charges of having been abused and subject to animal sacrifices and satanic rituals, bringing about the longest and most expensive trials ever. Could o...
[Preview] Introducing The Wonderland Murders
May 17, 2018 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBThe Wonderland Murders takes you on a journey back to the drug and sex fueled 1970's L.A. , all building to the brutal multiple murder just off the Sunset Strip.
#46 The Tale of the McMartin Preschool – Part 2
May 16, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBToday, in Part 2 of the McMartin Preschool scandal, listen to the case the prosecution brought and a reading of the court testimony transcripts from key witnesses including Kee MacFarlane, a couple of former students, and a jailhouse informant.
#046 The Tale of Satanic Panic & the McMartin Preschool Abuse Scandal [Part 2]
May 16, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 109 MBThe 1983 McMartin Preschool Child Abuse Scandal Fueled By "Satanic Panic" [Part 2] **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** This is the second part of a 3 part series. In 1983, The McMartin Preschool in Manhattan Beach, California became embroiled in one of the biggest child abuse scandals in US history…hundreds of children levied charges of having been abused and subject to animal sacrifices and satanic rituals, bringing about the longest and most expensive trials ever. Could ...
#45 The Tale of the McMartin Preschool – Part 1
May 13, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 84.8 MBIn 1983, The McMartin Preschool in Manhattan Beach, CA became embroiled in one of the biggest child abuse scandals in US history
#045 The Tale of Satanic Panic & the McMartin Preschool Abuse Scandal [Part 1]
May 13, 2018 19:00 - 2 hours - 84.8 MBThe 1983 McMartin Preschool Child Abuse Scandal Fueled By "Satanic Panic" [Part 1] **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** This is the first part of a 3 part series. In 1983, The McMartin Preschool in Manhattan Beach, California became embroiled in one of the biggest child abuse scandals in US history…hundreds of children levied charges of having been abused and subject to animal sacrifices and satanic rituals, bringing about the longest and most expensive trials ever. Could o...
[Bonus] The Tale of Haunted Hollywoodland
May 09, 2018 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn 1932, stage actress Peg Entwistle ascended the H of the Hollywoodland sign and leapt to her death. Find out why she did it ... and why she continues to haunt the Hollywood Hills to this day.
[Bonus] The Tale of Peg Entwistle & the Haunting of the Hollywood Sign
May 09, 2018 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThe 1932 Suicide Of Actress Peg Entwhistle And The Haunting Of The Hollywood Sign **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** In 1932, stage actress Peg Entwistle ascended the H of the Hollywoodland sign and leapt to her death. Find out why she did it…and why she continues to haunt the Hollywood Hills to this day… LINKS: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapod PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapod Merchandise: https://killaforniadreamingpodcast.thre...
#044 The Tale of the 2000 Unsolved Murder of Michelle O'Keefe
May 06, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB**NOTE: Killafornia Dreaming is no longer affiliated with Orbital Jigsaw or Blubrry** (Formerly titled "The Tale of the Man Who Knew Too Much"). Michelle O’Keefe was shot and killed in a park and ride in Palmdale, California on February 22, 2000 after attending a Kid Rock Concert. The security guard on duty that night at the Park and Ride, Raymond Lee Jennings, was a witness to the crime…sort of. The more Jennings spoke to police about what he saw and heard that night, the more investig...
#44 The Tale of the Man Who Knew Far Too Much
May 06, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe story of the unsolved murder of Michelle O'Keefe on February 22, 2000 in a Palmdale, California commuter Park and Ride
#044 The Tale of the Solved, Then Unsolved Murder of Michelle O'Keefe
May 06, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThe 2000 Solved, Then Unsolved Murder Of Michelle O'Keefe: The Girl In The Blue Mustang **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** (Formerly titled "The Tale of the Man Who Knew Too Much"). Michelle O’Keefe was shot and killed in a park and ride in Palmdale, California on February 22, 2000 after attending a Kid Rock Concert. The security guard on duty that night at the Park and Ride, Raymond Lee Jennings, was a witness to the crime…sort of. The more Jennings spoke to police abou...
[Bonus] The Tale of Joe Cole
May 02, 2018 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBJoe Cole was shot and killed outside of his Venice, California apartment on December 19, 1991.
[Bonus] The Tale of the Unsolved Murder of Joe Cole
May 02, 2018 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThe 1991 Unsolved Murder Of Joseph Dennis Cole, Best Friend Of Musician Henry Rollins **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** Joe Cole was shot and killed outside of his Venice, California apartment on December 19, 1991. His best friend, Henry Rollins, has made it a point to remember his friend through spoken word and in his writings as each year passes and Joe’s murder remains unsolved to this day. LINKS: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapod PayPal: https://ww...
#43 The Tale of the San Ysidro Tragedy
April 29, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBFor 77 minutes on July 18, 1984 a gunman walked into a McDonald’s restaurant in San Ysidro, California and opened fired on everyone and everything in his path.
#043 The Tale of the San Ysidro Tragedy: The 1984 McDonald's Mass Shooting
April 29, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB**NOTE: Killafornia Dreaming is no longer affiliated with Orbital Jigsaw or Blubrry** **Warning** This episode contains graphic details including gun violence, mass shooting, and the deaths of children. Listener discretion is strongly advised** For 77 minutes on July 18, 1984 a gunman walked into a McDonald’s restaurant in San Ysidro, California and opened fired on everyone and everything in his path, indiscriminately shooting at innocent customers, men, women, boys, girls, children, infa...
#043 The Tale of the 1984 San Ysidro McDonald's Mass Shooting
April 29, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBThe 1984 San Ysidro McDonald's Mass Shooting Perpetrated By James Huberty **KD IS NO LONGER WITH ORBITAL JIGSAW OR BLUBRRY** **Warning** This episode contains graphic details including gun violence, mass shooting, and the deaths of children. Listener discretion is strongly advised** For 77 minutes on July 18, 1984 a gunman walked into a McDonald’s restaurant in San Ysidro, California and opened fired on everyone and everything in his path, indiscriminately shooting at innocent customers, ...
[Bonus] The Tale of Wendy Jo Halison
April 25, 2018 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBOn September 30th, 1968, Wendy Jo Halison left her home to run to Thrifty’s Drug Store to buy a new hair dryer. She never came home. Her case would turn into the longest cold case to be solved in LAPD history.
[Bonus] The Tale of Wendy Jo Halison: Solving L.A.'s Coldest Case
April 25, 2018 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThe 1968 Disappearance Of Wendi Jo Halison And The Solving Of The LAPD's Oldest Cold Case **The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!! Skip ahead about a year! Also, KD is no longer a part of the Orbital Jigsaw Network or Blubrry** On September 30th, 1968, Wendy Jo Halison left her Los Angeles home to run to Thrifty’s Drug Store to buy a new hair dryer. She never came home. Her case would turn into the oldest cold case to be solve...