The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast

#21 The Tale of Star Crossed Lovers

Thanksgiving Bonus – The Tale of the Thanksgiving Day Stanford Disaster of 1900

[Bonus] The Tale of the Stanford Disaster of 1900

**Please note 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** This is a Thanksgiving Day Bonus episode of Killafornia Dreaming…hear the details of an obscure, little known tragedy that took place in Stanford on Thanksgiving Day in 1900 during the big rivalry football game between Stanford and Cal. LINKS:   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/...

[Bonus] The Tale of the Stanford Football Game Disaster of 1900

The Stanford Thanksgiving Day Warehouse Roof Collapse From Where Spectators Were Watching The Football Game **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** This is a Thanksgiving Day Bonus episode of Killafornia Dreaming…hear the details of an obscure, little known tragedy that took place in Stanford on Thanksgiving Day in 1900 during the...

#20 The Tale of the Ghost Ship (The Vacation Series)

#020 The Tale of The Joe Cool: A Ghost Ship [Vacation Series]

**Please note 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** This marks the 20th episode of Killafornia Dreaming, and to celebrate we are going to leave California for the first in my new set of episodes called “The Vacation Series”.  I had a drawing on social media and asked listeners to comment with their city, state, province or country ...

#020 The Tale of 'The Joe Cool': A Ghost Ship [Vacation Series]

The 2007 Murders Of Jake Branam, Kelley Branam, Scott Gamble, And Samuel Kairy Masterminded By Kirby Archer **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** This marks the 20th episode of Killafornia Dreaming, and to celebrate we are going to leave California for the first in my new set of episodes called “The Vacation Series”.  I had a dr...

#019 The Tale of the Disappearance & Murder of Denise Huber

The 1991 Disappearance And Murder Of Denise Huber Perpetrated By John Famalaro **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** [Formerly titled "The Tale of Two States"].  In 1991, Denise Huber's car was discovered abandoned on the shoulder of an Orange County freeway, and she was no where to be found.  For three years, her whereabouts re...

#19 The Tale of Two States

#019 The Tale of The 1991 Disappearance and Murder of Denise Huber

**Please note 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** (Formerly titled "The Tale of Two States").  In 1991, Denise Huber's car was discovered abandoned on the shoulder of an Orange County freeway, and she was no where to be found.  For three years, her whereabouts remained a mystery…until a curious couple became suspicious of their n...

[Bonus] The Tale of Corporal Pat Tillman & Death By Friendly Fire

The Story of NFL Star Turned Army Ranger Pat Tillman And His Death By Friendly Fire In Afghanistan **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** In observance of Veteran’s Day, Killafornia Dreaming brings you the story of California native, Pat Tillman, NFL star turned Army Ranger.  Hear the story of his call to action, how his tragic ...

Veteran’s Day Bonus – The Tale of Pat Tillman

[Bonus] The Tale of Pat Tillman

**Please note 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** In observance of Veteran’s Day, Killafornia Dreaming brings you the story of California native, Pat Tillman, NFL star turned Army Ranger.  Hear the story of his call to action, how his tragic journey turned into a PR nightmare for the military and the United States. LINKS:   Patr...

#018 The Tale of the "Gone Girl" Denise Huskins

**Please note 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** In today’s 18th episode of Killafornia Dreaming we briefly talk about some infamous hoaxes…Balloon Boy, Belle Gibson, The Hitler Diaries, Alien Autopsy, The Cottingley Fairies, and War of the Worlds…we even talk about a possible hoax, non-hoax, the story of Sherri Papini…but beyon...

#18 The Tale of the Gone Girl “Hoax”

#018 The Tale of Denise Huskins: The 'Gone Girl' That Really Was Gone

The Story of Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Survivor Denise Huskins Who Was Accused Of Faking If **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** In today’s 18th episode of Killafornia Dreaming we briefly talk about some infamous hoaxes…Balloon Boy, Belle Gibson, The Hitler Diaries, Alien Autopsy, The Cottingley Fairies, and War of the Worl...

Bonus Halloween Episode – The Tale of River Jude

[Bonus] The Tale of River Phoenix

**Please note 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** Today we visit the city of West Hollywood where the amazing yet short life of River Phoenix came to a tragic end early on Halloween morning 1993 outside the Viper Room, then owned by acclaimed actor Johnny Depp…hear all about his early life, his eclectic career, and the timeline l...

[Bonus] The Tale of A Lost Soul: The Death of River Phoenix

The 1993 Death of Actor River Phoenix **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** Today we visit the city of West Hollywood where the amazing yet short life of River Phoenix came to a tragic end early on Halloween morning 1993 outside the Viper Room, then owned by acclaimed actor Johnny Depp…hear all about his early life, his eclectic...

#17 The Tale of the Napa Valley Nightmare

#017 The Tale of the Napa Valley Halloween Nightmare

**Please note 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 Halloween night, two roommates were brutally stabbed to death in one of the most beautiful destinations in the State of California…but who would want to kill Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara?  After a year of investigation, interviewing over a thousand people, and testing the...

#017 The Tale of a Halloween Nightmare in Napa: The Murders of Adriane Insogna & Leslie Mazzara

The Halloween Night Murders Of Adriane Insogna And Leslie Mazzara Committed By Eric Copple **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 Halloween night, two roommates were brutally stabbed to death in one of the most beautiful destinations in the State of California…but who would want to kill Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara?  Aft...

#016 The Tale of the McStay Family Murders [Part 2]

The 2010 Disappearance And Murders Of The McStay Family Committed By Charles 'Chase' Merritt [Part 2] **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** How does a family of four suddenly go missing? In today’s episode of Killafornia Dreaming, which is the second of two parts, that’s exactly what seemingly happened to the McStay Family - Jos...

#16 The Tale of the McStay Family – Part 2

#016 The Tale of the McStay Family [Part 2]

**Please note 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** How does a family of four suddenly go missing? In today’s episode of Killafornia Dreaming, which is the second of two parts, that’s exactly what seemingly happened to the McStay Family - Joseph, Summer, and their two sons 4 year old Gianni and 3 year old Joseph Jr - when they vani...

#15 The Tale of the McStay Family

#015 The Tale of the McStay Family Murders [Part 1]

The 2010 Disappearance And Murders Of The McStay Family Committed By Charles 'Chase' Merritt [Part 1] **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** How does a family of four suddenly go missing? In today’s episode of Killafornia Dreaming, which is the first of two parts, that’s exactly what seemingly happened to the McStay Family - Jose...

#015 The Tale of the McStay Family [Part 1]

**Please note 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** How does a family of four suddenly go missing? In today’s episode of Killafornia Dreaming, which is the first of two parts, that’s exactly what seemingly happened to the McStay Family - Joseph, Summer, and their two sons 4 year old Gianni and 3 year old Joseph Jr - when they vanis...

[Bonus] The Tale of Diff'rent Strokes: Todd Bridges & Gary Coleman

The Story Of Former Child Actors And Stars Of 'Diff'rent Strokes' Todd Bridges And Gary Coleman **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** Dreamers, I am unfortunately under the weather and am unable to record the usual full length episode for you this weekend.  Fortunately, I do have a mini episode that has been a Patreon exclusive ...

[Bonus] The Tale of Todd Bridges and Gary Coleman

**Please note 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** Dreamers, I am unfortunately under the weather and am unable to record the usual full length episode for you this weekend.  Fortunately, I do have a mini episode that has been a Patreon exclusive for about a month now that I will make available for your listening enjoyment.  There...

Bonus Minisode – The Tale of Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges

#014 The Tale of Tom and Jackie Hawks

**Please note 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** (Formerly titled "The Tale of Lost at Sea").  Today we take a detour to the beautiful boating community of Newport Beach, California, where a happily married couple and boating enthusiasts, Tom and Jackie Hawks, were preparing to move on from life on the water, to life on dry land...

#14 The Tale of Lost at Sea

#014 The Tale of 'The Well-Deserved': The Murders of Tom and Jackie Hawks

The 2004 Murders Of Tom And Jackie Hawks Masterminded By Skylar Deleon **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** (Formerly titled "The Tale of Lost at Sea").  Today we take a detour to the beautiful boating community of Newport Beach, California, where a happily married couple and boating enthusiasts, Tom and Jackie Hawks, were prep...

#13 The Tale of 44 Minutes

#013 The Tale of the North Hollywood Bank Robbery Shootout

**Please note the sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** (Formerly titled "The Tale of 44 Minutes"). Today we head to North Hollywood, California, where, on February 28, 1997, two men perpetrated a brazen mid-morning bank robbery at The Bank of America, only to be followed by a 44 minute shootout with police that would go down as the most violent police shootout in American history.  This is the story of L...

#013 The Tale of the Shootout: The 1997 North Hollywood Bank Robbery

The 1997 North Hollywood Bank Of America Robbery And Shootout Committed By Larry Phillips Jr. And Emil Mătăsăreanu. **The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** (Formerly titled "The Tale of 44 Minutes"). Today we head to North Hollywood, California, where, on February 28, 1997, two men perpetrated a brazen mid-morning bank robbery at The Bank of America, only to be followed by a 44 minute shootout with p...

#012 The Tale of Sherrice Iverson

**Please note the sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** (Formerly titled "The Tale of Your Worst Nightmare"). Today, we are going to take a short road trip to our neighboring state of Nevada, where a murder of a little Southern California Girl, committed by a Southern California Teen shocked a tiny border gambling resort 20 years ago.  This is the story of the murder of Sherrice Iverson committed by Jerem...

#012 The Tale of Sherrice Iverson: A Murder at the Primadonna Resort & Casino

The 1997 Sexual Assault And Murder Of 7-Year-Old Sherrice Iverson Committed By Jeremy Strohmeyer **The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** (Formerly titled "The Tale of Your Worst Nightmare"). Today, we are going to take a short road trip to our neighboring state of Nevada, where a murder of a little Southern California Girl, committed by a Southern California Teen shocked a tiny border gambling resort...

#12 The Tale of Your Worst Nightmare

[Bonus] The Tale of 09/11/2001: California's Connection

The Poignant Tale of One California Town's Connection To the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks **The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** Dreamers, this is a special episode in remembrance of the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01. You will hear the poignant tale of one California town's tragic connection to this event that changed all of our lives. LINKS:   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapo...

BONUS Minisode – The California 9/11 Story

[Bonus] The Tale of California's 9/11 Connection

**Please note the sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** Dreamers, this is a special episode in remembrance of the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01. You will hear the poignant tale of one California town's tragic connection to this event that changed all of our lives. LINKS:   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/killaforniapod PayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/killaforniapod Merchandise:  https://killa...

#011 The Tale of a Fallen Star: The Life of Dana Plato

The Story of Former Child Star Dana Plato From Her Rise To Fame To Her Fall From Grace **The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** Dana Plato was a vibrant young aspiring model, actress and Olympic level figure skater when she landed the role that would make her a star - Kimberly Drummond on the hit 70s-80s show Diff’rent Strokes.  But that would be the pinnacle of her career, as in her personal life, sh...

#11 The Tale of Dana Plato

#011 The Tale of Dana Plato

**Please note the sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** Dana Plato was a vibrant young aspiring model, actress and Olympic level figure skater when she landed the role that would make her a star - Kimberly Drummond on the hit 70s-80s show Diff’rent Strokes.  But that would be the pinnacle of her career, as in her personal life, she spiraled out of control - partying, drinking and abusing drugs.  Dana woul...

#010 The Tale of Twins Gina & Sunny Han: Sisterly Hate

The Story of One Identical Twin Sister's Attempt to Steal the Life of the Other - Sunny and Gina Han **The sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** (Formerly titled "The Tale of Sisterly Love").  Today we take a journey into the picturesque Orange County community of Irvine, where, in 1996 the turbulent lives of identical twins Sunny and Gina Han would reach a fever pitch when one of the sisters decided tha...

#010 The Tale of Twin Sisters Sunny and Gina Han

**Please note the sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** (Formerly titled "The Tale of Sisterly Love").  Today we take a journey into the picturesque Orange County community of Irvine, where, in 1996 the turbulent lives of identical twins Sunny and Gina Han would reach a fever pitch when one of the sisters decided that she no longer wanted to be part of a pair.  A sinister plot to eliminate one twin was pu...

#10 The Tale of Sisterly Love

#009 The Tale of Diane Whipple & the Presa Canario

**Please note the sound quality of the first couple dozen episodes of this show isn't good; I was still learning!!  Skip ahead about a year!** Today we take a journey north to the beautiful city of San Francisco, where a very ugly event took place on January 26, 2001.  Today’s tale is the story of two killers…but they were not human, they were dogs - two very large, vicious Presa Canarios named Bane and Hera.  I will take you through the details of the mauling that horrified San Franciscans...