Mental Illness Theatre

#89 Asa Earl Carter

This week, we're covering the story of a true POS who made his name as a hate spewing bigot during the Civil Rights Era. This asshat was involved in nearly every type of segregationist cause in the south at the time, culminating in his run to be governor of Alabama. And then, after a humiliating loss, he disappeared for awhile. And you won't believe the new persona he picked for when he reappeared. Get ready, it's the story of Asa Earl Carter. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/...

#88 Nikolai Dzhumagaliev AKA Metal Fang

This week, we're off to the USSR to make fun of everything Soviet! Nikolai Dzhumagaliev was a Soviet era serial killer who killed at least eleven women in order to consume their meat. He had his very messed up reasons for this, and we'll get into all of them as we dive into his crime spree(s) and his cannibal ways. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater [email protected] SOURCES http://www.serial-killers.ru/kar...

#87 McArthur Wheeler AKA The Lemon Juice Bank Robber and the Dunning Kruger Effect

After missing our first week, we're back, and we've brought a really fun episode (for a change). McArthur Wheeler was an American bank robber, and he found a new and unique way to gain infamy. You see, McArthur is infamous for dousing his face in lemon juice before robbing two Pittsburgh area banks with the belief it would obscure his face from the security cameras. Wheeler was very wrong about this, and when he was arrested, he was astounded the police had found him. In his own words, 'but ...

#86 Stewart Wilken aka Boetie Boer

This week, we're off to South Africa for the first time, and it's a heavy one. This might be the sickest episode we've done for quite some time, so we apologize in advance. You'll never look at jellyfish the same again, it's the Stewart Wilken story! [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share SOURCES https://groups.google.com/g/alt.true-crime/c/O1qPLTBxVCU https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/wilken-...

#85 The White Ship Disaster

This week, we're back for a history episode that could be subtitled 'Really, What's the Worst That Could Happen?' This is the story of how one shipwreck led to a period of English history called 'The Anarchy', and why it's always troublesome to lack a penis. It's the story of The White Ship! https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected]

#84 Paul Michael Stephani AKA The Weepy Voice Killer

This week, we're off to Minnesota to cover a truly annoying serial killer who is only remembered for one reason. After the majority of his crimes, this asshat would make a call to 911, and confess in a blubbering, high pitched voice. Because of this, he was given the nickname most people remember him by, The Weepy Voiced Killer. And we're going to mock this guy relentlessly, because it's the story of Paul Michael Stephani! https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater https://www.facebook.co...

#83 Anthony Sowell Part 2

This week, we're back for part two of Anthony Sowell. There are more attacks and murders, and the stench in his East Cleveland neighborhood grew worse as Sowell was not skilled at body disposal. Along with this, the ECPD did nothing as at least three women came forward to report being assaulted by Sowell, so there's that. And a huge thank you to Bill from Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer for the pacemaker ad at the beginning of the show! https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater https:/...

#82 Anthony Sowell Part 1

This week, we're off to Cleveland to cover one of the city's worst killers. Anthony Sowell was an alcohol and crack cocaine fueled serial killers who murdered at least 11 women from 2007 to 2009. And after one failed attempt at properly burying his first victim, Sowell would later just leave the bodies of his victims strewn around the house to rot. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater [email protected]

#81 Serge Archambault

This week, we're back in our home country of Canada to cover the story of Serge Archambault. A serial killer responsible for the deaths of three women, it's the ridiculous details of this case that really make it stand out. Get ready to hate a Frenchmen, because this guy is vile. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater

#80 Richard Cottingham Part 2

This week, we're back for the final part of the Richard Cottingham story, and we're jumping straight into some of his most graphic crimes. Which makes sense, as at this time, Cottingham was completely unraveling. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater

#79 Richard Cottingham Part 1

Hey, we're back with another two parter, and this one is on a man that could turn out to be one of America's most prolific serial killers. Operating in New York and New Jersey throughout the 1970's, this man was originally convicted of 5 murders in 1980, and as of 2023, he has confessed and/or been convicted of 17. It's as if a swine put on pants, worked with computers and preyed on women, it's the Richard Cottingham story! https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share https://...

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#78 The Dardeen Family Murders

This week, we're jumping into a classic unsolved case, and we'll be asking some uncomfortable questions. Mostly about a dead man's penis. His severed penis. Because that's what we do with unsolved cases. Join us for the over the top story of the Dardeen Family Murders. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater [email protected] SOURCES https://www.newspapers.com/clip/85211642/dardeen-family-murders/ https://www.k...

#77 John Crutchley Part 2

This week, we're back for part two of John Crutchley, and this is where the whole case goes sideways. Fuckery abounds, and multiple levels of the justice system seem to conspire to make sure Crutchley goes free. Then, we talk about his heavily pierced dick, just because. https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected]

#76 John Crutchley Part 1

This week is a bit of a short episode, but it was supposed to be a one parter and it ran long. John Crutchley aka The Vampire Rapist, was only convicted of one violent crime, but it was extreme enough to earn him his nickname, as he sexually assaulted a woman and literally bleed her half to death. This episode covers Crutchley's early life and his most well known crime, and it's a blast. We have a Patreon! If you enjoy our terribleness, please consider joining us at https://www.patreon.com/...

#75 Christopher Dorner

This week, it's a Gina pick, and it's a pretty outrageous story. In early 2013, ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner declared war on his former employer, and for more than week, they engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse that left four dead. After mistaking multiple vehicles for Dorner's ( and opening fire on two of them), Dorner was eventually cornered in the mountains of California. And then, depending on who you ask, the police may have willingly set the cabin he was in alight. So in sh...

#74 Carlton Gary Part 2

This week, we're finishing the Carlton Gary story, and the only way to describe it is 'high fuckery'. What should be a pretty simple case is turned into a complete disaster where nothing makes sense, and Gina gets more triggered than she was during the Holly Bobo case. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

Bonus- Ron Dominique with Crimes, Killers, Cults and Beer

It's a bonus episode to get 2023 started! Mark did a guest spot with CKCB, and this was the edible fueled result. Hope everyone enjoys, and thanks for listening!

#73 Carlton Gary Part 1

Happy New Year! We're starting off the year with a case that has it all, a criminal preying on elderly women, weird decisions by the police, mass panic, race relations, and multiple murders. Get ready to get frustrated, it's part one of our two part series on Carlton Gary, the Stocking Strangler of Columbus, Georgia. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#72 The Lockerbie Disaster

It's Christmas, and what says Christmas more than flaming plane wreckage raining down on a quiet Scottish town. That's right, we're covering the Lockerbie Disaster! https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected] SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanwick_Oceanic_Control https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/Lockerbie_Scotland_Pan_Am_flight_103 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Air_Lines_Flight_123#Investigation https://www.mlit.go...

#71 Los Alfaques Disaster

This week, we’re putting out a short one due to illness and xmas (it's a bad mix). But, this is about the size of the episodes we'll be putting out on our Patreon starting in early January. That's right, we're starting a Patreon, which we'll have more news on during our Xmas special episode next week. In the meantime, enjoy this ad free, terrible story about a massive gas explosion that incinerated hundreds of people ^_^ [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876...

#70 James Garfield Part 2

This week, we're back for the terrible conclusion of the James Garfield story, and it's basically wall to wall medical torture at the hands of an incredibly incompetent doctor. And because I'm an awful person, I get the giggles at points and can't stop laughing. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share SOURCES https://www.postalmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Stamp-History-1965-Lister.pdf https://www.jstor.org/stable/25101018?seq=30...

#69 James Garfield Part 1

This week, we’re getting into gross medical malpractice! Preformed on an American president! James Garfield may not be the most well known president, but hopefully we can change that. This part covers Garfield’s early life and strange path to the presidency, and a guy who couldn’t score while he was part of a sex cult. And Gina almost kills me while talking about US politics. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#68 Bob Berdella Part 4

Finally, it’s the last part of the Bob Berdella story! In this episode, Berdella gets caught, convicted and dies, and this all makes us very happy! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#67 Bob Berdella Part 3

This week, we’re back for another terrible part of the Bob Berdella story. This one is about as rough as part two, but thankfully, at least there’s a laugh at the end. This is a top shelf episode, so be prepared. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected]

#66 Bob Berdella Part 2

This week, we’re back for part two of Bob Berdella, and in this episode, he starts killing, torturing and scrapbooking. And for the first three men he captures, this is a bad, bad thing. We’re all going to need a drink or an edible after this one. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#65 Bob Berdella Part 1

This week, we’re diving into a mess of a story, highlighted by tons of physical, psychological and sexual torture. And the man behind it all was a piece of crap named Bob Berdella. Join us for part one of our horrible four part series. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#64 Sally (Sarah) Winchester and The Winchester House

It’s our Hallowe’en episode and we’re doing a fun one. Most people are aware of the famous Winchester House and the myths surrounding its builder. The usual story revolves around how Sarah Winchester, the heiress to the fortune made from the Winchester rifle (aka the gun that won the west), was haunted by the spirts of those killed by her families rifles. On the advice of a psychic, Sarah built a sprawling mansion to appease these spirits. But of course, the vast majority of this story is fa...

#63 Phillip Carl Jablonski

*apologies for the lack lustre audio, we tried something that seemed to work, yet here we are* This week, we’re jumping into the slime and covering a truly vile lump of human. You name a terrible thing, and this guy probably at least tried it. This one was not fun, it’s Phillip Carl Jablonski. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#62 Joseph Christopher

This week, we’re covering what is quite possibly one of the strangest criminals we’ve ever covered. This one has mental illness, shootings, stabbing, attempted castrations, racism, and some decent police work (for a change). It’s all just a huge mess, it’s Joseph Christopher! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#61 Bible John Part 2

This week, we’re back for part two of our very ramble-y telling of the Bible John story, including suspects jumping out windows, investigators with tunnel vision, terrible coroners and police dance teams. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater

#60 Bible John Part 1

This week, we’re releasing an episode we recorded back in May, but my dumbass went and misplaced it for months. This time we’re covering an international unsolved from back in the day, and like all unsolved cases, it’s a lot. It’s part one of Bible John! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share SOURCES: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19691101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bible_John https:...

#59 Missy Bevers Part 2

This week, we finish Gina’s birthday episode on the death of Missy Bevers. We talk suspects, evidence, theories and a lot more. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#58 Missy Bevers Part 1

It’s Gina’s birthday episode, and we’re doing an unsolved murder! On April 18, 2016, fitness instructor Missy Bevers was murdered inside the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas. And despite there being video footage of the perpetrator, her murder remains unsolved. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected] SOURCES: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/midlothian-police-to-reveal-unreleased-surveillance-footage-in-bevers-murder-inves...

#57 Robert ‘Willy’ Pickton Part 4

Finally, it’s the last part of the Pigman saga, aka the Willy Pickton story. In part four, Willy talks to an undercover cop, admits he has no idea how the OJ trial ended, and is brought before the court. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected]

#56 Robert ‘Willy’ Pickton Part 3

This week, we’re back for part three of the Pigman saga, otherwise known as the Willy Pickton story. This part focuses on the inept response of the Vancouver Police Department to the serial killer in their city, and how Willy was allowed to kill 49 women. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected]

#55 Robert ‘Willy’ Pickton Part 2

This week, we’re back for part two of the Pigman saga, also known as the Robert Pickton story. This episode covers Pickton in the 90’s, which included land deals, massive parties, Willie getting his own space, more dead sex worker, and so, so much pig shit. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected]

#54 Robert ‘Willy’ Pickton Part 1

This week, we’re going back to Canada to cover one of the countries most heinous and well known serial killers. By using his pig farm to cover his crimes and dispose of the bodies of the sex workers he killed, this man is believed to have killed nearly 50 women. That’s right, we’re off to the farm to cover Robert ‘Willie’ Pickton. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected] SOURCES: Stevie Cameron (October 25, 2011). On the Farm: Robert Willia...

#54 Robert ‘Willie’ Pickton Part 1

This week, we’re going back to Canada to cover one of the countries most heinous and well known serial killers. By using his pig farm to cover his crimes and dispose of the bodies of the sex workers he killed, this man is believed to have killed nearly 50 women. That’s right, we’re off to the farm to cover Robert ‘Willie’ Pickton. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected] SOURCES:

#53 Timothy Krajcir Part #2

This week, we’re back for the second part of the disturbing story of Timothy Krajcir. This part covers his final few crimes, his capture, and his eventual confessions. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share SOURCES: Walker, Steven (Jan 1, 2010) Predator. Pinnacle Books. ISBN: 978-0786020188 https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/krajcir-timothy.htm https://archive.ph/20070421170151/http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2008/01/18/breaki...

#52 Timothy Krajcir Part #1

This week, we’re deep diving a little known serial killer who seemed to live two separate lives, and this came through in his crimes. He hunted the Ozarks, killing nine women and comitting numerous sexual assault between 1963 and 1982. Join us as we cover Timothy Krajcir! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater SOURCES: Walker, Steven (Jan 1, 2010) Predator. Pinnacle Books. ISBN: 978-0786020188...

#51 Anthony Hardy

This week, we’re off to England to tell the story of an alcoholic who got chance after chance after chance… until it ended in murder. Grab some cheap cider and settle in, we’re covering Anthony Hardy! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share SOURCES: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/mar/14/freddy-patel-condemned-gmc https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hardy-anthony-john.htm https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=93129531&fcfToken=e...

#50 The Radium Girls

This week, we’re going all in on body horror and covering one of the nastiest industrial poisoning stories ever. Starting in the 1910’s, radium became a hot consumer product that would eventually kill an untold amount of people. And the worst hit by this poisoning was a group of painters called The Radium Girls. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share SOURCES: -Moore, Kate. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women, 2017....

#49 Richard Chase Part 2

This week, we’re back for the second part of Richard Chase. This is the messy one, so be prepared for some blood. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected] https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater

#48 Richard Chase Part 1

This week, we’re covering one of the most blood soaked, crazy crime sprees in American history, all committed by a very sick man with an insatiable blood lust. Get ready to fear the phrase ‘Richard needs his own place’, it’s part one of a two parter on the Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Chase! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share SOURCES: https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=86432476&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ...

#47 LISK Part 4 - The Suspects

It’s finally part four of LISK, and we’re finishing off with the main suspects in the case. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share https://www.patreon.com/Mentalillnesstheater SOURCES: https://www.dnainfo.com/20110516/manhattan/nypd-officer-last-contact-murder-victim-sources-say/ https://www.villagevoice.com/1999/06/08/trippin-on-a-hooker/ https://archive.ph/20120904072455/http://www.norwichbulletin.com/carousel/x1850112690/DA-Norwich...

#46 LISK Part 3 - The Second Batch

This week, we’re back for the third instalment of the Long Island Serial Killer case. And the mess only gets worse. [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#45 LISK Part 2 - The Gilgo Four

This week we’re back with part two of the Long Island Serial Killer case. This episode focuses on the search for Shannan Gilbert and the finding of the Gilgo Four. https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share [email protected]

#44 LISK Part 1

This week, it’s the start of what will be our longest, most complex series yet. It’s been one of the biggest true crime cases of the 21st century, join us for part one of our four parter on the Long Island Serial Killer! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share

#44 LISK Part 1 - Shannan Gilbert

This week, it’s the start of what will be our longest, most complex series yet. It’s been one of the biggest true crime cases of the 21st century, join us for part one of our four parter on the Long Island Serial Killer! [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/groups/952876465260434/?ref=share SOURCES: https://www.dnainfo.com/20110516/manhattan/nypd-officer-last-contact-murder-victim-sources-say/ https://www.villagevoice.com/1999/06/08/trippin-on-a-hooker/ https://archive...