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Murder Dictionary

136 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 596 ratings

MURDER DICTIONARY {mer-der dik-she-ner-e} : a humorous discussion between true crime fanatics : an exploration of multiple cases based on the weekly topic, following the letter sequence of the alphabet : a great excuse for the podcast hosts to call their morbid curiosities "research"

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Episodes

Patricide: Alex & Derek King

August 04, 2017 07:30 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

This week we explore how the tween King brothers decided that they wanted to get rid of their father, so they could be free to play video games & smoke weed in a trailer park compound.   WARNING: This episode includes content that some may find disturbing. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 36:39 – 37:11 and 50:54.   To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryP...

Patricide: Toru Sakai

July 23, 2017 01:16 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

This week we will talk about the story of “Rich Dick” Toru Sakai, who was so scared to lose his spoiled freeloading lifestyle, that he plotted to get rid of his father.   To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast   Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, inappropriate jokes about death, and ridicul...

Occult Murders: Daniel & Manuela Ruda

July 13, 2017 08:55 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

This week we will discuss goth vampires Daniel & Manuela Ruda, who sacrificed their friend’s soul to Satan, so he could be a court jester. We will also play a Charles Manson fact game called “Manson OR Florida”! To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast  Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, inappr...

Occult Murders: Glenn Taylor Helzer

July 06, 2017 21:21 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

This week we will discuss a former Mormon turned raver, who combined religion & self-help tactics to lead his followers to murder for profit. To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, inappropriate jokes about death, and ridiculous serial killer memes. We appr...

Occult Murders: Adolfo Constanzo

June 29, 2017 05:30 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

This week we will discuss a Palo Mayombe sorcerer named Adolfo Constanzo, who used human sacrifice rituals to provide protection & prosperity to powerful drug cartel families. We will also give an exciting update on our Patreon merch!   WARNING: This episode includes content that some may find disturbing. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 19:56 – 21:00, 37:43 – 38:17, 41:23 – 42:42, 44:44 – 45:44, & 55:04 – 55:20. To support Murder Dictionary & get acces...

Patricide: Bresha Meadows

June 19, 2017 00:20 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MB

This early release Father’s Day show covers the psychology & statistics of Patricide. We will also discuss the recent case of Bresha Meadows, who risked becoming a victim of the racially biased American Juvenile Justice system, in order to break free from the cycle of abuse.   WARNING: This episode includes content that some may find disturbing. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 13:06 – 13:25, 15:19 – 16:24, 21:50 – 22:11, & 33:44 – 35:30.   To support ...

Necrophilia: Kevin Davis and Ondrej Rigo

June 15, 2017 02:59 - 53 minutes - 61.9 MB

This week we will talk about Kevin Davis, who committed matricide, incest, necrophilia, & admitted that he lost his virginity to a corpse. *shudder* Then we will discuss Ondrej Rigo who went on an international necro-tour that claimed the lives of 9 women.   WARNING: This episode includes content that some may find disturbing. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 8:25 – 11:05, 15:22 – 16:54, & 27:15 – 43:11.   To support Murder Dictionary & get access to r...

Richard Ramirez Quiz Game- Bonus Episode

June 08, 2017 03:00 - 24 minutes - 28.1 MB

We need a break from our heavy Necrophilia episodes, so today we will just play a game based on a survey Richard Ramirez filled out in prison. Brianna made up some fake answers to make a multiple choice quiz, so you can play along & see if you can guess …

Necrophilia: Earle Nelson

June 02, 2017 16:57 - 1 hour - 80.1 MB

On this episode we will recount the story of Earle Nelson, who travelled across America & into Canada on a murder & necrophilia spree. Earle preyed on welcoming landladies of boarding houses before being caught, then escaping custody, & finally being captured again by Canadian Mounties.   Warning: This episode includes content that some may find disturbing. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 40:55 – 48:23 & 50:30 – 55:00.   To support Murder Dictionary &...

Necrophilia: John Christie

May 25, 2017 08:18 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

This week will cover the history, psychology, & statistics of necrophilia. We will also discuss necrophiliac John Christie, who helped convict another man of a murder that he committed.   Warning: This episode includes content that some may find disturbing. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 50:30 – 57:00 & 59:00 – 1:05:55.   To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDi...

Matricide: Tony Baekeland

May 17, 2017 12:01 - 55 minutes - 63.4 MB

This episode will cover Tony Baekeland, whose escalating violence stemmed from a toxic combination of untreated schizophrenia, homophobia, abuse, & inappropriate sexual relationship with his mother.   Warning: This episode includes content that some may find disturbing. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 29:03 – 32:04, 36:52 – 39:56, 42:28 – 43:40, 48:51 – 50:48.   To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Pat...

Matricide: Jason Bautista and Heather Mack

May 11, 2017 07:14 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

This episode will cover frosted tip OC overachiever Jason Bautista, who finally broke under the pressure of providing for his family. We will also discuss Heather Mack, who dragged her boyfriend into a nightmare vacation, culminating in an evil plan to get rid her mother.   Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 13.22 to 13:29, 20:22 to 23:40, & from 46:44 to 50:25.   To support Murder Dictionary & get...

Matricide: John Gilbert Graham (AKA Jack Graham)

May 05, 2017 08:17 - 56 minutes - 65.1 MB

This week we will discuss John Gilbert Graham (AKA Jack Graham) who grew up longing for his mother from the confines of an orphanage. Then when his mother came back into his life, he killed 43 people to get rid of her.   To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast   Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tid...

Los Angeles: Vaughn Greenwood

April 22, 2017 22:13 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

This week we will discuss Vaughn Greenwood the “Skid Row Slasher” who preyed on homeless men, & shopaholic Dana Sue Gray who murdered elderly women for their credit cards. We will also play the second half of the game 2 Truths & a Lie.   Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence. If you would prefer to not hear about these details, please skip from 6:55 to 16:30 & from 31:22 to 36:32.   To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Pa...

Los Angeles: Chester Dewayne Turner

April 13, 2017 08:20 - 1 hour - 71.9 MB

This week we will discuss Los Angeles murderer Chester Dewayne Turner, who murdered 13 women between 1987 – 1998, & how the fact that Chester killed within the African American community enabled him to continue for so long. Warning: This episode contains violence against women. If you would prefer to not hear about these crimes, you can forward to the trial at 35:17. To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Mur...

Killer Kids: The murder of Angela Wrightson

April 07, 2017 07:07 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

On this episode we tell the story of 2 anonymous teen girls who assaulted 39 year old Angela Wrightson over an 8 hour period, & eventually killed her. We also play another game we call “Psalms or Serial Killers”, where we read quotes & guess if it was said in the Bible, or by a murderer. To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Fac...

Killer Kids: Catherine and Curtis Jones

March 30, 2017 06:06 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

On this episode we tell the story of 13 year old Catherine & 12 year old Curtis, who devised a deadly plot to escape their severely abusive home. Since these stories are overwhelmingly heavy & heartbreaking, we will also be playing a game after the story, in an attempt to lift everyone’s spirits after discussing such intense tragedy.   To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast   Please ...

Killer Kids: Jesse Pomeroy

March 22, 2017 08:19 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

On this episode we tell the story of Jesse Pomeroy who progressed from victim of bullying & abuse, to earning the title “The Boy Torturer” by 11, then convicted murderer by 14. To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast If you’d like shirts, mugs, phone cases, & other merch, you can shop at https://murderdictionary.threadless.com/  MURDER DICTIONARY LINKS: Instagram : https://www.instagra...

Jealousy: Sarah Williams and Spade Cooley

March 09, 2017 07:37 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

On this episode we will discuss lazy eyed horse enthusiast Sarah Williams, who went from victim to murderer, after a string of failed affairs with married men. We will also chat about Spade Cooley’s fall from self-appointed “King of Western Swing” to wife beating murderer, & how despite a celebrities horrific criminal acts, people will still remain fans. To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryP...

Jealousy: Leslie Hylton and Mayka Kukucova

February 24, 2017 05:17 - 1 hour - 38.5 MB

On this episode we will chat about the Leslie Hylton, the OG O.J. who fell from the stratosphere of sports stardom to the tabloid headlines as a jealous wife murderer. We will also discuss how swimsuit model Mayka Kukucova turned from bratty to deadly, when she got cut off from her sugar daddy allowance. To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast If you’d like shirts, mugs, phone cases, & ...

Inheritance: Brian Blackwell and Steven Benson

February 17, 2017 08:57 - 1 hour - 38 MB

On this episode we will discuss another killer tennis player named Brian Blackwell, who took a long relaxing vacation to decompress from killing his parents. We will also talk about the story of unemployed millionaire Steven Benson’s attempt to get rid of his whole family at once. To support Murder Dictionary & get access to rewards, perks, & merch, please visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/MurderDictionaryPodcast If you’d like shirts, mugs, phone cases, & other merch, you can sho...

Inheritance: Roderick Newall and Alan Hruby

February 09, 2017 04:00 - 57 minutes - 33.3 MB

On this episode we will discuss the story of Roderick Newall doing the unthinkable, so he could buy more pastel polo shirts & crew neck sweaters. Then we will talk about how Alan Hruby’s luxurious “male model” lifestyle took him on a downward spiral to the depths of a Ritz Carlton bathtub drain… We will also reveal the truth about how tennis causes murder! Stay woke, people!   Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true ...

Hybristophilia: Rosalie Martinez and Doreen Lioy, the wife of Richard Ramirez

February 01, 2017 02:49 - 55 minutes - 31.9 MB

This week we will discuss how Rosalie Martinez gave up everything in her life to get dicked down in Oscar Bolin’s prison cell, & Doreen Lioy’s relationship with her contour-goals husband Richard “stank breath” Ramirez. Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, inappropriate jokes about death, and ridiculous serial killer memes. You can support Murder Dictionary by telling your friends & family about us, ...

Hybristophilia: Asha Bandelle and Afton Elaine "Star" Burton, the fiancé of Charles Manson

January 25, 2017 05:51 - 50 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode we will discuss Asha Bandelle’s journey from troubled Manhattan socialite, to love struck heart eyes emoji prison wife. We will also chat about how teenage Star Burton & a retiree named “Grey Wolf” cuckolded lil old man Charlie Manson. Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, jokes about death in poor taste, and ridiculous serial killer memes. You can support Murder Dictionary by telling...

Grooming: Lewis Daynes and Alicia Kozakiewicz

January 17, 2017 09:33 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MB

In this episode we will explore how Breck Bednar was preyed upon by a 19 year old evil Precious Moments doll come to life Lewis Daynes. Plus Alicia Kozakiewicz & who was kidnapped by a pervy awful internet creep, who wasn’t able to steal the shine from a Boss. Ass. Bitch. Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, jokes about death in poor taste, and ridiculous serial killer memes. You can support Murder ...

Factitious Disorder: Marybeth Tinning and Bobbie Sue Dudley

January 02, 2017 05:41 - 41 minutes - 47.4 MB

In the second half of our discussion of Factitious Disorder, we will cover the horrific & heartbreaking worst mother imaginable, Marybeth Tinning. Plus deadly nurse Bobbie Sue Dudley. WARNING: This episode contains crimes against children. The first case covers a mother who causes illness & even death of her own children. We understand that some listeners may find the stories difficult to listen to. Please fast forward approximately 23 minutes, if you would like to skip over the part that in...

Christmas 2016 Bonus Murdersode: Bruce Pardo, The Perelson Family, “Stack” Lee Shelton, and The Ashland Tragedy

December 24, 2016 08:54 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MB

This episode features Bruce Pardo AKA The Mad Max of West Covina, The Perelson Family’s Los Feliz Murder House, serious Stetson fan “Stack” Lee Shelton, & The (longwinded) Ashland Tragedy. Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, jokes about death in poor taste, and ridiculous serial killer memes.   You can support Murder Dictionary by telling your friends & family about us, posting about the show on y...

Factitious Disorder: DeeDee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard, plus Leslie Wilfred

December 19, 2016 23:52 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

In the first half of our discussion of Factitious Disorder, we will cover DeeDee Blancharde & her daughter Gypsy Rose, who sought freedom from her mother’s Factitious Disorder with the most extreme method possible. Also we will discuss the Wilfred family, who were shocked when a faked pregnancy lead to the discovery that the mother Leslie was both making her children ill & flat out lying about their conditions. WARNING: This episode contains crimes perpetrated against children. In both cases...

Exonerated: Kirk Bloodsworth, James Bain, Anthony Porter, and Alstory Simon

December 05, 2016 02:04 - 1 hour - 34.7 MB

This episode recounts the stories of Kirk Bloodsworth who unknowingly befriended the real killer in his case, biker Robert Dewey that loved meth not murder, James Bain who had ‘the wrong blood type at the wrong time’, & the roller coaster story of Anthony Porter & Alstory Simon who were both separately exonerated of the same crime. Please subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, and ridiculous serial killer memes. You can su...

Double Lives: Gerard John Schaefer and Bishop Eddie Long

November 27, 2016 06:56 - 49 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this episode we will talk about dirty cop Gerard John Schaefer, who “got away with murder” for way too long. We will also discuss (our first non-murderer) Bishop Eddie Long, who was a vocal opponent of the LGBTQ community, until it was discovered that he was having sexual relationships & marriage ceremonies with teenage boys. Please rate, review, subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, & the best true crime memes. MURDE...

Double Lives: Jane Toppan and Russell Williams

November 20, 2016 19:03 - 48 minutes - 28 MB

This episode will kick off with Double D (Doctor of Death) Jane Toppan & her penchant for using cadavers as body pillows. We will finish up with Canadian military man Russell Williams, who was apparently trying to make his own Victoria’s Secret Catalog with lingerie selfies.  Next week will be the remaining half of our Double Lives episode, with 2 more stories.  Please subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, and ridiculous...

Copycat Killers: Veronica Lynn Compton, Heriberto Seda, Thierry Jaradin, and Stephen Doran

November 14, 2016 03:52 - 53 minutes - 30.7 MB

Today we are discussing the individuals who copied famous criminals. We will cover the Hillside Strangler fangirl Veronica Lynn Compton, the 2nd Zodiac Heriberto Seda, the most famous Scream copycat Thierry Jaradin, & Walter White wannabe Stephen Doran. Please subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, and ridiculous serial killer memes. You can support the show by spreading the word to your friends & family, & also by visitin...

Brothers Bonus Murdersode: The Harpe Brothers

November 14, 2016 02:17 - 11 minutes - 6.75 MB

This is the story of The Harpe Brothers, who terrorized the frontier in the late 1700’s. “Big” Micajah Harpe & “Little” Micajah Harpe were famous for overkill, indiscriminate choice in victims, & their signature method of disemboweling their victims, so they could fill the body with rocks & sink it to the bottom of a river. Please subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, and ridiculous serial killer memes. You can support th...

Brothers Who Kill Together: Cook brothers, Briley brothers, Carr brothers, and Ranes brothers

November 07, 2016 09:19 - 1 hour - 36.6 MB

Our focus this week will be brothers that commit crime sprees together. The stories of the Cook brothers, Briley brothers, Carr brothers, & Ranes brothers will show why family is the other F-word. Please subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes, true crime tidbits, and ridiculous serial killer memes. You can support the show by spreading the word to your friends & family, & also by visiting our Patreon. To support Murder Dictionary & get access...

Axe Murders: Victor Licata, Jake Bird, William Patrick Mitchell, and Tyree Smith

October 31, 2016 06:42 - 59 minutes - 34.4 MB

Episode 1 starts off with discussing Victor Licata, the inspiration behind the movie Reefer Madness. Then we will talk about itinerant worker and serial killer Jake Bird, who took axe murder on tour. We will move on to Australian William Patrick Mitchell, who had a little problem with rejection. Our episode comes to a close with new Subway spokesperson Tyree Smith, adding chopsticks to the axe murder mix. Please subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new e...

MDP S1E0: Intro to Murder Dictionary

October 27, 2016 09:29 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MB

This episode will be a brief introduction of what to expect from Murder Dictionary. Please subscribe & follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter to stay updated on new episodes & true crime tidbits. https://www.instagram.com/murderdictionarypodcast/

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