Send us a text Episode 143: Killer Santa www.newspapers.comThe Tennessean, “Santa gunman planned to flee country”La Prensa, “Santa killer planned to flee U.S.”Santa Maria Times, "Ex-wife's friend: Killer distant after marriage”The Billings Gazette, “911 call: He’s shooting my whole family!”https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/5-years-after-man-in-santa-suit-massacred-9-relatives-covina-woman-leads-family-healing/ YouTube, “Holiday Dinner Party Ambience” by mistydreamsambience P...

Send us a text Episode 142: Christmas Fire Mystery: The Sodder Family Case Ft. Heather Welcome back guest co-host Heather to this episode of Operation Evil! Smithsonian Magazine —What Happened to the Sodder Children?Wikipedia (well-sourced summary, with primary citations listed atbottom)NPR / Stacy Horn’s reporting and archived audioNewspaper archives (Beckley Post-Herald, New York Times)Primary artifacts: the 1967/1968 photograph sent to Jennie (images and transcriptions appear i...

Send us a text Episode 141: A Horrifying Act of Violence Ft. Mandi Welcome back guest co-host Mandi to this episode of Operation Evil! The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers confidential support 24/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In addition, they have a text service available at Text 'START' to 88788, which allows people to reach out discreetly. There is also an online chat option at thehotline.org, where individuals can access resources, safety planning, and more. These services pr...

Send us a text Episode 140: The Death of a KY Roofer Ft. Diana Welcome back guest co-host Diana to this episode of Operation Evil! I’m so happy to have you back on the show! www.newspapers.comThe Paducah Sun, “Wife charged in Campbell”The Courier-Journal, “N. Ky. businessman slain in bedroom; wife, children unharmed”Lexington Herald-Leader, “Wife pleads not guilty to slaying”Lexington Herald-Leader, “Wife held in killing charged with tampering”Lexington Herald-Leader, “Business owner slain in...

Send us a text BONUS HALLOWEEN Episode 139: Spooky, Unexplained & What Do You Think Stories Ft. Mandi & Mysterious Mustachio Welcome to a bonus Halloween Episode of spooky stories! For this episode, Mandi joins me in hosting while we have a special guest…. Mysterious Mustachio! Enjoy the show! Support the show

Send us a text Episode 138: The Demon Defense www.newspapers.comThe Vancouver Sun, “Killing ‘no shock’ to demon watchers” By Russell ChandlerThe Standard-Star, “Demon trial lawyer promises to appeal case” By Ed WalzerReno Gazette-Journal, “Jury selection to being in ‘demon’ trial” News and Record, “Demon Defense Ruled ‘Irrelevant’ In Slaying”Detroit Free Press, “Demon Trial - Murder defendant possessed, his lawyer says”The Standard-Star, “Demon trial lawyer promises to appeal...

Send us a text Episode 137: Unholy Brotherhood Ft. Heather & Mandi Heather & Mandi come back to help co-host this awesome episode! Thanks for joining me ladies! www.newspapers.comhttps://windycityghosts.com/the-ripper-crew-of-chicago/https://windycityghosts.com/the-ripper-crew-of-chicago/https://cvltnation.com/grim-story-chicago-rippers-doc/https://www.chicagotribune.com/2019/03/29/timeline-sadistic-exploits-innocent-victims-of-the-ripper-crew/Chicago Tribune, “Police investigate tips...

Send us a text Episode 136: Assistant Coroner in Lovers Triangle Ft. Diana Welcome guest co-host Diana to this episode of Operation Evil! It was amazing having you on the show! www.newspapers.comSun-News, “Former county deputy coroner is arrested on murder charge” By Alex LangSun-News, “I miss him, says man as slain brother’s ex, ex-coroner charged” By Alex LangSun-News, “Judge sets bond for mom, ex-deputy coroner accused in man’s murder” By Alex LangSun-News, “Ex-coroner, woman charged...

Send us a text Episode 135: Best Friend, Worst Nightmare Ft. Heather www.newspapers.comhttps://www.today.com/popculture/tv/worst-roommate-ever-janie-lynn-ridd-true-story-rcna158617 Netflix, “Worst Roommate Ever,” episode “My BFF tried to kill me” The Daily Sentinel, “Police: Utah woman had biological agent” The Times-News, “Utah woman pleads guilty to buying biological agent online”https://www.abc4.com/news/top-stories/victim-speaks-after-best-friend-sentenced-for-attemp...

Send us a text On this episode, Megan is back to co-host this episode because she met our special guest Leah who has a story to tell. Leah lost her daughter Natalie to the failures of the mental health system. Natalie was only 18 years old. A judge ordered her to a 60-day psychiatric hold because she was a danger to herself and needed the help. They released her two days later... Less than 24 hours after her release, on April 5, 2025, she died in her sleep....alone, confused, and betrayed by ...

Send us a text Episode 133: Altemio Sanchez - The Bike Path Rapist www.newspapers.comhttps://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/buffalo/bike-path-killer-altemio-sanchez-dies-at-the-age-of-65https://www.btpm.org/2007-01-15/bike-path-rapist-is-arrestedhttps://www.btpm.org/2010-06-30/capozzi-settles-lawsuit-with-nys-for-wrongful-jail-timehttps://innocenceproject.org/news/anthony-capozzi-exonerated-in-new-york/https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/buffalo/this-mans-pure-evil-and-hatred-bike-path-killer-...

Send us a text Episode 132: Paris Morgue - Museum of Death newspapers.com https://bonjourparis.com/history/the-paris-morgue-a-gruesome-tourist-attraction-in-19th-century/Irish Independent, “The Paris Morgue - A Gruesome Recollection"The Kansas City Star, “Barred From Paris Morgue”San Francisco Chronicle, “The Paris Morgue - Caring for the Unrecognized Dead”The Roanoke Times, “No One Admitted to Paris Morgue.”The Spokesman-Review, “Paris Morgue An Eyesore”https://wellcomecolle...

Send us a text Episode 131: Kentucky Pilot’s Wife Hires Hitman newspapers.com Lexington Herald-Leader, “Wife helped kill pilot, detective testifies” By Associated PressMessenger-Inquirer, “Pilot’s wife charged in shooting death” The Courier-Journal, “Dead pilot’s wife arraigned in his murder” By Associated PressThe Courier-Journal, “Man linked to slain pilot’s wife charged with murder” The Courier-Journal, “Murder-for-hire suspect removed as executor”Messenger-Inquirer, “Woman’...

Send us a text Episode 130: DON’T QUIT - An Investigation Into Patty’s Death www.newspapers.comThe Buffalo News, “County lab’s big backlog is strain on survivors - Victim’s kin still await report on July death” By Henry DavisSpringville Journal, “Woman dies in Holland crash” PI Investigative Notes Jump on our Pateron for Part 2! “Tattletales From The Grave Ft. Chelsea” Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/operationevilpodcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/opera...

Send us a text Attention! In honor of the podcast turning four, we are having two giveaway contests! HOW TO ENTER: Go to our Facebook : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/operationevil 1. Comment your favorite episode OR what your favorite thing about the podcast is. 2. Share the post. That's it! Winners will be announced at 6 pm, on Monday, July 7th. Thank you all for supporting & listening to this podcast! Support the show

Send us a text Episode 129: Tonya Jackson & Tatiana Dykes: Can Evidence Speak to the Long Island Serial Killer? NBC NEWS April 23, 2025, 3:16 PM By Doha Madani 'Peaches' and 'Baby Doe,' bodies found near Gilgo Beach, ID'd as mother and 2-year-old daughterTanya Jackson | Victims of Serial Killers Wiki | FandomInterview with Detective: https://youtu.be/SUNeZjc7M3U?si=50hOxmv2LvyjBp-Z48 Hours, By Morgan Canty, Shaheen Tokhi, Updated on: April 13, 2025, Long Island serial killings: A timeline...

Send us a text Episode 128: Today Is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life https://youtu.be/pv50YW4n6og "Fringe Psychology of the 1960s In Breakthrough/Momentus Training". Matt Novak (29 September 2014). "The Man Who Fought the Synanon Cult and Won"Her life with "One Big Brother", San Jose Mercury News, March 19, 1999, Michael D. ClarkMorgan, Fiona (30 March 1999). "One big dysfunctional family". Salon. "Synanon's Sober Utopia: How a Drug Rehab Program Became a Vio...

Send us a text Episode 127: Fit of Rage or Freak Accident? The Case of Scarlett Vicker’s Death www.newspapers.comwww.reddit.com Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/operationevilpodcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/operationevil Link to Operation Evil Notebook for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Evil-Notebook-Crime-Podcast/dp/B0BQY4RNRD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KD47LOHSZM1L&keywords=nyoka+johnson&qid=1677893619&sprefix=nyoka%2Caps%2C180&sr=...

Send us a text Episode 126: John R. Whalen Fort Mitchell Kentucky Police Department (Via Open Records Request)The Cincinnati Enquirer, “Man arrested on sex charge” By Joe Wesselshttps://law.justia.com/cases/kentucky/court-of-appeals/2002/2001-ca-000684.htmlwww.familywatchdog.us Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/operationevilpodcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/operationevil Link to Operation Evil Notebook for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Evil-Not...

Send us a text Episode 125: April - Child Abuse Prevention Month www.safehome.orgwww.familywatchdog.ushttps://www.kait8.com/2025/02/06/affidavit-32k-images-adult-animal-child-porn-found-mans-phone/https://www.iwf.org.uk/news-media/iwf-in-the-news/the-us-now-hosts-more-child-sexual-abuse-material-online-than-any-other-country/ https://pcaky.org Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/operationevilpodcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/operationevil Link to Ope...