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The Book of the Dead
Courtney Liso
146 episodes
6 days ago
Hosted by Courtney Liso, The Book of the Dead is a true crime podcast that focuses on the victims of lesser-known crimes. Each episode presents a deep dive into a case from around the world, dissecting the details to tell the whole story of who each victim was, in addition to what happened to them. Formerly hosted by a mother-daughter team, the podcast has evolved with one host, taking the care necessary to ensure each victim is honored as they should be. Join Courtney every Wednesday at 12am EST for a new chapter in The Book of the Dead. 
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Hosted by Courtney Liso, The Book of the Dead is a true crime podcast that focuses on the victims of lesser-known crimes. Each episode presents a deep dive into a case from around the world, dissecting the details to tell the whole story of who each victim was, in addition to what happened to them. Formerly hosted by a mother-daughter team, the podcast has evolved with one host, taking the care necessary to ensure each victim is honored as they should be. Join Courtney every Wednesday at 12am EST for a new chapter in The Book of the Dead. 
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The Book of the Dead
Chapter 124: Missing in Midland-The Vanishing of Caitlin Denison
In January 2018, Reno native, 19-year-old Caitlin Denison arrived in Midland, Texas, with a man she barely knew, then vanished without a trace. Before she disappeared, she made chilling calls to her family, hinting that she feared for her life. From Caitlin’s final known movements, theories of why she went to Texas in the first place, and the desperate search to bring her home, this is the baffling story of a young woman who was never seen again.

If you have information that can help bring Caitlin home, you can:
  • Submit a Tip Online through the Texas Rangers' Cold Case website.
  • Contact the Texas Rangers by telephone at 1-800-346-3243. Your information will be forwarded to the Texas Ranger assigned to this case.
  • Call Crime Stoppers - Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for this crime. Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous. 
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Featuring a promo for Mountain Murders;
East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, Heather & Dylan. Who knew mountains could be so deadly? Are you ready to embark on a perilous journey through the treacherous peaks of true crime?
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Alert, F. (2018, June 13). Family fears for missing Reno woman’s safety. https://www.firstalert7.com. https://www.firstalert7.com/content/news/Authorities-searching-for-woman-last-seen-in-Midland-485398621.htmlCaitlin Marie Denison – The Charley Project. (n.d.). https://charleyproject.org/case/caitlin-marie-denisonCorrea, A. (2025a, January 23). Texas DPS continues search for missing woman last seen in Midland. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/investigations/texas-dps-missing-womans-case-caitlin-denison-midland/513-c5615507-cba8-4dd4-a20b-d6aafd636032Correa, A. (2025b, January 23). Texas DPS continues search for missing woman last seen in Midland. newswest9.com. https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/investigations/texas-dps-missing-womans-case-caitlin-denison-midland/513-c5615507-cba8-4dd4-a20b-d6aafd636032Details - Unsolved homicide. (n.d.). https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/coldCase/Home/Details/278Dupnick, T. (2024, October 15). Renewed interest sparked in...
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The Book of the Dead
Chapter 123: Missing from MacKay Court-The Murder of Brianna Denison
When 19-year-old Brianna Denison vanished from her friend's home in the early hours of January 20, 2008, the city of Reno, Nevada was on high alert, rallying to help find her and bring her home. As police worked with minimal evidence to find Brianna's abductor, they followed the DNA trail to the University of Nevada, Reno Campus, uncovering a predator who had been targeting students for months. 

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ABC News. (2008a, January 22). FBI joins search for “Abducted” teen. https://abcnews.go.com/US/Story?id=4172264&page=2ABC News. (2008b, February 19). Body found in Reno is missing student. https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=4301456&page=1Being Brianna’s Brother. (2018, January 28). Reno Gazette Journal, 7A.Bellisle, M. (2009, January 9). Four aggravating conditions cited for capital punishment. Reno Gazette Journal, 1A-7A.Bellisle, M., & Mullen, F. X., Jr. (2008, November 27). Biela had trouble with women, law. RGJ. https://ceadstorage.blob.core.windows.net/cead-images/NewsReportreBiela.pdfBiela gets life prison on top of death row. (2010, July 31). Nevada Appeal. https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2010/jul/31/biela-gets-life-prison-on-top-of-death-row/Biela v. State, 381 P.3d 594 | Nev., Judgment, Law, casemine.com. (n.d.). https://www.casemine.com. https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5975bc9eadd7b04349680535Crime Desk. (2025, July 11). Stolen in the Night: The Brianna Denison murder that changed Nevada forever. Medium. https://medium.com/@crimedesk/stolen-in-the-night-the-brianna-denison-murder-that-changed-nevada-forever-96c89c54a49bFort Bragg Advocate-News. (2018, August 23). Brianna Denison: Former Mendocino youth missing. Fort Bragg Advocate-News. https://www.advocate-news.com/2008/01/24/brianna-denison-former-mendocino-youth-missing/IrishExaminer.com. (2020, May 19). US serial rapist sentenced to death. Irish Examiner. https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-30460203.htmlJames Biela petitions court for retrial in rape, murder of 19-year-old Brianna Denison. (2016, July 12). KRXI. https://foxreno.com/news/local/james-biela-returns-to-court-for-rape-and-murder-of-19-year-old-reno-womanJournal, M. B. R. G. (2018, January 26). From May 2010: Testimony details discovery of body, Brianna Denison death. Reno Gazette Journal. https://www.rgj.com/story/news/crime/2018/01/26/may-2010-testimony-details-discovery-body-brianna-denison-death/1067359001/Jul 28, 2008, page 4 - Reno Gazette-Journal at Newspapers.com<sup>TM. (n.d.). Newspapers.com. <span class=&qout;url&qout;>https://www.newspapers.com/image/149445981/?match=1&terms=brianna%20denisonKing, G. C. (n.d.). The murder of Brianna Denison — snatched in the Dead of Night — Crime Library. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/classics/brianna_denison/1.htmlKrikorian, T. (2008, March 29). Family invites communty to mark Denison birthday. Reno Gazette Journal, 1A-8A.McCandrew, S. (2008, November 28). Blue ribbons selling out at local stores. Reno Gazette Journal, 3A.Miller, C. (2010, June 3). BRIaNna Denison’s killer, James Biela, gets death; mom says “He messed with the wrong...
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1 week ago
39 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 122: A South African Champion Silenced-The Murder of Leighandre 'Baby Lee' Jegels
Leighandre “Baby Lee” Jegels was a rising star in South African boxing; an undefeated fighter, a national karate champion, and a young woman whose strength inspired thousands. But behind the scenes, she was fighting a far more dangerous opponent. In a case that ignited widespread anger and renewed attention to South Africa’s epidemic of gender-based violence, Leighandre's promising career was cut short by the man who was supposed to love and protect her, and she was failed by the very system designed to keep her safe.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or gender based violence, you can contact:

In South Africa:
The Gender Based Violence Command Center hotline
  •  0800 428 428 (Call Line)
  •  31531 (Text Line)
  • or visit their website at gbv.org.za
 The Stop Gender Violence Help Line
  •  0800 150 150
  •  or visit their website at lifelinesa.co.za
In America:
  • The Domestic Violence Hotline Website
     call: 800-799-7233
    Text SAFE to 88788
In the UK
  • https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
  • or call 0808 2000 247

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True Crime California is a podcast about crimes that take place in, you guessed it - the great Golden State of California. Brought to you by Cindy, these stories will cover everything from well known crimes we've all heard about, to more obscure stories that need to be told. 
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BBC News. (2019, August 31). South Africa policeman arrested over boxing champion’s murder. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49537070Bcmda, & Bcmda. (2023, November 30). The Leighandre “Babe Lee” Jegels Recreational Park - Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency. Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency -. https://bcmda.org.za/the-leighandre-babe-lee-jegels-recreational-park/Chaput, M. (2019, September 12). Tears flow freely for champ ‘Baby Lee.’ The Herald. https://www.theherald.co.za/news/2019-09-12-tears-flow-freely-for-champ-baby-lee/Confronting South Africa’s crisis of Gender-Based violence. (2024, November 25). Human Rights Watch. https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/11/25/confronting-south-africas-crisis-gender-based-violenceCrime Desk. (2023, December 10). The Life and Tragic Murder of a Rising Boxing Star Killed in the Middle of Rush Hour Traffic. Medium. https://medium.com/@crimedesk/the-life-and-tragic-murder-of-a-rising-boxing-star-killed-in-the-middle-of-rush-hour-traffic-c2cf023a2ef6Fuzile, M. D. M. Z. a. B. (2019, August 31). EC world champion fighter shot dead. Daily Dispatch. https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/news/2019-08-31-e-cape-champion-boxer-shot-dead/#google_vignetteHauser, T. (2025, October 26). Women in boxing. Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/sports/boxing/Women-in-boxingInfluential moments in women’s boxing history. (n.d.). BOXRAW. https://boxraw.com/blogs/blog/influential-moments-in-womens-boxing-history?srsltid=AfmBOorbfAsDGqc1Tyu0Kajqdp_bDPo_wMaVrEG-G3J3tjLoDbFMA7qaJacob, B. (2019, September 1). ‘Baby Lee’...
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 121: Vienna's Ice Cream Shop Murders-The Case of Estibaliz Carranza
When renovation crews began digging beneath a small ice cream shop in Vienna, they didn’t expect to uncover a gruesome secret. What they found unraveled the double life of Estibaliz Carranza, a woman who hid two murders for years. Dubbed The Ice Lady of Austria, Establiz's crimes spun the media into a frenzy, especially when she was represented by the very same man who defended another of Austria's most notorious criminals. 

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Adams, S. (2017, January 16). Infamous baby-obsessed “ice cream parlour murderer” is so dangerous she’ll be jailed with men not women. Daily Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/infamous-baby-obsessed-ice-cream-9631172Arts - ISKCON - the Hare Krishna Movement. (n.d.). ISKCON - the Hare Krishna Movement. https://www.iskcon.org/about-us/what-is-iskcon.phpBBC News. (2012, November 22). “Ice cream” murder woman gets life sentence in Austria. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-20453491Bell, B. (2014, November 16). “Ice cream” killer Carranza publishing memoirs. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30056611Charter, D. (2014, November 17). One last scoop from ice cream parlour murders. The Times. https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/ski-holiday/one-last-scoop-from-ice-cream-parlour-murders-6p8s00c2j33Del Cabo/El Correo, A. (2012, November 22). La descuartizadora Estíbaliz Carranza era «amable y sumisa» con sus examantes. Diario ABC. https://www.abc.es/internacional/abci-descuartizadora-amable-sumisa-examantes-201211210000_noticia.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.abc.es%2Finternacional%2Fabci-descuartizadora-amable-sumisa-examantes-201211210000_noticia.htmlEspaña, L. N. (2011, June 13). La descuartizadora mataba por ira y dinero. La Nueva España. https://www.lne.es/sucesos/2011/06/13/descuartizadora-mataba-ira-dinero-21083577.htmlGhosh, S. (2017, January 18). Who is Estibaliz Carranza? Infamous “Ice Cream killer” being moved to All-Male prison in Austria. International Business Times. https://www.ibtimes.com/who-estibaliz-carranza-infamous-ice-cream-killer-being-moved-all-male-prison-austria-2476821“Ice lady” killer buried husband, lover in Vienna cellar. (2012, November 20). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/ice-lady-killer-buried-husband-lover-vienna-cellar-flna1c7172322Jh. (2019, March 6). Scary True Stories: The ice-cream lady - J.H. Moncrieff. J.H. Moncrieff. https://www.jhmoncrieff.com/scary-true-stories-the-ice-cream-lady/Kazim, H. (2018, September 8). “Am I still beautiful?” DER SPIEGEL, Hamburg, Germany. https://www.spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/doppelmoerderin-estibaliz-carranza-buch-zelle-14-ueber-die-eislady-a-1226978.htmlKurier.At. (2014, November 14). Die Memoiren der Eislady. Kurier. https://kurier.at/chronik/wien/meine-zwei-leben-die-memoiren-der-eislady/97.062.087#google_vignettePayreder, M., & Peyerl, R. (2020, May 14). Das Geständnis der Estibaliz Carranza. Kurier. https://kurier.at/chronik/wien/das-gestaendnis-der-estibaliz-carranza/1.263.891#google_vignettePiggott, M. (2014, November 16). “Ice Cream Killer” Estibaliz Carranza Publishes Memoir Describing her Horrific Crimes. International Business Times...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Novela 11: In The Matrix-The Death of Erin Valenti w/ The Final Trace
In 2019, 33-year-old tech startup founder Erin Valenti, was on a work trip in Silicon Valley. At the end of her trip, she called her parents, telling them she couldn't find her rental car, but they were concerned by the strange statements she was making.

"It's all a game, it's a thought experiment, we're in the Matrix."

A week later, her body was found in her rented car on the side of the road in San Jose, but there were no clear signs of physical harm, and her family was adamant she didn't struggle with any mental health problems or substance use disorders. The circumstances of her death have remained a mystery ever since. 

Thank you to The Final Trace for taking over after a death in my family.

Check out the podcast here!
The Final Trace is a true crime podcast unraveling the most chilling disappearances, cold cases, and solved mysteries that still leave us asking questions. Hosted by two friends with a passion for true crime, each episode explores the final known moments, forgotten clues, and the theories that keep us up at night.
From strange sightings to shocking conclusions, we follow the clues wherever they lead—because sometimes the scariest part isn’t the mystery… it’s the truth.



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If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.

Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.
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1 month ago
29 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 120: New Jersey’s Coldest Cases-Who Killed Rosetta Jean-Baptiste and Michelle Lynn Howard?
Two women. Two cities. Two tragedies that never made national headlines. Rosetta Jean-Baptiste was found dead in Ramsey in 1993; Michelle Lynn Howard’s body was discovered in Atlantic City almost a decade later. Today, I shed light on their stories, the mysterious circumstances of their deaths, and why their unsolved murders still matter.

If anyone has any information about Rosetta Jean-Baptiste's murder, you are urged to call the Bergen County Cold Case Unit at 201-646-2300 or at 201-642-5962. You can also email them at coldcaseunit@bcpo.net.

Anyone with information about the murder of Michelle Howard is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800, or you can submit a tip at their website www.acpo.org/tips. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 or go to their website www.crimestoppersatlantic.com

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Featuring a promo for Autumn's Oddities:
If it's creepy and weird, you'll find it here! This is a podcast for the strange and unusual, made by the strange and unusual.

Accept no substitutes!
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Davis, E. (2020, November 30). Atlantic County prosecutor asks for help with 19-year old murder case. WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM. https://wpgtalkradio.com/atlantic-county-prosecutor-asks-for-help-with-19-year-old-murder-case/DeMarco, J. (2021, August 7). COLD CASE: Killer Of Rockland Teen In Notorious Bergen Motel Got Away, Is He Around Today? Daily Voice. https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/mahwah/news/cold-case-killer-of-rockland-teen-in-notorious-bergen-motel-got-away-is-he-around-today/814120/McAleer, P. (2001a, November 29). “I just want them. . . caught,” victim’s brother says. Press of Atlantic City, C1–C6.McAleer, P. (2001b, December 28). A.C. woman’s slaying remains a mystery. Press of Atlantic City, C1.Miranda, C. O. (n.d.). Haiti and the United States during the 1980s and 1990s: refugees, immigration, and foreign policy. Digital USD. https://digital.sandiego.edu/sdlr/vol32/iss3/2/Murdered: Michelle Howard | Atlantic City, NJ | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/michelle-howard#timelineNew Jersey officials issue new plea for information in 2001 murder of Michelle Howard. (2020, November 30). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/daughter-fights-justice-19-years-after-mother-was-murdered-body-n1249187Press Staff Reports. (2001, November 28). Police ID woman found dead in Mizpah. Press of Atlantic City, C4.ROSETTA JEAN-BAPTISTE HOMICIDE. (n.d.). In Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. https://www.bcpo.net/rosetta-jean-baptiste/Rosette Jean-Baptiste (1975-1993) - Find a grave. . . (1975, June 22). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158700874/rosette-jean-baptisteSamuels, M. (2021, August 6). Surveillance Video Released In 'Cold Blooded' Teaneck Killing. Teaneck,...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Tales From The Darkcast Network Crypt Keeper
Welcome to The Crypt, where our Crypt Keeper awaits to bring you tales fit for a dark and scary Halloween night. From legends of witches and ghost ships, to the stories of recent memory's most horrific real-life killers, there's plenty to set the mood for a frightful holiday. Featuring some of Darkcast Network's best, we've come together to ring in the season.

Grab your candy, take a seat, and settle in for tales from The Darkcast Crypt Keeper. 


Podcasts Featured:

Rainbow Crimes
The Final Trace
Missing in the PNW
The Book of the Dead
Mythical True Crime
Pod of Terror
Murder in the PNW
Day By Day
Rogue Darkness
Tragedy With A View
The Bell Witch Podcast

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Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.
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1 month ago
1 hour 52 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 119: Behind The Mask-The Murder of Moustapha Akkad & The Birth of Halloween w/ Brian Santana
When it comes to John Carpenter's iconic franchise, Halloween, most people may be familiar, in the abstract, with the name Moustapha Akkad as his name is the first to appear in the opening credits for every movie. What fans of the series may not be familiar with is how integral Moustapha was to bringing the story of Michael Myers to life, producing all 8 original movies, even after John Carpenter, himself, left the series. 

To celebrate Halloween, Brian Santana joins me to talk about the life of Moustapha Akkad, the man born to a customs officer in Syria, who came to Hollywood to bring the story of Islam to life on the big screen. From his movie, The Message, to becoming the silent force behind one of the horror genre's greatest franchises, Moustapha Akkad's life was rich with creativity until his violent death at the hands of suicide bombers in Amman, Jordan. This is the story of his life and his enduring legacy, honoring the man who was so pivotal in making Michael Myers and the season what it is today. 


Get A Murder On Campus: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case here

Check out Chapter 91 with Brian and Cameron Santana here

Check out Chapter 105: Summer's Almost Gone with Brian Santana and J.T. Townsend here

Check out Chapter 114: The Devil in the Details-The Unsolved Death of Jeannette DePalma w/ Brian Santana here

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Akkad, Moustapha (1930–2005) | Encyclopedia.com. (n.d.). https://www.encyclopedia.com/international/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/akkad-moustapha-1930-2005Al-Atraqchi, F. (2007, September 2). Halloween producer’s epic plan. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2007/9/2/halloween-producers-epic-planBrayson, J. (2018, October 18). Who is Moustapha Akkad? ‘Halloween’ is dedicated to someone who shaped the franchise. Bustle. https://www.bustle.com/p/who-is-moustapha-akkad-halloween-is-dedicated-to-someone-who-shaped-the-franchise-12576403CNN.com - Jordan confirms al Qaeda behind hotel blasts - Nov 12, 2005. (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20080527142122/http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/11/12/jordan.blasts/index.htmlCole, J. (2005, November 15). Strange death of Moustapha Akkad. Informed Comment....
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1 month ago
1 hour 26 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 118: The Crow Never Dies-The Death and Legacy of Brandon Lee
“It can’t rain all the time.”

Those words became immortal the day Brandon Lee brought The Crow to life and lost his own in the process. Born to a martial arts legend, Brandon Lee was poised for stardom, carving out a name for himself outside of his father's shadow, but fate had other ideas when a tragic accident occurred on set,  and The Crow, a dark and gothic thriller, would become both his final film and his legacy.

After 30 years, The Crow has immortalized Brandon Lee in its haunting story of Eric Draven, risen from the dead seeking retribution, but his death also created another legacy, one that changed the way Hollywood would operate to keep casts and crews safe. 


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The Pacific Northwest is known for it's beautiful coastline, green interior, rainy weather, and spectacular mountains, but because of all of this it's also the perfect place to go missing.

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Ashurst, S. (2019a, May 15). ‘John Wick 3’ director Chad Stahelski opens up about Brandon Lee’s tragic death on “The Crow.” Yahoo Movies UK via Yahoo Entertainment. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-wick-3-director-chad-stahelski-opens-brandon-lees-tragic-death-crow-142644256.html?guccounter=1Ashurst, S. (2019b, May 15). ‘John Wick 3’ director Chad Stahelski opens up about Brandon Lee’s tragic death on “The Crow.” Yahoo Movies UK via Yahoo Entertainment. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/john-wick-3-director-chad-stahelski-opens-brandon-lees-tragic-death-crow-142644256.html?guccounter=1Boyle, P. (2019, July 16). Brandon Lee Apparently Killed by .44 Bullet : Movies: Even after autopsy finding, North Carolina police are still treating the actor’s death as accidental. - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-04-02-ca-18323-story.htmlBrandon Lee. (n.d.-a). The Movie Database. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/57700-brandon-lee?language=en-USBrandon Lee. (n.d.-b). The Movie Database. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/57700-brandon-lee?language=en-USBruce Lee — Bruce Lee. (n.d.). Bruce Lee. https://brucelee.com/bruce-leeFate’s Children: Bruce and Brandon. (1993, May 3). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1993/05/02/archives/fates-children-bruce-and-brandon.htmlHarris, M. (2021, October 22). The brief life and unnecessary death of Brandon Lee. EW.com. https://ew.com/article/1993/04/16/brief-life-and-unnecessary-death-brandon-lee/Heching, D. (2021, October 26). Eliza Hutton Breaks Silence 28 Years After Fiancé Brandon Lee's Death in the Wake of 'Rust' Shooting. People.com. https://people.com/movies/eliza-hutton-breaks-silence-28-years-after-fiance-brandon-lees-death-in-the-wake-of-rust-shooting/IMDb. (n.d.). Brandon Lee. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000488/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_smJensen, E. (2024, August 23). The tragic true story of how Brandon Lee died on “The Crow” movie set in 1993. USA TODAY....
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1 month ago
27 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 117: Convergence-The Murders of Gio Messina & Delphine Moore w/ Gregg Owen and Jonathan Dixon
On a cold night in March of 1976, a young couple was brutally murdered in an apartment in Chicago. The murders were as violent as they were baffling. Who would want to hurt them, and why? At the same time that police were investigating the scene, Gregg Owen was taking the bar exam and would go on to become a prosecutor. 4 years later, Gregg would take the case, determined to put the man guilty of killing the couple behind bars when no one else would. The case was, seemingly, unwinnable: no evidence, no motive, and the only witness was prepared to take the 5th, but, against all odds, he was prepared to do what no other prosecutor would. 

Decades later, the story of the Messina/Moore Murders and the trial would be immortalized in the book Convergence-written by Gregg Owen and Jonathan Dixon. They sat down with me today to break down the incredible trial, Gregg's journey from rockstar on stage to performing for a jury, and what it took to bring this story back to life. 

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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Ottis Toole and Henry Lee Lucas w/ Conspiring to Argue
In this special bonus episode, I joined Ted and JJ on their show, Conspiring to Argue to discuss two of the most deplorable people on the planet: Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole. This is part 2 of their coverage of the Adam Walsh case, so head on over to their show to hear all the details of part one. 


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2 months ago
1 hour 49 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 116: The Case Against Chase Merritt-The McStay Family Murders Pt. 2
In Part 2 of my coverage on the McStay Family Murders, I cover the trial of Chase Merritt, the man arrested for the murders of Summer and Joseph McStay, and their two little boys, Gianni and Joey Jr. The case against Chase Merritt was built entirely on circumstantial evidence, and three years after my original coverage, I'm still not entirely sure police got the right guy. 

From the discourse between the prosecution and defense, cell phone and computer records suggesting Chase Merritt's movements were not as straightforward as the police would have you believe, and PayPal records suggesting another suspect stood to gain from Joseph McStay's death, I went over it all, putting together a picture that suggests that someone, somewhere, may have gotten things wrong. 

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Ghost Bites is a weekly podcast from Mike and J.T. of Brew Crime, for quick, 5–10 minute dives into the haunted, spooky, and paranormal. Get your weekly dose of all things creepy, served with a side of laughs. It’s the perfect podcast for anyone looking for a fun and frightening experience that won’t take up their whole day.
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Aradillas, E. (2014, November 9). Patrick McStay has a theory about why his family was murdered. People.com. https://people.com/crime/mcstay-family-murders-patrick-mcstays-theory-about-why-they-were-killed/Dziemianowicz, J. (2023, December 30). ‘Monster’ slaughters entire family — mom, dad, 2 young sons — and buries them in the desert. Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/killer-motive/crime-news/mcstay-family-murders-who-killed-themFalcon, G. (2013, January 26). Three years later, no sign of missing family. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2013/01/26/justice/mcstay-family-disappearance/index.htmlFigueroa, T. (2013, November 15). How the McStay case unfolded. U-T San Diego. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005025/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/15/timeline-mcstay-disappearance-case/Flynn, S. (2022, May 21). McStay murders: A man is on death row for the brutal killings of a young family found in shallow graves in the desert – but did he really do it? The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/mcstay-murder-california-documentary-chase-merritt-b2084210.htmlFraga, K. (2025, July 10). The McStay family murders and the “Monster” behind them. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/mcstay-family-murdersGarske, M. (2020, January 17). Charles Merritt’s DNA found in McStay family car: search warrants. NBC 7 San Diego. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/charles-merritt-mcstay-family-murders-search-warrants-unsealed/52907/Gotfredson, D. (2025, July 12). New book details evidence that led to conviction in McStay family murders. cbs8.com. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/new-book-evidence-conviction-mcstay-family-murders/509-8001a9cb-cfeb-42da-b257-c6993f1aa668Gutglueck, M. (2019, April 19). Kavanaugh hacked into McStay’s PayPal account a week after the murders. SBC...
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2 months ago
35 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 115: Buried Secrets-The McStay Family Murders Pt. 1
Three years ago, I explored one of California’s most tragic true crime cases: the disappearance and murder of the McStay family, Summer and Joseph McStay, and their two young sons, Gianni and Joey Jr., on February 4, 2010. While there have been no major updates since my last coverage, I’ve gathered additional details about the case and trial that shed new light on the events.
In Part 1, I follow the timeline from the days leading up to the McStays’ disappearance to the shocking discovery of their bodies three years later, including the suspects and eventual arrest.
Part 2 will dive deeper into the case against the man currently on death row for the family’s murders, examining the evidence and legal proceedings that brought him to justice as well as whether or not I still believe police may have gotten the wrong man.

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Aradillas, E. (2014, November 9). Patrick McStay has a theory about why his family was murdered. People.com. https://people.com/crime/mcstay-family-murders-patrick-mcstays-theory-about-why-they-were-killed/Dziemianowicz, J. (2023, December 30). ‘Monster’ slaughters entire family — mom, dad, 2 young sons — and buries them in the desert. Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/killer-motive/crime-news/mcstay-family-murders-who-killed-themFalcon, G. (2013, January 26). Three years later, no sign of missing family. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2013/01/26/justice/mcstay-family-disappearance/index.htmlFigueroa, T. (2013, November 15). How the McStay case unfolded. U-T San Diego. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005025/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/Nov/15/timeline-mcstay-disappearance-case/Flynn, S. (2022, May 21). McStay murders: A man is on death row for the brutal killings of a young family found in shallow graves in the desert – but did he really do it? The Independent. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/mcstay-murder-california-documentary-chase-merritt-b2084210.htmlFraga, K. (2025, July 10). The McStay family murders and the “Monster” behind them. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/mcstay-family-murdersGarske, M. (2020, January 17). Charles Merritt’s DNA found in McStay family car: search warrants. NBC 7 San Diego. https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/charles-merritt-mcstay-family-murders-search-warrants-unsealed/52907/Gotfredson, D. (2025, July 12). New book details evidence that led to conviction in McStay family murders. cbs8.com. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/new-book-evidence-conviction-mcstay-family-murders/509-8001a9cb-cfeb-42da-b257-c6993f1aa668Gutglueck, M. (2019, April 19). Kavanaugh hacked into McStay’s PayPal account a week after the murders. SBC Sentinel. https://sbcsentinel.com/2019/04/kavanaugh-hacked-mcstay-paypalaccount/Kaye, R. (2015, June 16). Desert Deaths Mystery: Five questions about the McStay case. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2014/07/01/justice/mcstay-case-five-questionsProsecutors begin...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 114: The Devil in the Details-The Unsolved Death of Jeannette DePalma w/ Brian Santana
On August 7, 1972, 16-year-old Jeannette DePalma left her home in Springfield, New Jersey, to go to work, but she never made it back home. Six weeks later, Jeannette's body was found atop Devil's Teeth, a cliff in Houdaille Quarry. With very little evidence, no clear suspects, and rumors of her being the victim of a Satanic Cult, her case has gone cold with no answers to be had for any of the countless questions left in the wake of her death. 53 years later, the mystery of what really happened to Jeannette DePalma has continued to baffle those who still remember her. Today, I am joined by Brian Santana to break down the case file and walk you through one of my home state's most baffling crimes. 
 
If you have any information about the death of Jeannette DePalma, please contact the Springfield Police Department at (973) 376-0400.

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Associated Press. (1972a, September 30). Witchcraft seen possible in teen-age girl’s death. The Central New Jersey Home News, 3.Associated Press. (1972b, October 3). Say witch is murder probe aid. The Daily Register, 1.Associated Press. (1972c, October 31). Satanism seen gaining followers. Asbury Park Press, 26.Associated Press. (1973, January 19). Drifter sought in girl’s death. Press of Atlantic City, 37.Burke, E. C. (1971, July 6). ‘Satan Cult’ Death, Drugs Jolt...
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3 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Novela 10: Hannah Cranna, The Witch of Monroe w/ Rogue Darkness
As I work on a case that is far more involved than I originally thought, dive into the chilling legend of Hannah Cranna, often called the Wicked Witch of Monroe in this episode hosted by Raven of Rogue Darkness. Feared throughout 19th-century Connecticut, Hannah’s reputation was built on tales of witchcraft, curses, and paranormal misfortune said to befall anyone who crossed her. Even her death and burial became the stuff of haunted New England folklore, cementing her place in history as one of the region’s most infamous legends. Was Hannah Cranna truly a witch—or just a woman condemned by rumor and superstition? 

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3 months ago
16 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 113: Blood in the Hudson-The Bag Murders, Addison Verrill, and The Exorcist Curse
In the 1970s, New York's LGBTQ Community was gripped by fear; from a string of grisly unsolved killings known as the “Bag Murders,” to the shocking murder of film critic Addison Verrill, and whispers of a Hollywood curse surrounding The Exorcist. At the center of these intersecting stories stands Paul Bateson, a man described as handsome and charismatic, yet linked to both cinema lore and real-life violence. In one of New York City's darkest chapters, fact and fiction collided, spawning an evil that was very much rooted in reality. 

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Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!

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A pride guide to gay Greenwich Village. (n.d.). https://www.incentravillage.com/a-gay-pride-guide-to-greenwich-villageAddison Harding Verrill Jr. (1941-1977) - Find a. . . (1941a, August 11). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22207547/addison_harding-verrill
Associated press. (1979, April 7). Police tie homosexual killings to slaying of Variety film critic. Newsday, 15.Bono, S. (2021, July 2). How the Bag Murders and the Last Call Killer Put in Focus the Dangers the New York LGBTQ+ Community Faces. Inside Edition. https://www.insideedition.com/how-the-bag-murders-and-the-last-call-killer-put-in-focus-the-dangers-the-new-york-lgbtq-communityContreras, C. (2025, January 28). The exorcist cast endured deaths, fires and more mishaps - was the set haunted? SYFY. https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/was-the-exorcist-set-really-cursed-and-hauntedGrey, O. (2019, August 19). One Day This City’s Gonna Explode: Friedkin’s Cruising (1980) on Blu-ray. Unwinnable. https://unwinnable.com/2019/08/19/cruising/Hardwick, C. (2021, October 27). QUEER CRIME: The legend of the serial killer who was in 'The Exorcist' IN Magazine. https://inmagazine.ca/2021/10/queer-crime-the-legend-of-the-serial-killer-who-was-in-the-exorcist/Martin, & Roland. (2023, September 22). The Exorcist | Summary, Cast, Curse, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Exorcist-film-by-FriedkinMcKennett, H. (2024, February 27). Paul Bateson: the “Mindhunter” murderer who appeared in “The Exorcist.”All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/paul-batesonMiller, M. (2018a, October 25). Searching for the truth about the actual murderer in the exorcist. Esquire. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a23724262/paul-bateson-the-exorcist-murderer-true-story/Miller, M. (2018b, October 25). Searching for the truth about the actual murderer in the exorcist. Esquire. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a23724262/paul-bateson-the-exorcist-murderer-true-story/Murderer of a Writer Is...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 112: In Cold Blood-The Death of Dr. Eric Garcia w/ Chris Connelly
In March 2017, the quiet Alaskan town of Ketchikan was rocked by the sudden death of beloved surgeon Dr. Eric Garcia. Found in his home under suspicious circumstances, his death would devolve into a mystery that was truly stranger than fiction.
 Journalist Chris Connelly, host of Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska, joined me to discuss his investigation and shared what it was like to walk the streets of Ketchikan, speak with Dr. Garcia’s grieving loved ones, and sit face-to-face with the detectives who brought his killer to justice. From Alaska to Washington, Chris told me all about the twists and turns in a case that, on the surface, had seemed so straightforward, and how a remote community still grapples with the loss of one of its own.

You can hear all about the murder of Dr. Eric Garcia, including details not shared today, by listening to Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska every Tuesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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4 months ago
58 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 111: Something Wicked-The Murder of Joshua Bennett
In August 2005, 20-year-old U.S. Army soldier Joshua Bennett returned home to Illinois, grieving the unexpected loss of his father. Ne reconnects with his mother, who invited him to stay the night at her home, but within hours, Joshua would be murdered in his mother’s home by a group of people who believed they were under the influence of a witch’s curse. The murder of Joshua Bennett is a senseless killing fueled by occult paranoia, the power of influence, and a revenge plot gone horribly wrong. At the center: an alleged hex, a woman obsessed with retribution, and a small-town “coven” convinced that violence was their only way out.

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A Hateful Homicide is a true crime podcast launched on March 31, 2021, by Transgender advocate Mallery Jenna Robinson. The podcast covers global homicide cases of all trans identities.
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14 News WFIE Evansville. (2005, September 21). NewsWatch update on murder case. https://www.14news.com. https://www.14news.com/story/3856625/newswatch-update-on-murder-case/Admin. (n.d.). Joshua Bennett Obituary - Death notice and service information. Legacy.com. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/joshua-bennett-obituary?pid=14940170&page=4Blake, D. (2023, January 9). The Modern Witch’s Coven. Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3074#:~:text=Some%20covens%20still%20do%20a,what%20we've%20stuck%20with.Brown, J. (2024, October 7). Murder of Joshua Bennett by Irenia Cotner examined on Snapped. Daily Crime. https://www.dailycrime.com/murder-of-joshua-bennett-by-irenia-cotner-examined-on-snapped/English Heritage. (n.d.). A Journey into Witchcraft Beliefs. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/histories/journey-into-witchcraft-beliefs/Holliday, D. (2022, September 23). When an Illinois deputy stopped a satanic cult killing spree. 100.9 the Eagle. https://101theeagle.com/when-an-illinois-deputy-stopped-a-satanic-cult-killing-spree/ILLINOIS CRIMINAL LAW: CLASS X FELONY. (n.d.). Dolci and Weiland Attorney at Law. https://www.dolciandweiland.com/class-x-felonyJg/t-C, K. R. F. T. (2006, December 22). Cotner receives 57 years in prison. JG-TC.com. https://jg-tc.com/news/cotner-receives-57-years-in-prison/article_c4c4f0c7-f301-5ebb-83c4-6bec70004ea1.htmlJoshua Bennett’s aunt looks back on his life and personality | Oxygen. (2022, September 16). Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/season-31/episode-10/videos/joshua-bennetts-aunt-looks-back-on-his-life-and-personalityLewin, K. (2005a, August 5). Local soldier on leave dies after being stabbed. Journal Gazette and Times Courier, A3.Lewin, K. (2005b, August 25). Richland Co. murder suspect assigned $3 million bond. Herald and Review, A5.Lewin, K. (2005c, August 30). More suspects charged in stabbing death. JG-TC.com....
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4 months ago
31 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 110: A Hidden Crisis-American Infanticide & The Emile Weaver Case with Clara S. Lewis
Today I sat down with Clara S. Lewis, author of American Infanticide: Sexism, Science, and the Politics of Sympathy, to examine the deeply unsettling and complex case of Emile Weaver, a college student convicted of killing her newborn in 2015. Clara walked me through how the legal system, media, and public perception often fail to grasp the complex realities behind neonaticide and infanticide in America. From the influence of a long history of stigmatizing young mothers that shape how we respond to these tragedies, the systemic forces that leave young women isolated and desperate, we discussed why these cases are far more common and more misunderstood than many realize. This is a conversation about stigma, silence, and the consequences of a justice system ill-equipped to reckon with maternal trauma.

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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Chapter 109: The Devil Made Me Do It-The Beasts of Satan Murders
In the late 1990s, Italy was worried that Satanism was on the rise. There were whispers of cults and worshippers performing dark rituals to appease the devil and citizens were flocking to their churches worried about their immortal souls and the safety of their loved ones. This fear was not completely unfounded. In the outskirts of Milan, in Busto Arsizio, was a heavy metal band that had taken the idea of Satanic worship and twisted it until their desire to appease Satan turned them into killers. The Beasts of Satan terrorized the community from the shadows for years, and at least 3 people were killed in the name of the Devil, until it all came crashing down in 2004. 

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cotland’s landscapes are some of the most breath-taking in the world, from the humungous mountains in the Highlands to the golden beaches strewn from coast to coast and dense forest lined roads that weave around Scotland.However, just like anywhere else in the world, scratch a little below the surface and you will find some of the most evil of killers lurking. Join us as we dive into the not so nice side of Scotland and tell you about some well known and not so well known murders, some mysterious murders, some shocking murders… all things murderous.Welcome to Scottish Murders.
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ABC News. (2005, February 22). Italian rocker gets 30 years for satanic killings. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-02-23/italian-rocker-gets-30-years-for-satanic-killings/1523594Alessiacornali. (2020, November 23). Elisabetta Ballarin: la rinascita delle Bestie di Satana. Pinkblog. https://www.pinkblog.it/2020/11/15/elisabetta-ballarin-la-rinascita-delle-bestie-di-satana/Baker, A. (2004, June 20). Italian Police Look to a Cult In ’98 Killings Of Teenagers. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/20/world/italian-police-look-to-a-cult-in-98-killings-of-teenagers.htmlBBC NEWS | Programmes | This World | Investigating the “death metal” murders. (n.d.). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/this_world/4446342.stmBivins, J. C. (n.d.). How a music genre known as black metal came to be related to church burnings. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/how-a-music-genre-known-as-black-metal-came-to-be-related-to-church-burnings-115533Campbell, R. (2018, April 11). Church of Satan History: The Church of Satan. Church of Satan. https://churchofsatan.com/cos-church-of-satan/Del Frate, C. (2024, May 4). La verità di Maccione, medium-assassino delle Bestie di Satana: «Tutto ruotava intorno alla donna. Io non mi sono mai sentito un mostro». Corriere Della Sera. https://www.corriere.it/sette/attualita/24_maggio_04/la-verita-di-maccione-medium-assassino-delle-bestie-di-satana-tutto-ruotava-intorno-alla-donna-io-non-mi-sono-mai-sentito-un-mostro-3067fce8-9152-4499-81a4-fd3687532xlk.shtml?refresh_ceDemetriou, D. (2005, January 14). Beasts of Satan’s killing spree has Italy transfixed | The Independent. The Independent....
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5 months ago
37 minutes

The Book of the Dead
Hosted by Courtney Liso, The Book of the Dead is a true crime podcast that focuses on the victims of lesser-known crimes. Each episode presents a deep dive into a case from around the world, dissecting the details to tell the whole story of who each victim was, in addition to what happened to them. Formerly hosted by a mother-daughter team, the podcast has evolved with one host, taking the care necessary to ensure each victim is honored as they should be. Join Courtney every Wednesday at 12am EST for a new chapter in The Book of the Dead.