Gordon Frederick Cummins wasn’t the original ripper, but it didn’t stop him from trying to make a name for himself anyways.  SOURCES: https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htm Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit...

DESCRIPTION: Sometimes people just… snap revealing who and what they are and in a split second, your entire world can either change, or even… end.  FLASH SALE! Check out the limited edition Almost Fiction Shirt designed by me! https://1159media.myshopify.com/products/almost-fiction-fan-tee SOURCES FOR THIS...

John Sapp always had an excuse for what he did, and those excuses were never good.  SOURCES: https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-sapp-33309 THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA, THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, S023628 v. JOHN SAPP, Contra Costa County, Defendant and Appellant. Super. Ct. No. 33597-6 https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/capital-punishment/condemned-inmate-list-secure-request/ Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access...

Welcome to part 2 of the case of Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley. Don’t forget to rate and review as it helps the show continue to grow.  SOURCES: Cook, Thomas H.. Early Graves: A True Story of Murder and Passion. MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com or...

Welcome to part 2 of the case of Judith Ann and Alvin Howard Neelley. Don’t forget to rate and review as it helps the show continue to grow. SOURCES: Cook, Thomas H.. Early Graves: A True Story of Murder and Passion. MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com

There are always three sides to every story. In court this usually amounts to the prosecutor’s depiction of events, the defendants depiction of events, and… the truth.  SOURCES:Cook, Thomas H.. Early Graves: A True Story of Murder and Passion. MysteriousPress.com/Open Road. Kindle Edition. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com

Howard Hawk Willis began his criminal career later in life, but he never seemed to let that slow him down.  SOURCES: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59416199/adam-ray-chrismer Howard Hawk Willis Article by Seamus McGraw for TruTV Crime Library https://casetext.com/case/state-v-willis-391 Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit...

David Frank Spanbauer could be the poster child for recidivism. A man who never felt bad for what he did, just looked forward, towards a day when he would be able to do whatever he wanted. He already knew he’d be out again, it was just a matter of… time. SOURCES: David Spanbauer, Serial Child Killer and Rapist by James Card, from crimelibrary.org. David Frank Spanbauer v. John C. Burke, Warden, Wisconsin State Prison, 374 F.2d 67 (7th Cir. 1966) Court of Appeals for the Seventh...

This week's episode is a long one. In it we learn about one of Canada’s most heinous crimes. We learn about a man who overnight became a mass murderer. We learn about a man by the name of Dale Merle Nelson. SOURCES Article: Dale Merle Nelson’s 1970 Murder Spree in Creston, British Columbia by Christopher di Armani September 4, 2020 for Christopherdiarmani.com Book: The Limits of Sanity by Larry Still, 1972, Published by Toronto: McClelland and Stewart Access ad-free episodes, bonus...

Meth is a hell of a drug. Angela Jane Johnson and Dustin Lee Honken thought that they could use it to get everything they wanted, but in the end, all they really received was a whole lot of pain, heartache, and a handful of murder charges. So join us this week as we hear a tale about two individuals who’s love for Meth was only outweighed by thier love for themselves, and their own freedom. Welcome to another episode of Almost Fiction. SOURCES: United States Court of Appeals Eighth...

Hyperfixation can be an amazing thing, unless it’s in regards to a murder suspect. Join us this week as we look at the crimes of William Scott Smith, and how he got away with murder for over 20 years. Check out Almostfiction.supercast.com if you would like to help support the show. SOURCES: Michael Newton - An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers - Hunting Humans On The Case with Paula Zahn, Season 9 Episode 4 Wikipedia Article on William Scott Smith Access ad-free episodes, bonus...

Andrew Wamsley couldn’t wait to get his hands on everything his parents were planning on giving him in the first place, so… he killed them. Join us for the season finale of Almost Fiction. A true crime podcast that examines the scenes of the crimes as they happen. Sources: Family Plot: Rick and Suzanna Wamsley were strict with their children. Police say their son paid them back with murder. By Glenna Whitley and Andrea Grimes - DallasObserver.com Court of Appeals Second District of Texas,...

Welcome back for part two and the conclusion of the story of William Lester Suff. Sources for this episode can be found in the description for part one. Please rate and review on your preferred podcast player, as well as check out the Almost Fiction merch at https://crowdmade.com/collections/1159media You can also contact Almost Fiction at [email protected] Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each...

The Riverside Killer as he was known committed most of his crimes between June 1989 and December 1991… that we know of. One of the most disgusting and prolific serial killers was pushed into the shadows not because of his gruesome crimes against sex workers and drug addicts, but because his trial started at almost the same time as OJ Simpson's. So, join us this week as we look into the dark mind of a man who’s first foray into murder was when he killed his own child. Join us as we tell...

Codependency is a condition that affects individuals ability to have healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. These relationships are often toxic, with one side perpetrating emotionally destructive and abusive behavior. Join us this week as we look into the murder of a person caught in the clutches of someone who just couldn’t let go of anything, especially her many husbands. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra...

For a lot of people, the holiday season can be a time of happiness, togetherness, and joy. A time full of family, laughter, and good will, but for others, the holiday season can have the opposite effect. Enjoy the latest episode of Almost Fiction Plus for free as a gift from me and the rest of the 11:59 Media crew, and no matter what you celebrate, or don’t, this year, know that all of us appreciate everything you do. Hugs. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content (LIKE THIS ONE), and get...

Science has proven that getting outdoors can help decrease anxiety, lessen stress, and feelings of anger. But, what happens when getting outside ends in something… dark. What if while trying to lose yourself, you find… someone else? Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit...

I usually try to keep my opinions out of the podcast. Sometimes though my thoughts and feelings do bleed through, but for the most part, I try to only stick to the story. But, the more cases I cover, the more I research incidents and punishments, the more I find that the system seems to be broken. This week we cover the case of Cecil Stephen Sutherland. SOURCES: https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/murder-in-kell-the-amy-schulz-story Documentary: From Dusk to Darkness with Paula...

Music has always had a way of bringing people together. Concerts, karaoke, and even listening parties where fans of a band or group will get together just to listen to an album all the way through. But, what happens when you take the music a little too seriously? What happens when you let the music take control? Welcome to Almost Fiction. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early...

Sometimes slapping a label on someone is easy when the truth… is usually a little deeper, buried underneath the surface. Welcome to another episode of Almost Fiction, and the case of Louis Kenneth Neu. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new podcasts.Visit https://1159plus.com Sources for this week...

We all know that someone or someone’s who lie on the internet. Sometimes it’s their photo, its either over edited, over filtered, or is a photo of themselves from 20 years or 20 pounds ago. Other times people lie about their lifestyle, appearing to have it all when in reality they are barely holding everything together. Then there are those who lie about their past. Where they’ve gone to school, the jobs they have, or… their criminal history. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get...

I tried to find a crime that was a little… lighter. One not full of rape, torture, and crimes against children. Consider this… something of a break. This week's killer is direct, and to the point. No prolonging of events, no sadistic joy. Just cold efficiency. Welcome to Almost Fiction, and the life of Joseph Louis Taborsky Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and early access to new...

Some people are larger than life, and that’s not always a good thing. This week we look into a man who at one time was one of the strongest men in the world. A man who’s name was just outside of the record books and he was able to do all of this… while in prison. This week we look at the story of Marvin Gayle Gray. Welcome to Almost Fiction. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch,...

This week we dive into a case that has very little in the way of information. The case itself is pretty cut and dry, there were only two victims, one of which survived. There was no trial, only a confession and a plea deal. But, there was also a journal, and the contents of that journal are more than some can handle. Welcome to Almost Fiction. Access ad-free episodes, bonus content, and get all of the 11:59 Media Podcast library!Access hours of extra content each week, exclusive merch, and...