During Memorial Day weekend of 2020, the peaceful town of Willington, Connecticut became the setting of a violent rampage with the perp leaving behind a trail of carnage, trauma, and destruction. A 6-day manhunt would follow. As police pieced together the mayhem, a daunting question emerged about the man responsible for all the chaos: why?  Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Subscribe to Jami’s YouTube channel:...

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the Showtime docuseries, Outcry. Jami gives listeners a solid Cliffs Notes version of the docuseries, and shares her own opinions on the horrific case that centers around high school football star Greg Kelley. Greg’s case reminds us that things aren’t always as they seem, and a conviction doesn’t always mean true justice was served.   Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Serial...

In December of 1992, Justin Hopper, was making plans to move and get a fresh start. He was a high school senior at the time when he found himself in a dangerous situation. Justin had been selling drugs, and his instincts told him he needed to get out of that lifestyle before something bad happened. Justin was much more than a drug dealer, though. He was a kind-hearted, caring guy with a sentimental side. He was a football player who maintained good grades in school. Justin shared his plans to...

When two people meet, it’s exciting when there’s a mutual, instant affection for one another. It doesn’t always happen but when it does, it’s special. On rare occasions, however, a seemingly special human connection can actually be a bad thing, and in even more rare instances, it can lead to deadly consequences. The case we’re examining in this episode begs the question …would someone have died if two people had not had the opportunity to meet? A 1954 murder case out of New Zealand shocked...

In April of 2016, Air Force veteran and hospice nurse Tricia Todd mysteriously vanished from a tranquil beachside town. The 33-year-old mother of one was vivacious, compassionate, and well-liked in her community. No one could ever imagine she would abandon her young daughter, and the notion of someone wanting to harm her was equally unfathomable. Years of secrecy obscured a daunting truth, one that wouldn’t be fully unveiled until it was much too late. Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on...

On September 29, 2020, the Iskander family of six went out for an evening stroll in their Westlake Village neighborhood having no idea of the tragedy that lay ahead. On that same evening, wealthy socialite Rebecca Grossman was having drinks at a local Westlake Village restaurant with Royce Clayton and Scott Erickson, two former major league baseball players. After downing margaritas, Grossman and Erickson got into their expensive cars and headed toward Grossman’s nearby condo to hang out. At...

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami recaps the docuseries, Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife. The 2023 Netflix docuseries highlights the story of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, who is a world-renowned thoracic surgeon known for his work in regenerative medicine. For years, people believed Dr. Macchiarini was a trailblazer in the medical field and someone who worked tirelessly to save lives by transplanting lab-made organs into patients. What people didn’t know was that Dr. Macchiarini was...

When one young man discovered his passion for drumming, he soon began dreaming of living the rockstar lifestyle. His talent and ambition paid off and soon, he found himself in very high demand. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol, combined with an undiagnosed mental illness, turned his dream into a nightmare that ended with the brutal murder of someone very close to him. Join me as I walk you through the life and crimes of famed rock and roll drummer, James Beck Gordon, and the murder of Osa...

In 1987, 25-year-old Oregon native Jennifer Smith was viciously murdered in a Denny’s parking lot. She had no idea how important her death would end up being. Jennifer’s determination to not go down without a fight led investigators to other victims whose loved ones may have never seen justice served had it not been for Jennifer. The person responsible for a string of senseless murders was consumed by an evil bloodlust. His true form was hidden beneath a deceptive veneer. Those in his life...

In this episode of Serial Streamers Jami is joined by Criminologists and fellow podcasters, Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg. The women discuss the Netflix documentary: Lover, Stalker, Killer which details the murder case of Cari Farver and the woman who was responsible for her untimely death, Liz Golyar.  Jami, Meghan, and Amy share their thoughts on this bizarre and tragic case from the perspective of being women who work in the True Crime space. Meghan and Amy’s commentary on this...

IN THE BLOOD is a new true crime miniseries, hosted by Ben McKenzie ("Southland", "Gotham") that asks why it took the state of Texas three trials to convict Ronald Trimboli, of a triple murder, if he was actually guilty? One of the first murder cases in America to use DNA, atechnology that was in its infancy at that time, this story would pit developing science against questions about lack of motive, a clear alibi, andat least one alternative suspect - that one of the victims explicitly...

A woman left her home in Florida to pick someone up from the airport. Before she left, she provided very specific details to her daughter in the event she didn’t return home. The woman was obviously concerned about her safety, but she went forward anyway. Sadly, her intuition was dead on and she would never return home. Join me as I walk you through the murder of Darla Dee Peede. Sponsor: Addyi.com Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on...

Sheer terror arrived in a suburban Pennsylvania town on March 12, 1976. For the Abt family, it started out like any other weekday. Margaret and John Abt went to their respective jobs while the children attended school. The family never could’ve predicted it would be their last morning together. Six members of the Abt family were found dead at their home in Trevose, Pennsylvania. Detectives soon zeroed in on a suspect and discovered he was not unfamiliar to the Abt family. Follow Jami on...

Check out The Devil Within: A Season in Hell. A series of random shootings, targeting young women with dark hair, causes panic in New York City. Twenty-four year old postal worker David Berkowitz, an admitted Satanist, would later claim his neighbors dog was possessed by a demon that was ordering him to kill. The police were powerless to help, so much so that they reached out to the Mafia for assistance in getting the killer, known as The Son of Sam, off the streets. The Devil Within: A...

On January 16, 2018, a 911 call came reporting that someone had been shot at a home in Stevenson Alabama. As of today, there is still ongoing debate regarding whether the shooter is a murderer or a victim. Join me as I walk you through the highly debated case involving Brittany Smith. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1 (800) 656-4673. Sponsors: Addyi -  Addyi.com  ASPCA - To explore coverage, list ASPCApetinsurance.com/murderish BiOptimizers - Visit BiOptimizers.com/MURDERISH and use code...

In this episode of Serial Streamers, Jami recaps the Netflix docuseries American Nightmare. In 2015, a 9-1-1 call came in to the Vallejo PD. It was a man claiming that his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, had been abducted from his home by perpetrators wearing wet suits. The man, Aaron Quinn, laid out an elaborate story for detectives who did not believe him. The media dubbed it the “Gone Girl” case due to the similarities it had to the movie. Law enforcement accused Aaron and Denise of...

Within moments of opening the Bank of America branch on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in North Hollywood, California on the morning of February 28th, 1997, the staff’s worst fears were realized. Two men, later identified as Larry Phillips Jr. and Emil Matasareanu, entered the bank wearing highly customized body armor. The men were armed with automatic weapons and over 3,000 rounds of ammunition. These were no ordinary thieves, and they were about to turn the streets of Los Angeles into a war zone,...

In 2013, an international tourist would travel to Los Angeles, California …alone. She checked into the iconic Hotel Cecil, but she would never check out. The Big City of Dreams, turned out to be a nightmare for two parents who would never get to see their daughter alive again. Elisa’s body was discovered in the most unlikely place one could imagine, and how she got there remains a mystery to this day. Join me as I walk you through the untimely and mysterious death of Elisa...

In this episode of Serial Streamers, Jami recaps the Lifetime docuseries The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. In 2016, Gypsy Rose was convicted of second degree murder for plotting and helping to carry out the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, who allegedly abused Gypsy Rose and suffered from munchausen syndrome by proxy. Gypsy Rose was paroled in January of 2024 and has been documenting her post-prison life on social media since then. Some people believe Gypsy...

Vicki Morgan was thrust into a lavish lifestyle at an early age, but it wasn’t always that way. Though she lived a life many only dream of, it came with a price and it would be short-lived. Following Vicki’s savage murder in July of 1983, embarrassing secrets of the elite were exposed …along with society’s hatred of a woman who had the audacity to wear the scarlet letter. Though Vicki Morgan was already dead, coverage of her case could almost be considered an execution by the media Follow...

This case takes us to New Mexico, where a serial killer preyed on vulnerable women in the early 2000’s. Rumors percolated around town, with gruesome details of beheadings, and the dumping of bodies in an undeveloped area in Albuquerque. This story begins with the discovery of a femur bone, and that would only be a prelude to what would be Albuquerque’s Crime of the Century. Join me, as I walk you through the case of the West Mesa Bone Collector. Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on...

In this episode of Serial Streamers, Jami recaps the Max docuseries Natalia Speaks, which is part two of the Natalia Grace story. In this recap, Jami accuses Michael Barnett of being in a full blown mid-life crisis as evidenced by his car and interesting sideburns. She also reveals her feelings about Natalia’s new parents, Antwon and Cynthia Mans, and how they may not have Natalia’s best interest in mind. This episode is chalk full of snarky commentary, hot takes and a Cliffs Notes version of...

Grady Stiles Jr. came from a long line of sideshow performers who had a genetic condition known as ectrodactyly. When this defect occurs in the womb, the middle digits of the hand and foot are missing and the remaining ones fuse into two parts. Grady was born with two-fingered hands that resembled lobster claws, and footless legs ending just below the knee.  Like many of his relatives, Grady capitalized on his physical defects by appearing in traveling carnivals. It’s easy to imagine that a...

On December 23, 1991, in Corsicana Texas, three young girls would lose their lives in a house fire. Someone would go on trial for arson and murder, and by the end of it all, four peoples’ lives would be claimed by the fire. The conclusion of the trial would not mark the end of this tragic story. Today, many questions surrounding this tragedy still do not have concrete answers.  Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit...