TW: Murder, animal neglect/death Two tragic murders strike separately in one family. One killer is brought to justice, but one mystery still remains... learn more as Sadie and Madeline dive into the cases of Tamika and Anthony Huston this week. Sources: Burke, Minyvonne. “Scott Peterson, Convicted of Killing Pregnant Wife, Laci Peterson, Resentenced to Life in Prison.” NBC News, NBCUniversal News Group, 8 Dec. 2021,...

TW: murder, r*pe, child ab*se He is one of the most infamous names in true crime, but have you heard the backstory behind sadistic child killer John Wayne Gacy? In this week's episode, learn how the notorious murderer grows to become a link in a vicious cycle generational trauma and abuse. Additionally, click this link to learn about the DNA Doe Project, which has successfully identified one of John Wayne Gacy's victims as well as many other Does using DNA testing. Consider supporting...

TW: murder When Glinda Pulley and her 10-year-old son Tyler Jones are found shot to death in Glinda's bedroom, an initial glimpse at the scene points to a murder-suicide. But after suspicious clues are uncovered and a connection is made to another unsolved case, the truth becomes much murkier. Sources:  “Autopsy Results May Shed Light on Apparent Murder-Suicide.” WRAL.com, WRAL, 18 Apr. 2005, https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/116503/. Browder, Cullen, et al. “Halifax County Man...

In this week's episode, Madeline and Sadie explore the insane life and death of Gregori Rasputin. Rasputin was a Russian peasant who claimed to be able to heal the Tsar's son. When he gains too much political influence, three aristocrats try (multiple times) to get rid of him.   Music by...

TW: Murder, blood, mentions of r*pe and child molestation 53 years after Penn State graduate student was stabbed to death in the campus library in broad daylight, the truth of who is responsible remains as mysterious as ever. Do you have any information that could help investigators solve the murder of Betsy Aardsma? If so, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 717-783-5599.  Sources: “After 45 Years, the Unsolved Murder of Betsy Aardsma in Penn State Library Remains a...

TW: Murder, gore, r*pe, this one is really disgusting  This week, Sadie and Madeline dive into the gruesome murders of Sonja Larson, Christina Powell, Christa Hoyt, Tracy Paules, and Manuel Taboada, all the work of sadistic serial killer and Florida man Danny Rolling. Theme and background music from Anchor.

TW: r*pe, blood, murder, child sex ab*se  How did a poor and vulnerable young sex worker in a small town in Mexico earn the title "The High Priestess of Blood"? Find out as Madeline and Sadie dive into the cult and murders of Magdalena Solís for this week's episode!  Sources:  Bartlette, DeLani R. “Magdalena Solís: The High Priestess of Blood.” Medium, 21 Mar. 2021, https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/magdalena-sol%C3%ADs-the-high-priestess-of-blood-1278a81dea48.  Blanco, Juan...

TW: Murder, blood, child ab*se, r*pe This week, Madeline and Sadie dive in to the gruesome 29-day killing spree of George Howard "Buster" Putt, Memphis's first serial killer. Expect sarcasm and showtunes. Sources: "Episode 2: George 'Buster' Putt." Unearthed: Memphis, season 1, episode 2, 2020, https://unearthedmemphis.com/2020/08/04/episode-two-george-buster-putt/. "George Howard Putt - Spree Killer." Criminal Discourse Podcast, season 3, episode 5, 2021,...

TW: murder, child ab*se  Happy AP Testing, Menaces! In this BONUS EPISODE, we dive into not one but THREE murders from the Victorian Era, tying in US History concepts throughout. Plus: Is there an eerie connection between women's rights icons and Victorian murderers? Did Elizabeth Van Valkenburgh take temperance a little too far? Can one die of indigestion? Join us as we discuss this and more!  Sources Our wonderful APUSH teacher  Heimler's History...

TW: Murder, racism, child sex ab*se For our very first episode, Madeline and Sadie break down the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders and the horrific cult led by Charles Manson. Contact us at [email protected]  Check out our Instagram @Slayersgonnaslaypod Madeline's Sources (If further research interests you)  Bauer, Patricia. "Tate murders". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Aug. 2021, https://www.britannica.com/event/Tate-murders. Accessed 9 February 2022. History.com Editors. “Charles...