Join us, as we unravel the coils of the mysterious murder of Ben Renick, a young father of two, and a rockstar in the world of reptiles.  You’ll hear how greed, deception, betrayal, and forbidden desire led to a complicated murder plot, and how a conspiracy of silence kept the reality hidden for years…until the truth finally slithered its way to the surface. How to support: For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes - Go to - Patreon How to connect: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast: Zocdoc - Go to zocdoc.com/MADNESS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. Nutrafol - For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESS. Factor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/madness50 and use code madness50 to get 50% off. ExpressVPN - Secure your online data TODAY by visiting ExpressVPN.com/madness and you can get an extra three months FREE. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance - To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/madness The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madness Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code MADNESS at checkout. Featured Podcast: Murder and Mimosas- https://murderandmimosas.buzzsprout.com Research & Writing: Ryan Deininger Editing: Aiden Wolf Sources: CourtTV - Opening Statements CourtTV - Catherine Fox  Court TV - Michael Gammons & Harley Ault Court TV - David Colbert & Sgt. Eric Eidson Court TV - Sgt. Darren Haslag Court TV - David Levinson & Aric Bremer Court TV - Ashley Shaw Court TV - Rachel Hunt Court TV - Cpl. Devon Foust Court TV - Cpl. Devon Foust PT2 Court TV - Nathaniel Shaffer Court TV - Jason Crafton Court TV - Lindsey Kerber Court TV - Brittany Bishop, April Shaw & Lyndall Gallatin Court TV - Deanna Wassman Court TV - Lynlee Renick Court TV - Lynlee Renick PT2 Court TV - Lynlee Renick PT3 Court TV - Closing Arguments Court TV - Penalty Phase Court TV - Penalty Phase Verdict Court TV - Sentencing Defector - Prosecutors Got One Conviction In A Snake King’s Murder, And Now They Are Going After Another Defector - Death of A Snake Salesman Michael Humphrey Appeal Dateline: Venom Lynlee Renick Probable Cause Affidavit Frank Renick Fraud Charges FBI Jury Finds Humphrey Guilty