Welcome to Kinda Murdery, a true crime podcast that’s mostly about murder, and always about the strange and compelling stories that arise when the path less traveled twists to darkness and those who walk its shadows surrender to violence and corruption. I’m your host Zevon Odelberg – we have a perilous journey ahead, so thank you for lending me, your courage and good company. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.
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Does big violence come in small packages? Maybe... In October of 1931, Ruth Judd, a stunning, diminutive redhead, only five feet tall, arrived at the Los Angeles train station to claim two trunks. The trunks were leaking blood... Is Ruth Judd, another "American Monster?" Find out what happened on this episode of Kinda Murdery... Sources: https://po…
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American Monsters: Marjorie Diehl -Armstrong and the Pizza Bomber
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Imagine a quiet town in Pennsylvania, August 28, 2003. The stage was set for a chilling tale that will send shivers down your spine. Brian Wells, an unassuming pizza delivery driver, stepped into a bank, but it wasn't a simple transaction he sought. No, he demanded a staggering $250,000, warning of a bomb with a deadly countdown. His voice trembled…
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American Monsters: H.H. Holmes and The Chicago Murder Castle
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The legend of H.H. Holmes and his so-called "Murder Castle" is an American Tall Tale gone bad... Holmes wasn’t just any killer—he was one of America’s first real serial killers. And it wasn’t just the body count that made him infamous. It was that house. Initially, people thought it was just a regular hotel, a smart business move by Holmes to cash …
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American Monsters: Earl Leonard Nelson
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The life of Earl Nelson was dark and awful. His crimes were even worse. Murder. Mutilation. Necrophilia. Infanticide. I honestly can't, in good conscience, recommend this episode. But, if you'd like to learn more about a man history remembers as, "The Dark Strangler," an American Monster who even inspired an Alfred Hitchcock movie, then you really …
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The Lufthansa Heist etched its name in the annals of criminal history, standing as a stark reminder of the audacity of organized crime. when a group of mobsters executed this meticulously planned robbery, they weren't just committing a crime; they were setting a new benchmark for criminal exploits in America. The heist, which occurred in the winter…
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You might know "King Con,"Charles Ponzi as the inventor of the pyramid scheme. But, did you know that he he was a master of disguise? Did you know he went on the run from American and International authorities disguised as a waiter? Find out more about a true AMERICAN OUTLAW...Only on Kinda Murdery! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s…
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American Outlaws: Danny Daniels and America's Deadliest Prison Riot
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n 1928, a Colorado judge handed 38-year-old Danny Daniels, former safecracker for the notorious Kimes Gang in Oklahoma, two sentences: The first was 15 years hard labor for assault on a police officer. The second was 13 years, no hard labor, for armed robbery. Both sentences were to be served at at the Colorado State Penitentiary at Cañon City. Dan…
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American Monsters: Paul Dennis Reid - "The Fast Food Killer"
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Nashville, Tennessee. February 16, 1997. The sun had yet to rise, but the morning had already begun at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen on Lebanon Pike. Inside, Steve Hampton, the manager, and his young employee, 16-year-old Sarah Jackson, were preparing for the Sunday rush. But this particular Sunday was about to become a date etched in Nashville’s wor…
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Derek and Maria Broaddus worked hard, built a life together, and eventually became financially successful enough to buy their dream home in Westfield, NJ. They thought they had made it, that is, until the first letter from, "The Watcher," arrived... Sources: https://www.thecut.com/article/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html h…
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American Monsters: Richard Chase - "The Vampire of Sacramento"
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American Monster Richard Chase, known as the “Vampire of Sacramento,” stood apart even in the twisted world of serial killers. From a young age, he was gripped by powerful delusions. The conviction that his blood was prepetually turning to dust inside his veins was just one of many. These were not just fleeting fantasies, but deeply ingrained belie…
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American Monsters: The Bloody Benders
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Remember the Redneck Zombie Murder Family from the modern cult classic horror movie, CABIN IN THE WOODS? Well, before they were a Redneck ZOMBIE Murder Family - They were a REAL American Murder Family...As the saying goes, every family has its secrets, and the Benders were no exception. Their secrets were just darker than most. A lot darker...Find …
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American Monsters: Michael John Braae - "Cowboy Mike"
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In the Summer of 2001, a predator walked among the unsuspecting residents of Western Washington. He moved quietly, slipping through towns and leaving devastation in his wake. This man, this American Monster, was Michael John Braae, better known as "Cowboy Mike," a serial killer and serial rapist who left behind him a tragic trail of violence, terro…
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American Outlaws: The Barefoot Bandit
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In the shadowy corners of the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State, Colton Harris-Moore emerged not merely as a troubled teenager but as a captivating figure who danced on the edge of legality. He became infamous as the "Barefoot Bandit," a moniker earned from his habit of executing crimes shoeless. Harris-Moore's crimes weren't petty…
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American Monsters: John Wayne Gacy - Featuring an Interview with Gacy Attorney Karen Conti
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Kinda Murdery is back with new episodes and a brand new season! The first episode of Season 7 is the story of America's most notorious serial killer - The Killer Clown - John Wayne Gacy. After the Gacy story, Zevon interviews Karen Conti, Gacy's Death Row attorney, and author of the riveting, award-winning new book, "Killing Time with John Wayne Ga…
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Gentleman, Cad, Card Shark: The Mysterious Death of Joe Bowne Elwell
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Pushing the door open, Marie's eyes were met with a scene she would never forget. There, slumped in his chair, was Joseph Bowne Elwell. His usually composed demeanor was replaced by a haunting stillness. A single bullet wound, precise and deadly, marred the center of his forehead. Blood had pooled around the wound, seeping into the intricate patter…
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A Cry From the Grave - Part 2 - The Conclusion
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The conclusion of "A Cry from the Grave." Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities. Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed. Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was th…
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A Cry From the Grave: An Ellis H. Parker Mystery
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Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities. Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed. Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was there that real-life, New Jersey-super-sleut…
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The Disappearing Parrot - PART 2
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Find out who killied circus-owner John Brunen, in the thrilling finale of "THE DISAPPEARING PARROT!" Sources: https://gardenstatelegacy.com/files/Who_Shot_Honest_John_Bilby_GSL34.pdf https://ia601404.us.archive.org/32/items/true-detective-jan-1929/TrueDetectiveJan1929.pdf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-mu…
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The Disappearing Parrot: A True-Crime-Noir Murder Mystery
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Tonight’s Kinda Murdery is True-Crime-Noir at its most hard-boiled. As always, everything you're about to hear really happened. John Brunen, a 47-year-old, wealthy circus owner known as, “Honest John,” is murdered in his own home before he even has a chance to draw the pistol he always carries. “Honest John’s" life ended when he was decapitated, sh…
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Zevon's dear friend, and a great freind of the show, Unicorn Tech Founder and larger-than-life impressario, Mahbod Moghadam has passed away. On this episode Zevon talks about Mahbod, his life, their friendship, and who he REALLY was as a person (not just his headline-grabbing, sometimes-scandalous, online persona). Then Kinda Murdery replays Mahbod…
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Hotel Houdini: The Mystery of the Vanishing Victim - PART TWO
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Within Private Detective Ken Brennan's mind, the image of the suspect was vivid and constant—an imposing figure moving through life with an air of untouchable confidence. This mental portrait of the suspect, casually interacting with potential victims while secure in the belief that his heinous acts were untraceable, fueled Brennan's resolve. The n…
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Hotel Houdini: The Mystery of the Vanishing Victim - PART ONE
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In the early hours of a chilly winter morning in 2005, a grim discovery marks the beginning of a perplexing case that would haunt the western edge of Miami. Amid the transition where the orderly outer suburbia surrenders to the wild embrace of the Everglades, with its towering grass and dark, unforgiving mud, a scene unfolds that seems almost too b…
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Father of the Bride?...The CIA Hitman's Daughter and the Murder of Gary Patterson w/ Anson Maddocks
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In the sweltering early summer heat of the El Paso County desert, a search had persisted for three grueling days. Leading the operation was a young female detective, now gripped by a sense of anticipation that often precedes a significant discovery in homicide investigations. She harbored a strong conviction: the victim's body was concealed somewhe…
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The Truck Stop Killer - PART TWO
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The deeper her investigation into Rhoades's life and crimes went, the more apparent the unsettling parallels between their lives became. Despite the chasm between their intentions—one a survivor, the other a predator—they shared the grueling rhythm of life on the road. Both faced the relentless monotony and sleepless nights that come with constant …
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The Truck Stop Killer - PART ONE
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He methodically prowled the highways, targeting teenage girls who had run away, those seemingly invisible to the world. In the scorching summer of 1985, she was one such girl. A chance encounter on I-95 with a stranger led to the most petrifying ordeal of her life. Years on, she revisits the haunts of her fraught youth, seeking insights into the te…
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