Evil Everywhere: A True Crime and Horror Podcast

Episode 72: Haunting in Chicago - The Becker Family Story

In the early 1970s, Edwin and Marsha Becker thought they’d found the perfect place to start their family—a quiet two-flat home nestled in the Chicago suburbs. The upper apartment would be theirs, the lower rented out for extra income. It all seemed ideal. The tenants were kind. The neighborhood, peaceful. But peace never lasts when something else is living in the house. It began subtly. Phones falling from their cradles. Cabinet doors slamming shut. Heavy footsteps echoing through empty rooms. Something was in the house and whatever it was, it wanted their attention. Whispers among neighbors spoke of death—of lives cut short within those walls. The Beckers believed they weren’t alone. And they were right. Desperate, Marsha pleaded with priests, ministers, psychics—anyone who might help. Most turned them away. But in 1971, two reverends answered the call. What followed was the first televised exorcism in American history—captured by NBC cameras. Listen in to hear the chilling true story of the Becker haunting. A story that the Becker’s couldn’t wait to leave behind.
YouTube - Becker Family Exorcism
SOURCES:
The Lineup – The Story Behind True Haunting and the First Ever Televised Exorcism – Orrin Grey – November 24, 2022 - The Story Behind 'True Haunting' and the First Ever Televised Exorcism
Light Force Network – True Haunting – The Exorcism of The Becker Home – SpectreCollector – February 10, 2025 - True Haunting – The Exorcism Of The Becker Home
Cook County Clerk’s Office - Search Recordings | Cook County Clerk
Burial Day – The Exorcist in Chicago – Murder & Mayhem in the Windy City – Gravedigger – January 31, 2019 - https://burialday.com/the-exorcist-in-chicago-murder-mayhem-in-the-windy-city/
Paranormal Witness – Season 2 Finale – ‘The Tenants’
HuffPost – ‘Paranormal Witness’ Finale: The Haunting that Led to the First Televised Exorcism - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/paranormal-witness-finale_n_2014941
Paranormal Witness - The Tenants - https://paranormal-witness.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tenants
Geek Tyrant - The Story Behind 1971 Televised Exorcism is Being Adapted into a Film called TRUE HAUNTING – Joey Paur – May 2019 - https://geektyrant.com/news/the-story-behind-1971-televised-exorcism-is-being-adapted-into-a-film-called-true-haunting
Haunt Jaunts - True Haunting: First Televised Exorcism Inspires Movie – Courtney Mroch – March 11, 2022 - https://www.hauntjaunts.net/true-haunting-first-televised-exorcism-inspires-movie/#google_vignette
Creepy Catalog – This 2023 Horror Movie will Explore the Bonkers Story of the First Televised Exorcism – Chrissy Stockton – January 5, 2023 - https://creepycatalog.com/this-2023-horror-movie-will-explore-the-bonkers-story-of-the-first-televised-exorcism/
YouTube – True Haunting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aKrxGjZZBg
Paranormal Witness – Vedere Family - https://paranormal-witness.fandom.com/wiki/Vedere_Family
Independent Spiritualist Association - https://independentspiritualists.org/about-isa
Wikipedia - Aspergillum - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergillum      
Bygonely – The Street of Chicago in the 1970’s through these Fabulous Vintage Photos - https://www.bygonely.com/chicago-street-life-1970s/#google_vignette
The Christian Post – Exorcism versus deliverance: What’s the difference? – Ian M. Giatti – March 23, 2023 - https://www.christianpost.com/news/exorcism-versus-deliverance-whats-the-difference.html

Episode 71: History and Haunting - The Old Joliet Prison

In the heart of Illinois, the Joliet Correctional Center stands as one of the most infamous prisons in United States history— where shadows of the past still linger. Opened in 1858, Joliet quickly gained a dark reputation. Over its 140 years of operation, it housed thousands of inmates, from hardened criminals to political prisoners, many of whom never left its cold, stone walls alive. From brutal riots and deadly escapes to grim experiments and tragic deaths, the prison’s history is chilling. The true toll inside remains unknown, but it’s believed thousands perished behind those gates, often preferring the death penalty over a sentence at Joliet. Since its closing in 2002, Joliet has become a magnet for ghost hunters and thrill-seekers alike. Visitors report eerie footsteps echoing in empty halls, unexplained cold spots, and even sightings of shadowy figures lurking in the dark. Paranormal investigators swear the prison is one of the most haunted places in Illinois. For this story, we step inside Joliet to explore the chilling history and uncover the restless spirits that seemingly refuse to rest.
 
Sources:
“The Old Joliet Haunted Prison” by Travis K. on Exploring States on January 29, 2023 (https://exploringstates.com/hauntedlocation/the-old-joliet-haunted-prison/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
“Route 66 History” on National Historic Route 66 Federation (https://national66.org/pages/route-66-history#:~:text=Route%2066%20symbolized%20the%20renewed,it%20is%20only%20a%20memory)
“Joliet Correctional Center” on Society of Architectural Historians SAH Archipedia (https://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/IL-01-197-0047#:~:text=Boyington%2C%20one%20of%20the%20few,Revival%20porte%2Dcochere%20on%20Collins)
“Former Guard Acquitted in Escapes at Joliet Prison” by Bob Merrifield in The Chicago Tribune on May 25, 1990
“6 Felons, Including 3 Killers, Cut Bars to Flee Illinois Prison; 1 Caught” by Associated Press in The Los Angeles Times on February 12, 1990 (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-02-12-mn-444-story.html)
“Joliet Prison Escapee is Back Behind Bars” by Jack Houston and Marja Mills in The Chicago Tribune on February 26, 1990
“Five inmates escape maximum-security prison” in the Tampa Bay Times on February 13, 1990 (https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1990/02/13/five-inmates-escape-maximum-security-prison/)
“Joliet Prison” on Destination Fear, Season 2, Episode 10 on Discovery+
“The Haunting of Joliet Prison: The Prison Cemeteries” by Ursula Bielski on American Ghost Walks on August 16, 2020 (https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/the-haunting-of-joliet-prison-the-prison-cemeterie)
Project Fear on YouTube: “We Captured a Demon at Joliet Prison”
“The Old Joliet Prison” on Windy City Ghosts on September 23, 2021 (https://windycityghosts.com/the-old-joliet-prison/)
https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/archives/online_exhibits/100_documents/1859-first-joliet-prisoner.html#:~:text=In%201857%20a%20penitentiary%20at,Penitentiary%20was%20completed%20in%201860.
https://www.jolietprison.org/history.html
 
 
 
 

Episode 70: Serial Killer - Alexander Pichushkin

In the heart of Moscow lies Bitsevski Park — a vast stretch of green with over 500 plant species, 33 types of mammals, and 79 species of birds. Locals come here to jog, play, and soak in nature. Among them, a quiet group gathers to play chess beneath the trees. Years ago, sat a teenage boy named Alexander Pichushkin. Quiet. Observant. He played chess with precision — not just for the love of the game, but for the control it offered. At school, he had been mocked, bullied, made to feel small. But in the park, with his fingers on the pieces, he felt powerful. No one knew that beneath his calm demeanor, a darker game was taking shape. In 1992, the first move was made. A man was found dead in the park — the beginning of a string of murders that would stretch for years. Pichushkin wasn’t just playing games anymore. He was chasing a goal: to kill as many people as there are squares on a chessboard. 64. He became known as The Chessboard Killer. This story is a grim reminder: sometimes, evil isn’t hiding in the shadows — it’s sitting across the table, waiting for your next move.
 
*We were able to obtain a full list of victims that was compiled and posted on a few social media sites. The names and some ages are listed below. 
Full List of Victims:
July 27, 1992: Mikhail Odichuk
May 17, 2001: Yevgeny Pronin
May-June 2001: Vyacheslav Klimov
June 22, 2001: Yuri (surname unrevealed)
June 26, 2001: Nicholas Tikhomirov
June 29, 2001: Nicholas Filippov
July 2, 2001: Oleg Lvov
July 13, 2001: G.D. Safonov
July 14, 2001: Sergei Pavlov
July 20, 2001: V.P. Elistratov
July 21, 2001: Viktor Volkov, 54
July 26, 2001: Andrei Konovaltsev
January 18, 2002: Vyacheslav (surname unrevealed)
January 29, 2002: Andrew Veselovsky
February 13, 2002: Yuri Chumakov
February 23, 2002: Maria Viricheva, 19 (survived)
March 7, 2002: Boris Nesterov
March 8, 2002: Alexey Fedorov
March 10, 2002: Mikhail Lobov, 14 (survived)
August 24, 2002: G.M. Chervyakov
August 30, 2002: Egor Kudryavtsev
September 13, 2002: N.I. Ilyinsky
September 25, 2002: V.M. Minayev
September 30, 2002: S.V. Fedorov
November 2, 2002: A. Pushkov
November 12, 2002: V.N. Dolmatov
March 13, 2003: Andrei Maslov
March 27, 2003: V.P. Ilyin
April 4, 2003: Igor Kashtanov
April 6, 2003: Oleg Boyarov
May 10, 2003: V.P. Stanova
May 12, 2003: S.S. Chudin
May-October 2003: Vladimir (surname unrevealed)
October 14, 2003: Vladimir Fomin
November 14, 2003: Vladimir Fedosov
November 15, 2003: Konstantin Polikarpov (survived)
June 8, 2005: Liang Fatkulin
September 28, 2005: Yuri Kuznetsov
October 15, 2005: Nikolai Vorobyov
November 16, 2005: Nikolai Zakharchenko, 63
November 21, 2005: O. Lavrienko
November 28, 2005: V.I. Dudukin
December 6, 2005: Nikolai Koryagin
December 16, 2005: V.N. Soloviev
December 19, 2005: B.A. Grishin
December 26, 2005: A.N. Lyovochkin
February 27, 2006: J.N. Romashkin
March 4, 2006: Stepan Vasilenko
March 24, 2006: M.A. Joldoshev
April 12, 2006: Larissa Kulygina
June 14, 2006: Marina Moskalyova, 36
 
Sources:
Wikipedia – Alexander Pichuskin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pichushkin
The Toronto Star – ‘For me a life without murder is like life without food for you’ – Misha Japaridze - August 14, 2007
Murderous Minds – Season 3, Episode 3 – Alexander Pichuskin: Chessboard Killer
The La Crosse Tribue – Russan who claims to have killed 63 to go on trial – August 14, 2007
The Windsor Star – Mass Murderer given life term – James Kilner – October 30, 2007
Kentucky New Era – Russian accused of 49 murders says 1st was like ‘first love’ – October 9, 2007
Wikipedia – Bitsa Park Moscow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitsa_Park,_Moscow
Cleveland Clinic – Frontal Lobe - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24501-frontal-lobe
Full Victims List - https://www.reddit.com/r/serialkillers/comments/cd2n2n/complete_list_of_alexander_pichushkins_victims/
Wikipedia – Polar Owl - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_Owl
Serial Killers Info – Alexander Pichushkin – AKA The Chessboard Killer – Rick Jr. Paulson – May 17, 2018 - https://serialkillersinfo.com/serial-killers/alexander-pichushkin-the-chessboard-killer/
Independent – He’s confessed to murdering 48. Now Russia’s chessboard killer will admit to 11 more – Felix Light – April 5, 2025 - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/russia-chessboard-killer-confess-11-murders-b2727971.html
All thats interesting - The Disturbing Story of Alexander Pichushkin, the Russian ‘Chessboard Killer’ Who Strove to Kill 64 Victims – Katie Serena  - June 30, 2022 https://allthatsinteresting.com/alexander-pichushkin

Episode 69: The Suitcase and the Murder of Jasmine Fiore

Most of us are familiar with California - the land of sunshine, palm trees, and dreams. It's where stars are born, and where many chase the glittering promise of fame. Among them was Jasmine Fiore, a striking young woman with high ambitions. She wasn’t just a pretty face—Jasmine was an aspiring model and a savvy businesswoman, determined to carve out her place in the spotlight. For a time, her journey took her to Las Vegas, a city equally known for its dazzle and danger. It was there that she crossed paths with Ryan Jenkins. Their connection was instant and electric. Within just days of meeting, they decided to marry. Ryan, a Canadian-born real estate developer, had just wrapped filming a reality TV show for VH1, riding his own wave of fast-earned fame. But the relationship was definitely not the fairytale it appeared to be on the outside. Their relationship was full of many arguments that at times, turned physical. After a trip to San Diego in August 2009, Jasmine was discovered, brutally murdered. There had also been evidence of an attempt to cover up her identification. Eyes quickly turned to Ryan, but he had fled, no where to be found. As the investigation continued, the detectives uncovered a history of abuse as well as surveillance videos to help solve the case. However, no one could have prepared themselves for the way this case would end.
 
Domestic Abuse Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (services available 24/7)
 
 
Sources:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/santacruzsentinel/name/jasmine-fiore-obituary?id=37975262
“Slain Swimsuit Model was Missing Fingers and Teeth” by Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton in The Los Angeles Times on August 21, 2009
“Friends of Murdered Model, Jasmine Fiore, Tell Her Story” by ABC News on ABC News on August 26, 2009 (https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/2020/model-murder-ryan-jenkins-jasmine-fiore-back-story/story?id=8417815)
“Pursuit at Sea, but No Arrest” by Andrew Blankstein and “How did a Man with a Record get on TV Show?” by Ari B. Bloomekatz in The Los Angeles Times on August 22, 2009
“5 chilling details about Jasmine Fiores' murder” by Sanva Siddiqui on Sportskeeda on August 10, 2024 (https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/shows/5-chilling-details-jasmine-fiores-murder)
“Unraveling the Reality from Gruesome Murder Mystery” by Gillian Flaccus in The Tribune on August 25, 2009
“True crime: The murder that changed reality TV” by Kristen Baldwin in Entertainment Weekly on January 30, 2020 (https://ew.com/tv/2020/01/30/ryan-jenkins-jasmine-fiore-megan-wants-a-millionaire/)
“Alleged Killer Wrote about Jealousy” by Richard Winton in The Los Angeles Times on October 7, 2009
“How The Tragic Murder Of Jasmine Fiore Changed Reality TV” by Robin Raven on ID CrimeFeed (https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/how-the-tragic-murder-of-jasmine-fiore-changed-reality-tv)
“Police Seek Man in Death of Model” by Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton in The Los Angeles Times on August 19, 2009
“INSIDE STORY: Jasmine Fiore's Life and Tragic End” by Eunice Oh on People on August 25, 2009 (https://people.com/celebrity/inside-story-jasmine-fiores-life-and-tragic-end/)
“TV Contestant Sought in Slaying” by Amy Taxin and Robert Jablon in The Ventura County Star on August 20, 2009
“Blood, Signs of a Struggle found in Slain Model’s Car” by The Associated Press in The Fresno Bee on August 28, 2009
“Back to Reality” on See No Evil, Season 7, Episode 8 on Discovery+, 2021
“Death of a Swimsuit Model” on PD True, Season 1, Episode 3 on Paramount+

Episode 68: Cold Case Solved - The Murder of Mary Catherine Edwards

In America today, more than 200,000 cold cases sit unsolved—each one a story without an ending. Every year, around 5,000 new names are added to that growing list. Behind every case is a family—grieving, waiting, and hoping for answers that never seem to come. For many, justice feels like a distant dream. That was the reality for the family and friends of Mary Catherine Edwards. To those who knew her, she was simply Catherine—a vibrant, kind-hearted woman with a magnetic smile and a soul built for teaching. At 33 years old, she had just begun her dream job as a second-grade teacher in Beaumont, Texas. Her classroom quickly became a sanctuary for kids facing chaos in their own lives. To them, Catherine was more than a teacher—she was hope. But in January of 1995, everything changed. On a quiet Saturday afternoon, Catherine was found brutally murdered in the bathroom of her townhouse. The news shook the community to its core. Who would want to hurt someone like her? There were no immediate answers. No suspects. No justice. And so, her case—like so many others—went cold. For 26 long years, those who loved Catherine lived in the shadow of the unknown. Everyone haunted by the silence. But sometimes, silence doesn't last forever. Thanks to advances in DNA technology and the relentless efforts of determined investigators, the truth finally came to light. In 2024, Catherine’s killer was identified and brought before a court—closing a chapter that began nearly three decades earlier. This is a story that reminds us that even the kindest souls can be touched by darkness—and that evil can hide in the most unexpected places.
 
Sources:
Law & Crime – Man Allegedly Refused to Leave Jail Cell for Extradition Hearing in ‘Terrible’ 1995 Cold Case Murder of Teacher – Alberto Luperon and Colin Kalmbacher – May 9, 2021 - https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-allegedly-refused-to-leave-jail-cell-for-extradition-hearing-in-terrible-1995-cold-case-murder-of-teacher/
TheCinemaholic – Clayton Foreman: Where is the Killer Now? – Naman Shrestha – November 9, 2024 - https://thecinemaholic.com/clayton-foreman/
48 Hours
Abilene Reporter-News – Beaumont teacher drowned in bathtub – January 17, 1995
CBS News – Unexpected twist in Texas cold case murder probe: Victim was a bridesmaids in Killer’s wedding – Natalie Morales – November 12, 2024 - Unexpected twist in Texas cold case murder probe: Victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding - CBS News
MSN – Inside the Shocking Killing of Former Bridesmaid Found Handcuffed in Bathtub Years Before Groom’s Arrest -  Samira Asma-Sadeque – November 6, 2025 - Inside the Shocking Killing of Former Bridesmaid Found Handcuffed in Bathtub Years Before Groom's Arrest
12NewsNow – Day 7 Jury finds man guilty in trial for 1995 cold-case murder of Beaumont Teacher – Jordan Williams – March 20, 2024 - Day 7 | Man found guilty in 1995 death of Beaumont teacher | 12newsnow.com
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search

Episode 67: Roommates from Hell - The Case of Nicholas Stein

Massillon is a small city in northeast Ohio, steeped in tradition and pride. Known as the "City of Champions," its historic streets, close-knit community, and legendary high school football culture make it feel like the kind of place where everyone knows your name. It was here that 25-year-old Nick Stein came looking for a fresh start—to support his family and build a better future. But in February 2017, Nick vanished without a trace. His phone, social media, and bank accounts activity all stopped suddenly. As investigators dug deeper, attention turned to the people he was living with—three roommates: Kristin, Bryan, and Carl. Bryan had brought Nick to town with the promise of work, but the stories the roommates told didn’t add up. They were evasive, inconsistent, and clearly hiding something. For nearly a year, the case went cold—with investigators following every lead that came in - until one of the roommates, facing prison on unrelated charges, finally talked. What they revealed would unravel a chilling tale of betrayal, violence, and a cover-up buried deep beneath the surface of this quiet Ohio town. 
 
Sources:
”Cemented in Fear” on How (Not) to Get Rid of a Body, Season 1, Episode 1 on Discovery+
”Massillon man was bound and beaten before slaying” by Dave Sereno on CantonRep.com – The Repository on November 14, 2018 (https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/courts/2018/11/14/massillon-man-was-bound-beaten/8376607007/)
“Murder Suspect Sentenced to Prison in Unrelated Case” by Samantha Ickes in The Akron Beacon Journal on June 9, 2018
“Man charged with murder after body found buried in cement in Massillon backyard” by The Associated Press on WKYC Studios on February 5, 2018 (https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/stark-county/massillon-man-charged-with-murder-after-body-found-buried-in-cement-in-backyard/95-514930205)
“Massillon Woman Pleads Guilty in Buried Body Case” by Samantha Ickes in The Akron Beacon Journal on October 11, 2018
“Woman pleads guilty in connection with Wadsworth man’s death” by Emily Channing-Dean on The Wadsworth Post (https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/article_popover.aspx?guid=13f93299-a074-455a-ab00-e2fb1b7550fa)
”Body Fund in Concrete Leads to Murder Case”  by Massillon (AP) in The Bryan Times on February 6, 2018
“Love Triangle Gone Wrong: Ohio Man Accused of Killing Friend's Lover, Encasing Body in Concrete” by Chris Harris on PEOPLE on February 7, 2018 (https://people.com/crime/love-triangle-ohio-man-allegedly-killed-friends-lover/)
“Officials Identify Body Found in Yard” in The Springfield News-Sun on February 18, 2018
“Man charged in connection with body found buried behind Massillon home” by Drew Scofield on News 5 Cleveland on February 5, 2018 (https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-stark/man-charged-in-connection-with-body-found-buried-behind-massillon-home)
 
 
 
 

Episode 66: Betrayed by Love - The Christie Holt Story

Christie Holt and Marcus Garvin grew up in a little town called Homecroft, Indiana. Christie was raised with four siblings, but at just 12 years old she was forced out of her family home. She found shelter with her aunt and cousins. Marcus, on the other hand, was brought up by his grandparents. Their paths crossed at Perry Township High School. Christie was 16, and in Marcus, she found something she hadn't experienced before: a sense of being seen. For someone who had always felt like she didn’t quite belong, Marcus felt like home. Their connection was intense, immediate. Young love blossomed quickly, and the two became inseparable. But while their romance started with tenderness, the years that followed would tell a different story. After graduation, the warmth Marcus once showed began to shift. He grew possessive, jealous—convinced Christie was being unfaithful, though there was no reason to believe it. Slowly, his love became control. His affection turned to accusations. Friends and family saw the signs and tried to pull Christie away, but she had become isolated. She clung to the belief that no one understood Marcus the way she did. She searched tirelessly for the good in him, even as the darkness grew.Then came July 2021, where within the wooded area to the rear of the motel a body was discovered. The story that began with young love in a quiet Indiana town had ended in tragedy. What happened in those final days? Had Marcus’s obsession finally turned fatal?
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Sources:
Law & Crime – ‘She deserved it’: Man fatally stabs ex-girlfriend 51 times after he caught her making fun of him with her new boyfriend – Jason Kandel – June 6, 2023 - Marcus Garvin admitted to fatally stabbing Christie Holt
American Monster – Season 12, Episode 6 – Love is Deaf
Fox59 – Man pleads guilty to brutally murdering girlfriend while on GPS monitoring – Matt Christie – June 6, 2023 - Man pleads guilty to murdering girlfriend while on GPS monitoring
Fox59 – Parents feel betrayed after daughter’s murderer accepts plea deal with 45-year sentence – Steve Brown – June 22, 2023 - Christie Holt parents unhappy with Marcus Garvin plea deal
Find a Grave – Christie Lynn Chase Holt - Christie Lynn Chase Holt (1991-2021) - Find a Grave Memorial
A Woman’s Place – Domestic Violence - Facts & Statistics - A WOMAN'S PLACE
Wikipedia – Homecroft, Indiana - Homecroft, Indiana - Wikipedia
The Cinemaholic – Christie Holt Murder: Where is Marcus Garvin Now? – Shivangi Sinha – July 20, 2024 - Christie Holt parents unhappy with Marcus Garvin plea deal

Episode 65: The Amato Family Murders

With a population slightly over 2000, Chuluota, FL offers a peaceful lifestyle with close-knit community vibes. Just a short 30 minute drive from Orlando, residents of Chuluota enjoy the quiet environment, minimal traffic, and low crime rate making it an ideal family-friendly location. Margaret and Chad Amato chose Chuluota to raise their 3 sons: Jason, Cody and Grant. A seemingly picture perfect family would prove otherwise on a fateful day. In January 2019, authorities discovered the bodies of Chad, Margaret, and Cody Amato. Suspicion quickly fell on the other member of the family living in the home, who had not been located: Grant. Grant had had recently been kicked out of the house after stealing money from family members and being sent to rehab to deal with an obsession and his depression. After an intense interview, Grant maintained his innocence, even though the circumstantial evidence was overwhelming. Despite the lack of physical evidence, authorities arrested Grant for the triple homicide and took him to trial. This case proves obsessions can turn to madness, making even the most unsuspecting people commit brutal acts of violence.
 
Sources:
“Did Amato try to Pin Killings on Kin?” by Michael Williams in The Orlando Sentinel on July 24, 2019
“Grant Amato Murdered His Family for a Webcam Model He Never Met” by Sarah Kuta on A&E True Crime Blog on October 19, 2021 (https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/amato-family-murders)
“Deputies: Man Killed Family over Money Sent to ‘Call Girl’” by Sara Nealeigh in The Bradenton Herald on January 30, 2019
“Grant Amato found guilty of killing mother, father and brother” by ClickOrlando.com Staff on ClickOrlando on August 1, 2019 (https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2019/08/01/grant-amato-found-guilty-of-killing-mother-father-and-brother/)
“Man arrested for killing family, stealing $210K to send to woman he met on porn site” by Associated Press on NBC News on January 29, 2019 (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-arrested-killing-family-stealing-210k-send-woman-he-met-n963901)
“Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Chuluota Man” by Michael Williams in The Orlando Sentinel on February 15, 2019
“Where Is Grant Amato Now? All About the Convicted Murderer at the Center of Ctrl+Alt+Desire” by Jessica Sager on People Entertainment on April 16, 2024 (https://people.com/where-is-grant-amato-now-8634157)
“Victims In Chuluota Triple Homicide ID'd; Person of Interest Released” by Spectrum News Staff on Spectrum News 13 on January 27, 2019 (https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/crime/2019/01/27/victims-in-chuluota-triple-homicide-idd-person-of-interest-released)
“Man who Killed Seminole County Family Accused in Hitman Plot to Murder Reality TV star” by Senait Gebregiorgis on Wesh 2 News on March 13, 2025 (https://www.wesh.com/article/seminole-county-man-hitman-plot-to-murder-tv-star/64178214)
“Crime Scene Analysts Testify” by Michael Williams in The Orlando Sentinel on July 25, 2019
“Grant Amato Found Guilty of Murdering Parents, Brother” by Asher Wildman on Spectrum News 13 on July 31, 2019 (https://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2019/07/31/grant-amato-reverses-course--decides-not-to-testify-as-defense-rests)
“Grant Amato gets life for killing parents, brother over Bulgarian webcam model” by Jeff Weiner on The Ledger on August 12, 2019 (https://www.theledger.com/story/news/crime/2019/08/13/grant-amato-gets-life-for-killing-parents-brother-over-bulgarian-webcam-model/4411093007/)
“Murder and the Sex Cam Model” on Killer Cases season 2 episode 2 on HULU

Episode 64: Gunman at the Dentist

For this episode we discuss the horror that took place in Edgewater Florida in March of 1991. Norman and Virginia Larzelere seemingly had it all, beautiful kids, the big house, the yachts, the successful dentistry practice. But we all know that appearances aren’t what they seem. Behind the doors of their perfect home, something sinister was festering. Would it be greed that would cause the evil that unfolded that day in March of 1991 at an unsuspecting dental office or would it be something even darker? 
Sources:
AMC+ - It Shouldn’t have Happened Here: Season 1, Episode 14
Orlando Sentinel – Murky past shadows slain dentist’s wife – Pat LaMee – May 27, 1991
Orlando Sentinel – Biological father defends son – Pat LaMee – May 27, 1991
The Orlando Sentinel – Larzelere insured to the hilt – Sean Somerville – February 7, 1992
The Orlando Sentinel – Larzelere kids divide $800,000 – Pat LaMee – October 31, 1992
The Orlando Sentinel – Larzelere’s lawyers bash Edgewater police probe – Sean Somerville – February 20, 1992
The Orlando Sentinel – Dental assistant: Killer resembled Jason – Sean Somerville – August 27, 1992
The Orlando Sentinel – Pat LaMee – June 16, 1994 – Settlement ends Larzelere Civil Trial
The Orlando Sentinel – Murder in Edgewater – 2 held in Larzelere killing – June 30, 1991
Wikipedia – Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida - Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida - Wikipedia
The Cinemaholic – Virginia Larzelere Now: Where is Norman Larzelere’s Killer Today? – Viswa Vanapalli – June 11, 2022 - Virginia Larzelere Now: Where is Norman Larzelere's Killer Today? Update

Episode 63: The Myers Farm Murders

Darke County, Ohio, is a quiet patch of the Midwest—where over 51,000 residents enjoy a slower pace of life. Life there is simple, tight-knit, and steeped in community spirit. At the heart of that community were Jack and Linda Myers. Married for seven years, both had come from previous marriages, blending their families into one loving unit. Linda’s adult three children and Jack’s son meshed like pieces of a puzzle. Together, they lived on a 40-acre farm, where family cookouts and lazy afternoons were the norm. Jack and Linda were the anchors—steady, kind, and generous. But in 2003, the serenity of that small-town life was shattered. One March morning, the Myer’s four-year-old great-grandson arrived at preschool alone—his clothes soaked in blood. When deputies arrived at the Myers farm, they were met with a violent scene. Everyone wondered who could do this? And why? The couple was loved in the area. With leads scarce, fear spread. Then came a tip from a family friend and suddenly, the investigation turned toward the unlikeliest of suspects, someone no one would have imagined. This story reminds us that even in the most peaceful places, darkness can hide in plain sight—and that the greatest betrayals sometimes come from those closest to us.
 
Sources:
“Suspect to be Arraigned in Two Murders” in The Sidney Daily News on March 31, 2003
“Jack and Linda Myers were shot by an intruder while they slept. A long list of suspects was quickly narrowed down to the likeliest, but investigators lacked evidence, at least initially” on Forensic Files on July 25, 2008 (https://www.forensicfilesfiles.com/gregg-myers-shotgun-murder-of-jack-linda-myers.php)
“Suspect Held in Darke Double Homicide” by Wes Hills in The Dayton Daily News on March 31, 2003
“Little Boy Claims His Grandpa And Grandma ‘Melted' — What Happened To The Myers' Family?” by Joe Dziemianowicz on Oxygen True Crime on September 12, 2021 (https://www.oxygen.com/in-ice-cold-blood/crime-news/gregg-myers-killed-his-dad-stepmom-to-inherit-ohio-farm)
“Linda Myers’ Grandson Aids Investigation” by Linda Moody in The Troy Daily News on April 1, 2003
“Jack and Linda Myers: Killed for the Farm” by Rebecca Reisner on Forensic Files Now on July 12, 2019 (https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2019/07/12/jack-and-linda-myers-killed-for-the-farm/)
“Victims’ Kin Sure Killer will be Found” by Ben Sutherly in The Dayton Daily News on March 29, 2003
 “The Green Monster” on American Monster on Discovery+ 2017
”In the Bag” on Forensic Files; Season 12, Episode 20 on Amazon Prime