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Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep dives in the psychology of killers, no holding back storytelling of crimes, and stories of lesser known criminals from around the world this is the place for you.
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- 3 days agonarrative1h 1m7-min read
Top AI Scientist "Gone Mad" and Executes His Nephew In Front Of Courthouse
The episode investigates the shocking 2022 courthouse murder of 23-year-old Ko Wen (Cohen) by his uncle, Dr. Chen, a renowned Chinese-American cancer and AI researcher, unraveling a tragic saga of betrayal, family pressure, immigration struggles, and mental collapse. What appears at first as a cold-blooded killing reveals layers of emotional abuse, cultural expectations, and systemic failures in the U.S. legal system.
- 1 weeks agonarrative1h 2m5-min read
16 Kids Kept In 12x12 ft Room Covered In Feces - Why Internet Thinks Mom of 16 Kids Is Also a Victim
A horrifying case in rural Ohio uncovered 16 children confined in squalid conditions inside a 12x12 room, sparking national outrage and debate over systemic failures, poverty, and victimhood. The story centers on the Siders family, whose repeated purchases of water and vegetable oil at a Dollar General store were the only clue to a hidden nightmare.
- 1 weeks agonarrative36 min5-min read
13 Year Old Realizes His Twin Brother Is A Killer In The Middle Of Interrogation
This episode concludes a two-part true-crime investigation into the murder of Denise Tenpenny, a 64-year-old woman found smothered in her home, with DNA evidence pointing to one of two identical 13-year-old twin brothers, Levi and Hunter Cart. Despite identical DNA, investigators build a case against Levi using non-genetic evidence, including his watch found under the victim’s body, bloody boots in his room, and disturbing digital footprints.
- 1 weeks agonarrative54 min7-min read
13-yr-old Twin Brothers’ DNA Found On Murdered Woman - Cops Must Figure Out Which Twin Is Lying
This episode investigates a chilling unsolved murder of a woman who lives alone, where DNA at the crime scene matches two 13-year-old identical twins, creating an evidentiary stalemate that exposes the limits of forensic science and the psychological toll of suspicion. The case hinges on indistinguishable DNA, conflicting alibis, and the emotional unraveling of two brothers during police interrogation. As the investigation unfolds, the narrative reveals how trauma, disability, and youth collide in a justice system unequipped to resolve biological ambiguity—leaving a community in fear and a family fractured by doubt.
- 2 weeks agonarrative1h 27m5-min read
From “I’m Going to Self-Exit” To “I Hope You Die in a Fucking Accident”: Mackenzie's Manipulation
This episode dissects the toxic, emotionally volatile relationship between Mackenzie Shirilla and Dominic (Dom) through their text messages in 2021–2022, revealing a slow descent into obsession, manipulation, and control that culminated in a fatal car crash. The narrative exposes how emotional abuse escalates incrementally, leaving lasting questions about accountability and mental health.
- 3 weeks agonarrative1h 20m6-min read
ALL 90,603 Text Messages of Threats & Gaslighting Between Mackenzie & Dom
This episode presents a harrowing, chronological analysis of 30,000 pages of text messages between Mackenzie Shavilla and Dominic Russo, revealing a deeply toxic and emotionally abusive relationship that culminated in Mackenzie driving into a brick building at 100 mph, killing Dom and their friend Davion Flanagan. The host argues that the messages expose a pattern of manipulation, control, and emotional suffocation by Mackenzie, ultimately leading to a tragic act of violence.
- 3 weeks agonarrative41 min5-min read
"There's Evil Working Against Me, I'm the 3rd Victim" Mackenzie’s Jail Calls Released
This episode examines the trial and aftermath of 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla’s conviction for the murder of her boyfriend Dom Russo and passenger Davion Flanagan in a high-speed crash, focusing on her emotional jail calls, her family’s claims of judicial corruption, and the victims’ families’ grief and demands for justice. The case reveals deep fractures in perception, accountability, and the criminal justice system.
- 4 weeks agonarrative1h 7m6-min read
“Gay for the Stay” & “Trains Run on Her”: Inside Mackenzie’s Prison Dating Life
This episode offers a chilling update on Mackenzie Shirilla’s life in prison after being convicted of murdering her boyfriend Dom and their friend Davion in a 100-mph crash, revealing her apparent lack of remorse, obsession with fame, and disturbing detachment from reality through leaked jail calls and inmate testimonies. What lands most is the stark contrast between the grief of the victims’ families and Shirilla’s performative glamour, delusions of stardom, and active social maneuvering from behind bars.
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Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep dives in the psychology of killers, no holding back storytelling of crimes, and stories of lesser known criminals from around the world this is the place for you.
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