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Ordinary people who do unthinkable things... The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.
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- 3 days ago30 min
Between The Madness - Episode 20 - Under Her Influence - The Polyamorous Cult of Martina Esqueda
In Maumee, Ohio, 26 year old Austyn McClellan walked into a gas station and asked a stranger if he could borrow her phone. He hadn't seen his mother in nearly two years, and with several people waiting for him outside, he quietly sent her a message asking her to come get him. Then, Austyn handed the phone back and walked outside. What his mother would soon discover would reveal the disturbing reality of the life her son had been living.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapodKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Sherri SmithSources:Law & Crime Network – Kidnapped Man Escapes Woman and Her 5 LoversLaw & Crime Trial – Torture Victim Details Horrific AbuseCourt TV – Polygamist Leader Expresses Regret at SentencingCourt TV – Judge Says She Is “Sickened” by Cult Leader at SentencingThe Blade – Court ReportPeople – Man Allegedly Held Captive and Beaten13abc/WTVG – Guilty Plea in Maumee/Toledo Kidnapping Case
- 6 days ago51 min
Episode 337 - Blood Feud - The Refuge Road Massacre
In Pendleton, South Carolina, four members of the same family were found murdered inside their rural home. There were no signs of forced entry, no obvious struggle, and nothing to explain how the killers had gotten inside. But as investigators examined the scene, one disturbing possibility began to emerge. Whoever entered the house that night may have been invited in.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapodKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Woman convicted of murdering mother, grandmother, stepgrandmotherTrial PlaylistAnderson County woman convicted of killing four relatives is now in state custodyUpstate woman convicted of killing 4 family members files notice of appealMy Mother Is A Murderer - Reddit ThreadTips coming in on unsolved quadruple homicideTrial begins for South Carolina woman facing charges in quadruple murderAmy Vilardi Trial continues into Day 2 with emotional family testimoniesAmy Vilardi's Quadruple Murder Trial Day 3: Prosecutors detail evidence Quadruple Murder Trial: Former cellmate testifiesAmy Vilardi: Guilty on All CountsTen Years After a Shocking Quadruple Murder, Amy Vilardi Finally Faces a Jury</
- 1 weeks ago1h 2m
Episode 336 - Wet Paint, Cold Body – The Case of Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala
In Granby, Massachusetts, 37 year old paramedic Annamarie Cochrane-Rintala was found dead at the bottom of her basement stairs. The scene around her was strange, with an apparent break-in and wet paint covering much of the basement. But as investigators tried to determine what had happened inside the home, one question would become increasingly difficult to answer. When exactly did Annamarie die?How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madness #rulapodKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 1 Part 1Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 1 Part 2Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 2Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 3Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 4Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 5Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 6Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 7Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 8Strangled Wife Murder Trial — MA v. Cara Rintala - Day 9<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yG9JscP4qc&list=PLT2snNGWwa67swU0jNUbHLl
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Between The Madness - Episode 19 - Little Felons - The Senseless Murder of Andreas “Andy” Probst
In Las Vegas, Nevada, 64 year old Andy Probst left home for his usual morning bike ride and never returned. What happened along a quiet stretch of road initially seemed to have a simple explanation. But weeks later, a disturbing video began circulating among local teenagers, revealing that there was far more to Andy’s final moments than anyone realized.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Sherri SmithResearch:J.R. RainboltSources:Fox5 Vegas — Police video provides new perspective8 News Now — Teen expected slap on wristLas Vegas Review-Journal — Found not competentLas Vegas Review-Journal — New carjacking chargesKTVB — Two men sentencedFox News — SentencingFox5 Vegas — SentencingNBC News — Vicious online hate directed at newspaperClark County District Attorney sentencing statement, December 2025Victim impact statements — Michael Probst, Taylor Probst, Crystal Probst, Gary HeindlmaryJudge Jacqueline Bluth sentencing remarksLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Case Report No. LLV23080004
- 2 weeks ago58 min
Episode 335 - Best Friend for Hire - The Murder of Teresa Sievers
In Estero, Florida, Dr. Teresa Sievers returned home alone after a weekend away with her family. By the next morning, she had failed to show up for work, and a close friend was sent to check on her. What he discovered inside her home would launch an investigation that stretched more than a thousand miles and exposed a conspiracy no one saw coming.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Wikipedia11,000 Miles To MurderWhy Mark Sievers Bludgeoned His Wife Teresa Sievers to Death | A&EOn her birthday, friends and family remember slain Bonita doctorSievers a year later: Lives that disappeared behind the headlinesWho killed Dr. Teresa Sievers?Law and Crime Network Trial PlaylistCourt TV: Hammer Killing Murder Trial Maps outlining Wrights & Rodgers trip to FloridaDCF aware of Sievers accusationsThe Sievers murder: 9 things to knowEvidence in the murder of Dr. Teresa Sievers<a href="https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/crime/2019/12/12/jimmy-rodgers-sentencing-jimmy-ro
- 3 weeks ago51 min
Episode 334 - Sneaking Out - The Murders of Lyric Woods and Devin Clark
In Orange County, North Carolina, 14 year old Lyric Woods disappeared after slipping out of her home in the middle of the night. In a neighboring county, 18 year old Devin Clark vanished that same weekend. At first, there seemed to be no connection between them. But a discovery along a secluded country road would reveal that their paths had crossed and leave investigators trying to understand what happened in the darkness that night.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:WRAL story archive: Issiah Ross charged with murders of Lyric Woods and Devin ClarkReports: Teens found dead on trail may have been in car with a third personDevin Clark Lyric Woods suspect Issiah RossOrange County double murder trial | Everything you need to know at the end of week one'They were executed:' State details evidence in Orange County double murdersOrange County jurors must weigh conflicting stories when double murder trial resumesTeens’ families fill Orange County courtroom for murder suspect’s brief hearingSuspect pleads self defense for alleged murder of Devin Clark, Lyric Woods<a href="https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/devin-clarks-mother-speaks-out-after-trial-honors-sons-legacy-with-memorial-and-mentorship-program-lyric-woods/83-c10e4a48-6f97-45b1-
- Sep 3, 202631 min
Between The Madness - Episode 18 - He Said I Look Good in Red - The Murder of Beauty Couch
In Austell, Georgia, 22 year old roller skating influencer Beauty Couch vanished just as her life seemed to be falling into place. When her family realized something was terribly wrong, investigators were already following a disturbing trail that began less than a mile from her home. What they uncovered would raise haunting questions about Beauty’s final hours and the person she may have trusted most.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Sherri SmithSources:Opening Statements — Prosecution (ADA Stephanie Green) and Defense (Bryan Lumpkin), via Law and Crime NetworkTestimony of Tracey Harris — First responding officer, Austell Police Department, via Law and Crime NetworkTestimony of Deanna Thurman — Victim's mother, via Law and Crime NetworkTestimony of Dr. Zoha Ashraf — Medical Examiner, Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office, via Law and Crime NetworkTestimony of Detective Chance Cloud — St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana, via Law and Crime NetworkClosing Arguments — Prosecution and Defense, via Law and Crime NetworkVerdict and Sentencing — Judge Kimberly A. Childs presiding, via Law and Crime Network11Alive News (WSB-TV affiliate) — Bobeth Yates, coverage of candlelight vigil including interviews with Kimberly Couch and Layla Brown, August 2023WSB-TV Channel 2 — Michele Newell, Cobb County Bureau, coverage of verdict and sentencing, May 2026Court TV — "Boyfriend sentenced for murder of roller-skating influencer found burned," May 23, 2026FOX 5 Atlanta — "Cobb man gets life without parole for influencer girlfriend's murder," May 24, 2026<a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/police_fire/beauty-couch-
- Aug 30, 202651 min
Episode 333 - A Deadly Mericle - The Murder of David Barron
In Broomfield, Colorado, Kristil Krug began receiving disturbing messages from someone who seemed to know her every move. She went to the police, changed her routines, armed herself, and turned her home into a fortress. But as the threats grew more sinister, Kristil began to wonder if the person she feared was closer than anyone realized.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners!Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:James Barron ObituaryFemale Georgia dentist from wealthy coastal enclave accused of killing boyfriendWealthy US Dentist Accused Of Murdering Her Boyfriend, Patients Express ShockDentist Accused of Shooting Her Partner to Death in Home in Upscale Georgia NeighborhoodSt. Simons Island dentist charged with murder after deadly shootingCivil lawsuit filed against Glynn County dentistDentist girlfriend accused of fatally shooting boyfriend through locked bedroom doorWealthy Georgia Dentist Gunned Down Husband Inside Bedroom of $1.6M Mansion, Cops SayJuror refuses to deliberate in Suzanne Mericle’s murd
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