Episiode 38 – Cults Uncovered

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On this episode we talked about cults with a special guest.  On this episode we had Emily G Thompson the author of true crime books and creator of Morbidology Podcast.  The episode begins with an interview about Emily’s books and how her podcast came to be and then we get into 4 cult cases.  Join us as we do down the cult rabbit hole.

Order of the Solar Temple

*sings* sunshine lollipops and rainbows everywhere, is not what you will find in The Solar Temple.

Beer Pairing for this story is Rapture of Folly Cherry Sour from Twa Dogs Beer out of Victoria Caledonian Distillery & Brewery

Sources
RCINET
Wikipedia
Wrldrels

Kirtland Cult

Jeffrey Lundgren led a Mormon offshoot that ended up in Murder.

Sources
-United States Court of Appeals,Sixth Circuit. Jeffrey D. LUNDGREN, Petitioner-Appellant, v. Betty MITCHELL, Warden, Respondent-Appellee
-The Kansas City Star, 25 August, 2006 – “Cult Leader to be Executed”
-End of Days: Predictions and Prophecies about the End of the World by Sylvia Browne
-Prophet of Death: The Mormon Atonement Killings by Pete Earley The Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 July, 1990 – “Trial Focuses on Cult Leader’s Control”
-Crime Classification Manual: A Standard System for Investigating and Classifying Violent Crime by John Douglas, Ann W. Burgess, Allen G. Burgess and Robert K. Ressler
-St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 7 January, 1990 – “Officials Ask Public to Help in Search for Cult Leader
-Akron Beacon Journal, 28 August, 1990 – “’Stop. It Hurts,’ Cried Avery before Slaying”
-The Newark Advocate, 17 September, 1990 – “Cult Trial Defendants Face Judges”

Brother XII

When a charismatic man is able to con a ton of people into handing over money a commune is born.

Beer pairing for this story is IPA No 12 from Collective Arts Brewing.

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Wikiepdia
Biographi
Archive Macleans
Atlas Obscura
Global News
Sunriseresort parksville
Times Columnist
Canadian Encyclopedia
Wikiepdia
Wikipedia

Jonestown

Jim Jones started out preaching for equality and ended up orchestrating a mass suicide.

Beer pairing for this story is Mad Ear from Trinity Brew.

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Wikipedia
Rolling Stgone
History
Time

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Youtube

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Episode 37 – Music Crimes

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On this episode we hit the topic of Music Crimes.  We also had composer, producer and podcaster Jayme McDonald as a guest.  Check out his work here.  He scored the new movie Dosed that talks about the use of Magic Mushrooms  (psilocybin) to help defeat the opioid crisis as well as its healing benefits.

More about Jayme McDonald:  Jayme McDonald aka MD is a composer/producer/podcast host who doubles in music as Chatterless ; releasing lofi and synthwave inspired projects.

Marvin Gaye’s Murder

This is the story of the lifelong war between Marvin Gaye and his father.

Beer paring for this story is Salt Spring Island Ales Warbler Wheat Ale.

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Murderpedia
Smoothradio
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
Youtube

Sound Clip
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Lou Pearlman

you may not know Lou Pearlman and his crimes but I am sure you know the bands he helped create and manage.  Those include Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, O-Town, LFO, Take 5, Natural, US5, Jordan Knight, Aaron Carter, Smiles and Southstar, C-Note, Innosense and Solid HarmoniE.

Beer Pairing for this story is Scandal organic lager from Pacific Western Brewing.

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Youtube
The Guardian
Youtube

Bob Marley and the Wailers

Three Murders and an assassination attempt make this quite the tragic band

Beer Pairing for this story is Reef Break Hemp Blonde from Bowen Island Brewing.

Sources
Daily Beast
Wikipedia
Jamaicaoberver
APnews
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
Wikipedia
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Wikipedia
The Guardian
Elivispelvis

Sound Clips
Youtube
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Robert Sylvester Kelly

We all know R. Kelly because he believed he could fly.  But the real story is the sexual abuse of minors and a sex cult.  With the case still in the courts much of this is still alleged but come on.

Beer pairing for this story is Uiltje Brewing (Dutch) Meneer De Uil a massive barrel aged beer using Glen Garioch Scotch barrels.

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Distractify
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Wikipedia

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Episode 36 -Las Vegas Heists

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This episode we head to Las Vegas to talk about some of the best heists.

Biker Bandit’ Bellagio Robbery in 2010

Anthony Carleo got on his bike and rolled off with a ton of cash and chips from the Bellagio.

Beer paring for this story is Microbrasserie Le Castor’s Farmhouse Houblon

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Youtube
Rolling Stone
CBS News
ABC News

I would like to make a withdrawal

Bill Brennan was a nobody and a loner but sometimes they are the ones to snap and rob the Stardust.

Beer paring for this story is Twin Sails Brewing Bachelor Pad Double IPA

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News3LV
Reddit
Only in your State
all thats interesting 

When All Else Fails, Join the Circus. Or in this case rob Circus-Circus

Armored Cars and a big score this is the story of Roberto Solis and Heather Tallchief.

Beer paring for this story is Barkerville Brewing High Stakes Imperial IPA.

Sources
Wikipedia
Thefullwiki
NBC News
Unsolved Mysteries

Audio Clip
Youtube

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Episode 35 – Slaughter In The Streets

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For this episode we bring your something new.  We had the pleasure of interviewing the author Don Stradley.  Don can trace is roots back to sports writing and while the books we interviewed him about talk about Boxing it is the True Crime that makes these books really stand out.

We had the great pleasure of reading his book Berserk: The Shocking Life and Death of Edwin Valero and the soon to be released Slaughter in the Streets: When Boston Became Boxing’s Murder Capital.  The interview covers his writing history, these two great Boxing and True Crime books as well as his future plans.

We hope tune in soon and consider purchasing both of these great books.

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Slaughter in the Streets: When Boston Became Boxing’s Murder Capital – BOOK REVIEW

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The most recent release from author Don Stradley is a jab of boxing with an uppercut of true crime. Slaughter in the Streets has just enough of each to keep you wanting to come back for the next round. It covers a range of criminals from those that committed crimes out of necessity to hardened criminals that just wouldn’t die. With each chapter covering a new criminal/boxer that you haven’t heard of yet it is hard to put this book down.

Publisher Hamilcar Publications
Author: Don Stradley
Page count: 144 pages
Published Date:  Feb 25, 2020

To purchase the book click on the book cover below!

Episode 34 – Valentines Day Crimes

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It is getting close to Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. Well it is for some but sadly not for the poor victims of these crimes.

Bright Eyed and Super Failed

His eyes couldn’t be more freakishly wide open but Stephen Grant still couldn’t see the multitude of stupid mistakes he was making. This is the story of the murder of Tara Lynn Grant.

Beer paring for this story is Nickel Brook Brewing Duplicitous Citra Dry-Hopped Sour.

Sources
Wikipedia
Murderpedia
Youtube

The Murder of Latisha King (Larry King)

A young child had a crush on the wrong boy and he payed the ultimate price sadly.

Beer paring for this story is Twin Sails Brewing collaboration with High Point Liquor Store Hella Cool Chocolate Orange Stout.

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Wikipedia
Lambdaliterary
SCPR
ABC News
Archive.vcstar
Murderpedia
HBO Valentine Road
Youtube

The Murder of Jesse McBane and Patricia Mann

Two went out for a Valentines dance but never made it home.

Beer paring for this story is Tree Brewing Cutthroat West Coast Ale.

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Websleuths
Spectrumlocalnews
documentingreality
fayobserver

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Berserk: The Shocking Life and Death of Edwin Valero – Book Review

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Everyone knows that Boxing has a dark side but have you heard the story of Edwin Valero?  Probably not as he is not a well known athlete outside of the boxing realm and its not a well known case of true crime either.  Don Stradley takes you on a fast paced journey of the battle to be a recognized boxer from Venezuela to his fall from grace.  its a story of intrigue and murder that will keep you wanting to flip the pages.  I am not a big boxing fan and I can count the amount of times I have watched a boxing match on a hand or two but this book was riveting for me.

Publisher Hamilcar Publications
Author: Don Stradley
Page count: 85 pages

To purchase the book click on the book cover below!