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 The tuam babies

In 2014, Irish historian Catherine Corless uncovered a devastating truth buried beneath a small patch of land in Tuam, County Galway: the remains of nearly 800 children interred beneath a former septic tank on the grounds of a Catholic-run mother and baby home.  The Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home operated from 1925 to 1961, taking in unmarried pregnant women and separating them from their babies, many of whom died under conditions of neglect, disease, or indifference. But what happened to those children after death remained unspoken... until now. In this episode of The Wanted Files, we examine the institutional silence, the cultural shame, and the systemic failures that allowed this mass burial to remain hidden for decades. And we follow the long, painful road toward accountability, justice, and proper remembrance.

Reporting & Official Documents

• Final Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation (2021)
• The Tuam Home Survivors Network
• Irish Times: Catherine Corless and the Tuam Babies
• UN Human Rights Office Statement on Institutional Abuse in Ireland (2014)​

Interviews & Media Features

• The Guardian: ‘They deserve to be identified’ – Catherine Corless Interview
• BBC: Tuam Babies Documentary Coverage​

Book

• “Collective Silence: The Role of Institutional and Cultural Censorship in Historical Trauma” – Psychology Today
• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: “Collective Memory and Historical Amnesia”
• “The Social Psychology of Secrecy” – Journal of Social Issues
• “Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief” – Dr. Pauline Boss
• “When There’s No Body to Bury” – The Atlantic
• “Understanding Dehumanization” – Greater Good Science Center
• “Disposability and the Ethics of Institutional Care” – JSTOR (Academic)

The Icebox Murders

Online:

• Wikipedia – “Charles Frederick Rogers” - click here
• Fridge Full of Horror: Couple Was Dismembered in 'Icebox Murders,' and Geophysicist Son Was Nowhere to Be Found -click here
  Cold Case: Revisiting Houston's Infamous Ice Box Murders - click here
  Wikipedia – “Charles Frederick Rogers” - click here
  

Books:

• The Ice Box Murders by Hugh and Martha Gardenier
   A detailed investigation into the case by two former homicide detectives. 

Podcasts & Documentaries

• Crime Scene – “The Man in the Attic” (Apple Podcasts)
  YouTube – “The Icebox Murders | Unsolved True Crime” (Bailey Sarian)
  YouTube – “The Chilling Case of Charles Rogers | Icebox Murders” (Criminally Listed)
  

The Satanic Murder of Arlis Perry

​🎥 Videos & Documentaries

• YouTube – “The Murder of Arlis Perry: Stanford’s Darkest Secret” (True Crime Recapped)
  
• YouTube – “Unmasking the Killer: Arlis Perry’s Cold Case Solved” (Crime Vault)
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUmgqzBrA6Y
  

📚 Books

• The Ultimate Evil – by Maury Terry
  (Contains an entire chapter connecting the Arlis Perry case to alleged cult activity and broader conspiracy theories)
• The Sons of Cain – by Peter Vronsky
  (Provides context about serial killers of the era, with references to the Perry case in a broader framework)
  
  

📰 Articles & Deep Dives

• Rolling Stone – “The Murder of Arlis Perry at Stanford University”
  
• The Mercury News – “Arlis Perry Case Closed: 44 Years After Murder in Stanford Church”
  
• CBS News – “Stanford Cold Case Solved After 44 Years”
  
• People Magazine – “California Cold Case Solved After 44 Years”
  
• The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office (Archived Press Release)
  
  

The Case of Fatty Arbuckle

📚 Books

• Room 1219: The Life of Fatty Arbuckle, the Mysterious Death of Virginia Rappe, and the Scandal That Changed Hollywood – by Greg Merritt
• The Day the Laughter Stopped: The True Story of Fatty Arbuckle – by David Yallop​
  
  

🎥 Documentaries & Video Resources

• YouTube – “The Scandalous Life of Fatty Arbuckle” (Biographics)
  
• You Must Remember This Podcast – Episode on Fatty Arbuckle
  

📄 Articles & In-Depth Overviews

• Smithsonian Magazine – “The Trials of Fatty Arbuckle”
  
• History.com – “The Scandal That Changed Hollywood”
  
• PBS American Experience – People & Events: The Fatty Arbuckle Scandal
  
• NPR – “Reframing the Scandal: What We Miss About Virginia Rappe”​
  

The Mystery of the Sodder Children

TV & Documentaires:
ABC News – “The Mystery of the Vanished Sodder Children”
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/mountain-state/s2-ep5-the-case-of-the-tFEHKnCS-Wg/?srsltid=AfmBOoripAxg224b_P8sPekY7o_LkrzZiplu2_DkAtjDukZa-c3TEUtC

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Online: 
Smithsonian Magazine – “What Happened to the Sodder Children?”
Wikipedia – “Sodder Children Disappearance”​

Books:
“No Direct Evidence: The Story of the Missing Sodder Children” by Bob Lane Jr.
Book - My West Virginia Home – “The Sodder Children Mystery”: ​

The Happy Valley Murders

📚 Books

• "White Mischief" by James Fox: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/146752.White_Mischief
• "The Bolter" by Frances Osborn: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5787589-the-bolter
• "The Life and Death of Lord Erroll: The Truth Behind the Happy Valley Murder" by Errol Trzebinski: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1469672.The_Life_and_Death_of_Lord_Erroll
• "The Ghosts of Happy Valley" by Juliet Barnes: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20702424-the-ghosts-of-happy-valley​

📰 Articles

• "In the Happy Valley, the wild lifestyle of aristocrats ended in the murder of one of their own" – by Rebecca Armitage and Lucia Stein (ABC News Australia  - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-16/kenya-happy-valley-set-hedonism-murder/9985976
• ​"The Happy Valley Set: Colonial Debauchery in Kenya’s Highlands" – by Danny Dutch - https://flashbak.com/the-happy-valley-set-colonial-debauchery-in-kenyas-highlands-433234

🌐 Online Resources

• Wikipedia – Happy Valley Sethttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Valley_set
  
• Wikipedia – Josslyn Hay, 22nd Earl of Errollhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josslyn_Hay,_22nd_Earl_of_Erroll

🎬 Films and Documentaries

• "White Mischief" (1987 film – IMDb)  -https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094326/
  
• "Julian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious Murder – The Case of the Earl of Erroll" (2005) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0901496/

What Happened to the Grimes Sisters?

Web

• Wikipedia – Murder of the Grimes Sisters: A comprehensive overview of the case, including details about the disappearance, investigation, and ongoing mystery.  
  
• HistoryCop – The Joy Ride that May Still Hold Clues to 1956 Grimes Murders: An investigative piece examining potential new leads and historical context.  
  
• Medium – The Gruesome Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters. 
  
• Crime Junkie Podcast – MURDERED: The Grimes Sisters: the murders of the Grimes Sisters: A detailed narrative of the events surrounding the case and its enduring mysteries.  
  

Books:

• “Murder Gone Cold: The Mystery of the Grimes Sisters” by Tamara Shaffer
  
• This book delves into the intricate details of the case, exploring various theories and the impact on the community.
  
• “Unsolved Child Murders: Eighteen American Cases, 1956–1998” by Emily G. Thompson
  
• This compilation includes a chapter on the Grimes sisters, providing a broader context of unsolved child murders in America.
  

Documentaries and Videos:

• WGN-TV – Innocence Lost: The Grimes Sisters Murders: An in-depth article exploring the impact of the case on Chicago and the latest developments. 
• “UNSOLVED: The Murder of the Grimes Sisters” – YouTube - A detailed video analysis of the case, discussing various theories and the investigation’s progression.  
• The unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters

The Delphi Killer

Websites
https://abcnews.go.com/US/delphi-double-murder-trial-graphic-crime-scene-photos/story?id=11498910
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/delphi-murder-trial-gruesome-new-details-revealed-court
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Abigail_Williams_and_Liberty_German
https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/delphi-killings-timeline-richard-allen/
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/20/delphi-indiana-murders-sentencing

Books:
“The Delphi Murders: The Quest To Find ‘The Man On The Bridge’” by Nic Edwards and Brian Whitney
“Shadow of the Bridge” by Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee Authored by the hosts of the “Murder Sheet” “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi” by Susan Hendricks
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The Nepalese Royal Massacre

Articles & Reports
    BBC: Nepal’s Royal Massacre – What Really Happened?
    The Guardian: The Night Nepal’s Royal Family Died
    CNN: A Look Back at the Nepalese Royal Massacre
    Al Jazeera: Nepal’s Royal Massacre – 20 Years On
Time Magazine: Inside the Nepal Royal Massacre
    The Diplomat: Nepal’s Tragic Royal Family​

🎥Documentaries & Videos
    National Geographic: The Nepalese Royal Massacre Explained
    Vice Documentary: Nepal’s Bloody Royal Night
    The Dark Palace: Nepal’s Royal Tragedy (Available on Netflix)
    Shadow of the Throne: The Fall of Nepal’s Monarchy (Available on YouTube)​

📚Books
    The Bullet and the Ballot Box: The Story of Nepal’s Maoist Revolution – Aditya Adhikari
    The Kingdom in the Himalayas: A History of Nepal’s Royal Family – Thomas Bell
Forget Kathmandu: An Elegy for Democracy – Manjushree Thapa
    Nepal Nexus: An Inside Story of the Maoists, the Durbar, and the Palace – Sudheer Sharm

Podcasts
    •Real Dictators: The Fall of Nepal’s Monarchy
    •History Extra: The Mysterious Royal Massacre of Nepal

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The Peace Corp Tragedy

🎥Documentaries & Video Reports
    1.PBS Frontline: Peace Corps Under Fire – Investigative documentary on Peace Corps safety failures.
    2.CNN Special Report: Peace Corps Betrayal – Analyzing the agency’s response to violence against volunteers.
    3.Vice News – “The Dark Side of the Peace Corps” – Investigative journalism covering systemic issues within the organization.​

📚Books
1.“A Crime in the Peace Corps” by Philip Weiss – 
A gripping exposé of criminal cases within the Peace Corps.
    “Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century” by Jessica Bruder – Includes a  discussion on temporary and foreign aid work, including the Peace Corps.​

Podcasts
    1.The Conspirators – “The Peace Corps Tragedy” – An episode exploring Kate Puzey’s case and other Peace Corps-related crimes.
    2.Into the Dark with Payton Moreland – “Silencing Whistleblowers” – Episode covering cases like Kate’s and the dangers whistleblowers face.
    3.The Unresolved Podcast – “The Murder of Kate Puzey” – A deep dive into Kate’s murder and its aftermath.

Additional Articles & Reports
    1.Human Rights Watch – Violence Against Women in Aid Work – A broader look at abuse in humanitarian organizations.
    2.Washington Post – “Why the Peace Corps Has a Safety Problem” – Analysis of institutional failures.
    3.Foreign Policy – “When Peace Corps Volunteers Are Killed” – Examining cases similar to Kate’s.

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YOG’TZE

📚 web

• Wikipedia – YOGTZE Case Overview:
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YOGTZE_case
  
• Stranger Dimensions – The Unsolved Murder of Günther Stoll:
  https://www.strangerdimensions.com/2014/02/19/yogtze-fall-unsolved-murder-gunther-stoll/
  
• Cipherbrain (ScienceBlogs) – The Cryptographic Mystery of the YOGTZE Note:
  https://scienceblogs.de/klausis-krypto-kolumne/a-crypto-classic-the-yogtze-case/
  
• The True Crime Database – The YOGTZE Case File:
  https://www.thetruecrimedatabase.com/case_file/the-yogtze-case/
  
• Reddit: Unresolved Mysteries – Deep Dive Discussion on YOGTZE:
  https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/puhvhd/the_yogtze_case_one_of_the_strangest_murders_in/
  
• Medium – 5 Secret Unsolved Messages (Including YOGTZE):
  https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/5-secret-unsolved-messages-733fd1128857​
  
  

🎥 Documentaries and Videos

• YouTube – Germany’s Strangest Unsolved Mystery: The YOGTZE Case:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgfj3gXbKSE
  

LOCKED ROOM MYSTERY

internet:
    •Joseph Bowne Elwell - Wikipedia
    •Bridge Story: The Murder of Joseph Bowne Elwell - Bridgebum
    •The Impossible Murder of Joseph Bowne Elwell | Criminal
    •The ‘Impossible’ Locked Room Killing of Joseph Elwell
    •Who Killed Joe Elwell? | Esquire | October 1950

Podcast Episodes:
    •    “The Bridge King” Joseph Bowne Elwell Pt. 1 & Pt. 2
A two-part series by Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories delving into Elwell’s life and mysterious death.
Part 1 on IMDb
Part 2 on IMDb
    •    264: The Murder of Joseph Elwell
An episode by Crime Curious discussing Elwell’s prominence in the bridge world and the intrigue surrounding his murder.
Listen on Spotify
    •    Podcast Episode 167: A Manhattan Murder Mystery
Futility Closet examines the perplexing details of Elwell’s murder in this episode.
Listen on Futility Closet

Documentaries & Videos:
    •    The Mysterious Death of Joseph Elwell
A detailed video exploring the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Elwell’s death.
Watch on YouTube

Books:
    •The Slaying of Joseph Bowne Elwell by Jonathan Goodman: Amazon Link

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The Somerton Man

• Wikipedia: Somerton Man
  A comprehensive overview of the case, including historical context and recent developments.
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton_Man
• Primary Source Material on the Taman Shud Case
  Curated by Professor Derek Abbott, this collection includes police files, inquest documents, and other primary sources related to the case.
  https://www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/personal/dabbott/wiki/index.php/Primary_source_material_on_the_Taman_Shud_Case
• "The Body on Somerton Beach" – Smithsonian Magazine
  An in-depth article exploring the mystery and various theories surrounding the Somerton Man.
  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611/
• "Somerton Man identified as Melbourne electrical engineer, researcher says" – ABC News
  A report on the recent identification of the Somerton Man as Carl "Charles" Webb.
  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-26/somerton-man-identified-by-adelaide-university-researcher/101266006​

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Lyle Stevik

• Wikipedia: Lyle Stevik
  A detailed account of the case, including investigation details and identification efforts.
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyle_Stevik
• DNA Doe Project: Lyle Stevik
  Information on the identification process of Lyle Stevik through genetic genealogy.
  https://dnadoeproject.org/case/lyle_stevik/
• "Internet sleuths, DNA link John Doe to Northern New Mexico" – Santa Fe New Mexican
  An article detailing the efforts that led to the identification of Lyle Stevik.
  https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/internet-sleuths-dna-link-john-doe-to-northern-new-mexico/article_5b9b5b6e-34b0-5b6b-8b1b-1b5a9f7a0c7a.html

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The Lead Masks Mystery

• Wikipedia: Lead Masks Case
  An overview of the mysterious deaths of two Brazilian men in 1966, known as the Lead Masks Case.
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_Masks_Case
• "The Lead Masks Mystery" – Damn Interesting
  An article exploring the details and theories surrounding the Lead Masks Case.
  https://www.damninteresting.com/the-lead-masks-mystery/
• "The Bizarre 'Lead Masks Case' Still Haunts Brazil" – Vice
  A piece discussing the enduring mystery and cultural impact of the Lead Masks Case in Brazil.
  https://www.vice.com/en/article/4w7gq9/the-bizarre-lead-masks-case-still-haunts-brazil

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The Isdal Woman:

• "Death in Ice Valley" – Podcast by BBC World Service and NRK- https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p060ms2h 
  
• "Isdal Woman" – Unsolved Mysteries Wiki- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isdal_Woman
  

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The Boy in the Box:

• "The Boy in the Box: The Shocking Case of America's Unknown Child" – Book by David Stout https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Box-Unsolved-Americas-Child/dp/1599212692 
• "America's Unknown Child" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joseph_Augustus_Zarelli​
  
  

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The Lady of the Dunes:

• "The Skeleton Crew: How Amateur Sleuths Are Solving America's Coldest Cases" – Book by Deborah Halber
• "The Lady of the Dunes" – Documentary on YouTube youtube.com​

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the mysterious death of natalie wood

Books:

• "Natasha: The Biography of Natalie Wood" by Suzanne Finstad A comprehensive biography that explores Wood's life and the circumstances surrounding her death, offering new insights and evidence.
• "Little Sister: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood" by Lana Wood Written by Natalie Wood's sister, this book provides a personal account and investigation into the unanswered questions about her sister's death.
• "Natalie Wood: Reflections on a Legendary Life" by Manoah Bowman and Natasha Gregson Wagner A pictorial biography featuring rare photographs and personal anecdotes, offering an intimate look at Wood's life and legacy.​

Documentaries:

• "Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind" (2020) An HBO documentary produced by Wood's daughter, Natasha Gregson Wagner, providing an intimate look at her mother's life and addressing the controversies surrounding her death.​
  

Podcasts:

• "The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood" A 12-part audio documentary series that delves into the details of Wood's life, career, and the enigmatic circumstances of her death. audible.com
  
• "The Tragic Death of Natalie Wood" by Stuff You Should Know An episode that explores the events leading up to Wood's death and the subsequent investigations, providing a concise overview of the case. iheart.com​
  

Articles:

• "A Complete Timeline of Natalie Wood's Mysterious Death" – Harper's Bazaar This article provides a detailed timeline of the events surrounding Wood's death and the ensuing investigations. harpersbazaar.com
  
• "What Really Happened to Natalie Wood?" – The Cut An in-depth article examining the various theories and ongoing intrigue related to Wood's untimely passing. thecut.com
  

The Hinterkaifeck Murders

Books

1. Hinterkaifeck: The Disturbing True Story of the Hinterkaifeck Murders – Ben Oakley
   A detailed account of the events, investigation, and theories surrounding the murders.
   
2. The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery – Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James
   Explores a theory that links the Hinterkaifeck murders to a string of similar crimes across different countries.
   
3. Tannöd (The Murder Farm) – Andrea Maria Schenkel
   A fictionalized account inspired by the Hinterkaifeck case, written as a haunting literary mystery.​
   

Articles

1. Wikipedia: Hinterkaifeck Murders
   A comprehensive summary of the case, investigation, and theories.
   
2. Mental Floss: The Chilling Story of the Hinterkaifeck Killings
   An article discussing the eerie details and impact of the murders.
   
3. Medium: The Hinterkaifeck Murders – Germany's Oldest Unsolved Massacre
   An exploration of the history and enduring mystery surrounding the crime.
   
4. Vocal Media: The Hinterkaifeck Murders – Germany’s Most Intriguing Unsolved Mystery
   A narrative breakdown of the crime and theories.​
   

Documentaries and Films

1. Hinterkaifeck – Symbol des Unheimlichen (1981)
   A documentary that explores the crime and its long-lasting impact on German history.
   
2. The Murder Farm (2009)
   A film adaptation of Tannöd, loosely based on the Hinterkaifeck murders.
   
3. Lore – Season 2, Episode 3 (2018)
   The Amazon Prime horror series Lore featured an episode dramatizing the Hinterkaifeck case.​
   

YouTube Videos

1. Hinterkaifeck: Germany’s Most Chilling Unsolved Mystery
   A documentary-style breakdown of the crime, investigation, and enduring questions.
   
2. The Hinterkaifeck Murders – A True Crime Story
   A detailed case summary, discussing the crime and its impact.​
   

The Cigar Girl Mystery

Websites and Articles

1. Wikipedia: Mary Cecilia RogersåA detailed overview of Mary Rogers' life, disappearance, and the investigation.
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Rogers
2. Crime Museum: The Murder of Mary Rogers
   Explores the circumstances of Mary’s death and its historical significance.
3. Smithsonian Magazine: Edgar Allan Poe Tried and Failed to Crack the Mysterious Murder Case of Mary Rogers
   Analyzes Poe's The Mystery of Marie Rogêt and its connection to the real-life murder.
4. Historic Mysteries: The Beautiful Cigar Girl
   A focused article on Mary’s life and the mystery surrounding her death.
5. Rosenbach Museum: The Mystery of “The Mystery of Marie Rogêt”
   Discusses Poe’s adaptation of the case into literature and its cultural impact.
6. Baltimore Police History: Edgar Allan Poe and the BPD
   Examines Poe’s fascination with true crime and his connection to law enforcement.
7. Mantex: The Mystery of Marie Roget – Tutorial and Study Guide
   A study guide providing commentary and analysis of Poe’s short story.
   ​

Books

1. The Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Invention of Murder by Daniel Stashower
   A comprehensive narrative connecting Mary’s case to Poe’s literary work and the evolution of crime reporting.
   https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Cigar-Girl-Rogers-Invention/dp/0452287595
   
2. ​Mad For Mystery: The Tragic Case of Mary Cecilia Rogers
   A collection of historical essays offering insights into the social and cultural impact of the case.
   

The Doodler

what happened on dead mountain (into the shadows)

The Rainbow Girl Murders

Books:

• "The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia" by Emma Copley Eisenberg Available here.​

Documentaries:

• "Documentary Filmmaker Investigates Rainbow Murders" – WDBJ7 Read more here.​

Podcasts:

• "Rainbow Family Murders | Morbid Podcast"
  A podcast episode that delves into the details of the Rainbow Murders, discussing various aspects and theories related to the case.
  Listen here.

Articles:

• "Rainbow Girl Murders Book Stirs Modern Controversy" – West Virginia Public Broadcasting Read more here.
• "2 Young Women Were Murdered In 1980, 'Rainbow Girl' Tells Their Story" – NPR -
  Read more here. ​

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The Burger Chef Murders

Podcasts:

• "Episode 117: The Burger Chef Murders" – Apple Podcasts  Listen here.
  
• "UNSOLVED: Burger Chef Murders 1" – Listen here.​
  

Videos:

• "The Burger Chef Murders, Part 1 | Morbid" – YouTube A video presentation that delves into the details of the Burger Chef murders, offering insights and analysis. Watch here.
  
• "The Burger Chef Murders, Part 2 | Morbid" – YouTube The continuation of the in-depth look into the Burger Chef murders, exploring further details and theories. Watch here.​
  

Official Documents:

• FBI Records: The Vault — Speedway Indiana Burger Chef Part 01 The FBI's official records on the Burger Chef case, providing primary source documents for deeper research. Access the documents here.
  

Articles:

• "1978 Burger Chef murders haunt detective: 'I will take (this) to my grave'" – WRTV Indianapolis Read more here.
  
• "Burger Chef murders" – Wikipedia Read more here.​
  

The West Mesa Bone Collector

Books:

• The West Mesa Murders by V.C. Keating.​
  

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Articles:

• West Mesa Murders - Wikipedia
• City of Albuquerque: West Mesa Homicide Investigation
• A&E True Crime: Will the West Mesa Serial Killer Ever Be Found?
• Crime Junkie Podcast: SERIAL KILLER: West Mesa Murders
• KOAT News: West Mesa Murders Movie Took Some Creative Liberties
• KOB News: New Film to Portray Story of West Mesa Murders​

Documentaries:

• The West Mesa Murders – Investigation Discovery.
• Skeletons in the Desert: The West Mesa Murders – YouTube.

The Servant Girl Annihilator 

Books:

• The Midnight Assassin: Panic, Scandal, and the Hunt for America’s First Serial Killer by Skip Hollandsworth.​
  

Websites: 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servant_Girl_Annihilator
  
• https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/investigation/texas-servant-girl-murders/index.html - PBS ​
  

Podcasts:

• The Servant Girl Annihilator – Serial Killers Podcast​
  

Documentaries:

• The Midnight Assassin: America's First Serial Killer – YouTube.
  

The Circleville Letters

Books:

• Circleville Letters: Unsolved Mysteries and True Crime by Jack Smith.​
  

Articles:

• The Mystery of the Circleville Letters – Mental Floss.
• Circleville’s Silent Stalker: The Letters That Terrorized a Town – CrimeReads. ​

Documentaries:

• Unsolved Mysteries: The Circleville Letters – Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix.

The Smiley Face Killers

Books:

• Case Studies in Drowning Forensics by Kevin Gannon and D. Lee Gilbertson.​
  

Articles:

• The Smiley Face Killers: A Controversial Theory – Rolling Stone.
  
• Are the Smiley Face Killers Real? – Oxygen.com.​
  

Podcasts:

• Unresolved: The Smiley Face Killers – A podcast diving into the details and controversies of the theory.​
  

Website:

• The Smiley Face Killers – Wikipedia.
  

The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run

Books:

• In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland’s Torso Murders by James Jessen Badal.
• Torso: The Story of Eliot Ness and the Search for a Psychopathic Killer by Steven Nickel and William Schubert.

Articles:

• The Torso Murders - Cleveland Police Museum
• Cleveland Torso Murderer - Wikipedia

Documentaries:

• Eliot Ness and the Mad Butcher – History Channel.

    •        •    Cleveland Torso Murders: History’s Most Infamous Serial Killers – IMDb.

The Villisca Axe Murders

Hell’s Belle

Online:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gunness
https://www.biography.com/crime/belle-gunness
https://laportecountyhistory.org/exhibits/belle-gunness/
https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/belle-gunness-story/

Articles:

• Lady Bluebeard - Topeka Public Library
• The Story of Belle Gunness – Crime Museum.

Documentaries:

• Belle Gunness: The Black Widow – YouTube.

The Colonial Parkway Murder

Books:

• A Special Kind of Evil: The Colonial Parkway Serial Killings by Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester.
  

Articles:

• The Colonial Parkway Murders: A Mystery Still Haunts – The Washington Post. ​https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/01/09/virginia-dna-parkway-murders-suspect-linked/
• Unsolved: The Colonial Parkway Murders – WTKR.com
  
  

Podcasts:

• Mind Over Murder: The Colonial Parkway Murders
  
  

Dedicated Website:

• https://colonialparkwaymurders.com/
  

The Moonlight Murders

Books:

• The Phantom Killer: Unlocking the Mystery of the Texarkana Serial Murders by James Presley.​
  

Articles:

• The Phantom Killer of Texarkana – Texas Monthly.
  
• The Town That Dreaded Sundown: The Real Story – Crime Library.​
  

​Documentaries:

• The Phantom Killer – YouTube.
  

The Axeman of New Orleans

Books:

• The Axeman of New Orleans: The True Story by Miriam C. Davis.​
  

Articles:

• The Axeman of New Orleans: A Jazz Age Killer – Smithsonian Magazine.
  
• The Axeman’s Jazz: The True History – Historic Mysteries.
  
  

Documentaries:

• The Axeman of New Orleans – YouTube.
  

THE LEGEND OF SPRING HEELED JACK (INTO THE SHADOWS)

Books:

• "Spring-Heeled Jack: Sources and Interpretation" by Mike Dash
  A deep dive into the folklore and origins of Spring-Heeled Jack, exploring historical accounts and cultural context.
  Amazon Link
• "The Legend of Spring-Heeled Jack: Victorian Urban Folklore" by Karl Bell
  This book examines the social and historical significance of the Spring-Heeled Jack legend in Victorian England.
  Amazon Link

Articles:

• "Meet Spring-Heeled Jack, the Leaping Devil That Terrorized Victorian England" – Atlas Obscura
  This article provides an in-depth look at the origins and sightings of Spring-Heeled Jack, exploring his impact on Victorian society and the enduring mystery surrounding his identity.
  Link
• "Spring Heeled Jack" – Historic UK
  A comprehensive overview of the legend, detailing various encounters and the cultural hysteria that followed.
  Link
• "Spring-heeled Jack" – Wikipedia
  An extensive entry covering the history, reported sightings, and various theories about the enigmatic figure.
  Link

Documentaries:

• "Mystery Files: Spring-Heeled Jack"
  A documentary exploring the legend, historical accounts, and modern interpretations of the mysterious figure.
  YouTube Link

The Mistress of Cruelty

Books:

• "Madame Lalaurie, Mistress of the Haunted House" by Carolyn Morrow Long. This book provides a comprehensive and scholarly examination of Delphine LaLaurie's life, separating fact from fiction. Amazon Link​

Articles:

• "Delphine Lalaurie" – 64 Parishes An article detailing the life and notorious actions of Delphine LaLaurie within the context of Louisiana's history. Link
• "Arson uncovers torture chamber in mansion of New Orleans enslaver" – History.com A historical account of the 1834 fire that led to the discovery of LaLaurie's atrocities. Link​

Documentaries and Videos:

• "Madame Delphine LaLaurie: The Myth and the Mystery" – Southern Gothic A video exploring the legends and truths surrounding LaLaurie's life and the infamous mansion. YouTube Link
• "The Crimes of Madame Delphine LaLaurie: The Truth" A detailed video presentation delving into the historical facts of LaLaurie's actions. YouTube Link​

Podcasts:

• "Madame Lalaurie and the Haunting of Royal Street" – Stuff You Missed in History Class A podcast episode discussing the history and legends of Madame LaLaurie and her mansion. iHeartRadio Link

The Sims Family Murders

Articles:

• The Sims Family Murders: 50 Years Later – Tallahassee Democrat.
  
• Unsolved: The Sims Family Murders – WCTV.tv.​
  

Online:

• Into the Dark Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-the-sims-family-murders/id1662304327?i=1000650551993
  
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDadLEqNvhQ&pp=ygULI3RoZWFzaHRyZWU%3D&themeRefresh=1 Articles:
  

• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/63-the-sims-family-murders/id1662304327?i=1000650551993 Tallahassee Democrat.
  
• Unsolved: The Sims Family Murders – WCTV.tv.
  

 The Disappearing Act of William Bradford Bishop

Articles:

• William Bradford Bishop: Family Annihilator – The Washington Post.
  
• The Fugitive Who Killed His Family and Disappeared – BBC News.
  

Documentaries:

• America’s Most Wanted: William Bradford Bishop – YouTube.
  

The Zodiac Killer?

Books:

• Zodiac by Robert Graysmith.
  
• The Most Dangerous Animal of All by Gary L. Stewart and Susan Mustafa.​
  

Articles:

• The Zodiac Killer: A Timeline – History.com.
  
• The Enduring Hunt for the Zodiac Killer – The New York Times.​
  

Documentaries:

• The Zodiac Killer: Case Closed? – National Geographic.
  
• The Most Dangerous Animal of All – FX Documentary Series.​
  

Who was Bible John?

Books:

• The Hunt for Bible John: The Search for a Serial Killer by Andrew O’Hagan.​
  

Articles:

• Bible John: The Serial Killer Who Terrorized Glasgow – The Scotsman.
  
• The Unsolved Mystery of Bible John – BBC News.​
  

Documentaries:

• The Hunt for Bible John – BBC Documentary.
  

The Bloody Benders

Books:

• Hell's Half-Acre: The Untold Story of the Benders, a Serial Killer Family on the American Frontier by Susan Jonusas.
• Death for Dinner: The Benders of (Old) Kansas by Phyllis de la Garza.​

Articles:

• The Story of the 'Bloody Benders' – Slate.
• The Kansas Land That Once Belonged to the Bloody Benders – Mental Floss.​

Documentaries:

• The Bloody Benders: American Serial Killing Family – YouTube.​
  

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