Cold Case Murder Mysteries

Join host Ryan Kraus for the introductory episode in a series examining the harrowing psychology lurking behind the life and crimes of the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein. In preparation for examining the events to come, we'll first break down Gein's disturbing and irrational logic that led him to inspiring a number of legendary horror film villains, from Norman Bates to Leatherface.

The most difficult part of examining true crime is often the gruesome, fatal injuries associated with extreme physical violence, but beneath those gratuitous offerings of gore lies a deeply enlightening and fascinating emotional context that tells us everything we need to know about the pain the killer felt inside psychologically, and why he transferred that horrific and prolonged suffering to the unsuspecting victims.Join host Ryan Kraus for a neurodivergent journey through our evolutionary narrative as we endeavor to understand why a murderer chooses a particular method or weapon in the act of killing.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange journey through the emotional narrative lurking beneath the mysterious disappearance and untimely death of 24-year-old sex worker Shannan Gilbert in the early morning hours of May, 1, 2010, an event which led to the discovery of multiple victims of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK). This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

On the evening of September 12, 1980, lovers Roger Atkison and Rose Burkert checked into the Amana Holiday Inn in Williamsburg, IA, to kick off a weekend getaway of fun and romance. By morning, however, they would be discovered bludgeoned to death inside the room, leaving behind an enduring mystery that remains unsolved today.Sponsor: The Girl in Cabin 13 by A. J. Rivers: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Cabin-Emma-Griffin-Mystery/dp/1658306856

On the evening of May 3, 2014, 88-year-old Russell Dermond and his 87-year-old wife, Shirley, were expected to arrive at a friend's house in their gated community along Lake Oconee in GA to watch the Kentucky Derby. When the couple never arrived, and phone calls went unanswered for days, their friends came knocking on the door. What they discovered is a baffling, gruesome mystery that no one could have seen coming...This podcast is sponsored by HelloFresh, America's #1 meal kit. Go to hellofresh.com/ccmm65 and use code ccmm65 for 65% off plus free shipping.

On the morning of November 4, 2018, 40-year-old wife and mother of five Tamla Horsford was found dead in the back yard of a friend's house in Cumming, GA, seemingly the victim of an accidental fall from a balcony during a party; however, a closer look at the scene revealed inconsistencies that left many wondering if something more sinister occurred.Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological excursion through the night of Tamla's death and the discovery of the body the next morning.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

On the afternoon of December 5, 2015, 19-year-old Katelin Akens was supposed to board a flight leaving Virginia and returning home to Arizona after visiting family. Upon being dropped off at the airport, Katelin unleashed a bizarre series of texts that concerned family and friends. She hasn't been seen since.Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating examination of this baffling, unsolved disappearance.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.