Psychopedia: True Crime & Criminal Psychology

Sarah Boone, infamously known as “The Suitcase Killer,” zipped her boyfriend inside a suitcase, laughed as he desperately begged to be let out, and recorded his final pleas for help on her cellphone. What she later described as an innocent game of hide-and-seek ended with 42-year-old Jorge Torres Jr. suffocating to death inside a suitcase in their Florida apartment. As investigators uncovered chilling cellphone footage, bruises and cuts on Jorge's body, and a deeply troubled relationship, Sarah launched into a years-long legal circus involving countless attorneys, outrageous courtroom demands, and a defense that seemed almost too bizarre to believe. In the end, the most damning witness against Sarah Boone....was Sarah Boone herself.PLEASE VOTE FOR ME in the 2026 Signal Listener's Choice Award! Categories and links below (thank you!)Psychopedia Podcast in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingGirl On Gore in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingGirl On Gore in the Genre - Scripted Fiction Category Official ListingFOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE wherever you are listening!Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, BTS pics/vids, group chats, a place to request cases, and much more!  FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investigatorslater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investigatorslater/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investigatorslaterPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LBNRJG9B8vrruJNAuHsxp?si=b9ecd0d712b44c4bApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychopedia-true-crime-criminal-psychology/id1677222172Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/==SPONSORS==Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelpHers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/psychopedia to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more.Zenni: Upgrade today with Zenni! Go to Zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars.Schedule35: Get 15% off all orders with code Psychopedia at Schedule35.coBioma: If you're ready for a natural way to feel fuller longer, visit Bioma and use code PSYCHOPEDIA for an extra 15% off your order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In September 2026, a former Cornell student known only as Jane Doe filed a 101-page lawsuit against seven Chi Phi fraternity members, Cornell University, and more than a dozen other defendants. The complaint alleges she was incapacitated inside the frat house in October 2024, that drugs were involved, and that a message to a fraternity group chat invited others upstairs. She reported it to Cornell police weeks later. The university ran a Title IX investigation, the chapter was banned from campus, and according to reporting on the case, the accused students received a range of sanctions, from expulsion to suspension to written assignments. Prosecutors did not bring criminal charges at the time. Then the lawsuit went public. On September 28, 2026, the Tompkins County District Attorney announced he was reopening the case and would present it to a grand jury. The New York Attorney General's office said it would review Cornell's response, and the governor called for an independent outside review. So what actually happened inside that fraternity house, and why did it take two years and a civil lawsuit before anyone looked again?NOTE: All allegations described here come from Jane Doe’s civil complaint and public reporting. As of this episode’s release, no criminal charges have been filed, and these allegations have not been established in court. This case remains ongoing.PLEASE VOTE FOR ME in the 2026 Signal Listener's Choice Award! Categories and links below (thank you! ):Psychopedia Podcast in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingGirl On Gore in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingGirl On Gore in the Genre - Scripted Fiction Category Official ListingFOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE wherever you are listening!Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, BTS pics/vids, group chats, a place to request cases, and much more!  FOLLOW ME EVERYWHERE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investigatorslater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investigatorslater/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investigatorslaterPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LBNRJG9B8vrruJNAuHsxp?si=b9ecd0d712b44c4bApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychopedia-true-crime-criminal-psychology/id1677222172Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/==SPONSORS==Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelpBioma: If you're ready for a natural way to feel fuller longer, visit Bioma and use code PSYCHOPEDIA for an extra 15% off your order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fidel Lopez claimed that his girlfriend, Maria Nemeth, had been injured during a night of “rough sex” - but when police found Maria dead and disemboweled, with her intestines torn from her body and blood and tissue scattered throughout their apartment, it became horrifyingly clear that this was no sexual accident. What began as a night of tequila and intimacy in their Sunrise, Florida, apartment descended into an almost incomprehensible act of violence after Maria called out her estranged husband’s name during sex. Under interrogation, Fidel’s story began to collapse - and what he eventually admitted to doing to Maria was so grotesque that even seasoned investigators struggled to comprehend the crime scene. This is the brutal murder of Maria Nemeth, the disturbing confession of Fidel Lopez, and the story behind the so-called “50 Shades Defense”: when “rough sex” becomes a convenient explanation for violence against women.PLEASE VOTE FOR ME in the 2026 Signal Listener's Choice Award! Categories and links below (thank you! 🖤)Girl On Gore in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingGirl On Gore in the Genre - Scripted Fiction Category Official ListingPsychopedia Podcast in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingFOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE wherever you are listening right now!Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, BTS pics/vids, group chats, a place to request cases, and much more!  JOIN ME EVERYWHERE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investigatorslater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investigatorslater/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investigatorslaterPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LBNRJG9B8vrruJNAuHsxp?si=b9ecd0d712b44c4bApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychopedia-true-crime-criminal-psychology/id1677222172Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/==SPONSORS==Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelpBioma: If you're ready for a natural way to feel fuller longer, visit Bioma and use code PSYCHOPEDIA for an extra 15% off your order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seventeen-year-old Destry Allen was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head by his own father, Bart. Authorities ruled it a "pristine suicide" - but to Bart, and to several experts who later examined the case, almost nothing about the scene pointed to suicide. The subsequent investigation did little to resolve those questions. No autopsy was conducted, despite state law requiring one. No toxicology screen. No meaningful ballistics analysis. No testing of the blood evidence. Simply put: the investigation into Destry Allen's death seemed to end before it ever truly began.For Psychopedia’s 200th episode, I wanted to do something that felt especially meaningful: use this platform to shine a light on a victim whose story deserves to be heard, and on a family that has spent two decades fighting to be heard alongside him.  So I sat down with Bart Allen himself to hear, in his own words, what he saw when he found his son, what happened in the days and years that followed, and why he remains convinced there is far more to Destry’s death than the official story. This is the story of a 17-year-old boy, a father and mother who refuse to stop fighting for him, and one haunting question that has never gone away: Did Destry Allen take his own life...or was he murdered in cold blood?DISCLAIMER: Any statements or theories presented in this episode regarding a potential suspect reflect the opinions and conclusions of Bart Allen, based on his interpretation of the physical evidence, timeline, anecdotal information, and his extensive review of the circumstances surrounding Destry’s death. These allegations and theories have not been proven in a court of law, and no law enforcement agency has formally determined that any individual discussed in this episode was responsible for Destry’s death. No person identified as a potential suspect in this episode has been charged with a crime in connection with Destry’s death. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.If you have any information relating to Destry Allen's death, or would like to connect with Bart Allen and/or Carl Conway, please use the contact info below:Bart Allen: [email protected] Conway: [email protected] Allen's book, "A Pristine Suicide" can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FXZJYE?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackPLEASE VOTE FOR ME in the 2026 Signal Listener's Choice Award! Categories and links below (thank you! 🖤)Girl On Gore in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingGirl On Gore in the Genre - Scripted Fiction Category Official ListingPsychopedia Podcast in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingFollow/Subscribe wherever you are listening!Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, BTS pics/vids, group chats, a place to request cases, and much more!  JOIN ME EVERYWHERE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investigatorslater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investigatorslater/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investigatorslaterPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LBNRJG9B8vrruJNAuHsxp?si=b9ecd0d712b44c4bApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychopedia-true-crime-criminal-psychology/id1677222172Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/==SPONSORS==Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelpBioma: If you're ready for a natural way to feel fuller longer, visit Bioma and use code PSYCHOPEDIA for an extra 15% off your order.ZBiotics: Try for yourself today, and if you are unsatisfied they will refund your entire order, no questions asked. Head to ZBiotics.com Code: Psychopedia for 15% offSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16-year-old Gabrielle "Britney" Ujlaky was strangled, stabbed in the neck, and left in the Nevada desert by her 18-year-old best friend, Bryce Dickey - but not before she took a Snapchat selfie that would help solve her own murder. When Britney disappeared in March 2020, investigators went searching for a mysterious "cowboy" who had supposedly driven off with her shortly before she vanished. But the cowboy story began to fall apart as Britney's final hours were reconstructed through surveillance footage, cell phone data, DNA, and one eerily ordinary Snapchat photo taken inside a truck. What emerged was a case of misdirection hiding in plain sight, where the smallest digital breadcrumbs exposed an elaborate lie and led investigators back to the real suspect. This is the story of a teenage girl whose killer tried to manufacture a stranger, and of the ordinary photo she left behind that made that stranger disappear.Follow/Subscribe wherever you are listening!Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, BTS pics/vids, group chats, a place to request cases, and much more!  JOIN ME EVERYWHERE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investigatorslater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investigatorslater/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investigatorslaterPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LBNRJG9B8vrruJNAuHsxp?si=b9ecd0d712b44c4bApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychopedia-true-crime-criminal-psychology/id1677222172Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/==SPONSORS==Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelpChewy: For life with pets, there’s Chewy, and right now you can save $20 on your first order andget free shipping by going to ChewpanionsMeritBeauty: Make it your back to me season and get a free signature makeup bag with your first order at MeritBeauty.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A discarded cup of coffee is what finally brought serial killer John Getreu down. After evading justice for nearly 50 years, investigators used DNA recovered from a discarded coffee cup to expose a man who had spent decades hiding behind the image of a trusted Boy Scouts leader, mentor, husband, and neighbor. But when his DNA was compared to evidence preserved from long-forgotten crime scenes, it revealed a vicious predator linked to the murders of multiple women. In this episode, we unravel the astonishing investigation that finally caught up with John Getreu, examine the warning signs that were missed for decades, and explore how advances in DNA technology finally exposed a killer who thought he'd gotten away with murder.PLEASE VOTE FOR ME in the 2026 Signal Listener's Choice Award! Categories and links below (thank you! 🖤)Girl On Gore in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingGirl On Gore in the Genre - Scripted Fiction Category Official ListingPsychopedia Podcast in the Craft - Best Host Category Official ListingFollow/Subscribe wherever you are listening!Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, BTS pics/vids, group chats, a place to request cases, and much more!  JOIN ME EVERYWHERE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@investigatorslater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investigatorslater/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@investigatorslaterPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2LBNRJG9B8vrruJNAuHsxp?si=b9ecd0d712b44c4bApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychopedia-true-crime-criminal-psychology/id1677222172Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/==SPONSORS==AquaTru: Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code PSYCHOPEDIA.NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to NOCDand book a free call with their team.Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelpChewy: For life with pets, there’s Chewy, and right now you can save $20 on your first order andget free shipping by going to ChewpanionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A 28-year-old female teacher. Multiple teenage boys. And a case that forces us to confront one uncomfortable question: Why is society so much slower to recognize abuse when the predator is a woman and the victim is a teenage boy? In this episode, we examine the case of Rebecca Joynes, a former teacher convicted of sexually abusing teenage students she was entrusted to protect. We break down the evidence presented in court, the grooming behaviors that allowed the abuse to continue, the lasting impact on the boys at the center of the case, and the psychological dynamics that make female sexual offending uniquely misunderstood. This episode also explores the societal double standards that can prevent male victims from being recognized, believed, and supported.Please Follow/Subscribe wherever you are listening!Now on YouTube! Subscribe to @investigatorslater Join our Patreon family! (Patreon.com/Psychopediapod) AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, behind-the-scenes pics/vids, private group chats, a place to request cases, and much more!  JOIN ME EVERYWHERE!Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f8eAlH TikTok: https://bit.ly/4oXXIl9Patreon: https://bit.ly/3SDv7W8 Spotify: https://bit.ly/44FzT88 Apple: https://bit.ly/4uXQj6F Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/\==SPONSORS==AquaTru: Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code PSYCHOPEDIA.NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to NOCDand book a free call with their team.Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the difficult topic of sexual abuse. Listener discretion advised."Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise" has taken the internet by storm, and it's easy to see why. Beyond the allegations themselves, it forces us to confront a number of uncomfortable but important conversations.  In this episode we dive deep into Pearadise, the viral content house in Las Vegas built around "BBW" (Big Beautiful Women) that's igniting debates about body positivity, feederism, fetish culture, and online fame. Is Pearadise creating a space where plus-sized women can thrive and take control of their image, or is it blurring the line between empowerment and exploitation? From the business model and growing backlash to the lawsuit and allegations of sexual abuse, we examine every side of the Pearadise controversy.The opinions expressed in this episode are my own and are based on publicly available information, court records, interviews, and other source material available at the time of recording. Where allegations of abuse, misconduct, or criminal behavior are discussed, they are presented as allegations unless they have been proven in a court of law or otherwise established by reliable evidence. This episode is intended for commentary, analysis, and educational purposes and should not be interpreted as a definitive statement of fact regarding any disputed claim.Join my Patreon family! You get AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, behind-the-scenes pics/vids, private group chats, a place to request a case, and much more!  https://bit.ly/3SDv7W8 JOIN ME EVERYWHERE!Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f8eAlH TikTok: https://bit.ly/4oXXIl9Patreon: https://bit.ly/3SDv7W8 Spotify: https://bit.ly/44FzT88 Apple: https://bit.ly/4uXQj6F Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/==SPONSORS==AquaTru: Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code PSYCHOPEDIA.NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to NOCDand book a free call with their team.Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses SA, child homicide, and graphic violence. Listener and viewer discretion advised. Now on YouTube! Watch + subscribe: @investigatorslater Paul John Knowles is an American serial killer linked to the deaths of at least 18 people. He recorded a chilling "kill tape" confession detailing his murders and carried out one of the deadliest multi-state killing sprees in American history in just a matter of months. Known as the "Casanova Killer" because of his conventionally handsome appearance, Paul murdered men, women, and children, sexually assaulted many of his victims, and even attempted to commit necrophilia. In Part 1, we explore his troubled upbringing and the events that transformed him into one of America's most prolific serial killers. Join my Patreon family! You get AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, Girl On Gore Season 2, behind-the-scenes pics/vids, private group chats, a place to request a case, and much more! https://bit.ly/3SDv7W8 JOIN ME EVERYWHERE! Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f8eAlH TikTok: https://bit.ly/4oXXIl9 Patreon: https://bit.ly/3SDv7W8 Spotify: https://bit.ly/44FzT88 Apple: https://bit.ly/4uXQj6F Website: https://www.psychopediapod.com/ ==SPONSORS== AquaTru: Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code PSYCHOPEDIA. NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to NOCD and book a free call with their team. BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to Psychopedia wherever you are listening!This week I was joined by special guest Kaelyn Moore of Heart Starts Pounding and Clues podcasts!In 1897, in a small town in West Virginia, a 23-year-old woman named Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found dead under mysterious circumstances and quickly laid to rest. Her tragic story might have ended there, if not for what happened next. According to local legend, Zona returned from the grave and appeared to her mother night after night to describe in chilling, accurate detail how her husband had murdered her and broken her neck. What followed was an investigation, an exhumation, and one of the strangest murder trials in American history. Because this remains the only known case in American legal history in which the testimony of a ghost helped send a killer to prison.Find Heart Starts Pounding! @heartstartspounding FOLLOW Investigator Slater on Instagram + TikTok: @investigatorslater Join our Patreon family! (⁠www.Patreon.com/PsychopediaPod⁠) On Patreon, you get AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, behind-the-scenes pics/vids, private group chats, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse. Please listen with caution. According to 18-year-old killer Miranda Barbour, between the ages of thirteen and eighteen she participated in a cross-country satanic killing spree that claimed at least twenty-two victims. While those claims have never been substantiated, what was proven in court was the brutal murder of 42-year-old Troy LaFerrara. Using a fake Craigslist ad offering sex, Miranda lured Troy to a meeting under false pretenses. Then, she and her husband, Elytte Barbour, carried out a savage and premeditated attack that left Troy dead in a ditch on the side of the road. In the aftermath, Miranda stunned investigators by claiming she was not "just" a murderer, but a serial killer whose body count stretched across the country. Whether those confessions were fact, fantasy, or something in between remains a matter of debate, but the tragic murder of Troy LaFerrara was horrifyingly real. FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to Psychopedia wherever you are listening! FOLLOW Investigator Slater on Instagram + TikTok: @investigatorslater Join our Patreon family! (⁠www.Patreon.com/PsychopediaPod⁠) On Patreon, you get AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, behind-the-scenes pics/vids, private group chats, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On April 22, 2018, a partially naked young man named Travis Reinking opened fire with an AR-15 rifle at a Waffle House in Antioch, Tennessee, killing four innocent people and injuring others. He had a documented history of erratic behavior, including delusions that Taylor Swift was stalking him, as well as a 2017 arrest in Washington, D.C., after attempting to breach White House security. That incident led to his arrest and the confiscation of his firearms, weapons that were later returned to his father and ultimately given back to him. This devastating case is not just about the horror of that night, but about the warning signs that preceded it, and the dangerous intersection of mental illness, access to assault-style weapons, and systemic failure. FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE to Psychopedia wherever you are listening! FOLLOW Investigator Slater on Instagram + TikTok: @investigatorslater Join our Patreon family! (⁠www.Patreon.com/PsychopediaPod⁠) On Patreon, you get AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, behind-the-scenes pics/vids, private group chats, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In May 2016, Blake Leibel - a Canadian comic book creator and aspiring Hollywood filmmaker -brutally murdered his girlfriend, Iana Kasian, in their Los Angeles apartment. Iana’s body bore injuries so horrific they seemed ripped from the pages of Blake’s own graphic novel, Syndrome, which depicted eerily similar acts of torture and mutilation. This tragic case is widely regarded as one of the most gruesome and sadistic murders Los Angeles has ever seen. Please listen with caution. FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE to Psychopedia wherever you are listening! FOLLOW Investigator Slater on Instagram + TikTok: @investigatorslater Join our Patreon family! (⁠www.Patreon.com/PsychopediaPod⁠) On Patreon, you get AD FREE episodes, exclusive true crime content, behind-the-scenes pics/vids, private group chats, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.