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Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content! When addiction drives someone to commit the ultimate act of cruelty, how do we reconcile their humanity with the horror of their actions? Addiction, such as an unchecked obsession with sex, can dissolve moral boundaries, driving individuals to prioritize their compulsions over empathy, ethics, and even basic humanity—including, in this heartbreaking case, the fundamental maternal instinct. Louise Porton deliberately ended the lives of the children she brought into the world, striking at the very core of what it means to be human and leaving us outraged and deeply unsettled. Her calculated cruelty and staggering indifference, arguably driven by an overwhelming sex addiction, led her to take the lives of her two precious young daughters: Lexi, just three years old, and Scarlett, only 17 months. In doing so, Louise betrayed not only her role as a mother but also the very essence of nature itself, and transformed from a giver of life to a dealer of death in the most tragic way imaginable. Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

Gone South, the Edward R. Murrow award-winning podcast, is back. Unlike previous seasons, writer and host Jed Lipinski brings listeners new episodes every week with no end in sight. Each episode of Gone South Season 4 tells a different story about one of the South's most interesting crimes. 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/adchoices

Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content! In the world of mythology, the phoenix stands as one of the most enduring symbols of resilience and teaches us that true strength is not defined by the absence of hardship, but by the ability to rise after being consumed by it. Imagine, for a moment, hearing the sickening sound of your own flesh being torn open, feeling your head nearly severed, your body stabbed, slashed, and disemboweled. Picture your attackers walking away, convinced that no living being could survive the savagery they’ve inflicted. But here's the twist: they severely underestimated the woman at the center of this story. A woman who, like the phoenix, rose from the ashes of unimaginable brutality, emerging not only alive but more powerful and resilient than ever. This woman—whose journey is marked by pain and horror beyond comprehension—became the embodiment of unbreakable willpower. This is the case of Alison Botha, whose harrowing tale is one of survival, strength, and an indomitable spirit that defied death itself. Please listen with caution. Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content! On April 3, 2011, a cemetery worker in South Africa stumbled upon an outrageously gruesome scene: large quantities of fresh blood and drag marks leading to a pair of blood-soaked jeans, and beneath that, a naked young adult male, butchered, eviscerated, and dismembered, barely recognizable as human. Cold as ice, this young man had been brutally stabbed and skinned; and when his remains were uncovered, they were missing numerous body parts, including his head. This is the absolutely devastating case of Michael Van Eck, who was murdered and flayed by a depraved woman posing as a romantic interest, Chané van Heerden (known as "The Female Ed Gein"), and her disturbed boyfriend, Maartens van der Merwe. Steeped in pseudo-occult practices and sadistic ritualistic behavior, this savage case is regarded as one of the most heinous murders in South African history. Please listen with caution. Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content! We’ve all felt it—the spine-tingling sensation that someone or something is lurking, watching us from the shadows. That an inanimate object, specifically a doll, has somehow come to life, piercing its gaze through the veil of stillness. In the eerie corners of Key West, this creeping dread becomes almost tangible in the presence of Robert the Doll, a stuffed creation with disturbingly lifelike features: a stitched mouth, button nose, and wide, soulless black eyes that seem to follow your every move with a sinister intelligence. Although Robert the Doll may have been intended as a charming toy, anyone who lays eyes on him knows that his haunting expression conceals dark secrets best left undisturbed. Robert is not just a doll; he is a vessel of dark magic, cursed (if you dare to believe), and ready to unleash havoc and despair at any moment. This is the story of the most haunted doll in the world. Happy Halloween! Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content! On February 13, 2024, a man received a call from his grandchildren's school informing him that their mother, Kristina Joksimovic, a former Miss Switzerland finalist, had failed to pick them up. After collecting the children and bringing them back to their home, he searched the house for clues as to his daughter's whereabouts, and found a large black garbage bag in the basement laundry room. Trembling, he peeled back the plastic to make an absolutely gruesome discovery: Kristina’s signature cascade of golden blonde hair, still attached to her severed head. The horrifying sight raised countless questions, most hauntingly: What had happened to his beautiful daughter, and where was the rest of Kristina? The answers would soon reveal themselves in a manner that shocked and horrified the world. Because parts of Kristina’s remains were discovered soaking in a chemical solution, while others, devastatingly, had been pureed in a kitchen blender. This is the shockingly brutal and heartbreaking case of Kristina Joksimovic. Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content! In Part 2 of our two-part coverage of Robert Hansen, also known as the "Butcher Baker," we explore his twisted motives and gruesome methods of killing. Hansen would lure vulnerable women to his remote cabin and engage in a sadistic ritual, which involved hunting them down like defenseless prey in the vast Alaskan wilderness. Often, in a particularly cruel twist, he would release his ensnared victims just to chase them through the woods with a rifle, savoring the hunt and inflicting maximum psychological torment. Hansen's horrific legacy left at least 17 innocent victims buried beneath the cold Alaskan earth, their tragic fates sealed by his sick ambition. Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content! Robert Hansen, infamously known as the "Butcher Baker," terrorized Alaska in the 1970s and '80s and embodied the terrifying essence of a methodical predator stalking vulnerable prey. In Part 1 of our two-part coverage of Alaska's most prolific serial killer, we delve into Hansen's troubled upbringing and the disturbing behaviors that ultimately led to the deaths of countless innocent women. He was a deeply twisted individual who believed he had the right to determine a woman's worth and, even more horrifically, to violently eliminate any woman he deemed "indecent" or unworthy of existence. Our exploration of Robert Hansen in Part 1 reveals the complexities of his twisted psyche and the societal factors that may have contributed to his inexcusable, heinous actions. Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

Visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod to join our family of freaks and gain access to exclusive content! For reasons that are somehow both incredibly unclear and crystal clear, a recent "backyard mystery" in Franklin County, Ohio took over the Internet earlier this month. After moving into her new home, Katie Santry discovered a rug buried several feet underground near a blood good tree in her yard. After sharing this bizarre find on TikTok, her follower count skyrocketed from 6,000 to 2.2 million in a matter of just days. People around the world became enthralled by the possibility that the rug concealed dark secrets linked to a potential crime, prompting law enforcement and cadaver dogs to investigate Katie's discovery. While she documented every step of the process online in real time, we are the first podcast where Katie has appeared to discuss this whirlwind event in her life. Tune in to hear her walk us through the various stages of this strange yet undeniably captivating mystery. Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

Join our family of little freaks and gain access to exclusive content by visiting Patreon.com/psychopediapod In this episode, we are joined by special guest, comic and podcaster, Joanne McNally. In an unsettling defiance of nature, the young perpetrators behind the horrific death of 14-year-old Ana Kriegel in Ireland in 2018 committed a crime so brutal that it pierced through society's veneer of trust and altered perceptions of youth and innocence. Ana's killers, referred to as Boy A and Boy B, were just 13 years old at the time of the offense, making them the youngest convicted killers in the Republic of Ireland. Their trial exposed the brutal and premeditated nature of their atrocious crime, revealing deep-seated issues surrounding youth violence and the mental health of young offenders. The case garnered intense media scrutiny, leaving the world grappling with a torrent of heartbreaking questions and few, if any, answers. @joannemcnally @mtgmpod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod Driven by a twisted need to possess her married lover, Koshizô Ishida forever, a woman named Sada Abe strangled him, castrated him, and carried his severed genitals in her kimono—ensuring, in her mind, that he would remain hers for all eternity. Amidst the modern neon glow and ancient temples of 1936 Tokyo, Sada's life was sadly shaped by trauma, longing, repression, and erotic obsession. After training as a low-level geisha and meeting Koshizô, Sada became deeply infatuated, and their scandalous relationship blurred the lines between love and obsession until it spiraled into a dangerous fixation - one that drove Sada to committ a horrific act of violence in an effort to possess him forever. Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod At 3:26 PM on Thursday, December 16, 2004, Becky Harper made a gruesome discovery that no parent should ever have to see: her 23-year-old daughter, Bobbi Jo Stinnett, lying dead in a pool of blood on the floor of her Missouri home. The scene was a vision of gruesome chaos, and Becky struggled to comprehend the horror before her. As she continued to absorb all the horrific details, her breath caught in her throat as she realized that Bobbi Jo’s abdomen had been violently ripped open. And, heartbreakingly, the baby she had been carrying for nearly eight months was gone. All that remained was a severed umbilical cord. This is the devastating case of the brutal murder of Bobbi Jo Stinnett and the shocking abduction of her unborn daughter, Victoria Jo. It is also the chilling story of Lisa Montgomery, the deeply disturbed perpetrator who became the first woman to be executed by the federal government since 1953. The details of this episode are extremely graphic in nature - listener discretion is advised. Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod Imagine, after fifty years of navigating life’s trials hand in hand with your husband, the very fabric of your marriage disintegrates in a single instant. For Gisèle Pelicot, this devastating reality unfolded when she received a phone call from the police, as their words unraveled a nightmare too monstrous to comprehend: her husband Dominique, the person she trusted above all, had been systematically drugging her for nearly a decade and inviting strangers into their home to sexually assault her on camera. Disturbingly, he often participated eagerly in the horrific abuse as well. This recent story has profoundly and understandably gripped all of France and captured international headlines around the globe with its shocking, graphic, and truly heartbreaking details. Please listen with caution, as this case explores the chilling truth behind one of the most appalling cases of depravity ever reported. Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod In September 2013, three friends chatting on a bridge over the Vartry Reservoir near Dublin noticed a series of disturbing items floating in the water: handcuffs, shackles, rope, a woman’s top, leg restraints, and a leather face mask with a gag ball. Additionally, among the recovered items were also two cell phones containing extremely graphic text messages between individuals labeled "Master" and "Slave." Then, the following day, a dog walker stumbled upon decomposed human remains in a wooded area near the reservoir. Tragically, the connection between these macabre discoveries unraveled a nightmarish tale of BDSM and murder, and revealed the absolutely devastating descent of Elaine O'Hara, an innocent and vulnerable woman who fell prey to the horrifically twisted fantasies of a depraved killer. TRIGGER WARNING: This case contains extremely disturbing content and includes difficult discussions of sexual assault, self-harm, and suicide. Please listen with caution. Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod In the face of death, most would run—it’s human nature to flee from danger, to protect oneself, to cling to life. But on September 11, 2001, as chaos engulfed the South Tower of the World Trade Center, Welles Remy Crowther defied that instinct. Amid the smoke and fire, with the ground shaking beneath him and flames licking at his skin, he chose not to run. Instead, he repeatedly charged back into the inferno, not for himself, but to save others. Driven by something far stronger than fear, he guided the lost, comforted the wounded, and led the terrified to safety. He knew the risks—each step could be his last—but his deep sense of duty and compassion never wavered. In those moments of unimaginable terror, he saved 18 lives. This man, who faced death without flinching, who stood as a beacon of courage and selflessness in the darkest of times, was The Man in the Red Bandana. Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod The torment of a parent discovering that their child has been murdered is a searing, primal agony that defies articulation—a force that blends heartache, fury, and helplessness, leaving a deep, forever open wound on the soul. While such horror is unimaginable and "next steps" seem unconceivable, André Bamberski's immediate response to his daughter's murder was extraordinary: he transformed his heartbreak into a relentless, three-decade-long pursuit of justice. His quest unfolds like an international spy thriller, weaving together a web of intrigue, suspicious autopsy reports, forged documents, and whispers of a government cover-up. Yet, at its core, this story is about a brokenhearted father, bound by his duty to his daughter. This is the story of André Bamberski and his quest for vigilante vengeance on behalf of his beloved child, Kalinka. Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod In Part 2 of our coverage of Colleen Stan, known as 'The Girl in the Box,' we continue to explore the harrowing ordeal she endured at the hands of Cameron and Janice Hooker, a sadistic couple from California. Colleen was abducted from the side of the road and subjected to seven years of unimaginable torture, abuse, and humiliation, while being forced to spend 23 hours a day in a coffin-like box. Despite the relentless horrors of her captivity, Colleen not only survived but played a crucial role in bringing her tormentor to justice. In this episode, we delve into the trial that followed and examine the complex psychological profile of one of the most twisted individuals ever to have existed. TRIGGER WARNING: This case contains extremely disturbing and graphic content and includes difficult discussions of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape. Please listen with caution! Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod The horrific case of Colleen Stan is one of the most terrifying and unbelievable tales of torture, captivity, and survival in modern history. In Part 1 of our two-part coverage, we lay the foundation of how 20-year-old Colleen Stan was abducted by Cameron and Janice Hooker, a sadistic couple in California who fulfilled their depraved goal of sexually enslaving "a girl who couldn’t say no.” What followed after Colleen's abduction was seven years of unimaginable torment, as Colleen was forced to wear a wooden box over her head and/or lay in a coffin-sized box for 23 hours per day while being subjected to extreme physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. This case, often referred to as "The Girl in the Box," delves into the darkest corners of human depravity and explores the terrifying depths of control and manipulation. TRIGGER WARNING: This case contains extremely disturbing and graphic content and includes difficult discussions of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and rape. Please listen with caution! Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod In this episode of Slaterpedia, we discuss the truly devastating (and recent) case of beautiful Oksana Kuzmenko, who was burned alive by her ex-boyfriend in Russia before he nailed her to a wood plank as part of a staged crucifixion. This is a truly harrowing case that not only demonstrates the depths of human depravity, but also the ability to endure and survive. TRIGGER WARNING: please note that this episode is graphic in nature and discusses domestic violence. Please listen with caution. Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices

To support us and gain access to exclusive content, please visit Patreon.com/psychopediapod The Fappening, also known as "Celebgate," refers to a massive leak of private, often intimate, photographs of celebrities that occurred in 2014. The incident, which primarily targeted female celebrities, involved hackers gaining unauthorized access to personal cloud storage accounts and distributing the stolen images online for the entire world to see. Among the victims were high-profile figures like Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, and Kirsten Dunst. The Fappening highlighted serious concerns about digital privacy, cybersecurity, and the vulnerability of personal data. Additionally, the incident sparked debates on victim-blaming and the objectification of women, as many of the victims faced public scrutiny despite being the ones whose privacy was violated. Patreon: www.patreon.com/psychopediapod Instagram + Threads: @psychopediapod @tank.sinatra @investigatorslater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@psychopediapod Email: psychopediapod@gmail.com Website: www.psychopediapodcast.com 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/adchoices