Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds us in Wisconsin. From missing to murdered, this is the story of the Brenizer/Berentson family.

Sources:

Prison Correspondence: Write to Inmate PenPal Bruce Brenizer

The Horrific Crimes of Bruce Brenizer

“The Brenizer/Berentson Family”, S1: E9. Family Massacre. 2022.

Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode finds in in Iowa once again. This one brings up such questions as: is "not guilty by reason of insanity" ever an appropriate verdict? and how much responsibility does a university bear when a crime happens on its campus?

Sources:

Mission and Core Values | Maharishi University

https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/both-sides-agree-sem-was-insane-at-time-of-stabbing//?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shareArticleButton&utm_campaign=shareArticleButton

Maharishi U. of Management Settles Lawsuit Over Murdered Studenthttps://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/sem-waives-his-right-to-jury-trial//?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shareArticleButton&utm_campaign=shareArticleButton

Maharishi University of Management stabbing - Wikiwand

Estate of Butler v. Maharishi Univ. of Managment, 589 F. Supp. 2d 1150 | Casetext Search + Citator

WOWZA! This is our 100th episode, Curious Listener! And, what better way to pay homage to 100 than to cover the case that got me thinking about starting my own podcast to begin with--the Delphi murder case. After 4 years, we finally have a resolution.

Sources:

www.youtube.com. Hidden True Crime. “Gag Order Lifted! An Interview with Delphi’s Lead Investigator Jerry Holeman.” 12/30/2024.

Edwards, Nic. Brian Whitney. The Delphi Murders. The Quest to Find the Man on the Bridge.

Delphi murders: What is the evidence?

Delphi property owner: "I can't comprehend it"

What is Odinism, and is it connected to the Delphi murders?

Delphi murders trial begins in Indiana with opening statements, 7 years after girls killed - CBS Chicago

Delphi murders trial verdict: Richard Allen found guilty on all charges | CNN

Hi, Curious Listener! Just a little announcement, I will be taking a break from uploading new episodes until after Christmas. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and I will be in your ears once again at the end of December for our 100th episode!

https://booksandblingshop.etsy.com

Hi, Curious Listener! Today's episode puts into question the reputation of Midwesterners as being nice. This chickadee definitely wasn't being nice when she torched her husband!

Sources:

https://www.dailycrime.com/murder-of-tim-pasa-by-barbara-pasa-investigated-on-snapped/

"Love on Fire." Meet, Marry, Murder. Season 1, Episode 3.

Hi, Curious Listener! Today, we are discussing the horrific story of the murders of two innocent young people by a sadistic cult leader. The cult?--The Church of Yahweh. The leader?--Michael Ryan. The vibe--DISTURBING AF!

Sources:

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/ideology/christian-identity

http://ne.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac./SAC/NE/1995/19950721_0004.NE.htm/qx

https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/crime-time/yahweh-nebraska-farmers-cults-slavery-torture-sodomy-murder

https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2004/james-wickstrom-faces-attacks-continues-preach-christian-identity-doctrine?page=0%2C2

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/michael-ryan-convicted-1985-torture-killings-nebraska-dies-prison-n364206https://www.nytimes.com/1986/04/11/us/cult-leader-and-son-convicted-in-nebraska-torture-and-murder.html

Happy Halloween, Curious Listener! Today, we are discussing three surreal cryptids--one from Michigan and two from the Hoosier State.

Sources:

YouTube.com. Ageless One. "North American Cryptids-Michigan Dogman," 28 Feburary 2023.

https://northernmichiganhistory.com/the-legend-of-michigans-dogman/

https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Legend-or-lore-Michigan-s-Dogman-still-haunts-17292455.php

https://northernmichiganhistory.com/the-legend-of-michigans-dogman/#google_vignette

The Cincinatti Enquirer, 6 September 1984.

Hi, Curious Listener! It is time for another Cornfed Cryptid episode! This time we find ourselves in Ohio. Today, we discuss the Lakeland Frog, a frog humanoid said to roam the lakes and rivers of Ohio. Cute or creepy?

Sources:

https://www.wosu.org/2024-10-11/loveland-is-leaping-into-the-legend-of-its-notorious-cryptid

https://www.proxi.co/blog/map-of-cryptids-in-america

https://northamericancryptids.com/loveland-frogmen/

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