Murder in Plain Sight: When Killer Parents Weaponize the Media (Episode 175)

They begged for help. They cried on camera. They told stories of kidnappers and faceless strangers. And the world believed them. But behind the tears was a darker truth—parents who murdered their own children, then turned their grief into theater for the cameras.In this episode, we uncover four of the most shocking cases where killers attempted to weaponize the media to hide their crimes: Jake and Rebecca Haro in California, Diane Downs in Oregon, Charles Stuart in Boston, and Chris Watts in Colorado.Each story reveals how easily the performance of grief can sway public opinion—and how devastating the fallout can be when lies unravel in plain sight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 2025 was no ordinary month—it was a mass curtain call. Icons of music, film, and wrestling all took their final bows within weeks of each other, leaving fans stunned and pop culture forever changed. From the stage to the screen to the squared circle, we dig into the lives, scandals, triumphs, and tragic ends of the legends who left us too soon. Dark humor, true-crime grit, and a spotlight on the moments that made them unforgettable—this is Death in Entertainment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He thought they were his friends. They thought he was lunch. In this episode, we dive into the wild and tragic story of Timothy Treadwell — the self-styled “Grizzly Man” who spent 13 summers living among Alaska’s most dangerous predators… until one fatal October day in 2003. Equal parts jaw-dropping, heartbreaking, and darkly absurd, we unpack the man, the myth, the bears, and the audio tape no one will ever hear.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He thought they were his friends. They thought he was lunch. In this episode, we dive into the wild and tragic story of Timothy Treadwell — the self-styled “Grizzly Man” who spent 13 summers living among Alaska’s most dangerous predators… until one fatal October day in 2003. Equal parts jaw-dropping, heartbreaking, and darkly absurd, we unpack the man, the myth, the bears, and the audio tape no one will ever hear.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome... to Jurassic Dark.In this prehistoric death march, we dig up the bones of the Jurassic Park franchise—not the dinosaurs, but the stars who didn’t make it past the sequel. From the clever girl who met a clever end to the gatekeepers, storm chasers, and eccentric billionaires who now reside in that big theme park in the sky, we’re breaking down the real-life tragedies behind the blockbuster beast.Spoiler alert: Life finds a way... but not for everyone.Buckle up for a wild ride through mosquito amber, Hollywood mayhem, and some deathly detours. Because here at Death in Entertainment, no one is safe—not even Samuel L. Jackson’s arm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome... to Jurassic Dark.In this prehistoric death march, we dig up the bones of the Jurassic Park franchise—not the dinosaurs, but the stars who didn’t make it past the sequel. From the clever girl who met a clever end to the gatekeepers, storm chasers, and eccentric billionaires who now reside in that big theme park in the sky, we’re breaking down the real-life tragedies behind the blockbuster beast.Life finds a way... but not for everyone.Buckle up for a wild ride through mosquito amber, Hollywood mayhem, and some deathly detours. Because in the Death in Entertainment paddock, no one is safe—not even Samuel L. Jackson’s arm.

In this killer episode, the Death in Entertainment crew dives mask-first into the chilling true story of Juana Barraza — a Mexican lucha libre wrestler who moonlighted as a serial killer. Known as The Lady of Silence, Barraza body-slammed her way into infamy by targeting elderly women across Mexico City. Was it a tragic backstory, a botched investigation, or just a lethal heel turn? Step into the ring as Kyle, Ben, and Jerii unravel one of the strangest double lives in true crime history. ¡Ay caramba!Story by Brandon PreoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The curtain rises again on humanity’s most jaw-dropping exits. In Part 2, we dive headfirst into a fresh wave of high-stakes disasters — from fiery race car crashes witnessed by millions, to deadly attempts at breaking world records that went down in history for all the wrong reasons. These are the moments where ambition, danger, and audience collide… with tragic results. Because when the spotlight hits, sometimes death takes center stage.🔊 Listener discretion is advised. Things get wild.Death in Entertainment is hosted every week by Kyle Ploof, Jerii Aquino and Ben Kissel.Story by Brandon Preo #truecrime #racecardisasters #worldrecordfails #darkhistory #publicdeath #podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

🎇 In this episode covering Public Spectacles of Death, we dive into a sky-high trifecta of tragedy: a fireworks celebration for Marie Antoinette’s wedding that turned Paris into a flaming stampede, a Disney character performer in Maine who took flight... without wings, and WWII hero Richard Bong—who survived combat only to be done in by a peacetime jet test. From royal carnage to cartoonish freefall, we explore when the show really shouldn’t go on.Join Kyle Ploof, Jerii Aquino and Ben Kissel every week on Death in Entertainment.This week's story written by Brandon Preo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He was the beat behind some of rock’s greatest anthems—Layla, You’re So Vain, Rikki Don’t Lose That Number. A Grammy-winning drummer and a member of music royalty, Jim Gordon played with everyone from George Harrison to Frank Zappa. But behind the steady rhythm was a mind unraveling. Voices haunted him. Paranoia consumed him. And in 1983, it all came crashing down with the brutal murder of his own mother.This episode dives deep into the rise, fall, and haunting legacy of Jim Gordon—a man whose genius couldn’t outrun his madness. That's today on Death in Entertainment.Story by Brandon PreoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.