Rebel Without a Claus

Episode 92 is all about cover ups! Sometimes it's before an investigation can even take place. First, Anna gives a small rundown on how justice can be thwarted early on, and Benton gives the details on the tragic death of Kendrick Johnson. Then, Anna tells the sordid tales of Warren G. Harding.Finally, the two settle in for a classic episode of Cold Case Files, profiling the death of Kimberly White.Our TV doc this week is the second half of Season 3: Episode 11, "The Bad Cop".

Happy 3rd anniversary to Stab in the Back! Join Benton and Anna as they reminisce and discuss another year gone by, and invite a few special guests to share their favorite true crime stories. First, we welcome back one of Anna's best friends, Casey, who relays the murder of Austin jewelry store owner Ted Shaughnessy. Then, we welcome back Benton's partner, Matt, who tells the tale of Italian politician Aldo Moro's kidnapping and assassination. Also, play along to Anna's game, "Medieval torture device or new Target sex toy?", and stay for the 3rd annual Stabby Awards!

Was it an accident, a suicide, or a murder? That is the theme of this week's episode, and you'd be surprised how often that question is asked.First, Anna shares some information about accidents and why they might fly under the radar as unexplained deaths, and Benton tells the tale of the mysterious death of Gareth Williams. Then, Anna relays the tragic tale of the puzzling death of Laura Letts-Beckett. Finally, the two discuss a classic episode of Forensic Files, profiling the death of Janice Johnson. Our TV doc this week is Season 4: Episode 9 of Forensic Files, "Accident or Murder?"

Strap in, it's the annual Valentine's Day episode! Crimes involving folie à deux are the gifts that keep on giving, and this episode focuses on more than 2 people being in on the delusion. First, Anna goes down the list of how people can develop such shared delusions, and Benton tells the tragic tale of the mass suicide of the Chundawat family. Then, Anna recounts the case of three sisters who fed into each other's religious fanaticism. Finally, the two watch an episode of Forensic Files, profiling the notorious BJ and Erika Sifrit.Our TV doc this week is Season 13: Episode 47 of Forensic Files, "Dirty Little Secret".

Have you ever wondered how safe it is to work as a news anchor? Then episode 88 is for you, because they get murdered, too! First, Anna and Benton discuss why news anchors might have an elevated level of danger, and Benton tells of the senseless murder of Anne Pressly. Then, Anna relays the story of thee stalking/murder of Katherine Dettman. Finally, the two watch a classic episode of Forensic Files, profiling the murder of anchorwoman Diane King.Our TV doc this week is Season 9: Episode 5 of Forensic Files, "News at 11".

Have you ever had a bad neighbor? For our first show of the new year, we dive into murders in the community between people who live in close proximity with each other. First, Benton tells the tale of Melanie Smith, who burned 5 members of her neighbor's family to death, and Anna relays the tragic story of the Pike County murders. Lastly, the two enjoy a classic episode of American Justice, profiling the murder of Bobby Kent.Our TV doc this week is Season 8: Episode 33 of American Justice, "Payback for a Bully".

Our first live show! For Episode 86, Benton and Anna attempt to condense the story of Jonbenét Ramsey into a tight hour and a half. Please enjoy our thoughts on this whopper of a crime, as well as our opinions on who might have done it.A very special thank you to Tim and Evan at Brother Friend for hosting us and supporting our podcast, we love you!

How do you do, fellow Halloween kids?! Welcome to a very special episode of Stab in the Back, where Benton and Anna take a look at torture methods in medieval times, as well as some of its practitioners.First, Anna gives a rundown on thee generalities of torture in the middle ages, and Benton Benton presents a list of especially horrible forms of torture. Then, Anna tells the tale of the notorious Vlad the Impaler, inspiration for Count Dracula. Finally, the two watch a documentary about the Tower of London's most famous executioner, Bloody Bonner.Our TV doc this week is "The Psychopathis Executioner of the Tower of London | Tales from the Tower" from Chronicle.

Do you have any authors in your life? They may be hiding a dark secret in some of their work, and it just might mean murder! Episode 84 is all about writers involved in the deaths of themselves or others. First, Benton tells the tale of Syndrome author Blake Leibel's murder of Iana Kasian. Then, Anna relays the tragic story of Kenneth Halliwell and Joe Orton's murder-suicide. Lastly, the two watch an episode of World's Most Evil Killers, profiling the serial killer Jack Unterweger.Our TV doc this week is Season 2: Episode 9 of World's Most Evil Killers, "Jack Unterweger".

Hey, Backstabbers!  Have you ever had your identity stolen? You'll be glad that it wasn't by one of these hustlers in Episode 83. First, Anna gives a rundown on how identity theft has always been with us, but much easier it is in the digital world of today, and Benton tells of the infamous Chameleon Killer, Elaine Parent. Then, Anna gives us a look at credit card fraud gone wild with David Matthew Read. Finally, the two get comfortable and watch a classic case of Forensic Files, profiling the murder of Paul Gruber.Our TV doc this week is Season 11: Episode 28 of Forensic Files, "If I Were You".