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He Hid a Head in His Closet: The Brian Cohee Jr. Case "He said he just wanted to know what murder felt like… then he did it." In February 2021, 19‑year‑old Brian Cohee Jr. stalked 69‑year‑old Warren Barnes—a beloved homeless man known as “The Reading Man”—and stabbed him to death under a highway overpass in Grand Junction, Colorado. After decapitating and dismembering Barnes, he took parts of the victim home, storing the head and hands in his closet Arrested after his parents discovered the body parts, Cohee calmly confessed, saying he'd always wondered what murder "felt like" and admitted to keeping the body parts as trophies During trial, his lawyers argued insanity, citing autism, ADHD, and depression—yet the jury convicted him of first-degree murder, dismemberment, and evidence tampering. Cohee was sentenced to life without parole This episode explores: How a quiet teenager's fascination with violence led to extreme brutality The horrifying moment parents discovered body parts in their son’s room The courtroom debate over mental illness vs. evil intent The legacy of Warren Barnes, memorialized by his community Content Warning: Contains graphic descriptions, murder, dismemberment, and discussions of mental illness. Listener discretion advised Brian Cohee Jr., Warren Barnes, Reading Man, Grand Junction murder, dismemberment, head in closet, curious killer, teen homicide, mental illness and crime, trophy murder, true crime podcast

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Disciples of Destruction: The Mont Vernon Machete Murders 36 machete blows. A little girl who played dead. This is the Mont Vernon massacre. On October 4, 2009, Steven Spader (17) and Christopher Gribble (19) led a brutal home invasion in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire. The victims—42-year-old Kimberly Cates and her 11-year-old daughter, Jaimie—were randomly targeted in what the teens called an “initiation” for their gang, the so-called Disciples of Destruction. Spader wielded a machete, delivering 36 blows to Kimberly's head and torso, while Gribble stabbed Jaimie, nearly killing her. They and their accomplices ransacked the house and discarded stolen jewelry—selling it for just $130 Jaimie survived by playing dead and later crawled to call 911. Both Spader and Gribble were convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder, receiving consecutive life sentences without parole Gribble later described the night's events “like a CSI scene,” recalling bone and gore with detached curiosity This episode explores: The formation and shocking ideology of “Disciples of Destruction” The flock of accomplices who stood by—or participated—in horror Jaimie’s survival and the emergency response The trial, convictions, and Spader & Gribble’s unchanged remorseless stance Parole updates for accomplices and the community’s aftermath Content Warning: This episode contains graphic violence, disturbing content involving minors, and dispassionate witness testimony. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Christopher Gribble, Steven Spader, Disciples of Destruction, Mont Vernon murder, sliuhe machete home invasion, random thrill killing, Kimberly Cates, Jaimie Cates survivor, teen killers, New Hampshire true crime

The Blue Moon Killer: Donald Hartung and the Ritualistic Family Massacre

Halloween Killer Realizes He's Finally Been Caught Years Later On Halloween night 2014, 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck disappeared after attending a costume party in Frenchtown Township, Michigan. She was last seen in a Poison Ivy outfit. Months later, her body was discovered in a wooded area, sparking questions that cut deeper than any costume. The prime suspect: Daniel Clay, who admitted to giving her a ride and claimed the fatal injuries occurred accidentally during consensual rough sex. But prosecutors pointed to multiple facial fractures and torn costume pieces that contradicted his version of events. Through DNA evidence, confessions, and forensic analysis, jurors ultimately rejected his defense and found him guilty of first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. This episode explores: The final night: the party, the offer of a ride, and the chilling disappearance Forensic evidence that dismantled Clay’s accident claim How DNA from Chelsea’s costume led investigators to him nearly two years later The emotional toll on family, community, and friends Broader themes of consent, accountability, and justice Content Warning: This episode discusses graphic violence, sexual assault, and traumatic crime scenes. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Chelsea Bruck, Daniel Clay, Halloween murder, Michigan murder case, Poison Ivy costume, DNA forensic evidence, first-degree murder, brutal killing, consent debate, true crime podcast

Tim Jones - Confesses to Killing his Five Children Full Length Police Interrogation Tim Jones confesses to killing his five children in interview audio played during trial In an audio recording of a police interview played during the trial of Tim Jones contains his confession of killing his five children. LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - After more than three weeks of testimony, a jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Timothy Jones, Jr., a Lexington County man accused of murdering his five children in 2014. The jury concluded that Jones has been found guilty on all five counts of murder in the deaths of his children. The second phase of the proceedings is the sentencing phase and that will begin at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday. Because the state is seeking the death penalty, the jury is now responsible for determining his punishment. The jury had four options for their verdict: guilty, guilty but mentally ill, not guilty by reason of insanity, or not guilty. Jones pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. A grand jury indicted Jones, Jr. in 2014 on five counts of murder in the deaths of his children – Mera, 8; Elias, 7; Nahtahn, 6; Gabriel, 2; and Abigail, 1. For Mera, Elias, Gabriel, and Abigail, the indictments state the children were killed “by means of strangulation and/or other violent means or instruments.” The bodies of the children were found in garbage bags off of a dirt road in Alabama. Jones, Jr. led authorities to the bodies after being arrested in Mississippi. Jones, who appeared to be under the influence at the time of his arrest, was questioned at the checkpoint by a Smith County, Miss. deputy about an odor of chemicals coming from his vehicle. After further investigation, the deputy found what appeared to be chemicals used to make meth and a street drug known as “Spice.” Investigators also said his Cadillac Escalade was blood-soaked and “smelled of death.”