FROM THE VAULT: The Cult at Sarah Lawrence

When 40-year-old Esther Castellani begins experiencing strange and worsening symptoms, doctors can’t figure out what’s wrong. What starts as stomach pain quickly turns into something far more serious—numbness, vomiting, and a steady, terrifying decline that no one can explain. As Esther fights to get better, her husband, Rene Castellani, plays the role of devoted partner… but behind the scenes, his life is moving in a very different direction. With rumors swirling and Esther’s condition growing more dire by the day, the truth is quietly taking shape—hidden beneath something as simple, and as unsuspecting, as a drink. Sponsors: Quince – Go to quince.com/creepers for free shipping and 365-day returns! Wayfair – Head to wayfair.com April 25th through the 27th to shop Way Day! Shopify – Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/creepers! Acorns – Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started! HomeServe – Go to homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you! Sources: Lazarus, Eve. Murder by Milkshake: An Astonishing True Story of Adultery, Arsenic, and a Charismatic Killer  The Heartwrenching Clue That Cracked One of Vancouver’s Most Infamous Homicides | MONTECRISTO Castellani v. R., 1969 CanLII 57 (SCC), [1970] SCR 310L?      MURDER BY MILKSHAKE- EVE LAZARUS | YouTube  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Mother’s Day 2020, 49-year-old Suzanne Morphew went out for a bike ride near her home in Salida, Colorado… and never came back. At first, it looked like a tragic accident, maybe even a mountain lion attack. But the deeper investigators dug, the stranger things became. A missing phone. A staged scene. A husband with a story that kept shifting. And digital evidence that told a very different version of events. Then came the secrets: an affair no one saw coming, a hidden recording device, and a timeline that unraveled everything. For years, the case seemed to stall, raising more questions than answers… until a bombshell development no one saw coming changed everything. Sponsors: BlissyUpgrade your sleep with Blissy’s award-winning silk pillowcases that help protect your hair and skin overnight.➡️ Get 60 nights risk-free plus 30% off at blissy.com/CREEPERSPOD with code CREEPERSPOD. ShopifyTurn your idea into a business with Shopify, the commerce platform powering millions of brands worldwide.➡️ Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/creepers. HomeServeUnexpected home repairs can be expensive. HomeServe offers plans that help protect against covered repairs for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more.➡️ Learn more and find the right plan for you at homeserve.com. WayfairRefresh your home with furniture, decor, and organization solutions that fit your style and budget.➡️ Shop everything for your home at wayfair.com. QuinceHigh-quality wardrobe staples made with premium fabrics like European linen, silk, and organic cotton—without the luxury markup.➡️ Get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/creepers. Sources Battle over a little-known wildlife sedative at center of murder case against Barry Morphew The Suzanne Morphew Case: Nothing Is What It Seems | Full Episode Battle over a little-known wildlife sedative at center of murder case against Barry Morphew Suzanne Morphew's family fighting for her remains - Denver Gazette Court papers: One day stood between Suzanne Morphew being cremated and her remains being taken back by authorities Suzanne Morphew's body was moved at least twice after she was murdered, according to new indictment - CBS News WARNING, DISTURBING DETAILS: Autopsy reveals manner of death for missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew was homicide Barry Morphew out on $3M bond after 2025 murder indictment Judge in Barry Morphew case rules to limit pre-trial publicity - Denver Gazette Barry Morphew pleads not guilty to the murder of his wife in longrunning case Suzanne Morphew Case Evidence CBS News Suzanne Morphew's husband rearrested for her murder after her remains reveal presence of tranquilizer drugs - CBS News 2021 Barry Morphew Arrest Affidavit  Barry Morphew Indictment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A glamorous Fort Worth mansion. A bitter divorce. A masked gunman waiting in the dark. When Priscilla Davis came home just after midnight, she never imagined the night would end in bloodshed. Before the sun came up, two people would be dead, two more wounded, and one of Texas’s richest men would be at the center of it all. This week, we’re diving into the shocking murders of Stan Farr and Andrea Wilborn — a case filled with wealth, power, scandal, and a trial that left people questioning whether justice was ever really served. If you think money can’t buy freedom… this story may change your mind. BlissyUpgrade your sleep with Blissy’s award-winning silk pillowcases that help protect your hair and skin overnight.➡️ Get 60 nights risk-free plus 30% off at blissy.com/CREEPERSPOD with code CREEPERSPOD. ShopifyTurn your idea into a business with Shopify, the commerce platform powering millions of brands worldwide.➡️ Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/creepers. HomeServeUnexpected home repairs can be expensive. HomeServe offers plans that help protect against covered repairs for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more.➡️ Learn more and find the right plan for you at homeserve.com. WayfairRefresh your home with furniture, decor, and organization solutions that fit your style and budget.➡️ Shop everything for your home at wayfair.com. QuinceHigh-quality wardrobe staples made with premium fabrics like European linen, silk, and organic cotton—without the luxury markup.➡️ Get free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/creepers. Sources: Rich Man, Dead Man | Texas Monthly How Cullen Davis Beat the Rap – Texas Monthly Stonegate Mansion: A final look inside an infamous and iconic home Cullen Davis trial: The famous Fort Worth, Texas murder case | wfaa.com Is Priscilla Davis' Story True? - D Magazine American Justice: Oil, Money, and Murder - S9 E13 Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When an entire family is found murdered inside their suburban home in Canberra, investigators are confronted with a crime scene so disturbing it shocks even seasoned detectives. What begins as a search for the person responsible quickly turns into something far more unsettling as buried connections, strange evidence, and overlooked details from the past begin to surface. As the investigation unfolds, detectives realize this tragedy may not be an isolated act of violence. The deeper they dig, the more they uncover a web of secrets that stretches back years—raising chilling questions about what really happened before that horrific night. This case is a haunting reminder that sometimes the truth hides in plain sight… waiting for someone to finally look closely enough. Sponsors: QUINCE Go to Quince.com/CREEPERS for free shipping and 365-day returns. WAYFAIR Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home. HOMESERVE Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that’s right for you. Plans start at $4.99/month. Sources: On the 31 st of March 1984, the Milosevic family including Radmila 'Rad' and her husband Tony, as well as their young daughter and son were found dead in their home. They had received gunshot wounds and unsuccessful attempts were made to ignite the bodies and home. Investigators make a surprising discovery 🤫 | Forensic Investigators | S01 EP03 Full Episode 14 Feb 1986 - Thompson found guilty of 1981 murders - Trove Melbourne newspaper article Castle, Philip --- "Changing Face of Crime" [1989] AUFPPlatypus 97; (1989) 28 Platypus: Journal of the Australian Federal Police 11 Marianna Milosevic (1964-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains discussion of child abuse. In part 1, Ruby Franke went all-in on Jodi Hildebrandt, to the point of inviting her to move into the house. That’s when everything truly crossed the line. Kevin is pushed out. Chad and Shari are cut off. The younger kids disappear from view. And people around them can tell something is wrong, but no one can get close enough to prove it. Until August 2023, when a 12 year old boy gets out and asks a neighbor for help, setting off a truly unbelievable series of events, including a frantic search, a horrifying discovery inside Jodi’s home, and Ruby’s own words documenting what she believed she was doing. This is the ending everyone heard about... but the details are worse than you think. Sources “Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt story” documentary on Netflix   "Devil in the Family” docuseries on Hulu  Sponsors Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh dot com slash creepers10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains discussion of child abuse. Ruby Franke built an empire on being the “perfect” mom. Millions of followers watched her raise six kids, share parenting advice, and present a picture-perfect family life. But behind the wholesome image, things weren’t as perfect as they seemed. Viewers began noticing punishments that felt extreme… then disturbing… then impossible to ignore. In 2023, Ruby Franke was arrested for child abuse, alongside a woman many people had never heard of, but who may be the real key to understanding how everything went so wrong: Jodi Hildebrandt. In Part 1, we’re unpacking the rise of 8 Passengers, the early red flags, and the relationship that would change this family forever. This episode contains discussion of child abuse. Sources “Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt story” documentary on Netflix   "Devil in the Family” docuseries on Hulu  Sponsors Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh dot com slash creepers10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1976, 20-year-old Tulane student Ken Gutzeit was stabbed to death in front of dozens of witnesses outside his fraternity house. His killer was arrested, and then... nothing happened. No trial. No conviction. No justice. Ken’s case has been largely forgotten, it's mentioned only briefly in Netflix’s Worst Roommate Ever as the event that allegedly changed Jamison Bachman’s life. But the real story is far more disturbing. How does someone commit a public killing with eyewitnesses and a weapon — and walk free? Sources: ken gutzeit - Newspapers.com™ Kenneth Laurence Gutzeit (1955-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial The Shocking Murder That Shaped The Life Of The 'Worst Roommate Ever' The Ken Gutzeit Case | MediumSponsors: Blissy - go to blissy.com/creeperspod and use code CREEPERSPOD to get 30% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally released on our Patreon in January of 2022. In the summer of 2000, a drug debt set off a chain of events that no one could take back. Ben Markowitz owed money to a local dealer named Jesse James Hollywood. Jesse believed Ben was blowing him off, and what started as frustration quickly turned into something more volatile. Jesse wanted control. He wanted leverage. Then he saw it. While driving around with friends, Jesse spotted Ben’s 15 year old brother Nick walking alone. Jesse told the driver to pull over and they grabbed Nick, forced into the van, and drove away. Instead of being hurt, Nick was taken to Santa Barbara and absorbed into Jesse’s circle. For nearly three days, they partied. Nick was given drugs and alcohol. The atmosphere felt temporary, almost casual. Everyone believed Nick would eventually be taken home. That this was nothing more than a scare tactic. They were wrong. Sponsors: Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/creepers10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Sources:ArticlesWikipedia | Woodland HillsThe Los Angeles Times | The Last Days of Nick Markowitz (Sue Fox)Fresh Edits | A Stolen Boy: The Real Story Behind the Film Alpha Dog (Noam Heller) BooksMy Stolen Son: The Nick Markowitz Story (Susan Markowitz) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally released on Patreon in August of 2023. How do I even begin to describe this episode? Today, we're exploring the age old question: What happens when your college roommate's dad gets out of prison, needs a place to stay, moves in to your dorm room, and starts a cult in your living room?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He was charming, successful, attentive... and seemed almost too good to be true. And for a lot of women across the country, that’s exactly what he was. What started as an online romance quickly turned into whirlwind relationships filled with luxury hotels, expensive dinners, big promises, and a man who always seemed to swoop in at just the right moment. But behind the tailored suits, military uniforms, and impressive résumés was something far darker. As cracks began to form, women started asking the same question: Who is this man, really? What they uncovered was a shocking pattern of deception, stolen identities, and financial devastation—often carried out when his victims were at their most vulnerable. In this episode, we follow the trail of lies, the red flags that were easy to miss in real time, and the women who eventually connected the dots. It’s a story about trust, manipulation, and how one “perfect man” managed to vanish again and again—until he couldn’t anymore. Sources: The Perfect Man Who Wasn't Minn. man sentenced in Texas for aggravated identity fraud | AP News Derek Alldred’s St. Paul hotel swindle reveals long history of deception – Twin Cities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices