Walter Scott

This week Jill reminds us of a tragic accident that occurred in Branson, Missouri. We talk about the information that has been gathered since the incident and how the victims have been impacted over the past 5 years. Our sources for this episode include:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/branson-duck-boat-accident-capsizes-sinks-table-rock-lake-missouri-2018-07-20/ https://www.news-leader.com/storytelling/timeline/branson-duck-boat-accident-what-happened/ https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/2018/09/04/woman-whose-entire-family-died-duck-boat-sinking-sues-company/1189628002/ https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2018/08/16/man-who-tried-save-duck-boat-victims-sues-company-claiming-ptsd/1014121002/ https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2019/07/14/duck-boat-sinking-branson-what-happened-table-rock-lake/848907002/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_Rock_Lake_duck_boat_accident https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/2018/09/04/woman-whose-entire-family-died-duck-boat-sinking-sues-company/1189628002/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ride_the_Ducks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_Rock_Lake_duck_boat_accident https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/2019/07/10/branson-duck-boat-accident-missouri-what-happened-table-rock-lake-2018/1645512001/#:~:text=The%20nine%20victims%20represented%20three,%2C%20and%20Arya%20Coleman%2C%201. https://www.ky3.com/2022/07/18/duck-boat-tragedy-four-years-since-ride-ducks-boat-capsized-table-rock-lake/ Link to Merchandise Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery  Please give us a like and a follow!  Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/   Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

This week we learn more about a cult so infamous that even Heather has heard their name - Heaven's Gate. We learn about their beginnings, some of their unique beliefs, and how the group ended (sort of). Our sources for this episode include:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate_(religious_group) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Applewhite https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Nettles https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/heavens-gate-cult-members-found-dead https://daily.jstor.org/behind-the-curtain-of-the-heavens-gate-cult/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/heavens-gate-survivor-reflects-cults-mass-suicide-25/story?id=83213680 https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/3/3/JCMC334/4584381 https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/heavens-gate-20-years-later-10-things-you-didnt-know-114563/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Gate:_The_Cult_of_Cults https://allthatsinteresting.com/heavens-gate-cult https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/k/kjv/kjv-idx?type=DIV2&byte=5409115#:~:text=%5B3%5D%20And%20I%20will%20give,the%20God%20of%20the%20earth. https://www.heavensgate.com/ Link to Merchandise Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery  Please give us a like and a follow!  Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/   Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

In this episode Jill gives us all of the known information about an under publicized case from the 1980s in Oklahoma. While authorities were able to determine who they believe was the main suspect for the case, we are left with many questions. Our sources for this episode include:  https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/04/10/Roger-Dale-Hayes-was-formally-sentenced-Friday-to-die/8599355726800/https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1982/05/28/roger-hayes-found-guilty-again/62883280007/https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1982/05/25/victims-activities-on-day-of-death-questioned-in-trial/62883763007/https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/08/21/National-News-Briefs/4981367214400/https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/guthrie-ok-population Link to Merchandise Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery  Please give us a like and a follow!  Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/   Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

This week Jill tells us about a tragedy that recently happened in our hometown. A grandson took the life of his grandparents after acting out of the norm for a couple of weeks. We go through some of the things he was claiming and what we know about the situation at this time. Our sources for this episode include:  https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/gruesome-details-emerge-as-davionne-mcroberts-is-charged-with-murder-39724642 https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-county-prosecutor-files-murder-charges-against-grandson-of-slain-couple/article_eb4bfbfa-be64-5b62-a466-33d5d64d80a8.html#tracking-source=home-top-story https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/man-charged-murder-grandparents-in-troy-missouri/63-c79015da-0d2c-4647-84a7-74b85e5fca5f https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/grandson-taken-into-custody-after-couple-killed-in-troy-mo/article_8c43c53a-f065-54ad-9678-19af0181a5fa.html https://www.kmov.com/2023/03/22/police-investigating-double-homicide-troy-mo/ https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/grandson-charged-with-murders-of-troy-missouri-couple/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11895811/St-Louis-rapper-accused-murdering-grandparents-walking-psych-ward-covered-blood.html Link to Merchandise Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery  Please give us a like and a follow!  Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/   Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

This week Jill covers the infamous cold case of Madeleine McCann. We also discuss a new theory about what might have happened to her. Our sources for this episode include:  https://www.foxnews.com/world/madeleine-mccann-disappearance-internet-casts-doubt-polish-woman-claiming-she-missing-british-girlhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/europe/new-evidence-madeleine-mccann-intl-gbr/index.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/madeleine-mccann-disappearance-15-year-anniversary-suspect-christian-brueckner/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/madeleine-mccann-age-today-girl-b2287120.htmlhttps://www.biography.com/crime/madeleine-mccannhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/madeleine-mccann-disappearancehttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-52910472https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Madeleine_McCann Link to Merchandise Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery  Please give us a like and a follow!  Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/   Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

This week we talk about the case of a famous singer's complicated love life. Walter Scott went missing but authorities were unable to solve the case. Eventually, law enforcement found an unlikely ally - the killer's son.  Our sources for this episode include:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Scott_(singer) https://www.stlmag.com/news/call-it-murder/ https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/01/12/Singers-killer-sentenced/3055726814800/ https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-sharon-williams-walter-scott-horror-murder-case-explored-oxygen-s-exhumed-season-2 http://www.rebeatmag.com/the-story-behind-bob-kuban-and-the-in-men-the-cheater/ https://fox2now.com/news/caregiver-steals-from-mother-of-murdered-singer/ https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/stcharles/man-who-murdered-st-louis-singer-dies-in-prison/article_142a7f38-dd8b-11e0-b912-0019bb30f31a.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsXXAPIk7ZE Link to Merchandise Shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery  Please give us a like and a follow!  Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/   Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

This week we learn about a serial killer that was able to evade the FBI, get chosen for a dating game show on TV (and win), and continued to keep authorities guessing about his crimes until his death.  Our sources for this episode include: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL0Xy6TCeus https://allthatsinteresting.com/rodney-alcala-dating-game-killer https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Rodney_Alcala https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/alcala-rodney.htm https://www.biography.com/crime/rodney-alcala https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/24/us/rodney-alcala-dead-dating-game.html https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/antisocial-personality-disorder-dsm--5-301.7-(f60.2) Link to Merchandise Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery Please give us a like and a follow! Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/  Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

In this episode we discuss a case that sparks debates. Many people believe that Nanette did not commit suicide but was murdered. However despite speculation, no one know who allegedly murdered her or what their motive was.  Our sources for this episode include: https://uncovered.com/cases/nanette-krentel https://www.nola.com/news/northshore/five-years-after-nanette-krentels-death-in-lacombe-friends-seek-to-revive-investigation/article_a26b27de-039f-11ed-9020-8bc007a97452.html https://www.wdsu.com/article/we-wont-forget-loved-ones-gather-5-years-later-to-remember-nanette-krentel-her-murder-unsolved/40620131 https://www.fox8live.com/2022/05/17/deputy-who-criticized-law-enforcement-nanette-krentel-death-illegally-arrested-judge-rules-appeal-expected/ https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/investigations/bardstown/who-killed-nanette-krentel-2/289-343806ac-a5d0-47b5-895a-9279819c81f8 https://people.com/crime/fire-chief-cheated-on-wife-complete-shock-unsolved-murder/ https://www.wdsu.com/article/we-wont-forget-loved-ones-gather-5-years-later-to-remember-nanette-krentel-her-murder-unsolved/40620131#:~:text=SLIDELL%2C%20La.%20%E2%80%94&text=2017%2C%20in%20Lacombe.-,Her%20home%20then%20burned%20to%20rubble%20while%20she%20was%20still,the%20fire%20was%20intentionally%20set. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/unsolved-louisiana-fire-chiefs-wife-people-magazine-investigates_n_5be3b734e4b0dbe871a693f0#:~:text=Authorities%20say%20there's%20still%20an%20active%20investigation%20into%20Nanette%20Krentel's%20death.&text=Steve%20Krentel's%20brother%2C%20Brian%20Krentel%2C%20also%20fell%20under%20suspicion. Link to Merchandise Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery Please give us a like and a follow! Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/  Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

This episode we learn about an old cold case that was solved at the end of 2022. While this case had several clues and leads in the beginning, it took many years for authorities to discover the identity of The Boy in the Box.  Our sources for this episode include: https://allthatsinteresting.com/boy-in-the-box https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/the-box-in-the-box https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/07/26/who-is-the-boy-in-the-box/ Link to Merchandise Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery Please give us a like and a follow! Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/  Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?

We are finally back together and bringing you all of the updates you have been wondering about for season 1. Our merch store is now fully restocked! Check it out! https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery Our giveaway will be open for 1 more week. If you haven't already, go to our giveaway post on instagram and facebook. Then, like and comment your favorite true crime case for your entry. The winner will receive their choice of one Murder and Misery merch item!  Our sources for this episode include: https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/pam-hupp-case-now-has-law-enforcement-family-charged-with-crimes/ https://fox2now.com/news/fox-files/former-pam-hupp-investigator-charged-with-stalking-corruption-investigator/#:~:text=Hupp%20is%20now%20serving%20life,years%20of%20failed%20Hupp%20investigations. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/bad-behavior/turpin-house-of-horrors-timeline-of-how-13-siblings-suffered-years-of-torture-and-abuse https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/where-is-russ-faria-now#:~:text=Did%20Russ%20Faria%20get%20engaged,Russ%20was%20found%20not%20guilty. https://nypost.com/2022/03/31/2-turpin-siblings-molested-by-foster-father-report/ https://www.kfvs12.com/2022/09/19/one-year-later-where-does-cassidy-rainwater-case-stand/ https://www.riverfronttimes.com/movies-tv/new-documentary-digs-into-st-louis-cold-case-of-headless-child-38416649 https://abc17news.com/politics/missouri-politics/2022/12/29/bill-proposed-would-protect-those-calling-for-help-in-college-hazing-incidents/ Link to Merchandise Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MurderandMisery Please give us a like and a follow! Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderandmisery/  Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderandmisery?