Violence and Verdict
From criminal act to conviction or acquittal, this podcast covers the details of some of the most interesting crimes; not only the gruesome details of what happened, but also what interesting legal details came up in court after the fact.
Episodes
23 episodes
Predicted School Shooting and Not So Golden Killer (feat. Kelsey)
In this episode, Tayla and guest and sister, Kelsey, discuss the Parkland School shooting in Florida and the notorious Golden State Killer who was caught in his 70's, forty years after committing hundreds of heinous crimes and murders.
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:05:42
Familicide and Anti-Free (feat. Brittany)
In this episode, Tayla talks about a mass shooting in 2020 where a 16-year old son named CJ Haynie murdered almost his entire family. Guest-host, Brittany, tells the riveting story of the Black Widow, Stacy Castor, and the unforgivable poisonin...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:00:55
Kitty's Bystanders and Strydom's Lack of Supremacy (feat. Janelle)
In this episode, we discuss the murder of Kitty Genovese which lead to the psychological term "the Bystander Effect" being coined and explored. We also talk about the horrific mass shooting of Black civilians by a white supremacist in Apartheid...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:08:54
Elizabeth OutSmarts Emmanuel (Season 1 Finale pt. 2)
In this last episode of our first season, Tayla recounts the incredible story of survivor Elizabeth Smart as she uses her fortitude, resilience, and wits to escape the capture of religious fanatics Brian Mitchell and Wanda Barzee after 9 months...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:07:28
Torturing 12-Year Old Shanda Sharer (Season 1 Finale Pt. 1)
Season 1 Finale Part 1In our 19th episode, Mckenna takes a deep dive into the horrific abduction, torture, and murder of 12-year old Shanda Sharer. What motivated 4 teenage girls to do this? Jealousy. Listen to hear the full story!
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:14:53
Head in a Pot, and Statutory Rape of a Murderer
In this episode, we talk about the turbulent, violent personality and actions of Katherine Knight, the first woman to be sentenced to life without possibility of parole in Australia. She was also responsible for several police officers quitting...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:12:31
Murder by Meth, and the Toy Box Killer
We've got a doozy for you this week. We talk about the serial murders of vulnerable, Black men by political mega-donor, Ed Buck. We also dive into one of the most gruesome cases of kidnapping, rape, torture and murder by David Parker Ray, the T...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:07:25
Hungry Like the Wolf, and Poisoned Babies
In this episode, we talk about two different mothers. The first, Diane Downs, drove her car of injured and dying children who had just been shot to the hospital and suspicious behavior ensued. The other, Patty Stallings, had two newborn sons ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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59:02
Easter Sunday Massacre, and Where's the Blood??
In this episode, we learn about the deadliest mass shooting to ever occur in a private home in American history, the murder of Leonard Ruppert the second and his entire family by his brother, James. We also puzzle over the stabbing of Robert Wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:04:44
Non-Mafia Italian Murderer, and Lizzie Borden's Dress
In this episode, we talk about the surprisingly international murder of Anthony "Dale" Pike on US soil, and we delve into the infamous Lizzie Borden axe-murder case and the shocking acquittal that has everyone second-guessing.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:01:56
Dismembered Badass, and Scream-Inspired Stabbing
In this episode we review the incredible survival story of Mary Vincent who was brutally raped, attacked, and dismembered by Lawrence Singleton. We also talk about Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper, and the murder of their friend Cassie Jo Stoddar...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:01:53
A Sexual and Violent Voyage, and Black Out Stabbing
In this episode, we talk about the tragic, maritime death of Martha Brailsford at the hands of Tom Maimoni, and the Wiccan who helped to catch him. We also talk about the devastating murder of Suzanne Fry, and the nuanced and complicated case o...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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50:09
Murder by Mom and Bloody Christmas
This episode delves into the tragic murders of Kelsey and Kendall Adams by their mother Chelsea Thornton, and a discussion on mental health. We also talk about the murder of the Lawson family in 1929 by their father Charles on Christmas day.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:47
Stanford Rapist's Unconscious Consent and Skinhunters
In this episode we recount the story of Brock Turner, the Stanford swimmer who raped an unconscious woman. We also talk about the chilling case of the Polish Black Market Murder Ring referred to as the Skinhunters.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:44
Butch Botched It, and Lululemon Leggings over Life
In this episode we explore the inspiration for Amityville Horror in Butch DeFeo who murdered his entire family. We also talk about the Lululemon employee murder of Jayna Murray and shocking motivation behind it.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:35
A Fist Down the Throat and the LDS Bomber
In this episode, we talk about serial rapist Kevin Coe and his twisted relationship with his mother. We also talk about the incredibly complicated and fascinating case of ex-LDS fraudster and bomber, Mark Hofmann.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:08:18
Sister Sting Op and Bummer for Bennie
In this episode, we talk about the serial rapist and murderer, Khalil Wheeler-Weaver and the epic, civilian women that ultimately brought him to justice. We also discuss the conviction of Bennie Starks, and the unreliable "experts" that put him...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:17
Alligators or Adultery and 400 Date Rapes
In this episode, we talk about the disappearance of Jerry Michael Williams, and the shocking link to his murder. We also discuss the serial rapist from Japan, Joji Obara.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:06:56
Lundy Three-Hundy and Dead Man's Quilt
In this episode, we explore the puzzling case of Mark Lundy and the murder of his wife and child. We also learn about the oldest couple to ever be sentenced to death in the United States, Faye and Ray Copeland. Let us know what you...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:07
Typhoid Peach Ice-Cream and a Sadistic South African "Prophet"
In this episode, we explore the complicated case of Typhoid Mary in the US in the early 1900's. We also explore the chilling case of the sadistic South African serial rapist and murderer, Jack Mogale in 2011.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:53
Arsenic Addict and Slender Man Stabbing
In this episode we explore the curious case of Tillie Klimek and the deaths of her multiple husbands. We also look into the chilling case of the Slender Man Stabbing, where two twelve-year-old girls attacked their best friend.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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53:59
