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My Sweet Audrina
The hosts noted that a copy of the novel appeared in the Polaroid photo beside the girl and that V.C. Andrews was Tara Calico's favorite author.
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The book is right next to the girl in the photo. And it's a copy of My Sweet Audrina by VC Andrews.
— Episode: Episode 251: Tara Calico
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Episode: Episode 251: Tara Calico
The hosts noted that a copy of the novel appeared in the Polaroid photo beside the girl and that V.C. Andrews was Tara Calico's favorite author.
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The book is right next to the girl in the photo. And it's a copy of My Sweet Audrina by VC Andrews.
VC Andrews was Tara's favorite author.
The Onion Field
The book was described as Wambaugh's nonfiction account of the 1963 Onion Field incident, a bestselling work that later spawned a popular film.
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Author Joseph Wambaugh, who we will talk about later, he wrote the book The Onion Fields about this story.
— Episode: The Onion Field Incident
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Episode: The Onion Field Incident
The book was described as Wambaugh's nonfiction account of the 1963 Onion Field incident, a bestselling work that later spawned a popular film.
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Author Joseph Wambaugh, who we will talk about later, he wrote the book The Onion Fields about this story.
In Joseph Wambaugh's retelling of the incident in Donyon Field I mentioned earlier, it's cited in the show notes, he speculates that Powell and Smith maybe aroused the suspicions of the officers pretty quickly.
10 years after the murder, the story was in the headlines again when Joseph Wambaugh published his nonfiction account of the event, The Onion Field.
Confession of a Serial Killer
The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer
It was heavily referenced throughout the episode, detailing the BTK Killer's psychology and crimes, including his letters and insights.
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The source material for this episode is heavily coming from Katherine Ramsland's book Confessions of a Serial Killer, The Untold Story of the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader.
— Episode: Episode 87: Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 2
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Episode: Episode 87: Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 2
It was heavily referenced throughout the episode, detailing the BTK Killer's psychology and crimes, including his letters and insights.
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The source material for this episode is heavily coming from Katherine Ramsland's book Confessions of a Serial Killer, The Untold Story of the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader.
This is the one I discussed in last episode, just in case you guys want to go get it because it's... I mean, she goes so far into psychology. Because she's a criminal psychologist. She's amazing. I love her.
But she goes really deep into like her psychological impressions of him and stuff. So it goes way deeper than what I'm even going to give you here. So definitely go get that book. Do it.
And yeah, so I just wanted to shout her out one more time because I really fucking love that book. And most of it is written by the BTK killer, by Dennis Rader. Because it was... By the BTK killer. By the BTK killer.
How to Make Disposable Silencers
The hosts noted that the suspect had also ordered a book called How to Make Disposable Silencers as part of the investigation.
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According to the sales rep, the titles were How to Make Disposable Silencers and Hitman, A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors.
— Episode: The “Hitman” Murders
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Episode: The “Hitman” Murders
The hosts noted that the suspect had also ordered a book called How to Make Disposable Silencers as part of the investigation.
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According to the sales rep, the titles were How to Make Disposable Silencers and Hitman, A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors.
The Beast From the Abyss
The Rise, Decline and Fall of May Otis Blackburn and her California Cult
It was described as a good book written by a man whose family was involved in the Blackburn cult, and it was used as a source for the podcast episode.
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So I read a really good book. It was called The Beast From the Abyss.
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Episode: Episode 124: The Blackburn Cult Mini Morbid
It was described as a good book written by a man whose family was involved in the Blackburn cult, and it was used as a source for the podcast episode.
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So I read a really good book. It was called The Beast From the Abyss.
The Origin and Character of God
Ancient Israelite Religion through the Lens of Divinity
It was published by Matilda May Otis Blackburn in 1936, after the cult had largely disbanded and was likely based on the book she was previously working on with Ruth.
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And in 1936 Mae published The Origin of God.
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Episode: Episode 124: The Blackburn Cult Mini Morbid
It was published by Matilda May Otis Blackburn in 1936, after the cult had largely disbanded and was likely based on the book she was previously working on with Ruth.
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And in 1936 Mae published The Origin of God.
The Sixth Seal (Zahra Kane Archaeological Thrillers Book 2)
The book that Matilda and Ruth claimed to be writing was never seen by anyone, and whether it ever really existed is unknown. It was mentioned as a central aspect of their cult and prophecies.
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And after the seventh seal is opened which I guess that's like a religious thing and basically that's like when the sky opens up and the angels start trumpeting and like the world is fucking over.
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Episode: Episode 124: The Blackburn Cult Mini Morbid
The book that Matilda and Ruth claimed to be writing was never seen by anyone, and whether it ever really existed is unknown. It was mentioned as a central aspect of their cult and prophecies.
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And after the seventh seal is opened which I guess that's like a religious thing and basically that's like when the sky opens up and the angels start trumpeting and like the world is fucking over.
So they go around they go back to Portland they go around telling people about their lunch date with Gabriel and Michael and how they have to write this book and do this teachings.
Mae ends up needing more money so her original stepdad that she had sent Ruth to live with he was like gone so I don't know if he died or something but her mom got remarried to this guy named Mr. Blackburn.
Again probably not. Oh and also Mae decides to marry her stepbrother Ward.
Finding Me
A Memoir
It was mentioned as Michelle Knight's memoir, detailing her decade of captivity and eventual recovery after the Cleveland kidnappings.
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I'll link her book, all of their books in the page notes for this.
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Episode: Episode 116: The Amazing Survival Tale of Michelle...
It was mentioned as Michelle Knight's memoir, detailing her decade of captivity and eventual recovery after the Cleveland kidnappings.
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I'll link her book, all of their books in the page notes for this.
Life After Darkness
Finding Healing and Happiness After the Cleveland Kidnappings
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The One Year Book of Hope (One Year Books)
It was described as a memoir detailing Gina's and Amanda's experiences and survival during the Cleveland kidnapping case, becoming a New York Times bestseller.
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In 2015 Amanda and Gina co-authored a book called Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland.
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Episode: Episode 116: The Amazing Survival Tale of Michelle...
It was described as a memoir detailing Gina's and Amanda's experiences and survival during the Cleveland kidnapping case, becoming a New York Times bestseller.
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In 2015 Amanda and Gina co-authored a book called Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland.
The Lost Girls
The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions and the Incredible Rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus
It was mentioned as a book covering the true story of the Cleveland kidnappings and the rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus.
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According to The Lost Girls, the true story of the Cleveland abductions and the incredible rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus by John Glatt. It's a great book....
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Episode: Episode 116: The Amazing Survival Tale of Michelle...
It was mentioned as a book covering the true story of the Cleveland kidnappings and the rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus.
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According to The Lost Girls, the true story of the Cleveland abductions and the incredible rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus by John Glatt. It's a great book. I'm going to put it in the show notes.
Roadside Prey
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Book Of Shadows - 150 Spells, Charms, Potions and Enchantments for Wiccans
Witches Spell Book - Perfect for both practicing Witches or beginners.
Elena was gifted a book of spells when she was in third grade, and Ash had one since seventh grade; both were mentioned as being in their bookshelves.
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Yeah. From when I- and my first one that I have is from when I was in like seventh grade.
— Episode: Spooky American Roads Volume 2
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Episode: Spooky American Roads Volume 2
Elena was gifted a book of spells when she was in third grade, and Ash had one since seventh grade; both were mentioned as being in their bookshelves.
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Yeah. From when I- and my first one that I have is from when I was in like seventh grade.
You gave me my first book of shadows when I was in third grade.
I just bought a witchcraft book so this is fitting.
I literally have like three books of spells in my bookshelf.
Insanity
Murder, Madness, and the Law
It was discussed in the context of Leopold and Loeb's trial, wherein experts testified that the defendants displayed no signs of insanity or mental defects, ultimately contributing to their conviction.
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William Crone and Harold Singer Who were authors of the Insanity And the law
— Episode: Live Show 11/19 Providence, RI
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Episode: Live Show 11/19 Providence, RI
It was discussed in the context of Leopold and Loeb's trial, wherein experts testified that the defendants displayed no signs of insanity or mental defects, ultimately contributing to their conviction.
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William Crone and Harold Singer Who were authors of the Insanity And the law
Too Scared to Cry
Psychic Trauma in Childhood
It was discussed in the context of the Chowchilla kidnapping, detailing the lasting trauma experienced by the children involved, including PTSD symptoms into adulthood.
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In 1976, we didn't know much about childhood trauma, much less how to treat it.
— Episode: Episode 99: The Schoolbus Kidnapping of...
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Episode: Episode 99: The Schoolbus Kidnapping of 1976
It was discussed in the context of the Chowchilla kidnapping, detailing the lasting trauma experienced by the children involved, including PTSD symptoms into adulthood.
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In 1976, we didn't know much about childhood trauma, much less how to treat it.
Despite their varied backgrounds, every Chowchilla kid I interviewed suffered from PTSD symptoms for years after the kidnapping and burial alive.
The Yoga Store Murder
The Shocking True Account of the Lululemon Athletica Killing
The book was mentioned as a source of information about the case, including direct quotes from the interrogation between Brittany and her brother Chris.
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And in the book, Murder in the Yoga Store that I mentioned last week or last episode, there are direct quotes from this conversation between the two of them.
— Episode: Episode 94: The LuLuLemon Murder Part 2
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Episode: Episode 94: The LuLuLemon Murder Part 2
The book was mentioned as a source of information about the case, including direct quotes from the interrogation between Brittany and her brother Chris.
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And in the book, Murder in the Yoga Store that I mentioned last week or last episode, there are direct quotes from this conversation between the two of them.
So he Chris straight up asked, sir, did you do this? And she repeatedly says no, she didn't want to talk about it.
And she says, I don't want to talk about it here. Which is confessing, which is Chris keeps reminding her that they're not going to let you go.
Because she's like, I don't want to talk about it here. I just want to go home. I'll talk to you at home.
And he's like, Oh, sis, you're not going home. Like they are not letting you out of the other thing.
Murder In The Yoga Store (Kindle Single)
The book was highly recommended by host Alaina as a definitive source for listeners interested in the details of the LuLuLemon murder case. She utilized Peter Ross Range’s work as a primary resource for the episode, praising it for its extensive detail. Alaina specifically encouraged the audience to read the book to find the full quotes from Brittany Norwood and other crucial information not shared in the podcast.
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Episode: Episode 93: The LuLuLemon Murder Part 1
It was mentioned as a source with extensive details about the case, including quotes from Brittany Norwood, which were not shared in the podcast.
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One of my main sources was a book about this case that you should go read if you really want like full...
It's called Murder in the Yoga Store, and it's by Peter Ross Range. You can get an ebook on Amazon or you can order the actual book, but it's great in the book.
He has all of the actual quotes that Brittany said that these men said to her.
Scream
Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear
In a solo episode dedicated to the science of fear, Alaina used Margee Kerr’s book, Scream, as a key resource to dissect the human fear response. She detailed why some individuals actively seek out fear, interpreting the physical sensations positively as feeling alive and grounded. Conversely, Alaina highlighted that others might interpret these same triggers negatively, relating the experience to a panic attack or a complete loss of control.
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Episode: Episode 91: The Science of Fear Solo Morbid
It was discussed in the context of the fear response, explaining how some people find it a positive experience while others interpret it negatively, often relating to a sense of loss of control.
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It's all about what triggers this fear response and why some people enjoy it while other people would do literally anything to avoid it like I said.
some might make a positive meaning out of that they feel really alive are grounded in their bodies almost like how you feel after a really intense yoga class or something that focuses all attention into your body.
For other people they might interpret that almost like a panic attack where they're feeling a sense of loss of control over what their body is doing.
Bind, Torture, Kill
The Inside Story of the Serial Killer Next Door
Dennis Rader outlined a book about his crimes, detailing his life as a serial killer, called 'The BTK Story', with chapters like 'A Serial Killer Is Born' and 'Fetish for Fantasy World'.
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One, a serial killer is born. Oh, my two dawn. Three fetish for fantasy world. Five, the search begins. Six BTK haunts seven PJs, which just makes me think pajamas every time. Literally eight. M.O. I....
— Episode: Episode 88: Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 3
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Episode: Episode 88: Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 3
Dennis Rader outlined a book about his crimes, detailing his life as a serial killer, called 'The BTK Story', with chapters like 'A Serial Killer Is Born' and 'Fetish for Fantasy World'.
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One, a serial killer is born. Oh, my two dawn. Three fetish for fantasy world. Five, the search begins. Six BTK haunts seven PJs, which just makes me think pajamas every time. Literally eight. M.O. I.D. ruse nine hits 10 treasured memories. What's 11 final curtain call? Twelve dusk. Thirteen. Will there be more?
A Serial Killer's Daughter
My Story of Faith, Love, and Overcoming
The hosts noted that the daughter of Dennis Rader authored a memoir offering a rare look at life with a serial‑killer father. Elena highlighted the perspective and said she hadn't read the title yet but was interested in doing so. The discussion was brief and neutral, indicating a casual mention rather than a strong endorsement.
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Episode: Episode 88: Dennis Rader "BTK" Part 3
Carrie Rosson, Dennis Rader's daughter, wrote a book about her experiences as the daughter of a serial killer, providing a unique perspective on her upbringing and relationship with her father.
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His kids still say he was a very good father and not abusive to them in any way, shape or form. Neither one of them has a relationship with him right now. But Carrie Rosson is her last name now did write her own book at like I think it's called like A Serial Killer's Daughter.
And it's I haven't read it yet, but I really want to.
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