Murder in Sin City
Jeff German
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236. The Journalist Who Dug Too Deep - Jeff German
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Murder With My Husband
A true crime podcast that ventures into the darkest crimes with a wife who loves it and a husband who hates it.
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Buried Memories
Katie Beers
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222. The Girl In The Bunker
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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220. The Killer In The Attic
The Noom Kitchen
Noom
Mentioned 2 years ago
218. The Whitaker Family Murder
Stolen in the Night
Gary C. King
Mentioned 2 years ago
214. The Encounter With Evil - The Groene Family Murder
Conan Doyle for the Defense
Margalit Fox
Mentioned 2 years ago
213. The Murder of Marion Gilchrist
The Oscar Slater Case
Arthur Doyle
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213. The Murder of Marion Gilchrist
The Happy Mind
Kevin Horsley
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209. The Poisonous Blame Game - Mary Yoder
Missing, Presumed Dead
Emma Berquist
Mentioned 2 years ago
207. The Deadly Love Triangle
FBI Killer/The
Aphrodite Jones
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206. The FBI Killer - Susan Daniels Smith
Such Good Boys
Tina Dirmann
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204. How The Sopranos Became A Blueprint For Murder
The Last Stone
Mark Bowden
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202. Who Kidnapped The Lyon Sisters?
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The Noom Kitchen
100 Healthy, Delicious, Flexible Recipes for Every Day
The book was referenced as Noom's first cookbook that offers 100 healthy and delicious recipes aimed at promoting better living, and it was noted that it could be purchased wherever books are sold. No specific endorsement was given, and the mentions served mainly to inform listeners of its existence.
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Episode: 218. The Whitaker Family Murder
It was mentioned as Noom's first cookbook, containing 100 healthy and delicious recipes to promote better living.
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And check out Noom's first ever cookbook, The Noom Kitchen for 100 Healthy and Delicious Recipes to Promote Better Living.
Murder At Yale
The hosts referenced the book as a source for their episode on the Annie Le case, noting that it details the murder at Yale. It was cited to provide background information for the discussion.
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Deadly American Beauty
Beautiful Bride, Dark Secrets, Deadly Love (St. Martin's True Crime Library)
The hosts cited the book as a source for the episode, using it to provide background on the true‑crime case involving Kristen Rossum and her husband. They referenced it alongside news outlets and other resources to detail the events and aftermath of the murder.
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Episode: 191. The Rose Petal Murder
The book was mentioned as a source for the podcast episode and was likely used as a primary source for information about the case. The book is a true crime account of Kristen Rossum's murder of her husband, Greg de Villers, and the events leading up to it.
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Our sources for this episode are Deadly American Beauty by John Glass, CBS News, San Diego Tribune, KPBS.org, ABC News, The Herald Sun, the LA Times, CrimeLibrary.org, PrisonWriters.com, DailyMail.com and Murderpedia.
Episode: 191. The Rose Petal Murder
The podcast mentioned this book as a source for the story about Kristen Rossum, a woman who murdered her husband Greg DeVillers after a tumultuous relationship involving her drug addiction and an affair. The book is likely a non-fiction true-crime account detailing the crime and its aftermath.
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Our sources for this episode are Deadly American Beauty by John Glass, CBS News, San Diego Tribune, KPBS.org, ABC News, The Herald Sun, the LA Times, CrimeLibrary.org, PrisonWriters.com, DailyMail.com and Murderpedia.
And for those of you who aren't familiar with the Kevin Spacey, Mina Suvari film, there's that scene where he fantasizes about her lying in the bed of rose petals, which is what Kristen was referring to here.
The Evil Within
Murdered by her stepbrother – the crime that shocked a nation. The heartbreaking story of Becky Watts by her father
The hosts cited the book as a source for the episode covering the Becky Watts case, noting that it offered a detailed account of the family dynamics and events leading up to the crime. While it was referenced for factual background, there was no explicit endorsement or discussion of its merits.
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Episode: 190. The Evil Stepbrother
The book was mentioned as a source for the episode and discussed the disappearance and murder of Becky Watts, giving a detailed account of the family dynamics and the events leading up to the crime.
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Our sources for this episode are The Evil Within by Darren Galsworthy, The Guardian, BBC, ITV, The Sun, Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Mirror, Crime and Investigation dot co dot UK, Wired dot com and Sky News.
Cold Cases
A True Crime Collection
The hosts referenced the book as a source for their research, noting that it compiles true‑crime stories such as the Natalee Holloway case and other cold cases. It was mentioned in passing rather than highlighted as a recommendation.
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Episode: 182. The Kidnapping Behind The Amber Alert
The podcast mentions a true crime collection titled "Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection" by Cheyna Roth. It was mentioned as one of their sources for the episode.
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Okay, our sources for this episode are all that's interesting calm the crime wire calm missing kids org Dallas news CBS News refinery 29 fine law calm Daily Mail peacocks amber the girl behind the alert child Crime Prevention and Safety Center NBC Dallas Fort Worth and Cold Cases a true crime collection by Shana Roth
Episode: 179. The Cover Up In Aruba - Natalee Holloway
This book, featuring a collection of true crime stories, likely mentioned the Natalee Holloway case as one of its topics.
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"Cold Cases: A True Crime Collection" by Cheyna Roth
Vampire
The Richard Chase Murders (WildBlue Press True Crime)
The hosts referenced the book as a source for their episode on Richard Chase, noting that it offers a detailed account of his life, crimes, and the investigation that led to his capture. They highlighted that the narrative contains graphic and disturbing details that are not for the faint of heart, and mentioned its 2015 publication by WildBlue Press. Their discussion was primarily informational rather than a strong endorsement.
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Episode: 165. The Vampire of Sacramento
This book details the life and crimes of Richard Chase, also known as the "Vampire of Sacramento", providing insight into his horrific murders and the investigation that led to his capture.
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We have a thirst for blood. The true story of California's Vampire killer, the Richard Chase murders, Wikipedia, murderpedia, newspapers.com.
We'll see if I get through this one.
This story contains gory and disturbing details of grizzly acts of mutilation and abuse of dead bodies that isn't for the faint of heart.
Pure Land
A True Story of Three Lives, Three Cultures and the Search for Heaven on Earth
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Conan Doyle for the Defense
The True Story of a Sensational British Murder, a Quest for Justice, and the World's Most Famous Detective Writer
This book was mentioned as a source for the episode and explores the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, including his involvement in real-life murder cases.
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Our sources for this episode are Conn and Doyle for the defense by Margillot Fox, circumstances of unexplained savagery, the Gilchrist murder case and its legacy by Ann Marie Kilday, the case of Oscar...
— Episode: 213. The Murder of Marion Gilchrist
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Episode: 213. The Murder of Marion Gilchrist
This book was mentioned as a source for the episode and explores the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, including his involvement in real-life murder cases.
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Our sources for this episode are Conn and Doyle for the defense by Margillot Fox, circumstances of unexplained savagery, the Gilchrist murder case and its legacy by Ann Marie Kilday, the case of Oscar Slater by Arthur Conn and Doyle, University of Glasgow, National Records of Scotland, the Glasgow Police Museum, Glasgow Times, the North American Review, Oxford Open Learning and BBC.
The Great Gatsby
The Original 1925 Edition (Booklover's Library Classics)
The speaker compared this case to the 1920s novel "The Great Gatsby", saying that it was probably expected to be married back then.
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Great Gatsby. I just think that you had to be married.
— Episode: 220. The Killer In The Attic
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Episode: 220. The Killer In The Attic
The speaker compared this case to the 1920s novel "The Great Gatsby", saying that it was probably expected to be married back then.
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Great Gatsby. I just think that you had to be married.
C is for Cameron
A Personalized Alphabet Book All About You! (Personalized Children's Book)
A child was reading this book in the living room when she fell through an open trapdoor into the basement.
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One day when I was around four years old I remember I was looking at a children's book in the living room.
— Episode: Spooky Stories - Week 1
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Episode: Spooky Stories - Week 1
A child was reading this book in the living room when she fell through an open trapdoor into the basement.
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One day when I was around four years old I remember I was looking at a children's book in the living room.
Nancy Drew Starter Set - Books 1-5
The speaker mentioned that Nancy Drew books were their favorite growing up. The speaker connected the books to Karla Homolka's interest in detective work as a child.
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And I do have to say Nancy Drew was my favorite books growing up.
— Episode: 73. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka - Ke...
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Episode: 73. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka - Ken and Barb...
The speaker mentioned that Nancy Drew books were their favorite growing up. The speaker connected the books to Karla Homolka's interest in detective work as a child.
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And I do have to say Nancy Drew was my favorite books growing up.
The Notebook
The speaker described the Black Bear Inn as looking like the house in the movie "The Notebook" but with an added bed and breakfast component.
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So essentially just imagine what I picture is The Notebook house. Have you seen The Notebook?
— Episode: 159. The Bed and Breakfast Massacre
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Episode: 159. The Bed and Breakfast Massacre
The speaker described the Black Bear Inn as looking like the house in the movie "The Notebook" but with an added bed and breakfast component.
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So essentially just imagine what I picture is The Notebook house. Have you seen The Notebook?
I have.
B&N Grays Anatomy Leather Classic - O/P
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Three Books to Chill Your Bones
The podcast mentioned this book as an example of a book containing scary stories similar to Creepypasta, a website featuring horror stories.
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No, no. The actual book is called Scary Stories.
— Episode: 22. Payton Leutner - The Slender Man Sta...
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Episode: 22. Payton Leutner - The Slender Man Stabbing
The podcast mentioned this book as an example of a book containing scary stories similar to Creepypasta, a website featuring horror stories.
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No, no. The actual book is called Scary Stories.
Buried Memories
My Story
The podcast host mentioned this book as one of their sources. It was written by Katie Beers herself and co-authored by Carolyn Gusoff. It chronicles Katie's experience of abuse and kidnapping.
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Our sources for this episode are Buried Memories by Katie Beers and Carolyn Gussoff, All That's Interesting.com, ABC News, USA Today, New York Times.com, Goldcast.com, Distractify.com...
— Episode: 222. The Girl In The Bunker
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Episode: 222. The Girl In The Bunker
The podcast host mentioned this book as one of their sources. It was written by Katie Beers herself and co-authored by Carolyn Gusoff. It chronicles Katie's experience of abuse and kidnapping.
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Our sources for this episode are Buried Memories by Katie Beers and Carolyn Gussoff, All That's Interesting.com, ABC News, USA Today, New York Times.com, Goldcast.com, Distractify.com, CBS News, CNN.com, Times Colonist.com, Penlive.com, Newsday.com, InTouchWeekly.com, Forbes.com and Wikipedia.
Stolen in the Night
The True Story of a Family's Murder, a Kidnapping and the Child Who Survived
The book was mentioned as a source for the episode's information about the Groene family murder. It was published in 2007 by St. Martin's.
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Our case sources this week are Stolen in the Night, People Magazine investigates, alt.truecrime.
— Episode: 214. The Encounter With Evil - The Groen...
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Episode: 214. The Encounter With Evil - The Groene Family M...
The book was mentioned as a source for the episode's information about the Groene family murder. It was published in 2007 by St. Martin's.
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Our case sources this week are Stolen in the Night, People Magazine investigates, alt.truecrime.
The Oscar Slater Case
This book recounts Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's investigation into the case of Oscar Slater, a man wrongfully convicted of murder.
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Our sources for this episode are Conn and Doyle for the defense by Margillot Fox, circumstances of unexplained savagery, the Gilchrist murder case and its legacy by Ann Marie Kilday, the case of Oscar...
— Episode: 213. The Murder of Marion Gilchrist
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Episode: 213. The Murder of Marion Gilchrist
This book recounts Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's investigation into the case of Oscar Slater, a man wrongfully convicted of murder.
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Our sources for this episode are Conn and Doyle for the defense by Margillot Fox, circumstances of unexplained savagery, the Gilchrist murder case and its legacy by Ann Marie Kilday, the case of Oscar Slater by Arthur Conn and Doyle, University of Glasgow, National Records of Scotland, the Glasgow Police Museum, Glasgow Times, the North American Review, Oxford Open Learning and BBC.
The Happy Mind
A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today
Bill, Mary's husband, had published this book in 2011. It focused on holistic wellness and achieving happiness.
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In 2011 Bill had even published a book called The Happy Mind, seven principles to clear your head and lift your heart.
— Episode: 209. The Poisonous Blame Game - Mary Yod...
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Episode: 209. The Poisonous Blame Game - Mary Yoder
Bill, Mary's husband, had published this book in 2011. It focused on holistic wellness and achieving happiness.
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In 2011 Bill had even published a book called The Happy Mind, seven principles to clear your head and lift your heart.
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