Confession of a Serial Killer
Katherine Ramsland
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Rotten but still a little sweet! Rotten Mango is a true crime + all things spooky podcast. We love doing deep dives into the darkest crimes and we tend to not leave out any details - which can get a little rotten at times. If you want deep dives in the psychology of killers, no holding back storytel...
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The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
It was mentioned as Patrick Keefe's newest release at the time, and discussed as a popular book about the dark history of the opioid epidemic.
He recently put out a book called Empire of Pain which is like, I mean it's popular everywhere okay? I'm not like special. It's his newest release. I highly suggest go giving that a r...
— Episode: #132: The Sisters of Terror (Case of The...
It was mentioned as Patrick Keefe's newest release at the time, and discussed as a popular book about the dark history of the opioid epidemic.
He recently put out a book called Empire of Pain which is like, I mean it's popular everywhere okay? I'm not like special. It's his newest release. I highly suggest go giving that a read.
It was written by the defense attorney of Casey Anthony and was described as being 'vastly skewed and biased' in comparison to the prosecutor's book.
yeah it's called Presumed Guilty by Jose Baez which by the way just the two names Imperfect Justice from the prosecution, the defense, Presumed Guilty.
— Episode: #146: The Pathological Liar & The Corpse...
It was written by the defense attorney of Casey Anthony and was described as being 'vastly skewed and biased' in comparison to the prosecutor's book.
yeah it's called Presumed Guilty by Jose Baez which by the way just the two names Imperfect Justice from the prosecution, the defense, Presumed Guilty.
So I skimmed the second one because I could not, I couldn't get through it.
The Dark Story of America's Shining Women (Thorndike Press Large Print Popular and Narrative Nonfiction)
It was praised for its thorough research and captivating narrative of the radium girls' struggles, making it difficult to put down.
but there is an incredible book on this case called The Radium Girls by Kate Moore.
— Episode: #176: Torture Deaths of the “Ghost Girls...
It was praised for its thorough research and captivating narrative of the radium girls' struggles, making it difficult to put down.
but there is an incredible book on this case called The Radium Girls by Kate Moore.
I mean, this book, I loved it for so many reasons. It's wild. It's mind boggling that this even took place.
This book is such a fantastic deep dive on of this. I literally have nothing but praise for this book, which is honestly well researched.
It was difficult to put down.
I highly recommend the book. I think they turned it into a movie or a show called The Radium Girls.
Steve Bannon referenced Milton's Paradise Lost during the interview, noting its themes and quoting passages, while Epstein claimed to have seen a related quote in a documentary.
Steve Bannon asked, "have you read Milton's Paradise Lost? Satan was the number one archangel; he led the rebellion because he couldn't be the top guy. I'd rather reign in hell than s...
— Episode: Unpacking 3 Million Pages Of Epstein Fil...
Steve Bannon referenced Milton's Paradise Lost during the interview, noting its themes and quoting passages, while Epstein claimed to have seen a related quote in a documentary.
Steve Bannon asked, "have you read Milton's Paradise Lost? Satan was the number one archangel; he led the rebellion because he couldn't be the top guy. I'd rather reign in hell than serve in heaven."
Epstein replied that he had seen the quote in a documentary called American Dharma, and Bannon noted he loves Milton's Paradise Lost, which is why many quotes from that book appear in the film.
Holly's 12 page essay mentioned 'Bram Stoker's demonic writings', which likely refers to Dracula, though not explicitly named.
She wrote a 12-page paper on the origins of witchcraft and the study of Bram Stoker's demonic writings
— Episode: #153: The Unicorn Killer (Case of Ira Ei...
Holly's 12 page essay mentioned 'Bram Stoker's demonic writings', which likely refers to Dracula, though not explicitly named.
She wrote a 12-page paper on the origins of witchcraft and the study of Bram Stoker's demonic writings
An Oral History of D-Day
It was recommended highly, and was described as Nando's first-person account of the events, including the loss of his mother and sister and his journey through the ordeal.
There are two books that I highly recommend I'm gonna link them in my source notes amazing one of them is Nando's first person account of this entire situation of losing his parent of losing his mom l...
— Episode: #71: Cannibal Mountain (Case - Uruguayan...
It was recommended highly, and was described as Nando's first-person account of the events, including the loss of his mother and sister and his journey through the ordeal.
There are two books that I highly recommend I'm gonna link them in my source notes amazing one of them is Nando's first person account of this entire situation of losing his parent of losing his mom losing his sister the the journey the climb all of that so make sure to check that out
Jodi Hildebrandt disparaged the DSM5, calling it a psychology book from the 1960s that keeps being added to.
Jodi Hildebrandt goes on to rant about the DSM-5 by describing it as a psychology book from the 60s that just keep adding to.
— Episode: Ruby Franke Wrote "Abuse Diary" While Po...
Jodi Hildebrandt disparaged the DSM5, calling it a psychology book from the 1960s that keeps being added to.
Jodi Hildebrandt goes on to rant about the DSM-5 by describing it as a psychology book from the 60s that just keep adding to.
The True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from the Streets of Tokyo--and the Evil That Swallowed Her Up
It was highly recommended for its compelling and emotional narrative of Lucie Blackman's case, and was described as being difficult to put down.
It's honestly such a good book. I don't do it justice. Nobody does it justice. This book is amazing.
— Episode: #62: Vanished In Tokyo Part 2 (Case Luci...
It was highly recommended for its compelling and emotional narrative of Lucie Blackman's case, and was described as being difficult to put down.
It's honestly such a good book. I don't do it justice. Nobody does it justice. This book is amazing.
I was feeling so many emotions in it and it just gets you so riled up.
Please go read the book.
Inside the Meth Fiefdoms, Rebel Hideouts and Bomb-Scarred Party Towns of Southeast Asia
The host noted that the interviewee's memoir, Scarred, described his early childhood heart defect and how it shaped his life.
I was reading in your memoir, Scarred. You were born with a hole in your heart.
— Episode: I Sat Down With A Killer
The host noted that the interviewee's memoir, Scarred, described his early childhood heart defect and how it shaped his life.
I was reading in your memoir, Scarred. You were born with a hole in your heart.
You can get Clark's memoir. It's probably the most intense memoir that I've ever read, and I've read copious amounts of memoirs before. I think I finished the whole book the first time around in like four hours.
50th Anniversary Edition
The hosts referenced the novel as a wellknown work while discussing a reallife case.
You know the book, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest? It's like a very famous book.
— Episode: #405: Man From Viral Tiktok Looks Exactl...
The hosts referenced the novel as a wellknown work while discussing a reallife case.
You know the book, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest? It's like a very famous book.
Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders (Dale Carnegie Books)
It was Alexander Pichushkin's favorite book, and he used the advice within it to identify and befriend vulnerable people who he would later murder.
His favorite book was actually Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People.
— Episode: #24- The Chessboard Killer (Serial Kille...
It was Alexander Pichushkin's favorite book, and he used the advice within it to identify and befriend vulnerable people who he would later murder.
His favorite book was actually Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People.
So he starts just going around trying to find people that look vulnerable and this is what's called the sewer period.
He would befriend them How to Win Friends and Influence People.
The podcast mentioned the play "Othello" in relation to Othello syndrome, a psychological disorder where a person has an irrational belief of infidelity, similar to the character Othello's jealousy and actions.
So this is from the Shakespeare play of Othello murdering his wife after he suspects her of cheating.
— Episode: #177: The LifeGuard Murder In Italy (Cas...
The podcast mentioned the play "Othello" in relation to Othello syndrome, a psychological disorder where a person has an irrational belief of infidelity, similar to the character Othello's jealousy and actions.
So this is from the Shakespeare play of Othello murdering his wife after he suspects her of cheating.
Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It
A book by a professional FBI negotiator, Chris Voss, was discussed as part of an example of how to use high-level communication skills. The example used was a scenario where a person mispronounces a word, and how a hostage negotiator would respond in a way that is both corrective and validating.
They have really great books.
— Episode: #347: “Lover boy” Gives LIVE TV Intervie...
A book by a professional FBI negotiator, Chris Voss, was discussed as part of an example of how to use high-level communication skills. The example used was a scenario where a person mispronounces a word, and how a hostage negotiator would respond in a way that is both corrective and validating.
They have really great books.
Oh my god how funny. I actually learned that it was pronounced this way recently and funny enough there was a study done that found that avid readers often mispronounce words since they expand their vocabulary through reading rather than watching movies or watching shows. So through sound, I thought it was just really curious. What kind of books do you typically enjoy?
Stefan asked his parents to send him the book Congo while he was incarcerated.
He requests his parents send two books to him, Congo and The Hobbit, potentially a third book on how to make origami...
— Episode: Teen Girl Found Dead - Police Find Texts...
Stefan asked his parents to send him the book Congo while he was incarcerated.
He requests his parents send two books to him, Congo and The Hobbit, potentially a third book on how to make origami...
Hunting the Highway Serial Killers
The speaker was currently reading this book and found it difficult to read at times.
I've been trying to finish your other book, serial killers. I've been reading it all the time. Sometimes my hands feel heavy when I have to read it, but I push through and I flip the pages. I thought...
— Episode: #334: Japan’s Twitter Killer Sleeps With...
The speaker was currently reading this book and found it difficult to read at times.
I've been trying to finish your other book, serial killers. I've been reading it all the time. Sometimes my hands feel heavy when I have to read it, but I push through and I flip the pages. I thought it would be impolite to not finish the book. So I kept turning.
The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War
It was highly recommended due to the book being based on interviews with Oleg Gordievsky himself. It provided a great insight into Oleg's personal struggles and his decision to betray an entire nation.
Like when I say get this book, get this book. It is so good. It's called The Spy and the Traitor by Ben McIntyre.
— Episode: #182: The People Who Spy On Us (KGB & MI...
It was highly recommended due to the book being based on interviews with Oleg Gordievsky himself. It provided a great insight into Oleg's personal struggles and his decision to betray an entire nation.
Like when I say get this book, get this book. It is so good. It's called The Spy and the Traitor by Ben McIntyre.
There's also a really good documentary in the source notes but wow this book was based on interviews with Oleg himself. It gives you a really good insight into Oleg's personal conflicts.
One of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's favorite authors. They loved reading books about murder, torture, and Nazi atrocities.
And then there was Fyodor Dostoevsky. I can never say his name, but you guys will probably remember his name from Crime and Punishment, the author.
— Episode: #21- 120 Days Of Murder (Serial Killers...
One of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's favorite authors. They loved reading books about murder, torture, and Nazi atrocities.
And then there was Fyodor Dostoevsky. I can never say his name, but you guys will probably remember his name from Crime and Punishment, the author.
The host compared an older French erotic novel to Fifty Shades of Grey, noting that the former was much older and not the same as the popular modern book.
was back in the day this was kind of like I wouldn't say it's as old as a hundred and twenty days of Sodom but it's like a older book it's not like a Fifty Shades of Grey book it's a much older book
— Episode: #23- The Girl In The Box
The host compared an older French erotic novel to Fifty Shades of Grey, noting that the former was much older and not the same as the popular modern book.
was back in the day this was kind of like I wouldn't say it's as old as a hundred and twenty days of Sodom but it's like a older book it's not like a Fifty Shades of Grey book it's a much older book
The host mentioned that Gabby purchased a journal titled Burn After Writing on Amazon, describing its format as a notebook where users write and then destroy the pages.
Gabby bought this book on Amazon. It's like Burn After Writing. You know those journals where you do the things on the pages, it's like smash an orange onto this page and it says Burn After Using or B...
— Episode: Brian Laundrie Is Alive? His Confession...
The host mentioned that Gabby purchased a journal titled Burn After Writing on Amazon, describing its format as a notebook where users write and then destroy the pages.
Gabby bought this book on Amazon. It's like Burn After Writing. You know those journals where you do the things on the pages, it's like smash an orange onto this page and it says Burn After Using or Burn After Reading or Writing.
It was discussed as a very in-depth account of the complex case, providing detailed information crucial for understanding the case.
There is a book called "A Beautiful Child" and another one called "Finding Sharon" written by the same author, Matt Birkbeck.
— Episode: #77: A High Schooler, A Stripper & A Sus...
It was discussed as a very in-depth account of the complex case, providing detailed information crucial for understanding the case.
There is a book called "A Beautiful Child" and another one called "Finding Sharon" written by the same author, Matt Birkbeck.
I mean it would not be possible without Nat Birkbeck's book to even talk about this case because of how complex it is.
So I encourage you to go read these books. I mean really good.
I think what's even more amazing about this book, and you guys really need to check out both of them, is that it I mean, it's not the world's most well-known book.
So they reached out to Matt Birkbeck and they gave the DNA.
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