Best Fran Kranz Podcasts (2024)

1
KM Classic: Dr. Devil's Breath - Zevon Joins The British Murders Podcast with Stuart Blues 35:30

1h ago35:30

35:30

Happy Fourth of July everyone! In a humorous wink at American Independence Kinda Murdery is airing a classic episode where Zevon joins British Murders with Stuart Blues to tell the story of "Dr. Death," the notorious killer wife-killer, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen... Find British Murders here: https://www.britishmurders.com/team/stuart-blues/ This Ki…

1
KM Classic: The Twilight Zone Killer: Claus Von Bülow 22:07

6d ago22:07

22:07

This KM classic originally aired on March 9, 2023: In his best-selling book “Reversal of Fortune” (1986), Alan Dershowitz recounted his role in aiding Claus von Bülow.. He began the book with a quote from a prosecutor involved: “This case has everything. It has money, sex, drugs; it has Newport, New York and Europe; it has nobility; it has maids, b…

1
KM Classic: A Bloody Band of Bandit Brothers - The Murdering Johnstons 30:53

13d ago30:53

30:53

This Kinda Murdery Classic Episode originally aired on January 22, 2023! In the 1970's The Johnstons were Pennsylvania's own modern day James-Younger Gang, until a motel rape and murderous paranoia brought them down. Find out how, only on Kinda Murdery! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/supp…

1
KM Classic: Greencastle Guillotine - Pearl Bryan's Mysteriously Missing Head 43:10

21d ago43:10

43:10

This classic Kinda Murdery episode originally aired on April 13, 2023. On February 1st, 1893, an African-American teen named John Howling, walking to work in the morning, spotted a young girl, lying in the grass on the side of the road to Fort Thomas Kentucky. At first, John thought she might be sleeping, or worse, taken by the late-winter cold and…

1
Gentleman, Cad, Card Shark: The Mysterious Death of Joe Bowne Elwell 27:47

27d ago27:47

27:47

Pushing the door open, Marie's eyes were met with a scene she would never forget. There, slumped in his chair, was Joseph Bowne Elwell. His usually composed demeanor was replaced by a haunting stillness. A single bullet wound, precise and deadly, marred the center of his forehead. Blood had pooled around the wound, seeping into the intricate patter…

1
KM Classic: True Stories of Paranormal Legal Testimony - The Greenbriar Ghost 33:34

1M ago33:34

33:34

This "Kinda Murdery Classic" episode originally aired on January 23, 2023: In 1897 Zona Shue died suddenly of apparent natural causes; the victim of what the kindly town doctor called, "everlasting faint." However, Zona's ghost would appear to her bereaved mother and insist she had been murdered, and the ghost's testimony would prove crucial in cou…

1
KM Classic: The Increasingly Dark Life of Verle Peter Dills 29:01

1M ago29:01

29:01

This "Kinda Murdery Classic" originally aired on January 13, 2023... he early life of Verle Peter Dills (twin brother of Merle Dills) reads like the opening scenes of a movie about an American golden boy. He was born in 1947, the early years of the baby boom, he was an honor student, an athlete and a student council member. But, somewhere along the…

1
A Cry From the Grave - Part 2 - The Conclusion 24:13

2M ago24:13

24:13

The conclusion of "A Cry from the Grave." Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities. Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed. Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was th…

1
A Cry From the Grave: An Ellis H. Parker Mystery 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

Moorestown, New Jersey is a quiet, beautiful Quaker settlement, much the same as a thousand other small American communities. Along about dusk, the children drop their play, hurry home to their evening meal, and then go to bed. Nobody would pick Moorestown as the scene of a dastardly crime. Still, it was there that real-life, New Jersey-super-sleut…

1
The Disappearing Parrot - PART 2 21:16

2M ago21:16

21:16

Find out who killied circus-owner John Brunen, in the thrilling finale of "THE DISAPPEARING PARROT!" Sources: https://gardenstatelegacy.com/files/Who_Shot_Honest_John_Bilby_GSL34.pdf https://ia601404.us.archive.org/32/items/true-detective-jan-1929/TrueDetectiveJan1929.pdf Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-mu…

1
The Disappearing Parrot: A True-Crime-Noir Murder Mystery 24:56

2M ago24:56

24:56

Tonight’s Kinda Murdery is True-Crime-Noir at its most hard-boiled. As always, everything you're about to hear really happened. John Brunen, a 47-year-old, wealthy circus owner known as, “Honest John,” is murdered in his own home before he even has a chance to draw the pistol he always carries. “Honest John’s" life ended when he was decapitated, sh…

1
Haunted Detective w/ Kelsey Childs and Pamela J 48:03

3M ago48:03

48:03

Zevon's back went out yesterday (youch), so his friends from Haunted Detective stepped in to save the day! Thanks Kelsey and Pamela! Haunted Detective is a true crime podcast that investigates the Macabre side of the world. Kelsey Childs and her friend Pamela J explore Paranormal mysteries nestled within the strangest crime cases you will ever hear…

1
RIP Mahbod Moghadam 1:14:46

3M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Zevon's dear friend, and a great freind of the show, Unicorn Tech Founder and larger-than-life impressario, Mahbod Moghadam has passed away. On this episode Zevon talks about Mahbod, his life, their friendship, and who he REALLY was as a person (not just his headline-grabbing, sometimes-scandalous, online persona). Then Kinda Murdery replays Mahbod…

1
KM Classic: Easter Bunnies and BLOOD! 26:27

3M ago26:27

26:27

Tune in for Northern Virginia's very own urban legend, "The Bunny Man," followed by "The Medici Easter Murder," and, "The Easter Massacre," on Kinda Murdery's very special CLASSIC 2023 Easter episode! Happy Easter everyone! Call 888-MURDERY to tell YOUR Kinda Murdery story! Sources: https://www.fodors.com/news/history/how-an-easter-murder-at-floren…

1
Hotel Houdini: The Mystery of the Vanishing Victim - PART TWO 38:39

3M ago38:39

38:39

Within Private Detective Ken Brennan's mind, the image of the suspect was vivid and constant—an imposing figure moving through life with an air of untouchable confidence. This mental portrait of the suspect, casually interacting with potential victims while secure in the belief that his heinous acts were untraceable, fueled Brennan's resolve. The n…

1
Hotel Houdini: The Mystery of the Vanishing Victim - PART ONE 35:18

3M ago35:18

35:18

In the early hours of a chilly winter morning in 2005, a grim discovery marks the beginning of a perplexing case that would haunt the western edge of Miami. Amid the transition where the orderly outer suburbia surrenders to the wild embrace of the Everglades, with its towering grass and dark, unforgiving mud, a scene unfolds that seems almost too b…

1
Father of the Bride?...The CIA Hitman's Daughter and the Murder of Gary Patterson w/ Anson Maddocks 1:28:34

4M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

In the sweltering early summer heat of the El Paso County desert, a search had persisted for three grueling days. Leading the operation was a young female detective, now gripped by a sense of anticipation that often precedes a significant discovery in homicide investigations. She harbored a strong conviction: the victim's body was concealed somewhe…

1
The Truck Stop Killer - PART TWO 27:03

4M ago27:03

27:03

The deeper her investigation into Rhoades's life and crimes went, the more apparent the unsettling parallels between their lives became. Despite the chasm between their intentions—one a survivor, the other a predator—they shared the grueling rhythm of life on the road. Both faced the relentless monotony and sleepless nights that come with constant …

1
The Truck Stop Killer - PART ONE 35:15

4M ago35:15

35:15

He methodically prowled the highways, targeting teenage girls who had run away, those seemingly invisible to the world. In the scorching summer of 1985, she was one such girl. A chance encounter on I-95 with a stranger led to the most petrifying ordeal of her life. Years on, she revisits the haunts of her fraught youth, seeking insights into the te…

1
The Talented Mr. Rockefeller: Seduction, Murder and the Many Lives of Christian Gerhartsreiter 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

In the vibrant landscape of the mid-'90s, Sandra Boss, a Stanford graduate pursuing her MBA at Harvard, found her path crossing with an enigmatic figure through a familial introduction. Her sister, playing the role of matchmaker, introduced her to Clark Rockefeller. Rockefeller presented himself as a man of considerable pedigree, claiming descent f…

1
Anatoly Moskvin: The Russian Dollmaker 33:01

5M ago33:01

33:01

In the shadowed corners of the early 1970s, a tale begins to unfold, one that would linger in the memories of the small Russian town of Gorky for decades to come. Our story centers around a young boy named Anatoly Moskvin, a curious soul wandering the streets with the kind of restless energy that only the innocence of youth can harbor. It was durin…

1
KM Classic: American Grifter - "Run, Chucky, Run!" Charles Ponzi on the Lam 35:39

5M ago35:39

35:39

This Kinda Murdery Classic originally aired on October 22, 2022... You might know Charles Ponzi as the inventor of the pyramid scheme. But, did you know that he was a master of disguise? Did you know he went on the run from American and International authorities disguised as a waiter? Find out more...Only on Kinda Murdery! Become a supporter of thi…

1
Jack Sparrow and the Polish Intellectual: The Bizarre Murder of Dariusz Janiszewski AND the Return of ANSON MADDOCKS! 1:08:29

5M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

In December 2000, in a remote area of the Oder River in Poland, three fishermen discovered a dead body, initially mistaken for a log, near the shore. The corpse, with a noose around its neck and hands bound, was identified as Dariusz Janiszewski, a 35-year-old businessman from Wroclaw, reported missing by his wife four weeks earlier. Janiszewski's …

1
KM Classic: The Diamond Valais Killers - Presenting the EXPLICIT Return of Niall Madden 40:52

5M ago40:52

40:52

This is a replay of an episode originally published on February 6th, 2022. Get ready for murder, diamond thievery, and a discussion of the primordial nature of dick pics, the versatility of prolapsed anus photos, and, "A Covid Family Christmas," as Niall Madden returns! This episode is hilarious AND ABSOLUTELY INAPPROPRIATE FOR ANYONE. You have bee…

1
Arsenic and NEW Lace: The Harrowing Tale of, "Black Widow Blanche" 23:01

5M ago23:01

23:01

In 1966, Blanche's Kiser's father, Parker Davis Kiser Sr., passed away. His death was attributed to heart disease at the age of 62. Tragedy struck again in 1973, seven years following her father's death, Blanche discovered her husband, James Taylor, lifeless in their bed. At just 45 years old, he was pronounced dead, with a heart attack cited as th…

1
Alcohol Adultery Sex and Death: The Grant Park Actress Murders - PART II - Conclusion 18:52

5M ago18:52

18:52

Coroner Simonds, analyzing the crime scene, focuses on a particularly striking detail—the substantial amount of blood present. This observation leads him to a hypothesis involving more than just the two victims. He speculates that the volume of blood could indicate the involvement of a third person, possibly an abductor who got wounded during a str…

1
Alcohol, Adultery, Sex, and Death: The Grant Park Actress Murders 16:59

5M ago16:59

16:59

It's the early morning of Sunday, November 14, 1920. Chicago is still asleep under the veil of night. But in the shadows, a mysterious figure emerges, draped in a dark overcoat and topped with a black derby hat. This myserious person makes a beeline for the Insurance Exchange Building on Eighteenth Street, moving with a purpose that suggests a plan…

1
Unspeakable: The Lyon Sisters Tragedy 20:05

6M ago20:05

20:05

In the quiet, idyllic suburb of Kensington, Maryland, a story unfolds that would shatter the tranquility of a close-knit community. The Lyon family, led by the father John, a familiar voice on WMAL Radio, and his wife Mary, seemed to epitomize the American dream. They had three children: an older son, Jay, who would later follow a path into law enf…

1
KM Classic: The Best of INSOMNIAC 1:44:49

6M ago1:44:49

1:44:49

The most-compelling stories from the Kinda Murdery: INSOMNIAC Series... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.By Zevon Odelberg

1
The Daylight Cat Burglar: Pipino and the Madonna Col Bambino - PART III 15:52

6M ago15:52

15:52

In the cheery ambiance of the prison visiting room, Vincenzo Pipino, the seasoned art thief now turned inmate, sat contemplating his next move. He gently tapped the side of his espresso cup, a thoughtful gesture that hinted at his strategic mind. Breaking the silence with a caveat, he leaned forward and said, "This is a hypothetical story," emphasi…

1
The Daylight Cat Burglar: Pipino and the Madonna Col Bambino - PART II 21:21

6M ago21:21

21:21

On that fateful day of October 9, 1991, Vincenzo Pipino blended seamlessly with the throng of tourists at the Ducale Palace. The palace, now a museum, stood as a proud reminder of the Venetian Republic's glory. Pipino, with the practiced ease of a man well-versed in the art of deception, followed the tour group through the grandeur of the palace. S…

1
The Daylight Cat Burglar: Pipino and the Madonna Col Bambino 20:01

6M ago20:01

20:01

Through the lens, Pipino's gaze traversed the grandeur of Venice. First, there was the Palazzo Barozzi, a testament to Baroque elegance and a repository of stolen art, thanks to deals with individuals like Pipino. Then, his eyes settled on the Ca’ Dario, its marble facade leaning ominously, a palazzo as famous for its curse as for its art. Owners o…

1
A Mysterious Skull in the Islip Woods - PART II 22:26

6M ago22:26

22:26

The thrilling conclusion to a baffling murder mystery... For months, the skeleton of an unknown girl had lain in the Islip woods, still covered in expensive jewelry, a bullet-hole in her skull. Who was she? How could she be identified? Who killed her? What was there motive? In October 1909, the answers to those questions were left up to New York Ci…

1
A Mysterious Skull in the Islip Woods 22:36

6M ago22:36

22:36

For months, the skeleton of an unknown girl had lain in the Islip woods, still covered in expensive jewelry, a bullet-hole in her skull. Who was she? How could she be identified? Who killed her? What was there motive? In October 1909, the answers to those questions were left up to New York City Police Detectives, William Roddy and Tom Murray. Find …

1
Bad Santas: The 12 Worst, Real-Life, Shopping Mall Santas 21:44

7M ago21:44

21:44

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to all. Join Zevon as we delve into the world of "The 12 Worst Real Life Shopping Mall Santas," where the line between humor and horror blurs, and the iconic figure of jolly old Saint Nick takes on a more sinister hue. This episode will lead listeners down a chilling path, unveiling the darker side Father Christ…

1
KM Classic: The Devil Sasquatch and 7 Christmas Cryptids 26:56

7M ago26:56

26:56

By Zevon Odelberg

1
"The Grither" - The Scariest Christmas Monster You've Never Heard Of... 15:53

7M ago15:53

15:53

In that moment, the boundaries between story and reality began to blur. The Grither, a mere legend moments ago, now seemed a palpable threat, its presence looming over the family's Christmas Eve. The children, wrapped in the suspense of their father's tale, were caught between the safety of their cozy living room and the chilling possibility that s…

1
KM Classic: WIZARDS OF DEATH w/ Anson Maddocks - The COMPLETE Stories 1:38:37

7M ago1:38:37

1:38:37

The ENTIRE Conversation, all in one place, for the very first time...Legendary, original Magic the Gathering Artist - Anson Maddocks - the MOST, "Kinda Murdery" artist in the 30-year-history of Magic, joins Zevon for a wide-ranging and frank conversation. During an often-hilarious discussion woven throughout the murder stories of Rasputin and Gosha…

1
KM Classic: The Witch of Vladomirovac - THE COMPLETE STORY 47:35

7M ago47:35

47:35

By Zevon Odelberg

1
The Gift of the Magi 13:27

7M ago13:27

13:27

Offered as a holiday token to burst through the early dark. O'Henry's classic, "The Gift of the Magi." CALL 888-MURDERY, that's, 888-687-3379, to share YOUR Kinda Murdery story or your story of living with a disability or other challenges, and you could inspire an episode of the show! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod…

1
Teenage, Lesbian, Sex, Murder Kiwis: The True Story of Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme 15:35

7M ago15:35

15:35

In the early 1950s, nestled in the serene landscape of New Zealand, a friendship began to blossom under unusual circumstances. Two teenagers, Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, found solace in each other's company, their bond forged in the fires of shared adversity. Both struggled with ill health, a plight that isolated them from their peers and the …

1
Badfellas: Cocaine, Chaos, and the Legendary Lufthansa Heist 26:39

7M ago26:39

26:39

The Lufthansa Heist etched its name in the annals of criminal history, standing as a stark reminder of the audacity of organized crime. when a group of mobsters executed this meticulously planned robbery, they weren't just committing a crime; they were setting a new benchmark for criminal exploits in America. The heist, which occurred in the winter…

1
Dutchess County Carving: The Thanksgiving Murder of the Germond Family 18:13

8M ago18:13

18:13

In the deep shadows of Thanksgiving Day, 1930, a grim tale unfolded in Stanford, New York, one that seeped into the annals of true crime history. The Germond family, residing on their serene dairy farm, found themselves at the heart of a tragedy that would send ripples of horror through Dutchess County and beyond. The details of this case, as grues…

1
Sex, Money, Murder AND Zombies: Mormon Mysticism & the Doomsday Death Dealers 23:30

8M ago23:30

23:30

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell saw the world through a binary lens, categorizing people as either "light" or "dark" spirits. This dichotomy wasn't just a philosophical stance; it was a worldview that dictated their perceptions and interactions with those around them. More disturbingly, they introduced a sinister concept into their ideology: the notio…

1
KM Classic: Lethal Louise Peete 34:15

8M ago34:15

34:15

At least three murders, and four husbands, ALL of whom committed suicide. Louise Peete's single-minded self-interest gradually evolved into a 40-year reign of terror. Find out how California's famed, "Black Widow," finally made one too many mistakes... Sources: https://crimescribe.com/2021/04/11/on-this-day-in-1947-louise-peete-the-belle-of-bienvil…

1
Little Boy Blue: Sex, Drugs and Murder, in Amish Country 23:40

8M ago23:40

23:40

The discovery of the child's body, lying frozen in a cornfield, on Christmas Eve, in Chester, Nebraska, turned the solitary hunter from a mere witness to an urgent harbinger of a dark mystery that needed unraveling. His pulse quickening, he retraced his steps out of the cornfield, each footfall a heavy note in the otherwise silent expanse. He sough…

1
Take the Beemer. Leave the Body, the Bullets and the Bite Marks - PART III (CONCLUSION) 20:47

8M ago20:47

20:47

As the long-awaited D.N.A. results were coallated, the detectives found themselves in the grip of a profound anticipation. The prospect of finally putting a name to the elusive evidence from that brutal day in 1986 was on the horizon, and the atmosphere in the office was thick with the gravity of what that meant. For Detective Bub, his day off on M…

1
Take the Beemer. Leave the Body, the Bullets and the Bite Marks - PART II 23:30

8M ago23:30

23:30

In the midst of an influx of new information, the DNA report from Jennifer Butterworth in the Sherri Rasmussen case, emerged as a unique and tantalizing clue. The report suggested a potential paradigm shift in the case: the murderer might be a woman. This was an anomaly in violent crimes and stood out from the usual pattern of male perpetrators. Ho…

1
Take the Beemer. Leave the Body, The Bullets and the Bite Marks - PART I 25:24

8M ago25:24

25:24

In the dimming light of February 24, 1986, LAPD detectives stepped through the gates of a condo complex in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, their faces etched with stern concentration. The scene that awaited them was grim. Sherri Rasmussen, a 29-year-old nursing director and a newlywed of just three months, lay dead in her living room. She was found by her h…

1
Real Life, or Lifetime Movie? The Cyberstalking of Angela Diaz 19:37

8M ago19:37

19:37

Go Listen to the Hillbilly Horror Stories 6th Annual Halloween Special - featuring an exclusive Kinda Murdery Story, "The Halloween Necropheliac and the Murder of Rebekah Gay." Here's some links to the Halloween Special: Hillbilly Horror Stories on Spotify Hillbilly Horror Stories on Apple Now, onto today's episode: In 2016, Angela Diaz seemed to b…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Fran Kranz Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide