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Why Dey Do Dat?

Sarah Richardson and La Shaunda Sinclair

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The question we all ask ourselves when faced with the worst humanity has to offer is, why dey do dat? Lifelong friends, La Shaunda Sinclair and Sarah Richardson take you on a hilarious journey exploring the gritty details of the most fascinating stories in True Crime. Join us every week as we dissect a new and exciting case and do our best to get to the bottom of why dey do dat.
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This week on WDDD? the girls don't have a story for you, but they do have an update as to where they've been and what's been going on in their world! Join us for a big, exciting announcement, an update on recent events, and a very special guest! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyDeyDoDatPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydeydodatpodcas…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah shares the story of the unfortunate death of a young American man named John Chau. John Chau, a Christian missionary, ventured to the remote North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean in November 2018. His mission was to evangelize to the indigenous Sentinelese people, who were known to reject contact with the outside world.…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda delves into the sinister tale of Lewis Hutchinson, better known as the "Mad Doctor of Edinburgh Castle." Lewis Hutchinson was no ordinary physician. His brilliance in medical science was overshadowed by a descent into madness, leading to a reign of terror within the castle's confines. The girls explore Hutchinson's gro…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah delves into the tragic story surrounding the death of renowned therapist and author, Amie Harwick. Known for her expertise in sex and relationship therapy, Harwick's life was cut short in a horrifying domestic violence incident that sent shockwaves through Hollywood. We explore the circumstances leading up to her untimely d…
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This week on WDDD, La Shaunda delves into the disturbing case of the "Weepy Voiced Killer." In the early 1980s, Minneapolis-St. Paul was gripped with fear as a serial killer terrorized the area, preying on vulnerable women. Within hours or days of each murder, the local dispatch would receive a chilling call from a whiny man instructing them to "no…
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This week on WDDD, Sarah delves into the story behind an infamous video that has circulated for decades. Essentially, it portrays a snuff film aired on the evening news, shocking viewers who never expected to witness such violence in their living rooms. Why did some label the shooter a hero? What could prompt otherwise gentle individuals to commit …
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda takes us to Bucharest circa beginning of the 1900s. Vera Renczi gained infamy in the early 20th century for her gruesome crimes. Born in 1903, Renczi poisoned her victims, including her husbands, lovers, and even her own son, using arsenic. She then preserved their bodies in zinc-lined coffins in her garden, where auth…
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This week on WDDD, Sarah shares an almost Shakespearean tale of star-crossed lovers, their escape from persecution, and their eventual untimely demise. During the summer of 2023, Alabama's correctional system witnessed an unprecedented event - the audacious prison break of Casey White from a maximum-security facility, masterminded by none other tha…
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This week on WDDD, La Shaunda presents a chilling case that can only be described as a living nightmare. Jerry Brudos, a married father of two, escalated his heinous crimes to unimaginable depths. Combining his interests in photography and women's clothing with his violent impulses, he targeted and murdered young women, morphing into a terrifying b…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah cuts through the deceit surrounding Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee. The girls explore the unsettling dynamics of their relationship, from Dee Dee's life before Gypsy to Gypsy's upbringing to the disturbing events that transpired. Join us as we unravel the stark reality behind the seemingly close-knit pair, exp…
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This week on WDDD?, Shaunda recounts the consistently infuriating narrative of Diane Downs. We've witnessed wild animals display more compassion in consuming their offspring than this woman could ever muster. Despite attaining everything she desired, Diane never appeared content. Therefore, when she targeted a married man with an aversion to childr…
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This week on WDDD, Sarah recounts the chilling tale of Cosmo DiNardo and his descent into madness. In the initial week of July 2017, the disappearance of four young men in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, sent shockwaves through the community. Through a combination of investigative efforts and local hearsay, law enforcement zeroed in on two individuals …
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This week on WDDD, La Shaunda recounts the chilling story of a senseless and brutal murder in South Korea. Jun Yoo-jung, an eccentric individual by all standards, shocked everyone when she took a dark turn towards becoming a violent murderer. Fueling her obsession with true crime, Jun's curiosity spiraled into a sinister desire to experience the ac…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah tells a harrowing tale of murder, suicide and an unlikely survival. When the Dupperault family had saved enough for their dream family vacation, they were on top of the world. The family of 5, accompanied by a hired captain, set sail from the Florida Keys to enjoy a week of sailing around the Bahamas. As the sun set on thei…
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This week on WDDD, La Shaunda does what she does best as she unveils the chilling tale of not one but two murderous cannibals. Hailing from the Kuban area of Russia, the reclusive couple remained largely unknown to their neighbors and locals. This enigmatic pair preferred seclusion, and no one could have fathomed the heinous acts taking place withi…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah shares the story of another terrifying local case. When a woman's torso is found on a grim evening in Lake Ontario, 40 minutes from Toronto, the Durham police know they have their work cut out for them. For months, all leads go nowhere in finding answers to how Rori Hache's torso ended up in the lake. That is until one man …
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda tells the story of an infamous double murder that shook the people of France during the early 1900's. In February 1933, an unspeakably savage double murder occurred in the town of Le Mans. Two respectable, middle-class women— a mother and her daughter— fell victim to the brutality of their maids. The perpetrators were …
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This week on WDDD, Sarah unveils a story that's been hidden in the shadows. Between the 1960s and the mid-1980s, London, Ontario, claimed a dubious distinction – not for its enchantment, but for hosting the highest documented number of serial killers per capita in Canada, and perhaps even the entire continent. Today, we delve into the chilling narr…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda delves into the chilling tale of one of the most notorious serial killers, Donald Gaskins, known for an array of nicknames such as 'America's Meanest Man,' 'The Redneck Charles Manson,' and the 'Hitchhiker's Killer.' Gaskins, a true sadist, committed his heinous crimes close to home, targeting victims personally acquai…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of German tourist, Lars Mittank, while on vacation in Bulgaria. After a relaxing and overall uneventful week of sun and fun, Lars and his friends get into a small argument over football at a bar in the Golden Sands area of Bulgaria. Lars is then purportedly attacked by a group…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda tells the awful story of the murder of Henry Dodd. Born and raised in Tennessee, 6-year-old Mindy met her stepfather, Henry, when he married her mother. Within a couple of years, Henry began engaging in inappropriate behavior with Mindy without her mother, Betty's, knowledge. This continued until Mindy became pregnant …
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This week on WDDD, Sarah brings us an exciting story that seems like it could only be a Hollywood movie. The former North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-il, had several possible heirs, but the first in line had a knack for infuriating his father. When he had the audacity to try to sneak his family into Disneyland Japan, it was the final straw. While som…
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This week on WDDD, La Shaunda brings us a story about one of the world's most baffling criminal cases. When a dismembered body, missing its head, hands, and feet, is found at the base of an embankment in Sangamon County, Illinois, the initial suspicion points towards gang or cartel involvement in this gruesome murder. However, in a surprising turn …
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This week on WDDD, the girls return with part 2 of this chilling local nightmare. Between 2010 and 2017, a series of unexplained disappearances plagued Toronto's gay village, leaving families in anguish. Despite two task forces and countless twists and turns, the Toronto Police struggled to find solid leads, until a tragic pattern emerged with the …
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Today on WDDD, Sarah kicks off a gripping 2-part local horror story. Toronto's "gay village" stands as an inclusive, welcoming, and safe space for all. However, that changed when a predator infiltrated. Between 2010 and 2017, several men mysteriously vanished, never to return. Was a serial killer stalking the streets of the Village? Despite police …
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda brings us a really creepy Canadian story. Former Canadian Air Force colonel Russel Williams truly lived a double life. In command of thousands of soldiers over his 23 year military career, Russell also had a penchant for indulging in his unusual fetishes. When breaking-and-entering, stealing and modeling womens lingeri…
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This week on WDDD, Sarah shares a truly tragic tale involving the untimely deaths of Heather Quan and Ryan Waller, a young couple hailing from Phoenix, Arizona. They had recently embarked on a new chapter in their lives, having moved into their very first home, separate from their parents' homes. However, when the couple failed to make an appearanc…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda tells the awful story of the murder of Nikki Whitehead. Twins, Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead spent most of their lives living with their great grandmother in Conyers, Georgia, after their mother, Nikki found herself unable to care for the girls. As Jas and Tas grew into their teen years, they transformed from sweet, …
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This week on WDDD, Sarah recounts the tragic tale of the untimely and needless passing of Reeva Steenkamp, a promising South African model, actress, and emerging advocate for women's rights. Oscar Pistorius, a South African Paralympic athlete, fatally shot his partner Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013, asserting that he had mistaken her for an i…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda takes us on a journey down under once again. In the 1980s, Australia was rocked by the shocking series of brutal crimes orchestrated by David and Catherine Birnie, known as the Moorehouse Murders. Their heinous acts targeted young women, luring them into their home with deceptive promises of assistance. Once inside, th…
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This week on WDDD, Sarah delves into the enigma surrounding the passing of Elisa Lam, a student at the University of British Columbia. Elisa had aspirations, dreams, and a bright future ahead, much like many other 21-year-olds in North America. When her ambitions had to be temporarily set aside due to mental health challenges, Elisa concluded that …
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This week on WDDD, La Shaunda brings to light the chilling tale of Melvin Rees, infamously known as the Sex Beast (we hate that it kind of rhymes). Traveling back to a seemingly safer and more trusting era in America, where doors remained unlocked, and strangers were assisted without a second thought, Melvin Rees exploited the trusting nature of th…
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This week on WDDD, Sarah brings us a haunting and well-known Canadian tragedy - the Greyhound bus beheading. This deeply distressing event left a lasting scar on the nation and still resonates in the hearts of many. Our focus is on the innocent young man, Tim McLean, whose life was tragically cut short while on his way to visit his family before em…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda explores the bone-chilling true crime story of Leonarda Cianciulli, a notorious Italian serial killer. Discover the shocking secrets hidden behind her seemingly ordinary life and delve into the twisted depths of her disturbed mind. Born in the early 20th century, Leonarda's descent into darkness unfolded just as a roma…
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This week on WDDD, we're thrilled to commemorate the final episode of Season 1! In this special episode, Sarah brings us the story of the heartbreaking murder-suicide involving Phil Hartman and his wife, Brynn Omdahl-Hartman. Hailing from Brantford, Ontario, Phil always knew he had a passion for entertaining people. From a young age, his incredible…
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This week on WDDD, La Shaunda presents the captivating tale of Tracey Wigginton, famously known as the "Lesbian Vampire" of Brisbane. Tracey endured a difficult childhood and was introduced to the world of the occult at an early age by her own grandparents. Her fascination with blood, gore, and, unsurprisingly, vampires only intensified from there.…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda is healthy and back in action! In this episode, we delve into one of the most perplexing and chilling unsolved mysteries in history—the Hinterkaifeck murders. Join us as we explore the eerie events that took place in 1922 on a remote farm in Germany, leaving six people brutally slain and an entire community gripped by …
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda brings us back to Nazi Germany circa WW2. As if things weren't crazy and awful enough, queue Szilvester Matuska, a man sexually motivated by carnage and tragedy. Matuska had a passion for explosives and learned all about them during WW1. Years later as his passion for trains was taking hold, he had the devious idea to …
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This week on WDDD? Sarah chose the most awful story she could think of for milestone episode 50... and she wishes she hadn't. By all indications, Chris had a pretty great life. A nice house in Colorado, a beautiful wife, a good job, 2 young daughters and a son on the way. But some people are never happy, some people will throw it all away for nothi…
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This week on WDDD? we have yet another cannibal story for you! La Shaunda tells the awful story of Issei Sagawa, a Japanese man who was obsessed with cannibalism from a very young age. Unable to satisfy his sexual urges, Issei spent years working up the nerve to lure, murder and cannibalize a young woman and fellow student. After a pathetic attempt…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah tells the story of the wanna-be Joker or, as the media dubbed him "The Real Life Joker". Jaime Osuna grew up in Bakersfield, California in the 90's and had a less than stellar childhood. With very little parental participation Jaime claims he was raised by the streets. He makes many claims throughout his incarceration inclu…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda brings us the story of a true diagnosed psychopath. Known as the Devil's Disciple and often referred to as, "The Forgotten Psychopath", even Patrick's childhood teachers stated they felt he had the potential to be a murderer of women. Patrick made his way through London, Essex and Kent during the early 1970's brutally …
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This week on WDDD? Sarah brings us an exciting but gruesome tale straight from the Big Easy. Zack Bowen and Addie Hall, 2 young wanderers, meet and fall in love in New Orleans. Regardless of their love for each other, both Zack and Addie each have a haunting past they can't seem to escape. Over the span of a year and a half in 2005/2006 the couple …
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda takes us over 18,000km across the Pacific Ocean to bring us the story of one of Australia's worst serial killers. Eric Edgar Cooke, aka the Night Caller and later the Nedlands Monster, was an Australian serial killer who terrorised the city of Perth, Western Australia, from September 1958 to August 1963. Cooke committe…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah tells a terrifying tale of true insanity. Austin Harrouff was a kind and shy kid from Palm Beach Florida who lived a privileged but otherwise normal life. He worked hard at school, played sports and spent time with his friends and family. After being accepted to pre-med at Florida State, Austin excitedly started on his path…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda has a truly vile story for you. There's no way to describe this couple other than that they're a couple of demons. Serial rapists and murderers, Rose and Fred West killed at least 12 girls over two decades in Gloucestershire. The couple ran a literal house of horrors, abusing and assaulting their own children and other…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah brings us yet another cannibal story to follow up last week's horror show! Joe Metheny, a Baltimore native, lived a generally normal life until he went into the army and came back heavily addicted to hard drugs. Homeless and addicted to crack, heroin and alcohol, Joe, aka, "Tiny," met a woman, fell in love and was living hi…
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This week on WDDD? La Shaunda helps us all remember Karl Denke aka, "The Forgotten Cannibal". An oldie but a goodie, she's bringing us back 100 years for a greusome tale of murder, cannibalism and a touch of fashion design à la Ed Gein. Karl Denke was a German serial killer and cannibal who killed and cannibalized dozens of homeless vagrants and tr…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah brings us the second and final part of these tragic and pointless Canadian murders. The Millard family were known in Toronto for their wealth and family-owned aviation company, Millardair started by Carl Millard in 1963. 60 years later, their legacy is besmirched but not forgotten. While the Millard name may no longer be kn…
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This week on WDDD? Sarah brings us part 1 of an exciting two-parter. The Millard family were known in Toronto for their wealth and family-owned aviation company, Millardair started by Carl Millard in 1963. 60 years later, their legacy is besmirched but not forgotten. While the Millard name may no longer be known in connection with aviation or busin…
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