Best T Z Borden Podcasts (2024)

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False Start | Chapter 10 58:21

4d ago58:21

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Date: July 1, 2021 Location: The Halderson's basement Bart and Krista's lifeless bodies are sprawled across the cold cement floor. Various blood soaked tools are strewn about the room. Hedge clippers, scissors, a keyhole saw, a hacksaw, and an axe. The air is thick with death and desperation. Chandler is bent over his father's half naked body, hack…

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Where Was Cat? | Chapter 9 35:02

24d ago35:02

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Where was Cat Mellender on July 1, 2021? Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside PayPal Donations https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/ — Music: Augusta Treverorum https://spoti.fi/496IfXk https://www.youtube.com/@augustatreverorum8397 https://soundcloud.com/agsttrvrrm 20Six Hundred https://20sixhundred.bandcamp.com/ — Facebook …

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Torso | Chapter 8 1:13:55

1M ago1:13:55

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A horrific discovery is made at Cottage Grove. — Episode images (non-graphic): https://imgur.com/a/izkpD0s The following link contains EXPLICIT IMAGES showing a dismembered body. Please approach with caution and respect: https://imgur.com/a/oazEdAk — Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside PayPal Donations https://www.tapesfromthedarks…

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Tarkov | Chapter 7 37:59

2M ago37:59

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In this episode, we'll travel to Tarkov, Russia. Where Chaz and his friend, Smitty, fought side-by-side in a brutal never-ending war. Episode images: https://imgur.com/a/cfVdtRh For more info about the online community that Smitty mentions...for veterans, first responders, and medical personnel: https://www.forwardoperatorsgroup.com/ Patreon https:…

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Dead on the First of July | Chapter 6 41:56

2M ago41:56

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Let's step inside the interrogation room with a cold-blooded killer. This is Chapter 6 in a multi-part series. If you're new to the story please start at the beginning. https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/category/s11-the-haldersons/ Episode gifs: https://imgur.com/a/RIgLpdx — Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside PayPal Donations h…

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I spoke to Omar Jobe. | Chapter 5 47:27

3M ago47:27

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The date was June 29, 2021. An ordinary Tuesday afternoon. But in just two days time, Bart and Krista Halderson would be dead. Their body parts strewn across rural Wisconsin. Omar Jobe, 33-years-old, answers the phone while working his job at the Madison Area Technical College help desk. He's connected with a man named Bart Halderson (pictured belo…

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chazzzledazl | Chapter 4 48:42

4M ago48:42

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On June 17, 2021, Chandler slipped and fell down the stairs at his parents' house. And in that one brief moment the entire trajectory of his life was forever changed. Thanks for being patient with me on this episode 🐌. Support the show. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Episode images. https://imgur.com/a/HoYpVoL — Credits: Rottweiler In…

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Cat Mellender | Chapter 3 34:31

4M ago34:31

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We travel into the interrogation room with Cat. And also learn more about her background. Picture: https://i.imgur.com/tdyk1yq.png Support the show and get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Private Facebook Discussion Group https://facebook.com/groups/tapesfromthedarkside Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thedarksidepod/…

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He Had It All | Chapter 2 43:49

4M ago43:49

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The twenty-three-year-old Chandler Halderson appeared to be living the ideal life. Beautiful girlfriend, a loving family, and the dream job. How did it all go so wrong? Support the show on Patreon and get bonus stuff. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Credits: Rottweiler Investigations www.youtube.com/@rottweilerinvestigations Law and Cr…

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Bart and Krista Go Missing | Chapter 1 41:59

5M ago41:59

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A jailhouse phone call. An interesting phenomena in its own right. The prison industrial complex in the USA generates an estimated 1.3 billions per year. In March of 2020, when the Dane County Jail stopped all in-person visitations due to the rapid spread of the Covid-19 virus they implemented a policy in which every inmate was allotted two 15-minu…

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The Haldersons | Trailer 1:07

5M ago1:07

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Bart and Krista Halderson went missing in July of 2021. Their bodies were found dismembered, decapitated, and strewn throughout rural Wisconsin. The last person to see them alive was their son, Chandler, and he quickly became the lead suspect in a criminal case. But what could possibly lead a person to murder their own parents? This is "The Halders…

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Requiem for a Son | Chapter 6 41:19

9M ago41:19

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“In the end, however, despite all the mystery still surrounding Otto, it is essential to remember two facts that endure as unyielding as gravestones: Otto’s death and the grief of those he left behind.” —Doug Bock Clark, investigative reporter ... 50% of September (and 50% of the first week of October) Patreon pledges will go directly to "Liberty i…

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Homecoming | Chapter 5 29:30

9M ago29:30

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Intricacies of international diplomacy plays and political power-plays unravel while a young man's life hangs in the balance. While Otto Warmbier faces 15 years in a North Korean prison camp, the tension between superpowers begins to boil, political tides shift, and strategies of the past are weighed against the fate of an American held hostage abr…

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Into the Gulags | Chapter 4 24:40

10M ago24:40

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If convicted of this alleged crime what kind of punishment was awaiting Otto Warmbier? Allow me to introduce you to the North Korean "re-education" prisons; a network of concentration camps that perpetually holds and brutally tortures approximately 200,000 people. 50% of September’s Patreon pledges will go directly to Liberty in North Korea. https:…

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Otto's Confession | Chapter 3 34:30

10M ago34:30

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It was the last time his family would hear him speak. This is Otto Warmbier's confession. Buy a shirt—the store is open until August 31st. https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/merch Support the podcast and get 30% off all merch. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Lead writer this season: Carissa Collinge Carissa.collinge@gmail.com Main th…

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The Fifth Floor | Chapter 2 26:42

10M ago26:42

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Calvin says that the first thing you noticed right away was the low ceilings. It was half that of the other floors. This truly felt like a nonexistent floor. Built between the crawlspaces of two actual floors. The taller members of the group buckled their knees to give the necessary headroom. And then excited, but also anxious, the group spread out…

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Otto Warmbier | Chapter 1 24:10

11M ago24:10

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The story of Otto Warmbier, an all-American boy with an adventurous spirit. A former high school standout who would decide to take a daring vacation to North Korea during his college years. This episode begins to unravel the mystery of his New Year's Eve night in Pyongyang that would forever change the trajectory of his life. Discover the untold tr…

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tori4fun w/ Bob Motta | AFTERSHOW 1:44:16

11M ago1:44:16

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The extended version of this episode is available ad-free on Patreon and Apple Plus. https://www.patreon.com/posts/87357593 — Bob Motta has been practicing law for over 20 years. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and became licensed in 2001. Since then, he helped found the law firm Motta & Motta where he practiced law alongside both his…

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Chasing Tori | Chapter 2 29:41

11M ago29:41

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Part 2-of-2 Ad-free, premium version. Exported in 320kbps mp3 format for high-definition audio (approximately 2x the quality of the public feed). Available at patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside. — In a video on the official Facebook page for the USA's largest volunteer-supported child mentoring group, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Eleanor Hunt…

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tori4fun | Chapter 1 22:43

12M ago22:43

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Part 1-of-2 Ad-free, premium version. Exported in 320kbps mp3 format for high-definition audio (approximately 2x the quality of the public feed). Available at patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside. — During the afternoon hours of March 16, 2023, a forty-five-year-old woman named Eleanor Hoppe got into her SUV and began the one-and-a-half-hour drive from…

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The Horrifying Murder of Alzada Pauline Young | FEATURED EPISODE 35:34

12M ago35:34

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"It is undoubtedly the most hideous and dastardly crime I have ever known," the medical examiner, Dr. Weisman, said, as he left the autopsy room. Sheriff Ludwick agreed. "[It’s] the worst thing that’s happened in Knox County while I’ve been here.” Leaves crunched under his shoes and the sun’s last rays pried their way into his squinted eyes as John…

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My full conversation with Eric | BONUS 43:54

12M ago43:54

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You have heard bits and pieces of this audio already in the Jacob Jeremiah Landin season. But this is the full uncut interview. I actually recorded this as a sort of "aftershow" before the season was even completed—mainly to ask Eric about his relationship with his brother. I hope you find it interesting. — Support TAPES FROM THE DARKSIDE. patreon.…

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Eric's conversation with his mother | BONUS 1:05:12

1y ago1:05:12

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I think this is one of the most fascinating pieces of audio you could ever hear. It's Eric's raw conversation with his mother. The first time they've ever discussed Jacob's death. Thank you to Eric for letting me re-post this audio on my feed. Go subscribe to his show. https://www.trueconsequences.com/ Please consider supporting Tapes from the Dark…

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Big Brother | Chapter 4 28:53

1y ago28:53

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Part 4-of-4. Rest in Power, Jacob Jeramiah Landin. Support this podcast. We're currently at 154 Patrons. Will you help us reach our goal of 160? https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Please subscribe to Eric's podcast. https://www.trueconsequences.com/By T. Z. Borden

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Confession | Chapter 3 27:52

1y ago27:52

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Part 3-of-4. According to police notes: on April 14, 1987, John confessed to killing Jacob. Support this podcast. We're currently at 151 Patrons. Will you help us reach 160? https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Music by: 20 SixHundred, Augusta Treverorum, and Nest Melodies. Go check out Crimeatorium for more top-notch true crime stories. ht…

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Bruised Blood | Chapter 2 30:38

1y ago30:38

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Part 2-of-4. My interview with Eric Carter-Landin—Jacob's older brother. — Please subscribe to Eric's podcast. https://www.trueconsequences.com/ — All four episodes of this series are available right now in high-def and ad-free on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Music by: 20 SixHundred, Augusta Treverorum, and Nest Melodies.…

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Jacob Jeremiah Landin | Chapter 1 26:31

1y ago26:31

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Part 1-of-4. I want to tell you a true crime story that is close to me. Closer than perhaps any story I’ve told so far. It’s the story about the death of my friend’s brother. In 1987, Jacob was killed when he was only nine-months-old. His brother, Eric, was only six at the time—but, shockingly, he was blamed for his baby brother’s death. This is Er…

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The Girl Who Melted w/ Dr. Kirk Honda | AFTERSHOW 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

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This episode was available early and ad-free for patrons. Join us on Patreon or Apple Plus for more bonus content. patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Dr. Kirk Honda is one of the hosts of the phenomenal podcast, Psychology in Seattle. Today he joins us to help break down the Lacey Fletcher case. Dr. Honda has a Doctorate in Psychology, a Master’s i…

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House of Pain | Chapter 2 24:24

1+ y ago24:24

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Part 2-of-2. How could otherwise seemingly normal parents subject their daughter to such prolonged and unimaginable torture? Let's search for an answer. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Our interview with Dr. Kirk Honda breaking down this case is on Patreon now. — Follow on instagram for behind-the-scenes and upda…

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The Girl Who Melted | Chapter 1 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

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Part 1-of-2. Inside the Fletcher family home, there was a deep, dark secret. A secret that was rotting on their living room couch. And that was their daughter. And only child. Lacey Ellen Fletcher. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Follow on instagram for behind-the-scenes and updates. https://www.instagram.com/t…

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My Bloody Valentine: Part 2 1:08:12

1+ y ago1:08:12

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Part 2-of-2 of the "My Bloody Valentine" special episode. If you missed Part-1 check it out here: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/my-bloody-valentine-part-1/ — If you hear a show you like, go subscribe. Part 2: Sirens https://tinyurl.com/2p8avykh The Trail Went Cold https://tinyurl.com/2zydj3y Method and Madness https://tinyurl.com/yc6ept53 Tr…

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My Bloody Valentine: Part 1 1:06:48

1+ y ago1:06:48

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Part 1-of-2 of the "My Bloody Valentine" special episode. — This Valentine’s Day, prepare yourself for a unique podcast experience. We're bringing you a special bonus episode in collaboration with 14 other podcasts around a Valentine's Day theme. Each podcast brings a new, love-gone-wrong, true crime story to the mix. It's a special, two part, two …

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AFTERSHOW | The Execution of Daniel Shaver w/ Bob Motta 1:18:54

1+ y ago1:18:54

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Bob Motta, former defense attorney of over twenty years, joins me for this special episode in which we dissect the Daniel Shaver case. If you're a glutton for punishment and want the full 2-hour long conversation (where we talk about future tech, chatGPT, aliens, and supernatural encounters) then join us on Patreon or Apple Plus. https://www.patreo…

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PREVIEW | Dr. Shelly and The Brain 4:20

1+ y ago4:20

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This is a preview for the second bonus episode from S5: The Execution of Daniel Shaver. In this episode, we delve into the history of misconduct at the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office. Specifically, a one: Dr. Mark Shelly. Dr. Shelly performed the autopsy on Daniel Shaver and even gave testimony during the trial of Mitch Brailsford. But t…

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PREVIEW | Undercover in a Macy's Bathroom 10:15

1+ y ago10:15

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This episode is about Nate Gafvert who was the former president of the police union in Mesa. He tells us about going undercover as a rookie cop in a Macy’s bathroom to try and entrap gay men who were looking for anonymous sex. I’m going to play the preview for you here. A little teaser. If you want to hear the full thing then it’ll be available rig…

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0508 | Sins of the Fathers 53:23

1+ y ago53:23

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Part 8-of-8 from the series “The Execution of Daniel Shaver”. How deep does the corruption in the Mesa Police Department go? Prepare yourself for depravity. Support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Music. 20SIX Hundred Augusta Treverorum Emmanuel Witzthum — Follow me. https://www.instagram.com/thedarksidepod/ https://www…

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0507 | A Few Bad Orchards 41:26

1+ y ago41:26

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Part 7-of-8 from the series “The Execution of Daniel Shaver”. Could a new police chief in Mesa turn around the department…or is this apple rotten to the core? Support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — Music. 20SIX Hundred Augusta Treverorum Emmanuel Witzthum — Follow me. https://www.instagram.com/thedarksidepod/ https://w…

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0506 | You're F*cked 33:15

1+ y ago33:15

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Part 6-of-8 from the series “The Execution of Daniel Shaver”. If the civil case against Mitch Brailsford and Charles Langley is allowed to proceed, could it mean justice for Daniel Shaver and Laney? — Support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside 50% of our Patreon earnings for the next two months will be donated to Laney. (*Yo…

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0505 | Where in the World is Charles Langley? 50:48

1+ y ago50:48

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Part 5-of-8 from the series “The Execution of Daniel Shaver”. Nearly our entire focus up to this point has been on Mitch Brailsford. And for good reason. He was the one to pull the trigger ending Daniel Shaver’s life. But what if there was another individual who may indeed hold more culpability for what happened on the night of January 18, 2016? An…

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0504 | The Verdict 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

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Part 4-of-8 from the series “The Execution of Daniel Shaver”. Will Mitch be found guilty? Eight jurors decide his fate. — Support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Music. 20SIX Hundred Augusta Treverorum Emmanuel Witzthum — Follow me. https://www.instagram.com/thedarksidepod/ https://www.facebook.com/tapesfromthedarkside/ h…

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0503 | Simon Says 49:05

1+ y ago49:05

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Part 3-of-8 from the series “The Execution of Daniel Shaver”. Philip Mitchell Brailsford takes the stand in his own defense. Will this move pay off or backfire? Support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside 50% of our Patreon earnings for the next two months will be donated to Laney. (*You helped us donate $792. Thank you.) Mus…

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0502 | Crawl 52:25

1+ y ago52:25

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Part 2-of-8 from the series “The Execution of Daniel Shaver”. Daniel Shaver lies face down in a hotel hallway in Mesa, Arizona. A cop barks incoherent orders at him and repeatedly denies any clarifying questions. The cop's demands become increasingly convoluted. “Cross your legs…Keep them crossed…Put your arms in front of you…Push yourself up…Do no…

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0501 | Exterminator 37:09

1+ y ago37:09

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Part 1-of-8 from the series “The Execution of Daniel Shaver”. Daniel Shaver (26) lived in Texas with his wife and high school sweetheart, Laney (24), and their two young children, Natalie (7) and Emery (3). Laney had just become pregnant as a surrogate for their close friends and Daniel was working hard to support his family. Daniel worked as a pes…

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Meet Our Friend: That's So F*cked Up 2:48

2y ago2:48

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"That's So Fucked Up" is a podcast about cults, murder, and other generally fucked up stuff. Hosts Ashley Richards and Michelle Mosher bring you enthralling yet horrifying stories while looking at their possible causes. Join the gals as they discuss what inspires people to do the awful things that they do. Nature? Nurture? Society? Let's investigat…

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Trailer | The Execution of Daniel Shaver 2:34

2y ago2:34

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This is the true story of the execution of Daniel Shaver. — This season will be 8 episodes long. The complete season will be released simultaneously, in high fidelity, commercial-free on Patreon. The main feed release will include commercials and will be released 1 episode-per-week. If you'd like to join Patreon and support our work you can do so h…

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LaMDA | Season X 49:21

2y ago49:21

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Part 1 of 1. This story is about an artificial intelligence chatbot named LaMDA and the Google engineer who thinks it has become sentient. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside — This is Season X. Our anthology season where we bring you a new case each episode. We'll return to this season occasionally to bring you more 1-of…

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A Psychopath | Season X 34:03

2y ago34:03

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Part 1 of 1. Call transcript: >Police Department. >A man is trying to break in my door. I don’t know who he is. He said, ‘let me in.’ >He’s doing what? >He’s trying to break in my door! >What’s your address? >[redacted] >What’s your name, ma’m? >Karen [redacted]. >Karen, I want you to stay on the telephone, okay? >Okay. >Where are you now? >I locke…

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GUEST EPISODE | Dan was mauled by a grizzly bear 1:14:42

2y ago1:14:42

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I have a fascination with grizzly bear stories. I’ve seen the documentary “Grizzly Man” about a dozen times. Same goes for “The Revenant” (...the grizzly scene; if you know, you know). So when I found out that the podcast WHAT WAS THAT LIKE had done a story about a man who was attacked by a grizzly bear, I knew I had to check it out. I was not disa…

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0405 | Sex Drugs and H₂S 52:40

2y ago52:40

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Part 5 of 5. After 60 years of relative silence, two competing theories emerge in this Austrailian-mystery-of-the-century. One; an obscure sex drug. The other; a noxious gas. Which one do you find most plausible? Show Notes: https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/s4e5 — Links: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside Facebook Group https:…

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0404 | The Inquest 31:25

2y ago31:25

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Part 4 of 5. The official inquest into the deaths of Dr. Bogle and Mrs. Chandler would begin in May of 1963. J.J. Loomes is named the Sydney coroner in charge of the inquest. Multiple pieces of evidence would be censored from the hearing. But what was the court trying to hide? JJ Joomes: https://i.imgur.com/LfEui87.jpg Show Notes: https://www.tapes…

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