In Season One Tony will cover his life with a brain injury and how it eventually led him to corresponding with some of the world's most notorious serial killers. The first season will describe Tony's 6 year relationship with David Gore. Through Gore’s letters you will get to know this monster’s most intimate thoughts. How he hunted, what were his trophies, personal detailed descriptions of killings, his Death Row relationship with Ted Bundy and how he literally talked his way into the execut ...
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Season 6 Episode 7 “Ken Bianchi The Hillside Strangler AKA The Bellingham Strangler”
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Bianchi continues to fake his innocence and on various phone calls you will hear him talk how it pisses him off that killers can’t be honest with victims families so they can have closure. This coming from someone who has murdered 12 girls and still feigns innocence. Tony and Al will cover the murders of Kimberly Martin the 9th victim and Cindy Hud…
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This is November 1977 and it would become one of the most terrifying months in L,A history. The Hillside Stranglers, Angelo Buono and Kennith Bianchi were about to embark on a killing spree that would have the women of Los Angeles in a panic. As Ken Bianchi talks on recorded phone conversations about what a nice romantic guy he is, and professes hi…
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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 4 “Solving The I-70 Killings Part 2”
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Guests: Bob Cyphers, Adam Murray and Aaron Murray Bob Cyphers knows this case better than most and Adam and Aaron Murray know the alleged killer better than anyone. Tony and Al thought it would be great to get them all back on the show, and give them a chance to ask each other questions relating to the crimes and the alleged killer. It’s been 32 ye…
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Season 6 Special Episode 5 "We Found The Root Cellar" From The Best Of Murder Phone
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This episode is from our "The Best Of Murder Phone" list ! Tony, Al and Joey were very disappointed after the first trip to Cape Cod in December of 2016. They found the general area of the root cellar so they knew it was there, but they needed a new plan of attack. We began to investigate Ground Penetrating Radar and after much investigation and so…
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Season 6 Special Episode 3 Solving The I-70 Killings: with Guests Adam and Aaron Murray
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Tony and Al are trying to solve the identity of the I-70 killer. The case is 32 years old, but the detectives have never given up. With the help of todays guests we hope to give them the pieces of the puzzle that they need to finally close this case. These two men first became fans of Murder Phone and since then we have become friends. One day they…
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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 2 with Guest Bob Cyphers
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Bob Cyphers spent his career as a news reporter and producer for CBS affiliate KMOV in St Louis. In 1992 he covered an unusual murder in nearby St Charles, Mo. that turned out to be the 1st of the I-70 Killings At the time he had no idea this would become part of his life. He joined a cold case task force in 2021 and has recently authored a book ti…
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Season 6 Special Edition Episode 1 The I-70 Killings, History and Investigations
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It's been over 32 years since these killings happened and they are still unsolved. This cowardly killer would shoot defenseless victims in the back of the head for no apparent reason, and he has never been Identified. Tony and his dad will cover the series of murders, then they will follow information that was presented through the years as authori…
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Season 6 Episode 5 The Hillside Stranglers “L.A. Women”
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The year is 1976 and Kenny is 25 years old and moving away from mommy with a whole bunch of problems. Tony shares many phone conversations with Bianchi covering his move to L.A. and his feelings about woman. These are all lies of course because Ken Bianchi has never revealed the real truth about the ruthless killer he is. As an adult Bianchi’s beha…
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Season 6 Episode 4 Ken Bianchi: “The Demon Teeth of The Hillside Strangler”
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Tony shares a phone clip with Bianchi’s mom that has never been revealed before. When Kenny was 4 or 5 he got 3 sets of front teeth. She asked the dentist if he would be a demon, and if he would go crazy later in life. Talk about foreshadowing isn’t it ironic that this guy truly is a demon. Bianchi’s adopted father Nick Bianchi died suddenly in 196…
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Season 6 Episode 3 Ken Bianchi: The Trial of the Hillside Strangler “Nature or Nurtured”
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Last week Tony covered the terrible effects of ABS Abandoned Baby Syndrome. We know how bad Ken’s first 3 months were and now we will hear some of what the rest of his childhood was like. Tony will quote comments from some of the Medical reports that go back as far as the 1950s. Here are a few examples: “The relationship between Ken and his adoptiv…
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Season 6 Episode 2 Francis Bianchi “Loving Mother or Evil Step Mom”
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This episode we are going back to Ken’s early years and we’ll see some of the reasons he turned out the way he did. Frances Bianchi and Tony became good friends so you will hear a lot of conversation from her during this season. As we get into the story we’ll see that it was a really complicated relationship between mother and son. A true Oedipus c…
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Season 6 Episode 1 The Trial of Ken Bianchi “The Hillside Strangler”
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Ken Bianchi’s life long wish was that his story could be told to the world to prove his innocence. This season we will grant his wish and present his case. Ken through old phone calls and letters will act as his defense lawyer and try to lie over and over again to prove he is an innocent victim. Tony and his dad will be the prosecutors and present …
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Tony, his brother Joey and his Dad help him wrap up the entire season. Given all the information that Metheny has shared it is quite a task. This Episode is a must watch on You Tube. Tony shares some new videos of Joe Metheny’s neighbor, and where Joe lived before he was arrested. In order to help tell Metheny’s story and prove he was telling the t…
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Episode 11 “Visit With a Monster” Part 2
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Tony takes you back to July 2010 when he visits Joe Roy Metheny in prison. Tony and Al share videos of their trip that have never been seen before and they will make you feel like you were there with them. You will go under the bridge with us where he murdered 5 people and tasted human meat for the first time You will see The Border Line Bar and Gr…
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Tony takes you back to July 2010 on one of his investigative trips to meet with the Monster Joe Roy Metheny Tony and Al actually visit Joe Metheny in prison. They are the only visitors this monster ever had other than detectives During the two days of visits Tony recounts the many stories that Metheny shared with them. He spoke openly of killings h…
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Tony and Al announce when Season 5 Episode 10 will resume. Tony shares scenes from his screenplay “Madness”. It’s a fictional story based on the many serial killers that Tony has corresponded with over the last 15 years.By Tony Ciaglia
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Season #5 A Special Message From Your Host Tony Ciaglia
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Tony and Al are going to take a short holiday break. Tony describes a little bit about the final 3 episodes of Season 5 Tony talks about depression and how it's tough during the holiday season. Tony shares one of his writings titled "Pull The Plug", which covers a low point in his life with a Traumatic Brain Injury.…
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Joe Metheny admits to brutally murdering 6 year old Robin and her mother Kelly. The blood chilling details are not for the faint hearted. Just when you think Metheny is done talking about his First Kill he comes with more details about what he did on the anniversary of her murder. Once again Joe aka Tiny toys with the idea of giving Tony the locati…
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Season 5 Episode 8 “I Did The Bitches I Killed A Favor”
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Joe Metheny talks about how he did the many girls that he killed a favor. His favorite line was "They were just drug addicted bitches with one foot on a banana peel and the other in the grave." Tony asks Metheny a question that he asks all of the serial killers he’s writing: This is very short but important to me in gaining knowledge about you. Whe…
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Season 5 Episode 7 “Rest In Peace, Catherine”
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In todays episode Tony and Al are going to cover the question they have been receiving from our Murderphoniacs. Is Joe Metheny is a true sociopath? Tony actually asks Metheny on a rare phone call if he thinks he’s a sociopath, and receives an answer you have to hear. Tony shares a heartwarming story that he wrote to a friend who lost her sister. He…
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Joe Metheny discusses with Tony what life is like in prison, describes in detail who his “Prison Brothers” were. Metheny’s letters are so detailed and are always fascinating, putting the listener right in the middle of the story. Tiny describes how he thought he saw a ghost when describing one of the female guards. She reminded him of the 12 year o…
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Metheny sends Tony an unexpected present. He also describes more about his first kill experiences. Joe Metheny sends Tony a tooth that he pulled out of his mouth. This tooth actually consumed human flesh. Metheny also provides Tony with a T Shirt that is a 9 Large which give you an idea of the size of this monster. I On the T-Shirt Tiny depicts in …
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Tony and Al revisit Tony’s Near death Experience from 1993 Discussion about a new movie titled “After Death brings excitement and new discussion to the fact that there really is Life after Death Metheny discusses how he was a serial killer in the making since his early childhood. From hurting insects then animals to other kids in his neighborhood. …
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Season 5 Episode 3 “A Monster In The Making”
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This episode starts with Tony reading a description of one of Joe Metheny’s chilling murders. Metheny describes why he believes his mom is at fault for him becoming a serial killer. In a letter titled “Tears of a Child” Metheny describes his childhood and how he was left on the streets of Baltimore at the age of 6 to fend for himself. Tony and Al t…
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Season 5 Episode 2 “ Getting To Know Joe”
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In todays episode we’re going to get to know a little bit about Joe Metheny Joe Metheny is the personification of evil. He didn’t try to hide who he was, there were no masks. He is one of the most vile people that you will ever hear about. Tony explains that when he got the letter from Metheny in January 2007 he really didn't know anything about th…
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Season 5 Episode 1 Joseph Roy Metheny “The Cannibal Creator” The Beginning
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A serial killers true life story as told by Joe Metheny to Tony Ciaglia over a 7 year relationship. In the first of 12 episodes Tony and Al discuss some of the things they will be covering this season as they take a deep dive into the little known real life of Joe Metheny. Metheny’s first kill of a 12 year old girl when he was 15 Metheny discusses …
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Season 4 Episode 18 Part Two Bonus Q & A Call with some of our Murderphoniacs
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Tony, Al and Joey have a question and answer call with some of the Murderphoniacs Manfried West’s remarkable artwork Robert Hansen and his secret cabin Our future trip tp Alaska and how our Murderphoniacs can help Clues regarding finding Hansen’s secret cabin A discussion of what was their favorite season. What killer would they like us to cover ne…
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Season 4 Episode 17 Part One Bonus Q & A Call with some of our Murderphoniacs
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Tony, Al and Joey have a question and answer call with some of the Murderphoniacs! Points of Discussion: Manfried West’s remarkable story of change Robert Hansen and his secret cabin Our future trip tp Alaska and how our Murderphoniacs can help Clues regarding finding Hansen’s secret cabin A surprise call on the Murder Phone from Hadden Clark A dis…
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Season 4 Episode 16 Finding Megan Emerick “Finding The Cabin (Again) Part 2”
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Tony and Al welcome Joey to the podcast to discuss how they are going to finally find Hansen’s secret cabin. When these 3 get together you need to get ready to laugh. A summary of the season and where they are at today. The guys go over man of the clues and information that they will use to find the cabin. Tony sums up why they believe now is the t…
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Finding Megan Emerick: Episode 15 A discussion with Manfried West's former attorney Bill Satterberg
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Tony and Al have a fascinating discussion with Bill Satterberg. Bill was Manfred’s attorney back when Joe Vogler was killed. Bill talked with Manfried before our call and received permission from him to talk about the case. We learn exactly how the killing of Joe Vogler took place and that Bill felt Manfried had an excellent self defense case. You …
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Season 4 Episode 14 Finding Megan Emerick “Finding The Cabin (Again) Part 1”
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Tony and Manfried are now in present day so everything they do from now on is about finding the cabin and of course bringing Megan Emerick home. Tony had to make sure that Manfried was still on board so he asks him if he still wants to try to find the cabin. He shares their most recent conversation, and here is just a little of what we learn: Manfr…
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Season 4 Episode 13 Finding Megan Emerick “Moving Ahead, On Our Own”
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In 2013 for some unknown reason the plug was pulled on the investigation to find the cabin where Megan Emerick was buried. Tony and Manfried never gave up and decided they would use all the information that they had compiled and move ahead on their own. Tony was constantly trying other ways to find Hansen’s cabin. This included many attempts throug…
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Season 4 Special Episode "The Venom of the Black Widow"
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In this Special Episode Tony share's one of his original writings from 2008. The Venom of the Black Widow is the story of a woman that just can't stand the thought of her boyfriend leaving her. Laverne Holton has her own unique way of keeping the man she loves close to her.By Tony Ciaglia
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Season 4 Episode 12 Finding Megan Emerick “We’re On Our Own!”
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Tony discusses questions he has received about living life with a TBI. Manfried is so happy to be back in Alaska. Listen to a conversation he has just after he gets back. Manfried really wants to find Megan Emerick, but he’s beginning to think something is up. Everything went silent and none of us know why. Manfried once again reiterates that he ca…
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Episode 11 Finding Megan Emerick “The Frozen Ground” Movie Plays a Part!
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The newspaper article is once again causing big problems for Manfried. Manfried tells Tony that he wants to meet with the lady from Seward, Shiela Squires and Agent Gary who didn’t know about the article. He wanted nothing to do with the agent that he felt leaked the article that truly put him in danger. At this time they are seriously looking for …
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Season 4 Episode 10 Finding Megan Emerick “The Newspaper Article”
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Tony explains that because of what happened to Megan Emerick, Mary Thill and the rest of Hansens victims that we owe it to them to cover this the right way. The whole point of this season is to complete the search for this cabin that we started in 2008, and we’re going to need a lot of help with this. It has to become a Murderphoniac team effort. I…
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Season 4 Episode 9 “The Cabin” The Center for Missing and Exploited Children
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The ball is rolling and The National center for Missing and Exploited Children have joined the search for the Cabin where Megan Emerick is buried. Megan was last seen in Seward, Alaska on July 7, 1973. Investigators believe the serial killer Robert Hansen may have been involved in Megan's disappearance, but he denied any involvement in her case. Ha…
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Tony has suffered with severe depression for the past 4 weeks, so he felt it was time for some light hearted comedy. Today he will share his fictional tale about a really bad day. It’s titled “Fuck My Life” Tony’s favorite pastime is writing and over the years his favorite topic was comedy. He often would send the criminals copies of his writings. …
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Season 4 Special Episode: Message from Your Host Tony Ciaglia about TBI “The Silent Epidemic”
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I suffered a severe TBI in July 1992 when I was struck in the head by a jet ski. Very little was know back then about Traumatic Brain Injury and it was a miracle that I survived. Traumatic Brain Injury then was known as “The Silent Epidemic”. It is now March 2023, more than 30 years after my accident, and TBI is still considered The Silent Epidemic…
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Season 4 Episode 8 Finding Megan Emerick “The Cabin”
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The odyssey to find "The Cabin" continues. The search becomes very real when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children gets involved. Manfried finally gets out of the hole and you’ll hear a conversation between Tony and him describing how he handled the Hansen situation. West gets sent to an Arizona prison on Con Air and he continues t…
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Season 4 Episode 7 “Joe Vogler, The FBI, The Hole”
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Tony reveals a letter that Manfred’s attorney sent to the Parole Board in 2022 although Manfried’s hearing isn’t until 2025. This is not a normal occurrence and you can see that Mr. Satterberg clearly believes that Manfried acted in self defense, and that he has reformed himself and deserves parole. Tony hears about the Cabin for the first time and…
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Season 4 Episode 6 Finding Megan Emerick “The Story Starts Now”
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Tony and Al prepare to go to Alaska to visit Manfried and meet Robert Hansen at the Alaskan Native Dinner. However Tony had no way of knowing that things were happening that would change the course of his relationship with West. During the next several months you will see a dramatic change in the events surrounding Manfried and Hansen!Hansen went f…
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Season 4: A Message from Your Host Tony Ciaglia
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March is Brain Injury Awareness month. Tony being a TBI survivor has decided to share one of his writings discussing the despair that comes with having severe depression caused by his Brain Injury.. This is a moving and very personal account of what brain injury can cause. .By Tony Ciaglia
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Season 4 Episode 4 Getting to Know Robert Hansen. Part 2 Slipping through the Cracks of Justice, Early years, The Crimes,
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Manfried West and Robert Hansen, Nature vs Nurture: Manfried West nicknamed Robert Hansen “The Worm” This is his story. Robert Hansen grew up hating his father who constantly subjected him to ridicule and mockery, and a mother who was compliant in the harsh treatment of her son. The bullying Hansen suffered as a child shaped his hatred of women. He…
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Episode 4 Getting to Know Robert Hansen The Cellmate From Hell
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In this episode we’re going all the way back to when Manfried West met his “Cellmate from Hell” Robert Hansen for the very first time. We will hear directly from Manfried West what it was like sharing a cell with the Butcher Baker. Hansen covered up who he was and acted so nice, you would never know how bad he is because he wears the Serial Killer …
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Episode 3 Getting to Know Manfried West Part 2 “Hatred and Anger/Cookies and Coffee”
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Manfried walked through life with nothing but Hatred and Anger controlling his actions. He learned and lived the criminal life style at an early age. Manfrieds mom talks about his terrible upbringing and the way he was treated by his father. The frequent beatings and constant mental abuse. His mother admits how she failed him. Manfried tells how he…
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Episode 2 Getting to Know Manfried West Part 1 The Early Years
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Manfred Forest West was born in 1956 in Jayville New York. He is in prison for murder 2 and other charges. Manfried grew up angry and mad at life in the backwoods of the mountains in upstate New York. They lived 4 miles from the nearest neighbors, the deep wilderness became his playground. Creeks, lakes, and old abandoned trail roads, caves and tre…
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Season 4 Episode 1 “Finding Megan Emerick” The Beginning
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Megan Emerick went missing in 1973 from Anchorage, Alaska and is still listed as a missing person. She was believed to be a victim of serial killer Robert Hansen, and the case still remains open. This is a long and involved story that covers a lot of years of investigation. Tony and his dad Al will be covering every aspect of this investigation, fr…
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Host Tony Ciaglia a TBI survivor shares some of his writings about Life with A Brain InjuryBy Tony Ciaglia
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Season 3 Bonus Episode Murder Phone Zoom Call Q & A
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Tony and Al take questions from Top Tier Murderphoniacs Tony and Al share the audio from the very first Buy Me A Coffee Murderphonic member Zoom call. This up close and personal zoom call with Tony and his dad is a great forum for really getting to know the hosts of Murder Phone. The discussion covers general questions such as” Which season did you…
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