Have you ever wondered how safe it is to be a beauty queen? Then episode 116 is for you, because they get murdered, too! First, Benton tells of the complicated murder of Russel Douglas. Then, Anna relays the story of the stalking murder of Nona Dirksmeyer. Finally, the two watch a classic episode of Cold Case Files, profiling the murder of local beauty queen Tana Wooley.Our TV doc this week is Season 4: Episode 11 of Cold Case Files(first story), "Beauty Queen Killer".
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Bibbiti Bobbitti Boo!
Have you ever wanted revenge, but knew it was a bad idea? These people let their feelings get the best of them!First, Benton tells the strange tale of John and Lorena Bobbitt. Then, Anna relays the horrific murders of Amy Bishop. Finally, the two watch an iconic episode of American Justice, profiling the murder Thurman Martin.Our TV doc this week is Season 11: Episode 18 of American Justice, "Justifiable Homocide?".
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Full Nelson, As Performed by Fred Durst
Do wives kill their husbands? Some do! and Episode 114 profiles a few who definitely didn't honor their vows.First, Benton tells the tale of Omaima Nelson and the murder of her husband Bill, and Anna gives us the details of Susan Wright, who stabbed her spouse 193 times. Then, the two watch a classic episode of Forensic Filles, profiling the black widow, Stacey Castor.Our TV doc this week is Forensic Files Season 14: Episode 7, "Freeze Framed".
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Arrested Development
Hey, Backstabbers! Have you ever had a bad experience with a police officer? You'll be glad that it wasn't by one of these dirty cops. First, Benton tells of the infamous Jon Burge, who elicited false confessions with torture. Then, Anna gives us a look at the "Dirty 30", who ran their own crime empire in Brooklyn. Finally, the two get comfortable and watch a classic case of City Confidential, profiling the life of Laurie Bembenek.Our TV doc this week is Season 4: Episode 2 of City Confidential, "Milwaukee: The Legend of Bambi Bembenek".
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Snake, Rattle and Roll
Grow up in a small town? You might be surprised at what kind of carnage can take place in such quiet corners of the world! Â First, Benton relays the story of Katherine Knight, Australia's most famous female murderer. Then, Anna recounts the quadruple homicide that changed Keddie, California in 1981. Finally, the two settle in for a classic episode of City Confidential, profiling the attempted murder of Darlene Summerford.Our TV doc this week is Season 2: Episode 4 of City Confidential, "Foul Play in the Bible Belt".
Dive into the dark world of true crime with us! Every week Benton & Anna review a case introduced to us by the campy world of true crime television documentaries. Watch with us as we have as much to say about the crime as we do about the production values.