Cold Case Murder Mysteries

Ryan has released a new true crime podcast. Details inside... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devil-inside/id1859821884 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/347NnRqitFKiu02aZZkbKf?si=P_j7g7PZTziQ__NbTd9DeQ

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY As law enforcement occupied the Ramsey’s home in the aftermath of what appeared to be an audacious kidnapping by an unknown intruder, they patiently waited for a call instructing the family how to deliver the ransom money in exchange for JonBenet’s safe return. But when it didn’t come, a more thorough search of the house revealed a harrowing discovery in the basement that would change the course of the investigation. Join Ryan for an examination of the events leading to the discovery of the body, in addition to what was disclosed in the autopsy regarding the victim’s injuries, as we endeavor to understand what truly happened to the little girl.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

In this installment of the JonBenet series, Ryan analyzes the infamous ransom note line by line to uncover the hidden meaning offered in the subtext. Was this the writing of an unknown kidnapper who disappeared into the night, or did someone else author this note to cover up what truly took place? Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Join host Ryan Kraus for a breakdown of the days leading up to JonBenet’s death, beginning with the mysterious 911 call hang up from the Ramsey’s home during a Xmas party on December 23, 1996 to the controversial events that took place on Christmas Day before the family went to bed. Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2025

At 5:52am on December 26, 1996, Patsy Ramsey dialed 911 to report that her 6-year-old daughter, JonBenet, had been kidnapped from the family's home in Boulder, CO, which became the impetus for one of the greatest mysteries in true crime lore. Join host Ryan Kraus for the first part in this series as we analyze the audio of that infamous 911 call. Here is a link to a new animated true crime TV show Ryan is developing: https://youtu.be/WAlgo_sz4tY

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2025

When FBI Special Agent Lee Harker agrees to take on a baffling cold case involving an elusive and unknown serial killer called Longlegs, she soon learns that the man has a terrifying personal connection to her past... Join host Ryan Kraus for a deep dive into this fascinating psychological horror/thriller film, which was written and directed by Osgood Perkins, the son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins.  Introducing Longlegs: 00:00 His Letters: 1:10:34 All of Your Things: 2:21:00 Birthday Girls: 3:18:20

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2024

March 8, 2014. Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 departs Kuala Lumpur in the darkness of night, heading for Beijing. It suddenly disappears from radar, and is never seen or heard from again. Nearly a decade later, the mystery of where it went and what happened next to the 227 passengers and 12 crew members onboard remains a mystery. Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange journey through the psychology of the event as we seek to uncover the truth.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2023

It's the night of November 16, 1957. In the aftermath of Bernice Worden's murder, law enforcement enters the home of suspect Ed Gein to search the premises for evidence related to the local businesswoman's disappearance. What they discovered inside the reclusive bachelor's dilapidated farmhouse, however, was nearly unspeakable, a sight so terrifying and disturbing that it changed the landscape of American culture forever. Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to the Ed Gein series as we tour the contents of his home in an effort to extract the psychological narrative lurking within his evil logic. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2023

In the aftermath of Ed Gein's mother dying, his loneliness drives him into a psychosis in which he is going to try to satisfy both his need to be with another woman and her demand that he never does such a thing, leading to a horrific abomination of romantic love between a man and a woman. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2023

Join host Ryan Kraus for the third installment in the Ed Gein series as we delve into the fascinating, yet disturbing psychology inherent within his adolescent upbringing in which Ed's unrequited childhood affections for Mother suddenly boil over into a sexually charged adulthood that leaves him desperate and alone without her, inspiring the legendary character Norman Bates from the film Psycho and TV show Bates Motel.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2023

Haunted by troubled pasts, young married couple George and Augusta unleash their demons upon each other and their sons, Henry and Eddie, foreshadowing the house of horrors their infamous home would one day become. Join me as we examine the formation of the devastating emotional wounds that led to the creation of a child destined to commit unspeakable acts. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2023

Join host Ryan Kraus for the introductory episode in a series examining the harrowing psychology lurking behind the life and crimes of the Butcher of Plainfield, Ed Gein. In preparation for examining the events to come, we'll first break down Gein's disturbing and irrational logic that led him to inspiring a number of legendary horror film villains, from Norman Bates to Leatherface.

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2023

Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange psychological journey into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of 27-year-old school teacher Ellen Greenberg as we endeavor to answer one pertinent question: suicide or murder?

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2023

The most difficult part of examining true crime is often the gruesome, fatal injuries associated with extreme physical violence, but beneath those gratuitous offerings of gore lies a deeply enlightening and fascinating emotional context that tells us everything we need to know about the pain the killer felt inside psychologically, and why he transferred that horrific and prolonged suffering to the unsuspecting victims. Join host Ryan Kraus for a neurodivergent journey through our evolutionary narrative as we endeavor to understand why a murderer chooses a particular method or weapon in the act of killing. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 18 January 2023

On the evening of February 12, 1971, in Durham, NC, young lovers Jesse McBane and Pat Mann left a Valentine's dance and parked at a local "lovers' lane" spot called the Croasdaile Hotel, but never arrived home later that night. The next day, Jesse's car was found abandoned, and soon after a local worker discovered their bodies when he saw Pat's leg sticking out from a pile of leaves underneath a tree three miles away. To this day, however, the case remains unsolved. Join host Ryan Kraus for an evolutionary and psychological breakdown of the crime scene and circumstances in an effort to understand who the killer was, and why he did it. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange journey through the emotional narrative lurking beneath the mysterious disappearance and untimely death of 24-year-old sex worker Shannan Gilbert in the early morning hours of May, 1, 2010, an event which led to the discovery of multiple victims of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK). This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological breakdown of the events leading to the disappearance of college student Josh Guimond on November 9, 2002. This podcast is sponsored by Magic Mind. For a limited time, get 40% off your subscription at magicmind.co/ccmm and 20% off a one-time purchase using code CCMM20.

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2022

On the evening of September 12, 1980, lovers Roger Atkison and Rose Burkert checked into the Amana Holiday Inn in Williamsburg, IA, to kick off a weekend getaway of fun and romance. By morning, however, they would be discovered bludgeoned to death inside the room, leaving behind an enduring mystery that remains unsolved today. Sponsor: The Girl in Cabin 13 by A. J. Rivers: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Cabin-Emma-Griffin-Mystery/dp/1658306856

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological examination of the mysterious death of Tiffany Valiante in May's Landing, NJ, on July 12, 2015. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2022

On the evening of May 3, 2014, 88-year-old Russell Dermond and his 87-year-old wife, Shirley, were expected to arrive at a friend's house in their gated community along Lake Oconee in GA to watch the Kentucky Derby. When the couple never arrived, and phone calls went unanswered for days, their friends came knocking on the door. What they discovered is a baffling, gruesome mystery that no one could have seen coming... This podcast is sponsored by HelloFresh, America's #1 meal kit. Go to hellofresh.com/ccmm65 and use code ccmm65 for 65% off plus free shipping.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2022

In the early morning hours of September 11, 2000, 8-year-old Zachary Bernhardt disappeared from a Clearwater, FL apartment when his mother went for a short walk and a swim. To this day, there has been no evidence recovered to suggest what his fate might have been, leaving many to wonder if there was ever an intruder in the home. Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating psychological breakdown of the events surrounding this mysterious, unsolved case. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2022

On the morning of November 4, 2018, 40-year-old wife and mother of five Tamla Horsford was found dead in the back yard of a friend's house in Cumming, GA, seemingly the victim of an accidental fall from a balcony during a party; however, a closer look at the scene revealed inconsistencies that left many wondering if something more sinister occurred. Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological excursion through the night of Tamla's death and the discovery of the body the next morning. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for an examination of one of the most feared men in the history of La Cosa Nostra, notoriously violent hitman and Gambino family Capo, Roy DeMeo.

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2022

On the afternoon of December 5, 2015, 19-year-old Katelin Akens was supposed to board a flight leaving Virginia and returning home to Arizona after visiting family. Upon being dropped off at the airport, Katelin unleashed a bizarre series of texts that concerned family and friends. She hasn't been seen since. Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating examination of this baffling, unsolved disappearance. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2022

January 28, 1993. An attorney from Amarillo, TX named David Lewis tells coworkers at the firm that he's leaving because he doesn't fell well. They never saw him again. What happened after his disappearance was difficult to believe. Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange psychological journey through the enigma of a troubled man's mind in an effort to learn the truth about his intentions. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological excursion through the baffling, unsolved disappearance of Timmothy Pitzen, in addition to the shocking suicide of his mother, Amy Fry Pitzen, in May 2011.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a deep dive into the harrowing psychology lurking beneath the motivations of 10-year-old child killers Robert Thompson and Jon Venables, who abducted, tortured, and murdered 2-year-old James Bulger. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2022

On the evening of April 22, 1974, a small group of armed men entered a home audio store in Ogden, UT called the Hi-Fi Shop with the intention of stealing its inventory. By the time they left, three people were dead, and two more suffered life-threatening injuries, leaving the survivors to tell a nearly unspeakable tale about the torture and suffering that occurred within those walls.

Transcribed - Published: 3 August 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a strange trip through the harrowing psychological narrative lurking beneath the events leading to the death of 29-year-old model Reeva Steenkamp at the hands of her 26-year-old boyfriend, Olympic and Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2022

We all have unrealized monsters lurking in the abyss of our emotional lives, locked behind an invisible barrier, banging on the glass to break through to the other side. And sometimes they do. Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to a limited series examining Frank Darabont's 2007 horror film, The Mist, which is based upon Stephen King's novella of the same name. In this episode, we'll do a comprehensive, scene-by scene psychoanalysis of the evolutionary and political narratives present in the movie. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for this introductory episode in a limited series examining our political and evolutionary systems through the conduit of Frank Darabont's 2007 horror film, The Mist, which is based upon Stephen King's novella of the same name. *Please note: The film itself will be analyzed in Part 2. Part 1 is a roadmap for the fascinating concepts we'll explore.*

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for part 3 of the Ryan Shtuka series as we conclude our in-depth psychological assessment of what really happened that fateful night the young man disappeared.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2022

Join Ryan Kraus for part 2 of a limited series examining the baffling disappearance of 20-year-old Ryan Shtuka.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for part 1 of the mysterious, unsolved disappearance of Ryan Shtuka, who vanished leaving a party near Sun Peaks resort in BC, Canada on the night of February 17, 2018. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. For 10% off your first order, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to the Tyler Davis series as we switch gears from the factual timeline and endeavor to assemble the harrowing psychological narrative lurking beneath the circumstances leading to his mysterious disappearance. This podcast is sponsored by Microdose Gummies. For free shipping and 30% off your first order, visit microdose.com and enter code CCMM.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for an examination of the baffling, unsolved disappearance of 29-year-old Tyler Davis in Columbus, OH. In part 1, we retrace the events leading to the moment this young man seems to vanish into thin air, and ask what drove him to flee. This podcast is sponsored by Microdose Gummies from Lumi Labs. For 30% off your first order, visit microdose.com and enter code CCMM.

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to a limited series examining the evolutionary implications of the Mindhunter pilot episode, in which we unlock the door to the next dimension of criminal behavioral analysis, and peer into the darkness of the abyss.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2022

Holden Ford sets off on his journey to become the Mindhunter and enlighten his audience about criminal psychology, but his progress comes to a screeching halt when faced with a terrifying, unavoidable question staring back at him in the classroom: How do I get my audience to feel empathy for Charles Manson? This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Special offer for Cold Case Murder Mysteries listeners: 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological breakdown of the Mindhunter pilot episode. Part 2 of a limited series. A time comes when we meet our shadow face to face. The monster. When we do, we rise above that darkness into the light or descend into the abyss below. Either way, we’re always becoming something. What will you become?

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for this introductory episode in a trilogy examining the hit crime series, Mindhunter, where we'll first descend into the basement of reality to uncover the driving force behind the show's revolutionary criminal psychology. What was its origin? Where do we go from here?

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to this limited series examining the terrifying “Scream” murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart in Pocatello, ID on September 22, 2006. This podcast is sponsored by Better Help. Special offer for Cold Case Murder Mysteries listeners: 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2022

Pocatello, ID. September 22, 2006. 16-year-old high school student Cassie Jo Stoddart is house-sitting for family members who don’t want to leave their new dream home unoccupied while they’re away. She has a couple of friends come over to watch a movie, along with her boyfriend. Soon enough, the friends leave, followed by her boyfriend, and that’s when the nightmare begins. Cassie would be terrorized by a pair of masked killers waiting inside the house, two people who modeled their approach using their love of horror movies, particularly the film Scream, for reference. But who were these tag-team killers, and why did they really do it? Join host Ryan Kraus for a psychological excursion through the horrifying landscape of teens looking for love they can’t find, as exhibited in the mental illness displayed by murderers Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper. This podcast is sponsored by Better Help. Special offer for Cold Case Murder Mysteries listeners: 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion of an intriguing journey into the psychology present in Amy Bradley’s final moments before her baffling disappearance while vacationing aboard Rhapsody of the Seas cruise liner in March 1998. Where did Amy go?

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for the first installment in a two-part series examining the baffling disappearance of 23-year-old Amy Bradley, who vanished into thin air while on a Caribbean cruise with her family in March 1998.

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for the conclusion to the Delphi Murders series covering the psychological narrative present in the deaths of Libby German and Abby Williams. Where will the case go from here? Will it ever be solved?

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2022

In October 1978, horror movie audiences were introduced to a new killer, Michael Myers, who dressed in blue with his collar up, carried a knife, and covered his face with a white mask. In February 2017, an eerily familiar figure appeared on the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, IN, a killer dressed in blue with his collar up, one who was carrying a knife, and seemingly had some sort of white scarf or mask that had previously covered his face. Is it just a coincidence, or do these men have more in common than we ever realized? Are they truly the embodiment of the devil, in the form of the antichrist? Join host Ryan Kraus for part 6 of the Delphi Murders as we go down the hill into the abyss to find the truth about boys who struggle to become men by emotionally exorcising their demons.

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2022

Why did law enforcement try to implore empathy from the suspect by mentioning The Shack at the 2019 Delphi press conference? Who is the mystery man they’re addressing? They said he could be in the room. Was he?

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating psychological breakdown of the events leading up to the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams in Delphi, IN on February 13, 2017.

Transcribed - Published: 15 March 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a structural breakdown of Bridge Guy. Who is the evil man in the video?

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for an intriguing journey deep into the evil mind of the mysterious man who took the young lives of Libby German and Abby Williams on February 13, 2017, including the hidden meaning behind that bone-chilling command: "down the hill".

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2022