Cold Case Murder Mysteries

Join host Ryan Kraus for an introduction to his new podcast: Rock Bottom Rising https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-bottom-rising/id1717006062 If you would like to assist Ryan in his fight against homelessness, please visit the links below with your donation. Thank you! PayPal.Me/RyanKraus411 https://www.patreon.com/coldcasemm

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2023

If you would like to assist Ryan Kraus in his journey to overcome homelessness, please visit the links below: PayPal.Me/RyanKraus411 patreon.com/coldcasemm

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2023

Join host Ryan Kraus for an update about the future of the show. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2023

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

Sergeant Jill Evans is a small-town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toiletries. Girl meets boy. Boy meets girl. They kiss and fall in love. Roll credits. But that would be boring, wouldn’t it? Instead, this is a love story like no other. It’s all going so well for Jill and Dean, until Halloween night, when Dean disappears. And Sgt. Jill is left to pick up the pieces. From Wondery and Novel, comes a new series. Hosted by Kerry Godliman. Follow Stolen Hearts on Amazon Music of wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. Listen to Stolen Hearts: Wondery.fm/SH_CCMM

Transcribed - Published: 6 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

Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there. When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumstances, police always turn suspicious eyes towards the husband. And although there was distrust around Charles Warren, he wasn’t the only suspect when Sheree went missing. She also had a boyfriend, a former cop named Cary Hartmann, who lived a sinister double life. Season three follows two suspects– men who both raised suspicion for investigators. But with two strong persons of interest with competing facts and evidence, it muddied the murder investigation. This season, host Dave Cawley, digs into the lives of these two men, the details of the case and examines the intersections between domestic abuse and sexual violence. The COLD team seeks to answer the question: what really happened to Sheree Warren? Listen to COLD: The search for Sheree, early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app: https://wondery.app.link/cold_ccm

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2023

A fascinating journey through the psychological implications lurking beneath the explicit motivations and actions of Idaho Murders suspect Bryan Kohberger. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/ccmm today to get 10% off your first month.

Transcribed - Published: 8 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 an examination of the shocking murders of four college students near the University of Idaho in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022. This podcast is sponsored by HelloFresh. Go to hellofresh.com/ccmm18 and use code ccmm18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping!

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a short conclusion to the LISK episodes, followed by a reading of--and commentary on--the Affidavit of Probable Cause in the Delphi Murders case. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus to examine the discovery of the victims' remains in the Long Island Serial Killer case. picking up where we left off in the Shannan Gilbert episode. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2022

Join host Ryan Kraus for a look back at some of the most sensational updates in cases throughout 2022, including the Delphi Murders, Adnan Syed, and JonBenet Ramsey, followed by a bit of motivation for making your dreams come true in the coming year. 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. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. To get 10% off your first month, go to betterhelp.com/ccmm.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 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

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Transcribed - Published: 25 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