"To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law" is the stated mission of The Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Established in 1910, the BSA is recognized worldwide as a distinct part of American culture, portrayed in countless movies, books and other forms of media. As of 2017, the BSA has 2.3 million members and about one million adult volunteers nationwide. There are a collection of traits one would expect to see in a Boy Scout. These include loyalty, bravery, trustworthiness and kindness, to name just a f ..read more

Richard Chase (source: Murderpedia) If you were ever under the impression that vampires are not real, think again. Or at least, keep reading and maybe this will change your mind. Here I’m going to tell you the story of Richard Chase aka. “The Vampire of Sacramento”. Probably the closest thing there was to a modern day vampire, Chase did seek out blood to drink, for the typical reasons that a vampire is thought to drink blood - he had convinced himself that he needed it to stay alive. However, unlike a traditional vampire, Chase did not sleep in a coffin, and would not begin to self-combust if ..read more

Listen to my podcast episode on this case: Powered by RedCircle For privacy information about data collected from using this player, click here. When Herb and Juliana Baumeister purchased Fox Hollow Farm in 1991, they felt as though they had struck gold. The home was a majestic 11,000 square foot Tudor-style building sitting on 18 acres of lush green pastures. Located in Westfield, Indiana, it was about 20 miles north of Indianapolis, giving the young family privacy without being too far from the city.  The idyllic life the Baumeisters could have had at Fox Hollow Farm never came to be, h ..read more

There is nowhere in the world that compares to the vast and untouched Alaskan wilderness. Alaska has the lowest population density of all 50 states, making it an ideal spot for those seeking peace and quiet. For fishermen, game hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, it is a paradise offering endless opportunity. As serial killer Robert Hansen found, it’s also an ideal location to bury things you don’t want found. The Knik River Valley (source: alaskavisit.com) During the 1970s, the construction of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline caused Alaska’s population growth to spike. More jobs resulted in great ..read more

Linda Hazzard (source: Wikipedia) If you’ve never heard of a ‘starvation doctor’ before, that’s no surprise, because it’s not a real thing. Linda Hazzard, mother of the fad diet, made it up. Hazzard is the perfect example of a quack doctor, with no medical training or diploma to speak of. She did, however, obtain a medical licence issued by the state of Washington through a loophole in the system for the practice of alternative medicine. She referred to herself as a ‘fasting specialist’.   Who Was Linda Hazzard? Hazzard was born in December 1867 in Carver, Minnesota. Little is known abou ..read more

You wake up and your head’s pounding, you’re feverish and your whole body is aching. There’s no doubt in your mind that you’re coming down with the latest bug that’s been working it’s way through your family/friends/co-workers and it’s finally made it’s way to you. You feel pretty miserable, but not quite miserable enough to take a trip to the doctor. So you force yourself out of bed, make your way to the medicine cabinet, and pop a couple of painkillers. It’s a no-brainer. Maybe this is just a passing illness and you’ll feel better later in the day. But if you don’t, you’ll probably take the ..read more

I have a podcast episode on this case. The episode is much more detailed than this blog post. Listen here: Powered by RedCircle For privacy information about data collected from using this player, click here. You can also listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Between April 1971 and September 1972, Washington DC was terrorized by a serial killer who to this day is only known as the Freeway Phantom.  While at large, the Freeway Phantom brutally raped and murdered six girls, between the ages of 10-18, all of whom were A ..read more