The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

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Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 240 - Call of Duty and the Cheerleader - The Murder of Emma Walker
    Nov 4, 2024 – 45:28
  • Episode 239 - The Black Swan Case - Self-Defense or Murder?
    Oct 27, 2024 – 45:42
  • Episode 238 - A Legend in His Own Mind - The Murder of Keri McClanahan
    Oct 20, 2024 – 55:09
  • Episode 237 - Ghost Ship - The Joe Cool Murders
    Oct 13, 2024 – 45:14
  • Episode 236 - KILL KILL KILL - The Cape Coral Strangler
    Oct 6, 2024 – 53:13
  • Episode 235 - Run Lois Run - The Hunt For A Fugitive Grandma
    Sep 29, 2024 – 41:19
  • Episode 234 - A Decade On The Run - The Story of Claudia Hoerig
    Sep 22, 2024 – 01:01:56
  • Episode 233 - Leech of Wall Street - The Murder of Shele Covlin
    Sep 15, 2024 – 49:47
  • Episode 232 - Scorched Earth - The Sheila Labarre Story
    Sep 8, 2024 – 43:20
  • Episode 231 - The Slaying of a Senator - Linda Collins-Smith
    Sep 1, 2024 – 45:08
  • Episode 230 - Fatal Request - The Tragic Tale of Natalie Bollinger
    Aug 25, 2024 – 48:53
  • Episode 229 - The Escort, The Mercenary, and The Car Dealer
    Aug 18, 2024 – 48:00
  • Episode 228 - Jack in the Box - The Mysterious Case of Robert Caraballo
    Aug 11, 2024 – 52:41
  • Episode 227 - Occam’s Razor - The Murder of Ben Oxley
    Aug 4, 2024 – 45:16
  • Episode 226 - Domino Effect - The Senseless Murder of Ashley Biggs
    Jul 28, 2024 – 55:57
  • Episode 225 - Dirty, Dirty, Secrets - The Murder of Farah Fratta
    Jul 21, 2024 – 50:35
  • Episode 224 - Deadly Catch - The Catfishing and Death of Renae Marsden
    Jul 14, 2024 – 41:02
  • Episode 223 - Story of a Scarface Shooter - The Crimes of Ali Abulaban
    Jul 7, 2024 – 40:51
  • Episode 222 - Looney Lenny - The Rockhampton Serial Killer
    Jun 30, 2024 – 44:17
  • Episode 221 - Richard Craniums - The Murder of Nicole VanderHeyden
    Jun 23, 2024 – 54:53
  • Episode 220 - Broken Connections - The Disturbing Case of Mom-influencer Ruby Franke
    Jun 16, 2024 – 56:27
  • Episode 219 - The Hail Mary - Cracking the Cold Case of Nicole Van Den Hurk
    Jun 9, 2024 – 45:54
  • Episode 218 - Disciples of Destruction - The Murder of Kimberly Cates
    Jun 2, 2024 – 50:05
  • Episode 217 - Silent Witnesses - The Disappearance of Mengqi Ji
    May 26, 2024 – 45:55
  • Episode 216 - Down The Tubes - The Apple River Tragedy
    May 19, 2024 – 01:03:04
  • Episode 215 - Snake Farm Insurance - The Death of Ben Renick
    May 12, 2024 – 56:52
  • Episode 214 - On The Run - The Hunt For Moriah Wilson's Killer
    May 5, 2024 – 46:34
  • Episode 213 - Inner Demons - The Crimes of Glen Race
    Apr 28, 2024 – 47:25
  • Episode 212 - Double Trouble - When a Twin's Envy Turns Deadly
    Apr 21, 2024 – 37:34
  • Episode 211 - Badd Barbie - The Playmate and The Doctor
    Apr 14, 2024 – 44:08
  • Episode 210 - Selfie Slayer - The Case of Amanda Taylor
    Apr 7, 2024 – 40:27
  • Episode 209 - Honeymoon Hijacking - The Murder Of Anni Dewani
    Mar 31, 2024 – 44:21
  • Episode 208 - Doctor Of Death - A Serial Killer In Omaha
    Mar 24, 2024 – 57:51
  • Episode 207 - Basement of Horrors - The Shocking Crimes Of Linda Weston
    Mar 17, 2024 – 41:46
  • Episode 206 - The Imposter - The Crimes Of Christian Longo
    Mar 10, 2024 – 43:41
  • Episode 205 - Unmasking the Monster - Chicago Serial Killer Paul Runge
    Mar 4, 2024 – 43:26
  • Episode 204 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 4 of 4 - The Final Chapter: Our Girl
    Feb 26, 2024 – 51:15
  • Episode 203 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 3 of 4 - One Suspect, Two Cases & The West Mesa Link
    Feb 19, 2024 – 52:24
  • Episode 202 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 2 of 4 - The Investigation
    Feb 12, 2024 – 52:48
  • Episode 201 - Who Killed Jennifer? - Part 1 of 4 - A Son’s Quest For Answers
    Feb 5, 2024 – 46:41
  • Episode 200 - Jeffrey Willis - The Monster Of Muskegon County
    Jan 29, 2024 – 46:21
  • Episode 199 - The Multiverse Of A Workplace Crush
    Jan 22, 2024 – 44:13
  • Episode 198 - Karl Karlsen - A Series Of Unfortunate Accidents
    Jan 15, 2024 – 01:04:40
  • Episode 197 - 18 Years In The Dark - The Natalee Holloway Case
    Jan 8, 2024 – 47:46
  • Episode 196 - Behind The Scenes - The Most Chilling Cases Covered In 2023
    Jan 1, 2024 – 49:25
  • Episode 195 - Nova Scotia Nightmare - Inside Canada’s Deadliest Mass Shooting
    Dec 25, 2023 – 47:24
  • Episode 194 - Secret Bunker - The Keller Family Murders
    Dec 18, 2023 – 45:25
  • Episode 193 - Deceit in Derby - Unraveling the Mystery Behind The Philpott Fire
    Dec 11, 2023 – 42:07
  • Episode 192 - Austria’s Most Notorious Serial Killer - The Case Of Jack Unterweger
    Dec 4, 2023 – 01:08:03
  • Episode 191 - Chance Encounters Of The Deadly Kind - The Case Of Amie Harwick
    Nov 27, 2023 – 48:27
Recent Reviews
  • BigAppleLittleCorgi
    Respectful
    Been listening for several years now, appreciate that the producers present the stories in a respectful manner. Side note, I really like the theme song too!
  • Mesndblues679
    Narration
    The guy doing the narration sounds like he has something wedged way, way up there.
  • candiedisland
    Please give warnings
    PLEASE give trigger warnings for animal abuse or death
  • mort213
    Narrator needs to stop
    Omg. The narrator sounds like he’s reading children’s books. Ugh!
  • pegalooch
    Well Done
    This show covers the victim’s side of true crime in a respectful way. It is thoughtful and relevant to the human experience.
  • 2244356745
    If you want to hear someone read
    Read a script of a dateline episode you've seen at least 10 times, then thus is the podcast for you.
  • BeeCuzThatsWhy
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Great podcast for years… still enjoying his contact😎
  • nonpoint44
    I give 5 stars
    Grown adults whining about how someone miss pronounces a word are the true definition of a Karen..
  • Scooter and biggie rock
    Oh please
    The voice is so annoying I couldn’t make it past three minutes
  • Wishful_28
    Good! But bad story teller.
    Great story! However the person who tells it has a very annoying voice and talks slow. I had to speed it up.
  • solid investor
    True crime junkie
    The voice is incredibly difficult to listen to. The content is good, quality is good, production is good, but the presentation is ruined by the overly dramatic, ridiculous voice.
  • Jersey Girl in Vermont
    Great!
    Very good and interesting podcast.
  • Srvinhim
    Narrator’s voice 😖
    I want to rate this higher but the narrator’s voice and the way he talks makes me want to pull all my hair out. I’ve only listened to one episode but I don’t think I can continue if they are all narrated by the same guy.
  • cmdm
    the most annoying voice…
    i’ve ever heard on a podcast…love his topics but that voice…and it seems so phony…i’ve tried to listen…it’s impossible…
  • Brookuums
    5 stars but LIMITED
    They’re really trying to eliminate free content this season, so this might be nearing the end for me. Has been great though
  • ziIIa!
    Pronunciations
    Please look up how to pronounce city names before saying them 75 times in an episode. It’s so distracting to anyone who knows them. Charlotte, MI is pronounced shar-LOT - not like the name. 😉
  • crich5
    Good but unbearable
    This is a great podcast but the narrators voice makes it unbearable to listen to. I don’t understand it.
  • Burnt_Cookies
    Fave Show
    My fave show to binge when my ADHD starts, or I have a long car ride.
  • ViRo11
    AI Voiceover??
    I am new here and have only listened through the Broken Connections episode. The writing and layout of the story was engaging and interesting, but the voice reading the script was really distracting. It really really sounded like an AI voice and felt super inappropriate for the story it was telling. I sounded like it was set to the tone of some smoky-baritone male reading with the cadence of a dateline reporter telling a salacious story. The variations and inflections were so regular and unwavering in pattern that it felt like a really formulaic attempt to fake us all out. I may try another episode, but won’t be able to stick with it if they don’t let a real person tell us the story.
  • MylesAugustus
    Ads
    Ads out of control on yet another formerly loved show. Another unsubscribe.
  • Mads0427$$
    LOVE
    This is my absolute favorite podcast. The stories are so interesting and very well narrated, I can visualize every detail. Each story is so unique, I expected every story to be similar, but that is not the case. I listen to this podcast any time I can! Love love love!
  • dhxhrjsjx
    Breaks
    Soooo many adds these days, makes the show hard to listen to anymore.
  • Tajannah
    Love the podcast!
    I like the detail of the stories. I'm listening to earlier versions and REALLY prefer the slower, less sing-songy tone of the narrator's voice. Sounds much more natural.
  • PrincessSunshine
    Long time listener, love the theme music
    I was really disappointed when the original theme music was changed. The replacement didn’t have the same vibe and it really didn’t set the right tone. It wasn’t bad, no offense to anyone. The first week it was back, I thought maybe it was an accident. Sounds like it’s back long term though and I had to come say thank you!! The original one really has a more serious sound and it pairs better with the awesome narrator’s voice. That original intro and the narrator are what hooked me in the first place, years ago! The writing, production, everything is top tier! The ads are nobody’s fave but not everyone can pay to support the podcast and I’m just happy one of my favorites is still around, always on time and always riveting.
  • Vbn456
    Commercials
    So many commercials, can’t get to the story…I think I’ll have to pass.
  • J25Vera
    Opening theme music
    I am so happy the original them music is back!
  • 7spacecat
    Don’t even bother
    I listened to about 3 minutes before I turned it off. The narrator’s poor attempt to be creepy with his ridiculously over the top and fake voice was so awful. How is anyone expected to listen to that? Is this dude serious?
  • MSfromKY
    Minds of Madness
    Great stories, bad narrator’s voice is unpleasant.
  • notworththibkingofaname
    If cable tv were a podcast
    Commercial increase making it difficult to continue listening. More commercials than story.
  • Dappiapple
    Misinformation
    Do not keep publishing these lies !! We need justice for rosalio his killer is still out there !!!!
  • dayziegarcia
    The voice
    Is beyond annoying.
  • Kdog7272
    My Sunday night fave
    Love this podcast… I really miss the theme song you had until a few episodes ago tho. It was my favorite podcast theme for some reason. Bring it back!!! Or don’t, I’m not the boss of you whatevs.
  • ranby rude
    5 stars
    I've listened to this show for years. Great show. I commend them for attempting a deep dive/solve but that was a swing and a miss. A month's worth of episodes for no closure. I'm sorry but that was a let down. Then to say we hope we set her spirit free huh???
  • two cats one dog
    Who killed Jennifer review
    This 4 part series was amazing. It was so respectful of Andy and Jennifer as their stories were told, not to mention the many other sex worker victims. Please listen to this series if you can!
  • Workingk9
    Was 5 stars until...
    I’ve been listening to this podcast for quite a while now and have always loved it— especially the quiet, creepy music that really gave it a unique atmosphere. Also love the narrator’s soothing voice. Unfortunately, recently, quite a bit of ads with jarring, loud music has been interspersed at various points throughout the podcast that is just awful. Completely changed the creep factor to just obnoxious. Please put the ads together in one place— preferably the beginning or end… UPDATE— just can’t deal with ALL. THE. ADS. Unsubscribed after being a loyal listener for over 5 years.
  • Jenny_Thompson
    Love this podcast but..
    I just paid for the as free version and there are STILL SO MANY ADS! What gives?
  • j-dog huey
    Creepy Shane
    Shane’s voice is soooo creepy. 😩can’t listen to this last episode! Love this podcast but eeeeek can’t hear that creepy voice!
  • Growoffsomesteam
    The narrator…
    The content is relatively interesting but the narrator’s voice is a massive distraction. And there are far too many ads.
  • TattoosbyJoelle
    Highly recommend!
    This podcast is well written, covers some very intriguing stories and has a great narrator! Seriously one of my favorite voices in podcasts. So easy to listen to. One of the bests in my opinion!
  • shfjkshhriwbzbdk
    GREAT OUTLOOK ON THE CRIME
    I like how they look back on the killers life to try to understand possibly why? some people comment it shouldn’t be that way but how many times do you hear a case and just wonder why?! then it all makes sense because they have been crazy since childhood! like the guy who tried to burn his whole family (#71), as a child then later killed his wife 🤷🏻‍♀️ ...not sure why some people write reviews of specific episodes to discuss? esp without specifying which episode...Also I liked it better when just one person tells the story the newer episodes with guests I don't like. I see some comments about your voice but that voice definitely makes the show awesome!
  • ilonamariefryer
    Cajin
    Great show
  • AccioPixie196
    Interesting subjects; horrible narration
    I was very hopeful for this show because the ep descriptions were intriguing but after listening I wont be following… I have no idea why the choice was made to tell these stories in the manner of someone doing an over the top “Keanu Reeves ala Bill & Ted giving a dramatic reading” impression but it’s ruined what might be a good show…(nothing against Keanu, I love him & am offended i his behalf).. it reminds me of Disgracedland which also has interesting subjects but is impossible to listen to… heightened line readings can be effective but every single line in this show is overly done & it’s too much…
  • PamTNC
    Incredibly annoying narrator
    The writing on this podcast is very good, and interesting. However, I’m going to have to unfollow the podcast because the narrator's attempt to sound mysterious is coming across so fake and annoying that I just can’t take it.
  • ZappiestTea
    Too many ads
    Too many ads to enjoy. I listened for a long time but now it’s too much.
  • cdhendricks
    Novia Scotia Nightmare
    Every sheriff, police, district attorney and other should listen to this episode. The red flags were there. Horrible chaos in a place so beautiful.
  • Clashplayer.no.longer
    Please stop using guests to speak!
    We enjoy your voice so much, that when other guests are brought on to talk for the majority of the show it is a huge turn off. Their voices are not as quality as yours and it takes away from the shows overall. It also shows a sign of laziness having others speak for so long. Please go back to the original version of just your voice with news clip recordings of cases. Otherwise we love your show.
  • Deni 24
    Dramatic voice
    I like the case coverage. But the narrators voice and dramatic delivery is very annoying. I've literally had to stop listening because of it .
  • Awoody205
    That voice!
    Geeze man, I’ve never left a review but I couldn’t take it any longer. This voice and the way he reads the story is AWFUL! I can’t make it through an episode!
  • Daisy8_8
    Narrator
    Would prefer a new host- voice is annoying and too many ads.
  • MoFaster
    Ghosts of Edgewater
    I’ve always enjoyed the masterful storytelling of Mind of Madness but this Halloween episode really tops it all! Added supernatural elements pushed the intricate case to the next level. Keep up the great work!
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