TW: Murder, animal neglect/death

Two tragic murders strike separately in one family. One killer is brought to justice, but one mystery still remains... learn more as Sadie and Madeline dive into the cases of Tamika and Anthony Huston this week.

Sources:

Burke, Minyvonne. “Scott Peterson, Convicted of Killing Pregnant Wife, Laci Peterson, Resentenced to Life in Prison.” NBC News, NBCUniversal News Group, 8 Dec. 2021, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/scott-peterson-convicted-killing-pregnant-wife-laci-re-sentenced-life-rcna7909.

“Coroner: Man, Woman Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide.” The Washington Times, 10 Jan. 2017, https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/10/coroner-man-woman-found-dead-in-apparent-murder-su/.

Demby, Gene. “What We Know (and Don't Know) about 'Missing White Women Syndrome'.” NPR, 13 Apr. 2017, https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/04/13/523769303/what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-missing-white-women-syndrome.

Flowers, Ashley, and Brit Prawat, host. “MURDERED: Tamika Huston.” Crime Junkie Podcast, Audiochuck, 2 November 2020, https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-tamika-huston/.

Keyes, Allison. “The Search for Tamika Huston.” NPR, 10 May 2005, https://www.npr.org/2005/05/10/4646085/the-search-for-tamika-huston.

“Missing Persons Statistics 2021.” Black and Missing Foundation, https://blackandmissinginc.com/statistics/.

Montgomery, Bob, and Zach Fox. “Update: Couple Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide.” Spartanburg Herald Journal, 10 Jan. 2017, https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2017/01/09/update-couple-dead-in-apparent-murder-suicide/22744732007/.

Morrison, Alexander. “Jailhouse Interview: Tamika Huston's Killer: No More Secrets.” Spartanburg Herald Journal, 28 Mar. 2017, https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2005/08/16/jailhouse-interview-tamika-hustons-killer-no-more-secrets/21851445007/.

“Natalee Ann Holloway.” FBI, 20 Sept. 2010, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/natalee-ann-holloway.

“Obituary for Anthony Huston.” Articobits, https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/jw-woodward-fh/anthony-huston-obituary.

“Obituary for Joanne Huston.” Articobits, https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/jw-woodward-fh/joanne-huston-obituary.

Robinson, Bryan. “Former Boyfriend Charged in Missing S.C. Woman Case.” ABC News, ABC News Network, 12 Aug. 2005, https://abcnews.go.com/US/LegalCenter/story?id=1032722.

“The 'Runaway' Story That Wasn't.” ABC News, ABC News Network, 9 May 2005, https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=740214&page=1.

“Spartanburg Man Receives Life Prison Sentence for Murder Plea.” Spartanburg County, https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/877/040306---Spartanburg-Man-Receives-Life-Prison-Sentence-For-Murder-Plea.

“Spartanburg Man Tells Newspaper Details of Missing Woman's Killing.” WISTV, 15 Aug. 2005, https://www.wistv.com/story/3722886/spartanburg-man-tells-newspaper-details-of-missing-womans-killing/.

Tron, Gina. “How Did a Beloved Dog Convince Tamika Huston's Family That She Was in Danger?” Oxygen True Crime, 24 Nov. 2021, https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/tamika-hustons-murder-overshadowed-by-runaway-bride-natalee-holloway-is-black-and.

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TW: murder, r*pe, child ab*se

He is one of the most infamous names in true crime, but have you heard the backstory behind sadistic child killer John Wayne Gacy? In this week's episode, learn how the notorious murderer grows to become a link in a vicious cycle generational trauma and abuse.

Additionally, click this link to learn about the DNA Doe Project, which has successfully identified one of John Wayne Gacy's victims as well as many other Does using DNA testing. Consider supporting their important and dedicated work with a donation, or, if you are missing a blood relative, check out their partners at GEDmatch to learn how to submit your DNA.

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TW: murder

When Glinda Pulley and her 10-year-old son Tyler Jones are found shot to death in Glinda's bedroom, an initial glimpse at the scene points to a murder-suicide. But after suspicious clues are uncovered and a connection is made to another unsolved case, the truth becomes much murkier.

Sources: 

“Autopsy Results May Shed Light on Apparent Murder-Suicide.” WRAL.com, WRAL, 18 Apr. 2005, https://www.wral.com/news/local/story/116503/.

Browder, Cullen, et al. “Halifax County Man Profits from Multiple Deaths, Suspicious Fires.” WRAL, 25 Apr. 2013, https://www.wral.com/halifax-county-man-profits-from-multiple-deaths-suspicious-fires/12372858/#:~:text=Family%20members%20found%20Glinda%20Pulley,his%20mother%20and%20then%20himself.

Brown, Jerry. “Unsolved Murders of Glinda Pulley and Her Son, Tyler Jones, Examined on Still A Mystery.” Monsters and Critics, 3 Nov. 2021, https://www.monstersandcritics.com/tv/true-crime/unsolved-murders-of-glinda-pulley-and-her-son-tyler-jones-examined-on-still-a-mystery/.

Cofer, Amara, host. “UNSOLVED: The Murder of Glinda Pulley.” Black Girl Gone Podcast, episode 49, 17 January 2022, https://megaphone.link/HSW2801301733.

“Episode 62- Glinda Pulley and Tyler Jones.” It’s Crime O’Clock Somewhere Podcast, episode 62, 21 March 2022, https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BaJcwdHjWY7zyIORIXeSq?si=ogneNOpKTqC4m15JjOnqKg&nd=1.

Godwin, Maurice. “Unsolved Murders of Glinda Pulley and Tyler Jones - Warrenton, NC 2005.” Dr. Maurice Godwin, 2013, http://www.drmauricegodwin.com/pulleyjonescaseletter.html.

Kagan, Julia. “Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.” Investopedia, 26 May 2022, https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/accidental-death-dismemberment-insurance.asp#:~:text=Typically%2C%20accidental%20death%20covers%20exceptional,substitute%20for%20term%20life%20insurance.

“Life Insurance vs. AD&D Insurance.” Progressive, https://www.progressive.com/answers/life-insurance-vs-accidental-death-insurance/#:~:text=Accidental%20death%20and%20dismemberment%20(AD%26D)%20insurance%20is%20a%20category%20of,limb%2C%20paralysis%2C%20or%20blindness.

“Sheriff: 9-Year-Old Kills Mother, Self.” CNN, 19 Apr. 2005, https://www.cnn.com/2005/US/04/18/nc.shooting/.

Vanapalli, Viswa. “Glinda Pulley Murder: How Did She Die? Who Killed Her?” The Cinemaholic, 3 Nov. 2021, https://thecinemaholic.com/glinda-pulley-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/.

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In this week's episode, Madeline and Sadie explore the insane life and death of Gregori Rasputin. Rasputin was a Russian peasant who claimed to be able to heal the Tsar's son. When he gains too much political influence, three aristocrats try (multiple times) to get rid of him.  

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Sources: 

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rasputin-is-murdered 

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alexandra-empress-consort-of-Russia 

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/murder-rasputin-100-years-later-180961572/ 

https://allthatsinteresting.com/rasputin-death 

https://open.spotify.com/track/5jkFvD4UJrmdoezzT1FRoP?si=39ce2d90919e48fc 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qLd3RQkaeGkR5Sz6AM1hc?si=lzYTbCHaS2S-tjCJlZgnvw

TW: Murder, blood, mentions of r*pe and child molestation

53 years after Penn State graduate student was stabbed to death in the campus library in broad daylight, the truth of who is responsible remains as mysterious as ever. Do you have any information that could help investigators solve the murder of Betsy Aardsma? If so, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 717-783-5599. 

Sources:

“After 45 Years, the Unsolved Murder of Betsy Aardsma in Penn State Library Remains a Mystery.” PennLive, 1 Dec. 2014, https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2014/12/45_years_murder_in_the_stacks.html.

Cavallier, Andrea. “Unsolved Murder of Penn State Student Betsy Aardsma Haunts Community 52 Years after She Was Stabbed in Library Stacks.” NBCNews.com, NBCUniversal News Group, 28 Nov. 2021, https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/unsolved-murder-penn-state-student-betsy-aardsma-haunts-community-52-n1284867.

Hogge, Erin. “Murder in the Stacks: 50 Years Later, Still No Answers.” The Daily Collegian, 10 Dec. 2019, https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/murder-in-the-stacks-50-years-later-still-no-answers/article_b6280ed6-1a18-11ea-a966-2b1ac6ebcdcb.html.

Mautner, Chris. “Author David Dekok Discusses Penn State's Infamous 'Murder in the Stacks': A Live Chat Recap.” PennLive, 21 Aug. 2014, https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2014/08/author_david_dekok_a_live_chat.html.

Miller, Gary Dwight, and David DeKok. “A 39-Year Mystery: The Hunt for a Killer.” PennLive, The Patriot-News, 8 Dec. 2008, https://www.pennlive.com/specialprojects/2008/12/dr_elmer_reed_at_ritenour.html.

Sederstrom, Jill. “Mystery Still Surrounds Murder of Penn State Graduate Student Found Dead in the School's Library.” Oxygen Official Site, Oxygen, 30 Nov. 2021, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/betsy-aardsma-murder-mystery-still-surrounds-death-of-penn-state-student.

Smart, Gil. “Who Killed Betsy Aardsma?” LancasterOnline, 10 Oct. 2010, https://lancasteronline.com/news/who-killed-betsy-aardsma/article_960ccf9d-03af-59f4-a8fb-4c5749caff40.html.

“Who Killed Penn State Student Betsy Aardsma?” The Murder Squad, 23 Aug. 2021, http://themurdersquad.com/episodes/who-killed-penn-state-student-betsy-aardsma/.

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TW: r*pe, blood, murder, child sex ab*se 

How did a poor and vulnerable young sex worker in a small town in Mexico earn the title "The High Priestess of Blood"? Find out as Madeline and Sadie dive into the cult and murders of Magdalena Solís for this week's episode! 

Sources: 

Bartlette, DeLani R. “Magdalena Solís: The High Priestess of Blood.” Medium, 21 Mar. 2021, https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/magdalena-sol%C3%ADs-the-high-priestess-of-blood-1278a81dea48. 

Blanco, Juan Ignacio. “Magdalena Solís.” Murderpedia, https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/solis-magdalena.htm. 

Torres, Armando, and Paige Wesley, hosts. "Magdalena Solís: Viagra Inhaler." Cult Podcast, episode 90, 2019, https://www.cultpodcastshow.com/listen/episode/63dfba79/ep-90-magdalena-solis-viagra-inhaler. 

Ruinsburg, Robbie, and Toni Simmons. “Magdalena Solis - High Priestess of Blood or Serial Killer out for Sex.” WickedWe, 13 Feb. 2022, https://wickedwe.com/magdalena-solis-serial-killer/. 

Swancer, Brent. “The Bizarre Tale of Magdalena Solis, the High Priestess of Blood.” Mysterious Universe, 28 May 2020, https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2020/05/the-bizarre-tale-of-magdalena-solis-the-high-priestess-of-blood/.blood/. 

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TW: Murder, blood, child ab*se, r*pe

This week, Madeline and Sadie dive in to the gruesome 29-day killing spree of George Howard "Buster" Putt, Memphis's first serial killer. Expect sarcasm and showtunes.

Sources:

"Episode 2: George 'Buster' Putt." Unearthed: Memphis, season 1, episode 2, 2020, https://unearthedmemphis.com/2020/08/04/episode-two-george-buster-putt/.

"George Howard Putt - Spree Killer." Criminal Discourse Podcast, season 3, episode 5, 2021, https://criminaldiscoursepodcast.com/george-howard-putt/.

Blanco, Juan Ignacio. “George Putt.” Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers, https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/putt-george.htm.

Droke, Jeff. “29 Days: The Story of Serial Killer George Howard Putt.” Jeff Droke, http://jeffdroke.com/George%20Howard%20Putt%2029_days.htm.

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