WILDCIDE
Wildcide is a hybrid true crime podcast comprised of the wildest, most bizarre true crime cases mixed with interviews from filmmakers, authors, survivors, researchers, criminal investigators, psychiatrists, therapists and more. Your hosts Chelsea (an allied health professional) and Bailey (a therapist) are sisters who aren’t afraid to dive deep into concepts from systemic issues in the legal field to the pathology of offenders. So come hang out with us while we sing, cry and analyze the wildcides of the world together. Welcome home, besties and baddies!
Episodes
Shortcide: Conmen and the Audacity They Rode in On
Some criminals steal for money. These two stole for sport. Chelsea takes on Victor Lustig, the smooth-talking con artist who “sold” the Eiffel Tower — twice — and even conned Al Capone. From fake government papers to counterfeit money press…
Conspiracy: Who Bombed Judi Bari?
A car bomb. A forest war. And an activist caught in the middle. When Earth First! organizer Judi Bari was nearly killed by a bomb planted beneath the driver’s seat of her Subaru, the FBI didn’t hunt for the bomber—they arrested her. What fo…
The Art World’s Greatest Fraud with Filmmaker Barry Avrich
What happens when one of America’s most prestigious art galleries falls for an $80 million lie? From the acclaimed filmmaker behind Netflix’s Made You Look, Barry Avrich returns with The Devil Wears Rothko: Inside the Art Scandal That Rocke…
The Art of Deception: Wolfgang Beltracchi
For years, the name Wolfgang Beltracchi meant nothing to the art world. And yet, his fingerprints were everywhere—on canvases attributed to long-dead masters, hanging in prestigious galleries, and sitting in private collections worth millio…
Shortcide: Wild, Wild Wills
In today's Shortcide, we explore two outrageous real-life cases where the last wills and testaments caused chaos. First up is T.M. Zink, an Iowa attorney who left his fortune to build a women-free library, complete with “NO WOMAN ADMITTED” …
Betrayal Trauma with Dr. Jessica Lamar
Last interview, we sat down with Tamara Cooper to discuss compulsive sexual behavior. The question remained: what happens to the partners after betrayal? So this week, we sit down with Jessica Lamar, CPTT (Certified Partner Trauma Therapist…
Anatomy of Betrayal: The Case of Dr. Jean-Claude Dominique
When Dr. Jean-Claude Dominique was struck in a late-night hit-and-run, his Queens community mourned the loss of a respected OB-GYN, devoted father, and loving husband. His wife, Eliette, stood by as he lay in a coma—unaware that the real im…
How a Crime Novel Solved a Murder: The Case of Dariusz Janiszewski
It began with a body. In December 2000, the remains of a missing man surfaced in the Oder River in southwestern Poland. Dariusz Janiszewski—a young entrepreneur who had vanished weeks earlier—was found floating in the river by three fisherm…
Sex Addiction vs. Sex Offending with Tamara Cooper, CSAT
Sex addiction is often misunderstood, sensationalized, or dismissed altogether—but what’s the truth behind it? In this episode, we sit down with Tamara Cooper, a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), to unpack the often-misunderstood wo…
Fall of a Titan: The Murder of Steve "Air" McNair
On July 4, 2009, the world woke up to shocking headlines: beloved NFL quarterback Steve McNair had been found dead in a Nashville condo, alongside 20-year-old Sahel “Jenni” Kazemi. What first looked like a mystery quickly unraveled into a t…
Shortcide: Freakshows—What a Weird Flex
Step right up, folks—today’s Shortcide takes you on a journey through the wonderfully weird (and slightly horrifying) world of historic freak shows! 🎪 We dig into the strange afterlife of Elmer McCurdy, the outlaw who somehow spent more ti…
Honor Killings and Honor Based Violence - A Conversation with Sab
In this powerful conversation, Sab sheds light on the hidden dangers of honor-based violence, detailing how it continues to affect countless lives across the world. Through her advocacy, she works to raise awareness, support survivors, and …
Honor Killing: The Case of Shafilea Ahmed
In 2003, Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old British-Pakistani girl, was killed in a brutal act that shocked the world. Behind the walls of a seemingly ordinary family home, Shafilea's desire for independence clashed with her parents' rigid expec…
A Love Quadrangle: The Murder of Bruce Saunders
What happens when love turns deadly? Sharon Graham found herself at the center of a tangled web of emotions, caught between not one, but three men—each unknowingly playing a role in a twisted and dangerous plot. At the heart of this tragic …
Pantera & Family Ties: Michael 'Doc' Holt on Dimebag, Vinnie Paul, and Their Legacy
It's all about Pantera today! In this special episode, we sit down with Michael "Doc" Holt, the cousin of the legendary Abbott Brothers, Darrell "Dimebag" and Vinnie Paul, for an exclusive interview. As one of the few remaining close family…
When Metal Mourns: The Alrosa Villa Massacre
In this intense episode, we cover one of the most shocking and heartbreaking events in rock music history: the murder of Dimebag Darrell, guitarist of the iconic band Pantera, during a live performance in 2004. The episode delves into the t…
Killer Genes: The Murder of Rhonda "Chantay" Blankinship
In this episode, we dive into the haunting murder of Rhonda “Chantay” Blankinship, whose tragic fate would remain a mystery for over a year. Chantay’s disappearance seemed like an ordinary missing persons case, but what unfolded would leave…
Shortcide: Death Played Dirty
In this Shortcide, it's almost as if death itself is playing dirty, pulling off Final Destination-style tricks, taking lives in the most unexpected and bizarre ways. Bailey and Chelsea dive into two of the most perplexing and bizarre cases …
The Murders at Snowden House
In September of 1996, tragedy shattered the peace at the historic Snowden House, a grand estate resting in the heart of the Arkansas Delta. It was there that 75-year-old Sally Snowden McKay and her nephew, 52-year-old Joseph Lee Baker, were…
Beyond the Exam Room: Marie McKenzie on Forensic Nursing After Sexual Assault
In this gripping episode of Wildcide, we sit down with Marie McKenzie, a seasoned Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), to uncover the critical role forensic nurses play in the justice system. Marie shares firsthand experiences from the fie…
Zhenhao Zou: The UK's Most Prolific Serial Rapist
Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and drug-facilitated assault. Listener discretion is advised. Zhenhao Zou appeared to be just another PhD student at University College London—until investigators exposed him as one of…
The Zizians: A Murderous Transgender Vegan Cult?
Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, suicide, and other sensitive or controversial topics. Ooof. This one is a full-blown inferno, and it is STILL DEVELOPING. Meet the Zizians—who refer to themselves as—wait for it—the Vegan Sit…
Shortcide: Death Took an L
Some call it luck, some call it fate—but one thing’s for sure, Death took a serious L on this one. In this Shortcide, we’re bringing you two cases of two different people who repeatedly dodged death like it was their full-time job. Chelsea …
'Welcome to Video' (Part 2): The Fall of a Dark Web Empire
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content around child sexual abuse material and child exploitation. Listener discretion is advised. After authorities dismantled Welcome to Video, the largest known child exploitation marketplace on the…
'Welcome to Video' (Part 1): The Dark Web’s Most Vile Empire
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content around child sexual abuse material and child exploitation. Listener discretion is advised. This case makes Dark Web Diaries look tame. This week, we dive into the horrifying Welcome to Video ca…
The Crimes of Robert Sparks: A Firsthand Account from Dallas PD’s Joe King
A horrific crime, a high-stakes manhunt, and the inside story from the officer who lived it. In this episode, we sit down with Dallas PD Officer Joe King, a key player in the investigation and capture of Robert Sparks, the man responsible f…
Familicide: The Crimes of Robert Sparks
Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, violence, and human suffering. Listener discretion is advised. Alright, let’s rewind to September of 2007 where a man by the name of Robert Sparks was living a relativel…
God's Misfits: The Murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley
A routine custody exchange. A deserted highway. Two women vanish without a trace. On March 30, 2024, Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler set off on what should have been a simple trip to pick up Veronica’s children. But when they never return…
Resilience and Hope: My Parents' Survival Through the Holocaust with Tom Glaser
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of the Holocaust, including themes of genocide, suicide, violence, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Tom Glaser…
Josef Mengele: Auschwitz's Angel of Death
Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence, genocide, and human suffering. Listener discretion is advised. In this compelling and deeply introspective episode, we delve into one of humanity’s darkest chapters: the Holo…
Lethal Curiosity: The Murder of Amie Gray
In this gripping episode, we uncover the shocking case of Nasen Saadi, a criminology student who crossed the line from studying crime to committing it. Amie Gray and her friend Leanne Miles were enjoying a fire at the beach before tragedy s…
Bob Crane: Behind the Scenes with His Official Biographers
Was Bob Crane a victim of fame’s shadowy underbelly, or did his lifestyle lead him down a dangerous path? What clues were left behind at the crime scene, and why has his murder remained unsolved for over four decades? Join us for an exclusi…
Bob Crane: Hollywood’s Infamous Unsolved Murder
Step into the glamorous yet shadowy world of 1970s Hollywood as we unravel the unsolved murder of Bob Crane, the charismatic star of Hogan's Heroes. Found bludgeoned to death in his Scottsdale, Arizona apartment in 1978, Crane’s murder shoc…
Shortcide: The Bizarre Case of Vaidas Jucevičius
In this episode, we dive into the enigmatic and chilling case of Vaidas Jucevičius, a man whose life took a turn so strange it left investigators and the public stunned. What started as a routine inquiry soon unraveled into a labyrinth of u…
Hexed (Part 1): The Dark Doctrine of the Witch's Hammer
In the first part of this witchy two-part episode, Chelsea delves into the dark origins of the Salem Witch Trials, unraveling the sinister influence of the Malleus Maleficarum, also known as the Witch's Hammer. This infamous 15th-century t…
Wildcide 2025: New Year Updates
It’s a new year, but don’t worry – we’re still here, digging into the darkest corners of true crime! In this special update episode, Bailey and Chelsea kick off 2025 with a recap of Wildcide’s 2024 year, listener shoutouts, and a sneak peek…
Christmas Mourning: The Murder of Kashmier James
It was Christmas night in 2010, a time for joy, family, and celebration—but for 25-year-old Kashmier James, the holiday ended in an unthinkable tragedy. After spending the day with loved ones, Kashmier stopped to visit a friend in the Hyde …
Dr. Satan: The Crimes of Marcel Petiot
In this Chelstacular episode, Chelsea dives into the story of Dr. Marcel Petiot, a man whose sinister charm and calculated brutality earned him the infamous nicknames "Doctor Satan" and “The Butcher of Paris.” Marcel André Henri Félix Petio…
The Angel's Landing Cult (Part 2)
In part two of this two-part case, we are back to the manipulation, crime, and charisma of Daniel Perez, AKA Lou Castro. In part one, we explored Perez’s control over his followers led to a series of suspicious deaths, each conveniently lin…
The Angel's Landing Cult (Part 1)
In part one of this two-part case, Bailey takes us through the investigation into the Angel’s Landing cult. It is a chilling tale of manipulation, crime, and a charismatic leader who preyed on the vulnerable. At the heart of the case is Dan…