333. MYSTERY: The Tetris Murders

In 1998, Vladimir Pokhilko—one of the minds behind Tetris—was found dead in his home along with his wife and son. It was officially ruled a murder-suicide…but was it? Need more WMMM in your life? Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/witchesmagicmurdermystery Want WMMM Merch? Check out the podcast store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com   Our Youtube Channel has longer versions of our episodes, with less editing and more outtakes: https://www.youtube.com/c/WitchesMagicMurderMysteryPodcast Sources:   https://www.forbes.com/sites/risasarachan/2022/12/05/the-tetris-murders-docuseries-explores-mysterious-death-of-tetris-co-developer-and-his-family/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Pokhilko https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/was-the-tetris-co-creator-the-victim-of-a-russian-mob-hit/ https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/computer-executive-s-death-ruled-a-suicide-palo-2986205.php https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/pushed-past-the-brink-3305027.php https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/docuseries-reveals-insidious-conspiracy-in-1998-tetris-murders/ https://www.paloaltoonline.com/morgue/news/1998_Sep_25.MURDER.html https://www.paloaltoonline.com/morgue/news/1999_Jan_27.MURDER.html https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/3-Stabbed-To-Death-In-Palo-Alto-Russian-family-2989387.php https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Deaths-of-Russian-Family-Puzzle-Police-Cops-2989099.php https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SANTA-CLARA-COUNTY-Police-Release-Note-Left-In-2950983.php https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/3-killings-jolt-Palo-Alto-3068475.php All Witches, Magic, Murder, & Mystery episodes are a mix of Kara and Megan’s personal thoughts and opinions in response to the information that is publicly available at the time of recording, as well as, in some cases, personal accounts provided by listeners. In regard to these self-reported personal accounts, there can be no assurance that the information provided is 100% accurate.  If you love the Trash Witch art (see our Patreon or the Podcast store), Tiffini Scherbing of Scherbing Arts created her. Like her Scherbing Arts page on Facebook, or follow her on instagram at @scherbingarts76! She can create anything you need.  TikTok: @wmmmpodcast Instagram: @witchesmagicmurdermystery Facebook Group: