Tapes from the Darkside | Crime & Psychology
A gripping true crime podcast that dives deep into compelling cases and mysteries. Perfect for listeners who crave detailed investigations and expert storytelling.We release episodes 1-2 times per month. Get access to early releases, bonus episodes, merch discounts, stickers, and more on Patreon.Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarksideMake a one-time donation:https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/
Episodes
S11, Chapter 2: California Men's Colony
Two men are locked inside the California Men’s Colony — a medium-security state prison tucked away in the rolling hills of San Luis Obispo.It wasn’t a fortress like San Quentin.It didn’t house the state’s most violent criminals.And its repu…
S11, Chapter 1: Genesis of Evil
Two men. Five girls. One summer of calculated, incomprehensible cruelty.This is the story of The Toobox Killers. (If you think you already know this story you might be surprised.)—Support the showpatreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside—Get 60% off…
Joel the Ripper
In the suburbs of Long Island, behind the quiet streets and manicured lawns, something dark was festering. Joel Rifkin, a man with a soft voice, thinning hair, and a passion for gardening, harbored a secret—one that would horrify the nation…
Unsportsmanlike Conduct
(00:00:00) Unsportsmanlike Conduct (00:00:19) chapter 1 (00:04:38) chapter 2 (00:13:07) chapter 3 Three tales of rage and ruin in the sports world.Chapter 1 = The Gruesome Death of Otavio da SilvaChapter 2 = Bruiser BrodyChapter 3 = SnookS…
Twice Dead: The Tragic Tale of Becky Thomson
Eighteen-year-old Becky Thomson Brown grabbed her keys and asked her 11-year-old half-sister, Amy Burridge, if she wanted to come along for a quick grocery run.It was a trip that would ultimately change both of their lives forever.—Support …
What Happened to Terrance Yeakey?
On the quiet morning of April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City stirred awake like any other spring day—cloudless, bright, and filled with the mundane rhythms of a midwestern weekday.Office workers filed into the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building dow…
October 7
It started like any ordinary Saturday morning in southern Israel. Families were still waking up. Children played. There was a music festival in the desert—people dancing under the early sun.But just after dawn… a sound tore through the calm…
Meet Our Friend: Morning Cup of Murder
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The Paria Incident | Chapter 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2.When Christopher Boodram reached the top of the riser his nightmare was far from over. In fact, you might say that it had only begun.
The Paria Incident | Chapter 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2.During a routine maintenance check on a submerged oil pipeline, a team of five experienced divers encountered a catastrophic event. An unforeseen error during their work triggered a powerful suction effect commonly referred to a…
S11, Chapter 20: She Posed as a Romantic Interest (Interview w/ Lisa G)
We talked about her in-person visits to Dodge Correctional Institution to visit Chandler Halderson, Chandler's confession to her, and the escalation of their "relationship." This is my full 1.5 hour conversation with Lisa G.Episode images1:…
S11, Chapter 19: Interview with a Bunkmate
In November of 2023, I put out an open call to interview anyone who had any relation to the Halderson case. At first the lines were quiet. Then I made contact with a man who goes by the name "Wallace."He claimed to have been bunkmates with …
S11, Chapter 18: Retribution
Get free stocks AND help the podcast! Download moomoo and sign up using my link.Up to 30 free stocks! (5 minimum)8.1% APY* on uninvested cashMy moomoo link：https://j.moomoo.com/01nmgm—Let's dive right in with the jury's decision in the tria…
S11, Chapter 17: Closing Arguments
33% off all first time Patreon monthly and yearly memberships. Code DARK. Ends Thursday January 16 @ 11:59PM.https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarksideAs this case winds down we have a tale of two closings arguments. A clunky closing from…
S11, Chapter 16: Full Interview with Andrew Smith
I've decided to release this on the public feed too. Patreon members saw it early and with the option of video.I decided to title this "Chapter 16" mainly for future listeners. It'll be better to experience this interview after first listen…
S11, Chapter 15: Hidden Motives
Is there anything we've overlooked so far that could have motivated Chandler to commit this crime?—Download the moomoo app and get free stocks plus a nice APY%. Use my link or promo code and you'll help the podcast too.Use my link / code an…
S11, Chapter 14: Sauk City
33% off all Patreon yearly and monthly memberships.Use code: DARK33https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarksideA horrific discovery is made near the Wisconsin River.Episode images: https://imgbox.com/g/8mayT2ssEG—Follow:https://www.instagra…
S11, Chapter 13: Body In Absentia
On the night of Saturday, July 2, Cathryn Mellender arrived at the Halderson family home for a sleepover with her boyfriend, Chandler.Unbeknownst to Cat, she'd be sleeping just feet away from the dismembered bodies of Bart and Krista...hidd…
S11, Chapter 12: The Ash Trap
...we therefore commit this body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.— A phrase for burial in the Book of Common Prayer.Ashes to ashes, funk to funky, we know Major Tom's a junkie. Strung out in heaven's high and hit…
NIGHT TERROR #10 | Stalker
In 2018, Jacqueline Ades went on a single date with a man she met through an online dating app. Over the next ten months, she sent him over 159,000 text messages.This episode is part of our NIGHT TERRORS supporter exclusive series. Get more…
S11, Chapter 11: Inferno
Exactly what happened during the early morning hours of July 2, 2021? Through the fire and flames, we continue on with our coverage of the Halderson case.Episode GIF: https://i.imgur.com/ltDxXc9.mp4Support the show and get bonus content...h…
S11, Chapter 10: False Start
Date: July 1, 2021Location: The Halderson's basementBart and Krista's lifeless bodies are sprawled across the cold cement floor. Various blood soaked tools are strewn about the room. Hedge clippers, scissors, a keyhole saw, a hacksaw, and a…
S11, Chapter 9: Where Was Cat?
Where was Cat Mellender on July 1, 2021?Support the show and get bonus content...https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside —Make a one time donation...https://www.tapesfromthedarkside.com/paypal/Leave us a Review (...it really helps!)htt…
S11, Chapter 8: Torso
A horrific discovery is made at Cottage Grove.Episode images (non-graphic): https://imgur.com/a/izkpD0sThe following link contains EXPLICIT IMAGES showing a dismembered body. Please approach with caution and respect: https://imgur.com/a/oaz…
S11, Chapter 7: Tarkov
In this episode, we'll travel to Tarkov, Russia. Where Chaz and his friend, Smitty, fought side-by-side in a brutal never-ending war.Episode images: https://imgur.com/a/cfVdtRhFor more info about the online community that Smitty mentions...…
S11, Chapter 6: Dead on the First of July
Let's step inside the interrogation room with a cold-blooded killer.Episode gifs: https://imgur.com/a/RIgLpdxSupport the show and get bonus content...https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside —Make a one time donation...https://www.tapes…
S11, Chapter 5: I spoke to Omar Jobe.
The date was June 29, 2021. An ordinary Tuesday afternoon.But in just two days time, Bart and Krista Halderson would be dead. Their body parts strewn across rural Wisconsin.Omar Jobe, 33-years-old, answers the phone while working his job at…
S11, Chapter 4: chazzzledazl
On June 17, 2021, Chandler slipped and fell down the stairs at his parents' house. And in that one brief moment the entire trajectory of his life was forever changed.Episode images.https://imgur.com/a/HoYpVoLSupport the show and get bonus c…
S11, Chapter 3: Cat Mellender
We travel into the interrogation room with Cat. And also learn more about her background.Pic: https://i.imgur.com/tdyk1yq.pngSupport the show and get bonus content...https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside —Make a one time donation...h…
S11, Chapter 2: He Had It All
The twenty-three-year-old Chandler Halderson appeared to be living the ideal life. Beautiful girlfriend, a loving family, and the dream job. How did it all go so wrong?Support the show and get bonus content...https://www.patreon.com/tapesfr…
S11, Chapter 1: Bart and Krista Go Missing
A jailhouse phone call.An interesting phenomena in its own right. The prison industrial complex in the USA generates an estimated 1.3 billions per year. In March of 2020, when the Dane County Jail stopped all in-person visitations due to th…
The Haldersons | Trailer
Bart and Krista Halderson went missing in July of 2021. Their bodies were found dismembered, decapitated, and strewn throughout rural Wisconsin. The last person to see them alive was their son, Chandler, and he quickly became the lead suspe…
S10, Chapter 6: Requiem for a Son
“In the end, however, despite all the mystery still surrounding Otto, it is essential to remember two facts that endure as unyielding as gravestones: Otto’s death and the grief of those he left behind.” —Doug Bock Clark, investigative repor…
S10, Chapter 5: Homecoming
Intricacies of international diplomacy plays and political power-plays unravel while a young man's life hangs in the balance. While Otto Warmbier faces 15 years in a North Korean prison camp, the tension between superpowers begins to boil, …
S10, Chapter 4: Into the Gulags
If convicted of this alleged crime what kind of punishment was awaiting Otto Warmbier? Allow me to introduce you to the North Korean "re-education" prisons; a network of concentration camps that perpetually holds and brutally tortures appro…
S10, Chapter 3: Otto's Confession
It was the last time his family would hear him speak. This is Otto Warmbier's confession.Support the show and get bonus content...https://www.patreon.com/tapesfromthedarkside—Lead writer this season: Carissa CollingeCarissa.collinge@gmail.c…
S10, Chapter 2: The Fifth Floor
Calvin says that the first thing you noticed right away was the low ceilings. It was half that of the other floors. This truly felt like a nonexistent floor. Built between the crawlspaces of two actual floors.The taller members of the group…
S10, Chapter 1: Otto Warmbier
The story of Otto Warmbier, an all-American boy with an adventurous spirit. A former high school standout who would decide to take a daring vacation to North Korea during his college years.This episode begins to unravel the mystery of his N…
S9, AFTERSHOW: tori4fun w/ Bob Motta
The extended version of this episode is available ad-free on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/posts/87357593—Bob Motta has been practicing law for over 20 years. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law and became license…
S9, Chapter 2: Chasing Tori
Part 2-of-2In a video on the official Facebook page for the USA's largest volunteer-supported child mentoring group, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Eleanor Hunton Hoppe stares down the barrel of the camera's lens and states:"I'm Elean…