EP 68 - Both Had Vultures

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01/03/20 • 78 min

Welcome back to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! This week Mack starts off 2020 with a very recent, and very local murder. The murder of Carla Burns, this one is so recent that her killer has yet to be sentenced. Liv brings you a really strange case from Alaska, that’s all we're saying so nothing is given away. Just know there is death, possible murders, and a missing person.
This episode contains foul language, topics regarding murder, fucked up police work, very amazing police work, and descriptions of dead bodies. We’ll do our best to stay on track, but the bottles are popped!
Sources Carla Burns The Charley Project
The Southern Illinoisian - Nick Mariano and Issac Smith
X95 Radio
Isaac Smith, The Southern Illinoisian
Alaska The Atlantic: Alex Tizon

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EP 67 - Anoint Me Oh Lord

Welcome back to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! Since it is the holiday season Liv thought it perfect timing to bring in a little history with our murder. She talks about the history of the Winter Solstice, things you can do this weekend to celebrate, and an old timey cold case that happened on the Winter Solstice. Mack brings you a big bummer to even out our holiday cheer. She talks about the unjustified murder of Nancy Zanone, and dives into her killers background.
This episode contains foul language, discussions about murder and domestic violence. We’ll do our best to stay on track, but the bottles are popped!
Winter Solstice Sources Celebrating Winter Solstice; Selena Fox Bustle Article; Alli Hoff Kosik Wikipedia, Sol Invictus Jeff Paine BlogspotSpirit Daughter
Nancy Zanone Sources AP, “Missouri Murderer Dies...”STL Post DispatchRemains found at Sedalia trailer court identified - STL Post Dispatch Dec. 27th, 1963, STL Post Dispatch, “Decision Monday on Trying Arbeiter As An Adult” Slaying in South St. Louis: Justice Denied for Nancy Zanone By Vicki Berger Erwin, Bryan Erwin Fox 4 Article by: Michelle Pekarsky and Shannon Obrian

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EP 69 - You Can't Dress Like Jesus

Welcome back to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! This week Mack starts us off with our very first cult! She covers Victor Barnard, the leader of the River Road Fellowship; his rise to cult leadership, his disgusting sex crimes, and his downfall. Liv takes us to London for a really recent Buzzfeed Investigates topic covering the dangers of GHB in the gay community. How predators are using GHB, the very heartbreaking death of Gerhard Venter, and what his husband Ashley Chaplain is doing to find answers and closure.
This episode contains foul language, topics regarding murder, really graphic details regarding rape, child rape, and discussions about date rape drugs. We’ll do our best to stay on track, but the bottles are popped!
Sources
River Road Fellowship
Catie L’Heureux, The Cut “Everything You Need to Know About Victor Barnard, the Creepy Cult Leader Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minors”
Catie L’Heureux, The Cut “Two Childhood Rape Survivors Just Ended a Cult Leader’s Terrifying Reign”
Kehla Backman, “The More You Commit, The More The Leader Loves You”
M.L. Nestel, The Daily Beast
Karl Kahler, Twin Cities Pioneer Press “
Heavy.com
A. R. Vander Vegt, Moose Lake Star-Gazette
Sandra G. Boodman, “The Way of Many”, Washington Post
Thomas Clouse, Associated Press
The Way International, Wikipedia
Jennifer Brooks, Jenna Ross and Anderson Barbosa Star Tribune
William Laney, Wapakoneta Daily News/ November 7, 2000
Buzzfeed Investigates
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Ashley Chaplain Blog
Reynard Sinaga Article; by Patrick Strudwick