Maleficence
Stephanie and Jessica
A no B.S. true crime podcast! We cover a range of cases from murder, missing people, mysterious deaths, and unsolved cases. New episodes every Friday.
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Murdered - Katherine Foster (EP-1)
Maleficence
05/15/23 • 28 min
On February 23, 1980 a college freshman goes missing. When searchers finally find her, they are left with more questions than answers. It takes decades before the truth comes to light.
sources for this episode:
https://www.wlox.com/story/9399395/cold-case-arrest-unearths-painful-memories-in-pascagoula/
http://www.mobilebaytimes.com/foster051710.html
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78574265/katherine-elizabeth-foster
https://www.al.com/live/2010/05/prosecutors_dangerous_obsessio.html
https://www.andalusiastarnews.com/2008/11/25/28-years-later-arrest-made/
Nightmare Next door- Season 10, Episode 3
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07/07/23 • 33 min
Phillip Michael Shue was a decorated United States Air Force Colonel in April 2003, when his life was cut short due to a car wreck in San Antonio Texas. Despite signs of being bound and tortured, the authorities ruled his death a tragic, planned suicide. Colonel Shues' wife Tracy has fought ever since to find the truth.
sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-curious-case-of-col-shue-26-03-2009/
https://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/pmshue.htm
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/colonel-philip-shue_b_1424756
https://truecrimediva.com/colonel-philip-shue/
https://truecrimedetective.co.uk/unsolved-mysteries-the-strange-death-of-colonel-phillip-shue-5dc7f822bf16
https://www.woundedtimes.org/2008/06/air-force-colonel-philip-shues-death.html
Murdered - Valentina Trespalacios (EP-26)
Maleficence
11/03/23 • 26 min
In January 2021, a homeless man rummaging through a dumpster discovers the body of a well-loved DJ discarded in a suitcase in Bogota, Columbia. Immediately authorities want to speak to her finance only to realize he’s nowhere to be found.
sources:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/texan-john-poulos-arrested-for-murder-of-colombian-dj-found-in-suitcase
https://nypost.com/2023/01/26/texas-man-busted-in-death-of-dj-girlfriend-valentina-trespalacios-in-colombia/amp/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12311049/amp/Divorced-father-three-accused-killing-Colombian-DJ-girlfriend-stuffing-body-suitcase-goes-viral-Twitter-original-post-blind-date-holiday-updated-say-hes-charged-murder.html
https://cbs58.com/news/franklin-man-john-poulos-declares-himself-not-guilty-in-the-murder-of-valentina-trespalacios
https://thecitypaperbogota.com/news/john-poulos-maintains-innocence-in-murder-case-of-bogota-dj/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2023/02/02/john-poulos-femicide-valentina-trespalacios-colombia/11170691002/
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/01/26/americas/valentina-trespalacios-john-poulos-intl-latam/index.html
https://www.cbs58.com/news/john-poulos-murder-case-estranged-wife-speaks-out-on-abusive-relationship-horrific-divorce-process-and-abandoned-children#:~:text=In%20a%20statement%20to%20CBS,at%20the%20age%20of%20four
Missing- Fort Worth Trio (EP-6)
Maleficence
06/16/23 • 40 min
On December 23, 1974, three young girls went missing while Christmas shopping at a mall in Fort Worth, Texas. It was categorized as a runaway case for the first year, but it's been 48 years since, and we are still searching for answers.
sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRwW5nX_dfE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbOOppdEHjo
https://hometownbyhandlebar.com/?p=32310
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Vanished-While-Christmas-Shopping-The-Fort-Worth-Trio
Murdered- Gustafson Family (EP-4)
Maleficence
06/02/23 • 34 min
In the 1980’s a small rural community in Massachusetts is terrorized by multiple burglaries and home invasions and On December 1st 1987, 33 year old Priscilla, 5 year old William and 7 year old Abigail were brutally murdered in their home. Police quickly have a suspect in mind but are led on a chase which ensued one of the largest man hunts in Massachusetts history.
sources:
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-05-20-mn-297-story.html
https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/daniel-laplante
https://apnews.com/article/f0cc5b4f3235b40942be68a92d0619fa
https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/volumes/416/416mass433.html#back4
https://www.celticssentinel.com/2021/07/the-elm-street-nightmare.html
Murders in Forest Park (EP-27)
Maleficence
11/10/23 • 48 min
A young couple is murdered in a Portland, Oregon park in November of 1960. The investigation spans years, but justice is finally served. To this day, people still wonder if we got the wrong people. Could this be the work of a well-known serial killer?
sources:
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-capital-journal/25715795/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-and-review/25712358/https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2022/02/earl-son-cracked-the-toughest-portland-murder-cases-of-his-era-but-his-obsession-came-at-a-cost.html?outputType=amp
https://www.oregonlive.com/books/2010/11/phil_stanford_explores_notorio.html
https://law.justia.com/cases/oregon/court-of-appeals/1972/494-p-2d-434-2.html
https://newsregister.com/article?articleTitle=did-oregon-miss-chance-to-stop-a-serial-killer--1368558730--7797--
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28705637/beverly-ann-allan
https://law.justia.com/cases/oregon/court-of-appeals/1971/492-p-2d-312-2.html
Murdered - Angela Samota (EP-7)
Maleficence
06/23/23 • 26 min
Angela Samota was a Beautiful, intelligent, and well-liked college student whose life was tragically cut short in October 1984 when someone broke into her off-campus apartment and brutally attacked her. It took over 25 years before the truth about that night would come to light.
sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/read-orignal-police-report-angie-samota-flna820561
Dateline: Secrets Uncovered ‘ in the middle of the night” season 9 episode 3
https://medium.com/@writermsmith/the-case-of-angela-samota-9ba5a0b9eba6
https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-44470377
https://warrenhealy.com/2010/06/man-sentenced-to-death-in-1984-murder-rape-of-smu-student/
https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/2017/10/15/from-the-archives-architect-suspected-of-smu-sorority-student-s-murder-cleared-in-surprise-twist/
Murdered - Megan Montgomery (EP-25)
Maleficence
10/27/23 • 39 min
In December of 2019, Megan Montgomery was focused on healing herself and helping others heal from domestic violence. After leaving her toxic marriage, she felt like she finally found her calling, only to have her life stolen by a man who vowed to love and care for her.
If you or someone you love is dealing with domestic violence, please seek help. You are NOT alone. October is domestic violence awareness month, but together we can bring awareness and help those suffering all year round.
National domestic violence hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
sources:
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/06/12/killer-door-cop-who-counseled-domestic-violence-victim-killed-his-wife/
https://heavy.com/news/2019/12/jason-bragg-mcintosh/
https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/06/12/killer-door-cop-who-counseled-domestic-violence-victim-killed-his-wife/
https://www.upworthy.com/amp/international-signal-for-help-rp2-2641591246
https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2019/12/megan-montgomery-mountain-brook-police-charge-ex-hoover-cop-with-capital-murder.html?outputType=amp
https://www.crimeonline.com/2021/06/06/the-state-of-alabama-took-a-former-cops-gun-away-then-gave-it-back-days-before-he-murdered-his-wife/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/state-alabama-took-his-gun-away-when-authorities-gave-it-n1269234
https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-awareness-month/
http://www.shelterhousenwfl.org/resources/domestic-violence-statistics/#:~:text=There%20are%2016%2C800%20homicides%20and,work%20by%20their%20abusive%20partners
Wanted - Mr.Cruel (EP-23)
Maleficence
10/13/23 • 60 min
Starting in the late 1980s in Melbourne, an unidentified masked assailant broke into family homes and abducted young girls, eventually becoming the main suspect in a tragic murder. A real-life boogeyman the media would eventually name ‘Mr. Cruel’. To this day we still don’t know the true identity of this attacker.
sources:
Twenty-Five Years On, Here's Everything We Know About the Murder of Karmein Chan (vice.com)
Mr Cruel, The Unknown Child Abductor Who Terrorized Australia (allthatsinteresting.com)
Mr. Cruel: Nightmare In Melbourne | Australian Crime Stories | Real Crime
Mr Cruel, The Unknown Child Abductor Who Terrorized Australia (allthatsinteresting.com)
https://whoismrcruel.com/suspects/
Hunting Mr.Cruel: Where is Australia's worst serial killer? 60 Minutes Australia
https://www.grunge.com/886356/who-are-the-biggest-suspects-in-the-mr-cruel-case/
A Current Affair | Brian Alan Elkner | Prime Suspect Mr. Cruel
Murdered - Martha Moxley (EP-24)
Maleficence
10/20/23 • 38 min
The brutal murder of Martha Moxley remains an unsolved crime that has captivated the nation for decades. On Halloween eve in 1975, a young girl's life was brutally taken, leaving her family and community shattered. The case, filled with twists and turns, has seen numerous suspects come to light, but today, her killer still walks free.
sources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/martha-moxley-murder-diary-killer-48-hours/
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How many episodes does Maleficence have?
Maleficence currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does Maleficence cover?
The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Maleficence?
The episode title 'Murdered - Katherine Foster (EP-1)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Maleficence?
The average episode length on Maleficence is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Maleficence released?
Episodes of Maleficence are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Maleficence?
The first episode of Maleficence was released on May 15, 2023.
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