Origins of Evil

Paul DeNinno Braun & Megan K. Braun

E·vil - To be profoundly immoral and wicked. There are, on average, 1.3 million violent crimes in the US annually. 800,00 assaults, 90,000 rapes, and 15 to 20 thousand murders."Murderers are not monsters; they're men. And that's the most frightening thing about them." ― Alice Sebold. Megan, a Licensed Mental Health Professional, and her husband Paul, a Police officer, sit down to examine and discuss the nature, the impact, and most importantly, the Origins of Evil.

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Morgan Geyser & Anissa Weier: The Slender Man Stabbing of Waukesha | Part 2

Origins of Evil

02/25/22 • 97 min

"We didn't want to go, we didn't want to kill them, but its persistent silence and outstretched arms horrified and comforted us at the same time..."
On May 31st, 2014, two 12-year-old girls would commit an act of violence so vicious and shocking it would capture the attention of the entire world. Yet, the only thing more unbelievable than the crime itself was their motive. It was a crime done out of both fear and desire. They had hoped the sacrifice they offered would appease their benevolent tormentor. This is the case of Morgan Geyser & Anissa Weier: The Slender Man Stabbing of Waukesha

Part 2

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Sources:
The Wicked
Beware the Slenderman (HBO Documentary Films)
Anissa Weier Interrogation
Morgan Geyser Interrorgation
Anissa's Release
Psych 1
Psych 2
Psych 3

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Mental Health Resources:
Suicide
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse
Child Abuse
Elder Abuse
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Morgan Geyser & Anissa Weier: The Slender Man Stabbing of Waukesha | Part 1

Origins of Evil

02/11/22 • 55 min

"We didn't want to go, we didn't want to kill them, but its persistent silence and outstretched arms horrified and comforted us at the same time..."
On May 31st, 2014, two 12-year-old girls would commit an act of violence so vicious and shocking it would capture the attention of the entire world. Yet, the only thing more unbelievable than the crime itself was their motive. It was a crime done out of both fear and desire. They had hoped the sacrifice they offered would appease their benevolent tormentor. This is the case of Morgan Geyser & Anissa Weier: The Slender Man Stabbing of Waukesha

Part 1

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Sources:
The Wicked
Beware the Slenderman (HBO Documentary Films)
SomethingAwful
The Slenderman Mysteries: An Internet Urban Legend Comes to Life
Anissa Weier Interrogation
Morgan Geyser Interrorgation

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Survival Stories | JT Armstead: This Time, it’s Goodbye

Origins of Evil

05/21/22 • 56 min

JT Armstead is one of two survivors of a vicious attack that left his mother and sister dead and his brother injured. This abhorrent murder would be perpetrated by nonother than JT's stepfather, Gary Green. Sit with us as we talk to JT about these events and where his life has taken him since that faithful night over 12 years ago.
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Mental Health Resources:
Suicide
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse
Child Abuse
Elder Abuse
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Gary Green: This Time, it’s Goodbye

Origins of Evil

05/21/22 • 87 min

Lovetta Armstead was many things; an educator, a strong independent woman, but most importantly, she was the loving and devoted mother to her three children, JT, Jerret, and Jazzmen. Lovetta longed to complete her family unit and invited her long-time boyfriend, Gary Green, to move in with her family, and be a father to her children. Little did she know that she had invited a monster into their lives.
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Sources:

Lovetta Armstead Murder: Where is Gary Green Now?

The Monster

Green v. DavisGREEN v. STATEYou Asked to See the Monster... | True Crime Story | Real Stories

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Paul Ran into a Burning HouseMilitary Murder Podcast______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mental Health Resources:
Suicide
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse
Child Abuse
Elder Abuse
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Nicole VanderHeyden: Too Close to Home

Origins of Evil

04/18/22 • 66 min

Nikki VanderHeyden was looking forward to her first taste of freedom after 9 months of pregnancy and another 6 months at home. What should have been a fun night out with friends and her boyfriend Doug, became a turbulent nightmare, culminating in the tragic end to a beautiful life.
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Sources:
Killer Cases

Conviction In Nicole VanderHeyden Murder Is Upheld
Mirror.co.uk
Supreme Court to hear case of man convicted in 2016

Nicole D. "Nikki" VanderHeyden Obituary

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Daddy's Girl: The Murder of Riley Fox

Origins of Evil

03/21/22 • 103 min

Riley Fox was a 3-year-old girl living in Wilmington, Illinois. She loved butterflies, princess dresses, and most of all, her daddy. But, on the morning of June 6th, she was reported missing by her father, Kevin Fox. For the Fox family, this would be only the beginning of the nightmare that would befall them. What would unfold would shake the small community to its very core.
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Sources:
The Accused Dateline NBCDefrosting Cold Cases Part 1Defrosting Cold Cases Part 2

Chicago Magazine Daily Journal
Law Offices of Kathleen T. Zellner
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Mental Health Resources:
Suicide
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse
Child Abuse
Elder Abuse
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Elliot Rodger: The Supreme Gentleman

Origins of Evil

01/28/22 • 105 min

Elliot Rodger, the King of the Incels, took the lives of 6 innocent people during his rampage through the streets of Isla Vista. Join us as we uncover the motives behind his madness, and see what drove this child of Hollywood privilege to pick up a gun and choose to do the unthinkable.

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Sources:
My Twisted World (Elliots Manifesto)
Sheriff Investigation Summary

2020 Interview
BBC
NY Times
LA Times
-Victims:
LA Times
People
Northwest Asian Weekly

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Lauren Giddings: The Girl Next Door

Origins of Evil

01/14/22 • 93 min

Lauren Giddings was a northern transplant living in Macon, Georgia. She had just graduated from Mercer Law School and was preparing for the BAR exam. There were a lot of big things in store for Lauren, that is until she disappeared. What happened to The Girl Next Door?
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Sources:
WGXA

Cinemaholic
Baltimore Sun
The Watcher
The Masterkey Murder
Dr. Todd Grande
Above The Law

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Cindy White: Where There's Smoke, There's Fire.

Origins of Evil

12/31/21 • 58 min

46 years ago tonight, a Christmas tree is set ablaze, killing a family of six. Today we sit down and discuss the tragic case of Cindy White.
Petition
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Sources:
IndyStar
JustIa
Effects of Alcoholic Mothers on Children.

Sexual Assault Statistics

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Chris Watts: Husband, Father, Monster.

Origins of Evil

12/13/21 • 111 min

Today we sit down and discuss Chris Watts and the Watts family murders.
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Sources:
Timeline 1
Timeline 2
My Daddy is a Hero: How Chris Watts Went from Family Man to Family Killer
American Murder
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Mental Health Resources:
Suicide
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse
Child Abuse
Elder Abuse
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Got a case you want us to cover? Perhaps a question or some comments? Shoot us an email at [email protected]

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FAQ

How many episodes does Origins of Evil have?

Origins of Evil currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does Origins of Evil cover?

The podcast is about Serial Killer, True Crime, Murder, Comedy, Podcasts, Crime, Killer and Horror.

What is the most popular episode on Origins of Evil?

The episode title 'Quickie Case | Obscured By Fire' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Origins of Evil?

The average episode length on Origins of Evil is 81 minutes.

How often are episodes of Origins of Evil released?

Episodes of Origins of Evil are typically released every 17 days, 17 hours.

When was the first episode of Origins of Evil?

The first episode of Origins of Evil was released on Dec 13, 2021.

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Origins of Evil

Paul DeNinno Braun & Megan K. Braun

Top 10 Origins of Evil Episodes

Elliot Rodger, the King of the Incels, took the lives of 6 innocent people during his rampage through the streets of Isla Vista. Join us as we uncover the motives behind his madness, and see what drove this child of Hollywood privilege to pick up a gun and choose to do the unthinkable.

FAQ

How many episodes does Origins of Evil have?

What topics does Origins of Evil cover?

What is the most popular episode on Origins of Evil?

What is the average episode length on Origins of Evil?

How often are episodes of Origins of Evil released?

When was the first episode of Origins of Evil?

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