“Kristen Anderson, co-host of the podcast Guide to the Unknown, narrates her article about Bigfoot. 

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Could Bigfoot Be an Interdimensional Being?

Kristen Anderson, co-host of the podcast Guide to the Unknown, narrates her article about Marvel characters. 
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Marvel Horror Characters to Fill that WandaVision Void

Maddie Rowley, social media manager at Hunt A Killer, interviews Will Rogers about the Blair Witch podcast, Superneutral. 

To read the full article, head to HuntAKiller.com/blog.

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Superneutral--Everything you need to know about our Hunt A Killer: Blair Witch Podcast

Amanda Howard is an Australian author who has been writing to incarcerated serial killers for 25 years. A true crime writer and researcher, Amanda shares her first-hand understanding of the psychology of these brutal individuals through their letters and art. On this episode of BTC, Amanda shares her experiences, as well as how she uses what she has learned about these types of personalities in her regular life.

Check out Amanda's social media, as well as books you can buy here:

On her website: www.amandahoward.com.au
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/AmandaHoward73
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amandahowardauthor/
Twitter: twitter.com/amandahoward73
Blogspot: amandahowardblog.blogspot.com.au/

Books Available NOW:
Shrouded Echoes
Rope: A History of the Hanged
A Thousand Cuts
How to be an Author (with Ashton Cartwright)

Coming Soon:
Killer Australia: Death and Destruction Down Under
Killing Time: Tales of Terror and Torment
Life, Death and Other Funny Stories

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BTC is hosted by C.W.S., check out her writing here: huntakiller.com/blog
Music by James Prow 
Production help from Jake Weholt
Thanks to correspondent Laine Keniston

Amanda Howard, The Serial Killer Whisperer

This episode features an interview with the amazing Catherine Townsend, a sex and dating columnist turned private investigator. Catherine owns her own detective agency, writes for Investigation Discovery, and discusses cold cases on her blog, The Love Detective. In conversation with host C.W.S., Catherine shares her experience as a PI, both on private cases, like infidelity, and cold cases. We're talking disguises, stake-outs, weapons, and more.

She also shares with us how dating is a whole like like investigating.

Check out Catherine Townsend's blog here:
http://lovedetective.com/

Check out her work for ID here:
http://crimefeed.com/

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Catherine Townsend, The Love Detective

Dr. Katherine Ramsland is a world renown expert in criminology who has written over 60 books and appeared on television documentaries on all major networks, as well as extensively on Investigation Discovery. She holds a Ph.D in philosophy from Rutgers University, as well as graduate degrees in clinical psychology, forensic psychology and criminal justice. Her books include titles like  

Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the "BTK" Killer, 

Beating the Devil's Game: A History of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation

The Mind of Murder: Privileged Access to the Demons that Drive Extreme Violence,

Piercing the Darkness: Undercover with Vampires in America Today

Blood and Ghosts: Paranormal Forensics

She also writes a blog for Psychology Today called Shadow Boxing, which attempts to “probe the mind’s dark secrets.” Katherine has always obsessed with what she calls, “everything that is unseen,” going beyond criminology and into the realm of vampires, ghosts, and the occult. So join me as I delve into myriad of mysteries that have long fascinated Dr. Katherine Ramsland and into the personality of one of the most fascinating people working in true crime today. 

Check out Katherine’s website here: http://www.katherineramsland.com/

Order Katherine’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/Katherine-Ramsland/e/B000APFCQC/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1505149947&sr=8-1

Preorder her newest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Death-Investigations-Behavioral-Psychological/dp/1138735299/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505149979&sr=8-1&keywords=psychology+of+death+investigation+ramsland

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Dr. Katherine Ramsland, World-Renown Criminologist

Tony Ortega is a journalist, author, and former editor of the villiage voice, who has been writing about the controversial religion known as Scientology for over twenty years. On his hugely popular blog, The Underground Bunker, he covers stories of the abuse, manipulation, and blackmail that have come to define Scientology. Tony was interviewed in both HBO’s documentary Going Clear, as well as Leah Remini’s emmy winning series Scientology and the Aftermath. Throughout the years that Tony has given voice to those who have been silenced, he has endured ugly backlash from the so-called church in revenge tactics similar to those he brought to light in his book, The Unbreakable Miss Lovely. But this hasn’t slowed Tony down or scared him away. He continues to write daily about any and every new breaking piece of information he receives from public and anonymous sources. 

Check out Tony's blog here: https://tonyortega.org/
Purchase Tony's book here: https://tonyortega.org/the-unbreakable-miss-lovely/

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Tony Ortega, Scientology Journalist

Aphrodite Jones has long been a fixture in the world of true crime. She is award winning crime reporter, best selling author, and host of the popular Investigation Discovery show, True Crime with Aphrodite Jones, where each episode is an in-depth look at high profile cases across America, including JonBenet Ramsey, Casey Anthony, Dennis Radar, Scott Peterson, and O.J Simpson. Aphrodite is the author of such books as The FBI Killer, All He Wanted: the story of Brandon Tenna, and A Perfect Husband, the story of Kathleen Peterson’s murder, which was made into the Lifetime Movie. Her new podcast, Sex, Love and Murder, documents murders of romantic passion, and is quickly climbing the iTunes charts. Appearing as a crime expert for Dateline, E! News, Fox Report, the Forensic Files, and more, Aphrodite is a prolific individual dedicated to finding the truth, and she’s not afraid to tell it like it is.

Check out Aphrodite's website here: http://www.aphroditejones.com/

Get Aphrodite's podcast, Sex Love & Murder, here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-love-murder/id1268820213?mt=2

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Aphrodite Jones, Investigation Discovery Host

Christopher Goffard is the LA Times journalist behind Dirty John, the riveting true crime podcast that has topped itunes charts for weeks. Dirty John is the multi-generation story of one family dealing with a dangerous con man, and with a difficult past that informs their decisions. Inspired by old radio shows, this is the first time Christopher has brought his writing to life with recorded interviews, music, and his own voice. Through the storytelling of Dirty John, Christopher hopes to help those who may be trapped in dangerous relationships. Christopher is also the author of Framed, a six-part series about the framing of a PTA mom in the super-safe suburbia of Irvine, California. As part of a team, Christopher was a 2011 Pulizter Prize winner and two time nominee, and author of two books, You Will See Fire, A Search for Justice in Kenya, and Snitch Jacket, a crime novel. Christopher is a true journalist, a caring, curious person who never stops asking questions, he even had some for me.

Behind True Crime is sponsored by Hunt A Killer, the monthly murder mystery subscription box service. Check them out at huntakiller.com and use the code BEHIND for 10% off your first order.

Check out Dirty John here: http://wondery.com/wondery/shows/dirtyjohn/

Check out Framed here: http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-framed/

Check out Christopher's books here: http://christophergoffard.com/books/

Christopher Goffard, Host of Dirty John

C.W.S. is a crime writer, poet, musician, and host of this very podcast. I'm C.W.S. and I'm writing about myself in the third person because this week, you're getting to know me. I've invited a true crime buddy of mine to come on and ask ME some questions for once. We are going full My Favorite Murder today, because humor is one one to deal with scary things. So loosen your tie, take your hair down, pour yourself a drink, and let us get just a little indignant. Come join me and podcast host Kristen Rogers Anderson on this very special episode of Behind True Crime. 

Behind True Crime is sponsored by Hunt A Killer, the monthly murder mystery subscription box service. Check them out at huntakiller.com and use the code BEHIND for 10% off your first order.

Check out C.W.S.’ blog at huntakiller.com/blog

Check out Kristen’s podcasts here: http://www.talkbomb.com/

And check out a sneak preview of her new podcast, Guide to the Unknown, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zzo0FtZDI4

Get to know your host, an after-school special

Max Cutler, Vanessa Richardson, and Greg Polcyn are the minds and voices behind the extremely popular true crime podcast 'Serial Killers,' and more recently, 'Cults.' Max is the president and co-founder of the podcast network Parcast, and he is also the creator and producer of both Serial Killers and Cults, among many others. Vanessa and Greg are the co-hosts and researchers behind both shows, and they weave together storytelling, voice acting, and psychology to create informative and entertaining looks at famous crimes and criminals. They also have some of the best voices I’ve ever heard. Greg is also the host of Haunted Places and Vanessa, a co-host of Remarkable Lives. Tragic Deaths, now called Historical Figures. Max, Vanessa, and Greg are a lot of fun, and we also get pretty deep on this episode. Check it out!

Check out both 'Serial Killers' and 'Cults,' as well as other great podcasts on the Parcast Network here: https://www.parcast.com/

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The Podcasters Behind 'Serial Killers' and 'Cults'

This episode continues difficult subject matter around childhood sexual abuse.

*Part two coming January 23*

The Keepers, a 7-part, Oscar nominated docuseries from Netflix, premiered in May of 2017, and existed on its surface as an investigation into the 1969 murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik, a 26-year-old nun and teacher at Arch Bishop Keough HS in Baltimore. But it was obvious right away that the murder of Sister Cathy wasn’t the only story that needed to be told. The series also helped to give a mainstream voice to several sexual abuse victims of Father Joseph Maskell, who was a counselor at the high school who died in 2001 and likely had a role in Sister Cathy’s murder, as it is believed that she was threatening to expose the profound abuse that was occurring to high school students at the hands of Maskell and other powerful community members, abuse that was covered up by the same powerful institutions. 

In the first part of this two part series, I am joined by Teresa Lancaster, who you will remember from the Keepers. She is one of the two women who first spoke out about the abuse she suffered at the hands of Maskell, and continues to work toward justice for Maskell’s victims, over 100 of which have come forward. Along with Jean Wehner, known then as Jane Doe, Teresa became known in 1994 as ‘Jane Roe,’ but, after horrific court proceedings, the Maryland Court of Appeals refused to allow the case to go to trial because the statue of limitations had passed. Nonetheless, that courageous act sparked the events that would go on to form The Keepers, and would allow a community to join together to fight for a long overdue justice, both for Sister Cathy, and for the victims of abuse at Keough and beyond. Teresa has since become a lawyer.

Alan Horn, who was also featured in the Keepers documentary, is an amateur investigator who has voluntarily played a very helpful role in the path toward justice through his individual research. We are going to hear more about him, and also more from in the next episode. Both Teresa and Alan came to be associated with these cases in very different ways, but now both work toward the same goals. We will also be speaking with a woman named Dr. Pamela Pine, an expert in childhood sexual abuse, who will help us understand this abuse as a public health crisis.

Thank you for listening to this very important episode. 

You can find more about Stop the Silence here: http://www.naasca.org/StopTheSilence/bio-PamelaPine.htm

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The Continued Work After 'The Keepers' (part one)

This episode continues difficult subject matter around childhood sexual abuse.

*Check out part one for more information*

In episode one of this two part series, we spoke with several people to follow up on the continued work toward justice since Netflix’s Oscar nominated docuseries The Keepers premiered in May of 2017. The series explored the murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik in 1969, a 26 year old nun and teacher, but there was much more to the story than that. A ring of abuse was taking place at Archbishop Keough High School with a man named Father Joseph Maskell at the center, and his victims are now assumed to be in the hundreds. It is likely he hand a hand in Sister Cathy's murder, who was trying to expose the abuse.

Teresa Lancaster and Alan Horn join us again for part two, where explore the what it’s like to be working voluntarily on a case like this. We will also be speaking with a woman who chose to go by the name Piper, one of the volunteers who works along side Alan and Teresa making calls to victims and piecing together clues. Piper wished to remain anonymous, as powerful institutions are involved in what Alan, Teresa, Piper, and many others believe to be a serious cover-up. Piper shares with us what it is like to work on a case like this. Like I said before, we are exploring what happens when the cameras go off, when the awards season is over, but justice has not yet been served.

Here is the official Facebook page to meet others and get involved: https://www.facebook.com/groups/454252571596239/

Please get in touch with Teresa and Alan via email if you have any information around the death of Sister Cathy, Joyce Malecki, or the abuse perpetrated by Father Joseph Maskell, or if you would like to volunteer to help find justice. 

Teresa's email: tflawyer@verizon.net
Alan's email: basicbus@gmail.com 

You can hear Teresa's podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/leafingout

Here is a link to SNAP: http://www.snapnetwork.org/

Thank you for listening to this very important episode.

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The Continued Work After 'The Keepers' (part two)

Beloved crime writer Michelle McNamara died suddenly in 2016 before she could complete her book about an uncaught California serial killer she named the Golden State Killer. Her husband, comedian Patton Oswalt, hired crime writer Billy Jensen and Michelle's research assistant, Paul Haynes, to organize her drafts and notes into a publishable manuscript. Her incredible book, 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer' is now a number one New York Times bestseller. 

Michelle's book is an incredibly important addition to the lexicon of true crime: a beautiful, thoughtful, obsessive work that very well may lead to the capture of a prolific and brutal serial killer who operated in the mid 70s to mid 80s, responsible for 50 rapes and 10 murders. It was Billy and Paul that brought her work to life. 

Purchase Michelle's book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062319784/ill-be-gone-in-the-dark
Billy's website: http://billyjensen.com/

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Finishing the late Michelle McNamara's 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark:' Billy Jensen and Paul Haynes

Sasha Reid is a PHD student of Applied Psychology and Human Development at the University of Toronto. Her focus is on sexually motivated, psychopathic murderers, and her work in the field of phenomenology “aims to better understand the inner worlds and motivations of serial killers.” 

Sasha also created her own comprehensive database for missing persons in Canada. As she plugged in over 8,000 names and profiles, she noticed the patterns of what appeared to be a serial killer operating in Toronto’s “Gay Village,” in a neighborhood called Church and Wellesy, a community already suspicious that a killer was among them. She created a suspect profile and contacted authorities with her ideas. and a year later Bruce McArthur, a landscaper who allegedly met his victims on mobile dating apps, was arrested and charged with eight counts of first degree murder. He closely matched the profile Sasha had created from her research. 

Follow the brilliant Sasha Reid on twitter at @TheReal_DrReid

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Sasha Reid and Phenomenology: Studying the Inner World of Serial Killers

Chapman and Maclain Way are the directors behind Netflix’s six-part docuseries Wild Wild Country, a deep dive into the unbelievable story of a new age meditation cult active in the 1980s, its creation of a vast commune in rural Oregon, and its ongoing conflicts with their neighbors, a small conservative community of only 60 people.

Complete with orgies, drugged beer, voter and immigration fraud, religious prejudice, assault rifles, government intervention, and attempted murder, 'Wild Wild Country' skillfully waffles opinions of the complicated and dramatic conflict back and forth, forcing audiences to think critically, and leaving us wondering, in every possible way, who’s side are we on?

Chapman and Maclain share their experiences creating this hugely successful series.

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Directors of 'Wild Wild Country:' Brothers Maclain and Chapman Way

***If you haven't already, please listen to the previous episode of Behind True Crime with Billy and Paul titled Finishing the late Michelle McNamara's 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark:'

I had crime writer Billy Jensen and research assistant Paul Haynes on Behind True Crime this last March when Michelle McNamara’s now legendary book 'I’ll Be Gone in the Dark' had just come out.

After Michelle’s sudden death, Billy and Paul were asked by her husband, comedian Patton Oswalt, to help organize her notes and writings into the now number one New York Times bestselling book about her hunt to finally identify the serial murderer she dubbed the Golden State Killer.

Little did we know the last time we talked we were only a month away from seeing the face of the man responsible for at least 12 murders and over 50 rapes in various areas of California in the 1970s and 80s. 

Today Billy and Paul, the two of the men who completed the late Michelle’s masterpiece of research, dedication, self-reflection, and obsession, tell me about what their lives have been like since this whirlwind of 'I’ll Be Gone in the Dark' and the revelation that came only two months after its publication. 

We talk DeAngelo’s arrest, the affect Michelle’s book had on the investigation, the revelation of ancestry DNA in cold cases, and what it was like to finally see the face that Michelle never stopped looking for.

Get a copy of 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' here: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062319784/ill-be-gone-in-the-dark/

Billy's website: billyjensen.com/

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After the Arrest of the Golden State Killer: Catching Up with Billy Jensen and Paul Haynes

**Announcing a new audio drama from Skylark Media in partnership with Wondery!**

Five years ago, three teenagers set out to investigate the local legend of their small town, The Blackwood Bugman, and the mysterious disappearances and murders connected to him over the years. But as they soon come to find out, getting too close to the truth can be dangerous.

From the masterminds behind Hunt A Killer comes a chilling tale of secrets, monsters, and murder. Subscribe to Blackwood today at wondery.fm/true

Introducing Blackwood

CWS and Skylark Media present American Hysteria, a brand new podcast exploring our moral panics, urban legends, and conspiracy theories, how they shape our psychology and culture, and why we end up believing them. Host Chelsey Weber-Smith will attempt to understand why we fear the wrong things, explore how these fears shape our past, present, and future in sometimes hilarious and sometimes devastating ways, and also what these bizarre panics might be covering up. Topics range from Stranger Danger to Poisoned Halloween Candy to Satanic Panic to the Illuminati. 

The first two episodes drop November 12th.  Subscribe now at skylarkmedia.com/podcasts/americanhysteria
or where ever you get your podcasts.  

Follow American Hysteria on social media: 
Twitter.com/AmerHysteria
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Introducing American Hysteria by CWS

Kristen Anderson reads her article about how horror fans might actually be more prepared to handle the uncertainties of COVID-19.

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Why Horror Fans Are Adapting Better to Pandemic Fear

Kristen Anderson reads her blog article, "Paranormal Docuseries Hellier Inspires a New Wave of Weirdos."

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Paranormal Docuseries Hellier Inspires a New Wave of Weirdos

Kristen Anderson, co-host of Guide to the Unknown Podcast, reads her Hunt A Killer article titled "Krampus the Christmas Demon: How He Creates a Holiday Ruckus."

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Krampus the Christmas Demon: How He Creates a Holiday Ruckus

Kristen Anderson reads her article, "The Hat Man Is a Shadow Person Who Will Keep You up at Night."

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The Hat Man Is a Shadow Person Who Will Keep You up at Night

Kristen Anderson reads her blog post about the different Disney Haunted Mansion stories.

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The Differing Storylines Of Disney's Haunted Mansions

Kristen Anderson, co-host of Guide to the Unknown Podcast, narrates her article about the two men behind the crop circle phenomenon!

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The Delightful Con Behind the Crop Circle Phenomenon

Kristen Anderson, co-host of the podcast Guide to the Unknown, narrates her article about ghosts in the White House!

To read the full article with images and complete sources, head to HuntAKiller.com/blog.

The History of Spiritualism and Hauntings in the White House

Kristen Anderson, co-host of the podcast Guide to the Unknown, narrates her article about famous Ghostbuster actor Dan Aykroyd and his paranormal roots!
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The Haunted History of Dan Aykroyd's Family

Kristen Anderson, co-host of the podcast Guide to the Unknown, narrates her article about ouija boards and the "you moved it!" effect.

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Why Human Influence Isn't a Ouija Board Dealbreaker

Kristen Anderson, co-host of the podcast Guide to the Unknown, narrates her article about the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast.

To read the full article with images and complete sources, head to HuntAKiller.com/blog.

Looking for a Thrill? How about a sleepover at the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast?

Reports of paranormal and horror happenings from Kristen Anderson (@chillinkristen) of HuntAKiller.com. Sometimes current, sometimes nostalgic -- always intriguing.

Check out these stories in their written format at huntakiller.com/blog to see images and learn more by clicking the linked references.

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