Best Joyous Dead Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 157: Murder Ballad Fumbles Part 6 58:54

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! Join us for our 6th installment where we get to make fun of some idiot criminals. This time around we have some fast food restaurant shenanigans, some crimes involving bodily fluids, and we'll throw in a bank robbery or two to keep things interesting.By Janus Dead & Joyous Dead

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Episode 156: Lisa Holm 44:09

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus and Joyous discuss the brutal death of Lisa Holm in Blomberg Sweden at the hands of one of the most vile men we have ever discussed on this podcast.By Janus Dead, Joyous Dead

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Episode 155: Morgan Geyser AKA The Slender Man Stabbing 42:36

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus and Joyous discuss the attempted murder of 12 year old Payton Leutner by her two friends, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier. The two girls believed that killing their friend would appease Slender Man and that they would become his servants.…

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Episode 154: Alison Botha 45:51

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus and Joyous discuss the incredible survival story of Alison Botha, who despite injuries that should have killed her, was able to overcome her attack and inspire people around the world.By Janus Dead, Joyous Dead

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Episode 153: The Hart Family 49:24

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Joyous and McKenna discuss the incredibly tragic case of the Hart family and how a couple's desire to be seen by the world as the perfect family lead to the deaths of everyone.By Janus Dead, Joyous Dead, McKenna

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Episode 152: The Austin Yogurt Shop Murders 55:12

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Joyous and McKenna discuss the insane case of the Yogurt Shop Murders, where four teenage girls lost their lives in a senseless attack. It took many decades for this case to have some closure, so join us as we delve into this tragedy.…

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Episode 151: The Las Cruces Bowling Massacre 48:57

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus and Joyous discuss the unsolved case of the Las Cruces Bowling Massacre that took the lives of 4 people (1 adult and 3 children) and left 3 others in critical condition. So many questions still need answers in this case.By Janus Dead, Joyous Dead

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Episode 150: Edmund Kemper III 1:12:35

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus and Joyous discuss the case of Edmund Kemper III in our newest installment of For Joyous' Information. Kemper, who was also known as the Co-ed Killer, murdered, mutilated and violated women in the 70s in Santa Cruz, California. His killings inspired some iconic characters.…

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Episode 3 REVISITED - Matthew Hoffman AKA The Leaf Killer 50:53

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this epsiode, Janus Dead revisits our third episode with new guests and friends Madster and McKenna. When we looked back at our earliest episodes, we saw how much growth we have had and Janus wanted to update things. So, we will be offering up better versions of these classic episodes. So, join us a…

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Episode 149: Elizabeth Smart 51:35

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In our 2nd ever Survivor episode, Janus keeps Jameson and Joyous in suspense as they do not know that Elizabeth survives this story. We delve into the details surrounding her abduction, captivity and eventual rescue.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 148: Dylan Redwine 50:53

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the disappearance of Dylan Redwine and how it all ties back to something that Dylan found on his father's computer.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 147: The Honolulu Strangler 48:20

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By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 146: Murder Ballad Fumbles 5 46:43

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Joyous and Jameson once again take a light-hearted break from actual murders to make fun of some idiot criminals. Join us for another break from the brutal and have a good laugh as we look at the Pom Pom Mom, Lawnchair Larry and a few other notable morons.…

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Episode 145: Selena 44:37

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the tragic death of pop singer Selena at the hands of her friend and business manager.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 144: Majorie Diehl Armstrong 43:02

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson, and Joyous discuss the winding and twisted case of Marjorie Diehl Armstrong and her connection to a bank robber with a bomb around his neck.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 143: Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka AKA The Ken and Barbie Killers 51:59

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous Dead explore the case of killer couple Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka and their killing and assaults of young girls in Toronto Canada.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 142: Bite Sized Murders 4 57:21

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous each cover shorter cases that involve 2 victims. Jameson discusses the case of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman. Joyous delves into the case of Cinda Pallett and Charlotte Kinsey. And Janus covers the case of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham.…

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Episode 141: FJI - Ed Gein 42:13

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In our newest For Joyous' Information episode, we explore the life and crimes of Ed Gein. A man so infamous that many movies have been based on him.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 140: Corrine Gump 45:35

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous look into the disturbing death of Corrine Gump and her grandparents, as well as the myriad of strange and horrifying events that happened around her.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 139: James Whitey Bulger Part 2 43:11

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous finish their look into the life, crimes, and death of James Whitey Bulger and his many years on the run while on the FBI's most wanted list.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 138: James Whitey Bulger Part 1 50:27

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In Part 1 of our 2 part coverage of James Whitey Bulger, we will discuss the early life and early decades of Whitey Bulger's rise in the criminal organization in the South Boston area.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 137: Samuel Little 56:29

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode, Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss Samuel Little, the most prolific American serial killer. We also dive into his crimes and how his choice of victims and the socio-economic climate in the US helped keep him at large for so long.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 136: The Petit Family AKA The Cheshire Murders 41:50

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous look into how two individuals took a family hostage for ransom, and how events escalated to a point where three people were dead and the incompetence of police lay bare.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 135: Katie Fusco 36:38

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss a case with a lot of unexpected twists. Katie Fusco was a young girl that wanted to know who her biological parents were. Little did she know what opening Pandora's Box would really be like.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 134: Peter Stumpp 38:05

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Jameson tells us about Peter Stumpp and his murder spree that ended with him being accused of being a werewolf and executed. What a ride!By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 133: Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight, Gina DeJesus, and Ariel Castro 1:00:01

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In our first survivor story, the 3 Dead Js discuss the abductions of Amanda Berry, Michelle Knight and Gina DeJesus at the hands of Ariel Castro and the harrowing ordeal these young women endured.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 132: The Bridgewater Triangle 1:01:54

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the strange things that have happened in an area of Massachusetts known as the Bridgewater Triangle. From supernatural creatures and historical battles to ghosts and murders, this is an unusual ride.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 131: FJI: The Son of Sam 1:04:31

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! For our newest installment of For Joyous' Information, Janus has opted to tell her about David Berkowitz, aka The Son of Sam. Berkowitz terrorized New York City in 1976 and 1977 by shooting random people while they were sitting in their cars and became famous when he claimed his neighbor's dog told him…

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Episode 130: Pedro Lopez: The Monster of the Andes 34:44

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous talk about the most prolific serial killer in the world and his rampage that killed over 300 young girls in South America in the 70s and 80s.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 129: Bonnie and Clyde 1:12:03

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the famous historical case of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow and their crime spree throughout the US in the early 1930s.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 128: Murder Ballad Fumbles 4 40:10

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode the 4 Dead Js have some fun ridiculing criminals for their dumb attempts at crime. From an attempted shooting in California, to a robbery gone wrong in the UK, to some bizarre events involving urine and even some bees, we promise to make you laugh at least once.…

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Episode 127: Reena Virk 50:23

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Jameson Dead tells us about the case of Reena Virk, who was killed by classmates in an incident of bullying gone too far.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 126: Lauren Johansen 33:38

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode, Janus, Jameson and our friend and special guest Nikki, all discuss the incredibly tragic and entirely avoidable death of Lauren Johansen at the hands of her on-again/off-again boyfriend.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 125: Jackie Vandagriff 50:38

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus and Jameson discuss the tragic case of Jackie Vandagriff and her murder at the hands of a man she barely knew. It's a brutal look at stalking and how someone can get caught in the crosshairs of a maniac without realizing it.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 124: Ken Rex McElroy 47:54

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode, Joyous Dead reads from a script that she was sent moments before we started recording and is learning the details of the case as she is presenting it. She will be telling us about how one man terrorized an entire town for decades before things boiled over into a shocking conclusion.…

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Episode 123: Jessica Chambers 38:56

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode the 3 Dead Js discuss the case of Jessica Chambers, who in her final moments, went through things no one would wish on even their worst enemies.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 122: Marc Dutroux 1:00:51

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode we dive into the case of Marc Dutroux, whose brutal crimes against children rocked the nation of Belgium and lead many to believe that there were (are?) high ranking officials involved in a trafficking network.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 121: FJI - Richard Ramirez AKA The NIghtstalker 52:36

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this For Joyous' Information episode, we enlighten Joyous about Richard Ramirez, The Nightstalker and how he terrorized Los Angeles in the 1980s.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 120: Murder Ballad Roulette 3 Part 2 41:11

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode each of the 3 Dead Js cover a case each from around the globe...again. Joyous tells us about a political murder in Mongolia, Janus discusses a man who killed numerous wives in Turkey, and Jameson tells us about a young girl murdered in Argentina.…

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Episode 119: Murder Ballad Roulette 3 - Part 1 48:05

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous each dive into various murders from around the world. This normally would have been 6 smaller cases, but we have become too good at chatting, side bars and joking that we needed to break it into 2 parts. Join us as Joyous tells us about a military murder in Hun…

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Episode 118: Birna Brjansdottir 1:01:22

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss a case from Iceland that lead to the largest missing person search in that nation's history. Birna Brjansdottir disappeared after a night out and events like that rarely happen there.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 117: Jack The Ripper 1:00:31

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the infamous killer Jack the Ripper! With a newer development that was recently announced, the team felt that now was the time to cover it.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 116: Rodney Alcala AKA The Dating Game Killer 49:49

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode, Jameson tells us about serial killer Rodney Alcala and his rampage through the Los Angeles area cost many young women their lives.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 115: The Dyatlov Pass Incident 46:23

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous tackle a different type of subject. 9 hikers in Soviet Russia in 1959 were found dead under extremely mysterious circumstances. Were they murdered? Targets in a secret weapons test? Was it UFOs? Let us know what you think!…

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Episode 114: Bianca Devins 59:25

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode, Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the tragic case of Bianca Devins, who after overcoming many adversities, was betrayed by someone seeking to possess her.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 113: Carl Panzram 45:23

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the strange and surprising story of a serial killer that continuously kept committed crimes and breaking out of prisons.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 112: The Kahler Family 41:09

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the tragic and sad case of the Kahler Family. With the narcissistic father feeling lost and betrayed, he's likely to do anything.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 111: Sabrina Zunich 54:53

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode the 3 Dead Js discuss the case of Sabrina Zunich, who was manipulated by her foster father to murder his wife, Lisa Knoefel. This case is a tragedy in many ways, and the journey is as heartbreaking as the crime.By Janus Dead, Jameson Dead, & Joyous Dead

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Episode 110: Candy Montgomery 42:07

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In this episode Janus, Jameson and Joyous discuss the famous case of Candy Montgomery, who killed the wife of a man she had an affair with and claimed self defense. Listen and decide what you think actually happened. #CandyMontgomery #BettyGore #Texas #Murder #TrueCrime…

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Episode 109: Bite Sized Murders 3 - Judith Barsi, Dominique Dunn and Rebecca Shaeffer 1:12:52

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We'd Love to hear from you!! Message us here!! In our first episode of 2025 Janus and Joyous discuss three cases that involve the murders of Hollywood Stars. Judith Barsi, who voiced Ducky in Land Before Time, was murdered by her own father. Dominique Dunn, who starred in Poltergeist, was murdered by an ex-boyfriend, and Rebecca Shaeffer, of My Sis…