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Death Row: A Fantasy, A Murder and a Threesome- The True Story
Manage episode 515160710 series 3571180
A zen garden inside a maximum-security prison, a “no blue clothes” rule casually broken, and a narrow concrete cell that once held men waiting to die—one morning walk-through set the tone for a case I can’t forget. Later that day, I reopened the file of a 35-year-old professional who went out for a simple night of drinks and never came home, the victim of a calculated thrill kill forged from fantasy and control.
We retrace the night step by step, from a casual chat in a bar’s smoking area to a strip club where an ID scanner quietly captured names, times, and a path forward. CCTV footage, bank transactions, and cell site pings turned a blur into a timeline, guiding us from Portland to a Kelso motel and down to California. Along the way, we break down how multi-state warrants actually work—why “elements of the crime” must align across jurisdictions—and how small, verifiable facts outlast the slipperiness of human memory. The interviews brought contradictions, but the search brought clarity: a .357 revolver and a pattern of behavior consistent with a sexually motivated murder.
What followed is the hard math of justice. The shooter took a plea at 18 years, avoiding the risk of a life sentence, while the other two served one year each because we couldn’t prove foreknowledge beyond a reasonable doubt. We talk about why prosecutors sometimes trade maximum penalties for certainty, how victimology illuminates risk without blaming victims, and why fantasy-fueled violence often grows from voyeurism and control rather than intercourse. I connect the dots between walking those old death row cells and the psychological toll cases like this carry—how PTSD and burnout linger even after the paperwork closes.
If you value true crime told with clear timelines, real investigative tradecraft, and an unflinching look at motive, press play and stay with us. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who cares about criminal justice, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. Your thoughts and questions shape what we dig into next.
Gift For You!!! Murders to Music will be releasing "SNAPSHOTS" periodcally to keep you entertained throughout the week! Snapshots will be short, concise bonus episodes containing funny stories, tid bits of brilliance and magical moments!!! Give them a listen and keep up on the tea!
Hi, I'm Aaron your host and I would love to invite you to leave a review, send some fan mail or email me at [email protected]. Does something I'm saying resonate with you...Tell me about it! Is there something you want to hear more about...Tell me about it! This show is to provide value, education and entertainment and hopefully find its way to the WORLD! Share, Like and Love the Murders to Music Podcast!
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Chapters
1. Death Row: A Fantasy, A Murder and a Threesome- The True Story (00:00:00)
2. Cold Open Prank And Reset (00:00:23)
3. Host Check-In And Setup (00:01:05)
4. Day Job And Prison Walkthrough (00:01:34)
5. Inside Death Row’s Old Wing (00:03:59)
6. Security Rules And The Blue Shirt Slip (00:07:51)
7. Pivot To The Homicide Story (00:08:41)
8. The Night Out And Victimology (00:09:57)
9. Tracking Through Bars And ID Scans (00:12:39)
10. Pings, Flights, And Fleeing North And South (00:14:46)
11. Multi-State Warrants And Elements Of Crime (00:16:56)
12. Arrests, Interviews, And The .357 (00:19:01)
13. The Thrill-Kill Motive Revealed (00:21:02)
14. Sexual Motivation And Escalation (00:23:16)
15. Court Outcomes And Plea Deals (00:26:47)
16. Low-Risk Victim And Profile (00:29:00)
17. Control, Domination, And Serial Parallels (00:31:49)
18. Reflection, PTSD, And Purpose (00:35:29)
19. Tease: Wedding Season Recap And Contact (00:38:08)
105 episodes
Death Row: A Fantasy, A Murder and a Threesome- The True Story
Murders to Music: Crime Scene to Music Scene (Streamline Events and Entertainment)
Manage episode 515160710 series 3571180
A zen garden inside a maximum-security prison, a “no blue clothes” rule casually broken, and a narrow concrete cell that once held men waiting to die—one morning walk-through set the tone for a case I can’t forget. Later that day, I reopened the file of a 35-year-old professional who went out for a simple night of drinks and never came home, the victim of a calculated thrill kill forged from fantasy and control.
We retrace the night step by step, from a casual chat in a bar’s smoking area to a strip club where an ID scanner quietly captured names, times, and a path forward. CCTV footage, bank transactions, and cell site pings turned a blur into a timeline, guiding us from Portland to a Kelso motel and down to California. Along the way, we break down how multi-state warrants actually work—why “elements of the crime” must align across jurisdictions—and how small, verifiable facts outlast the slipperiness of human memory. The interviews brought contradictions, but the search brought clarity: a .357 revolver and a pattern of behavior consistent with a sexually motivated murder.
What followed is the hard math of justice. The shooter took a plea at 18 years, avoiding the risk of a life sentence, while the other two served one year each because we couldn’t prove foreknowledge beyond a reasonable doubt. We talk about why prosecutors sometimes trade maximum penalties for certainty, how victimology illuminates risk without blaming victims, and why fantasy-fueled violence often grows from voyeurism and control rather than intercourse. I connect the dots between walking those old death row cells and the psychological toll cases like this carry—how PTSD and burnout linger even after the paperwork closes.
If you value true crime told with clear timelines, real investigative tradecraft, and an unflinching look at motive, press play and stay with us. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who cares about criminal justice, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. Your thoughts and questions shape what we dig into next.
Gift For You!!! Murders to Music will be releasing "SNAPSHOTS" periodcally to keep you entertained throughout the week! Snapshots will be short, concise bonus episodes containing funny stories, tid bits of brilliance and magical moments!!! Give them a listen and keep up on the tea!
Hi, I'm Aaron your host and I would love to invite you to leave a review, send some fan mail or email me at [email protected]. Does something I'm saying resonate with you...Tell me about it! Is there something you want to hear more about...Tell me about it! This show is to provide value, education and entertainment and hopefully find its way to the WORLD! Share, Like and Love the Murders to Music Podcast!
www.StreamlineEventsLLC.com
www.DoubleDownDuo.com
@StreamlineSEE
@DDownDuo
Youtube-Instagram-Facebook
Chapters
1. Death Row: A Fantasy, A Murder and a Threesome- The True Story (00:00:00)
2. Cold Open Prank And Reset (00:00:23)
3. Host Check-In And Setup (00:01:05)
4. Day Job And Prison Walkthrough (00:01:34)
5. Inside Death Row’s Old Wing (00:03:59)
6. Security Rules And The Blue Shirt Slip (00:07:51)
7. Pivot To The Homicide Story (00:08:41)
8. The Night Out And Victimology (00:09:57)
9. Tracking Through Bars And ID Scans (00:12:39)
10. Pings, Flights, And Fleeing North And South (00:14:46)
11. Multi-State Warrants And Elements Of Crime (00:16:56)
12. Arrests, Interviews, And The .357 (00:19:01)
13. The Thrill-Kill Motive Revealed (00:21:02)
14. Sexual Motivation And Escalation (00:23:16)
15. Court Outcomes And Plea Deals (00:26:47)
16. Low-Risk Victim And Profile (00:29:00)
17. Control, Domination, And Serial Parallels (00:31:49)
18. Reflection, PTSD, And Purpose (00:35:29)
19. Tease: Wedding Season Recap And Contact (00:38:08)
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