Murder Coaster

Buckle up, keep your hands in the ride and prepare for a rollercoaster deep dive into some of the world’s most bizarre and brutal true crime stories.Presented to you by horror writers Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer, Murder Coaster is a weekly true crime podcast that will thrill and perplex you, delving deep not only into the facts of the case, but the psychology behind the culprits as well.Join us every Wednesday for fascinating takes on wild cases of murder through the ages, that you will not want to miss!! See you there.www.murdercoasterpodcast.com

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Wednesday Jun 21, 2023

As a season finale bonus we bring you the truth behind the Ruth Price 911 call!Often cited as the most terrifying 911 call of all time, its origin and authenticity have been debated for decades. Is it real? Is it fake? We bring you the recently uncovered answer!Stay tuned afterwards for exciting information about Season 2!!Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoaster Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.References:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GRlMRer3GZVRF3XbbOXeZgx4cQzpJ3Bd/view

Wednesday Jun 14, 2023

The deadliest mass shooting in the history of California took place on July 18, 1984 in a McDonald's in San Ysidro.. In this episode we take you on a meticulously researched journey back to that fateful day, piecing together the events leading up to the massacre, the chilling details of the attack itself, and the aftermath that forever changed the lives of the survivors and the community. The perpetrator, James Huberty, entered the restaurant armed with multiple firearms, including a long-barreled Uzi, a shotgun, and a handgun. Without warning, he began firing indiscriminately at patrons and employees, creating a scene of unimaginable horror and chaos. The shooting spree lasted for approximately 77 minutes, during which Huberty claimed the lives of 21 people, including children, and injured 19 others before a SWAT team sniper shot and killed him. As we peel back the layers, we explore the mind of the shooter, uncovering the factors that may have led to such a devastating act. We delve into the broader societal implications, examining the impact on gun control laws, mental health awareness, and the ways in which this tragedy still reverberates through the lives of those affected. With compassion and sensitivity, we give voice to the survivors, their families, and the first responders who heroically faced the unimaginable. Their stories provide a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the resilience of a community grappling with grief and healing. Join us as we untangle the complex web of events, seek answers to lingering questions, and navigate the emotional landscape of this tragic chapter in history with the aim to honor the victims by shedding light on their lives and ensuring that their stories are not forgotten.Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoaster Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.References:77 Minutes: The 1984 San Diego McDonald's Massacre Documentary FilmBlood on the Golden Arches: The Story of the 1984 McDonald's Massacre by Scott Clemhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/story/2022-06-03/1984-san-ysidro-mcdonalds-shootinghttps://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/07/23/california.mcdonalds.massacre/index.html

Wednesday Jun 07, 2023

All the grisly details of the crimes that shook the internet to the core, and how the internet struck back! Join us for part two of our true crime deep dive into the bizarre life and crimes of murderer Luka Manotta, and see how even after being capture and put in prison, he continues his bizarre mirror maze of reality, morphing like a chameleon and distorting reality to fit whatever role he chooses. And see how the apple doesn't fall far from the tree with the antics of his mother. Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoaster Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. REFERENCES:My Son the Killer: The Untold Story of Luka Magnotta and “1 Lunatic 1 Ice Pick” by Brian Whitney and Anna YourkinSimulacra and Simulation by Jean BaudrillardSalon Magazine “The Internets Public Enema No 1” https://www.salon.com/2001/03/05/rotten_2/https://web.archive.org/web/20191005094145/https://kernelmag.dailydot.com/issue-sections/features-issue-sections/10700/rotten-history-shock-site/Don’t Fuck With Cats Netflix Documentaryhttps://miscellanynews.org/2019/02/20/opinions/dr-phil-peddles-lies-manipulates-guests-for-tv-fame/

Wednesday May 31, 2023

Prepare to enter the dark and perplexing mirror maze of Luka Magnotta with the first of our two episode deep dive. There is no greater modern freak show than the internet, and this is the realm where Luka Magnotta worked, using thousands of fake accounts to promote himself as a model, gay porn star, murderer and necrophile. Magnotta's crimes and the subsequent media frenzy captured the attention of the world. We examine the cultural impact of the case, exploring how the digital age and the relentless pursuit of fame intertwine with criminal behavior. We also delve into the depths of Luka Magnotta's psyche, studying his life as a child, and the psychological factors that may have influenced his actions, hoping to shed light on the intricate web of motivations and behaviors that drive someone to commit such heinous crimes.Embark on a chilling journey that will challenge your perceptions, examine the depths of human nature, and shed light on a true crime case that continues to captivate and haunt us to this day.Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoaster Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. REFERENCES:My Son the Killer: The Untold Story of Luka Magnotta and “1 Lunatic 1 Ice Pick” by Brian Whitney and Anna YourkinSimulacra and Simulation by Jean BaudrillardSalon Magazine “The Internets Public Enema No 1” https://www.salon.com/2001/03/05/rotten_2/https://web.archive.org/web/20191005094145/https://kernelmag.dailydot.com/issue-sections/features-issue-sections/10700/rotten-history-shock-site/Don’t Fuck With Cats Netflix Documentaryhttps://miscellanynews.org/2019/02/20/opinions/dr-phil-peddles-lies-manipulates-guests-for-tv-fame/

Episode 9: Snuff Film Killers

Wednesday May 24, 2023

Wednesday May 24, 2023

The snuff film. What is it, and is it real or just an urban legend? And what kind of person would get sexual gratification from watching one?We'll explore these questions, as well as take a deep dive into two men whose obsession with snuff films led them to trying to make their own. First there's Jamie Reynolds from Shropshire, UK, whose obsession with violent pornography and snuff films led him to murder his 17-year-old neighbor Georgia Williams, filming the entire thing. Then we get into Danish inventor and engineer Peter Madsen who murdered acclaimed Swedish journalist Kim Wall aboard his submarine. What authorities found on his laptop would shock the world. Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoasterReferences:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/sexual-sadism-disorderhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-34475373https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3336891/I-hold-police-responsible-Georgia-s-death-Mother-s-fury-damning-report-reveals-police-conducted-flawed-probe-porn-obsessed-killer-tried-strangle-girl-five-years-hanging-teenager.htmlhttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/britains-darkest-taboos/our-daughter-murdered-in-a-snuff-movie-fantasyhttps://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/porn-obsessed-shop-worker-who-21941227http://dyingwords.net/kim-wall-the-submarine-snuff-film-victim/Into the Deep: the Submarine Murders Netflix documentary

Wednesday May 17, 2023

Prepare yourselves for a brutal descent into madness and murder as we explore the life of Marcus Wesson, a man who attempted to create a pure vampire race by impregnating his own daughters and nieces, culminating in a family annihilation that left nine dead and experienced police officers shaken to the core and weeping like babies.Today we cover . . . the Vampire King of Fresno and the Wesson Family Massacre. Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoaster Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. References:By Their Father's Hands: The True Story of the Wesson Family Massacre by Monte Francishttps://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Survivors-recall-horror-of-Wesson-mass-killing-3287074.php

Wednesday May 10, 2023

In 1977 three Girl Scouts were dragged from their tent in the middle of the night and savagely beaten, raped, and murdered. This is the story of two men, one a killer, the other a law man, one a fugitive, one a purveyor of justice, one good, one evil. But both these men will use ancient Native American magic and medicine to achieve their goals in the largest manhunt in the history of the South West. A deep dive into a chilling crime, including a brief history of the Oklahoma Cherokee and their magic, medicine and lore.Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoaster Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. References:Someone Cry for the Children: the Oklahoma Girl Scout MurdersThe People's Path: Cherokee MagicA Look at Outlaws and Medicine Men by David Farris

Wednesday May 03, 2023

Our most brutal episode yet! Gerard John Schaefer was many things. He was a cop. He was a murderer and necrophile and friend of Ted Bundy. He was a sexual sadist and a writer, of sorts, and, as we'll see, he was also the narcissistic scumbag of the century. Buckle up, this is one crazy ride! Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoaster Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. References: Killer Cop the Deviant Deputy who Kidnapped, Raped and Killed by Ryan GreenKiller Fiction by Gerard Schaefer and Sondra London

Wednesday Apr 26, 2023

It's blood-sucking ghouls time!!Today we compare and contrast the crimes and psychology of three modern-day vampires.The bloody-thirsty delusions of murderer Richard Chase, the Sacramento Vampire.The sadistic and sexual blood lust of John Crutchley, the Vampire Rapist.And the saddest road trip ever of the murderous Rod Ferrell, the Kentucky Teenage Vampire.Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoaster Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. References:Vampire: the Richard Chase Murders by Kevin SullivanThe Sacramento Vampire: Life of Serial Killer Richard Trenton Chase by Jack SmithThe Vampire Next Door: The True Story of the Vampire Rapist by J.T. HunterKentucky Teenage Vampires (TV Documentary 1998)https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/11/16/vampire-clan-mom-pleads-in-sex-case/https://www.thesmokinggun.com/file/single-white-vampire-seeks-young-blood

Wednesday Apr 19, 2023

Who killed Gerard Soules?Gerard Soules was the youngest and greatest trapeze artist of all time and went on to become the Poodle King of Las Vegas with his world famous dog act.But he was found dead with his throat slit and over forty stab wounds. Who would kill such an amazing man? And did an innocent man spend over two decades in prison for a crime he didn't commit? Join us to find out!! Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.comFacebook: Murder CoasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MurderCoasterReferences:https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/05/kafka-in-vegas-murderhttps://www.simongarfield.com/assets/pdfs/journalism_2_vegas_and_other_lands/01_the_poodle_king.pdfhttps://circushalloffame.com/gerard-soules/https://www.wxyz.com/news/sister-of-murdered-circus-star-helps-exonerate-wrongfully-convicted-man

Matthew Brockmeyer 2023

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