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We’re back with with Part II of Ronald Gene Simmons, the "Hillbilly From Hell! 

We left you last time with Gene spiraling out of the control Nothing ever good comes from quitting your jobs and going to Walmart to buy a gun. Join Amy and Kevin as we continue our deep-dive into this bad dad. Thanks for listening! 

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‎Sources we used for this episode:

• Ronald Gene Simmons #131
• Ronald Gene Simmons | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
• Simmons, Ronald Gene - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
• Ronald Gene Simmons - Wikipedia
• Janie’s Jones’s 3-parter article from About You Magazine: Murder Mystery: Lambs to the Slaughter Part 1 - AY Magazine, Murder Mystery: Lambs to the Slaughter, Part 2 - AY Mag, and Murder Mystery: Lambs to the Slaughter, The Final Chapter - AY Mag
• Ronald Gene Simmons, Arkansas' worst mass murderer, killed 16 people
• Dinosaurs (TV series) - Wikipedia
• The Most Popular Cheap Beer in Every State
• Something snapped in Ronald Gene Simmons in December 1987.... - UPI Archives
• Ronald Gene Simmons
• Varner, Arkansas - Wikipedia

We’re back with a new episode this week! It’s a two-parter with the second part coming out very soon (not 6 months from now)! Soooo, Ronald Gene Simmons (AKA the Hillbilly from Hell) was not a good guy. Gene was a family-annihilating, spree-killing madman. He craved control and power over his family and when he lost it, all hell broke loose. Join Amy and Kevin for a deep-dive into this bad dad. Thanks for listening! 

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‎Sources we used for this episode:

• What is the difference between a serial killer, spree killer and mass murderer? 
• Ronald Gene Simmons #131
• Ronald Gene Simmons | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
• Cloudcroft, New Mexico Population History 1990 - 2021
• Hector, Arkansas Population 2023
• Ward, Arkansas Population 2023
• Simmons, Ronald Gene - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Gene_Simmons
• Janie’s Jones’s 3-parter article from About You Magazine: Murder Mystery: Lambs to the Slaughter Part 1 - AY Magazine, Murder Mystery: Lambs to the Slaughter, Part 2 - AY Mag, and Murder Mystery: Lambs to the Slaughter, The Final Chapter - AY Mag
• Arkansas daughter's letters reveal unhappy home life

Herb seemingly had a picture-perfect life, but things are not always as they seem. Join us this week as we talk about Herbert the Pervert and the terrible crime spree.

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‎Sources we used for this episode:

• Where the Bodies Are Buried by Fannie Weinstein and Melinda Wilson
• You Think You Know Me: The True Story of Herb Baumeister and the Horror at Fox Hollow Farm by Ryan Green
• The Murders of Herb Baumeister
• QUEER CRIME: The Double Life of Herb Baumeister | IN Magazine
• Herbert Richard Baumeister | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
• Herb Baumeister Secret Life of a Serial Killer Documentary
• A look inside the terrifying walls of Fox Hollow Farm: 'Even if you don’t believe in ghosts there is no denying that a sinister pall hangs over this farm' – New York Daily News
• Herb Baumeister Picked Up Men From Gay Bars, Then Buried Them In His Yard
• The Murders of Herb Baumeister
• Herbert Richard Baumeister, Serial Killer

Isaac Wright Jr. had a great life–a successful career as a music producer, a beautiful wife in a Platinum-selling group that he managed, and a loving daughter. What he didn’t know was that something was rotten in New Jersey. This is a case of a corrupt county prosecutor, a crooked judge, some fraudster cops, some planted cocaine, and a whole system rigged to work against Wright. However, the system didn’t know that Wright–well, Wright slays giants. 

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‎Sources we used for this episode:

• Isaac Wright, Jr. – HuntHamlinRidley
• The incredible true story behind For Life, 50 Cent's new show about a wrongful conviction
• Meet Isaac - Isaac Wright Jr. For NYC Mayor 2021
• Isaac Wright Speaks On His Wrongful Conviction, Roots Of Police Misconduct, NYC Mayoral Run + More
• Isaac Wright Jr. - Wikipedia
• Once in prison for life, this New Jersey lawyer's story has inspired an ABC TV series
• Issac Wright Jr. (1962- )
• Isaac Wright Jr. Biography | Booking Info for Speaking Engagements
• How Isaac Wright Jr. Overturned Life Sentence & Became Lawyer
• Drug Suspect Freed in Inquiry on Trial - The New York Times
• Isaac Wright v. State of New Jersey et als.
• Juror in kingpin trial calls drug-conspiracy law unfair.
• When A Dragon Needs Slaying, Call Isaac Wright, Jr.
• Wrongfully Convicted Ex-Inmate Comes Back For Those Who Put Him in Prison

John of God? More like John of Fraud. Hailed as a spiritual healer for decades and popularized in the western world by Oprah Winfrey, this spiritual con man spent years abusing the people who believed he could help them. Join Kevin and Amy as they unravel some of John’s murky past.

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‎Sources we used for this episode:

• NewsEvolution: Laura Eisenhower interviews Amy Biank, whistleblower who exposed Brazilian healer John of God as cult leader and alleged pedocriminal, sexual abuser, and rapist - NewsInsideOut
• Woman behind the arrest of John of God takes her own life | Daily Mail Online
• Faith healer with millions of followers ran a "sex slave farm and sold babies to highest bidder" - World News - Mirror Online
• 'John of God' cult leader allegedly ran child sex slave farm
• João Teixeira de Faria - Wikipedia
• Brazilian activist's alleged suicide sparks coverage controversy - Columbia Journalism Review
• 'John of God,' Brazilian faith healer, surrenders to police on sexual abuse charges - The Washington Post
• Whistleblower who recently outed Oprah's Brazilian faith healer "John of God," for murdering teenage sex slaves and running a "baby farm" adoption operation, committed suicide over the weekend : r/JoeRogan
• John of God
• Woman who accused John of God cult leader of rape mysteriously kills herself at Spanish home
• A performance artist searches for healing in 'The Space in Between: Marina Abramovic and Brazil' - Los Angeles Times

This is a listener suggestion from Jennifer who was friends with the victim in high school. The case takes place in Livermore, CA. Jenna Nannetti was a 17-year old girl who fell in love with Mike Simons–a 20-year old loser who preyed on young girls. Listen to the tale of deadly young love with commentary from Amy and Kevin.

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‎Sources we used for this episode:

• PEOPLE v. SIMONS | FindLaw
• Sentencing in teen's 2002 slaying today
• LIVERMORE / Wife killer gets life sentence
• Little Miss Murder | East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
• Murderer gets life in prison, plus 25 years and deserves more | SierraSun.com 
• Snapped: Killer Couples: “Katie Belflower/Michael Simons” (Season 7, Episode 4)
• Wicked Attraction: “Deadly Rival” (Season 4, Episode 9)

4-year-old Derrick Robie, was “ebullient, precocious, doted on by all who knew him, a ripper of a kid in short sleeves and suspenders with a mop of blond hair and a mischievous grin.” Everything changed for the Robie family on August 2, 1993. 13-year old Eric Smith was angry, upset, and ready to take it out on someone. Join us this week as we talk about the child murderer, Eric Smith and what’s in store for him soon.

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‎Sources we used for this episode:

• Parole board transcripts reveal Eric Smith's post-prison plans | WHAM
• Eric Smith granted parole after 27 years in prison for killing child | WHAM
• Eric Smith | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
• Village of Savona
• Sister of Eric Smith speaks before his release from prison
• A SECOND TRAGEDY COMES IN WAKE OF SAVONA TRIAL | Latest Headlines | buffalonews.com
• Eric Smith parole hearing transcript reveals regrets over child murder
• Eric Smith update: Convicted Steuben County child killer's release delayed
• Savona residents hold candlelight walk in memory of Derrick Robie

“Omaima Nelson is the most bizarre and sick individual I’ve had the occasion to meet. No one needs to look to the Dahmers of Milwaukee or the Hannibal Lecters of the screen. A new predator has emerged, named Omaima.” 

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‎Sources we used for this episode: 

• Snapped, Season 14, Episode 1
• Woman to Be Tried in Dismemberment of Costa Mesa Man : Crime: Attorney for alleged killer says she was defending herself after being tied, raped.
• Omaima Nelson, Who was Convicted of Killing Her Husband and Cooking Him has Applied to Be Paroled | The Law Offices of Schlissel DeCorpo
• Omaima Nelson
• Omaima Nelson
• Omaima Nelson Took Cannibalistic Revenge On Her Abusive Husband
• OC Woman Sentenced in Grisly Murder
• Omaima Nelson: The Thanksgiving Butcher | by DeLani R. Bartlette | Medium
• Omaima Nelson: The Model Who Killed, Castrated & Ate Her Husband For Thanksgiving

Charles “Chuck” Morgan left his Tucson home on March 22, 1977 to drop his two daughters off at school, just like any other day. But after dropping his girls off, he never made it to work, and didn't make it home that night. In fact, Charles wouldn’t show up for 3 days. This was just the beginning of Chuck’s very curious case. Follow along with us as we navigate this head-scratcher and look at a few other cases that may just be connected.

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Sources we used for this episode:

• Doug Johnston | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom
• Charles Morgan | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki | Fandom
• Chuck Morgan
• Cold Case: Strange evidence found in '77 on, near man's body
• Who is Don Devereux? | Devereux Reports

This is the second part of a two-part episode. This is an active court case.

Theranos was supposed to revolutionize and democratize healthcare. Elizabeth Holmes was supposed to be the next Steve Jobs. Investors were supposed to rake in millions of dollars. However, things don’t always work out the way they should, especially when that genius inventor is a fraud and that revolutionary company is a scam. Join us this week as we lay the groundwork for understanding Theranos, its young founder Elizabeth Holmes, and her flashy ex-business partner/ex-COO/ex-president/ex-boyfriend Sunny Balwani. This comes at a very relevant time--Elizabeth’s trial began on August 31, 2021. She could face up to 20 years in prison for the fraud.

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Sources we used for this episode:

• The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes: A timeline
• 4 Startling Insights Into Elizabeth Holmes From Psychiatrist Who's Known Her Since Childhood
• Theranos: A Fallen Unicorn
• Did Elizabeth Holmes Uncle Death Inspire Theranos Idea?
• The Dropout Podcast
• Elizabeth Holmes Trial: What to Expect in the Theranos Case
• Timeline: The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes
• Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes
• A former Apple employee inspired Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' change from 'frumpy accountant' to her signature Steve Jobs-style black turtleneck
• Elizabeth Holmes Black Turtleneck Fashion - Ana Arriola Interview
• Sunny Balwani Played an Important Role in the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos Story
• Theranos Whistleblower Shook the Company—and His Family
• Walgreens partners with a new blood-testing firm
• Safeway severs ties with Theranos as $350M deal collapses
• A Theranos scientist-turned-whistleblower, on jail time for Elizabeth Holmes
• Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
• Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos trial: What you need to know
• Elizabeth Holmes trial live updates: Former Theranos lab director testifies
• "It Kept Failing": Whistleblower Erika Cheung on Working at Theranos
• Events leading up to the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes
• A grueling day in Elizabeth Holmes’ trial ended with evidence that Theranos tests sucked 
• HBO Documentary: The Inventor