There’s Danger Here

Auburn prison became the first "prison for profit" . Through use of inmate labor and local contracts. The inmates made no money from this labor, it all went to the prison and those who ran it. The striped uniform and solitary confinement were created here as well. This silent prison, was a havoc on the mental health of those who found themselves living in it. William Freeman procla

Christopher Lambert is the second success story. He was behind bars for decades. It took a while to shift his perspective, but once he did everything changed. He hasn't forgotten his roots, continuing to help those within his community. Through work and outreach programs.

The creator of No Holmes Barred, Daniel Ciarrocchi joins me in a discussion about the man himself. H.H. Holmes was an American serial killer who built a murder castle in Chicago, Illinois in the late 1800's. Though he reports to have killed over 20, he is only convicted of one. But one is enough to hang. After that i'll transport us into the early 2000's and discuss a Nurse. Kimbe

George Eric Marquart, a man without a high school degree became the first to produce street Fentanyl. He had a high IQ, evident in school. But he found school boring and ridiculous. After winning the State Science Fair, he was immediately expelled for truancy issues. The local Doctor got him into making Heroin. Eric enjoyed the science behind making drugs. He switched to meth for t

Randy Woodfield, a native Oregonian, was drafted to the Green Bay Packers. He had the potential to be a great man, but he couldn't stop exposing himself to women. After being released from the Packers, he drifted into the night scene in Portland. Still it wasn't enough, his voyeurism turned into attacking women. When rape wasn't enough, he advanced to murder. From California up to

Martin Lockett is the first interview highlighting post-prison success. A man who made a devastating mistake, faced the consequences and came out of it with a new found purpose. I was honored to hear the story about how he changed, how his dedication brought him into a life of helping others. "Perhaps the person they will have ended up helping the most is the man who is charged w

15 year old Tina Fontaine goes missing in Winnipeg, Canada. Her body is later found in the Red River after a boat propeller dislodged the weighted duvet cover that held her. An investigation goes on, but only a circumstantial case can be created. She is one of the many MMIW cases that plague society. The outcry for justice is still ringing in the ears of many. Sources: Jolly, Jo

Katherine Knight is an Australian born terror. Starting from the beginning she had it rough. Her alcoholic father beat her and her mother used her as a confidant. Her brothers sexually exploited her. She grew into a tough woman, who beat her partners. Paranoia plagued her, believing every man was cheating. As she moved through partners her violence grew, until one day it boiled ove

Cattle mutilations have plagued farmers across the US. In this episode the discussion sheds some light on the similarities and differences across the US. Still with all that we know about what's happening. The questions of by whom and why linger. Sources: Unsolved Mysteries: V5: E3 “Mysterious Mutilations” Wolverton, Keith. 1976. Mystery Stalks the Prairie: unexplained cattle

Ruby Franke rode the wave of internet fame from vlogging, creating an account called 8 Passengers. She chronicled her "life" with her family, but this sweet, LDS mother was not as she seemed. She scripted what was to be seen and when bits of her real life leaked out, the public response was to notify CPS. As she spiraled downward, she found new friend and counselor Jodi Hildebrant,