Bloodshed Baddies

EP 19: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

Brian Shaffer was in his second year of medical school and had just finished his midterms and start spring break. Brian and his buddy decide to go out for a night of bar hopping to celebrate. At 2am, when the bar closes, Brian is no where to be seen. When he doesn't show up for his trip 3 days later, the police get involved. Video surveillance shows Brian entering the bar, but never exiting. How does someone disappear out of thin air? 
 
Resources:
Episode 6 of The Missing on Discovery MISSING: Brian ShafferDerrick Levasseur Youtube

EP 18: The Murder of Andrea Eilber and the Probable Wrongful Conviction of KC Grondin

Andrea Eilber was house sitting for her aunt and uncles house when she goes missing. After finding her car in a parking lot, police are able to enter the residence and find Andrea murdered in the basement. The first possible suspect was the last person who contacted her and saw her: her boyfriend KC. KC is questioned by police and end up signing a written “confession” But, did KC really do it? Why are there so many holes in the case? Will DNA evidence lead to another suspect?References:https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/07/17/chadwick-mobley-arraigned-andrea-eilber-murder-charges/70422020007/ https://www.webslyeuths.com/forums/threads/mi-andrea-eilber-20-found-deceased-lapeer-16-nov-2011-arrest-2023.492907/ https://casetext.com/case/people-v-grondin-5https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Eilber-2https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/michigan-murder-suspect-escapes-during-transportation-from-montana https://www.everand.com/podcast/528403036/Murder-Of-Andrea-Eilber-357 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItTXcrwuaO8 https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2011/11/friends_of_slain_teen_remember.html https://www.wilx.com/2023/07/01/dna-identifies-man-suspect-2011-lapeer-county-cold-case/ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/michigan/2023/06/30/man-montana-utah-being-extradicted-to-face-murder-charges-in-michigan-womans-2011-death/70368693007/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8511476/ https://thecountypress.mihomepaper.com/articles/kc-grondin-still-awaits-new-trial/ https://thecountypress.mihomepaper.com/articles/two-men-await-trial-in-2011-murder-of-andrea-eilber/ https://www.justice4kc.com/

EP 17: The Parricide of Jose and Kitty Menendez and the Menendez Brothers

On August 20, 1989, at 11:47 pm, a 911 call came in from a million dollar mansion in the most coveted zip code in America, Beverly Hills. The caller was frantic saying “someone killed my parents”. The police arrived at one of the most brutal scenes they have ever seen. Two bodies were found, shot 15 times total with a shotgun. Brain matter and blood covered the room, dripping from the ceiling. The bodies were unrecognizable but belonged to Jose and Kitty Menendez. After months of spending their parents money, Lyle and Erik are arrested and admit to killing their parents. Why? For the money? Or because dark family secrets?Resources:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7dzy2pdjgohttps://www.biography.com/crime/menendez-brothers-murder-case-factshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/menendez-brothers-resentencing-hearing-postponed-due-impact-wildfires/story?id=117813089https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/01/23/menendez-brothers-resentencing-delayed-la-fires/77876547007/https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/menendez/trial_16.html The Menendez Brothers Netflix Documentary

EP 16: The Brutal Murder of Travis Alexander by the Infamous Jodi Arias

Travis Alexander, a devout mormon, appeared to have it all. He had a nice job, nice cars and a good group of friends. That is why many were shocked when he was found murdered in his home right before a trip to Cancun. Those closest to him had an idea of who it could be though-his ex-girlfriend Jodi Arias. Listen to hear about all the twist and turns from the initial meet up, the murder, and the court cases. What would lead someone to commit this brutal of a murder? Is there anything in this case we can truly believe?
Resources:
Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/jodi-arias-an-american-murder-mystery-38a5635b-4db6-4e43-92d6-600c22b34717 
https://people.com/where-is-jodi-arias-now-travis-alexander-murder-7507046
https://www.cnn.com/2013/05/04/us/jodi-arias-primer/index.html
Jodi Arias: Cell Mate Secrets Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/jodi-arias-cell-mate-secrets-f269ac04-773e-4297-be04-8aac60265546 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Travis_Alexander
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jodi-arias-trial-lisa-andrews-diadoni_n_2584089

EP 15: A Murder on Campus: With Guest Stars Brian and Cameron Santana

The baddies sit down with our very first guests on the pod the AMAZING brother duo: The Santana Brothers. We sit down with Brian and Cameron and discuss their book The Murder on Campus: The Professor, The Cop, And North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case. It is a true crime investigation novel that the details the brutal 1973 murder of 19-year-old Virginia Marie Olson. There are so many surprising twists and turns we wish we had enough time to talk about it all. Everyone needs to get their book and go follow the baddie brother duo on the socials!
Resources:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-murder-on-campus-brian-santana/1146835453?ean=9781964730288
Insta: @santanabrotherstruecrime

EP 14: The Suspicious Death of Ciara Estrada

Ciara Estrada, a San Diego police officer, was found dead in her apartment on New Years Day 2018. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide and the case was closed, but her family believes something more sinister happened. With not much evidence available, it is hard to tell what actually happened. With the department's history of scandals, can they be trusted?
Resources:
https://radiodeewane.com/ciara-ann-estrada-a-rising-star-in-the-entertainment-industry/
http://www.sdpolicemuseum.com/Ciara-Estrada.html
https://www.newsbreak.com/a-s--1871098/3322093465454-mysterious-death-of-san-diego-police-officer-ciara-ann-estrada
https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-ciara
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-police-captain-sues-sdpd/509-0ae769f6-d5ed-4ee5-aad1-74e1b7601529
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/investigations/racist-comments-excessive-force-and-offensive-behavior-revealed-in-san-diego-police-department-internal-affairs-cases/3166439/
https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/former-san-diego-police-officer-and-three-others-sentenced-crimes-stemming-years-long

EP 13: The Senseless Murder of Tristyn Bailey

On mothers day, Tristyn Bailey at just 13 years old, was reported missing by her family. Very quickly the police find out that a very disturbed fellow student, Aiden Fucci, invited her to a friend's house the night before. When it all unravels, the horror behind the senselessness of the crime is unmatched, and Tristyn will always be remembered for leaving her mark on the world in such a bright way at such a young age.
Resources:
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/23/aiden-fucci-florida-murder-killing-tristyn-bailey/70040639007/
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2021/05/18/tristyn-bailey-remembered-sweet-spirited-teen-love-cheer-st-johns-county-celebration-church/5128873001/
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/23/aiden-fucci-parents-respond-before-sentencing-in-tristyn-bailey-death/70039620007/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teen-sentenced-life-prison-fatally-stabbing-florida-cheerleader-114-rcna76550 https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/03/24/will-aiden-fucci-be-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murder-of-tristyn-bailey/
https://abc7chicago.com/aiden-fucci-mom-crystal-smith-sentence-tristyn-bailey-update/13243248/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/tristyn-bailey
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2021/07/14/tristyn-bailey-killing-witnesses-say-suspect-said-he-planned-kill/7943687002/
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/09/tristyn-bailey-timeline-disappearance-killed-st-johns-county-aiden-fucci/9681093002/
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/courts/2023/02/05/aiden-fucci-florida-teen-on-trial-in-stabbing-death-of-tristyn-bailey/69862957007/
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/23/aiden-fucci-florida-murder-killing-tristyn-bailey/70040639007/
Sadly not mentioned in the episode, but a link to the Tristyn Bailey foundation started by her incredible family:
https://tbstrong.org/about-us/
**Also links to donate to foundations because of the California wildfires:
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html?srsltid=AfmBOopVCDAG8iNZ2-iQPZw0vsu8FJFA4XTb_ONs3iRg87w7aZDgfo7c
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/how-to-help-victims-los-angeles-wildfires-rcna187274

EP 12: The Assassination of Brian Thompson and the Alleged Shooter Luigi Mangione

On December 4th of 2024, the CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, was assasinated in the streets of New York City. After a nationwide manhunt, Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter, was arrested in the Mcdonald's parking lot. This case has practically broken the internet. Here is everything we know so far as the baddies explore their first ever ongoing case.
Resources:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/04/us/brian-thompson-united-healthcare-death/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-thompson-unitedhealthcare-ceo-manhattan-shooting/
https://www.npr.org/2024/12/04/nx-s1-5215881/brian-thompson-unitedhealthcare-ceo-shot-new-york
https://abcnews.go.com/US/unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting-suspects-movements-timeline/story?id=116504579
Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder on Hulu
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/luigi-mangione-healthcare-ceo-shooting-what-we-know/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/us/luigi-mangione-arraignment-new-york/index.html
https://www.businessinsider.com/social-media-myth-luigi-mangione-preceded-man-unitedhealthcare-murder-2024-12
** Also if you listened to our intro our gush over Sydney and are interested in checking her out!!**
https://www.youtube.com/@sydneycummingshoudyshell
https://royalchange.fit/

Baddie Book Club 2: The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is the first book is this YA series. Sam loves a good YA and Lex always wanted to be like Cassie (the main character). Listen to this short bonus episode to find out our thoughts and our favorite parts of the book!
Get the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Naturals-1-Jennifer-Lynn-Barnes/dp/0316540625/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1FWGBUHSPKKNO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-RwYH364lqqexPWx_MsD1PHXGdWxGzHKf2Z0DAm-Tde9xz8x5-GwgKnfqHGV3lnxdu90EfPLMvQ2GyX3qaww-Wjy-aZTkBT90iANWI9j2e5-kFYBYoxZUmP_X7Oft3rqyADG2NTYQVbYNsaljxnP0QHKz_eXcrvSDJNf5XyFedRdZFm09SHIEHhWS0eummFpCUaM4YVGJF4fLT8N5j7hbuXcfiL6KEXBAAv2ilFCafw.11U5P9vAoQ6nNl3OEMtM3VaQXey9cyrNxF_TOgBqa6Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+naturals+jennifer+lynn+barnes&qid=1736609818&sprefix=the+naturals+%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-4

EP 11: The Miraculous Survival Story of Teka Adams

When Teka is around 8 months pregnant, she gets a phone call from a Stephanie Mills claiming to be a caseworker that can help her get the items that she will need for her new baby. Although her husband, PJ, is apprehensive, a vulnerable Teka believes Stephanie and meets her outside the homeless shelter to go to a warehouse to drive with her to get the items. On the way to the warehouse, car trouble occurs. What will happen to Teka? To her unborn child? Is Stephanie really who she says she is? How does one woman survive this gruesome act?
Resources:
https://blurredbylines.com/articles/teka-adams-fetal-abduction-attempt-survival/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/style/2010/06/16/a-rush-for-the-door/52ffb255-17d6-44ad-8235-b0266e40c250/
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34722052
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/suspect-in-pregnant-woman-attack-moved-to-maryland/2097932/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4PGqjv-qWU
https://vocal.media/criminal/fetal-abduction-survivor-teka-adams
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/style/2010/06/16/a-rush-for-the-door/52ffb255-17d6-44ad-8235-b0266e40c250/
House of Horrors: Kidnapped Season 1 Episode 1: https://www.amazon.com/House-Horrors-Kidnapped-Season-1/dp/B00ING34YC
I survived: season 6 episode 8: https://www.amazon.com/Survived-Season/dp/B089NVWZWH