Bloodshed Baddies

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

EP 10: Missing for Christmas: The Disappearance and Murder of Laci and Conner Peterson

On Christmas Eve, Laci Peterson is reported missing. Laci is 8 months pregnant with her first child, Conner. Scott, her husband, immediately raises suspicion to police and the media. One week later, a very brave Amber Frey, calls police to report that she was dating Scott. With her help, the police discover some concerning information. But where are Lacey and Conner? And what actually happened that morning on Christmas Eve?
Resources:
https://abc7news.com/laci-peterson-scott-murder-trials-in-the-bay-area-trial/2413509/
https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/california/2024/08/15/laci-peterson-of-modesto-killed-by-scott-peterson-in-netflix-documentary/74810764007/
https://www.modbee.com/entertainment/article291103240.html
American Murder: Laci Peterson on Netflix : https://www.netflix.com/title/81582794
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/cold-blooded-murder-laci-peterson-140000835.html
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/laci-peterson-murder-everything-you-need-to-know-199774/

EP 9: The Disturbing Christmas Eve Discovery: The Murders of Ed and Minnie Maurin

Just days before Christmas, 85 year old Ed and Minnie Maurin go missing. Although the family and police are hopeful for a kidnapping, on the morning of Christmas Eve, Ed and Minnie's bodies are found. With little to no leads and evidence the case goes cold. Do police ever find the smoking gun? Who would do this two 85 year old people and why? Will justice be served?
Resources:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6553124/
https://www.chronline.com/stories/updated-arrest-made-in-26-year-old-cold-case-murder-of-the-maurins,134066
https://www.crimescenecleanup.com/holiday-homicide-ed-and-minnie-maurin/
https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/45744-0.15.pdf
https://www.chronline.com/stories/justice-at-last-rick-riffe-found-guilty-of-1985-murders,91362
https://lewiscountysirens.com/?p=21602
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/murderer-ordered-to-pay-restitution-for-countyrsquos-costs/
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36204479/aloysius-george-hadaller
https://cdn3.creativecirclemedia.com/lafromboise/files/20201209-160144-2014-01-13.pdf

EP 8: Twin Flames Universe: Community or Cult?

Jeff and Shaleia fall in love. They believe they are "twin flames" and want to share with the rest of the world how to find your own twin flame. They create Twin Flames University to help others. But what happens when finding your twin flame includes working for free, stalking, and even changing your gender? Is this a spiritual community working on self development? Or is this a cult?
Resources:
Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe, documentary on Amazon Prime
https://time.com/6321502/twin-flames-universe-prime-video-documentary/
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/12/inside-the-all-consuming-world-of-twin-flames-universe
https://twinflamesuniverse.com/
https://unionism.org/ourgurus/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/this-youtube-school-promised-true-love-students-say-they-got-exploited-instead/
https://glenarborsun.com/twin-flames-a-suttons-bay-cult-an-inferno-of-controversy/. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/escaping-twin-flames-where-jeff-122622723.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAGMUI4EsIY1OlO3hq9dYYfei5tOhV_qm8jNC0dsAYhRvaCAHUKidV-a6lUlvhonP1P01l5TuhPiCerJKwLeynbL5qZdVZlZCaDCfmTCQqWPvJmRDd9tJGlYG4wY4eMzAmrcVUBkBE7XoCuBz7dY8YymN6YfsihMjlEY-ckt-4D6