I Ain’t a Killa Podcast

We're back with another episode of "Current in Crime"! Let's catch up on the creepy, weird, and wild! Content Warnings: Luther Hall- physical assault, police brutality Lakesha Woods Williams- child endangerment Loletha Hall- gun violence, elderly abuse, scamming Maxwell Azzarello- self-immolation Maxwell Anderson- murder, dismemberment, arson Patrick Clancy- mention of murder of children, mention of postpartum depression CLICK HERE for pics from the episode Resources: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/04/us/la-bank-heist-money-storage-facility?cid=ios_apphttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/black-undercover-officer-beaten-st-louis-b2531716.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/uber-driver-killed-scam-phone-call-william-brock-loletha-hall-clark-county-ohio/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/person-sets-self-on-fire-near-court-trump-criminal-trial/https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/12/maxwell-anderson-charged-in-death-of-missing-milwaukee-woman-sade-carleena-robinson/73276380007/https://nypost.com/2024/04/16/us-news/husband-of-lindsay-clancy-finishes-boston-marathon-in-honor-of-his-slain-children-everybody-loved-them/https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/19/24134753/tesla-recall-cybertruck-faulty-accelerator-pedal-nhtsa-defecthttps://people.com/glorilla-arrested-on-dui-charges-in-georgia-8635522Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Many know about the murder of Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, but they don't know what led to this senseless act! Take the journey with us as we talk about the life, crimes and murder of the young rapper. Lead Investigator: Kierra-Elewa (all pronouns) Content Warnings: mentions of child abuse, mentions of sexual assault, rape, torture, anti-queer violence, mentions of extreme violence, domestic violence, suicide CLICK HERE FOR PICS FROM THE EPISODE Resources: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/xxxtentacions-reported-victim-details-grim-pattern-of-abuse-in-testimony/https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/XXXTentacion#Legal_issues Click here to see I Ain't a Killa Podcast on TV! Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

We're back with another episode of "Current in Crime"! Let's catch up on the creepy, weird, and wild! Content Warnings: Pickton- murder, violence against indigenous folks Scott & Yates- murder, violence against young children, negligence Nature Boy- mention of rape Funeral home- mistreatment of corpses Denali Brehmer- mention of rape, murder Sleepover- drugging, mention of sexual assault Jennifer Lynn Rossi- bullying Marco Troper- mention of drug overdose, poisoning Raad Almansoori- bludgeoning, murder, abuse against sex workers CLICK HERE for pics from the episode Resources: https://vancouversun.com/news/crime/robert-pickton-victims-relative-decries-day-parole-chancehttps://krdo.com/news/2024/01/11/new-details-emerge-in-return-to-nature-funeral-home-case-during-owners-court-hearing/https://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-arrested-after-concocting-drink-son-give-school/story?id=107876249https://nypost.com/2024/02/20/us-news/cousins-aged-10-and-12-charged-with-murder-of-3-year-old-girl-while-adults-went-gambling/https://nypost.com/2024/02/15/us-news/woman-who-killed-best-friend-after-9m-catfish-offer-sentenced-to-99-years/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/19/marco-troper-berkeley-susan-wojcicki/72657070007/https://globalnews.ca/news/10336179/dad-drug-daughter-sleepover-michael-meyden-oregon/amp/https://www.complex.com/life/a/brad-callas/accused-cult-leader-nature-boy-sentenced-to-lifehttps://pix11.com/news/local-news/manhattan/google-soho-54-hotel-suspect-allegedly-bragged-about-killing-woman-in-nyc-hotel/ Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

It’s mind-blowing that one human could get away with so many crimes in so many places! Tommy Lynn Sells is the serial killer of all of our nightmares! And of all people, it took a 13-year old girl to finally take him down. Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her) Content Warnings: molestation, underage alcohol & drug use, extreme physical assault, mention of rape, murder, violence against children, abuse of a corpse, strangulation, forced drug use, kidnapping Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lynn_Sellshttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Tommy_Lynn_Sellshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/tommy-lynn-sellshttps://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/tommy_sells/4.htmlhttps://abc11.com/tommy-lynn-sells-julie-rea-joel-kirkpatrick-fabienne-witherspoon/11228084/https://crimeandcoffeecouple.com/2022/08/13/how-krystal-surles-survived-attack-of-serial-killer-tommy-lynn-sells/https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/02/16/attorney-ex-young-thugysl-co-defendant-charged-with-gang-crimes/ Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

During the Colombian civil war, a depraved serial killer got away with hundreds of assaults and murders of young children, most of them being boys. This one is heavy! Lead Investigator: Kierra-Elewa (all pronouns) Content Warnings: torture, sexual assault, child abuse, molestation, ableist language, graphic imagery, mentions of necrophilia Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_GaravitoSupport the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

In the early 2000s, Young Hollywood was running the show. Johnny Lewis was a well-liked and talented member of that pack. In this episode, we explore how a rising star at the top of his game ends up at the center of a gruesome murder. Lead Investigator: Carter (they/them) Content Warnings: bludgening, suicide, mental health issues Resources: https://lamag.com/celebrity/the-secret-life-of-johnny-lewishttps://allthatsinteresting.com/johnny-lewishttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507381/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97861379/catherine-elvira-davisSupport the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

The new format has started! We're bringing you a new episode of "Current in Crime" every month. Let's catch up on the creepy, weird, and wild! Content Warnings: Youtube- murder, decapitation Texas rapper- Forced drug use, kidnapping Birthday shooting- Gun violence, murder Graveyard- murder, police violence Wedding- gun violence Target- extreme violence, murder, mention of mental illness Jennifer Crumbly- mass shooting Infant death- decapitation, medical negligence Cult- starvation, cult activity, mass death Resources: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pa-man-arrested-decapitating-father-youtube-video-rcna136509https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pregnant-woman-kidnapped-locked-garage-rapper-viper-lee-carter_n_65997298e4b075f4cfd28556https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/01/24/something-was-wrong-family-tracked-phone-of-katy-area-triple-murder-victim-to-short-term-rental-found-crime-scene/https://www.lapost.com/instagram-famous-groom-snubs-plea-deal-before-lavish-wedding/https://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article284918112.htmlhttps://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/infants-decapitation-during-delivery-at-southern-regional-medical-center-ruled-a-homicidehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/kenya-cult-starvation-pastor-paul-mackenzie-pleads-not-guilty-191-child-murders/Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

When Kelly Anne Bates met James Patterson Smith she turned into a completely new person. But, her personality changes were only the beginning of the problems in this extremely detrimental relationship! Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her) Content Warnings: Kelly Anne Bates- extreme brutal physical abuse, torture, drowning, starvation, rape, domestic abuse, murder Resources: https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/horrific-murder-kelly-anne-bateshttps://medium.com/@natasha.leigh/the-horrific-torture-murder-of-kelly-anne-bates-a552e05f7dbfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kelly_Anne_Bateshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/kelly-anne-bateshttps://www.ranker.com/list/kelly-anne-bates-facts/amandasedlakhevenerhttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/our-daughter-was-tortured-to-death-by-her-sadistic-boyfriendSupport the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

In the 70s and the 80s, one man committed 13 murders, 51 sexual assaults, and 120 burglaries across several cities in California. How was he not arrested until 2018? This week we break down the Golden State Killer and how his crime spree went unchecked for so long... Lead Investigator: Kierra-Elewa (all pronouns) Content Warnings: Golden State Killer- sexual assault, animal torture, emotional abuse & manipulation, stalking, gun violence, murder Resources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngelohttps://www.science.org/content/article/we-will-find-you-dna-search-used-nab-golden-state-killer-can-home-about-60-whiteSupport the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Shanda Sharer was a regular middle school girl in the 90s but somehow became the target of a brutal murder plot based on jealousy and control. This story centers on 4 teen girls from Indiana and really makes you wonder whether nature or nurture makes a monster. Lead Investigator: Carter (they/them) Content Warnings: Shanda Sharer- torture, sexual assault, self-harm, mentions of suicide & rape Resources: https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/mean-girls-the-murder-of-shanda-sharerhttps://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/loveless-melinda.htmhttps://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/the-torture-and-murder-of-shanda-sharer/id1379959217?i=1000511997006https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/mean-girls-the-murder-of-shanda-sharerhttps://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2019/2/21/the-murder-of-shanda-sharerhttps://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/shanda_sharer/1.html Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

It's spooky season!!!! We're excited to bring back our holiday themed episodes with a special Halloween edition! Content Warnings: Johnny Frank Garrett - murder, rape Martha Moxley - murder Ronald Clark O'Bryan - murder, poison Ledell Peoples - stabbing BJ Liske - murder Cynthia Alvarez - sexual abuse, mention of rape, murder Trick or Treat Murder - murder Wolf Mask Killer - murder, dismemberment, drowning Resources: https://www.attorneyshartman.com/blog/surprising-facts-about-halloween-crime-spikes/https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/what-drove-johnny-frank-garrett-to-rape-murder-nun-in-1981https://www.cbsnews.com/news/martha-moxley-murder-timeline/https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2016/10/14/35-years-later-memories-of-notorious-halloween-candyman-murder-remain-vivid/9867992007/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/woman-stabbed-over-halloween-candy-dies-ledell-peoples-maria-adams/1914915/https://www.oxygen.com/homicide-for-the-holidays/crime-news/bj-liske-kills-3-family-members-in-halloween-murdershttps://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2014-jan-24-la-me-0125-teenagers-sentencing-20140125-story.htmlhttps://derangedlacrimes.com/?p=10268https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/wolf-mask-killer-brutally-kills-murder-mystery-oxygens-homicide-holidays.html/Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

How can one cult be responsible for multiple murders, terrorist attacks, and a famous kid's show? This week we cover Aum Shinrikyo, led by Shoko Asahara, who was featured on Netflix's "How to be a Cult Leader". Lead Investigator: Kierra - Elewa (all pronouns) Content Warnings: Shoko Asahara- bodily mutilation, terrorist attacks, extended torture Resources: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mitchell-dang-downtown-atlanta-kiddnapped-robbed-murdered-bardohttps://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/rapper-blueface-gets-probation-in-las-vegas-strip-club-shooting/https://x.com/amiriking/status/1708070430404215208?s=46&t=Ee055u-Kts7QfFSyso2guQhttps://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/jury-divided-over-whether-delivery-driver-who-shot-youtube-prankster-acted-in-self-defense/3432763/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoko_Asaharahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_Shinrikyo Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Elliot Rodger, a disturbed teen, plans a rampage, which ultimately led to the death and injuries of over a dozen people. This week, we go over a bit of his manifesto , which reveals his path to violence and ultimately, his death. Lead Investigator: Kierra - Elewa (all pronouns) Content Warnings: Elliot Rodger- gun violence, murder, misogyny Resources: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/14/politics/vanessa-guillen-murder-cecily-aguilar-sentence/index.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Isla_Vista_killingshttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1173808-elliot-rodger-manifestohttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Elliot_Rodgerhttps://www.wicz.com/story/49427879/tourists-lost-their-summer-vacations-mauis-locals-lost-everythingSupport the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

There aren't a lot of true crime stories with a happy ending...luckily, we found one! But, that doesn't mean the path to the ending wasn't treacherous. Jaycee Dugard is the longest known kidnapping victim, and her story is far from simple! Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her) Content Warnings: Jaycee Dugard- kidnapping, rape, sexual assault, mention of drug use Resources: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/25/1189942785/former-pastor-david-zandstra-murder-8-year-old-gretchen-harrington-pennsylvaniahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Jaycee_Dugardhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/jaycee-dugardhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/kidnappings/jaycee-dugard/https://www.biography.com/crime/jaycee-dugard Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Three seemingly unrelated cases are actually connected by a very bizarre story of a woman and her beloved dog. Lead Investigator: Carter (they/them) Content Warnings: Eagle- murder, mentions of rape, forced abortion, mutilation of a corpse Resources: https://www.billboard.com/business/legal/tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-uncle-home-searched-police-1235375609/https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/what-a-fugitive-faked-evidence-and-an-eagle-eyed-mutt-have-in-common-10eb3ef8f7chttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Eaglehttps://groups.google.com/g/alt.true-crime/c/s1DY6VE9vgshttps://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Tracy_Islamhttps://www.iosconews.com/news/article_24bfe7fa-12ec-5589-86cf-e2c35084d60f.htmlhttps://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Mwivano_Kupazahttps://unquestionablycriminal.com/dismembered-body-found-face-skinned-beyond-recognition-87a925325580https://www.crimelibrary.org/criminal_mind/forensics/k9/1.htmlhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/6303372/i-have-tattoo-of-serial-killer-jeffrey-dahmer/Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

If you haven’t seen the documentary on Jared Fogle, then you won’t be able guess what this man got up to! Lead investigator Kierra-Elewa walks us through the details of how it was uncovered that beneath Jared’s celebrity, there was a rampant pedophile. Lead Investigator: Kierra-Elewa (all pronouns) Content Warnings: Jared Fogle- ableist language, fatphobia, child sex abuse Resources: Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

When a smart, charismatic kid becomes OBSESSED with religion and the end of the world…you kinda know what is bound to happen! Take a seat when you listen to this episode y’all, because this cult sh*t is wild! Lead Investigator: Erin (she/her) Content Warnings: Ant Hill- child abuse, extreme religious practices, extremely gruesome medical practices, physical abuse, sexual abuse, necrophilia Resources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/06/rudy-farias-mother-houston-texas/70387503007/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roch_Th%C3%A9riault#:~:text=Th%C3%A9riault%2C%20a%20self%2Dproclaimed%20prophet,the%20Seventh%2Dday%20Adventist%20Churchhttps://morbidology.com/the-ant-hill-kids/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/chilling-insight-doomsday-cult-members-13995059https://morbidology.com/the-ant-hill-kids/https://www.cultfacts.com/cults/ant-hill-kids Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Ever been so in love you’d be willing to kill over it? Two kids who refused to be kept apart went to the ultimate lengths to preserve their love and celebrated in the strangest way. Lead Investigator: Carter Content Warnings: Twilight- Matricide, sororicide, self harm, mentions of abuse Resources: https://nypost.com/2023/06/26/kentucky-woman-phoebe-copas-allegedly-shot-uber-driver-because-she-feared-she-was-being-kidnapped-charged-with-murder/https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9186604/britain-youngest-double-killers-kim-edwards-inspired/https://www.the-sun.com/news/2782444/twilight-killer-sister-never-peace-sky-doc/https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/kids-who-kill-evil-up-close/kim-edwards-and-lucas-markham-the-twilight-killershttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-twilight-murders/id1379959217?i=1000488242169https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/28/carlisha-hood-chicago-mom-son-shooting-lawsuit/70364919007/Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

The summer has started and the crime is crime-ing! This week we tried something new with a fully "Current In Crime" episode. Let's catch up on the creepy, weird, and wild! Content Warnings: Alexee Trevizo- death of an infant Jung Yoo-Jung- murder, dismemberment Denver Nuggets- gun violence, mass shooting Candace Craig- violent murder, dismemberment Resources: https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/the-baby-was-dead-lawyer-for-teen-accused-of-throwing-newborn-in-hospital-trash-speaks/amp/https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ride-share-company-armed-security-black-wolf-apphttps://www.opindia.com/2023/06/south-korean-woman-killed-private-tutor-curiosity-murder/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/13/new-orleans-chef-alive-family-claimed-dead-demietriek-scott/70316397007/https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/13/mass-shooting-downtown-denver-nuggets-championship/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/daughter-granddaughter-charged-71-year-old-maryland-grandmother-killed-rcna87633https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/07/maryland-grandmother-dismembered-grilled-daughter-granddaughter-charged/70297766007/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rent-a-hitman-website-teen-hire-kill-7-year-old-child-storm-lake-iowa-police/https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-reporter-reveals-her-crew-robbed-san-francisco-while-covering-citys-rampant-crime-ridiculous#:~:text=A%20CNN%20crew%20was%20robbed,Again%2C%22%20Lah%20wrote.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/woman-declared-dead-revives-wake-bangs-coffin-ecuador-rcna88992Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

Aileen Wuornos had a terribly traumatic childhood that led into an extremely violent adulthood. Does one excuse the other? Some would say yes…. Lead Investigator: Erin Content Warnings: Aileen Wuornos- kidnapping, rape, physical abuse, sexual assault of a minor, incest, mention of suicide, murder Resources: https://nypost.com/2023/06/06/doctor-busted-for-plot-to-kill-estranged-wife-after-serving-time-for-similar-plan/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExGZtlzL1x4https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aileen_Wuornoshttps://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornoshttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/aileen-wuornos/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aileen-Wuornoshttps://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wuornos-aileen.htmhttps://pagesix.com/2023/06/07/azealia-banks-implies-jacky-ohs-death-was-karma-for-d-c-young-fly/amp/ Support the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok