The Serial Sisters

This week, Gina covers the case of Richard Speck. A crime that defined the century and shocked the country. When Richard Speck arrived in Chicago in 1966 no one would have imagined he would systimatically rape, torture, and kill 8 innocent victims. What drove him to commit his crimes and how would he pay?

This week, Gina covers one of the most prolific serial arsonists in history, Thomas A. Sweatt. Sweatt terrorized the Washington D.C. metropolitan area by setting over 350 fires over the course of 30 years. His fined tuned methods helped him evade capture, as communities grew more and more terrified. An expected piece of evidence helps lead to his eventual arrest.

This week, Cassie covers the crime spree of Douglas Clark and his accomplice Carol Bundy, more widely known as the Sunset Strip Killers. In the summer of 1980, the couple committed a number of murders in Los Angeles, primarily targeting sex workers and runaways. Police arrested Clark and Bundy in August of 1980, but revelations during the trial lead many to view this case in a whole new light. 

This week, Gina covers the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short. aka The Black Dahlia. When Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered in Los Angeles, in 1947, the gruesome nature of the crime quickly garnered national attention. But more than 70 years have passed and the case remains one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases of all time. 

It's our first collab episode! This week, we are discussing four cases, where individuals garnered devout followings through deception, manipulation, and abuse. Get ready because we're covering the cult cases of: Marcus Wesson and The Vampire Cult mass murders, The mass suicides of The Order of The Solar Temple, the secret evangelical cult of The Family International, and finally the mystery of Brother XII. 

This week, Cassie covers the crimes of "Acid Bath Murderer" John George Haigh. A man plagued by failure decides to take matters into his own hands. His decision, will cost 6 people their lives. His methods are brutal, and his tricks are cunning.  Will he be brought to justice before it is too late?

This week, Cassie covers the case of sorcerer Ahmad Suradji. In Indonesia, black magic is a widely accepted practice, and women are some of the top clientele.  When a young woman goes missing after visiting Ahmad's property for a ritual, the investigation leads to a shocking discovery. 

This week, Gina covers the notorious case of Lizzie Borden. When Andrew & Abby Borden are both found dead as the result of an axe murderer in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1892,  suspicion immediately falls to Andrew's 32 year old daughter Lizzie.  The crimes captured the nation. The accused walked free, and the case continues to live in infamy.