Episode 19: The McStay Family Disappearance

Episode 19: The McStay Family Disappearance

Hosts Drew and Kimmie catch up on life before diving into the tragic disappearance of the McStay family, a recent California case that captured national attention. The episode summarizes the 2010 disappearance, the years-long investigation, the 2013 discovery of remains in the Mojave Desert, and the subsequent arrest and conviction tied to the case.

Episode 18: Herbert Mullin Part 2

This episode details the crimes of Herbert “Earthquake Man” Mullin, tracing his string of murders in Santa Cruz County, his claims of telepathic voices and religious delusions, and how investigators connected him to multiple victims. We also examine his trial, questions of mental competency, the impact of psychiatric hospital closures on the case, and the outcome of his conviction and eventual death in custody.

Episode 17: Herbert Mullin part 1

Hosts Drew and Kimmie dive into a two-part episode on Herbert Mullin, nicknamed the "Earthquake Man," exploring his bright childhood, violent descent into schizophrenia, and the delusions that led to a string of murders in 1972–1973. Part one covers Mullin’s background, his mental health struggles and drug use, and details two of the victims; part two will examine the remaining crimes and the aftermath.

Episode 16: The Murder of Justine Vanderschoot

In September 2003, 17-year-old Justine Vanderschoot of Auburn, California, disappeared and was later found buried alive.  The case exposed patterns of teen dating violence, led to community activism, and inspired "Justine's Law," which mandates dating violence prevention education in California high schools. The Vanderschoot family keeps her memory alive through a garden and public advocacy as parole reviews continue.

Episode 15: Al Capone

This episode traces Al "Scarface" Capone’s life: his Brooklyn childhood, rise under Johnny, domination of Chicago’s bootlegging era, and violent clashes like the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre. We cover how public image and violent power collided with legal pressure, his conviction for tax evasion, time in Atlanta and Alcatraz, his decline and death, and even the Alcatraz ghost stories tied to his banjo.