Psychopedia is a true crime podcast infused with comedy….making it a crimedy. Each week, Investigator Slater presents a horrific true crime case to Tank Sinatra...
EP98: Vampire of Sacramento: Spree Killer Richard Chase
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Richard Chase, infamously known as the "Vampire of Sacramento," was a brutal spree killer whose horrifying crimes still shock the world. His chilling case remains a focal point in criminology, with his complex psychological profile continuing to be analyzed and used by the FBI. In the 1970s, Richard Chase savagely murdered six people, and engaged in horrific acts of body dissection, cannibalism and necrophilia. His behavior was heavily influenced by his severe mental illness, including paranoia and delusions, which led Richard to believe that drinking the blood of his victims would prevent his own premature death. His devastating killing spree is truly a case study of the intersection of mental disturbance and malicious intent, forcing us to grapple with difficult questions about accountability, insanity, and the limits of empathy for those driven by profound psychological torment who go on to commit unthinkable acts of violence and cruelty. TRIGGER WARNING: This case is extremely graphic in nature. Please listen with caution!
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EP97: Sex Addicted Murderous Mom
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When addiction drives someone to commit the ultimate act of cruelty, how do we reconcile their humanity with the horror of their actions? Addiction, such as an unchecked obsession with sex, can dissolve moral boundaries, driving individuals to prioritize their compulsions over empathy, ethics, and even basic humanity—including, in this heartbreaking case, the fundamental maternal instinct. Louise Porton deliberately ended the lives of the children she brought into the world, striking at the very core of what it means to be human and leaving us outraged and deeply unsettled. Her calculated cruelty and staggering indifference, arguably driven by an overwhelming sex addiction, led her to take the lives of her two precious young daughters: Lexi, just three years old, and Scarlett, only 17 months. In doing so, Louise betrayed not only her role as a mother but also the very essence of nature itself, and transformed from a giver of life to a dealer of death in the most tragic way imaginable.
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Presenting: Gone South
Gone South, the Edward R. Murrow award-winning podcast, is back. Unlike previous seasons, writer and host Jed Lipinski brings listeners new episodes every week with no end in sight. Each episode of Gone South Season 4 tells a different story about one of the South's most interesting crimes.
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EP96: I Will Survive
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In the world of mythology, the phoenix stands as one of the most enduring symbols of resilience and teaches us that true strength is not defined by the absence of hardship, but by the ability to rise after being consumed by it. Imagine, for a moment, hearing the sickening sound of your own flesh being torn open, feeling your head nearly severed, your body stabbed, slashed, and disemboweled. Picture your attackers walking away, convinced that no living being could survive the savagery they’ve inflicted. But here's the twist: they severely underestimated the woman at the center of this story. A woman who, like the phoenix, rose from the ashes of unimaginable brutality, emerging not only alive but more powerful and resilient than ever. This woman—whose journey is marked by pain and horror beyond comprehension—became the embodiment of unbreakable willpower. This is the case of Alison Botha, whose harrowing tale is one of survival, strength, and an indomitable spirit that defied death itself. Please listen with caution.
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EP95: Bait, Switch, and Stab (feat Kaelyn Moore of Heart Starts Pounding)
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On April 3, 2011, a cemetery worker in South Africa stumbled upon an outrageously gruesome scene: large quantities of fresh blood and drag marks leading to a pair of blood-soaked jeans, and beneath that, a naked young adult male, butchered, eviscerated, and dismembered, barely recognizable as human. Cold as ice, this young man had been brutally stabbed and skinned; and when his remains were uncovered, they were missing numerous body parts, including his head. This is the absolutely devastating case of Michael Van Eck, who was murdered and flayed by a depraved woman posing as a romantic interest, Chané van Heerden (known as "The Female Ed Gein"), and her disturbed boyfriend, Maartens van der Merwe. Steeped in pseudo-occult practices and sadistic ritualistic behavior, this savage case is regarded as one of the most heinous murders in South African history. Please listen with caution.
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Psychopedia is a true crime podcast infused with comedy….making it a crimedy. Each week, Investigator Slater presents a horrific true crime case to Tank Sinatra for the first time, whose reaction to each gruesome detail prompts thought provoking conversation and hilarious dialogue. The episodes contain several pop quizzes to keep Tank on his jacked toes, while causing listeners to question Investigator Slater’s mental health. Tank Sinatra has been called the most prolific original meme creator in the world and one of the most talented content curators. Investigator Slater is a highly regarded leader in the field of investigative law. But above all else, Tank and Slater bring to the table 20 years of friendship and A LOT of hysterical memories. When they come together to discuss true crime each week, you can count on enjoying a well-researched, entertaining new volume of Psychopedia.
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