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Murder Coaster
Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer · EN
Buckle up, keep your hands in the ride and prepare for a rollercoaster deep dive into some of the world’s most bizarre and brutal true crime stories.Presented to you by horror writers Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer, Murder Coaster is a weekly true crime podcast that will thrill and perplex you, delving deep not only into the facts of the case, but the psychology behind the culprits as well.Join us every Wednesday for fascinating takes on wild cases of murder through the ages, that you will not want to miss!! See you there.www.murdercoasterpodcast.com
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Episode 137: Shasta Groene and Joseph Edward Duncan a Survivor's Tale Part One
Mar 401:23:22Tap to summarizeWhen Shasta Groene was eight years old, she survived 47 days in the forest with the serial killer and apex child predator who’d killed her family and abducted her: Joseph Edward Duncan. Her tale of survival in the hands of this brutal monster is beyond harrowing and disturbing, but it is also a tale of resilience, hope, and, eventually, healing. Listener discretion is strongly advised. MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/ Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. REFERENCES: Out of the Woods: A Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home by Gregg Olsen. Thomas & Mercer, August 1, 2025. ISBN-13 : 978-1662522420 STOLEN IN THE NIGHT by Gary C. King. Smp, February 6, 2007. ISBN-13 : 978-1250092915 The Fifth Nail: The Journals of Joseph Edward Duncan III. Independently published, April 2, 2022. ISBN-13 : 979-8445861003 The Seattle Times July 12, 2005 "Fargo businessman helped Idaho suspect make bail" The Seattle Times. November 4, 2005 "Brother of molester Duncan speaks for first time" The Spokane Review July 6, 2005 "Duncan's History: By age 17 he fit definition of a sexual psychopath" KHQ NEWS October 29, 2015 Shasta's Story: Shasta Groene's new path 10 years after tragedy | Spokane News | khq.com People Magazine, April 4, 2024 by Angel Saunders. Serial Killer Survivor Shasta Groene's Home Burns Down Oparah Daily, July 22, 2025 by Shasta Groene McClain Exclusive: I Survived the Serial Killer Who Murdered My Family THE SPOKESMAN REVIEW, August 1, 2025 by Cannon Barnett 20 years after escaping serial killer who murdered family, Shasta Groene McClain returns to Coeur d'Alene for book signing The Cinemaholic, June 6, 2022 by Visa Vanapalli Shasta Groene Now: Where is Brenda Groene's Daughter Today? Update US Department of Justice March 28,2021 District of Idaho | Convicted Child Murderer Joseph Edward Duncan, III, Dies on Death Row | United States Department of Justice AP March 31, 2021 by Nicholas K. Geranios 'My soul is lighter': Serial killer's death brings closure | AP News Newsweek, March 29, 2021 by Anders Anglesey Joseph Edward Duncan, Serial Killer Who Slaughtered Family, Dies on Death Row - Newsweek Joseph Edward Duncan - Wikipedia
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Episode 136: Richard "Syko Sam" McCoskey the Horrorcore Killer
Feb 2501:06:09Tap to summarizeRichard McCroskey was a sad and lonely wannabe rapper, who went by “Syko Sam” in the world of horrorcore hip hop, who found love on the internet when he met sixteen-year-old Emma Niederbrock, who went by “Ragdoll,” on Myspace. But when she broke his heart, he murdered her, her entire family, and her best friend Melanie Wells, in what has become known as the Farmville Murders, earning him the moniker the Myspace Killer. MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/ Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. Razakel’s Store razakelstore, and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3X1RL9kEizLAhWGhuvyQ5O FEATURING THE SONGS: “Stability” by Zorro courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Zorro on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1RrZDKz5tA9AWiVzXGWEBY “Hell Wildfire” by Sightless in Shadow courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Sightless in Shadow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2lgpW7hh6xtnhsQ1HWeThQ “Schizo” and “Sinister” by Anno Domini Beats courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library. Listen to Anno Domini Beats on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zyB5bod57okoaZHfLw3BP “Spider Legs” by Dyalla courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library. Listen to Dyalla on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2n5nqJyjPU7aLL0zbDa34D “Sad Boi”, “Unbeatable Arcade Machine”, “Carnival Of Souls” and “Dance Of The Dead” by HoliznaCC0 courtesy of the Free Music Archive. Listen to Holizna on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0d0B0niv35b6O1ubn40mQp “Ceremony” by Mother Witch courtesy of the Free Music Archive. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “GIMMI DAT” by Janset courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Janset on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BQwAf1cKRdVbCNyX0gdlP RESOURCES: NBC BAY AREA September 22, 2009 Gruesome Details Revealed in “Syko Sam” Killings – NBC Bay Area NBC NEWS September 20, 2010 by Steve Helber Aspiring rapper gets life in prison in Va. killings WVEC 13 News Now September 20, 2010 by WVEC Staff Aspiring rapper pleads guilty to killing 4 in Farmville | 13newsnow.com Insane Clown Posse - Wikipedia Horrorcore - Wikipedia Farmville murders - Wikipedia Serial Killers Ink Interview with Richard “Syko Sam” McCroskey Richard McCroskey | Photos | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers SF WEEKLY September 22, 2009 Update: Chilling New Details Emerge in Syko Sam Horrorcore Murders Case | Music | sfweekly.com The Case of the Farmville Murders documentary by Haunted Autopsy The Case of The Farmville Murders The Disturbing Case of the Horrorcore Killer documentary by EWU Crime Story The Disturbing Case of the Horrorcore Killer | Documentary #myspacekiller #horrorcorekiller
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Episode 135: The Border Patrol Serial Killer Juan David Ortiz
Feb 1801:20:03Tap to summarizeBorder Patrol Agent Juan David Ortiz was a devoutly religious family man with three children. He was highly educated with a master’s degree in international relations. He was a patriot and Iraq War Veteran. He was also a serial killer targeting the sex workers on Laredo, Texas’s infamous San Bernardo Avenue. MURDER COASTER PODCAST Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com Facebook: Murder Coaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdercoasterpodcast/ Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks. FEATRUING THE SONGS: “No es un Secreto” and “Cachetona” by Nico Rengifo courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Nico Rengifo on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5xxLU1EEH6Xq6Q0GPMTDq5 “My Déjà Vu” by Ira Moon Courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Ira Moon on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67Igb36AtIfQCazubVJEeo “You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger with a Flamenco Guitar” by Jonathan Bondesson courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Johnathan Bondesson on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UjANQ8PKTv3xXwJbDx3n6 “Traviesa” by Bambi Haze courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Listen to Bambi Haze on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UX7qu7SgBuaJUSmq2DzNj REFRENCES: The Devil Behind the Badge: The Horrifying Twelve Days of the Border Patrol Serial Killer by Rick Jervis. Dey Street Books August 6, 2024. ISBN-13 : 978-0062962966 La Gordiloca: (9) Facebook USA HERALD October 20, 2024 by Samuel Lopez “Fat Crazy Lady” Shocks the System: Groundbre... USA TODAY July 30, 2024 by Rick Jervis Border Patrol serial killer Juan David Ortiz: One mystery remains LAREDO MORNING TIMES December 7, 2022 by Zach Davis Former Laredo USBP agent convicted of killing 4 women BORDER PATROL SERIAL KILLER: Conversations with Juan David Ortiz by Lyzza Janette. Independently published December 26, 2023 ISBN-13 : 979-8325437700 Juan David Ortiz - Wikipedia
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