This week we discuss cases in which modern people's bodies were perfectly preserved through natural mummification.

Mummies FINAL

Lead Spongebob character designer Todd White was one of the hottest up-and-comers in the fine art world, his painting fetching tens of thousands of dollars. Is that why 3 ninjas broke into an art gallery and stole $1 million in art? Or is there something way stranger going on?

Spongebob Ninja Art Theft

It's hard to imagine that once upon a time Utah was home to not only a Japanese internment camp, but multiple prisoner of war camps built to hold Nazi and Axis prisoners captured in battle. It was inside one of these camps in Salina, Utah where Private Clarence Bertucci committed the worst massacre in a U.S. POW camp, shooting nearly 30 sleeping prisoners, leaving 9 dead.

Utah's P.O.W. Midnight Massacre

The U.S. government hadn't put a woman to death in nearly 70 years. That changed Wednesday when Lisa Montgomery died by lethal injection for killing a pregnant woman (Bobbie Jo Stinnett) and cutting the 7-month-old fetus from her womb.

Baby Snatcher Lisa Montgomery

Whoa! Look who decided to grace us with their presence! Jon and Monroe stopped by for today's SMS. So let's have a little fun. These are the dumbest criminal alibis ever.https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-killer-alibis/laura-allan?ref=collections&amp;l=1207446&amp;collectionId=1140&amp;li_source=LI&amp;li_medium=desktop-top-collection

Whoa! Look who decided to grace us with their presence! Jon and Monroe stopped by for today's SMS. So let's have a little fun. These are the dumbest criminal alibis ever. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-killer-alibis/laura-allan?ref=collections&amp;l=1207446&amp;collectionId=1140&amp;li_source=LI&amp;li_medium=desktop-top-collection" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ranker.com/list/dumb-killer-alibis/laura-allan?ref=collections&amp;l=1207446&amp;collectionId=1140&amp;li_source=LI&amp;li_medium=desktop-top-collection</a>

Dumbest Criminal Alibis

This week we talk about the incredibly difficult topic of Domestic Violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Jackson shares the story of Terri who survived a horrifying attack by her ex-husband. If you or someone you know is trapped in an abusive relationship, resources are available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org | 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233). Story from 'I Survived...' S3E1 on Vice.

This week we talk about the incredibly difficult topic of Domestic Violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Jackson shares the story of Terri who survived a horrifying attack by her ex-husband. If you or someone you know is trapped in an abusive relationship, resources are available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline: <a href="http://thehotline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thehotline.org</a> | 1 (800) 799-SAFE (7233). Story from 'I Survived...' S3E1 on Vice.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

We are back! After weeks of no Saturday Morning Serial, Jackson has finally brought it back. And since he's made you wait so long, it only makes sense to give you a full hour of the largest mass murder of Americans in a single event until 9/11. This is the story of the Jonestown massacre.

Jonestown

This week we discuss the shocking case of Dr. Donald Cline and his over 60 biological children.

The Cline Babies

Over 200 'Our Gang' movies (also known as 'The Little Rascals) were made between 1922 and 1944. Over 130 children starred in these short films and many of them have met truly unfortunate ends. So many in fact, that many people believe a curse looms over the former child stars. Here are a few of those stories.

The Curse of 'The Little Rascals'

As of 2018, there are 2,721 people on death row in the United States. Today, we will cover a few of the lesser-known cases. From Phil Gibbon's Ranker article (https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-death-row-inmates/philgibbons?ref=browse_list), here are some of the craziest death row inmate stories you've probably never heard of.

As of 2018, there are 2,721 people on death row in the United States. Today, we will cover a few of the lesser-known cases. From Phil Gibbon's Ranker article (<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-death-row-inmates/philgibbons?ref=browse_list" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-death-row-inmates/philgibbons?ref=browse_list</a>), here are some of the craziest death row inmate stories you've probably never heard of.

Craziest Death Row Inmates You've Never Heard Of

Saturday Morning Serial is a companion podcast to The Mix Morning Fix. Each week, Jackson tells his co-hosts, Jon and Monroe, a true-crime story.

This is one of my favorite podcasts! I am a huge fan of true crime. I listen to this and the Mix Morning Fix broadcast/podcast. The way Jackson tells the stories is amazing.  If you love true crime with a hint of silliness from Jackson, Monroe, and Jon, I cannot rate this podcast segment high enough. You guys are the best!

I love it!

Amazing

Saturday Morning Serial

Cyntoia Brown

Cyntoia Brown was just 16 years old when she was picked up and turned into a child of sex trafficking. She was brutally beat, raped, starved, and forced to perform sex for any man who paid her captor. It wasn't long before she ended up turning on these men. She shot and murdered one of her attackers. Unfortunately, she was tried as an adult and sentenced to life in prison. After a recent outcry on social media, the Tennesee Governor commuted her sentence. Now on the outside, Cyntoia has published a book about her experience called "Free Cyntoia" and will join us after the show to talk about more details.

This week, we discuss serial killer Glen Rogers also known as the Casanova Killer or the Cross-Country Killer. Make sure to stick around for the crazy twist at the end!

The Casanova Killer

Nearly everyone in Northern Utah grew up hearing the tale of the woman who threw seven of her children off the roof of the Shilo Inn. But the story leading up to that night will also blow your mind. This is the story of The Family of David Cult.

The Family of David Cult

Cruise

Nearly 165 people have gone missing from cruise ships since 1995. Amy Lynne Bradley was one of those people. After graduation, she was looking forward to a family cruise. She went out dancing one night and never returned.

Amy Lynn Bradley's Cruise Ship Disappearance

In light of the recent Coronavirus outbreak, we're changing gears just a bit. This week Jackson tells us about some of the strangest medical oddities: hairy eyes, salt overdoses... and you'll never look at a tennis ball the same way again. SOURCE: https://www.livescience.com/37919-oddest-medical-case-reports/2.html

In light of the recent Coronavirus outbreak, we're changing gears just a bit. This week Jackson tells us about some of the strangest medical oddities: hairy eyes, salt overdoses... and you'll never look at a tennis ball the same way again. SOURCE: <a href="https://www.livescience.com/37919-oddest-medical-case-reports/2.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.livescience.com/37919-oddest-medical-case-reports/2.html</a>

Medical Oddities

Everyone dreams of winning the lottery and what they would do with their insane fortunes. Sadly, things didn't turn out so well for Abraham Shakespeare after hitting a $30 million jackpot. Let's dive into the darker side of the lottery and the greed that comes with it.

The Lottery Killer

Have you ever wondered what's happening in the house directly behind yours? Could be nothing. Could be something HORRIFYING. As was the case in a small Ogden neighborhood. A cult known as The Zion Society owned an entier cul-de-sac and what happened there is difficult to stomach.

The Zion Society Cult

We're back with more crime than ever! Welcome to season 2 of Saturday Morning Serial. Our story this week takes place in Mexico City during the early 2000s. Dozens of old ladies were being strangled in their homes. But with very little to go on, police are unable to apprehend the killer for years.

La Mataviejitas (The Old Lady Killer)

It's terrifying to think that a simple day at the library could turn into a literal nightmare. But that's exactly what happened at the Salt Lake City library in the 90's when a man strapped a bomb to his body and held a room full of people hostage.

SLC Library Hostage Situation

As if 2016 couldn't get more terrifying, one rogue Uber driver took it to the next level. A violent shootings spree would leave the town of Kalamazoo in shock.

Kalamazoo Uber Murders

After the body of an old man was found lying on the floor of his house, family and neighbors started to notice super weird things happening around the home. Things going missing, food disappearing from the kitchen, terrible odors... But nobody could find the source of the ruckus! Was Philip Peters killed by a ghost? Let's find out on today's Saturday Morning Serial.Source: https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/tale-denver-spider-man

After the body of an old man was found lying on the floor of his house, family and neighbors started to notice super weird things happening around the home. Things going missing, food disappearing from the kitchen, terrible odors... But nobody could find the source of the ruckus! Was Philip Peters killed by a ghost? Let's find out on today's Saturday Morning Serial. Source: <a href="https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/tale-denver-spider-man" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/tale-denver-spider-man</a>

Spider Man of Denver

The 60's brought about an era of peace and love... oh, and bloodshed. On this episode, we will explore life in Charles Manson's cult through the eyes of one of his followers. Diane 'Snake' Lake, the youngest member of the cult, joins us after the show to talk about her experience with this deranged man.

The Manson Family Cult

There are plenty of things to fear in the wilderness: bears, mountain lions, falling from cliffs, fires, perhaps even alien abductions (if you believe in that sort of thing). But if you’re like Jon, perhaps you never considered the truly terrifying possibility that the monster in the woods isn’t a monster at all. On this week’s Saturday Morning Serial, we talk about several different cases with the same theme; people enjoying the great outdoors, murdered in cold blood. You’ll never want to leave your house again (which is fine, because it’s cold and there’s no internet out there). Want to advertise on our podcast? Email camila@bwaymedia.com

There are plenty of things to fear in the wilderness: bears, mountain lions, falling from cliffs, fires, perhaps even alien abductions (if you believe in that sort of thing). But if you’re like Jon, perhaps you never considered the truly terrifying possibility that the monster in the woods isn’t a monster at all. On this week’s Saturday Morning Serial, we talk about several different cases with the same theme; people enjoying the great outdoors, murdered in cold blood. You’ll never want to leave your house again (which is fine, because it’s cold and there’s no internet out there). Want to advertise on our podcast? Email <a href="mailto:camila@bwaymedia.com">camila@bwaymedia.com</a>

Murders in the Wild

This week we discuss the story of a lesser-known Serial Killer who brought chaos down on the small town of Texarkana in 1946.

Texarkana Moonlight Murders

Isreal Keyes

Isreal Keyes may have been one of America's most terrifying and prolific serial killers, but you may have never heard of him before. He was convicted of 3 murders, but may have committed dozens more all around the U.S. and beyond.

Serial Killer Isreal Keyes

When the citizens in the small town of Circleville, OH start receiving threatening letters, nobody expected it to turn out quite like this.

The Circleville Letter Writer

What caused a 12-year-old girl to team up with a 300-year-old werewolf to kill her family? This question has haunted the town of Medicine Hat, Canada for years. Let's dive into the Richardson Werewolf Murders.SOURCES: Wikipedia - http://bit.ly/2po8kAB  |  Boredom Therapy - http://bit.ly/2qg4euo  |  Murderpedia  -  http://bit.ly/2pxiWwT

What caused a 12-year-old girl to team up with a 300-year-old werewolf to kill her family? This question has haunted the town of Medicine Hat, Canada for years. Let's dive into the Richardson Werewolf Murders. SOURCES: Wikipedia - <a href="http://bit.ly/2po8kAB" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2po8kAB</a> | Boredom Therapy - <a href="http://bit.ly/2qg4euo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2qg4euo</a> | Murderpedia - <a href="http://bit.ly/2pxiWwT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2pxiWwT</a>

The Richardson Werewolf Murders

A clean, well-dressed body found lying on an Australian beach turns out to be one of the most compelling mysteries ever. Found folded up in a secret pocket, a paper with the words "Tamam Shud" written on it, a Persian phrase meaning "finished." Though this case is over 60 years old, the man's identity remains a mystery.

The Tamam Shud Cold Case

Christine Gallegos

Our friend Jason Jensen from the Utah Cold Case Coalition joins us to discuss the case of an 18-year-old murder victim. We are so close to figuring out who was responsible. We just need the last couple missing pieces. Does anyone know Tree or Squirrel?

Cold Case: Christine Gallegos

You know how much Jackson loves a good cult. And one that's right in our backyard? Even better. The Lafferty brothers, raised in a horribly abusive household, continued this cycle of violence well into their own marriages and parenthood. But when one of their wives leaves, Dan and Ron Lafferty seek revenge in the most horrifying way possible.

The Lafferty Brothers

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

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