Episodes

  • Episode 79: The Killing of Jesus Jeff and the Fall of the Emerald Triangle

    Episode 79: The Killing of Jesus Jeff and the Fall of the Emerald Triangle
    Nov 13 2024
    In November of 2016 a group of workers on a pot farm in California’s infamous Emerald Triangle were plotting the murder of their boss Jeff Settler, also known as Jesus Jeff. At the same exact time Proposition 64 was being passed by voters, legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and the outlaw culture of hippie cannabis farmers would never be the same. Join us as we take a ride into the Emerald Triangle of Northern California with a tale of pot growing hippies gone terribly, terribly astray, leading to a horrible and shocking murder. A tale that also coincided with the downfall of a weird but beautiful and thriving culture. 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. FEATURING THE SONGS: “One Ton of Marijuana” by Darryl Cherney, used with permission by Derryl Cherney with many thanks. Listen to Darryl on Spotify: Darryl Cherney & The Chernobles | Spotify “Marijuana Man” and “2,000,000 Acres” by Rod Deal and the Ideals used with permission of Jimmy Foot and Bongo Boy Studios Afro/Ska publishing (BMI) with many thanks. Listen to Rod Deal and the Ideals on Spotify: Rod Deal | Spotify “Cash’s Theme”, “Family Felony” and “Trusty Steed” by The Camo Cowboys used with permission of Wayne Stark with many thanks. Listen to The Camo Cowboys on Spotify: Camo Cowboys | Spotify “Just Culture Mix Down” by the Abalonians used by permission of Harlan Rollins with many thanks. “Waterback (pastoral folk)” by Keshco courtesy of the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Little Wooden Church” by The Trumpeteers courtesy of the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Rain Song” by Laura Sheeran courtesy of the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “A Hard Rain Is What The Land needs” by HoliznaCC0 courtesy of the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ References: Crooked City Podcast Season 2: “The Emerald Triangle” Trimmers Sought as Suspects in Laytonville Homicide, According to Mendocino Sheriff’s Office - Redheaded Blackbelt First Person Sentenced in Killing of Laytonville Marijuana Grower, Jeffery Settler - Redheaded Blackbelt [UPDATE] Another Suspect in the Killing of Laytonville Grower Arrested - Redheaded Blackbelt [UPDATE] Woman and Child Sought in Connection With Mendocino Homicide Reported to Be in Bay Area - Redheaded Blackbelt Final suspect caught in Settler killing; Gary Louis Blank arrested in New Jersey • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA #emeraldtriangle #humboldt #humboldtcounty #mendocino #mendocinocounty #cannabis #truecrime #murdercoasterpodcast #murderocaster
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 78: Hunter S. Thompson and Lisl Auman

    Episode 78: Hunter S. Thompson and Lisl Auman
    Nov 6 2024
    What happens when a dead head hippie accidentally ends up in a stolen car full of guns driven by a Nazi skinhead and is then framed for the murder of a cop? Legendary Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson steps in, of course, taking on the Denver Police Department and the State of Colorado in his last great crusade. Hear all about it this week on Murder Coaster! 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: VANITY FAIR June 2004 “Prisoner of Denver” by Mark Seal Prisoner of Denver | Vanity Fair DEAR DR THOMPSON: Felony Murder, Hunter S. Thompson and the Last Gonzo Campaign by Matthew L. Moseley. ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE March 34, 2005 “Hunter S. Thompson: Contentment Was Not Enough: The Last Days at Owl Farm with the gonzo journalist and Rolling Stone Contributor by Douglas Brinkley. Hunter S. Thompson: Contentment Was Not Enough Hunter S Thompson: How we need the godfather of gonzo today, served up with his side order of guns, booze and drugs | The Independent | The Independent FEATURING THE SONGS: “The Reincartion Of Luke The Drifter” by HoliznaCC0 courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Waterback (pastoral folk)” by Keshco courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Shit the Bed” by Gagmesharkoff courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Shit September” by Gagmesharkoff courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Stale OG” by Gagmesharkoff courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Sad walk with sad piano” by Komiku courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Waiting On A Train” by HoliznaCC0 courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Ode to Diving Pelicans (Reprise)” by Kelly Latimore courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Moonshiner” by Austin Moffa courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Mourning Song” by Kevin MacLeod courtesy the Free Music Archive Canonical URL https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #huntersthompson #gonzo #fearandloathing #gratefuldead
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 77: Rod Ferrell and his Kentucky Teenage Vampire Cult

    Episode 77: Rod Ferrell and his Kentucky Teenage Vampire Cult
    Oct 30 2024
    Happy Halloween and a Merry Samhain! It’s the pinnacle of Vampire October and today we bring you an incredibly creepy and sad tale of generation X. The story of lost teenagers searching for anything that would give life their lives meaning and purpose, who found vampires and murder. This is the story of Roderick Justin Ferrell and his cult of Kentucky teenage vampires. 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. FEATURING THE SONGS: “Electric” “Breakout” and “Cannibal Song” by Something Wicked. Listen to them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5xbdTMhZ9BXg3hOcVXb9IF?si=wLx8d4_5To22eeT9zzii9A “Mary Blue Eyes” by The Red River Riot “Bewitched”from Dancing With Ghosts by Loz Rabone “Freezing Moon” by Satiada. Listen to them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6uwMjBHq4Siz4ETrauIiSX?si=d3df91e52fd140e6 Boiler Beach “Misfit” “Growing Up is Optional” Listen to them on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/16N82ErGflJjw0hPnLuanO?si=NdlNAvwhRVijOhnK4L8Lxw “Belia” byAustin Moffa courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Ruins of Faith” by “Mother Witch” courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Ceremony” by Mother Witch courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Spins So Fast” byAustin Moffa courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Halloween” byHoliznaCC0 courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Shadowplay (goth dream pop)” byKeshco courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Celtic Heart” by Kira Daly courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ “Son of the Vampire” by Serat courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ References: THE EMBRACE: A True Vampire Story by Aphrodite Jones KENTUCKY TEENAGE VAMPIRES Crime Documentary: Kentucky Teenage Vampires (Crime Documentary) | Real Stories ’Vampire Killer’ keeps his life sentence 'Vampire Cult' Killer Faces Hope Of Freedom Again After Resentencing Ends Life Term | HuffPost Latest News No break for ‘Vampire cult’ killer Rod Ferrell, life sentences stand – Orlando Sentinel
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Episode 76: John Crutchley the Vampire Rapist

    Episode 76: John Crutchley the Vampire Rapist
    Oct 23 2024

    It’s vampire October and this week’s blood-sucking ghoul is one of the most terrifying killers you’ve ever heard of, a highly-intelligent, sexually-motivated monster with the genius level IQ of 168 who used syringes and surgical tubing to drain his victims of their blood, and used stealth and cunning to deceive law enforcement for decades before his shocking and scandalous down fall.

    Strap in, for today we tell you the tale of the horrible and dreaded vampire rapist John Brenan Crutchley.

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    Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.

    References:

    The Vampire Next Door: The True Story of the Vampire Rapist by JT Hunter

    Florida's 'Vampire Rapist' Investigated in '78 Fairfax Killing - The Washington Post

    ‘VAMPIRE RAPIST’ IS FOUND DEAD IN PRISON FROM APPARENT SUICIDE – Orlando Sentinel

    FEATURING THE SONGS:

    “Spell of the Blues” by Frederick Vettel 1929

    “Unceasing Sorrow of the World's Richest Man” byAustin Moffa courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    “5 Times, Sofia” byAustin Moffa courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    “Masquerade” by Austin Moffa courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    “Belia” byAustin Moffa courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    “You Will Fall” by Austin Moffa courtesy of the Free Music Archive https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    #halloween #vampire #vampires #truecrime #truecrimepodcast
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Episode 75: Richard Chase the Sacramento Vampire

    Episode 75: Richard Chase the Sacramento Vampire
    Oct 16 2024

    Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to Vampire October!

    Today we explore the disturbing life and crimes of one of the most infamous real-life vampires, Richard Trenton Chase, the Vampire of Sacramento, uncovering the dark psychology behind his gruesome murders, his descent into madness, and the horrifying events that shocked the world.

    MURDER COASTER PODCAST

    Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer

    Website: www.murdercoasterpodcast.com

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    Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.

    And special thanks to the amazing Chris Jeffries for granting permission to use the songs “Pigs Will Fly,” “Everything is Clean,” and “Sunshine and Parasites,” from the album HOMELESS ROMANTIC. https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pK2x732HntZv7JmyR1H2o?si=qMzAjQoZTgeFzhcTRYw3og

    As well as music from the amazing Holizna courtesy of the Free Music Archive: HoliznaCC0 - Free Music Archive

    Also featuring the song

    LSD by Monplaisir courtesy of the Free Music Archive

    REFERENCES:

    (4) The Psychopathology of Richard Trenton Chasse | Jessica Turner - Academia.edu

    The Vampire of Sacramento: The True Story of Richard Chase The Blood-Thirsty Cannibal by Genoveva Ortiz and True Crime Seven The Vampire of Sacramento – The True Story of Richard Chase | True Crime Seven

    The Sacramento Vampire Life of Serial Killer Richard Chase by Jack Smith

    VAMPIRE: The Richard Chase Murders by Kevin Sullivan

    A Thirst for Blood: The True Story of California's Vampire Killer by Ray Biondi and Walt Hecox

    #richardchase #vampire #vampires #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #halloween #murdercoasterpodcast #christacarmen #morbid #scary
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 74: Peter Kurten the Vampire of Dusseldorf

    Episode 74: Peter Kurten the Vampire of Dusseldorf
    Oct 9 2024

    The most disturbingly horrifying and frightening tale you have ever heard, today we bring you the story of Peter Kürten: the Vampire of Düsseldorf.

    It’s Vampire October and as Halloween approaches, we will be bringing you true tales of blood-drinking ghouls all month long.

    Peter Kurten set the standard for what we know today as sexually-motivated serial killers, and his cruelty knew no bounds. He murdered with scissors, knives, hatchets, chisels and his own bare hands, attacking, women, men, children and animals in fits of literal vampiric blood lust.

    Listen if you dare.

    MURDER COASTER PODCAST

    Hosted by Christa Carmen and Matthew Brockmeyer

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    Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.

    References:

    The Sadist by Karl Berg The sadist [electronic resource] : Berg, Karl. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

    MONSTER: The True Story of Serial Killer Peter Kürten by C.L. Swinney

    The Monster Within: A True Story of Bloodthirst, Brutality and Barbaric Evil by Ryan Green

    Up Close & Peculiar With a Real Vampire! | Ripley's Believe It or Not! | Aquariums, Attractions, Museums (ripleys.com)

    Peter Kurten's Head - On Display in Wisconsin Dells (wisconsinfrights.com)

    FEATURING THE MUSIC:

    “I'm a Jazz Vampire” by Marion Harris courtesy of the Free Music Archive

    “Despair and Triumph” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1400012

    Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    “King Porter Stomp” by Joel Cummins (53) Joel Cummins - YouTube courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

    “Devil's Organ” by Jimena Contreras courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

    “Habanera” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100656

    Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • BONUS: A History of the Vampire Film

    BONUS: A History of the Vampire Film
    Oct 3 2024

    Welcome, ladies and gentlemen to Vampire October!

    All month long we will be bringing you tales of ghoulish blood drinking fiends, and to kick it off, we’re bringing you a bonus episode on the history of the vampire film!

    And we are pleased to be joined today by long time friend of the show, Mark Conway from the Horror Movies and Shit podcast.

    We’re going to start with the very first vampire film and go on right up to the very last, exploring the mythos, its effects on modern culture, and tell you which are the stinkers, which are the best, which are the funniest, the sleaziest, the sexist and the scariest, so grab a pen and paper, because you may want to take some notes!

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    Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.

    #vampire #vampires #horrormovies #christacarmen #halloween
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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • Episode 73: Elizabeth Bathory Revisited

    Episode 73: Elizabeth Bathory Revisited
    Sep 18 2024

    The legend of Countess Elizabeth Bathory has inspired countless horror movies and heavy metal bands. This enigmatic woman has come to be seen by modern culture as a vampiric monster obsessed with youth and beauty who bathed in the blood of virgin servant girls as a means of staying young.

    Yet there is no historical record of this and these bizarre accusations came a hundred years after her death.

    History does show us a cruel and sadistic widow who ruled her empire with an iron fist and delighted in the torture of her servants, yet some historians claim even this isn’t true, and that she is completely innocent of these crimes. They claim she was the victim of a complex geopolitical conspiracy.

    So which is it? Murderess Blood Countess or innocent victim of a conspiracy?

    Today we will sift through the legends, rumors and historical facts to try to discover the truth behind the infamous and enigmatic Elizabeth Bathory.

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    Creepy Amusement Park theme by Brandon Fiechter and Derek Fiechter, used by permission and with many thanks.

    REFERENCES:

    Countess Dracula: Life and Times of Elisabeth Bathory, the Blood Countess by Tony Thorne

    Infamous Lady: The True Story of Countess Erzsébet Báthory by Kimberly L. Craft

    The Private Letters of Countess Erzsébet Báthory by Kimberly L. Craft

    Countess Elizabeth Bathory: The Life and Legacy of History’s Most Prolific Female Serial Killer by Charles River Editors

    #thebloodcountess #bloodcountess #elizabethbathory #truecrime #bathory #halloween #morbid
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    1 hr and 14 mins