Show Notes
Jason and Tyler are back and they're breaking down one of the most mysterious cases in American history: the murder of Lizzie Borden's parents. With the help of producer Justin, they look into the case against Lizzie, alternative suspects, and why the story was ripe for an adaptation in Ryan Murphy's Netflix series 'Monster.'Then, they look at one of the most messed-up cases they've seen recently: the R.C. Horsch investigation in Philadelphia. Are we looking at a serial killer situation?
Today's agenda:
(00:00) The grisly case of Christman of Kerpen
(02:22) Lizzie Borden took an axe ...
(10:26) The 90-minute gap.
(14:08) Wouldn't it make a noise?
(24:27) Let's talk about motive.
(30:44) The Lizzie-Bridget theory.
(39:11) So who did it?
(55:35) One more thought on Bill James.
(01:00:45) The Philadelphia house of horrors: What is happening here?
(01:15:04) Doomscroll: The Florida plastic surgeon who defended himself.
(01:22:39) We almost went to war with China ... because of a chatbot.
(01:23:55) The Russian-backed murder plot we're obsessing over.
(01:26:50) A new King Tut theory.
Hosts: Jason Concepcion and Tyler ParkerProducer: Justin SaylesVideo editing: Jordan SatmaryEngineering: Jason ArreolaSocial media: Paige RansburyThumbnail: Matt James
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