On Christmas Eve 2008, a quiet Covina neighborhood erupted into chaos, when Bruce Pardo arrived at his former in-laws holiday party dressed as Santa Claus carrying a gift wrapped weapon and a deadly plan. What followed was one of the most shocking family annihilation cases in modern history. A shocking case of vengeance, devastation and a holiday forever marked by tragedy. Listener discretion is advised.

if you or someone you know is struggling during the holidays please reach out.

988 suicide and crisis lifeline call or text 988

National Domestic Violence Hotline- 1800-799-SAFE or text START to 88788

SAMHSA 1800-662-HELP (MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE)

SOURCES

Los Angeles Times- Coverage of the Covina Christmas Eve Massacre (2008-2009)

Associated Press "Man Dressed as Santa kills 9 at Holiday Party" (2008)

Covina Police Department Press Briefings and Public Records (2008)

Join Amy and Dani this week as we discuss the toooootally factual Pumpkin Pie Riot, and how the most wonderful time of the year can turn us into absolute maniacs.

In this episode of From a Dark Place, Danielle and Amy unravel one of the most unsettling fugitive cases in American history: the story of William Bradford Bishop Jr. .. the accomplished State Department diplomat who vanished after allegedly murdering his wife, mother and three young sons in 1976.

We dive into the timeline leading up to the brutal killings, the eerie clues left behind, Bishop's meticulous planning and the international manhunt that followed. With a life steeped in privilege, education and world travel, Bishop seemed like the last person capable of such horror, yet the trail of evidence tells a different story.

decades later, he remains missing

SOURCES

FBI WANTED PAGE

Washington Post

People Magazine