A Thanksgiving dinner turned nightmare. Dive into the terrifying 2016 case of Joel Guy Jr., the unemployed college student who brutally murdered and dismembered his parents after learning they were cutting him off financially. We unpack the stomach-churning evidence, the chilling handwritten "blueprint" left in his notebook, and the swift trial that put him away for life.

Content Warnings:

This episode contains detailed descriptions of severe domestic violence, premeditated family murder, extreme physical dismemberment, and chemical desecration of human remains. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this episode, we dive into Navessa Allen's, Caught Up. This time, the spotlight is on Nico "Junior" Trocci—the morally gray mafia fixer looking for an exit strategy-and Lauren Marchetti, the fierce, unapologetic camgirl and sex-worker rights advocate who broke his heart back in high school.

We dissect everything from Nico's secret decade-long obsession as Lauren's anonymous top subscriber (NT95 ) to the high-voltage chemistry when they finally collide in real life-trackers, kink clubs, and stairwell confrontations included! We break down the delicious second-chance dynamic, groveling scenes, possessive "who did this to you?" energy, and how Nico manages to blend lethal mafia business with total devotion. Grab your tabs and highlighters as we share our favorite annotated highlights, rate the spice, and deliberate whether Nico officially dethrones the romance heroes before him.

Content Warning:

Caught Up contains heavy dark romance themes, most notably obsessive stalking and cyberstalking, where the male lead tracks the heroine's movementsr and monitors her digital footprint. The novel features explicit, highly intense sexual content with BDSM elements, including Consensual Non-Consent (CNC), masked encounters, voyeurism, and risky public behavior. Set against a backdrop of organized crime and mob dynamics, the story includes graphic physical violence, blood, firearms, and explicit threats of retaliatory harm. Additionally, readers should be aware of character discussions involving past family trauma, child abuse, and emotional neglect, alongside pervasive strong language, substance use, and themes of psychological obsession.

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Husbands, boyfriends, and her own child—no one close to Judy Buenoano was safe. Dubbed "The Black Widow," Buenoano spent years poisoning those closest to her with arsenic to cash in on lucrative life insurance policies. Step inside the shocking case of greed, poison, and attempted car bombing that brought down one of America's most ruthless female serial killers.

Content Warnings:

This episode contains discussions of lethal poisoning, domestic homicide, child endangerment, murder for financial gain, and a violent explosive attack. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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Six dead. Seven wounded. One summer of total panic. Step back into 1977 New York City to explore the dark case of David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam." We break down the horrific shootings, the tabloid frenzy sparked by his letters, and the famous manhunt that brought New York's most infamous lone gunman to justice.

Content Warnings:

This episode contains descriptions of violent crime, including fatal shootings, firearm violence, severe stalker behavior, arson, and terrorization of a local community. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Music:

https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/graveyard-tango

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A charismatic stranger with a lethal secret. Dive into the cross-country spree of Glen Rogers—the "Casanova Killer" who targeted red-haired women in bars across four states before becoming one of America's Most Wanted. We break down his violent path, his bizarre post-arrest confessions, and the law enforcement effort that brought down a coast-to-coast predator.

Content Warnings:

This episode contains explicit descriptions of violent crimes, including murder by stabbing and strangulation, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and arson. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Music:

https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/graveyard-tango

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Behind a sinister smile lay eight years of terror on America's highways. Long-haul trucker Keith Hunter Jesperson targeted vulnerable women across eight states, leaving behind a trail of horror—and taunting police with letters signed with a creepy smiley face. In this episode, we unpack how a man hiding in plain sight taunted law enforcement, framed innocent people, and was ultimately brought down by his own arrogance.

Content Warnings:

his episode contains graphic discussions of sexual violence, fatal strangulation, and the crimes of serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson. This content is intended for mature audiences only.

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https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/graveyard-tango

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Step inside the hotel where checking in meant never checking out. This episode dives into the dark legacy of H.H. Holmes and his infamous “Murder Castle” in Chicago. We explore how Holmes used the chaos of the 1893 World’s Fair to lure his victims, the terrifying layout of his custom-built maze, and the massive insurance fraud investigation that finally brought his gruesome secrets to light.

Content Warning:

This case involves the tragic victimization of adults and young children. The following discussion includes historical accounts of psychological terror, confinement, lethal gas poisoning, and the dark trade of selling human skeletons for medical profit. We advise listener discretion, especially for those sensitive to crimes involving family betrayal and children.

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https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/graveyard-tango

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A hero to wrestling fans, a nightmare to the elderly. This episode dives into the shocking double life of Juana Barraza, infamously known as La Mataviejitas (The Old Lady Killer). We explore how her career in the brutal world of Lucha Libre gave her the physical power to commit her crimes, how she exploited her victims’ isolation, and the historic blunder that kept investigators looking in the wrong direction for years.

Content Warning:

This episode covers a highly distressing series of crimes targeting vulnerable citizens. The following discussion includes graphic descriptions of fatal violence against the elderly, systemic police oversights, and brief mentions of severe childhood trauma and abuse. We advise listener discretion, especially for those sensitive to the mistreatment of older adults.

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https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/graveyard-tango

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